A/n: Hello! You all should be happy to know that I was tied to a computer and forced to write this:D So now I updated. At first I had writers block until I got to the end of this chapter. I hope you all enjoy!

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Chapter 9: The sky is becoming dark

"The sky is becoming dark!" Sheba yelped and ran behind Inuyasha. He just barely noticed the thick black clouds that were rolling in very quickly. "Save me! I'm too young to die!"

"Keiko, should we make haste to the castle so we can warn them?" Inuyasha asked. He didn't like Sheba clinging to him, but he kept his cool. Honestly he didn't really know the limits to his new body yet and it scared him.

"Aye, we should make haste. We can better plan a strategy within the protective walls of the castle. Let is get a move on quickly now." She started to walk as fast as she could. The rest followed swiftly behind her.

"I see my castle!" Sheba boasted. He puffed out his chest with misguided pride. He probably thought he was saving everyone. Inuyasha just rolled his eyes. They needed to go faster. The hairs on the back of his neck stood on end. He felt as if they were being watched.

He could feel Shippo gripping the fabric of his robe tighter and the gentle vibrations of Kilala's growl in his ear. He felt the demonic aura become stronger. He could feel his heart racing in his chest. Even with the new powers he got he wasn't sure it would be able to defeat such a demon. This was defiantly not good.

As if on cue lightning struck out in front of them. A demon in bone armor appeared out from the light. An evil smirk graced his battle scarred face. The demon stared at the group who raised their weapons. He licked his lips. This is going to be fun. He thought.

"Who are you?" Inuyasha shouted. Kilala jumped off of Inuyasha's shoulder and transformed in front of him. Both Sheba and Shippo stood behind Inuyasha. A little off to the side Keiko sat on the horse and readied her bow. They were ready for this fight.

"Ah, you will soon find out, Son of Inutashio. We could do this the easy way or the hard way. It is your choice?" The man smirked.

"Inuyasha! You didn't tell me you had enemies that are after my head!" Sheba shouted in fear. Inuyasha sweat dropped. "I'm too valuable to be taken hostage!"

"What an idiot." Shippo whispered into Inuyasha's ear. Inuyasha nodded his head in agreement.

"If you are done fooling around we can get started." The demon spoke.

"Demon, tell me what do we have that you want?" Keiko demanded while she tightened her bow string. The man smirked once more.

"Yes, in a matter of fact you do." His eyes glowed. He looked at group before his eyes settled on Inuyasha's form. "I would rather get what I want with out a fuss. Although a good battle will be just as good."

"What is it that you want!" Inuyasha yelled. This demon was getting on his nerves. Why was he staring at him like that? It was almost like the demon was after him. He heard Kilala growl out a threat that went unnoticed.

"Little one, so glad of you to ask." He smirked.

"I hope it isn't me he's after!" Sheba shrieked. He clutched the back of Inuyasha's robe possessively. "Save me!"

"You will be pleased human that I'm not after you, but the one in front of you. Will you come without a fight son of Inutashio?" The demon's eyes gleamed. He would most definitely please his master. Taking this boy should not be a problem. This was certainly amusing.

"Who are you and what do you want with me?" Inuyasha was growing furious. Who did this guy think he is? He could feel Sheba loosing his grip on him and Shippo tightening his.

"My name is Toga and I'm here to take you to my master." He allowed one fang to show. "It seems the rumors were true."

"What rumors?" Inuyasha asked. How did this guy even know who he was? Weird he had a feeling that whatever it was it wasn't good.

"The rumors said that the second son of Inutashio has come back from the other world and has changed. Now come to me before I force you." Toga held out his hand.

"Not on your life!" Keiko shot her arrow at the demon. In a graceful fluid motion he caught the arrow and snapped it in two.

"I see you want to do this the hard way." Toga's eyes narrowed.

"Here you can have him! Please don't hurt me!" Sheba pushed Inuyasha toward Toga. Inuyasha tried to growl and snapped at Sheba.

"You coward!" Inuyasha's hand reached down for his sword instinctively.

"It seems that the male human is smart, but it still seems you will still resist me." Toga growled before he ran toward Inuyasha with his hand out. Inuyasha barely dodged the hand that was aimed for his neck. Shippo lost his hold and fell to the dirt trodden ground. He quickly scampered out of the way. Sheba let out a fearful cry and wet his pants.

Kilala jumped into the air with her claws raised she came down for an attack. The demon barely dodged by jumping backwards. Kilala went to attack again, but was knocked unconscious before her claws sunk into her intended target. The demon used demonic energy to blast the demon cat off to the side. Shippo ran to her and cradle her to his chest.

Keiko fired another arrow grazing the demon on the cheek. Toga looked at her and narrowed his eyes. This woman will pay for her interference. "You'll regret that!" He tensed his body.

"No you won't!" Inuyasha drew his sword and swung at the demon. Toga quickly dodged the blow and reached up. He grabbed Inuyasha by the neck and lifted him into the air. He couldn't help but smirk.

"You were saying?" He moved Inuyasha's body into Keiko's line of fire. "I suggest you put away that toy before anyone gets hurt." He grinned. Inuyasha slowly sheathed his sword while Keiko lowered her bow. "I have what I want so I will take my leave." He punched Inuyasha in the stomach. Blood spurted out of Inuyasha's mouth before he fell unconscious.

