Kaida glanced over at Kohaku and Rin as they slept. Ah-Un curled up behind them protectively. "Sesshomaru…"

He glanced over at her from where he sat. "Yes?" He asked gently.

"I'm going to go see my family…. I've been smelling their scent for a while now, and I want to see them."

Sesshomaru watched her. "Are you sure?"

"Yes… You wander off all the time." She smiled. "I'll only be gone for a day or so…. I'll be back after that."

"Very well." Sesshomaru nodded. "Be careful."

"I will." Kaida walked over to where Rin lay. Kaida leaned down and kissed Rin's forehead. "Take care little Rin." She turned to see Sesshomaru watching her. "I'll be back love." She turned and rushed off into the darkness. She followed the scent of her family. It had been tickling at her nose all day as they had traveled. Rin hadn't noticed as she talked with Kohaku, but Kaida had been distracted.

Kaida knew that their mission was important, but she couldn't get her family out of her head. She glanced back slightly and smiled. Maybe someday Sesshomaru and Rin will be my family as well.

Kaida yawned as she landed on a tree branch. The sun was starting to rise up in the sky. She looked over and noticed a small house in a small valley. It was small and humble. Finally! Kaida moved forward and landed on the front porch. She was about to knock when the door opened on its own and her father stood there. "Hi dad, can I come in?"

He smiled down at her. "Of course." He moved over and Kaida walked in. The house was just a small hut, but it was homely. "Are you here to stay?"

"No, just a visit." Kaida smiled and sat down. "Is Mom and Sar asleep?"

Calzive nodded. "I've missed you my little Kaida." He smiled and hugged her from behind. "I finally found you again and then you choose to wander off."

"I'm older dad." She smiled. "And I can take care of myself."

"Is that our little girl I hear?" Kaida smiled as she heard her mother. She got up and turned seeing her mother walking out. Mira wore a blue and orange kimono. "Welcome home Kaida."

"Mom…" Kaida rushed over to her mom and hugged her. "I missed you so much!"

"I'm glad that you are well." Mira rubbed Kaida's head. "Are you hungry?"

"Yes." Kaida smiled. "Why don't we cook breakfast together mom."

"Sure…" The two women started cooking breakfast together. Calzive sat and watched the two. He smiled gently. "So where are your little friends?" Mira asked as they worked together. "Why didn't they come with you? We'd be happy to feed them as well."

"We separated a while ago." Kaida said truthfully. "I'm traveling with a new group right now. They are traveling in the distance. I'll catch up to them tomorrow."

"What are your new companions like?" Mira asked. "Are you happy with them?"

Kaida smiled. "Yes. There is a little girl, her name is Rin. She's so sweet and gentle. In many ways she's like a little sister to me. Then there is Jaken. He's a little annoying, but he's still a companion of ours. Our most recent companion is a little boy named Kohaku. He's my friend Sango's younger brother. He's a sweet child, but he's a little confused and distant." Before Kaida could tell her parents about the man she loved there was some noise.

"I'm hungry…. Is there any of that meat we had for dinner left?" Sar yawned, but paused as he looked over. "Kaida?"

"Hi brother." Kaida smiled.

"You've finally returned!" He grinned. "And here I was thinking I'd have to go look for you again."

"I was fine." Kaida chuckled. "Hey, where is Min?"

"I took her to that village your friends stay at a few weeks ago." Sar shrugged. "She needs some human companions besides mom."

"I guess so." Kaida paused thinking of Rin. "I hope she is doing fine."

"I check on her all the time. She's fine." Sar nodded. He leaned over and sniffed at the food. "Smells good!"

"Go ahead and have some." Mira chuckled. "Kaida and I made it for everyone."

"Sounds good." Sar chuckled and got a plate of food. "So how long are you staying?" Sar looked over at Kaida.

"Only for the day. When the sunsets I'm going to head out to catch up with my friends. But let's spend the day together."

"I think that sounds wonderful." Mira smiled. "We can go fishing in the river together. All four of us should spend the whole day together."

