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Chapter 3:

Isilindil stood up, facing the rustling bushes. No sound came from there, nothing answered her call. She unsheathed the dagger from her boot, throwing it into the bushes, quicker then sight. A small squeal rose from the bushes and a tall form jumped from them, coming face to face with Isilindil.

"How long have you been there?" She asked bluntly, studying his features in the dim moonlight. He was a Demon.

"That is not important. Why are you, a Wolf Demon, full-blooded Wolf Demon, around a meager halfling?" He asked, his voice had a tint of ice but was otherwise calm.

"Help was offered and accepted." She answered, meeting his eyes. "Why do you care? I don't even know who you are…"

A hint of a smile touched his lips as he spoke. "I am Sesshoumaru." He answered the second part of her inquiry.

"If we are to exchange names mine is Isilindil. I have learned to accept help when offered, knowing that it is not offered often to Demons. Especially where I come from."

All he did was nod, then glance over to a prone figure: Ember. He looked back to Isilindil, took her hand in his and gave a short bow. "Until our next meeting, Isilindil." With that, he was gone.

"So… that was Sesshoumaru.." Ember commented.

Isilindil turned to face her, cocking her head to the side. "How'd you know?"

Ember's face started to turn red as she turned around. "I'll be going now…" With that said, she bolted.

Isilindil grabbed both bags and darted after her, quickly catching up. "Get back here!"

"NO!" Ember yelled over her shoulder, putting on more speed.

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Isilindil took a small step back as she looked at her tent. Considering what she had to start with it had turned out very well. Ember grinned as she walked behind Isilindil.

"Don't even, Em." Isilindil told her without even turning around.

"You're no fun.." Ember replied, sticking out her tongue. She looked the tent up and down, pulling her tongue back into her mouth. "Looks good… I'm tired, let's get in…"

Isilindil nodded, grabbing their bags and heading inside. Ember looked over at the others in the camp, smiled and said, "See you in the morning.."

Kagome smiled, calling out a similar message to her companions. "'Night, everyone…" She poured a bit of water on the fire and walked to her bedroll, soon asleep.

Inuyasha on the other hand, did not sleep. Instead he took up watch. He wanted no more unwanted guests while they were here.

Isilindil placed her bedroll on the ground, Ember doing the same. "Well, this has been fun." She commented dryly.

Ember shrugged. "You just need to lighten up." She paused, a mischievous glitter finding its way into her eyes. "What were you and Sesshoumaru talking about, eh?"

Isilindil rolled her eyes, looking over at her friend. "That is none of your concern… I deserve to have a few secrets of my own.."

"Fine, suit yourself. Well, g'night." Ember got into her bedroll and quickly fell into a deep sleep.

Isilindil entered her own bedroll, her little 'chat' with Sesshoumaru playing in her mind. His last words were very evident in her mind's eye as she watched his lips move to the words, 'Until our next meeting, Isilindil'…

Had he meant to meet her again? She thought. She sighed softly, turning onto her side. She would just have to wait and see…

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Well, how was it? Man, this chapter took forever… school is murder but we're surviving. Well, R&R! We know you love us! Be happy we updated!! J