The Yellow Flower



Chapter 2



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~:~:~Rin's POV~:~:~



I groan, slowly opening my eyes when the suns shone through the small window above me. Wide eyes in shock when noticing my surroundings, I immediately sat up, looking around in alarm.

...Where am I!? Where's Sesshoumaru-sama and Jaken-sama!? ... I thought in panic, looking around to find myself in a small room. But my panic deceases when I felt something on my hand, not knowing I have clutched something soft inside my fist. I slowly open them and a bright smile came to my face when I saw the yellow flower, looking exactly like the one I picked from yesterday.

...Kohaku's flower... I thought childishly, sighing in relief when seeing the flower is still in good condition. But I look at it curiously, touching the softness of the petals, wondering how it ended up with me...or where I was for that matters?

"So you're awake..." A calm voice said by the door, snapping me out of my thoughts as I turned to look at the person in front of me. My eyes glitter in pure happiness when I saw it was Kohaku by the door, dressed in his usual gray and black clothing, holding a small tray of food as he sets it in front of me.

"Kohaku!" I smiled brightly, sitting up so I was kneeling in front of him. "Great! We can now talk!"

"Just eat Rin..." He said to me as I sadden and followed his wishes. Hiding the flower behind me while taking a small bite on my breakfast, I smiled in satisfaction then began taking bigger bites into my mouth.

"Rin was very worried about you the last time we've met," I said to him with my mouth full, but quickly stop talking when I looked into those empty eyes of his that clearly shown he want nothing but silences. I lowered my gaze and continued to eat silently until I finished with the last gulp of my drink he has provided for me. Putting the cup back down, Kohaku began to stand up, holding the tray and slowly walk out the door. Grabbing the yellow flower, I quickly stood up, wanting to follow him as he turned around to look down at my smiling face.

"Stay here..." He said, as emotionlessly as always.

"But Rin wanted to talk with you," I said truthfully, kneeling back down to my futon with a small sad frown. But he ignored me, walking out the room and almost sliding the paper door closed as my eyes brighten instantly when hearing his voice talking back to me before closing to the door completely.

"I will come back Rin...then we could talk if you want..."



~:~:~Kohaku's POV~:~:~



I don't really have any clue to myself why I said that to her, but seeing the smile on her face when I closed the door, I knew I probably did the right thing. Walking down the long hallway in silences, going into the kitchen, I put the dishes back on the table and slowly walked back.

"Is she still with you?" A soft whisper said behind me as I stopped, turning around to face the oldest follower of Naraku.

"She's in her room right now," I answered, looking down at the pale white Kanna, not seeing my reflection in the mirror she was holding in her hands.

"Sesshoumaru, having his warning from Naraku, has only begun looking around for her and has already lost your scent by Kagura's wind attack..." Kanna said quietly, showing me an image in her mirror of Sesshoumaru, walking calmly through the deep wood, leaving the frog demon following behind him, using the staff for support and added a few bumps and bruises all over his small thick head.

"Inu-Yasha and the others are looking around in these woods for a different reason...it's the shards in you," Kanna spoke again, showing me another image of the gang, walking around with that Kagome girl, pointing directions. I frown when I look at the other girl, Sango, sadly but my empty eyes only sparkle for a second in amusement when seeing her glaring daggers at the monk next to her and managed to give him a good punch in the mouth for doing something she doesn't appreciate.

"Do they know where we are..?" I asked, looking away from her mirror as she shook her head.

"To them, this place you're staying is covered in false illusion. It would take them weeks to be able to find you...but enough time for Sesshoumaru to agree with Naraku, for destroying Inu-Yasha if he wants to see Rin alive," She answered, then began fading away into nothing before I turned around and walk back into the room where Rin is staying with a frown, not liking those last words.

Before I could slide the paper door halfway, I was immediately greeted with a happy cheer until something heavy jumped on me, almost causing me off balances if I haven't grabbed the frame for support.

"Kohaku!" Rin cried. Still, hugging onto me tightly as I found myself dumbfounded by the display of her exciting feelings she gave me. "You're finally back! Can we talk now?!"

I softly pry her off me with a nod as she grabbed my hands and led me to sit next to her on her futon, looking at me with those sparkle happy eyes. Leaving me secretly staring at her in confusion, but to her...only with no emotion.

