The Fight Is On

A/N: All right people we have made it over a hundred reviews so here is a shout out to all the ones I have seen since the beginning. While I love all my reviewers, they've been here with me through the death of my great-grandmother. Thank you so much to angelapage, kouga's older woman, Esha Napoleon, GothicHime89, Gaarasgirl93 for all the chapters you have reviewed I've seen you guys the most out of my reviewers so trust me I'm clapping my hands and patting you guys on the back. Please all other reviewers just keep them coming I want to know what you guys like so that I can keep them coming!

Noriko could not believe what she had just seen; Tokaji was already out the window calling on the guards as they started their search for Kagome. He sent a messenger to the East to let them know that now was the time for Koga to return while they tried to get to Kagome as fast as they could. It was so strange how things were working. As Tokaji was running towards the West, thinking that was where he might find the young lord, he suddenly smelt an old scent of him on the wind that led north; strange though, most would think him to go to his domain. While the scent was old, he was sure that he could follow it; he just could not let this go. As he set out to follow the scent of Sesshomaru, he sent a messenger back to the castle for the others to catch up with him. Just after making a pact to protect the child, something like this happened right under his own nose.

When the message from the guard reached the castle, the slayer and monk were already awake getting ready for battle. Hearing just where the lord was headed, they were soon on Kilala, heading off. They were a few hours behind the lord, and they hoped they could catch up to him before something happened; they wanted in on this.

Miroku was the only one thinking more on what was going on, as something felt off to him. He had placed that barrier around Kagome's room to ward off Sesshomaru and Koga. The barrier was still protecting her room, but he assumed the lord might have found a way around it. He had to find Sesshomaru and find out for himself; though something in his gut told him this was much worse than they all knew. As they came up to the form of Tokaji, he seemed to be standing there, waiting for them but as they came down, he looked right up to the group; his body was tense, looking ready for battle.

"I found him, he's just beyond the forest here," Tokaji stated as they landed next to him.

"I have a feeling this isn't going to go the way we think" Miroku replied as Tokaji nodded his head.

"I didn't see Kagome there or her scent on him at all," Tokaji stated to them as he thought it over.

"I was thinking that it was odd how the barrier was still intact around her room," Miroku stated, as Sango was just getting more and more upset with each word.

"What do you mean? Sesshomaru didn't do it?" she asked as her face started to grow worried.

"I don't believe so but still we need to go to him." Miroku nodded as he agreed with what Tokaji said.

"Then let's go. We're wasting time!" Sango shouted as Kilala took to the air once more and Tokaji moved as well. They were fast to make their way to the Western Lord.

As they were about to land in Sesshomaru's camp, they heard a deep growl resonate from the West. Sesshomaru was in a cave, finishing his meal with a dog. Hearing the growl, he left the cave moving over to a large dog demon that was pure black with a white star on his forehead. The dog stood waist high. As Sesshomaru placed a hand on the top of the dog's head, it quieted with a whine.

"What is going on here?" Sesshomaru stated as he kept his mask on, though he was a little more than shocked seeing them there. He had been sure they would leave him be for a while.

"Something happened." Tokaji spoke up as he stepped out front. He was quick to get the point on telling Sesshomaru that someone had impersonated him and had taken Kagome. Within seconds of hearing him, Sesshomaru's eyes glowed blood red, and the black Inu was growling, thinking it was the ones in front of it that had upset his master.

"Sesshomaru, you must calm down now that we've found you. We must try and think of just who it might be." Miroku stated as Sesshomaru calmed and looked to the black inu.

"This Sesshomaru already knows of who took her," he stated as he looked over the monk.

"I'm pretty sure it was him as well." Miroku stated as Sango grew worried again. It was Tokaji's turn to be confused.

"Who was it then?" Tokaji asked sharply, letting his confusion upset him, as he wanted to find her and fast.

"There is only one that we know of that has had the power to shift forms by will. . ." Miroku murmured as Sango gasped and looked away in fear. She knew this was not good.

~With Kagome~

Groaning in pain Kagome started to come around. Her head was pounding, and her was body frozen, as she lay on the soft mat beneath her. Her sight was still blurred, but as her eyes drifted around, she instantly knew she was not in her room anymore – let alone her home. Her mind searched for answers, but all she could remember was the party, and the attack hitting her. She thought hard about what happened after that, but nothing came to mind. It was like something had blocked her memories. She could not understand it.

