Well, its been a while again. School just keeps eating away at the precious moments that I have. I am glad that this semester is almost over cuz now I can post another chapter. Hopefully you will enjoy this one as well.

Disclaimer: I do NOT OWN Inuyasha!

Intertwined

Kija let Tama roam around the castle. The young demon wanted to know his surroundings, and Kija didn't think that is was a bad thing to let him explore. Tama really couldn't do to much damage with Rin following him around. The blue eyed dog demon walked through the halls wondering why he hadn't see Kari since his return. Sadness came over him as he pondered on what could have happened to make her not greet him with that cheerful smile. He looked up and noticed that he was making his way to her room. His heart began to quicken as he stopped in front of her door. Many of the other servants watched him as he stood there as if he was waiting for her to open the door.

"Mr. Kija, Kari is in the garden." One of the servants said, timidly.

"Thank you." he said, giving her a slight nod before heading in that direction. He looked confused as to why the servants were acting strange towards him. His brow was wrinkled as he walked. Kija was deep in thought as he feet took him outside. It was when he heard that familiar laughter did he look up to see Tama pouting because Rin had placed a flower in his hair.

"Tama, it isn't that bad." Rin said, beaming.

"I don't like it, Human." he said, growling at her.

"Now now, Master Tama, she didn't mean any harm."

"But, flowers are just well, disgusting." Tama said, looking quite upset.

Rin began to laugh once again as she watched him take out the flower and throw it far away from him. The young girl could see Lord Sesshoumaru in Tama, but his temper was like Kija's. Tama didn't show anything that might hint that he was related to Nara, except the same mark as her. Then again, he always hide his soft side, much like his father only, Sesshoumaru seemed not to even have that. But somewhere, Tama had the same caring that his mother had.

Tama couldn't understand why she wasn't scared or intimidated by him, most other humans were. His mixed black and white hair was somewhat tangled as he looked at the two women. He had been trying to get all the flowers out, that now his hair was becoming messy. He looked at Rin who was still giggling over that she had done. Honestly, Tama didn't understand her nor did he want to. A sigh came from him before he looked away. His eyes caught Kija and he smirked.

"I thought you would be with mom, Uncle Kija." he said, smiling wickedly.

To Kari's dismay, she looked up and saw the one person who she didn't want to see. Panic was on her face as she stood quickly. Her green eyes looked to Rin, who was looking at Tama with shock. Kari didn't know what to do. She wouldn't look at Kija. She was afraid that he might become angry and hurt them all. So, she moved in front of Rin to protect her. The young dog demon, didn't know about Tama. Since he had traveled with Kija, he might not hurt Sesshoumaru's son.

"Miss Kari, what are you doing?"

"Be careful. He is dangerous."

"Ha, dangerous. Old Uncle Kija? No, Kari, he isn't." Tama said, walking closer to Kija. "Right?"

Those blue eyes of Kija's were looking at Kari with sadness. "No, I am not dangerous." he said, softly. Confusion was on his face as he looked at her with his sad blue eyes.

"Stay away. You might turn again." she said, fear now obvious as she ushered Rin to move back so that she could protect her as best as she could.

"Miss Kari. Mr. Kija went all the way to the Eastern Lands to bring back Miss Nara. How could he be so bad?" she asked, moving out from behind her and walking over to be next to Tama, who after a few minutes decided to leave with Rin following behind him.

"Kari." he said, taking a stop closer.

"Stop." she said, tears welling in her eyes.

Kija stopped at once and just looked at her.

"Why did you look so scary that night?" she asked, her whole body trembling now as she rested on a nearby rock. Her tears still wouldn't stop coming as she looked at him.

Seeing her this frightened of him only made him even more regretful of his berserker blood. After that fateful day, when Nara was stolen, Kija found out that he had inherited that from his father. A sigh came from him as he took one step closer to her. He saw her body shake and her face hold great fear. Once again, he stopped. "Because berserker blood runs in my family, Kari." he said, looking at her. Regret was filling him now that he hadn't told her. He inwardly cursed himself for having this trait and wished that he had told her before now.

