Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. Rumiko Takahashi does. (SULK...SULK...)
A\N: Yes, another Rin/Sess fic!! Cudn't help myself. I wanted to do a Kag/Inu fic but...what can I do of this weak heart which can not resist temptation...anyways, I think this idea has been tried but I, as usual, have a different view. So take a look at this people and tell me whether this needs any special attention to get your attention or should I just put a sock on this...already three chapters over. But do let me know, okay?? On with the story.
Seeing her differnent
Chapter one
Rin stepped out of the bathroom and closed her eyes, inhaling the morning crisp air. She reached behind her neck and flipped her wet hair sticking to her back and neck. Her hair was pretty short but quite feminine. She shook her head and the wet hair stuck to her face and she giggled.
She swept her eyes toward her desk and smiled warmly at the photograph. She went and took it in her hands, gently outlining the person's face.
"Goodmorning Sesshoumaru-sama...I hope you are fine." She whispered to the photo.
His three fourth of the face from the side was captured and he seemed to be in a contemplative mood with his cool not-give-a-damn-about-the-world look. The wind had made his hair rise and gave an elvin look to his face.
Eight years...she hadn't seen him for eight years. And eleven years since she'd stumbled upon the wounded tai-youkai in the feudal era. She was in Kagome's time now. A completely different world. It was during a bloody fight that Kagome had fallen into the well along with Rin and since then, Rin hadn't been able to get back. At all.
She'd write letters to her Lord and her Lord would reply. But that had stopped slowly as the battle with Naraku had become ugly for the past few years. She had heard from Kagome that the end was soon. They'd already lost so many of their friends and also many lives. It was nearly six months that Kagome hadn't been back. Though they had not tried seriously to take Rin back to the feudal era since Sesshoumaru had said she might be safe there, she'd wanted to go back.
It troubled her somehow. She had adjusted quickly to this world and had been accepted as a part of the Higurashi family. Grandpa had died couple of years ago and she'd grown fond of him. He'd tried to find why Rin got stuck in this place.
"I do not understand..."She whispered.
"Perhaps its for the best interest Rin. Maybe you were meant to be here. But its not proper. Its not good for the balance, perhaps it doesn't affect so much that Kagome is there but I am still trying to find out why." He had said.
She'd missed Sesshoumaru and Jaken and Ah-Un very much but now it was alright.
She had a life here. She was going to be a photographer. She was already one, amateur though. She wanted to aim big and Mrs.Higurashi had always supported her. She called her mother. So now she had a family, Kagome and Souta and ofcourse, her friends. She'd wait for Kagome to come back and listen to her stories. Then with whatever Kagome would describe and say, she would paint them on canvas. She was quite an artist too. Though raw, she was really gifted.
In one word, she'd terribly missed her gaurdian. She imagined how it would be meet him.
For one thing, Kagome was staying back to be with Inuyasha. Ofcourse, theirs was a relationship with lots of angst. But it had eventually paved way for a beautiful love.
There was a loud rap on the door and Souta's teasing voice boomed.
"Goodmorning Rinnie-winnie...come down fast or else it will be oats again today..."His voice softly drifted and she twisted her face.
She shook her head from the past and tried to think for a insulting come back. She walked briskly and opened the door.
"Ha. Mom won't allow you today dear brother. And goodmorning...anyways, don't forget I have your photo kissing Sakura..."She taunted crossing her arms across her chest and drawing a level upto him. His face blanched for a second as he eyed her form clad in just a bath towel.
"Oh my...whats that?" Souta asked pointing to her chest and as Rin looked down to see what he pointed to, his finger came swiftly up knocking her soft small nose.
"Oww..."Rin yelped and Souta said," Wear something soon and before that dry yourself. You will catch cold." He jogged down. Rin stared after the six footer and shouted,"MOM!!!"
Rin happily took a mouthful of her favourite cereal and Souta was glaring at her from across the table.
Ofcourse, mother had scolded Souta and he was sulking now.
"So when will you be back Rin?" Mrs.Higurashi asked and Rin smiled. She remembered the art exhibition. Her second one even if she was only to showcase two of her photographs. It was a meagre start but Eri, Kagome's friend had said it would get better.
"Hmm...at about eleven Mom. But...I just don't know what I am going to wear." Rin sighed and Souta got abruptly.
"Whats with him? Now he only started it. And now he gets all too..."Rin's rambling stopped as Souta displayed a very nice black dress. Her mouth hung open and she tried to say something but then, closed it.
