InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Snow White and the Seven 'Dwarfs'...Sort of ❯ Comic Relief ( Chapter 37 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

AN: New chapter. Yay. Sorry for the late update! I didn’t feel like writing for a while, and then when I did feel like writing, I didn’t know what to write...it’s confusing.

Kagome1322- It’s fine, I’m glad you reviewed at all. And I’m surprised you’re shocked at the cliffhanger I left, you should know by now how much I love those. (Hehe.) Thank you so much!!!

Windwarrior29- Thanks very much for the information! It helped a lot.

Naruto4Hokage- Ugh, I wish I could claim I came up with those jokes but I found them online. And about the dog and Naraku one . . . you know it made more sense before then it does now. I don’t know, originally the joke was about two gay guys, does that make any more sense? Thanks for reviewing!

Cat- Ah, I love cliffhangers. I hope this one is good to. Thanks for all the info about Soten!

Kikyo is a kinky ho- I know, bad me. (MWHAHA!)

Japanese Dreamer- Thanks for the stuff about Hiten’s little sister. Should come in handy.

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Adea Neri- I’m sorry! I mean to update on a regular basis but I just get...stuck at certain parts. And besides, I need to leave cliffhangers. I’m such a goody two shoes in real life, if I had no other outlet for my cruelty I’d go out and kick puppies or steal sweets from small children And thanks sooo much for the pictures, I could a good idea of what Soten looked like. Thanks for reviewing!

OrlandoLover- Eh, about as long as it took me to find them online. (Blush) I wish I would say I’m so funny and clever I came up with them on my own, but I didn’t. Thanks for the review!

Mischievous-Angel- Thank you! And I wish I could say I created the jokes on my own but I didn’t. And about the joke with Naraku and the dog, it honestly made more sense to me then it does now, Ugh I should have picked another one... If it makes any more sense, the joke was about two gay guys but I changed it. Thanks a lot for reviewing, enjoy the new chapter!


Disclaimer- I do not own Inuyasha or Snow White and I am not making any money of this fic what so ever.


Important Note!!!!!!
If there’s anyone out there who practices the voodoo religion and reads this fic, first of all, thank you for reading and second of all, please do not take offense to the mentions of voodoo in this chapter! Also, I’m sorry if anyone’s offended that I took some liberties when explaining how Kohaku is controlled and it’s nothing like anything in the religion. It’s just for the story, I have no deep, unending hatred of voodoo, nor mean any disrespect for those who believe in it. It’s just a story and a plot effect, nothing more.

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Kagome

Stunned silence filled the woods, not even the rustling of small animals or the croaking of crickets broke it. Everyone stared disbelievingly at Hiten, then at his sister.

His Sister!

He had never mentioned once, not once! About having a sibling other then Manten. And now here the two of them were, quietly staring at each other while we stared at them.

Looking at them together it was so easy to see the family resemblance. The shape of their face was similar, they had the same eyes, they both had tastes for flashy earrings and even their black hair looked alike, despite Hiten’s being down to his butt and Soten’s having short hair.

I bit my lip nervously as the silence dragged on. Just what happened between the two of them that Hiten never mentioned her?

“Soten.” Hiten said longingly, taking a step towards his little sister.

Her eyes grew wide and she backed away from him. “Don’t you dare come any closer you traitor!” she cried out, and Hiten’s face fell.

“Soten, what is it?” He questioned gently, while her face twisted into a scowl.

“You’re supposed to be dead, damn you! The stain you left on our family name was somewhat cleaned with your death, but you’re still alive!” She yelled angrily.

Hiten blinked, “Stain? What are you talking about Soey?”

“Don’t you call me that!” Soten snapped, “The only people who could call me that are my brothers, and they’re dead! Traitors to the crown!”

Hiten backed up a step, surprised. “No Soten, it wasn’t like that-“ he started to deny before she cut him off.

