Her Smile Chapter 4 Marked, an inuyasha fanfic

Author: I'm glad you all like it! I'm very sorry about the long update but it's mainly because I lack inspiration for SessRin at the moment…… (curse those projects!Why do we have to film it...)(vein pops) but not to worry, I shall try my best! Now onto the new chapter

Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha. Don't make me repeat it cuz it hurts lol

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Chapter 4 Marked

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Sesshoumaru crossed his arms slightly as he towered over the small girl sleeping so peacefully on the make-shift sofa bed. Is she just plain naïve or is she just able to sleep such way? Even if he had been kidnapped (Sesshoumaru snorted at such ludicrous thought, even though it's just a hypothesis), he would always be on alert, as he always is, even sharing thisfloor with Bankotsu.

Rin's slow, serene breathing relaxed Sesshoumaru's tensed shoulders and he could almost feel the corners of his lips curving up into a smile…… No, what am I doing? Just looking at her like this?

Sesshoumaru scowled, by his standards, but to others his expressions would've looked the same. This is just an ordinary girl, inexperienced at true life. How could she just continue sleeping when he, a possible enemy, is only standing a few feet away from her?

Sesshoumaru's eyes darkened. Not long ago……not long ago he was allowed to have such privilege of watching someone sleep. Not long ago, her surprisingly calm breaths could ease him to sleep, contrasting against her fiery temper……

Sesshoumaru shook his head with a growl. No time reminiscing. A little sudden, but tonight, their newest recruit shall get her first introduction to the real world.

"Cheer up Kagome…… I am sure Rin's fine," Inuyasha scratched his head, patting Kagome awkwardly. She gazed into his eyes, smiling gratefully, but he still knew Kagome's worried.

Heck, who isn't? Rin, the punctual person, didn't come to school for three days. Inuyasha-tachi had even gone over her house and no one answered the door, or the phone. Three days. And today, it makes day four. Four. No one has seen her again ever since they parted ways when Rin went to the pub for work. After a bit of info-gathering, Miroku managed to find the location of the pub and they went to check it out... only to find some constructers tearing the whole place down. Kagome remembered how she went pale...

"This pub you say? Well, from what I've heard, the owner Renkotsu seemed to have died a heart-attack... that's what those people at the funeral said. He died about four days ago I think," the worker scratched his chin, thinking.

Kagome hurriedly asked, "And the waitresses? There shouldbe a girl named Rin..."

The worker shook his head, "No. Ain't ever heard of that name. No, it wasn't mentioned at all when the authorities permitted us to bust up this place. Sorry 'bout that."

"Oi, Kagome! Come... Inuyasha found something!" Sango called out anxiously to her friend, and Kagome ran to the Inuyasha who held something in his hand.

"I found this around the back alley...man that place stank! I mean, really, really pungent...and this...," Inuyasha swallowed and opeed his palm.

It was a piece of fabric stained in dark red. Kagome's face drained of its color when she saw what it was. It had small patterns of sunflowers...the shirt Rin was wearing that night.

Kagome crossed her arms and searched at her friend's faces. Inuyasha seemed to be in deep thoughts; Kohaku was shaking slightly, his fist clenched and his face sweaty with worry; Sango bit her lips and Miroku looked away. Kagome glanced at each of them again and began searching the school ground. She told herself that Rin must be sick, nothingmore. She must beat a hospital far away and somehow unable to get in contact with us. Yes, that's definitely it... oh Rin -chan, where are you?

Her heart sank when the first period bell rang, and there was still no sign of Rin. Just as her worried thoughts effectively blocked out the math teacher's droning, she felt a hand on her shoulder. Kouga's bright blue eyes held a mysterious glint in them; he motioned for Kagome to lend him her ear. He whispered huskily, "Listen, Kagome, I can't tell you anything more than this, but just remember this: this conversation never happened, okay?" Kagome nodded hesitantly, and Kouga continued, "Rin is fine, but listen, don't ask me how I know that, just trust me alright? She…… needs to sort something out, but I am certain she will come back whenever she gets a chance."

Kagome was confused; how did Kouga know? But, it didn't seem like Kouga had any evil intentions. No, Kagome was never uncomfortable around him; she knew Kouga would not harm her in any ways. She grinned gratefully, thinking he was just trying to cheer her up.

