FBG: Ok, I'm SO sorry I haven't updated for such a long time, but I've been really busy. Had quite a few cousins vacationing at my place for the past three weeks, so I barely had time to use the comp. and also I needed to rewrite this chapter, I decided a more interesting direction for this story...Anyways send in your reviews! (I don't have any...I'd like some...if you'd spare the time...please!) Anyways read and enjoy!

Chapter 6
Feild Trip: Part II

"Okay Rin-chan let's see what you made!" cried Kira happily. It was nearly the end of their third day on the trip. Rin was assigned to create a map of a small wooded while Kira worked on dinner, for the camp. The Taiyoukai had been busy, traveling on his own and wasn't due till later in the evening.

"Here!" cried Rin, her black hair was tied in a pony-tail which bobbed on her head as she excitedly handed over her scroll.

"NANI!" screamed Kira, she was surprised, "Rin-chan this is so GOOD! Wow you put so much detail and you even have a legend! I'm so proud of you!" Kira threw her arms around the little girl in a tight squeeze, "Now roll this up nicely and keep it safe, we should show Sesshomaru-sama how much you've accomplished, he'll be pleased, ne?"

"HAI!" cried Rin and she ran over to the small tent they made to wrap the scroll. Kira went over to the small fire, where she stirred a small pot of rice for Rin.

"Gosh, it's been so tiring, I totally forgot how to rough it out," groaned Kira melodramatically, "I should feel ashamed!"

"You should."

Kira lifted her head, Sesshomaru was finally back after a long disappearance. She scowled at him, he waved off her appreciation of his remark in return.

"SESSHOMARU-SAMA!" Rin ran out of her tent and flung her arms around the taiyoukai. He merely patted her head and said calmly, "Rin, this Sesshomaru is tired, I must get some rest. I had a long day."

"Gomen, Sesshomaru-sama," Rin said but gave him a little hug while she was at it and then ran back to her tent, where she was busy drawing.

Kira was sitting by the fire, brushing her black hair, she glanced up at Sesshomaru, who took off his armor, "What were you doing today that got you so tired?"

Sesshomaru glanced at her coldy and turned back to his armor, which he was now busy polishing, Kira ignored his glare and repeated, "What were you doing today Sesshomaru-sama?"

"Wench, why do you care about my business, of which you have no reason to be involved in," he snapped standing up.

"It was just a simple question," replied Kira quietly, she slowly tied her hair back up and placed her jade brush away. Sesshomaru starred at her, she was indeed a beautiful youkai, the type that could catch anyone's eye yet she exposed herself as a threat, using her strong will rather then her possible seductive side to get what she wants. She's not the type to be messed with, realizing his thoughts, he snorted and went into his tent.

Meiko sat alone under a large tree by the pond, it was night and she was starring at the vast black sky.

"Meiko," she felt strong arms snugly place a robe around her shoulders, she smiled, leaning her head against Ryoko's arm, "Something troubles you, ne?"

Meiko sighed poking the grass with her toe, after a moment, she said, "It's Kira, I'm worried, that she's planning on leaving soon."

Ryoko sat down beside the pretty neko-youkai, resting his long bow against the tree, "You think this because?"

Meiko gazed into his dark eyes, he gently took her chin in his hand, "You can tell me," he said reassuringly.

"Well," she sighed, "Kira's always been about purpose. I've only known her for so long but I think ever since her family was murdered, she kept herself busy. Here she's had more time to herself and I think she fears being alone with her thoughts…"

Ryoko hugged Meiko tightly, placing his cheek against her hair, "You care too much about others, Kira is old enough to make her own choices. She will follow her own path, it's destiny."

Meiko laughed, "You know the mystical proverbs don't suite you, at all."

Ryoko grinned sheepishly, his dark eyes alit with humor, his cat ears perked up, "Sorry, remind never give you mystical advice again."

The bright early morning rays of the sun spewed through the open flap of Kira's small tent. She groaned flipping over trying to block out the light but of course her attempt failed.

