As Sesshomaru made his way through the moon-stricken trees, a strange sensation took hold of him. The hairs at the back of his neck stood on end as he slowly began to sense a presence other than Korari's. The scent of this foreigner was dense and unpleasant; every firm step Sesshomaru took filled his lungs with a concentrated mix of earth, stagnant water, incense, and waste. Though he had faced demons that smelled much viler, the stench made his nose burn and the fur on his boa to stiffen. By the time Sesshomaru reached his destination, a grimace was already pasted on his face.

"What's this, it seems you have a guest, Korari." a rough, calm voice called out from the darkness.

Sesshomaru turned his eyes towards the direction of the voice. He saw, with no help from the moon, Korari and the figure of a man, floating underneath the branches of the tallest tree. Though Korari was not moving, Sesshomaru heard her heart racing, and saw her facial muscles clench. She was struggling.


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Sorry for being a liar. I didn't upload like I said I would...gomenasai.