Chapter 2:

I didn't know what to think after Myoga said all that stuff. It was as if I had jumped into an icy lake naked! The old man named me as his Heir, my human side was dying, my demon one was growing and my mate would be male and bear my pups….how come it was never mentioned before?

"That's an easy answer," I heard Myoga whisper softly. "If your brother knew, he would surely have killed you." I looked down and sighed. As if my life wasn't hard enough? What would happen to my pack?

"Inuyasha," Kagome began calmly from behind me. How long has she been standing there? I turned to look at her and waited for what ever she wanted to throw at me. She surprised me by removing the beads from my neck. She looked at me and smiled. "I've been thinking a lot and I decided that once we complete the Shikon Jewel, that I go back to my own time, for good. My place is not here." I looked at her and nodded in approval. She's finally growing up. I hugged her as a brother would hug his sister then let her go. It was going to be strange not seeing her again once all was said and done but perhaps it was better for all of us.

I looked to where Sango and Miroku were, who in turn, watching Shippo chase Kiara around. I had a feeling that Sango was hiding her feelings for the lecherous monk until all was over. I didn't blame her; she lost her entire village and her family. I know that deep down that if she lost Miroku too, that she would never be the same.

I knew what I had to do and I knew that once I did, that everything would change forever….Question is: did I really want that to happen? There was a lot to consider and it was not an easy decision but I knew that Myoga would not wait forever.

"All right Myoga you win," I sighed. "What will we have to do now?" The old flea looked at me and smiled in relief and pride.

"We will have to find your Lord father's new will and there is only one place it'll be…"

"If you say my right eye I'll squish you."

"Worse, you'll have to go to Lord Sesshomaru's mother." Before I could ask he cut me down. "She was your father's first mate and by law, would be left with the majority of his possessions if Lord Sesshomaru had no care for them." I growled but knew he was right. Damned bloodsucker….

I remember the reactions of the gang as Myoga and I explained what had to be done. I remembered Sango and Miroku looking a bit shocked, Kiara and Shippo looking at me bug eyed and Kagome holding her breath. I knew that they didn't like it, just I had but hey, fate had a sense of humor!

"So," Miroku said, finally breaking the uneasy silence that hung over us like a thundercloud. "When do we start off?"

"We'll start at dawn," I said as I took to the trees. "So rest up now, because I don't want to hear any whining later on…." All but Kagome agreed and prepared for bed. I didn't have to turn to face her to know that she was going to say something. She didn't disappoint!

"Inuyasha, we have to gather the jewels…."

"I know that," I interrupted her, looking down at her from the tree branch, "But this has to be done too, the remaining shards aren't going anywhere remember?"

"You don't know that!" She snapped. "Naraku could get bored and decide to come out and cause heaps of trouble!"

"Look," I said, rubbing my temples. "I am not going to waste time by arguing with you. I said we are going at dawn and that is it! You don't like it you leave the shards here and off you go, I don't have time to deal with your childish antics!" With that I hid deep in the tree and willing my head to stop throbbing. I wanted to scream. I didn't know what to think anymore. Since I was a pup I was treated like an outcast and a freak, now I come to find out that I was supposed to be pampered, loved, and revered…even feared….I closed my eyes and fell asleep.

I woke up to the smell of sakura blossoms, and opened my eyes. I was in a field, looked more like a court garden; I stood to my feet and took delight in the slightly damp grass beneath my feet. I couldn't explain it, but something drew me to the heart of it. Without a word I walked until I found a man with my hair in a high ponytail and dressed like Sesshomaru by a koi pond! I felt my eyes tearing and for the first time in a long time, I whimpered like a pup! The man turned to me and smiled with kind, loving eyes.

"Inuyasha," He said gently as he held his arms out to me. I fell into them and relished my father's hands running through my hair, lightly scratching my ears. "My pup, you've grown so much and I am so proud of you."

"I needed and missed you so much. The flea told me what you did. Why did you do it?"

"Inuyasha, even though I am no longer among the living doesn't mean I'm blind. I was granted foresight and foresaw what was to come before you were born. I was appalled at the fact that your brother would abandon and resent you for things that were not your fault. I regret that you ended up alone but instead of breaking and giving up; you prevailed and learned to survive on your own. Sessho would never be able to endure what you have. Did you really cut his arm off?"

"Yea…" I said looking down, expecting a scolding from my father's ghost. It never came! Instead, I heard his laughter.

"You're more like me than I thought!" He laughed. "You will do fine."

"Why do I have to go to Sesshomaru's mother for?"

"She will give you what is rightfully yours."

"And if she resists?"

"She won't. By law and by my will, she CAN NOT." I flinched slightly at his tone. It was booming and a bit scary. My father stroked my hair again and hugged me. I buried my face in his neck; greedily taking in his scent, making sure it remained forever in my memory. I've always wanted my father around and this moment was the next best thing. I felt my father's grip on my shoulder and I looked up at him. His eyes showed pride, love and a bit of sadness.

"It's time for you to return." He said. I was about to object but my father held up his hand. "You will never lose me. I've been within you all the long and I will always be there. I love you so much my pup. Your mother and I will wait for you and one day, we will be together again." With that and a final hug, my father let me go and it seemed like I was falling forever….

"Inuyasha!" I heard Shippo call as I felt his little paws in my hair. "Get up, it's dawn!" I shook myself awake and clocked him. Kagome gasped and did the one thing I dreaded…

"Inuyasha…SIT! SIT SIT!"

FUCK FUCK FUCK! My mind screamed with each pound into the ground. I hate HER!

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