DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING BELONGING TO INUYASHA. I ONLY OWN MY LAPTOP AND THE CLOTHES ON MY BACK

Chapter 1:

A long, long time ago before any of you were born demons ruled the earth. Most of the powerful demons took on a human form with markings on their bodies to tell what noble family they came from. Demons lived forever and could only die in battle. Most of the demons hated humans and despised half demons. The most powerful Lord Sesshomaru was one of those demons who despised humans and half demons. His story doesn't really start until modern day America. He is 2500 years old which is only about 25 in human years. Sesshomaru is of course a highly respected businessman who is known widely for his cunning and cold heart. There is no women out there who don't shudder at the sound of Sesshomaru's name…or so we all thought.

MODERN DAY AMERICA

BUZZ!

" Mr. Tashi. Your father called and asked you to attend the family banquet. He said your presence is mandatory." Sesshomaru's secretary said through the intercom.

"Ok. In that case cancel all of my afternoon meetings. And call Antonio's I am going to need a tux." Sesshomaru said coldly to his assistant.

He was not at all happy about being forced to go to these ridiculous banquets. Knowing his father it was another attempt in finding him a mate. Sesshomaru had often wondered if there was such a demoness out there that was his equal. If she wasn't beautiful, powerful and a full blooded demon then he didn't have any desire to mate. With that decided Sesshomaru left his office.

Antonio's tux shop

"Rinny! What brings you here?" Antonio said with his heavy Italian accent.

" I am working for Sango and I need something close to looking like a caterer uniform. I have the vest I just need the black pants and white button down shirt. No one has what I need. I am desperate Antonio." Rin said flashing her pearly white fangs.

Antonio looked over the petite half demon. To him she always looked like an angel from her black and blue streaked hair, emerald green eyes, beautiful smile, perfectly curled claws, to her perfectly toned legs. " hmm…I think I have something to fit you my dear. Go ahead in the dressing room and I will bring it to you." Antonio said rushing to the back room to get several things he had made for Rin.

As Rin tried on the pair of pants that Antonio just finished altering. She heard the door bell chime letting Antonio know he has another customer. " Rinny I will be back in a minute when you get them on, come out and stand on the platform. I want to see if there are any more alterations needed." Antonio said quickly before walking away.

Antonio didn't keep Sesshomaru waiting long. He mumbled his apologies for the wait and went to retrieve the tux he sat aside for Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru just leaned against the counter waiting for Antonio's arrival when he noticed the person who occupied the changing room was a very attractive woman. Her scent gave off the fragrance of jasmine. It was intoxicating to his demon side. It appeared she was oblivious to his presence as she walked onto the platform looking at her attire in the mirror. She wore a black halter top and black pants that hugged her figure nicely. He could tell that those pants was an Antonio original. So this woman had to be a very high class demoness to be able to afford something in this store. He was pulled from his thoughts at the sound of Antonio's gasp.

" Rinny! You look fabulous. Here is the blouse I found for you. I am sure you will be pleased with it when you wear it. It is one of the best." Antonio said handing Rin a bag with the shirt in it.

" Thank you Antonio you are truly a life savor. How much do I owe you?" Rin asked biting her bottom lip.

" not a thing. Just promise you will come back soon and let me dress you up in the outfits I have picked out especially for you."

" ughhh fine…I promise. Can I go now" Rin asked giving Antonio those irresistible puppy eyes.

" Yes you may go angel." Antonio said giving Rin a kiss on each cheek before turning back to Sesshomaru.

As soon as Rin scurried out of the store Sesshomaru turned his attention to Antonio, "who was that?"

"A special customer. Why do you ask lord Sesshomaru?" Antonio questioned.

"No reason. Just never seen that demoness around here before."

" All due respect my lord. But she is way out of your league. She is not the type of woman who will become some man's trophy wife. She is a wild spirit that can never be tamed by another. I had the pleasure to watch the angel grow." Antonio said, " is there anything else you need today lord Sesshomaru?"

