Do not own Inuyasha.
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The group stood within the house, it was much bigger than they thought. A woman sat across from them, the firelight the only illumination, her face was hidden in shadow.
"Please, sit. Make yourselves comfortable." the woman said.
"Your hospitality is most appreciated." Miroku said, sitting down with the others.
"You honor me." she said, as everyone settled down.
"My name is Kagome Higurashi. This is Sango, Miroku, Inuyasha, Lord Sesshomaru, Rin, Kohaku, Jaken, the kitten is Kilala, and the dragoneet is Ah-Un. You have already meet Shippo." the maiden said, pointing to each person as she spoke their names.
"So many. It is indeed a strange pack, as you stated little fox." the woman commented.
"My mother always told me that family doesn't have to be related by blood, sometimes it can be formed through bonds of friendship." Kagome said.
"Very true." the woman agreed.
"May we know your name?" Kohaku asked.
"Satori." she replied.
"Rin is pleased to meet you." Rin stated.
"A pleasure to meet you as well." Satori said, smiling, but seen only by the demons in the group.
A pregnant silence closed over the house for sometime. No one wanting to offend the lady sitting before them. Inuyasha became especially restless, his leg bouncing as the time stretched. It was Shippo who spoke.
"Kagome is the Shikon no miko." he said.
"I thought as much, she radiates power." Satori said.
"What are your intentions with the shard." Shippo explained.
"I have not decided." she said.
"I mean no disrespect my lady, but the shard would be safest and well protected in Lady Kagomes possession." Kohaku stated.
"Do you believe me incapable?" Satori questioned.
"No Lady Satori. We simply wish to collect the shards so that we may rid the world of its existence forever." Shippo explained.
"I see. What will you give me in turn?" Satori asked.
"I was saving it for later, but I suppose for this I could make an exception." he said pulling something out of his hoari.
When Satori saw the object he pulled out, she questioned what it was. When Shippo explained it was candy, a sugar treat. A delighted laugh echoed through the house.