“It was exactly like that! After you died Kikyo came to me and told me you and Manten were betraying us! That you were working with China to bring ruin to Japan! Do you know how much dishonor that covered our family name with? Oh, no one said anything to my face since it was never official but I heard every single rumor! Our family was almost destroyed! But Kikyo, oh may Kami bless Kikyo, she gave me the chance to clean our family name by working for her, to help people forget about what the two Thunder brothers did and see what I was doing to bring honor to us. And it’s finally working, people are finally forgetting. But how can they forget for long if you aren’t really dead?” Soten asked in despair.
Hiten slowly shook his head, “It’s nothing like that, listen to me Soten. Kikyo is the one playing you, little sister. When I was working for her I found out she was hiring me to transport dead bodies to their families. I had to give a mother or father their dead child as young as you!” Hiten cried out angrily. “When Manten and I refused to do their dirty work for her any longer it was then she tried to kill me, and kill your brother. If anyone is a traitor, it’s Kikyo.”

“How could you lie to me to my face Hiten? If what you say is true why did you never come for me? How could you leave me with a woman who you say is so evil?”Soten demanded to know.

Hiten looked down guilty, “I thought you would be better off without me Soten. You were so happy at school and at our aunt’s home, I didn’t want to take you away from that and drag you into this.” He looked up and let his eyes drill into her, “And if I had known Kikyo could trick you like this I never would have left you alone.” He took another step towards her, and she hung still in the air, her eyes wide and fearful. “And now that I know, you’re staying here with me and our friends. I promise you, you’ll love it here, Soten. There’s so many open spaces for you to fly around and Kagome makes the best food you’ve ever tasted.” He said earnestly and I blushed slightly at the praise.

“You’ll be safe here, and if you don’t like it I promise it’s only temporary, only until we defeat Kikyo.” Hiten swore.

Soten studied him carefully, obviously thinking deeply. “And you’re sure Kikyo is this evil person?” She asked suspiciously.

Hiten nodded firmly, “Worst scum of the earth.” He confirmed.

She groaned, rubbing her hands over her face. “I can’t think right now Hiten! Look, I’ll talk to you later.” She grumbled and flew back into the woods, Kohaku and her dragon quickly following her.

Sango laughed bitterly, “And yet again, she leaves after five minutes.” She looked longingly after her brother, Miroku’s arm gently around her and not allowing her to go after him.

Kagura slowly stepped up to Hiten’s frozen form, laying a hand on his shoulder. “Are you all right Hiten?” She asked softly, rubbing his arm softly.

He let off a choked noise and crushed her to him, burying his neck in the skin between her neck and shoulders. She gently stroked his hair while he trembled, and we all looked away to give them some privacy.

“Well I guess we should be heading back to the house, guys.” Rin said firmly, leading the way as Kagura and Hiten lingered behind.

“So Sess, can you tell us anything about Kohaku?” Rin asked, determined to bring down the strained silence that hung above us.

He paused for a moment before speaking. “It’s very strange, I don’t believe I’ve ever seen the type of mind control the boy has over him. It’s so rare it doesn’t even have a real name.” Sess explained, looking like he wanted to frown slightly.

“Enough with the history lesson, what is it?” Kouga snapped, not having as much patience as the rest of us.

“It’s a very ancient form of voodoo, which is a religion in the very far West, further then where my kingdom is.” Sesshomaru lectured. “It was often used when a sorceress was feeling lazy and didn’t want to take long to bind a servant to her. Instead of killing the victim and waiting a period of time to raise him up from the grave, she would capture a little of his mind, and body into an object, usually a piece of jewelry. She would take some of his blood and flesh for his body, and his memories for his mind, and encase it into a stone such as a diamond or ruby. The witch could then control the victim through the object, even over a great distance. The reason that this was so unpopular among the stronger sorceresses, was that because they could never capture the soul the victim might always be fighting the mind control and greatly weaken them. Also, it’s very easy for the person to become free, all they need is to break the object or kill the witch.” Sess said. “If it was used at all, it was because the witch was lazy and inexperienced, or she was giving the servant to another.”

