Mumbling incoherence's I turned over trying to get away from the light that was hitting my eyelids to no vail. Groaning out loud I pushed myself off the ground using my elbows. Holy cow I haven't had a nice sleep like that since well…since I turned into a demon. And it felt good.
Opening my eyes, the first thing I saw was a two-headed dragon as one head look over to the right and the other stared at me with a blank stare. I looked over at the direction the right head was looking and saw a child and a toad cooking some food in a make shift fire. Slowly getting off the ground my legs felt wobbly but soon I was standing straight and taking slow steps towards the strange pair.
"What am I doing here?" I asked when I could swear the last thing I did was pass out next to my worn-out group.
"Lord Sesshomaru brought you here three days ago." The little green demon said aloud as he took a bit of his food. Looking over the child she never once met my eyes as she kept her head bowed and her eyes looking anywhere but my direction.
"And, where is he?" I asked as I was growing a bit annoyed at the fact that I'm not where I'm supposed to be.
"Lord Sesshomaru doesn't need to tell us where he goes. He will be back when he can." The toad said hotly as he took a last bite of his fish.
"Well I'll be on my way." I said as I turned to leave only making it a couple of steps before the two-headed dragon was in front of me blocking my path. I looked over the other two as the toad choose to ignore me while the girl stared at the dragon in bewilderment. I turned back towards them and I extent my hand. Their nostrils slowly puffed out as my hand came closer and the head went back a little. I game out a smirk.
"You won't let me leave so let me touch." I said back as I tried once again to pet them. This time both froze and stared at unblinking as if telling me that they were letting me do this against their will.
"Oh, come on it can't be that bad to be touched." I explained as I rubbed both underneath their shin and they gave out a low growl before closing their eyes. I laughed as I figured they were just like dogs.
"Seriously why won't you let me go?" I asked them not really expecting an answer.
"They only listen to Lord Sesshomaru." The toad said as he stood up from his place slowly cleaning the area along with the girl packing up her stuff.
"Well I don't belong here, and I can't stay." The dragon's eyes snapped open and slowly nudge be back into place where the other two where. I guess they don't care that I'm also a demon and can most likely outrun them. At least until I find the other if they aren't so far away. "But I also need answers, so I'll wait for Sesshomaru's return."
"That's Lord Sesshomaru to you. Even though you are a demon you are still underneath him and should address him a title to match the Great Lord Sesshomaru." I stared at the toad as if he was telling me something so idiotic. First, that was a mouthful to even think about it. Secondly, I was going to shorten his name, so he better be happy and thirdly I'm not going to be here long enough to even talk to him a lot. But I decided to stay quiet I didn't want to prolong my stay here by making unnecessary problems.
"Fine if Lord Sesshomaru comes let him know I'm out hunting for food."
"And why would I pass down a message from you?" I shrugged my shoulders and slowly walked backwards.
"Well it doesn't seem like he wants me to leave yet so if he comes and I'm missing I'm sure he'll look at you for answers." I raised my right eyebrow as if daring him to tell me I was wrong.
"Fine. But don't be long or I'll send A-Un to get you."
"Who?"
"The two-headed dragon." My mouth opened as I finally found someone's name here. The little girl was reclusive as heck and this toad. Well something told me he was only going to get on my nerves.
"That's a unique name. I like it!" I laughed as I turned to look at them.
Even though I was dying to get something to eat I was curious as what this two where named.
"So, what your name, or should I just keep on referring you to green toad?"
"It's Lord Shaken to you."
"Okay Jaken, what about your child?" I looked down at her.
"Rin." She said as she stood up from her spot and gave a small bow.
"Well Rin my name is Melanie, but you may call me Mel." I bowed back at her as she gasps and bowed down lower. I shook my head and touched the child's hair.
"Stand up Rin." Was all I said as I walked past her and into the forest.
Coming back from my hunt I felt recharged. I looked down at myself seeing that I was still wearing the same clothes from our last battle and it seemed like someone had cleaned me as much as they could. I suppose the good thing about being a demon was that I had no body odor not that I was going to start making my baths far apart by any means. Specially with how much traveling and fighting we do in this world.
