Inspiration: I have 3 favorite fanfiction of Sesshy&Rin namely, Twilight's Embrace, Forever with Lord Sesshomaru, and Memories of Rin. You might find some similarities in each story that's because I tried to combine them with addition of my own spin and twist in the end. Please read it first before judging. :)

Summary: After Naraku's death, Rin was left in Old Kaede's care to have a normal life. 10 years later, Rin grew up to be a very beautiful young lady and decides to follow Lord Sesshomaru once again. Now their new journey has begun. This is a story about love, sacrifice, and power. You could expect a love triangle, and an unexpected death.

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha nor the characters from Inuyasha. Rumiko Takahashi does. However, I made up some of the characters in this story.

Chapter 1. Time flies

Sesshomaru is standing behind a tree near Kaede's house looking at the sky and thinking:

Rin. She was only 8 years old when I revived her using tensaiga. Why I revived her remains a mystery. I hated humans and despise them till this day. Just the scent of a human is enough for me to gag in disgust. Pweh! But there's something about her when she looked at me for the first time. She wasnt afraid. Even attempted to tend my wounds. she looked at me with wondering eyes. Silly girl! She have no idea what kind of a monster is in front of her. I could kill her right there and then. But something happened. She smiled. That innocent, sweet smile.

It has been months since Naraku hasd been defeated and the feudal area is now back to normal. Both humans and demons alike continue to strive. Kagome has not been back since she returned to the future so Inuyasha decided to wait for her in the village together with his friends. Miroku, Sango, Shippo, etc.

Sesshomaru, however, did not forget his ambition to surpass his father and become the strongest daiyokai alive. He plans to continue his journey towards supreme conquest. That means more threatening demons to fight, territories to conquer, he has no time to spare. He cannot be slown down again with a human by his side, more or less, a human child. This time he cannot afford to be distracted. The journey is just too dangerous for Rin. But that's not the only reason why he's leaving Rin behind.

Old Kaede have suggested to him that it is best for the child to try to live in a human village, learn the human ways, and have the chance for a normal life. Kaede offered to take Rin in her care and teach her everything she needs to learn. And when she's grown up, then she can decide if she still want to follow her Lord again or continue to stay with her kind. Surprisingly, Sesshomaru agreed with the human. Besides, he doesn't want Rin to resent him for letting her decide while too young and regret it later when she's older. Eversince Sesshomaru resurrected her from the dead, she has developed a certain loyalty to him and sworn to follow him blindly disregarding her own life. Sesshomaru wants to make sure that if she follows him again, she's matured enough to understand the sacrifices that goes with it.

Little Rin saw her Lord Sesshomaru where he is standing and ran to him immediately grabbing the sleeve of his kimono.

"Lord Sesshomaru? " Rin pleaded with her teary round eyes.

Sesshomaru looked down at Rin with stoic expression as usual. He never shows any emotions.

"Yes Rin."

"is it true, what Lady Kaede just told me, you're leaving Rin behind? Lord Sesshomaru doesn't want Rin anymore?"

She looked at her Lord with tears flowing down her cheeks.

"It's for your own good Rin. Didn't Kaede explain to you why this is necessary? "

"She did my Lord, but I don't understand."

"What do you not understand Rin?"

"Rin is happy to be with Lord Sesshomaru. And with Jaken, and Ah-Uhn. I promise you I will not cause you any unnecessary trouble. If I ever get myself in danger, you don't have to bother saving me, I dont mind to die again as long as I die following you. Just please dont leave poor Rin behind." She pleaded.

Rin has developed this childish habbit of referring herself in third person when sad.

Sesshomaru got down in one knee to Rin's level and wipe her tears holding her cheeks with one hand. For the first time, Sesshomaru looked at Rin with pained expression in his eyes.

"I certainly cannot allow that to happen Rin. You should know that your life is very precious. Someday you will understand my decision. Until then, you have to promise me you will stay here, obey Kaede, and keep yourself out of trouble. Do you promise?"

