Chapter 6: Finding Inuyasha

Avalon wakes suddenly, heart racing and covered in sweat. She shoots up and runs. Sesshomaru is startled by her sudden bolting. He reacts quickly, intercepting her. She runs right into him falling backwards from the sudden impact. He reaches out to grab her before she falls and grabs her arm. Avalon screams at the top of her lungs and claws at his fingers with her free hand, trying to pry them off.

Sesshomaru roars, "onna control yourself!"

Avalon continues to pry at his fingers. She jumps and attempts to kick him with both her legs but finds him immovable. She strains her legs pushing with all her might while screaming, "let me go!" in English.

Sesshomaru is confused by what she is saying. It makes no sense but with her constant struggles, he lets her drop. Avalon falls on her back but quickly turns over and attempts to bolt again but Sesshomaru moves quicker and grabs her around her waist and hoists her up to settle her against his chest. She launches her head back and hits him in the nose.

His eyes bleed red and he roars in her ear, "AVALON!"

Blinking, she comes back to herself and realises that she is in Sesshomaru's arms and she can feel the angry aura he is emanating. Her sea-green eyes widen as she thinks he is going to kill her. She drops her head and apologizes, "I am so sorry." She can feel herself breaking. The mask cracks and it all comes crashing back. Her eyes blur as tears start to seep forth. Her body starts to shake and she goes limp in his grasp. The tears fall without any sound other than her breathing. She sniffles trying to put herself back together. Sesshomaru continues to hold her without saying a word for some time trying to decide the best way to go about asking her what is wrong. After much thought and with her body shaking less he asks, "Tell me what disturbed you?"

Avalon inhales deeply trying to settle herself at least enough to talk. "I had a nightmare about my past when I was raped."

"Why react with fear he is dead?"

"I wasn't, not to him. I don't know how to explain it. I...hmmmm I don't fear him. He is dead but it felt like I was back there and I couldn't see that it was you. I just wanted to get away. I'm sorry, I'm not describing this very well. Can you please release me? I won't run now."

Sesshomaru releases her and she stands on her own for a moment then collapses. Sesshomaru is unable to stop her descent as he was not expecting it. He looks down at her with his eyebrow raised. She looks up once she has gotten on her hands and knees.

"What? My legs are killing me. We've been walking for days and that run didn't help." All the while she is too embarrassed to let him know where she has been hurting the most, the burning and swelling is nearly unbearable in between her legs.

Sesshomaru looking down reaches to help her stand once again. Making sure she is stable he leads them back. All the while Avalon is trying to hide her pain. Even as Sesshomaru can smell a hint of blood coming from her, he cannot place where she is bleeding from.

Sesshomaru starts walking away so she follows him back to camp. Once they reach camp Avalon looks to the sky and sees that it is still dark. He settles himself against the tree he was resting against before.

Avalon moves over to be closer to him and sits next to him leaning against the same tree. She is watching the sky as the deep black slowly started to lighten and turns to purple, then purple shifting to deep blue and then the rays of the sun breach the horizon as oranges and reds start to streak the sky. She gazes at the sky in wonder and thinks it's beautiful.

Sesshomaru finds himself content with her by his side and wonders why?

Avalon looks over and sees Sesshomaru watching her. She assumed he would watch the sky with her. She shrugs and gets up, feeling that it's about time to eat and get going. She walks over to the fire and grabs some of the remaining roots and starts to eat them, the whole time pondering how patient Sesshomaru will be with her if Inuyasha is still sealed to the tree and wondering if that is the case, how long until Kagome will come to free him from his seal?

Sesshomaru watches her and finds that she was paying little attention to her surroundings and wonders what she could be thinking of.

"So should I wake Jaken?"

"Hn," Sesshomaru did not care one way or the other.

"So is that a yes? A no,? Or an, 'I will not answer you'?"

"This Sesshomaru does not answer to you."

Avalon feels herself bristle. 'So arrogant.' "No, he certainly does not."

