Chapter 1

"What is this...thing? Sesshoumaru asked his tone dripping with disgust. He held between two slender fingers the back of an infant shirt. Giggles rang through the living room of his apartment as she landed in Jaken's fast acting arms.

"Aah a human child, master. By the looks of it a female, and will most likely need much training. Hey!" Jaken yelled as the little baby grabbed his finger and tried to suckle on it. "This one must be stupid," Jaken commented as he yanked his finger away, wiping her drool onto his blazer and off his hand.

Returning his attention back to his master, he found Sesshoumaru exiting the room. Quickly following behind him he continued their conversation.

"What would you like me to do with it?" Jaken asked as he fought off tiny hands that found his face intriguing.

"Dispose of it. It is of no use." Sesshoumaru commented without the least bit of remorse or doubt.

"Are you sure, master? It was a gift. " Jaken reminded his employer as he stopped in his tracks. Sesshoumaru's slight growl informed Jaken that his mind would not only not change but if Jaken continued like this, he would regret it.

Jaken unsure of what the right choice would be in disposing of the child as he looked down at her. Even in her state of stupidity she didn't did seem all that bad, however he couldn't allow his emotions to control his decision-making. The baby would have to disappear.

The night sky was dark, darker than usual. The air was thick and humid, with the smell of rain to come, hung in the air. However, all of that was lost on Rin who ran through the dark alley. Her salty tears blurred her vision, and she continued to aimlessly run. Where she was going, well she didn't know, and didn't care. Her chest felt heavy and soon her body felt just as heavy as rain started to pour down.

Exiting the alley and slowing down for only second she ran onto a main street. Her hands concealing her face left her completely oblivious to the few people who were caught in the rain. Passersby quicken their pace as their heels clicked against the pavement. Some where headed home while others were headed to the boutiques on this street.

Sesshoumaru calmly exited his company's building that was located between a few high-end boutiques. The location was great for business, though the superficial women that gathered on this street were unbearable. They reeked of perfume and other offense odors that overwhelmed his delicate sense of smell. Not to mention, their false sense of superiority when they approached him. With of glare of disgust he was able to rid himself of them, however on this particular day, an even more disgusting creature dared to touch him.

Rin was so engrossed in her sorrow she was unaware that she was soaking wet, nor was aware that it wasn't a good idea to be running in such weather. As she stepped in a puddle water, she also slipped. Losing her balance she was able to find her bearings, but not before crashing into a very tall and well dressed male.

Not ready to lose her battle with the rain she clung to the man in front of her, as she regained her balance. Sesshoumaru angry and now wet shoved her off of him, as he assessed the damage done to his one of kind suit.

As he examined his suit, he realized while it was damaged now, it wasn't as if he would be wearing it again. He never wore the same outfit twice. Besides, this human wasn't even worth speaking to. His disposition in an instance changed as he gave her his back.

Rin angered by the shock she received as she was tossed aside, let it fill her body. She was tired of being abused and mistreated. It was one thing to be abused by a loved one, but a complete stranger was a different story altogether.

"Hey!" Rin yelled to get Sesshoumaru's attention and a reaction, when nothing happened. She stomped towards him as she grabbed his arm jerking him around to face her, whether he wanted to or not.

"Don't you even have the decency to show even the slightest bit of kindness?" Rin asked as she glared into Sesshoumaru's golden orbs. His indifference was infuriating.

Pulling him down to eye level as their noses touch she spoke once more, "You are all the same. All the money in the world will never mask what you are. An animal," Rin said her tone low and calm, with every word laced with pure hate, before letting go of his collar as she turned and dashed off into the rain once more.

Sesshoumaru was now angry, not only had this filthy human laid her hands on him once, but she had done it twice and even dared to speak to him. And to think, the thought of letting her off the hook crossed his mind. Well, rest assured that thought was far from his mind, because yes, he was that petty.

Jaken round and short pulled up to the curb and franticly exited Sesshoumaru's very expensive car. Running over he opened a black umbrella as he made his way over to his master, who was standing under the awning of his building.

Jaken approached him with a confused look on his face, not sure whether to offer the umbrella since he was already wet, he did so anyway. He understood the umbrella was not necessary when he felt the stinging slap of it on his face.

Sesshoumaru walked to his car as he thought of what punishment would satisfy his hurt pride. Jaken rushing over, opened his door.

"Find that girl," Sesshoumaru demanded as he stepped into the car. Jaken nodding as he closed the door, realized he had no idea what his master was talking about., he rushed to the driver's seat and quickly got in before nervously asking.

"Girl? What girl?" he wasn't sure if his stupidity would earn him a beating or not.

"Find her." Sesshoumaru commanded with a growl this time.

I do not own Inuyasha.

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