Okay…Okay…Okay…I know what everyone is thinking, and yes, I probably do deserve to have rotten fruit thrown at me. But keep in mind…I DID have to graduate. And that stuff is very draining for a sensitive girl like me.

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha.

Constellation of Blood: Hello Again


It was uncommonly warm within the small hut that the toad had chosen to house himself and the talkative Rin. But with the presence of Kagura, the comfortable hut had become quite cramped. The orphan barely noticed and prepared a pot of stew above the small fire she had built for the three of them. Kagura smiled uneasily. So this is how the demon lord traveled? With a tiny homemaker and an annoying frog? She silently watched the child bicker with the toad and stir the stew after she won the argument. It wasn't the worst way to travel. 'A person could get used to this.'

"Lady Kagura?" The small voice broke through the wind sorceress' thoughts. Two inches in front of her nose stood a child bearing a hot bowl of stew with a questioning look on her face. "Are you alright Lady Kagura? Are you hungry?" Red orbs met deep chocolate ones and unusual warmth spread from within Kagura.


Sesshomaru captured one last glimpse of Nigi's palace before walking through the main gates. Anger boiled deep within his body and he hoped that Tenseiga could control the odd surge of emotion. The wind witch had walked off without the great sword that Sesshomaru sought out and took his dignity along with her. She was possibly the first and only woman who had left him in the bedroom. Human and demon women alike fell at his feet like fallen leaves when they glanced at his flawless form. But he had to work to gain the attention of Kagura. One minute she was incredibly impassive and the next she was an animal screaming out her secret lusts. His angered expression was set as he started towards the small hut he had left his traveling companions at, hardly noticing the stinging rain that pounded against his body.


Kagura slowly slurped down the simple stew the child had made and watched the couple intently. What could be so damn wonderful about an orphan and a wannabe demon? Her heart had answered her long ago, but her mind just wouldn't accept it as the reason. Afterall, they were just petty, worthless creatures that followed intended leaders through life. Yes, that's all they were. Or were they? Rin had her quirks but she was innocent and gentle in everything she did. Everyday was a new adventure and every action that allowed her to be close to Sesshoumaru was a secret blessing in disguise. She had no idea of the countless bodies her hero had slain for pure entertainment and she had not yet seen the cruelty beyond those mesmerizing golden orbs. In her naïve eyes, Sesshoumaru was a grand light in the dark world. Kagura could teach her. She could show her that sometimes, people hurt other people because they just want to. A sick churning welled up in the pit of her stomach and she suddenly felt dirty and disgusting. Was it because of the thought of corrupting Rin? The mental mentioning of the idea sent chills up Kagura's spine and sick bile up her throat. She soon found herself vomiting near a tree a few feet away from the hut.

"Don't tell me you're becoming soft on me Kagura?" The deep voice echoed through the black forest but Kagura didn't need to see the man to know that it was Naraku. Kagura wrapped a limp arm around her torso in an effort to comfort her aching body.

"What now? I'm on my way, I just didn't want to travel in this weather." Her voice was laced with annoyance but her words were carefully thought out before she spoke so as not to tempt the demon to kill the innocent travelers inside the hut.

"Now why would I kill the girl or the imp for that matter? They could prove to be more useful to me alive." Kagura's rose colored eyes widened in horror. His mind reading capabilities must have grown stronger. She tactfully moved in front of the door of the hut to act as a shield. "Don't be foolish, Kagura. I know exactly how weakened you are right now and I seriously doubt that you want to die before seeing your boy toy once more. And see him, you will." As if on cue, a horrendous demon emerged from the depths of the forest. He was larger than the trees themselves and Kagura berated herself for not spotting him sooner. In one swift movement, the roof of the hut was ripped off and thrown to the side. Putting her abdominal pains aside, Kagura rushed inside the small shelter and shielded the horrified child with her body. Quick wisps of lightning were the only sources of light for the scared trio. Squinting through the rapid rainfall, Kagura was able to see the monster's movements before they made impact with his intended target. Wrapping Rin up in her arms, the wind sorceress headed for cover in the forest. She had just barely snatched up the imp when Naraku's form took shape in front of them.

"Leave them out of this!" Her demand fell onto deaf ears as Naraku smirked and pulled out small urn from inside his kimono. She remembered the canister almost too well. It housed the heart that Naraku trapped her with. Her heart. Her skin lost all color as he reached into the jar and pulled out the glowing red orb. Panic spread through her body as a familiar heat arose in her body. A jolt of pain sprouted throughout her body and she instantly dropped the child and the toad, falling to her knees in the thick mud. Naraku squeezed again, causing the demoness to claw at her clothed chest. The pain was completely unbearable, and soon caused the wind demon to lose consciousness. Naraku's accomplice plucked the screaming child and imp from the ground and set forth to following his master to their new home.

Through hazy eyes, Kagura could see the rain let up and turn into a light mist. Her body was soaked to the bone and she could feel a draft blanketing her body. With the last bit of her strength, she pulled a small feather from her hair and let it transform in hopes that it would cover her from the chilly wind swirling about her. With that done, she closed her crimson eyes and let a much needed sleep consume her being.


Sesshoumaru let the last string of rain water drain from his kimono as he paced in front of the fire. He had wanted to get back to the hut that night but found the weather to be quite the obstacle. Even a great demon lord like himself couldn't travel in such horrid conditions. He eagerly awaited the rain to stop and began a slight pace inside the cave that housed him for the time being. It took a couple of hours, but the rain had stopped and began to turn into small white flurries of frozen nature. Amber orbs squinted in instinct as both his nose and his eyes caught the shady figure of someone approaching. The smell of mandarin oranges floated through the unusual setting. It was a familiar scent, one that Sesshoumaru had grown accustomed to in the past. The figure suddenly became clear: the bright orange tresses, the aqua blue eyes, and the small beauty mark at the bottom of a soft cheek. A sad smile graced the thin pink lips.

"Hello Sesshoumaru…" For a spark of a moment, the demon prince's eyes widened in shock and he somehow found his voice to speak to the figure.

"Mab…"

Note: I just found the inspiration to continue this so next chapter will definitely be longer…