Hi! My name is Rin Higorashi! I'm just an average teenage school girl like my cousin, Kagome. Average? Yeah, right! If we are anything, average is NOT one of them! My story starts off like a normal visit to my cousin when I stumbled onto the well that transported me into the feudal era of Japan! There with the help of Kagome and the others, we strive to find the rest of the shards of the sacred jewel. While Kagome fell in love with Inuyasha, no one could believe that I could warm the cold hearted Sesshomaru. At first he was cold hearted but he turned into my sweet puppy. Oh he would be upset if he knew I told people that. Anyway, he has this high and mighty demon pride thing that makes him seem like he's cold and blood thirty. When he takes off his mask, he's kind and gentle to me. Our love story started when I found him leaning against a tree, resting from his injuries from his battle with Inuyasha. I was separated from the others as I wondered and found him. I knew who he was but I still couldn't leave him there without consoling the inner good I had. After I helped him, I was attacked and killed by wolves. I know right! That sucks. Don't worry, my lovely dog demon followed my scent to my body and used the Tenseiga for the first time to save me! So romantic! Anyway, I've been traveling with him ever since and we have such a strong bond that our relationship is a little more stable and Kagome's with Inuyasha. What I mean to say that I don't have fights with Sesshomaru with every little thing. I would generally go with Sesshomaru on the journey to find Naraku, to Inuyasha's dismay, and sometimes I would return to the present to study with my cousin, to Sesshomaru's dismay. Kagome and I have finals to study for and staying in the feudal era doesn't really help us much. Anyway, instead of having everyone listen to Kagome's story, I thought that I should share mine! Enjoy!

Kagome and Rin were reading from their text books by the river side. Sango and Shippo were playing with Kirara with Miroku checking out Sango's rear end nearby. Inuyasha was getting fussy.

"Do we have to sit here? We should be looking for the jewels not letting the bookworms read their stupid books," he huffed out loud from a tree branch above. Sesshomaru was resting against a tree next to Rin. He always had to be close to Rin to protect his mate. Rin didn't mind, he could help them with their Japanese grammar work.

"Inuyasha! Quit being difficult. You know that Rin and I have finals to study for. It's crucial that we pass the tests in our world," growled Kagome. Rin lay back against Sesshomaru, putting her paper close to him to see.

"Sesshomaru? I don't understand this word," Rin said. Sesshomaru looked at the word for a brief second. He played with a lock of her hair with his one hand.

"Magnanimous. It means great. For example, I'm not feeling magnanimous would mean that I am not feeling great," He purred in her ear. Her eyes closed, leaning her head deeper in his pelt. Inuyasha made a gagging noise.

"Take that somewhere else! No one wants to see that! GYAH..!" He was interrupted by Sesshomaru's finger whip.

"Hey Inuyasha! Leave her alone. She deserves some happiness in her life," Kagome said with her nose stuck in her English book.

"You could stand to take note on how Sesshomaru treats Rin, Inuyasha. That could help you in the long run with Kagome," Miroku noted.

"You shut up! Why do we have to let HIM stay here! He's nothing but a son of a …."

"Kagome!" warned Rin.

"SIT BOY!"

"GAAHHRRRRRR" Inuyasha managed to grunt before he hit the Earth.

"Honestly, Inuyasha. You're only digging yourself a bigger hole here, and in your case literally," muttered Rin as she changed to her math book. She had noted the red eyes coming off her lover. If Rin hadn't gotten Kagome to stop Inuyasha, then the two would have a bloody battle.

"Rin how to you say, jealous, in English?" smirked Kagome. Rin made a cocky grin.

"Jealous. Inuyasha is a jealous man," Rin said perfectly. Kagome smiled at her cousin.

"Why you!" he said getting up.

"SIT!" down he went again.

"How does it feel, I wonder, to be handled like that by a woman, Inuyasha," Sesshomaru smirked at Inuyasha's crater.

"Boys, be nice," said Rin rolling her eyes.

"The sooner these two study for their tests the sooner we can be on our way, Inuyasha," commented Sango.

Sesshomaru watched as Rin looked at the numbers and letters in her math book and solve the problems. He stroked her hair.

