Hey guys sorry about the extremely long wait I've had so much to do it's not funny. Before I start a big thank you to all my readers I have 122 views so far I know it's not much but it's something, so a massive thank you to everyone supporting me in this story and following it means a lot!

Ok now on with a small note before the disclaimer, I am currently working on the eighth chapter right now, I have a couple chapters to finish of my other stories and hopefully they will all be uploaded tomorrow *Crossing Fingers*

Alright now for the disclaimer: I don't own any of the original plots/storyline or characters just my own twists and characters which is the main character; Manami and other characters; Kazuya, Masao, Yoshio... I'll add the new characters as they come in each chapter. Just an extra note before we begin, Hakkaku is now set for a mate in this story so things should start getting interesting over the next couple of chapters. Enjoy everyone!

Chapter 7: Thoughts and Feelings

Manami's view.

My ears twitched hearing a fire crackling, my head felt so heavy but some things seemed to be clearer to me now, I opened my eyes seeing the dark sky with rays of light just starting to skim across the sky, I sat up slowly "How do you feel Mana?" Sesshomaru voice trailed out. I looked around to see him facing the rising sun with his back turned to me, how does he do that? I sighed softly then got up, I walked over to him "Fluffy" I said he looked down at me. I felt like I was going to cry, he and Yashie seemed more like brothers to me than Kazuya did "You remember" Fluffy said I gave a slight nod as sniffled "I remember you and Yashie but I don't remember my parents" I said his brows knitted together. "We shall go to your home next then that should help you remember" Fluffy said I felt overwhelmed everything I thought I knew was a lie, I was scared to find out the truth though I wanted to know about my parents, to find out what and who I really am. "Mana hold your head high, you are a well respected person, do not cry" Fluffy said I latched onto him and sobbed "I'm scared Fluffy!" I cried he stayed silent as I cried holding onto his top tight then I felt an arm around me. Fluffy held me close to him "Do not cry Manami, everything will work out" Fluffy said I couldn't help but cry "What's all the… Mana…" Yashie's voice rung out I didn't separate from Fluffy though "Sesshomaru what happened?" Yashie asked "She remembers only us" Fluffy replied.

"Mana stay with Inuyasha I must get food and firewood" Fluffy said I separated slightly "You promise to come back?" I asked "I promise now stay with Inuyasha" Fluffy replied then looked at Inuyasha "Do not let anything happen to her or the others" Fluffy said sternly with a look. "Tch you don't need to tell me that" Yashie said "Don't start fighting now" I said "As you wish Mana" Fluffy said then took off I looked at Yashie she gave a slight smile "How are you doing?" Yashie asked. "I'm overwhelmed and scared but I want to know what and who I am, I want to remember my old life" I replied Yashie sighed softly and looked away "I don't know where your parents are but I'll do everything I can to find them, that I promise you" Yashie said. I went over to him and placed my hand on his shoulder he looked at me and I smiled "It's ok Yashie, I trust you and Fluffy, you're like my older brothers" I said he laughed as he shook his head "You really are weird, no one in their right mind would ever have done what you have but I guess that's what makes you special" Yashie said. I felt myself blush "I'm not that special, I'm just a normal person" I said he rolled his eyes and crossed his arms across his chest "Whatever, believe what you want" Yashie puffed with a smile I raised a brow he hasn't changed with his ego much. "Hmm…" Yashie puffed as he looked back to A-Un, Jaken, Kohaku and Rin, I looked where he was looking to see Rin tossing and turning I went over to her and knelt down, I picked her up carefully holding her close in a sort of cradling way.

"Rin… Rin it's ok, your safe" I said she started to cry as she opened her eyes I smiled slightly "You're ok Rin, your safe" I said soothingly she clung to me Jaken and Kohaku started to wake up with her crying "What on earth is she crying over now?" Jaken asked slightly agitated. I frowned giving him a look he shrunk back behind Kohaku, I looked back at Rin "It was just a nightmare" I said trying to calm her down, a few minutes passed and she was just starting to settle down when Sesshomaru came back with firewood and food. For only having one arm he seemed to deal well, he had basket of fish onto of a small pile of firewood, I didn't want to know where he got the basket of fish from, he placed them down and looked to Yashie. "Yeah-Yeah I know" Yashie said and started setting up a fire and cooking the fish, Kohaku helped him Fluffy came over to me and took Rin from me cradling her his arm she clung to his top snuggling her face into his chest. I smiled he seemed to be a lot kinder then he was before maybe Rin has made more of an effect on him then I had, I'm glad his changed, Yashie would be better if his ego wasn't so big, I sighed as I sat next to Jaken and talked with him.