“How would she hand control to another?” I asked, curious.

“Just by mixing a little of the victims blood with the new masters blood and giving him the object before anyone else uses it.” He explained.

I caught Inuyasha rolling his eyes as he walked next to me. “ You still haven’t explained why you know this mind control thing is the one Kohaku is under.” Inuyasha pointed out.

Sesshomaru glanced slightly back at his brother. “His mannerisms pointed it out. The jerky movements, the red flashing eyes. Kohaku is clearly fighting the control, even if he can’t remember why he would want to do so.”

Sango let out a strange noise before pressing her fist to her lips. “Thank Kami, Kohaku’s still fighting.” She whispered, closing her eyes.
Miroku soothingly wrapped an arm around her shoulders, rubbing her arm gently even after she claimed control of herself. He leaned his head close to her ear and started whispering to her, the scene so tender I had to look away.
I frowned slightly at my feelings. Of course I was happy for Sango. She was exermetly lucky to have someone who loved her as dearly as Miroku even if she didn't realize it or believe him. So what was this other feeling? I couldn't be jealous of Sango could I be?
...
No, of course not! I've already been so lucky, I could have died so many times by now, but I'm still here, aren’t I? And I have a roof over my head, good friends, warm food to eat, how many others of Kikyo's victims could claim the same? I had no right to be envious, so what if I didn’t have a guy? Boo ho for me, I can get by without one. Besides, Sango deserved to have someone who loved her, she was such a good demon slayer and her entire family is under control of Kikyo. For all she knows, Kikyo could have gotten annoyed with them and killed them all. She should have someone who loves her. And even I have someone to love me, my people. Once I take my throne back I will right every wrong Kikyo has done and become the most loved queen in Japan. That's all the love I need.
Though, a certain other's would be nice...
I slowly slid my eyes to Inuyasha's still form. To my surprise, he was steadily watching me.
Blushing, (damn that blush!) I turned away. He couldn't really have been looking at me right? No of course not, it must of been at something else.
...though the only other person next to me was Jakotsu and I doubt he suddenly decided to become gay.
I shook my head. I had to stop this. Inuyasha could have any woman in Japan, why should I be so arrogant to consider he might want me?
I blinked when a thought hit me. And why should I want him?

I mean, sure he was so freaking hot, and was strong, loyal, kind (in his own way) stubborn, funny, protective, and sort of sweet. But other then that, what did I really see in him?

...You know, I think I would have better luck convincing myself the sky isn’t really blue then I do of forgetting Inuyasha.
I mentally winced when I noticed Jakotsu slowly sliding up to Sess. This should be interesting.

“Lord Sesshomaru-cutie-“ he corrected himself, either not seeing or ignoring Sesshomaru’s almost invisible jerk. “I have to say, I quite enjoyed the way you delivered the speech on how young Kohaku is being controlled, poor boy. It was so . . . forceful. So powerful” He shivered in a way that had nothing to do with the slight breeze. He sighed. “Your brother’s ears are so adorable, yet you’re so refined and elegant, it’s hard to chose.”

“Oi!” Inuyasha broke in, only to be ignored.
“What do you mean by choosing?” Ayame asked cheerfully, enjoying Sesshomaru’s discomfort.

Jakotsu sighed again dramatically, “Why, I can’t decide who’s going to become my everlasting love, only to be parted by death.” He eyed Sesshomaru, batting his eyelashes.

Sesshomaru let out a tiny growl, his hands clenching. Rin frantically jumped in front of him, “He didn’t mean it like that!”

Jakotsu looked annoyed. “Yes I did my hunk of-ow!” He yelped with Renkotsu not-so-gently kicked him in the shin.

Rin sent a glare his way before returning her attention to Sess, “He really doesn’t mean it! ...well I suppose he means the gay part, but he really doesn’t want you that badly.”

