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A/N: Thanks for all your support guys. It's time to add yet another character from InuYasha world.
Enter Myoga
Shippo and Jaken ran out Kaede's house. The two started bumping into each other as they raced to meet Sesshomaru and Yoruichi. Shippo ran to Yoruichi and Jaken ran to Sesshomaru.
"Yoruichi, are you ok? I was so worried about you. You shouldn't be up. Come with me and I'll get you some breakfast and water."
"You're so sweet Shippo."
"Unlike some people," Shippo cut his eyes at Sesshomaru, "I want to do all I can to help you get better."
"Where have you been Lord Sesshomaru?"
"Nowhere."
"You had to go somewhere." Jaken cringed at the look on Sesshomaru's face. "I mean I'm so glad you're back."
Sesshomaru walked away from Jaken. He headed for InuYasha and Kagome's home. InuYasha met Sesshomaru at the door.
"What do you want Sesshomaru?"
Kagome grabbed InuYasha by the ear. "Be nice InuYasha invite Sesshomaru in."
"Not necessary. InuYasha I need to find Myoga."
"What do you want with that old flea?"
"I have to ask him about something. Do you know where he is or not?"
"Humph, I don't know where the old flea is check with Totosai."
Sesshomaru turned and started walking away. Jaken ran behind him. "Are we going to see Totosai?"
Sesshomaru did not answer Jaken. I can leave to find Totosai now, but I'd have to leave Yoruichi. She's not 100%. If I go on my own it will be better, but I have a feeling she'll be upset with if I do. "Sigh" Sesshomaru entered Kaede's home. Everyone was laughing.
"Yoruichi, ye friends sound like a lot of fun especially, that Kisuke fellow." Kaede poured Yoruichi another cup of tea. "He sounds like a real trouble maker."
"Lord Sesshomaru, Master Jaken, you missed a funny story. Yoruichi was telling us-" Rin started to giggle.
"I know, I know." Shippo started laughing.
"You didn't miss much, I just told them a story about me and my friends".
"I see." Of course she would have friends from her time. She was probably very popular. Who is Kisuke? Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed.
"Is something wrong Sesshomaru?"
"No, I learned Myoga maybe with Totosai."
"Does Totosai live near here?"
"No, he lives in a volcano. We'll leave to find him when you're better." Sesshomaru turned and left the home. He heard more laughter as he walked away. Yoruichi had a good life, friends, power, and respect. She was important and apparently loved. The waterfall version of Yoruichi was right; my happiness isn't enough of a reason for her to stay.
"You still here," InuYasha's voice cut into Sesshomaru's thoughts, "I thought you'd fly off to find Totosai by now."
"Yoruichi and I will be leaving soon enough."
"So you're waiting on Yoruichi. Normally, you'd just leave your comrades behind. What's going on Sesshomaru?"
"It's none of your business, InuYasha".
"You're in my village so it makes, it my business Sesshomaru." InuYasha step closer to Sesshomaru.
"Back off InuYasha." Sesshomaru took a step closer to InuYasha.
Kagome and Yoruichi watched the brothers glare at each other.
"What's wrong with them, Kagome?"
"Yoruichi, they're both pig headed and stubborn." Kagome frowned. "InuYasha", yelled Kagome.
InuYasha and Sesshomaru continued their stare down until Yoruichi spoke. "I get it. They're like dogs fighting over territory. They're caught in a continual pissing match".
Sesshomaru and InuYasha turned and stared at Yoruichi. She and Kagome started laughing.
"Yoruichi, if only we had a rolled up newspaper. Unfortunately, newspapers haven't been invented yet."
"You're right Kagome, we'd have them trained in no time."
"InuYasha knows one command. All I have to do is say, "Sit boy"."
InuYasha crashed into the ground. "Kagome!"
"I am so sorry InuYasha. I didn't mean it. I only wanted to tell Yoruichi about the command."
"You two" InuYasha pointed at Yoruichi and Kagome "need to stop talking about us like we're dogs."
"Well InuYasha" Kagome played with InuYasha's ears.
"Cut that out Kagome."
"I am just kidding, InuYasha."
"Humph. I, Sesshomaru, am not under the power of some beads, so do include me with InuYasha."
"That's right let's go Sesshomaru." Sesshomaru followed Yoruichi for a few steps. "Stop Sesshomaru stay here," Yoruichi moved to Sesshomaru's right.