Kaida smiled. "I would like that." A day to spend together with my family, forgetting about all my troubles… I need that.

"Are you sure you won't stay here a little long?" Mira asked. "We would love for you to be with us again."

"I would love to." Kaida smiled. "But I have something that I have to do. My friends are waiting for me." She smiled. "But I'll return later." She hugged her mother and smiled.

Kaida paused as a new scent hit her nose. Both her father and brother froze as they caught the demon scent. Calzive moved in front of Mira and Kaida. "Leave intruder or I'll kill you!" He growled.

"Wait!" Kaida moved forward and grabbed her father's arm as she looked over at the trees. Sesshomaru stepped forward. "He's a friend."

Sar growled and stepped forward. "Get away from here Sesshomaru!"

Kaida paused as she looked over at her brother. "Sar-?"

"Sar." Sesshomaru said calmly as he looked over at the cat demon. "I see. So you are the Sar that Kaida mentioned was her brother."

Sar growled. "Stay away from my sister dog!"

Kaida frowned and rushed over to stand in front of her brother. "Knock it off!"

Sar blinked and looked down at her in shock. "Kaida, this guy is bad news. He's cold and cruel. He is not someone you should be near."

Kaida frowned and looked at her brother. "There is something I didn't tell you. She looked over at her parents. "The other person I am traveling with is the man I love." She smiled. "His name is Sesshomaru. He can be cold and cruel sometimes, but if you know him truly you can see that he is kind and sweet." She turned to look at Sesshomaru. "I hope to share my life with him."

Sesshomaru nodded and Kaida rushed forward and wrapped her arms around him. "Kaida…" Sesshomaru whispered gently.

"KAIDA!" Sar gasped shocked.

"I see." Calzive nodded and walked forward. "Sesshomaru that was your name wasn't it? You remind me of an old friend of mine." Calzive looked him over. "Is your father the late great dog demon of the west?"

Sesshomaru nodded calmly. "Yes, he was my father."

"I thought so. Well if you are anything like your father then you are fine for my daughter." Calzive nodded. "Sar let them be. If they love each other then I give them my permission and blessing."

Mira smiled and walked towards Sesshomaru and Kaida. "So you are the man that my daughter loves?" Sesshomaru looked over at her calmly. "You are very handsome and Kaida speaks highly of you."

"Mom." Kaida smiled and hugged her mother. "Thank you." She smiled.

Calzive smiled. "Sesshomaru, look after my daughter. That is the only way I will allow her to leave with you."

Sesshomaru nodded and looked at Kaida. "I will not let anything happen to her."

Calzive nodded. "Come on Mira. Let's go inside and have some dinner." He turned and headed towards the house. "Take care Kaida, and come visit us again soon."

Mira smiled and hugged Kaida. "I love you my precious daughter."

"I love you too mother. I'll see you again soon." She watched Mira follow Calzive inside. Sar frowned as he looked at Sesshomaru and narrowed his eyes.

"You'd better take care of my sister, or I will hunt you down and kill you myself." Sar turned and headed inside as well, grumbling.

"Goodbye brother!" Kaida called after him. "I love you!" She turned to Sesshomaru. "Let's head back to the others now."

Sesshomaru nodded and the two started walking towards where Rin, Kohaku, and Jaken were waiting. Sesshomaru held Kaida close as they walked. "I love you as well Kaida, and once Naraku is defeated… I would like it very much for you to become my mate."

Kaida smiled and hugged him. "Sesshomaru!" She kissed him and smiled. "Now tell me, how did you know my brother?"

"We meet when we were younger. Both of us were young demons that got along for the most part… But when his father fell for a human we had different opinions and grew apart." Sesshomaru looked down at her. "Had I known that woman would give birth to you I might have had a different opinion."

Kaida smiled. "Maybe now that you and I are together, you and he can get along as well." She smiled. "I hope so. You will both be my family."

Sesshomaru smiled gently and looked down at her. "Someday we will be a true family." He nodded.

Kaida smiled. "I look forward to that day."