2 days has gone by since you talked to Sesshomaru about going to your parents. You wake up early in the morning and walk out onto your balcony. As you lean against it you watch the sunrise as you breathe in the crisp spring air. You smile and move some stray hairs behind your ear.

"Today is going to be a good day." You turn and walk back into your room. Heading straight towards your armoire and pulling out a soft pink, knee high dress. You brush your hair and head out the bedroom door. You walk down the steps of the stone stairs and quietly walk to Sesshomaru's study. You walk to his desk and place an envelope on top. You walk out and head quickly and quietly towards the entrance. You open the door and turn and look back at the main hall. You smile and give a small giggle as you walk out the door into the bright, warm day.

Sesshomaru's POV

You wake up to the small yells of worry beside your bed. You turn your head and look at the small girl Rin.

"Lord Sesshomaru some thing is wrong!" She yells jumping up and down. You groan and move to sit on the edge of the bed. You place your hand against your forehead and groan out a reply.

"What is it Rin? What is so wrong?"

"My Lord! It's Alena! She's gone!!!" She yells as she stops jumping and starts to cry softly. It doesn't take more than a second for it to register in your mind. You quickly get up from the bed and run to Alena's bedroom. You shoot open the door and see the bed neatly made with no Alena in it. You quickly run to the bathroom and once again see no Alena. You run back out of her room and head down the stairs in a sea of panic. You search the house top to bottom and head into your study. You slump down in your chair at your desk. You sigh and look at the envelope sitting there. It had 'My Love' written on it.

"Alena…" You slowly open the envelope to reveal a letter.

"My dearest Sesshomaru,"

When you read this you probably realize that I have gone. Rin has probably warned you, has she not? You've probably looked from top to bottom for me though. You won't find me. I have gone to see my parents. I shall tell them that I can not marry the man they have chosen for me. They will ask why and I shall tell them nothing, but the truth. That I have fallen in love with none other than Sesshomaru, Lord of the Western Lands. They certainly will not be pleased at first, but I know in my heart they will understand in time. I shall be gone for no more than 3 days my Love. So fear not while I am away. I promise that I will return to you. You may hold me to my word because my words are true. I love you my dear Sesshomaru and I am always with you.

Love,

Alena

You reread the letter and then set it down. You close your eyes and sigh in ease. Ease that Alena is safe.

-Her parents.-

The thought pops into your head as an unwelcomed guest.

-What will she do if they never accept the love between us? If so, will she leave me to marry that other man? Or will she stay with me? Of course she'd choose the other man. He can probably provide more for her than I ever could.-

You quickly shake those thoughts from your head.

-How could I think something like that? She said that she loves me and that her parents will understand in time. That should be enough…shouldn't it?-

You sigh another, deeper, heavier sigh and pinch the bridge of your nose. You stand up, taking the letter with you and walk to your bedroom for a nap.

Alena's POV

You raise your arms over your head, stretch and yawn as you stand by a river. You look to your right and start off again. You walk through the healthy forest, admiring its beauty, as you see the white castle come into view. You stop and stare at its stunning architecture.

"Well…I'm home." You sigh and continue up the dirt path that will soon change into white granite.

"The one place I'd rather not return to is just the place that I must go."