Sesshomaru stood in place for a few moments and then asked, "Yoruichi, what is this about?"
"I just wanted to see how many commands you knew." A big smile covered Yoruichi. "Three that's more impressive then InuYasha's one." Yoruichi and Kagome laughed.
The brothers weren't amused. However, their angry at the Kagome and Yoruichi quickly dissipated. Yoruichi's laughter warmed Sesshomaru's heart. I could listen to her laugh all day. Just the sound of her laughter brings me happiness. She was joking with me the way Kagome was kidding around with InuYasha. I've seen Kagome kid around with InuYasha on other occasions but I always thought the behavior was demeaning and annoying. Now I understand little brother it's all part of being with a mate.
Yoruichi finished laughing. "Let's go Sesshomaru. This time I'm being serious I want to talk to you."
Yoruichi and Sesshomaru walked away from Kaede's home. They walked to the stream running through the village. The stream was far enough away to give them privacy for a personal conversation.
"What did you want to talk about Yoruichi?"
"Your visit to The Waterfall of Dreams. I've been thinking about what Bokusenou said about the waterfall being a separate reality. I am worried about you. Sesshomaru, what if we can't obtain the reality from the waterfall in this world? Finding the light may not bring you that happiness. What will you do then?"
"Yoruichi, if the light allows me to touch you, to hold, to kiss you, and to be with you I will be happy. It was just you and I in the hot spring. There was no one or anything else".
"Sesshomaru", she said his name slightly above a whisper.
She gave him a look that confused him. Why is she looking at me like that? I can't tell if she's going to burst into tears or laughter. "Did I say something wrong?"
"No, you said something very right."
"I should've stayed longer in The Waterfall of Dreams. Then you would've told me what I needed to know. We would have "the light" by now. I am sure of it."
"Don't worry Sesshomaru we'll find it. I have a feeling Myoga may have the answer for us. I'll be able to travel tomorrow." Yoruichi saw the concern in Sesshomaru's eyes. "I'll be fine don't worry about me. We need to worry about your competition for my attention. I figured out who it is?"
"Who is it?"
"He's a sweet brave demon, who I think is absolutely adorable." Yoruichi saw Sesshomaru's frown. "He's on his way right now."
Sesshomaru stood. He saw Shippo running toward them. Shippo had flowers in his hands.
"Yoruichi" blush filled Shippo's cheeks, "these are for you. I thought they'd cheer you up so you could get better faster."
"Thank you Shippo", Yoruichi rubbed Shippo's head, "you're so sweet. I don't think anyone has ever given me flowers after I've been injured. They're beautiful".
Shippo blushed even harder. "I am glad you like them."
"I do. I'm feeling better already."
"Really," Shippo twiddle his fingers, "do you feel well enough to go with us to pick berries. Of course you don't have to pick anything. It's just that I promised Rin I'd go with her because the forest isn't safe, but it would be more fun if you came. Don't worry I'll protect you and Rin."
"Sure, I'd be delighted" Yoruichi stood, "let's go".
Yoruichi and Shippo started walking away from the stream. Sesshomaru soon followed. Shippo cut his eyes at Sesshomaru. "No one invited you."
"Be nice Shippo. Besides Sesshomaru can help he has a keen noise. He'll be able to find berries."
"Good idea Yoruichi Sesshomaru can make himself useful for a change".
Make myself useful if it weren't for Yoruichi I'd, sigh, I wouldn't even be here. So Shippo is supposed to be my competition for Yoruichi's attention. How am I supposed to compete with him he's just a child? He's no competition for Yoruichi's heart, but damn he gets in the way and he gets his way.
"Lord Sesshomaru, you're going to pick berries with us. You're so wonderful Lord Sesshomaru." Rin's voice pulled Sesshomaru from his thoughts.
"If Lord Sesshomaru is going I am going too", interjected Jaken.
Sesshomaru frowned. This is going to be a long day.
Sesshomaru followed Yoruichi, Jaken, Rin, and Shippo. More of the village children joined them before they enter the forest. Sesshomaru looked at Yoruichi surrounded by kids. They were laughing and talking. Sesshomaru noted even Jaken seemed to like Yoruichi to a certain degree.
Sesshomaru closed his eyes for a moment. When he opened his eyes he saw Yoruichi walking with four children. The two smaller children had silver hair with a purple tint and the other two had purple hair. They were singing a song. It was the sweetest song he'd ever heard.
