Rin was happily twirling in a circle, She had just finished picking flowers for her lord, She hoped for many years now that he would return and Kagome had told her she received a letter stating he was on his way. Rin sat and formed the flowers into a heart, hoping he would accept her traveling again. She sank down in silence, 'what if he has a mate that travels?' she thought. She forced the thought away and decided to sing her favorite song that she had heard from Kagome's cd.

"Days in blue

And nights in fever

Fall in Chinatown

Flames and light

A silent fire

Not a single sound

Who used to cry for love

Time and time again

I used to cry for some love tonight"

Rin twirled as she did not notice Sesshomaru in the shadows of the trees watching her and listening to her. 'she has changed much in the years away from me' he thought, he admitted to himself she aged well for a human.

"and we'll be together

With a little luck a little luck

We'll be coming out of the dark

Say you will

Say you'll come

Night is cold

And moon is flashing

In a lonesome dance

I don't care

Cause you're beside me

I can take my chance

Its like a wave

that touched my skin

and I'll let you stay

we'll be together"

Sesshomaru stepped on a twig purposely to let her know someone was there, she stopped and whirled around, her eyes lighting up at his figure walking towards her. "MY LORD!" She yelled as she ran up to him and dropped her head down in respect for her lord. Sesshomaru tilted her face upwards, meeting her eyes.

"Rin, it has been many years. You are well I trust?" He asked, Rin nodded and handed him the flower heart, which Sesshomaru accepted with grace and tucked it within the confines of his hankimono. He walked with her as he followed her direction deeper into the forest. She stopped at the waterfall that broke off into a stream, the trickling of it peaceful.

"Are you staying long my Lord?" Rin asked as she reached into her pack and withdrew a ladle used for water, she scooped up some of the water and handed it to her lord as he took it and sipped from it. Handing it back to her, he watched as she took water for herself.

"I have brought you gifts Rin." He said as he withdrew 2 packages from his hankimono, opposite to the side he placed her flower heart. Rin accepted them and opened then carefully. Her eyes widening as she removed a pair of Geta from the wrapping, she set them down and opened the other one, releasing a gasp as she lifted a navy blue kimono with a matching obi sash with it. She set it back on the packaging and bowed before her lord.

"Thank you Lord Sesshomaru. I am grateful you thought of me in your travels" Sesshomaru again, lifted her head up and motioned for her to sit with him, Rin carefully packed her gifts away and moved to sit near him. "What is it my Lord?"

"Rin, I have left you here since you were small, you are now 18 and fully able to decide for yourself. Do you wish to rejoin me, or do you wish to remain here and live a normal life with these humans?" he asked softly. Rin smiled and leaned her head on his shoulder, she knew her answer and wished for years to be able to tell him.

"I wish to rejoin you my Lord, that was always my wish." She stated, smiling as he cupped her cheek gently. Rin turned her gaze when she heard snapping twigs before a loud annoying voice pierced the serenity of their reunion.

"LORD SESSHOMARU!" Jaken called out, Rin giggled, he was always being left behind. Sesshomaru watched her face before giving a small smile. 'She will become this Sesshomaru's mate in due time' he thought to himself before Jaken burst into the opening. "RIN!

Jaken watched as Rin and Sesshomaru's faces kept inching closer so he made a hasty retreat. Hearing Jaken's squawk made Sesshomaru turn his head, "we should get going Rin" he held a hand out as she took it, walking with him. Rin tripped over an upturned root, meeting his gaze as he caught her in his arms. His lips claiming hers instantly. (listen to Heart by heart from chorus at 2:43) Rin's arms circled around his neck as she molded her body to his own. Sesshomaru slowly pulled back, breathing slightly heavy, She placed her hand above his heart and smiled.

Sesshomaru watched her walk away after releasing her, 'What kind of mate will she make?' he thought to himself, only time would tell.