“Yes I do. Ow!” He yelled again when Renkotsu went for his other shin.

Rin shook her head stubbornly, “No, he only does it to lighten the mood when everyone’s depressed! It’s like comic relief.” She insisted. “Today we just found out Soten and Kohaku are working for Kikyo, if it wasn’t for Jakotsu wouldn’t we be depressed still instead of annoyed and amused? He only acts like a desperate gay guy to cheer everyone up! ” She explained earnestly.

“Oi! So we aren’t as funny as him?” He asked, slightly insulted that just because Jakotsu was gay and dumb, he was funnier then him.

Rin shook her head, “No, of course the rest of you are funny! But you have to admit, a flamboyant gay guy going after two obviously straight men is a good mood lifter.” She pointed out.

Instead of Inuyasha denying seeing any humor in that he slowly smirked. “Yeah? And how are you so sure my brother is straight Rin?”

She blinked and started to flush red (Yes! Another person who blushed as easily as I do!). She opened her mouth to respond before Kouga stepped up next to her, scowling.

“How do we know your straight dog breath?” He asked.

I sighed, expecting an insult from Inuyasha as soon as the words left Kouga’s lips only to watch his smirk grow larger.

“You want the names of the women who will gladly tell you about how straight I am?” He taunted while I blinked in surprise before narrowing my eyes.
That...THAT JERK!

I angrily opened my mouth, ready to give him a piece of my mind before Jakotsu sighed.

“Why can’t we be happy with ourselves and not confirm whether we like chicks or dicks every ten seconds?” He asked glumly, annoyed the attention had been turned off of him.

Bankotsu stared at him. “Aren’t you the guy who in Edo told every single guy on the street ‘Hi, I’m gay and need a lover- for a week straight?” He asked incredulously.

Jakotsu shrugged carelessly. “It was good practice fighting all the homophone’s who wanted to kill me for even talking to them.”

“And what about the few that did take you up on your offer?” Renkotsu asked dryly.

Jakotsu smirked again. “Waste not, want not is what I always say.”

“Ok, enough comic relief Jakotsu.” Rin interrupted. “ I want to talk to Seven.” She eyed the rest of us. “Alone.” She added.

Kouga blinked, “Rin, do you really think we would eavesdrop on your conversations?” He asked, sounding hurt.

She glared at us (I really don’t know why I was included in that glare.) “Yes.”

With one last glare she jerked her head towards the woods and Seven obediently followed her into the shadows.

I looked at Kouga. “Are you going to follow her?” I asked curious.

He shook his head, “Nah, she looked pretty serious about being left alone. And besides, she’s worried about how her men view her as a leader and I don’t want to undetermined her authority. “ He glanced at Sesshomaru. “And neither should you.” He added.
Sesshomaru kept his ice mask on firmly in place. “I do not care what she does.” He announced like that was supposed to convince us otherwise.
What I really wanted to do was snort and mutter “yeah right’ sarcastically but I was tired so I decided to humor him.

“I don’t know about you guys but I’m going to bed. This has been the weirdest day I’ve ever had.” I mumbled, making my way towards the house.

And it had been weird. Two family members being found working for Kikyo, one declaration of love, and another one I was sure was on its way. (I still haven’t figured out why Kagura and Hiten’s hair had leaves and grass stuck in it after their walk.) I just wanted to crawl into bed and sleep.

I almost groaned when I felt that urging again. Isn’t that like parents to order you around even when they’re dead?

I sighed and opened the door to my room, plopping down on the bed and feeling for the Book hidden under the pillow.
Who knows? Maybe this time I'll find out exactly what the Book is and why it takes me back to my parents.
So I flipped the cover open, popped the flap out, brushed a finger over the white spot and felt the vortex sucking me in. In the Vortex Once again, I landed on my feet instead of my butt, and looked around, trying to decide where I was this time.
I blinked. It looked like I was standing in one of the dining room's inside my palace. It was a little outdated, and the room was a different color but it looked like the room I had been forced to spend at least half an hour in for boring dinner parties when my parents were alive.

