For those who enjoy InuYasha on Adult Swim, you'll enjoy this chaptered fic. about Sesshomaru, InuYasha, and pretty much everyone, enjoy.

Four companions walked the gentle autumn path. One was a two-headed dragon demon, large in size and restrained by a muzzle over its large mouths. The reins were held by a small green man, resembling a toad. Actually, he was an imp. He had fluorescent yellow eyes which shone in the light of the moon; his graying beard lay beneath his chin. The imp carried the reins of the dragon demon with ease, guiding it among the fallen leaves and the trees. He also carried a staff over his shoulder, slinging it over his back like a sword. His robes he wore were of cotton, and he wore a black fez upon his head. The third companion, seated atop the medieval menace, was a young woman. She wore silky attire and was gently humming to herself as she gazed skyward. Her hair blew loftily, dreamily throwing a gentle scent of violet behind her. Her auburn hair was flailing behind her, her eyes hazel to match.

The fourth companion was ahead of the other three, his flaxen hair catching the wind that also caught the girls. He carried with him an aura of power, of great importance. He wore a shoulder shield which spiked out from his left arm. The shield ran across his breast, and tied beneath his right shoulder. His shoulders were broad and commanding, and carried with the air of a king. He wore a white and red kimono, letting the sashes fall past his knees. His arms were at his sides, clenched gently into fists. His fingers were tipped with claws, which weren't currently drawn. At his side, two swords hung. One of these was the Tenseiga, a gift from his father, the legendary "Sword of Healing". The other sword beneath it, the Touikijin, hung below his father's sword. Touikijin was this demon's weapon of choice, seeing as the Tenseiga could not kill, but revived the dead. His amber eyes focused ahead, the dragon demon and his imp servant tailing behind him. The demon known as Sesshomaru kept walking the dirt path, his head pointed to the heavens. The young woman suddenly stopped humming and leaned over the great carcass of the dragon demon. She put her arms about her face, peering down at the old imp.

"Master Jaken?" she questioned, looking down and smiling.

"Yes Rin?" the old imp answered, his beard twitching slightly.

"Where are we going?" Rin asked. The old imp remained silent for many minutes.

"I am… not sure." He replied, glancing at the ground, tightening his grip around the reins.

"Lord Sesshomaru?" Rin said, converting her eyes to the demon ahead of them. The demon did not answer, but nodded to show he was listening.

"Where are we going?" Rin asked again. This time, Sesshomaru turned to meet her glance. His vivid yellow eyes glanced at Rin, then forward again, not saying a word. Rin sighed. I never get a straight answer out of anyone around here she thought. Jaken kept his pace with the dragon demon, Ah-uh, keeping a clear distance from his master up ahead, not wanting to intrude on his thoughts.

Sesshomaru kept his head skyward, he knew this path well. This was the path to the ‚·‚΂炵‚¢Žå‚̉ƅ the house of great lords. Rin and Jaken had never accompanied him to this place, which explained their curiosity for their whereabouts. Sesshomaru usually went alone, and for one reason...
But that didn't matter now.
The only thing that mattered now was getting to the 'å‚«‚¢"N'·ŽÒ‚̉Æ, Great Elder's House, before moonset.

Sesshomaru glanced ahead and sighed a breath of relief. The House of Lords along with the Elder's Home were perched atop a small hill, a single light shone from the window. It won't be long now he thought. He hung his head low, smiling at the ground. He closed his eyes. In the blackness he could smell the overwhelming scent of violet. It was soft, gentle. The scent was spell-binding and strong.

They had reached ‚·‚΂炵‚¢Žå‚̉Æ.

"My lord," Jaken started, "There's a village up ahead."

"I'm aware." Sesshomaru replied. Jaken fell silent. Next it was Rin that spoke.

"What is this place Lord Sesshomaru?" she asked.

"It is a sacred place…" Sesshomaru said, "For my tribe." Jaken looked surprised.

"You-you're in a tribe my lord?" Jaken asked, surprised he had never heard of any kind of tribe of his master's before.

"Of course," Sesshomaru replied, "My father was once the 'å‚«‚¢"N'·ŽÒ." Great Elder. Jaken was in a stunned silence. How could Lord Sesshomaru keep this from me for so many years? Me! Of all people! And Inu no Taisho, Sesshomaru's father, had once been the Great Elder for this tribe? That meant…

"My lord?" Jaken inquired.

"Yes?" Sesshomaru answered. Jaken proceeded delicately.

"Your father… you said he was the Elder for this tribe?"

"Yes, that is what I said."

