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Thanks for all the waiting you guys. I finally decided what I wanted to do with this fanfic. I will post as often as school and family life permit me. So please forgive me if some chapters take awhile. This is also my first fanfic ever so PLEASE be understanding. Oh and please review. I love reviews! And please point out any big mistakes. Like I said I'm a little new at this.

SG

Chapter 2. Sesshomaru

Sesshomaru crept slowly up the path, keeping deep in the shadows. The moon was full this night. Not the best to suit his purpose. It could give him away.

Sesshomaru paused and sniffed the scents of the air around him. The air could tell you many things if you had the ability to discern the scents in the wind. He could read the air as if it had letters and words. The scents of the night were strong and powerful. Though he smelled no danger in the wind, he knew he should always be alert for things downwind where his nose could not read. He also had very acute hearing. It allowed him to read the sounds of the night.

Sesshomaru thought of his plan. He had it first decided to attack the group earlier today but as it turned out he had to stay with Jaken and Rin because Rin woke up sick today. It often puzzled him how these inferior humans could live with how weak their bodies were. 'It would be better to just kill them all off and rid the world of their weakness.' Then a little girl flashed through his mind. She was smiling and holding a flower out to him.

Flash. Another memory this one of little Rin sitting on her bed in her room. Jaken was there. He had been by her side everyday since she got sick making sure she got enough fluids and kept warm. Rin had been sick before but nothing like this. It was very exhausting. She coughed all the time and had a high feaver. Sesshomaru had to admit he was worried about her. She was after all, his steward and in a strange way like a daughter to him.

'What's this?' A nagging voice in his head said. 'Are you claiming kin to a HUMAN child? Your growing soft Lord Sesshomaru.'

'Silence!' He mentally yelled at the voice. 'Stay out of this Sesshomaru's head. What I do and do not do is no concern of yours.'

This was the very reason he had come in search of his brother at this time. The miko that always traveled with him he heard had powerful healing powers at least that is the rumor that has been fluttering in the wind. If she did not then he would leave. He had already tried the demon healers in his palace but they were not familiar with her sickness. This only caused Sesshomaru to be more concerned.

Sesshomaru was now at the cave entrance. He would leave this place as fast as possible after collecting the girl. Sesshomaru peered into the cave. The occupants were sprawled around the fire sleeping soundly. Even his brother was asleep. Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes His brother left no guard? Foolish half breed. Oh well maybe he wont have to face his brother after all he can just pick of the girl quietly and leave. If he's careful she'll stay asleep.

Kagome lay sprawled on the cave floor. Groaning, she turned over. Oh, how she missed her bed. It was so soft and comfortable compared to this floor with rocks and twigs poking into her back. Kagome sat up and felt dizzy for a moment. Shaking her head a little, the dizziness subsided.

"What was that?" Kagome thought as she heard a faint noise. She turned her head to look at her companions. They were all sound asleep and surprisingly so was Inuyasha or was it such a surprise? After all he was in the pooring rain all day today. The poor guy just needed to rest sometimes. Kagome yawned and layed back down. She was almost asleep when she felt more than saw something over her. Something that felt familiar and alarming. Kagome opened her eyes something did not feel right. She was trying to focus her scattered brain to figure out what was wrong when the light from the fire disappeared. How irritating.

"Can you move out of the light please? I'm trying to concentrate."

Sesshomaru had realized earlier that she had woken up and had stood still waiting for her to sense his presence. When she did not seem to notice him he walked forward until he was only a few feet away blocking the light of the fire and casting his shadow over her form. He had nearly jumped himself when she spoke aloud. 'What? Does she even relize WHO is 'blocking' her light. Ugh! This is ridiculous. This mission had already taken to much time.'

Kagome was getting annoyed that she was being ignored and was about ready to say something when he responded.

"Miko I wish to speak to you."

Kagome jumped. That was not Inuyasha's voice and she now knew what was giving her that weird feeling. Kagome jumped up to her feet and nearly fell over backwards when her feet did not untangle from the sleeping bag.

Sesshomaru surprised at her sudden movement stepped backward. And then moved forward quickly when it looked like she was about ready to fall over but she caught herself and after untangling her feet quickly stood up.

Kagome looked up at him as if to see if he really was standing there watching her. She closed her eyes rubbing her fist over them. Blinking she looked again. Yes he was still there. 'OMG! Sesshomaru is in the cave! Where is Inuyasha! Whats he doing hear? Doesn't he have enough decency to come in the day time? No you baka he's a youki they have a tendency to always do things unexpected.'

"Sess…Sesshomaru? What are you doing hear? What do you want with us?" Said Kagome as she quickly scanned the cave for her friends. They were all there and still sleeping. Why were they still sleeping? Even Inuyasha should have waken up to Sesshomaru's presence. Kagome jumped as she felt Sesshomaru move up next to her.

"Miko I would like to speak with you." Kagome turned to him quickly her eyes going round when she heard what he said.

"You…You wish to speak to ME... Lord Sesshomaru?"

"Yes. Come with me." Sesshomaru commanded as he swiftly walked away and out of the cave. It was a bit unnerving to be there in the presence of his half brother while he was sleeping and defenseless. Forget that thought.

He was not standing outside the cave entrance waiting for her. He was a little worried she was not going to follow when she suddenly appeared.

"What…?" Sesshomaru waved her off beckoning for her to follow him. Once they had reached a distance where their voices would not wake the others he stopped. He could see that she was very nervous. Good she should be worried in a youki's presence. He was starting to wonder if she had any sense at all.

"Do not be afraid Miko, I am not here to harm you or your companions."

"I am not afraid Sesshomaru! If I was worried for my safety and the safety of my companions I would have woken then up. I also know you have honor and that you would not sneak into are camp at night unless it is important. Since you singled me out personally I can assume you need my assistance for something? Other then that I cannot think of any other reason you would personally retrieve me from among my friends unless you are more dishonorable then I first perceived you?" Kagome said with more confidence then she felt.

"You have amazing powers of intuition Miko." Said Sesshomaru dryly. "Now since you have guessed my purpose here so fully we can get down to business,"

Kagome tensed when he spoke but relaxed when he continued the tenseness replaced with suprise.

"I am in need of your healing powers. My ward is sick and my healers lack the ability to help her." Here Sesshomaru paused. It was embarrassing to ask a human girl for help. The next words would be torture to his youki pride.

"I need your help."

To be continued….

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