Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach or InuYasha

A/N: 12hinata123, DragonSlayer96, and Stoneplus you guys are back awesome (high fives all-around). I was a little worried no one would read this one. Sesshomaru x Yoruichi is my OTP (tied with Casca x Guts), but I know it's not a popular pairing. So a huge thanks to everyone taking the time to read this story.

The last chapter had one of my favorite InuYasha characters Sesshomaru's mom, InuKimi, she doesn't get enough love. Another character I like that does not get enough love is Kaede so of course I've added her to this story. Years ago when InuYasha was first dubbed, Kaede spoke with Middle English terms. Why, I don't know but I always thought it was amusing because it was so random. The animators eventually changed it so she spoke like everyone else. I have her speaking Middle English just because I miss it.


The Demon Eater's Crystal

Sesshomaru, Yoruichi, and Jaken were walking to InuYasha's village. Sesshomaru had debated in his mind for a full day if he should take Yoruichi to the village. He didn't like depending on anyone for anything. Light had been associated with the Shikolm Jewel. Sesshomaru wondered if someone using a shard from Shikolm jewel put a spell on Yoruichi. The light of the Shikolm jewel was replaced with darkness if used for evil. Sesshomaru knew Yoruichi was not evil; he thought the pure light from the Shikolm jewel may have been trapped inside her. He knew that Kagome could see the light of the Shikolm jewel and Kaede knew more about the jewel then anyone. The Shikolm jewel was gone but maybe Kaede or Kagome could tell if Yoruichi's curse was a result of someone or something using the jewel. He thought maybe Kaede or Kagome would be able to lift the curse. As much as his pride suffered with the decision his heart suffered more every time he looked at Yoruichi in her cat form.

"Lord Sesshomaru, Master Jaken", yelled Rin as she ran to greet them, "it's good to see you."

"Rin, I hope you've faired well." Sesshomaru took Yoruichi from his shoulder. "This is Yoruichi."

Jaken stared at Sesshomaru. Oh no Lord Sesshomaru is introducing that cat like it's a person. It's bad enough he had me serving that cat for the past three days, but this is ridiculous.

"Oh, what a cute kitty. May I hold it?" Rin stretched out her hands.

Sesshomaru handed the cat to Rin. "Take care of her until I get back. I have to find her food."

"Lord Sesshomaru it's hungry already but we just feed it a couple of hours ago", yelled Jaken. Jaken's words were for nothing Sesshomaru had already left to find Yoruichi something to eat.

"I'm going to take her to see Lady Kaede and the others. Let's go Master Jaken." Rin and Jaken walked to Kaede's home.

"A black cat, where did you find it Rin?" Kaede could see a glow around Yoruichi. She knew Yoruichi was not an ordinary cat. There wasn't anything ominous about Yoruichi so she assumed the cat was not evil.

"Lady Kaede she's our special guest." Rin smiled and showed Kaede Yoruichi. "It's Lord Sesshomaru's cat her name is Yoruichi." Rin place Yoruichi on the floor. "Lord Sesshomaru went to find her something to eat."

"Lord Sesshomaru treats this cat like a princess." Jaken rolled his eyes.

Shippo, InuYasha and Kagome walked in. Kagome also saw the glow around Yoruichi.

"That cat", Kagome whispered.

Kaede's eye's met with Kagome. "You see it too, Kagome."

"A cat." InuYasha didn't see anything unusual about the cat. He was just happy to see a cat. InuYasha got down his knees. He started playing Yoruichi. "Who's the pretty kitty?" He rubbed Yoruichi's belly and she started making a noise.

"It's sounds almost as if the cats laughing. Do you hear it?" asked Shippo looking up at Kagome.

"Shippo, I think she is laughing, " responded Kagome. Kagome and Kaede shared a look.

InuYasha continued, "You like that do you?" InuYasha tickled Yoruichi.

Sesshomaru dropped the boar he killed as soon as he saw InuYasha playing with Yoruichi. "InuYasha"

"What?"

Sesshomaru punched InuYasha as soon as he turned his head. "Keep your hands off her." Sesshomaru picked up Yoruichi.

"What the hell?" InuYasha stood.

Kagome stepped in between the two brothers. "Sesshomaru, InuYasha was just playing with the cat. He wasn't hurting her."

"Yeah Sesshomaru and why do you care anyway?" InuYasha glared at Sesshomaru.

Rin responded for Sesshomaru. "Yoruichi belongs to Lord Sesshomaru."

"What?" InuYasha, Kagome, and Shippo asked at the same time.

Sesshomaru ignored the stares. He turned to Jaken. "Jaken the boar."

"Yes, milord. I'll cook the boar". Jaken struggled as he dragged the boar out of the room.

"Sesshomaru, that's not an ordinary cat, but ye already knows that", said Kaede.

"She's cursed. I brought her to have the curse removed."