'Did she dare to dismiss me!'

Avalon shakes her head and starts to walk into the woods. She figures she can find the berries that Jaken had shown her and stops when Sesshomaru appears right in front of her in a flash. "Where are you going?"

"I was going to look for some berries to eat. I would ask Jaken to join me but since you will not answer if you want me to wake him or not, I won't. So, I will search for them alone, unless you wish to join me?" she gives him a sly smile finishing her sentences.

Sesshomaru wonders at the meaning of her smile. He nods his head.

She goes and walks around him, noticing he is following her. She searches the lower brush looking for berries and spots what she is looking for. "So Sesshomaru, should I offer you food or just not bother?"

"I do not require ningen food."

"I know you don't, but that doesn't make me feel any less rude eating in front of you and not offering. So should I just not offer?"

"It is unnecessary."

She shrugs her shoulders.

"Very well."

She eats her fill of the berries and grabs a large leaf and starts to collect a good portion for Jaken and then takes off her bundle from her hip and opens it and starts to fill the shirt as well. Rolling it back up and tying it back on herself. She starts heading back the way they came or at least the way she thinks they came. Sesshomaru grabs her right hand and spins her to him. "Are you searching for more berries?"

Her cheeks turn a slight pink as he continues to hold her hand.

"Uh ie?"

"Then perhaps you are wanting more time alone with me?"

"Uh…" She looks up into his eyes and sees the heated gaze from last night and finds herself clenching her legs together. She looks down to her left and states, "ie. Don't be silly I was trying to get back to camp."

He grabs her shoulders and turns her to the right and gets behind her and gives her a slight push forward. "This way."

She lurches forward but catches her footing and starts walking, feeling like she is going the wrong way. She keeps moving forward for some time but something still nags at the back of her mind that it is the wrong way. She glances behind her and sees a slight smirk on his face. Amusement dances behind his eyes. "Sesshomaru why do I feel like we are heading in the wrong direction?"

Sesshomaru realizes he is caught enjoying the view of her backside. "I did not say this was the way to camp."

"But you pushed me and said, 'this way'."

He nods.

She quickly catches on that he had prolonged their walk intentionally. Her cheeks go red and she puts her hands on her hips. "I...you. AHHH!" She tosses her hands up and lets them drop down and turns back around to where she feels camp should be.

He's surprised she caught on so quickly and recovered the correct heading, he can't help but be a little impressed by it. Most ningen, especially onna would be helplessly lost. After a little while they make it back to camp and Jaken is still asleep. She soundlessly walks over to him and pulls out the leaf full of berries and sets it down beside him. She walks over to her drying clothing and removes her bundle and sets it down. She grabs her clothing and is pleased to find them dry. She pulls them down and walks over to the woods and steps behind the trees. She can feel Sesshomaru's hands already pulling on her obi. She goes to grab it but then stops herself. What does it matter? She needs his help dressing anyway. He slips her katana from her obi and places it in his obi. His hands nimbly unwrap her obi and place it on a branch. He pulls his kimono from her form. She shivers at the way his hands move delicately along her body. He places his kimono next to her obi. She hands him both the kimono and nagajuban and ties. He puts on the nagajuban smoothing it along her body. She closes her eyes and tries to ignore the way his hands are moving sensually along her form. She can feel herself getting wet but doesn't make any move.

He ties the bands around her and moves to put on the kimono again moving much slower than necessary enjoying the way her body is reacting to his touch. He prolongs smoothing the kimono to allow his hands to trail over her body multiple times. He finally moves to tie her obi since there's nothing left for him to do. He pulls her katana from his obi and slides it in, along her hip. Avalon quietly speaks just above a whisper. "Thank you Sesshomaru."

She steps away from him trying to preserve her dignity and keep her head straight. Sesshomaru remains where he is, feeling his cock twitch and wanting satisfaction. He ponders why he doesn't just find another female to satiate his desire but he only wants her. He concludes with credulity the he just wants what he wants and that is all there is to it. He quickly puts on his kimono and walks to follow her. He steps out from the trees right behind her and goes to grab his armor and pelt.

