All was finally well in the castle. Inukimi and Inutaisho finally have a grandson to spoil, the lands have their lord and lady back, and Sesshomaru has his mate and heir. No one in their right minds would disturb the West at a moment like this. However, evil doesn't have a right mind, and over far in the east is an evil far worse than Sesshomaru or Inutaisho. It's an evil that would do anything and everything to protect itself and its burdens. It has been brewing silently for the past five years in the East after the disappearance of Lady Kagome.

5 years ago (after Kagome's Disappearance)

A guard ran amuck around the castle searching for his lord. His black mane hurries behind its master as his footsteps and cries are heard by all. As he nears his lord's study, he hears a loud bark telling him to shut up. Katsuro immediately stops his bellowing and enters his lord's study.

"My lord! Urgent news from the West!"

A huge man is seen at the window overlooking the gardens where his lady is resting under the bows of a sakura tree. His long hair is in a braid that hangs an inch off the floor brushing his tail which sits at his feet. His dark silk robes have flashes of red that match his bright hard eyes. He glares at his servant out of the corner of his eyes as he barges into the room.

"Katsuro, you may be the captain of the guard but I am still your lord and I will not have you barging in without permission. Now what has you bellowing and running around the whole castle disturbing my peace?"

Katsuro bows low to his lord and apologizes.

"Forgive me my lord, I have some grave news from the West. The Lady Kagome has gone missing and Lord Sesshomaru has called back his mother and father from the castle in the sky."

The Lord's eyes widen then he glares down at his captain as he slowly turns from the window. His black tail lifts from the ground and rushes towards the Katsuro, tightening around his neck and lifting him from the floor.

"What do you mean she is missing!?"

The captain doesn't dare touch his master's tail and tries to speak. Fear shone in his eyes as his lord's dark aura began to rise from his body encompassing the study.

"It is as I say milord. Our spy in the west report that Lady Kagome left the castle in a rage after Lord Sesshomaru was seen with another female in his study."

The lord dropped Katsuro and turns to the balcony where his lady and mate has been standing as Katsuro explained having felt his anger through the mark. Her silver hair billows in the wind around her navy blue kimono that matches her intense eyes. Her white tail is held over her arm, around her back and over the other arm like a boa.

"Come, we head West. Katsuro, send for our dragons immediately."

Present time in the Eastern Castle

Katsuro was once again barging into the lords study, but this time ran right back outside when he saw what his lord and lady were doing. He went red in the face and thought 'Fucking shit! I'm really dead this time. Why must I always forget to knock!? Seeing my aunt and uncle doing that… I think I'm going to throw up'

Inside the study five minutes later the lord chuckles evilly and dresses himself and his lady.

"Maybe that'll teach him to knock from now on. That unruly nephew of yours is quite a nuisance sometimes."

"Then why do you keep him around my love? If you are so tired of his antics why keep him"

"He may be a nuisance but he is skilled and tactful. He has been captain of the guard now for 20 years and he hasn't disappointed me, other than walking around freely and barging into my study. You can come in now Katsuro."

Katsuro walks in pale faced and bows not looking at either of them in the eye.

"Maybe that will teach you to knock you little brat."

"My sincerest apologies my lord. I will not do it again."

The lady laughs. "See that you don't nephew of mine. Now, down to business, what news do you bring this time? You really must keep quiet as you run through the palace."

The lord looks at his mate with a raised brow and the lady just smirks at her mate.

"My lord, my lady, our spy in the West has reported the return of Lady Kagome and she is not alone. There is a blue eyed child with her who has a striking resemblance to lord Sesshomaru. It seems that she gave birth while she was away."

The lord's black aura once again expands through the room, his red glowing eyes glare as his miasma begins to seep out of him.

"Naraku my dear, calm yourself."

"So the west has an heir… Katsuro ready our dragons we head west immediately."

Then the lord smirks and looks at Katsuro again.

"And bring Akihito, he shall come with us. And Katsuro, send word to Bankotsu."

The lady and the captain's eyes widen.

"Yes my lord, right away."

Naraku turns to his mate. "Akatsuki my dear, it is time to get back what is ours."

