WAAAH! Sorry for the long wait everyone, but here's the next chapter! Ugh, my computer crashed and little while ago so I've been doing a TON of file recovery lately. Hence, the reason this chapter is SOOO late. Once again, SOOOO sorry for that! *bows apologetically* Anyways, cake for my five most resent and AWESOME reviewers: MsWildLuck, Transformers' BABY, XxRoseandIvyxX, lilsakuraxxXX, and Sarudoshi! I LOVE YOU ALL! Also, a HUGE thanks to all the people who have already favorited and/or followed this story! Hope you all enjoy chapter 6!

Terms to know…
Youkai – Demon
Hanyou – Half Demon
Inu – Dog

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 6-Meeting the Sword Smith

Autumn/Akiko's P.O.V.
"Come on, Akiko! Wake up!"

I groaned softly as I felt Inuyasha prod me in the side, pulling me out of my peaceful slumber. "What?" I grumbled, sitting up and groggily rubbing the sleep from my eyes.

"Keh, what do you think?!" the hanyou snapped irritably, "It's time for training!"

"Oh, yeah…" I remembered as I dragged my butt off the ground, yawning as I moved into a standing position. It had been two weeks now since I'd first come to this world, and since then, Inuyasha had been training me relentlessly in multiple fields of combat from dawn till dusk. It had been quite a shocker when the usually impatient youth had stated that we were all going to stay here for a bit and temporarily postpone the jewel shard hunt while he trained me.

"Okay," Inuyasha began, snapping me out of my thoughts, "bring out your whip."

Another yawn escaped my being as I did as ordered. It had happened two days into my training when Inuyasha had been teaching me to control my Youki and I'd accidentally discovered my whip.

"Good." He stated calmly, "Now attack me with it."

"Same old, same old." I thought silently as I complied.

For the next several hours, my day continued as per what had become the norm during these last couple weeks. First, I practiced with my whip, second, would be hand-to-hand combat, and lastly would consist of sword-play. I was already pretty good at hand-to-hand fighting, having taken karate for several years. I also wasn't too shabby with a sword, my cousin, being a Japanese sword collector, having taught me various styles of the sword arts.

"Okay, we'll stop here." The white-haired youth called out as he drew our sparing to a close.

I blinked in surprise. Judging by the sun, it was only around noon, "And he was stopping?!"

"Let's go." He commanded only a moment later.

"Huh, what?!" I exclaimed, "Go where?"

"Feh, where do you think?" Inuyasha snapped, but continued upon seeing my still puzzled look, "To old man Totosai's!"

"Totosai's?" I repeated in shock before asking, "What do we need to go see him for?"

Golden eyes rolled dramatically as the hanyou gave me an irritated look, "To get you a weapon, duh!"

Several silent seconds passed before the information finally seeped into my thick head. "Oh my gawd!" I was sourly temped to scream, "I-I'm gonna get a Youkai weapon!" Excitement bubbled beneath my being as I galloped off after my current trainer. "Really?" I inquired, practically bursting with excitement.

"Yes!" the white-haired male growled in annoyance, "Now come on!"

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Totosai looked me up and down with an air of curious interest as Inuyasha and I walked into his old hermit's cave. "Well, well, Inuyasha, and just who might this young lady be?" he inquired with a raised eyebrow.

"This is my new pack member, Akiko." Inuyasha replied calmly as he plopped himself down on the floor in a cross-legged position.

"Akiko, you say?" the old man asked curiously.

"Yeah. It's a pleasure to meet you, Totosai." I smiled warmly at the elderly Youkai as I extended a hand in greeting. After all, this guy was going to be making me a weapon. So, it wouldn't hurt to make a good impression on him.

"Well, I'll be…" Totosai trailed off as he shook my hand, "It's a pleasure to meet you as well, Akiko. If I'm not mistaken, you're a full-blooded Inu aren't you?"

I blinked briefly in slight surprise, but quickly answered his question, "Yes, I'm a golden Inu."

"I thought as much." The old sword-maker stated.

"Indeed." Said a familiar voice from somewhere around Inuyasha, "She's quite the rarity."

SMACK!

I smothered a small chuckle as Inuyasha slapped his hand onto his cheek. Pulling his hand away, the hanyou opened up his palm to reveal none other than Miyoga.

"So, this is where you've been hiding, ya little schemer!" Inuyasha accused in an annoyed growl as he glared down at the small flea.

"Now, now, no need to be harsh, Master Inuyasha!" the puny Youkai defended himself before asking, "But what brings you and your new pack member here anyways?"

"Oh, yeah." The white-haired youth blinked as he remembered the reason we were here for in the first place, "Akiko here needs a weapon, a sword preferably."

"A sword, you say?" Totosai inquired.

"Yeah, so how about it, old man?" Inuyasha asked as he crossed his arms over his chest, giving the scrawny Youkai a determined look, "Can you make a sword for her or do we need to go look somewhere else?"

WHACK!

"OUCH!" the hanyou exclaimed as I suddenly popped him on the head, "What the hell was that for, Akiko!?"

I twitched slightly as I gave the young male an irritated look. "You've got a lot to learn about asking favors, don't you?" I sighed wearily, "Besides, I'm the one who needs a sword so technically I should be the one asking him to make me one, not you."

"Cheh! Whatever…" Inuyasha grumbled.

Turning back to face the old sword-smith I allowed a sweet smile to grace my face. "You see," I began, "having really nowhere else to go, I decided to team up with Inuyasha and his group. So, naturally I'll be helping them in battle when I can. But to do that, I'll need a weapon. Having fought with swords before, I figured that that was my best option, and I heard that you were the best Youkai sword-smith around. Hence, the reason I am here is to request that you form a sword for me." Having summed up my story, I waited with baited breath for the elderly Youkai to either accept or refuse my request. It was all up to him.

"Hmm… Well, considering that YOU actually have the decency to ask politely, unlike some people," Totosai replied shooting a slight glare at the now fuming Inuyasha, "I don't see any harm in granting your request."

In all honesty, it took all my willpower not to stand up and do a happy dance right then and there. However, luckily I managed to contain myself for the most part. "Thank you." I grinned brightly, excitement bubbling from within my being.

"Don't mention it." The weathered old sword-maker brushed me off as he reached around and grabbed himself a pair of pliers, "Now, open up, would you?"

"Oh crap!" I mentally cursed, for I'd kind of forgotten about this part. "Heh! Maybe he should have taken up a part time job as a dentist." I mused sarcastically as I opened my mouth.

"Hmph! It's gonna hurt, ya know." Inuyasha mumbled as he rested his chin in his hand.

YANK!

"Ouch, damnit." I yelped as one of my fore-front fangs were yanked out, "That really did hurt!"

"Keh!" my hanyou friend snorted with amusement, "Told ya so!"

My green eyes narrowed slightly in annoyance as I sent him a glare, "Oh, shut-up!"

Alrighty! *wipes sweat off forehead* I finally re-found and got this chapter posted! Hip, hip, HOORAY! XD Sorry there was no Sesshomaru in this chapter. Boo... But I promise he'll be back in the next chapter! :D Anyways, hope you enjoyed chapter six. So, please, please, PLEASE review! *begs on hands and knees* You guys/girls reviews mean the WORLD to me! After all, the more reviews, the faster I'll get the next chapter up! IT'S ALL ABOUT INSPIRATION! XD Oh, and please follow and favorite as well! See ya'all in the next chapter!

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Kira