Sesshomaru heard Yoruichi's voice whisper, "Remember Sesshomaru, it's not just about your happiness. Your actions affects all of us, our destinies are intertwined remember that when the time comes."
"When what time comes, Yoruichi?"
"What are you talking about Sesshomaru?" Yoruichi turned to face him.
"How?" Sesshomaru saw a baby in Yoruichi's arms, a baby with pale brown skin and golden eyes.
"Lord Sesshomaru is something wrong?" Jaken ran over to Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru blinked and the baby was gone. The children he saw before were gone too. "What happened to the baby?"
"Baby, what baby? I think Sesshomaru is loosing it."
Yoruichi and Jaken sighed at the same time in response to Shippo's comment.
"Sesshomaru, you okay?" Yoruichi stepped a little closer.
"I am fine." I wasn't daydreaming I know what I saw. Yoruichi was carrying a baby, my baby. Those were my children. They had to be. That's what she meant by our destinies are intertwined. It is not just about Yoruichi and me. I need to talk to Yoruichi. " You'll find berries in that direction". Sesshomaru pointed to his left. The children ran in that direction. Jaken and Yoruichi stayed with Sesshomaru. "Jaken."
"I'll supervise the children, milord."
"What's going on Sesshomaru?"
"The waterfall version of you whispered in my ear while we were walking. She said, "my actions affects us all and that I should remember when the time comes."
Sesshomaru, are you really ok? Now she's whispering to you. I am really worried about you. "What about the baby?"
"Never mind it's not important". This is not the time to talk about children. We need to focus on finding the "light".
***Totosai****
The next morning Yoruichi and Sesshomaru headed out to see Totosai. They left before sunrise. Yoruichi and Sesshomaru wanted to find Totosai as soon as possible. They also did not want Shippo and Jaken tagging along.
Yoruichi looked over at Sesshomaru. She could tell something was on his mind but he'd barely spoken to her since they went berry hunting. What's going on with you, Sesshomaru? "Hmm. Sesshomaru what's Totosai like? He's not a talking rock or something?"
"No he's an old blacksmith. He forged the Tessaiga and the Tenseiga from my father's fang".
"Glad he's not another tree. We can use a break from trees." Yoruichi laughed but Sesshomaru didn't. "What's with you Sesshomaru? You haven't been the same since yesterday."
"Nothing is wrong."
"Yes, there is, Sesshomaru I can tell something is going on with you. You might as well tell me."
"It's nothing for you to worry about."
"Sesshomaru I thought you said you trust me."
"I do."
"But not enough to talk to me when there's something wrong. Sesshomaru I know it has something to do with our situation".
"I don't want to talk about it."
"Fine, then let's talk about your mother."
"Why?"
"Because she may know away back to the waterfall or she may know something that can help."
"My mother will be of no help. The cave up ahead is where Totosai lives. We should hurry."
"You mean before he runs away." Yoruichi pointed to an old man flying away quickly on a three-eyed cow."
Sesshomaru took flight and went after Totosai. Yoruichi went after him as well. Totosai was trapped between Sesshomaru and Yoruichi. Totosai took his chances and flew behind Yoruichi.
"That guy is dangerous," whispered Totosai to Yoruichi.
"Sesshomaru, why are so many people afraid of you?"
"You aren't from around here are you?"
Yoruichi turned to Totosai. "Totosai, you don't have to be afraid of Sesshomaru."
"You really aren't from around here. If he shows up unannounced that means trouble for me. The Bakusaiga and Tenseiga are fine so that means he wants something. What do you want, Sesshomaru?"
"Where is Myoga?"
"Here's not here."
"Do you know where we can possibly find him? Sesshomaru and I need to talk with him about The Waterfall of Dreams."
"Last time I saw him he was on his way to find Kohaku and Kirara. I don't know where they are, but I do know Kohaku will return to the village at some point. When I repaired Kohaku's weapon a couple of months back he said he had a gift for Rin. He was planning to give it to her after he completed 10 assignments. He had four more to go at that time".
"Thanks Totosai." Yoruichi gave him a smile. "Sesshomaru, lets go back and wait for Kohaku."
"No, we'll search for Kohaku."
"Search for him where?"
"I'll pick up on his scent."
Yoruichi frowned. "We're just going to walking around until you pick up on his scent. Fine as long as we talk while we're looking. I still want to know about your mother and the baby."
