The Alfa Female

Sesshomaru had finished his hunting. He had hoped it would help but sadly it did not. When he returned to camp and walked up to the group everyone looked at him. He turned to Kikyo and throw down 6 rabbits he had killed " The noon meal." he said. Kikyo was taken back by this action. She had only had one other person do such a thing to her before and that was Inuyasha long long ago.

He then turned to Sango and threw a boar to her feet. He had killed and cleaned and wrapping to keep clean." The evening meal." He said turning on his heel he walked away to a near by tree. He gracefully sat down and closed his eyes. Sango like Kikyo was more than surprised, she did not know what to really think She had never had anyone to give her such an honor before and for it to come from Sesshomaru was something she thought she would never in her life see.

Inuyasha seeing their reactions smirked but was laughing inside. Inuyasha picked up the rabbits." I'll clean these up so they can be cooked." he said then walked off to the river. Kikyo and Sango sit looking at each other. They both knew what it meant when a demon went to hunt then came back and put the kill at a women's feet He had done the same as admit she was the Alfa female of the pack and in doing so would listen to advise from that female weather he used it other not. To be considered the Alfa female in a pack was indeed a great honor for any women and he had given them both that honor.

In this fact they had both grew a new respect for The Lord Of the Western Lands. Without saying a word they both stood up as if they had agreed without words and walked over to Sesshomaru where he was sitting, stopping in front of him. When he opened his eyes they both bowed to him. and spoke at the same time. " Thank You Very Much Lord Sesshomaru you honor us." Keeping his straight face he slightly bowed his head to the two women standing before him. After he had done this they walked away. He closed his eyes once again.

With his eyes closed he could see the first time he had brought Kagome to his camp and gave her his kill for the first time. It brought a small smile to his face as he remembered.

FLASHBACK

Sesshomaru had fought with a demon. Rin was hurt trying to hide. Her leg was bleeding and swollen. He decided to go get a healer knowing that the Miko that traveled with his brother could help he went to get her. When he reached the camp sight. "Miko I am in need of your abilities, my ward is injured. Come." He was intrigued with the fact that she had no problem going and helping him and even more so the fact that she was not afraid of him.

As soon as she was ready and had been fighting with Inuyasha the whole time. She walked over to him just as she was about to walk off with him Inuyasha grabbed her arm stopping her. "I said your not going with that Bastard Kagome!" he yelled at her. Kagome's eyes widened. "I can't believe you! A little girl is hurt and is in pain and your brother has come to me for help and you have the nerve to say something like that!! AGGGGG! HOW COULD YOU INUYASHA!? SIT BOY!! Sit sit sit sit! " She turned around and walked back to me. I grabbed her around the waist wanting to return to Rin as soon as possible and we took to the air. She gasp as his arm went around her and they jumped into the air. Glancing a look at her he could see that she had a blush on her cheeks. He smirked to himself at seeing this.

As much as I didn't really want to admit it the way she handed my brother made me respect her that day. When we reached my camp she went to Rin and started talking to her like they where old friends that had not seen each other in a long time. She fixed her leg and gave her something for the pain telling me everything she was doing. Why I did not know. I can only guess it was that she could tell I was worried for my ward. As I stayed by Rin's side and watched very close to everything that was happening.

Rin had not only cut her leg open badly but had also broken it when she fell. Kagome offered to stay with my pack for the next few days to watch Rin and make sure no infection set up in her leg. I accepted her offer. On the second day I decided to hunt for the evening meal it would help Rin's healing to eat well. When I returned I placed the Boar I had killed and readied for cooking at her feet.

It was all I could do to keep my straight face and not to smile as I saw her face that day. She was surprised beyond word and it showed on her face. All the other meals I had given the food to Jaken and he ready for her to cook it. When she was finely able to speak her words surprised me. "Thank you Lord Sesshomaru it is a fine boar and will make a very good meal. I am honored." Then she bowed to me and started cooking our meal.

That night she helped Rin to Bath and she showed us how to apply the medicine and wrap it in a way that Rin would be able to walk without to much pain. She gave us all the medical supply's for Rins leg along with a promise if we needed more she would have it.

On the 3rd day I returned her back to her camp and Inuyasha. We landed not far from them. As we walked she and I had a silent understanding. "Lord Sesshomaru if you ever have need of my help again please come for me. I will be happy to asset you if I am able to. You have been a kind host." She said to me as she smiled. She had a beautiful smile that warmed up even the darkest places of the night. It lit up her face and made it almost seem to glow.

" Thank You Miko. I will keep that in mind." The rest of the way we walked in silence. When we entered the clearing she turned to me and smiled. "I hope to see you again." she said and bowed to me. By this time Inuyasha had seen us and was walking over to us. I replied. "Indeed I as well Miko." Then I bowed my head to her and walked away into the trees and flew back to my our camp..

END FLASHBACK

Sesshomaru was jolted from his memories by Inuyasha tapping his foot. As he opened his eyes and looked at him he saw Inuyasha smiling at him. Sesshomaru raised one eyebrow in question for his smile. Inuyasha must have understood this. "Well I don't know what you was thinking about but I must say it is rather strange to see a smile on your face." It was at this time Sesshomaru realized he did indeed have a small smile on his face and he quickly removed it. In return for being disturbed, he narrowed his eyes at Inuyasha."What do you want Inuyasha?"

Inuyasha softy smirked. "Come on the meal is ready and we are going to have a meeting on what to do." Sesshomaru not wanting to eat replied." I have no need to eat" Then he walked off to wake up Rin to eat. As he walked into the hut he saw Rin sleeping in Kagome's sleeping bag. The hut held Kagome scent he breathed it in deeply wanting to hold it and not let it go. Wishing he could just see her one more time. To take back everything and make it right with her. He softy woke Rin and informed her it was time to eat. She went to eat as she was told to do. With one last inhale of Kagome's scent he left the hut and joined the others.

He took his seat next to Rin. Seeing her wiggling trying to get comfortable. He picked her up and duster her off and sat her on his lap her legs over his folded legs. She looked up at him with a smile on her face. He nodded and returned his attention the group. As they where handing out the meal they offered him his. He shook his head no." I have no need to eat at this time. Thank you" Rin being a smart girl for her age noticed with him not taking the food they offered it seemed to bother both women. " He never eats in the middle of the day." she simply said and smiled.

This simply thing from Rin seemed to help them both feel better. "alright then." said Sango and Kikyo nodes with a small smile. As they eat the noon meal things where brought up. Kikyo and Inuyasha had been doing allot of talking about the Jewel and Kikyo had come to the conclusion that there was 3 Jewels missing from it. At this time they was trying to think of where they might be. No one had heard anything about any demons making problems that seem to be stronger than they should be. It was then that Miroku spoke up.

"Inuyasha if you stop and think, if there are only 3 left then we only have to really find 1." Everyone looked at Miroku like he was mad. Then he realized they had no idea what he was talking about. He let out a soft chuckle before explaining himself. "Kouga had 2 Jewel Shards in his legs. He still has them." As soon as it came out of Miroku's mouth everyone's eyes light up.

" So tomorrow when Jaken returns we will be going to see Kouga correct?" said Sango. Everyone nodded their heads to agree. Kikyo had been wonding if there might be a problem getting him to give them up so she decided to ask her question to the group. "What if he does not wish to give them to us?" Before anyone could answer her Sesshomaru looked her dead in the eyes and spoke up." Then I will take them and his life if need be." His voice was cold and hard. Kikyo knew for some reason the tone of his voice was not meant for her but for another reason.