"I understand." She then averted her gaze, noticing Rin's position change and moved to lay back down. She kept her distance from the pair, lying down with her back to them and her arm resting beneath her head to act as a pillow as she settled down to fall asleep. She was fine with Sesshomaru joining the fight as long as the killing blow was dealt by her. Truthfully, she didn't want to share the fight with anyone but she knew that she could not argue against this. After all, it was his land at stake and he had every right to defend it. Still, it wasn't something she was used to. She had never once thought that someone might fight alongside her, regardless of the circumstances. She knew, if she had allowed it, that Chaos would join her fight and so would her brother and her beta, but she didn't want to involve them and risk their lives. Her life was expendable, after all. Her family could adjust without her and she had no lover. Yes, her adopted daughter would be left alone, in a sense, but she knew that Star would take care of her in her place. Darian or Takibi would take over as clan leader and it would be up to them to revive the clan. Her job would be finished.<br/><br/>She closed her eye and pushed her thoughts aside, knowing that if she continued to allow her mind to roam, she would get no sleep. After awhile, she began to drift off. Chaos was still outside, but he was keeping watch. He had noticed that the inuyoukai had been shirtless, but had known better than to question that. He hoped, for once, that Angel might be interested in something other than revenge. Perhaps, once Atsuki was taken care of, she would settle down with someone. He cared about her, but not romantically, despite all the rumors that popped up between them. They just had a close bond but there was no romantic love between the two of them. They were simply master and servant, friend and friend. Nothing more, nothing less.<br/><br/>----<br/><br/>Naraku could feel the tension seize her body as his lips met hers, but he didn't let it deter him. After all, she made no actual move to shove him away or slap him, which was something that deeply pleased him. It meant that she was enjoying the kiss, whether she wanted to or not. However, he heard the bird call and smirked as she pushed him away, having the gall to look cross with him. It was rather endearing. "Who said that you would never see me again? Do you think that I intend to let you go now that I have you in my grasp? Foolish woman. Our fates are now entertwined, regardless of if you want them to be or not." He stepped towards her, grabbing her small hands with his much larger ones and pulled her to him. "Do not resist me, woman. I can tell that you enjoyed it. Wouldn't you like to have more?"<br/><br/>He leaned down towards her, his crimson eyes staring down at her with a raw intensity. It was obvious that he wanted to taste her again, to feel her body pressed against his own. She had awakened an appetite within him that had not filled in quite some time. He didn't care that he was still injured. He felt fine, with no pain or uneasiness. He could partake in some sinful pleasure.