"Sesshomaro-sama, where are we going?" asked Jaken

"Not important Jaken." replied Sesshomaru.

They continued to walk. Jaken wonder where Sesshomaru was taking them. They had no place left to go now that the keepers are back; they will take care off that pest Naraku. What was left for Sesshomaru to do? He was hoping that they would be headed home to Sesshomaru's castle. However, apparently Sesshomaru did not share this idea. He watched Rin running along behind. Maybe, he thought we are going to get rid of that wretched kid. Whatever it was he hoped they could rest soon; their last rest was nearly three days ago. He also knew that whatever it was it was very important. Jaken's mind begins to wonder as he tries to figure out what Sesshomaru is looking for.

He had to find her. He knew she is alive, Sesshomaru thought. He thought she would never reappear again it's been almost twenty five years. Sesshomaru hoped she was still the same as when he last saw her alive. However this time Sesshomaru would not make that same mistake; He wasn't going leave her side ever again. He wouldn't let anyone touch her again, never again. Sesshomaru only hoped that she remembers him and could forgive him for not looking for her sooner. Oh please forgive my lady, he was coming for her. Sesshomaru's mind began to reminisce about the days before his lady's death.

Airashiitenma had been the keeper of a temple for a while when it had happened. Sesshomaru had left to go see if the rumor of my father's new son was true. He had heard his name was Inuyasha. Sesshomaru didn't want to leave her but he wanted to know if it was true, for it was said his brother was half demon. She told him she would wait, and her sister promised to protect her while he was away. That fool, he should have never trusted her, she was so weak. Sesshomaru's temper flared. He had only been gone for five days, only five. When he returned, he remembered her sister's story.

"We saved this group of soldiers from the east. Sister said that we should bring them in and care for them. She cooked a wonderful meal. She provided beds and warm blankets for them. She even gave them hot baths to wash off in, but they still killed her. Sister pitied them and would not fight back. They took her, bond her, and then beat her to death as she cried for you to come. I tried to save her but I had to run I was not allowed to hurt them either. I beg for your forgiveness Lord Sesshomaru." Airashiitenma sister had said.

"I can not and will not forgive you, nor will I forgive those humans." he had said.

Sesshomaru started to walk faster.

"Sesshomaru-sama! Please slow down!" cried Rin.

Sesshomaru ignored her cry and continued at his pace. All he could think about was Airashiitenma's smell, and the knowledge that she was alive and walking this earth right now. He could smell her. The sent was faint but he could. Suddenly he stopped. There were other scents in her direction as well. Humans, half-demons, and quarter demons all surrounded her scent. How can she stand them he thought. How can she be around them? What if they are going to kill her again? All these questions he must know the answers to.

"Sesshomaru why have we stopped?" asked Jaken.

"Airashiitenma" whispered Sesshomaru.

"What?" asked Jaken.

"I will save you this time!" Sesshomaru cried.

With that Sesshomaru took off with incredible speed. He left Rin and Jaken to fend for themselves.

"Sesshomaru come back!" cried Rin and Jaken together.

But Sesshomaru was far gone and they were left alone. Rin was terrified; Sesshomaru had never taken off without telling her to stay. Thoughts raced through her mind. Was he coming back? Did he leave her to die? Didn't he realize I am not there?

Jaken's mind did the same thing, accept he kept following Sesshomaru's path. He knew that Sesshomaru's head was a mess at the moment and that they should just keep following. Besides, he thought what other choice do I have?

"Come Rin, we must continue to follow." said Jaken.

Much further ahead Sesshomaru was still running when something caught his sent. Two demons, a half demon, and three humans were coming towards him. It must be Inuyasha, he thought. That half demon best stay out of his way!