"No Antonio, that will be all." Sesshomaru said exiting the store.

TASHI FAMILY BANQUET

in the catering changing room

"I'm here Sango! Sorry I am late. Antonio took so long again." Rin said changing into her white blouse.

"it's…..oh wow Rin….Antonio gave you a special blouse…don't put the vest on it doesn't need it." Sango said staring at rin's new blouse. It was a silky white top that had a V cut in the front, which came down to between her breast. Still keeping everything covered and professional of course. The sleeves came down to her elbow. It had very fancy designs that only you would find on someone with money. Her hair was pulled up into a French twist showing her pointy ears.

"ok…well then where would you like me stationed tonight?" Rin asked a lil confused.

" I needed another floor manager. Here put this head set on and just make sure the front banquet tables stay full. If it needs anything just send a staff member in the vest back for it. Antonio must have been dying to get you in that, and I would hate for you to get it messed up."

"yeah, but he knows I can't keep these things. I honestly can't afford it. If I didn't need the money I wouldn't of begged you for this job Sango." Rin sighed.

" I know sweetie. But you are too beautiful not to dress up and have nice things. So please don't think about the bad tonight. You Rin Juno have the talent to run your own catering business. So tonight I am putting you to the challenge to take charge and get everything set up the way you think it should be…I honestly want to be in the kitchen cooking." Sango pouted.

"Ok…just don't yell at me if you don't like it." Rin said leaving the changing room and getting to work.

During the party

Everything went off without a hitch. Rin was very pleased at how she had set things up. It made it easier for both the staff and guest to get around. She grabbed a glass of champagne leaning against a pillar watching everyone dance and laugh. It looked like something you would see in a fairy tale book. Rin choked on the drink after downing it. She couldn't understand why people drank that stuff. It was like drinking expensive piss. Maybe being Rich wasn't so great after all. Especially if they spend money on stuff that truly taste terrible.

"Sango to Rin. Do you copy?" Sango said over the radio.

"This is Rin go." Rin replied not watching the dancers any more.

"Rin I need you to come and meet me by the kitchen."

"I'm on my way." Rin said weaving in and out of the guest.

Rin spotted Sango standing next to a gentleman who resembled the man she seen in Antonio's today. But this gentleman had kinder features than the other one had. Sango's voice pulled Rin out of her thoughts.

"Rin this is Inutashio Tashi. He is the one who is hosting the banquet, and he wanted to say something to you." Sango smiled encouraging.

"Miss Rin, Sango here tells me you were the one to talk to about the set up here." Inutashio said sternly.

"Yes sir…is there something you did not like about it?" Rin asked concerned.

"Oh no. I love the way you had set it up. I look at it from here and it reminds me of a fairy tale book. Everything here is perfect…too perfect. It takes true talent to imagine this. I need a curator. You see my wife had just fired the last one we had, and my izayoi loves throwing banquets and organizing different fundraisers. She begged me to find out who was responsible for this exquisite display. So how about it?" Inutashio asked smiling down at the shocked young woman.

"Of course! When do I start?" Rin glowed with excitement.

"Come here tomorrow morning at 10 am sharp."

"Ok. Thank you so much. If you excuse me Mr. Tashi I need to get back to work." Rin quietly excused herself.

After checking on the front tables Rin found an open door that lead onto a balcony. She needed some air since she had been running around for the past few hours. She didn't realize that a pair of golden eyes were watching her movements. He waited a few minutes before following Rin out onto the balcony. The sight before him was breath taking. The moon shone brightly revealing such beauty sitting on top of the ledge looking out over the garden. He really didn't want to disturb the sight before him but he didn't expect to kick a pebble. Her head snapped towards the door where he stood.

" Sorry. I didn't think any one was out here." Sesshomaru stated in his cold normal tone.

" It's ok. I needed to get some air…well I guess I better be going." Rin said hopping down off the ledge gracefully heading towards Sesshomaru.

