Chapter1: Casual Encounters

'It almost time to pick up my sister,' standing up and streching I something tugged on my wings, turning my head to see what the problem was, noticing that one of my wing got caught on a tree branch ' Stupid tree.' Growling annoyingly as I wrestled my wing from the tree, gazing up at the sky and realizing that it almost time for my sister Akiko to get out of school.

Turning around and admiring the view of the field one last time before leaving abruptly the wind picked up. The Daffodils swayed in the wind as if to bid me farewell, smiling at the thought I sighed and made sure my wings were clear of the tree, walking over to the river to inspect myself in the crystal clear water flowing near by the field.

Gazing back at me was a woman with whiteish tan skin, hazel green eyes and long dark brown hair with light brown streaks running through it. Sticking out of her hair was a set of wings that were adorned with bluish purple scales at the edge which the woman thought highly of. Walking back to the field I dusted myself off and got ready to go to pick my little sister up.

Slashing my black claws in the air befoe me "Time gash" I yelled and a jagged black slached formed where my claw was just seconds before. Using my miko powers I started concentrating to suppress my demon form, becoming human once again, I checked if every thing was in order and then stepped through the black gash. As the time gap closed a figure raced out of the field with demonic speed.

Using his demonic speed Sesshomaru left the clearing as the gap in the middle of the field closed.'Who was that dragoness and what was she doing on my land?' Sesshomaru thought, remembering that he went out hunting the morning and while he was hunting he smelled this unresistiable smell. Sesshomaru remembered himself abandoning his hunt to follow where this intoxicating scent came from, the scent led him to a field of Daffodils, a momment later dragon demoness landed in the clearing.

Sesshomaru masked his presence and scent quickly as he quietly watch her from behind a couple trees. The dragon demoness looked around at the field and decide it suites her quite well, seeing a large flat rock in the middle of the field, the demoness walked over and sniffed at it cautiously. Nodding her head in approval she sat down and closed her eyes to consintrate, suddenly a bright bluish pink barrier came out and surounded the field and the trees that Sesshomaru was consealed in.

The dragoness brushed off the rock she was sitting on and laid down for a nap in the sun, hours passed by as sesshomaru grew quite impatient as he watched the dragoness on the rock enjoy her little nap. Unexpectedly the wind picked up and her scent surounded Sesshomaru, with a involuntary sniff Sesshomaru thought how lovely the scent was as he laid his back against the tree to rest comfortability.

Memorizing her heavenly scent that drifted in the air, Sesshomaru sighed with contentment as he drifted off. Couple of hours later Sesshomaru woke up, looking into the field he notice the dragoness was waking up. the sun was high in the sky indecating that it was a couple of hours after noon as he saw the dragoness stretch and stood up only to get one of her wing tangled in one of the branches.

Offended the dragoness wrestled her wing from the tree and looked up at the sky, trying to judge what time it was, then suddenly the dragoness streched her wings and walk to the river. For a little while she stared at her reflection in the river, when she was done she walk to the middle of the field and slashed her claws in the air before her and yelled "Time gash.

"Sesshomaru watched in amazment as a black jagged tear formed in front of her, then some thing unexpected happen. The dragoness changed into a mortal woman, Sesshomaru watched fascinated as the woman looked over herself and stepped into the black gash. As the gash closed the barrier fadded and disappeared and he left the field that the dragoness was in.

Sesshomaru snapped out of the memory as he notice he was nearing his castle' Rin will be worried, I should go see what she is doing' Sesshomaru thought as he landed in the garden. Picking up Rin scent he followed it, when Sesshomaru found Rin, Rin was in the front garden humming to herself as she picked some flowers and sat down to make some flower bracelet for Jaken, Kohaku, and Ah-Un.

Looking around, Sesshomaru found Jaken under the shade of a tree not too far from Rin. Content Sesshomaru walked up to Rin. As his shadow fell on Rin, Rin turned around with a big smile "Lord Sesshomaru you have returned" she said as she gave lord Sesshomaru's leg a hug. "Yes Rin, this Sesshomaru has returned." Sesshomaru said as he pat Rin's head. Letting Sesshomaru Rin went back to what she was doing with the flowers as Sesshomaru sat down to watch Rin for awhile. An hour later mid day meal was called and Sesshomaru walked with Rin into the castle.

Leaving Rin and Jaken in the massive dining room, Sesshomaru went to the infirmary check up on Kohaku. Opening the door Sesshomaru saw Kohaku sitting on the bed as Natsumi looked at Kohaku's injuries. Sesshomaru walked up to Kohaku and Natsumi to see how Kohaku was doing. "Natsumi, how is Kohaku this morning?" Sesshomaru asked as Natsumi looked up from inspecting Kohaku.