I looked over at Rin laying down in the soft grass staring up at the sky as A-Un rested his head, but he didn't convince me for one minute that he was sleeping. He had learned to control his breathing enough to trick other that he had let his guard down, but the slight twitch of his ears gave him away.
Even though the spring breeze felt nice in my skin I really wanted to change into new clean clothes and take a nice bath. I ground out load as I was hoping that the pompous Lord would show his face soon so I could get out of her.
I went and sat down next to Rin as she kept on staring at the sky.
"That cloud reminds me of an apple." I said to her as I pointed at the round fluffy cloud that had a small stem sticking out.
"I see that. I see a flower!"
"I see clouds." Jaken said from his spot next to a log.
"You have no imagination!" I screamed back at him as Rin laughed at his serious remark which I'm sure was to quiet us down but only managed to encourage Rin more.
Laying next to Rin and making jokes seemed to take my mind off things but soon I could feel him coming closer. His youkai was extending far and wide as he kept straight towards us. It still felt weird sometimes when I could feel others youkai, but it was part of the package, so I had to get used to it.
"Lord Sesshomaru this servant of yours is happy to see you again. As you can see I kept the group under control and no one dared come near us." He fell next to him as if he belonged besides him.
"Lord Sesshomaru!" The little girl Rin screamed as she too ran up to him but stood in front of him and looked up at him with such admiration.
"Rin, I trust you where in your best behavior when this Sesshomaru was away." She smiled a big smile and nodded her head furiously.
"I hate to break this reunion, but I've been waiting all morning for you to get here to explain to me what I'm doing here." I took a few steps towards him as he pushed Rin behind him.
"This Sesshomaru brought you here because of your powers." I tilted my head to the side.
"You mean when I knocked you out?" He growled out loud at the memory as I smirked in triumph.
"Was nothing more then a lucky shot at this person." Mph whatever you say.
"Well whatever it was I hate to say that I don't know. Because up until a short time ago I was normal."
"You a demon had no powers before, that is not normal."
"I meant normal as in human." Now it was his turn to slight tilt his head as if trying to see if I was saying the truth. "When I came to this world I had become- this. I've no idea as to how or why but somehow I became something was only fairytales."
"There are no demons from where you come from?" I shook my head no.
"Believe it or not you-we are more like legends. Something from your imagination." He snorted out as if the very thought of no demons insulted him.
"If what you say is the truth then you're just a weak hanyou and I have no need for you." I rolled my eyes at his famous words were thrown at me which he always told Inuyasha- from what Kagome told me.
"Then take me back. You're the one who took me." He grunted out as walked away from me and started heading the other way.
"Come we must get a move on if we want to return you as soon as possible." He effortlessly picked up Rin and set her on the saddle of A-un and Jaken struggled to jump on top of him. And then once he had set everything else on the dragon he made his way.
We were on the road for a while before Rin started to impatient and jumped down from the dragon to stand next to me.
"What are your favorite flowers Ms. Melanie?"
"It's Mel for you and I would say daisies."
"Such simple thing- "Jaken began as I could hear an insult at the top of his tongue.
"Sometimes big things come in small packages."
"You are right Mel. I like hot buns and they are small but when we get to have them it fills Rin with warmth." I smiled down at her.
"Hey Sesshomaru, I need to take shower and new clothes in case you haven't noticed."
"It's Lord- "poor Jaken was once again cut off from finishing his sentence.
"Look in the white bag." Sesshomaru said not once correcting me in how I addressed him. And for a second, I thought I was just signing up for a battle.
Walking over to the medium sized bag that was hanging off the side of the saddle was filled with two kimonos, comb, new sandals and some oils.
I stared down at the clothes wondering how he managed to pick out two kimonos for me and curious as hell to see if they fit. How I wish I had a pair of shorts and a t-shirt on now. When I took a hold of the belongings they began to move again. I didn't know if this was my cue to leave or if I had to wait for permission. And in the end, I decided that the last thing I wanted now was a fight.
