Ah chapter four! Again thank you all for reading! Still hoping for reviews! I hope you all like this chapter. I won't be posting for a couple days. Please keep on reading and review!

-Sesshomaru's Point of View-

It has been two decades since Nanami left my castle, I thought with a heavy heart. My small group following me was silent for once. Even Rin had silenced herself and was looking at the surroundings. Jaken had climbed aboard Ah-Un and wasn't speaking. The forest we were traveling through reminded me of the one I was in the last time I smelt Nanami's scent.

Sudden movements to my left made me stop. Ah-Un shifted uneasily but stayed put behind me. I could smell blood in the air and drew my sword. Jaken told Rin to keep silent and stay still. A strange scent mixed with the scent of blood met my nose. Crashing noises were heard through the trees. Moments later a demoness covered in blood emerged from the bushes. She had tears streaming down her cheeks and her clothes were torn.

Nanami?! I thought immediately. I sheathed my sword ad stepped towards the woman who had fallen to her knees in front of me. The woman looked up at me and I instantly knew it was her. Nanami's sky blue eyes were unmistakable. Her eyes widened in surprise and she opened her mouth to speak, but no sound would come out. I knelt down and pulled the frightened onna against me. My beast was happy to have her back but wanted to comfort her first.

I held her until her tears had stopped. Then, picking her up bridal style, I carried her to a clearing beside a stream, where I instructed my companions to set up their camp. Nanami was shaking like a leaf, and clung to me with whimpers when I set her down. I motioned for her to get cleaned up while I hunted for food for my human. After I had satisfied their needs I sat against a tree where Nanami joined me and clung to my clothing and fell asleep.

I sat in silence. Jaken and Rin had cleaned up in the spring and were now resting by the fire. The sun had dipped below the horizon and the moon was rising above when Nanami woke from her sleep. She sat up and looked at me before sighing. I stayed silent letting her speak first.

"He's gone, Sesshomaru. Tomoe is dead."

My surprise shown clearly on my face. I had never shown emotion to anyone but Nanami. She stared at me with coldness in her eyes. I didn't need to ask what happened. She gave a heavy sigh before recounting the events that had happened.

-Nanami's Point of View-

~Flashback~

I sat quietly under the tree in my mates lap. Tomoe and I were traveling just outside his castle. We had stopped for a night of rest. I smiled up at my lover and kissed him softly. Tomoe gave me a soft smile and touched the cloud shaped mark on my neck I giggled softly and relaxed against him, falling asleep in his embrace.

My sleep was interrupted by a gentle, but urgent, shaking. Tomoe had woke me up to a blaze around us. A purple haze surrounded us making it hard to breath. I stood and ran from the clearing. Claws and swords scratched and sliced my skin, cutting through my clothing. I heard Tomoe roar behind me as he changed and began to fight.

When I finally stopped running Tomoe caught up with me in a field. His castle had been demolished and the forest around it burned. Tomoe was bleeding from so many cuts. I caught him in my lap as he collapsed. His heartbeat was weak and I could smell poison in his blood. My eyes teared up.

"Don't cry my love. I do not wish to go. But I won't survive the trip to find him. Go to the West. Find the Inu no Taisho Sesshomaru. He will take care of you."

"No. Tomoe you can't. You can't die on me. Please!"

"I'm so sorry Nanami. I love you."

~End Flashback~

"So I ran here. I came to find you… You promised I would always have a place with you."

"Nanami. You are more than welcome to travel with me. Since you still have your fathers fang and now Tomoe's you can practice. And Rin would enjoy the company of another onna."

-Sesshomaru's Point of View-

She nodded and gave a small, sad smile. I knew that I had to take her to visit my mother. She could help Nanami through the grief. My Nanami was back at my side. My beast raged inside, wanting to claim her and protect her, but I held back.

Morning arrived and my group began moving on again. I lead them East to my mother's castle. As soon as we had passed through the barrier she was in the foyer waiting for us. Her eyes widened at the weary looking Nanami at my side. She welcomed us inside, having the servants prepare our rooms, and took Nanami off to bathe.

-Leiko's Point of View-

I helped the young woman into the hot spring behind my palace. I knew we were safe here and relaxed slightly. Nanami had scars from a recent fight and I could tell she was in a lot of emotional pain. Her eyes welled with tears that she tried to hold back. I didn't take me long to realize what had happened.

Nanami cried into her hands as she recounted the tale. She told me more details then she had shared with Sesshomaru. Including the detail about the pup she had lost on her journey to find my son. The young demoness had then sworn off loving ever again, saying she couldn't bare the pain of losing another loved one.

I helped her get cleaned up and down to the dining room to eat. Sesshomaru had his little imp and that human girl already seated. Nanami sat between Sesshomaru and the girl. I smiled softly as the little girl started to talk animatedly to Nanami.

-Nanami's Point of View-

I sat down between Sesshomaru and his human girl. My curiosity perked at why he had her traveling with him. The little girl tugged gently on my yukata sleeve. I glanced over at her and put on a soft smile. She smiled back at me.

"My name is Rin! What's yours?"

"I am Nanami. It's nice to meet you Rin"

"You're really pretty. Are you Sesshomaru-sama's sister?"

"No Rin. I'm just a friend from long ago. I was living with my family… and I decided to come visit for a while."

"Oh. Well that's nice. Will you travel with us for a while?"

"I'd like to. If it is okay with Sesshomaru, that is."

"Lord Sesshomaru doesn't seem to mind. That means you and I can be friends!"

I nodded and she smiled. I smiled back at the little girl and we continued our meal. After dinner was over I wandered to my room and sat by the balcony doors. The night had arrived, bringing with it a glorious full moon. My muscles relaxed and I reached out the open doors to touch the balcony floor. Ice formed over it and became the face of my beloved mate.

Someone cleared their throat behind me and I jumped. Sesshomaru stood by the door to my room. I nodded and he stepped inside, closing the door behind him. He came to stand by me in the moonlight. Neither of us spoke for a while. He was the first to break the silence and it was then that I noticed his emotionless mask had slipped away.

"I was amused tonight when you were speaking with Rin. You have decided to stay with me?"

"Rin is a sweet girl. I like her though I am curious what prompted you to allow her to follow you."

He never answered me. Instead he stood beside me and gazed at the moon. I took the chance to study his features. He had grown up from the young man he was when I left. He now resembled his father in so many ways. I felt a tug in my heart when I looked at him. His mask slipped back into place as he turned to leave. I sighed.

"Sesshomaru, wait."

He stopped and turned towards me. There was question in his eyes when they met mine. I stood and walked towards him. His back stiffened when I wrapped my arms around him and leaned into his chest. I blinked back tears and cleared my voice.

"Thank you… For helping me."

"Nanami."

"You really are a great demon."

I let go of him and smiled softly. I was left alone moments later, and returned to my spot on the floor. My mind whirled with thoughts. Before I knew it, my mind was consumed with darkness and sleep overcame me.

Alright. Here's the fourth chapter. I won't be posting for a few days so I hope you really enjoy this one. I'm planning to put at least one of the movies in here. It will probably be Swords of an Honorable Ruler, because I'm most familiar with that one (and because it's my favorite). Don't worry. You'll all get to see your favorite evil guy in a baboon pelt. And of course I'll let our favorite Human and Half-demon duo in the next chapter as well. Please review! I look forward to reading your reviews.

~Shadow.