This Idea came to me out of no where. I really wanted to explore a different side to Rin and Sesshomaru that bleed into the present. This might be a long story, but I hope you all enjoy it.


Rin sat in the center of the room, lights shining down on her from every angle. She smiled politely at the camera crew as they set up, the interviewer was going over the list of questions to be asked. Rin mulled over her current situation. Here she was for the first time in nearly four centuries back in her home country of Japan. She hadn't believed there would be any connection between her and the land upon her return. Yet there was a yearning to wander the land seeking out memories from her past. Looking towards the window seeing the skyscrapers, hotels, and ancient landmarks that were not even in existence when she roamed the expanse of Japan as a child was a lot to take in.

"Mrs. Nishikida are you ready?"

Rin nodded and smiled to the reporter. "I am ready to begin whenever you are."

The reporter gave the signal for the camera men, who counted down.

"Mrs. Nishikida, I first want to say that we at fuji tv, give our condolences to you and your children at the loss of your husband."

"I thank you for such kindness, in this difficult time."

"With all due respect and given the circumstances in which you are here,how does it feel to be back in your native land?

Rin smiled as cheerily as she could "It is a bittersweet moment for me. My late husbands last wish was for me and our children to spread his ashes in the place where we first met. Which mind you is going to be difficult, it was so long ago and so much has changed."

"Could you describe your husband for those unfamiliar with the great Takahiro Nishikida?"

"He was an amazing, strong, proud, and resilient wolf demon. He made me face so many past hardships head on, and confront the most daunting force in the world."

"Which was?" The reporter smiled fondly at the loving look Rin had upon her face.

"Myself." The reporter laughed along with Rin

"While you are here for personal matters, you are also here to unveil you latest art collection. Which I must say is breathtaking. As i was privy to a first showing along with several members of the popular media. I have to say my favorite piece was " Resurrection among bloody flowers" Could you tell us about that piece in particular?" Rin nodded

"This collection is based upon my life since I met my late husband. That piece in particular was the start of my new life interpreted in a painting. On that field covered in blood I lay contemplating ways to end my life. But nothing worked, Hiro found me there and he laid into me. He was such a prick. He called me pathetic, he poured salt in every open wound I had. But behind that brashness was pity. He took me to Southern Japan, I was given a home in a village far more progressive than any other during that time. Humans, Demons, Hanyou and many others lived side by side in peace. I was able to face myself for the first time. But it was when my son was born, that I was was able to really be free of my past, and move towards the future. Which at the time I could never have guessed Hero would be apart of it.

"You all have to see this piece" she declared to the camera "Every bit of what she said I felt in that painting. It was so exhilarating. But sadly this may be the last time we see such magnificence from you as this is your last art exhibition as well as your last set of commissioned works of art, is it not?"

"Yes for now at least. At this point I think my sons need me now more than ever. This whole situation has been most difficult on them."

"Speaking of your children, Your eldest child is also represented in your art. The painting is called Divine Karma. It is my second favorite piece in the collection. What was it about your son that inspired such a work?"

"I would say that it was my son alone but it was not." The reporter was to enthralled to stop her as this topic was one that was not supposed to be brought up, under the authority of Rin's PR department.

"If any of you have read Kintaro-san's biography of me, You know my life was not easy. Kintaro-san put it nicely when he called me a mistress. But let's be honest what is a mistress? A mistress is and was a whore. That is where the painting starts, the darkness the pain, the fear, it's all there that part of my life which i used to wish I could undo. But then Keii-chan was born. He was my light shinning through the darkness, he was my everything. I was dead inside till he was born. My beautiful demon child, no one knows how or why but he is full demon. I didn't even believe he was mine when they handed him to me. He has my nose, that's about it, but it is mine. As the painting shifts from dark to light, to nothing, no paint color of any kind. That is the representation of the new beginning that Hiro gave us. He accepted a son who was not his own, loved and raised him like blood and made him his heir. I believe my life came full circle in that moment, thanks to some divine force."

The reporter wiped some tears away, then her smile turned. She was glad Rin brought up her son, now she could edge in a question people really wanted an answer too.

Is it true that your eldest son Keiichi is thinking of bringing his father's business her to Japan as a way to honor his memory?"

Rin tried to smile,pausing mulling over how to answers."Truth be told I am unsure of what my son wishes to do. Business is not something he has discussed with me. But as far as I know after the week is up he is returning with his brother and I to our home in the United States."

The reporter grabbed a piece of paper from the folder she was holding.

"Well I am not sure if I should be the one to break it to you, but from what I gather Keiichi is trying to get the paperwork done as soon as possible to star a branch of Nishikida Corporation here. Rumor has it that this has something to do with the launch of Takahashi corporation's latest product? I heard it is similar to an android that was created by Nishikida Corporation last year."

"As I said I don't know anything about it, and I am sure my son has no intention of competing with the Takahashi Corporation at all."

The interview ended and Rin left in a huff. She had no idea what Keii-chan was thinking but whatever it was, it was not going to end well. She pulled up to the office space she was using while she was in Japan. "Rin-san I am so sorry about Mio-san If I had any inclination she was going to bring up Keiichi, I would have canceled this. "It's alright Sakuraba. Can you please get Keii-chan connected and then send the phone call to my office.

Rin picked up the phone once it rang in her office "Keii-chan tell me it's not true?" There was a pause on the other end "Oka-san I am sorry, but it's something father and I had been working on for months. Japan is a huge market for technology and we worked so hard."

Rin sighed "Did your father know about the Takahashi Corporation?" another long pause gave Rin her answer. "Just promise me you will be careful."

"I am not seeking revenge if that's what you're thinking mom. They just happen to be the largest, most innovative and inventive company in Japan, that delves in robotics."

"Are you sure that's the only reason?" Rin asked she hadn't broached the subject since he was old enough to understand the difference between adopted and biological. "I am sure mother. If I wanted to know my father I would have made an effort long ago. If I wanted to end him, I would have killed him long ago. I just want to make the company dad built the best in the world."

Rin smiled to herself. "Well then, don't be late for dinner tonight, your brother is bringing a friend he made, while he was here for the last few semesters.""Of course mother I love you."

"I love you too my precious one." Rin hung up and smiled. Hiro was sure smiling down upon them at this moment.