Chapter 12
The next day, all of the villagers were in shock. They were alive, but they no longer had homes. Inuyasha was talking to Sesshomaru on the outskirts of the village.
"Thank you Sesshomaru." Inuyasha said, "We could have handled it ourselves, but your help was appreciated."
"Hmph." Sesshomaru said, "I didn't come for you. I came because Rin told me that your village was important to her."
"I see. Regardless, I'm grateful." Was his only response.
"What? No snide remarks?" Sesshomaru asked, "You've changed, little brother."
Inuyasha laughed, "Having a child will do that to you Sesshomaru."
"Hmm," Sesshomaru said thoughtfully, "We shall see." Sesshomaru smiled slightly and Inuyasha caught his meaning.
"Sesshomaru, Rin is pregnant isn't she?"
"Yes." Was his only response.
Inuyasha wanted to give him some kind grief about how he had always hated humans, but he held back and just smiled. Sesshomaru quickly changed the subject.
"Your village has been destroyed. If the people so desire, they may come and live at my castle. At least until the present turmoil has been dealt with."
"Thank you," Inuyasha replied, unable to hide the surprise in his voice, "I'll tell them."
"Good." And with that, Sesshomaru left.
Inuyasha left to find his family. It didn't take long to sniff them out. Sai had already found Kagome. She was with Miroku and Sango along with their whole family. They were talking about how Kohaku was likely dealing with the same thing at the demon slayer village that he had set up 3 years ago since they used good demons like Kirara to fight evil ones. The purge, though, didn't make the distinction between good and evil and simply killed indiscriminately. Inuyasha walked up to the group.
"Everyone alright?" He asked.
Kagome was the first to answer, "Yes. We're all fine here."
"Good. Gather the villagers together. We're leaving this place."
"What? Why?" Kagome asked, clearly confused.
"Sesshomaru offered to take the villagers into his castle for protection." Inuyasha told her.
"Wow. That's unexpected news. Rin must be really working on him." Kagome said.
"Yeah, no kidding. Rin's pregnant with Sesshomaru's child."
"You're kidding!" Kagome said incredulously.
"No, it's true, but that's not important right now. Get the villagers together and let's move out." He told her, "If we start now, we can make it to the castle in 5 days time."
"Okay, I'll spread the word." Kagome said.
Within the hour, they were on the move to Sesshomaru's castle.
