Chapter Six: Dead Men Make NO Threats

Kagome's Point of View

Making their way up the shrine steps to the little house in the back, Kagome couldn't help but to sigh.

"Wench. Stop that sighing. It is grating this Sesshoumaru's nerves."

"GRRRRR Sesshoumaru! We are in MY domain. I WILL DO AS I WANT!"

"It matters not whose domain I am in. I can still kill you before you even blink."

"If you were going to kill me you would have done it when InuYasha took your arm."

At this time Sesshoumaru's eyes were shifting. He had Kagome by the throat and he was growling ferociously at the girl who showed no fright in his presence.

"Wench! The moment you send me back to my time, I will lay waste to every human village in my territory. When the human whelps ask why, I will tell them 'The Priestess Kagome, Guardian of the Shikon no Tama, is responsible for the death that is brought by my claws."

"Bastard! No wonder you have no one! I'm surprised Rin even likes you! You are a heartless dog! Your father would be ashamed."

"Speak not of what you do not know of."

"I know your father! I have met him on several occasions. Your heartless attitude towards everyone is his greatest disappointment. He and I have spoken at great lengths on you and your brother!"

"Lying BITCH," Sesshoumaru's eyes were fully colored in blood, "my father has been dead for many centuries, even before your time! There is not a way you can speak to him!"

"There is too!"

"How then? How is a white priestess able to speak to the dead? That is a black miko trick is it not?"

"I…I can't tell you."

"Because you are deceitful in your words, wench!"

"NO BECAUSE YOU AREN'T SUPPOSED TO KNOW YET!"

"Cease your yelling!" He stated in a low growl.

"Put me down." She growled back.

He threw her onto the concrete.

"JERK!"

Kagome got back up and stormed passed the red-eyed Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru took a few meditative breaths and followed behind her. She stepped into her house and placed on her fake smile.

"Mom, Sputa, Grandpa, This is Lord Sesshoumaru. Due to verrrry unfortunate circumstances he will have to stay with us."

Just as Kagome's grandfather got his worthless ofudas ready, Kagome stepped in front of the already pissed off Sesshoumaru.

"Don't gramps. I told you a million times, those strips of paper with glue on them, DO NOT WORK."

"Kagome! This demon is dangerous."

"Reeaally I would have never guessed, what with all the times he's tried to kill me."

"WHAT!"

"Now dad, I'm sure Kagome has a good reason for bringing Lord Sesshoumaru here. Forgive my father, Lord Sesshoumaru. He doesn't realize that the holy powers that run in our family skipped both him and my husband."

"Hn. What about yourself? I smell faint miko powers on your person."

"My family does have a very powerful miko ancestry. The most famous being Midoriko, the warrior priestess."

"Hn."

"Mom. You never told me that."

"I was asked not to until it was time."

"What do you mean until it was time?"

"There was a demon that came through the well before you were born. He told me that the child I was carrying had a very great destiny set before them should they accept it. He said that I was not to say anything about the miko heritage in my family until it was the correct time. He told me that there would be a time where his sons would come through the well after him. There is something that is going to happen. He wouldn't give me any hints but he did give me items to give to the second son that came through the well as well as my first born. That is you, Kagome, and you, Lord Sesshoumaru."

"How do you know that it's Sesshoumaru?"

"He is the very image of his father, Toga, I believe his name was."

InuYasha's Point of View

Damn. They got a lot further ahead then I thought they would.

InuYasha frowned. The longer it took to find the others, the longer Kagome was going to stay in her time with Sesshoumaru. He finally picked up Kilala's scent again and leapt into the air.

Not much longer now. Just be careful Kagome. I will rescue you soon.

Sango's Point of View

"We are almost to my village. We can slow down now."

"That is good news Sango."

"I wish Kagome were here."

"Me too Shippo. Me to," the demon slayer told him.

Kilala landed in the middle of the decrepit village. Miroku could feel Sango's heart heave. He knew she was having a hard time with being back in her decimated village. Sango made her way to the village's council hut. Upon entering the hut, she was hit with old memories. She remembered how she and Kohaku would play in the center of the hut while the village elders were deliberating in the back room. She sighed again. It would do no good to think upon such things. She needed to find out if the scrolls are still in existence. Dragon's Keep is only supposed to be a legend. Just that. But even some legends have truths in them.

Father, Mother, It has been a long time since I have last visited. I apologize. I miss you all dearly.

Sango was brought of her reverie when Miroku came up beside her.

"My dearest Sango, I have been cemetery and blessed all of the graves."

"Thank you Miroku. I really appreciate it. I know my village would too if they were still here."

"There is nothing I wouldn't do for you."

At that Sango blushed prettily. That shy, embarrassed blush soon turned to the heated red of anger.

SLAP

"Hentai"

"It was worth it."

"Sango, Miroku, have you found anything yet?" called the little fox kit.

"I'm still looking Shippo. Miroku, Why don't you take Shippo down to the river and catch dinner, ne?"

"Of course."

Kilala and Shippo stopped by the door.

"InuYasha is here now."

After Shippo said that, InuYasha came in the front door.

"What are you guys thinking, leaving without me?"

"We simply thought you would go with the Lady Kikyo to search for information."

"Why would I do that?"

At this everyone sweat dropped.

Sesshoumaru's Point of View

Sesshoumaru walked outside to Goshinboku. He was still angry.

First that wench causes me to lose my control. Next she brings my father into this and dares to say he is ashamed of me? Then she wants to lie and say she has spoken with a dead man?

Sesshoumaru jumped to the top of The God Tree. Sitting down in a spot where he can see the stars, he pauses his ranting.

Father, why is it you forsake me even in death? I, your rightful heir, and the one who rules the lands you left in disorder. I fixed all of your messes you left behind. Yet, you still choose the half breed over me. How pathetic that you would choose a human and half breed over your life mate and your heir. How is it though, that you have come through the well and to the future? How is it that you knew that I would be here? What do you have planned Father? Hmmph. This is ridiculous. Dead men make no threats.

Sesshoumaru continued his musings well on till sunrise.

"The sunrise and night sky aren't near as beautiful here as they are in your time."

"Hn."

"I wanted to apologize about last night."

"Hn."

"Can we please call a truce now? I would like to take you out on the town. I'm sure you are curious about my time."

"Hn."

"The thing is though; our rules here are a lot different than they are in your time."

"Hn."

*Sigh* "Please?"

Sesshoumaru jumps down from his perch and heads toward the house.

"Are you coming Miko?"