Windows on the West by Kanna37

Cipher

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Inuyasha.

-sSs-

Both groups faced each other, silent and stiff, as Sesshoumaru held his brother's gaze dispassionately, then slid his eyes over slightly to look at the undead miko standing with him. His expression held nothing but disdain.

“Inuyasha. This one sees that you are still a fool. The only ones who should walk with the dead, are the dead.”

Kikyou's eyes narrowed just as Inuyasha drew Tessaiga, ready to attack him for his words.

Kagome, however, was having none of that, and instantly jumped in front of Sesshoumaru. “Inuyasha, don't. Just leave it alone. You have Kikyou with you like you always wanted, and it's not like this is the first time Sesshoumaru has said things you don't like.” She looked off towards the area they were all heading with a significant expression. “Don't you think we should be paying more attention to Naraku right now?”

He glared, but sheathed his sword, and turned with Kikyou still at his side to lead his friends, heading for Naraku's taint without another word.

Sesshoumaru, who'd watched the confrontation between the two with interest, huffed, disgusted. “Why you defend such a craven heart is beyond this one, miko. He has no honor whatsoever.”

Kagome smiled up at him. “Who says I was defending him, Sesshoumaru?”

He blinked, taken aback at her words. She was defending... me? Preposterous! Why would I have need of such? He stared at her for a moment, unsettled.

Kagome just smiled wider and shook her head, before turning and continuing on the path, leading Ah-Uhn with a sleeping Rin perched comfortably across his back.

He moved to follow, mind whirling with questions.

Who is this girl? No... the better question is... what is she? I figure out one small piece, and then she confuses me even more. For every step forward with this one, I end up taking three steps back. Is she a cipher that I will ever be able to figure out?

And walking just ahead, the young woman dressed in odd white and green clothing just smiled her sweet smile and kept walking.