Fallen: I'm really sorry it took so long! But once the chapter was all ready to go, it figures that my Internet decides to crash (it was too fast for the connection or something). I don't know what was wrong with it; I'm not good with computers. But it took awhile to get fixed. And then I was too busy packing for vacation and then going on vacation. Then I had to unpack! What a nightmare! So, here I am!

IG: Yeah, the chapter was all written out!

Fallen: It's bad luck, I swear! But I am here now; so do not fear!

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Inuyasha and company! But Karina and Makkura are mine! Thanks!

Chapter 5:The House of the Moon:

To Kagome, it felt like they had been walking forever. Kagome had to walk fast to keep up, but Karina didn't have much trouble. The silence was starting to get to her. She glared at the back of Sesshoumaru, who was walking at least four feet in front of her.

His hair shimmered in the moon's light as he walked in long graceful strides. Kagome tried to read Sesshoumaru's mind, but failed. He seemed to be able to block her from being able to hear what he was thinking. But she really was curious as to what went on in that head of his.

Sesshoumaru felt someone trying to invade his personal thoughts. He knew who it was.

'That idiotic miko…' he thought with distain. He now had to travel with his half-brother's wench. A flash of annoyance ran over his face until he masked it quickly with an emotionless expression.

Sesshoumaru looked over his shoulder and glared at Kagome. Kagome figured he would be able to tell what she was doing.

'Well, I guess talking would probably be out of the option.' Thought Kagome as Sesshoumaru turned his head back to face forward. She glared at him again just to anger him.

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Sesshoumaru knew that had at least been walking for an hour, which there had been complete silence. And it was taking Sesshoumaru longer because of Kagome.

Once again he wondered, 'Why did I agree to this?'

Was he just too happy to see his daughter again? He wasn't sure, but having Kagome around annoyed him. He hated humans, so of course he would never want to travel with one unless that human was Rin.

Sesshoumaru stopped abruptly and Kagome almost plowed right into him.

"Must you continue to glare at me?" asked Sesshoumaru. His voice didn't show his annoyance, but Kagome knew she was bothering him.

"Yes." Said Kagome, rebelliously putting her hands on her hips, "I can do whatever I want to."

"Impudent wench," said Sesshoumaru, his patience running thin, "you will cease your disrespect." He turned around and looked down at her. But that wouldn't make Kagome back down, once she started a fight, it was hard to get out of it and she wasn't about to give up so easily.

"I have no reason to respect you." Replied Kagome, her face starting to turn a slight pinkish color from her anger.

Karina's eyes widened, 'Kagome's pretty brave. And they don't really like each other too much it seems.' She doubted her father would do anything to hurt Kagome; at least that's what some part inside of her thought. Karina wasn't sure if she could trust this part of herself, but she figured it must be right.

Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes, "You will do what I tell you to." Sesshoumaru quickly backed her against a tree.

'Kami! He's fast!' thought Kagome with wide eyes as her hands felt the rough bark of the tree behind her.

"You don't scare me!" said Kagome, glaring back up at Sesshoumaru.

"Your insolence comes with punishment." Sesshoumaru warned, a dangerous tone to his usual monotone. His right claw started glowing green as poison started to leak slowly from his fingers. Some of it hit the ground making holes as it landed against the surface.

Kagome looked at the poisonous claw, then back at Sesshoumaru's face which was way too close to her own suddenly. She felt his warm breath on her face, but she wasn't afraid. Kagome felt a strange feeling inside her that she didn't want to give a name, fearful of what it could mean.

Karina noticed it was getting a little out of hand and she had to protect her friend, "Leave Kagome alone!" Karina ran to get closer to the two.

Sesshoumaru's gaze moved to Karina.

'Kagome… she must mean the miko…' his eyes shifted from his daughter to the odd human girl he had cornered against a tree, yet the human continued to glare at him unafraid. This baffled him; she should be scared of a powerful demon lord!

Sesshoumaru looked as though he might be contemplating what he was going to do next.

He narrowed his eyes at her, "One false move, miko, and you impudence will have you killed."

He said his threat in an icy voice as he glared down at her. Kagome looked up at him fearless and returned the glare once more.