"Wait…would you like to keep me company?" Sesshomaru asked before Rin could get passed him.

"I'm sorry I will have to decline. I really have to go." Rin said sternly walking past Sesshomaru quickly.

Sesshomaru stood there dumbfounded. He had never had a woman decline the opportunity to be in his company. Where the hell did this demoness come from. It's like the heavens opened up and sent down this angel. He will just have to make her his. Antonio was wrong…this woman is definitely in his league. She is one of a kind.

NEXT MORNING

Rin arrived at the Tashi residence at precisely 9:45 am. She hoped lady Izayoi didn't mind her being early. It was said that Dog Demon mates were stuck ups and wanted everything to go their way no matter what. Rin timidly rang the door bell only to have an energetic woman come to the door. The woman was very pretty she had long black hair and was in jeans and a tang top. Her blue eyes shined brightly.

" You must be Rin!…Come in Come in. I have been dying to meet you." Izayoi said ushering Rin in the mansion, " I am Izayoi, Inutashio's mate."

"It's very nice to meet you lady Izayoi. I look forward working with you." Rin said bowing slightly.

"No need for formality my dear. A talented demoness as yourself doesn't need to show any formality with those on her level." Izayoi smiled.

"Lady do you not realize I am no more than a half demon?" Rin questioned.

"Nothing escapes me my dear. The way you look and present yourself, is the same as a full blooded demoness would. I just call it how I see it, and dare anyone to object." Izayoi said escorting Rin to the Kitchen table, "Now first things first. I want to know a little bit about you dear. Sango couldn't tell me much."

"Sango doesn't know much, because there isn't much to me to know. My parents died when I was very young. The store keeper Antonio has known me since I was 8. I was staying with sango then. Before that I was in and out of orphanages. No one wanted a hanyou. No matter if I looked like a full blooded demon or not. I read tons of fairy tale stories, and drew pictures. Kind of let my imagination wonder. Sango has been a big part of my life. I didn't want to be a burden on her so when I was 17 I moved out of her place and got my own place. It hard enough on sango to take care of me and her little brother. I have been working 3 jobs since then."

" Oh you poor thing. You are one of a kind my dear, I don't know any one who would make their lives miserable in order to make sure others didn't suffer as well. As my curator I need you on call 24/7. So you might as well move in here with us. Before you object Sango already been taken care of. Inutashio has already made sure her business stays booming. She will be very busy the next couple of years. My mate has even gave her money in order to steal you away. He calls it donating…but I knew he did it so that sango can hire more help. She is a friend of the family. So, should I go with you to your apartment and help you bring your things over?"

Rin looked at Izayoi dumbfounded, " are you serious?"

"Oh Rin I am very serious. Haven't you heard what a dog demon's mate wants she gets. I want you to come live with us, you will be paid well. It is very rare that I find someone I like and will keep around." Izayoi smiled at Rin in a motherly way.

" what ever you want my lady." Rin huffed in agreement.

" Yay! Now your punishment for calling me lady is….SHOPPING! We are going to go shopping while I have someone setting your room up with all your things just please surrender your apartment keys or I will call sango." Izayoi threatened.

Rin handed over the keys and allowed Izayoi to take her shopping. The first stop they made was Antonio's. Antonio loved the way Izayoi thought. He grabbed every outfit he had been dying to have Rin wear but she had never agreed. Now was his chance to have Rin wear it. Izayoi happily approved of all the outfits and asked him how much.

" all do respect my lady. There is no charge. These outfits were custom made for Rin."

"All do respect Antonio. How much would you normally charge for something this exquisite to be custom made. I am buying for Rin…so free isn't what I want to hear. You are a man of many talents and I appreciate it if you would let me reward you for it." izayoi said sternly.

