Renamon's Assistant: Well after a bit of digging we are proud to say Ronomon is on scene with Kouga of the wolf demon pack for this edition of the prechapter show. Now, over to Ronomon.

Ronomon: Thanks Assistant, we'll Kouga what do you think of Renamon now.

Kouga: If I see that fox again not even Naraku could keep me from killing her, that witch. YOU HEAR THAT RENAMON, YOU ARE NOW PUBLIC ENEMY NUMBER ONE FOR THE ENTIRE WOLF DEMON TRIBE.

Ronomon: Okay, I think Kouga is still steaming from being trapped in the caves, well thats all I can do for now, so back to you Assistant.

Assistant: Thank's Ronomon. Also for those interested in knowing a fun fact. This story is already done, I am just publishing slowly so some people have something to look forward to after a tough day, namley my wonderful reviewers. I also am goign to say this, the Sequal is started, and I hope it to be as big of hit as the origional.

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or Digimon. All I own is the story in general and the elements of the story introduced from my imagination.

Chapter 12

A day of recovery

Sesshomaru returned to the clearing where the others were, Renamon now sleeping in his arms. The others had noticed him return, but it took them a second to realize that he was carrying a badly injured Renamon. When Sango and Kagome saw how badly she was hurt they rushed up to Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru pushed by them and said, "Let me set her down by the fire, then you can tend to her injuries." Kagome only nodded as ran up to her backpack, rummaging through it for the medical supplies she would need. Sango soon joined her and she helped Kagome search the overly stuffed bag for the items. Sesshomaru had taken a seat near Renamon, but had no sooner sat down then been encircled on all sides. Inuyasha had taken a seat on his left, Miroku his right, and Shippo right in front of him.

Shippo turned his head toward Renamon, who now laying on her back by the fire, and asked, "What happened? I don't think you did this to her. At least, I hope you didn't."

Sesshomaru's face showed no emotion, though his heart was as delicate as glass at the time. He stared into the fire as he said, "It was not I who did this to her."

Miroku turned his head and asked, with a bit of disbelief in his voice, "Then what happened? She has never been this badly injured before, even from her two previous encounters with Kagura."

Sesshomaru continued to stare into the fire, Inuyasha, Miroku, and Shippo leaning as he began to explain what had happened in the clearing with the tiger demon tribe. Once he had finished Inuyasha even knew not to press the subject any further. The others had clearly seen that Renamon was having an effect on Sesshomaru nobody had before.

She had broken what was thought an impregnable barrier, the barrier around his heart.

Sango and Kagome had Renamon bandaged in about a half hour. By then it was 11:00 at night, and everyone decided that all they could do was wait and see what Renamon was like in the morning. Everyone except Sesshomaru went into an uneasy sleep as the fire died. Sesshomaru watched as the fire slowly died, growing smaller and smaller as the logs burned down. Around one in the morning all that was left of the fire was ashes, but Sesshomaru continued to stare at where the fire once roared, giving warmth to the area. He finally took one last look at Renamon, hoping she would still be breathing in the morning. He then let sleep take him and he laid down, falling into an uneasy sleep.

Everyone awoke in the morning to find Renamon was still breathing, even though she was still in a pretty bad state. Inuyasha had left the camp with Miroku to search for something to eat. Sango, Kagome, Shippo, Rin, and Jaken went to the nearby spring to collect some water, and to give Sesshomaru some time alone with Renamon. Sesshomaru had awoken to this empty scene. He looked over to see that Renamon was still breathing, and that made his heart lift up a little. Now sure she would be alright in time, Sesshomaru set out to get her a little water. When he arrived at the closest stream he saw everyone except Inuyasha and Miroku in the water. Be it Sango and Kagome who were dipping there feet in the cold water, having filled the water buckets for the camp. Shippo had taken to showing Rin what a top was, and Jaken was trying to dry him self of, having been pushed into a rather deep part of the stream when he wasn't looking. Sango was the first to notice Sesshomaru walking up to the stream. She nudged Kagome and soon everyone was aware of the lord's presence. He looked as he usually did when he appeared before the others, his emotions masked by the straightness of his face. He walked over to Sango and Kagome, bent down, and picked up one of the water buckets. Sango watched as he turned away from them, not a word spoken, and took the cool stream water back to camp.

Sango and Kagome waited till they knew he was gone before Sango said, "Hey, Jaken."

Jaken was caught off guard by the sudden break in the silence. He took a moment, but he said, "What is it?"

Sango turned her head back to the forest and asked, "Has Sesshomaru ever acted like this before. I mean, the few times we have seen him before Renamon arrived he seemed to be elite of heartless demons."

