Kagome awoke to find herself in a king size bed with soft satin sheets. She slid her arm over to the other side of the bed hoping that Sesshomaru was still lying next to her. As she slid her arm over to his side of the bed she sighed when she realized he was already gone.

Rolling over on her back she opened her eyes only to notice she was not in Sesshomaru's room and this was not his bed she was lying in. Suddenly the memories of the night before came rushing back to her causing her to take in a large gasp and cover her mouth with her hand.

She looked around the room trying to figure out what she was going to do. She remembered the two men coming into her apartment and attacking her and Inuyasha. 'Oh my gods Inuyasha! I hope he is ok. I need to figure out where I am and how to get out of here.'

The Takahashi Mansion.

Inutaisho Takahashi quietly sat and listened to his sons recap the last few weeks of their lives and the unusual circumstances surrounding their need for his attention. When both young men were spent and seemingly satisfied with their account of the situation Inutaisho chose to speak.

"I have known Naraku for centuries. In fact at one time we were very good friends. Boys, for years I have trained you in many forms of self defense and various fighting styles. I have done this for one specific reason. That reason has finally come out of hiding and needs to be stopped. Naraku is an evil man with a plan to destroy the humans and bring control back to demons with him as their self appointed leader."

Inuyasha knitted his brow and asked "Naraku is a demon? He didn't smell like one." Inutaisho smiled at his son and continued to explain. "Well he's not really a demon, he is only a half demon. But he is not like you son. He was a human that gave his flesh to demons in order to become one. I told you he is very evil and very twisted."

"He has been hunting for the shikon jewel for centuries in order to make a wish to become a full demon." Inuyasha's ears perked up and he sat forward in his chair, with a huge grin he asked "It can do that? Kikyo had me convinced to wish to be human, I never thought about asking to be a full demon, nice." Inuyasha leaned back in his chair and continued to smile, while thinking about all the benefits of being a full demon.

"Inuyasha, that's enough. No one will be wishing on that jewel if I can help it. The jewel must be purified and destroyed. It cannot be allowed to corrupt anyone. It's power is to strong for a mere human or demon. It can only be cared for by a powerful priestess. One like your friend Kagome." Inuyasha and Sesshomaru both cringed at the sound of her name. Remembering that she was gone.

"Don't worry boys we will save her, believe me she is very powerful whether she is aware of it or not. She has the ability to protect herself should she need to. It is already inside her. A kind of self preservation and need to protect the jewel. She will be fine. Kikyo will also come to terms with the need to protect it when the time comes you'll see. Together they will be unstoppable. That is if they realize it in time." he frowned and looked away from the two young men.

Clapping his hands together and making a loud slap he yelled "Well that's enough of that lets go kick some ass boys." Smiling he walked to the door of the room and motioned the boys to follow him. Following behind they saw Inutaisho pull out a very large old looking key from his jacket. He moved down to the end of the hall to a large thick oak door. A door of which Inuyasha had spent his entire childhood wanting to know what was behind it. He was very excited to know that this was the day he was going to find out.

Inutaisho slid the key into the large keyhole above the doorknob and turned it. A very loud metal clank could be heard as he continued to turn the key. Turning the knob and pushing the door it gave way rather easily. Reaching inside he searched for the light switch and turned it on. Moving to the side and holding the door open so his boys could enter. He gave them both a very large and toothy grin. He had waited for this day also.

Sesshomaru and Inuyasha slowly entered knowing that this was their fathers inner sanctum. Inuyasha quietly followed behind his older brother. Nervous to find out what their father had been hiding in here all these years. Finally looking around his surroundings he let out a small gasp as he saw before him more weapons than he ever knew existed. More than had ever existed in one place anyway.

Moving through the room Inuyasha was amazed at the collection of ancient and modern weaponry his father had assembled over the centuries. The antique swords and knives looked as new as the day they were forged. The many styles of guns both modern and classic also appeared to be as new as the day they were made. Inuyasha could hardly believe his eyes.

Sesshomaru was also amazed at the cache his father had been storing all of his many years. There were grenades and tear gas canisters. Body armor and bullet proof vests. Bows, arrows and crossbows. A gatling gun and even an old cannon. Both looking like brand new. Sesshomaru was suddenly hit with a funny thought. He remembered Rin watching a movie about a boy wining a chance to visit a candy factory and realized he felt just like the child in the show. Only this candy exploded.

Inutaisho saw his son smile. Knowing what a rare occurrence it was he couldn't help but comment on it. "Well my son had I known seeing all of this weaponry would make you smile like that I would have brought you in here sooner." Sesshomaru just nodded. There was no reason to share his thoughts about Rin's movie. He would just let his father have this moment. Besides it was true that the contents of the room also did make him smile.

"So boys, there are two duffle bags over in the corner. Please feel free to fill them with whatever you think will help you defeat Naraku and his minions. We will be leaving in one hour. Rumor has it he is hiding at a secluded castle in Ireland. So don't doddle." Inutaisho turned and left his boys to pick 'till their hearts content.

Inuyasha wasted no time grabbing every gun within his reach. He filled his bag with guns and as much ammunition has he could fit in the bag and still zip. Sesshomaru was much more methodical in his choices. He scanned all number of weaponry trying to decide what would suit his needs the best. Choosing grenades, several knives, a pistol and a rifle.

Taisho came in the room and told them their private jet was ready and that is was time to go. Sesshomaru grabbed a few more guns and shoved them quickly into his bag. As he went to leave he saw a bow and arrow set in the corner. It made his heart hurt. Kagome was an excellent archer. She had been teaching Sesshomaru over the last few months how to use them.

