Yasashiku has left the village hours ago. The further he was from the village the more his heart hurt. It felt like something was gripping his heart and crushing it with their hands. But he knew that he had to keep walking. He couldn't risk Suki's life anymore... That hurt him more than this... It was bad enough that he himself could easily kill Suki on the nights of the New Moon... As soon as he was on the hill that was far from the village he stared at it with a sad expression... He sadly said "I'm sorry Suki... but this is for the best... I can't risk your life anymore... Just stay here for me... I'll return once Riku is dead along with Naraku... I love you... Suki...."

With that he was off. He wanted to kill Riku... but first he had to figure out why his swords had transformed like that when he was fighting Riku that one time. Something must have triggered it... The only way to find out is if he goes to the man who created the Sacred and Demonic Blades... the swordsmith Totosi... So he traveled to where the great swordsmith lives... that is... if he was still alive...

With Suki

Suki woke up early that morning. She wanted to see if Yasashiku was all healed up and ready to go. Than she saw the note that was by her head. She couldn't believe what was going on. Why was there a note by her head? Something was telling her that what ever was in the note that she wouldn't like at all. Not one bit. And once she opened the note, she was right... she didn't like what she read...

The note said Suki... I'm sorry but I can't stay with you anymore... I fear for your safety with you being with me... Riku is a danger to everyone and he'll use you to get to me cause he wants me to fight him as a emotionless demon... I did feel like that before I met you... I want to fight him and Naraku so I can not just avenge my parents but to stop the curse that is upon you... I know your going to say that you would have been alright... But sadly I disagree with you... You're in danger every minute of everyday... I run off on the nights of the New Moon to protect you but... I fear that one day I'll find you while I'm transformed and I'll kill you... I can't bare it... I'm sorry Suki... I'll return for you someday... After Riku and Naraku are gone I'll return for you... From Yasashiku...

Suki started to cry. He left? Yasashiku left her because he didn't want her to get hurt? She felt like her heart was torn in two... All she wanted was to stay by his side and help Yasashiku defeat Naraku and Riku... But how can that work when she isn't with him! He told her to stay at the Inn but that wasn't going to be long since she didn't have any money with her at the moment. At some point she end up getting kicked out of teh Inn. And there wasn't anything she could do about it.

She just felt so broken. Felt like she was made of glass and just one touch and she'll fall to pieces. Suki's never felt this way before in her life. Has she really fallen in love with the young half demon and not it just to be a crush? Tears started to pour out of her eyes as the realization hit her like a ton of bricks. She really has fallen in love with him... Fallen in love with Yasashiku...

With Yasashiku

He had been walking for almost a week now and the pain in his heart hasn't disappeared. It still remained deep in his heart... But he knew why it was hurting him... He's been away from Suki and he couldn't stand the pain... but he had to endure it for Suki's own safety... It was the only way... Her safety ment more to him than anything else, even his own happiness... Of course he wasn't sure if it was even possible for him to feel anything again... Since his parents death ice was around his heart. But her kindness... her kindness melted the ice that was once there...

How was that possible? How was her kindness warm enough to melt the ice around his heart? He wasn't sure. Maybe it was becasue she was just that kind. She stook by his side even though he told her that he wasn't going to protect her. He couldn't help but feel the need to protect her. It was a strong feeling and he acted on it. He protected her... Was this how his father felt when he was protecting his mother? If so... he finally understood why he had his power... Why he was a half demon... Why he had a heart of a human... Because... he was to use this power to protect people... to protect the one person who has his heart...

He understood that now... Yasashiku finally understood his father's acts.... He was brought out of his thoughts when he saw a huge skull in front of a cave. There was a scent of a living person inside so he walked in. He wanted to know if the Sword smith Totosi was still alive. As soon as he walked in he yelled "hey is there a man by the name of Totosi here?!" A man with large eyes, grey hair pulled back into a ponytail wearing a green kimono walked out of the shadow. He calmly said "yes. What business do you have with me?"

Than Totosi had a closer look at Yasashiku and he calmly said "I see that you're Inuyasha's son... How is he and your mother?" Yasashiku plainly said "dead." Totosi sighed as he sadly said "I see that Inuyasha was killed... Why are you here?" Yasashiku calmly said "I want to learn more about my swords... I've had them since I was a child and they've always been powerful... but just a while ago they transformed into huge fang like swords... I don't understand why they transformed like that..."

Totosi took a seat and was jestering for the young half demon to take a seat as well. He calmly asked "what were you feeling before the swords transformed?" Yasashiku sat down as he said "I'm not sure... But I had someone traveling with me... She's human and she was in danger... I.. I..." Totosi had a feeling what he was going to say as he asked "you had a strong feeling to protect her am I right?" Yasashiku nodded slightly as he said "I think that's what it was... It did feel like this strong urge to protect her with my life... what does this have to do with the swords transforming?"

Totosi chuckled as he said "because the swords true power comes from your desire to protect this girl... The girl is the reason why they transformed... But mostly your desire to protect her. You're just like your father. He protected your mother with his sword even if it ment he would lose his own life just protecting her."

Yasashiku nodded as he said "so... protecting Suki... made the swords transform? That can't be..." Totosi nodded as he said in a calm tone of voice "it is true. You must protect her..." Yasashiku yelled "I am protecting her! As long as I stay away from her she'll be safe! Just her being near me puts her in danger! I can't risk her life!" Yasashiku was shaking with both rage and fear. He doesn't want to harm Suki in anyway. Not now, not ever. Totosi knew what he was talking about so he explained "you must. She is the key to breaking your curse. I know you fear that when you transform into a demon you will end up killing Suki but she is the only way for the curse to be lifted from you."

He stared at Totosi as he said "I can't go back." Totosi than hit Yasashiku on the head with a hammer as he said "you have too. You know that you feel a huge pain in your heart. You don't want to stay away from her. You want to go back, and you'll end up going back. It's the only thing you can do. Is that you have to go back." Yasashiku rubbed his head as he said "I should kill you for that old man! Fine... I'll go back for Suki..."

Than the young half demon got up and left. Totosi smiled as he said "he's just like his father and grandfather. Both fell in love with humans. And can't stay away from them. For the longer they stay away from them, the more pain they feel through their heart."

With Suki

It's been weeks since she saw Yasashiku. The Inn had told her that she could stay there till Yasashiku returned for her. They had a feeling that she was heart broken. She didn't talk, barley ate or slept. for there were dark circles under her eyes. She wanted Yasashiku back. That was all she wanted. For she was in love with him, and would gladly take the curse off of him just to make him happy. But the thing is... would he return for her at all? Would he die in battle? Would he still care about her in any way? She wasn't sure at the moment.

Than she could sense something. When she looked up she saw a shadow in the distance. Suki wasn't sure what it was, but what ever it was it was getting closer and closer with every second. Of course the shadow was only walking but at a fast pace. When the shadow was in view she couldn't believe it. Her eyes widen and her hand was over her mouth.

The figure smiled as he said "I'm sorry I left Suki... I was only trying to protect you..." Suki ran to him screaming "YASASHIKU! YOU'RE BACK!"He wrapped his arms around her as he said "I'm sorry Suki... I never wanted to make you upset with me. Or at all. I thought this was the best. But I couldn't stay away anymore. I promise you that I won't leave like that again." Suki nodded than started to cry her heart you. Yasashiku held her tight as he thought 'I promise... I'll protect you for as long as you need me... For... I love you more than my own life Suki... Even if I have to go to hell just to keep you safe I'll gladly go there...'