Author's Note: Rin's thirteen in this.

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Tiny crystal droplets slid off the forest covering, falling down towards the unforgiving ground. Catching on a few green leaves before finally splashing into awaiting puddles.

As she watched, her eyes grew larger. Staring at the reflections of the scattered water pools. They reflected the night's offerings and the tiniest of eyes watching from the woods that surrounded her. Watery mirrors revealing the yellow moon, passing gray clouds, murky shadows, and the demon that walked on beside her.

'Splash.'

Another drop invaded the liquid, creating a ripple in the reflection. The images were now distorted and wiggling about. The girl blinked and snapped from her stare, reverting back to the man who was still babbling to himself.

"Got some nerve. Telling me what to do…Take orders from her, yeah right." More mumbling continued.

"InuYasha?" She spoke.

"What is it, kid?" His tone was low.

"Thank you for walking me home."

His eyes narrowed down at her. She still wore that bright smile even after what happened earlier. How he treated her. She was happy and glad to be with him after that? This human had some kind of forgiveness streak.

"Whatever."

The yellow glares that had been placed upon her quickly retreated back to his original glance. He now stared ahead and tried to avoid the guilty feeling that was sure to overcome his mind. And even without looking to his young companion, he knew her smile and warming eyes were still peering up at him. A guilt trip was on the horizon.

The human thought otherwise though. She hadn't taken his treatment earlier as a mean one towards herself but rather at Kagome. After all the half breed had yelled and whined at her for at least an hour. It wasn't nice of him to scream at his "woman" but than again she had screamed back at him.

'"InuYasha take Rin home, please." "Why should I?" He sneered. "Because she's to young to walk in the middle of the night by herself." A glare was shared between the two. "So make her yell for Sesshomaru, I'm sure that bastard will come and get her." "InuYasha! Don't say that around her!" "Shut up. If you want her safe than you take her!" He laughed. "Right and get myself killed by some demon too! Now just walk her…" She pleaded. "No! Now leave me alone!"'

Rin recalled the very unusual conversation, a tiny giggle escaping her lips. Luckily InuYasha didn't acknowledge or he'd surely know what was so funny. For after the human and demon had argued a bit longer it ended with a certain command. Which had hurt double time since the mutt was up in a tree sulking. After about three 'sits' he gave in and began walking the human homeward.

Normally the teenager would have protested anyone doing her favors but on this night it was a little scary to walk home alone. It was rainy, cloudy and the moon still had an eerie yellow glow around it. To make things worse, the wind had picked up during the past few minutes and was getting more rapid sweeps. Deep down, Rin was glad Kagome had made the dog go with her though she didn't want to sound needy of him.

'Rustle.'

'Scrape.'

The dog stopped his fast pace walking when hearing a hidden sound within the wind. A very common one he was used to. The sound and faint smell of a large demon, perhaps a mantis or bird. It wasn't a very good hunter whatever it was. That etching and scraping noise was something hitting the bark of a tree. It was no doubt preparing to lunge and try to have the duo for a snack.

"Oof!" Rin bumped against the demon's back as he stopped in front of her. That's why she tried paying attention, so she could avoid smashing her fragile face.

She jumped back, "I'm sorry InuYasha. I didn't mean to but I wasn't looking and…"

He quickly cupped her mouth, "We're being followed so stay quiet."

Humans were a real treat for hungry monsters of the night. Many villages were attacked and their entire populations devoured by a single creature. InuYasha knew this well since he traveled with a majority of mortals and several times had to keep them safe from bloodthirsty demons. He slowly began to realize why Kagome had insisted he take Rin. Though he'd never tell her she was right.

His hand slid off the human's mouth as it silently clutched his mighty sword. Pulling it swiftly as the fang was revealed. His ears twitched towards the shaking, scarping noise.

"Stay here." He ordered before heading off quietly into the thick brush.

Rin nodded as she watched his figure disappearing through the drops of rain. Her body nervously shaking and eagerly awaiting his return. It was frightening to be left alone with that sound still echoing in the near distance. But she'd just have to wait and hope it would stop soon.

Maybe I should hide…His nose will find my scent like Lord Sesshomaru does, right?

She quietly tiptoed to a nearby tree and sat under it. Pulling a few crackling leaves up to her in an attempt to blend in. As she slid them up to her ankles she noticed more raindrops were coming down. The large branches shielded the mortal from getting wet but now her vision was further blurred from seeing any sign of her friend.

"Oh no. I hope he can still see me…His eyes are better than mine…"

She quietly spoke to calm herself down as showers of water came down. The wind still blowing and now spraying rain upon her scared face. Thunder cracked along the skies and boomed in her ears. The faint sound of scraping was gone but the half breed had not yet returned.

This is bad…What if something happened to him?! He might be strong but…

The hopeless thoughts were interrupted as lighting joined the stormy night. Cracking in unison with it's brother thunder. Adding more and more creepiness to the girl's mind. But nothing could compare in fear with what was about to happen.

As she thought of one last time if InuYasha would return, a giant dagger of lighting stormed downward and split the tree she was under. She screamed and covered herself only with her arms as the cracked log came crashing down towards her.

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