Chapter 24: What? A Friendly Conversation Between Brothers

Inuyasha and Kagome took off running. Their speed had increased since they became youkais. They were running at a speed that could match Kouga's tornado. They arrived by night fall at Sesshoumaru's castle.

"Dang, and I bet our's will be just as big!" Kagome said looking at the size of it. Sesshoumaru was outside in the court yard waiting for them.

"So you've made it." Sesshoumaru said in his usual mono tone voice.

"What did you want to talk about Sesshoumaru?" Inuyasha asked in the nicest voice possible.

"I would like to know why you have the royal crescent mark on your forehead. Especially your mate."

"I don't know why. I'm not related to any high ranking inu-youkais that I know of. I never knew my father so it could be possible he was an inu-youkai. My mother always said that he died of something to do with a fight and his blood. I think I might know what that means, but I'm not entirely sure." Kagome told him.

"What might it be then?" Sesshoumaru asked her.

"I think he might of gotten into battle and wounded… what happens if a youkai looses too much blood?"

"He will go on a rampage destroying everything in his path until he collapses and dies, why?"

"Because, he might of lost it. My mom has a scar on her back. Like Sango's you've seen it Inuyasha. It's a really long scratch mark. It looks like claws did it. She said it was a dog, but yet she has two marks on her shoulder like a mate mark, which she said was also a dog. What other inu-youkai has my color hair that's royal? Hmm? Do you know Sesshoumaru?"

He thought for a minute and then his eyes widened when he saw her highlights were the same as someone else's he knew.

"I know. But you can't be sure. This is 500 years back in time from your world."

"Well I can't wait for then! Because I'll finally know what my father's side is."

"What color is your crescent bitch?"

She growled.

"She doesn't like that Sesshoumaru, sorry. I should of warned you."

"Fine, girl. What color is it?"

"Silver, glittery silver, more then yours or Inuyasha's hair."

He walked up to her and pushed her bangs aside to see the mark. "Then you are related to him." He said.

"Who?"

"The Lord of the Southern Lands."

Kagome and Inuyasha's jaws both dropped. She nearly fainted but Inuyasha caught the scent change and grabbed her first.

"No, you don't! Wake up wench!"

She shook her head quickly and opened her eyes.

"I'm sorry, this is just so much. I never thought I would be a youkai, much less royal from the Feudal Era and know my father before my mom gave birth to me!"

"What do you want to go see him or something?"

"Well duh, I want to see him. But what am I supposed to tell him? 'Hi, I'm your daughter from 500 years in the future. You died before I ever got to see you, so here I am.' That would make me look like a fool!"

"You're right, but we could explain."

"I doubt he would believe us."

"He might, what do you think Sesshoumaru?"

He chuckled at this. "He might. But you may be wasting your time. You can't get in unless you live there, or are a servant."

"Anyway, what did you bring us here for?"

"I wanted to tell you the dangers of having the mark. About the only good thing is that you can have a telepathic link to anyone who has the same mark as you do."

"And the dangers?"

"Youkais will try to say they are our father's old friend. And then if you believe them they will try to over power you."

"Feh, I can take them on."

"But not are as easy as you think. I have had trouble in the past with some of them. If they truly feel like to you that they are his friend then you better consult me before you let them in."

"Fine, is that all?"

"No. You are now alphas. You must protect your pack like never before. Youkais will came after you more now because they sense the alpha."

"I already knew that."

"Well then you are ready as rulers of the Western Lands then. Good luck to you, you will need it."