Chapter 12

"Sango…where is Kagome? She is not in her room when I checked." Kagura asked

"I'll go look for her. Tell the Lord Marshal I shall arrive with his niece for breakfast shortly." Sango said before running off. 'There's only one place I can think of where she can be.' she thought.

Just as Sango entered the cave she found Inuyasha and Kagome yelling at one another. Sango cleared her throat and before she knew it he had their attention. She took in a deep breath and said, "Kagome your uncle wants you to eat with us. Naraku is waiting." Sango said his name with venom.

"See…what the hell would you have done if those leeches got to you while you were sleeping!" Inuyasha replied

"The hell should I know. Besides why would do care. You love Kikiyo not me!" Kagome yelled out.

"Your still my friend you stupid wench! Besides I would have gotten into trouble." He said angrily.

"Guys…their waiting for us! Oh, Inuyasha Kikiyo wants you." Sango said before making her way out.

Kagome ran after Sango and left Inuyasha alone. Once they entered the dinning room Kagome sat by Sango and Miroku while Naraku sat next to the Lord Marshal. Kagome ate slowly and did not speak a word. Kikiyo and Inuyasha had left. The silence was broken when Kagome's uncle asked, "Kagome, when are you setting the date?"

"We are not setting a date; I will not mate with him. Now seconded of all uncle…I free you from the captive spell you're under." Kagome stated before shocking him with miko energy. What surprised Kagome was that her uncle did not pass out meaning she did not set him free.

"Kagome…I think we should at least get to know one another before you make up your mind." Naraku spoke

"No, all I want to talk to you about is how to get my land back." She hissed.

"Kagome you are to respect your soon to be mate!" The Lord Marshal growled loudly

"No, Naraku is not suppose to be my mate!" she yelled out but stopped herself form saying the rest.

At this point Kagome was standing up and yelling in anger. She was so upset that her demon was starting to surface. She had some purple strips on her right check and her eyes were darkening. Once Sango noticed this she realized she had to stop her. So before the Lord Marshal could say anything else Sango said, "I'm going to go visit Yumi, Ino and Sakura…would you like to join me Kagome?"

"I would love to join you. I'll try and convince my self to come back." She hissed the last part out before leaving the room.

"Inuyasha…what's going on?" Kikiyo asked

"Don't worry Kikiyo…why don't you go with Kagura and make sure your gown is coming out fine. I'm going to make sure they get there o.k." Inuyasha said as he got up.

"O.K. but be careful love." Kikiyo said.

"I will kio…so don't worry." Inuyasha said before going after the two

Just as Inuyasha had reached the back wall Sango's and Kagome scent had slip. Sango had gone in one direction while Kagome's want at the other. Just as he was going to follow Kagome's he turned around and found Sango staring at him. Before he could say anything Sango said, "She needs to be alone. She went to our spot but she put a barrier up. She said for me to tell you to go and get her at sun down."

"What's wrong with her?" Inuyasha asked.

"I don't know…I guess she knows something and she has no idea what to do about it. Any ways just get her at sun down." Sango replied.

"Feh…fine…I have to get back to Kikiyo." And with that he was gone.

Sango took in a big breath and mumbled to her self, "fool…he has to remember before it's to late." before taking off herself to the other direction.

Kagome held her keens at her chest as she cried. She had woken up last night when Inuyasha had entered the cave she looked around and found that he was holding something in his hand. She rubbed her eyes before saying, "Inuyasha…what's that you're holding?"

"Feh…nothing…what are you doing so close to the water?" he asked.

"Sleeping, I guess. Want to join me?" she teased

Inuyasha's face turned ten shades of red before he said, "No, who would want to sleep with you." in a growl. 'You would you idiot! Mate! Mine!' his demon blood yelled at him.

"Fine then you can leave. I'm staying here a little while longer. And when I mean I, I mean by you gone."

"Fine with me wench!" he said as he turned around and left, all the while aching inside for leaving her.

Kagome let a small grin appear on her lips. 'I was such a fool. I still am after I tell Inuyasha this I'm going to kill Kikiyo, that lying bitch Kagura and that no good bastard Naraku.' She thought angrily as she looked around her before closing her eyes.

"What do you think Inuyasha? Isn't my gown beautiful?" Kikiyo asked as she tried it on.

"Yeah…listen Kikiyo I'll be running late to dinner. Can you please tell everyone that." He requested.

"Of course but why?" she asked. 'That stupid cousin of mine is falling right into our trap.' she thought evilly.

"Sango couldn't get to Kagome so I'm going to go and get her at sun down. That should have been enough time for her to have cooled off." Inuyasha answered truthfully.

"I see…do you want me to come with you?" Kikiyo added

"No, I'll be fine…Kikiyo…has Naraku been near you or is that Kagura's scent on you?" he asked as he noticed her scent change.

