Chapter 3: Secession

A/N: Sorry this took so long to get out. I was just so busy, I couldn't find time to get to this story, and I had a case of writers block. I lost enthusiasm for this story, and was working on another.

*I do not own Inuyasha, the characters belong to Rumiko Takahashi, all other characters are mine.

"So, if you don't mind us asking, why exactly are you here Lady?" asked Rin, walking slightly ahead of Kagome.

Kagome glanced at the girl, deciding she meant disrespect, and answered, " I am here to help the humans of the South."

"So, you do not count the demons that take refuge in the South as people you need to help?" asked Rin, almost nonchalant.

Kagome stopped walking, the surprise on her face unmasked as she stared at the young girl walking in front of her.

"How is it that. . . " Kagome started before Rin turned around and interrupted.

"This one is not just a servant here in this castle. We know many things others do not. We know of the demons in your lands, and we are happy that you allow them to stay when they are not welcome in other places. But you forget them far too quickly. Do you think the demons, the half-breeds, the humans who have mated with demons, will be all right without your protection? You are naïve, for a queen. You have much to learn. You never told our lord about the demons in your kingdom, and we assure you, the other lords with not be kind when they learn of them. Open your eyes queen, or else others will force them. Now follow us to your room, we must not dawdle in my Lords halls." Rin turned and continued to walk, and Kagome walked behind her, quiet, and shocked.

"Inu baka. Why did you speak up during the interrogation? You have no right to speak as if you are part of the council." Kouga said, frowning at the younger demon.

"Keh. What makes you think I care, wolf breath. You bickering bastards couldn't find a solution to such a small problem, I came up with one. Who cares if Haru's family was slain." said Inuyasha, scoffing.

"Goes to show how much you know. Do you not care to look at the laws that our father's fathers laid for the land? Humans are the scum of the world. Pathetic and weak. It is our job, the Lords, to make sure that they know their place, beneath us, as slaves. Unfortunately for us, YOUR father, made a change to that. They were given the Southern Lands, and it was agreed to allow them that land because it was barren, full of outcasts. It is the only place they are safe from us. The moment they step out of their lands, they lose all rights, all freedom, and become free meat. Of course it matters that some humans killed Haru's family. If the humans think they have a chance, if they even start to think they have enough power to come against us, it would cause a revolt. That cannot happen. And no, its not because we would lose, but because we would have to waste unnecessary time and effort to destroy them. And we would have to find a way around those stupid laws your father made." said Koga, pacing the room.

"I say hang the rules, and just start killing some humans. That should put a scare in them. Stop them from trying to grow some balls." said Inuyasha, toying with the hilt of his sword.

"Its not that simple. Those 'rules' were written by previous lords, sealed over with magic and blood. The only way to break those rules are to have a legitimate reason. Of course, the humans aren't completely untouchable. All they have to do is set one foot outside the Southern Lands and they die. Of course, that little Lady didn't know about that law. I can't believe we got her to leave her station. We now have a way of controlling those miserable idiots. Got to hand it to you baka. You've actually done something intelligent." said Koga, smirking.

"I always do." retorted Inuyasha.

Kagome sat in the middle of the room, silently admiring the décor. She had not expected a nice room. She had expected a cell somewhere cold and dirty. Rin had only smiled and left her when Kagome had asked.

She had been sitting in the room for a while, and she could see that the time was quickly approaching.

She had a feeling that something just wasn't right about what she was going to do.

A/N: Alright guys. Another chapter. Sorry again about the wait. Hopefully a little bit more of the plot was revealed. I do want to let everyone know that I haven't given up on this story. I promise to keep working on this! I just hope my muse stays with me a little longer!

Thanks! And please R&R. It lets me know I shouldn't waste time on this fic!