"It's been a long time since we saw each other and talk...months maybe," She blabbed, playing around with that flower I have given back. "When Rin gets back to Sesshoumaru-sama and Jaken-sama, will you see me more often, I'm always bored when I'm alone so then we can play with each other....We could do lots of stuff; chasing each other playing tag, picking flowers so I could make crowns for you-" And she continues to talk as I just sit still on my spot, looking at her while wondering how she could say all those words without taking a single breath. "-and maybe we could be great friends with each other, then-"

"I guess you haven't change a single bit Rin..." I gently interrupted her as she stopped and smiled at me when I have spoken.

"Of course not!" She said, shaking her head side to side. "Rin love being myself, having fun and playing around, then-...."

...Is she even aware she's in great danger now... I thought, looking at her who just kept on talking to me. ...and would probably die by my own hands when Sesshoumaru disagrees in helping Naraku... I frowned, snapping out of my thoughts when seeing something yellow straight in front of my face. I looked down at Rin, seeing her giving me the flower.

"When Rin picked this yesterday, Rin was planning on giving it to you," She said, still holding the flower as I look at it in surprised. Before I could even protest on the offering, she grabs my hand and put it on it. "I want you to keep it Kohaku! My gift to you!" I looked at the yellow flower in my hand, then at her smiling face as I accept the gift with a small nod.

"Can we play Kohaku?" Rin asked me excitedly, stood up from her spot and grabbed my hand eagerly for me to stand up. "Rin wants to play with you, is there any flowers' field anywhere?"

"Outside, but we must not go..." I said to her, now regretting telling her when she started to bounce out the door, laughing.

"Rin would run and hide then Kohaku would try to find me," I heard her laughing voice echos out the door as I slowly followed, not letting her out of my sight in case she ran away. I secretly sighed for she's full of energy and cuteness all around wherever she goes, no wonder a person or demon like Sesshoumaru would want her around.



~:~:~Days' Later~:~:~



Days have past quickly as Rin, begin the way she is, still haven't notice that her life would end sooner than she thinks. Jumping and laughing outside around the flower field with no worries, leaving Kohaku sitting on the ground keeping a close watch on her. He took out the yellow flower, looking at it in confusion on why the flower hasn't even dried yet, still looking brightly new and soft like it has been cast by magic. Standing up when seeing the clouds turning a bit dark, knowing it would rain soon, he gently put the flower carefully away.

"Let's go back Rin..." Kohaku said, turning around and walks back to the small hut they're staying at. Rin looked at him curiously, running ahead and stopped right in front of him with a smile.

"Why Kohaku? I want to stay outside longer," She said, holding out her hand to catch the raindrop when it began to sprinkle softly. "Rin been inside long enough, wanted to play with you, Kohaku."

Kohaku looked at her with no expression, but seeing her pleading happy eyes he nodded as she giggled then ran back to the field, jumping on puddles in the grass with a laugh. Kohaku, not bother by the rain that was soaking him to the skin, could only just stand there like a complete zombie. Rin blinked at him, wondering why he wouldn't say anything as she runs up to him, hoping to cheer him up. But before she can reach him, Rin tripped over a log that is hidden deep in the puddle as she fell, splashing more water at Kohaku when she landed. Kohaku looked at her when she begins to laugh, now kneeling on the ground covered in mud.

"Rin being clumsy again," She said between laughter, sticking out her muddy hands for help. Kohaku hold back a smile as he clutched into her hand and began pulling her up. But Rin gave a loud cheer and pulled him down with great force as Kohaku, wide-eyes in surprised, fell into the muddy water next to her with a big splash. "Now Kohaku is more wet and muddy like Rin!"

"Rin..." Kohaku spoke shortly, looking at her with tired eyes. Before he could continue, Kohaku gave Rin a blank look when she begins to laugh, pointing at him as she sits up, knees on the watery ground and wipes some mud off his nose, which he hasn't even notice.

"Kohaku have mud on your face," She said as he gave a few blinks, wondering what the heck had just happen. Though stiff and emotionless as always as he could remember, Kohaku breaks out the barrier for the first time when he began to chuckle, then completely burst out laughing when he takes a look at her own face.