Avalon is watching him and sees him about to put his sword on the ground. "You know I could hold your sword while you changed if you would like?"

'Why would she want my sword? Does she intend to betray me?' He stops and narrows his eyes at her.

She feels fear creep into her being, it is a dangerous look. "I know Tenseiga cannot cut and I have no intentions of running away from you."

His eyes widen a hair. 'How would she know the name of my blade and its ineffectiveness? What else does she know of my blade?' "What do you know of Tenseiga?"

"I know its name and that it cannot cut."

"How do you know its name?"

"The same way I knew your name."

"You will tell me more."

"Hmm, Sesshomaru what more do you want to know about your sword?"

"Everything."

Avalon considers, 'well if I refuse he isn't going to be happy'. "Tenseiga is the sword that cannot kill things of this world, the Sword of Heaven. It can revive the dead. It is rumored to be able to bring 100 people back from the dead in one stroke. When you choose to use it on the dead you can see the pole bearers of the dead pulling the soul and you can strike them down, reviving the person and healing their wounds. The sword was left to you by your late father Toga, Inu no Taisho. You do not know why your father left the sword to you as you do not see the sword being useful since it cannot kill. Yet you keep it nonetheless. My guess is that you respect him and wish to keep it as a memento. Does that sufficiently answer your question? Or have I forgotten something?"

Sesshomaru presses the sword into her hands. "Here." He unties his obi and puts on his kimono properly, then his armor and pelt and re-ties the obi.

"Would you mind if I wake Jaken now so he can eat and we can get going?"

"Do as you please."

She walks over to Jaken and yells, "JAKEN, GET UP!"

Jaken jumps awake and looks around, meeting Avalon's eyes with a glare. "Look ningen, I don't answer to you."

"My name is AVALON. Av-a-lon not ningen. Now get up Jaken and eat. We are moving out shortly."

"I do not answer to you."

"Then we will leave you behind and you can catch up. I won't waste my time."

"Lord Sesshomaru shall I teach this wench her place?"

"It's not wench either."

"You will not harm her Jaken."

"Wha...wha...wha...yes my Lord."

Avalon pities the poor imp. He has been demoted in a sense. She can do as she pleases and he can't defend himself. Jaken looks to his side and spots the berries she had gathered for him. He eats them but doesn't thank her.

She doesn't expect a thank you but it would have been nice. Looking down at her right hand she realizes that she is still holding Tenseiga. She walks over to him and hands him his sword. He slides it into his obi. Jaken catches the exchange and stops eating his berries with mouth gaping then looks away and swallows. He can't eat anymore, his stomach is aching and he is sure Sesshomaru-sama has been bewitched by Avalon.

Avalon notices that Jaken had stopped eating. 'Hmm I wonder what is up with him?' Avalon walks over to where she left her little bundle and wraps it around her waist. Sesshomaru sees Avalon is ready and speaks, "Jaken put out the fire we are leaving."

"Hai my Lord."

Jaken quickly puts out the fire and hurries to get behind Sesshomaru and Avalon. Sesshomaru starts to walk away with Avalon and Jaken in tow. She watches as the scenery goes by and she follows silently behind Sesshomaru staying close to his back with Jaken following behind. Avalon can feel the glare of the little imp on her back as they walk but she ignores it and focuses on everything else. It's wonderful how the air is so clean and the sun shines on them as clouds drift over periodically. She cannot remember the air ever being so fresh. After traveling for hours she glances to her left and gasps as she sees a tall tree that is so familiar to her and speaks softly, "Goshinboku."

Sesshomaru, hearing her quiet uttering turns his suspicious glance over her way.

She sees his head turn from the corner of her eye and says, "What did you expect? I wouldn't know the tree?"