Akatsuki looks sadly at her mate and shakes her head knowing that once her mate has something in her head, he will go through with it no matter what.

Akihito is a giant dragon with gleaming black and silver scales and emerald eyes. He is twice the size of the lord and lady's dragons and five times as strong.

Back in the Western Castle it's been a week since Kagome's return and Kyo's arrival to the castle. Kyo has been sleeping with his grandparents as Sesshomaru and Kagome have filled their nights getting to know each other once again (If ya know what I mean ;) )

Kagome was in the gardens watching Kyo play with Rin when she felt the grounds start to tremble violently and the roar of a very familiar beast. Her eyes widen and she yells at the children.

"Get back to the palace now! Go to Rin's room and don't leave until I come back for you."

The children scurry into the palace as Sesshomaru materializes beside Kagome with his Bakusaiga at the ready. They run outside the gates and they see three dragons heading right towards them. Kagome transforms just in time to have the biggest dragon ram into her causing them to tumble a few hundred yards away. Sesshomaru runs towards Kagome only to have the other two dragons land in his way. The lords dark aura and intense red eyes is focused towards Sesshomaru.

"Lord Naraku, I see you have received the good news."

Naraku sneers at Sesshomaru and turns towards Kagome who is tumbling happily with Akihiko in the grass. She transforms back into her humanoid form and hugs the giant dragon as well as she can.

"Oh I've missed you too you giant oaf!"

She runs towards Lady Akatsuki and hugs her while extending her aura towards Naraku, effectively calming him down.

"Oh mother, how I've missed you." She then walks towards Naraku and he grabs her, enveloping her in his arms and leans down to sniff her neck, then rubs his cheek with hers. As her head barely reaches his chest, she nuzzles into his chest taking in his scent.

"Oh father, I have missed you also; very much so."

His face softens and he pulls his mate close to them finally having his family close. He then looks up at Sesshomaru and glares at him. Once they separate, they all walk towards the Western palace where Inutaisho and Inukimi await their arrival. The dragons trail behind them as Akihiko growls and glares at Sesshomaru the whole way.

All the adults sit in the receiving room having tea. There are six guards stationed around the room and two outside the double doors wearing their navy blue and white uniforms with the western moon on their backs and over their heart. Kagome sits between her parents on one side of the table while Sesshomaru sits between his parents on the other. Akatsuki smiles apologetically at Inukimi while Naraku glares at Sesshomaru the whole time. The silence is thick within the room until Naraku breaks the silence non too gently.

"Bankotsu is on his way. Kagome you will be coming home with us."

Kagome spits out the tea she was sipping at the mention of Bankotsu. He is Kagome's powerful older brother who has been traveling the world since a year before Kagome's disappearance.

Sesshomaru stands and growls at Naraku.

"You will not take my mate away from me! I just got her back and I will not lose her again."

Naraku also stands, "Whose fault is it that she left in the first place? You are a disgrace! You are no longer fit to care for my daughter."

Kagome slowly stands and turns to her father. Glaring at him she says, "father it was all just a big misunderstanding. This whole thing is my fault. I will not leave him nor will I leave Kyo fatherless."

"Now Kagome, what have I told you about being hypocritical? You're saying that you won't leave your son fatherless yet you left him fatherless already when you left for 5 years. How do I know you left? Well you are my baby sister, you think I would leave without having someone watch you?"

The figure was sitting on the balcony rail watching everyone with a smirk on his face. Sesshomaru smirked at the figure.

"Long time no see Bankotsu."

A/N: Well that's the end of that! Is Bankotsu friend or foe? Will Kagome leave? Find out next time. And I'm so sorry for disappearing like Kagome for 5 years (not literally, it was only 2)! Junior and Senior year were a pain in the ass but I'm so glad it's almost over. I just have one week of finals before I graduate High School and go on vacation to the East Coast. I've been working my ass off going to high school, trade school and a job occasionally this last year so I'm sorry I haven't had time to write anything. I know there are some who I promised to update soon but I just couldn't find the time. Would you guys like me to continue or just finish it with the next chapter? Well good luck guys, especially if you're a student. School is a pain in the arse lol