Chapter 6: A Purpose

"Brought you?" She turned to see the half smirking Inuyasha. This isn't fair! I trust someone to help me, and he turns me over to someone else--now I'm unsure of my fate.

"My little half brother Inuyasha brings me women when I need them. You see, I'm a youkai, Sesshomaru, and I love the taste of blood. However, I like a little play before I eat." He laughed decadently and threw his head back. His silver tresses slid over his shoulders as he rose to look over Genevieve. She cringed as he looked her over.

"Inuyasha, that will be all." No sooner had he said this, Inuyasha was gone.

Fear flashed across Genevieve's eyes. What am I going to do? The fool I trusted left me to be food for a hungry demon!

He circled her in tighter concentric circles. At the right moment, she bolted for the flap. He caught her with one powerful arm and swung her to the opposite side of the room. She slammed into the wall and fell backwards. She felt the slight welt starting to form near her right temple. I have to fight for my life. No more wimpy ness. She crouched into a squatted position and lifted her arms the a ready position.

Sesshomaru stalked closer and unwrapped his handsome body from his kimono. I must stop starring at his body! He's going to eat me, damnit! He rushed at her, surprising her with his quick movements. She didn't waver, however. They circled each other; Genevieve fearing her life and Lord Sesshomaru teasing. Then she made her move. She flung herself purposefully into the air for a chasing kick. It flew past his face at mere centimeters. Damn he's quick. I've never fought a demon before…

Hmm. She nearly kicked me in the face. I've never experienced that before. Not even my halfwit brother came so close. Perhaps I should not eat her. But that blood flowing so quickly through her veins…how wonderful the thought!

She threw more kicks and punches at him, but to no avail. She could feel herself tiring. Stay alert, do you want to die? She kicked at his side with her outside leg, while he took the advantage of her being off balance. He rushed at her again and clasped his arms around her entire body. He pulled her close so quickly that she lost her breath.

Genevieve's face was in his neck, her whole body pressed against his. She couldn't help the tingly feeling all over her. He reached down with his mouth and began massaging her neck with his lips. "The fun is over my love. I've grown far too hungry now." He licked his lips and showed his fangs, dripping with warm saliva.

Meanwhile…

Inuyasha trotted down the path back to the village. With that little snack, he'll tell me how to work my sword. He's the only one who might know. He stopped halfway through the village at the hut of the priestess, Lady Kaede.

"How are ye doing, Inuyasha." The old woman hobbled around, checking on the tea and sweeping dirt into a corner. She wore a patch over one eye and had care worn wrinkles everywhere.

"Feh, alright. My brother demanded more food." She lowered her had and nodded. Unfortunately, a pact was made by the villagers and Sesshomaru that he would protect the village on Kaede's behalf, in return, they would offer to him a beautiful woman as food once a year. It has been five years since that pact, and Sesshomaru has become greedy.

"Another woman? Hasn't there been a sacrifice made to him already this year? Has he become desperate?" She clucked and shook her head. "Where did ye find this woman?"

"Well, she fell out of the old gateway in the forest," he thought some more and added, "She said she was from another time and place, and her clothes were really weird."

"Are ye sure? Legend says that a woman was destined to fall from there and that she has great power. It also says that she must assist in a great battle of some sort. That legend is so old, not much information exists outside of what I know."

"Hmm, which reminds me. I can't figure out this damn sword. It slows me down too much." It hit him--that girl was able to kick him, even without the sword in hand. "You said that woman had great power, right?"

"What are ye thinking? Do ye believe this woman ye found is the one of legend?" Lady Kaede removed the steaming pot of water and served tea to Inuyasha. "If she has great power, she may be able to help ye learn your sword."

"Well, maybe…" He flew out of her hut. I hope Sesshomaru hasn't devoured her yet. He jumped from rooftop to rooftop until he made it to the only rooftop outside of the village. He jumped down and tossed open the door flap. He gaped at the sight he saw. The girl was wrapped in Sesshomaru's arms, his teeth barred and ready.

"Wait!" Inuyasha yelled as he confronted his brother. "I need her for another task first. She has become valuable to me now." He huffed and began reaching a hand for the girl.

The nearly naked man laughed evilly. "You'll have to wait in line, half-brother. Her blood and virginity are mine first!"

With Sesshomaru finally distracted, Genevieve grabbed his left arm and twisted it over. He slammed to the ground and blinked. She lifted his arm into a bent elbow, and then applied enough force to his wrist to break it. Completed all in one swift motion. His eyes looked up, completely shocked.

"Well, I underestimated you, my love," Sesshomaru calmly stated. She broke my wrist with one swift movement. How can this be? She must possess incredible power. All the more better to devour, he thought.

She made a B-line for the open flap when Inuyasha grasped her arm. "Let's go this way."

"Why should I trust you? Who knows, you might take me to another demon's hut as food." She turned to face the hanyou. His expression surprised her. He wasn't plotting with those golden pools--he looked hopeful.

Sesshomaru raised himself to sit and examined his arm. It was nearly half way healed. I must have this woman for myself. For now, I shall wait and watch. His death smile appeared on his face once more. He strode to his doorway and watched as the tantalizing blonde strutted away. He focused his eyes on her rear, which twitched the left and right as she ran. The hunger in his body ravaged his organs, yet his eyes still watched her gallop away.

They dashed though the greenery to the village center and out into the forest where she came. When Inuyasha felt it was safe to slow down, he glanced behind him. The girl had nearly collapsed when they slowed.

"I'm sorry…I…must stop," she gasped out. Her heart beat wildly in her ears. "Why did you hand me over as food?" She looked over to him.

"Well, this village made a pact with him. He would protect the village from demons and in exchange he demanded one beautiful untouched maiden as a delicacy. You were the next best thing."

Genevieve looked up sharply. Her eyes narrowed as she replied," So then why did you take back your sacrifice?" She stood, her curls sticking to her neck.

The hanyou just stared at her, mouth unmoving. I can't tell her I need her. I can't make myself vulnerable like that. "You are the one of which old legend speaks. I had to rescue you for the sake of battle."

Genevieve cocked her head to one side. "Tell me more, if you will."

"I'll take you to talk to Lady Kaede. The old hag knows more than me." Inuyasha walked past her toward the direction from which they had just fled.