A/N: I have mucho love for Sachiko123 right now. So I thought I should dedicate this chapter to her. )
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Myoga sat on Naoko's shoulder as they watched a servant place Rin before them. "So I take it that your father has passed on."
She thanked the servant and slid the door shut. "Hai. He's been deceased for at least a hundred and fifty years. He left the Gatsuuga in my possession."
"Gatsuuga?" Miroku considered the name. "Fang over fang?" She smiled back at him. "Of course. What other name would you give it?" Her eyes flicked towards Sesshomaru. "There's a meal prepared for you in the courtyard. It's a nice day today." Of course, Inu Yasha got the message: I'm giving you food and I'm kicking you out of the room.
They left the room quickly, avoiding the cold glare from Sesshomaru. When the door closed behind them, Naoko patted the spot next to her. She didn't say anything, but allowed him a comfortable silence as he sat beside her.
"Myoga." The wise old flea hopped down to the child's wrist and sampled her blood. "She's transitioning fast. She's already three quarters demon." Even as he spoke, Rin started trembling. Her eyes flew open, but they were glazed over with a tint of red.
Naoko cursed under her breath and pushed back her sleeves. "How much time does she have?" Her hands began to glow a faint blue.
"What are you doing?" Whatever she was doing had the hair on the back of Sesshomaru's neck standing on end.
"I'd say a minute milady. Maybe less." The flea took another sip and shuddered. "It's possible she may or may not lose her life."
"Silence!" Sesshomaru barked (rofl XD) and grabbed her hand. Pain exploded in his head and he groaned, his body leaning against hers. "What…are you…" He panted, his breath hot against the nape of her neck.
She shivered and placed one hand on his forehead and the other on Rin's. "I'm saving her. Your youki is in her blood." Myoga's brows knit with worry. "I think Rin will make it through, but why are you using so much power?" (A/N: youki is what you would call demonic inner energy or their chi if that makes it easier)
She fell back against Sesshomaru. "I'm a healer, Myoga. See for yourself." She lifted Sesshomaru's left sleeve and—lo and behold—his left arm was whole. Hand, claws and all.
Sesshomaru flexed his newly-formed arm. When he glanced down at Naoko, she was fast asleep, her head resting against his shoulder. When he looked over at Rin, his body stilled with a shock that he hadn't felt since the day he and Inu Yasha sealed Sounga.
Her eyes were half open, but from what he could see; her eyes were no longer a deep, muddy brown. Instead, they were the color of golden honey. From the crown of her head was pure silver that tapered down to her natural hair color.
"Do not worry, Sesshomaru. Rin will live. She'll just be resting for a few days." Myoga jumped onto Naoko's lap and stared up at the demon lord, whose gaze was resting upon the sheathed Gatsuuga. Following his gaze, Myoga sighed.
"I had forgotten all about the Gatsuuga. I'm sure Totosai must have forgotten as well. Lord Raizen kept to himself after the Master died." Seshomaru glared and the old flew quickly ran for it.
"I know you're awake."
Naoko opened an eye and sighed, Crap. Caught like a kodomo.
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A/N: Gomen nasai. I know it's short but I've run out of time today.
Jaa ne!