Jaken finished shaking the last bit of water out of his hat before he said, "Yes, I would agree that before this Sesshomaru seemed to have complete control of his emotions, only feeling what he wanted to feel, but.."

Sango turned back to Jaken and asked, "but..?"

Jaken sighed and said, "Since he has meet Renamon, he seems different. Almost like his emotions are in control of him now, instead of the other way around. He has also talked more this week then in the past year."

Sango smiled and said, "I guess even he has to be able to love." Everyone let the silence set for a while before returning to what they were doing.

Sesshomaru had returned to the camp to Renamon was in the same condition as he left. He walked over to her side and set the water bucket down beside her head. He found a cloth Kagome was using earlier and he dipped it in the ice cold spring water. Once it was decently wet he folded it and placed it on her fore head, hoping to cool the small fever she had contracted. He then sat their, looking over her bandaged body when he heard something behind him. He turned to see that Inuyasha and Miroku had been watching all of this and were now trying to stifle a laugh. He didn't know what they thought was so funny, but he quickly spun about to face them as he stood up. This only made Inuyasha and Miroku laugh harder. Sesshomaru was confused at this when he realized that in his rush to go do bodily harm to Inuyasha and Miroku, he had tipped the entire bucket of ice cold water on Renamon's head.

Sesshomaru was about to go kill Miroku and Inuyasha who were now laughing loud enough for the whole forest to hear, when he noticed that Renamon was beginning to stir from her sleep. The instant she opened her eyes Sesshomaru forgot completely about Inuyasha and Miroku as he sat back down at her side. Renamon blinked her eyes a few time, trying to get used to the light before realizing that Sesshomaru was sitting by her side, a bit of worry in his face, but much more joy. Renamon eased her self into a sitting position, feeling still that some of her ribs had yet to heal. By this time Inuyasha and Miroku had come out of their laughing fit and had realized that Renamon had awakened. Miroku walked up to Sesshomaru's side to talk to her while Inuyasha took off toward the stream to tell the others. Miroku said, "Well, it is good to see you're conscious lady Renamon."

Renamon just nodded at Miroku and said, "Hello Sesshomaru, Miroku. How long have I been out?"

Miroku replied, "Not long, just a few hours."

"Good, now, who was the one who poured a bucket full of water on my head?"

Miroku started to snicker, but before he could answer Sesshomaru said, "I am sorry to say that was me. I had set the bucket by your head and was trying to bring your fever down when I heard him and Inuyasha behind me, laughing for reasons I have yet to discover. I turned to face them, but as I turned the sheath of my sword hit the bucket and spilt it on your head."

Renamon turned an angry look at Miroku who suddenly found he was greatly interested in the birds chirping in a near by tree. Renamon then turned her attention back to Sesshomaru and said, "So, were you the one who brought me back to camp?"

Sesshomaru merely nodded. Renamon could see that Sesshomaru was trying to hide his feeling in the presence of the monk, but Renamon could see how worried he had been over her safety. Renamon just took a quick glance at the monk, who had turned his back to them to dig in his bags for something. Renamon took this opportunity and she leaned over toward Sesshomaru. She said, "Thank you," just before she planted a small kiss on Sesshomaru's cheek.

Sesshomaru placed his hand on his check as he turned to look at Renamon who had already lain back down. Sesshomaru sat there for a few moments, his mind registering what had just happened. Renamon had just kissed him, and he had enjoyed it, even though it was only a small peck. He wondered if Renamon had feeling for him, feeling that didn't just register as friendship, but as love. He then pushed the thoughts out of his head knowing that she would eventually have to return to her own era, and he would never see her again.

By this time Miroku had returned with some herbs and he began to replace some of Renamon's bandages with fresh ones. Sesshomaru stood up to make room for the monk to work, but he kept a close eye on him as he worked, aware of the monk's reputation. In a few minutes Inuyasha returned with everyone else in tow, they all smiled and began to talk with Renamon about what had happened, wondering if Sesshomaru had told the whole truth. They were caught off guard though when Renamon's version of the story was a perfect compliment of Sesshomaru's. They then began to talk of lighter things, as Miroku changed the last of Renamon's bandages. Shippo finally broke the strange series of questions by saying, "We thought you were dead when we first saw you."

Renamon lowered her head slightly and said, "Trust me; if I was dead there would have been nothing left."

Sango got a worried look on her face and asked, "Why would there be nothing left."

Renamon sighed and said, "For that is one of the greatest disadvantages of being made of data. When I die, my body will break apart into those individual data fragments. I will basically turn to dust when my soul has left my body."

