Red and White Destiny
Chapter 1-The New Life
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, so don't sue me! I do however own Kioshi and Yukana. So don't use them without my permission or I'll put a voodoo curse on you. They were originally characters in one of my own stories having nothing to do with Inuyasha, but since I like the names, here they are.
It had been at least eight years since the Shikon no tama had been collected and Naraku was killed. Rin deep in her lesson with her Nurse thought nothing of it and only remembered that Sesshoumaru had brought her here after they had witnessed the fight. This place when she had arrived was deserted and in ruins, but the large home was soon overflowing with slaves and youkai alike trying to fix it up. Now she was learning from her Nurse, a human slave sent to take care and educate her. Jyaken was still sent to look up on her when Sesshoumaru was busy. She really didn't mind the check ups but Jyaken always grumbled about having to do so.
That was what he was doing. Kakia, her nurse was sitting waiting for her to finish her lesson, while Jyaken was sitting in the corner muttering to himself. Rin grinned as she finished thrusting the paper toward Kakia. She squirmed waited to be released. She wanted to go see Sesshoumaru had returned today, but she wasn't allowed to go until she was finished with the lesson. "Well, done. You may go now." Kakia's warn old voice sounded softly. Without farther delay Rin pushed herself off the ground and ran out of the room, with Jyaken calling after as he waddled behind.
Rin ran instantly knowing where in the mansion he was. She could never explain it but she just always knew. She ran barefoot down the path toward the west garden. Fleetingly she thought that she would soon have to wear shoes as winter rolled in. She pushed that aside as she hid behind a leafy bush waiting for Sesshoumaru to finish his business. Jyaken stopped right behind her, staying quiet knowing his master was in a meeting. "Rin come here." Sesshoumaru said coolly as his two companions left. He could smells her, but something was slightly off. Rin bounded out from behind the bush and right in front of him. He knew that she always happy, but she would be overly happy when he returned home. She stood with her hands behind her back smiling up at him.
"Sesshoumaru-sama, I missed you! What took you so long to get home!?" She tried pouted but instantly stoppped when Jyaken frowned at her opening his mouth to speak. "Silly girl don't do that, it's rude!" He screeched at her. Sesshoumaru looked down at him with emotionless eyes. "Jyaken, leave us." That was all. Jyaken surprised and knowing better then to talk back to him, bowed and left them. Sesshoumaru took a deep breath and again could smell the faint sent. The young girl standing before him shifted her feet that brought him back to reality. His eyes softened a bit at her. He would never admit it out loud, but he had missed her when he was away. "How are you doing on your lessons?" He asked shortly. She looked to be in deep thought before answering. "They are going good. Kakia has started me on courtly overturns." She wrinkled her nose considerably. "I don't like the kimono." She wrinkled her nose. He noted that for a while she had stopped referring to herself as Rin. He raised an eyebrow and she took it as an 'explain yourself'. Sighing she explained, "There's so much cloth that I have problems walking. I tripped three times! Then Jyaken started yelling at me." Tears brimmed in her eyes and she pursed her lips. Sesshoumaru knowing she was burning to ask a question, but knew that she wouldn't question without permission just nodded his head. "Why do I have to learn it?" She sniffed. "You never know when you need it. Just learn for me." He answered without really answering her. She nodded and looked down. He reached out in an uncharacteristic gesture and ruffled her hair. Again he caught a whiff that sent his senses suddenly reeling. So some reason though he couldn't place it, couldn't put a finger on it. The sent wasn't at all strong enough to identify. "Come let's go inside and see what the cook has made for dinner." He looked down at her questioning face and just nodded. Rin sighed and took up the loose cloth where his left arm used to be. She always loved the way his kimono felt. Sesshoumaru said nothing and glared at Jyaken before he could yell at Rin for touching their master.
It was two days later when Sesshoumaru's suppressions where confirmed. Rin was taking her bath when something strange happened. At first Rin was still with shock, but as the blood continued to stain the water she became scared and began to scream. Kakia was the first one to arrive, with Sesshoumaru arriving in a blur, then Jyaken waddling up. In a flash Sesshoumaru had Rin out of the water and onto the stones surrounding the spring. His skillful eyes scanned her body for any visible wounds, but then it hit him. The sent he had smelled earlier, her sudden unexplained bleeding. Reaching back he grabbed the towel Kakia handed him. "Rin, quiet." He said softly but coolly. Rin quieted the best she could, but tears continued to roll down her face. "Kakia, take her and explain what has happened." He turned back to Rin and in a rare gesture cupped her face in his hand. "You're going to be alright. Go with Kakia. Jyaken!" "Yes, Sesshoumaru-sama?" Jyaken stuttered. "Go with them." "Yes, master."
