Second Chances

Chapter Six

Kikyou was angry at Inuyasha as she rode on his back with Sango and Miroku running at his side. They were on their way Sesshoumaru's castle.

"This isn't our business, Inuyasha." Kikyou tried to make Inuyasha understand. They were happy until that demon showed up at the village with that kit.

"We need to let Shippo know how sorry we are." Sango told the miko coldly. It was all her fault that Shippo hated them now. Kikyou was the one to tell them that Shippo wanted to stay with her sister. If only Kagome was still here she would have known what to do, but then if Kagome were here Shippo would have been with her. "You lied Kikyou, Shippo wanted to come with us."

"I did what was best for him." Kikyou lied, the truth was that she knew Inuyasha wanted to adopt the kit. She couldn't let that happen because Shippo was reminder of her reincarnation.

Sango growled wanting to slash Kikyou too tiny little pieces with her claws. "How can leaving Shippo behind be what's best for him?"

"That's enough." Inuyasha couldn't take anymore he already felt guilty enough without Kikyou making it worst. "We'll fix everything Sango and bring Shippo home with us."

"I don't think it's going to be that easy." Miroku knew it wouldn't be now that Alexander-sama was here. "Shippo seems to look at Alexander like a father or maybe an older brother."

"So?" Inuyasha didn't see how that could be a problem.

Sango rolled her eyes at the hanyou. "Miroku means that Shippo has gone on with his life. He no longer sees you as a father figure Inuyasha."

Inuyasha ignored the pain in his heart. It was too late now all he could do was hope Shippo would forgive them. "I know that, but I'm still his friend."

"Inuyasha it would be better if we returned home." Kikyou demanded she didn't want to do this. "Shippo is happy now just let him go."

"I can't Kikyou I owe him an apology." Inuyasha hoped Shippo would listen to him.

Kikyou leaned her head against Inuyasha's strong back knowing he wasn't going to listen to her at all. There was no changing his mind they were going to Sesshoumaru's castle to see the kit.


Xander has been living in Sesshoumaru's castle for three days now and was enjoying every minute of it. Rin was a sweetheart and she saw Shippo as a brother. They did everything together from playing to torturing Jaken. Their favorite game was dressing the toad demon in women's clothing.

"Xander-chan look what Rin can do." Rin was bouncing up and down holding a toy top in her hand. "Shippo taught Rin watch." She threw the top on the ground and watched as it started to spin and got bigger.

"That's good Rin." Rin was getting better as was Shippo. Xander had it easy since the sword gave him all the knowledge he needed so he wouldn't have to do it the hard way like Rin and Shippo. Xander was too old for school.

"Alexander-sama!" Xander turned to see Jaken running towards him.

Xander sighed; he didn't like the toad demon. It freaked him out. "What is it, Jaken?"

"Sesshoumaru-sama wishes to talk to you in the study." Jaken didn't like the kitsune.

"Watch Shippo and Rin." Xander ordered before making his way into the castle wondering what the Taiyoukai wanted. Since they arrived here at the castle Xander had only seen Sesshoumaru during meals.

Xander entered the study after Sesshoumaru told him to come in. The Taiyoukai was sitting at his desk with a scroll open in front of him. "You wanted to see me?"

Sesshoumaru nodded once standing up and walking over to Xander. "Inuyasha is on his way here with his friends."

"I'm not surprised." Xander knew Inuyasha would show up sooner or later. "What are you going to do?"

"Let him come." Sesshoumaru would deal with his half-brother when he arrived. "I will deal with him."

"You're not going to kill him are you?" Shippo might not like Inuyasha the way he used too, but the hanyou was once his friend.

"No, I will not waist my time on the hanyou." Sesshoumaru planned to tell Inuyasha to stay away from the kit. The miko was dangerous and he didn't want her around the children.

Xander snorted, he knew even if Sesshoumaru wouldn't admit it too himself that he cared for his brother. "When will they arrive?"

"A day at the most." Sesshoumaru's guards had already spotted them. It wouldn't be long now.

Xander leaned back against the wall. Shippo didn't need this mess right now. "Can't you just send them away?"

"No." Sesshoumaru brushed back a strand of black hair from Xander's face.

Xander's eyes widen when Sesshoumaru ran a finger over his bottom lip. "What are you doing?"

Sesshoumaru jerked back his hand with a snarl and turned away. He couldn't believe he like himself touch the kitsune. It was a sign of weakness and Sesshoumaru was not weak. "Return to the children."

"You are not my boss." Xander yelled, he hated it when Sesshoumaru ordered him to do something. "Can't you ask nicely?"

"This Sesshoumaru is not nice." Sesshoumaru growled, how dare this kitsune talk back to him. "Leave!"

"Like hell I will." Xander marched up to the Taiyoukai's face until they were nose to nose. "What's with you? Why do you have to be such an jerk?"

Sesshoumaru smirked; this young demon was either very stupid or very brave to treat him this way. "This Sesshoumaru has always been this way." He leaned over and placed a soft kiss on the kitsune's lips.

Xander jumped back out of surprised. "What was that for?" He raised a hand to his lips.

Sesshoumaru said nothing leaving his study and Xander behind. He had plans to make before Inuyasha arrived at the castle.