New name's sacrifice__(Your Name)__

~~~~Recap~~~~~

“Lord Sesshomaru shall be the one defeating Naruku, you baka onna.” declared Jaken.

“Is that so?’” she said as she looked over in the direction of Sesshomaru with a smirk.

“Ah strength he has, no doubt but he lacks a certain aspect that will ensure success.” She said still smirking.

That earned her an evil hell freezing glare and growl from Sesshomaru; big time.

“Do not underestimate this Sesshomaru, wench,” he stated with a growl then his normal mask slipped back in place before he started walking again like we had only stopped for a breather.

“Okay then, I guess we’re leaving,” I mumbled to my self sort of out of it.

We walked till I no longer could see the outline of the others when I turned around but I still sensed them.

Memories, yes, they were quite confusing to me right now. Too confusing. Artificially implanted so what was real and what was fake?

“______” I said

“______” I repeated seeing how it rolled off my tongue.

I like it. Well, it was my real name after all.

Life would certainly be more interesting now, what with me being half demon and all.

Jeez all these extra senses were driving me insane but somehow I managed to keep my decorum.

I knew I didn’t look the same either. I looked down to see claws instead of regular fingernails. I brushed my tongue over now sharp teeth. I moved my fingers to my hair to pull a strand into my vision. (insert color of hair you want)

“I’m not Anita anymore am I?” I asked myself earning me a puzzled glace from the other travelers

“Of course not!” I declared with a smile

“My name is ______. Yes that’s what I’ll go by now. With a new life one should acquire a new name as well right?” I said feeling a sense like I had just been lifted of a heavy burden and some how everything would be alright at least for now. At least for now.

~~~~~~~~~~~ End Recap~~~~~~~~~~~

About 2 weeks after my life changing ordeal.

Ever since last week when we went to that village to get some supplies, mainly for Rin and I, I’ve been keeping a sort of journal of stuff that happens since my change.

Like I have no urge to sleep. Seriously, I stayed up for three days straight then I slept only four hours and I was fully rested. That was pretty amazing seeing how when I was human I slept two days straight. So while Rin was asleep those three days I had to find something to do, right? So I observed Sesshomaru and tested the limits of my strength.

Well lets just say testing was one hell of a joy ride!

When I had converted my Miko energy to make my self faster, I still had a bit of trouble making out objects. But now I can see everything clearly as I zoom pass them at an even faster rate. I’ve also notice lot of changes with in myself I’m more rash, daring, outspoken, and boy did I acquire the use of profanity quick.

Like every other word I use is laced with sarcasm or profanity. I’ve also been having these weird feelings like I’m suppose to do something, but I can’t remember what it is.

On our little stop to the village people were a bit different towards me. I, however, didn’t mind; maybe it was that nagging feeling that canceled out the look of terror on their faces and then again maybe I just didn’t care. I was finally able to get out of those darn sacrificial robes. Even though I was dressed like a man, a samurai to be more precise, I could still be made out as a girl.

The pants were baggy but the shirt was form fitting and the armor was ruff with small spike on the shoulder, but the rest of the metal was clean, smooth and light.

I liked it and it looked nice on the new me.

I was a bit more relaxed too. Jaken seemed less annoying and Rin and I would talk a lot amongst ourselves. Rin also likes it when I let her ride on my back. Sesshomaru seems to be watching me closely now too. Is he studying me like I’m studying him? Who knows. But he sure is fascinating. A demon, not just any demon, but one of the most esteemed and powerful demons alive. In the company of a human and a half demon? Upon my transformation I expected to be treated much differently, for him either to totally disown me as a part of the group or for him to warm up to me. Neither happened. The only difference is that he’s now watching me closely.

“_______,” called Rin drawing me out of my thoughts.

“Huh?’” I answered giving her my full attention.

“Will you play a game with Rin?” she asked with her pleading eyes.

How can I resist? Some things never change, still a sucker for the kids.

“Sure, what shall we play?” I reply with a smile. I’ve been doing more smiling lately too not the fake ones either.

“Rin wants to play…bother Jaken,” She said with a gentle mischievous smile gracing her lips.

“Okay,” I said knowing this was one of our favorite games. Hey, with all the annoying things he does someone needs to pay him back!

“So let come up with a plan…” I added with my own mischievous look.

I wasn’t normally so immature but now…now I wanted to be. Is it okay for me to be now; when I’m supposed to be ‘helping’ Sesshomaru? He wasn’t complaining and I couldn’t help myself. Being immature made my heart feel so light like I hadn’t a care in the world, Like I was a the same naïve kid again.

We whispered amongst our selves, formulating a plan. Once we were done I went over to sit next to Sesshomaru to look innocent. He looked at me oddly and I just gave a small smile.