He looks away and continues to lead them to the tree. She sees Inuyasha pierced by the arrow sealing him to the tree. She thinks he looks like he is simply sleeping in peace. "Lord Sesshomaru I am going to approach him. If the villagers try to stop me or take me captive please do not kill them. They do not know what danger they are putting themselves in and I am sure I will be fine."

Avalon steps up to the tree and climbs the thick vines and roots to reach Inuyasha. She is standing in front of him and realizes he is the same height as her, minus the ears. Seeing those fluffy soft looking ears, she finds she really wants to touch them. She debates if she should or shouldn't, but her curiosity wins out. She reaches her hands and gently brushes her fingers along the outside of his ears. She is happy to find that they are super soft.

Sesshomaru seeing this feels slightly angered by it, but not sure why. He speaks with a harsh tone, "Onna, what are you doing?"

Avalon cringes at the tone and answers, "honestly satisfying my curiosity."

Sesshomaru feels like rolling his eyes if the act were not beneath him.

'Now the really important thing can I pull this arrow out?' She figures she can't but wants to try. She grabs the arrow and attempts to pull it from his chest. She feels like she is trying to pull on hardened steel.

"Again what are you doing?"

"Ah, that I have a better answer for. I am attempting to unseal Inuyasha obviously..." Before she can finish speaking Sesshomaru is by her side with a deadly look on his face. She finds herself swallowing her words.

Sesshomaru is beyond livid. Was she insane? "Why would you unseal the hanyou?" he is nearly snarling the words in her ear.

"Well if you would have let me finish the reason is that we need him to reach you father's tomb."

Sesshomaru lashes out and smacks Avalon in the chest, sending her flying. She hits the ground hard, sprawled on her back and before she can even react Sesshomaru is above her with his hand on her throat. 'I would have no need of a hanyou to reach my father's tomb. There is more to this. Perhaps she wants his protection instead of mine. He was half ningen after all.' "This Sesshomaru has no need for that hanyou."

Avalon's gaze hardens with unflinching determination. She knows this is the closest she has come to him ripping her throat out. But if she shows the slightest bit of fear she would sign her death certificate.

Sesshomaru notes that he cannot detect any hint of fear, 'she is either very brave or very stupid.'

"Unless Inuyasha can be unsealed you cannot reach your father's tomb. End of story. There is no other way. We need Inuyasha free from his prison."

Sesshomaru is enraged at her defiance. Even though he has her by the throat, she still insists on freeing the half breed. Sesshomaru pushes his hand harder against her throat.

Avalon gasps and struggles to speak but gets out, "Why would I lie? What benefit would I receive from freeing Inuyasha? You are the stronger one by far. There is nothing that hanyou could offer me."

"Why would you choose a youkai? Inuyasha is part ningen?"

"Why wouldn't I choose you? I truly admire you. You have such control and power. None can truly stand in your way especially when you surpass your father which I know you will."

"You mock me."

Her eyes widen in fear. "Never."

Sesshomaru tightens his grip on her neck. "Then why ask my protection? It's obvious you don't belong here. You're hair?" He reaches down and grasps strands of her black hair. "Your eyes, they are unlike any ningen I have ever seen. Do you expect him to lead you home?"

"You are right. I am not from here. I have no idea how to get home. I don't expect anyone to lead me home, least of all him."

"Where is home?"

"Across the Sea"

"Which sea?"

"I know it as the Atlantic but you may know it by a different name."

"Where?" He tightens his grasp around her neck before pulling her head forward and slamming it back down into the ground.

"Please Lord Sesshomaru?" She grasps at the hand holding her throat. "I can't breath."

"Then speak quickly"

"It's west, far west of here."

He watches her face change colors, "such a pity. And I thought you could be useful. Far west is a direction, not a place."

Jaken comes from behind looking at her face. "Eh, Sesshomaru-sama? I think you are going to kill her!"

"Then I'll revive her and do it again."

"No, North America."

He loosens his grip enough to let her suck in air. "How did you come here? Your accent is imperfect."

