This story is by Sara
Part 1
"Come out, I know your there," Sesshomaru's voice pierced the almost silent air. Slowly a meek looking cat demon emerged from behind a tree. Cat ears poked from her thick, long, brown hair. She twisted it nervously.
"Who are you and why are you following us," demanded a tall man with long white hair and two lines under his high cheekbones. She took a second to admire his divine stature and breathe in the elegant air that seemed to emit from him.
"I am Rein. And I wasn't following you. I have been lost in this woods since before I can remember," the girl answered meekly, "I didn't mean to trespass, I was looking for food." Sesshomaru examined her malnourished body. Her story definitely fit her appearance. Leaves were in her hair, her robe was stained and dirty, and there was dirt on her face. A small human girl peered from behind him eyeing the new stranger. She felt a little sorry for the shy demon that would probably be dead if Sesshomaru was aggravated anymore. He had been searching without success for the Tetsusaiga and had a short temper lately. Without another word Sesshomaru turned around and began to walk away.
"Wait!" Rein cried, "If my Lord had any food to spare it would be..."
"What makes you think you can address Lord Sesshomaru!" snapped a frog.
"Enough Jaken! Let's leave, we have no more business here."
Rein watched helplessly as the handsome demon turned and began to leave.
"Lord Sesshomaru," said the girl behind him, "Let's at least let her have a meal and a good place to stay for the night." Sighing he gave in, he could never really resist Rin when she pleaded. She ran over to Rein still looking confused half concealed behind the tree where she originally emerged. "Please, let us offer you our hospitality for a night." she chirped.
Sesshomaru, Jaken, and Rin all watched in astonishment at the girl wolfing down her food like it was the Savior. He had never seen anyone eat so fast (or so much) and still savor every bite like her life depended on it. She was bent over her plate shoveling food into her mouth when he noticed something he didn't notice before. A sword! "Where did you get that?" he asked.
"What?" she responded through a mouth full of food. She swallowed, "What, where did I get what?"
"That sword."
"Oh," she took another bite, "I've had this for as long as I can remember, I think one of my parents let it to me. I don't know how to use it though." She began to eat again. When she was finally finished, Rin had crawled into bed and was asleep, and Jaken had gone off some where, they were alone.
"Are you a half-demon?" he asked suddenly over the fire.
"A what?"
"A half-demon."
"What's that?" she cocked her head to one side.
Does she know anything, he thought to himself, "It means one of your parents was human, so are one?"
"Why do you ask?"
"My brother is a half-demon, I hate half-demons."
"How can you tell if you're a half-demon or not without knowing your parents?"
"Demons usually have two forms, this one," he motioned at himself, "and a true form."
Rein paused in thought for a moment, "I don't want you to hate me," she said quietly. She began to concentrate. Poof! Smoke filled Sesshomaru's vision. When it cleared, a demonic cat hazed into view. It was incredibly huge, bigger than Sesshomaru's dog form. She must be extremely powerful; she will make a good asset.
Rin sat up with a start. Everyone was asleep except Lord Sesshomaru, who was sitting by the fire. He motioned her to come over. "Rin," he started slowly, "There's something I need you to do." His hand moved to rest on his sword. "What do I need to do Lord Sesshomaru?" she looked confused. He told her, and she gasped her eyes wide with astonishment and confusion.
"Can you do that for me, Rin?" he broke the silence. She nodded slowly and solemnly.
Everyone was awake, finally. Rin couldn't sleep with the weight of the task Lord Sesshomaru gave her. Nervously she fingered her knife. For some reason it gave her fear, though it shouldn't. Maybe it was how Sesshomaru asked her, stern, silent, and apathetic. But she saw through him, and he probably knew it too. She had instincts, good ones. Rin began to meditate, calming herself before the moment to carry out her task arrived.