It didn't matter that he really didn't care about archery or that he felt that it was a waste of time. It forced her to be close to him. She would stand right next to him and try to help him steady and aim the bow. He could feel her warmth and smell her sweet smell of cherry blossoms and peppermint. Oh how he loved that smell and oh how he missed her. She has to be ok.

Takahashi Enterprises Corporate Jet

All three men sat back and tried to relax as they sat in the luxury seats of the Takahashi Enterprises corporate jet. It seemed all three men were thinking about the same thing. Kagome. Inutaisho was thinking about the girl and wondering if he should have mentioned Naraku to his sons sooner in order to protect her. He sighed at his stupidity and arrogance at thinking Naraku was finished terrorizing his family and others. 'Sick bastard'

However Inuyasha and Sesshomaru had the same thoughts. They were fearing for Kagome's life. Worried that they would never get to see her again. Sesshomaru wanted to save her and tell her he loved her and wanted to marry her if she would have him. Inuyasha was thinking he wanted to apologize to her again and ask her to marry him. Each male was possitive she loved him and not his brother.

Inutaisho was sick that his courageous sons were going to have to bare his burden now too. He stood up and walked to the back of the plane and retrieved two metal cases. As he was coming back to his sons he was overwhelmed with a sadness that caused his head to bow in shame. A very good friend of his named Totosai had forged two very special guns for him many years ago as a gift for his 500th birthday. The great demon lord had hoped to leave them as gift to his sons after his death.

He had never wanted to give them as protection against evil. Sesshomaru had seen merciless killings in his lifetime while helping his father protect their lands during the great demon wars. But Inuyasha was still just a pup. Inutaisho had always hoped he would be protected from these things. At least until he was older. He was strong though, Sesshomaru and himself had spent countless hours training him. He only hoped it had been enough.

He walked passed his sons and told them to follow him. The three men made their way to the conference room of the plane and sat at the large oval table. Inutaisho put the two cases on the table and slid them toward his sons. Inside of each case was a most remarkable silver handgun. They looked like no other handgun either man had ever seen.

"Boys, these are the most powerful handguns ever created. They have the ability to kill any demon. In the pocket of the case there is a handful of bullets. That is all there is so use them wisely. Try for only close range so as not to waste any. God help any human who gets hit with one. There will be nothing left." He gave a deep sigh and sat back down at the table.

The three men arrived at the private airstrip and were shuttled by taxi to a bed and breakfast on the outskirts of a small town. Once they settled in, Inutaisho decided they all needed to relax and pulled out a bottle of sake and 3 cups. Sitting at the table he ushered over the two young males with a waive. Filling the cups, he handed one to each son.

Soon all three men had a red tinge across their cheeks. Both boys were laughing as their father told stories of when he was young and some of the stupid things he had gotten himself into. Even Sesshomaru had to crack a smile as he and is father recalled some of Inuyasha's early training sessions. Sesshomaru smiled at the thought of how awkward Inuyasha was as a child. He had to give it to the kid though, he always practiced with so much heart and determination.

There was a knock on the door and all three males went deadly quiet. Sesshomaru being the one closest to the door grabbed a gun off the table and crept up to look out the peephole. Turning back to the table he whispered "It's a woman." Both Inutaisho and Inuyasha jumped up immediately to look. "What should I do father?"

"I guess you should open the door son." Sesshomaru slowly opened the door holding the gun behind it. The woman pushed to force the door open. Sesshomaru pushed back. "Can I help you?" He exclaimed. The woman squinted her eyes at him and then asked "Are you Sesshomaru?"

"Depends on who is asking." His deep golden eyes bore into hers with a ferocity that caused a shiver to run down the woman's spine. She carefully looked around to see if anyone was watching her and then asked him if she could come in. "My name is Kagura. Please Lord Sesshomaru it's urgent. I have news as to the where Naraku and your friend Kagome are."

Sesshomaru peaked back at his father, who motioned to let her in. Sesshomaru stepped back and let the woman enter. As she walked passed him he noticed she was not just a woman but a demoness. He caught the sent of lilacs and something else he didn't recognize something warm, sensual and spicey. It tickled his nose and distracted his thoughts for a moment.

Inutaisho ushered her over to the table and pulled out a chair for her to sit in. Sesshomaru came up and sat down next to the demoness. He laid the gun down in front of him and folded his arms in front of him. Inuyasha came around to the other side of the table and leaned over into the woman's face and yelled at her "ALL RIGHT WENCH YOU HAD BETTER START TALKING NOW! WHERE IS KAGOME?"

Inutaisho set his hand on his son's shoulder and squeezed. "Inuyasha let's calm down son. Let our guest take a moment and I am sure she will tell us where Kagome and Naraku are." He gently pushed Inuyasha into a chair and poured the woman a cup of sake. "Here young lady drink this, it will help." He gave her a warm smile and she returned it. Lifting the cup to her lips and draining the liquid in one swift gulp.

She took a deep breath and shakily let it out then began to speak "Naraku is hiding in a castle that is being cloaked by his girlfriend Kikyo. The castle is on a remote island off the coast of Ireland. The barrier she created is hiding the castle from anyone who comes to the small island. Your friend is in the castle and she is fine. In fact she is able to roam about as she chooses because there is no way to escape the island."

She tipped the cup at Inutaisho and asked for more. He gladly refilled it and gave her another smile. "I used to be a follower of his and his woman until Kikyo came. He used me to do his dirty work for years then tossed me aside. We have a daughter named Kanna. He won't let me near her. He told her I died. I want to help you beat him to get her and your friend back." Her eyes swelled and spilled down her cheeks.