A/N: Here is where (I hope) things get interesting. I never thought writing a fanfic would be so fun ^^ Anyways enough rambling ^^ Enjoy and R&R please...Oh yes I have a question do fanatics get offended by the smutty stuff? Because I like to write Mature rated scenes...__ Sorry it took me so damn long to update.

If you see these things / / it means I do not know if I have the correct name or spelling, like I said I do research if I do not remember something but feel free to correct me if I have my /facts/ wrong ^^

Chapter 4

Sesshomaru ran the white cloth over Bakusaiga, the gleaming metal blade shining in the beaming radiant sun light. He now stood outside of his ancient impending castle, the massive gray formation towering towards the clear jovial skies, clashing with the scenery, so like a painting behind it. /Ah Un/, his mossy green carrying demon, stood and waited for his master to finish loading his items for his long and important trip.

Sesshomaru did not plan on taking Bakusaiga because he felt no need for the powerful blade on such a simple mission. Yet he did not wish to be unprepared if a formidable enemy happened by.

Jaken paced nervously in front of his glowering lord, Rin followed the frantic green toad demon with her warm chocolate eyes lined by thick, dark lashes.

"Sesshie-Sama, why do you have to go? Rin will be so lonely without you!" Rin, his small, pale human ward whined.

Sesshomaru kept his emotions hidden, but was silently frowning on the inside, it pained him too, to have to leave his precious Rin behind. The small child's pleading eyes pulling at the heart he so recently figured out he had within him.

"I will be back in a few months Rin," he said blankly in his monotonous voice, "Jaken will watch over you and I will bring you back a new mommy to play with you."

Rin's brown eyes shined with happiness, lighting up with the innocent, pure emotion only a child could beam with. "Really Sesshie-Sama, will you really bring Rin a mommy?"

Sesshomaru flicked his lengthy /white/ locks over his slender shoulder, "Yes Rin, I will bring you a beautiful mother and you will soon have a sibling to play with."

Rin danced around happily on her small feet, her black hair twirling with her as she sang "Sesshomaru will bring me a mommy", twirling around in her new silk dress.

Sesshomaru turned to Jaken, golden eyes narrowing on the noisy, bald toad, "Jaken cease that annoying racket immediately. I leave now, I am off to search for my mate and expect everything to be in order on my return."

Jaken began to stutter his pointed lips opening and closing in an idiotic manner, "B..but Lord Sesshomaru! This is all so sudden! What will I do with Rin? What if the castle comes under siege? What if something happens to Lord Sesshomaru? Who is this mate you are going to search for? Lord Sesshomaru tell me what's going on!"

Jaken should have known better than to question his lord as he received a rather nasty lump upon his head by his Lord's fist.

"Jaken, I'd suggest you cease that racket as instructed. I have no need to account myself to you, all you need to worry about is watching over Rin and preparing the castle for my pregnant mate on my return"

Jaken held his sore head, his mouth agape as he stared at his lord,"Pregnant mate my lord?!"

Sesshomaru shifted his eyes to Jaken, that one look telling Jaken that he should shut up or lose his life.

Deciding that Jaken was no longer worth his time, Sesshomaru took leave of his house, setting out on his important journey.

– – –

Taiga ran his hands through his sienna locks as he waited patiently for his personal guard to finish packing the bags on the big boar that was to be their carrying mule. Gijiken was an odd man, skilled with a sword and trained by a ruthless pack of nomad demons, this demon was a man that you wouldn't want to cross. Yet he was a quiet, calm man who kept to himself and rarely ever spoke.

Taiga sighed to himself, this would be an incredibly long journey if his traveling companion would be a silent prude. Noticing that Gijiken had finished packing, he held out his hand to grab the reign tied around the boars neck.

Giji's hand grasped the reigns before Taiga could reach it, and the man bowed, his dark brown, nearly black locks trailing slightly over his shoulder," Allow me my lord."

Taiga's eye twitched slightly, if there was one thing that annoyed him it was another man waiting on him hand and foot. "Uh", he began, "It's okay Gijiken I can get it myself."

The stiff male showed no outward intentions that he would let his lord do manual labor. Sighing, Taiga scanned the man's mossy green eyes, searching for any sign that the man would be at least a bit entertaining to him on this long journey. When all he received was a blank scowl on the man's finely sculpted face, he gave up in defeat and accepted that this journey would be long and uneventful...

Shaking his head he began to set off out of his castle, giving his huge tower of freedom one final glance.

– – –

Inuyasha's bare feet beat down on the hard packed, worn dirt road as he traveled deeper into the huge expanse of green trees. The sky above them was beginning to turn an array of pinks, oranges, and yellows due to the setting sun. Inuyasha glanced behind him, annoyed at the lagging little fox demon.

Shippo slouched and dragged his small, furry feet as fatigue and hunger began to set on him. Glancing up at the tall, slender Inuyasha he opened his mouth but his possible whining was halted by Inuyasha's irritated voice.