She looked at him. "Berserker blood?"

"When I become angry, it takes over. I am no longer happy Kija. It's my power so to speak. My strength and stamina grow, and I can win battles with ease. Every male in my family has it. I don't know about Tama, though. His blood is mixed with Sesshoumaru's." he said, looking at her. His eyes holding regret now.

"How do I know that you won't be changing into that monster again?" she asked, tears trailing down her face.

To see her like that he couldn't take it any longer. He walked over to her, not caring that she was about to scream in terror. Once he was there, he knelt in front of her. "Because, when I see you, I am happy, Kari. I can't find a single thing to be angry about. You keep that monster at bay. You keep me calm. I am sorry that you had to see that side of me, but they took her away. I felt as though I couldn't protect her anymore. That I had failed. I was angry at them and at myself." he said, holding her hand gently. His bright blue eyes holding nothing but love and emotion. His eyes even started to sting with the threat of his own tears.

Kari looked at him with shock. "I make you happy?" she asked, as though she was questioning that she could possibly have done something right to have him act this way. But that look in his eyes was the answer that she had been waiting for. He did like her back. A small smile came to her face as she looked into his eyes to see that what he was saying is true.

"Yes, very much Kari. I don't care if your only a servant. You mean so much to me. I can't lose you. I have never felt this way towards anyone before and please don't ever make it go away." he said, but it was almost like he was pleading with her.

Kari's tears were now happy ones as she looked at him and smiled brightly. "No, I won't ever let it go away." she said, her happy nature coming back as she bounced a little where she was sitting. Without even thinking twice, she leaned in and kissed him softly. It took him by surprise that she had kissed him first, but Kari couldn't hold back her happiness anymore. She let her small arms wrap around his neck as Kija deepened the kiss. It seemed that they would be intertwined for a long time now.

Watching from a distant window, Nara looked down. "It's nice to know that they are finally together. I am sure Mr. Kija is happy now. He seemed like he needed that. Now he can understand that someone indeed does care for him." she said, smiling at the two. For Nara wanted those two to get together ever since Kari had told her almost 5 years before.

A few hours later, Kija was walking with Kari down a hall, hand in hand. He was smiling brightly as she bounced next to him, looking up every so often and giggling. The dog demon was grateful that things were turning out to be okay for a change. Maybe this time, peace was finally here. Maybe things were looking good now that he had told one of the two something that he had been hiding. His smile faltered for a moment as he thought about Nara and what he must not say to her. He hoped she would find out on her own, the thought of not telling her was becoming unbearable.

"Kija, are you going to tell her?" Kari asked after a while.

"Well, I am going to tell her tonight. I am sure she will be thrilled."

"Oh, that is wonderful! Finally, she will know who her brother is." she said, getting excited once again.

"Yeah, she will know who-" He stopped dead in his tracks, causing her to stumble backwards. "Wait a minute, Kari. I can't tell her about us being related yet."

"Why not?" she asked, looking slightly disappointed.

"Because, she has to find out on her own. That's the rule our father made when she left."

"What?"

"Because, she was exiled; she lost all her memory of being a royal. She knows she has a brother, she just doesn't know who. She is starting to remember some, but she is not allowed to be told of her linage by a member of the royal court. That is why I cannot tell her." he said, looking sad. "Because if I do, I will die."

"But you left your lands, how come you didn't lose your memory?"

"I chose to leave. That and because of my berserker blood, I am immune to it." he said, looking at the floor.

"Kija." Kari placed a hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry, I know she will find out. Nara is smart. She will remember. I am sure of it. Besides, she has you around. That will definitely help her to remember. Everything will be fine."

He looked up at her happy green eyes and smiled. She always knew what to say to make him feel better. Kari giggled once again as she leaned in and kissed his cheek. "Come on, lets tell Miss Nara that we are together now." she said, pulling along. Slowly as he followed her, a smile crept his face. Everything was going to fine.

Chapter End..

Aww, wasn't that nice. I had to get all of the pairing out of the way before the drama begins. Hope you enjoyed this chapter. I love this story so much! See ya soon!