"He is doing fine my lord, he finally woke up from his sleep not to long ago complaining about a headache." Sesshomaru looked at Kohaku, seeing Lord Sesshomaru looking at him Kohaku looked down at his feet. gathering his courage Kohaku look up at Sesshomaru and said, "Thank you for saving me, lord Sesshomaru." nodding Sesshomaru walked to the door and called Natsumi to meet with him in the hallway, as the door closed Kohaku got up and streched.

Natsumi closed the door and followed Sesshomaru to his study, when they got there Sesshomaru sat down in his chair behind the desk and motioned for Natsumi to sit down. Sitting down, Natsumi looked at Sesshomaru "Natsumi I want to know why was Kohaku sleeping for so long after this Sesshomaru saved him with the Tenseiga." "Well to tell you the truth my lord, I am not to sure. But I believe since you removed the shikon shard from his body and used the Tenseiga to revive him, his body had to get use to not having the shard in his back."

Hearing this, Sesshomaru stood up and excused Natsumi from his study as he walked to the window. Seeing Rin out in the garden playing with Ah-Un he sighed and turn to his desk knowing that there was a lot of paper work he had to do.

Stepping out of the time gash in an abandon lot near the school, I looked around nervously to see if that anybody saw me, leaving the lot I headed for Akiko school. Arriving at the front gate the bell went off and the hallways were flooded with kids getting out of patiently for Akiko my mind wondered off to the beautful field that I was previously at. Hearing Akiko yelled my name I came out of my thoughts, seeing Akiko running towards me I smiled to her, stopping, Akiko smiled back at me. "

So how was your day at school?" Akiko took off her bag and rummaged around in it to pull out a piece of paper. Zipping up her backpack and turning around to hand me the paper, I glanced down at it. It was her math test that was dated for today, looking at the score my smile grew bigger. "Great job, Akiko I'm very proud of you." Thanks sis, umm, Asami can I go to kagome's house?" Akiko said pleadingly.

"What for?" asking inquisitivly. "I promise kagome that I would help her study since she missed a lot of school due to her sickness."Akiko replied with a kind hearted smile. "Ok, sure you can go Akiko but please be home by 8." Akiko jumped on me a gave me a big hug, "your the best sis ever, Asami" she yelled as she gave me a squeeze and took off.

Sighing as I saw Akiko dashed off. I walked to the parking lot looking for my car. Slapping my forhead in stupdity 'duh, I didn't bring my car,' remembering that I came to Akiko school through the time gash in the abandoned lot. Rubbing my forehead I walked away. 'Well I guess I'm flying home.' I saw the bathroom behind the gym and the baseball field not to far from it. I laughed when I saw the girls bathroom.

* Flashback*

'Mom is late again, I hope she did not forget to pick me up' looking at my watch it was already 3:30. 'Forget it I will just fly back and if mom questiones i'll tell her that I took the bus home' walking to the girls bathroom and lock the door. Closing my eyes in consintration to make me invisiable and to change to my full dragon form. Hearing the stall in the bathroom creak and snap under the growing pressure, I opened my eyes and notice that I could barely fit in the bathroom. 'Smart thinking Akami.' I thought as I closing my eyes and willed myself to revert into my humanoid self. As I felt my body shrink, I started the invisability spell, after I was done I walked up to the bathroom door and unlocked it. Stepping outside shaking my head 'Never agian will I do that' saying to myself as I walked to the baseball field and took off.

*end of flashback*

Laughing to myself as I walked to the back of the gym, casting my invisibility spell as I switch to my humaoid self and took off. Landing in the back yard behind a wall of bamboo I shedding my humanoid form for my human one. Walking down the path I unlocking the back door and walking in something caught my eye, there was a note on the fridge it was from Kai, my younger brother.

'Sis I went to the arcade I will be home before 8. Love Kai' I read. ' I figured as much' I thought and sighed. 'I heard that sis, dont think I can't read your thoughts this far away,' offended I walked up stairs into my bedroom. Getting dressed into my battle kamino I sent my thoughts to Kai "Kai are you there?" I thought as I waited for Kai's mind to brush my thoughts. "Yes sis, what is it? Akiko went to Kagome's house on your way home can you pick her up and notify me when you are on your way home?" I asked Kai.