"Umm...I actually wanted to buy something for Sakura, but seeing this dress, I could think of none but my little sister from the other time." Souta mocked and Rin's face faltered.
She knew Souta cared for her and loved her. But it was just so...
"Thank you..."She whispered. For she needed everything that took to make an impression on the 'big' people.
"So who is taking you out?" Souta asked as he squatted down opposite her.
"Who else? Its Jerry." Rin replied.
"That exchange student! Rin you could do better than that." Souta said and Rin's face twisted eliciting laughter from Souta.
"Pig!" Rin said and Mrs.Higurashi cleared her throat and she looked up meekly to find her staring down at her.
"Sorry." Rin squeeked and looked at her watch.
"Okay, Mom." She got up and kissed her cheek."Bye!!"
Souta handed her the dress neatly packed in a box so that she could change it in her college before she went to the exhibition.
"Be there, I need ya." Rin whined and Souta ruffled her hair. Her eyes went wide and she attempted to straighten her loose her.
"Bye, squirt!" He mumbled and she laughed jogging down.
"Love you too..." She said.
Rin hugged her shoulders. Her sling bag had become heavy suddenly. She closed her eyes and pulled her coat closer. She bit her lower lips as she trudged slowly back to her home. She smiled.
Yes, it was the night of her life. Her work was recognised and John Ravek, the JOHN RAVEK, successful Russian photographer had acknowledged her work and he had given his manager's number so that he could train her. TRAIN her!!
The song from her ipod brought a smile on her face. Ronan Keating songs always did this to her. 'The way you make me feel...'
What if most of the excitement came from looking into his gorgeous blue depths...what if she felt tingles just remembering the way he held her while they danced, what if he was eleven years her senior...what if...
"Rin!!!" Kagome's voice shook her to reality.
Rin whipped her head toward the voice and gasped. "Kagome!!"
She looked a mess and she was hurrying toward the house. She was carrying some scrolls.
Rin ran to her and Kagome shivered in the cold. Ofcourse, most of her clothing looked torn and most of her parts were exposed. She flung her bag carefully near Kagome and took off her coat that revealed a sexy black dress.
It was strapless with corset type body while the left side had a cut that went well, right upto her mid thigh and if looked closer above it. It was made of silk and it accentuated her curves and her face.
Rin helped Kagome into it and asked worriedly,"Are you alright? Where is Inuyasha?"
"Thats a nice dress." Kagome said smiling.
"This is not the time Kags. Tell me..."Rin was cut off.
"Nothing to worry actually. I just came to take some medical supplies. Inuyasha is pretty badly hurt and I have to get back. Nasty one this time and we were so close. Its just a matter of days now..."Kagome breathed heavily and Rin was about to shout when Kagome stopped her.
"The well...some scrolls are there inside it. Please bring it, I will manage." Kagome said and Rin nodded.
Rin helped her get up and by the time Kagome neared the door Rin said, "Hey...could you..." Kagome entered the house and Rin continued in a whisper,"...take my bag in..." Rin bit her lips and took her bag.
It was just too precious, it had her precious camera and some really good shots and not to mention her colleger stuffs.
She entered the all too familiar well house and sighed.
She was just there this morning and gazed at it. It had been well five years since she stopped jumping into it in an attempt to get back in her own time.
She frowned.
Did she want to get back?
She started walking toward the well and her mind could only think of Sesshoumaru. Then Jaken, Ah-Un and Kagome's friends.
But most of Sesshoumaru...her gaurdian, her caretaker, she'd been his ward. But it seemed so long ago now. She flicked on the lights and looked at the prints Kagome had made. She ran her palm up and down her arms.
"Its coooold..." She said and smiled foolishly.
She pressed her hands on the lips of the well and caught the ladder to descend down. She saw those scrolls that seemed to glow slow purple. Her cell buzzed. It was a message. She suddenly remembered the blue eyed heart throb she'd met today.
No she had a life here now...she was not sure if she ever wanted to go back.
When she was looking into his eyes, everything had taken a back seat. She'd forgotten completely of the others.
She started to hum to the words of Ronan's songs.
She wanted to work with Mr.Ravek and become the world's best...
Her train of thoughts stopped momentarily as she felt the pull of something strong that wrapped her up totally. Her eyes closed shut at the assault of sudden cold. She held herself as she landed on the ground of the well.
"Whoa...what was that!" She said aloud realized it was dark.
Okay...there was black out again the well-house.