Rin stared at him in shock when seeing him laughing, proud of herself to finally cheer him up not even knowing why he's laughing. But her curiosity was soon answered when Kohaku began to wipe mud off her own nose and cheeks as Rin blinked, then begin to blush light pink. After he finished, they both looked at each other as Rin finally sees the sparkle shining clearly in his empty brown eyes. Until they both continued to laugh, leaning against each other for support, holding onto their stomach with tears mixed in the rain.

When they both stopped with some difficulties, silences now fell in between them with their back against each other, a smile crawling on their faces. Kohaku looked at Rin from the corner of his eyes in...concern, when she began shaking, adding a light sneeze.

"Let's go back now Rin...you're catching a cold..." He said, back to his old emotionless self as he stood up, helping her stand.

"K-Kohaku must not change! Rin works hard to make you happy," Rin gave him a cute pout, shivering from the cold as Kohaku smiled without hesitation.

"I won't," He spoke softly, wrapping his arms around her from the shoulder, hoping it would give her some warmth as they both walked back into the hut.



~:~:~Rainy Night~:~:~



Rin coughs heavily when she woke up as her cheeks burns red from a high fever. From her view, everywhere looks so burry and seems to be spinning around. She closed her eyes and groan loudly, covering her ears in fright when hearing loud thunder and heavy rain outside the hut. She open her eyes slightly when hearing someone coming in as she turns to the side with a weak smile. Kohaku looked at her, coming into the room holding a small tray with both of his hands.

"Ko-Kohaku," Rin coughed, trying to sit up while he puts the tray down and help her up. Nothing but the hard wall to lean on, Kohaku allowed Rin to lean against his warm chest as he pulls the blanket up higher to her chin, grabbing a small bowl from the tray.

"Here...drink this," Kohaku said softly, putting the bowl next to her lips. One sip of its bitter taste, Rin moves her head away with a sour look on her face, refusing to drink it. "It would help you with the fever, just try and drink all of this Rin."

Rin hesitated, but with a loud cough she began to drink the whole thing slowly as Kohaku's eyes soften with a smile. After she finished, Rin began to cough again while he gently puts her back to the futon. Grabbing a small cold wet rag on the tray, he places it on her forehead and almost jumped in surprised when Rin begins to hug him tightly around the neck and scream from the loud thunder that seems so near. Not knowing what to do, he put his arm around her, patting her back while saying soothing words in her ear, telling she was safe and nothing would harm her. Slowly, he put her back on the futon again, pulling the blanket tightly around her as he picks up the tray and was about to leave.

"K-Kohaku...Rin is...scared," She said between coughs. Kohaku stopped, turning around and looked down at her. With a sigh, he put the tray next to the door and walked back, sitting by her side while leaning against the wall. "Kohaku promised to be here always?" Rin asked quietly, looking at him feeling a bit sleepy while crawling closer to his side, using his lap as a pillow as she sighed tiredly before giving a silent cough.

"I promise," Kohaku whispered in her ear, covering her more with the blanket as she silently thanked him and closed her eyes, sleeping peacefully. He smiled at her, moving her bangs while putting the wet cold rag back on her forehead, hoping it would help with her fever so she would be up and running tomorrow.

He frowned when feeling another presence in the room, not bothering looking up to see who it was.

"Is there anything Naraku asked me to do...?" He whispered, not caring what Kanna sees as he finally looks up, showing no feelings or emotion in his now empty eyes. From Kanna point of view, she slightly frowns at the sight before her but only shook her head at his question.

"Just a warning..." Kanna whispered, still holding the mirror in her hands as it didn't reflect the thunder that has flashes in the room. "To get ready for tomorrow when Sesshoumaru and Inu-Yasha arrive..."

Kohaku looks back at Rin, with his frown deepens, not showing it to Kanna as he nodded, leaving her to slowly disappeared back to Naraku silently.

"I'm sorry Rin," Kohaku silently apologized, moving her bangs as he looked at her when his eyes trailed painfully toward the sword that was leaning against the wall next to the door, with a same yellow flower beside it...



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Ok....NOW I don't know what to write next...Please give me your suggestion on what you think...the more the better...I don't care about grammar cause I KNOW I totally suck at it! NO FLAMES PEOPLE!!!!!