Facing Odium

by Rhapsodize Chaos

Part 2 to Facing Love We have faced love in our enemy, but the hate in the eyes at the face we once loved is scarier than any other enemy we had ever faced.

6. Chapter 6

Chaos Corner:

Before the summer classes start taking over all my time, my goal is to post at least 3 more chapters (not including this one).

Reviewers Response:
Boarderlinecrazy: Even if they do tell Inuyasha, how much would his personality alter?

Inuhime1: Thank you very much. I try to keep him in character but sometimes I just want Inuyasha to quickly understand and everyone lives happily ever after, but I feel as the quality of the story would suffer.

Alyssa Browne: I agree with you, it had to be done. I had though of thousands of ways of killing Jaken (burning alive, being feed Sesshomaru's acid slowly are a few example) In the end I decided Sesshomaru wouldn't waste his time on someone so insignificant.

Thewolf74: Yea your back! About if they survive or not . . . I plan on making them both live, but if they remain in a relationship is still up for debate.

SesshoPuppy: Inuyasha not be an idiot . . . hmmmm

It find it fascinating that in Facing Love even viewed Sesshomaru as the ass in the relationship and Inuyasha a poor victim. I alter the perspective and everyone switches side. Wounder if I alter perspective again and see if I can people empathy with Kagome?

Review! Give me feedback and ideas I truly appreciate them ;)

XOXOXO

6. They Will Feel Pain

It took them three days to reach the western estate. They made it there with little to no problem. Inuyasha made it through the new moon, revealing his human transformation secret to his brother. Of course Sesshomaru physically stayed by his side, but emotionally he seemed distanced from everything. Inuyasha didn't know why, but it ticked him off to no end when Sesshomaru began reverting back to his old cold ways.

Western castle was astonishing; Sango's and Miroku's faces were stuck on bewilderment. The lifestyle was even better. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha slept together in Sesshomaru's over luxurious silk futon. Inuyasha didn't want to sound unappreciative or horny, but he had expected sex all night long (at least on the first day). Sesshomaru had other ideas non-sexual, lacking all communication ideas. They lay in each other's arms, uncomfortable and uneasy. It irritated the younger dog.

Sesshomaru wanted to be close to his lover and he was trying. The problem was every time he touched Inuyasha he couldn't help but wonder if Inuyasha was seeing him or Kagome. Subconsciously Sesshomaru begins to distance himself from Inuyasha (pissing his beast off royally). It was common sense to the lord the closer you got to the blade, the deeper the wound. Reaching home to his estate was comforting, but it seemed to cause more problems than solves them.

Turning to look out the window to his study, Sesshomaru couldn't help but smile. Shippo was growing he had release his child barrier, releasing his own inner beast. The beast was still young not yet use to the waking world adapt to dwelling in the young's kit subconscious. The kit was a fast learner; before they had reached his estate Shippo released his beast for the very first time. Shippo and Sesshomaru had agreed to start early so that Sesshomaru could see what they were working with. In the beginning Sesshomaru had went easy on the child, enveloping Shippo in his own aura he weighed the kit down forcing him to try and fight back with his own aura. Taunting the child with images of Kagome in his mind Sesshomaru was trying to get Shippo angry. It worked. Shippo snapped, but not in the way Sesshomaru had anticipated. The fox's hair grew upwards and jagged into a faux-hawk, his eyes and ear became bigger as claws and fangs elongated. Everyone expected Shippo's beast to be savage. Instead the beast just stood there and burst through Sesshomaru's weak barrier. The beast looked at Sesshomaru and smiled, "Do not taunt me with such things; I know what she has done." The fox beast yawn, Sesshomaru could see the aura draining; he understood it took raw power for the beast to come forward, much less to speak. Shaking his head to try to remain awake it continues, "We understand and he'll get over it if he is giving the time to." With that Shippo fell unconscious. When he woke up he didn't remember anything, but Sesshomaru knew it was a good start. When the beast's gain power he knew Shippo was shed that childlike exterior and grow into the demon he is all along.