“I was meaning to talk to you about something Antonique said,” I answered his unasked question.

I’m starting to think he has a thing against asking questions because I end up doing that a lot.

He growled abit hearing her name. Oh yeah she had insulted him. I laughed a bit before regaining my composure.

“I see nothing to laugh about,” he retorted in a monotone voice.

“Do you ever?” I countered while stifling my laughter.

Silence

“Anyways, I was wondering by chance if you could do me a small favor,” I said with a slight cringe.

“What does this favor of yours entail?” he retorted glancing over at me then looking at the sleeping and unsuspecting Jaken.

“I want to go to the cave of Midoriko. Somehow I think that things will be clearer if I see her,” I answered truthfully.

I had been thinking about it for awhile. That perhaps Antonique had implied that I go visit them since their spirit dwelled in the living plain still; and maybe it would sooth that nagging feeling I’ve been having.

“Do as you please, but this Sesshomaru shall not be accompanying you,” He retorted.

Well I really did expect him to look at me like I’d lost my mind in the first place.

“Okay,” I said before moving away he stopped me however a weird type of feeling washed over me this is the first time I remember him touching me.

I looked up at him and he looked at me.

“We will meet here in three days,” He said softly. I was a bit distracted by his lovely, vivid, pools of amber, so it took a while to fully process in my mind then I nodded.

“I have a favor to ask of you as well,” He said looking away now

“Really?” I said sounding surprised.

“When you return I’ll tell you what it entails,” He said looking back over to me then let go of my arm.

He was so gentle with me. His hand touched mine in such a caress that I was amazed it was the same Sesshomaru.

I supposed it was. He still wasn’t one for talking but for some reason or the other I enjoyed his company. I looked back over to Rin and she nodded. She had gotten the staff from Jaken, good. Phase one complete. Muhahahahaaa. I winked at her and then we went to the nearby hot spring to indulge ourselves in it’s warmth.

Not to long after a scream could be heard echoing through the valley. We both knew without a doubt that it was Jaken. Both, Rin and I laughed to our hearts content as we talked about girly things. I’d never done that before in my previous home. But I do recall doing so in my home before that. I was happy to be with someone as sweet as Rin and I kind of felt sorry for her. It had to be no fun traveling with Jaken and Sesshomaru all alone; but we were together now.

Which made me wonder, would Sesshomaru allow Rin to go to the cave of Midoriko with me? I didn’t want to be with out company but did he trust me to keep her safe? Did he trust me like I trusted him?

I looked at my reflection then up at Rin who was possibly my best friend. I love her. I do, and I’ll protected her with my life.

“Hey Rin?” I asked.

“Yes ___?” she answered all bright eyed and cheerful.

“I was wondering if you wanted to come with me to the cave of Midoriko,” I asked with a small smile of my own.

“Really?!” she asked surprised.

“Yes really,” I answered with a laugh.

“Yes that would please Rin very much,” She said as if she was trying to act mature. I gave her an odd look.

“Rin likes the way ____ speaks,” she explained with a small blush.

“Oh” I said with a nod. Maybe I'm a good influence on her.

“Well we should probably go now. I’m probably all wrinkly by now,” I said.

I put on my under garments and then helped Rin with the rest of her clothes. I tied the back of her dress in a bow then proceeded to finish up with mine.

“Don’t forget Jaken’s staff,” I said in silent laughter I can see the look on his face now. (Priceless)

“Rin has Master Jaken’s funny stick,” she retorted with a smile of mischief.

“Damn boot, damn you to hell.” I cursed the boot that was now saggy and wet and refused to go on my feet.

I sighed. Fine I’ll just walk bare foot.

So tomorrow I would start my journey to my mother’s cave. I wonder what will happen. Will I transform again? Will she speak to me? If she does, what will she think of me? I sighed. I wanted her to like me but, I don’t know.

“Don’t be pessimistic _____!” I scolded myself. Looking up with renewed rigour and Rin just looked at me confused. I shook my head to tell her it was nothing really.

Jaken was so pale when we got back I kinda felt bad. Nah! Not really!

He was so relieved to have his precious stick back. Then he got pissed and started on his leture about ‘damn humans.’