"It is amazing to see you study such things," he said against her hair. She smiled.

"I'm one of many things and a study freak is one of them," she said.

"Well, Rin? Should we take a break on studying for a while?" Kagome asked closing her books. Rin finished another page worth of equations first.

"Sure! Think you can handle the exams coming up?" she asked. Kagome looked at her. Her head fell down to her chest in defeat.

"Too much stuff to learn in so little time! At least you have a chance, Rin. I wish I was good at school like you are." Rin closed her book.

"We both were gone from school for a while. We've had important things to do here. I'm a little worried myself."

"Finally! Let's go!" groaned Inuyasha who had just dragged himself out of the crater. The others got ready to go. Kagome had the big backpack so it was her job to hold BOTH of their books. Sesshomaru stood up.

"We should go Rin," he said with his usual impassive face. He never showed any sign of emotion until they were alone but even then he wasn't much of a smiler. Rin took his offered hand to let him pull her to her feet.

"Oh! Wait! I brought something back from home. I kept forgetting to give it to you," Kagome started searching through her bag. Rin walked over to her.

"What is it?" Then she saw two black boxes with antennas that looked like… "Walkie Talkies!" she exclaimed. The others looked at them in confusion. Rin jumped up and down with hers in her hand. Sesshomaru stepped beside her.

"What is this?" he asked her. She turned to him with a wink.

"Just watch! Kagome, I call channel 3!" She took off into the woods. Sesshomaru made to follow her.

"Wait, Sesshomaru. Watch," Kagome turned a knob on the walkie talkie to channel 3. She turned up the volume for others to hear as they gathered around her. Sesshomaru didn't take his gaze from where Rin took off into the woods. He concentrated on his senses to make sure that she was safe. He wasn't comfortable letting her run around by herself without him with her. The amount of time she was away made him anxious. Then he heard her voice behind him.

"Hello?" the black box with Rin's voice said. The others gasped. Kagome held the box to her mouth, pushing a button.

"We hear you loud and clear! What about you?" she spoke into the box. When she let go of the button it made a strange noise. Then a few seconds later….

"I can hear you too! Hey guys!"

"Let me say something!" said Shippo on Kagome's shoulder. She instructed him on what to do before he spoke.

"Hi, Rin! How far away are you?" he asked her. Few seconds later.

"Umm, hmmm. That's a good question. I think I'm close to the water fall. I can hear it from where I am."

Sesshomaru froze. That was over 300 yards away! He grabbed the talkie.

"Rin? Are you alright?" he asked.

"Yep! Are you?" Kagome laughed at Rin's response. Sesshomaru growled.

"You are too far away. Come back," he commanded her.

"Alright I'm….OWWWWW, freakin!" she cried out. Sesshomaru's heart flipped in nervousness.

"What happened?" Kagome took the talkie. Rin didn't respond.

"Rin? Hello? Rin?" Kagome asked. Sesshomaru made to charge after her but the talkie talked.

"Ow! I'm here! I'm fine. I'm coming back. Sesshomaru? You hear me? I'm coming back."

"What happened?" Kagome asked. When Rin responded they could hear her pushing past bushes and leaves as she went.

"I tripped over a rock covered by leaves. I hit my knee on the ground. It's nothing. I'm almost there."

Sesshomaru could smell a hint of her blood as the wind picked up. He wanted her back now!

"Rin? You're bleeding," he spoke to the talkie.

"Sesshomaru, I'm fine. Yes, my knee is bleeding a little but it's only a scrape. I'm not going to die from a trip and fall. I can see you guys now." Sesshomaru turned to see his love walking out of the woods with, sure enough, a scrapped knee. She was smiling.

"This works! This is AWESOME!" she said jogging over to the group. Sesshomaru didn't show any emotion period, but Rin picked up that Sesshomaru was not happy.

"You shouldn't run off so far," he muttered. Rin rolled his eyes.

"I know that if I was in trouble, you would hear it and you would be able to get to me pretty quickly," she said to him.

"That is not the point," he murmured.

"Then what?"