At this moment Shippo was showing off his new teachings to Rin, he bounced back and forth on a tree attacking it mercilessly. Rin giggled and laughed at the show, especially when Shippo would do a trick at the end. Finally admitting to fatigue Shippo and Rin sat in the shade, with their tiny feet in the koi pond. With a finale glance he turns around and tries to focus on the task at hand, though he makes a mental note to watch out for that kit with his Rin. At this moment he was supposed to be writing up invitations to the lower dukes and other lords to his estate to announce his engagement to Inuyasha. He sigh, Inuyasha was his mate he knew he shouldn't even hesitate to tell this to the world, but he was. He loves Inuyasha they'll make it through whatever funk there were in now, Sesshomaru was positive of that. He quickly begins writing the template that he will send a servant to do the rest in 14 days there would be a ball at the western estate for the declaration of who Sesshomaru has chosen to be his mate. He'll just run it by Inuyasha later.

XOX—3 days later-OXO

Sango and Miroku didn't know what to do. There dear friend Inuyasha sat on their floor in the room complaining about Sesshomaru. It is not that they didn't pity the younger dog it was they knew it was about time that Inuyasha grew up and stop crawling over his mate.

Inuyasha needed to vent so as usual he ran to the only two people who knew him in this over size estate, Sango and Miroku. He couldn't believe what those two did, he came to them in his hour of need hoping for some understanding and they kick him out of the room. Damn good for nothing friends. They wouldn't hear out his problems they just rush him off telling him to talk to Sesshomaru. How the hell was he supposed to do that the damn dog locked himself up in his study again. Inuyasha didn't want to disturb him; he just had this awful feeling that Sesshomaru was mad at him or something. Inuyasha bits down on his bottom lip in frustration, could Sesshomaru be bored of him already? It wouldn't be the first time Sesshomaru abandoned him. Inuyasha growls out loud scaring a maid that happened to walk by. Sesshomaru wouldn't abandon him now, after all Sesshomaru told him, in a too political manner, that he was going to announce their mating to the rest of Japan. That was huge Sesshomaru wouldn't do anything like that unless he means it.

With heavy feet Inuyasha makes his way to Sesshomaru's office. He should talk to Sesshomaru instead of growling out here in the hallway frightening Sesshomaru's staff. He was positive that the majority of Sesshomaru's staff thought he was crazy. Scared shitless Inuyasha knocks gentle on the door. Sesshomaru had stop working the minute he had smelled Inuyasha coming his way. As Inuyasha came closer the smell of fear became stronger. Sesshomaru was ticked off, Inuyasha should not be afraid to see him. Then again the boy seemed to do anything not to be around him. Sesshomaru was positive that Inuyasha was avoiding him. The younger dog spent the majority of his time with the two humans. The only time the older dog got to see his mate was during meals and at night. The lord then decided to remain in his study, that way Inuyasha would be able to find him whenever he wanted. Why the one time he comes to him was Inuyasha was afraid? They were lovers not enemies.

Growling inwards Sesshomaru answers to the knock, "There is no need to for you to knock Inuyasha."

Inuyasha shivers, whenever Sesshomaru says his name it made Inuyasha hard. Eradicating that train of thought Inuyasha does his best to focus on what he is supposed to be doing.

Sesshomaru watch his brother closely, he could see the effect that he has on his brother's body. It actually bothered him more than anything. At some point of his life, he had stopped being Sesshomaru the Western Lord and was now Sesshomaru, Inuyasha's Whore. The beast chuckles at his master's overactive imagination.

They both looked at each other from across the room. "Inu…" Sesshomaru begins to call out before Inuyasha dashes to the seat in front of his desk.

"Before you start," Inuyasha interrupts, "tell me what is wrong?"

Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow. For the past couple of nights Sesshomaru had wanted to talk to his mate, but Inuyasha had done everything to ignore him. The younger dog spent the majority of the night hanging out with the mortals, before sneaking into the bed and quickly falls asleep. Now that Inuyasha was standing directly into his face and demanding an answer Sesshomaru didn't know what to say.

The silence scream agony and the younger demon couldn't take. Inuyasha, not being to one to think things fully through and lacking patience, stands up from his seat and points an accusing finger in Sesshomaru's face. "I get it," Inuyasha hiss, "you already tire of me, huh."

'He's not serious.' Sesshomaru thinks. The Western Prince tries to get a word in but in quickly chomp off has Inuyasha continues delusional speech.

Inuyasha couldn't believe it, but it made sense to the half-demon. Sesshomaru was trying to push him away again. The young dog was not going to let go of his love without a fight. "It is just like before. I'm not the gods chew toy and neither am I yours."

Sesshomaru remains sitting his brother must have hit his head. "I know not what chew toy you are speaking about." Sesshomaru stood, "Must I remind you I am a full grown dog. I need not the things that I did when I was a pup." Faster than a blink of an eye Sesshomaru stood in front of his brother, slightly sitting on his own desk. Grabbing Inuyasha pointed hand by the wrist he pulls the boy closer to him.

"What the fuck is wrong with you?" Inuyasha screams out. His brother could not want sex now. There was problem between them and all Sesshomaru could think with was his dick.

The older dog was confused, isn't this how Inuyasha wanted their relationship to be? After all that was how Inuyasha behave. All the half-demon wanted was a sex toy. Sesshomaru loved Inuyasha too much to fight it. If that was his brother wanted from him Sesshomaru will accept it, even though deep down he wanted to demand more. He needed Inuyasha to know that they were mates, that was supposed to mean a connection on every level physical, spiritual and emotionally and all of it was supposed to be unconditional. So, why was Inuyasha pointing an accusing finger at him telling him that he thought Sesshomaru tire of him. Sesshomaru was tired of having to be second. "Do you even love me, brother?" Sesshomaru finally breaks down and asks. Shock with confusion Inuyasha didn't answer right away. Bright red started to leak into Sesshomaru's eyes. Either Sesshomaru's beast or the western lord himself couldn't believe Inuyasha hesitated. The beast was angry because he loved Inuyasha whole heartedly and felt as if he wasn't getting any in return. Sesshomaru was angry because he felt if Kagome had asked Inuyasha that same question that Inuyasha wouldn't have hesitated. The grudge of having to be second stung. A venomous hiss accompanies every word the lord spoke, "Why is it I do my best for you and always come up empty handed?" Not waiting for Inuyasha to answer the rhetorical question Sesshomaru press on digging his poisonous claws into Inuyasha's wrist that he was holding on to. "I do everything that I know of to be a proper mate. You know not hunger, you have shelter, I give you your space to do what you see fit. I have not abandoned you nor have I suppressed you." Sesshomaru throws Inuyasha hands away from him and presses forward as Inuyasha took weak feeble steps backwards. Inuyasha's back hit a bookcase, as a few books fall from the shelves unnoticed. Sesshomaru leans in closer, pressing his cheeks on his brother's. His voice drops to a whisper, "But you really don't care do you?" the lord nips on the half-demon's jawline, "You rather go out searching for that Kagome bitch wouldn't you?"

Younger dog snaps and all he can see is red. Without thought he punches Sesshomaru in the side of the head, "Don't you ever bring up Kagome's name to hurt me you bastard."

Sesshomaru leans back, brushing the bruise Inuyasha just place on him.

That was all it took for both brother to go off to the deep end. Punches, bites and kicks were laid out for the brother's. The entire estate tremble from the slaughter the lovers did to one another. Tears flooded their eyes as anger governed their motions. Inuyasha was livid that his lover would purposefully try to harm him. Sesshomaru was broken that he wouldn't play second for his brother, Sesshomaru knew even if he had to beat that message into his brother's thick skull he was going to do it.