"Thank you. Do you mind if I break away and take a bath?"
"This Sesshomaru will soon come to a stop. You may do so when we set up camp."
"okay." Was all I said as I pulled the bag over shoulders and started to carry it as I followed at the back of the group. When we finally managed to find a decent place for him everyone already knew what to do as I stood off to the side and watched both Jaken and Rin getting the makeshift camp ready. I really need to invent a tent in this time but to carry it everywhere would be such a pain.
Seeing as I wasn't needed here I made my way away from the group heading to where I could here a waterfall. I took my time getting there knowing that the others wouldn't get up and leave and there was no reason for me to hurry. So, once I got to the small waterfall I tipped my toe first. It was a bit cold, but I would get used to it quick.
Peeling off my old clothes I made some gagging sounds wondering how Rin even stomached the sight of me. The clothes were turn with dirt covering more than half and not helping was my dried blood. Scrubbing myself as clean as I could I dove under the water slowly swimming around circles seeing as I could go for a while without taking breath of fresh air.
Coming up from the water I gasp out loud as I slowly went back down. Men next time I'm having shampoo and conditioner on me. Swimming towards the edge of the waterfall I leaned again the meadow part as I crossed my hands on top and laid my head on top of them.
"This is so relaxing." I whispered out loud to myself.
I stayed like that for a while before deciding to finally get out before someone came looking for me- even though I highly doubt it. Standing in the middle of the clearing did some weird things to you. Because I could feel eyes on me, but I couldn't feel anyone near me, so I blamed it on my nerves as I waited for the cool breeze to dry me off.
I'll have a list made for Kagome next time I see her, so we can bring some of this stuff to Rin.
Taking out a simple white and red Kimono I tied it around my body and took out the sandals. It felt so nice to be clean that I literally jumped a little as I made my way towards the group. Getting there in a couple of seconds I grinned down at Rin as she squeaked in surprise at my sudden arrival.
"It feels so nice to be clean. I swear if I ever have to last that long without taking a bath I'll go mad." Rin giggled as she mention that once Kagome had told her the same thing when they crossed her path.
"It's because me and Kagome come from the same time."
"Really? Ms. Kagome and Mel don't have the same weird taste."
"What?" I questioned back truly curious as to what she was going to say.
"She wears clothes that are too revealing. And she talks weird…like…"
"Me." I finished her sentence for her. Feeling that she felt a slight bit awkward at where this conversation was going.
"Rin didn't mean it like that."
"No worries Rin I took no offence." I looked over at Sesshomaru seeing that he was leaning against a tree. Well I've been putting this off long enough. I thought to myself as I said a quick be right back at Rin and made my way towards him.
Standing next to him I looked down as his still closed eyes before taking a seat next to him. I could hear the Jaken's fury remark at my proximity, but I didn't care I needed answers tonight.
"Why did you really take me?" I asked without trying to beat around the bush.
"This Sesshomaru owes you no explanations." I grew annoyed at his stoic face.
"Then this Melanie doesn't need to remain here with your pack I need to get back to mine."
"This is your pack for now till we find the others."
"Just point me to the direction and I'll be fine."
"No. This Sesshomaru brought you here and I will take you back. Now end of discussion." He said before closing his eyes. Glaring at him slightly at the way he had dismissed me. I vowed that while I had to stay next to him I would try to make him into a decent demon. His social skills were horrible. Not that I could say anything I was antisocial myself for most of my life.
"Fine." I said as I made my way back to Rin and we made ourselves as comfortable as possible while Jaken went out to get meat for both of us- orders from his Great Lord Sesshomaru of course.
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NOTE:
What-what chapter six already! Well their relationship isn't starting as the best but it's not necessarily bad. Mel took being kidnapped lightly, and that's only because he had said she would take her back to Inuyasha… but he didn't say when *wink wink*
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P:S: Soon you'll know what type of demon she is. All in due time!:)