Black Pearl-sama: phew! Ready to find out why Sesshomaru hit Inu?

Sesshomaru: Heh. Serves the hanyou right.

Inu Yasha: I dare you to say that to my face!

Sesshomaru: (leans close to Inu Yasha's face) Serves the hanyou right.

Inu Yasha: (turns his head away from Sesshomaru) I didn't mean that to be so literal! Get a breath mint.

Sesshomaru: I dare you to say that to my face!

Inu Yasha: (leans close to Sesshomaru's face) Get a breath mint.

Sesshomaru: (turns his head away from Inu Yasha) I didn't mean that to be so literal! You should get a breath mint as well.

Black Pearl-sama: (sighs) onto the story now…..I guess.

Chapter 4: True Identity

"S-Sesshomaru! You…you… I don't even think there are names to even define a deceiving fox like you!" Kagome shrieked and started to run towards an unconscious Inu Yasha only to be stopped by Sesshomaru who was holding his arm before her, not letting her proceed closer.

"Look closely. That is not Inu Yasha but a shape-shifting demon ninja and this Sesshomaru is not a fox. I am a dog demon and I expect you to honor that", Sesshomaru said, having no clue what-so-ever to why he just saved the girl.

"Oh", Kagome said as she saw the unconscious person in front of her turn into a young man dressed in a black ninja uniform along with a black mask and had long black hair tied loosely behind his back with bangs falling over his closed eyes.

"Pathetic. And you call yourself a miko", Sesshomaru said with a hint of amusement in his voice.

"Hey! It's not my fault! I mean he looked exactly like Inu Yasha and for your information, I'm not a demon like you are to sense these things!" Kagome said defensively.

The young man, who was obviously Linato, stirred and opened his eyes to see a youkai and a miko standing in front of him. He slowly got up and took out his sword in defense. "Give us the girl and I'll spare your life", Linato said to Sesshomaru.

"Do whatever you like with the girl", Sesshomaru said emotionlessly.

"What?" Kagome yelled. For now, Sesshomaru was her only protector and he was refusing to be the hero.

"But, you won't be sparing my life. I'll be sparing yours" Sesshomaru said, sending a wave of relief over Kagome. As long as Sesshomaru is willing to fight this demon ninja guy, she was safe.

"Is that a challenge?" Linato asked fearlessly.

"Yes, it is", Sesshomaru said.

In the well house, Kinato and Sinato were waiting for their comrade, Linato to come back.

"What is taking him so long?" Kinato asked, pacing the well house impatiently.

"He could have run into some trouble", Sinato said, leaning against a wall, watching Kinato's pace.

Linato got into his fighting stance. Sesshomaru stood his ground, holding out his tokijin and waiting for Linato to make his move. Linato charged at Sesshomaru who dodged it without effort.

"Is that all you got?" Sesshomaru asked, looking at Linato.

Linato ignored him and charged at him again, clashing his sword with Sesshomaru's. Sesshomaru jumped back, glaring at the ninja. He then swiped his sword at Linato, managing to place a gash on his chest. Linato hissed in pain, clutching his gash with his free hand.

"Idiot", he gasped out.

"Yes, I know you are", Sesshomaru said.

"He never runs out of smart remarks", Kagome said to herself.

"Something must have happened", Kinato said, still pacing around.

"Fine. We'll check on him", Sinato said.

The two of them went out and stopped a few yards from the well house to find their comrade engaged in a battle with a youkai.

"Linato? What are you doing?" Kinato asked.

"What does it look like?" Linato said, clashing swords with Sesshomaru once more. "Help me out, would you?"

"That's Linato for you. Always asking for help on the battlefield", Sinato said. He took out his sword and Kinato followed suit.

They both charged at Sesshomaru from behind. Just when they were about to plunge their swords into Sesshomaru's back, he stepped aside, making them plunge their swords into Linato instead.

"Morons! What do you think you're doing?" Linato gasped out.

"I'm sorry Linato. We couldn't stop our swords in time", Kinato said to Linato.

"Reckless", Linato said slowly before passing out.

"Pathetic", Sesshomaru declared, sheathing his sword.

"This isn't the end!" Sinato and Kinato said, running off towards the well, propping Linato.

"W-wait!" Kagome shouted, running after them. "Give me the Shikon shards you have!"

Sesshomaru looked on after her and saw her running back a few seconds later.

"Darn! They got away", Kagome said, panting.

"You mean you let them get away", Sesshomaru corrected.

"What do you mean 'I let them get away'? You're the one who let them go", Kagome retorted.

"Feh", Sesshomaru said and went off towards the house.

"Feh", Kagome mimicked when Sesshomaru was out of earshot. "Who does he think he is, accusing me for everything."

She started for the house as well and went up to her room, collapsing on her bed. Sesshomaru resumed to the movie he was watching. Kagome started on her schoolwork, only to be disturbed by someone knocking on her door again.

"Come in", she said and was surprised to see Inu Yasha without his cap standing in the doorway.

"Y-you came back?" she said, staring at Inu Yasha.

"What do you mean 'I came back'? Of course I came back", Inu Yasha said arrogantly.

"Idiot!" Kagome yelled and threw everything, including the trashcan at Inu Yasha.

"Ow! Ow! Ow! Stop it Kagome!" Inu Yasha said, holding his arm out in front of his face.

"How do you know my name?" Kagome asked. "Come on! Show your true self! I know who you are", she said.

"What in the world are you talking about? Of course you know me", Inu Yasha said, utterly confused. "I'm the one you've been traveling with for months."

"Huh? Then, you're you?" Kagome asked, taking a step towards Inu Yasha.

"What? Of course I'm me. Have you finally lost it?" Inu Yasha asked.

"Then if you pass this test, you're really you", Kagome said.

"Huh? What test", Inu Yasha asked, getting impatient.

"This test. SIT!" Kagome yelled.

In a moment, Inu Yasha's face was super glued to the floor. He lifted his face and said, "what kind of test was that?" he said, his voice shaking with anger.

"Oh Inu Yasha! It's really you!" she said, hugging Inu Yasha tightly, making him choke.

"Come on, Kagome. Let go", Inu Yasha gagged.

"Sorry", Kagome said, blushing furiously.

A/N: I hope you like this chapter. Please Review. I'm begging you!