Ok first of all I just want to thank everyone who read, reviewed, and favourited my one-shot and if you haven't read it already you should go check it out. I'm thinking about adding a second chapter but not sure if I will. Let me know if you want me to write it. Now this is going to be a longer fic... although I have no idea how long it will be. I'm just writing when I have ideas and we'll see where it goes. I'll try to update as often as I can and I would love any idea you guys have for the story. Reviews and criticism is appreciated too. Oh and let me know if anyone is horrendously OOC. Trying my best to keep the characters in line but I tend to get sidetracked. So enjoy and review!

Oh and since I forgot to mention this in my one-shot I don't own Inuyasha (T-T) I just enjoy messing around with Rumiko Takahashi's characters...so...let the fun begin!

It had been several years since he had left Rin at the old miko's village. She would be safe and learn to be around her own kind again but, now it was finally time for her to make the biggest decision of her life. Would she return to her lord or stay in the village? Time could only tell. Her sixteenth birthday was arriving quickly and although he had already waited so many years, the last few months had felt like an eternity, even to a demon lord such as himself. And now her birthday was a week away.

"Jaken."

"Yes Lord Sesshomaru?'

"Go to the palace and prepare Rin's birthday gift. Take A-Un"

"Bu...But milord, what if she refuses to return with us?" Jaken questioned shakily.

"Silence Jaken. Go." Sesshomaru commanded with a glare.

"Ahhh...Yes milord! Right away!" Jaken trembled with fear as he ran to A-Un. As Jaken headed in the direction of the western palace Sesshomaru turned to his own destination. He slowly walked towards the village by Inuyasha's forest. He would be early by a couple of days, even at his slow pace, but that would give him time with Rin before she had to make her decision.

The sound of Rin's giggling filled the small flower-filled clearing. Kohaku had joined her on her walk again today and she had to admit that it was much less lonely having him around the village. She enjoyed his company and he was following her around like a puppy. The only negative was that she had no time for herself but, he made her laugh so much! Rin began giggling once again at Kohaku's newest story. The boy may be a bit obsessive but when it came to story telling he was unrivalled. It made her miss travelling with her lord, Sesshomaru. Now the only news she got was second-hand and the adventures, only found in stories. That is why she loved Kohaku's company as much as she did. While living in the village he has been the only source of adventure.

She was sure Lord Sesshomaru was still off on many adventures but during his visits the only stories she could get were from Jaken and they tended to be so long and boring. At least she got to see them all when they visited. Oh how she missed them all so much! One of the reasons she visited this field so much was because it was the place Lord Sesshomaru had taken her on his first visit and was now where they met for each visit. The flowers of course reminded her of her travelling companions as well. She would wait in this meadow for hours on the days that they were supposed to visit waiting for Lord Sesshomaru to arrive, although he rarely kept her waiting that long. Rin continued to daydream about her adventures with Lord Sesshomaru as her and Kohaku began the long walk back to the village.

" Rin did you hear me?"

" Huh? Oh sorry what were you saying Kohaku?"

" Well I was just letting you know that I've decided to stay in the village. It is easier now that some time has pasted and Sango and Miroku are going to need even more help now that sister is to have yet another child"

"Oh Kohaku! That is great news!"

"Yeah, I'm going to start rebuilding one of the unused huts in the village soon so I don't have to stay with my sister's huge family anymore." Kohaku said with a smile on his face. He was overjoyed by Rin's enthusiasm. Soon all his plans would fall into place and the village would truly become home.

When we arrived at the village I was greeted by Kagome and her children Kotan and Mya. Kotan was Inuyasha and Kagome's first child and had been trouble since the moment he was born. Kotan was a double of his father in both looks and personality aside from having Kagome's smile and level of compassion. Once when I was taking him on a walk in the forest before Mya was born we found a small injured bird and he insisted that we nurse it back to health. I was going to go back to the village to find something to carry the bird with but Kotan refused to leave it behind, even for a moment and carried the poor thing all the way back to the village. He took care of that small bird with the same fierce protectiveness that he now shows to his younger sister Mya. Mya has the same bright silver hair and golden eyes of her father and brother along with their trademark puppy dog ears but aside from these obvious features she looked identical to her mother. She acts almost exactly like her mother as well besides the fact that she is extremely shy around new people. Kotan had just turned three and Mya was almost two so I'm used to babysitting the two quite often. Kagome was pregnant with their third child who would be born very soon. I greeted her warmly as Kohaku and I headed towards Sango and Miroku's hut.

As we approached a line of children rushed out to meet us. I laughed as they swarmed around me and their uncle, a steady stream of words flowing from their mouths. First there was the twins Koharu and Kotara, who had turned seven a few months before. Then there was Muso who had been born days before Kagome's return. They were followed by their three-year old sister Sara and Sango who was holding their six-month old brother, Kazu. You would think that five children was enough but Sango had just announced that she was pregnant again, leading to Kohaku's current visit. It was great to have him around and I was excited about him moving into the village. I love Kohaku like a brother and it will be great to have his help while taking care of all the children.

It also means that I will have more time to work on my training. Sango has trained me in hand to hand combat as well as swordsmanship while I've been in the village. Kagome has also taught me what she knows about archery ever since we discovered my spiritual powers a few years ago when I accidentally purified Inuyasha. Luckily he just became human for a few seconds but it could have been much worse. Although I have no interest in becoming a priestess, I like the idea of being able to protect myself if it was necessary...not that Lord Sesshomaru would let anything lay a hand on me. Either way I want to be ready for anything and I wouldn't want to accidentally purify Jaken. I grabbed my two katana swords, my bow, and my quiver and left Kohaku, Sango, and the kids.

"I'm gonna go train for a while" I said cheerfully over my shoulder as I headed to the training field that had been set up on the edge of the village. As I approached I saw Inuyasha and Miroku coming from the field. It looked like they had just finished up for the day.

"Hey Inuyasha! Hi Miroku!" I called as they approached.

"Hey Rin.. You headed to the field?" Inuyasha asked curiously.

"Yeah. I have to stay practiced so I can save you from the next demon attack" I joked. Miroku just laughed at Inuyasha's small scowl as they continued on towards their homes. It's been too long since the last time it was just me I thought as I approached the field. I'm always babysitting or helping Kaede and now that Kohaku is living in the village I doubt I'll ever be able to go for a walk alone so I should enjoy the time while I can. Now, what to work on now? Hmmm...Maybe some sparring. I turned around to set up the fighting mannequins that we had built around me and took out my swords, setting my bow and arrows to the side. My last thought before focusing on my target...It's been way too long...