Hello! This is my first fanfic.
Of course, we all know I don't own Sesshoumaru or Rin, or any other char from the series. But I do own Kumiko and Ronin and any other original character.
I really hope you guys like it!
Kumiko stood in the grassy meadow, silvery gaze looking to the sky. A soft wind blew causing her attention to come back from her silent thoughts. Her yukata (summer kimono) was caught in the breeze and rippled around her form, as stray wisps of hair danced around her face. Her yukata was mainly white, offset only by the deep red trim and sash around her middle. The main of her hair was white too, turning a bright crimson half way down. The reds of her hair and yukata where almost a match, save that the red of the fabric was darker. Even more so when the crimson in her hair caught the sun in just the right way. To keep the long tresses out of her way, it was first pulled back into a high pony tail of sorts, exposing her pointed ears. From there it was looped back up, the red under the fold of white, yet left to hang down. This effect created the impression that the red was fake. Though for any that took a good look at her, it could clearly be seen that the stray strand around her face where also tainted by red at the half way point.
Not far from her, in the meadow, was a large black dog. He stood about 10 feet tall, and from his pitch form emanated black translucent tendril like shadow flames. His red eyes stood out clearly and where set on the young maiden. When the wind shifted, bringing her attention back to him, his attention was stolen away. Lips pulled back, exposing the gleaming fangs sheathed within his maw (another word for muzzle). In an instant he turned and leapt, claws digging into the soft earth as he tore into the woods towards his target.
"Ronin!" She yelled, trying to grab his attention, but it was too late. She too had picked up the scent, and knew what the young male was heading for. She turned and gave chase, her youkai speed making it easy for her to trail her pet.
Lord Sesshoumaru had told Rin to wait for him here, she would do just that. It was such a nice summer day, so she ran out into the sloping meadow in search of flowers. She had gathered a nice bouquet when she heard something coming towards her from the trees. She smiled thinking it might be Lord Sesshoumaru, but her expression quickly changed.
Before breaking the cover of shadow, Ronin changed forms into that of a young dog. The only change about him was size, and the loss of the shadow flames. He was a bit larger then a wolf, with a long body and longer legs. He had a broad chest and a large head. He burst into the meadow at full speed, running straight at the young girl and barking loudly.
Rin's face lost all color, and her eyes grew wide, the memories of the wolves flashing in her mind. She let out a terrified scream, and scrambled to get to her feet. She started to ran away, but got tangled in up in her orange and white (yellow?) checkered kimono and fell back down to the ground. She started to get back up again, hearing the dog coming closer when a voice froze her in her tracks.
"Ronin! Stop that! You're scaring the poor child!" Kumiko was not using her youkai speed at that moment, but still reached the dog quickly. Ronin stopped when he heard Kumiko yell at him, knowing she meant business and sank down onto his belly in the grass. Silver gaze shot a sharp look at Ronin as she moved past to the young girl.
"Gomen nasai.(I'm sorry)" Kumiko said apologetically as she crouched down next to the frightened little girl. "He got away from me back there. I don't think he meant to frighten you, and I know he wouldn't have hurt you. Daijouka?(Are you okay?)" Her hand reached out and touched Rin's shoulder gently.
Slowly, hesitantly, Rin lifted her head to look at the woman, and for a few minutes, said nothing. These were bad memories that had been brought back to her mind. After a bit, she calmly got to her feet, brushed off her kimono and looked back at the dog.
"Daijoubu (I'm okay) .. " She said quietly before looking back to the woman. She swallowed and forced a little smile. "He just scared me is all. I don't like wolves … "
"Hai. I understand. Gomen nasai. Is there anything I can do to make it up to you?" Kumiko really did feel bad for the child being scared like that. "I am Kumiko. What's your name?"
Rin nodded softly. She could tell this woman was concerned for her, and that was helping her relax. "My name is Rin. Nice to meet you Kumiko-sama." Rin bowed in greeting.
"Hai, nice to meet you too, Rin-chan. I wish it had been under better circumstances." She offered a soft smile as she stood. Hand motioned towards Ronin. "That is my pet Ronin. Would you like to meet him? So that you can see for yourself that it's all right?" Ronin lifted his head, tongue lolling out the side of his mouth as he wagged his tail.
Rin looked from Kumiko to Ronin and back again. "Hai."
"Come here, Ronin."
Slowly, he stood and walked up to the two. Sitting down before them and sniffing at Rin curiously. Rin looked deep into those red eyes, seeing that this was no ordinary dog, she felt better. Slowly hand lifted and she reached out and touched the top of his head. When he didn't do anything she rubbed the top of his head. This time when she looked up to the woman her smile wasn't forced. "He's soft."
Kumiko nodded. Gaze flicked towards the far trees for a moment … she could feel another youkai drawing near, and assumed it was the one whose scent was on this child. "I should be going now Rin-chan. But I hope we get to meet again." She smiled and with a glance at the dog, signaling for him to head home.
"Oh? Alright." Rin gave a little pout. She didn't want them to leave just yet. "It would be nice to see you again, Kumiko-sama." Silently she wondered if Lord Sesshoumaru would like Kumiko-sama ..
Kumiko started to walk off, when she stopped. As an after thought she turned back to Rin. From her wrist her removed a small beaded bracelet and offered it out to Rin. "I'd like you to have this. A kind little girl like yourself should never be left alone, and this will see that nothing happens to you in times like these."
Rin wasn't sure if she should take it. She reached her hand out to touch it, and before she knew it Kumiko has slipped it on her wrist. "Arigatou, (Thank you) Kumiko-sama." She said with a smile.
"Je-ne(See you later), Rin-chan!" Kumiko said before she turned and started off after Ronin.
Rin watched Kumiko until she vanished into the woods, only then looking down at the bracelet. The beads were so pretty! They alternated between, white and silver swirls, and black and red ones. She noticed then, a little metal tag hanging from it, and took that in her fingers to read it. It had the kanji for protection on it. Rin smiled to herself, somehow it did make her feel better. Then an all too familiar voice brought her back from her thoughts.
"Rin." Lord Sesshoumaru said as he stepped out of the woods on the far side of the meadow. "Daijouka?" He asked as that golden amber gaze traveled along the edges of the trees. He knew he had felt two youkai this way, and in that had come back to check on Rin.
"Hai, Lord Sesshoumaru! I am fine." She said as she turned and ran towards him. Bracelet forgotten for the time being, as her Lord had returned.
Sesshoumaru looked down at Rin a moment. There was the sent of youkai on her, but as she was clearly unharmed, he saw no reason to concern himself further. "Let's go then." And he turned and walked off with Rin in tow.