Sesshomaru slowly opened his eyes. All he saw was the rocky ceiling of the cave. He got up sluggishly, holding his head from the sudden rush of blood. He looked around and saw he was surrounded with wolves and a few wolf demons. Sesshomaru winced as one demon particular stared at him.
"The mutt's awake," he growled. This wolf demon had a short, shaggy black mane that tangled to his shoulders. He had cold gray eyes, over his left a long scar.
"Thank you Jinsei! Lord Sesshomaru!"
Sesshomaru turned sharply (a little too sharply for his head) and found a young child running towards him. Rin than hugged him gently. "You've been out for a week Lord Sesshomaru," she told him. From behind her came the wolf demoness who saved him.
He took a moment to look at her. Her long red hair now was let down and hung past her hips. She had the sharpest green eyes that seemed to be able to penetrate through anything. Sesshomaru shook his head slightly.
"Where's Jaken?"
Ayame looked at him, as if she had no idea what he was talking about. "The little toad. Oh, we ate him a while ago." She then handed him a glob of meat. "You want some? It's really good…"
Sesshomaru paled considerably. Ayame began to laugh. "Relax, he went for a walk. He'll be back…"
"Lord Sesshomaru!"
Ayame hung her head in defeat. "Speak of the little pest here he is."
The dog lord turned to the cave entrance. Out through the pack of wolves came his little toad companion. Jaken began to bow.
"Oh Lord Sesshomaru! You've been out for a week when this wolf kidnapped you! I tried to save you but they over powered me!"
Rin scoffed at the pathetic demon. "Oh please Master Jaken! You know that's not how it happened!"
Sesshmaru also scoffed. "I distinctly remember being helped by her, Jaken. Are you lying to me?"
Jaken turned his awkward shade of red again. He began looking around for an excuse. Ayame was silently chuckling. Jaken smiled.
"Oh no Lord Sesshomaru! Only a jest my lord!"
Rin folded her arms. "Oh brother," she sighed.
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The fire crackled as the wolves and Sesshomaru's gang lay sleeping. Rin was cuddled between a couple wolves and their pups, and Jaken lay just outside of their huddle.
Ayame sat next to Sesshomaru, both staring at the fire. She turned to look at him. Sesshomaru's face stared intently at the fire. He looked so handsome and his concentration added to it. Ayame shook her head lightly, getting the thought out of her head.
"What happened?" she asked.
Sesshomaru was taken out of his trance. "Is it really of any concern to you?" he stated coldly.
Ayame quickly turned her head a little. "I saved you. I have a right to know!" She then looked down, back to the fire.
"Why were you crying?" Sesshomaru asked inertly.
She looked at him sharply. Ayame opened her mouth to say something, he interrupted her.
"I smelt the salt of tears. It was very strong. And recent," he added.
Ayame smiled, but this smile was a sad, fake smile. It was an absolutely heart-wrenching sight. "I'll tell you," she mumbled, barely audible, "If you tell me. Got it?"
Sesshmaru sighed and nodded in agreement. "My brother. My half brother. He is a miserable half-breed. He wields a sword, that serves a double purpose. It contains the demon inside, preventing him from becoming a blood thirsty monster. Unfortunatly for me, he had not the Tetsusaiga (the sword), and his will to live caused him to transform. I was a fool, for I had seen him in this state before. Somehow… somehow I did not take heed of him and his power. Underestimation caused my defeat. And my sword, the Tensaiga, was not with me. It prevents me from obtaining lethal injuries. I have now realized this." He turned to see her face. Ayame stared at him with intense interest.
"What was his name? Your brother I mean."
"His name… is Inuyasha."
Ayame gasped. "You're… related?"
With a solemnity unrivaled thus far, Sesshomaru nodded. "Now… tell me why you were crying."
Ayame turned away from Sessohmaru. She sniffled a little. She then turned toward him. Tears welled in her eyes.
"She doesn't have to tell you anything mutt."
The turned around and saw Jinsei, looking down on them. "Why don't you just stop harassing her you dumb cur."
"It would be wise," stated Sesshomaru, "to stop insulting my status as a dog."
"Whatever," he snorted. "You should get some sleep Princess."
Ayame nodded. Sesshomaru looked at her with a moment of disbelief. Then, he drifted off to sleep.