Antonio decided it best not to argue with lady izayoi. He allowed her to pay for Rin's outfits. Izayoi told him how much she thought each one was worth her total came to 600,000. Rin's eyes got big like saucers when izayoi happily took out her credit card and paid for it. Before Rin could get over the shock izayoi pulled her out of that store and into a million other stores. Getting casual clothes, gowns, different variety of dresses, jewelry, a palm pilot, cell phone, laptop, shoes…tons of shoes. Every outfit had matching shoes. When Rin couldn't imagine anything else one person could possibly have izayoi would go off and grab one or two other essentials. It was night time when they made it back to the mansion. Izayoi showed Rin her room and had the maids unpack the bags while Rin was in the bathroom. Rin entered her new room to find everything tidy and put in it's new place. Rin changed into her white tang top and blue short shorts and went to bed.

3:00 am Rin was awaken by hunger. 'oh man…I haven't eaten all day thanks to Izayoi…I hope she doesn't mind if I go get something to eat from the kitchen.' Rin thought as she walked past a couple rooms finding the stairs with ease. The kitchen was a little tricky to find in the dark. But she was able to smell the faint smell of bread that was cooked several hours prior. Rin hummed quietly to herself as she made herself two big cold cut subs. For a petite girl Rin could eat more than any normal person. That was only if she was hungry enough. She didn't realize that her night time snack would awake the ice prince from his slumber. She was finished half of her first sandwich when a sleepy Sesshomaru stumbled in raiding the fridge. Rin stiffened and sat very still hoping he would grab whatever he was looking for and go back to bed without noticing her. To Rin no such luck she heard him grumble and sniff the air turning right towards her.

"uh…hi" Rin said nervously.

"hi….what are you doing here?" Sesshomaru asked sitting across from her not believing his eyes.

"umm lady izayoi hired me to be her curator, and insisted that I moved in." Rin said taking another bite of her sub.

"oh….are you going to eat the other one." Sesshomaru said pointing to Rin's other sub.

" as a matter of fact yes I am….there is enough stuff in the fridge for you to fix yourself one. I just happen to be starved thanks to lady izayoi. She ran me all over town with no break." Rin huffed getting up taking the plate with her. Sesshomaru sat there once again dumbfounded not sure what he did to deserve this woman to despise him so. He forgot about his hunger and walked back to his room rethinking over the conversation he just had.

"RIN!! COME ON DEAR WAKE UP!" Izayoi sang loudly barging into the girls room.

" Izayoi why are you so loud in the morning." Rin grumbled sitting up.

" wow…you sound just like my step son Sesshomaru. He isn't a morning person either. Any way hurry up dear or you will miss out on breakfast." Izayoi said leaving Rin's room.

Rin got up quickly getting ready before she missed out on probably the only meal of the day. The house was like a bee hive with servants busily rushing about the house. After being pushed around and snarled at by the head maid, Rin finally made it to the dining room. Izayoi was sitting at one end of the table with another plate in a empty space which Rin assumed was for her. As the food filled Rin's plate she took it upon herself to ask izayoi to inform her of what her day is going to be like.

" Rin…it's Saturday. I don't do business on the weekends. Today I want you to go look around. There is a garden and stables if you are interested in either. I always wanted someone to go riding with me, but no one has ever been around to accompany me." izayoi said in a sad voice.

" Izayoi would you like to go riding?" Rin rolled her eyes asking as politely as she could.

"oh Rinny I thought you would never ask. Let me go change into my riding clothes and I will meet you on the trail. Just tell Kenji to saddle up a horse for you." Izayoi said innocently.

"ok I will meet you down there." Rin said excusing herself from the table going back upstairs to change into more comfortable clothes. She refused to go riding in a suit.

The stables was a quiet place. She noticed a fox demon with blue hair talking soothingly to a black stallion. The Fox demon looked over at Rin and smiled, "You must be Izayoi's new curator. You're the talk of the estate."

"Um yes I am. Are you Kenji" Rin asked

"Yes I am. Have we met before vixen?"

" No, Izayoi sent me down here to meet with you about getting a horse to go riding."

"Ok…but first, what is your name vixen."

"Rin."