Hakkaku's view:

I sat between Miroku and Shippo, Koga had gone with Kazuya to get food, well actually Koga dragged him away, Koga tried to drag Ginta with him to get him distracted for a little bit but nothing seemed to work, I'd never seen Ginta like this before in all our years growing up together. I could only hope we'd find Manami soon for both Kazuya and Ginta's sake, sister Kagome seemed to be very quiet she seemed so different when Inuyasha wasn't around, I puffed a sigh these love situations seem like they suck to be in. I don't think I'd want to be in one then again I've never really thought about having a mate before not until now at least, I guess it would have it's up, Ginta seemed extremely happy around Manami and Koga he always seems happy around sister Kagome. Then again Ginta and Koga are both upset when they're not around the girls, then there's the jealous factor and the going all crazy protective when they're love one is in danger "Hakkaku you seemed troubled" Miroku said bringing me out of my thoughts. "Hmm?" I puffed as I looked at him "Oh no just lost in thought" I said "We're back" Koga called out as he and Kazuya came in with a couple boars, Miroku helped them cook, it was pretty silent, it seemed very depressing and the silence was annoying me. After the boars were cooked we all grabbed a portion each I grabbed two though "Hakkaku" Kazuya puffed "Relax I'm saving some for Ginta, he hasn't eaten since yesterday morning" I said placing Ginta's portion aside, I quickly ate my portion.

Ginta's view:

We had started eating but I didn't feel like it, I hardly got any sleep last night knowing we were so close to finding Manami, I just hope she's ok "Hey I saved you some" Hakkaku said as he came over with some pieces of boar I sighed and shook my head. "Thanks but no thanks, I'm not hungry" I said "You have to eat something, you'll need your strength to protect Manami when we get her back" Hakkaku said "We would have her back by now if we didn't stop last night" I growled. Hakkaku looked at me in awe I sighed "I'm sorry… I just… I'm worried for her" I said as I turned away from him "I've never been in love so I don't have any idea of what you're going through but I'm one of your best friends, I want to help you…" Hakkaku said then grabbed my shoulder turning me around. "And if you're not going to let me I'm going to have to start force feeding you like a new born pup" Hakkaku said with a grin and started to move the food towards my mouth "Come on pup open up, say ah" Hakkaku said. I growled slightly "Hakkaku I can feed myself give it here" I puffed he smiled brightly "Good for a minute their I thought you were going to let me feed you" Hakkaku said as he passed me the food "No way would I let you feed me like that especially with that pup talk" I said.

He laughed "Sure-Sure" Hakkaku said waving his hand then leant back against the edge of the cave wall entrance, I started eating I'm glad I have Hakkaku as a friend, he may not be the wisest in our tribe but he knows how to cheer up a friend. I finished eating just as Kazuya, Miroku and Koga came out of the cave "The ladies our discussing a few things before we set off" Miroku said I groaned as I rolled my eyes Hakkaku slung his arm around my shoulders and had a mischievous grin on his face. I looked at him in slight concern "Turn the frown upside down" Hakkaku said "Hakkaku is right Ginta we have to keep positive" Miroku said I looked at Koga for some help "I know how you feel but if she's with Sesshomaru, she's safe" Koga said. "We don't know him well enough to assume that and what of Inuyasha? What if he has caught up with Manami before us?" I questioned "Inuyasha may fight with Lord Sesshomaru but I doubt if he has feelings for Manami in the way we think he does then he will make sure no harm comes to her even if that means getting along with Lord Sesshomaru" Miroku replied. I frowned, I couldn't help but feel jealous and angry about this, if only I tried to get Manami away from Kagura instead of just standing there she would still be with us, with me, Kagome, Sango, Shippo and Kirara came out "Let's get going" Kagome said Kirara started to lead us.

Inuyasha's view:

We were headed towards Manami's home and were in no rush to get there, Mana was frightened of what she would remember next dreading the thought of what she would last remember about her parents "Inuyasha scout ahead" Sesshomaru said. "Huh? What the hell do I need to do that for?" I asked he gave me a look "Fine…" I grumbled as I rolled my eyes "But this better be for a good reason" I puffed then took off running, I looked around keeping alert. I then smelt familiar scents "Inuyasha!" Kagome called out my eyes widened as I looked over to see the gang and the wolf demons, did Sesshomaru know they were catching up to us? Is that why he sent me ahead? I frowned. I saw them all run over to me "Inuyasha have you found Manami yet?" Miroku asked "None of your business" I said "It is our business damn it! Tell us where she is if you know!" Ginta growled showing his fangs "Tch as if I'd let her near you besides she's way too good for you wolves" I said. "Inuyasha please don't fight or argue, I'm sure we can work this out" Kagome said "At least let us see her if you know where she is" Sango said "Not telling and you can't make me" I said "You're acting like a kid, you have no idea how worried we are for her" Koga snapped. "She's fine and in good hands now all of you can get lost" I said "Inuyasha why are you being this way?" Kagome asked I looked at her to see tears in her eyes "I'm doing what's for the best, I made a promise and I will not break this one" I said. "And what about your promise to us? To me?" Kagome questioned I frowned as I looked away "I'm sorry but I must travel with Sesshomaru now and protect Manami so you'll have to trust Koga from now on to be your leader" I said.

