Blinks in wonder at the review numbers for this story. "I truly did not know the popularity of this story." I think I am in shock, as the case may be.

Queen Diamond-Sesshomaru is definitely going to make the meeting interesting. Naraku is going to be hard pressed for sure, (Chuckles darkly.) Too bad for him. As for the Inu-tachi and 'Kikyo' well, hmm, tempers will be accounted for. Staying a demon she is, she is going to need it to survive these next couple of chapters.

Ivy Tearen-No, I didn't have too, I chose to. Else, this chapter would be short and probably make no sense. Sorry about that though.

Moonbeam21-I give you a solemn promise to lighten up one the torture. Especially since, life has been a little cold to you. Hmm, don't worry about your story, it flows just like it should, and nothing can be read differently about it. (Maybe I am bias, but I think I keep a pretty clear head.)

Rena Moon-Usagi and the bad boys? Hmm, I don't know, probably something magnetic, that will takes years of study and evolution before we can grasp it. Or.., maybe we just like it that way. (Laughs.) I find your review to be delightful, NOT mindless, you reflect your enthusiasm and your excitement. How is that mindless? As for Sesshomaru and Naraku, well, I am sure you will find out.

Clueless97-Now, now, please don't whine. I hope this soothes you over some. I would hate for one of my reviewers to be dissatisfied. Sesshomaru is going to be at a crossroads as far as his actions go. Yes, it is amusing that Kagome always does that in her sleep when Inu happens to be around. It makes me wonder if she does that in the feudal era, while Inu is close and in a TREE watching over them. Naraku isn't going to be pleased, but then again I guess I wouldn't be either. (Laughs) Too bad for him then.

Liza-You don't take nothing for face value huh? That's alright. Kanna trust Usagi because A. She doesn't have much of a choice she is currently paralyzed. B. Usagi just has that type of personality. And C. Kanna has the ability to suck souls into her mirror, but she also has the ability to read them. I hope this helps somewhat.

Pacing of angry steps alerted Kagura to her master's disposition before she drew close. She mutely wondered where Kanna, Kohaku, and Usagi were. She approached the bamboo screen, her fan waving furiously showing her nervousness. "Enter!" boomed Naraku's voice trembling with uncontrollable fury. Kagura entered quietly studying form her position in front of the bamboo screen. Naraku turned to her, his amethyst eyes glowing dangerously red as he stared at her. He held up one clenched fist and opened it in her vision . It revealed a small red globe, Kagura gasped because Naraku held her physical heart in his hand. "Now, try not to lie." Naraku warned her as he sent a warning crush of pain through Kagura. Kagura kneeled clutching her empty chest that was the origin of the pain. "Do you know where Usagi, Kohaku, or Kanna are?" He asked quietly. Kagura looked up, bewildered at the question and shook her head. Naraku narrowed his eyes, but nodded in consent. "Did you know of her escape plan?" Naraku inquired, his anger becoming quite tangible. Kagura's eyes closed in question at his inquiry.

"Her?" She asked softly. Naraku squeezed the small globe a little.

"Usagi." He stated, again Kagura identified a negative.

"Fine, one last question Kagura, did she ever inform you of the ability to break free of my control?" Naraku simpered at her, his eyes were glowing eerily now. Kagura felt her breath hitch as she felt him squeeze at the lack of answering quickly. Kagura quickly checked over her memories, before looking at Naraku with all the anger she could muster.

"No." She spit out. Naraku nodded, but his eyes became slits.

"Your attitude and rebellion tires me, your usefulness slowly decreases, be wary of your attitude or I will dispose of you." Naraku stated, throwing her physical heart up and watching it fall to the ground. However, before it could hit and shatter, one his tree like root limbs caught it and swayed with it promisingly. Kagura nodded and bowed, then she escape then confines of Naraku's room, her fan reappearing and humming with her fear. 'Some day I will be free, Naraku you can count on it.' Kagura declared silently as she walked away.

InuYasha's nose twitched in his sleep, alerting him to the fact Naraku had brought his barrier down. Leaping up, he awoke the others and rushed outside, his wound almost fully healed. Kagome picked her head up from her sleepy state and gasped when she felt the demonic aura of the nemesis.

Usagi sighed stretching out her recovering state, her orbs fell on the full moon at its peak. Ignoring the new presence, she stretched the barrier to follow her movements. Finding a small lake on top of the mountain close to their campsite, she cast one look back before stripping. However, when she stepped onto the lake shelf, she stepped out of her barrier. Before she could peel off her second layer kimono, she felt a familiar feeling of a tip of a sword being press into her back. Usagi lowered her hands to her side and slowly turned around, her nose had long informed Usagi of the identity. Her sapphire orbs tied with the golden orbs of the Taiyoukai lord, who did not look please. He was baring his fangs a little, his eyes were beginning to bleed red, and the sword was held threateningly.

"Now, who are you?" His voice came out in a demanding growl. If not the case being so serious, she might of chuckle at the sound. Her thoughts were silenced by the prod of Tokijin's tip on her throat. Usagi swallowed making the sword cut in to her skin.

"I am many people, and yet not." Usagi answered, tilting her head as she did so. A long growl came from him, warning her not to play games. "Tsukino, Usagi." She said, staring evenly at him. Sesshomaru studied her and the unfamiliar name, when a small cry of Usa-mama halted his inquires. He knew that voice any where, it was the young human girl Rin. His gaze of gold was quickly becoming over powered by the bleeding of red. Usagi seeing him struggle and wanting to reach the children, use a small amount of energy from the crystal to 'push,' Sesshomaru into the lake. She watched as the Taiyoukai fell into the freezing waters, as it was on top of a mountain. Usagi waited for him to surface, and watched as he fought the cold of the water. His gazed narrowed on Usagi, but though tough could not ignore the power of nature. Usagi observed as his body shut down to sleep and protect.

Golden orbs flicked close, and Usagi laid a calm hand under his nose. Feeling his slow, but steady breaths she laid a hand on his shoulder and transported him into their campsite. Finding dry wood, she coaxed the crystal to light the wood, to which grew to a mighty blaze. Quickly, she unhook the armor around the Taiyoukai lord and place it next to him. Next, she unwrapped his boa and fastened a make shift clothes line to dry his boa. Next, she dragged him gently over to the hottest side of the fire, warming him instantly. Dragging out a wool blanket from her subspace pocket and tuck it around the sleeping lord. Carefully checking to make sure the edges will not brush the fire. She then curled up where she was before, trying to keep a watchful eye on her patient. However, the hypnotizing crackle and wave of the fire lulled her to sleep.

Okay, I split this chapter again, but only because you guys wanted to see some Sesshomaru/Usa interaction, and a tad bit of Naraku's temper. Please Review,

Much Care,

WolfChildBlazer.