Author's Note: Yes, I'm not dead! I am so sorry that this chapter took forever. I couldn't decide what to write about anymore. Major writer's block! Plus the Prophecy was a pain to write and figure out so yeah. But thanks for being so patient with me. I appreciate all the reviews, they really keep me going. So without further ado, here's the next chapter!

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha.

Chapter Fifteen

Inuyasha leaned against the wall with his arms crossed over his chest. He tried to block out Kagome's pacing but had no luck. He frowned in annoyance and tried to keep his temper in check.

"Do you have to fucking pace like that?" he asked.

Kagome stopped in her movements for a second to look at Inuyasha. "I'm worried," she said. "Can't help it." She resumed her pacing.

"Goddammit!" Inuyasha screamed. "You're driving crazy!"

"Well at least I care," Kagome snapped.

"Feh, for that bastard?" Inuyasha snorted. "Waste of my fucking time."

It was then that the doors blew open and a bloodied Sesshoumaru walked through the door, as nonchalant and calm as ever. Kagome looked and saw his bloodied form, her eyes widening. "What happened?" she cried. "You're hurt!"

Sesshoumaru gave a slight shake of his head. "I am not injured," he said.

"But the blood…" Kagome said.

"Is not mine," Sesshoumaru finished.

Kagome nodded her head and threw her arms around the stoic man. "I'm glad," she whispered.

Inuyasha narrowed his eyes. "What the fuck did you do?" he said.

Sesshoumaru turned to his half brother, his own gold eyes narrowing. "What business is it of yours?" he spat.

Inuyasha tossed his head and shrugged. "Whatever," he said.

Sesshoumaru turned to the girl still clinging onto him. "Stay here," he commanded. "Do not distance yourself from either me or that half…"

Kagome looked up. "Half?" she echoed. "Half what?"

Inuyasha looked to his half brother his eyes glittering. It was so rare for Sesshoumaru to mess up like that and now he could finally say that Sesshoumaru wasn't perfect either. He smirked and thought spoke to his brother.

Slip up there, dear brother? Inuyasha leered.

I do not 'slip up' Sesshoumaru thought-spoke back, his voice frigid.

Feh, then what the fuck did you just say? Inuyasha asked,

"Half-brother," Sesshoumaru finally said. "It is dangerous tonight." You will protect her half-breed. Sesshoumaru snarled to Inuyasha.

She ain't my problem, bastard. Inuyasha said.

Sesshoumaru cracked his knuckles at his brother. Then you shall die! Sesshoumaru said.

Why the fuck is she so precious? You've never like any human. Inuyasha asked.

She is part of the Shikon Prophecy. Sesshoumaru answered.

Inuyasha was slightly taken aback. Even though he wasn't a full-blooded vampire, he had heard of the Shikon Prophecy. He quickly tried to remember the words to the Prophecy and tried to link Kagome to it.

One, who holds the power over the Night will awaken during the Darkest hour. The Chosen One will vanquish the Dark One using the power of Destruction itself. The One who holds the power of the countless before her. Twin forces will intertwine and create that which the One shall wield. Yet a warning, The same Power used to destroy the Evil One will in turn consume the one who calls upon it…

You telling me she's the One? Inuyasha asked.

I see your brain capacity has somewhat grown larger. Sesshoumaru commented dryly.

Shut up! Inuyasha growled.

Kagome finally let go of Sesshoumaru, her eyes seemed clouded over. In a trance-like state, Kagome moved to the door and threw it open. "It has come," she said cryptically. Both Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru stared at her.

"What are you talking about?" Inuyasha asked.

Eri went over to her friend. "Kags, you're creeping me out," she said, shivering a little. "What's coming?"

Sesshoumaru suddenly growled loudly. "Girl, go into a room and stay there. Do not come out." He barked at Eri. Eri looked at Sesshoumaru oddly wondering just what the heck was going on? But one look at the fierce glare that Sesshoumaru gave her, she quickly scrambled back further into the mansion.

Once the human girl was inside, Sesshoumaru quickly turned around and pulled Kagome from the door, slamming it shut. Kagome quickly blinked and looked to Sesshoumaru. A wicked and cruel laughter filled the air.

