Chapter 12

"Our search for Antu must begin quickly and it must begin now," Naraku said. "We have no time to waste on talking."

"No, we should first make a plan for attack," Miroku said. "The point of our truce was to combine our powers. We have be prepared for our battle."

"Miroku, you are a fool," Naraku said. "The longer we wait, the longer Antu has time to gather more strength. You fools did not know this, but he is a half-demon, as I used to be."

"What?" Kagome said surprised. "So maybe that name, Mishra, was what he was called before he became Antu and joined with the demons."

"Maybe." Sango agreed.

"So, the longer we wait, the more time Antu has to get rid of his useless demons and get new and more powerful ones?" Inuyasha said. "Is that what you mean Naraku?"

"Correct, Inuyasha. I guess you are not as dumb as I thought." Naraku said.

Inuyasha growled at Naraku. "If we didn't have this truce Naraku, I would slice you up in a moment."

"I highly doubt that, Inuyasha." Naraku said, setting Inuyasha on edge. His knuckles cracked as he flexed his claws.

"Hey, everyone, stop it, we're supposed to be working together!" Shippo said. Naraku and Inuyasha glared at him. Then Naraku smirked.

"It seems the little fox has more common sense than the rest of you put together," Naraku said. "This pointless bickering will get us no where." Naraku spoke to Hakudoshi. "Hakudoshi, gather the Saimyosho and Kagura and spread out in search for Antu. I will remain here with these fools and plan." Hakudoshi did as commanded a went to find Kagura. The Saimoyosho followed him as he left.

"Naraku, if you want to join forces with us, stop calling us fools." Kagome said.

"Kagome, you are probably the biggest fool of all." Naraku said.

"Don't call Kagome a fool, Naraku." Sango said.

"Dear Sango, did you forget that the longer we wait, the longer Antu has a chance to kill Kohaku?" Naraku said, making Sango hesitate. "Regardless, just because I'm working with you toward a common goal, does not mean I have to sympathize with you. You are still my enemies."

"And you, ours." Kagome said.