I DO NOT OWN INUYASHA OR ITS CHARACTERS

Chapter 3- A Strange Meeting By Coincidence of Two Who Heave Something In Common

Oooh, that Koga really get's me….well…ahhhhh, what's the use. He's found his mate and it's …not me. I've never been one to give up but I feel like I have tried everything. I tried being forceful in the beginning, I even tried to kill the other woman…hmmmph. Ka-go-meeeeee. Then I tried to be indifferent to him and when I saw him pretend I wasn't interested in more…..when I was. Then there is the embarrassment he caused me when I had to return to grandfather and the elders before they passed away and explain why he would not come back with me….but he also forgot our promise. Arrrgh, how many lunar rainbows have there been. How the hell could he not remember….unless…he does remember and in an effort to spare my feelings he pretended not to know instead of rejecting me.

Ayame, nervously fidgeted with the flower in her hair and sighed as she sat in the tree above the river bank with her pack below her. Through each sigh she let out her wolves howled in

unison understanding her pain and sharing in her frustration.

Not far away a young lady hummed softly to herself while picking flowers. She ran her delicate fingers over the many colors that adorned the field. Yellow, pink, red, blue….was there no end to the beauty and color scheme of this field. When she had assembled the bunch of flowers she wished to take with her, she let herself fall into the flowers and sprawled her body about the ground while kicking her feet in the air. Aaahhh, so beautiful and relaxing thought, Rin.. If only Lord Sesshomaru were here to see this wonderful day. Now considered a young maiden, Rin had beauty beyond compare and curves that would make an hour glass gleam in jealous rage. Yet, she still had the innocence and imagination of a child. Her lips red as the rose petals surrounding her and her skin that of an opaque powder dusting all the features of her body. Time had done Rin justice as her bosom rose up demanding attention to her chest and her behind was not so bad either. Yes, time had done Rin well but she was still sad and felt undesirable. Sure men looked at her and called to her many times although their advances were thwarted by her Lord but still she felt lonely despite master Jaken who would be considered bad company under any circumstances with his huffy temper and Lord Sesshomaru who barely spoke a word

to her. There always were the many servants of the castle who were nice enough to Rin but in the "we accept you because we have to upon certain death" so they really didn't

count. Hhhhhhhh, why did she feel this way? She had people to talk to or at the very least be around but ever since her 16th birthday everything changed. Her Lord looked

at her as if he were repulsed by her very presence. Kind of like the time when she got her period…but then again not the same. Rin smirked and let a laugh seep from between her lips as she remembered the first time she got her period.

I was twelve years old and had a weird feeling near my stomach that was similar to hunger pains yet not. Lord Sesshomaru, she said unsure of herself. Yes Rin, what is it, he said. I feel different and I need to take a rest. How dare you instruct Lord Sesshomaru on what he needs to do you insulate human girl spat Jaken. Sesshomaru silenced the impertinent imp with a swift kick to his rear and Jaken took flight with his arms crossed. Quickly turning his attentions to me he approached me with eyes that were crimson red but not with anger. No not anger. Lord Sesshomaru had never shown me anger before. It was a concern he had. His nose twitched around me and I wondered what he was sensing. He immediately halted and asked me if I was having trouble breathing. Oh, my lord is so funny. He made me lay down and called to Jaken for he sensed a small amount of blood leaving my body and demanded to know why. I don't want it to sound like he was scared because my Lord fears nothing but he obviously wasn't concerned of sorts I mean I was just his ward. His ward... Anyways, Jaken ran in circles screaming and Sesshomaru carried me all the way to Kaedes village in search of Kagome. I'll never forget how serious he was(more than usual) Priestess, he said, you will attend to Rin and after saving her life explain to me the circumstances of her….of her and as he looked towards my nether region stammering and said the injury she caused herself by means I am unsure of and do not wish to know. Inuyasha, came running with Tetsusaiga unsheathed yelling something about, end of your life and

brace yourself. My Lord did not even acknowledge him before handing Kagome leaves to give to me to place in my area as he referred to it with the slightest hint of red in his

cheeks.

Kagome, laughed at him and storms of fury unleashed from his eyes as she prepared herself to explain what a period is before Miroku, Inuyasha, master Jaken and my Lord. The look on their faces was one of shock and horror if I recall. My Lord appeared terrified when Kagome said this would be occurring monthly and warned him of my temperaments and mood swings to come. Lord Sesshomaru glared and said that a child of the sun such as me could not have any disposition than that of a pleasant flower and as Kagome and Sango laughed in unison my Lord insisted we take our leave.

