A Daughter's Ambition; A Father's Love
Chapter 1:
His hair is long and of a whitish-silver color, though he does not look old. His eyes are a hue of burning amber. He has a large fur boa over his right shoulder and his left arm is missing. Lost in battle I presume. But I've heard stories and tales about his strength. Who could have accomplished a task such as claiming his left arm? He carries two swords. I've heard of the one he possesses that can bring people back to life. It was once wielded by his father. My grandfather, whom I shall never meet. Yes, the man I am watching from my perch in the tree just inside the forest, is indeed my father. Does he know? I doubt it. My mother died when giving birth to me. The people who raised me often told me stories of his greatness. They said he was noble and respectful, even though he had left my mother when she was two months pregnant. Was he running away from love? Was he running away from me? Not according to the tales. He had left on a quest to seek out another one of my grandfather's swords…and he never returned. Why? I don't know.
I left my home three months ago in search of Lord Sesshomaru. I found him four nights ago, though I have not yet made an appearance. Why? For two reasons. One; I wish to observe him from a distance before the introduction takes place. Two; what am I supposed to do? I can't just walk up to him and say 'Hi father. You haven't met me before but I'm your daughter.' No. That just wouldn't work. Perhaps I can talk to the girl that travels with him. From the time I've spent watching them, I've learned her name is Rin. He also travels with a toad demon, Jaken. I'm not one to judge people but he is extremely annoying. Can my father really have that much patience? Ah-Un, a two headed dragon. I've never heard Lord Sesshomaru call the dragon by name before, but that's what the girl calls it.
I have eyes that match my father's. My hair doesn't though. Well…I can't say that…my hair is black with white stripes. I must have gotten the white stripes from father. I'm not human. No. Impossible. From what I've heard, Lord Sesshomaru despises humans; he would never mate with one. But what of this girl? She is unmistakably human. She carries the scent of one. I can run fast, jump high and fly. But as far as my other powers go, I've yet to master them. I was raised by humans so they couldn't possibly teach me. Hopefully my father can though. I've had occasional visits from a fire demon called Totosai, but he couldn't help me either. He told me to seek out Lord Sesshomaru and ask for his assistance. When I informed Totosai that I already had plans to make my existence known to him, he equipped me with my own sword. Not one with special powers of any sort-regretfully enough-but he told me I would need it for there would certainly be enemies to battle along the way. He was right.
I recall my most recent battle, just eight nights ago. I do not know what it was but it was large and dangerous. My speed worked to my advantage, but barely. I am not skilled in fighting. I have not had any experience with it until I set out in search of my father. If it weren't for my desire to meet Lord Sesshomaru, I might have died. I refuse to die without ever having met the man who gave me to my mother. Sometimes I wish I had known her. The people in the village had said that if Lord Sesshomaru had been there when I was born, he could have brought her back into this world with his sword. This is how I found out about the Tensaiga.
I have no intentions of introducing myself to this man before I speak with the girl; and I have no intentions of introducing myself to the girl until I further observe father and his companions. But I know how I will make the introduction. I noticed that father often leaves Rin and Jaken while he goes on a short mission. I shall talk to her then. I'm not worried about the toad demon and his staff. He cannot do any harm to me. Such a small and weak creature will have no effect on me. Not after the fierce battles I've endured throughout my journey. I am surprised about one thing though. The village people and Totosai told me Lord Sesshomaru had an extremely keen sense of smell. Why has he not sensed me? Why has he not smelt me? I haven't always been downwind of him. Part of me actually wants him to discover my presence before I make the first move; but most of me wants to make a good first impression. A formal introduction. Not one by being discovered from lack of common sense.
I shall wait until the next time he leaves the human girl and the toad demon, then I will talk to Rin. But until that time comes, I'll wait patiently, for this is not something that I want to screw up. I do not wish for father to think lowly of me.
Night has fallen. The girl has curled up next to Ah-Un and fallen asleep. Jaken sits on a rock near the girl and the dragon. His chin rests on his chest and his large, round, yellow eyes are closed. Listening carefully I can hear, light breathing of three, my signal. My signal that Lord Sesshomaru's companions are sleeping. Lord Sesshomaru himself has found a comfortable spot under a tree on the east side of the clearing. This is good. The wind is blowing west. I am in a tree to the south. I sit on my branch for a very long time. Watching; waiting. Finally, with his right hand resting on the handle of the unfamiliar sword, his head droops the slightest bit, his eyes close slowly and his breathing evens out. He's asleep. I lean back against the thickest part of the tree and stretch my legs out on the branch in front of me. Leaning my head back, I let my heavy eyelids do as they please. With my sword-compliments of Totosai-resting in my lap, I sleep. I shall wake at the break of dawn. Hopefully, before everyone else. Then I shall continue my observing and build up the courage to confront my father…when the time is right.