Karina rolled her eyes; she hoped it wasn't too much farther to Sesshoumaru's castle.

Sesshoumaru turned away from Kagome suddenly. His hair hit Kagome in the face as he spun on his heel.

Kagome closed her eyes and had an annoyed look on her face.

"You shall both call me Lord Sesshoumaru, as a sign of respect, which is something you both need to work on." Said Sesshoumaru with an emotionless voice as he walked onwards through the darkness of the western forest, "We are close."

Kagome then had to roll her eyes. He expected her to call him 'Lord Sesshoumaru?'

'He is so arrogant!' Kagome thought with a huff and crossed her arms boldly.

Karina looked at Kagome, 'Well, Kagome doesn't seem to like this guy and neither do I. I can't believe he's my father!' Karina walked next to Kagome in silence.

The dense forest cleared and a large white castle loomed before them through the darkness. It was magnificent, of course! It was a typically styled Japanese Feudal Era castle with a Western world edge to it.

'Yeah, must be western…' thought Karina, 'But this Sesshoumaru guy, uh my father, lives here?'

She had never seen anything like it before, except in her history books. And it would definitely be hard thinking this place as home. It was beautiful though. It had a classic Japanese roof that slanted and then curled up at the ends. The tiles on the roof were, as usual, a dark bluish color. But this castle was different from others Karina had ever seen. Instead of the normally paper walls the Japanese use, this castle had bricks instead. The exterior wall, though, was what seemed to be made out of marble. The white marble glistened in the moon's light and Karina could see that there were hints of dark blue swirls, which climbed around the castle as if they were vines. The moonlight falling on the castle made it appear even more enchanting.

Kagome also looked immediately at the castle in awe and gasped softly.

Kagome then felt that feeling again, the strange sense as thought she has been here before.

'Why does this place seem familiar to me?' she wondered as her wide eyes scanned the building. She shook the feeling away, 'It must be nothing, she probably saw almost the same sort of structure in her history book, no big deal.' This made her feel slightly at ease, but somewhere she knew that wasn't the truth, that it was a lame excuse, but she didn't know what else could be the explanation.

Kagome figured she would have plenty of time to dwell on such thoughts here in Sesshoumaru's castle.

Sesshoumaru smirked at their reactions, "My home must appear so as to reflect such a being as this Sesshoumaru and his ancestors." He continued to walk even though the two girls weren't following him.

He didn't let his annoyance show, "Let's go." Sesshoumaru ordered them and there wasn't any tone in his voice that showed that they could do otherwise. His cold, but calm voice broke through the thoughts of both females.

When they still didn't follow he glared at them over his shoulder. His cold golden gaze held no mercy in it.

"Right." Said Kagome nudging Karina with her elbow and they walked forwards toward Sesshoumaru who continued to walk again.

"I expect you to listen when I speak, miko. If not I assure you that your time here will not be an enjoyable one." Sesshoumaru threatened in an icy tone. His silver hair blew in the wind slightly and his golden eyes glittered dangerously.

They began to climb the many steps to enter the castle. Youkai guards were standing perfectly still facing the steps. The demons looked at Sesshoumaru, Kagome and Karina as the ascended the immaculate white steps. But they did not speak against another human standing close to their lord nor did they speak at all, but completely silent.

But Kagome didn't notice the guards, as she glared at the demon that angered her. And she wasn't about to be intimidated by Inuyasha's brother!

'Miko, huh? What a stupid, arrogant jerk!' Kagome thought in irritation.

"I have a name you know, buddy!" said Kagome her voice raised slightly and her brown eyes darkened. "My name's Kagome! Ka-Go-Me!"

And this stopped Sesshoumaru from walking further. Kagome annoyed a demon lord, not she wished she could take it back. But the taiyoukai wouldn't let her do such a thing; he wasn't forgiving enough.

End of Chapter

Fallen: Well, that's it for now and I'm really tired! It could have been longer, but I realized I'd rather cut it out there. This was kind of like a filler chapter; nothing really happened. Next time: Sesshoumaru and Kagome fight and more is found out about Makkura!

IG: Please read and review! Your support is a real help! Thanks to all those who reviewed already!

Fallen: Until next time!