"Baby, what baby, don't tell me you're having Sesshomaru's baby." Totosai's pop eyes grew wider. "You're not a demon."
"No, I am not having his baby and I am shinigami."
Sesshomaru knew Yoruichi's said "no" because she wasn't pregnant, but it still sting. It was a possible reality. If they don't find "the light" then she can't have his baby. If she finds a passage back to her time he thought she'd leave him. Even if they found the light she may not want to have his child, she's a shinigami and he's a demon.
"Fine, you go to the village and I'll find Kohaku." Sesshomaru flew off. I have to resolve this soon.
"Sesshomaru," Yoruichi's cries were ignored by Sesshomaru. "I can't believe him. Humph, fine I'll go back to the village."
"I'll go with you. It's been awhile since I've seen InuYasha I am sure the Tesseiga can use some maintenance care".
"Sure, I can use the company." Yoruichi landed on a road back to the village. Totosai followed.
"You aren't afraid of Sesshomaru, are you?"
"No, I wish people would stop asking me that. He's not some evil monster, he's good in his own way."
"Sesshomaru has grown to be more compassionate, but he is still Sesshomaru. He does not have a human heart like his brother InuYasha. He went from have no compassion for others to having some compassion for those close to him. To be honest I've never seen anyone talk to him like you did. You're special to him, he would've killed anyone else."
Gees, Sesshomaru what kind of demon were you. I thought people feared you just because you were a demon not because you gave them a reason to fear you. "Totosai tell me what Sesshomaru was like before he became more compassionate".
Sesshomaru rushed to find Kohaku's scent as Totosai told Yoruichi of his past. I have to find Kohaku. I have to find that "light" and soon. I need to know if what I saw was our future or a foolish daydream. I need to know one way or another.
Sesshomaru flew east then west, but he did not catch Kohaku's scent. Next he flew north then south. He caught Kohaku's scent. The scent was weak and distant but he now Sesshomaru had a direction to follow. Sesshomaru flew southeast to find Kohaku.
Totosai had just finished telling Yoruichi about Sesshomaru when they neared village. Most info was from when he first arrived on the scene after InuYasha was freed from his curse.
"Sesshomaru's name does mean killing perfection", said Totosai as they reached the village entrance. I am not sure if Sesshomaru's parents knew he'd fit his name so well. Knowing his mother though I wouldn't be surprised if she didn't know."
"You know his mother. Do you know why we can't talk about her or go see her?"
"I don't know InuKimi very well. I've seen her so I know she's beautiful. Sesshomaru doesn't want to admit it but he and InuKimi have similar personalities. According to Inu no Taisho she is the only person to put Sesshomaru in his place without lifting a finger. I am sure Sesshomaru doesn't like that".
"What brings you by old man?"
"I am here to see the Tessaiga. Why else would I be here InuYasha?"
"Ouch" Yoruichi slapped her cheek. She looked in her hand and saw a flea demon. "This thing just bit me."
"That thing is Myoga. He showed up after you and Sesshomaru left this morning."
"Please to meet you. I must say you have the most delicious blood I've ever tasted." Myoga jumped and sucked blood from Yoruichi's neck.
She hit him once again. "Cut that out. I am not your personal blood bank."
"Sorry, it's just so good. What did you want to see me about?"
"Bokusenou says you may know something about The Waterfall of Dreams."
"Wow, I haven't heard anyone speak of The Waterfall of Dreams in 500 years. Maybe if I took another sip."
Yoruichi grabbed Myoga between her thumb and forefinger. "If you tell me something good you can all the blood you want, but we have to wait for Sesshomaru".
"You betcha, I'll rack my brain for something good."
"Where are you Sesshomaru?" Yoruichi sensed Sesshomaru approaching.
Kohaku, Sesshomaru, and Kirara arrived at the village 20 minutes later. Sesshomaru felt a twinge of worry as he approached Kaede's home. His worry of Yoruichi's reaction to seeing him caused him to hesitate. Kohaku rushed ahead of Sesshomaru and entered the home.
Sesshomaru sighed and followed. He ignored everyone in the room, but Yoruichi. Sesshomaru didn't even notice when Kohaku and Rin rushed passed him out the door. His eyes locked with Yoruichi's as soon as he walked in.
"Welcome back Sesshomaru, we've been waiting for you." Yoruichi held her hand showing Myoga.
