Well hello again all! I am such a liar it has been quite a few days since the last chapter update I was caught up in the fact that my friend got out of the hospital and home I am going to see her tomorrow (I cant wait). Well here is the next chapter I hope you all like it!

Kagome sighed as she walked back to the village. Kaede had taken a turn for the worst in her old age, and as a result she was now the head miko, in charge of the purification, healing and protection of the village. Not that she minded the work or the long hours, but she found that after the day was through she was beyond exhausted. Yet, she found that sleep did not come easy for her. Truth be told, she was only able to get a good night's rest when she slept in the roots and shadow of the Goshinboku. It reminded her of Inuyasha, oh how she longed to be in his embrace, in his arms...and most recently in his bed. Still she knew that because of the pride she had shown in her youth she would never be able to have any of those things. Plus there was the responsibility that he held, and because that exact responsibility was placed on her she knew what it was like.

Still as she walked to the village she pondered the words of the hanyou that had shown no fear at her arrows, her whole group had attacked him and he saw the power of her arrows, yet when she aimed them at him he didn't flinch. He just gave her a look, one that was like the one a grown man would give to a small child who was trying to shot him with a cap gun. Yet his words puzzled her even more than the lack of reaction, "When Inuyasha-sama asks where I have gone, tell him that I have gone back to take what is rightfully mine. He will know of what I speak." It had been more than a week since then and Kagome ran those word through her mind countless time 'what does he mean? Inuyasha will know...Wait...That means...Yes! Inuyasha will come through here in search of him...oh Kami look at me!' Kagome thought as she looked at her dirty and torn miko outfit,

"I look like something out of the trash..."

"You know you shouldn't talk to yourself wench, people will wonder..."

Kagome turned in the direction of the voice, "Who's there!" Kagome called as she drew her arrows and aimed in the location of the voice. A laugh filled the air as the figure stepped out of the darkness, his silver-white hair shining in the mid- afternoon sun. "I-I-Inu-Inuyasha?" Kagome couldn't believe it, there in front of here was the man...err... demon that she had just thought she would never see again, well, sort of. She dove into his embrace.

"Kagome..." Kagome just sighed as she enjoyed the feeling of his arms around her, she never wanted it to end, and she hoped it wouldn't.

Meanwhile

Akurei awoke with a sharp pain in his head. He appeared to be in some sort of bed, it was comfortable to say the least, yet it didn't seem Japanese almost, "Gaijin?" he wondered as he felt the firm yet incredibly soft mattress.

"But how did this get here? Aren't western imports illegal? Wait...Where am I to begin with?"

"Oh! You're awake Akureikyo! How are you feeling? Is there anything I may get you?"

Akurei looked around finally his eyes gained focus on the young blond haired demon in front of him, "Who are you?"

The blond demon made a face of dejection. "It seem that you have indeed forgotten us Akureikyo."

Akurei still couldn't understand the demon, "Who are you and why do you keep calling me Akureikyo? My name is Akurei."

The blond haired demon smiled, "I apologize I am Isaac and I am of British decent, therefore the reason I call you Akureikyo is because the prefix -kyo is a royal title, there hence I think translated it would mean lord Akurei."

Akurei remained confused, "-Kyo... that sounds Japanese not gaijin."

The blond demon known as Isaac laughed, "Yes, indeed it is Japanese. It is a word we created to translate for lord in Japanese. Why does it offend you Akureikyo?"

Akurei shook his head as he rose slowly to find himself clothed in strange clothes, "What the hell am I wearing? Where are my clothes?"

Isaac bowed as he opened the closet and withdrew Akurei's hamaka and haiori, "I apologize Akureikyo. But after the battle your clothes were badly damaged. So we had to clothe you in our clothing."

Akurei grabbed his clothing as he walked into what appeared to be an indoor bathroom. "Its made from the yami-fire rat. It was gathered from the closest you can get to hell without actually dieing." Akurei stepped out of the bathroom fully dressed, "Okay, so your name is Isaac?" the man nodded, "Okay then Isaac, how did I get here? More importantly where are we?"

Isaac nodded as he motioned for Akurei to follow him, "We are currently in the new castle of the ruler of the southern lands, you."

Akurei's eyes widened, "You mean...I've already conquered the southern lands?"