"It's very nice to meet you Rin. Since you are new here I will be nice and let you pick out the horse. Normally I just grab a horse and saddle them to get people out of my way. But for you I will let you choose your horse."

" well then. Can I ride that black stallion there?"

" You want him….um why not one of those mares there."

" why can't I ride him?"

" only one person has been able to ride him. And no offense I don't think a hanyou can handle him."

" I am not weak…I can handle it." Rin huffed…even though she has never been on a horse before.

" Fine vixen, If you insist." Kenji said saddling the black stallion. The stallion surprisingly held still as Rin mounted him.

As soon as Rin got him out to the field he reared up and raced off. Taking Rin for a very bumpy ride. Rin was sure she was going to be killed by this black beast. The black stallion slowed down at the end of the meadow and stopped by a tree next to a stream. Rin quickly hopped off the horse and sat down to get her bearing. The horse nudged Rin making sure she was ok.

" after that ride you gave me you decided now to be all lovey dovey. Damn male." Rin huffed stroking the stallions muzzle, "I hope you know I never been on a horse before. I am not sure I want to get back on one either."

Back at the mansion

Izayoi ducked her head in the study where she knew Sesshomaru would be, "Sesshomaru dear why don't you put that stuff away and come horseback riding with me and Rin. I want you to meet her. She is such a lovely girl."

" No…" Sesshomaru said right before Kenji busted through the doors.

" Lady Izayoi…Demon took off with Rin. He headed towards the woods. I don't think Rin can control him. Can I leave the stables and go look for them." Kenji asked a lil rushed.

" No…I will go….why the hell didn't you give her one of the mares?" Sesshomaru growled following Kenji to the stables.

"Cuz Sessho…she is stubborn just like you. That lil vixen is a force to be reckoned with. She seems to despise male youkai. Everything we say or do is wrong in her eyes." Kenji explained while saddling a mare.

Sesshomaru quickly mounted the mare without another word racing towards his thinking place by the stream. He knew the stallion would go straight there. Sure enough that is where he found Rin lounging against the tree petting Demon. Sesshomaru dismounted the horse and walked over to Rin. " Did you have a death wish when you chose to ride this horse?" Sesshomaru asked coldly.

" Hmmm well apparently not since I am still alive." Rin retorted, " plus I don't think I did too bad for my first time on a horse."

" your kidding me right." Sesshomaru said without thinking.

"umm no. this was my first time. Probably my last too." Rin said looking at the stream.

" giving up already. Doesn't sound like someone who is so head strong. Come on it's time to head back to the estate. Before Izayoi sends out a search party for you."

" would she really do that?"

" for you…most likely. Who wouldn't." Sesshomaru said helping her mount the stallion before hopping up behind her taking the reigns of both horses.

Rin held onto the saddle blushing at the closeness of Sesshomaru. She had to admit that this was nice. The casual ride with a very hot guy behind you. His breath gently blowing on the back of your neck. What more could a girl want. Sesshomaru was also enjoying the ride, but him being him he won't ever let any one know he had enjoyed this ride with Rin Izayoi waited by the stables patiently with Kenji.

" Oh Rin dear! Thank heavens your safe. You gave me such a fright. Are you ok?" Izayoi said in relief.

" I am fine. I was just relaxing by the stream." Rin stated waiting for Sesshomaru to dismount.

" did any of you know she has never been on a horse before?" Sesshomaru demanded as he dismounted demon taking the mare back to her pen.

Both Izayoi and Kenji looked dumbfounded shaking their heads no. Rin rolled her eyes dismounting off demon taking him back to his pen mumbling, " who cares…riding is for the upper class."

"yea and you should have had lessons already then. What kind of demoness doesn't know how to horseback ride." Sesshomaru said without thinking.

Rin slammed Demon's stall door shut and shouted, " LET ME TELL YOU WHAT KIND OF DEMONESS WHO DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO HORSE BACK RIDE….A HANYOU THAT'S WHO!!"

