Amidora walked through the forest next to Ah-Un. Rin was riding Ah-Un, looking around the forest. Jaken was walking as far away from either of them as possible. He refused to ride Ah-Un while Rin was also riding. Sesshoumaru walked a bit ahead of the group.

They were traveling to the Southern lands to attend the annual Solstice Ball that was held in honor of the gods. This year it was going to be held at the castle in the Southern Land. Amidora knew this before hand, but she did not think that Sesshoumaru would know the Lord and Lady, at least not on a personal level. Amidora had a suspicion that there was another reason they were going there, but she could not put her finger on it. When Sesshoumaru had spoken about the Lady of the Southern lands his voice had changed, softened even. Perhaps they were related?

As they walked Amidora took the time to inspect her wound. It had nearly healed, with just a light bruise showing where she had been bitten. It was still irritating, but at least she was able to move around without any tension.

Amidora looked up at Rin as she laughed at how the squirrels fought one another for an acorn. Her black hair was tied up in her usual bun and she was wearing a green kimono. She seemed so content sitting there, like nothing could bother her today.

Amidora's senses suddenly perked up at that moment. It felt like they were being watched. She made her aura go out to the outlaying area, just enough so not to alert Sesshoumaru. The presence, or rather presences, was coming from behind them; just out of her current range. Whoever they were, they were not going to attack. They were simply following them. Amidora waked up to Sesshoumaru.

"Sesshoumaru, I believe that we are being followed." stated Amidora rather bluntly.

Jaken stepped behind Amidora. "What would a human know if we were being followed? Lord Sesshoumaru would have known long before now."

"Sess…" Amidora tried again, ignoring Jaken, but Sesshoumaru cut her off.

"Jaken is correct. I would have smelled if anyone was around." said Sesshoumaru. He continued to walk, once again ignoring Amidora's seemingly 'low' presence. Amidora narrowed her eyes at Sesshoumaru, as Jaken smirked contently at her, before turning back to Ah-Un.

Sesshoumaru watched Amidora out of the corner of his eye as she walked up to Rin and started talking to her. He decided to sniff the air, against his better judgment. Damn it! The woman is right. There is someone following us. I'll have to check on it, perhaps tonight.

They continued to walk until the sun began to cast orange rays. A small clearing greeted them through a thick brush, where a spring flowed past. Sesshoumaru turned toward the others.

"We will make camp here tonight."

Amidora stopped Ah-Un and took Rin off. He must have found out I was right or else we would have kept going.

Sesshoumaru looked at Amidora. "I am going to get some food. Make a fire." At that Sesshoumaru leaped into the trees.

"Rin, would you like to help me get some firewood? You can bring Ah-Un too, so he can eat."

"Ok, Amidora."

Jaken looked after the two leaving. "What am I supposed to do, human?"

"You can come along if you wish." said Amidora as both she and Rin walked to find firewood. Jaken pouted, but finally ran to join the others.

Sesshoumaru landed on a branch and watched the human. She certainly has a commanding force about her, for a human. Yet, for a human, she is beautiful. Wait! What am I saying? She is not beautiful, she is a human; still…I can't stand this! Sesshoumaru shook his head. I have to kill something.