"It's Kagura's scent…I haven't seen Naraku at all." Kikiyo lied. 'Stupid bitch is weakening my hold on him.' she thought angrily.

"Oh…well I'm going to go and talk with my brother. I'll see you later." He said before leaving.

"Is he gone yet?" a voice asked.

"He's gone kio…Naraku we're going to have to do it tonight." She said as she turned and faced the half dressed demon in front of her.

"Indeed…but first let us finish what we started." He said in a husky voice.

Inuyasha entered his fathers' old study and looked around. He then noticed a portrait of his mother. Realizing what it meant he walked over to the portrait and took it down. Behind it there was a door that only his blood could open. Just as he was about to open it he heard his brothers voice say, "What are you doing?"

"I'm claiming my true sword. There's on in here for you too. They were fathers. He told me where and how to get them but only to claim the one that was meant for me." He explained.

"What reason do you have for doing this?" Sesshoumaru asked

"The protection of my family and friends. Humans and demons." Was his simple answer

"Then I shall help you, for you and for my family. Open the door." Sesshoumaru said

Inuyasha cut his hand and allowed his blood to flow free. He placed his arm so that his blood would land in a small whole at the edge. After the first two minutes the door slowly opened and there were stars that led down. Once they reached the bottom they entered a small hall way that held flames for light. They arrived at the center of the room where two swords laid side by side. One was named Tensiga while its brother sword was Tetsusiga.

"So how do we know who gets what?" Sesshoumaru asked

"O.K… just pick one…if we get shocked then we chose the wrong one." was his brothers' intelligent answer.

"How smart are you." Sesshoumaru mumbled before walking over to the Tetsusiga.

Just as he was about to touch it he felt a pulse call him. Only this pulse came from the Tensiga and not from the Tetsusiga. Both brothers looked at one another and switched before reaching for the sword. They both took hold of the swords at the same time and felt a rush of power go through them.

"This is interesting…what can your weapon do brother." Sesshoumaru asked

"I don't know…but I think we should head out so that I can lock the door." Inuyasha said

"Very well then, we'll test them later in battle." Sesshoumaru replied

After he close the door and placed his mother portrait back Inuyasha turned to his brother and then to the sword. 'He's not going to like this but I have to tell him before he tests it out.' Inuyasha thought.

"What?" his brother asked

"The sword that chose you is known as the fathers' fang of healing. I was left with the sword of destruction." he informed his brother.

"I know…I heard fathers voice when I grabbed the blade. Inuyasha did you hear fathers voice too?" Sesshoumaru asked

"Yeah, but I thought I was going crazy. Guess this means we're both going crazy." Inuyasha mocked

"Very funny little brother. I'm going to fine my mate and you should get yours as well. Before you lose her." Sesshoumaru stated in a matter-o-factly way.

But before Inuyasha could say anything Sesshoumaru was gone. He tied his sword to his side before he left he room himself. Just as he closed the door he heard a voice say, "Good morning Lord Inuyasha." before turning around. There before him stood Naraku.

"Naraku…are you lost or are you looking or someone." Inuyasha asked.

"Well actually I'm looking for my soon to be mate. Have you seen her?" Naraku asked

"NO, you should ask her uncle. He should know where she is." Inuyasha spoke coldly. 'she's not yours, she's mine…my mate." his demon blood raged.

"I see…then why is her scent on you?" Naraku added

"Because I helped bring her back this morning, now if you excuse me." Inuyasha growled. 'Naraku has Kikiyo's scent mixed with his. Then if she's mated to him…I will mate with my soon to be wife…Kagome.' Inuyasha thought.

"Yes, I'm sorry to have kept you." Naraku stated before walking away.

Sesshoumaru on the other hand made his way down the halls and into his and his mates' bedroom. There he found her sitting on the bed just looking off to no where. It was mid after noon and the closer it got to sun set the more unease she'd get. Before he could say anything she said, "I think we should skip dinner tonight."

"And why not, you need to eat." was his reply.

"Because I have a very nerve raking feeling that we should not go." was her cold answer.

"Rin…everything is fine…I promise that you have nothing to worry about so you will eat." he stated.

"Damn it Sesshoumaru! Every time I say I have a bad feeling you make me push it away. Well guess what? I'm not going to this time. You can eat without me tonight." Rin yelled surprising her mate and herself. 'When did I get so violent?' she thought.

"Rin…I promise you and the pup will be fine." Sesshoumaru stated

"Sesshoumaru you…wait put?" Rin asked

"Yes, Rin you are carrying our unborn child." Sesshoumaru informed her.

"How did this happen? What if I get hurt?" Rin began to panic.

Before she knew it she felt safe in the one persona arms she knew she would always be safe in. she closed her eyes and took in a deep breath. 'I guess I could just eat, after all…I do heave to eat for two now.' She thought. But before she could say anything she heard Sesshoumaru say, "Please believe me when I say nothing will happen to you my love."

