Rin stood face to face with one of the largest demons she had ever seen. It's body was that of a dog but it's head was like a serpents. Rin took a deep breath to calm herself and slowly reached for the bow and arrow attached to her back. Calm down, slowly point the arrow and take the shot. Calm. Stay Calm. It's just a demon. But the thought was soon broken by the screeching sound coming out of the demon's mouth. It's tail wagged left and right, making trees collapse behind it. Rin took another breath and aimed her arrow at the demon's head. It's blood red eyes stared into hers. She could feel the power from the demon, but felt her power as well. Energy flowed continuously into the arrow from Rin. She was more powerful then she imagined. Now that she wasn't entirely human, her priestess powers were stronger.

"Disappear" Rin took the shot and the arrow flew through the demon's head, making it's body fall to pieces. A few bits landed on Rin, but she could care less. All she could feel was the power that has been given to her through that kill. Ever since being revived by Sesshomaru's mother, Rin had been given the power of absorbing demonic energy, and turning it into even more powerful priestess energy. A small smile was on Rin's face. But soon it was filled with tears and the realization of her actions. Rin fell into the mess left behind by the beheaded demon. She dropped her bow to cover her shameful face. What did I do? Why…why did I do that! I killed something! But it was a demon wasn't it! They're all the same…but…

Ever since she became a pupil under Kaede, Rin had a harder time differentiating between demons and humans. Sesshomaru and Jaken had been her companions and never once showed demonic hatred towards her. The image of her killing her Lord pained her greatly. She cared for him so much that just the thought killed her inside.

Rin sat there for a while, simply crying and trying to organize her thoughts. She eventually told herself to walk towards the village and not stop. Her body listened but the tears in her eyes didn't dry up anytime soon. "Rin! Is that you! Rin!" Rin heard Kagome through the trees. The priestess approached Rin and swooped her arms around her for support. "*pant* Thank good *pant* ness. We've been looking all over for you. Did you see the demon!" Kagome asked Rin who had swiftly wiped her tears away and smacked a smile unto her face. "Yes. Its gone now though." Rin replied. She tried to grin like InuYasha does whenever he kills a demon, but it was hard for her to ever be cocky.

Kagome stared at Rin in awe of the young priestess. She stood up straight and yelled "You killed it by yourself Rin? Wow! Great job!" Rin blushed a little. She felt somewhat proud that Kagome-nee was impressed with her. "You know-" Kagome-nee continued. "Dog demons really like powerful priestesses." Rin's face was as red as a cherry. She stared into the ground for some kind of answer but could only get out "I-I don't know what you mean!" But that only made Kagome laugh. "Don't deny it. It's okay. I think you both would look great together. I can see it in your eyes. It sort of reminds me of InuYasha and I."

Kagome got a distant and happy look in her eyes. She started saying to herself "As I got to know him, I just sort of fell in love with him." Rin was somewhat embarrassed but did secretly enjoy listening to Kagome-nee talk about love. She would always be so passionate about it. It was the soul reason Kagome decided to leave her home in the future. Rin had always wanted something beautiful like that.

"And not gonna lie, Sesshomaru is pretty handsome. I mean when I first met him it was like WOW-"

"Wh-what are you talking about!" InuYasha suddenly appeared behind Kagome who's face looked worried. She turned around slowly and met InuYasha's eyes. "Oh hey InuYasha! We were just talking about-"

"Y-Yeah I know what you were talking about! You like my brother! This is a cruel joke! He's a creepy sociopath demon for priests sake!" InuYasha continued to rant. His expression was a mix of distraught and offence. Kagome seemed slightly ticked off also which of course would end badly. Rin took this chance to slowly walk away while it was still safe.

"Okay, okay I get you're upset but you don't have to overreact! We were just having guy talk is all." Kagome tried explaining. "Oh really! Sure. I get it. You were just talking about sleeping with my brother!"

That was the final straw.

"SIT BOY!" Kagome screeched. How did I see that coming? Rin thought as she quietly made her exit behind InuYasha and made her was towards the village.

For the next 5 minutes, all Rin could hear was the fading "Sit boy" that came from behind her. Quite an abusive relationship they have if you ask me. Even Sango and Miroku are violent. I hope it's not like that with me and Lord Sesshomaru. AH! What am I saying? Rin had made herself blush.

It's true she had those feelings for Lord Sesshomaru but it was more complicated then a young love should be…

"Ah!" Rin yelled. The pain coming from her back was excruciating. This always happened after absorbing a large amount of demonic energy. Rin assumed it was her body trying to purify it. She laid herself against a large tree to rest for the time being. Her body slowly began to relax itself. The pain is only getting worse. At this rate my body will collapse. Rin knew she'd have to talk to the one who gave her this power, but how to find her without letting Lord Sesshomaru know about her mark would be a challenge.

"Rin, what are you doing there?" She heard a familiar voice say. Jaken stood beside her, looking concerned. Rin put the pain aside to hug her dear friend. "Jaken! It's so great to see you! Did you come with Lord Sesshomaru!" Jaken struggled to escape the 'not-so-little' Rin's grasp. He did manage but was out of breath to answer. "Yes. He is awaiting you in the village. The old woman told us you were in the forest so I was sent to look for you. She and Lord Sesshomaru had some business to take care of regarding…um…some unrelated to you things." Rin gave a sweet smile to Jaken and explained "I know they are talking about me. But no matter what I have to make this decision. I'm 18 now and it's time I started molding my future." Rin stood up tall, ignoring the throbbing in her lower back. Jaken started to cry as he watched the adult Rin get up and walk to the village.

Rin made it back to her house to get changed for Lord Sesshomaru. There was a special, lavender kimono she had bought in a neighboring village just for this day. The kimono was snug enough to expose her womanly curves, and went beautifully with her dark brown, curly hair. Now Rin just needed to find the strength to tell everyone her final decision on the matter of where she will go. Hopefully it'll come when it's my turn to speak. She worriedly repeated to herself. As she approached Kaede's tent, butterflies were welling up inside of her. It had been so long since their last visit that Rin wasn't sure what Sesshomaru would think of her. Would her recognize her? Would he be turned off? Will I look childish? All the questions went on aimlessly until there was only one more step until she was inside the hut.

She told her leg to move, and it did. She told herself to smile, and she did. She told her back to quit throbbing, and it did. But her eyes blackened unintentionally. Suddenly there was nothing but the feel of the hard ground, and a liquid pouring out of her.