**A/N please note. I am redoing this story. So please understand for the others who have already read the other/old story; it is the same basic outline and plot. I am just adding in more detail and going more in-depth in the characters. Thanks.**

Chapter one- The Beginning.

Rin was on the eve of turning sixteen. She was very excited for she was always told, while growing up, that she would become a woman at age sixteen. Even from that day she wasn't quite sure what that meant; "being a woman." but she did know it was a very important event in her life

In Rin's village (before it was destroyed) they preformed a certain custom for the young women turning sixteen. They would throw a big party with lavish foods and wine.

It was also one of the customs of the village that the parents of the young woman would start the trials of deciding a husband for her.

Rin was curious, now that she was in Sesshomaru's care, would he be the one to choose her husband? She wondered if he even remembered her old culture. At the same time she didn't dare bring it up.

Rin's people believed that once a girl turns sixteen she only has a small window to produce her husband's child. So if the family had enough money, at the girls sixteenth birthday would also be her wedding or a commitment ceremony. Her people believed it was vital to conceive a child but it was wrong to conceive any child out of wedlock.

It was one week before her birthday. Sesshomaru had agreed to throw her a small party, but told her nothing more. They made their way down to Kaede's small village. They were meeting Kagome, InuYasha and the others on the far hill. As they arrived the other group came into sight as well.

Rin ran towards Kirara who met her half way. Like a silent bond they both bolted to the tall grass field at the bottom of the hill. Shippo followed behind them while Sesshomaru could hear Rin's distant giggling.

InuYasha and Kagome were coming up the hill when Sesshomaru reached the top. Kagome sat down on the cool green grass with InuYasha sitting down next to her.

"Wow Sesshomaru you really have done a great job raising Rin." Kagome noted, "She's turning into quite a little lady; you should be proud." Sesshomaru nodded slightly, everyone knowing that this was his form of blushing.

"Thanks, I can't believe she's 16 now." Sesshomaru replied. Rin was skipping threw the tall grass, Kirara and Shippo's tails followed close behind her. Sesshomaru could her giggle as they caught up to her.

Coming up on the other side of the hill was Sango and Miroku. Sesshomaru looked behind him to see Sango's large hard belly. He let his mind wander to the image of Rin with a round hard belly like that; but quickly shook the image from his head. To him the thought was inappropriate. Even so, he tried to hide his smile from the idea.

"Do you remember Rin's old village customs?" Kagome asked. InuYasha gave her a dirty look and a nudge; but Kagome stayed firm in her question.

"Yes." Sesshomaru simply replied, feeling awkward and worried where she was going wanting to go with that idea in her head.

"Well we got to go," InuYasha said standing up, hoping to rush them away so his new bride wouldn't verbally challenge his brother.

"Oh." Sesshomaru said, half grateful for his brothers interception but curious where Kagome was going with her question. 'Maybe Rin said something to her,' he wondered. The trio bouncing around the field noticed the change and started to walk towards the hill.

Sesshomaru asked "Are you still going to her party?"

"Of course wouldn't forget it for the world." Kagome said standing up with InuYasha. She looked at him from the corner of her eye with a girlish smile. Sesshomaru looked away quickly.

"Shippo were leaving," Kagome called. The small fox picked up speed and rushed towards Kagome. Kirara gave Rin a quick rub with her head and chased after Shippo. Sesshomaru's eyes were glued on Rin.

The sun's rays hit her skin that made her look as if she was glowing. Her hair was long and blowing across her face in the slight breeze. She held out her right hand her finger tips bush against the tops of the long grass. As she got closer Sesshomaru couldn't help but notice the trickle of sweat sliding down her neck and in between her breasts.

Her smell was delightful. When she flipped her hair it intensified. He restrained himself from stepping towards her and scooping her up in his arms. While getting a closer smell, the idea of her in his arms made his body quiver.

Sango stood up with the help from Miroku.

"Bye," Rin said, after giving everyone a hug. As they walked farther awhile she gave Shippo and Kirara one last wave and turned her attention on Sesshomaru.

"Did you ask if they were still coming?" she asked walking with Sesshomaru.

"Of course," he replied looking straight ahead.

"And what did they say?" She asked, getting anxious.

"They said they would be there?" Rin smiled excited for her party in a week. Everyone she cared about was going to be there. She wanted to hug Sesshomaru but held in the urge.

"Sesshomaru," she asked. "What are you getting me?" Rin wondered, hoping to stir a conversation.

"It's a surprise," he answered simply.

'Wow I can't believe he is still so tall,' Rin thought to herself looking up at him, 'even though I've grown he's still taller than a tree.' She took his hand like she would normally.

Sesshomaru looked down at their hands laced. He smiled to himself. She looked up at him and smiled. His heart pumped a little faster and he didn't know why.

'Why does that keep happening?' he wondered.

They walked in silence for a while more.

"Where's Jaken?" Rin asked.

"He will be gone for a little while. I released him from duties for a week." Sesshomaru told her, "and this way I know for sure that he won't ruin your party."

Rin smiled widely and clasped his hand tighter. As they walked under the tree canopy, the shade felt cool against her warm skin. She became rather thirsty but didn't want to say anything. She looked all around taking everything in. It was a prefect moment.

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A sleeping Rin was lying on a grand bed. The sheets and blankets were of the richest and finest silk. The four post wooden bed looked like something from Kagome's world.

The room was all dark around her. All that could be seen was her perky perfect round breasts rising and falling with every breath. Sesshomaru walked up to her.

He reached out to touch her creamy soft skin but snapped his hand back when she adjusted to position. She slightly started to regain consciousness. She smiled at the figure before her recognizing Sesshomaru's shape. He reached out for her again and this time she knew it and welcomed it.

"Rin!," Sesshomaru's voice rang from the outside of her tent. "Rin, get up." Rin sat straight up from her bed.

"What?" she said franticly.

"It's time to get up, we have a lot to do today." Sesshomaru said poking her head, "Move."

"Ok," she said quickly. He removed himself from her tent and she fell back against the pillow. The dream of Sesshomaru caressing her still lingering in her thoughts, she smiled.

"Oh no," she thought as her smile faded from her face, "I can't feel that way towards him. It's not right."

Okay there is the new chapter one. I hope you people who like it are relieved.

R&R to see if you want me to continue. Loves!

-Counting Down the Days-

**A/N please note. I am redoing this story. So please understand for the others who have already read the other/old story; it is the same basic outline and plot. . I am just adding in more detail and going more in-depth in the characters. Thanks.**