Heya all! My name is Akakitsunechanoningyou!!! But to cut the writing, call me Yuffie (I doubt any of you care but hey, if you'd rather type all that then be my guest!) I bet your wondering, why? Why is there a story taking pity on one of the most hated characters on the show? Well my friends, it's because OF that! Sure Jaken is.... a tad bit annoying (and unless you watch Inuyasha in Japanese) You would know the annoying screechy voice he has which makes just about everyone just wanna take a smack at him! But there were times when he made me laugh so I thought the 'lil dude needed a break. Be warned, just because the fic is about him doesn't mean I TRUELY go any easier on him. (Kukukuku) Second warning, this is my first Inuyasha fic so buzz off!

To let you know, I'll be using Japanese terms but only in referring to Hanyou ('Half Demon') and Youkai ('Full Demon') also, some moves such as Jaken's Nintoujou (I don't know what it is in English so yeah) will also be in here (I'll explain each move when appropriate.)

He shouldn't have been standing there...

The slender snake like Youkai fell headless onto the ground in a heap on the forest floor, evidently dead. The saimyousho that had once been accompanying the low-class Youkai began making their way to report to Naraku. However, before they had the chance to get out of range, a fire ignited turning the poisonous bee-like insects into mere ashes. A small imp held his two-headed staff firmly in one hand and puffed up his chest in pride, giving himself the credit he so thought he deserved. Like this he awaited praise from his master.

The Youkai Sesshoumaru sheathed his sword, Toukijin, with his back turned on the beast he had slain. They had been looking for Naraku's Castle for much longer than he believed it should have taken and the unnecessary battles were beginning to become irritating. Rin had emerged from her hiding place behind Ah-Un and had latched herself on to his leg. She showered him with compliments on his task smiling all the while. "Rin, stop that", he said firmly, but not exactly harshly. "We're leaving", he ordered his small group as he had already began to take stride.

Letting go immediately, she responded, "Yes Milord", returning once again to Ah-Un and taking his reigns and leading the two-headed dragon down the path as well.

The last of their party, still waiting the praise he expected from his master, stood on that spot unmoving for almost a minute before even taking a look around him. Aside from the Youkai corpse and the ashes of the insects he had slain, he was alone. Frantically looking about and running in circles in and out of the forest he called out "Milord!? Lord Sesshoumaru! Rin!? Where are you!!?" Repeating the call several times and doing a quick search of the tiny area he finally lost breath and supported himself on his staff before sitting to rest. His large yellow eyes were half closed and distress could easily be seen in them. He was trying to quickly catch his breath to the near point of hyperventilation.

"Lord Sesshoumaru", he murmured pathetically. This was the first time he had ever been without his master without given the order to stay behind. Had his great master abandoned him? Found him useless? Purposely left him when his back was turned? Left him in hopes of being devoured by wondering Youkai? Wallowing in his doubt he continued his miserable sulking. "Why Milord? I, your humble servant Jaken, had been nothing but loyal to you for these many, many years."

Heavily sighing, he went to a close by tree and leaned against it. Due to his color of skin and clothing, he could blend in with the natural surroundings, making it easy for him to not worry about an attack in his sleep. He was indeed tired from going helter-skelter in his search for his traveling companions, and having stayed up for the last several nights leading Ah-Un at night while Rin slept made it a chore to keep his eyes open. As soon as he had sat, he was fast asleep.

"Go forth!", Jaken cried to his minions, the bluish-gray colored imps followed his command, simultaneously taking down their enemies one by one. While they had not much in size or strength, their numbers were far greater than that of their opponents, giving for every one on their adversaries side at least 15 or more of Jaken's minions.

The battle raged on with victory on the imp's side until Jaken had been taken captive on the enemy's side. While Jaken held a lot of power, it was, unfortunately, all in his status and not in his scrawny, tiny body. He was sure he would be eaten alive by this vile, hag-looking creature as it held him by his leg bringing it closer to it's large mouth. It was only a centimeter away before the green imp's head had touched a large fang that he heard a monotonous voice ring out even over the fighting of his own minions.

"Move", it had said, obviously this stranger had wondered onto their battlefield and surely the one that was obscuring his path was not he. Jaken's captor regarded the interloper with nothing more than a glance of acknowledgement before continuing to attempt to eat the squirming leader. "Did you not hear me?" the voice now had a tinge of annoyance and it was fair to say; he wasn't giving a second warning.

Before Jaken even had time to make a single noise out, a glowing whip made of pure energy had ripped his almost-murderer into shreds and soon he found himself on the ground. Looking up once at the stranger he looked to his own followers and made the order "Clear a path!" All of them quickly formed a path, all of them lined up perfectly and bowing in respect for their master's savior. Jaken himself found a place so he too could show respect.

The Youkai paid no mind to any of them as he walked past. Upon crossing Jaken's line, the tiny creature looked up once again at this majestic being who had saved him. His amber eyes were locked onto the course ahead of him and never strayed. Long silver hair flowed behind him as he gracefully walked past. His face was fair with magenta lines on each side and a blue crescent moon lay between the arches of his bangs. The imp lord found himself awestruck by this mans appearance, his obvious strength, and his aura of high authority. Quickly picking himself up he chased after this Youkai. His minions tried to halt him, saying they needed his guidance. He paused only once to order the closest one, "Forget about me."

The sun peaked through the trees and onto the frog-looking creatures sleeping eyes, coaxing him to wake up. Slowly, his large yellow tinted eyes opened before bringing his tiny hand to shield his weak, tired eyes from the offending sunlight. Adjusting quickly to the intake of light he recalled his dream. "That's right! I gave up everything I had to become Lord Sesshoumaru's vassal. I cannot just remain here helpless! I must find him again!"

With renewed assurance and energy, Jaken had hopped to his feet and followed in the direction he believed his lord had taken.... unfortunately...he went the OTHER way...

Just so people DON'T ask, Jaken is not gay! His dream sequence was how he came to know Sesshoumaru and a bit of a kick in the ass to stop whining and do something! I have the beginning done, but what happens now? A LOT that's what! Oh what fun shall I have in giving this character obstacles to overcome. Will he prevail? Maybe...maybe not. I can assure you however, it'll be entertaining to watch him try on his own.