For the rest of Rin's first cycle Sesshoumaru stayed locked in his chambers, not even letting Jyaken in. Ordering him to stay with Rin instead. What he was doing in there only he knew. He knew that things were going to change once Rin began her cycles. Now he planned to do something to keep her safe during those times. Once he was sure that Rin was done he exited his rooms and walked to hers. He just peeked in to see her finishing her lesson and getting up to dance around. She was always happy, well expect when he was gone; Jyaken often told him how the 'ungrateful' child would mope about waiting for his return.
Sesshoumaru entered the room silently nodding when Kakia looked over to him. Sometimes he wondered how the old woman knew when he was about. He'd have to remember to ask her one day. Rin upon spotting him ran to him and grinned grabbed his empty sleeve and dragged him to the center of the room.
"Look!" She shouted tugging his sleeve. She pointed to a paper that had perfect writing down its length. It seemed to be a letter to.Him! "What's this?" He asked taking the paper and reading the lacy handwriting. "I wrote it!" She grinned wider. "Kakia said I've improved. And." She paused until he looked at her, "I've done well on my mathematics." She still had a hold of his sleeve which she let go when she noticed him staring at her hand. "Sorry Sesshoumaru-sama."
Looking from her face back to the letter. He read the words again. He folded it carefully, well as carefully as he could, with one hand. "You've done very well, Rin. Keep up the work." He nodded. Looking over he saw that both Kakia and Jyaken had shocked faces on. He then looked down at Rin, who was beaming. "I'm leaving tomorrow morning. There's a problem in the north hills." There it was what he was waiting for, the face fall. Rin forced a smiled and nodded. "I'll be leaving Jyaken here to look after you." Rin just grinned and nodded. He always hated it when she wouldn't speak to him. Turning he pocketed the letter and left them.
Rin woke up early so that she could go out without Jyaken. She wanted to do something that would show Sesshoumaru that she was worthy and then he would stay home more. She always missed him when he went away. She had thought long and hard about what she could get him and finally came up with the best present. His left arm. She picked up her pack and slid out of the door. She ran across the yard and making sure to stay down wind she passed by the youkai guards. She ran as far as she could before having to stop and catch her breath. She was rather glad that Sesshoumaru-sama let her wear what she wanted.
Rin wore loose pants with a long sleeve shirt that hung down to her ankles and was split to her waist. She had her soft leather boots but she prepared to go barefoot for as long as she could. If she remembered the maps Jyaken had once been pondering over the village Sesshoumaru-sama's brother was in was to the west. So pointing herself in that direction she set off hoping to get there and back in one day. Jyaken woke up to the old nurse shaking his shoulders. Irritated he growled, "What is it old woman?" He sat up and looked around his tiny room. "Rin is gone!" The worry and frustration in her voice was evident even to the not so sensitive Jyaken. Good! He thought. Maybe she's run away and I won't.that thought was broken with an even more painful one, Sesshoumaru- sama is going to kill me if he comes back and Rin is gone! He pained and jumped up. "Well, didn't the youkai guards spot her, smell her?!" "I've already talked to them, they haven't seen anything. Where could she have gone?" Kakia wailed, knowing very well that this was very unlike Rin. Her breath suddenly became raged. "Are you alright, old woman?" Jyaken asked, eyeing her. "I'm fine! Go! We must fine Rin before Sesshoumaru-sama comes home!" At first Jyaken didn't move, no human ever gave him orders but the point she brought up about his master made him move. What he didn't see when he left was Kakia fall to the ground and take her last breath.
Sesshoumaru exited the room where the meeting had taken place. He was tired and it seemed that these youkai enjoyed one to many drinks to think straight. He was tired of this and wanted to destroy their place but decided against it because what they could offer was too much. He was mildly surprised when one of his marked messengers showed up, even though he didn't show it. "What are you doing here?" "Sesshoumaru-sama, Rin-sama has disappeared." The youkai bowed his head when he noted the expression that crossed his master's eyes. Sesshoumaru was more then upset, if Rin was kidnapped, by youkai or human he was going to kill anyone who knew of it. He quickly schooled his expression before speaking icily again, "Go back and follow any leads you find, I will start my search from here." With a nod the youkai was gone. Clinching his fist he took off into the woods trying to pick up her sent.
