I've no idea what I'm writing, beats me who the new character is, or why I made so many typos... (that mighta been cuz i wrote that at like... 4 in the morning.) However, here's another chapter, read it if you dare, lol.

Disclaimer: No, I don't own Inu Yasha or his stuff...

Careless Wonder

Rin was still sobbing, the quiet strangled sounds reaching Sesshomaru's ears despite her frightened attempts to muffle the sound.

He glanecd back at her, riding on the dragon's back, one arm curled around her mouth, eyes shut forcefully.

He stopped, flicking a finger at the dragon, giving the silent order for him to seize.

As the rhythmic bumping stopped, Rin's eyes opened, sparkling with tears and confusion.

Sesshomaru turned to face her, blocking out the moon light.

"Rin." he said, quiet.

The girl nodded, unable to respond, choking on her linger fear.

"Why do you cry?'

Surprised, the child burst into tears again, hiding her face. Between the strangled sobs and gasps for air, Sesshomaru heard words that made him freeze slightly.

"That demon...those wolves... he killed, my pack killed... my family... and-" she gasped again, burrying her face deeper into her arms. She didn't bother finishing her sentence. The teasrs were flowing too steadily.

The youkai lord studied her, the smallest of frowns on his face.

"I see." he murmured, turning around to face the familiar intruder that had tried to sneak up on him while he spoke.

The woman from the clearing stood before him, her hands folded in the cascading fabric of her robes.

"The child seems affected." she stated. Sesshomaru stared at her, wondering briefly why she insisted on being so vexing.

"What is it you want?" he said instead, ignoring the slowly subsiding sobs of Rin, who was now staring at the demoness with shock, and slight admiration.

The woman bowed her head gently. "Forgive my second intrusion." she said in reply. Elegantly she began to lift a hand up. By some unseen power, a green screaming and kicking imp slowly rose from the depths of the long grass, brandishing the staff of two heads at the demon woman.

"Let me go at once! My lord would be very displeased if you even-" Jaken stopped, feeling Sesshomaru's glare on his skin.

"Oh..." was his smartest reply.

Rin jumped up on the dragon's back. "Master Jaken! She caught you?" she cried.

The woman looked at Rin again, studying her curiously before turning back to Sesshomaru.

"He was interested in my shards, mentioned something about wanting to give them to you, he also claims to be yours. I figured I would return your property." she explained calmly, looking at him as an equal.

Sesshomaru felt irritation riding on his skin at the way she calmly stared at him. Her powers felt miniature, why was it then that she wasn't the least unsettled by him. She looked smart... didn't seem it though.

"Do you know to whom you speak!" Jaken shouted, still hovering in the air as if held up by invisible hooks. "This is the greatest lord Sesshomaru of the Western lands! You should show more respect you insolent wench!" he shouted, wacing the staff and trying desperately to hit the woman.

She turned to him calmly, her eyes bored. "I know well to whom I speak, toad." she stated.

Sesshomaru actually frowned, a bit thrown off by her statement though nothing showed.

"Is he yours, or may I teach him some manners?" She enquired once more, looking back at him. Her tone was utterly serious.He stared at her then glanced at Jaken who was pitifully sobbing his eyes out. Rin started at the demoness' sentence.

"Oh no! Please don't hurt master Jaken!"

The woman looked over at her then back at Sesshomaru, patiently waiting. "Do as you wish." he retorted, eyes flashing with a dare. If she really didn't respect him at all she wouldn't harm the imp...

Jaken however didn't see it that way. Bursting into tears and fits of screaming he turned to the demon and began to beg for his life, apologizing for every word spoken, including all those little comments he had said while they had been on their way to his lord.

The demoness frowned at him, disturbed his ugly green face. "I suggest you bite your tongue, imp. I have grown bored with you already." she replied, waving her hand.

Jaken hovered in the air a moment more before dropping like a rock to the ground.

Rin gave a deep sigh behind her lord, settling back down, rubbing tears from her eyes.

The woman looked past Sesshomaru at her again, her curiousity obvious. "You travel with a human." she stated, turning to look at the Lord.

This was vexing beyond reason, frowning he turned away. "Come Jaken, we're leaving." he started.

The woman blinked at him mildly, unmoving. "I meant no offense." she said.

"You've made none, I simply find your pressence... irritating." was his candid reply.

The woman cocked an eyebrow slightly and flickered out of sight. Sesshomaru looked back where she should have been and frowned, feeling something brush him suddenly. He turned back and found her standing in his way.

"Are you incapable of holding a conversation?" she asked. He frowned. "Do not question me, cat. You're not worth my time."

"Oh, I beg to differ." she replied, unmoved by his tone. He stared at her, his nails glowing slightly by his side.

"Get out of my way or be cut down."

"You wouldn't be able to do it." she replied quietly, looking at him with calm eyes. She wasn't challanging, not really... however she was oh so bothersome..

Without saying a word the youkai lord flicked the whip that snapped to life from his nails, cutting the air where she should have been...

He started in actual surprise as she looked at him from his right, safely away from his whip.

"I wish only to talk." she added, as if maybe that would calm his annoyance. It didn't...that had been an undirect blow to his pride.

Wordless he flicked the whip again, snapping a whole tree nearly in half... right where she should have been, again.

Once more she looked at him from straight ahead. "Please stop." she said.

He did, but only because of her submissive tone. "What is it you want?" he asked again, the irritation obvious in his voice.

She bowed her head again, as if showing submission...but not. "I am curious.. the child. Why is she with you?"

Rin gave a start, and hid behind Ah Un, eyes wide. Sesshomaru frowned. "Why is that any of your buisness?"

"Curiousity's sake.' was her reply. He turned away and started to walk once more. "Leave." he stated.

She flickered to life before him again, blocking his path. Had be been human he would have run right into her.

He was starting to wonder who she was now, and why she was so persistant. Instead he kept his eyes narrowed and glaring, jaw tight.

"You will not answer?" she asked, looking disappointed. He stared at her a long moment, wondering if she'd get it. She did.

"Fine." she murmured, and turned away, but found him in her way. She started in surprise, having not heard him moving.

"Who are you?' he asked sharply, not intending on letting her leave withuot taht bit of information.

She blinked at him bemusedly before answering.

"Lunaria." she replied, one ear twitching slightly.

He frowned. The name was familiar, but for some reason he couldn't place it.

"Excuse me." she said, and flickered out of sight once more, in case he had any ideas about blocking her path again.

He didn't however bother to follow, instead he thought hard about the name, trying to locate the familiarity.

It didn't register. Swallowing his frustration he turned to Rin and Jaken again, making Jaken flinch. Rin just looked back at him silently, waiting.

"Let's go."