"Sure Asami. Where are you going anyways?" "I'm going back to the past to train and blow some steam off, Kai." "Ok sis, enjoy your training." smiling as I pulled my thoughts from Kai's and headed for the back yard. Grabbing my sword I continued walking until I behind the wall of bamboo, changed into my humanoid form fasten my sword to my waist and patted the sheath. Slashing my claws in front of me and said "Time gash" the gashed appeared and I stepped through. Appearing back in the field that I was in before, I walk to it's center and started to practiced my swordmanship.

Sesshomaru was in his study trying to finish up the paperwork that was accumulating on his desk, as he heard a knock on the door. "Come in." Sesshomaru said as Jaken stepped into the study. "My lord, you called." Jaken said as he stepped into the study. " Jaken I will be back in a bit, until then watch over Rin." Sesshomaru said as he stood up. "but my lord where are you going now?" Sesshomaru shot Jaken a glare as the lord left.' The dragoness is back' thought Sesshomaru as he ran into the woods following the scent of the dragoness that was drifting on the wind.

Slowing as Sesshomaru neared the field, he cloaked his demonic aura and scent hiding his presence completely. Peering into the field he saw the dragoness practice her swordsmanship which surprised Sesshomaru due to her raw skills. Deciding that he wanted answers and a bout with the dragoness, Sesshomaru uncloaked himself letting the dragoness know he was present as he stepped onto the field. The dragoness turned around instantly while growling her displeasure of the intruder, " what do you want" the dragoness growled as she stood in her defensive stance.

To Sesshomaru surprise a smirked slipped onto his face. " her defensive stance is almost perfect" Sesshomaru thought to himself "She might be a worth opponent with proper training. Maybe I will test her limits. "I have a proposition for you dragoness, duel me and win and I will leave you alone but duel me and lose, well I will come up with something worth my while." You're on" the dragoness said with a challenging hiss as Sesshomaru drew out Tenseiga.

A deafening ring the sword clash together, the dragoness growled as she pushed Sesshomaru back a step. Smiling inwardly Sesshomaru jumped back 'She strong, this Sesshomaru will not need to hold back much to match her' Sesshomaru thought as he deflected the incoming blade and slashed Tenseiga at her exposed side. Bringing her blade down to block the sword the dragoness let out a snarl, Sesshomaru slashed out continuously until their sword came back to a dead lock.

Sesshomaru shifted his balance and gave a shove, the dragoness was not expecting for the dog demon to over power her. The dragoness took a couple of steps back, watching Sesshomaru with a glare the dragoness decided it was time to bring her powers into play. To Sesshomaru amazement the dragoness blade began to glow bluish pink as the blade was infused with her miko powers, thinking back he remembered the barrier that she put up earlier ' So she is getting serious now, is she.'

Grinning the dragoness used her demonic speed to close in on him, their swords met again with a resounding clash, parring and side stepping Sesshomaru broke free and beat back the dragoness blade. Sweeping his leg under the dragoness, the dragoness jumped and brought her down towards Sesshomaru's shoulder. Blocking quickly, slashing sideways Sesshomaru sent his sword towards the dragoness sword arm which the dragoness ducked out of the way.

Moving backwards Sesshomaru put away Tenseiga and pulled out Tokijin, Sesshomaru met the dragoness head on as she swiped at him with her sword. Side stepping the dragoness sword Sesshomaru slashed at the dragoness lower leg which she avoided. The swords rang as they traded blows, the dragoness lunged at Sesshomaru, Sesshomaru using his demonic speed stepped out of the way in time as the dragoness barreled past him as his poison whip was sent towards the dragoness unprotected back.

The dragoness turned around as she saw the whip coming towards her, evading the attack the dragoness came close to Sesshomaru, Sesshomaru met her blade once again as they locked blades. With a smirk crossing the dragoness face she opened her mouth to shoot a fireball at Sesshomaru, Sesshomaru jumped back in times as the fireball hit the place he was seconds before. Looking at the scorch mark with disdain Sesshomaru look up quickly to see the dragoness slashing towards chest.

Parring the dragoness sword away, Sesshomaru jumping back yelled "Dragon strike" and the dragon strike roared across the field hitting the dragoness head on. ' This is finish' Sesshomaru thought as the lightning hit the dragoness, to Sesshomaru utter amazement the dragoness body glowed as the lightning was sucked into her body. Opening her eyes the dragoness smiled at Sesshomaru.

The dragoness put away her sword and powered up her claws with the dragon strike she absorbed, rushing forward her hand grew bluish purple scales as she grabbed Tokijin and hit Sesshomaru with her other claws. Lightning raced through Sesshomaru's body searing his muscles, making him gasp, the dragoness jumped back quickly pulling out her sword as she assess the situation.

