Note: I am a HUGE Sess/Rin shipper. This story takes place a few years later after Sesshomaru proposed to Rin on the Inuyasha Drama CD that came out. If you haven't read/heard it, then I suggest you check it out first. ALSO, do not say that its not canon, because Rumiko Takahashi herself had to approve the CD first for them to release it. Therefore, she is basically approving it of canon. Anyways, he has been courting Rin since then. When he visits, he brings her gifts, such as kimonos. & giving a girl gifts and especially kimonos back in the feudal time usually meant they had intentions of courting them till they are of age. If you don't approve of this ship, do not write anything negative. Thanks! And here is the story.. (Oh and btw I like to use disney references/songs in my stories as well sometimes lol)

Chapter 1

It was a humid, bright, sunny day in feudal Japan today. Out by the small village was a huge field, where stood many village women picking strawberries. Along one of the field rows knelt a young woman with light-colored brown hair in a high bun picking strawberries, stopping to wipe sweat from her forehead. Sighing and making her way to stand up, she stopped in her tracks when she heard something move in the row next to her. "hello…who's there?" the woman called out. "Hmm..its probably those darn rabbits again" she thought to herself. She proceeded to walk away, grabbing her woven basket filled with fresh, ripe strawberries. Just as she did, she heard another rustling sound coming from the same area. This time she started to feel uneasy, thinking it might be a demon. Pushing that thought aside, she built up the courage to walk towards the sound, persuading herself it must be a rabbit trying to eat the strawberries. "Okay! Shooo get outta here…you better.." she trailed off when all of a sudden something jumped out of the field chasing after her. The woman ran screaming without a second glance, dropping all her strawberries on the ground. "RAWWWW!" The being jumped on top of the woman, dropping her to the ground.

"Please don't hurt me, let me gooooo!" the woman wailed. Behind her she heard the thing that had roared start to laugh and let go of her. The woman shocked turned around, and her face suddenly turned to an expression of anger.

"ARE YOU SERIOUS RIGHT NOW! THAT WAS NOT FUNNY RIN!" the woman yelled at her friend who turned out to be messing with her. Rin was still on the ground giggling till she couldn't breathe. "I'm sorry Ayumi! I just couldn't resist!" she said struggling to get the words out. "I cant believe you! Now look what you made me do! All the strawberries I picked are strode out all over the place" Ayumi whined as she pointed to the ground.

"Oh come on! Ill help you pick em up okay" Rin said smiling reaching down to help her friend pick up her mess. The girls picked up the strawberries and placed them back in the basket. When all done, Rin went over to pick up her own basket of strawberries she had picked as well. The young women walked together back to the village.

"Ayuuuuuuuumi" Rin teased, "Please don't tell me your gonna stay mad at me about this, im sorry, you know I was just teasing you"

"Yeah you tend to do that a lot, you know I get scared easily. Im no demon slayer like you" Ayumi looked at Rin irritably, but then her expression changed to a smile. "But I guess I can forgive you, you are my best friend after all"

"But …" Ayumi stopped in her tracks and looked at Rin, "If you do it again, I'll smash all these strawberries in your face, call it rinberry pie" Ayumi teased.

"Yeah, yeah!" Rin laughed, "come on, ill race ya!" Rin started running to the village. Ayumi followed running behind her.

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Rin had been living in the village for a few years now since Kaede has suggested Lord Sesshomaru let her experience human life. Rin was finally seventeen now. She still lived with Kaede, who she thought of as a motherly figure. Rin had grown into a very beautiful young woman. She had long black hair now that spilled almost past her knees, her skin like porcelain, and a very curvy figure. Throughout living in the village, Rin had become everyone's favorite. She was a very loving and caring person. Everyone loved her…Especially the young men. They would follow her around like puppy dogs, hoping that she would notice them, trying to capture her attention. Even thou Rin was taught the proper lady ways, she was still a free-spirited wild child at heart. She would go barefoot, have messy wavy hair, and wasn't afraid to get dirty when she wasn't in a position to be dressed up. Rin had also took Sango's advice to learn how to train as a demon slayer. She had later agreed, she wanted to learn how to defend herself. Inuyasha was even helping her to learn how to sword fight as well.