"Don't you even start Shippo! I already know that you are hungry and tired, we will find a campsite soon. I smell sulfur, so a hot spring must be up above somewhere."

Running to catch up with Inuyasha, Shippo glanced around in interest, "Hey Inuyasha where exactly are we going and how soon will we get there?"

Placing his arms behind his head, Inuyasha cocked his triangular, silver ears forward catching the sound of rushing water, "I do not know Shippo. We are just traveling, just think of it as a journey to find me a new special friend."

Shippo narrowed his green eyes at Inuyasha,"You mean someone to have sex with."

Inuyasha stopped in his tracks, his golden eyes widening in surprise. "Who...who told you about that?", he spluttered.

Shippo snicked into his small hands, "How naive do you think I am Inuyasha! Plus Kogome and Kouga told me to watch out for you because mating season is coming up and demons your age get these urges,"

A bright red blush spread across Inuyasha's pale skin as he turned his nose up haughtily into the air and continued walking. It took Inuyasha a while to smooth over his embarrassment, Shippo snickering behind him not helping at all.

He traveled the rest of the way in silence until he came to a small river that trailed from deep inside the expanse of trees that expanded up into vast faded out mountains. Deciding that the small clearing was an adequate place for food and water he sat his bag down and began to unroll the sleeping bag Kogome had bought for him on the human side. Shippo also laid down his objects, quickly running off to collect fire wood.

Seeing that Shippo was making use of himself, Inuyasha decided that he could make good use of himself as well. Stripping out of his clothes, he laid them down onto a smooth rock that was near the small, trickling river. Sniffing the air he noticed that the smell of sulfur was still strong, he decided that once he caught them some fresh fish he would go find the hot spring and take him a nice bath.

– – –

Taiga glanced around the clear patch of land. Looking towards the sparkling blue river that streamed quietly down the huge mountain, he decided that this place was good as any. Tying the boar to a low branch of a massive tree that cast shadows over them, he decided to wash up.

Leaving Giji to unpack their sleeping items, he walked over to the rushing river, the weak currents trickling around massive rocks that jetted out of the surface of the river. Dipping his pale hand into the near crystal clear water, he enjoyed the cool, crisp feel of the refreshing water. Drinking from his cupped hands he took great swallows, allowing the cool sensation that passed through him to take over. Splashing more icy water onto his face, he wiped off the remaining water with his kimono sleeve and returned back to the camp site. Plopping down onto the hard, dry earth he sighed, glancing at his guard.

Gijiken bowed again as his lord stared at him, "shall I collect fire wood my lord? Or perhaps food?"

Taiga grimaced to himself, even the man's voice was flat and boring. Attempting to make a joke, Taiga smiled at him, "While you are out collecting wood perhaps you could find me some entertainment."

Taiga snicked to himself but when he saw the man nod and take off into the tress he was shocked! No way could the man have taken him seriously. Shaking his head in confusion, he laid down under the massive canopy that was the tree tops, oh well he thought I will just wait and see what he brings back for me.

– – –

Inuyasha struck into the water, the darkened surface rippling and parting as Inuyasha raised his hand, a huge orange fish flopping desperately in his clawed hand. Sticking the fish on the sharp stick with the other one he had caught, he tossed it, the end of the branch landing in the ground perfectly. Dipping under the now dark blue water to wash off the smell of fish, Inuyasha emerged to find a shadow blocking the moonlight that had surrounded him. Knowing that the shadow was far too big to be Shippo, he grabbed for /Tetsusaiga/.

Leaping onto a rock that jetted out from the river, he turned to face the person that had intruded on his space. A tall man stood opposite of him on a rock as well, his shoulder length hair blowing in the chilly breeze that blew through the forest.

Inuyasha had no shame standing naked in front of the demon as he drew his blade, "Who the hell are you and what do you want?"

Blank, green eyes met his golden orbs as the man stared at Inuyasha his gaze roaming over him, then returning to meet his eyes."My master seeks entertainment, you shall do."

Inuyasha glowered at the tall demon dressed in a dark blue kimono with swirling black dragons as designs. The man had a handsome face, with a sharp nose and a full mouth, however no matter how lovely his features were nothing could make up for the blank, patronizing stare he was giving Inuyasha.

"What the hell did you say," Inuyasha cackled, his eye twitching in annoyance, "I ain't about to be nobodies entertainment!"

Flicking dark strands of hair out of his face, the demon drew his own sword, a long, thin piece of metal that seemed to hold no special properties. "My master wishes for entertainment, and his wish is my command. If you will not come quietly I will gladly make you come quietly."

This was the absolute wrong thing to say to Inuyasha as he brandished the huge Tetsusaiga in front of him, the gleaming blade catching the silvery moonlight. "Oh yea," he taunted," Just try and beat me!"

TBC

A/N: Well Lolz things are finally getting somewhere ^^ Woot! I feel like this will be so fun to write in a long run ! Please read and review^^ Thank you!