Blood splattered on the wall, as the furniture was damage to the point of being indistinguishable. Still the brother continue, there pride too thick to back down.

Wary servants fled from the area, warning other's not to go.

Their own anger was not the only thing coursing through them, but each other's anger through the moon fragment. That only causes them to become more belligerent. After 3 hours at each other's throat they both fell back, but neither one fully gave up. They stared the other down, watching to see if the other would make a move. "I can't believe I love you." Inuyasha barks breaking the silence, wishing that he didn't leave his sword back in Sesshomaru's room. At this moment he had no qualm with hacking his brother into a million pieces.

Coming out of a fighting stance, Sesshomaru somehow manages to keep his noble demeanor through torn clothing and dried blood smears. "I doubt you ever love me."

"I doubt leaving Kagome was a good thing." Inuyasha barks back, ticked off at Sesshomaru's ability to be emotionless.

A bitter laughter sprang from Sesshomaru's lips, "You finally admit it."

Inuyasha smirks back, "Damn right asshole." Inuyasha pushes the last standing bookshelf as he kicks the door open storming out cussing underneath his breath as he pushes by a dark hair dark blue eyes man.

XOXOXO

The dark hair male gentle knocks on the western lord's door and doesn't wait for permission to enter. Bright red eyes stare the man down, "What do you want Natsume?" Sesshomaru growls out from his place at the window.

The man now known as Natsume bows, "Is everything alright?" his deep baritone voice bounce of the walls as he takes in the sight of the demolish room.

"My well-being is none of your concern boy." Sesshomaru growls back.

Anyone else would have been frightened. Natsume knew his lord better than that. At one point in life he could have been found at Sesshomaru's side at all time. He had adored Sesshomaru to the point that he thought it was love. He had seen Sesshomaru grow through the pain and humiliation place down upon by his father. Natsume had grown out of that phase, he could not say what he was to Sesshomaru, but he knew they were not enemies. He had done well at Sesshomaru's side they fought many battle both against and with each other. Sesshomaru had recognized him well enough to give him the largest section of the west to govern. Of course Sesshomaru didn't just fork over his land to be friendly Sesshomaru gain much from doing so, he had less to worry about when he knew Natsume was taking care of things. Natsume had even conquered land in Sesshomaru's name. Natsume smirk, he and Sesshomaru were great alias, if nothing else.

When Natsume receive Sesshomaru's invitation to estate, he knew he had to be the first one there. Everyone knew that Sesshomaru was a private man and for him to have a great gathering was astonishing. Natsume was a noising man and came quickly to see what could be so important that he was willing to tell it to all four corners of Japan. When he reach Sesshomaru's castle, he was surprise at the commotion that was going on. He stopped a servant and discovered that Sesshomaru and his half-brother were in the same room. Immediately he ran up, he was there when Sesshomaru vented his displeasure about having a younger sibling and even listen to the man when they grew up despising each other. He didn't question that his lord could murder a half-demon he just wanted to be there to see it.

When he had finally reach Sesshomaru's study he went to open the door and froze, he heard the cold, calculating, blood curling voice of Sesshomaru, "I doubt you ever love." Natsume strain his ear to listen carefully. He didn't know what was going on but he guess that the surprise of Inuyasha being here and Sesshomaru's invitation might have some correlation.

He had never seen Inuyasha in person, but when that boy pushes him aside when he came barging out of Sesshomaru's study there was no questioning who it was, for Inuyasha looked so much like his father. The queries for the invitations could wait for later, what Natsume really wanted to know what just happen between Sesshomaru and his brother.