Kouga congratulated himself inwardly. Even though Kagome didn't believe his words, which was even better, Kouga was still glad he had helped her somehow. He knew how close she and Inuyasha are, but he still held on a lingering hope that maybe she might love him instead. Right now, he was just content at being her friend.

Well, if only they know, Kouga sighed wistfully, gazing out the window.

"Alrighty, Rin, here we are………no no no no, we ain't going in. Why? Well, that's Jakotsu and Yura's floor……that should be a good enough reason. Oh no, you don't want to see what's inside. It's okay for them to live on the same floor because, well, Ja could be counted as female," Bankotsu made a dramatic gesture at the rather ordinary looking door……… that is, not counting the pink fluff-framed name plate that says 'Yura' in rainbow colors and 'Ja-chan' with little hearts. There were stickers of each hair conditioner brands filling the whole nameplate until only their two names were barely visible. Rin sweat-dropped.

They walked up the stairs again. When Rin had woke up in the morning, Bankotsu had offered to show her around, and knowing it was futile to escape, Rin complied, deciding she had nothing to do anyway. And she would be lying if she said she wasn't intrigued.

They had started on the fourth floor, which was Jakotsu and Yura's floor. Bankotsu had skipped the other three floors because they, he winked secretively, are not meant for her to see yet.

"Well, Rin, this whole building are occupied by us, Cell 1. It is divided into partners, and they share a floor. By the way, me and Sess are the YamiUnsatsu, or Squad X if you want to call us in an easier way. We are sort of like the secret squad of this Cell 1. Ja and Yura are Squad 10. Those squads beforethat numberlive below the second floor. They serve as distractions and go on more……effortless jobs, so people wouldn't wonder why this big apartment building only had a few occupants going in and out. Ah yes," Bankotsu glanced at Rin, smirking, "The Squads that come after 10 don't go out the normal way. You shall see soon enough. No, Rin, this one we're safe to come in," he knocked at the only door at floor 5 rather politely.

The door creaked open, and a pair of stunning emerald eyes peeked out warily. As Bankotsu let out a hearty, "Yo!" The person threw the door open completely, and smacked Bankotsu's hand playfully, "Don't yo me, Ban, what are you doing here?"

She is a rather tall girl, with gorgeous auburn hair in two pigtails. She has a strong, angled face, but somehow it made her seemed even more so womanly and delicate. She wore a white, fluffy skirt and jacket, with a red jersey underneath.

The girl narrowed her eyes suspiciously, "Ban…… don't tell me…… you are trying to steal some sake again!" She had a rather soft voice. His reply was a sheepish grin. The girl huffed teasingly and smirked in her own style, "Well, I guess I'll just have to put it on your tabs then……"

Bankotsu's face faulted, but he waved his hands casually, "Ah, whatever……anyhow, Rin, this is Ayame, our data-center. She gives the reports to our superior, which, meaning the government. She also analyzes the data Ja and the others collected, and gives the kind of people like me an easier explanation."

"Hello, Rin!" Ayame smiled and Rin took an instant liking to the girl, who seemed kind and friendly. Heck, all those members are affable, excluding a certain His Fluff-Lordlyness. Rin was about to grin back when she caught the sight behind Ayame, and Rin's lips dropped into a gape. He had a wolfish grin, and he was leaning against the door so nonchalantly that Rin took a full second to recover from shock.

"KOUGA!"

"I knew you are alright, Rin; I know ol'Sess wouldn't lay a hand on you," Kouga ruffled her hair similar to Bankotsu, but Rin jerked away immediately. Kouga didn't seem perturbed at this; he seemed oblivious to the mistrustful glances Rin was giving him. She backed away and hid behind Bankotsu, who scratched his head in confusion.

Ayame looked between the two and clasped her hands in realization, "Oh yeah, Kouga-kun, you were stationed in Rin-san's school, ne?"

Rin was about to retort, but Bankotsu put a hand on her shoulder firmly, and excused themselves, that is after he got his sake. Rin cornered Bankotsu as soon as they reached Floor 6.

"Why is he here? What do you mean 'stationed'? I thought he likes Kagome-chan! Not that I want him to or anything but HOW DARE HE FLIRT WITH KAGOME-CHAN WHEN HE'S LIVING WITH ANOTHER GIRL?"

"Well, strictly speaking Ayame's his distant distant distant distant distant cousin…… er, to trace their family way back in the Feudal Era they are of the Yorouzoku, though their ancestors lead different tribes……," Bankotsu waved his arms frantically, trying to explain to Rin whatever Ayame had told him of her family tree.