Rin nodded. She simply cannot disobey her Lord Sesshomaru.

"I promise My Lord. Bb-but. Will you also promise Rin something?"

"What is it Rin?"

"Promise me you will not forget this Rin. And that you will come to visit Rin every now and then?"

Seshumaru stood up back to his stoic expression.

"I promise."

Then he jumped and flew away as quick as he can without looking back.

Rin can only whisper. "Goodbye Lord Sesshomaru. "

oooooooooooooooooo

Now 10 years have passed since that dreadful day. Rin has adjusted to the life of the village. But somehow she feels alone. Yes, she has some friends but they all belonged to someone. Inuyasha and Kagome, Miroku and and Sango; they all have their own families. The only time she felt like she belonged is when she was following her Lord Sesshomaru. Although she tried to live everyday normally, doing her chores, studying with Kaede, training with Kohaku and all, deep inside she longs for the time when her Lord is back and take her again. She can only reminisce to the good old times when she was still a child. Now, she's grown up to be a fine young maiden. Will he ever come back for me?

Surely at first, Seshumaru have kept his promise visiting her every now and then and showering her with fancy gifts like kimono, comb, sandals, even jewels. But as years passed, his visits became rare. He used to visit her once a month, then changed to once every 3 months, then 5-8 months to once or twice a year. Jaken however still manages to come regularly to deliver some goods and gifts to Rin as commanded byLord Sesshomaru, of course. It's his way to make sure Rin doesn't feel abandoned or forgotten. Bit Rin misses him badly. It's been a long time since she last saw him. She often wonders if he have started to forget her. The thought pierced her heart.

ooooooooooooooooo

One fine afternoon, Rin sat accross her suitor as she watched him with bleary eyes. She tried to stiffle a yawn, as bored and as unintersted as she may be, she doesn't want to be rude though.

"Lady Rin, please accept this gift as token of my love." The young man declared.

Rin opened the box and saw a pearl necklace with colorful crystals in between, and moon pendant made of diamond. Moon. It reminded her of someone, her Lord. Her mood suddenly became foul.

"I cannot accept this gift as I cannot accept your love. I am not interested in marriage at this time, although I appreciate your gesture." Rin dismissed. The young man stood and cried angrily.

"My Lady, I am the most elligible batchelor in my town and I can offer you much more! I am an heir of a huge land in the South and I can build you a mansion!" He tried to persuade her.

Rin rolled her eyes. "I'm sorry but I have no need of such."

"Bb-but my Lady!" He aggressively pushed then Inuyasha entered the room to interrupt.

"Hey! You heard the Lady! Now get out!" He yelled. He tends to be very overprotective of Rin just like his brother.

"Inuyasha try to be nice!" Rin heard Kagome outside.

Kagome came back 3 years after Naraku's death and now Inuyasha's mate. They now have a 5 yr old child named Aiko.

The young man left brokenhearted. Rin sighed and burried her face in the palm of her hands.

"Wow! Today's a new record huh. 6 suitors in one day?" Inuyasha said amused.

"Spare me!" Rin responded exhausted.

Kagome entered the room and beamed at her.

"Rin, what spell did you use to bewitch all these men? Maybe you can share it with me." Kagome joked and Inuyasha gave her a dirty look.

"Trust me Kagome chan, I wished theres a spell so I can easily cast them out. Entertaining is so damn exhausting when you're not interested at all. I don't know what I'd do without you and Inuyasha helping me out. Thanks for today Inuyasha!" Rin gave Inuyasha her lovely smile.

Inuyasha looked at Rin's smiling face, nodded, and got lost in his thoughts: Rin has really grown up to be a fine young lady. (Flattering curves, fair complexion, shiny dark hair that grew to her waist and her face so beautiful and angelic. Almost not human-like. Also she's taller than other ladies which make her really stand out among others.) No wonder she grew quite a reputation. Batchelors come here from other towns just to court her and ask for her hand in marriage. She's not the small silly girl anymore that followed Sesshomaru around from way back. I wonder what Sesshomaru would think. Grrrrr! That bastard! It's been a long time since he last showed up! I can still remember the time when she left Rin here and talked to me.