"SOUTA!!! Get back here and fix the god damned bulb right now!!" Rin screeched holding the scrolls facing up, her eyes closed.
She opened her eyes and she felt as if she was dreaming.
For she could see nothing, let alone open her eyes. Something had gotten inside and she cursed mildly.
She had to get out and thats what she exactly did.
She tumbled down and squatted on her knees. She breathed out heavily as she tried to open her eyes. It hurt like hell.
That was when she realized the merciless cold wind hitting from the left. Her head snapped up, her senses on full alert. She touched the ground and it was grass. She was sitting on the grass below and she smelt the earth...actually...forest.
Her lips parted and she gasped.
It couldn't be...she placed the bag near her and tried to open her eyes.
She had to...
Sesshoumaru worked with his belt and pulled it out with ease. He stared at the river ahead of him flowing wildly. It had been a rough one today. They'd almost got Naraku. If it weren't for Inuyasha taking the blow aimed at him, he'd have been in his plight. He couldn't fathom as to why that half-brother of his stupidly flung himself in that way...it was as if he was trying to save this Sesshoumaru. But Inuyasha only sustained three fourth of the blow and the rest had gotten to Sesshoumaru's chest and even his stench made him feel disgusting. Inuyasha's bitch had gone back to get some medicines.
Again the words 'gone back' reminded him of someone. Rin...her sun bright smiles...not that he cared much for that human girl. She was just a burden when she'd been there with him. Getting kidnapped, doing silly things and he had to save her all the time risking his life. She'd not meant much but did mean a little, since she was saved by the tenseiga and had faithfully followed him despite his aloofness. She'd amused him when he was injured by Inuyasha all those years back. He could never place that girl. And he was thankful that he was not bound to her after she fell down the world into another world. But he always enquired about her, that was not necessary since Kagome would fill him with that info.
His armor and the coat slid down leaving him in pants.
His warm body reacted violently to the ice cold water that seemed to prick him at the contact. He grimaced but didn't let it show. He dipped inside once and dived flexing both of his arms. His left arm that had been a sort of gift of the powerful miko in the making, Kagome. He gently washed the wound and noticed that he'd heal completely in two days. The wound was already closing up.
Suddenly, his head snapped to his right as he heard the wind carrying a shrill voice. And the person's scent.
His eyes widened. He was out of the water and in a heart beat went in the direction of this scent.
The scent that was so familar and yet, strange and new.
Rin felt somebody in front of her. Since she couldn't see, she scrambled back.
Sesshoumaru inspected the girl in front of the Kagome's well. She had very short hair and from a distance he'd mistaken the person for a boy but as he got closer, the curves, the familar scent that had very spicy scent of a grown woman but most evidenlty, the thrust of her breasts against her scanty dress convinced the dog demon that the girl in front of him...dressed in a weird dress was indeed...
"Rin." He called out and saw the girl's eyes open in a snap. Her eyes were red but it was dark. Rin could feel the her eyes revolt but eventually the dirt seemed to flow with the tears. No, she wasn't crying. Her eyes were just...too much of a pain in the ass. But what she saw before her made her temporarily forget the pain as she willed her eyes to take in the form in front of her.
Her mouth opened and took in a mouthful of the cold air of the feudal era and it just stuck...
It was Sesshoumaru-sama. She didn't realize that she'd spoken his name.
He looked just the same. The same snow white hair, the startling amber eyes, only this time they seemed to be intrigued at what it saw, the firm jaw-line, the purple stripes and crescent moon that showed his great lineage. His hair was wet and it was stuck to the side of his face and the shoulders. And she noticed his taut and broad, well chiseled chest, the abs and...two hands! Her eyes widened at this but she couldn't form any words for she knew that under his gaze, she felt herself heated up. She knew the flush in her cheeks.
She quickly averted her eyes down and did the best thing. She bowed.
"Stand up." His voice was soft somehow but it had that commaning undertone. She stood up, supporting herself on the wall of the well, for she knew that her legs could betray her.
Too many thoughts at the same time pounding her head and the way she felt when she'd finally seen him...seeing him right now confused her thoroughly. That is not the way you should think of someone who'd been like a father-figure.
At the thought of 'father-figure', she squared her shoulders once more and looked at him again clutching the sides of the well, turning her knuckles white. Not to mention the flow of Ronan's 'We've got tonight...'
Little did she realize that way she looked, breathing heavily, supported by the well.