"Then," Jaken said, "wouldn't that make you… the new elder?" Sesshomaru turned to meet his companion.

"No." Sesshomaru said slowly, the path steadily snaking up the hill. Rin quietly listened, running thoughts of where they were through her head. She, too, was surprised to learn that her master's father had been a leader of a tribe. Her lord barely spoke of his father, but she knew a little about Sesshomaru's heritage.

Sesshomaru was the son of Inu no Taisho, a Great Lord of the West. Over the years, Rin had learned that her lord was a demon of great importance and pedigree. He did, however, share a blood-line with a half demon, Inu Yasha. Inu Yasha was a disgrace to his master's blood-line. Inu no Taisho had taken a mortal mistress and thus Inu Yasha was born. Sesshomaru and Inu Yasha despised one another, often fighting if they met.

"Jaken, Rin, wait here." Sesshomaru ordered. Ah-uh halted and Jaken stopped in his tracks, letting Sesshomaru climb the rest of the hill to the 'å‚«‚¢"N'·ŽÒ‚̉Æ.

Sesshomaru stepped onto the threshold of the 'å‚«‚¢"N'·ŽÒ‚̉Æ, and heaved a great sigh. He knew he would be in trouble for bringing his other companions, but there was no other choice; the meeting had to take place tonight.

An old man appeared, his face wrought with wrinkles. He had ankle-length silver hair shining against the full-moon. A full purple circle upon the crown of his head and his golden kimono told Sesshomaru that this was the Great Dog Lord. 'å‚«‚¢Œ¢‚ÌŽå.
Sesshomaru, for one of the first times in his life, knelt on one knee before the old man.

Jaken's mouth dropped open. Never had Lord Sesshomaru done something like this. Kneeling like a common vassal! This man must be someone most important to have my Lord kneeling before him!

"Stand." The old demon commanded. Sesshomaru gladly got off his knee and stood erect.

"My lord," Sesshomaru started, "My apologies are needed in these circumstances." The old demon lifted his hand for silence. He shot a look of loathing toward Sesshomaru's companions. His eyes traveled from Ah-uh, to Jaken, and then settled on Rin. The young woman was seated atop Ah-uh and was glancing in the direction of the two dog demons.

"The woman…" the old demon pressed, "Is she a mortal?" Sesshomaru closed his eyes in shame.

"I know it is unorthodox." Sesshomaru answered.

"Highly unorthodox." The old demon reminded him, "No mortals are allowed on these sacred grounds."

"I do not wish for them to join me." Sesshomaru replied, "Just close enough to look over them is all I ask." The old demon growled in anger. He glanced once more over at Rin, who was smiling pleasantly at the pair of them. He sighed, his eyes closing.

"You may have your wish." The 'å‚«‚¢Œ¢‚ÌŽå replied, "I've already made exceptions tonight, once more will not hurt."

"Exceptions, my lord?" Sesshomaru questioned. Someone else has invited mortals onto the Holy Grounds! He thought.

"Yes…" the old master replied, his eyes narrowing, "Your brother…"

"Inu Yasha…" Sesshomaru breathed, feeling a loathing rising in him, "He dared show his face here after all these years?"

"Yes." the old demon replied, his lip curling in hatred, "and not only that, he brought three mortals to us." He hissed. Sesshomaru hung his head in shame.

"He travels with a monk, a demon-slayer, and a young woman, I believe, doesn't he?" Sesshomaru questioned. The lord's mouth continued to curl.

"Yes." The demon replied, "Three mortals! I could not let them upon the grounds… they are waiting in the gardens. You shall tell yours to join them as well."

"Yes my lord." Sesshomaru said, bowing his head in respect.

"You shall join us before High Moon to discuss the meeting…" The 'å‚«‚¢Œ¢‚ÌŽå said.

"Yes my lord." Sesshomaru answered, turning and walking back to Ah-uh, Jaken, and Rin.

Rin had waited long enough. She dismounted Ah-Uh and started stretching her legs. Jaken watched his master and the old demon converse. Ah-uh fell to his knees and stretched himself out over the grass like a large version of a dog. Rin giggled as she saw this, watching a sleepy dragon yawn and lay its head upon the grass. Rin walked about the grounds, glancing here and there, catching glimpses of the beautiful flowers planted alongside the path leading up to the house.

"Rin…" a voice came from behind her. She turned to see Sesshomaru standing before her.

"Lord Sesshomaru." She said, glancing at the flowers, "Aren't they beautiful, my lord?" Sesshomaru glanced at his feet; he stood in a bed of young lilies.