I do not own Inuyasha or it's charaters.

She was 16 years old today. A grown woman. She should be at home getting ready for the gathering Kaeda was putting together for her. Yet, here she was, sitting by herself beside the river, her knees pulled close to her chest, while her chin rested upon them. Instead of going back to the village and preparing for her birthday celebration, she was all the way out here, wallowing in her own self grief. "Would he even show up this time?" She questioned herself.

With a heavy sigh, Rin stands up on the rock she'd been sitting upon. Looking out at the fast moving water, she wondered where Lord Sesshomaru was right now. Did he even realize that today was her 16th birthday?

For six years, after coming to Kaeda's village, he visited her often, bringing with him many gifts. Mostly beautiful and expensive looking kimonos. Every time he brought her a new one, she would hurry off and immediately try it on, showing it off before he left again on his journey. Each time he left, Rin would wave him off, happy that he came and excited for his next visit.

Unfortunately, when she turned 14, the visits had all but stopped. Master Jaken continued to visit, telling her that Lord Sesshomaru was very busy right now and was unable to come on his own. Jaken would bring her gifts still, saying they were from his Lord, but it just wasn't the same. Eventually, even Jaken stopped visiting. For while, she told herself that Jaken was right, he was very busy with demon related things and once it was all settled, Sesshomaru would once again visit her. Though, she couldn't continue to lie to herself anymore.

"Maybe he forgot about me…" She said softly, the wind carrying her words.

The sudden sounds of screaming pulled Rin out of her thoughts. Her head jerks towards the village where it came from. A flash of yellow light had her eyes widening. "That's Inuyasha's wind scar!" She gasps, instantly running towards the village, worry causing her chest to tighten. It's been years! Why were they being attacked by demons?!

Fearing the worst, Rin quickly runs back in the direction of the village, moving as fast as her bare feet could possibly take her. Spending all those years with Lord Sesshomaru, Rin was more adapt at sprinting through the foliage than most. Easily avoiding sharp twigs and jumping over fallen trees. She had to get back! She had to help protect the village, that has done nothing but care for her since being left behind. Her heart beat frantically in her chest, both from running and her fear; lungs burning from over exertion. Still, she didn't care, she had to help!

"I'm coming, Kaeda!" She tells herself over and over again. Unfortunately, she would never reach the village.

A white hot, searing, pain slashed across her back. With a sharp gasp, her eyes go wide and she feels herself lose her footing, causing her to trip and fall to the ground below; crying out as her face collides with the forest floor. "W-what happened?"

The malicious laughter she heard behind her, made her blood run cold. Rin tries lifting herself up, to face her attacker, but screams in agony when a large, clawed foot slams into her burning back, forcing her back down and effectively pinning her there. "And just where do you think you are going, little human?"

She may be unable to see the man behind her, but she could hear the smirk in his voice. "W-who are y-you?" Rin questions, the pain she felt etched in her voice. "W-why are you d-doing this to m-me?"

"Shut your mouth!" He cries out, pushing her further into the ground, forcing out a sound of pain from her. He seemed to be enjoying hurting her like this, because he continued to put pressure on her back, which she knew for certain to be bleeding profusely. "Now, no hard feelings, human, but you're the key to that arrogant bastards, down fall."

"Wait! Please, don't do thi-" She was suddenly cut off. For just a split second, that same familiar pain, went through her chest. It only lasted a moment, replaced by a growing coldness all over her body. As her vision began to tunnel and dim, a single thought crossed her thoughts. "Save me, Lord Sesshomaru..."

"Hm.." Miles away, a silver haired, dog demon, paused in mid-step. Turning his head to look over his shoulder, golden eyes narrowed. A strange, unfamiliar, sensation went through him. His chest tightened and dread came over him. "Rin…"

Behind him, the small green imp, bumped into the back if this leg. Releasing an alarmed sound, Jaken quickly looked up at his Lord. "Lord Sesshomaru, what ever is the matter?"

Without bothering to give an explanation, Sesshomaru changed direction and began the trek towards the human village where he left Rin in the care of the elder Kaede. Something told him Rin was in danger. There wasn't any time to waste. They were several days away. If he didn't hurry, he feared that something would befall Rin and he would be helpless to do anything about it.

His eyes narrowed, a threatening look comes over his face. "Inuyasha, if you've failed to protect her, I will finish you off once and for all, half breed."

Despite moving quickly, Sesshomaru didn't arrive in the village until several days later. The sight before him did nothing to alleviate his fears for Rin.

"Oh, Sesshomaru." A familiar, feminine voice caught his attention. Turning his head, his golden eyes landed upon his half brother's female, Kagome. "What are yo-"

He quickly cuts her off. "Where is Rin?" His voice was stoic as ever, but the expression Kagome saw in his eyes gave away everything.

"Well," She looks away from him, unable to meet his gaze. How could she possibly tell him that Rin had been killed during the demon raid days ago. "Well, you see…" Kagome looked back towards him, her eyes widening as she saw him walking off and heading towards Inuyasha. "Sesshomaru! Wait just a minute!"

Inuyasha was helping a few of the male villagers when he suddenly caught the scent of his half brother. "What's he doing here?" He questioned out loud. It's been years since Sesshomaru came to the village, why all of the sudden was he here? His blood went cold as he realized he knew the answer to his own question; Rin. Stupidly, he thought his brother had forgotten about the little girl who had once traveled with him. Straightening, Inuyasha began turning around to face his brother, but before he even had the chance to fully turn, something collides with the side of his face.

The punch was powerful, a strong demon putting all his anger and rage behind it, effortlessly slamming Inuyasha into the ground. "Filthy half breed! You were suppose to protect her!"

This is my first attempt at an Inuyasha based fanfiction. I'm a bit nervous, so I hope to hear some feedback letting me know how I'm doing and if you all find this to be good or bad. Stick with my guys! This is just the prolouge.