Chapter 15

No one noticed the two pairs of jealous eyes watching them leap up the steps. Or the horrible things the owners of those eyes were plotting. It was difficult for Kikyo to pass through the well, but what Kagome didn't realize, was that it wasn't just her that was able to do it. It was any successor of Midoriko. It wasn't a sure thing, and Kikyo was worried it wouldn't work. But when the well's lights encircled her, she knew the plan was in motion.

Kagura had watched as Kikyo cloaked herself in a shadow and attacked Kagome. She watched as Sesshomaru's eyes bled out and he came after Kikyo thrice as hard. She saw the territorial look, the angry growl his beast made.

So, it has chosen another. Well good for you. At least one of us was able to keep up our bargain, she thought to herself as she watched Sesshomaru sniff out where Kikyo had disappeared to. He saw her standing beside a tree and knew Naraku was behind this. He growled out protectively at Kagura and sped off to the miko.

Kagura jumped onto her feather and took off after Kikyo. She met them by the well.

"You were stupid to blatantly attack her. And it was against Naraku's orders," Kagura said smoothly to the dark miko.

"It was worth a shot," she said as she dressed the wound on her side.

"Worth almost being ripped apart? I know that look in his eyes, Kikyo. Watch which demons you screw with. I mean that metaphorically…and literally," she said as she flew off.

Kikyo cursed her and continued wrapping her wound. Inuyasha, from the distance, smelled Kikyo's blood and came rushing back.

"I smell Sesshomaru on you! That bastard I'll kill him!" He said flexing his claw over his sword.

"It's alright, Inuyasha. Sesshomaru has chosen sides with Kagome. He probably worked out some sort of pact with Kagome and is in it for the jewel. We have to get the shards, love," she said standing up and caressing his cheek.

Inuyasha looked down at her and felt something sick in his stomach. He knew Sesshomaru was a real bastard and asshole, but Sesshomaru never would want the jewel for himself.

"Inuyasha, do I have to remind you of when you're brother took his arm back from that disgusting Naraku? It had a jewel in it, to keep it alive. He's been touched by its power and I know he wants more," she manipulated.

Inuyasha dropped his ears and studied her face. "Yeah, I guess you're right. I just can't believe everyone has turned against me. But you're right. We need to protect the jewel. Then I can become human and be with you," he said pulling her in for a deep kiss.

She pulled back after a few moments and looked to the well. "You're sure all I have to do is jump in?" she asked Inuyasha, playing stupid.

"Yeah, I got you, don't worry," he said grabbing her bridal style.

"I know you do," Kikyo said smiling at him. He gave her a toothy grin then jumped in, and the blue lights encircled them both.

Only moments later, Kagome showed up with Sesshomaru. Kagura watched from a distance. She noticed Sesshomaru pause and look in her direction, but kept moving. She wanted to warn him, but she valued her selfish life more. She flew away with the wind to inform her master that phase one has been completed. She sent a silent prayer that Sesshomaru and the miko would be smart enough to realize the trap before it was too late.

Kikyo had masked both her and Inuyasha so they wouldn't be detected by Sesshomaru or Kagome. They remained silent as Kagome retrieved clothing for Sesshomaru, and Inuyasha cursed his brother.

She never did that for me. She had me wear my fire rat clothes the whole time. What makes this bastard so special?

Then after a few minutes, he heard his brother tell the miko to undress him. Inuyasha's territorial pride was taking over and he felt cheated on. His feelings turned to rage when he heard Sesshomaru's growls. He knew exactly what those sounds meant and he almost growled out himself. He could hear his brother's heavy breathing and Kagome's heart pounding. The images running through his head were heating him up further and he griped his sword.

Kikyo grabbed him and kisses him passionately, trying to get his attention off it before he gave them away. She pulled away when she heard the growling stop and gave Inuyasha a hard look.

"You can't give us away!" she angrily whispered. "It will ruin everything."

"I'm sorry, okay? I'm just upset. I don't like him with my woman!" Inuyasha bit out.

Some part in Kikyo's dead heart was hurt by what he said. So, I'm not his woman anymore? Kagome was. Well, it doesn't matter anyway. I have Naraku.

They watched as they left the shrine with Sesshomaru wearing a suit and waited for them to return when they left the house. Inuyasha, again, got jealous when he saw his Kagome riding on Sesshomaru's back.

"I'll kill him," was all he said as he hopped into his usual place in the God tree. Kikyo sat against the shrine and waited for their return.

"Why are we waiting?" asked Inuyasha.

"We need to figure out why Sesshomaru is here, and a good opportunity to capture her family. I also need to work on a spell to stop the well from teleporting, since we don't know when they plan on returning."

"Oh," he said. He looked out towards the house. He liked Kagome's family. They were all nice and unique. He didn't want to hurt them. But Kikyo promised no one would get hurt and that they needed to do this for the sake for the jewel. If Kagome had abandoned her duties as the jewel's protector, it was Kikyo's place to step up.

"Keh," he said as he jumped down the tree. "I'm going for a walk. Just stay here and work on that spell," he ordered.

Good riddance. I can work a lot easier without his aura looming over me. She extended her palms over the well and felt its magic.

"Its deep and untouchable…to most. I am not most. Let's begin, bone eaters, shall we?"