Huzzah and hurray it is more Sesshoumaru! I do sincerely apologize for the short length again ^^; The next chapter will come as scheduled, but after that not positive as I just sent the next couple to my beta yesterday, but no need to worry *nod* I will make mention of it on my profile should I be delayed at all.

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Entwined.

Chapter Nine

Lying full up against the large horse's neck, Kagome sighed being lightly warmed by the direct sun filtering effortlessly through the canopy of leaves.

"Masa…do you like chocolate? I bet there isn't even any chocolate around here. Can horses even have chocolate? I mean, you aren't a dog so I guess you could but then again I don't know much about horses either." She puffed out air, fluttering up her raven bangs in the process. "You do kind of look like chocolate, but I doubt you're made of chocolate…that would be cool though." A deep gurgle rumbled through the girl as the horse let out a type of, weird laugh. To be honest she really didn't think such a noise could be classified as…well anything.

Giving a soft snicker and shake to his head, Kagome was forced to sit up from her more comfortable "horse bed" to sit back on her still sore butt.

"Maaaaaaasa, why can't I lay on you anymore?" Her tone was somewhat whiny and tired, evident that the hour long ride had rendered the small child quite sleepy.

The youkai jerked his nose forward which alerted her blue eyes to the clearing breaking through the trees up ahead, the wood of the well shining from the sun's rays.

"OH, we're here now! I'm sorry for complaining." Her hand rubbed affectionately on the thick haired brown neck, leaving a sweaty layer on her hand which she rubbed with annoyance upon her skirt to clean off.

Masa stopped his movements when hooves touched upon the cool grass growing graciously throughout the clearing; however bare patches were present on the grounds of the well's sides.

Looking from side to side, the girl found herself at a difficult impasse. There was no way she could drop off a horse that seemed to reach the height of, she guessed, eight feet. He was taller than her large, bison youkai friend after all. Kagome simply sat in thought looking out to the mid afternoon horizon.

"Maaaassaaaaaaaaaa…" a wry smile letting out her words. "Would you be so kind as to lie down for me?" Her limbs rubbed and scratched up and down, back and forth between the rough chocolate hairs of the horse's mane. His large orange eyes closed happily at the well needed love grooming.

A snort forced from his nostrils when he pushed his head back, urging Kagome to take hold of his mane, then he dropped his limbs forward, followed by the hind ones. Now allotting her a safe jump to the padded greenery.

"Thank you Masa." Lips pressed against his rounded cheek, to which she received a nickering bluster.

While still sitting peaceably on the ground, biting on occasion at the tough grasses, the youkai remained lowered until Kagome had pulled loose the straps holding her two bags onto the creature, releasing them.

"There we go! All free!" Brightly smiling, she patted his hairy side only to receive yet another even more coated hand of animal sweat. "Eeeww…" Her hand brushed against her skirt again in hopes of removal. "You sweat Masa…I didn't even know a horse could sweat." Her nose wrinkled, "It's really gross."

Almost, just almost, was she licked from the giggling demon, something her skin and nose were quite appreciative to not have recieved. Frustratingly, her hand slapped his side, jolting up the horse to his full height.

"Bye then, I suppose."

His nose lowered to nudge the raven head; her hand waved placidly in response.

Kagome watched then as her last new friend walked away, her certainty in reuniting very unstable. Turning to collect her items, a wave of strength forced over her like invisible waters. Glancing over to what she was sure the source of the aura must have come from, a tall and graceful being stood several yards back. Hair like silken white threads, eyes of glassy topaz.

Taking in a breath she smiled lightly, "Hello."

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Fresh air was quite assuredly what the great Sesshoumaru had needed. He did still, however, maintain vigilance for the unknown creature prowling his lands unpermitted.

Ah-Un gurgled out a pleasant noise, dropping its feet lightly despite their weight, happy to again be stretching his great muscles. Bronze glittering scales reflected the landscape surrounding the pair as they walked in tow of their lord.

Only one week had passed since he had begun his impromptu travel, nothing of consequence had appeared yet regardless his mind was for once alleviated.

Scanning the areas through stoic countenance, Sesshoumaru noticed the grounds to be vaguely familiar; if memory served, he was entering upon the lands in ownership of Hisako. He had not made her acquaintance in quite some time. Last he remembered the demoness was an assuredly well minded being, perhaps he shall greet her; plus a reuniting of the youkai council was impending. A marginal alteration in his course led him to an abrupt forcing of aura, a sensation he had not felt in a very long time.

He was certain no demons were about; however the flaring was very large, what else could be its source? Raising his clawed hand, the dragon trailing his steps ceased and was left to remain in the grassy field. A parting the joined creature in no way disliked.

Leaving Ah-Un to eat happily, the inuyoukai set forth to discover the bright aura's source. While he knew the ending place could lead to danger, he did not fear, although he couldn't help the growing intrigue rising quickly in his thoughts. It was like a moth to a flame. One in which neither component knew what was about to occur.

Reaching the flattening surface of a mildly slopped hill, the invisible force melded with his own, a feeling he found not at all uncomfortable despite its unusual and more common unwanted circumstance.

Standing beside an old wooden structure was a small, lovely child. A human female he believed. Sesshoumaru remained plastered to his spot as the girl turned to face him with a confused expression that grew into a warming smile. Uncommon blue orbs locking with demonic golden ice.

What was this person? This peculiar mortal child. Her lips parted, giving out an informal and generally unwelcome greeting between human and demon. "Hello."

-3-

The first interaction! I know it's very short and brief but just wait until the next chapter for things to unfold more ^-^

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