It was actually pretty plain compared to other rooms. The walls were a creamish color, turned golden by the candlelight throwing their glow on them. The table was dark wood with a nice arrangement of flowers in the center with two sets of silver dishes and silverware sat, waiting for someone to sit down and eat off them. A few pictures of waves and mountains on the wall, but that was about it.

It was the view that made all the difference.

Standing in front of the table was a huge opening that showcased my father’s kingdom. You could see straight back to the mountains that separated the North from South, to the great river where you could watch tiny villagers fish and wash clothing on if you stared long enough. The biggest trees in our land looked small when you stared at them out that window. I remember when my father was just starting to teach me how to rule a kingdom, he would sit next to me by that window for hours, and point out various things that one day would be under my care.

And if the view couldn’t get any more magnificent, the sun was setting, and spilt red, purple, pink, and gold all over the land.

The door to the room finally started to slide open, and I watched my father, dressed in a dark green and black kimono that made him look like the handsomest man in the world, stepped back to allow my mother to come in first.

My mother gasped, and my father allowed a pleased smile to show on his face. “Oh Nobunaga! It’s so beautiful!” She said, walking closer to the window.

He followed her closely, not wanting to let too many inches’ part them as he stood next to her.

“I use to think it was the most splendid thing in the world.” He mused, and glanced at her, “But then I saw something so beautiful, it made my eyes hurt and my heart ache.”

Midoriko looked up at him, puzzled, “What could be more beautiful then this?” She asked.

He cupped her cheek softly with his hand. “You.” He breathed.

She blinked, a slight blush marring her face. (Ah! So it wasn’t my fault I blushed so much! Genetic’s suck.) “Nobun-“ she started to say before he brushed his fingers over her lips, stilling her.

“Please, let me finish.” He asked. “Midoriko, you know I am a loving ruler, that I love my lands and my people more then life itself.” He paused, trying to gather his words. “I’ve always believed I would love my people more then anything else. There was nothing that could hold my attention for long, all my time, thought and energy went towards how I could better protect my land, and how I could help my people. I thought there would never be anything else I could love. But I was wrong.” He lifted his hand off her cheek to gently caress her hair. “I found someone else to care for, worry about, protect if she’ll let me, and to love.” He leaned in closer to her. “I love you Midoriko. If I had to chose between you or my country I would pick you in a heartbeat.”

He slowly went down on one knee and held both her hands in his. “Please ‘Riko, marry me.” He asked, rubbing the back of her hand against his face. “Anything you want is yours, my lands, my riches, and even my heart if you’ll take it.”

My mother’s eyes shone with unshed tears as she smiled and dropped down to her knees in front of him. “Nobunaga, the last thing I want is your land or riches. But, I will take your love if you’ll take mine.” She whispered, tugging one of her hands from his grasp and laying it on his chest.

He grinned and yanked her face up for a kiss. “I swear to Kami sweetheart, you won’t regret giving me your heart.” He promised, raining small kisses on her face. “You’ll have everything you’ve ever wanted, silk, jewels, riches-“

Midoriko gently laid her hand on his mouth to silence him. “Before you get ahead of yourself Nobun, I’ve never wanted any of that. So don’t start showering me with gifts or anything. Just yourself.”

He hugged her close to him, nodding. “Of course sweetheart.” He said, even as he started planning what to give her as a wedding present. He wanted to spoil her, even if she didn’t want it.

He leaned back, pulling her with him until she was flat on top of him. He smirked up at her. “Sweetheart, remember that talk we had on children?” He asked, slowly pulling out all her pins and clips to let her hair tumble down around them.

She narrowed her eyes down at him, “I remember telling you I wasn’t going to sit around barefoot and pregnant for the rest of my life.” She reminded him.

