Chapter One

It was late lunchtime when the Lord of the western land – Lord Sesshoumaru finally left his office after doing hours of paper work. He got up from his desk and walked over to the balcony he always looked out there when he had things on his mind.

Lord Sesshoumaru was a tall, substantial man he was bigly built with a toned body. He stood tall and proud, not letting a glimpse of emotion escapes from his smooth face. Lord Sesshoumaru had long silvery white hair that reached down to his waist. On his face he had the mark of the dog demon – a crescent shaped moon on his forehead and four purple marks two on either cheek, his eyes were a golden yellow and shone gracefully in the sun. He was by far the most handsome demon there was.

Lord Sesshoumaru lived in his castle with his mate Lady Umi three children Sako, and twins Haku and Hana. Sako was the eldest aged 15, so the heir to the thrown. He was the slitting image of his father. He had the marks of the dog demon and silvery hair just like his father the only difference was that he had green eyes like his mother. He mimicked his fathers every move not showing a glimpse of emotion towards any one except his mother, which he did in private and always had his nose in the air. He had no problems with humans and found them quite amusing like his father. Haku and Hana were twin aged 11, but weren't identical. Haku had green eyes and short black hair, which reached down to his shoulders. Haku was feisty but loyal; he respected all demons and had a great dislike for humans like his father. They both hadn't inherited the marks of the dog demon, only the purple crescent moon on their forehead. Hana had long black hair with silver streaks that reached down to he waist. She also had green eyes. She was more like her mother tough, rebellious and testing she was always in and out of trouble. Lady Umi had long black hair and green eyes, she was part dog demon and part dragon so could change in to her dragon or dog form.

Lord Sesshoumaru watched as the sun lite up his land making everything seem so peaceful but was soon distracted by the sound of footsteps heading towards his room at full speed.

"My Lord" a small voice came from the door.

"Come in wench" he replied with a soft but firm voice which you could see frightened the servant girl as she bowed to the ground on her hand and knees.

"My Lord lunch it ready," Sesshoumaru said nothing and just signaled for the servant to leave with his hand. "Sorry my Lord…" Sesshoumaru could scenes the servants fear and turn to face her. "…There is a message from Jaken sama …" She paused " He says Rin is missing!" She flinched knowing she would surely get a scowling. Before she had time to blink he had her pinned to the wall by her neck.

"WHEN? WHERE IS JAKEN? TELL ME NOW." He growled at her knowing she knew nothing. "Useless woman" He growled as he dropped her to the floor. Instead he sniffed out Jaken for answers. The Lord smelt Jaken in the garden and ran there in record time due to his demon speed.

"Jaken what happened? Where is she?" The Lord spoke in a calm, expressionless tone. Jaken instantly plunged to the ground at the sound of his master's voice.

"I don't know my Lord " Jaken was a short impish looking toad demon which followed Lord Sesshoumaru where ever he went except when he was babysitting Rin. He wore a brown robe, black hat and held a strange looking staff with two heads calved in either side. "My Lord…I…I am so sorry … one moment she was playing and… and next she was gone. Please forgive me for my stupidity." Jaken begged as Sesshoumaru turned and walked away not even glinting an eye at the annoying toad. He walked into the forest where he smelt Rin's scent and realized that she had not been kidnapped but had just wondered off. 'Rin what am I going to do with you' Lord Sesshoumaru thought to himself as he walked through the forest.

Meanwhile Rin chased after a butterfly whilst giggling to herself, not realizing that she was wondering away from the castle. The butterfly soon disappeared and Rin was left alone.

"Jaken sama the butterfly has gone home" Rin turned to see that she was alone and the castle was nowhere in sight.

Rin was a human girl aged 10 she was adopted by Lord Sesshoumaru two years before. She had tried to help him when he had been wounded. She was mute then due to she had lost her family to bandits. Not long after meeting Lord Sesshoumaru, her village was attacked by wolf demons and in an attempt to find him they killed her. Lord Sesshoumaru then smelt her blood and decided to revive her using Tenseiga. No one knows why some say curiosity caused him to save her but no one will ever know. Ever since that day she has been with her Lord, and not long after, she began talking again.

'Where is Rin? I think Rin is lost.' Rin thought to herself. Rin had a habit of talking in third person which many found cute. Fear came into her heart not for her safety but that Sesshoumaru would be mad with her, and she was right Sesshoumaru was.

'She knows better than to run off' Lord Sesshoumaru came to a clearing where he saw Rin sitting on a rock with her back to him. He slowly walked up behind her "RIN" Rin spun round to see an angry taiyoukai staring at her. "WHAT HAVE I TOLD YOU?" she could see the anger in his eyes and it brought tears to her eyes.