Avalon gasps in a long needed breath and speaks, "it was a portal"

"Who created it."

Her lip starts to tremble. This is what she was worried about. She didn't have the answer and she knew he would not like it. "I...I don't know, please don't kill me." She closes her eyes tightly and waits for his judgement.

He snarls and lowers his lips next to her ear, "if this answer displeases this Sesshomaru," he tightens his grip until he can smell her fear and the first bone in her neck pops. "I will kill you. Why remain here?"

"My family is dead. I have nothing left for me where I am from. My life is meaningless there and here I think I can make a difference."

"So there is no one who will miss you if I kill you?" He releases his grip enough to allow her to breathe freer.

She answers somewhat bitterly "No."

"An Onna without her virginity has no value here. What have you to gain by staying by my side."

"What value would I have if I left your side? To become a whore?"

He snorts as he releases her throat. "If you think to betray this Sesshomaru. I will kill you."

Avalon's eyes harden with anger. Hadn't she just said she wanted to help him? "My Lord, I would never betray you. Do you think I am foolish enough to do that? I knew the bed I was getting into."

'An interesting choice of wording.' His pupils slightly widened. "Did you now?" He places his hand back on her throat to grasp it lightly. "You knew that this Sesshomaru could easily snap your neck," adding a little more pressure to emphasize it, pulling his hand from around her throat to brush a claw along her neck, "or use my claws to slice through that pretty little neck." He lets his hand slip to the ground to rest while he raises his other hand as it begins to glow an eerie green.

Avalon let's, "Dokkasou," slip from her lips in a whisper

"Hmm, you know of my poison claws?"

Avalon nods her head slowly but says nothing. Sesshomaru allows the green to fade away. The closeness of his body and every thing he is showing her makes Avalon's body react. She can't believe she is being turned on. 'What am I a masochist or something?' She can feel her body becoming at ease under his and finds warmth pooling between her legs and her body urging her to grind her hips against his leg that was between hers. 'God why am I reacting like this?'

Sesshomaru's pupils widen as the scent of her arousal enters his nose. He leans down and whispers in her ear, "you want this Sesshomaru now?" He is genuinely surprised by her sudden arousal but finds his body reacting to her scent. His member stands at attention.

"I…I…I think we should get back to the business at hand."

Even as she spoke those words her body urges her to push her core into him and it comes on so strong she can't resist. She thrusts her hips up to meet his leg and allows herself to slide up and down his leg. She can feel the wave of pleasure it causes within her loins.

In response he pushes his leg into her center and allows her to continue her actions. Even as her body urges her to keep going, her mind is screaming for her to stop. Sesshomaru can't believe his luck. She seems to be a most willing partner right now. He would sate his desire and then he can stop thinking of her in this way. Sesshomaru grabs her hips and guides her hips to slide along his leg.

'Shit this is no good! What is wrong with me? I have to stop myself!' Avalon tries to distract herself by looking away from the heated gaze of Sesshomaru but all she can see is the curtain of silver hair.

Sesshomaru finds himself wanting to claim her mouth, so he leans down and captures her lips. She willing returns his affection and as his tongue brushes along her bottom lip, she parts her lips to allow him entrance. He plunges in to explore the warm cavern and enjoys the taste of her. She moves her tongue to begin a dance with his and joins in the exploration. She feels his sharp fangs and brushes along them and continues feeling herself enjoy the exploration. Her arms move to wrap around Sesshomaru's neck bringing him closer to her. Her hands grab at his hair and flesh. She can't get enough of him.

Then they hear Jaken speak, "Sesshomaru-sama?"

With those words, it is as if the spell broke. Avalon stiffens under Sesshomaru's ministrations. Her hips still and her hands drop to her sides.

Sesshomaru growls into her mouth as she no longer is returning his advances. He parts himself from her lips. He's frustrated beyond measure. 'Why did he interrupt this Sesshomaru? I will teach him a lesson he will never forget.' Sesshomaru slowly removes himself from Avalon's body. He stands and looks to his retainer. He moves to him and kicks him.

