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AN. Just to let you know that I've made spelling/grammer corrections and added a little more detail to the story's chapters. I'm reposting the corrected chapters. But this is still the same story & story line. See if you notice the corrections. And thanks to those that read & review. The reviews mean a lot.

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Chapter 13: Naraku's Plot

At Naraku's Palace:

'What is that creature I saw in the forest near that old miko's village?' Naraku sat in his room, wearing a white silk kimono bearing his adopted crest, the crane. He was looking out his window. 'Why is she here? She seems too powerful to be just an ordinary snow demon.'

Then, "Kanna, come."

A young maiden dressed entirely in white, including her hair, came quietly into the room. In front of her, she carried a round mirror. She walked up to her lord and father, Naraku. "Yes, my lord?"

He turned his head to his first 'born' and said, "I need to search for a strange female snow youkai that is in the Western Lands. I need to learn more about her and what she is doing here."

As he watched, the mirror began to swirl and cloud. When it cleared, the image of the night sky filled the mirror. As he watched, a small speck appeared on the edge of the mirror. In no time, the speck grew larger until one could discern the outline of a body and wings. Naraku appeared to have found the one he was looking for. He watched as a transformed Shiori revelled in being able to fly without worry of detection. She didn't seem to have noticed she was being watched.

Shiori was flying and laughing. This puzzled the dark lord.

'Why does she act like an excited child?' He thought. 'I can feel that she is powerful, but I also feel that this is only one side to this creature. Why is she here? What is her purpose? How can I use her to gain more power?' He sat and pondered for a few heartbeats as he sat watching the figure in the mirror. He caught a closer glimse of her face. He noticed how beautiful she looked. 'Now, I may have a way of harnassing this young creature,' his thoughts began. Then, he smiled an evil smile, 'If I make her my mate, then I will be able to control her. And she will have not choice but to help me.'

He lifted his head to look at his 'daughter.' "That will be all, Kanna. You may go."

Kanna let the mirror become just a mirror again, and left just as silently as she entered.

This left Naraku alone with his thoughts. 'I have the spell to release and control the demons from Hell. Now, all I need is the amulet and to wait for the correct day. After that, I will be able to rule unapposed and take all the Shikon shards for myself.' He laughed darkly at his own thoughts.

He also saw a certain female youkai that he could use to build more power. 'I will begin to search for the amulet tomorrow and begin my conquest. Then the world will be mine and I will have everything I want.'

"Deep in thought again, my lord?" A sultry female voice asked out of the dark.

Without looking up, Naraku answered, "Ah, Kagura, sneaking around as usual. And, yes, I am thinking about getting the amulet needed to open the portal to Hell. So far, everything has been going according to plan."

"But, don't forget, Naraku, about the one that can stop you and seal the portal forever," Kagura advised.

"I have not felt the presence of a Guardian in the area. I don't know if that bit of lore even holds any truth," he waved off the advice.

"I wouldn't be too overconfident, Naraku, you could be mistaken."

Naraku turned anger filled eyes to he second daughter, "I DON'T MAKE MISTAKES!! And well, you remember that."

Kagura bowed her head and replied, "Yes, my lord." She backed out of the room and thought to herself. 'He's a fool to not heed the warnings in the spell, but he will find out soon enough. And, maybe I can be free of him.'

AN: Well, hope you guys like this chapter. I'm sorry it's so short but I thought that I would let Naraku's little plot have its own chapter. And again, I'm so sorry that I have been slacking on updating. I admit that is was because of a bit of writer's block and because I got so caught up in reading the other wonderful stories on this website. How do you guys like it so far? Please read & review. Or I won't write any more!!! just kidding, please review.

I would like to thank my wonderful editor, ninjawarrior4life, my bro. glad you like it.

And thanks to everyone who has been reading this story from the beginning when I first started posting it. And to those who read and like it.

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