"That I don't want you to ever do that without me," He said. She smiled at him. 'Such a tough guy, but he does show some emotion with his voice,' she thought to herself. He didn't move as she wrapped her arms around his arm with her head snuggled against him. She figured that this would tell him that she was sorry. His body relaxed against her touch. She was forgiven.

"This is amazing. I've never seen anything like it," Miroku said. Kagome nodded.

"This is one of many ways that we can communicate to each other back home. My mom got these for us so we can keep in touch. These have a range of miles and miles! I think she said 50 miles but I could be wrong. These are awesome!" Kagome said putting hers in her bag. Rin put hers in her pocket.

"Your world seems to have many unique devices," Sango said.

"Now let's be off. We can talk before we sleep, okay Rin?" Kagome said. Rin turned the power off on her walkie talkie.

"Right!" she grinned. With all the goodbyes said and done, Rin linked arms with Sesshomaru as they headed off on their journey to find Naraku.

The couple had met up with Jaken and Ah Un in the meadow.

"Oh Lord Sesshomaru! You have returned!" he cried bowing to his master. Ah Un whined in greeting. Rin went over to pet him. Ah Un wrapped his heads around her, glad to see his friend again.

"I missed you to Ah Un, but we were gone for only most of the day," she giggled against his mane.

"Let's be off," Sesshomaru said almost out of sight as he led the way.

"Wait for me, Lord Sesshomaru!" called Jaken. Rin got on Ah Un's back and had him at a trot to follow Sesshomaru.

Rikechi was wandering around the woods with his demon followers. He was the leader of the clan but wore a simple warrior kimono. He and his people were looking for demons that have crossed into their territory. They would attack demons and humans alike. He was patrolling the mountains when a scout yelled for him.

"Rikechi! Rikechi!" he turned toward the scout.

"What is it?"

"We were scouting the edge of our borders when we saw a caravan of humans enter our lands."

"You're sure?"

"Yes, my lord." Rikechi smiled.

"It looks like we are going to have some fun, men!"

His warriors cheered with excitement.

"Take us to them," he told the scout.

Sesshomaru led the others near the mountain edge. He was concentrating on finding Naraku's or any sign of his incarnations. He seemed frustrated. Even if he caught a trace of Naraku, it was vanish. Rin watched him silently led on. She didn't like to see him so flustered. She knew that he as after Naraku not only because he had kidnapped her to get to Sesshomaru, but also because Naraku had hurt his pride. She sighed. Screams were heard nearby. Sesshomaru heard them but didn't seem to care. He kept on walking.

"I know you heard screaming," She said to him. He didn't even glance at her.

"I am looking for Naraku. I'm not under any obligation to aid anyone. Unnecessary conflicts don't interest me." Jaken nodded in agreement.

'Well! If you won't go help, then I will!' she thought.

She unhooked her sword from Ah Un's saddle. She didn't have much time before he realizes that she left. She slid off Ah Un and bolted toward the sound of screaming. She didn't hear Sesshomaru trailing after her. When she found the source of the screams, she saw a caravan of humans being attacked by demons! Women and children were trying to escape while the men tried to defend them. The horses whinnied in fright. The demons charged and slaughtered the men with ease.

"Take all that you can!" one of the demons shouted. Rin couldn't take this anymore. She was about to charge when a strong hand wrapped around her mouth to keep her from screaming in fright. She tried to get away from her capture when Sesshomaru's angry face came into view.

"Why did you come here?" he growled. Rin pushed his hand away from her mouth.

"I can't sit by while these people are being slaughtered by those demons! If you don't want to help then fine! Stay here, but I WILL!" she moved to charge out with her sword but Sesshomaru held her back. He pinched the bridge of his nose.

"If this will please you," he sighed. Rin smiled as she followed him onto their battle field. The demons saw the two come into a view. They stopped what they were doing and charged. Sesshomaru didn't need to do much as he let his finger whip do the dirty work. Rin ran over to an elderly woman, who was hurt.

"I'm here to help you," she told the woman. She turned as a demon charged at them. She didn't hesitate to raise her sword to defend herself. With a few strikes she cut down her attacker.

"Come on!" she helped the woman up to leave. Sesshomaru had most of the demons defeated. A few had pulled out horns as if to call someone. Sesshomaru and Rin listened to the horns carry over the trees and echo into the distance.

