Author's note: Since this one is served to be the beginning/preview of part 2 so i write it short. Please be at ease because the later chapters will be back to normal again.

PROLOGUE OF PART 2

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"Sesshomaru, do you desire power that much?"

That man standing there before the bright moon, he whose power and knowledge I had long admired, was my father.

"I must travel the path of conquest and in order to do so, power is required."

After hearing my ideal of becoming the most powerful ruler however, he seemed disappointed.

"Conquest, huh. Tell me Sesshomaru, is there something that you want to protect?"

And I frowned, it was the most ridiculous thing that I'd ever heard.

"I have no need… To pursue such an endeavor."

Back then, I was certain that striving to be strong was all that matter. Until...

"Sesshomaru!"

Hearing someone calling for my name from behind, I spin around. Only a few steps away I see you, the very person I have always cherished. Your pure voice, it has melted my frozen heart.

"Shiomi."

No…I do have someone I want to protect after all, father. I have her.

My hand automatically reaches out to her as Shiomi approaches with a smile. Caressing her soft face in my hand, I stare into those warmth and beautiful brown eyes.

For Shiomi, I will do anything. Even if standing against the whole world…

"Even if having to kill her?"

All of sudden she whispers bitterly to my ears. "Having to kill me?"

"What?!"

Before even realize what is happening. My right arm has thrust through her chest.

"Sesshomaru, why…?"

Blood's gushing out from both of her lips and the wound on her chest. Much to my horror.

"I-It's hurt…Please…Sesshomaru, save me."

I catch her when she's losing balance and falling on her knees. Holding tight onto my kimono's sleeve, she sobs, gripping onto her wound and pleading for my help. For some reasons her regenerative ability isn't working.

Quickly I draw out to Tenseiga in hope to heal her. However my blood runs cold when the sword denies to work under my command. It's as if Tenseiga doesn't want to save Shiomi by its own will.

Why?! Tenseiga?!

For the first time in my life I tremble in fear. I fear of losing her when Shiomi's body is turning pale, her breathing is getting weaker. Those brown eyes are no longer reflecting the gentleness but our terrified expressions.

"I'm…scared! Sesshomaru…I don't... want to die!"

"No! I cannot lose you! Not like this!"

Holding her tightly into my arm, I cry out. Helplessly watching Shiomi gradually turning into ashes. Fading away into the void right before my own eyes.

It's my fault, I failed to protect her!

"This is the only choice we have in order to free the girl, Sesshomaru. You know that."

Kasenada reveals himself in front of me.

"Shut up!"

Clenching my head, I growl. Trying to get rid of his damned voice out of my mind. Not wanting to acknowledge this cruel fate we share. No, I will never accept the fact that Shiomi has to die. I will not let her die!

"You have to stop denying and face the truth!"

"I say shut up!"

With one last yell, the dark space surround us starting to break apart into pieces.

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"Sesshomaru-sama! Sesshomaru-sama."

I'm awaken by a light tap on my arm, glancing by the side I notice the two familiar faces. Kneeling and crying.

"Thanks god we've found you, Sesshomaru-sama! We had been looking for you everywhere!"

Jaken wipes the tears off his face, grinning nonstop.

"Why are you here?"

I ask the two, seeing that the sun has rise way over the mountains. Just how long have I been dozed off?

"Sesshomaru-sama! I know that right now you're worried about onee-chan. But you need to take care of yourself too!"

Concerned, Rin tells me to rest more and Jaken agrees as well. "Rin's right, Sesshomaru-sama. You-"

"Didn't I tell you two to stay at the old miko's hut and wait? Was my order mean nothing to you?"

Feeling my glare from above, Jaken gulps in fear.

"It was my idea. We are really worried for onee-chan as much as you do!"

Rin jumps in to cover for her old friend.

"I will definitely find Shiomi and bring her back."

Therefore I assure them. Still, Jaken doesn't think that it is a possible task and mumbles in doubt.

"B-But Sesshomaru-sama, it has been a week already and there's still no news of her…Ah! Sesshomaru-sama, wait for me!"

Seeing Sesshomaru takes off without a word, Jaken clumsily follow him while Rin groans in defeat.

"Aww there he goes again… And we've just found him too."