Sesshomaru was panting from the exertion 'I must end this quickly' Sesshomaru thought as he watched the dragoness. Sesshomaru noticed that the dragoness was also panting from the last blow. Sesshomaru used the last bit of his demonic speed to close the distance between them. blades clashed again as Sesshomaru beat back the dragoness blade.

The dragoness was loosing ground quickly then suddenly as she was backing away she tripped over a rock that was jutted out of the earth. Falling backwards, her back hit the ground as the air was knocked out of her, Sesshomaru pointed Tokijin at her throat. "Submit, dragoness" Sesshomaru growled out Asami swallowed as she exposed her throat to the dog demon.

Putting away Tokijin Sesshomaru backed away from the dragoness allowing her to get up and dust herself off. With a sigh the dragoness stood up, brushed herself off and put her sword away. " What is your name dragoness?" Sesshomaru asked indifferently as she watch the dragoness walk over to a tree and sat down. "My name is Asami and may I ask what is your name?" Asami asked as she leaned back on a tree.

"I am Sesshomaru Lord of the West" Sesshomaru replied as he watch her to see what her reaction will be, "Sesshomaru, huh?" Asami said as the wind picked up pushing Asami scent towards Sesshomaru. So what will do with me now, Sesshomaru?" Asami asked as Sesshomaru turned his back from her. "I haven't decided yet" Sesshomaru said glancing "Well if you don't mind, I would like to wash up." Asami got up and walked over to the river nearby, dipping her hands into the water Asami splashed her face.

As Asami walked back the wind picked up and Sesshomaru smelled a vile scent drifted on the wind. "Kagura" he growled venomously and turned around looking in the direction he smelled the scent. "What is that ungodly smell? It makes me want to hurl" Asami said covering her nose." Who ever it is, needs to learn how to take a bath." then wind blades came from the sky heading towards Sesshomaru and Sesshomaru jumped out of the way.

"Now dragoness, that is very rude to say." Kagura said as she landed in the field not to far away. Walking up to Sesshomaru " A friend of your Sesshomaru?" I asked while looking toward Kagura with disdain. "No, more like a nuisance, Asami." Sesshomaru said while keeping his eyes on Kagura. "So your name is Asami , isn't it dragoness" Kagura said, "What is it to you?" I said irritatedly. "Enough Kagura, tell me why you're here?" Sesshomaru said. Kagura turned to Sesshomaru agitatedly" Naraku knows you have Kohaku's shard, Naraku sent me to retrieve it from you." Kagura said still staring at Sesshomaru.

"Yes I do have it, but Naraku does not need it. I will never give it to a pathetic hanou such as him" Sesshomaru said trying to keep a growl down. 'Who is Kohaku?,' I thought to myself as I watch the confrontation in front of me. " A shard of the shikon no tama is what you want isn't it. Well I wont let you have it you seem like an evil demoness and I will purify you before you can have it" I said with defiance.

"Well, I guess it can't be helped then" Kagura said as she open her fan and yelled "Dance of blades", the attack was aimed at Asami, cursing Asami jumped out of the way and pulled out her sword and powered it up. Asami jumped at Kagura bringing her sword down, Kagura blocked the attack and knocked Asami's blade away. Feeling the sword leave her hand Asami moved back as another one of Kagura's dance of blades came at her.

Asami dodge the attack as she used her demonic speed to get closer to Kagura, when she was near enough Asami tried to knock Kagura's fan from her hand. 'This must be how she controls her attacks' Asami thought to herself as she aimed for the fan in Kagura's hand. Kagura quickly moved out of the way,as Asami claws came near. Landing, Asami look towards Kagura as Kagura laughed at how the dragoness was pitifully fighting back.

"You are so pathetic, I am happy I did not step in before you fought Sesshomaru" Kagura said with mirth as she sent a series of dance of blades toward Asami. Asami tried to move out of the way as Kagura's attack but felt all her energy disappear. Knowing the attack would hit her, Asami braced herself but never felt it hit her. Looking up Sesshomaru was standing in front of her deflecting the wind blades.

Sesshomaru glanced back quickly to make sure Asami was ok as he deflected the attack that came from a moment hesitation Sesshomaru deflected all of the wind blade and sent out his dragon strike at Kagura, seeing her opportunity, Asami shot three fire balls out of her mouth. Kagura pulled out a feather and dodge Sesshomaru and Asami attack.

Asami use the last of her strength and ran for her sword seeing Asami go for her sword Kagura sent her dance of the dragon at her. Asami did not see the attack coming and was hit full blast of the attack, Sesshomaru tried to get to her before the blast hit Asami go down Sesshomaru quickly attacked Kagura as Kagura retreated.

- end of chapter-

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