"INUYASHA!" Shippo screamed. This couldn't be happening! That demon wasn't taking Inuyasha away from him! He tried to run after Toga as the demon disappeared in a bolt of lightning.

"Quickly now let's get inside the castle and form a plan." Keiko scooped up the crying Shippo and went toward the castle.

"Hey! Wait for me!" Sheba screamed as he ran after them though no one paid attention.

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"My Lord, Inutashio's youngest son has arrived at the castle." The servant known as Red bowed before his Lord.

"Good. Send General Toga and the boy before me." The lord smiled down at his servant.

"Yes, sir." Red stood and bowed before he left the lord alone to his thoughts.

Finally I will see for my self the changes being in the other world has inflicted on the youngest child. He rested his chin in his fingers. Things are certainly in my favor, Inutashio. To think all of the trouble you went through to bring your son back from the dead has all been in vain. He will be your down fall.

A soft knock on the door brought the lord out of his thoughts. Not waiting for an answer General Toga entered the room carrying the limp form of a human boy. He narrowed his eyes at his general. This was not Inutashio's second son. This boy was human not a demon.

"What is the meaning of this, General Toga?" Venom was clearly evident in his voice. He watched as Toga gently lay the boy down.

"My Lord, take a closer look at the boy… He is indeed Inutashio's youngest son. He has the same facial features and not to mention his sent. The last thing to point out is the fact we both knew the rumors that the other world had changed the boy and look it has. The boy is older and not to mention you can feel Lord Inutashio's blood sealed beneath the boys skin."

Toga pointed out the some of the attributes that the boy had. The Lord gazed intently at the frail looking human body. The boy seemed to him a version of his rival as a human. This is certainly not what I was expecting. He took a cursory sniff to confirm what Toga had said about the boy's scent.

"I see. This should prove most interesting. We shall wait until the boy awakens. Red, I know you're listening behind the door. Make yourself useful by preparing a room for are 'guest' and different clothes. He will join me for dinner. Make sure he has a bath as well when he awakens." The Lord had a faraway look on his face.

"Yes, sir." Was faintly heard before the pitter patter of footsteps disappeared down the hall.

"General Toga, take the boy and follow that bumbling idiot to the room and leave the boy there. Inform Red that he is responsible for the boy." The Lord glanced at the boy's body before he turned his head to stare at no particular spot on the wall.

"Yes, My Lord." General Toga bowed before he scooped up the boy's body and left down the hall.

Soon, Inutashio, soon.

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"Your son… you see your son that died on this plane we cannot bring back to life. So we searched other planes of existences. We found an exact match to your son his twin soul. This version of your younger son as we learned never knew his father, your twin soul milord."

"What else?"

"You see when we found him he was going to be killed by these people, both demon and human, his wish was to keep on living. We granted his wish and at the same time granted him yours. Milord, one word of warning he has change not only physically, but also mentally. He is practically an adult now. You will know him by his scent."

"Very well." He nodded. He walked off with Sesshomaru behind him. The rest of the hooded figures stood up and they turned around and left in the other direction.

Both father and son walked with out a word. The conversation replayed itself through their heads. It had been a few days since they last spoke with the hooded figures. So far in their search they found no clue of Inuyasha's where abouts.

"Father, do you remember the first time Inuyasha almost died?" Sesshomaru broke the silence. His father nodded his head.

"It was the day your mother died." He continued to look ahead. After a moment of silence he continued. "She was a very beautiful demoness and with the grace she possessed that was unrivaled."

"Father..." Sesshomaru urged his father to continue with his story.

"Yes, then she was attacked. She was fatally wounded when humans had found her." A glint of sadness flickered across his eyes.

"I remember, Father, that she was crying when I found her surrounded by those humans. She was not crying for herself, but her unborn child. Those humans tried to comfort her, but it wasn't until their princess said she would willingly take the unborn child into herself so it may live that mother truly smiled." Sesshomaru had a far off look to his eyes even if his face didn't show it.

"Izyoia Kasho Tanaka was the woman's name. She saved my son's life and allowed my beautiful mate to pass on with out regrets. Even being a human I can say Izyoia was a beautiful woman. She was powerful being considering she used her powers to take a full blooded demon fetus into herself and carry it to term.

She sealed her priestess powers inside of her once the baby was inside her. Then I remember you escorted her to the castle." Inutashio smiled at the memory. It was shocking to see a human with a caring heart toward a demon. No doubt she knew full well what she was getting herself into.

"Father, it wasn't until later we learned she couldn't have children of her own and said it was an honor to carry a child even if it wasn't her own."

"Yes so it was. Even her own father didn't know she couldn't have a child. Then when Inuyasha was born we had to send her away with Inuyasha in fear that the visiting demon lords would cause her harm. It wasn't until was it three years later when were able to bring them back to the castle safely." Inutashio said still smiling.

A/n: Sorry for the title I couldn't think of anything else. XD I know its been like years since I updated, but hey when I finished typing this chapter it ended about five pages so I hope you enjoyed it. Please Review!

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