He blinked innocently up at her. “That wasn’t what I was going to bring up ‘Riko, I wanted to know if you wanted to start practicing on having them?” He asked. “It’s never too early to start. And when it’s time to start having children we’ll be really, really good at it.” He explained.

She smiled back and kissed him quickly before getting up, “Well when you put it that way . . . ” she crooked a finger at him on her way to the door, her hips swaying more under her kimono.

Nobunaga eagerly got up and followed her, just as the vortex pulled me back.

When I opened my eyes, I gently slid the book under the bed and crawled under the covers. I really just wanted to sleep. I had the feeling tomorrow was going to be an interesting day.

Next Day

“Hey, pass the salt.”

“Get it yourself.”

“What the hell is your problem?”

“What the hell is your problem?”

I sighed as I watched the third fight break out among the dwarfs, wondering if it was worth it to stop them. Maybe a little violence and blood spilt would cure everyone’s bad mood.

But then again I had just washed the floor yesterday...

I looked up from my food and tossed the salt to Kouga. He caught it and sat down, still growling at Inuyasha. I don’t know what was wrong, but it was just one of those day’s everyone was in a bad mood and annoyed with everyone. Even Shippo didn’t seem cheerful. The only people who were sitting quietly were Rin and Seven. Once in a while one of them would lean over and whisper in the other’s ear but that was all. I wondered what they were talking about.

Finally after one more glance at her team, Rin cleared her throat and stood up.

“I have something I want to say.” She announced, looking at the dwarf’s. “Seven and I talked it over last night, we feel someone needs to go and see what Naraku is up to and what his army looks like. We’ll be leaving after breakfast.”

The dwarf’s were up on their feet instantly, protesting loudly. “You can’t go Rin! It’s to dangerous.” Kouga growled.

She stared steadily at him. “Spying is what Seven mostly does Kouga. We’re no use to anyone if we continue to sit here and do nothing.” She argued.

“So then let them go, why do you have to go with them?” Ayame asked.

“Because I’m their leader. I won’t let my men go alone.” Rin calmly said, as if she was talking about the weather instead of going on a dangerous mission. “I promise we won’t be gone for long, but we need to know about Naraku’s activities. What if he has 20,000 more men then we do? What if he has better weapons then we do? We need to know before we go to battle with him!” Rin shot back.

They quieted down at her point. “At least let one of us go with you. We don’t know those four enough to know if you’re safe with them.” Hiten ordered.

Rin’s eyes narrowed angrily. “Doesn’t my opinion matter anymore? If I thought I couldn’t trust them, I never would have brought them here!” She yelled back.

I gasped in shock. She never seriously yelled at Hiten.

Her eyes softened and she stepped closer to him. “Hiten. You know I love you more then I would a brother. But you have to let me go. All of you do.” She included the other dwarf’s in her sight, “This is my duty towards my mother and father, I can’t let them down.”

Hiten fell silent, staring at Rin thoughtfully. Finally he drew her into his arms and hugged her tightly. “Fine, but if you don’t come back in one piece, me and the rest of the dwarf’s are hunting your men down.” He said against her hair before letting her go.

She smiled once more at him before walking back to Seven.

“However, I will still travel with her.” Sesshomaru suddenly interrupted the silence.

Rin looked back, startled. “What?” She asked dumbly.

Sesshomaru looked at her, no expression in his eyes.”I will go with you.” He repeated.

Her eyes flared angrily, “So now you think I can’t take care of myself either?”

He raised a slim silver brow. “On the contrary, I wish to see how you and Seven work.” He sighed at their puzzled faces. “After this war with Naraku is over, I will need more spies. I will go with you to see if I want to hire you.” He held up a hand when he saw they were about to protest, “Let me finish. Have any of you thought about what you will do when Naraku is dead? You will be able to come out of hiding, go on to lead normal lives. But what will you go back to, Seven? You’ll need jobs, will you not?”