Everyone gawked at Sesshomaru even Yoruichi was shocked. He think's I am cursed. Is that why I can't transform, but how?"

Kaede rubbed her chin. "Do ye know who put the curse on her?"

"No"

"Do ye know why she was cursed?" asked Kaede.

"No"

"Then how do you know she's not just a cat?" asked InuYasha.

"InuYasha just know". Sesshomaru looked at Yoruichi in his arms. "It has something to do with the light. Maybe she was cursed by someone using a shard from the Shikolm Jewel."

"There is a light around her, it's a glow Kaede and I see it."

They can see the light. "Is it related to the Shikolm jewel?"

Kagome gently shook her head. "No, I don't think so."

"I see," responded Sesshomaru trying to mask his disappointment.

Yoruichi saw the disappointment in his eyes even if no one else did. She leaped from his arms to his shoulder and rubbed her cheek against his. It's ok Sesshomaru.

Kaede took a closer look at Yoruichi. "I can only think of one possible answer, but it involves a dangerous task. A crystal, from the one known as a demon eater, may work. Are ye ready Sesshomaru to face the danger? There will be danger at every path to the demon eater. Before ye answers know that under no circumstance do thou slay the demon eater."

"What do I need to do?"

"First ye must find Hell's Gate and enter the valley of the demons. I know not where Hell's Gate is. I have heard stories of it being beyond the Mount Hatake. There ye will find the demon eater. The demon eater is able to create crystals that are supposed to have the power to remove any curse and ward of any curse as long as the light of the crystal glows. It is said that the crystals are the souls of demons, which have been eaten by the demon eater. Their souls are purified and become crystals with the power to remove curses."

Sesshomaru handed Yoruichi Rin. He turned his head slightly to the side and glared at InuYasha over his shoulder. "Keep your hands off of her." Sesshomaru started walking toward the door.

"I'll take good care of her Lord Sesshomaru." Rin hugged Yoruichi.

"Wait Sesshomaru. Thou shalt not slay the demon eater for he is connected to the light of the crystals", warned Kaede.

"Kaede I doubt Sesshomaru will listen." InuYasha plopped down across from Kaede and crossed his legs and folded his arms across his chest. "Sesshomaru won't hesitate to kill the demon eater. Because something called a demon eater will not just give Sesshomaru a crystal. What I don't understand is why Sesshomaru wants to help anyone."

"That's easy," Rin's eyes locked with InuYasha and she smiled, "Lord Sesshomaru is kind. Isn't he Yoruichi?"

Yoruichi shuck her head indicating "yes".

InuYasha cut his eyes. "Humph, there must be some other reason."

"Rin do you know where Sesshomaru found Yoruichi?" asked Kagome.

"No but I am sure Master Jaken knows. He's preparing a the boar Lord Sesshomaru killed, but he'll be in soon."

Jaken ran into the Kaede's home screaming, "Rin, where did Lord Sesshomaru go?"

"Master Jaken he went to find the demon eater. He-"

"No, no, no", Jaken fell to his knees "anyone but Lord Sesshomaru. Why Lord Sesshomaru you have so much to live for?" Jaken stood up and tried to fight back his tears. " At least dying at the hands of the demon eater is better than turning into a pebble at the bottom of the river."

InuYasha snatched Jaken up by the back of his collar. "What are you blabbering about?"

"Master Jaken Sesshomaru is going to get a crystal from the demon eater."

"A what?" Jaken stared blankly at Rin.

"Jaken, Sesshomaru believes Yoruichi is under a spell and I told him that a crystal from the demon eater could break the spell. What is this about a pebble?"

Jaken refused to answer Kaede. "What spell, that cat?" Jaken stared at Yoruichi. Lord Sesshomaru has lost his mind if thinks that cat us under a spell.

"Yeah, so start talking. What's the deal with Sesshomaru and Yoruichi?"

"I don't know. Now put me down InuYasha". InuYasha dropped Jaken. He jumped up quickly and brushed himself off. "There is nothing between Sesshomaru and some cat. It's just a stray we found. Lord Sesshomaru saved it from being eating by a large bird demon. "

"Why does Sesshomaru think Yoruichi is under a spell?"

"Kagome, I don't know. I just know Lord Sesshomaru treats that cat better than me after all my years of service." Jaken pointed at Yoruichi. "If something happens to Lord Sesshomaru it's all your fault."

/ To the Demon Eater

Sesshomaru didn't care what danger he had to face. He needed to find the demon eater. If the crystals worked he'd finally be able to see Yoruichi. That was all he thought about. He flew as fast as he could towards Mount Hatake. The closer he got the mountain the more demons he felt. He knew there thousands of demons in the area.

He landed outside of what appeared to be an abandon fortress. Sesshomaru walked around the tall stonewalls and found the entrance the fortress. Vines had grown around the large wooden doors, but Sesshomaru could see the face of a demon carved into the doors. It was the right place. He could also feel a huge demonic presence on the other side.