*Flashback: (Conversation with Sesshomaru.)

"Inuyasha, I need to talk to you about Rin."

"Why would I want to talk to you evil bastard! But I should say, you made the right decision of leaving her here. I didnt know you're capable of such!"

"If anything happens to Rin while she's here. I will kill you and slaughter all the people that lives in this village."

"Whhhat! Are you threatening me you bastard?! Come fight me instead!"

"I have no time for such petty things. Remember what I said or else, you know your fate."

*End of flashback

"Inuyasha are you alright? " Called Rin.

"Ahmm yeah I just remembered something."

"Is something bothering you my love? " Kagome asked.

"Nothing. I'll be outside." Inuyasha walked out from the room.

Kagome followed him, feeling knows her mate quite well.

"Ok. it's just us now, you can tell me." Kagome sat beside Inuyasha and looked at him like she's thinking of the same thing.

Inuyasha sighed. "Kagome, I'm worried about Rin.."

"Me too. She's a woman now. Not to mention how beautiful she's grown. You think she's still waiting for Sesshomaru? You think she still wants to follow him?"

"Yeah." Inuyasha sighed.

"It's still her choice you know. I mean, we know she have always loved Sesshomaru. Now she's a woman, she knows it's not gonna be that simple. But she is smart, bright, she'll figure it out. Besides, we'll never know. We should just trust her Inuyasha. "

"I know. But I couldn't trust that half brother of mine. He's a ruthless, selfish, self-centered demon who only thinks about power, I'm afraid he'll only break her heart. Actually he already is, by not visiting her for a long time now and just sending that green demon toad instead. Tsk! I'll never understand what Rin saw in him."

ooooooooooooooo

"Master Jaken! Ah-Uhn! "

Rin jumped in excitement upon seeing them. He carried Jaken and hugged him tight.

"You imprudent child! Let me go!

"Master Jaken, how many times have I told you, I'm not a child anymore! And I'm sorry for squeezing you, I just missed you so much!"

Rin let him go and petted Ah-Uhn. The 2 headed dragon is very happy to see Rin as well.

Jaken looked at Rin and realized she's right. She's not a child anymore. He's actually astonished of how beautiful she had become and thought that humans are weird as they change very fast in such a short span of time.

"Master Jaken, is Lord Sesshomaru coming?" Rin asked, she's very thrilled.

"Im afraid not. Lord Sesshomaru is very busy now adays attending to more significant matters."

Then Rin looked down. Her energy drained upon hearing her Lord is not coming again.

"However, Lord Sesshomaru wants to give you these stuff. These are all very special Rin even the Inu-Youkai demoness would be jealous." Jaken continued.

Different emotions are starting to overwhelm her. She's been patient for too long. She doesn't need all these gifts, she needs to see him. She's had it!

She grabbed the items in Ah-Uhn's back and threw it!

"Gifts from my Lord? Well can you tell him I don't need such! " She cried angrily.

"Why you ungrateful woman! Do you know how lucky you are that Lord Sesshomaru even bothered to select these gifts for an inconsiderable human being like you?" Jaken replied hastily.

"Then do me a favor and return them to him! I've waited long enough! And tell him next month I'm turning 20, I cannot wait forever! As you said, I am human after all. We're lucky enough if we reach a hundred! Soon I will grow old and die! SO WHAT'S THE POINT?!"

Rin run away crying. Jaken was left dumbfounded. How is he gonna explain to Lord Sesshomaru that Rin refused to accept his gifts? He's gonna be so mad and he might kill him.

While returning back, Jaken rehearsed the words he's going to say to Lord Sesshomaru over and over again.

He's not going to be happy about this.