Chapter 2

The next morning Sesshomaru left early without informing anyone of his departure. He had decided to visit an old demon for some very important information and choose to go alone. It took Sesshomaru about 5 hours to reach his destination.

There standing before him was an old hut which was so runned down that you would not think anyone was living there. Before Sesshomaru could take another step an old looking demon walked out, he was wearing a long matted robe and stank as if he hadn't had a bath in years.

"I see you have come for some very important information lord Sesshomaru?'' indeed the old demon was right. "I was almost assassinated a couple of nights ago by a young demon with orange hair and zigzag markings on his face".

"Ah you must have encountered a demon from the lion clan" Sesshomaru was very shocked to hear that bit of information. "The lion clan, how can that be they have been extinct for hundreds of years" this made the lord very puzzled.

"Ha ha that is what they want you to think, the lion demons are very rare and for you to come across one well you are quite lucky my lord". The old demon headed inside his hut and told Sesshomaru to follow.

"Who is targeting you" the old demon asked "that I do not know I have tried to get it out of the prisoner but he will not say a word, he would rather die than give me a name" this still puzzled Sesshomaru.

"Lion demons are quite stubborn and full of pride, they will not spill the name of the ones they serve". The old demon looked at Sesshomaru "you can torture him, threaten him and still he won't say a word they are quite loyal it is no wonder someone got a lion demon to do his work".

"How can I find this being who wants to kill me if I can't get a word out of his hired killer". That is when the old demon smiled and handed him a very old book. "Take this book it will tell you all you need to know about the lion clan, this may help you get your prisoner to speak".

Just when Sesshomaru was about to leave the old demon spoke up "there is something important you need to know Sesshomaru" the dog demon turned round to listen. "Whatever you do don't fall in love with this demon, so many are captivated by the lion breed and suffer great consequences in the end".

With that Sesshomaru just huffed at that information "why would I fall in love with him, he is male and my enemy" though once he left the old demon smiled and walked back inside his hut. Some news might seem like nothing but it is always good to consider taking it in.

When Sesshomaru arrived back home Jaken was outside waiting and very happy to see his lordship arrive back safely. "My lord your back this very much pleases me", "Jaken what has been happening during my absence" Sesshomaru looked down at the small demon.

"Well Rin is fine, she was a bit worried when we found out you had left but other than that everything else is alright" Jaken then gulped. Sesshomaru could sense a bit of fear coming from Jaken "what is it you are not telling me".

Sesshomaru's expression was not a happy one "well um….the prisoner….he…he…he escaped" Jaken covered his head waiting for the hit but nothing came instead Sesshomaru dashed off. "Uh lord Sesshomaru please wait" Jaken tried to run after the dog demon.

Sesshomaru reached the prison and Jaken was right the young demon was gone. "How, how can someone escape from my prison cell". He was not happy at all and decided to send out a group of his soldiers to go searching for his missing assassin.

Seven soldiers left and would not come back until the lion demon was found. Jaken could not explain how the escape happened and that was not good enough for Sesshomaru. Meanwhile night was covering the western lands and there was nothing but silence.

In the dark jungle the young lion demon was running from his pursuers. The soldiers had managed to sniff the lion out. Because of his injury's it was making it difficult for him to keep the distance far between him and Sesshomaru's soldiers.

Back at the castle a guard had informed Sesshomaru that the prisoner had been captured. Somehow Sesshomaru had to figure out a way to keep the demon here without a way to escape. The soldiers brought the captive in but the demon was unconscious.

Rin saw what was happening and did not like how the young demon was being treated and without hesitation she walked towards Sesshomaru. "Please Sesshomaru he needs his wounds to be tended too, he will not survive in his state".

Sesshomaru was surprised that Rin spoke up when this business had nothing to do with her. Though he knew Rin was right if he wanted this demon to survive he needed food and a place to rest. Sesshomaru never gave his prisoners such things but for some reason he felt pity towards the demon.

A few minutes later Rin and a maid were tending to the demons wounds and cleaned him up why he was still unconscious. It was quite risky but two of Sesshomaru's guards were told to keep watch to make sure Rin wouldn't be in any harm.

For three whole days the demon didn't gain consciousness until on the fourth his eyes slowly started to open. The demon noticed a small girl wrapping a clean bandage around his ankle; Rin turned her head and noticed the captive was awake.

"Oh wow you're awake" Rin smiled.