AN: this chapter will be updated when my beta get it back to me

Two days had passed since the village feeding and it was not getting any better it was almost like someone or something was scaring off all the prey which was very troubling because it left may of breeding and nursing mother with very little to no food to live off of until more could be found.

Kagome sighed as more of the thoughts and worries crossed through her mind until she heard one called her from her daze.

"Yes?"

"Ye need not worry child the animals will return."

"I know but the problem is when we have nursing or first time mothers who need the meat more than anyone else in the village. Without that nourishment there is a huge chance those pups will not survive to see their first century and the one that do will be weak or have poor health."

"Aye, I can understand the worry but Taka wants to see you right now."

"Alright Mika oba-chan it's probably for more mount practice because he said that the merchant would be stopping by here any day now."

"He did not say now ye get child" Mika said as she shooed kagome out the door toward Taka's hut with a knowing smile on her face.

Himiko walked over to her sensei and gave her an odd look of confusion.

"It will not be long now." The old demoness said as she turned to her student.

"What do you mean by that sensei?" Himiko asked in confusion.

"Child ye cannot tell from her aura"

"No I can't sensei please impart your words to me so I may know."

"It may be a very long time before we see her again, she is a free spirited person and her destiny is calling her to finish what she has started."

"You mean the fate are calling to her?"

"Aye child, though her memories have not yet returned to her like I had hoped but she now is fully trained to heal and fight alongside though she holds dear to her."

"You mean it was fate that sent her here and was trained by you and Taka"

"Aye, for she has nothing to hold her back to learn all she can to stop the darkness that hangs over these lands will for ever stay is she fails her task in this life."

Realization slimed Himiko in the face she had thought it odd at how quick kagome was able to take on Mika- sensei train as well as Takas but she could not even fathom the massive burden that she was really carried on her shoulders and for once Himiko felt appalled but at the same time humbled.

"I - I never imagined that she carried a burden that massive on her shoulders."

"With time you will be able to see many thing without having to have them pointed out. Now let's get ye back to your training." The old demoness said as she walked back into the hut with apprentice following behind her.

Kagome headed toward her sword smiths work shop to see what it was that he needed from her. Taking a deep breath she continued on until she heard an unknown voice coming from inside. Not wanting to be rude by eavesdropping she flared out her aura to let him know she was there and was waiting. It did not take him long to come out of his work shop to greet her.

"I see you got the message" he said before signaling her to walk on in. "A friend of mine is here that I want you to meet." he said again as he led her to where a long white haired male was sitting with his back toward them.

Kagome noted that his hair had the creases of what once looked like a top knot that was well known in the samurai class. The swords by his side indicate he had excellent swordsmanship, she paused her assessment as she eventually came to see his face which had a single jagged blue stripe on each cheek. And bright amber eyes with flakes of gold that seemed to make them sparkle in the light.

"So kagome what do you think" Taka said with a grin.

"Do you want honesty or a stroked ego?" she replied back as she kept her eyes on the demon before her who seemed to be staring back in to her own deep sapphire eyes as if trying to find what was hidden.

"How about both" he said just to see what would state in that moment as he offered her a seat before handing her a cup of freshly brewed tea before sitting down with his own cup.

She looked over at him with a slight grin that quickly disappeared off her face as she looked both of the male sitting before her.

" well one you're a wonderful teacher and swordsmith as well as a good friend" she pulsed to take a breath as she closed her eyes as she took a sip of tea before she decided to shoot down her sensei's ego with the next few words.

"By visual assessment only your friend here has been well trained for he carries two katanas. His eyes speak of years of seeing war and loose of life as well as intelligence. His body on the other hand is flawless as well as toned in right proportions so he is quick and deadly at the same time. So if I'm correct he has the capability to be an assassin with little to no problem." She said as she opened her eyes to see her sensei's mouth hanging open as hot tea splattered all over his lap while his friend had shock written all over his face .

Neither male could speak at the moment until the white haired make coughed as he regained his composure as he looked her over then back at Taka who gave him a nod.

"Well little one let me introduced myself I'm called Naoko I am a traveling merchant I sell many thing from kimonos to jewelry, hair pins and yes mounts which is why your sensei summoned me here."

"He did mention that a merchant would be coming but I was not expecting you here this early in the morning so let's get down to business by discussing the price as well seeing the state of the mounts… just so you know I will not take kindly to mistreated mounts no matter how wild they are." Kagome stated as before she sipped her tea again but her eyes never left the amber eyed male before her as she looked for any hesitation.

Naoko inwardly flinched not expecting such blunt or mature comment from such a young bitch and by his guess she was maybe one hundred eighty to two hundred years of age which by demons terms she was an adolescent but by human she might be between fifteen to eighteen years old and of marriageable. What caught his attention the most was how fresh her sent seemed to be. He could not detect any male in her sent all he could smell was blooming devils trumpet, and a hint of night jasmine.