Rin came up upon the village faster then she thought. She looked around trying to figure out which way to go, but came up blank. So she walked until she found the priestess's, Kaede's, hut. She knocked hoping that she would be able to tell her where she could find Inuyasha. "Come in." A pleasant voice said from inside. Rin did as the voice asked and entered the small hut. She stood in the door her backpack feeling heavier then before. So she set it down next to the door and was suddenly knocked down by a white and blue blur. Blinking from her spot on the floor she looked at the small body on her stomach. The boy smiled happily at her, his black hair made his white dog-like ears stick out. The old woman who Rin recognized as Kaede entered the room. "Kioshi, get off her right now. You're mother is dressing now." Rin like the warmth coming from her voice. Kioshi groaned and jumped off her and stood next to her. Rin carefully stood and looked down at the child. He couldn't have been more then five years old.
"Hello there." Rin said smiled warmly at him. He tugged on her lengthened front. "My name Kioshi." He said a bit brokenly. "What yours?" Rin smiled down at him, kneeling so she could see into his eyes. They were the same gold as both Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru-sama. She didn't notice Kagome walking in. "My name's Rin. I'm looking for a hanyou by the name of Inuyasha." The gasp behind her brought her back to the room. She looked up to see A very pregnant Kagome. "You must be Kagome-sama. I think I remember you." "You're Rin?" At the nod she made to step forward but stopped. "What are you doing here?" Kagome's eyes flashed around, as if looking for danger. "Where's Sesshoumaru?" Rin felt a tug on her shirt and bent down picking up Kioshi. He smiled and wrapped his arms about her neck. Not many of the villagers would look at him let alone touch him. "He's taking care of business. He doesn't know I came, and I want to keep it that way. Please." She asked almost pleadingly. Kagome looked at her in surprise. "Why are you here?" He eyed her overly happy son. "I want to ask Inuyasha-sama something." She frowned suddenly wondering if this was a good idea or not. Kagome walked forward and put a hand on Rin's shoulder. "Why don't you come home with me and well see what he will say." She pointed to her son. "Besides he looks like he likes you. Well?" She asked her son. "Please mom, can Rin come home with us?" He asked giving her the classic puppy eyes. Kagome smiled and nodded. Rin picking up her bag followed Kagome out and down a narrow path. She loved nature and always loved to walk around the gardens with Sesshoumaru.
Kagome opened the door for Rin. She never thought that Rin would come see them. Didn't Sesshoumaru's attitude rub off on her? And if not why was she really here? For the Tetsusaiga? Kagome watched Rin put both the pack and her son down. "It's beautiful out here." Rin sighed. "You're son is handsome as well." "Then you don't care?" "What that he's a hanyou?" Rin chuckled. "I don't care. After all why should I?" For being just twelve Rin was smarter then her age. Inuyasha came bounding into the house eyes blazing. "Where is he? I can smell him." He growled then his eyes fell on Rin. He took a step toward her and sniffed. "You smell like him, you must be that girl that travels with him." "Inuyasha, this is Rin. She's traveled a long way to ask you a question." Kagome said, the warning in her voice making Inuyasha's growl die in his throat as his son let go of Rin's shirt and ran to him. "But it can wait." Kagome turned to address Rin. "Why don't you stay and eat with us." Her smile was warm and inviting. "If it won't be to much trouble." She smiled at how close Inuyasha was to him son.
Sesshoumaru cursed himself for not being able to pick the trail. He'd have to start again when it was light. He looked over to where the servants were burning the body of Kakia. She had died sometime after Rin had disappeared. He guessed the shock was just to much for her. He paced the length of his room. He was worried, but he didn't show it, not even to his most loyal servant, Jyaken. He hoped she didn't just leave. He knew that she had no place to go and no one to go to. She was only twelve. Growling he kicked the nearest object sending it into the wall. Jyaken whimpered from his spot in the corner. Sesshoumaru grabbed him by the scurf of the neck and sent him flying out the window.