"Sesshoumaru sama… Rin is sorry" Rin said through sobs. It upset her to know that her guardian was angry with her; she would do anything for him. "Please for give Rin for making Sesshoumaru sama worry" At that statement Sesshoumaru calmed down and had to think. "Where Going Home Now" was all he could say as he picked up the sobbing girl.

'What is going on with me that girl is making me soft. I don't care for humans so why would I be worried about her'

The Lord thought to himself as he ran back to the castle knowing that his family was probably sitting round the table already wondering where he was.

It was silent at the table as they ate there lunch. Lady Umi could tell there was something wrong with her mate, she could sense a mixture of confusion and concern from him but she knew better than to ask what had happened in front of the children. Lord Sesshoumaru sat at the head of the table with his wife on his right and Sako on his left next to him sat Hana then Haku. Rin sat next to Lady Umi away from the other children since she could see the hatred they had for her just by looking in their eyes.

"Papa, are you still going to train with me today" Hana broke the silence. She smiled at him with such innocence. "You promised."

"Hana. Don't bother your father when he is daydreaming." They both gave a small snicker as Sesshoumaru glared at them both. "Where just playing with you my mate."

"Hai papa, mama didn't mean anything by it." Hana giggled. "So are we still gonna train today?"

"Yes my pup, get ready after lunch and meet me in the dojo."

"Hai papa." She smiled.

' What am I going to do with this girl (Rin). Usually I would have scowled anyone who had disobeyed me but she is different, she's so fragile and yet so strong at heart. It makes me question humans, it's as if she's got a spell on me.'

His thought's was disturbed once again by an argument that had broken out between Hana and Haku.

"Your such a daddy's girl. 'Papa are you still gonna train with me today'" Haku mimicked "It makes me sick."

"BAKA, you just jealous" Hana shouted forgetting about her families sharp hearing. "You can be such an ass sometimes."

"HANA mind your language." Lady Umi warned her daughter. Hana knew better than to speak like that in front of her father and using Inuyasha's words just topped it, but she was so angry she had completely forgotten.

"TAKE IT BACK" Haku's eyes change scarlet and began to change to a darker shade of red.

"Haku if I was you I would calm myself." Sako smirked knowing they were angering their father.

"STAY OUT OF THIS SAKO" Haku growled at his brother. Before lunging at his sister who easily dodged his attack. She quickly adjusted her stance before attempting a hit but Haku dodged her claws by an inch.

" BOTH OF YOU CUT IT OUT." Lady Umi shouted hurting both children's ears but that didn't stop them.

Tired of all the noise Lord Sesshoumaru slowly stood from his seat.

"I tried to warn you." Sako laughed as he got up and left the room.

Smack Smack

Both children flew to either ends of the room hitting the wall at an incredible force. Their father stood where they once were, with his hand by his side as though he had never moved them.

"Your mother has spoken to you," He growled at them both. "Both of you to your rooms no training today." Hana and Haku lay on the floor stunned. The pain on their cheek burned to the point they wanted to cry, but knew better than to do so in front of their father unless they wanted a good beating. "Don't make me repeat myself. ROOMS NOW." With that they both got up and left the room with their mother behind them.

Lord Sesshoumaru let out a sigh of relief he had a splitting headache and was grateful for the silence. This was a normal day in his family and he knew he was going to have a fall out with his wife later. (As you all ready know women are the backbone of the family) He turned to see Rin still sitting at the table with her back to him.

"Rin" He said in his usual cold voice.

"Hai Sesshoumaru sama?" The little girl got up from her seat and stood to look at him.

"What are you still doing here?" He asked raising an eyebrow. He hadn't even noticed her presence and was shocked that she had stayed around.

"Eating!" Rin gave a cheeky smile as Lord Sesshoumaru just gave her a look to say don't get smart with me. "Rin wanted to talk to Sesshoumaru Sama for a while." He was shocked but did not let her see it. "Rin has been bored and has no one to talk to except Jaken Sama but he does not like Rin and neither do Sesshoumaru Sama's children." Rin looked down at her shoes as if she wanted to start crying. Lord Sesshoumaru just walked past her without a glance of emotion.

"Come" He beckoned. Rin looked up and skipped after him forgetting how upset she was. Sesshoumaru felt a small bit of comfort in Rin following him; it reminded him of when they used to travel. Rin was always by his side, running to keep up and falling many times in her efforts, but she never gave up even when she was covered in cuts and bruises. It was strange to Sesshoumaru how clear these memories of Rin were. It bought many questions to his mind; the main one was 'What is Rin to me?'