Sesshomaru wasted no time a pushed open the gate. The forest had over taken what remained of the fortress. Trees had grown throughout the ruins. The trees provided hiding places for demons. He sensed eyes on him as he continued forward. The demons watching Sesshomaru weren't very powerful. They were too scared to approach. However, Sesshomaru knew there were more powerful demons near.

His thoughts were proven to be correct. A large centipede demon emerged from the ground and attacked Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru didn't bother to draw his sword. He jumped in the air and quickly struck the demon with his poisonous claws. The demon's lifeless body crashed to the ground. Sesshomaru continued walking forward.

Sesshomaru sensed something powerful behind him. He turned quickly and saw a cloaked figure. The body shape was similar to a human but the hooded creature was slightly taller and more muscular than a human.

Is that the demon eater?

Sesshomaru watched as the cut the large centipede demon in half with one swing of his chain-sickle. He took the bottom half of the demon, which had not been damaged by Sesshomaru's claws and ran away. The hooded creature was quick but Sesshomaru was just quick. He easily caught up to the creature.

"What the hell do you want?" snarled the creature as he continued running.

"I want a crystal from the demon eater. Are you the demon eater?"

"Humph, I am Yuki, The Demon Eater. Why should I give you one?" The hooded creature started running faster.

Sesshomaru jumped and landed in front of the hooded creature. The demon eater almost fell as he quickly stopped to avoid hitting Sesshomaru.

"Move outta my way."

"Not until you give me a crystal."

"Humph. What would a demon want with one of my crystals? You can't use it. Demons are impure creatures. Your evil stifles the light."

A demon can't use the crystals. The demon eater is a half demon. "Can a human use the crystals?"

"It depends on their heart. Very few humans have been able to use the crystals. "

"Give me a crystal."

"Why should I? What are you going to do if I don't? Kill me if you do you won't get a crystal."

"It'll be payment for that demon I killed and you stole."

Laughter erupted from Yuki's stomach. "Very well I'll give you a crystal for payment. Like I said you won't be able to use it. You'll have to wait until I finish eating this demon before I can create crystal."

"Very well."

/ Dinner

Yuki was not the only one having dinner. Yoruichi and the others were about to eat the boar Sesshomaru killed.

"This sure looks good. I can't wait." Shippo practically drooled as he looked at the roasted boar.

Miroku and his family joined the others for dinner. Everyone was excited about having such a succulent dinner. Jaken cut a large piece of the boar and gave it to Yoruichi. Yoruichi was almost finished her food before the others started eating.

"She certainly doesn't eat like a normal cat," remarked Sango.

"Yes and that glow about her is pure," added Miroku. "She has a great deal of spiritual power that's for sure."

"What glow? I don't see anything special about her, or why Lord Sesshomaru keeps her around. All I know is for a cat eats too much. "

"Jaken believe us Yoruichi is not your average cat," responded Kagome.

"I know maybe she's a beautiful princess that was cursed by her wicked stepmother." Miroku jumped up. "We have to do something." Sango pulled Miroku down. His removed the excitement from his voice. "Sorry honey, I didn't mean anything by it. I just hate seeing a beautiful princess suffer. Imagine the reward. "

The others shook their heads at Miroku's comments. Yoruichi finished eating her food well before the others.

"Wow you have quite the appetite. You ate more than InuYasha." Shippo rubbed Yoruichi's head.

"Watch out Shippo if Sesshomaru catches you rubbing her, he'll take your head," warned InuYasha.

/Yuki 'crystal

Sesshomaru would have preferred to take Yuki's head. The demon eater was taking his time devouring the demon centipede. Sesshomaru was tired of waiting on him.

"BURP!" Yuki stood up and stretched, "That wasn't bad."

"The crystal"

"Oh yeah." Yuki pulled his sleeve showing his green scaly arm. He squeezed his fist. Sesshomaru saw what looked like a bone start to rise up out of Yuki's forearm. Yuki grabbed the end of the bone like spike and yanked it out of his arm. There was a small dagger shaped yellow crystal attached to the end of the spike.

"This is the crystal." Yuki handed Sesshomaru the crystal. "Break the crystal from the stem when you are ready to use it. If your human has the right heart the crystal will activate."

What if it doesn't work? It has to work. I am on my way Yoruichi. Sesshomaru took flight and headed back to Kaede's village.


Velveteen: Run to Yoruichi Sesshomaru.

Peace in Chaos: Sesshomaru is a man on a mission.

Velveteen: I hope the crystal works.

Peace in Chaos: Especially after had to face all that danger, LOL. Sesshomaru is like super powerful I am sure he didn't worry about the 1000s of demons.

Another chapter completed I hope you enjoyed, until next time peace.