Kaida looked at Sesshomaru as he stood near Totosai. They had all traveled to Kaeda's village. Inuyasha had taken Kagome inside the hut to sleep. It didn't surprise Kaida that Sesshomaru had no wish to go inside with the others. He was simply waiting for Totosai to make a sheath for Bakusaiga. Rin and Kohaku were inside with the others as well. She almost had to laugh as she watched Jaken pacing outside the building impatiently.
"There we go. It's ready. Bakusaiga's sheath." Totosai said handing the sheath over to Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru took it silently and then put it away next to Tenseiga. With that Sesshomaru stated to walk away from the village. Kaida got up, intending to follow.
"Wait, Lord Sesshomaru!" Rin called, poking her head out of the door to the hut. "Kohaku hasn't woken up yet! So please wait a little…"
"Kohaku will remain here." Sesshomaru said, not even looking back, but he did stop. "As will you, Rin."
"Why, Lord Sesshomaru?" Rin called. "No! I'm coming with you!"
"Stop being so selfish!" Jaken lectured Rin. "Lord Sesshomaru has always lived to fight! Isn't it strange enough that he's been traveling with you brats for this long?!"
"You too, Jaken." Sesshomaru said calmly. "Stay here."
Jaken spun around to stare at Sesshomaru in shock. "But why, Lord Sesshomaru…" He started hugging Sesshomaru's tail. "No! I'm coming with you!"
Sesshomaru started walking, ignoring Jaken who was being dragged. "Sesshomaru?" Kaida stepped forward. "What-?"
"Stay here as well." Sesshomaru said calmly. He glanced back towards her slightly as if saying that he would return. Kaida nodded and continued to head off.
Kaida blinked as Inuyasha walked up behind her. "Sesshomaru, are you…" Sesshomaru stopped again. "Planning to chase after Magatsuhi?"
Sesshomaru turned away. "He is my prey." He flew up, leaving Jaken behind. "Kaida be careful."
"Hold it, Sesshomaru!" Inuyasha yelled after him.
"Can't you see?" Totosai said walking up next to Inuyasha. "Sesshomaru's Tenseiga is the only thing in this world capable of defeating Magatsuhi."
"I'm glad." Rin smile and Kaida looked down at her. "This is just what he always does, Master Jaken."
"I shall wait for him." Jaken said looking up. Kaida felt like laughing, but her worry didn't let her.
"Inuyasha, I'm certain Magatsuhi is the one who sealed Kagome's spiritual power." Miroku said walking up as well.
"Yeah. We've got no choice but to defeat Magatsuhi to break the seal." Inuyasha frowned. "But I don't like leaving that up to Sesshomaru alone."
"He'll be fine and take care of Magatsuhi." Kaida smiled. "I trust he will be able to take that strange guy down."
"Of course you trust him, you love him." Inuyasha grumbled.
Kaida chuckled slightly and then turned to go check on Kagome. She walked in and found Kagome sitting up. "Hey."
"Kaida!" Kagome smiled.
"Are you okay?" Kaida asked, sitting down next to her.
"Yeah. So did Sesshomaru leave or is he still outside?" Kagome asked smiling.
Kaida looked down. "He left…. I guess it came as a surprise that I'm in love with Sesshomaru…."
"I think it's more surprising that he's in love with you." Kagome smiled.
Kaida looked up. "You really think he loves me?"
"I can tell." She smiled. "It's not hard to tell."
Kaida smiled. "I'm hoping that in the future we will be able to live together after Naraku is dead…. I want to spend my life with him." She looked over and blushed as she saw Sango looking at her. Kohaku was still asleep next to her. Even Kaeda was watching her. "Sesshomaru isn't as cold as he acts…"
"If he makes you happy child, then I wish you the best." Kaeda nodded.
"And you're a demon now as well, so you two fit each other… Plus I think you are right about him being nicer." Sango looked down at Kohaku. "He's been taking care of Kohaku…"
Kaida nodded and smiled. "Thank you… And I hope that Kohaku wakes up soon." She looked down at the small boy and frowned. Poor Kohaku…
Kaida yawned as she woke up and rubbed her eyes. Rin was fast asleep, curled up against Kaida's chest. She rubbed the small girl's hair and slowly maneuvered to get up away from Rin. She walked out of the hut that Kaeda was letting them use and went to get some breakfast. She spotted Jaken outside the hut asleep and smiled. She looked over and spotted Kagome and Inuyasha talking. "Good morning."
"Hey." Kagome smiled and looked over.
"Are you going back to your time?" Kaida asked.
Kagome nodded. "I have to take my High School Entrance Exams." Kagome sighed. "Lots of work."
"Good luck." Kaida smiled. "I hope you get the best score you can think of."
Kagome nodded and started to walk out. Inuyasha walked after her. Kaida watched them leave and smiled. She headed to get some water at the river nearby. When she got there she froze seeing a man leading a horse. He had black hair and looked slightly familiar. The man turned and froze. "K-Kaida?" The man gasped.
Kaida blinked. "Do I know you?"
"It's me, Cecar… I was a captain working for that demon long ago." He smiled.
Kaida froze as she recognized him. "You!" She smiled. "It's been a while." She smiled. "Nice to see you again." Her tail flicked in happiness.
Cecar flinched. "A… Kaida… you have a tail?!"
Kaida nodded. "I'm a demon now. A lot has changed since I last saw you… Would you like to come into the village? You can get some food. Inuyasha and the others are there right now… Well, Kagome just left for a few days."
"Kaida…" Cecar blinked.
Kaida smiled. "How have you been? I hope Naraku hasn't harmed you."
Cecar blinked as he watched. "I've been fine…Uh… Kaida, I wanted to tell you last time... and I've regretted not telling you last time... Kaida, I have feelings for you."
Kaida paused and looked down. "I… I'm sorry." She sighed. "I don't have feelings for you…. I'm… I'm in love with a demon lord… His name is Sesshomaru." She smiled slightly. "He's gone right now, but he'll be back soon."
"Oh…" Cecar looked down. "I… I should have said something before…" He sighed. "If I had… Then maybe we would…"
"Cecar." Kaida smiled. "You should find a woman who has nothing to do with demons… You deserve a nice life that has nothing to do with fighting demons…. My life will be with Sesshomaru, but I hope you find someone else to be with."
"Kaida…" He smiled. "Thank you… I will, for you. I hope your life will be filled with happiness as well." He patted his horse's neck. "I'm glad I was able to see you again… You've been on my thoughts for a long time… Now I am able to give you up."
Kaida smiled. "I've chosen my path… and I hope you have a good life too."
Cecar nodded and then wandered off. Kaida watched him walk off and smiled. An old friend…. I hope he has a good life… She stared up at the morning sky. Sesshomaru… When are you going to return? She sighed and then headed back towards the village to see if Rin had woken up.