SailorStar9: Chapter 8 goes up and only one review? Come on guys, you people were the ones who wanted me to continue this fic.

Disclaimers: I own not both animes and the pairing.

Chapter 9: The Plot of the Panther Devas

"Where is this?" Rin blinked, A-Un stopping on top of a cliff.

"The spot where a giant demon known as Ryokotsusei was sealed." Jaken replied. "But…" he frowned. "To destroy it totally without leaving a trace of it… Sesshomaru-sama, is this really the work of Inuyasha?"

"But I don't know just how he did it." Sesshomaru admitted.

"Imagine that Inuyasha defeating Ryokotsusei…" Jaken mused. "It took everything in your father's power to put Ryokotsusei under seal. And that Inuyasha… don't leave me, Sesshomaru-sama!" he exclaimed, the Daiyokai leading A-Un off.

"Jaken-sama, keep at it." Rin teased, jumping into the river as Jaken tried to catch some fish.

Sesshomaru suddenly sensed something and got up to deal with the threat. "Toran, huh?" he noted as the river water started freezing.

"It's been a long time, Sesshomaru." The Panther Deva greeted.

"So, you're still alive?" Sesshomaru asked.

"What a way to greet someone." Toran joked. "I intend to settle things this time."

"We settled things a long time ago." Sesshomaru reminded. "But if you insist, it won't be like fifty years ago."

"You're still as boorish as ever." Toran teased. "However, I agree that it won't be like fifty years ago. Our master is waiting for you."

"Master?" Sesshomaru echoed.

"Yes, our Commander-in-Chief." Toran replied. "Your old man is dead and gone, but our master is going to be resurrected. At long last."

"Resurrected for what?" Sesshomaru pressed.

"To attack the lands of the west once again." Toran replied. "And, I guess you could call it revenge. Against you and your kind."

"Then this time I'll squeeze the breath out of him permanently." Sesshomaru swore.

"I'm glad to hear that you're willing to fight." Toran chuckled. "Hold it, don't be hasty." She chided, Sesshomaru resting his hand on the hilt of his blade. "Not here. Come to our castle. And you can bring all the help you need." She broke the ice apart, sending the chucks at Sesshomaru. Using the icy mist, she vanished.

"Sesshomaru-sama!" Rin called. "Look! So many!"

"Don't leave me!" Jaken pleaded, pulling A-Un along.

"Jaken." Sesshomaru turned to his panting vessel. "The Panther-Demon Tribe has appeared."

"Not them again?!" Jaken exclaimed.

"Woman," Sesshomaru turned to the young woman. "Wait here with Rin and A-Un."

"Please wait, Sesshomaru-sama!" Jaken pleaded, following his master.

Sesshomaru-sama doesn't intend to take them on alone? Jaken gulped. "No, that's much too dangerous." He advised. "Even Sesshomaru-sama couldn't… what?" he blinked. "Isn't that…"

"Sesshomaru-dono." Royakan bowed. "I, Royakan, will assist you once again."

"Not necessary." Sesshomaru strolled past.

"Sesshomaru-dono!" Royakan wailed.

"Royakan, leave before you die." Sesshomaru warned.

"Sesshomaru-sama, it's an offer of help." Jake reminded. "You must accept his help."

"Not necessary." Sesshomaru replied.

"Then at least get Inuyasha this time…" Jaken pleaded.

"Jaken, only you need accompany me." Sesshomaru gave the ultimatum.

"Sesshomaru-sama…" Jaken teared. "I shall follow you to the ends of the earth!" he promised.

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