At the same time with Manami.

Manami's view:

I was walking beside Jaken while Kohaku walked hand-in-hand with Rin talking with her, Jaken was still not over having Inuyasha tagging along but I guess after all Inuyasha and Sesshomaru have been through together I guess it's understandable "Inuyasha scout ahead" Fluffy said. "Huh? What the hell do I need to do that for?" Yashie asked Fluffy gave Yashie a look "Fine…" Yashie grumbled as he rolled my eyes "But this better be for a good reason" Yashie puffed then took off running. I ran over to Fluffy and walked beside him "Fluffy why'd you send Yashie ahead? Is there trouble?" I asked "I sent him ahead to be with his friends, we will see him again but for now we will divert and take the long path to your home" Fluffy said. "Why though?" I questioned he looked at me "There's still so much you don't know and haven't been taught, for now just follow what I say, trust in me" Fluffy said then looked ahead I sighed "Alright" I said and dawdled behind. I lagged behind everyone walking slowly I couldn't understand why Fluffy had to speak so formal and be so mysterious all the time it was a little annoying but it also makes me look up to him, I sighed softly as questions raced through my mind. Suddenly I caught a glimpse of a tiny spark in the far of distance at the corner of my eye from behind us, it was enough to catch my attention, I stopped and looked back, there was nothing unusual I frowned scanning the area "Mana" Fluffy called. I looked back seeing everyone had stopped and were looking at me "Keep walking and stay close" Fluffy said he said I quickly caught up to them as I did Fluffy turned around and kept walking everyone followed him.

We walked for a little while, I had this weird feeling to check out what those sparks were and what or who caused them, I was lost in thought for a few minutes until my ears twitched hearing the clinking of metal Fluffy stopped then leapt back over us standing facing the direction we just came. "All of you get on A-Un and fly to safety now" Fluffy said as a group of people started to come into view, I looked over to A-Un seeing Kohaku, Rin and Jaken hop on him, I looked back to Fluffy then the group who was getting closer they looked like a group of mercenaries. I had a really bad feeling about them "Manami leave now" Fluffy ordered "B-But…" I started "Go" Fluffy said as he looked back at me sending a glare my way I gasped seeing his eyes change slightly. I turned back and ran to A-Un and hoped on his back behind Kohaku, A-Un took off to into the sky, I looked back to see that the mercenary group were standing not far off him I frowned then looked around. I had to see if I could spot Yashie anywhere, my heart was racing I couldn't bare it if one of my friends were to get hurt or worse, I then caught a glimpse of sliver hair, I squinted seeing Yashie and the guys, I gasped. I looked to Jaken "Master Jaken take care of everyone, take them to a safe place, I'm going to get Yashie to help Fluffy" I said "What? But you can't just…" Jaken started when I stood up "Wait Manami you could get hurt" Kohaku said I looked at him and smiled. "Don't worry about me just look after everyone including yourself" I said then leapt off into the trees my feet hit one branch I jumped to another but it snapped and I fell from one to another until I hit the ground. "Ow…" I winced as I got up, I shook my head, that seemed like a much better plan in my head especially the landing, I ran off towards where I saw Yashie last when suddenly a rope had tangled around my feet.

I tripped up tumbling across the ground "Uh…" I puffed as I sat up suddenly spear tips were pointed at me I looked around seeing some sort of weird tribal group surrounding me they had a marking on their skin and had demon/elven looking ears. I chuckled nervously "Hey uh I'm just passing through, I have a friend that's in a little trouble" I said "Never mind your friend, you are will be in a lot more trouble than what your friend is in" a man said. He has a tanned to light brown skin tone, has murky hazel-green eyes, sandy-brown shaggy shoulder length hair, his fringe came just below his eyebrows, he also had dark brown markings on his face. What on earth have I gotten myself into now? I looked at the man in awe, he smiled "You are coming with us" he said I shuffled back "Tch where do you think you're going?" another man asked I looked around me, I was completely surrounded. "Are you with the others that are after my friend Lord Sesshomaru?" I questioned "Ha oh no we just took the opportunity once it arose thanks to you" the first man said oh no that means Fluffy might not know about these guys "And my other friend, Inuyasha?" I asked. "What would we want with a half breed like him?" the first man questioned I frowned "I'm a half breed too you know!" I exclaimed they laughed "We know" another man said "But it's because of your background, you are going to capture someone for us" the first man said. "And if I refuse?" I questioned "Oh you don't want to do that" he said "I-I want my friends with me" I said "No can do we only need you, your friends will get in the way" he said I could smell Yashie's scent in the wind "Yashie! Yashie help!" I called out.

Okay so chapter six is now up, another thank you very much to my first and only reviewer at this stage!

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