Necessities

[Lord Sesshomaru]

The caves were a comfort to her nostalgia. They reminded her of home and had that distinct limestone scent. But she wasn't here to rest. Although the sun was quickly setting she had tracked down a few bandits with a heavy load to their hideout. Easy treasure! For she was no a treasure hunter!

Her little companion mewed in warning but she quickly shushed the cat. The newly named Ahiru dug her claws into the wolf's shoulder but she only grinned, too pumped with adrenaline to pay attention as she stalked her prey.

Tempa hadn't told Hiroshi that she had been serious about being a treasure hunter. She hadn't even told him what she was doing. Maybe she should have, because her stalking skills had gone down since she had left home and bandits had been waiting on her.

With weapons that she had never been trained to defend against. Since the defeat of Naraku, guns had been used much more recently and the sound of the gunshot echoed through the small cavern and seemed to make her ears bleed.

The bullet grazed her shoulder and she fell back to dodge any other shots as her ears continued to painfully ring. Ahiru quickly retaliated and with insane speed she was biting at hands with fingers still on the trigger.

[Naraku]

Even with the sounds of the shots fired and the sounds of the cat, a more odd image came to be near the opening of the game. And elderly male slowly making his way in. By appearance he look to be in his sixty's making his way deeper within the cave and towards the gun shots as if deaf to the chaos. The male wore all black. Since the bandits was already in disarray they did not see the elderly male at first who once close enough lunge forward.

Using nothing but a cane the male struck at the bandits and seem to flow between bullets. His hits was far from gentle as even a hit to a skull the sound of bone cracking could be heard. Once the final bandit fell the elderly male stood there once again with his bloodied cane as if nothing had happen to start with. His eyes sways from the cavern towards the feline who had been fighting then back in the direction of the wounded demon.

[Lord Sesshomaru]

The ringing had finally died down but it was replaced with the rumbling snarl of her little friend. She was more busy massaging her poor ears than being in awe of her savior. Although she was saying the word lightly as Ahiru wasn't ready to accept 'savior' just yet.

Tempa forced herself to stand, wincing from the sharp pain of her injured in her shoulder. She took in her hero with a confused curiosity. Someone that looked like 'him shouldn't have been able to do damage like that!

"Ah...thank you." she muttered, more emberassed at her failure than in gratitude of being saved. "Who are you?"

[Naraku]

The elderly man softly smiles almost like a grandfather with his own grandchild. “Ah, yes. I am Adalbert Grimstad, I was attempting to find new tonics for my master when I heard so much commotion within this cavern.” He still smiles as he stood there still not moving yet standing like so he look way to old let alone being human to do what he did.

“And who might you be?” He ask lightly as he looks down at the girl before reaching back into one of his pockets pulling out a small treat and offering it to the feline.

[Lord Sesshomaru]

Tempa blinked, before becoming suspicious. That was a very odd name. Not normal at all! She leaned in close, giving him a sniff as her lip curled up in distaste. "I'm Tempa...what kinda tonics are you messing with to smell like that?[/b]" she asked, straightening her posture and crossing her arms over her chest defensively.

Smelling him had really done her no good. The only information she could get out of it was that he was human. There was too many strange smells that messed with her nose to get anything else out of it. Ahiru snarled louder when he moved closer, her hair prickling before the smell of the treat distracted her.

Ahiru halted her hissing instantly, her tail picking up as the nice smell startled her into a calmer posture. Still, she moved quickly to snatch the treat before running and jumping her way up onto Tempa's non injured shoulder.

[Naraku]

“Yes, my Master has taken up alchemy during his spare time making potions and such. He gets bored of things very easily and needs to keep something up to spend the time.”

He smiles back to her after the feline took the treat. His hand reaching up to lightly pet the feline cat before the old man slowly stood up. Now facing the female when stepping forward. “It seems you need to get that looked at. If you like I am sure I can find some bandages back at my Master's home. It is not far, as the village is still close by.”

[Lord Sesshomaru]

If she could take care of things without Hiroshi finding out...it would be best. She thought this over quickly before nodding her acceptance. But first she wasn't prepared to leave without what she came here for. It was a rather heavy bag of gold still attached to the deceased bandit leader's hip.

Tempa had a hard time undoing the tie that kept it in place but when she did she had an even more time tying it to her own waist with her injured shoulder. She winced, but took care of her own business. It was the gun that gave her pause and with a final thought on it picked it up as well. It had a shoulder wrap attached to it and awkwardly put it on, trying her hardest to not bother her shoulder more than normal movement already did.

Her haori was sleeveless and it didn't bother her to have the blood so easily dripping down her arm as long as it didn't ruin her clothes. Still, when it dripped lower her arm she would lick it away quickly. "We should hurry though, before the sun sets." she was afraid to have Hiroshi running after her when he awoke.

