As their feet touched the ground Kiyomi let out a heavy sigh. She had gotten spooked by his sudden transportation and it took the breath from her. The blue orb around them dispersed and Kiyomi held an hand over her heart.

"Lord Sesshomaru," Kiyomi said breathlessly, "please do not surprise me in such a way."

He said nothing as he slowly released his hold from her waist and for a split second she felt unrelieved. She wasn't sure why though. Kiyomi looked at their surrounds and saw that they were in a forest. The forest was a little dark as they slowly made their way through it.

"So, My Lord," Kiyomi said, "you didn't seem to give it a fair try I see."

He still said nothing as they walked side by side. But when he did speak it didn't surprise her at all what his reply was.

"I have no idea what you're talking about." Kiyomi sighed and nodded.

"Of course not," Kiyomi said, "I'm sorry to have brought it up, My Lord."

Kiyomi decided to change the subject. She actually had a question she wanted to know the answer too.

"My Lord," Kiyomi called softly. He spared her no glance as he continued to walk along the path, "What do you desire?"

He stopped at this. He looked down at her and simply stared back at him.

"It was not too long ago that you asked me this question," Kiyomi said, "I told you my desire and now I wish to hear yours."

"Do you intend to fulfill my wish as well, Kiyomi." Kiyomi smiled and closed her eyes.

"Absolutely not," Kiyomi said, "there would be no reason to grant your wish. It would be better if you achieved your goal on your own with your strength, or else you won't have the satisfaction of knowing you could do it on your own?"

Kiyomi watched his golden eyes widen momentarily before he turned away from her. Then he began to walk again and she followed. Then something caught his attention. His gaze was soon on a very large tree that was in front of them. He stared at it silently and Kiyomi said nothing. The way his eyes gleamed in the darkness he seemed to be remembering something.

"Do you remember now?" Kiyomi looked at Sara through the corner of her eye as she slowly appeared from the darkness of the trees, still holding Inuyasha's sword. She approached him as she spoke.

"On that day, so very long ago," Sara said, " you were leaning against the tree and resting from your injuries. It's still so vivid. I will never forget the sight of you that day…"

Kiyomi stayed silent as she listened to the story. She felt so alone as they shared the memory together. She had no place here.

"My fathers actions were unforgivable," Sara continued, "there is no possible way I can ever make amends."

"The sound of a flute," Lord Sesshomaru said, "I thought I heard a flute that day."

"Yes," Sara said as she pulled something from her kimono, "it was this same flute."