As she looked around again, she noticed her were hands bound with chains that had strange writings on it. Whilst she tried reading it, laughter that sent a sliver of dread into her heart reached her ears; she knew just who her captor was. Painfully she looked around till she saw the form of Naraku standing beside her; a wicked grin on his face.

"Well, well, looks like the little miko has awoken." Naraku sneered as he sat down next to her. She shifted away, pulling at the chains, trying to distance herself from him. He grabbed onto the chains, and pulled her close once more. "Now, now, we wouldn't want you to get away just yet," he purred as he pulled the chains, twisting her arms painfully, disappointed that only a small whimper reached his ears. "They make you weaker than a newborn human, you know, and after that nasty wound you have, I doubt you'll make it out of here alive." He whispered into her ear with a laugh. Kagome's eyes widened with terror at the thought of dying by his hands. He chuckled, tracing a finger down the side of her face, "Oh don't worry. I'm not going to kill you; I'll leave that pleasure to Inuyasha." He smirked as her eyes shot to where he was looking. To her horror, both Inuyasha and Kikyo were present. Suddenly she felt his hand on her side letting out an inward groan as he pressed his claws into her weeping wound. "I certainly hope you enjoy this as much as I know I will" he stated to her with a cruel smile; though as he went to kiss her, a sudden wave of power hit him. It confused Naraku at first as he looked around trying to find the source that had disturbed him.

~With Sesshomaru~

The power that emanated from Kagome carried to where Sesshomaru and the others were stationed, drawing their attention to the Southeast. Sesshomaru growled, digging his claws into the meat of his palm. He knew that territory was home to the Black Panthers, and his kind wasn't exactly welcomed there with open arms; but as long as Kagome was in danger, he had no other choice but to go there. The thought of having to go through so much trouble didn't even cross his mind as he turned right to the black dog demon and gave something that sounded like a bark to everyone else, but it was a command. The dog instantly grew in size, taking in Kagome's power as it washed over him, the star on the dog demon's forehead glowing pink before fading to white again. The dog took off towards his mistress, no longer caring for Sesshomaru, as its feet glowed white and it took to the air running. As Sesshomaru and Tokaji followed behind the dog, Sesshomaru couldn't believe how lucky they were.

Now that the connection had been made, the dog could see the aura trail that belonged to Kagome. It rushed to follow it, going as fast as it could to reach her. Within a moments' time they had reached the area in the Southeast where the aura resonated strongest, but a barrier was in place. Though seemingly with a will of its own, it disappeared within seconds, revealing the manor. It seemed too dark and run down; there was no doubt in Sesshomaru's mind now that it was Naraku's manor. Sesshomaru pulled Bakusaiga from its sheath as he moved quickly with the dog demon, rushing forward with him, to take on the one in the decrepit estate that imprisoned Kagome. Instantly Naraku's minions, ones they had never seen before, appeared. The minions seemed to be a little more powerful than the last group that Inuyasha had gone up against. Within a few moments Naraku could be seen standing at the front of the manor as the minions went on the attack he would gleaming with a smile.

"Well, well, the doggy came to play." Naraku smirked as he watched the small group start to fight to get within the manor. His minions were strong and seemed to be keep up the pace with each of their attackers.

A/N: Mwawah I'm so evil! Cliffy! What will happen next time on Finally The Truth! Alright well just to let everyone know I have a BETA! She's awesome she'll be on my ass everyday seeing as we go to the same school. She really does get on me every time she sees me and now here she is!

BETA A/N: HAIIII everyone :) I am the infamous Beta...-insert evil laugh here- lol. But yes I am on her every time I see her :P but I love her like a sis anyways ...it makes it more fun XD But man I need a way to reach her over the weekend. The entire time I was like "aaahhhh I need to remind her to write!" lol. (And I'm going through and righting all the charrie names that we BOTH just learned were misspelled. :/ that was a major shock.) (Author: oh hell yeah that was a shock never thought I was spelling Sesshomaru wrong nor Koga I makes me wonder T_T) (Beta: Blame the "lost in translation-ing" that goes on between the English and Japanese shows :/)