Well, her dress had slipped a little lower, her legs a little wide apart that showed shamelessly her recently waxed smooth creamy leg by the slit that had ridden up mercilessly. And the black stilletoes completed the look.
She looked no less erotic.
Sesshoumaru allowed himself to look at her small form. He wanted to make sure it was Rin. But she looked so different now. She'd grown up into a woman and the bright smiled girl was replaced by this...beautiful woman.
Her hair was incredulously small for his taste that could make any woman cringe but...it kind of suited her. Her long dangling earings that shone brightly in the moonlight and her dress. Not even a geisha would wear anything like this but...he remembered Kagome back when she was just a girl, collecting shards with Inuyasha. Whatever she was wearing in her feet seemed to accentuate her shapely legs and the 'awful' slit...well...but what scattered his thoughts completely was the upper part of her dress that had slipped dangerously to reveal a very breath taking veiw. This was not his Rin...and he could also hear strange music that his sensitive ears picked up, but it was...nice. And her scent...was enticing lavender that absolutely suited her and...she also smelt of a guy. Human.
He tensed suddenly. He was jealous?? Because of his human ward??
Rin felt his heated gaze burn her skin and she noticed what he was staring and she looked down and 'eeped', growing beet red. She pulled her dress up and turned away from him.
"Uh...mmm...I was..." Rin sputtered and felt like a complete idiot.
She felt his arms hold her and she was made to stand. He heart was thumping so hard that Rin felt that they could jump out. She felt his face on top her head and she heard him breathe deeply.
And his breath tickled her ears as he said, "Rin." It was more like a confirmation.
As for Sesshoumaru that this enchanting 'human' was indeed his ward. But holding her so close...wrecked havoc in his stong masculine senses. Not mention the feather light brush of her shoulder against his wet bare chest. He could feel her warmth in the cold and thats when he noticed the back of her dress was...visible enough to show her perfect back. Something in him moved and he moved away as if stung.
"Come." Sesshoumaru's voice was surprisingly soft.
But...was she ready to follow him after all these years...
Even as she was comtemplating at these thoughts, she found herself reaching for the bag and flinging it across her and she found herself following him.
Felt just like yesterday she was roaming the lands behind him.
They went to the river where she saw him slipping into his clothes and he seemed somehow stiff and cautious as if aware of her gaze at him. She noticed how she looked by her reflection near the rocky parts, where the water was almost still.
She...looked...well...not suited for this era. She...belonged there and something twisted in her heart.
As they reached the village Rin felt cold and rubbed her sides again. Sesshoumaru looked at her and again was reminded of her state. He was about to take off his robe and give it to her when he stopped,watching Rin.
Her eyes were wide as she took in the scene before her. There were humans and demons alike wounded and many of them scurrying back and forth. It was like a camp site. She took her ipod off her ears and stuffed it in her bag.
There was utter chaos.
Reality hit her. This was so different from her world. She felt herself chuckle at that thought.
This was her world...no she still belonged here. She was born here...but she just realized how she'd gotten used that world, five hundred years into the future, and referred to it as her own world.
But it had become her world. And now she felt torn...
But her train of thoughts ended as her eyes fell on a small green creature and a two headed dragon.
Before she could realize what she was doing, she was running toward the camp shouting, "Jaken-sama...Ah-Un..."
Many heads turned, men and women alike where the latter were very few.
And by the time she stepped into the camp, there were many drooling demons already.
But Rin was oblivious to this.
Jaken squeaked and turned around in surprise to see the female who'd called out to him shamelessly.
But his eyes bulged out at the sight of the woman running toward him.
Rin's long legs carried her fast but the fact she was wearing stilletoes slowed her, so she bent down to take them off and that earned many gasps, cat calls and howling.
Back there, Sesshoumaru just watched this with fascination but something stiffened again when he heard the reaction.
She reached them and stopped, breathing heavily, she bent down clasping her knees and waited to catch her breath.
She looked at him and smiled and Jaken squeaked again and she threw herself at him and drew him to her chest and Jaken started shaking himself off from the mad woman.
"Leave me...you witch...argh..."Jaken managed and she picked him up and brought him close to her face and she dropped a very loud kiss on top of his head.
"Its me Jaken-sama...Rin...your Rin...don't you recognize me??? Please...come on...its just me!!!" She yelled in her bursting enthusiasm.
Jaken momentarily stopped to consider the woman holding him.
Yes...she was Rin. That annoying bright child he'd grown fond of but wouldn't admit. And here she was...with the same bright brown eyes and long eyelashes and...no hair. And weird 'vulgar' clothes. Same like that 'Kagome'.
