Disclaimer: I think we all know by now that I don't own anything. (Except this story plot. Lol)

I'm back…again! Lol. So how about a new chapter? Hm? Hm? Lol. I'm so hyper for some reason.

Anyway on with the story.


We decided to walk a little farther before setting up camp. We walked so far that I couldn't smell that damned village anymore. I thought it was stupid. But Nasuku talked me into it. 'Just in case the villagers come looking for Hazari.' Nasuku had said. 'Like they would,' I thought. 'They don't care. They're probably happy we took him.' I kept myself from growling so I wouldn't wake Hazari who had fallen asleep leaning on my shoulder.

I looked at the fire in front of me. Then raised my gaze to Nasuku who sat on the other side of it. His eyes were unfocused, he was thinking. Not wanting to pull him from his thoughts, I waited until his eyes focused again.

"What's wrong?" I asked quietly.

He looked up at me. "Nothing." He answered then sighed. "The army…what if something happens while I'm gone? What if they're attacked? What if…"

I cut him off. "Stop worrying yourself. They'll be fine." I said. He nodded and stood. "Where yah goin'" I asked when he started to walk away.

"I'm just gonna go for a walk." And with that he walked into the forest. I just shrugged and looked at Hazari. He was still sleeping.

"What are we going to do with you?" I quietly asked no one in particular.

"Send him home."

I knew that voice. I looked up into the tree I was leaning against. "Father." I said quietly.

Father jumped down from the tree and landed in front of me without making a sound. He looked no different from the last time I had seen him. His face the same as it had been since I was born. Father's eyes went from me to Hazari. I looked at him as well.

"I'm just like you aren't I?" I asked. "Finding a young human in need and I just can't leave without helping." His eyes landed on me again.

"Yes." He said simply.

I scooted to the side slowly and set Hazari so he was sleeping on the ground then I stood up. I was about a foot shorter then my father and had to look up to see his face. We stared at each other for a minute or two then I couldn't take it anymore. I hugged him.

"I'm so sorry father! I didn't mean what I said! I was being foolish!" I said close to tears. "Please forgive me!" I was surprised when I felt him wrap one arm around me.

"Rin believed you." Father said. "I didn't." His arm tightened for a moment then loosened again.

I knew that was as much of a 'You're forgiven' I would get out of him so I let go and backed up.

"Reeka? Nasuku?"

I turned and looked at Hazari. He was sitting up and reaching out his hands looking around him. I kneeled and touched his arm. "I'm here." I said. He nodded.

"I heard you talking with someone but it didn't sound like Nasuku. Who are you talking to?" He asked. I looked my shoulder at father. He was closer then before.

"He's blind." I said.

Father nodded. "I could see that." I moved aside and my father kneeled and put Hazari's hands on his face. 'Am I the only one who didn't know to do that?' I thought.

Hazari moved his hands over my father's face. He felt his ears, cheeks, eyebrows, etc. Then let his hands fall to his sides. "You have a lot of the same features Reeka had. Are you related?" Hazari asked.

I was about to answer but father spoke for me. "I'm her father." Hazari flinched understanding who this was before him. He bowed his head respectfully.

"My lord it's an honor." He said.

Father stood and turned to me. His eyes met mine then darted behind me. I turned around to see a soaked Nasuku come out of the forest. The second he saw father he stopped. "Lord Sesshomaru." Nasuku bowed respectfully. When he straitened again he walked over to us. "If I may ask, why are you here, my lord?" Nasuku asked.

Father's eyes landed on Nasuku. "Rin wished for this Sesshomaru to check up on Reeka." He replied.

"Mom's probably worried sick." I said laughing lightly. "I'll have to write her and Sessho. I was going to but something came up."

"And what was that?" Father asked.

I looked at Nasuku. He nodded, went to his shoulder bag, and pulled out the letter. "This M'lord." Nasuku handed the letter to father. Father quickly read it and passed it back.

"And who is watching the army while you're gone?" Father asked.

"Without thinking I answered. "Shinsai, Mushi, and Yugi." I said.

Father looked at me. His eyes narrowed. "Yugi?" He asked.

'Shit!' I thought. 'Now what?'

"Yugi…uh…he's a new soldier in the army." Nasuku said trying to cover it up. Father just gave him the look and he spilled. "The next heir to the North." He said defeated.

Father's eyes narrowed dangerously. I had to do something before he went after Yugi. "You shouldn't worry about him though, father." I said.

"What makes you so sure he won't turn on us? If he's a spy?" Father asked.

"He saved Reeka's life." Nasuku said quickly.

Father looked at Nasuku then me. "Gaining trust. Who shot you?"

I knew where he was going with this. "…the North." I responded. I understood that he thought maybe the North had set up a plan. They would send Yugi into the camp then shoot me with a poisonous arrow. Yugi would then only have to heal me to gain our trust. And apparently it had worked if that was their plan.

"If he does anything suspicious kill him." Father said knowing that we understood what he was saying.

I nodded. "Yes M'lord." Nasuku said. Father looked at both of us then spun on his heals and walked silently into the forest his silver hair glowing in the moonlight.

I heard Hazari let out a breath. "I thought you said you weren't afraid of demons." I said.

"I didn't think I was." He replied. "It's just that his voice was…"

"So cold." Nasuku finished. "We noticed."

I laughed. "It's not that bad."

"Well you're his daughter." Hazari said. "You're probably used to it."

I shrugged. "Maybe." I heard some rustling and turned to see Nasuku sit down and poke the fire with a stick. That's when I noticed his clothes. "What happened to you? You're all wet." I said.

He stared at me. "I jumped into the river."

I blinked. "Why?" I asked suspiciously.

"Why not?" He replied. I just sighed. He wasn't going to tell me. I turned to Hazari.

"You should go back to sleep." I told him.

"Ok." Came the light reply. I watched him lay down and soon his breathing evened out.

"I know why you jumped in the river." I said suddenly.

"Then why?" Nasuku asked almost challenging me.

I turned to him. "You probably have a headache from worrying about the army," I said. He nodded. "And everyone knows cold water helps but really, Nasuku. Did you really have to just jump in clothes and all?" He shrugged.

I sighed and sat down. Nasuku and I didn't speak after that. Later, I laid down on the ground and soon fell asleep.


"Up up, pup." Nasuku said as he shook me awake. "Up up, p…"

I sat up quickly. "Call me pup one more time…" I said. Nasuku still kneeling next to me just stared at me.

Then he smiled evilly. "Pup."

I jumped up and tried to tackle him. He laughed. Then quickly fell back onto the ground and flipped me over him with his feet. I landed on my back in front of him. I sighed. It was too early for this.

All the racket woke up Hazari. He sat up confused. "Wah goin' ong" He asked still half asleep. Nasuku and I sat up and looked at each. Our laugher woke up the forest.


I would have gone on but I'm tired and wish to go to bed.

I hope Sesshomaru was in character. It's kinda hard to keep him in character without making him sound cheesy. Tell me how I did please.

Reviews are appreciated.