I had asked Sesshomaru if it was okay for Rin to come with me and he said it was in his own little way. (Hn/nod in acknowledgement)

~~~~~ The next day~~~~

I of course was up super early. Darn demon senses then again maybe it was excitement.

Rin and I mad it to the cave in about 6 hours with 2 breaks. I sensed the force field and in my present state I pondered over how I’d get inside. But as soon as I got with in 5 feet of the cave I was pulled quite forcefully inside.

It was beyond words…if I had to use one however I’d call it incredible. Wow I was astonished to see her right before my very eyes glowing in all her slender. She was…no she is beautiful.

‘Oh crap, I left Rin,’ I thought frantically looking around for my small companion.

“Don’t worry so much _____,” said a voice that sure as hell did not belong to Rin.

“She’s on her way here,” the voice continued.

“Whoa, whoa, just who the hell are you?” I said getting a bit defensive.

“Honestly ______, did you not come here to speak with me? Why are you now surprised that I am talking to you?” said the voice with a small sigh.

“Okay, this is just plain freaky.” I mumbled.

“Isn’t it?” said the voice with it’s own sigh.

“Let me get this straight, you are Midoriko?” I asked quirking my head to the side a bit.

“See I always knew you’d be smart,” she said sort of sarcastically.

“Well it’s not like I go around talking to dead people on a daily basis,” I said in my own defense at her sarcasm.

She laughed a bit.

“No you don’t, I suppose.” She retorted with a bit of laughter in her voice.

“________!! Rin was wondering where ____ ran off to. Why did ____ leave Rin?” said Rin.

“Sorry about that Rin.” I said while scratching the back off my head with an anime sweat drop.

“That’s okay.” She replied cheerfully.

“I like this little girl, she has a wonderful spirit,” said Midorko.

“Um, Rin don’t think I’m crazy okay.” I said with a sweat drop ‘I am going to look like I’m talking to myself after all.

“Why would Rin think ______ is crazy?” asked Rin tilting her head in confusion.

“Well actually, I’m going to be talking to Midoriko and you can’t hear her so…it might look like I’m talking to myself,” I explained.

“Oh” she said with her eyes brighten in recognition.

“So um, was there a specific reason for my coming here?” I asked.

“Of course, but first things first please tell Antonique that I request her presence on your journey to your fathers tomb” said Midoriko.

“Aren’t you going kind of backward there?” I asked.

“A journey? Well this can not be good what will Sesshomaru say?” I mumbled to myself as an after thought.

“Yes, of course but you will have to find Antonique first. So it is first on the list of things to do.” She retorted.

“List?” I inquired with a raised eyebrow

“Wouldn’t you know it I got myself a bloody list?” I said sarcastically.

“______ this is very important especially since your demon power has been released. Already I can feel the conflict between both sides, both wishing to overpower the other. It’s dangerous and it can kill you. Not only that but you’ll have to worry about other demons realizing your true power. What you are is virtually unheard of; a demon and a priestess together? That’s why your existence was kept a secret, that’s why you were protected, that’s why I’m still here…” she said with seriousness.

“Okay, okay” I said with a defensive wave.

“So, go on with the list it not like I have a choice, is it,” I retorted with a sigh.

“I hate traveling alone,” I said as an after thought.

“You won’t be you’ll be traveling with Antonique,” She retorted.

“Yeah but I gotta find her. And she said some crap about training that brute Inu-Yasha. So I doubt that Sesshomaru will be up to going hunting for the demi-god that insulted him and his brother that he really doesn’t seem to like,” I said with a sigh to follow.

She laughed.

“Ah yes. That certainly sounds like Antonique; as blunt as ever it seems,” she said with laughter in her voice.

“So, on with my list of things to do,” I said.

“You might want to sit for this it’s kind of a long story,” she said with a sigh.







(This is the end of chapter IV. Well there you have it next chapter some interesting discovers will me shared an a new adventure begun! Are you excited I sure as hell am! tell me how you fell about this new change. Are you absolutely dieing for more? Review!!! Reviewing is an important part of the process.)

Lopers: now it’s time for so long but well sing just one more song…

Inu-Yasha: if you keep on sing I’ll be forced to hurt you.*hold ears* my poor ears

Sesshomaru:I never thought I’d live to say this but I agree with the half brees.

Inu-Yasha: damn, I never heard anything so terrible in my whole life

Lopers: the sound of jaken voice

Inu-Yasha: you got a point there

Sesshumaru: again I’m agree with him. The world is defiantly about to end

Inu-Yasha: crap now I’m agreeing with you

Lopers: thanks for doing your part you sure are smart…

Sesshomaru: damn onna shut the hell up*growls and covers ears*

Lopers: you know with me and you and these other 2 we can do …

Inu-Yasha: *shakes head* must stop horrible… noise must stop me sick now*eyes start turning red*

Lopers: anything that we wanna do *cringes in fear* okay okay I’ll stop jeez

Inu-Yasha:*glares daggers at lopers* evil bitch

Lopers: (In small voice) review k *runs away from evil Inu-Yasha and pissed off seshamaru*

Sesshomaru:( to reader) the next time she sings I’m going to kill her story or no story.

Inu-Yasha: if she’s still alive that is!