Chapter 2: Travel

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Shay had been walking by Ah-Un's (or is it A-Un?) side for some time now, it was dusk now a day after she was chosen.

The little girl, Rin, who was now her 'daughter' was now asleep in Ah-Un's saddle, she had done nothing but talk of how great Sesshomaru was earlier.

Sesshomaru walked ahead a few paces and Jaken was behind.

Rin whimpered and Sesshomaru stopped walking and turned to her. Ah-Un and Jaken also stopped, along with Shay. Rin's eyes were shut tight and her small hands clenched in fists. She was having a nightmare.

Shay walked up to her and put her hand on Rin's forehead. "Shh…You're safe here Rin, I won't let anything get you." Shay's voice was warm and tender, like a true loving mother.

Sesshomaru stood watching as Rin opened her brown eyes and looked at Shay. "Rin had a bad dream about the wolves." Rin held onto Shay.

Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed. Worthless animals…wolves…

Shay looked to Sesshomaru. "What are the wolves? What have they done to her?"

Jaken stepped up. "They attacked her village and even slaughtered her, but Lord Sesshomaru brought her back from death! For he is brave, strong, and-"

"Jaken." Sesshomaru cut him off.

Rin jumped down from Ah-Un and held Shay's hand. "Jaken doesn't have to say things like that, Rin knows, and Mother will know." Rin smiled up at Shay. ((Does Rin call Jaken…Lord Jaken or something? Please tell me if I'm saying anything wrong!))

Shay returned the smile. Mother…Shay thought about being called 'mother' by this little girl, she could live with it. It will give me a chance to get to know more of this Lord Sesshomaru.

Sesshomaru looked at Shay. "Keep Moving." He ordered quietly, then turned and continued to walk.

Shay looked at the demons and Rin by her and sighed silently.

"Do you wish to return home?" Sesshomaru sensed her doubt.

I have no home to return to…Shay put Rin back into Ah-Un's saddle and climbed up after her to make sure she feels safe and won't fall off.

Rin looked sadly up at Shay as they began to move again.

"No here is fine, though…" Her voice trailed off, remembering her medicinal herbs were left back in her hut.

"Though what?" Jaken poked Shay's leg with his staff.

"Nothing…just thinking of my father, but he's dead now." Shay lied , glaring at the back of Sesshomaru's head.

Sesshomaru felt the glare, but did nothing.

"Do not be angry with Lord Sesshomaru, Mother, please?" Rin closed her eyes and leaned back against Shay.

Shay averted her eyes to the top of Rin's head, smiling slightly. "I'll try," She whispered.

Rin nodded slowly, yawned, and then fell asleep soon after.

The moon was in the middle of the night sky.

Shay's eyes drifted shut, the wind seemed to slow.

Sesshomaru stopped walking; Ah-Un followed his example. Sesshomaru walked to Shay and Rin and narrowed his eyes, now feeling and smelling the presence of a demon.

Jaken noticed also. "My Lord, she is not human?" He came to Sesshomaru's side and looked up at Shay, who was asleep.

"No, she is not. She is a demon who is able to hide her true presence and form by transforming into a mere human." Sesshomaru should kill here right here and now…..

Chapter two is done! Please review, good or bad!