I might as well get up, she thought to herself. She quickly changed out of her yukata, and into her hatori. She came out of the tent tying the sash around her waist.

"Good morning."

Kira looked up to a very interesting sight, Sesshomaru was sitting in front of his own tent, drinking a cup of what looked to be green tea, what she thought was green tea anyways, he was wearing no armour and the front of his kimono was open, marking Kira's eyebrow raise.

"Good morning," she said tossing her hair to one side, "I suppose you were up training then?"

Sesshomaru nodded, sipped his drink and then said, "I presume you are going to train as well?"

Kira glanced as him sideways, "Do I sense a challenge from you milord?"

Milord…it sounds nice coming from her…Sesshomaru grinned ever so slightly, "I suppose, if you're up to it…"

Kira smiled evilly, "I haven't had a decent match for a long time, it would be an honour!"

They both readied themselves and faced each other. His kimono was still not tied properly, making Kira feel a bit distracted. She busied herself, by stretching. Next to Sesshomaru, Kira looked completely opposite, standing before him; she was lightly bouncing on either foot, energized for a fight. Sesshomaru stood calmly, his had resting lightly on Tokijin. Her right hand placed firmly on the hilt of Shinka; a sword she found in the Taiyoukai's armory. Her own sword shattered shortly after her first encounter with Sesshomaru.

He then suddenly charged at her, Tokijin flaring from its sheath. Kira leapt sideways and blocked the blow to her midriff with her thick silver armlet. Sesshomaru hacked at her again, this time she blocked using Shinka's sheath. Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow at her sword, "Since when did you have this?"

Kira rolled out of the way, escaping another blow, she giggled, "Since I stole it from you!" Sesshomaru growled and attacked with his claws, Kira using her right arm to block another sword blow, grabbed his hand, his claws inches from her face.

They went on for another half and hour, sparing with each other, only to stop when Kira tripped to avoid crashing into Rin, who was coming over towards them in a hurry.

"Rin-chan! You should be more careful," cried Kira, she lay flat on the ground, "I could've hurt you."

Rin grinned mischievously, "You should be more careful Kira-chan, you let Sesshomaru-sama win!"

Kira glared up at Sesshomaru who was smirking, she turned to Rin who was still grinning, "After ALL I've done for you! This is how you repay me!"

Rin squealed as Kira pounced, attacking her ferociously with tickles, "ONEGAI SHIMASU! STOP! Please, Kira-chan, that tickles! AH! Sesshomaru-sama help!"

Sesshomaru responded by sheathing his sword and saying, "You brought this on yourself Rin. Deal with it!"

"Ahahaha," the little girl was huffing madly, she stood up, finally free from Kira's grasp. Kira was smiling and then she turned sharply on the demon lord, "HEY! We aren't done here, that was interfere-"

She stopped mid-sentence, Sesshomaru raised his hand in silence, then Kira smelt it, there was a scent of a demon heading this way, she drew Rin close to her.

"What is it…"

Sesshomaru stood in front of them, suddenly a demon crashed right into their campsite, he was a huge saru-youaki, with huge purple eyes. He wore an armored kilt but otherwise looked very untamed.

"Lord Sesshomaru, I was sent to deliver you this message from young Lord Seiichi, he requires your presence as soon as you receive this. I must go now, I bid you farewell, milord, Mistress Kira, Lady Rin," he bowed three times after handing the Taiyoukai a scroll and vanished back into the trees.

Sesshomaru quickly opened the scroll, "This is hand.." he muttered.

"Well what does it say?"

"It appears that famed matchmaker, Lady Ichigo has yet again returned to my castle, and poor Seiichi cannot handle her presence, she arrived a few hours after we left," Sesshomaru said, but he stopped quite abruptly. Kira was now white as chalk, her eyes were wide like discs. She looked like she had seen a ghost, and a very scary one at that.

FBG: Well, I hoped you enjoyed this one! Anyways, again, send in your reviews!