"Myoga"
"That's right Sesshomaru, " Yoruichi smirked, "he was here when I returned to the village."
"Yes, I'm going to answer what I can about The Waterfall of Dreams for you. What do you want to know?"
Sesshomaru wasted no time and asked, "Do you know a passage back to the waterfall?"
"You need a blue jewel for passage"
"We know that already. Is there another way?"
"Sesshomaru, that's the only way I know."
"Myoga do you know anything about a light associated with the waterfall?"
"What kind of light, Yoruichi?"
"One that will stop me from changing into a cat when I am close to Sesshomaru."
"I don't know of a light exactly, but there is Urns of Truth. The Urns of Truth are said to produce the water from The Waterfall Dreams. Each of the three urns has a symbol, together they spell ひかり(HIKARI). Put the symbols together and it means light. When the three urns are placed together the water will flow into the middle urn, か. Then you pour that water into the first urn, ひ. If you douse yourself with the water then you will remain in your true form. The water from the last urn, り, washes away the truth. "
"Where are the urns?"
"Sesshomaru, legend has it your grandfather had the urns hidden throughout the land eons ago. Your father said that your grandfather was worried an enemy might find them so he kept the locations secret. I only know where one is. It is on Mount Hitake. I saw it once when I was traveling with your father."
"Sesshomaru, we just have to find the other two. Kaede do you know anything about the urns?"
"Yoruichi, I may know where second one be. I am not sure if it is related to the urns Myoga spoke of but when I was young I heard stories of an urn being stuck in a cliff. It is near one of the northern sea villages. It is in a place no human could get to, there be jagged rocks in the water and the cliff is too steep to climb. Legend has it fisherman saw female demon with long silver hair placed the urn there. After she left the fisher went to investigate. When the fishermen got as close as they could to the cliff they saw a huge claw mark dug in the side the cliff. The middle of the claw mark has the urn.
"That's two, we just need to find the last one. Let's go ask Totosai if he knows anything."
"Yoruichi before we speak to Totosai," Myoga leaped at Yoruichi. She caught him in her hand.
"What Myoga?"
"Our deal about the blood."
"Oh, yeah, sorry I wasn't talking about me I was referring to Sesshomaru."
Myoga looked over at Sesshomaru.
"Don't even think about it, Myoga."
Myoga gulped heard. "I think I've had enough blood for today."
Myoga is really afraid of Sesshomaru. You really are feared Sesshomaru.
Yoruichi, Myoga, Kirara, and Sesshomaru went to find Totosai. They found him banging away on the Tenseiga. InuYasha and Kagome were with him.
Myoga hoped on to the old blacksmith's shoulder and asked, "Totosai do you know where the master's father hid the Urns of Truth".
"Urns of Truth, hmm, urns, yeah I know Mount Hikate".
"We know about that one and the one in a cliff. Did the master mention another one to you?"
Totosai scratched his head. "I didn't even know about the one in the cliff. Hmm." His scratched his chin. "He did say something about never ending water one time. That's where the third would be, but I can't remember anything else".
Yoruichi asked, "Does anyone know where we can find never ending water?"
"I do".
Everyone turned and looked a Kohaku and Rin approaching. "Where?"
"Lord Sesshomaru, it's at village near the Ox Tiger. There's a rock formation with an urn placed in front. The urn is small but the villagers say it weighs a 1000 pounds no man can lift it. They say that water once flood into endlessly. It's called the Urn of Never Ending Water".
"That's makes all three. We can get the other two urns and take them to the Urn of Never Ending Water. Sesshomaru, you and I can get the urn from the seaside. InuYasha will you go with Myoga to get the urn from Mount Hitake?"
Sesshomaru frowned. "We don't need"
"Sure, Yoruichi I'll help you out", interrupted InuYasha.
"Thanks InuYasha."
"I can meet you all at the Dragon's Head and lead you to the other urn."
"Thanks Kohaku."
"This is great we can leave tomorrow", said Kagome.
"What do you mean we?"
"C'mon InuYasha it'll be fun, just like old times."
"Great idea Kagome. We'll leave tomorrow."
Miko: I hope they can find the Urns.
Velveteen: Yes then Sesshomaru and Yoruichi can run off and have babies.
Miko: Not if Shippo can help it.
Velveteen: Yeah, won't give them a moment alone, LOL.
Peace in Chaos: Thanks for reading this chapter, until next time peace.