Kagome gasped as she said, "That's terrible."

Renamon just nodded her head, and after which was a long uncomfortable silence. Miroku decided to break the silence and said, "Well, it is getting close to noon, why don't we leave Renamon alone to rest while the we try and find something to eat." Everyone nodded and went about preparing lunch. Sesshomaru had gone with Inuyasha and Miroku to the stream to catch some fish. Jaken, Rin, and Shippo had gone out into the forest to find berries, nuts, and similar items. This left Sango, Kagome, and Renamon alone at the camp.

It was pretty quite while Sango helped Kagome get the fire restarted. Renamon watched a resented not being able to help them. She just sat their and watched as Kagome began rummaging in her bag for matches while Sango finished getting the fire wood stacked up. In a few minutes the fire was blazing at a good cooking temperature. That is when Kagome said, "Well, all we can do now is wait for the boys and Rin to bring back the food. Now Renamon, I have a question for you."

Renamon perked her ears up slightly and said, "What is it Kagome?"

Kagome got a mischievous look in her eye as she asked, "What is going on with you and Sesshomaru." Sango had been looking at something else, but when she heard Kagome's question she couldn't help turning her head, wondering how Renamon would handle this one.

Renamon just stared at Kagome for a few seconds, glad her yellow fur was hiding the blush now upon her check. She quickly spat out, "There is nothing going on. Whaaat makes you think something is going on?"

Kagome and Sango both got slightly evil looks on their faces as they began to slowly close in on Renamon. Renamon was now frantically convincing them there was absolutely nothing going on, but she soon realized that there was no denying it now. Her reaction to the question only seemed to heighten Kagome and Sango's suspicions. She finally sighed and said, "Fine, you caught me."

With that Kagome smiled and said, "All right, spill it. What were you doing with Sesshomaru before you were attacked? You both said you were on your way back to camp when you were attacked, so where were you coming back from."

Renamon replied, "When I came upon Sesshomaru that night he was sitting on a rock in a clearing with a small stream that snaked through its center." Renamon then continued to tell what they had talked about, how they enjoyed a few minutes of peace in each others company.

Sango felt Renamon was still hiding something, and when she asked Renamon if anything else had happened Renamon told them about how Sesshomaru acted when he had slain the tiger demon. She then continued to say how worried Sesshomaru looked, and how beautiful his eyes were. That was the bit Renamon regretted telling Sango and Kagome about. That part helped Sango and Kagome realize that there was still a hole in Renamon's story. Sango and Kagome got real close and Kagome asked, "Okay, I accept that story for the most part, but what did you and Sesshomaru say to each other."

Sango added, "Yeah, you mentioned that you told your thoughts about him, and how he thought of you. Yet you have yet to tell use what was said."

Renamon now was slightly aggravated and said, in a low yell, "Well, pardon me for thinking that something like that could be considered private business." Renamon knew that the damage was done though, and Kagome would press the issue until Renamon told her exactly what was said. So she sighed heavily and said, "Fine, I told Sesshomaru that he was strong and smart, level headed, quite, complicated, and …."

"And… What was the final thing?" Sango asked.

"I said he was handsome." Renamon replied.

Sango and Kagome looked at each other, trying to stifle their giggles, but after a few moments they returned to interrogating Renamon and Kagome asked, "So, after you gave him this very accurate description, what did he point out about you."

Renamon was sure that she was blushing so bad it was getting through her fur, but she did answer by saying, "graceful, cunning, strong, wise, and very beautiful."

Kagome looked slightly shocked as she asked, "He said you were beautiful. I'm amazed that Sesshomaru said even half those things."

Renamon just nodded and said, "Yep, he said I was the most beautiful creature he had ever seen in this world."

Sango sighed, "Oh, now that is truly romantic. He had said it at just the right time and way. I doubt Miroku could even be that romantic if his life depended on it."

Kagome nodded her head, "Neither him or Inuyasha, they are such ruffians. I mean look at Inuyasha." Kagome then began to talk wildly with Sango about the many faults of Inuyasha and Miroku. Renamon had tuned out their voices and lain back down on the soft grass. She turned her head and watched the fire, letting her mind retreat back to the perfect moment, a moment she had wished never to end.

After lunch the group began to pack up the camp site. Renamon was now able to walk and they decided to try to reach the foot of the mountain by night fall. The group was soon off again, but traveling in a slightly different way. Inuyasha was walking with Sango in front. Miroku had taken to walking beside Kagome and Shippo right behind them. Behind them Sesshomaru and Renamon walked, in a state of comfortable silence. Finally, bringing up the rear of the group, Rin and Jaken.