Chapter 2

Sesshomaru's eyes rested on the face of the girl. He face was exquisitely shaped, but she looked young...17 perhaps? She had waist length blonde hair; She was thin but built at the same time. She wore a silk kimono, finely made, and embroidered; it was blue and pink and fit her perfectly. As he examined her a bit more closely he noticed a seal placed upon her chest. Sesshomaru knelt down gently pulling the seal away from her. Everything faded in just as it had disappeared. The seal was still in his hands as the smell of the wild flowers and the tree appeared again. The girl was still lying at his feet.

The blonde haired girl moaned gently then slowly opened her eyes, the sunlight painful to her eyes. "Where am I?" her voice soft as if she was talking to the wind.

"What's your name, woman?" Sesshomaru stared emotionless at the girl. Her eyes noticing him for the first time, slowly sitting up she looked up at him. "Who are you?" The irritation at his question being answered with a question showed on his face for a brief moment before returning to its usual state. The girl sensing this irritation looked down and quietly said "Rydia...who are you?" "Sesshomaru". She was still confused about where she was and how she got there. She let out a gentle gasp at the clothes she was wearing, "Where am I? Where's that woman, the strange one with black hair" She quickly jumped to her feet, only to find she could not stand and she wobbled and landed clinging onto Sesshomaru, His arms went around her after watching her struggle to right herself again. She looked up at him with deep green eyes, She felt his arms she instantly pushed away "I don't need your help!" she cried as she fell the opposite way. Sesshomaru smiled a little as he watched her tumbled to the ground opposite of him.

"Your arrogance will be your downfall, girl" He stared down at her with cold eyes.

Her eyes snapped to his "What business is it of yours? Just like that damned Inuyasha" Rydia saw something in the demons eyes change. She brought one foot up and braced herself as she was standing high enough to bring the other up. Shaking she stood, and inhaled as her legs gave out once again.

"DAMN IT!" Rydia pounded her fist on the ground "What in the 9 hells the matter with me?" Her eyes focused on the ground. "How long was I asleep, last thing I remember...was the field," her eyes scanned the field around her "everything's bigger the...trees their tal-" Rydia's face went blank as she fainted, slumping to the ground.

Sesshomaru stared at the girl, unsure of what had just happened. She had mentioned something of Inuyasha. Sesshomaru leaned over scooping her up in his arms and carried her back to the demon. Perhaps this is the key? He looked at the unconscious girl in his arms; She sure didn't look like much. Just another human, but someone had sealed her and for good reason too. Very strong seals were placed on her resting site and she's too confused to have agreed to anything. Too many answers were needed and nothing could be done with a passed out wench.

Rydia opened her eyes but couldn't make out much, the room was very dark, and there only appeared to be one window. She rolled to her side to wait for her eyes to adjust, when she realized something. She sat up in bed instantly, her hair... no claws, her ears...SHE WAS HUMAN! Panic started to fill her, What's going on? She sat up quickly, searching for a light of some kind, when a voice from the corner of the room startled her.

"I see you're fully awake now." The icy cold voice broke through the darkness. "Sesshomaru?" Her voice questioned softly

He was surprised she had remembered his name and voice. "Where are you from?"

She thought for a minute "I-I'm not sure..." she whispered becoming aware of the fact that she couldn't remember much except for Inuyasha and her demon form. "You should really try to remember..." His voice was mocking in the darkness, but somehow she was glad that she wasn't alone. "Well it's not like it's my fault!" Rydia snapped at the form in the corner. "First of all you will not speak to me in such a manner. Second, You are in my house and you will do as I ask you to do. You will respect me." Sesshomaru's voice was firm and serious. She looked down at her lap still covered by the blanket and she was silent. This surprised Sesshomaru, She had attitude that he would not accept but she became unusually silent when scolded. Oh well at least she's silent but she's just confused right now...it's bound to be much worse later, His demon eyes could see her clear as day, She was sitting up, her lap covered, she was wearing a light colored robe he had one of his assistance put on her, her hair was pulled to one side of her neck, and her eyes were looking down sadly. It was easy to tell she was upset and she wanted answers but it seemed as if her body did not want to cooperate with her mind.