"What was that!" Rin exclaimed carrying a child to safety. In moments, a gust of wind rushed over the area. The remaining demons regrouped by the edge of the forest. Another round of demons showed up, but parted in the middle. A tall figure walked down the opened pathway. He seemed to be the leader of this group. His blue hair was half put up with a simple looking warrior outfit but he looked better than the others.

"Who dares to interfere?" he asked the two.

"We do if you're going to attack innocent people!" shouted Rin. Sesshomaru stood where he was without any expressions. The leader looked over at Rin.

"A woman dares to speak to me? You show courage," he smirked. Rin rolled her eyes.

"Take them," He commanded.

Sesshomaru and Rin didn't take long to fend off the demons. Rin took on a few on her own with her sword. Sesshomaru had taught her well in the ways of swordsmanship during their times together. She swung, dodged and struck with confidence. Sesshomaru didn't seem the need to even draw out his sword as he only moved a little and swung his finger whip. Their leader watched as Rin defended herself.

"A woman who can fend for herself is exceedingly rare," He watched her kick her foe and swung around where he can see her better, "And such beauty." His mind was put back into reality when he saw his comrades falling to Sesshomaru.

"Retreat!" he said smiling at Rin as he and the others escaped. Rin sheathed her sword as the surviving people come out from the trees.

"Thank you, young Lady!" said a crying woman with her baby. The men thanked her, but watched Sesshomaru with cautious eyes. As the men began the repairs to their caravan, Sesshomaru turned.

"Let's go," he said returning to where he left off on their journey.

"Okay! Take care, now," She said before she followed him. He didn't say anything when she stepped beside him.

"Look at you! You helped people today! Doesn't that make you feel good inside?"

"I have no interest in helping insolent humans who continue to wander into demon territory despite their warnings."

"Hmm. You're so stubborn," she said. Rin stuck her nose in the air. When she tilted her head down she noticed that Sesshomaru had stopped walking. She turned around to look at him.

"What is it?" He appeared in front of her in a flash. He crushed her against him with his arm. "Sesshomaru?" His mouth was beside her ear.

"You ran off again even after I told you not to. I don't want you to endanger yourself."

"I'm sorry, you know that I want to help others." His arm tightened.

"An apology won't work this time. It is unforgivable that you do this constantly."

"Then what should I do?" she asked him. He pushed her into a tree. She grunted at the force. His arm leaned against the tree.

"Sesshomaru?"

He crushed his lips against hers. She gasped at the intensity. They have kissed before but it was only a tiny peck. They have never kissed this well before. She snaked her arms around him. She tickled the muscles in his neck. He growled in appreciation. His lips parted and used his tongue to encourage her to let him in. She melted against him as she let him in her mouth. Their tongues intertwined. Sesshomaru was a good kisser! He was and is the first man that she ever kissed. He pressed his muscular body against hers. She was pinned to the tree. She could barely breathe. When she gave his shoulders a little push and he moved off of her slightly. She loved that he could pick up on what she wanted. Eventually he pulled away with his head resting against her head. She was breathing hard from the kiss. Her face was completely red.

"I wanted to show you that you are the only one in the world that I hold most dear. I don't want to lose you, my Rin. Promise me that you will be more careful," he muttered. His sweet breath made her head spin. She held onto him to keep from fainting. He smiled at her attraction to him. Rin moaned against his strong body. His lips kissed her forehead.

"Promise me," he said against her ear and traveling down. She gasped as his tongue went to her neck and collarbone. She shivered against him. It was hard to give him the answer he wants with him making her hormones spike up.

"I… I."

"Yes, my Rin," his lips against her collarbone. Oh god!

"I…I promise," she managed to force out. He pulled away from her neck. His eyes looking down at her with love.

"Let that be a lesson to you," he smirked as he held her away from the tree. She nestled her head against his rock hard chest.

"If that's a punishment then I'll take it anytime," she purred. She heard his chuckle through his chest.

He grinned as they walked again. She didn't think that she could have walked or even stand up if Sesshomaru wasn't half carrying her as they walked together.

Rikechi was deep in thought as his comrades ate their meal.