Rin looked at Seven, trying to guess their thoughts. They looked curious. “And why should we work for you and not someone else?” Bankotsu asked.

“I can assure you, I treat those under my employ very well. I will even give money to any family you have should you die while working for me.”


Rin looked at her men. “Well, we will need something to do when this is all over.” She murmured to them.

“And I’ve heard Lord Cutie is extremely rich.” Jakotsu sighed blissfully. “Handsome and loaded. He’s so perfect.”

Sesshomaru grimaced. “I will never lower myself to sleep with someone who works for me.” He added.

Jakotsu looked as sad as a child whose candy was taken away. “Really? Not even for me?” He asked.

Sesshomaru nodded firmly once.

He sighed. “Ah well, the money will make up for it. And besides, now this clears the way for Inuyasha.” He cooed, waggling his eyebrows at Inuyasha.

Inuyasha growled at him and captured my hand, thrusting it high above our heads. “I am STRAIGHT you moron! See? STRAIGHT!” Thankfully, everyone ignored him and my blushing face.

Rin looked at Renkotsu and Suikotsu. “Are you guys all right with that?” She asked hesitantly.

Renkotsu and Suikotsu nodded. “ I would never think to leave you my lady.” He promised formally.

“And I can’t trust anyone else to look after your wounds.” Suikotsu added.

Jakotsu threw a arm around Rin’s shoulders, “You’re stuck with us for life, boss.” He rubbed his hand over her hair while she brightened up at the new nickname.

Rin nodded at Sesshomaru, “You may come with us Lord Sesshomaru.” She told him and Sess inclined his head to her.

I smiled and stood up, fighting the stinging in my eyes that meant in coming tears. When had my friend grown up so much? “You guys’ will be hungry later, let me make something for you. I wish you had given me more warning, I would have salted or smoked some meat.” I babbled on, walking quickly to the kitchen.

I threw some bread and cheese together that would last them a few days and added a few containers for water. They could fill them up at the river on their way.

I forced a smile on my face and handed the bag to Bankotsu before hugging Rin tightly. “Be safe Rin.” I whispered.

She smiled back at me before her face was hidden by Ayame’s shoulder as she rushed up to hug her to.

I stepped back as the dwarf’s all got up to wish Rin goodbye, and prayed to Kami for her safe return.

Kikyo’s Palace


Soten bowed low as her lord appeared, wondering how she was going to approach the subject she wanted to speak with him about.

Naraku gracefully sat down on the throne in the Great Hall and studied her impassively.

“Why have you asked to be in my presence Soten? Make it quick, I have much to do today.” He propped his chin in his hand and continued to stare at her, waiting impatiently for her answer.

She swallowed, “My lord, I wanted to inform you that the traitor, Hiten, is still alive.”

Naraku blinked, “I already know this. How did you come by this information?” He asked, curious.

“When I was watching over Kohaku I met him in the woods. If you really want this Sango dead, he may be a problem.” Soten began slowly, only to have Naraku wave her concerns away distractedly.

“Yes, yes, I was watching when you met Hiten and his little . . . ‘group’ in the woods last night. And yes, I know Hiten is your brother.” Naraku added, almost gently.

Soten hung her head in shame. It was common information he was her older brother, but to have her lord watch them together like that and see her weakness . . . it was so embarrassing.

“Soten.” Naraku called her attention to him kindly, “I know you love your brother and you love your country, but you know who it is you must be loyal to, yes?” He asked.

Soten slowly nodded her head, “Yes my lord.” She answered back, too sick with loathing at herself for what she must do to even look at him.

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AN: Hmm, wonder what she’s going to do? Sorry for the late chapter, almost all of next chapter should be Seven and Rin spying on Naraku and doing a few other things to them. You guys have any suggestions on anything you want to happen to Naraku/army let me know. Please, please, please, please, please, please, please review!!!!!!!!!