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Chapter Seven: Laughable

Kagome's Point Of View

Stupid Sesshoumaru. Thinks he's sooo smart. Hmmph. Just wait. He won't know anything about this era and he will come whining with his tail between his legs.

At this point Kagome was imagining said Demon Lord as a puppy with the 'big ole puppy dog eyes' and his tail tucked down. She started laughing behind Sesshoumaru. He turned real sharp and glared at her. Kagome stifled her giggles the best she could.

Oops. He heard me. EEEEP Why is he looking at me like that? It's not like he can read my thoughts. Ooooh that would be soooooo awkward.

He turned back around and she let out a sigh in relief.

"So, Sesshoumaru. You do realize that here, you can't kill anyone who annoys you right? If you do you will have to deal with the authority figures of this time. Demons don't exist in this era. They, err, you, are kinda…extinct. Heh heh."

"Hn. Demons are not extinct. Merely in hiding."

"Really? How come I haven't been able to sense them?"

"You're powers are laughable at best."

"Jerk! I was being polite! You could have the same courtesy yah know!"

Kagome stormed ahead of him into her house.

"So, Mom, what is it that Toga left for you when he came through the well?

Shippo's Point of View

"Sango, when is Kagome coming back? I miss her."

"I know you do, Shippo. We are looking through the scrolls to see if we can find anything to bring her back and keep Sesshoumaru from being able to stay in her time."

"I wish there was a way we could talk to her."

"Me too."

"I wonder how Sesshoumaru is handling her time?"

"Keh. That would be funny to see." InuYasha said, coming up behind where the two were standing.

"*sigh* If there were only a way we could see Lady Kagome and how she is fairing. It might make it a little less stressful."

"Feh. What do you know monk? There is no telling how pissed off Sesshoumaru is and there is definitely no telling what he's done so far in her time. It wouldn't surprise me if he's already killed Kagome's grandfather. Stupid old man and his useless sutras."

"Now, InuYasha, that is no way to talk. I am sure Lord Sesshoumaru has a lot more self control than you."

"WHAT'S THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN, HUH?"

"Why nothing, InuYasha. Simply that Lord Sesshoumaru has years and years of samurai training and as such, he is taught the ways of self control and honor."

"Feh. You don't know my half brother. He would kill the old man the moment he throws one of his glue soaked paper strips at him."

Sango, Shippo and Kilala have snuck off by now. They are heading to some of the older huts in the village.

I hope one of the elders had something on Dragons' Keep. We have to find a way to rescue Kagome soon. Kagome, try not to anger Sesshoumaru too badly. Please have some sense of self preservation. Please Kamis' don't let anything happen to her. Shippo needs you. I need you too. Kilala and Miroku miss you too. InuYasha has been worried, even if he doesn't show it. We need you to come back. You are the heart of our group. You are the one who keeps us all together. Please find a way back to us, sister.

"Sango! I think I found something!" Shippo cried excitedly.

Dragons' Keep. I wish I had never heard of that wretched place. The wish isn't worth any of the perils. I lost Minna to the first set of challenges. Gods' I loved that woman. She was truly a brave, kindred spirit. They told me to be grateful that she died honorably. What do they know? The first challenges are meant to test three strengths. Mental strength, physical strength and emotional strength. Unfortunately, she could not survive the emotional stress she had to endure.

After she passed on, I made my way through the Sutorensu Passage. After I passed through the Hall of Heart, I began to realize, the challenges are meant to test you're heart and soul. If the cavern doesn't find you worthy, It kills you. The cavern itself is a manifestation of the powers that be.

I turned away after that. I left the hall of heart and headed back to my village. Praying that I could leave that accursed place behind, I carried Minna to the nearest village. They agreed to let me burry her on the outskirts of the village. We should have listened to those who warned us away. We should have stayed away. That horrible place took everything from me. I just pray no one else will suffer what I did. The indescribable pain, it is truly the worst torture ever. The day that someone actually completes the required tasks is the day Yama gives up his hellish court. May Kannon, Our great goddess of mercy, bless who ever dares attempt to finish through with the Cavern's wishes.

I have never spoken a word about it until now. I am dying and I wish to leave my knowledge of that fiendish place behind. Maybe my warnings can help some one else prevent the loss of their loved ones. If someone is reading this now, I have indeed passed on. I have left clues as to where Dragons' Keep is located. I beg you please don't be foolish and risk your life for something so worthless.

If you truly wish to find the heart, you need to start your search in Midoriko's cave. The blessed lady is hiding my secret. May the Gods have mercy on you. I beg you not to do this. If, however, you are to going to, ask the Great Lady

"I start the search for heart. I beg you to reveal to me the way."

Beware, should you abandon yourself along the way, you will never be whole again.