Sesshomaru wasn't fazed when Natsume broke out into a huge smile, "So tell me dog lord did you and your puppy of a brother get into a fight?" Sesshomaru snarls at Natsume antics, his aura blazing in anger. Natsume took a cautious step back, now might not be the best time to mess with Sesshomaru. He takes a seat beside Sesshomaru on the window ledge. Sesshomaru ignores his presents as he lives over the last moment in his mind, him and Inuyasha fighting. Sesshomaru wouldn't lie he regretted it already, Inuyasha might have been asking for it but he should have been bigger than that.

Biting on his bottom lip Natsume worried for Sesshomaru. Many people did not know this but Sesshomaru isn't a self-secure man has he leads you to believe. The dog had been through a lot, placing his hand on Sesshomaru's shoulder he breaks him out of his thoughts, "Fight me." he uses his most political voice telling Sesshomaru he wasn't asking but demanding.

"Natsume," Sesshomaru answers suppressing his beast, "things have changed. Now is not the time for your games."

Natsume raised an eyebrow, a trait he picked up from Sesshomaru, and "I know not how to speak to you when blades are not drawn, if it is not in good humor." He points out of the window to the dojo that they could not see from where they sat but knew it was there, "let us fight in the dojo to save your furniture."

"Natsume," Sesshomaru growls a warning.

"Release your tension and fight me, then when you have calm down some I am sure you'll be able to find a solution to whatever it is that ails you."

Sesshomaru raises his brow, Natsume wasn't known for making sense. Deciding not to look a gifted horse in the mouth Sesshomaru stands and jumps out the window. Natsume quickly follows after. After a good fight his mind will clear.

Natsume and Sesshomaru walk side by side to the forest edge before disappearing from sight.

XOXOXO

Fury course through Inuyasha's veins has he stomps through the hallways. How in the world could Sesshomaru doubt his love? Inuyasha knew they had a rocky beginning, but wasn't that supposed to be in the past. To say Inuyasha was piss is an understatement. Inuyasha kick down Miroku's and Sango's room door. If these damn bastards had been proper friends and listen to his problems he wouldn't have gone to Sesshomaru's study and none of these bad things would have happen.

The couple hoped out of bed frightened. The minute Inuyasha left those two went to sleep, glad for a moment of peace. They were sure Inuyasha knew what he was doing. If it wasn't a physical fight Inuyasha never went head first. Inuyasha might not be the sharpest blade in the bunch but he always thought about things before going into it though sometimes his reasoning wasn't right, but he did think about it.

For a split second Sango and Miroku thought everything was going to be okay when they heard that Sesshomaru was going to announce that he was mated to Inuyasha. After that they were supposed to live happily ever after, that is how all story goes. It is too fucking bad that this wasn't a story. The couple looked at Inuyasha with both anger and bewilderment.

They were upset that Inuyasha woke them up and surprised at the condition Inuyasha was in. The half-demon was covered in cuts and bruises and his clothing was torn in random places. "What happen to you?" Sango asks.

"That damn Sesshomaru lost his mind…" Inuyasha begins.

"Lord Sesshomaru did that?" Miroku interrupts.

"Hell yea that fucker did," Inuyasha answers, "but these scratches aren't nothing compared to what I inflicted upon him."

Miroku groans out loud. "Inuyasha what did you start?" Sango inquires before Inuyasha could start his ranting.

Inuyasha's mouth fell open; he couldn't believe that his friends thought he started it. "Why do you think I started it?"

"You always do!" Sango yells as she pushes pass Inuyasha in search of someone to fetch her some water to clean Inuyasha's open wounds before they become infected.

"Well I'll like you to know that I didn't start it this time," Inuyasha folds his arms over his chest, "I went to talk to him, like you guys suggested, and the bastard snaps." Inuyasha throws his hands up and points at his head, "I think he lost his damn mind." Miroku groans at Inuyasha's recollection of what really happen he was positive in some way Inuyasha was bending the truth. The monk just couldn't see Sesshomaru snapping for no reason. "Miroku believe me." Inuyasha demands. "That bitch went and put Kagome's name in it and some shit about me not loving him." Inuyasha throws himself on the bed in the spot Sango use to be beside the monk.

