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Saisyo walked back to Sesshomaru looking proud and satisfied. "Did you kill him?" he asked.
"I don't know," she said with a shrug, "I couldn't find him at first 'cause the little runt decided to try and outrun me. Hn, how dumb of him."
"Go on," Sesshomaru said, amused.
She blinked and sat down before continuing. "I found him hiding in a hollowed out log and kicked it down the hill. Hey, Sesshomaru, before I went to kill Jaken, how long was I passed out?"
"About two hours, why?"
"Just asking. Where's Rin?" Saisyo asked.
"She's practicing on her flute for about the fifth time today." Sesshomaru replied.
Saisyo laughed. "She's diligent."
Sesshomaru nodded and looked in Rin's direction. Saisyo followed his gaze and said, "I think I'll go join her."
When Saisyo was out of hearing range, he followed her. He saw her talk to Rin and then they began playing together. Sesshomaru sat down cross-legged and put his head in his hand as he listened the beautiful sound.
Out of the corner of her eye, Saisyo saw him watching and blushed. She played her absolute best, determined to impress him. When the companions finished the song, and Rin stopped playing, Saisyo continued with a series of slow random notes that sounded rather like a lullaby.
Unexpectedly, Rin jumped in and played the same notes that Saisyo was by watching where she moved her fingers. Again they stopped and laughed together. The sun was setting and they fell on the ground in the tall grass. The sisters just laid there for a while, talking.
Sesshomaru was still watching the two as the rolled around in the grass. 'I've never seen such antics from Saisyo... Or Rin, for that matter.' he thought, amused as he watched.
He was also able to catch small bits of their conversation. "Saisyo?" Rin asked.
"Hm?"
"I have a question." she said, "Why does Sesshomaru-sama always stare at you?"
Saisyo thought a moment and looked over to where he was sitting. "You know, Rin, I honestly don't know,"
It was dark now and the stars were out. "Rin, it's time for you to go to bed."
Rin stifled a yawn and replied, "But... I'm not tired,"
"Yes you are," Saisyo whispered, taking Rin into her arms.
By the time she'd gotten the small human in her arms back to camp, Rin was asleep. Saisyo smiled down at her. "I told you so." she whispered, gently setting the child on the back of Aun.
Saisyo then decided to practice her newly found powers. Out in the field, where she couldn't really cause damage to anything, she tried combining her powers and ninja moves to make new, more complex moves. She did Fire Claw and made a long, sweeping motion with her arm and spun around.
Suddenly she found herself engulfed in fire, and yet it did not burn. When it went away, she was at the edge of the field. "Whoa, that's new..." she said aloud.
She pondered what just happened, then made the same motion with Fire Claw, concentrating on Sesshomaru. A moment later she was engulfed with the same fire and arrived in front of a surprised Sesshomaru when the flames died down.
His eyes were wide and mouth slightly open, yet a second later he regained his composure. "What was that?"
Saisyo smiled. "A new power."
"Good, you'll need that tomorrow," he said.
"I doubt it, all I need is my fists, claws, and teeth to kill Kyora, but I bet that will come in handy."
Together, they walked back to camp. When they arrived, Rin was sleeping peacefully and Jaken was right beside her. All anger at him gone, Saisyo sat on the other side of Rin and gave Aun a pat on the head as they nuzzled her neck.
She stared through the treetops at the stars overhead. Her blue orbs wandered across the sky and came to rest on the big, milky-white, crescent moon. It loomed above her like an angel, watching her every move. Truthfully, it reminded her of Sesshomaru.
"Saisyo," a deep, masculine voice said.
She, recognizing it, said, "Yes, Sesshomaru?"
"Go to sleep, you need your rest."
She brought her hand up to her forehead like a cadet. "Aye aye, Captain." she said mockingly, smiling as she closed her eyes.
He rolled his eyes and tuned around, resisting a smile...but failing miserably.
The next morning, Saisyo woke up refreshed and confident. Rin was unusually quiet, though. After being asked what was wrong, she replied, "I'm worried about you, sis."
Saisyo smiled comfortingly. "I'll be fine, don't worry about me. There's no need for it."
Rin seemed to be convinced. "Okay!"
They looked around for Sesshomaru and saw him against a tree, still sleeping. 'Awww... he's cute when he sleeps...' Saisyo thought.
His face was peaceful, but for a moment his nose twitched. Rin got an idea and gently tickled it.
It twitched again.
Saisyo giggled a little. Sesshomaru sighed and moved his leg a little but didn't wake up. Saisyo made a daring move and kissed his lips gently. To her surprise, she fell into his lap and was in his arms, sharing a passionate kiss with him.
They separated and Sesshomaru looked over at the seven-year-old girl that just saw them make out. She was covering her mouth trying, unsuccessfully, not to giggle. Saisyo was in another world, not knowing what was happening around her. 'I really am in love with him... I think I was the moment I saw him. Sesshomaru is the most handsome demon I've ever seen, and he's so kind to me... Still a little shy though.'
She brought herself back into reality and said happily"Okay, let's go kill Kyora!"
Sesshomaru lifted an eyebrow. "You seem confident."
"I am," she replied, "I know my own strength now, and I also know my limits."
He put his arms around her and picked her up, then set her back down on her feet after he stood up. "Go get ready first,"
Saisyo walked off towards the hot spring with Rin and they chatted a little while they washed up. After getting out, she combed back her hair with her fingers due to lack of a brush and put it in a high ponytail. She then fixed Rin's hair as it usually was, with a little section of hair pulled up on the side of her head.
Saisyo carried Rin back to Sesshomaru and Jaken and set her down. She ran up and took hold of his hand. he looked down at her with an air of confusion about him, but it disappeared as soon as he saw the big smile on her face.
Sesshomaru looked at Saisyo. "Ready?"
"Ready." she replied confidently.