"I DON'T CARE! THAT STILL DIDN'T JUSTIFY……" Rin looked like she was ready tostrangle at something. Rin can be really protective, or maybe it's because she just doesn't like Kouga.

Bankotsu held up his hands in mock defeat, "Woah, woah, calm down, Rinny-Rin." Rin glared and pouted, crossing her arms.

Bankotsu chuckled, "Cheh, don't like the nickname? Man you sure look cute when you're mad." Rin blushed at this, and he laughed again, "Awwww, that's even cuter, makes me wanna pinch your cheek……that's it, you shall be Rinny-Rin from now on."

Rin jabbed at Bankotsu's ribs, hard, determined to get back at him. She would've poked again if a smooth, cool baritone didn't interrupt her, sending shivers down her spine.

"Don't flirt on the staircase. Bankotsu, don't waste time and do what you're supposed to do," Sesshoumaru's yellow eyes glinted in bemusement, digging holes into Rin's eyes. She felt it again – his mysterious pull. It was as if he was calling out to her, and Rin was more than intrigued by his enigmatic aura. Rin's heart sped up when she realized Sesshoumaru wasn't wearing anything fancy but just a simple white shirt; it was as if he intended to show off his noticeable muscles. His eyes narrowed and he disappeared along the shadows of the stairway.

Rin remembered to breathe again, and she found a smug-looking Bankotsu trembling with mirth. He gasped and roared into laughter, unable to hold it in any longer, "Wow, that must be a record…… he actually spoke 2 full sentences in one breath! Hahahaha……and geesh, that was one thick tension……," he snickered at Rin, giving her a knowing look. He flung his arms in exaggerated amusement, going on and on about how Fluffyness was too royal to speak………etc. Rin laughed at his antics, forgetting that she was mad at him. Bankotsu smirked again.

She's only known him for one day, yet she thought him an annoying older brother already, just like Inuyasha and Miroku. No, the whole Cell 1 seemed warm enough. She could try coping with all this.

Bankotsu led her up towards another door, "Cheh, technically, Ayame's our Cell leader, since she was assigned to handles the reports and all that crap. But Sess is the real 'lord' around here I tell ya……… and everybody's gotta admit, that ice block is a good leader," he grinned genuinely, scratching his nose in slight embarrassment.

Even with all that 'interesting' nicknames, in between their humor, they all talked about Sesshoumaru with subtle respect and friendship. Under that cold and indifferent exterior, he must be a rather kindhearted softie underneath. Rin smiled inwardly, with her stubborn determination. I will find that softie.

"Okie-doke, the last introduction…… our Cell's doctor Suikotsu, you've met him before. He ain't here right now, but I'll show ya something. We've got two kiddies livin' here!" Bankotsu opened the door casually, and Rin blinked.

The environment of this floor gave Rin a rather welcoming peace. Childish pictures decorated the walls, toys scattered here and there……… Rin shook her head fervently to get rid of the image of her orphanage, which was the exact opposite of this comfy place.

A little boy was staring at them curiously; he was tiny, and he had bushy brown hair tied in a bun with a green bowtie. He wore a furry jacket and a green shirt spotted with nuts, and blue Japanese hakama pants.

As Rin inched closer, she found the boy had a shaggy, fox-like tail and fox-like feet…… what's going on? He blinked up at her inquisitively with his brilliant jade eyes, and he cocked his head in such a cute way. Without thinking, Rin swooped down and hugged him, squealing excitedly, "Who are you? You are just so adorable!"

The boy spoke quietly, bewilderment evident in his eyes, "Ora wa Shippo. Nee-san, why aren't you afraid of me?"

Rin raised an eyebrow, not sure what he meant. Shippo's tail tweaked to emphasize his point. Rin only hugged him further. Shippo's tail flicked again and he hugged her back hesitantly.

Bankotsu ruffled the boy's hair and pulled him off Rin, and set him on the floor, "Oi, Shippo, where's Kanna?"

Shippo grimaced and shrugged, "Dunno, Ban…in her room I guess."

Out of the corner of her eye, Rin saw a pale-looking girl hiding behind the corner, perhaps thinking no one would catch her observing her visitors. The girl doesn't look any older than ten, yet her onyx eyes reflected nothing but dull pain. She has completely ghost-white hair, and she seemed like an empty shell. Rin winced and averted her gaze.

