Chapter 2: Dangers
"Inuyasha!" Kagome watched as Sesshomaru hit Inuyasha into a tree but she sighed with relief when he sliced open Sesshomaru's arm.
"Lord Sesshomaru!" Shouted the human child and toad demon at once as they saw the blood fall.
The figure watched mutely as the dramatic battle became fiercer. On one side of the field was a toad demon and a two headed dragon and a little away from them was a slight human girl no more then eight years of age. While on the other side of the field two human females, a male, a fox kit and a two-tail watched the half-breed, who from the smell of him was somehow related to the demon lord. Brother, she guessed, or perhaps half brother. The figure wondered what it had done to deserve this. After eating lunch and having a slight nap it had been walking minding it's own business when it came across a field where two groups were arguing. Somehow things got out of hand and all Hell broke loose. Males, it thought as it watched the two swing swords at each other. However watching the little girl she reminded the figure so much of it's little sister. The moment it realized this it's decision to protect the little one was imminent. Watching carefully it slid slowly towards the edge of the trees.
"Wind scar!" A blast of power came from Inuyasha's sword pushing Sesshomaru farther from his group and the little girl was much farther from the group then in the beginning. Frowning the figure saw what had happened after the unleashing of the wind scar.
"Wind scar!" This time when he unleashed the wind scar he slipped and it went right at the human.
"Rin!" The demon lord gasped along with the rest of the others but no one could get there fast enough. The girl stood frozen as the powerful attack came at her. Everyone knew no one would get there in time but a black blur flew past everyone and just before the wind scar reached her something big and black enclosed around her. All that could be heard was the wind blowing threw the trees as the wind scars power died down. Exactly where Rin had stood was now a pair of midnight black wings. Slowly the wings began to unfold and kneeling there holding the frightened and crying young child was a cloaked figure. The figure had not noticed anyone but the child that lay in its arms until the demon lord stood growling a few steps to the right. Standing the figure turned to face the demon lord.
"Who are you?" He growled worried for Rin. The figure continued to stand there and didn't answer. Before he could say anything else Rin looked up at the figure.
"I'm okay can I go to Lord Sesshomaru now?" The individual looked carefully at her then slowly nodded and handed the small, frail girl to the strong, powerful demon lord. Then turned to leave like the others were starting to.
"Lord Sesshomaru!" Turning back around the form noticed his eyes had turned red. Swooping back around she grabbed the human child from him and jumped back to the toad demon before setting her down and stepping in front of her. The toad looked worried, "Lord Sesshomaru." He was about to run to his master when the figure laid a clawed hand on his shoulder, stopping him. Slowly it's head shook from side to side then reaching down wrote in the dirt, 'not safe.' He looked up into the hood and noticed for the first time the slanted eyes. They appeared to be black at first glance but when you looked closely they were a deep brown. Shifting so the sunlight filtered threw just a little the deep eyes sparked with deep copper. Amazed Jaken could not look away so the figure broke his gaze. It seemed to be waiting but Jaken did not understand until Lord Sesshomaru rushed towards them. Shocked he didn't move but the figure did. Sesshomaru raised a clawed hand to slash but another clawed hand reached out and grabbed his wrist. Turning on the figure he attacked but it just kept jumping away. Jaken finally realized it was drawing him away!
Rin watched all this with horrid fascination. Why was her lord attacking the one who protected her? She couldn't understand.
The figure had finally drawn him off enough when it jumped on him pinning him to the ground in a rather awkward position. This position remained for another five minutes while the demon thrashed trying to get free. Eventually he relaxed and his eyes returned too normal.
When the red haze finally faded he found himself looking into a pair of exquisite eyes. Then realizing the position they were in he whispered, "I'm fine." Nodding the figure stood and offered him a hand. Taking her hand he stood and walked to Rin. She looked worried but he simply asked, "Are you alright Rin?"
"Yes Milord," she nodded then peeked around Sesshomaru at the figure. "Um Lord Sesshomaru?"
"Yes Rin?" Sesshomaru had begun to walk away paused.
"Could…um…could?" she couldn't seem to find the words to ask.
"Rin?"
"Yes Milord?"
"Go with Ah Un."
"Yes Milord," hanging her head she went with the two-headed dragon. Sesshomaru however had turned back and was now standing before the figure.
"Who are you?" the figure just looked at him. "Would you care to join us?" He said trying again.
The figure looked down for a minute then looked back at him and he heard the words, "if it's not to much trouble," whispered. He just nodded and began walking back to join the group. Slowly she began to follow, for the voice had been female.
Later that night
Rin was sleeping in her arms as she sat by the fire. Sesshomaru sat down next to her and asked again, "who are you?" Not expecting a reply he was startled when she did answer.
"I do not give out my name. It is dangerous for people to know who I am…however I give you the name…"
"Your name will not put me in danger."
"Tis' not you I'm worried abut," she glanced down at the sleeping child in her arms. Sesshomaru frowned as he realized what she was implying.
"She will come to no harm for as long as you travel with us Rin will be your responsibility."
Her head snapped up. It was as if he'd read her mind!
"Very well if you are sure…" she was hesitant but he nodded to reassure her, "My name is Elisabeth."
"Well then good night Elisabeth." He stood and went to a tree to sleep.