"What did you do when he said that Inuyasha?' Miroku questions slowly afraid of what Inuyasha's answer might be.

"I punched him right in the mouth," Inuyasha answers proudly.

Immediately Sango pops her head back in, "You did what?" she yells.

Inuyasha flatten his ears on his head and whimper at her loud shrill. "I punched him." Inuyasha whimpers an answer.

"I heard you the first time you idiot," Sango snarls as she slams the door behind her, "I hope all your wounds get infected and swell with puss," she hisses as she walks by and takes a seat at the small desk that was in the room in front of the window.

Sango had that deadly aura around her, and Inuyasha was positive that she might actually slay him this time. Looking to Miroku, too afraid to speak to the demon slayer, "Sesshomaru had it coming the bastard throws some ridiculous accusation of me not caring."

The monk looked at his friend with worried eyes. He was actually concern for Inuyasha the younger dog should be able to see the pain he was causing the man he claimed to love. Maybe Sango and he had shelter Inuyasha from seeing the pain that he cause Kagome when they were a group that Inuyasha wasn't able to see it outside their once family. "Look at me Inuyasha." Miroku demands. Sitting up Inuyasha looks at Miroku the tone the monk was using told him that he was more than serious. "What reasons does Sesshomaru have to believe that you care?"

Inuyasha instantly got hot, what fucking reason did Miroku have to question him. Miroku could practically see the anger boiling underneath Inuyasha's skin.

"Do not anger with me, I am only speaking the truth." Miroku stands to face Inuyasha, "Put yourself in his place, and now imagine your mate with his back to you." Inuyasha closes his eyes allow himself to create the scenario Miroku was laying out for him. "Sesshomaru's hunched over he clearly is holding someone, a deep moan erupts from the lord and you know it is not you in his arms."

Miroku watches Inuyasha's reaction. Inuyasha imagination took hold of the picture very well. The unmistakable luminescent glow of Sesshomaru stood before him with his back turn. Slowly Inuyasha walks towards him gently calling Sesshomaru's name. Inuyasha does not receive a direct reply but a deep sexual moan passes over his ears. Inuyasha hurries forwards, his one task mind ready to beat the shit out of Sesshomaru and whoever he was with. "BASTARD" Inuyasha screams as he turns Sesshomaru around and throws his fist. Sesshomaru falls, turning to see who the hell would be messing with his mate he sees Kagome. Inuyasha tremble, 'How dare they do this to him' He looks to Sesshomaru's fallen form only to see him-self. Frightened he backs away. Quickly Kagome goes to be by the fallen male's side, their lips quickly lock. Confuse and angry Inuyasha really did not know what to do. He wouldn't cheat on Sesshomaru, he wasn't a scholar but he wasn't so stupid not to know he had a good man and he wouldn't risk anything in the world to lose him. Peeling eyes away from the sight he spots Sesshomaru standing at a distance. Sesshomaru's eyes glued to the sight of the two as they now began to remove each other's clothing, their moans and groans becoming louder. Inuyasha froze, why was Sesshomaru watching? Inuyasha could see his brother's aura blaze in anger, yet sadness and grief was laced in the inferno of the angry aura. "Sesshomaru, NO!" Inuyasha ran to Sesshomaru.

Miroku screams Inuyasha's name has he shakes the boy's shoulder. Inuyasha's eyes snap open connecting to the deep purple. The half-demon was panting his ears flat on his ears, "Sesshomaru wouldn't cheat on me." the younger dog whimper with his face down cast.

Miroku smirk, it took Inuyasha a while to get it, the monk only hope it wasn't too late. With the fact that Inuyasha and Sesshomaru got into what look like a brutal war, Miroku questions how well Sesshomaru would respond. Not wanting another minute to go by fruitless Miroku instructs Inuyasha to go apologize to his mate.

