A/N: Well, I'm glad a few people like the story "Shadows of the Past" as I did writing it. I told you guys I was having ideas about a sequel, but had stopped writing it for a while after the first chapter. Well, last night I wrote 3 chapters and another one this morning. I know some of you didn't really want a sequel to that, and I kind of see how this story may not be much of a "Sequel" per se, but there is still enough in it where if you haven't read "Shadows of the Past" some holes might appear. Also I counted this morning. 3 people want me to continue. 2 people don't. I hope you can enjoy this story nonetheless, and before you say, I know it may sound similar to my "How to be a leader" but I've made sure to keep it a little different. One, Rin is NOT going to be a dog demon. Okay, I'm going to stop talking now and let you test out the first chapter.
Note: Takes place right after the Shadows of the Past Epilogue.
Chapter 1:
Sesshomaru laid with Rin near the river in complete peace.
Rin hadn't fallen asleep, instead, she could tell by his body language that something was bothering him.
The Mark could be he cause of her extra senses, but it was also that she practically knew him her whole life.
"Sesshomaru. What's wrong? And don't say nothing." Rin turned in his hold, leaning over his body.
He was silent for a few minutes, absent-mindedly running a hand through her hair.
"It's been nearly 10 years since I've seen mother." Sesshomaru spoke his thoughts aloud.
"Do you miss her?" Rin asked.
Sesshomaru looked at her, an almost stern look in his eyes, "Not exactly."
"...But?" She asked to continue, although she couldn't understand why he didn't miss her. If Rin had her parents...
"She's been calling me." Sesshomaru continued.
Rin gave a look of confusion, "Call? How?"
"She wants me to return home. With or without you. In which case without is out of the question." Sesshomaru said.
"...So... Why not go to her?" Rin asked.
Sesshomaru looked at her again, almost glaring, "You may not remember, Rin, but she killed you."
"And she brought me back." Rin added for him.
"That doesn't excuse what she did." Sesshomaru told her.
Rin took a deep breath. She hadn't really remembered much of what happened that day.
"But... She seems pretty urgent." Sesshomaru continued.
"So. Let's go." Rin sighed, looking up at him.
Sesshomaru shot his head up, "Rin.."
"Hey. You helped me with my past, let me help you with yours." Rin said, it didn't make sense, what could she possibly do?
Sesshomaru smiled at her, "What would I do without you?"
Rin smiled back, wrapping a hand into his hair, "I'll go tell Kagome the news."
With a light kiss, she was off.
"To where?" Kagome asked again.
"The West, or, that's what Sesshomaru calls it, it's basically his real home." Rin explained.
"Ohh. Introducing you to the family, hmm?" Kagome smiled, giving her a knowing look.
Rin looked down, "Um. I think there's something more than that going on right now. Besides, I'm about to walk into all Dog Demon territory. They probably won't want much to do with me."
"Oh. Are you going to be okay?" Kagome asked.
"Yeah. Sesshomaru will be there. That's all I need." Rin looked back up, giving her an encouraging smile.
"Oh." Kagome sighed.
"I'd still miss you though. Visiting won't be easy, it's even farther than that village he took me to. And I don't know how long we'll be gone." Rin said.
"Yeah. It's going to be different here without you." Kagome said.
"No. You'll have InuYasha." Rin encouraged.
"Yes. But he's easy to get annoyed with." Kagome smiled.
"Ouch." His voice suddenly sounded.
"And here he is." Kagome sighed, turning to the approaching half-dog demon.
"What? I don't get a goodbye?" he asked.
"Goodbye?" Rin asked jokingly.
"Bye." he said quickly.
"Wait." Rin laughed, "Have you been there before?"
InuYasha gave her a look, "No. Why would I wat to go there?"
Rin hesitated, "Well... I don't know. You're a dog demon."
"Half." InuYasha corrected, "They are very picky about the traits. If I had a choice, I'd rather be human."
Rin sighed, taking in his words, "Oh."
"But, don't let it bother you. You're with Sesshomaru. I doubt he'd let aything happen to you over there." InuYasha continued, "Be careful, Rin."
Rin nodded. Though some thoughts and questions were going through her head.
After a few more minutes of goodbyes and hugs, Rin finally departed from them, finding Sesshomaru back into the forest where his beast took over and made their way to their destination.
