Hello everyone. Welcome to chapter six. In this chapter you will learn of Jarato's past and the journey to retrieve the Jewel Shards will begin! Also I want to thank DKorley for reviewing. Also I'm angry that one of my favorite authors, Thanatos Plague, was deleted.

Pronunciations: Risha is pronounced(REE sha) Tojo is(Toe Joe) Milatsu is(Mill ot Sue) Kirra is (KEE ra) and Toba is(Toe ba)

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, X-Men, or Marvel. I only own Jarato, Jareto, Jarakota, Jaretonia, Risha, Tojo, Milatsu, Kirra, and Toba.

An Unexpected Trip

Chapter 6: Shippo's Story And The Burning Village.

The following morning the group woke up early so they could get ready to leave. Earlier they had explained to Logan that he could not return to the present time without the shards. He agreed to go along with them, but only for his own benefit.

Flashback

"Has anyone even heard of this Jarato guy?" asked the half-breed.

"In all the days of eradicating demons my family has never learned of a demon that goes by that title." said the demon exterminator, Sango.

Everything grew silent. It appeared that they would never learn anything about the mysterious Jarato. A petite, little voice spoke up.

"I have." exclaimed Shippo the kitsune demon. "He is a demon from the north. A wolf demon. Not an customary wolf though. More like a Hell Hound."

"How do you know all of this, Shippo?" asked Kagome.

"My father once had an alliance with the Wolf Demon Clan of the northern region. The leader of the pack was called Jarakota. His wife was Jaretonia." the little fox explained. "They were much more powerful than our tribe. They liked the kitsune's tricks tough. That's the only reason they kept us around."

"What happened to the partnership?" asked Miroku.

"Jarakota and his clan wanted to attack a nearby village. The village had a special magic that the kitsunes could sense. We knew what could happen." said Shippo. "Jarakota assaulted the village. The entire tribe was killed but himself and his two sons. Jareto, the oldest, and Jarato. The villagers sealed them inside of three trees. Only the blood of wolves could bring them back. Each required a different item to be resurrected along with the blood sacrifice."

"Who would want to resurrect that idiot? And why wouldn't they just bring back Jarakota?" asked Logan. "Could someone have accidentally spilled wolf's blood on the tree?"

"No." said the kitsune, simply. "Few know the location of the sacred trees and if they do they need to know the other substance to use. Each of them required wolf's blood and something else."

"Who could have known?" asked the monk.

"No one. The whole tribe was killed. Only the villagers knew how to resurrect them."

"But why didn't they revive Jarakota?" questioned Sango.

"He was already revived." said Shippo. "The village didn't know who did it. A warrior of their village destroyed him for good."

"Is it possible then, that the person who revived Jarakota also revived Jarato?" Logan asked.

End Flashback

They had decided to track Jarato's scent. Inuyasha had a great sense of smell so it would be easier. Kagome had packed up some things from the village and they were ready to go. Logan had changed into some cloths from the village. He wore a black haori with a necklace that the village priestess, Kaede, had made him wear. He had already been told to "Sit" once for trying to hit Inuyasha. The hanyou had called him something along the lines of metal head.

The group started down the road. Inuyasha was in the front trying to follow the scent. Shippo had decided to ride on Logan's shoulder. Kirara supported her master, Sango. Kagome was riding her usual pink bicycle. Miroku walked alongside Sango.

Later In The Afternoon
"Inuyasha, I'm tired." said Kagome struggling to push the pedals of the pink bike.

"Stop complaining. We'll never catch him if we stop!" replied the hanyou.

"But I'm hungry!" whined Shippo. "And I bet you don't even know where you're going!"

"They are right Inuyasha. We could all use a rest." said Miroku. "Kagome could make some ramen, maybe?"

"Well..."

The group decided to stop. Kirara lit a fire and Kagome pulled some things out of her pack. Inuyasha devoured the food and tried to steal Shippo's share. It earned him another "Sit". Logan ate nothing. He was feeling lonely. Were the others back at the school wondering where he was? 'We better get this over soon.' he thought silently.

After eating they left. In the distance they saw clouds of billowing, black smoke. Shippo and Inuyasha curled their noses at the smell.

"It smells like blood and burning flesh." said the half-breed.

They headed in the direction of the smoke. They came into the clearing. Kagome gasped. The remains of a village burnt before them. Black flames licked up from the wood and bloodied bodies.

"Jarato..." uttered Sango. "We should pay respect and bury the bodies."

The group set to work. Logan was helping Shippo. Suddenly he heard a sound. He slowly walked around the building to see a smoking graveyard. Shippo followed. In the middle stood a little girl. She had short black hair and bright, teary green eyes. She was struggling with a shovel. Beside her lay four bodies. Logan slowly walked up to her, followed by the kitsune. She saw them and screamed. She fell back onto the ground.

"Hey. Don't be afraid. We aren't going to hurt you." said Logan gently. "What's your name?"

"R-Risha" said the little girl stuttering.

"What happened here Risha?"

"A-a demon came. He killed Mama, Papa, Tojo, and Milatsu." she said, as more tears formed in her eyes. She got up and continued to try and dig.

"Do you want help Risha?" asked Logan. He reached towards the shovel.

"No!" yelled the girl. She slapping his hand.

"We just want to help." said Shippo.

"I don't want help!"

"Please, Risha?" Logan asked again. "We just want to help you. Will you let us help?"

Risha's eyes flooded with tears. She nodded "yes" slowly and handed Logan the shovel. Logan dug out four large holes effortlessly. He, Shippo, and Risha lowered in the bodies of the dead and covered them with soil.

"I'll be right back!" yelled Risha as she ran into the forest. She returned with some little, blue wildflowers. She placed them on each grave. She said a few words them smiled.

"Risha? How are you going to live on your own?" asked Shippo.

"I'll stay with Auntie Kirra and Uncle Toba. They live a little while away."

"Here take this." said Logan searching threw a pocket. He handed her a piece of bread Kagome had given him earlier.

"Thanks, mister." said the girl. She sat down near the nearest grave.

The group gathered up their things and left the village. Logan and Shippo waved farewell to Risha as they left. She smiled and waved happily watching them disappear.

Risha watched them disappear into the distance. Her smile faded into a frown. The green eyes turned to a striking ice blue.

"So they are following him. He has always been a fool. Back then and in the present. If he doesn't be careful they will catch him." she said, her voice had lowered into a deeper tone." Always so childlike. Jarato The Stealer of Souls, Jarato of Wolves, Jarato of Fools. They will catch him before the end."

End Chapter

I won't tell you who Risha is. You will have to guess for yourself! It is just a way for me to have a sequel if I want to have one. I liked the idea of Logan having a necklace to make him "Sit" also. In this chapter you saw a softer side of Logan that he always uses with Rogue and Jean. Stay tuned for the next chapter!