Disclaimer: Don't own Inuyasha...

Well, this honestly took awhile to write... it's short and I'm sorry but I couldn't think and I jus wanted to finish a chapter to tide you guys over while I think of something really good for the next couple of chaps... I decided it should be about 13 chaps, and then I'll add in some extra stuff which will add up to about 16... anyways guys I'll be seeing yeah... have fun reading.

Chapter 9:

Well years have passed, and the stars well... actually the stars look exactly the same. I'm just lying here, looking at the stars. I've had a long journey. It's been about 2 years since I've actually seen Kikyo. I don't really want to go back, to be honest I'm kind of scared to see her.

I heard a rustle in the bushes. There was a man there; he seemed to be a thief. The man was eyeing my sword.

"IRON REAVER SOUL STEALER!" I screamed as I slashed the man.

I slashed him right in the back, causing him to go limp. All he seemed to be able to do was be able to roll.

I glanced at a spider tattoo on his shoulder.

I don't understand how people can steal other people's stuff I mean come on... just because I'm a half demon doesn't mean my stuff is more valuable.

Oh wait I can hear something... there's another mob trying to kill me and yadda yadda yadda. I swear I have like 50 bruises and I had about 20 broken arms. It's a good thing half-demons heal fast. Jeez, some people should teach humans some self discipline.

Well in a second they're going to beat me up, leave me here to 'die' and then I'm going to stand up and be on my way.

PUNCH, BAM, OUCH!

Now that, that's over with..., okay so yeah, the humans pick on me. Well what do you want me to do? I'm keeping my promise to Kikyo. Except the fact that I just injured a man, but he was a thief! It's different!

They throw rocks at me... like that'll harm me! I've been defending myself from humans since as far as I can remember. Too bad Sesshomaru inherited the family royalty... he now guards the West End. If I was the guardian, I would... I would make everything equal, but somehow I think Sesshomaru likes humans but won't admit it.

"OW!"

I felt a rock hit me right smack dab in the head.

"Hey who did that?" I asked.

I heard a whimper from the trees, it sounded like a little girl.

"Halt half-demon, I will not let you harm anyone!" She yelled.

I can't tell you who this reminded me of... because it's rather obvious... Kikyo...

"I have no intention of harming anyone; I just seek to return to the village where I come from..." I replied.

"Oh... well if you will... please don't hurt me... that guy that you blasted was trying to rob me!" She cried.

"What's your name?" I asked.

"Lila..."

"Hmm... Lila eh? Well I'm Inuyasha, and I will not harm you... I don't harm humans, usually..."

Lila nodded.

"Can you tell me which way the priestess Kikyo lives?" I asked

"Y-You know Kikyo?" She wondered.

"Yes in fact I do, she's a... friend of mine..."

"I'll lead you to her... but it'll take a couple of days!"

I nodded and we began our adventure back to the village. Lila was a nice girl... she was about eight. I liked eight year olds; they were always stronger than you thought, and wiser. They could teach you something even if you knew 'everything.' They are so innocent.

"Cumon, Inuyasha this way!" She yelled.

I learned to take things the slow way in my travels, to look things at a slower pace; instead of running all over. I mean sure if I had to get somewhere fast, I would, but if I could choose my speed; I'd walk.

"Wanna rest Inuyasha, you look exhausted?" She asked.

"Yeah... thanks..." I replied.

I hadn't realized how tired I was until she had said something.

"We've only been walking for two hours... it'll take about 2 days... sorry, but I only know the long way..." Lila said.

"It's okay, really... I like the slow way..." I replied.

I didn't realize how soft I was getting. I had been talking to a human girl like she was my friend; I talked to her like how I talked to Kikyo.

"You're not like alotta demons I know... in fact you're nicer than any normal humans any day... maybe being not one kind or the other is better... maybe it's better to be cold and emotional at the same time!" Lila explained, "Maybe... just maybe... you're in a class of your own. I mean everyone is their own person... but you, you're special!"

I glanced at Lila, "You know... I've never belonged anywhere; I get attacked and bullied by humans and demons alike. I don't fight them... I don't have the heart to. As long as they only attack me and not others, than I won't hurt them. If I don't believe they're pure evil, than I do nothing to them. I don't harm them, unless I feel they will kill or rob me.

"Really Inuyasha? You know... I think you're my hero!" She replied.

"I-I am? Well that's a first!" I laughed, "But you better get some sleep... we have a long way to go tomorrow... do you live in the village?"

"Actually yes I do, I was only away because well, I was visiting my uncle. A demon attacked our village though, and killed him. Now all I have left is the village... I have no family they were all killed my some psycho half-demon about eight years ago. When I was only a baby. One of the villagers took care of me, but when they found out I had family somewhere else they sent me there, and of course with my luck; they died too!" She replied.

It occurred to me that I had killed her family... I would protect this girl; even if it meant my death.

"I think we should get some sleep..." I said.

I closed my eyes and drifted off into a slumber. In my dreams a city was on fire, Lila was calling my name, villagers were out to get me. I had the jewel in my hand. I didn't understand what was going on, and there was Kikyo with her bow and arrow, she shot, and then I woke up.

I rose from my sleeping position, it was morning. Birds chirped and as I looked over I found Lila still peacefully resting. I decided it was good just to sit and wait for her awakening. As I sat I thought. What does all this mean? I dreamt Sesshomaru would try to kill me and he did... I also dreamt Kikyo had. What if I get back there and she no longer wants to see me? What if she kills me?

As I said short... but I will make the next one longer if you wish it...

Now for the first time ever, READER RESPONSE!

Luthien - thanx for ur reviews lol i really worked hard with the monk and what really would annoy me... and I seriously would have blown a hole through his hand.

Praetor Aiden - I'm glad you like it so far, I really like writing this story. I always wondered what happened before and I had figured most of this had happened beforehand anyways.

MoroTheWolf - it was really hard making Sesshy a big brother character, yet very easy to change him back evil. I just made him have a really short temper like Inu and that's why he's now evil again.

Cruel Shiva - yes yes I know you love Sesshy and I tried to make him the way I think he should be but you know it's not easy making him good...

jinijn - I don't know exactly what happened, this is what I think happened...