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Young Rin watched her brothers play with their friend in the yard. Sometimes it was hard being so much older than them but Rin enjoyed her brothers. And little Reina was like a little sister to her. For Rin, life was happy. But the tense look in papa Sesshomarus' eyes cast shadows of doubt in Rins' heart. How long would this last? The real world was on the move and some nameless enemy was after them. Mama Kagome sat with her friend on the patio watching the toddlers play, and Rin could see it clear as day on their faces too. Life as they knew it would end, but when?
"Rinrin, dear your flaring again sweetheart." Kagome called, her voice like honey. Rin blushed darkly. Her magical aura flared sometimes and would attract demons if she wasn't careful.
"I'm sorry Mama." she replied. It was because of Rin that her parents even met in the first place.
Poor Rin was being chased by some minor demons during a flare up. Rin had wedged herself into a tight ally, the mindless beasts snarling and snapping at her. She'd closed her eyes, waiting for the end when the sound of a sword rang out. Rin opened her eyes and the most beautiful man she'd ever laid eyes on stood between her and the demons. Another slashing sound came and on the other side of the small demon horde was a woman almost as lovely. She wielded a scythe with deadly precision. After dealing with the rest of the demons the two faced off.
"I'll not let you harm the child, demon..." the woman seethed, menacing him with her scythe.
"I've no interest in the human. The rabble were simply in this Sesshomarus' way..." Sesshomaru spoke coldly and calculated. But his response only seemed to anger her more.
"You were just going to leave her here!..." The pretty lady attacked, but Sesshomaru parried easily. Rin had no idea how or why, but she knew that the demon was lying. She crawled out of her hiding place and the two were still in battle. As the lady spun around to slash at Sesshomaru, Rin through herself onto her arm holding the scythe.
"Please! Pretty Lady stop! Lord Sesshomaru was lying!..." Rin was left panting at the strain of stopping a grown ups strength.
Kagome was stunned. She looked down at the child then back at the handsome demon. "Why would you...?"
"You would no have believed this Sesshomaru had he spoken the truth. Why waste words when none would be heard. Angels tend to..."
"I'm not like most angels..." the pretty lady replied. She lowered he scythe and cupped little Rins' head gently. "Are you alright?" She nodded which satisfied the pretty angel. She returned her gaze to Sesshomaru. "I apologize for jumping to the wrong conclusion. It's exactly what I know I shouldn't do. Conclusions like this is what has fueled this ridiculous war..."
"Your name?" Sesshomaru interrupted.
"K-Kagome..." Kagome stuttered, slightly flushed.
"Lady Kagome, this Sesshomaru, Lord of the West takes the child as his ward. She is under this Sesshomarus' protection..."
"That's very generous Lord. But I hope you wont mind if I drop in to check on her well being..." Rin felt more was going on in the conversation than what was really being said. But Rin didn't mind. She had a good feeling about this, and her good feelings often were right.
Vergil's deafening scream brought the young nine year old from her thoughts. That was three years ago. And now Rin had a family and she would do anything to protect that. Which was why she was keeping a major secret from her mother. Father had asked her to find a spell. A specific spell which would affect memory. He said it was just in case. The kids were over tired and ready for bed. Miss Sango picked up Reina, and the family bid each other good by.
'I hop just in case never comes...' Rin thought as she hugged little Reina goodbye.
The house was cold and clammy. Like there had never been any happiness in it. Rin held Virgil tightly, Papa Sesshomaru had hidden them in a safe place while he searched for Mama and Dante. The shiny bobble around her neck was cooled now. The swirling magic inside served to save her brothers and herself.
'I can't believe they found us...' Rin sobbed in her head. Vergil held on tight.
"Rin, whats going on? Where is mother and father?"
"Hush Verg. Papa will be back soon with Mama and Dante. We need to be quiet till then," Rin whispered back. He nodded in understanding. Rin almost let out a breath of relief when she felt their fathers aura approaching. In an instant he was in front of them with Dante in his arm. Taking Vergils extended hand he knelt down to his children. Rin held in her tears, his white shirt was stained with blood. Their mothers. Vergil was asking where she was over and over. But Rin could tell from the dead look in fathers eyes, and the look of pain in Dante's.
'He saw it...' Rin wept internally for her baby brother.
"Come children, we must leave. Now." Sesshomaru scooped Vergil in his other arm and Rin hopped on his back. Speed faster than the human eye Sesshomaru took off with his children. He would take them somewhere safe, then he would deal with Naraku. He would kill that bastard in the same manner he did Sesshomarus' beloved wife. He made it into the city, his plan was simple. Leave the children with three trusted friends. If he should not return, their memories would be wiped to protect them. Rin put on a spell to help them sleep, allowing the transfer to be easier. The two arrived at Lady Kaede's, Kagome's trusted friend.
"Avenge mother father," Rin wept into his shoulder. "And come home..." Sesshomaru embraced her tightly.
"Remember Rin. If I haven't returned by Sunrise. Rouse the spell..." With that he left. With a heavy heart she waited. Tears ran down her face as the sun began to creep over the horizon. Holding the babble in her hands, Rin held it to her lips and whispered the lost words. As the magic enveloped, Rin promised herself. "We will Avenge our Family."