Love Lost, Love Found.

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Chapter 13: Disembarking, and Happiness.

Five days passed before Mina returned with Shippou; however after giving a small package to Sesshomaru and embracing Shirey Mina was off once again towards the Western Lands.

InuYasha was completely shocked at the appearance of the young Kitsune. He now stood at five foot six, his small paws replaced with hands and feet, his hair free of its bow, flowing down to just below his shoulders. Shippou had matured much since InuYasha had last seen him.

"InuYasha, you're okay; Mom's been really worried about you." Shippou said excitedly after he bowed low to his father.

"Yeah, I'm fine small fry. How about you? You grew!" InuYasha as he eyeballed the young Kitsune in shock.

"Yeah, well father has a Kitsune general who's been helping me control my powers. I can actually do some damage now. But I can't use a weapon to save my life…" Shippou said sheepishly as he ran his hand through his hair.

"And we will be rectifying that problem soon my son." Sesshomaru said quietly as he gazed at the short sword in his hand. Overall it was a fine weapon, crafted by Totosai to be used by Sesshomaru's first son. And even though Shippou was not a blood son, the sword would suit him appropriately.

"So, Prince Kouga, should we begin on our way?" Sesshomaru asked as he placed the sword next to Tensaiga, to be given to Shippou at a later more appropriate time.

"Yeah, I guess that would be a good idea…" Kouga said as he smiled at InuYasha.

"Is everyone prepared to leave?" Kanjo asked as she approached the group with a sad smile.

"Yes Lady Kanjo, and don't worry M'Lady we'll bring your mate back to you safely." Shirey said as she adjusted her twin blades on her hips.

A chorus of agreement travelled throughout the group as everyone began to walk towards the demon exterminator village located in the northern portion of the Eastern Lands.

Kanjo could not help but smile sadly as she watched the eight of them walk away. She wanted to believe that Mekrd would be returned to her safely, but she feared the worst for him. Thanks to their mating connection she was able to feel what he felt, and unfortunately that meant that she could feel him weakening as every day passed, and she was beginning to fear for his life.

However as she watched her son leave with his mate and her daughters mate, a new fear entered her mind. She feared losing her second son. She had always been protective of Kouga, and she hated being unable to protect him.

"They'll be fine mom…" Kalia said as she appeared at her mother's side with a calm smile on her lips. "They are well protected, and plus both Kouga and InuYasha are fully capable of protecting themselves…" she finished as she watched her mate disappear into the trees.

Kanjo nodded in understanding as she watched Kouga and InuYasha disappear as well, she then turned around and followed Kalia into the caves, preparing to pray to the Kami's for the safety of her son, his mate, her daughters mate, and their friends.

InuYasha was ecstatic, he had missed the life of travelling around Japan, going off in search of adventures and battles, hoping to find the ultimate evil and destroy them to save the world.

Then again InuYasha had a lot to be happy about lately. Not only was he mated to a strong, loving, loud mouthed, compassionate, stubborn wolf that he loved with all of his heart. But he had also made peace with his older brother, not to mention the fact that his brother seemed to be happy as well.

After they had travelled a safe distance from the village the group stopped to plan out their course of action together.

Sesshomaru was the first to speak, "InuYasha, do you know exactly how long it takes to get to the demon exterminator village?"

"Yeah, for humans it's a five day walk from here. But we should be able to get there in two days no problem.

"Alright, we will stop to rest tonight, and then proceed to arrive at the village. Does everyone agree?" Sesshomaru asked as he gazed at everyone in the group.

"It takes two whole days?!" Shirey asked with an exaggerated sigh.

"Yes Shirey, not all of us can run like cheetah's" Sesshomaru said with a raised eyebrow.

"Yeah, Shirey that means you gotta stay at our place since only Shippou and I know where we are headed." InuYasha said as he glanced at Shirey while crossing his arms.

"Fine! I'll slow down for you guys…" Shirey said with a huff as she smiled.

Kouga chuckled silently at Shirey before turning to InuYasha and saying, "Well lead the way Koi."

InuYasha nodded before running off in the direction of the village, taking the first chance he could to leap into the tress, so that he could leap from branch to branch. His triangular ears perked as they caught the sounds of the group below him.

Kouga could not help but smile as he glanced up at InuYasha. He could not believe how much his life had changed in the past few weeks. The woman he had thought he loved had betrayed him (or so he argued…). His greatest rival had become his love. And he was now on a journey to save Japan with the strangest party you would ever see.

There was Sesshomaru, Taiyoukai of the west, and over all a great asset, Shirey, a princess of the west, and a fast little bugger, Shippou an adopted son of the west and a Kitsune brat, Jirou his brother-in-law, a dragon steed, one annoying imp, and then InuYasha the love of his life.

Sesshomaru glanced up at his younger brother with a raised eyebrow. He had never seen the young Hanyou so happy, in the past InuYasha was either appeared sad, mad, or stubborn. Then again Sesshomaru himself had changed quite a bit. Kagome and Rin had both brought out the soft side in him, even his face was beginning to show more emotions. However Sesshomaru could not help but feel happy for his brother. The Hanyou had finally found a place in this world, the TaiYoukai had always secretly feared that InuYasha would end up alone; rejected by both humans and Youkai alike, yet here he was mated to the Prince of the East. Yes things truly had changed…

The group continued to travel until the sun set, after everyone was settled down Sesshomaru called out to his brother. "InuYasha, come with me it is about time that you learned how to control your inner demon."

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