-1"Lord Sesshomaru?" I called out uncertainly, Jaken looked just as panicked, had he left us to see that Kagura woman again? I sighed heavily and sat against a tree cradling my head in my arms. Why did he seem to like her? Why? Why doesn't he notice me?

"Rin, get up." I glanced up it was Lord Sesshomaru, his calm voice was unnerving.

"Yes, mi lord." I muttered making it to my feet smoothing my dress against my thighs. I had turned 16 last summer and he still did not take much notice in my growing up body. "Come Rin." I wanted to say 'No' just so he'd turn to look at me but I wasn't sure I had the courage. But if Sesshomaru had taught me anything it was to be strong. It angered me I wouldn't use his training just because it would be him I was using it on.

"Lord, I do not wish to come." I whispered my eyes downcast, I could hear the wind whisper as he spun around gracefully, I was glad I wasn't looking at his face, I was afraid of his outrage.

"Why not?" He inquired coldly, I flinched.

"I-I." I sighed, what was the point? What was I going to say? I can't come with you anymore because I'm madly in love with you and you won't give me the time of day? Ya, I don't think that'd get me far, but my heart was beginning to hurt and I was sick of trying to pretend it didn't. "Nevermind." I whispered, tears gathering. I could hear him inhale deeply, before tipping my head up with a poison claw to look into my glossy eyes.

"Why are you crying?" He asked curiously. I shook my head not wanting to answer.

"It's nothing." I answered briskly, fighting the tears with all my might. Go away! I pled. It was un-needed for the minute I responded with my shaking answer he had spun around and begun to walk away.

"Wait for me, mi lord!" Jaken called. I held myself and leaned against a tree, would he notice if I didn't follow? He ignored Jaken, would he do the same to me? Would he forget me, just like that? I saw him glance at me from the corner of his eye, a fleeting glimpse of anger flamed his appearance before he ordered me to come. I didn't hesitate to run after him.

"Rin you shouldn't be so disrespectful to Lord Sesshomaru!" Jaken scolded, waving the staff of two heads at me. I gave him a gentle push with my foot and he tipped over, letting out an angry AHH! Sesshomaru glanced over his shoulder and must have saw my rage for he stopped.

"Rin, you need to go eat. Jaken accompany her."

"But mi lord she is a young woman! She does not need my assistance." He sputtered, I smiled what an opportunity!

"I agree with Jaken my Lord." I told him. He glanced me, the heat of his stare made me shudder. He turned on his heels and began walking away. Jaken taking it as victory followed him. I knew where they were heading I didn't have to worry about losing them, the Western lands weren't far from here and Sesshomaru had planned to take up his fathers place before Inuyasha had the brains to.

I turned away from them and began my lonely walk away, alone. I didn't wish to accompany Lord Sesshomaru for awhile. Maybe in a couple days id rejoin them, make them worry. I wondered if Sesshomaru would worry, he would wouldn't he? A knot formed in my throat as I walked away.

If Sesshomaru wouldn't come for me I wouldn't go back. I loved him and I needed to know if he loved me back, is that so wrong? I was just afraid he wouldn't come for me. The hearbreak would be worse than anything I've had to endure so far.

I kept walking, skipping once and awhile, singing songs that I made up from the top of my head.

When the sun began to go down I picked a small clearing to make camp a small fire would suffice. I laid down to sleep, dreams of Sesshomaru plagued every minute of my restless rest.

When the sun rose above the large trees, I awoke to a feeling of dread. A dream clung to me like an unwanted shadow, I tried to shake it but it clung to me stubbornly. I didn't remember what it had been about but the feelings were still raw, like it had happened. I just brushed it aside as I picked up camp and snuffed out the unused fire. My stomach growled but I ignored it.

I began my walk through the forest at a light skip, winding deeper and deeper into a forest that I didn't recgonize. One of the few forests I've encountered that I hadn't been lectured about by Jaken.

"Sesshomaru!" A mans voice cried before a man dressed in a gaudy red suit jumped out of the trees at me.

"Inuyasha, that's not Sesshomaru." The woman with black hair on his back pointed out, he shook her off him.

"I see that, stupid." He growled.

"Well sorry!" She hissed back. I cleared my throat before they began fighting, I recognized them both, Inuyasha and Kagome. I had ran into them many times in my youth when I had first begun to follow Inuyasha. Lord Sesshomaru had begun to lose intrest in Inuyasha and so I had saw less and less of them.

"Isn't that his human companion?" Inuyasha asked gruffly. Kagome smiled.

"Rin! That's you isn't it?" She asked, I smiled and nodded, we had both grown since she last saw me. She was 19 now, almost 20.

"Where's Sesshomaru?" Inuyasha asked, I frowned.

"I left him…" I whispered. I assumed Kagome understood because she rubbed my back comfortingly.

"Well where is he?" Inuyasha demanded, I shrugged.

"I dunno." I lied.

"Hey Rin, where are you off to?" Kagome asked, I shrugged again.
"Anywhere away from Lord Sesshomaru." Kagomes face lit up.

"Why don't you come with us?!" I smiled it was a great idea! Sesshomaru would never suspect I was with his younger brother! Maybe it'd even make him jealous! I smiled how grand would that be? I eagerly accepted, and Inuyasha with a blunt 'Feh' led Kagome and I back to the group of others.

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