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I screamed in horror, not believing what I saw. That nice guy turned on me, newly found fangs seeping out of his mouth and wings coming from his back. I fell to the ground. Well, at least you get what you wanted lord Sesshomaru. I waited for my death, feeling blood spatter on my arm, as his fangs sinked into my side.

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8 years have past sinse Sesshomaru took Rin in and she is now 20 years old. Traveling with Sesshomaru is still the same as ever. He never talks much and he's always minding to himself. Nevertheless, Rin seemed to be hiding something that set the group in a constant stuggle against demons. Yet one fateful encounter changed them forever. What happens when the iron wall you put up to guard yourself and keep everyone out finally breaks down? In this world, what they say is true, love conquers all. Sesshomaru/Rin

Chapter 1 His return

I sat quietly by the fire. Lord Sesshomaru wasn't here still. I sighed, becoming worried. Though I knew that no one could ever harm my Lord, it still worried me that something could have gone wrong. He's been gone for 3 days. And I couldn't sleep or eat at all. Not until I knew that he was safe and with us. I sighed again.

"Ahh! You silly girl, stop your pouting and huffing and go to sleep!" Jaken turned to face me, glaring grimly. I smiled apologetically at him.

"I'm sorry Master Jaken, but I can't help but be worried about Lord Sesshomaru." I told him. It seemed to help a little, to tell him and finally get it off my chest.

"You are so stupid Rin. I thought you would grow smarter with your increase in age yet you havent! THAT IS AN INSULT TO M'LORD. TO THINK THAT SOME DEMON WOULD REALLY HARM HIM! HOW COULD YOU EVEN THINK OF HIM LIKE HE'S SOME WEAK OLD FOOL LIKE THAT STUPID BROTHER OF HIS?!" He yelled at me, sitting up.

"No! No! I didnt mean it like that!" I said quickly.

"Whatever Rin. I don't see why Lord Sesshomaru even puts up with a human like you. If I were him, I would have let those wolves killed you. You're such a nuisance." He said laughing at himself. I looked at the ground, feeling tears spring to me eyes. It was rediculous how Jaken could still get to me. I didn't want him to think of me as a child. If he did, then Lord Sesshomaru probably did too. But I couldnt stop them as they fell, so I simply got up and started walking to the forest.

"Ahahahah. You stupid sensitive girl, get back here." Jaken yelled standing up. I closed my eyes and began to run. But I hit something hard which threw me to the ground. Probably a tree. Before I could hit the ground, someone grabbed my wrist and pulled me back up.

"Are you ok Rin?" Lord Sesshomaru! I thought. I smiled weakly at him.

"O-of course I am M'Lord." I told him. He let me go, staring me down.

"Then why are you crying?" He asked emotionlessly. I shook my head but turned to look at Jaken. Sesshomaru simply grunted.

"Jaken, why must you torment her and say such petty things? You're acting like a child."

"You should have been here with her for the past couple of days." He scuffed and turned around to sleep again. Me? The child? He thought. "It was annoying. I didn't say anything mean to that girl. She should just grow up and act like an adult."

"I heard." Jaken turned around again and looked scared.

"Oh...uh..well...you see.." Jaken was cut off by Sesshomaru's foot in his face. I was so tired of this; tired of all of his little remarks. I turned silently to go sit by a tree that was near the camp but far from them. I watched as Sesshomaru's face turned to the side slighty as he took in my form.

"Rin, it's not safe for you to be so far away from the camp." I yawned, not caring. I could take care of myself...somewhat. I looked into his amber eyes, and for the first time, I saw a tiny hint of concern and..nervousness? I squinted to really see and his eyes turned emotionless again.

"M'Lord, just let her be. I don't see anything getting through to that thick skull of hers. If a demon comes, then let it. It's her fault for being over there."

"Jaken." He glared at me, continuing.

"Let her be eaten then! I don't care. I'm so sick of her!" I laughed at that. "What you wretched girl?" Sesshomaru sighed. He kicked him again.

"Oh, I'm sorry that my humanness bothers you but we cant all be saints and youkais." I grunted, throwing myself up into the tree. He can be so annoying! I was content though that Sesshomaru was back and safe in view. I looked down to him and he was staring at me. He turned away and sat down, his body facing me. I smiled to myself.

"It does bother me. You're useless." Jaken replied sleepily.

"I am not Master Jaken! I think it was I who saved you when you were poisoned. I risked my life in the canyon of demons to get you those berries. And it is I who brings food for us." Jaken snorted.

"It was Lord Sesshomaru who brought you and them to me." He laughed again but I knew he was grateful.

"I'm sorry." That stopped him short, and he gazed at me.

"Stupid girl.." He mumbled, before falling asleep.

"You had nothing to apologize for Rin." Lord Sesshomaru told me, looking at the fire.

"I do though. I really don't mean to be useless but there is no helping it. I am human..." I said it like it was a disease. I didn't want to be this way. I hated humans almost as much as Lord Sesshomaru does. I sighed and slipped out of the tree. I closed my eyes, streching, fixed my kimono and hair. When I opened my eyes and saw Lord Sesshomaru's eyes on me, I smiled at him.

"You should sleep now." I just stared at him.

"You sleep. I'm not tired. I'll be on the look out tonight." He nodded and closed his eyes. But I doubt that he'd ever really fall asleep. I gazed at him and thought about how nothing has really changed. Jaken was still as rude as ever and Lord Sesshomaru was as cold, emotionless, and calm as ever. Me..im different. Im a woman now. And I had different wants and needs. I felt differently towards Sesshomaru now.

"But how..?" I whispered to myself.