Mayla-(Nods) Yes, in fact she should be making an appearance soon. In about two or three more chapters, promise.

Rena Moon- Now, now, if Kouga got hurt by Haruka, then by the law of the wolf, they would have to care for him. With three wolves out for some pain for Kouga, I doubt he would feel to comfortable in Serenity's Den. No problem saving you. (Shudders.) No body wants to go through that. (Waves back.) Thank you much.

Thanks everyone for your reviews, no ownership.

Serenity traveled quickly over the land, her pack beating out the ground from beneath her. She halted when she heard a frighten cry in front of her. Glancing up she notice a small ningen girl with raven hair, a bit bunched up in a side ponytail. With dark eyes, and a red kimono, she stared frightfully at Serenity's pack. Serenity stepped forward slightly, confused at the fear radiating from the girl. "What frightens you?" Serenity inquires, and hears the girl whimper.

"Rin!" a high voice calls out from the trees lining the brook they were passing. Serenity observes as the girl whips her head to the sound, and a small green, toad youkai stumbles in front of the girl. He holds up a two-face staff threateningly at Serenity and her pack. "Be gone from here." He orders imperiously, and a few of her pack snickers. Haruka and Dante step up beside Serenity with a protective growl. Hearing the girl whimper, and the stench of fear flood her nostrils, Serenity reacted.

"Stand down." Serenity ordered, and her pack stepped away including her two protective guards. Sitting down on the ground, Serenity drew out her flute, and began to play a soothing tone. She watched as the toad youkai swayed, and fell asleep standing up, she chuckled mentally. Releasing the flute from her lips, she offered a soft smile. "Now child, what frightens you so?" Serenity inquired softly and watched as the girl nervously shuffled.

"Rin, was attack by wolves." She answers, and Serenity frowns thoughtfully.

"Whose Rin?" Serenity asked, and watched as the girl pointed to herself. 'Oh, she speaks in third person.' Serenity remarked to herself. "You were attacked by wolves?" She repeated, and watched the girl nod fearfully. "Are any of the wolves that attacked you here, in my pack?" She inquires and watched as Rin scans the pack. With a gentle shake of her head, she steps a little closer. "Do not worry, my pack and I do not attack humans." Serenity swore, and laid her flute across her lap. Flicking a glance at the still nervous girl, she tilted her head. "Would you like me to play again?" Serenity offered, and saw Rin smile, with a nod she lifted the flute back to her lips. She slid her fingers over the small holes, sliding her eyes closed in contentment. For a while she played undisturbed, but the sound of sliding steel snapped her eyes open.

Serenity came face to sword, held by an unamused Taiyoukai. Lowering her flute, she tilted her head in curiosity at the threat. "May I help you?" Serenity asked softly, with out threat any where in her voice.

"Do not harm Rin." His smooth voice warned, the little girl tucking around his left leg. Serenity smiled softly at the scene, before alighting her attention back on the protective lord.

"I bring no intention of harming the small girl, I only wondered at her fear." Serenity informed, and stood slowly up. She nodded to Rin, and bowed to the sword wielding youkai. "Forgive me for not introducing myself." Serenity stated, and laid her flute back into her sash. "I am the lady akeala, Serenity, of the wolf river tribe." Serenity spoke to them. She saw the taiyoukai study her pack with an even eye before placing his sword away. "You are, Mi'lord?" Serenity inquired politely.

The taiyoukai turned away, and gazed down at the small girl who bounded from his leg toward Serenity. He kept a very strict eye on all the wolves as Rin approached. "He is Lord Sesshomaru." Rin informed them cheerfully, and bounced over to the sleeping toad youkai. "This is Master Jaken." She also stated, and skipped back to Serenity. "May Rin see your flute?" Rin asked, her eyes big and pleading with the ookami akeala. Serenity giggled, and untied her flute from her side, handing it to the small girl. Serenity then turned her attention to the taiyoukai, now noted as Sesshomaru.

"Lord Sesshomaru, ruler of the Western Lands?" Serenity enquired, and observed the taiyoukai nod. "Has the rebellion died down finally between the Western Lands, and the Panther Demon Tribe?" She asked in interest.

"Why do you ask?" Sesshomaru rebuffed her statement. Serenity sighed, and held up her right wrist, a jagged tattoo of a fang was etched on her ivory skin.

"Lord InuTashio, marked me after I saved his life in passing." Serenity explained, rubbing a finger over the tattoo. "I merely wondered if the score was settled." Serenity stated. Sesshomaru gazed imperiously at the tattoo, before looking back at the owner.

"Yes, the rebellion is done." He responded.

"InuTashio?" Serenity fearfully inquired.

"Dead, for several years." Sesshomaru stated, and glanced at Rin. "What of the favor owed to you by him?" Sesshomaru asked.

"Never fulfilled." She answered honestly.

"I see, so my line owes you a debt." Sesshomaru remarked. "Do you come seeking compensation?"He asked, studying the akeala.

"Yes, but not from you." Serenity intoned, her voice lit dark. She receive a curious eyebrow from the lord. "We called a blood hunt, for the one known as Naraku." Serenity informed him, her tone cold. "Have you heard anything about his movements?" Serenity wondered, and watched the taiyoukai shake his head. "From our sources, he resides behind a priest's barrier on Mount Hakurei." Serenity stated recalling her direction. "A large dark cloud is building over the mountain, obviously Naraku is regrouping from something." Serenity murmured.

"Yes, he was struck by the twin fang swords appropriated by my line." Sesshomaru informed her.

"I see, you also wish for Naraku's blood?" sought from the lord. A nod greeted her statement. "Hmm, well then we must part ways, I will see you again, Sesshomaru-san." Serenity offered, and bowed down toward Rin. "Little one, when we see you again, how about I give you a flute?" Serenity suggested, Rin nodded with a smile and handed over the flute. "Good-bye, and may the wolf lord look kindly upon your journey."Serenity blessed, then she and her pack continued toward the mountain.

Not more then minutes later InuYasha and his group fortune upon Sesshomaru. Both brother's drew their swords to attack, but Sesshomaru flippantly called out. "I do not have time to kill you today InuYasha." he stated with his sword Tokijin humming. "I have heard of where Naraku is, and must continue on." Sesshomaru stated, gesturing Aun to pick up Rin and Jaken. The group sped away leaving a yelling InuYasha.

Miroku turned to InuYasha with an anxious gaze. "Hurry, we must follow them." Miroku urged, and the Inu-tachi took off to follow Sesshomaru.

Kouga climbed up the next mountain path, heading north. Absently he noted that he headed for Ayame's pack of the north. However, his only thoughts were the end of Naraku's life, and the sight of Serenity when he returned. 'I have reason to return.' He murmured softly inside. "Naraku, you are mine!" Kouga cried out, and the blood hunt cry spilled from his lips.

Meanwhile far inside Mount Hakurei, several lumps of white pulsed in silence. Suspended from the crater of the Mountain was the upper torso of Naraku. His breathing was labored, and his face etched in a painful reminder of the two inu brothers. "Very soon." He whispered, and one of the lumps of white pulsed harder.

Hmm, well that kind of follows the InuYasha line. Except for a few things here and there, but no matter. Yes, the debt owed by InuTashio will play a part later on. Okay, hope you enjoy.

Best Tidings,

WolfchildBlazer.