Tadaa! *opens curtain* Here's chapter 3 folks! However, first a HUGE thanks, as well as a cookie, to my AMAZING reviewer Transformers' BABY! YOU ARE AWESOME! Also, a big thanks to all the people who have already followed and/or favorite this story. LOVE YOU ALL! Anyways, hope ya'all enjoy chapter 3!

BEFORE YOU READ: Just to let you know, we'll be taking a quick break from Autumn's P.O.V. to visit and see what's happening in the Inuyasha world simultaneous to the last chapter which took place in Autumn's world. So, this chapter will be in Sesshomaru's P.O.V. YAY! We'll get back to what happened to Autumn in the next chapter! :D

Terms to know...
Youkai - Demon
Inu - Dog
Kappa - Small Toad Like Demon

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Inuyasha, the Inuyasha plot, NOR the Inuyasha characters. I only own my main OC Autumn/Akiko, any other OCs created along the way, and any part of the plot NOT a part of the Inuyasha anime or manga. This fanfic, however, is MINE and I'd like to keep it that way.

Chapter 3-Nothing Short of the Best

Sesshomaru's P.O.V.
"Jaken, are there any changes in the crystal?" I addressed my small servant.

"N-No, Milord!" the Kappa replied quickly as he peered down at the small fragment in his hands, "None whatsoever."

My golden eyes narrowed ever so slightly in annoyance. Lately, I'd been unable to find neither hide nor hair of that vermin, Naraku, nor his disgustingly beating heart. I had hoped that by using the strange crystal, I'd be able to track it down easier. But now that did not seem to be the case.

"Lord Sesshomaru?" Rin's voice interrupted my thoughts.

Though I did not turn around nor pause in my step, my hearing focused on the small mortal child trailing along behind me; knowing that she would continue in but a moment.

"Rin is really hungry." She continued as predicted, "May she go get some food?"

"Silly girl," Jaken exploded, "we do not have time to stop and eat. Now quit your complaining and-"

"Jaken!" I snapped with a low growl in my voice as the fool lectured the girl, for the pup was mine to command, not his, "Leave her be."

As expected, the Kappa instantly fell to his knees, begging for my forgiveness in a pitiful fashion; one which I coldly ignored as I turned to face my ward. "Hn… Do not be long, Rin." I ordered calmly.

"Yes, Milord!" the human child replied instantly, a cheery grin on her face as she took off into the woods.

Smoothly, I walked over and sat myself down; leaning up against one of the forest trees; but no relaxation was to come to my being. True, I never fully relaxed out in the open. But lately, I felt greatly on edge; much more so than usual. For recently, a disturbing premonition had been prodding at my mind, telling me that something big was about to happen and that it didn't involve Naraku.

Suddenly, speak of the devil, the filthy creature's scent invaded my nose. A low, menacing growl escaped my throat as I moved into a standing position. "Wait…" I paused briefly. Taking in the scent again, I deduced that it wasn't actually from Naraku, but his incarnation. "Kagura." I mulled thought of the wind sorceress over in my mind, "Hn… though she may not be Naraku, she might know of his whereabouts."

"Lord Sesshomaru, where are you going?!" Jaken squealed as I suddenly took to the skies.

Not bothering to answer, I entered my energy ball as I sped off in the direction in whence the scent was coming from. It did not tell me long to find the wench as she was not bothering to conceal her presence while she sat and watched the stars. She must have been deep in thought as she jumped with surprise when I landed languidly in her midst.

"L-Lord Sesshomaru." She stuttered, still taken-aback from my sudden appearance.

"Where is Naraku?" I asked the wind witch coldly, for she had better have the answers in which I sought.

"Heh!" the crimson-eyed female scoffed irritably, "Beats me. Seems he's up and disappeared."

"So, I've noticed!" I growled irritably in my head. "You are his incarnation and yet you know not of the location of your master?" I pressed further, determined to get at least a small lead of the wretched being.

Not surprisingly, the sorceress turned to me with a look of rage filling her red eyes as I referred to Naraku as her master. "I have no idea where he is!" Kagura hissed furiously, "You know Naraku doesn't trust me. The bastard's left me under Hakudoshi's watch while he's away." She paused, seeing that I was about to speak, "And don't even think about asking me the location of his heart, cause I don't know that either."

My mouth closed at her ending comment as my golden eyes flickered with annoyance. "If you are under that child's watch, than where is he?" I demanded. If I couldn't get answers from the woman sitting in front of me, then perhaps I could torture some information out of him.

"Hmph! He's not around right now. I snuck away to get some air." The wind witch grumbled, "Being with him day in and day out it so stifling!"

"Useless!" I mentally hissed with frustration. Whirling around, I began to walk off back in the direction of whence I'd come.

"Oh? Leaving so soon, Sesshomaru?" the female inquired, a bit of coyness seeping into her voice.

Briefly, I paused and turned back so as to face her, "This Sesshomaru has nothing more in which to discuss with you."

"Oh?" she raised an eyebrow, standing up and approaching me with slow alluring steps, "I can see it in your eyes, Sesshomaru. Something is wearing on your mind. You're uneasy." Kagura stated, pausing as she shrugged her shoulders while crossing her arms over her chest, "Works for me, cause I'm bored and also unable to find any peace. So, why don't we have a little fun together, hmm? Perhaps we could both find some temporary peace during the heat of this promising night?"

My golden eyes turned to chips of golden ice as I instantly understood what she was insinuating, "How dare she suggest that I, Sesshomaru would perform in such a lowly manner!" "I decline." I spoke coldly before taking off towards the skies, leaving a fuming crimson-eyed female behind me.

It never ceased to annoy me, the constant array of females, both Youkai and mortal alike, trying to worm their way into my bed and presenting themselves as candidates for becoming my mate. Of course, I knew that I'd have to take a mate eventually, for it was essential for me to pass on my proud lineage. But I was the great Lord Sesshomaru, and therefore, not just any female would suffice. Long ago, I had decided that I would accept nothing less than a pureblooded Inu, like myself, for a mate so that my pups also were of pure breeding; my high standards resulting in the reason that I'd been unmated for so long. For, while Inu females were rare, full-blooded ones were even rarer. The only full-blooded Inu female that I currently had knowledge of was my own mother.

"Welcome back, Lord Sesshomaru!" Rin greeted me with a cheerful smile as I landed in a clearing within the woods.

"Rin." I calmly acknowledged the child's presence, "Have you eaten?"

"Yes, Milord!" she replied promptly, "Rin is quite full now!"

"Hn." Was my stoic reply as I began walking on ahead, grabbing the attention of my sulking servant along the way, "Let's go." Hopefully, if I simply kept moving, I'd be able to shake off the uneasiness I was currently feeling.

Hmm... Is it just me or did I make Kagura a little OOC? Meh, *shrugs shoulders* oh well. LOL! Sorry if I made her out that way, but I'm really not a Kagura fan. Sorry, SesshUra fans, no Sesshy Kagura love here, lol! Don't like, don't read. Anyways, for those who DO and ARE liking this story, PLEASE review. I ain't posting the next chapter (which, by the way, is finished) until I get at least one more review. So, REVIEW! (pwease?) Also, pretty please follow and favorite while you're at it. See ya in the next chapter!

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Kira