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Chapter 1: Inuyasha and the gang meet Kenshi

Chapter 2: Finding the Unexpected

Sesshomaru walked into a strange area where there were destroyed portals. So the portal I went through was the only one that wasn't destroyed, he thought to himself.

Flashback

Sesshomaru thought he sensed some weird aura nearby that he never felt before. It was a good thing that Jaken and Rin were back at his castle, or this would've spelled doom for everyone, especially Rin. Later, Sesshomaru found a portal with the aura that he felt. The portal took Sesshomaru into a different time and realm. He found himself in the Living Forest, but he managed to find a way out of it.

End of Flashback

Sesshomaru saw a girl with black, white, and gray hair, unconscious and dirty. He sensed a magical aura from her. Was she human or demon? He knelt next to the girl to see if she was alive.

After a few minutes, the girl started to wake up. She saw Sesshomaru and, without fear, asked, "Are you part of the Deadly Alliance?"

"I never heard of this 'Deadly Alliance'," replied Sesshomaru. The girl then smiled and sat up. She was relieved he wasn't her enemy.

The girl stood up and saw the dirt and scrapes of her clothes. She wore a long-sleeved white shirt and black jeans, with black boots. "Guess I had another episode when I got here," she mumbled to herself.

"What is it?" Sesshomaru asked.

The girl realized Sesshomaru was still there. She replied, "Nothing. I was just thinking to myself out loud. I need to change into some cleaner clothes. Please, excuse me."

She went to the nearest and biggest bush and changed into a beautiful Chinese robe, long necklace, belt with a dagger, and white boots. She came out and Sesshomaru said, "What had just happened to you when I found you?"

The girl knew Sesshomaru's was stern and serious, so she said, "I…happened to travel through one of those portals from Earthrealm. After I got here…the portal was destroyed…by servants of the Deadly Alliance. Oh dammit! Have you seen black and white swords around here?"

Sesshomaru then gave the swords to her. He found them next to the broken portal. "Who are you?" asked Sesshomaru.

"I am Maria," she replied. "I'm a warrior of the moon. And you are?"

"Sesshomaru," he replied. Then Maria made a slight bow to him.

"Well, I'm glad to meet you, Sesshomaru," said Maria.

This girl… Sesshomaru thought to himself, is not afraid of me…Very well, I'll test her. I'll travel with her…for now. Then he said, "Before you go, I request if I can travel with you on your journey."

Maria showed a shocked face and said, "Are you sure about this? This journey I'm going on is very dangerous and deadly."

Sesshomaru smiled and said, "Humph…A few demons and humans won't hurt me. I'll live."

Could he see the danger of this, or is he reckless? Maria thought to herself. She then said, "You may come, at your own risk."

I know. Some of you are thinking that Maria would fall for Sesshomaru, but it's the other way around. I'll keep you all informed when Sesshomaru confesses. Please R&R!