Rin leaned back rubbing her full belly. "Thank you very much. The diner was great." Rin jumped up when Kagome staggered to rise. "No! Please let me clean up it's the least I can do." Rin set to work and Inuyasha glared at Kagome. He may love his wife with all his heart but he couldn't believe she invited Rin, his brother's.he couldn't think of anything that would describe what she was to his brother. She had to have been there to spy on them. "Don't even think that." Kagome said as if reading his mind. He stuck his tongue out at her. Rin finished with the help, well talking companion, Kioshi telling her all about how he wished the baby his mother is getting was a girl. Rin grinned asking him why he wanted a sister. "So I can protect her and play with her." He answered happily. "Kioshi, bedtime." Inuyasha said from the table getting up. "Do I 'ave to?" He whined lifting his arms as his dad lifted him up. "I'll be back so we can talk." He said coolly as he walked away. Rin had a sudden feeling that she shouldn't have come here. She sat across from Kagome her head bowed. When Inuyasha entered against Kagome noticed her wince. Plopping down he grunted, "Now why did you come here?" His eyes widened when he saw the sad look in her eyes. "I came to ask you a favor. But now that I'm here it was a bad idea. I'm sorry." She started to rise when Inuyasha's hand reached out and stopped her. "Don't. Why don't you ask, then we'll see if you wasted your time." He grunted.
Rin smiled and sat again. He wasn't the same asshole Sesshoumaru-sama always said he was. She took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. "I want to retrieve Sesshoumaru-sama's arm from your father's grave, please." She said so fast it left Inuyasha whiling. "What did you say?" "I thought that if Sesshoumaru-sama had his arm back he wouldn't go away so much, and leave me. I thought he wouldn't hate to be around me so much if I returned it to him." She sighed seeing the look in both their eyes. She couldn't help the sniffle that left her. Kagome looked at Inuyasha. He had a dreading feeling that Kagome was going to do something he wasn't going to like. "Rin, do you realize that Sesshoumaru will do anything for Tetsusaiga, include kill my husband?" Kagome said reaching out and taking Inuyasha's hand. "I know, but I think he would forget about it if he had his other arm. He always seems so sad." She looked down again. "I'm sorry to have bothered you. I'll be going now." Rin rose only to be stopped again but this time by Inuyasha's words. "Is it really that important to you?" "Yes." "I must be stupid but I'll help you." "You will?" Both Kagome and Rin shouted. Inuyasha nodded looking to the side.
Rin exited from the swilling black hole and watched as it turned back into a black pearl and returned to Inuyasha's eye. The held Sesshoumaru's hand wrapped in a piece of orange silk close to her. "Thank you so much." She said running forward and hugging them both. "If there's anything I can do, please ask." "You can bet." "Sit!" Kagome waited till Inuyasha was safely face first in the ground before continuing. "There's nothing right now. Why don't you go and return to Sesshoumaru. I'm sure he's missing you right now." Kagome smiled and nodded her goodbye.
Sesshoumaru raced after her sent like a wild man all the while wondering why he was so desperate to have Rin back. All he knew was that she was close. But there was something wrong. Mix with her usual sent was sweat and fear. She was being chased and he didn't like that. He moved faster when he smelled her blood. Then he heard the scream.
Rin screamed as the snake like youkai chased her. She didn't know what to do. This youkai must have smelled Sesshoumaru's arm and was now attacking her. She ran as fast as she could through the woods, her bare feet now bloody. She clinched the arm closer to her chest and ran into the cave. She ran all the way to the back and stopped in shock at what she saw. It looked like a hanyou was carved into the stone, but the tablet next to it said otherwise. She bent over to read it, it said that she was imprisoned there. Rin's eyes fell onto the oversized sword stuck in the stone next to the body on the opposite side. The youkai chasing her hissed loudly from the mouth of the cave. Stunned she threw herself up against the wall and her free hand reached out and touched the ankle of the knee high boot.
"Come here girl!" The heavy voice of the youkai scaring her even more. Rin looked up at the hanyou. "Please help me!" She asked tears falling freely from her eyes. A sudden bright light flashed and a loud cracking sounded throughout the cave. When Rin could see again she was now holding the leather boot that was attached to a live body. She looked up into bright green eyes.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* HA! HA! A cliff hanger! So deal with it! Gomen, Gomen, please forgive me. I just thought it'd be better this way. I hope you liked this chapter and if you did, hang around the next one coming up!