Isaac nodded, "Yes my lord, it was truly an amazing sight. I had been under the service of the former leader for about seven years. He ruled cruelly. Well to be fair, at first he was as we dreamed, he ruled with kindness and justice. But he showed his true colors as soon as Korosu was dead." Akurei nodded as he began walking around the castle, everywhere he went the servants stopped what they were doing and bowed to him.

"So Isaac, how long have I been out?"

The young blond demon came up right besides him, "About a week. You had us all worried. The first man to overthrow our ruler, you showed us power and kindness beyond what we had ever seen." Akurei nodded as he saw that a few of the maids were staring at him in more than just an admiring way.

The looks he received reminded him of the one person that this was all for, "Listen I have to go and find someone, can you get me a horse and a few provisions?"

Isaac nodded as he called over one of the maids, "You heard Akureikyo, gather two horses and supplies." The maid nodded as she bowed to both men.

"Two horses?"

Isaac smiled at the older hanyou, "Why of coarse, we can't have the lord of the southern lands travel around without his captain of the guards. That would be me." A sudden ringing filled the air as Isaac bowed to Akurei once more, "I believe Akureikyo, that breakfast is ready. Help yourself to a meal as I go and assure that our rides are properly equipped, I shall return in a few hours." And with that he bowed to the confused Akurei as he took his leave.

Akurei sighed as he walked to the window and took a look at the wasted space known as the southern lands, "I have a lot of work to do...but first I must have Emi by my side. Only with her can I muster the strength and courage to do what must be done." He sighed as he began a path to the dinning hall, "I only hope that you can forgive me for what I have put you through."

Meanwhile back at the forest formally known as Inuyasha's Forest

"Inuyasha-sama...I hate to ruin the reunion but..."

Inuyasha sighed as he released Kagome, "Yes Emi-Chan I was just about to ask her." Kagome looked puzzled as the young hanyou stepped from her concealment in the bushes.

Suddenly everything fell into place; Kagome chuckled. "Your looking for him aren't you?" Inuyasha gave her a weary smirk as he nodded; Emi however just gave her an evil glare. "I know where he is but why should I tell you?"

Before Inuyasha could get a word in Emi took a more drastic approach, she'd tackled the miko and pinned her arms to her sides, "Where is he bitch!"

Kagome struggled under her grip, slightly whimpering in pain when Emi's claws began to sink into her fore arms. "Emi let her go..."

Emi growled loudly at Kagome before Inuyasha pulled her off, "Such a violent little girl." Emi's fingers began to twitch from restraining herself.

"Kagome, have you seen Akurei?"

She shot Emi another glare before turning to answer, "Yes, actually you just missed him by about a week."

Inuyasha sighed as Emi cursed, "Did he happen to say where he was going?"

Kagome frowned; he had indeed said something, but what? Suddenly she remembered, "Yes, actually he did." Inuyasha had to hold Emi back to keep her from strangling the miko. "He...He said...He said something about going to take back what was rightfully his. He said you would know what he was talking about."

Inuyasha fell into deep thought as he pondered his words, "Gone to take back what was rightfully his. Damn it...I should be able to remember this. But I just keep drawing a blank. Did he say anything else?"

Kagome rested her hand on her chin as she went into deeper thought, "Hmm, he said something about, about the southern lands...I think."

Inuyasha still looked as confused as Emi felt. "Inuyasha-sama...maybe we should ask the lord, I'm sure he would know."

Inuyasha groaned audibly as he was forced to submit, "I guess your right...But do I really want to put up with bullshit from the basted for another whole day?" Emi giggled at Inuyasha's whining, he might not admit it, but he didn't hate his brother as much as he let on. Kagome however was not whiling to let Inuyasha go so soon.

"Please Inuyasha at least stay in the village for today, the sun will set in a few hours and besides everyone misses you, the least you could do is stop in; For old times sake."

Inuyasha sighed as he looked at Emi, "What do you think?"

Emi felt bad for the miko, she was trying so hard to get Inuyasha-sama's attention," It doesn't matter to me besides without more information we can't find Akurei. Maybe someone in the village can help."

Inuyasha nodded as he turned to Kagome, "Sure, as long as no one attacks Emi."

Kagome raised an eyebrow, "Now who would..." Then the memory of Sango and Miroku getting KO'd rather brutally by the young woman came to mind, "I'll talk to Sango and Miroku."

"And in the mean time I will go collect our mounts."

Inuyasha nodded as he began walking by Kagome's side back to the village that had once been his home; once Emi was out of hearing distance. "So...Kagome...got any ramen?"

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