"I trust you and I believe in you. Now we should probably be the first ones there. I only want to eat and then leave." Rin said as she began to tense up again.

"Don't worry nothing will go wrong." He replied. 'If anyone hurts her they'll die by my hand.' He thought enraged.

Mean while Kagura, Kikiyo and Naraku all stood in a barrier made by Kikiyo. The Lord Marshal dead deicing body laid before them as they plotted the last steps of they veil plan.

"Kikiyo you shall kill Rin to show the stupid dog we mean business before putting him in a barrier. Kagura you shall separate the two lovers." Naraku ordered.

"Yes lord Naraku." Kagura replied

"Naraku?" Kikiyo asked

"What is it Kikiyo?" Naraku asked tiredly.

"How bout we try my plan. I mean I would like to separate that cheating bastard from his mate again and Kagura can kill everyone in front of that slut." Kikiyo explained

"I like it…Kikiyo how I love your wicked mind." Naraku said as he wrapped his around her.

"So what shall I do?" Kagura asked

"You shall wait until I give you the order to kill them off one by one. Is that understood?" Naraku growled

"Yes it is." Kagura stated

"Good now let us go and meet the soon to be former Lord and Lady of these lands." Naraku said as he walked over the Lord Marshals body before leaving.

Kikiyo and Kagura followed Naraku as they made their way to the dinning hall. Naraku walked as if he were the devil about to take over the world while Kikiyo walked happily knowing she would soon ride herself of her stupid cousin. They walked into the dinning room and found that Sesshoumaru and his mate Rin had already began to eat. Just as they seated them selves Sesshoumaru said, "Once Rin is done we will retire for the rest of the evening."

"I' sorry Sesshoumaru but you and your wench shall have to wait with us for your worthless brother and his stupid bitch." Naraku spoke with a hateful voice.

"Naraku you bastard! You shall leave these lands at once!" Sesshoumaru growled as he stood up with his claws lengthening.

"I will do no such thing. So sit down." Naraku stated simply.

Before Sesshoumaru and Rin knew it they were both blasted and pined against the wall. Rin's fear and panicking aura was driving him off the wall. Sesshoumaru growled and watched in anger as Kikiyo and Kagura laughed at him. He then yelled out, "Kagura where is the Lord Marshal?!"

"He's dead…he's been dead for days actually." Kagura answered.

"I placed a spell so that you stupid dogs couldn't pick up the scent." Kikiyo added.

"Kikiyo you bitch, I'll kill you when I'm free!" Rin yelled out in rage.

"Ku, ku ku…Sesshoumaru you better keep your bitch quiet before I have to shut her up." Naraku said.

Within an instant Rin closed her mouth and kept it shut. She was afraid for her mate and for he unborn child. Slowly tears began to from and she could no longer hold it back. Without sobbing or whimpering her tears fell. Once her tears began to fall Kagura began to laugh at her.

"Naraku…what do you want?" Sesshoumaru growled in rage.

"What doesn't he want?" Rin whispered softly

"There is only one thing I want. And all I want is that stupid half breed bitch." Naraku answered.

"Now, now love…wait till she's here. Then we'll be able to kill her slowly." Kikiyo stated.

"She's your own family! Why?!" Rin stated a little louder

"She may have my blood but I do not love her as such. She is stupid bitch and I will rid her of this world." Kikiyo explained before paralyzing them so that they could no longer talk.

Little did Naraku, Kagura and Kikiyo know there were too people that had they had left out. Those two heard their speech and plot. Miroku turned to Sango and said, "We have to warn Kagome and Inuyasha…Sango where are they?" he whispered as they fled to the garden to hide.

"Kagome is waiting for Inuyasha at our spot. Inuyasha is the only one she's allowing through her barrier." Sango answered.

"If there a back ay to get to them?" Miroku asked as he led he to the very back of the garden.

At a mall clearing Sango sat next to Miroku and each of them began to plot. They had no idea how they were going to do it. Finally Sango stood up and said, "Why don't we swim in. she said she wasn't going to create a barrier inside the cave cuz of the damn leeches."

"Good idea, only I'm going to need a dagger." Miroku said as they began to make their way to the beach.

"Miroku you better be careful." Sango said with a worry filled voice.

"I will…I will fight to stay at your side. Now let us hurry." Miroku said as he held onto Sango and led the way.

Naraku sat on the chair and watched in delight. 'My, my, my…how the mighty have fallen.' He thought bitterly. He turned to Kagura and asked, "Have they left yet?"

"Yes, their off to tell that half breed bitch of what has occurred here. They will bring them to us." was her answer.

"Good." was all he said.

'Kagome, Sango, Miroku…Inuyasha…please be safe.' Rin thought sadly as she continued to cry in fear and in sadness.