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Rin and Ayumi reached the village slowing down. "Beat you!" Rin yelled to Ayumi. Ayumi rolled her eyes, and playfully pushed her. They both walked over to the food keepers hut and placed the baskets down beside the others. "you free?" Ayumi asked. "ahh..no sorry, I already promised Inuyasha I would meet him today and Im already running late!" Rin said as she waved goodbye to her friend. "Haha okay! Have fun" Ayumi called out.

Rin was outta breath by the time she made it to sango and mirokus hut. She saw Inuyasha in the front pacing back and forth with his sword at his side. "Inuyasha!" Rin called out. Inuyasha looked up, "Where have you been?! You're late!" Inuyasha complained.

"Sorry! I was out doing my chores in the fields with Ayumi and lost track of time!" Rin replied, "So you ready to do this!?"

"I'm always ready!" Inuyasha said getting in a fight stance raising his sword. Rin got in her stance as well and raised her sword. They began clashing their swords back and forth together. After a good 30 minutes, Inuyasha disarmed Rins sword and she fell to the ground. "Ha! You gotta be quicker than that" Inuyasha smirked pointing his sword at Rin. Rin gave a playful glare and then did a smooth move and swiped Inuyasha out from under his feet, making him fall face forward, as she caught his sword. "HMMM!" Rin smirked, dusting herself off as she stood back up handing him his sword. Inuyasha stood up, "Okay..good one, I'll give ya that." he said putting his sword back in his sheath. "I think that's enough practice for today"

"Haha thanks Inuyasha!" Rin smiled. Kagome, Miroku, and Sango both walked out, followed by their kids. "RIN-RIN!" the kids cried out running over to hug her. Rin knelt down and embraced them all. "Hey you little troublemakers, You being good for your mommy and daddy?!"

"Hey Rin!" Kagome and Miroku said.

"Oh they keep us veeery busy!" Sango laughed, "How are you Rin?"

"Oh im good! I was just finishing practicing fighting with Inuyasha." She replied.

"Oh yeah! How are you coming along?" asked Kagome

Before she could reply, Inuyasha spoke up, "She's getting really good Kagome! A few more practices and she could even take out Sesshomaru." Inuyasha laughed. "Speaking of which, have you heard of or seen him lately yet?"

Rin shocked at the sudden upbringing of Lord Sesshomaru's name stumbled on her words. "Uhh…n-no..I..I haven't actually.." Rin looked down at the ground sadly. Lord Sesshomaru always visited her and came with gifts very frequently, but the last five months she had not heard from him at all. All she knew was that he was dealing with "important business". Jaken was the one who came by to tell her of Lord Sesshomaru's absence, that he would still be away. But never said anything more. She was really starting to get worried, that maybe it was something else…

"Rin? Are you okay?" Kagome said. "Oh yes..sorry" Rin said snapping back to reality. "I'm just starting to get really tired, its been a long day"

"Ahh well, get some rest. Our next practice session will be Thursday alright" Inuyasha yawned walking inside the hut.

Sango and Miroku waved and said goodbye to Rin, as well as their children. Kagome walked over to Rin and gave her a shoulder squeeze, "Hey..dont think too much about it okay? Im sure sesshomaru's fine, you know him, he can handle himself."

Rin turned and half smiled at Kagome, "Thanks Kagome.."

With that, Rin walked back to her own hut. The sky was getting darker and the sun was almost setting. As she entered, Kaede greeted her. "Hello child, I assume you been pretty busy today?"

Rin smiled at the old woman, "Oh yes indeed!"

Kaede smiled and motioned for Rin to sit down as she handed her a bowl of white rice and cooked fish. "Here you need to eat."

"Thank you lady Kaede" Rin smiled as she dug in, "uhmm…Lady Kaede…If by chance have you heard any news about Lord Sesshomaru?" Rin glanced up at her with a look of hope in her eyes.

"No, I'm sorry dear. I haven't." Kaede replied. "Oh…" Rin quickly saddened and pushed her empty bowl back. "Well thank you for dinner Lady Kaede, ill be heading to bed now"

Rin got up and went to kiss Kaede on the cheek goodnight. As Rin walked into her room, Kaede spoke up and reassured her, "Don't worry child, He'll come back soon."

Rin got ready for bed and changed into a dark blue night gown, brushed her hair and got into bed. She sighed and looked up at the ceiling getting lost in her worried thoughts. "Oh Lord Sesshomaru…where are you.."