As we started back towards home he told me, Rin I do not expect a change in your temper but this Sesshomaru warns you if such change occurs he will put you in your place. Ha, what a joke. The next month would be the first time I told my Lord, NO. I did not even fear him as Ah Un retreated behind a tree with Jaken not far telling me of my quick demise that was sure to come. I should have been scared but I wasn't. I will never forget he told me to stop daydreaming and continue walking . I was furious as if he could tell me when and how my mind would work. He told me with eyes ablaze, Rin will listen to this Sesshomaru or face the consequence. When I yelled at him and looked dead into his golden orbs and said do as you see fit milord, he

beared his fangs and I began to cry and scream how I hated him. He scooped me up in his arms and we continued our journey not saying one word to one another the entire way

back to the castle. From that day on Sesshomaru stayed clear of me and left the castle during my period.

Cowardly if you ask me. What am I saying, nothing about my Lord? He could never be cowardly from his stern and nastalgic features of his face to his defined and well toned torso. My cheeks are so flush. Who am I to hold such thoughts and bestow such compliments on my Lord. Furthermore, what is this longing and warm sensation I feel every time he is near or even when he is far away from me...far away from me but not from my mind?

He has been acting rather strangely around me and I'm unsure whether I have done something to displease him or if he tires of my presence. Either way I shall make it my first

duty of business when I return to the castle because every time he looks at me ….like that….I feel as if I'm about to shatter into a million pieces. I…feel something…him. I am unsure of whether I can say it or not. Would he let me?

As Ayame made her way down from the tree she heard loud sighs that resembled her earlier sighs coming from a nearby field. She wondered if she should investigate or not as the sun was

slowly setting over the hills beckoning night time to release its veil and cover all in shadow. Who's there, said Ayame with authority and ready to strike the creature lying on the ground

down. Please, do not harm me. Mmmmy name is Rin and will take my leave now if you wish. It's alright I guess I just needed to make sure you were not a threat said Ayame. You will find I am nothing of the sorts, said Rin in sad tone. I heard you sighing said Ayame in a way I am all too familiar with. What makes you sigh. A man whom I know to be my beloved but cannot tell him for rejection is sure to meet me and I can't bear to hear those words….not from him, said Rin as tears built up in her eyes. Sensing her tears Ayame shared with the maiden, I too know of the pain of rejection and have not only heard the words but been rejected by the one man I wish to be with on more than one occasion as she let her head fall down to her feet. Rin gasped and did not want to intrude on an already crying heart but had to know….where did you find the strength to ask? How did you survive the rejection? Does he look at you differently or at all? So many questions came to Rin's mind as she had always been curious and inquisitive with the worst of timing. I'm so sorry gomen, for my rude intrusion, said Rin as she bowed her head. It's okay…..I never thought he would tell me no is where the strength came from, I thought I

could change his mind is where the misplaced feeling of rejection went and he does not look to me at all now is the final answer, she said as tears threatened to fall from Ayame's

eyes.

Rin was captivated by her honesty and heart felt words. This woman is beautiful and if some man was able to turn down such a strong and attractive demoness, what chance dd a simple ningen like herself have? One last question Ayame, if you had the chance to turn back time would you…..as she was cut off by Ayame, Yes, she said. Again and again I would do the same thing and tell him of my true feelings for outside it looks rough but it was harder to keep my feelings inside. As for the rejection now, I feel it but it serves as fuel to continue trying to win his heart. Rin gasped, at her will and courage and before Ayame could think Rins arms locked around her frame embracing her in a tight hug her tears soaking the fabric Ayame wore.

Ayame was uncomfortable at first but then felt an overwhelming sense of security and apathy and hugged Rin back before disappearing into the woods. Her last words stuck with Rin….When your heart has been stretched and etched in pain to the point you feel like you can't stand anymore and your very own heart threatens to cut off your breathe you will have the decision in front of you to stop breathing or exhale and live freely. Freely, thought Rin as she let herself fall back to the ground surrounded by flowers forgetting the sun had set again. Nothing could take her out of her thoughts of her Lord except for ...Ah Un? Get up you wretched child as you have kept Lord Sesshomaru waiting long enough with your insolence and wandering, yelled Jaken. I am sorry to have worried you master Jaken. Hoping his own concern was not playing across his green face Jaken shrugged, No such thing ….just hurry along he said content, as he headed in the direction of the castle