"I- I- I'm n- not m-meant-" She stammered

"Do not stutter, if you want to say something calm yourself before doing so" He said in a firm but softer than his earlier tone. He suppressed a smile at the snicker he received.

"I-I'm not m-meant to be...I'm s-suppose to be a de-mon right n-now" She had tried her hardest to say whatever it was she had meant to say correctly but the stress of all that had happened to her and the fear of what could was starting to chew on her. At her words Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow. "I'm afraid I don't understand" Sesshomaru questioned her, now sitting up straight.

"What do you think I mean?! I'm a dog demon not human! I've always become a demon at night! All my freakin life! It's night now and I'm human!" She was screaming and partly hysterical. She stepped off the bed and collapsed almost instantly, crying. "WHERE THE HELL AM I? WHY CANT I WALK AND WHY THE HELL DON'T I REMEMBER ANYTHING?!" she screamed at the room. Sesshomaru sat silently watching her, his expression never changing, How immature...She looked down on the floor resisting the urges to sob. "what's going on..." her voice was so low Sesshomaru barely heard it.

"I hate being human..." She looked at him, for once during her rant she looked him and talked to him directly and her eyes flashed with anger. "One thing Sesshomaru, I am here, but it's not my choice, I AM HERE AND YOU WILL NOT BOSS ME AS IF I AM A CHILD AND I HAVE NO COMMON SENSE!" her voice was loud and firm and it cause anger to well up in the demon. He could smell her anger; it was uncommon for a human to show such emotion towards any demon, except fear, especially towards him. Sesshomaru rose, walking up beside the girl, grabbing her upper arm hauling her upwards. He could feel the muscle in her bicep; He brought her eyes up to eye level with him. He knew how he held her was causing her pain since her feet no longer touched the ground. Rydia never made a sound but looked firmly in his eyes, her stubbornness shining. "This is my house, child. You will do as I say, without question. You are mine." Anger flared deeper in her eyes. She looked down and then back at his face and her voice was a growl "I belong to no one!" She brought her hand up quickly and scratching Sesshomaru's cheek. Surprise hit him; He could have easily dodged the attack but the sheer fact that she had the nerve, the audacity to do such a thing. Sesshomaru grabbed her by the throat slamming her onto the bed like she was a rag doll. He leaned over her, looking straight in her eyes, rage filling him. "I will not hesitate to kill you! You will loose that attitude if I have to beat it out of you! You will learn manners and you will learn how to act like a lady before this is over" His voice growled in her ear and at the sound of the word, Lady, she began to struggle and moan, unable to let out a scream. It was pointless; He had control over her with just one hand. Rydia struggled for the next 3 minutes, Sesshomaru refusing to let go, just to make a point, to show that he was in control. Finally, almost completely drained of her energy, she relaxed, giving up on being let go. He had won and she couldn't stand it.

Sesshomaru eventually let go. She needed be taught who was in charge. He would never have her hit him again. If she were to, he'd kill her on the spot.

Sesshomaru stood over the girl, her chest rising and falling rapidly, She was still weak from whatever it was had been ailing her. She had scratches on her neck but only faint. The only thing hurt on her was her pride.

"Return to sleep child, you are weak" His tone was cruel and mocking.

Rage built up inside her she sat up ready to fly into him, and he saw this. Anger could be seen strongly in her face, but she held back. As much as she didn't want to, She held back. Hmm...she can be taught at least Sesshomaru smiled at his own mockery, turned, and left the room. Rydia's eyes watched the door for a long time before she arranged herself again on the bed. It was strange, she could move her legs just fine, but when she tried to walk, they just gave out. She was sure she was just still weak. She laid back on the pillow, her eyes slowly closing... Inuyasha where are you?