8 yrs had passed since Rin joined Sesshoumaru and Jaken on their quest to defeat Naraku who had now been slain. She was no longer a child and now had become a very lovely adolescent girl.
Kaede had called her appearance similar to herself as a youngster and yet so much like Kikyo as well. She was like a perfect mix of the two; yet she had a personality similar to Kagome's. She had faith she would mature into a wonderful young woman who would make good decisions while still being so full of love.
She had chosen to live alongside him and help aid him in any way she could. During her stay with Kaede and Kagome she had taken training. She had powerful spiritual healing abilities and very powerful barriers but was nowhere as strong as Kagome.
Kaede labelled her a "mage"; someone who was inept and a natural at healing and defence magic. But not very skilled in the means of attack magic for fighting demons; this however was still very useful. She only prayed these gifts would come in use to the Dog demon lord; as she knew that Sesshoumaru hated to be hindered.
Meanwhile Rin was hurrying back to her two companions with her gatherings from a nearby village. There were very few humans who were very old and she was used to scavenging for food. She didn't like to steal but it was what she had to do when she didn't have time to stay in one place or ask nicely.
"Lord Sesshoumaru!" Rin called loudly as she ran through the forest anxiously. She had gathered lots of food for their journey and knew he would be hungry.
Eventually she came to a clearing and found them in a field. They both looked very bored and yet content. It amused her slightly how they didn't know what to do with themselves without her presence.
Jaken was sat upon a small rock humming quietly to himself. He never admitted it but he did worry about her deeply and worried about her safety. In all honesty he was a grandfather figure to her and wanted her to be a proper young lady.
Sesshoumaru was sat upon a large boulder sticking out of the ground and gazing at the sky quietly. The breeze was blowing his silver hair in the wind and he looked very handsome and mysterious.
"I'm back!" Rin called happily. She ran towards the two happily a large smile on her face and her heart filled with joy. She had missed their company and hoped that they would like the food she had collected. She had tried so hard to find things they would enjoy eating later that evening; which they would share around a warm fire.
"At last! You kept us waiting a long time!" Jaken yelled in an annoyed tone. He was still moody and ill tempered. But he still showed the odd amount of affection to her which she enjoyed.
Sesshoumaru looked at her quietly his face blank but his eyes gentle. He was glad she had come back unharmed. He gazed at her netted sack full of goodies and became concerned that it may have caused her back some pain.
"I'm back Lord Sesshoumaru" Rin said fondly smiling at him. She had grown very attached to her saviour since her childhood and hoped someday he would love her as much as she did him; it was hard to tell what he was thinking because he never showed any expressions.
A curve appeared on the left side of Sesshoumaru face hidden from Jaken; it was almost admirable how she always seemed to smile even though she knew she had made them worry or was late. However he was nonetheless glad Rin was back safe and was curious to see what she had brought.
"What did you bring us?" Jaken asked curiously. She had gone to gather food and taken a while so she had better have brought good food. He knew Rin had a good eye for tasty food but was still prone to making mistakes.
"I brought some fish from the river; next to it was a field so I took some potatoes" Rin said rummaging through her net. She wanted to make sure she had gotten enough to go around between the 3 of them.
"There looks to be plenty; You have done well Rin" Jaken said in an impressed tone as he inspected the netted sack. He knew Rin was always self conscious about making mistakes but he trusted her to do a good job.
Sesshoumaru got to his feet quietly then walked ahead. The food looked good but they had to find an appropriate camping site. If they stayed here most likely the villagers would try claim their food back or other demons would catch the scent.
"Lord Sesshoumaru?" Rin asked curiously her tone worried. Was he not hungry anymore? Perhaps he didn't want to eat the food she had gotten. She hated it when she made him angry it made her so upset.
"This place is not appropriate to eat; the long grass may catch fire" he said sternly his tone blunt. Rin was an excellent forager but he didn't want her hard work to go to waste and let anyone claim their food. That and grass was weak to fire and he didn't want to attract attention.
"That is true; come Rin we must make camp somewhere" Jaken said firmly following his master. He himself was very hungry but knew that long grass was weak to fire; he would make a fire with his staff elsewhere and enjoy Rin's spoils.
"Yes" Rin said cheerfully and followed them obediently. She loved how Lord Sesshoumaru looked out for her so much; it was very admirable. Without him to guide her she would be lost and very miserable.
As they walked ahead Sesshoumaru peered at Rin slyly; She was maturing well. She had a good build which would eventually become stunning as she matured. Her hair had grown to her chest and was voluptuous and soft. Her eyes were still intense and yet so full of love; she may have been becoming a woman; but her heart was still innocent and loving.
"My Rin" Sesshoumaru thought to himself quietly.