Someday

Chapter 8

A/N: I think it's chappa 8... I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THE WAIT! GOMENASAI! As my last AN said, my comp crashed. Then it came back for a while, then my harddrive DIED! Seriously, it started this clicking thing, everything got wiped, and I think I lost my precious MP3's... I'm updating on my stepmothers computer, but it's annoying because the woman doesn't even have wordperfect... I'm on WORDPAD! But I still love her...So I'm gonna do this and then TRY to do some ISNK (Though I doubt I will...SORRY! ) because they seem to be the most popular... But I'm sure you all want me to shut the hell up and get on with the fic huh?

Yeah ya do. So, here. You can have it. By the way, I apologize if you see a lot of spelling errors, there's no spell check... (Sobs)

Sesshomaru ran back to the campsite as fast as he could. He had scented the demon from far off, but he had doubted that the low-level beast would even dare to go around an area where a youkai lord of his class was staying. Apparently, it had been rather stupid. It's disgusting rust like smell was radiating off of the high tree's, and it's footprints sunk deep into the rich soil. Sesshomaru snorted, seemingly it wasn't thinking about not leaving a trail.It was a very stupid beast indeed. Even still, though the demon would have been a snatch for himself to defeat, but he doubted Jaken or Souta could take it on, thusfore Rin was in danger.

Nearing camp, he smelled human presperation, Souta had ran and dragged Rin with him. Another scent, blood. Souta and Rin had been cut on the vegetation, but there wasn't enough to suggest a slaughter. They were still alive. Sesshomaru let out a short sigh of relief. His make-shift daughter was safe, and he somehow knew Souta would protect her. He could see Kagome in his eyes, and from what he knew of her fiery and protective spirit, Souta would stay strong for Rin. Souta had already impressed him by carrying Rin without so much as a complaint, and adapting well to the enviroment. The boy had promise indeed.

During his thinking, he had entered what used to be camp. It looked rather normal, except for the footprints, and the woman standing there, looking straight at him.

Why didn't I sense her?

The woman was indeed magnificent, with long flaming red hair, and large almond shaped gold eyes. She was tanned, and very lithe. Thin sheets of gold fabric hung around the more private areas of her body to give a mysterious and ethereal look. A thin chain with a few exotic jewels hung gracefully from her neck. She was simply angelic, and Sesshomaru found himself instantly attracted. He caught himself staring, and all of his cares melted away with her beauty. He forgot Rin, the shikon jewel, Souta... Every single thing in his mind went blank, and he fell to his knees in front of her, pining to be lost in her metalic eyes. A light soft voice spoke.

"Come join my collection my fair sweet jem...You'll make a beautiful diamond..." There was a bright flash, and Sesshomaru knew no more.

Ai gaped, the woman looked no more then twenty! How on earth could she have a daughter in the early teens? It simply wasn't possible! Unless of course she adopted, but they looked so similiar... The woman broke into her thoughts.

"Yes, I know I look very young, and yes Aaya is indeed my daughter. I guess I just age fantastically well!" The woman smiled, then it faded. "If I may ask, why are you here?" she looked at Ai suspiciously.

"Well you see, I've lost both my son and daughter, but I know they are not dead. Your husbands' book spoke of a sort of magical well that transports people through time. I may sound very crazy, but that same well is on my property, my children have been lost through it... I want to know if all of the information in his book is true, because if it is, my children are in serious danger!" As Ai had been talking, her eyes had watered up. Now she had burst into tears, and the younger woman hugged her.

"Aaya, go to your room," the woman said sternly.

"But mother I-"

"Now." Aaya grumbled and stomped out of the room and up the stairs. The woman looked over to Ai, and smiled.

"I think it is about time I told you who I really am.. My name is Rin, and Mr. Higutai's name isn't Shishou."

Souta rubbed the sweat from his face. It was so damed HOT out here, and there was still no sign of the crossing at Akebi village. Heck, they hadn't found any civilization at all. He knew Rin was tired, and he was too. Swimming across heavy currents for a half a mile wide river with a girl on you back isn't particularly the most relaxing activity you could do, and so his muscles ached, and he was starving.

He could picture Lady Luck laughing her ass off at him right now.

He snuck a glance at Rin, and was very surprised to see she was still smiling. How on earth she could still smile after being dumped a small river, left to die, and wander around the forests for two days, was beyond him, but shestill seemed happy. Souta sighed, it must be nice to be optimistic. Then he heard a thump behind him. He turned around to see Rin on the ground crying. So much for optimisim.

He rushed to her side and put a reassuring hand on her shoulder. She sobbed quietly, and began to rub her foot to try and rid the pain. then she hiccuped.

"I'm so worried about Sesshomaru! He should have found us! Did he get hurt? And.. And... I'm so hungry... and tired.. Souta I want to go home!" She sobbed into his shoulder, and she patted her back awkwardly. He seriously wasn't used to this.

CRACK!

"Ahh! What was that! Even more bad luck? Or maybe Sesshomaru Sama?" Rin sniffled, and Souta wished it was the latter, he knew they couldn't run, much less fight. They were too weak. He sent a silent prayer towards whatever deity to help them, then Rin shouted.

"Kohaku Chan!"

Lady luck howled with laughter.

A/N: I'm sorry it's short, I have things to do... It's really a shitty chapter isn't it? Oh well, I'll get to bugging my dad about fixing my comp... Bai bai!