Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru were having a wonderful breakfast made by Suzaku. He had decided to repay their hospitality by making them blue berry pancakes and chocolate hazel nut milk. It was very delicious, it was hard to come by fresh blue berries.

Suzaku also had some chocolate that he shared with them. The couple could understand why Naraku liked the man. He was very charming. It was one of the reason Sesshoumaru had woken the cat up early and made him start his chores. By the time he had finally finished Suzaku had already left. The messenger wanted to say goodbye but Inuyasha had told him Naraku was sick in bed and needed rest. Believing it he left quietly while the cat was in the back feeding the bunnies.

Tired and exhausted Naraku went inside to take a bath. He knew the messenger was gone, he had herd his horses gallop away. He tried not to show his disappointment less he risk another humiliating punishment.

"Suzaku made you breakfast." Inuyasha held the plate of pancaked in his hand. On top was a little chocolate wrapped candy.

"Oh it looks good." He gabbled down the food. It tasted amazing. Inuyasha stole his candy but he didn't mind.

Sesshoumaru sat down on the sofa, a look of worry covered his face. He rested his chin on his palm while crouched over trying to figure out what he was going to do.

"Inuyasha, come here please we need to talk."

Sensing that something was wrong he quickly made his way toward the sofa. He sat right next to the general and wrapped his arm around the sad man.

"What is wrong my love."

"Its about the letter. The king sent me a important message. It's about the war. The kings spy's have found out some troubling information."

Sesshoumaru notice Naraku easy dropping from the kitchen.

"Namiko, why don't you go out side and collect some chicken eggs from the coop."

"But I... Yes Sesshoumaru-sama."

Naraku dragged his feet hoping to hear something else but Sesshoumaru waited till he closed the door before he could continue.

The prince was almost pissing his pants. A million possibility's ran threw his mind. The most frightful was that they had figured out he was the prince. It would explain why Sesshoumaru didn't want him in the room when he told Inuyasha. All he thought was that the general was going to kill him.

Fearing for his life Naraku considered taking a horse and making a run for it. He might not be able to take the boat but at least he be alive. He would find a way to cross the country and make it home.

Minutes pasted and he waited near the door trying to hear what was being said inside. When he herd foot steps approach the door he quickly ran to the chicken coop and collected as many eggs as he could. Fearing that he would see the general with his sword unshielded Naraku crept back. The dog was waiting for him at the porch. His arms were crossed and you could practically see the tension around him.

"Come one Namikio, we are going for a ride."

Narku felt his heart sink. Wasn't going for a ride what people said when they were going to get ride of their pets?

"Did I do something to displease you?" His ears folded to his head.

"I just feel like I need some fresh air and I want you to company me."

Naraku noticed the sword hanging from his hip. Nervously he stepped back but than a strong hand grabbed his shoulder and he was lead to the stables. As he walked is tail curled under his legs and over his belly.

"Were going on Ah-Un."

"Why don't I ride on another horse. That way it be more comfortable." The cat felt sweet drip down his forehead.

"We will only need one hours." He made Naraku sit in front while he sat behind him. The generals arms went under his and grabbed the horses lash. With a jerk of the wrist they were off.

Naraku could feel the others hard chest pressed to his back. His breath was brushing against his neck. Looking up he saw Sesshoumaru's emotionless face. The stone expression send a shiver of fear up him.

Sesshoumaru took him deep into the woods. He slowed down when they reached a large lake connected to a river following down hill. Stopping near a pin tree Sesshoumaru hopped off his horse and tied the beast to the tree.

Naraku was reluctant to climb down. He was sure he was brought deep into the woods to be killed.

"Come Namiko. We need to talk."

Slowly the prince climbed down.

"Why did you have to bring me all the way here to talk."

"I find that the forest helps hide the horrible secrets and sins of man. It helps me think and deal with pain."

The prince felt woozy. his legs started to shake and he almost lost his balance. He knew he couldn't out run the other. Even with his metal arm Sesshoumaru was much fast and agile than him. Desperate Naraku fell to his knees. His body was shaking to much, he couldn't get up.

"Whats wrong." Sesshoumaru keeled down next to him. He took the terrified man in his arms.

"Shhhh, calm down. No one is going to hurt you." he cradled the cat and gentle caressed his ears. "I'm sorry I scared you. I just want you to answer me a few questions. Than we will go back OK?"

Naraku sniffed and knobbed. He left himself fall into the other males embrace. Maybe if he was submissive and acted cute he get out of here alive. He rubbed his cheeks into Sesshoumaru's hand. The general petted his head and stoked his hair.

"What do you know about the royal family?"

"Not much, I worked for them and lived in the castle. They sure liked to party a lot so I was always busy planning." Naraku hoped the dog didn't think he was lieing to him.

"When you were traveling with the prince did he tell you anything important, like plans for the war. I know your a Sytra but please tell me if you know anything."

"No he didn't tell me anything. He wouldn't trust me, royals are very protective of their secrets."

"OK, I believe you. I'm sorry for this, I thought bringing you out here would calm you down but it did the opposite. I should have thought this out better. I guess only a dog would find comfort in the woods."

"I thought... I thought you..." Naraku felt warm lips pressed against his. The kiss was tender and loving. He felt the others tongue explore his mouth, it rubbed and explored inside till slowly pulling away.

"I would never hurt you. Thinking back, of what I did, of what I said, I could imagine what when through your mind. I am sorry for scaring you."

"What is this all about? Why all the questions?"

Sesshoumaru sighed. He rubbed the smaller mans cat ear. It was more to calm himself down than the other. Something about touching those cute kitty ears relaxed him.

"The Spyta king is still alive. He is seriously injured but alive. This war isn't over and the king wants me to go back to battle."

Naraku slowly progressed the news. His father was alive. His kingdom might not fall after all. It was hard to hide his smile from the dog.

"Are you going? Can the king make you?"

If Sesshoumaru left him alone with Inuyasha escaping would be a breeze.

"No I am not going back. I retired early. The king will not force me. He is an honorable man and realize my desire to spend the rest of my life with love ones. He is still very pleased with me for bringing him the prince. He wrote of it in his letter."

"Oh... How wonderful."

Sesshoumaru stood up. He lifted Naraku with him.

"Enough of this crying, lets head back before Inuyasha get worried."

"Why didn't you say we lived near a lake? We could have fished here."

Sesshoumaru chuckled. "Maybe after winter we can go finishing. We could make it a camping trip"