Rin- Come on friendofamonkey you can say it.

Me- I don't think I can

Rin- I'm sorry but you have to

Me- But -sobs-

Sess- Oh just say it already

Me- I don't own Inuyasha or any of its character and I am not making any profit from it. -glares at Sess- you happy now?

Rin- Lets just start the story -trying to keep the peace-

Me- -pouts- Fine!

Rin stared at him in horror, "You're sending me away?" she said as her eyes filled with unshed tears.

Lord Sesshomaru had awakened Rin early that morning, and then brought her here. They were on a grassy hill that had few trees but many flowers. To the East there was a cliff over looking the ocean. The weather was sunny with grey clouds rolling in, Rin took this as an omen.

"I am not sending you away. You will be staying with Inuyasha and his mate until I can find you a suitable husband." Sesshomaru told her with no inflection.

A single tear feel down Rin's pale cheeks, "A husband? You are going to find me a husband?"

"That is correct," he said, his face unaffected by her tears.

"What if I don't want a husband? What if I would rather travel with you, milord?" she said, then gasped at her own audacity. Instantly she was on her knees begging for forgiveness.

"Rise Rin and do not question me again. You will be married to whom ever I decide on."

Rin gazed at him in defeat. "Do you have someone in mind, Lord Sesshomaru?" she said in an emotionless tone.

"Probably someone from the Eastern Lands," he replied.

Rin gasped. "But then I will never see you again, milord." More tears filled her eyes. Lord Sesshomaru never entered the Eastern Lands. He couldn't stand being near the border even, its scent disgusted him.

Sesshomaru forced the next words out. "That is the point." He forced himself to keep his cool and not reach out to wipe away her tears. This is what is best for her. She will never have a normal human life as long as she stays will me.

Rin flinched as if slapped. She stopped trying to hold in her tears and they streamed down her face. "But….but….I love you." She said desperately, pleadingly.

Sesshomaru's eyes widened slightly. Dammit I have to do it. I have to make her hate me, or else she will never be happy. "Don't be foolish Rin." He choked out a strangled laugh. "Gather your things and say goodbye to Jaken. We leave immediately." He turned his back on her and walked back towards their camp.

Rin's knee gave out and she collapsed onto the hard dirt in a racking fit of tears. How can he do this to me? How can he just brush past my confession of love? It isn't like I was planning a wedding or hoping he would jump for joy at my confession, but I didn't expect him to laugh at me. How could he???

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The entrance to Inuyasha's village was right up ahead. Rin had been dreading their arrival since their departure from camp. She had been dragging her feet so much that Sesshomaru had reprimanded her.

The complete dread on Rin's face is more than I can stand. I must trust that Inuyasha will take her in. "This is where I leave you Rin."

"What?" Rin asked. "You aren't even going take me all the way?" At Sesshomaru's stare she continued, "Does he even know that I am coming?"

"His mate, Kagome, will help you learn how to be a proper wife," he said, completely ignoring her questions. "I will return when I have found your husband," he stated plainly and turned away from her.

Rin stared at his back and said, "I remember when I was 8 or so and had been kidnapped by a demon and you rescued me. Do you remember what you told me?" Before he could answer she continued, "You told me that you would always protect me from anyone who hurt me." She sobbed softly, "I tell you I love you, and you laugh at me. Do you have any idea how much that hurts? No, you wouldn't since you have no feelings." She answered her own question, "So who is going to protect me from you?"

He gathered his courage and turned to face her, "You would be surprised at what I feel. And I have no reason to explain myself to a lowly human." And he turned and walked away. He heard her gasp, as if in pain then a thump as she fell to the ground. He could smell her tears. Believe me Rin I am doing what's best for you. In a way, I guess I am honoring my promise. If I didn't do this I wouldn't be protecting you.

Rin glanced up from her fetal position and through her tears she saw a coin purse filled with gold that had a note, there was no sign of Lord Sesshomaru. Rin found enough energy to crawl over to the bag and open the note. All it said was 'Expenses'.

So, Rin thought angrily, he can stand to pay for me, but he can't stand to be near me.

The anger that thought brought on was energizing enough to get Rin most of the way to Inuyasha's home. She stopped a short distance from the door.

"Kanaye! I told you not to touch that!" Rin heard Kagome yell. Rin had not seen Kagome in a year or so. At one point a long time ago Kagome had been like a sister to Rin. But now Kagome was a mother, so Rin did not know how their relationship would be.

Just then a tall silver haired man rounded the corner. He jolted to a stop. "Rin!" a grin slowly spread across his face.

"Umm….I…." Before Rin could say more Inuyasha called for Kagome to come outside.

The door opened to a dark haired woman. "Rin!" she shouted in joy and ran to Rin and hugged her. The friendly reception caused Rin to burst into tears.

"Oh my poor baby, come inside Rin and tell me what's wrong." Kagome said, with a glance she had her husband grabbing their son, Kanaye, and taking him off to Sango and Miroku's house.

Kagome led Rin inside to a seat by the fire where Rin continued to sob on Kagome's shoulder. Try as she might Kagome could not calm the young woman. When Inuyasha returned Rin just cried harder at his resemblance to Sesshomaru.

Since she looked like she needed it, Inuyasha picked Rin up and settled her in his arms for a long hug while she continued to sob. Inuyasha hated seeing Rin this way. During their sporadic meetings Rin had become like a little sister to Inuyasha and Kagome, so seeing her is so much pain was hard.

Kagome looked worriedly at the crying woman in her husbands arms. "Rin? Can you please tell us why you are here?" Kagome asked in a concerned voice.

Rin looked sadly at Kagome. "You don't want Rin either?" she said speaking in third person like she had when she was young. Rin cried harder at the thought of leaving Inuyasha's home.

Kagome and Inuyasha looked shocked. "Of course you are welcome here. We love when you visit us. What would ever make you think we wouldn't want you?" Inuyasha asked.

Rin mumbled into Inuyasha's shirt. "What was that Rin?" the half-demon asked.

Her answer shocked them both. "Lord Sesshomaru doesn't want Rin anymore." Rin said in a sad voice then burst into sobs that racked her whole body.

Kagome, realizing that they wouldn't be able to get anymore information out or Rin while she was in this state hurried to get her old backpack. When she returned she had two large pills in one hand and a glass of water in the other.

"Rin please swallow these pills, they will help the pain to go away."

In a daze Rin accepted then swallowed the white things Kagome gave her. Nothing will ease my pain. Rin was just about to say so when her eyelids grew heavy and she fell asleep against Inuyasha's shoulder. Just before she fell asleep Rin wondered. How could he do this to me?

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