"Why has none of the males asked your hand in courtship" he asked before he could stop the question from passing his lips.

Kagome choked on the hot tea before she looked up at the male before her in shock but quickly masked her shock as she took a deep breath to answer the male.

"I have my reasons for not taking a mate at this time. I will not denied the males here are charming and would take good care of me but each one has been lacking something that would catch my inner Inu's attention… she said letting him understand that their conversation was over this subject.

Silence fell over the trio as the each one off the tea and snack before the next conversation started.

"I will have to take my leave my friend I have orders to fill before nightfall so I will leave you to, to talk about the mounts.' He said before dipping his head and headed to his smith shop.

There was silence in the room once more.

"Naoko is not your real name is it" kagome said bluntly as she folded her hands in to her lap before looking at the shock written across his face for the first time since they met.

"You're the first pers….demoness who has guessed that in a long time, how did you figured that out."

"simple your name does not suite your person to well for several reasons, first is your aura screams respect me, second the way you carry yourself and third most demon males do not carry twos words unless they are dual users or a show of wealth and power."

Naoko gave a nod of his head knowing she had hit the nail on the head but now was not the time to give her his real identity, but maybe in time he would tell her…

"Now to the mounts what type of qualities are you looking for in one?" He said changing the subject as he pulled out a hidden peace of parchment to take notes on.

Kagome narrowed her eyes as he changed the subject suddenly but made no attempt to push further for information.

"Hum what do I look for in a mount , well I want one that can aid me in battle in both land and air if possible, it must be loyal, I do not have a species bias and I want it was a friend not a slave or servant."

The last part of her statement was a little surprising but her nodded and wrote ever thing down as his mind began to work on marking off mounts that needed training then the ones that obeyed the powerful then came to the last few that were loyal to though who proved themselves.

"Hum I have two demon horse mounts and a demon white tiger and blue phoenix mount. Don't get me wrong the tiger and phoenix are two different mount but they will not and cannot be separated from another. Whenever we did they both would quit eating or obeying any normal commands."

Kagome nodded in understanding as she spoke. "I would like to see the pair if you do not mind."

… Skipping a bit of time …

Kagome looked over the two mounts before giving her head a nod of approval seeing the two were clean and healthy looking. Kagome walked over and took a few chunks of venison as a sign of peace and good will before turning back to Naoko.

"So how much do I owe you for these two wonderful mounts?"

"Nothing for now, but if I need something the next time we cross paths then we can settle it then for now let them get use to you and get to know you."

"Alright see you then "she said in reply as she watched him head out of the village before she removed the collar and ankle bands from her soon to be new friends so they could move about freely as she looked over the large stone building that was beginning to take form and smiled.

… With InuYasha's pack …

No one really payed attention to the walking dead no how antsy she was getting as they drew closer to the demon village where they had rumored to have been attacked malicious spider hanyo.

Kikyo's cold listless eyes dart around the group trying to figure out if they noticed but was glad especially for the slayer and the monk since they were now tending to a slowly weakling kit.

She looked over at them as they talked sensitively to each other about the declining health of the kit even Inuyasha was trying to figure out what caused the kits lifelessness by aggravating him but only failed. To be honest she cared not if the kit or the slayer and monk died they were not her problem.

"Inuyasha how much longer will it take to get to the village?" the slayer asked as she held the sick kit close to her.

"keh about another two weeks unless we pick up the pace that way we can pick up some much needed supplies and have that damned runt looked at as well as gather some information."

"Inuyasha do you not think it its dangerous to just walk in to the demon village such as this they could attack us."

"I doubt so I have heard that they have a willing alpha female though she is only coming in to that passion right recent and hen from there I have heard only good thing about her."

"And how do you know this monk."

"When we were in the last village a few days ago I over hears some of the women talking about demons trading for meats and other thing but nothing else." The monk said as he tried to ease his hand on to his beloved's rear.

Sango went ridged as he monks hand squeezed and cupped her rear with a happy smile plastered on his face.

"PERVERT!" was heard suddenly before a rebound smack followed suit.

"Damn it Miroku keep that wandering hand to yourself before I make it permanently broken!"

"It is so worth it Sango my love." He said as he held his hand against the glowing read handprint on his face which still held a smile.

"Kirara do you mind if we pick up the pace so we can get to the next village so we all can take a nice rest."

Hopping off her mistress's shoulder she transformed in to her battle form so her mistress and her lover could ride on her back once they were settled she took off.

Inuyasha motioned for Kikyo to climb on to his back before he followed suit toward the demon village….

… To Be Continued…