"What's going on?" she asked, fear lacing her voice.

Sesshoumaru held her close to him, his eyes scanning all around him.

"Sesshoumaru," the voice said. "It has been a long time."

"Identify yourself," Sesshoumaru growled.

"You have forgotten me?" the voice asked, feigning hurt. "I would think you would remember the one who reminded you of the Prophecy."

Sesshoumaru's eyes widened a fraction. "You!" he snarled. "What business do you have here?"

"I'm here to fulfill the prophecy," the voice drawled.

"Come out, you bastard!" Inuyasha screamed. "Quit hiding you coward."

"As you wish, Inuyasha," the voice said.

The door burst open and a figure slowly made its way inside. Kagome clung to Sesshoumaru, her fingers digging into his arms. Sesshoumaru's bored gaze fixed onto the approaching figure.

Midnight black hair flowing from phantom wind, tendrils whipping all around. Ruby red eyes drifted over the little scene in front.

"Who the fuck are you?" Inuyasha growled.

The figure made a sweeping bow, "Naraku at your service," the figure said. His red eyes fixated on Kagome. "I see she is the one destined to destroy the darkness." His thin lips twisted into a smirk.

Sesshoumaru's arms tightened instinctively around Kagome. "Leave now," he growled. "You dare to trespass, filthy vermin."

Naraku shook his head. "My dear Lord Sesshoumaru," he said. "It hasn't occurred to you that I am the Darkness."

Sesshoumaru's eyes narrowed. "You dare lie to me," he hissed.

Naraku laughed a harsh laugh, the sound reverberating off the walls and sending shivers down Kagome's back. "Has it ever occurred to you why I decided to tell you about the prophecy when I did 500 years ago?" Naraku said.

Kagome blinked her eyes in confusion and looked up at Sesshoumaru. "500 years?" she asked. "What is he talking about."

Sesshoumaru merely glared back at Naraku. He hadn't planned on revealing who, or what, he was to Kagome. "As I have stated before, I am not as I seem," Sesshoumaru said, his voice not betraying the fury he was feeling.

"You haven't told her?" Naraku asked, in mock surprise.

"Shut up," Inuyasha growled. "I'm sick of hearing shit spewing from your mouth. How the fuck are you supposed to be this 'Darkness'?"

"Ah, you are the half-breed," Naraku said turning to Inuyasha.

"Yeah, what of it?" Inuyasha demanded, his hands clenched into fists.

"You will be easier to kill," Naraku smirked.

"You bastard!"

Inuyasha ran towards the dark-haired creature, hands outstretched ready to kill. But Naraku simply stepped aside and pinned Inuyasha's arm behind his back. "You really believe that you're a match for me?" He asked. He jerked Inuyasha's arm upward, causing the silver-haired man to growl in pain.

"You fucker," he snarled.

"Such compliments will only hasten your demise," Naraku said.

"Let go of me, asshole," Inuyasha kicking at the creature.

Naraku threw Inuyasha away from him. "You are not the one I'm after," he said.

Sesshoumaru tightened his arms around Kagome. "If you do not leave now, I will kill you," Sesshoumaru growled.

Naraku laughed again. "You believe you have the power to challenge me?" he asked, his eyes dancing with mockery and amusement. Then in a flash, he disappeared.

"What the fuck?" Inuyasha shouted.

"Be alert," Sesshoumaru ordered, his eyes scanning his surroundings. He didn't know what Naraku was capable of and he wanted to take no chances. His supernatural senses felt for any disturbance that could reveal where Naraku had gone.

"It's futile," Naraku's voice floated to them. "Instead of searching for me, you should be guarding those precious to you, Sesshoumaru. Who knows, maybe she's already gone."

Sesshoumaru looked down into his arms only to find Kagome had vanished. Sesshoumaru roared an unnatural sound. "Bring her back!" he shouted.

"She's lost forever to you." Came the chilling reply.

Author's Note: So how was it? Was it as bad as I thought? Please tell me. Good? Bad? Change it?

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