Before any one could say anymore Rin ran into the mansion straight up to her room. Izayoi gave her step son a dirty look and went after Rin. Kenji shook his head at Sesshomaru disappointed, " you really are clueless when it comes to that girl, aren't you."

" what's that suppose to mean fox" Sesshomaru growled.

"How did you not notice that she wasn't a youkai. Yea I know she is head strong and stubborn like a youkai, but her scent still screams hanyou. For some one as picky with women as you, you would of noticed that by now." Kenji said walking away from Sesshomaru.

Sesshomaru retreated to his study trying to get back to work. Unfortunately nothing got done. Sesshomaru's mind was occupied with that girl and everything Kenji had said.

in Rin's room

"Rin dear are you alright?" Izayoi said sitting on the side of Rin's bed stroking her hair.

" I'll be fine…it just hurts having everyone think since because I am a hanyou I am too weak to do anything. And it hurts more when a youkai is blinded to the truth and the horror on their face when they find out is unbearable. I can't go anywhere without stupid male youkai trying to court me, until they find out that I am not a youkai. You should see how fast the guys clear out. I know I am destined to be alone the rest of my life. Always having to fight to even get a little bit of respect." Rin said drying her eyes.

Izayoi hugged Rin telling her all would be fine, and for her not to worry anymore. She no longer has to prove to anybody anything. The youkai's will see how talented a hanyou really is.

TWO MONTHS LATER

Rin just finished the last touches to a charity ball Izayoi wanted to have. The charity was to help all the orphanages for youkai, humans, and hanyou. With all the auctions and ticket price they raised well over 25 million dollars. Izayoi was very pleased and had also complimented Rin on her choice of attire. Rin wore a royal blue halter gown. Izayoi even had Rin go get her hair professionally done. She was so beautiful. You couldn't really tell Rin was there only to work unless you got close enough to see the earpiece Rin had to keep everything in check.

Rin had the challenge of staying focused, even though there was very little for her to do. Everything was already done, the party was booming and everyone was having a great time. Rin was actually kind of bored at this party, she even kept a small tally of how many guys she declined to dance with. Her score was 296 male youkai, she made a goal that 300 guys would ask her before the night was over.

"Hey vixen. You having fun tonight." a familiar voice came up behind her.

" Kenji? Wow you clean up nice. What are you dong here? I didn't think the hired help was allowed to attend." Rin questioned looking out onto the dance floor.

"I am not a hired hand. I am Lord Kenji Kitsune. I am one of the eastern lords, well basically one of the youngest eastern lords. My brothers have no need of me in running our families land. So I come here to hang out. I like handling the horses, they keep me out of trouble." Kenji smiled, " hey do you mind if I asked you to dance with me. You see before you say no. I made a bet with Sesshomaru that I could dance with you since you have just about declined every guy here. Sesshomaru thinks your too much of a stuck up woman to even let any one near you. He still feels like an ass for what happened in the stables two months ago. So how about it Rin? Would you help this nifty fox win his bet."

Rin rolled her eyes at Kenji's efforts. She was about to decline him when she caught Sesshomaru staring at them. Rin laughed and agreed to dance with Kenji. It was funny seeing Sesshomaru quickly downing his drink slamming it on the counter. 'Damn Fox just had to talk her into dancing with him. How the hell does Kenji do it?' Sesshomaru growled to himself. Kenji smiled evilly at Sesshomaru holding Rin close whispering in her ear. When the song ended kenji kissed Rin on the cheek, and left her side. That lil action sent Sesshomaru over the edge. He just had to get out of there or he was going to murder the fox and throw Rin over his shoulder.

Sesshomaru flew out of the room so fast. Rin was in shocked that kenji may have been right about Sesshomaru being jealous.

TO BE CONTINUED…..

A/N: ok this is my new story….I know I know I still have to update the other ones. I am working on it. This chapter was written when I had writer's block so on that note I dedicate this chapter to Krazi3-AnimeLover…..since you loved my sneek peek….I went ahead to post this for ya.

-Kagome7304