But what caught him off gaurd was her hair.
"What is wrong with your hair Rin??" Jaken managed finally.
She blushed suddenly and Jaken was reminded again of the woman in front of him, not that child who had a permanent place in his memories.
"Umm...its a style. It suits me...thats what everyone says...Jaken-sama...do you like it??" Rin asked eagerly and Ah-Un nudged her and she giggled reaching to pet both of them.
"Ha...still the irritating girl I knew back then...are you back for good this time?" Jaken asked.
Rin was surprised at this question.
"Did you miss me Jaken-sama...?? You sound like you did." She said teasing him as always. Oh,how she'd missed this.
Jaken sputtered something incoherent.
"What are you wearing Rin??" Jaken asked and Rin looked at herself again.
Then she looked around and gasped at the hungry eyes surrounding her.
"Rin?? What the hell are you doing here??" Inuyasha's voice thundered and she looked at him. He was standing by the doorway of Kaede's hut.
She found herself at his side at once, steadying the wounded hanyou.
That too earned many gasps.
"I don't know myself Inu-kun." Rin said making him sit on the fur and she sat beside him, still holding his grunting form. He was weak and in a bad state.
"I saw Kagome...she told me to get some scrolls from the well..they seem quite heavy at the covers. And I got into the well and...you can write the rest of it. But Inu-kun...you look bad??" Her voice softened and he 'keh'ed.
"I am a hanyou. Its just a scratch." Inuyasha said but it sounded laboured and Rin narrowed her eyes.
Sesshoumaru obviously had reached there and looked at the way Rin was with Inuyasha. It apalled him and sent him into a rage that he controlled well. Something didn't seem well.
Inuyasha noticed this reaction in Sesshoumaru and his single eyebrow slid up. This was a new development.
"Okay...so how was your...exhibition thing. Did they approve of your photos?" Inuyasha asked, the word 'photo' sounding alien in his tongue.
Rin looked at him as if struck then her eyes widened.
"Ah yes. I've got a copy of the two that got selected. Wait..." She reached for her bag and she rambled on.
"I met John Ravek. Remember, I'd shown the pictures from a book last time you were there...I met him. And he said, that he'd train me. Oh...I am so excited." Rin said as she thrust the pictures in his hand.
Inuyasha looked at the pictures and that formed a small crowd.
"Its good. You are getting better..."Inuyasha said something but she couldn't hear any of it.
She realized something. She looked at Sesshoumaru and her brows fused.
She knew...she could never go back. She knew she would never become the photographer she'd wanted to be...
"Excuse me..." She said and stood up.
Tears were welling up in her eyes and looked at Sesshoumaru.
She bombarded into the hut and closed the door behind her and slid down.
Kagome had come back searching for Rin. Sesshoumaru informed her about Rin's comeback.
"Oh thats good. Finally..." Kagome smiled but her smile soon faded. Realization sank in.
Rin can't stay here now...not when she had a life back there. The poor girl had fought hard to fit in and had worked hard to reach where she was...and there was not a single reason that could hold her here. She had been an orphan before when Sesshoumaru found her and he just...was a gaurdian. A reluctant one at though. Or thats what she thought. He seemed indifferent to her visit. Okay, Sesshoumaru didn't care that much. But this time around, she had a family back there. A mother, a brother, her late grandfather, herself! A whole wonderful bright career and an amazing boyfriend...she was not sure of John though.
She scrambled into the hut. And Rin was crouched down, her shoulders shaking.
"Rin...you are back..."Kagome said and tried to smile.
Rin looked up and Kagome stared at the tear smeared face.
Rin leapt and wound herself around Kagome.
"I have a presentation tomorrow...and I have to call John Ravek. I met him today...Kagome...I don't know what to do...its really important for my degree, the presentation!!!" She cried out and Kagome understood very well.
Sesshoumaru was standing outside listening to what Rin said. Even if didn't make sense...he knew one thing that made his chest feel funny.
Rin didn't want to stay here.
A/N: Okay, so how did you all find it? This time, if you guys approve, am gonna give Sessh a hard time instead of my dear Rin!! She always is the one who gets confused feelings, pines for him, so this time around, Sessh does it, not that he will ever show it...she is totally a new woman for him, not the ones in feudal era. She was separated as a girl but returns from the modern world with modern values and a huge EGO...haha...but she does fall for him( I know nobody complains here...teehee...)!