"Ah well, if Kanna doesn't want to be found, then we shall let her be. See ya later, you brat," Bankotsu hoisted the boy up by his tail and flung him onto the sofa. Shippo threw toy blocks at him in retaliation. Bankotsu then pulled Rin away, who waved at the strange but cute boy.

"Ne, Bankotsu, why does Shippo-chan has…I mean it's really cute and all…and why is he living here…"

Bankotsu sighed, "During a mission, we infiltrated one of our objective's laboratories and they were doing some pretty nasty experiments……we managed to save Shippo's life but his parentswere already dead……," he glanced at Rin's horrified expression and continued halfheartedly, "we later found out that the experiment was 'mutation'. Apparently, they were mixing animals' DNA with humans, see if the humans can obtain any animalistic ability. Shippo looks okay, but I've seen the others, they're hideously wrong……." He shook his head, "that just goes to show you, Rinny, how important it is that we must bring our objective down."

Rin gulped, "well……what does it got to do with me? I…I don't even know who the objective is."

"You shall know soon enough……as for you in our Cell…well, we can't have you go out and get shot, can we? And…ask Sess, cuz I sure don't know what you can do except whining."

Rin whacked him and Bankotsu ruffled her hair. Was he trying to ease the tension or just simply avoiding the subject? Rin remembered the white girl, "Who's Kanna, Bankotsu?"

The man frowned and fell silent. He spoke carefully, "Kanna's……Kanna' s under Sess's guardianship."

Rin knew he wasn't willing to say more, but this new information about Sesshoumaru perked her interest, "Sesshoumaru-sama? How?"

Bankotsu groaned, "Geesh, why're you still calling him that? Kanna's under his careever sinceKagura's……." he closed his mouth, his eyes darting about nervously, "Look, just drop it okay?"

The two fell silent, and Rin wondered how this easy-going man just suddenly switched to sullen-mood. She made a mental note to find out about this 'Kagura'.

As soon as they got back to Floor 7, Rin plopped down onto the armchair, and reached for an apple. Bankotsu crossed his arms and chuckled, "Feeling comfy already, Rinny-Rin?"

Rin took a bite and decided it was delicious (and deliberately ignoring Bankotsu's remark).She shrugged, "Well, I know I can't get out of here anyways so I shall make use of this. What's the use of brooding?"

"You sure are practical," Bankotsu quirked an eyebrow when he heard knocking on the door. Suppressing a shudder, Bankotsu carefully opened the door and much to his dismay, Jakotsu popped in.

"You're so mean, Aniki! I saw you outside the door through the teeny-bitsy peephole and you just left like that! Just like that! That's so cruel!" Ja turned and glared at Rin suspiciously, "And you, why are you sitting in Aniki's chair? GASP. No. Way. Maybe yougot hots for him? Ain't gonna happen, girly! I won't let any girlies get anywhere close to Aniki, not after what happened the last time he got…" Bankotsu's relaxed grin twisted into a dark scowl and he sharply barked, "That's enough, Ja!"

After the other man stopped talking abruptly, Rin wondered at Bankotsu's swift change of attitude the second time today. But more o than the first time, Bankotsu's expression was rather menacing and dark.Jakotsulooked down and muttered apologetically,"Gomen, OO-aniki. Anyways, 'yame-chan wants to give you these." He handed a bottle of sake and a slip of paper to Bankotsu.

He quickly looked it over and frowned again. He beckoned Rin to come over and read it for him. He said he can't read too well. Not wanting the man to drop into a sullen mood again, Rin decided not to question him and read the paper loud:

"The police has requested a meeting with you again, Ban, as you are their last lead on the mafia. You can't avoid the police forever. They would not arrest you and it is better to cooperate with them. Call the following phone number – the messenger between us and the police. This sake is on the house."

"That's right, Aniki… 'yame told me the police's got something on the objective. They are willing to trade the info for your knowledge on the mafia," Jakotsu commented, and Bankotsu sighed in defeat.

He really hates anything that has to do with the police. After all the police had almost killed Ginkotsu, making it that Renkotsu had to modify him. But the past is the past……they are all dead……right now, avenging her and Kagura and my brothers is my priority………

"K, Ja. Go tell Ayame thanx fer me," Bankotsu dismissed Jakotsu. Rin dialed the number for him.