"He looks preoccupied," one said.

"He was acting strange during the last raid."

Rikechi thought about what happened during the raid. She was there. The woman warrior. Her grace, her heart, her beauty. Such qualities would make a good wife. Not just a good wife but a strong heir to his bloodline. His face brightened. He would have her as his wife! But wait, he remembered that dog demon who was with her. He looked formidable. He would be a problem to deal with. He would get rid of her companion.

"Men!" they all stopped eating to listen.

"I have found the perfect bride for me, but I have to take her first. I have a little job for you."

After a few days, Sesshomaru continued to lead the group in the search for Naraku. Rin was walking beside Ah Un with Jaken in front. Whenever Rin was bored, she would think about how sexy Sesshomaru was. Her eyes memorized every inch of his long white hair that fell just past his hip. He always had it hang lose and long. She loved watching his hair sway with the wind. When the wind would pick up enough, she could see the outline of his body. He was thin and muscular. His armor clung to his frame. She had never seen him shirtless but could tell that he was beautifully sculpted. His missing arm side had his sleeve flow behind him. His only hand was at his side with his white claws. He walked with such grace and strength that made her gape at him with awe. He was a beautiful being carved by angels just for her. She could honestly say that she couldn't picture herself with any other man but him. His smile was enough to make her melt. When she first saw him, she thought that she was dreaming. It seemed another dream that they became so close to be boyfriend and girlfriend. He was always so kind and gentle to her. He seemed to only show emotion around her when they were alone but she was fine with that. It made her feel special, knowing that he only smiles warmly for her and only her. Thinking about him made her anxious for his touch. They weren't far away from each other but she didn't like the gap between them. She jogged past Jaken. Before Jaken could blink, she had grasped Sesshomaru's hand and walked in tune with him. Sesshomaru looked at her warmly as if he wanted her to do that. He gently squeezed her hand as they walked. Rin wondered how much focus it took for him to be careful with his demon strength so he wouldn't hurt her. She blushed at him as they walked. Suddenly, Sesshomaru's face hardened. He sensed something. He grabbed Rin and jumped into the air as an explosion came up where they once were. Rin didn't gasp at his sudden move. She was used to him and trusted him with her life. They landed on top of a cliff.

"What was that?" Rin asked him. He lifted his gaze toward the distance. A huge tiger demon appeared. He growled at Sesshomaru as he prepared to send another attack at him through his mouth.

"Stay here, Rin," Sesshomaru said, drawing his Tokijin. He used the sword to slice the energy attack in half as he lept down to his foe. Rin watched her boyfriend defend her. Sesshomaru struck at the tiger but it leaped out of the way. Then he sensed another prescence. He looked up to see two demons attacking from above. He lept to the side, dodging the tiger's attack at the same time. Rin watched him attack and dodge. Then she saw someone running toward the cliff. It was the same demon bandit from before! He ran past Sesshomaru and leaped on to her cliff.

"Sesshomaru!" she cried. She didn't have her sword with it. it was attached to Ah Un's saddle. Sesshomaru turned to look but had to focus on defending himself. The demon grabbed her hands. She struggled against him.

"Let go!" she squirmed.

"You, warrior maiden shall be mine!" he growled. Despite her struggled, he swung her over his shoulder.

"Farewell, dog demon!" he said with a salute. He ran off with Rin with her grunting to get away. Sesshomaru fended off his foes and made to follow but more troops blocked him. The demon jumped over the great gap between cliffs. Rin screamed in fear as she saw that he wasn't going to quite make it.

"OH MY GOD!" she screamed now holding onto him for dear life. With little effort he grabbed a rock on the edge. "OH GOD, WE'RE GONNA FALL! SOMEONE HELP ME!" she shrieked.

"WILL YOU SHUT UP!" he snarled.

"I'LL SCREAM IF I WANT TO, YOU JERKFACE!" she screamed. Sesshomaru was almost on them when the demon leaped over the cliff and threw down a smoke bomb. When Sesshomaru got there, they were gone. He growled at his frustration. That demon took Rin. Sesshomaru will make him pay for it. He began smelling the air for any sign of her and began to track them.