[Naraku]

“Odd choice of words...” He would add but more less thinking of his own Master. Adalbert finally nods and begins to slowly walk ahead of her and towards the mouth of the cave. It was still midday so they had a while, as the old man escorted the demon towards a large village. “It is unsure how many of the villagers may react to you being a demon. Most of this village no longer care if one is human or not, though when we have visitors from other villages they do seem to try and stir up trouble.”

They was soon upon the large village walking down its market place. Once in it was more of a small city then a village due to its size and being so close to the castle. Many of the things here seem odd and unique as if this village produced everything on their own and did not really look for trade from other villages. There seem to be children running through the streets with even guards that walked the streets. In most cities people outburst as they did here would draw the guards but these only seem to be either enjoying their time or even looking for newcomers. The demon caught the eye of a few guards but none approached due to the elderly man with her.

Yet with the people playing many grew silent and spoke among themselves but not of the demon, but of Adalbert as he normally does not leave the castle. After a decent walk through the village they was now walking up a large path up a hill in the direction of the large castle. Now even giving Tempa a more clear heading of where it was they was heading.

[Lord Sesshomaru]

The further they walked through the village the more supsicious Tempa became. No whisper went unheard and she concentrated on them as much as she could. Suspicious turned into apprehension as she finally realized where they were going. She stole glances at her guide and glared at him as she asked.

"Your master...is a human lord?" Why would this man take a demon to a human lord?! What did they truly think they could do for her.

[Naraku]

He turns back towards her then back to the castle not responding to such an answer. They soon reach a large garden in the front of the castle as the elderly man said nothing til reaching the massive doors to the castle. "MY lord will see you inside." He lightly bows before turning and walking away.

Within the castle was the long hall leading into the throne room. The castle was far from looking normal as it showed many signs that its origins was from the mainland. On the throne a young man sat, seemingly bored at the time as his finger taps upon the armrest of the throne.

[Lord Sesshomaru]

Tempa didn't like him leaving her alone. But even so she went in with her head held up high. And then higher when all the smells distracted her. Blue eyes slowly settled on the man sitting on his throne and almost scoffed at the sight of him. What kind of lord just sat around and waited for things to happen. Humans! She thought with annoyance as she walked forward. But the closer she got the slower she became so distracted by such a particular smell.

Ahiru hissed, jumping off her shoulder and not daring to take a step forward even as Tempa continued. The scent had overwhelmed her curiosity and without warning she had jumped into the air, landing right up in front of him as she took in a big whiff.

"Blood." The realization made her eyes widen. "You're not human! You're one of them!" Even with finally figuring out the odd undertones of his scent her proximity never changed and she stayed leaning and hovering over him.

Wolves weren't known for respecting personal boundaries.

[Naraku]

His eyes looks back towards the demon and as she approaches his expression went from boredom to a slight annoyance. Only to grow the closer she got and now almost against him. “If you know what it is I am, then you would do best not to speak of such. As out kind is looked down upon more then that of demons. So if there was others here when you spoke of such then it would have been bad even for you.” He softly spoke with a dark tone threat as he stares up at the demon hybrid. “And is it wise to be so close, with a bloodied wound?” He ask as he stood up using his body to push her back. His appearance was similar to that of Hiroshi. Except for Hiroshi having red eyes versus this vampire's blue eyes, and much darker hair. Now the male towers over her as he stares back down to her.

[Lord Sesshomaru]

Tempa didn't back down when he stood up and tried to intimidate her with height and words. Even Hiroshi had warned her of spouting things about blood sucking creatures. She wouldn't have been so daring if they had a crowd. His words did nothing but make a knowing grin spread across her face.

The mixed demon looked at him with full confidence as she moved her hands behind her back, it was a cute posture that also showed signs of a slight submission. She was very good at catching men off guard with her sudden show of a sweet smile and batting eyelashes.

"You don't look so young to lose control that quickly." she stated with confidence but even so with a glint in her eyes she turned slightly so that her injured shoulder was facing him. "And if it is too much you can have a taste. I do need someone to lick my wounds clean anyway." It sounded high and mighty but it was once again a wolf concept.

[Naraku]

Abel only stares at her blankly before lightly shaking his head. Without a word the vampire grabs at the scruff of her neck and pushes her back a bit roughly into his throne, making her have a seat. "You have a slightly repulsive scent on you, one I wished I would never have to ever sense again." His hand held her there in place as he grabs a small fabric tearing it some as he looks seeing the bullet went all the way through.

He begins putting some herbs upon the fabric before he starts wrapping it around her shoulder tightly. It would burn some when getting use to it on the open wound. "Now do not touch it and let it heal."

[Lord Sesshomaru]

Tempa yelped, eyes wide as she was forced to take a seat. She had never been rebuffed so thoroughly before and she pouted, feeling insulted. Was she not attractive enough to at least put a scratch in his composure. Nothing!

Still, she didn't struggle and huffed when he spoke. She didn't have to ask to know what scent and who he was speaking of. "Why? Do you hate him that much?" she asked, watching him tend to her wound and almost laughed at the idea. A vampire...hidden as a human lord, was tending to a demon's wounds. Take out the vampire part and it was rather funny.