"Mosh mosh? Hello, anybody? Get yore ass on the line or………er, so you were there," Bankotsu chuckled nervously to the other line, "Right. Right. Alrighty. Next Thursday. Uh-huh. Fine. Okie-doke……what? It ain't my fault I talk to this way! Geez you're fiery as always woman! It's a wonder you've got a boyfriend………oh no don't YOU dare hang up on me Sango……hello? HELLO? Cheh, I was just about to hang up anyhow." Bankotsu slammed the phone down, his eye twitching in frustration. He noticed Rin's wide eyes.

"Sango? Did you just say Sango?"

"Yeah, what 'bout 'er?" Bankotsu scowled irritably, "Right…… thinking back on your file, a girl named Kagome and Sango's your best friends, eh? Well, must be a shocker to you, that two friends youhave actually know us!" Seeing Rin still had a confused look, Bankotsu added, "Well, you know Sango's father's the police chief, right? Naturally, Sango had something to do for the police as well. Why, when I was back at the mafia, she was actually the only one who could fight me almost evenly! With that freakish huge boomerang-shaped shield of hers and her weird two-tailed cat……… I swear that thing is more vicious than a tiger!"

Automatically, Rin retorted, "Hey! Kirara's even smaller than Buyo! And Kirara's the sweetest kitten ever! She's just protective of her master that's all!"

After the original shock receded, the rest of Rin's afternoon went by in several bickerings. Life just gets more interesting, doesn't it? Got kidnapped but later recruited as new member. Meet the iciest but hottest guy ever only to know he's your friend's brother whom he despised. Meet very eccentric people and find out that one of your best friend actually has a real job besides slapping Miroku. Rin, what are you in for? Rin questioned herself briefly, before screaming at Bankotsu, for the umpteenth time, that her name isn't 'Rinny-Rin.'

Sesshoumaru walked into the apartment in short, brisk strides. So far, his day has been utterly infuriating. His annoying half-brother even asked him to find his friend, which actually mortified the stoic man. His asshole half-brother...asking him todo a favor? How amusing. how ridiculous.This Rin girl must be rather popular. No matter, the girl shall stay no matter what. As for letting her go on any mission…… he has no such intention or any of the sort. She shall not get hurt as long as she is not under his care.

So concentrated on his thoughts, Sesshoumaru failed to notice the sound of running water and kicked the bathroom door open without much effort, attempting to unleash his frustration on the door.

A shriek snapped him out of his thoughts and he looked up. Rin had hastily wrapped the towel around her middle, crossing her arms to hide her breasts. Her eyes were burning in shock and pure anger. Wet hair stuck to her face and drops of water trickled down onto her neck, dripping down………

Sesshoumaru shook his head inwardly, his yellow eyes staring owlishly at her. She has a nice body, he decided, but his attention was on the part of her stomach she didn't manage to cover; there was a long jagged scar, and it looked old. Hmm, slim waist. Long, shapely legs……….

"GET OUT GET OUT GET OUT GET OUT GET OUT!" Rin screamed furiously reaching for the soap and threw it at him. Her face was even redder than Ayame's hair.

Sesshoumaru dodged the projectile with ease, and Rin leapt from the shower, trying to grab the shampoo bottles. How dare he just…just bust in like that and stare? Doesn't he know the meaning of privacy? Technically, this IS his apartment but hey, that doesn't entitle him to just………steam came out of Rin's ears, literally.

Rin had turned her back on Sesshoumaru briefly to get the bottles, and he saw something disturbing – eight little scars scattered on her back in a pattern. Four at each corner and the middle four parallel to each other. The scars were merely very very faint ridges of flesh, so that it can be barely seen, but that made it even more intriguing, and they are nothing Sesshoumaru's sharp eyes couldn't detect.

Without thinking, Sesshoumaru extended his hand to brush lightly against the scars. Rin flinched and flung the bottles at him wildly and at such close distance, he had no choice but todart forward to dodge the spraying liquids.

Rin felt her face heat up in a different type of embarrassment when she felt her back pressed against his chest. His breaths fanned her ears and the rumble of his voice seemed to synchronize with her shivers, "Rin… where did you get those scars?"

Rin's mind was in disorder, and it was miracle she managed to answer, "Scars? What scars Oh the one on my stomach I had no recollection of how……" She felt his fingers tracing patterns on her back and she trembled again.

"No……… the scars on your back…"

Rin frowned, confused, "What are you talking about? I only have a scar……… and……" The current situation seemed to snap back into Rin's head and she shoved him away and threw a bucket.

