I hope you will enjoy this chapter. I have changed somethings around in chapter 8. And i have a new story called Princesses Reunited please it and let me know what you think.

I don't own InuYasha.

The Gifts

Jaken returned and told Crystal and co to follow him. They were lead into a conference room at a far room down a hallway. The room was big and very stylist a very low table with silver pillows sitting all around the table. Sessomoru was sitting at the head of the table. Jaken turned to Crystal, "you may take a seat next to Sessomoru.

Crystal walked over and sat down next Sessomoru as the others found their seats. "Hello, Sessomoru, nice to see you again. What is this all about?" She couldn't help to like the stoic expressionless demon lord. Deep down she knew that he had a good heart. Many Rin had helped him in the change. Crystal didn't know the true reason all she knew is that he is not the demon that her mother spoke of. Time can change a person in many ways.

Crystal looked around the table that she sat at. Shippo was sitting down next to Crystal. Sango and Miruko were sitting next each other. InuYasha was on the other side of Sesshomaru. Keade was sitting between Sango and InuYasha. The two two-tailed cats sat next to each on the floor near the table near the shoji screened doors. Standing next to the two cats was Jaken and Rin.

"Rin," Sesshomaru said.

"Yes, my Lord," She answered.

"Take Jaken and get the gifts for our guests." Sesshomaru ordered as Rin bowed and left the room with Jaken following behind him. "Before we start I have gifts for all of you." Sesshomaru felt that the group was in need of things that they did not have. InuYasha for one did not have his sword any longer because it destroyed in the battle with Naraku. Shippo had only his hands to battle the enemy with. Crystal had everything she but she was becoming more powerful that very minute, one look at Crystal Sesshomaru could her demon features becoming more apparent. Keade's bow looked to be about shot. Miruko needed staff was weakening do to his many battles. The two two-tailed cats were close to their mistresses and they always have their backs.

A few minutes later Rin and a rather clumsy Jaken came into the carrying two swords, a set of bows and arrows, a boomerang, two gold and silver jewel studded collars, and a long silver and gold box. Each gift was placed in front of the person they belonged to. Shippo and InuYasha received the swords. Keade's uncovered eye went wide when the bow and arrows were placed in front of her. The boomerang was placed in front of Sango who started to inspect the weapon closely. Miruko received the staff that appeared to be indestructible. The long silver and gold box was placed in front of Crystal.

Crystal turned to the demon sitting next to her. "What are these for?" She asked. Although she had already knew the reasoning behind the gifts.

"These are gifts for you and your clan. All of you lacked something that was needed for coming battles. Crystal the box that was placed in front of you is a hairpin that will allow to call on any weapon you need at anytime. Shippo, you followed my brother into battle one after another, you were only a pup but yet you fought with all you had. That is honorable. The sword in front of you will enhance your fox magic making it you more powerful. Keade you were always the mentor and protector of my brother and his friends. You gave them shelter and rest when they needed it. The bow and arrows before you will allow you shoot without worrying about using all your energy. InuYasha, little brother who once a hanyou but now a full demon I give to you the sword of life. The Sword of Life can bring back those have died or heal those that are close to death. The sword also can be used like Tetsusaige but the sword is much more powerful. It has all the powerful attacks as the our father's fang in fact this was a secret fang created for you by our father incase you were to become a full demon. Now, to the lecherous monk Miruko, I give the staff of peace. You have always brought peace upon the land. This staff can be used to be peace between two warring nations. This staff is virtually indestructible. Sango, the big sister of the group gentle and loving with a heart of gold, I give the boomerang. This is much different from your old one for it is lighter in weight makes to be able to go longer distances and it can become smaller when you will it to. Making it easier to carry. To the two-tailed cats the protectors I give them collars that will protect them from any blast that comes their way from other demons. They will automatically become larger or smaller depending on their current size."

Crystal's mind wandered as Sesshomaru explained the items he was giving to the group. She was thinking of the mother that she lost and the trainer that was missing. She new nothing of what happened to her. Jane was so kind and gentle. Her heart was as big as the Mississippi it's self. 'Where are you, Jane,' Crystal asked her slightly.

She suddenly remembered something that Jane had once told her:

"Crystal," A tall coyote demon said as she looked into the golden eyes of her fifteen-year-old student, "If anything should happen to me promise me that you will take care of Chenoa for me. She is very young and will need someone to take care of her. Please do this for me. There may come a time when I will never return to see you or your mother. I will always be with you in spirit. If that time should come do not come looking for me, for you will be in too much danger if you shall start searching for me."

Crystal looked over at her beloved trainer and friend, "I will take care of Chenoa, I can't promise you that I will not go find if you should turn up missing. I will not forget about a friend that I love so dearly. I will look for you when the time arises."

"Promise me you will not,"

"I can't do that,"

"That's all for today," Sesshomaru said breaking into Crystal's thoughts. "Rin and Jaken will see you to your rooms, InuYasha and Crystal please go with Rin. The others are to go with Jaken."

A few minutes later Crystal and her father were following Rin to their rooms. Rin turned "This will be your room from now on, Lady Crystal," she said as she stopped in front of a room and slide open the door to reveal a room beautifully decorated in silver and gold, cherry wood, and beautifully arranged brass finishing's. Crystal gasped in awe. The main area of the room held the most beautiful table of cherry finished with brass buttons going along the bottom of the table. On one end of the room was a wardrobe that took up much of the wall. The sconces were of dogs in silver and gold holding a candlestick in paw there were four on each wall of the room. Silver trimming ran alongside the top of the wall and gold trimmings ran along the middle of the wall and on the bottom was brass. Crystal saw to separate doors leading to other rooms. She walked to the door that was closest to her, she slide the door open to reveal a bathroom. The room was covered in marble from top to bottom. The marble floors were the color of blue. The bathtub was made of soft green marble and gold topped the rim of the tub. In one corner of the bathroom was a large golden marble fireplace trimmed in silver. Off to one side was a dressing a table filled with soaps and incense. Over the dressing table was a large mirror framed in brass with silver and gold dogs. There was a brass toilet and a sink next to the toilet. (think Rome) The water in the tub was heated by a nature hot springs that ran alongside the castle. Crystal turned away from the bathroom and went to the next room and saw a beautiful canopy bed. The canopy bed was covered with pink silk. Sticking out from the between the brass frame of the bed on top the posts were dogs in a sitting position.

Shippo, Keade, Sango, Miruko, Kirara, and Miruko were following Jaken down another set of rooms prepared for the guests separate from the house.