Chapter 1-The New Life
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, so don't sue me! I do however own Kioshi and Yukana. So don't use them without my permission or I'll put a voodoo curse on you. They were originally characters in one of my own stories having nothing to do with Inuyasha, but since I like the names, here they are.
It had been at least eight years since the Shikon no tama had been collected and Naraku was killed. Rin deep in her lesson with her Nurse thought nothing of it and only remembered that Sesshoumaru had brought her here after they had witnessed the fight. This place when she had arrived was deserted and in ruins, but the large home was soon overflowing with slaves and youkai alike trying to fix it up. Now she was learning from her Nurse, a human slave sent to take care and educate her. Jyaken was still sent to look up on her when Sesshoumaru was busy. She really didn't mind the check ups but Jyaken always grumbled about having to do so.
That was what he was doing. Kakia, her nurse was sitting waiting for her to finish her lesson, while Jyaken was sitting in the corner muttering to himself. Rin grinned as she finished thrusting the paper toward Kakia. She squirmed waited to be released. She wanted to go see Sesshoumaru had returned today, but she wasn't allowed to go until she was finished with the lesson. "Well, done. You may go now." Kakia's warn old voice sounded softly. Without farther delay Rin pushed herself off the ground and ran out of the room, with Jyaken calling after as he waddled behind.
Rin ran instantly knowing where in the mansion he was. She could never explain it but she just always knew. She ran barefoot down the path toward the west garden. Fleetingly she thought that she would soon have to wear shoes as winter rolled in. She pushed that aside as she hid behind a leafy bush waiting for Sesshoumaru to finish his business. Jyaken stopped right behind her, staying quiet knowing his master was in a meeting. "Rin come here." Sesshoumaru said coolly as his two companions left. He could smells her, but something was slightly off. Rin bounded out from behind the bush and right in front of him. He knew that she always happy, but she would be overly happy when he returned home. She stood with her hands behind her back smiling up at him.
"Sesshoumaru-sama, I missed you! What took you so long to get home!?" She tried pouted but instantly stoppped when Jyaken frowned at her opening his mouth to speak. "Silly girl don't do that, it's rude!" He screeched at her. Sesshoumaru looked down at him with emotionless eyes. "Jyaken, leave us." That was all. Jyaken surprised and knowing better then to talk back to him, bowed and left them. Sesshoumaru took a deep breath and again could smell the faint sent. The young girl standing before him shifted her feet that brought him back to reality. His eyes softened a bit at her. He would never admit it out loud, but he had missed her when he was away. "How are you doing on your lessons?" He asked shortly. She looked to be in deep thought before answering. "They are going good. Kakia has started me on courtly overturns." She wrinkled her nose considerably. "I don't like the kimono." She wrinkled her nose. He noted that for a while she had stopped referring to herself as Rin. He raised an eyebrow and she took it as an 'explain yourself'. Sighing she explained, "There's so much cloth that I have problems walking. I tripped three times! Then Jyaken started yelling at me." Tears brimmed in her eyes and she pursed her lips. Sesshoumaru knowing she was burning to ask a question, but knew that she wouldn't question without permission just nodded his head. "Why do I have to learn it?" She sniffed. "You never know when you need it. Just learn for me." He answered without really answering her. She nodded and looked down. He reached out in an uncharacteristic gesture and ruffled her hair. Again he caught a whiff that sent his senses suddenly reeling. So some reason though he couldn't place it, couldn't put a finger on it. The sent wasn't at all strong enough to identify. "Come let's go inside and see what the cook has made for dinner." He looked down at her questioning face and just nodded. Rin sighed and took up the loose cloth where his left arm used to be. She always loved the way his kimono felt. Sesshoumaru said nothing and glared at Jyaken before he could yell at Rin for touching their master.
It was two days later when Sesshoumaru's suppressions where confirmed. Rin was taking her bath when something strange happened. At first Rin was still with shock, but as the blood continued to stain the water she became scared and began to scream. Kakia was the first one to arrive, with Sesshoumaru arriving in a blur, then Jyaken waddling up. In a flash Sesshoumaru had Rin out of the water and onto the stones surrounding the spring. His skillful eyes scanned her body for any visible wounds, but then it hit him. The sent he had smelled earlier, her sudden unexplained bleeding. Reaching back he grabbed the towel Kakia handed him. "Rin, quiet." He said softly but coolly. Rin quieted the best she could, but tears continued to roll down her face. "Kakia, take her and explain what has happened." He turned back to Rin and in a rare gesture cupped her face in his hand. "You're going to be alright. Go with Kakia. Jyaken!" "Yes, Sesshoumaru-sama?" Jyaken stuttered. "Go with them." "Yes, master."