Avalon hears the thud and turns her head, seeing Jaken flying to a nearby tree and hears the cracking of the wood as he collides with it. She flinches at the force Sesshomaru used. He speaks in a very cold, icy and deadly voice, "never disturb this Sesshomaru like that again"

"Aye Milord!" is Jaken's pathetic response as he collapses on the ground.

She moves to rise but she can feel the protest of her back and chest. He must have bruised her ribs and back. She knew the choice she had made and she knew that this abuse was a possibility. She looks over to her left and sees Inuyasha still pinned to the tree. Shaking her head, she groans at the pain in her neck reminding her of Sesshomaru's unyielding grip. She still can't figure out what had gotten into her. She sits up and holds her head breathing deeply, slowly trying to calm the racing thoughts within. When she feels herself finally relax she moves to stand resisting the urge to express her pain. Avalon walks over to Sesshomaru and speaks to him. "Lord Sesshomaru I need to go to the village and see the miko that resides there."

"Why?"

"For several reasons. One, to find out how long he has been pinned to the tree-"

"What would that matter?"

"Since I could not free him, that would mean we will have to wait until the one who can, does."

"We do not need him."

Avalon hesitates then speaks, "Well, we need something from him. If I tell you something, can you promise not to strike him down while he is bound to the tree?"

"I promise nothing that ensures that hanyou's life."

"Only while he is bound, I ask this after I do not care."

"You don't care for his life?"

"I don't think I have any right to interfere."

"What would you know about him?" Sesshomaru's suspicion peaks

" I know he is your younger half brother but you are loathed to admit it. I know he is bound here because he lost his heart to a miko and as much as I know of him, I do not actually know him."

"I will guarantee you nothing but your death if you withhold information from me. Shall we repeat the dance Avalon?" He reaches a hand out to her throat that is glowing menacingly green.

Avalon looks at him with defiance. "I promised I would never lie to you and I would not betray you. I never promised to tell you everything I know. But I will give you this, if you can touch him now I will tell you what we need from him."

Sesshomaru snorts as he walks past Avalon and effortlessly leaps to be in front of Inuyasha. He turns to smirk down at Avalon as she watches from the base of the tree. He puts his one hand toward Inuyasha glowing green. Avalon exclaims, "IE. Sesshomaru-sama you don't know what we need from him if you destroy it we're screwed."

"This Sesshomaru will take his chances." He places his hand closer to Inuyasha as Avalon looks on helplessly. When a light-pink bolt of energy sends Sesshomaru's hand flying backwards and burnt. "What is this?"

"I am guessing a barrier."

Sesshomaru jumps down in front of Avalon with his eyes glowing red, "You did this."

"Ie Sesshomaru-sama I would guess its the arrow protruding from his chest, the miko who sealed him must have sealed demons out as well."

Sesshomaru glowers at Avalon but doesn't say anything since he can detect no lie. Avalon losing her patients asks,"May I head to the village now?"

"I will accompany you."

With an exasperated sigh she exclaims, "Unnecessary, but as you wish. My Lord, since you will be coming with me, I ask that you promise not to kill anyone."

"Very well."

"Doumo Arigatou Gozaimasu"

Avalon bows her head knowing that the promise from him is beyond generous.

"Jaken please stay here and recover."

"Yeah sure," he says not even moving from his spot.

Avalon doubts he will be able to follow anyway. Sesshomaru must have really hurt him this time. She isn't exactly happy about it, but is grateful Jaken broke the mood for her. She did not like how she had lost control. She knew he was attractive, obviously. But this was way beyond a fangirl crush but what was it? She didn't know and figures she would put the thoughts to the back of her mind and deal with them later.

As they head towards the village they are met by men with bows and various farm tools raised to defend their town. When an elderly woman dressed in red and white comes from behind them, Avalon recognizes the woman as Kaede. The men start to call out, "Make way for Lady Kaede!"

