* Oni-petto: means demon pet in Japanese, well I actually used a translator to make it up just for this story.

If Melody didn't think she was dreaming before, she surely did now! The man in front of them was a masterpiece, he wore a white kimono with a red flower design at the end of each sleeves and over the shoulder, his obi was gold and blue tie elegantly around his waist, but Melody hardly noticed his clothes; the rest of him was far more entrancing. Like his long flowing silver hair, his tall frame, his pointed ears, and so much more. Anything that incredible couldn't be human, not to mention the strange markings on his face. He had magenta streaks, a pair of them on each cheek as well was on his wrist, and also he had a blue crescent moon on his forehead. Despite everything it was his eyes that held her attention, they were like liquid gold starring into her soul.

"Well if it isn't Sesshomaru, the Lord of the Western Lands." There was a sneer in Bankotsu's voice. "Suikotsu grab the little brat." Melody suddenly let out the breath she had been holding in. This was no time to be drooling over some guy!

"Lord Sesshomaru!" Little Rin screamed as Suikotsu grabbed for her. The masterpiece that was now known as Sesshomaru looked as though he was going to make a move towards her but Bankotsu came hurtling towards him with his giant sword. Melody felt Suikotsu trying to rip Rin from her arms; she closed her eyes and thrust out her leg and hooked her right fist into his jaw. Victory was confirmed with a groan; she peeked out of one eye, lying before her hunched over in pain was Suikotsu. Melody wasted no time in jumping from the metal monster and sprinting away with Rin in her arms.

"Oi, Suikotsu can't you handle that wench and brat?" Renkotsu hollered from the battle. It was four against one, and the majestic lord seemed to be having a slight problem.

"Renkotsu help him!" Bankotsu roared as his sword met the lord's. Renkotsu growled, but moved to help his brother, who was still hunched over holding himself. He took a swig from his jug and sent a blazing fire at the pair of escaping girls. Melody gasped as a wall of fire appeared in front of them, blocking their path, Rin screamed as more flames were sent their way. Great they were in serious trouble now, it was one thing to go up against weapons, fire was a little more complicated.

"Hey don't fry the wench's hair, I still wanna play with it!" Melody could hear the Band of seven yelling to one another as well as the clanging of swords and the roar of the fire, but she couldn't risk getting distracted; she was too worried about getting out of there. Her thoughts were brought to an abrupt halt when she was thrown to the ground. Ginkotsu had sent a blast their way, and the force tossed Rin out of her arms and several feet away from her.

"Hurry up and kill the little brat!" She heard the leader yelling at one of them, but she couldn't see around her, she struggled but managed to get to her hands and knees. That unfortunately didn't last long as there was a sudden force on her back pushing her to the ground, she looked behind her to see Renkotsu with his knee in her back.

"Now be a good girl and sit tight while Suikotsu kills that brat." He whispered evilly before pushing her further down, holding her arms down in front of her. She watched helpless as Suikotsu slowly made his way over to the unconscious Rin. Her eyes flickered over the battle; it seemed that Bankotsu, Ginkotsu, and Jakotsu were simply trying to keep the Lord busy. Melody cursed; if Rin was going to live she would have to be the one to save her. She bit down hard on Renkotsu's hand until she tasted blood in her mouth. He roared out a scream and jumped off of her clutching his hand she swung her elbow down into his stomach for good measure. Melody wasted no time in bolting for Rin, and throwing her body over the child just as Suikotsu struck. A white-hot searing pain ripped through her back. It was like nothing she had ever felt before, she wanted to scream but she couldn't.

"Leave the damn wench and brat, let's get out of here!" Melody could hear the rustling of their retreat, but the pain in her back was blurring her vision. Rin crawled out from under Melody completely unharmed, she coughed up a little blood and smiled weakly, at least the kid made it out ok.

"Oh no, lady are you alright, Lord Sesshomaru help!" She could feel Rin shaking her but she didn't have the strength to answer. Melody felt the comforting darkness calling to her, telling her it would release her of the pain. She welcomed the darkness and embraced its warmth, closing her eyes slowly. At least her life wasn't a complete waste if she managed to save someone's life. That was the last thought that went through her head before Melody's breathing stopped and her heart shut down…

Rin shook the girl furiously trying to wake her, Sesshomaru knew it was useless, the human had succumbed to her wounds, and she was dead. 'Good' He thought. 'One less disgusting human in the world.' Just then Tenseiga rattled and shook in her sheath, it was glowing a bright green, begging to be unleashed. "You wish to save this human Tenseiga?" The sword rattled in response. Sesshomaru drew the sword and walked over to the girl, he could see the minions of the underworld surrounding her trying to take her away. With a swipe of Tenseiga the minions dissolved and the human gasped as her lungs filled with air once more. "Come Rin." He sheathed his sword and started walking away.

"But Lord Sesshomaru, what about the pretty lady who saved Rin?" Sesshomaru mentally cringed, of course now Rin would worry over her, if he wasn't against emotions he would have groaned. He walked back over to the still unconscious girl. An elegant eyebrow went up; her wounds were still present, though they should've dissolved with the minions. A small glow started to surround her wounds. Sesshomaru stood there aw struck as the wounds turned to scars and began morphing into a flame shaped one settling itself in the middle of her back. He was amazed still further as a blonde tail and cat ears started to form on the girl.

"An Oni-petto*, they haven't been around in about 1,000 years." Sesshomaru hoisted the girl over his shoulder and called to Rin once more. "Perhaps this girl will be useful after all."