For the rest of Rin's first cycle Sesshoumaru stayed locked in his chambers, not even letting Jyaken in. Ordering him to stay with Rin instead. What he was doing in there only he knew. He knew that things were going to change once Rin began her cycles. Now he planned to do something to keep her safe during those times. Once he was sure that Rin was done he exited his rooms and walked to hers. He just peeked in to see her finishing her lesson and getting up to dance around. She was always happy, well expect when he was gone; Jyaken often told him how the 'ungrateful' child would mope about waiting for his return.
Sesshoumaru entered the room silently nodding when Kakia looked over to him. Sometimes he wondered how the old woman knew when he was about. He'd have to remember to ask her one day. Rin upon spotting him ran to him and grinned grabbed his empty sleeve and dragged him to the center of the room.
"Look!" She shouted tugging his sleeve. She pointed to a paper that had perfect writing down its length. It seemed to be a letter to.Him! "What's this?" He asked taking the paper and reading the lacy handwriting. "I wrote it!" She grinned wider. "Kakia said I've improved. And." She paused until he looked at her, "I've done well on my mathematics." She still had a hold of his sleeve which she let go when she noticed him staring at her hand. "Sorry Sesshoumaru-sama."
Looking from her face back to the letter. He read the words again. He folded it carefully, well as carefully as he could, with one hand. "You've done very well, Rin. Keep up the work." He nodded. Looking over he saw that both Kakia and Jyaken had shocked faces on. He then looked down at Rin, who was beaming. "I'm leaving tomorrow morning. There's a problem in the north hills." There it was what he was waiting for, the face fall. Rin forced a smiled and nodded. "I'll be leaving Jyaken here to look after you." Rin just grinned and nodded. He always hated it when she wouldn't speak to him. Turning he pocketed the letter and left them.
Rin woke up early so that she could go out without Jyaken. She wanted to do something that would show Sesshoumaru that she was worthy and then he would stay home more. She always missed him when he went away. She had thought long and hard about what she could get him and finally came up with the best present. His left arm. She picked up her pack and slid out of the door. She ran across the yard and making sure to stay down wind she passed by the youkai guards. She ran as far as she could before having to stop and catch her breath. She was rather glad that Sesshoumaru-sama let her wear what she wanted.
Rin wore loose pants with a long sleeve shirt that hung down to her ankles and was split to her waist. She had her soft leather boots but she prepared to go barefoot for as long as she could. If she remembered the maps Jyaken had once been pondering over the village Sesshoumaru-sama's brother was in was to the west. So pointing herself in that direction she set off hoping to get there and back in one day. Jyaken woke up to the old nurse shaking his shoulders. Irritated he growled, "What is it old woman?" He sat up and looked around his tiny room. "Rin is gone!" The worry and frustration in her voice was evident even to the not so sensitive Jyaken. Good! He thought. Maybe she's run away and I won't.that thought was broken with an even more painful one, Sesshoumaru- sama is going to kill me if he comes back and Rin is gone! He pained and jumped up. "Well, didn't the youkai guards spot her, smell her?!" "I've already talked to them, they haven't seen anything. Where could she have gone?" Kakia wailed, knowing very well that this was very unlike Rin. Her breath suddenly became raged. "Are you alright, old woman?" Jyaken asked, eyeing her. "I'm fine! Go! We must fine Rin before Sesshoumaru-sama comes home!" At first Jyaken didn't move, no human ever gave him orders but the point she brought up about his master made him move. What he didn't see when he left was Kakia fall to the ground and take her last breath.
Sesshoumaru exited the room where the meeting had taken place. He was tired and it seemed that these youkai enjoyed one to many drinks to think straight. He was tired of this and wanted to destroy their place but decided against it because what they could offer was too much. He was mildly surprised when one of his marked messengers showed up, even though he didn't show it. "What are you doing here?" "Sesshoumaru-sama, Rin-sama has disappeared." The youkai bowed his head when he noted the expression that crossed his master's eyes. Sesshoumaru was more then upset, if Rin was kidnapped, by youkai or human he was going to kill anyone who knew of it. He quickly schooled his expression before speaking icily again, "Go back and follow any leads you find, I will start my search from here." With a nod the youkai was gone. Clinching his fist he took off into the woods trying to pick up her sent.