And, surprisingly, she aimed well and the container bounced off Sesshoumaru's head and he staggered backwards, seriously stunned at being hit. Before he could recover, Rin slammed the door at his face.

Bankotsu rubbed his eyes and he yawned, stretching and then resuming his sleeping position on the couch. He cracked open an eye, "Yo, Sess……… what did you do this time?" He smirked teasingly. Oh this will get around the building tomorrow. Lordly Icicle Got Clonked by a Super-Girl Throw…………Bankotsu could almost see the headline now. Heck, he would even start making newspapers especially for this! The Icy Fluff Chronicles...Life Update...boy, I sure have a talent for these. Bankotsu smirked again.

Sesshoumaru was still staring at the door, blinking slowly. For the first time in awhile, Sesshoumaru was bewildered. Images of her body replaced the significance of those strange scars.

Bankotsu glanced at his partner and threw an empty sake bottle at the man. It clanked on his head and dropped onto the floor with a thud. Sesshoumaru continued to stare at the door, almost as if entranced.

Bankotsu yelled, "Keep your mind out of the gutter, Sesshy-poo!"

The peeking incident was somehow forgotten when Rin stepped out of the bathroom, fully dressed of course, and found an unconscious Bankotsu, who seemed to have been hit repeatedly by sake bottles. Ooo, somebody lost his temper.

"Master, the girl is indeed marked, and she had joined Cell 1 in the company of Sesshoumaru and Bankotsu," a monotony voice reported to a dark figure. The silhouette emitted a dangerous aura hat seemed to be tainted in blood visibly. He chuckled darkly, "Kukuku……is that so? Sesshoumaru-sama ga……how amusing. Wanting to bed another girl already, that mutt……….. or is it that you want to forget my dear sister?"

Naraku pondered for awhile, and summoned another person, "The plan shall set in motion. They shall never suspect such. Kohaku, you are dismissed," the boy fell unconscious at the command. A towering figure with glowing red eyes hauled him up and trotted away.

Naraku called out, halting the enormous man, "Goshinki. You know the plan, and you," his eyes trailed over a pair of dead-looking eyes giving off a ghastly glow, "shall be working with him. Retrieve the target."

"Hiten, Manten. Remain at your posts. Kageroumaru, Juuroumaru, I shall grant you permission to go after the Navy. Hakudoushi, Entei, scout area 51 - I've received reports of disturbances. Byakuya, Abi, you may go to the other dealers, and inform them."

Thenamed shadows bowed in submission, and vanished without a trace. Naraku let out a maniacal laugh.

End of Chapter 4

ora wa Shippo - I am Shippo.

YamiUnsatsu - Dark Assassination (what a crappy translation)(lol)

Mosh mosh - Japanese way of answering to the phone when they pick it up (like hello? or anybody here...that kind of feeling)

ga - is that so? or is it? (depends on situation)

Questions/Answers

-Sesshoumaru's woman - MUWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! (loves laughing too...) Well, I'm a gal (dramatic music ensues)...and A POMPOM WAVING-PINK WEARING-MAKEUP APPLYING-PEOPLE MAGAZINE READING-PREP...well, they are on my list of 'removal'...a job for my future hitman (laughing evilly) kukukuku... I'm sorry about not updating soon...and thank your sister for me would ya? (waves) ttyl ( I remembersmacking a pompom at the owner's face because...well, she was utterly annoying... lol)

-icygirl2- well...this chapter is basically explanation isn't it? And Inuyasha's part shall come in later...and oh Kagome is so going to play a big role...(smirking secretively)

-Sesshy'zforevermine- did you get the translation e-mail I sent you? If not, tell me and I'll send it again

THANX EVERBODY FOR YOUR REVIEWS!

Whew…….that was one long-informative chapter! Not really too much action, as it is mainly explanations but a necessary. I promise something big will be on later. Naraku's organization works in pairs as well.I know Hiten and Manten don't work for Naraku but I'm lacking bad guys here and they have their reasons. And for those who doesn't know, Byakuya is Naraku's, hmmm, well, it is not certain what he really is but he seemed to be on Naraku's side. He only appears in manga - the events much later than the anime ending. Don't worry, there won't be much spoilers about him except his features and abilities. And for those watching dub-anime, Hakudoushi's Naraku's latest incarnation...all shall be explained later.

Well, I would like it if you guys review (grin) Ttyl

-Kaco-