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Summary: Rin is taken by a demon while in Jaken's care. She is lead to an enchanted forest that entraps her in there, masking her scent from all so Sesshomaru cannot find her. Knowing that if she were to die he could never get her back Sesshomaru does everything in his power to hunt her down and kill her capture. Kohaku provides the link between InuYasha's group and Sesshomaru. How will the dog-demon cope with his half-brother? Will Rin survive or will she be forced to leave her lord forever?

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Chapter 2

Inuyasha was not in the slightest happy about Sesshomaru's appearance with Kohaku. The half demon made this clear with his non-stop complaining about his half brother. He voiced all his concerns of evil plots Sesshomaru may have, and concerns that Sesshomaru was once again working with Naraku. These thoughts did not help Sango's worries. She sat silent, with a curled up Kirara on her lap in the small hut they were resting in for the night.

Not long after meeting Sesshomaru and the child travelling with him, Inuyasha and his friends had strolled into a nearby village and Kagome was able to convince him to stay the night, not without complaining though. Now they sat, listening to his complaining again. Miroku had his head hung, Shippo mirroring his action. Sango was silent, gazing at nothing as she stroked Kirara absentmindedly. Inuyasha was leaning against the wall, his legs crossed and his eyes closed, his Tetsusaiga resting against his left shoulder. Kagome sat not far from him, with Shippo at her side. She was watching Sango and silently begging Inuyasha to be quiet.

Without warning Sango scooped Kirara into her arms, stood and muttered that she was going for fresh air, before walking out into the night. Kagome watched her go as Shippo ran to the door, and watched her from there. Inuyasha stopped his rant, watched her leave, then turned to Kagome and Miroku.

"What's her problem?" He asked them. Kagome groaned and stood up. Her hands well balled into fists at her sides as she glared at him.

"You just don't get it, do you?!" She shouted at him. He looked genuinely shocked and sat back, staring wide eyed at her in silence. He then leaned in closer to her, his eyes still wide.

"What do you mean by that? I haven't done anything! Sango is the one who stormed out of here!" Inuyasha cried, defending himself. Kagome let out a loud sigh and glared at him. He knew what was coming because of the tension and anger coming from her. He panicked and tried to apologise but stumbled over his words.

"Sit boy!" Kagome shouted, before storming out after Sango. Miroku sat and waited for Inuyasha to sit up again, his face not pleased about being driven into the ground. He muttered and cursed to himself, his ears twitching in anger.

"Inuyasha, you must have noticed that while you voiced your concerns about Kohaku's welfare, your words stung Sango?" Miroku asked, Shippo again by his side, nodding eagerly in agreement. Inuyasha was silent, thinking.

"I suppose that would make sense. But I'm not concerned. I just don't want Sesshomaru fighting alongside Naraku." The half-demon glared, lying about his worry as he always did. Miroku shook his head, sighing.

"The point is Inuyasha, that you upset Sango by reminding her the dangers her brother could be in. And Kagome got annoyed because of it." The monk explained. Inuyasha sighed. He know his friend was right.


Sango stood by the trees of the village, Kirara was on the ground at her feet, looking up sadly. The little demon knew what was troubling her master, and it pained her to know that she could do nothing. Meowing quietly she turned upon hearing Kagome's quiet footsteps. The girl smiled at her and she meowed in return. Sango turned round to see Kagome walk up to her.

"Hey Sango. Are you okay?" Kagome asked, as sweet and caring as ever. Sango smiled at her, turning her gaze back to the sky. She nodded but otherwise didn't reply. Leaning down, Kagome petted Kirara. Sango blinked back the tears in her eyes as she gazed at the stars. They were bright against the black of the sky and the moon was full, lighting up the land below. It was cold but nothing they couldn't handle.

"Inuyasha didn't mean to worry you. He just didn't think." Kagome spoke after a moments silence. She turned to Sango, who was still watching the sky. She didn't speak so Kagome continued. "I'm sure Kohaku is fine, Sango. Sesshomaru wasn't attacking him. In fact it seemed that Sesshomaru was letting Kohaku travel with him. And he has that other human girl with him." Kagome said, in attempt to comfort her friend. Sango smiled and nodded.

"You're probably right..." Sango hesitated. She tried to believe Kagome's words, and she did, yet it still she was wanting Kohaku completely from Naraku's grasp. Both girls sat down on the grass and stayed in silence. After a while Inuyasha came up, sitting beside them.

"Sesshomaru won't do anything Sango." Inuyasha's version of sorry. However the girls smiled at him, and he relaxed. He was still concerned about Sesshomaru's motives, and he was curious about the human girl that travelled with him also. He seemed to love her, to care for her deeply.

After a short discussion, Inuyasha was on his feet. Miroku and Shippo came running over also. The monk seemed worried and Sango and Kagome quickly got to their feet. The moon's light was dulled by some form of creature flying past.

"What is that thing?" Shippo asked, resting on Kagome's shoulder.

"I don't know. It's big though." Sango replied.

"Inuyasha! That's the forest Sesshomaru went into!" Kagome called, pointing in the direction of the demon. With a silent agreement, they all returned to the hut, grabbing their forgotten weapons and chased the demon. Kagome on Inuyasha's back, Shippo on her shoulder. Sango and Miroku on a transformed Kirara.


Sesshomaru saw the demon fly overhead. It didn't smell like Naraku, and he got the sense it wasn't working for him, so he shrugged it off, not caring otherwise about it. He thought of the encounter with Inuyasha. They all believed that Sesshomaru would waste his time harming the boy. It was distasteful to even think of.

Kohaku was walking behind Sesshomaru by a few paces, thankful of the jewel shard. He knew that no normal human could keep up with the dog demon, which would be why Rin had Ah-Un. His thoughts trailed off to hi sister. It pained him to walk away and leave her. But he didn't want to lead Naraku to them. He also felt that Sesshomaru was more powerful than Inuyasha. He had faith that Sesshomaru could kill Naraku. He hoped he was right, and he preyed for Rin's safety. She was special to the demon lord, and nobody was sure why. He was meant to hate all humans. Yet Rin had her own special space that filled most of Sesshomaru's otherwise uncaring heart.