Rin came up upon the village faster then she thought. She looked around trying to figure out which way to go, but came up blank. So she walked until she found the priestess's, Kaede's, hut. She knocked hoping that she would be able to tell her where she could find Inuyasha. "Come in." A pleasant voice said from inside. Rin did as the voice asked and entered the small hut. She stood in the door her backpack feeling heavier then before. So she set it down next to the door and was suddenly knocked down by a white and blue blur. Blinking from her spot on the floor she looked at the small body on her stomach. The boy smiled happily at her, his black hair made his white dog-like ears stick out. The old woman who Rin recognized as Kaede entered the room. "Kioshi, get off her right now. You're mother is dressing now." Rin like the warmth coming from her voice. Kioshi groaned and jumped off her and stood next to her. Rin carefully stood and looked down at the child. He couldn't have been more then five years old.
"Hello there." Rin said smiled warmly at him. He tugged on her lengthened front. "My name Kioshi." He said a bit brokenly. "What yours?" Rin smiled down at him, kneeling so she could see into his eyes. They were the same gold as both Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru-sama. She didn't notice Kagome walking in. "My name's Rin. I'm looking for a hanyou by the name of Inuyasha." The gasp behind her brought her back to the room. She looked up to see A very pregnant Kagome. "You must be Kagome-sama. I think I remember you." "You're Rin?" At the nod she made to step forward but stopped. "What are you doing here?" Kagome's eyes flashed around, as if looking for danger. "Where's Sesshoumaru?" Rin felt a tug on her shirt and bent down picking up Kioshi. He smiled and wrapped his arms about her neck. Not many of the villagers would look at him let alone touch him. "He's taking care of business. He doesn't know I came, and I want to keep it that way. Please." She asked almost pleadingly. Kagome looked at her in surprise. "Why are you here?" He eyed her overly happy son. "I want to ask Inuyasha-sama something." She frowned suddenly wondering if this was a good idea or not. Kagome walked forward and put a hand on Rin's shoulder. "Why don't you come home with me and well see what he will say." She pointed to her son. "Besides he looks like he likes you. Well?" She asked her son. "Please mom, can Rin come home with us?" He asked giving her the classic puppy eyes. Kagome smiled and nodded. Rin picking up her bag followed Kagome out and down a narrow path. She loved nature and always loved to walk around the gardens with Sesshoumaru.
Kagome opened the door for Rin. She never thought that Rin would come see them. Didn't Sesshoumaru's attitude rub off on her? And if not why was she really here? For the Tetsusaiga? Kagome watched Rin put both the pack and her son down. "It's beautiful out here." Rin sighed. "You're son is handsome as well." "Then you don't care?" "What that he's a hanyou?" Rin chuckled. "I don't care. After all why should I?" For being just twelve Rin was smarter then her age. Inuyasha came bounding into the house eyes blazing. "Where is he? I can smell him." He growled then his eyes fell on Rin. He took a step toward her and sniffed. "You smell like him, you must be that girl that travels with him." "Inuyasha, this is Rin. She's traveled a long way to ask you a question." Kagome said, the warning in her voice making Inuyasha's growl die in his throat as his son let go of Rin's shirt and ran to him. "But it can wait." Kagome turned to address Rin. "Why don't you stay and eat with us." Her smile was warm and inviting. "If it won't be to much trouble." She smiled at how close Inuyasha was to him son.
Sesshoumaru cursed himself for not being able to pick the trail. He'd have to start again when it was light. He looked over to where the servants were burning the body of Kakia. She had died sometime after Rin had disappeared. He guessed the shock was just to much for her. He paced the length of his room. He was worried, but he didn't show it, not even to his most loyal servant, Jyaken. He hoped she didn't just leave. He knew that she had no place to go and no one to go to. She was only twelve. Growling he kicked the nearest object sending it into the wall. Jyaken whimpered from his spot in the corner. Sesshoumaru grabbed him by the scurf of the neck and sent him flying out the window.
