Disclaimer: I own nothing but my imagination.

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"Sesshomaru-sama! Jaken-sama! I'm glad to see you again!" Rin happily ran towards Sesshomaru and Jaken who was frantically running behind him. She was wearing a blue kimono covered with entricate designs and patterns, it was given to her by Sesshomaru last year. Eight years had passed after they defeated Naraku (their arch enemy) and at that time Sesshomaru decided to leave Rin in the village where Inuyasha and his group lives, in order for Rin to learn how to live with humans and when the right time comes, she will decide for herself either to stay in the village or with Sesshomaru.

Rin grew up to be an attractive lady. She has a long shiny black hair and her smile never fades throughout the years.

"Rin, have you been good?" Sesshomaru looked at the girl who has gained a few centimeters and has grown twice as her height before.

"Yes! Sesshomaru-sama!"

"hmph" Jaken tried to ignored her.

"Where is Inuyasha? I can't sense his presence."

"Inuyasha-sama went to the nearby village to hunt a demon with the others my lord."

"You mean, you are here alone Rin?!" Jaken shouted.

"Shut up, Jaken!" Sesshomaru glared at Jaken with his red eyes.

"Jaken-sama, if you keep on shouting you will grow shorter. I'm not alone, I'm with Kaede-sama." Rin said with a smile on her face.

"Sesshomaru, I see that you are here." Kaede, the chief priestess of the village said while holding a basket full of medicinal herbs.

"I have an important matter to discuss with Rin." His face was nonchalant.

"Are you here to ask the decision of Rin? Let's go inside." Kaede was about to turn her back against Sesshomaru.

"There is no need of such! Rin will stay in this village."

Kaede looked at the poor child whose tears are threatening to fall.

"But... I choose to stay with you Sesshomaru-sama. I love it here but I want to travel with you my lord."

"What are you talking about brat?" Jaken asked while holding his staff.

"I'm already 20 years old, you said that I can choose where to stay when I'm at the right age." Rin looked at Sesshomaru with tears falling from her eyes. "And I choose to stay with Sesshomaru-sama."

"Rin, I can't let you stay with me." Sesshomaru said with a stoic face.

"Why? Why can't Rin stay with Sesshomaru-sama?" Rin said while crying.

"You brat! Sesshomaru is going to be very busy because he will get married." Jaken said.

"Shut up, Jaken." Sesshomaru glared at Jaken and the poor imp trembled in fear.

"You already heard the explanation Rin. I'm going now. Let's go Jaken!"

The little imp immediately rode Ah-un's back and took a quick glance at Rin.

"I will visit you again Rin." Sesshomaru said without looking at the girl and flew.

Sesshomaru left a confused and devastated Rin. "Sesshomaru-sama."

Kaede wanted to comfort Rin but she didn't know how. She just threw a sympathetic look towards the girl and slowly went inside the hut.

'Mother, father and my dear brothers were stolen from me by an unfortunate event. I couldn't let another important person that is like a family to me leave once again.' Rin thought.

Rin started to run towards the direction where Sesshomaru flew, she could still see them from a far. She didn't mind the pointy stones that hurt her bare feet. "Sesshomaru-sama! Sesshomaru- sama! Please wait for me!"

She kept on running with her attentIon focused on the fading image of Sesshomaru, she wasn't able to notice the cliff ahead of her and she fell, calling the name she would always call whenever she is in danger. "Sesshomaru-sama!"

Upon hearing his named being called, he immediately turned back and travelled with a speed like lighting towards her but his half-demon brother already saved the girl who was unconscious.

"This is all your fault Sesshomaru! Rin wants to be with you!" Inuyasha sneered at his brother while carrying Rin in a princess carry style. Her feet was filled with bruises.

Kagome and the others arrived. They heard everything from Kaede.

"Sesshomaru, Rin waited for this day to come." Kagome said while looking at the unconscious girl.

Inuyasha wanted to reprimand his brother more, but chose to be silent when he noticed the sudden changed in Sesshomarus eyes, a hint of anxiety could be seen.

"You have no right to talk to Sesshomaru-sama like that!" Jaken unmounted from Ah-un and scowled towards the group of Inuyasha.

"Shut up Jaken!" Sesshomaru walked towards Inuyasha and took Rin from him and left them dumbfounded.

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