Getting up Inuyasha quickly swallows his pride; he'll apologize this one time. He actually felt guilty for both the physical and emotional turmoil he put his brother through. "Inuyasha wait," Sango suddenly orders, stopping his journey to the door, "your troubles might not just be in your mind." she continues her voice taken on a grave tone.

"What do you mean love?" Miroku ask. He didn't know what Sango was planning but he didn't like it, Inuyasha was actually making a good decision, he didn't want Sango detouring it.

"Look," Sango orders pointing out the window. Both males where by her side, as they took in the unmistakable silver of Sesshomaru's hair as he walks side by side with an unknown dark hair figure. For a brief tense silence fell over the trio has they watch the duo until they disappear under the cover of the trees.

Inuyasha punches the wall breaking the silence, "That cheating bastard." he hissed.

XOXOXO

Surprisingly the duo of Naraku and Kagome were getting on well. It had gotten to the point where you didn't see one without the other. At that moment they sat across from each other drinking tea with a white scroll lying between them.

"What is it?" Kagome asks as she reaches over to it.

"Read it." he directs as he tries to gain access to Sesshomaru's estate through the void demon mirror.

Kagome gives a light chuckle. Naraku narrows his eyes and takes a side glance at her, "What amuses you so?"

"You've been at it all day." She places the tea down and begins to unravel the scroll. She sat silent reading it her eyes gliding back and forth, "Interesting" she murmurs as she rolls it back up placing at her side instead of where she got it from. "What do you plan to do with such information?"

Dismissing the small demon with a flick of his wrist, Naraku turns to face Kagome fully, "Use it to my benefit."

"I did not doubt that for a minute. What I should have said, how are you planning to use this information?"

"Seeing as I stole that invitation straight from the messenger of the Sesshomaru's home I do not doubt the authenticity." Kagome nods for him to continue, "It is my understanding that he will be revealing that he is mated." A smile played on the bottom of Naraku's lips from the snarl that came from Kagome. "Whatever barrier is preventing me access from the estate will be down to allow his guest in." Naraku stands and walks over to Kagome taking the cup away from her he places his fingers under her chin forcing her to look directly at him. "Then we will put my plan into action." Kagome smiles and he removes his hand and opts to sitting beside her. Her bright brown eyes follow his every move. "You'll have your revenge," he continues casually, "and I'll have the Western lands."

Kagome couldn't help but feel giddy inside. She knew later on Naraku will go into more depth about his so call plan, but she knew she'll enjoy the benefits when it all goes well. Naraku was a true villain; everything will work well this time. It won't be so irrational and spur of the moment has it was with that fool Jaken. Kagome leans her head on Naraku's shoulder, has Naraku steals a piece of cake that Kagome was eating with her tea.

When Naraku's plan went well, hopefully her own agenda will fall in place too. Not only will Inuyasha and his bitch Sesshomaru suffer, Kagome places a hand on her stomach, but her child will grow up in a world where she held power. The child will live a life beyond nobility. The world will be her child's playground. Life went her way she'll be at Naraku's side through it all. When he becomes the lord of the west, she had no reason to question that he'll want more power and push forward until he rules the entire Japan. Then she'll inform of the entire world. With her knowledge of the future, she could rewrite history.

The only thing that could stop her would be death, but she was more than positive that she could cheat it. Her nimble fingers played with the almost hold jewel that she kept hidden in an inside pocket of her clothing.

Naraku smiles as Kagome as she ventures deeper into her own thoughts. 'This girl might be more useful than I ever gave her credit for,' he thinks to himself has he begins to run his fingers through her hair; 'she might even be crueler than me.'

"So when do you start planning?" Kagome asks.

Naraku stands and holds out a hand to help her up, "Right now." With their arms cross at the elbow the two made their way to Naraku's study where he did all his scheming

"The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place."
― George Bernard Shaw

XOXOXO

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