Rin leaned back rubbing her full belly. "Thank you very much. The diner was great." Rin jumped up when Kagome staggered to rise. "No! Please let me clean up it's the least I can do." Rin set to work and Inuyasha glared at Kagome. He may love his wife with all his heart but he couldn't believe she invited Rin, his brother's.he couldn't think of anything that would describe what she was to his brother. She had to have been there to spy on them. "Don't even think that." Kagome said as if reading his mind. He stuck his tongue out at her. Rin finished with the help, well talking companion, Kioshi telling her all about how he wished the baby his mother is getting was a girl. Rin grinned asking him why he wanted a sister. "So I can protect her and play with her." He answered happily. "Kioshi, bedtime." Inuyasha said from the table getting up. "Do I 'ave to?" He whined lifting his arms as his dad lifted him up. "I'll be back so we can talk." He said coolly as he walked away. Rin had a sudden feeling that she shouldn't have come here. She sat across from Kagome her head bowed. When Inuyasha entered against Kagome noticed her wince. Plopping down he grunted, "Now why did you come here?" His eyes widened when he saw the sad look in her eyes. "I came to ask you a favor. But now that I'm here it was a bad idea. I'm sorry." She started to rise when Inuyasha's hand reached out and stopped her. "Don't. Why don't you ask, then we'll see if you wasted your time." He grunted.
Rin smiled and sat again. He wasn't the same asshole Sesshoumaru-sama always said he was. She took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. "I want to retrieve Sesshoumaru-sama's arm from your father's grave, please." She said so fast it left Inuyasha whiling. "What did you say?" "I thought that if Sesshoumaru-sama had his arm back he wouldn't go away so much, and leave me. I thought he wouldn't hate to be around me so much if I returned it to him." She sighed seeing the look in both their eyes. She couldn't help the sniffle that left her. Kagome looked at Inuyasha. He had a dreading feeling that Kagome was going to do something he wasn't going to like. "Rin, do you realize that Sesshoumaru will do anything for Tetsusaiga, include kill my husband?" Kagome said reaching out and taking Inuyasha's hand. "I know, but I think he would forget about it if he had his other arm. He always seems so sad." She looked down again. "I'm sorry to have bothered you. I'll be going now." Rin rose only to be stopped again but this time by Inuyasha's words. "Is it really that important to you?" "Yes." "I must be stupid but I'll help you." "You will?" Both Kagome and Rin shouted. Inuyasha nodded looking to the side.
Rin exited from the swilling black hole and watched as it turned back into a black pearl and returned to Inuyasha's eye. The held Sesshoumaru's hand wrapped in a piece of orange silk close to her. "Thank you so much." She said running forward and hugging them both. "If there's anything I can do, please ask." "You can bet." "Sit!" Kagome waited till Inuyasha was safely face first in the ground before continuing. "There's nothing right now. Why don't you go and return to Sesshoumaru. I'm sure he's missing you right now." Kagome smiled and nodded her goodbye.
Sesshoumaru raced after her sent like a wild man all the while wondering why he was so desperate to have Rin back. All he knew was that she was close. But there was something wrong. Mix with her usual sent was sweat and fear. She was being chased and he didn't like that. He moved faster when he smelled her blood. Then he heard the scream.
Rin screamed as the snake like youkai chased her. She didn't know what to do. This youkai must have smelled Sesshoumaru's arm and was now attacking her. She ran as fast as she could through the woods, her bare feet now bloody. She clinched the arm closer to her chest and ran into the cave. She ran all the way to the back and stopped in shock at what she saw. It looked like a hanyou was carved into the stone, but the tablet next to it said otherwise. She bent over to read it, it said that she was imprisoned there. Rin's eyes fell onto the oversized sword stuck in the stone next to the body on the opposite side. The youkai chasing her hissed loudly from the mouth of the cave. Stunned she threw herself up against the wall and her free hand reached out and touched the ankle of the knee high boot.
"Come here girl!" The heavy voice of the youkai scaring her even more. Rin looked up at the hanyou. "Please help me!" She asked tears falling freely from her eyes. A sudden bright light flashed and a loud cracking sounded throughout the cave. When Rin could see again she was now holding the leather boot that was attached to a live body. She looked up into bright green eyes.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* HA! HA! A cliff hanger! So deal with it! Gomen, Gomen, please forgive me. I just thought it'd be better this way. I hope you liked this chapter and if you did, hang around the next one coming up!