"Make way."

She approaches steadily but wearily. Avalon can tell Sesshomaru's aura is making her nervous. She can't blame her. If he decided to attack, she doubted anyone could stand against him. As she comes to the front, Avalon hails,"Lady Kaede, just the miko I was looking for."

"Ye know me?"

"I know of you."

"Why associate with demons child?"

"That is none of your concern. I have only come to ask a few questions and we will be leaving."

"What would ye ask of me?"

"How long has the hanyou Inuyasha been pinned to the tree?"

"Why would ye wish to know?"

"Do you not sense the power of the demon who is beside me? Do you truly wish for us to linger? Please answer my question."

She gives Avalon a knowing look and considered her words, "49 summers"

"Arigato Lady Kaede. My next question is more of a favor I suppose but do you have any herbs for pain?"

Kaede examines Avalon and could see the bruising on her neck it looked quite painful.

"Aye, that I do please wait here."

"Hai, I will."

"Lady Kaede, should we trust these individuals?"

"Nay, however I do not think they mean us harm now, stay here but do not advance."

"Hai," all the men answer in a choirs

Lady Kaede walks away towards her horse and gets on it and rides to the village. Avalon and Sesshomaru wait in silence. Sesshomaru gets impatient with waiting and Avalon gets irritated because Sesshomaru insisted on coming. Lady Kaede finally returns with a small pouch. "In this pouch is a group of herbs ye can take a pinch and put it under ye tongue and suck on it or ye can brew it in a cup of tea."

Avalon takes the pouch Kaede hands her.

"Arigato Lady Kaede farwell."

Avalon turns to leave and Sesshomaru follows suit until Kaede calls to her again

"Child ye do not have to leave with that demon."

Avalon turns to look at her. "Lady Kaede, I appreciate your concern but it is my choice and I am choosing to leave with him. Good day." She turns and continues to walk away. She doesn't look back. She knows the choice she is making and she intends to stick to it. They continue to walk back into the forest where they left Jaken.

"Why did you not tell her to remove the seal?"

"She would not have tried and she could not even if she had. She does not have the ability."

"How will you know when the seal will be lifted?"

Avalon raises her eyebrow at his question. "You wish for me to give you a prophecy?"

"You say you are a soothsayer."

"Did I now? Very well, the sign will be when a mystical pink light covers the sky. It will occur during the day and none will miss it unless they are blind."

"What will the light be?"

"The shattering of the Shikon no Tama."

"That cannot be. The Shikon no Tama is no longer in this world."

"I promise it will return. Do you still doubt me Sesshomaru?"

"I do not know."

"Sesshomaru I wish to visit Totosai."

"You know Totosai?"

He had turned and was in front of her, stopping her in her tracks. He is looking in her face.

"I know of him. I know about him, but I have never met him."

"How do you know so much?"

"As I have said before, I know what I do and as such, I know some of your past and I know many of your associates. How many times will you be shocked when I say something that applies to you or something related to you?"

He looks away from her and starts to walk away. She follows as they make their way to Jaken. He is resting under a tree and starts to screech.

"Lord Sesshomaru it is grand to see you. Please never leave me behind again."

"Jaken I am afraid you will be left behind many more times but Lord Sesshomaru will always come back for you.

"Silence you!"

"It's not you either, it's Avalon!"

Jaken isn't in for much of a fight as he is still nursing the injuries that Sesshomaru had given him earlier. She looks to Sesshomaru and realizes that Jaken is still in no shape to travel. However she knows being so close to his brother would irritate him so she felt it was best to start traveling nonetheless. She looks over at Sesshomaru and speaks, "So shall we go?"

Sesshomaru nods his head and starts walking away. Avalon and Jaken join him as they start to make their way south-west.

Next up Chapter 7: Off to Totosai's

A/N This chapter was co-authored by Elohiniar. She is an ever inspiring individual. Please read her works they are great. I don't own Inuyasha. Please review.