Chapter 10

After Sango had calmed Kagome they went back and got some sleep. That morning they left the castle to go in search of Kikiyo. Sesshomaru carried the unconscious girl while Rin and Jaken kept up with the others. It was mid day when they had stopped to rest when Kinata slowly opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was those deep intense amber eyes that held no emotion at that moment.

Sesshomaru looked down at the girl who had just woken up. Some part of him was glad that she was alright while the other did not seem to care. He had no idea how long she was going to be a wake so he would not let her weaken her self more. The both were forced to look away when Kagome was heard say, "Kinata would you like some water, food?"

"Food sounds great." Kinata said weakly as she tried to get out of Sesshomaru's arms.

"You will not move." Sesshomaru spoke.

"I'm fine." She hissed. 'Then again it's so warm here.' She thought.

"My brother is right; we have no idea how long you're going to stay up so save your energy." Inuyasha added.

"Fine…where's Rin?" Kinata asked as she began to get comfortable.

"Kinata…Rin is glad you are finally up."

"Hello Rin…how are you?" Kinata said.

"Rin is fine, my lord where are we going?" Rin asked.

"No where Rin, where is Jaken?" Sesshomaru answered.

"I am here my lord." Jaken was heard as he stepped out form the forest.

"Kinata could you sense Kikiyo?" Miroku asked.

"Yes, but should I do that now I will tire my self out." She answered.

"Then here, you have to eat." Kagome replied as she handed her some cooked fish and rice balls.

"Inuyasha come here." Sesshomaru spoke as he got up with Kinata in his arms.

"Feh, I'm not at home so cut the crap Sesshomaru." Inuyasha growled.

"Inuyasha!" Kagome yelled and warned all at the same time.

"Fine…what is it Sesshomaru?" Inuyasha asked as he got up and walked over to his brother.

"I shall return so look after Kinata." Was all he said before leaving. 'She needs more meat.' He thought as he left to hunt for the first time.

Inuyasha and the others were surprised when Sesshomaru came back with meat. While Kagome and Sango cooked the meat Sesshomaru took Kinata and sat with Rin and Jaken. Kinata had just finished eating when he had returned. She turned to him and said, "You never answered my question."

"What question?" he replied.

"Uh…why do you refuse to answer me?" Kinata asked as she closed her eyes and leaned into his chest for more warmth.

"This Sesshomaru never answers foolish questions." He replied.

Every one watched from the camp firs at the two. Rin was asleep and wrapped in Sesshomaru's tail while Kinata and Sesshomaru talked. Inuyasha tried his best to block them out and paid more attention to the conversation they were having. Sango turned to Kagome and asked, "What is up with those two?"

"Don't know but I think we should stay out of it." Kagome answered.

'What is this girl doing to me…I long for her when I've longed for no one.' Sesshomaru thought as she pulled her to him. He looked down at her and noticed she was starting to fall asleep. Ly pushed her so that she would open her eyes to look at him. One their eyes meat he asked, "Will you stay asleep?"

"No, I just need to think…I hope to see you in the morning." Kinata answered before she closed her eyes and went to sleep.

Kikiyo watched as her reincarnation slept in Sesshomaru's arms. Kinata was supposed to drive Kagome and Inuyasha apart; she wasn't supposed to fall in love with Inuyasha's brother. Once she had seen enough she looked a way and said, "Naraku I will help you I will help you also long as I get a body that will allow me to be by Inuyasha's side forever."

"Very well then Kikiyo, shall we start planning our final attack?" Naraku suggested as he allowed Kikiyo's soul collectors enter the room.

"Yes but we most first find a way for me to take control of my souls new body." Kikiyo said evilly.

"Kanna will help you with that, now do you whish to get rid of that oddly dressed girl?" Naraku asked.

"Yes, she is the only thing that stays between Inuyasha and I." Kikiyo answered.

"Good, Hakudoshi, get Kagura." Naraku ordered.

"Yes Naraku." He stated before leaving Naraku and Kikiyo to finish there plans.

Just as Kinata had promised she woke up seconds after Sesshomaru did. After everyone ate they left camp east in search of Kikiyo. It was mid day when Kinata had finally had enough. 'I walk to walk…I have two legs that I can and will us.' Kinata thought before the looked up at Sesshomaru and said, "Put me down."

"You will only tire your self." He replied without even looking at her.

"Kinata?" Kagome asked as Inuyasha and her walked up to the two.

"Kagome would you please tell him that I can walk. I feel a lot better." Kinata pleased with her sister.

"But you still look a little pale." Kagome replied.

"If she wants to walk let the girl walk." Inuyasha growled, "She's the one that going to hurt any way." he added.

That is all you have to say Inuyasha then you truly are a fool." Sesshomaru growled.

"Just put me down!" Kinata yelled in anger as she burned Sesshomaru.

"That will not get me to let go, now stop it." He growled as his eyes flashed read for a brief moment.

Kinata took in a calming breath before she looked around her. Rin and Shippo were behind them talking, Miroku and Sango were watching them and her sister refused to help her. 'Fine…if they won't let me walk I mind as well find my missing part of the soul.' She thought as she began to glow a blue color. When she opened her eyes he coughed up blood and said, "Kikiyo is…about four miles to the north east." before passing out.

"Kinata!" Kagome yelled

"Foolish girl, Jaken." Sesshomaru called.

"Yes my lord." He replied.

"You and Rin stay here…I shall return." he ordered as he handed the now human Kinata over to him.

"yes my lord." He replied.

"I guess we are camping here tonight." Miroku said.

"Guess so, Sango can you get some fir wood?" Kagome asked as she pulled out her sleeping bag to put her sister in.

"Of course…Rin? Shippo?...would you like to join me?" Sango called.

"Yes!" Shippo yelled.

"Rin would like to."

After collecting fie wood and setting up for the night every one sat down and had a quiet meal. Some time during the night Kinata woke up and looked around. She slowly got up and was glad that Inuyasha would not wake up with her sister in his arms. 'Good, now I can stretch my legs.' Kinata thought as she hid her moving aura.

Kinata had just stepped into the forest and out of the camp when she felt her inner demon answering a call. Without realizing it she was in her hanyou form looking for something. She had just stopped moving when she was slammed and pinned against a near by tree. She staid still as she heard a familiar cold voice growled out, "What are you doing?" in a pure anger. Kinata opened her eyes and was lost in his intense amber filled stare.