A/N: ok with this chapter, I had to do a Recap on the previous chapter. I felt myself having to go back and read the last part of chapter 2 in order to continue with chapter three. If you get confused at any point in this story, feel free to ask me. I might have to review the story or maybe explain something that hasn't happened or that I thought I had explained. But any way…I hope everyone enjoys this chapter. I worked really hard on it.

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha characters or anything in this story. I am just using pieces of whatever in order to create an awesome story. I do however own my laptop…gotta say I own something lol.

RECAP:

Rin gathered everything in her hands and headed back to Sesshomaru's office only to be stopped by Kagura, "Where the hell do you think you're going? You can't just waltz into Sesshomaru's office like it is your own."

"Well if you didn't fuck up the binders last week when you were told to make copies of a few pages for Inuyasha, then I wouldn't be heading into Mr. Tashi's office to correct your fuck up. So if you want to blame anyone for me going into his office, then look in the mirror. You are the reason I have to take time out of my busy schedule to fix your errors. If you don't want to end up face down in the carpet like Koga, then I suggest you shut your mouth and sit there being the office slut we all know you're good at." Rin growled slamming her fist on Kagura's desk, before walking into Sesshomaru's office past a speechless Kagura.

Sesshomaru was sitting on one end of the couch with everything spread out on the table and a box on either side of the couch with more binders that would not all fit on the coffee table. He looked up at Rin with an eyebrow raised in question, letting on that he heard her small conversation with Kagura. Rin shook her head holding a hand up, "Don't even ask…I am not talking about it. I need to get this done, before I run even more behind on my work."

Chapter: 3

Rin worked quietly and diligently throughout the day not taking a break, just constantly organizing piles of paper by stacks and colored post its. Sesshomaru just watched her still in shock at the anger coming off her when she told him not to ask and that she was not talking about it. She knew he heard her outside the office door, and chew out Kagura. Rin had caught Sesshomaru's interest…he could not remember the last time he met a fiery human like her. He has met many demonesses with that kind of attitude, but none of them had ever intrigued him like this human woman. It was just after 5pm when Sesshomaru got up to make a phone call. Rin was not paying any attention to him and continued diligently working.

"Rin…Time for you to take a break. We have been working for about 8 hours straight if not longer. You have gotten half of the binders resorted." Sesshomaru said coming over to the couch taking the papers and binder from Rin's grasp.

"I don't need a break. I have to get this done, Mr. Tashi." Rin sighed getting tired.

"Rin you need a break…you are a hard worker and I appreciate your devotion. But even I need a break from time to time." Sesshomaru said placing the binder and papers on the coffee table, "Come on stand up, stretch…I have ordered dinner for both of us. Then we will get back to work afterwards…sound reasonable."

"Fine…I will take a break…after dinner don't interrupt my work. I am very proud of my work and I like things to be organized. I hate when things get out of place. I am not OCD or anything. I just like to be organized." Rin said following Sesshomaru over to his desk, sitting in his comfortable chair before he could.

Sesshomaru raised his eyebrow at her actions, and decided he will let it slide this once as he sat on the edge of his desk before striking up a conversation, "So, how long have you been working for Inuyasha?"

"I have been working here for about three years. After I graduated college with a business management degree." Rin said relaxing in Sesshomaru's big comfy chair, "So what made you suddenly decide to join inuyasha to run your father's company?"

"After college, I went exploring for a few years…Just giving myself a chance to be free and sort through things before I take over my father's company." Sesshomaru said looking as sexy as ever, "So a business management major…you look young to have already graduated college. Is this your first job?"

"I am 23 years old…thank you…I graduated high school at 16. My senior year of high school I took some college courses before going full time into college. I am the only human in the top five percent of my class…I was actually the second highest in my class. Many of the demons in my class were in the top five percent of my class." Rin said as if it was nothing, "So…you know how old I am…how old are you?"

"I am 25 years old. Unfortunately, I do not have anything amazing to add to it like a high ranking in college. I can say this is my first job…you avoided that question…"

"Technically, this is my first job…I got a lot of offers from major companies that wanted me to come work for them. There was a management position opened at Taiyoukai industry that was recommended to me…but I was not allowed to take it. My college friend Sango is good friends with Inuyasha, and got me in to here…I almost could not take the job. However, since Inuyasha was the one running the company at the time I was allowed to take the job…I'm sorry I avoided the question…"

"Allowed? You had to get permission from someone where you could work?"

"…it's complicated…" Rin said knowing she has said too much already.

"I wouldn't allow anyone to tell me what to do at your age. You are not a child…unless you are in a relationship that has a very demanding spouse…it is none of my business…you are a very strong woman. You deserve to do what you want." Sesshomaru said with a seriously concerned look on his face. He could not believe she would allow someone to tell her what to do.

"I am not in any relationship. I am single…I have a full-blooded demon guardian. She is very protective over me. I had allowed her to run my life until now. I stood up to her the other night, and she left to give me some space." Rin said remembering the argument she had with Fawn in order to get the job working for Inuyasha.

*Flashback*

Rin was so excited to get the phone call from Sango, saying she has an interview with Inuyasha in two days. She ran down stairs to the living room to tell Fawn and Kenji, "Guess what! I got an interview at Tashi corp. in two days!"

"Tashi Corp? No you're not working there, Reina." Fawn said not looking up from her book.

"Why Fawn…you said no to Taiyoukai industry. I really wanted that job too, and you said you had very good reasoning for it. I let it go, with no argument. My friend Sango pulled some strings for this interview. If I get the job…I am going to take it Fawn. Unless you can give me a damn good reason why I can't take it." Rin said with tears brimming from anger.

"Who is running the company?" Fawn said slowly giving in. She could not stand watching Rin cry, being upset cause of something she said.

"Inuyasha Tashi. He is the current C.E.O of Tashi Corp. He is Sango's friend, and is looking for a decent assistant." Rin said wiping the tears from her face.

"Inuyasha Tashi…ok…if you get the job you can work there." Fawn sighed giving in before thinking to herself, 'At least it isn't Sesshomaru Tashi. I do not need him coming back into her life. He might recognize her and then we will have nothing but trouble after that.'

"Really! Thank you Fawn!" Rin smiled before asking, "Why did you agree when you found out it was Inuyasha Tashi running it…is there something you're not telling me?"

"I knew a young Tashi a long time ago, and he is not the type of person I want you to be around. So when you said Inuyasha's name instead…I figure to allow you to work there if you get the job. This job is temporary, until you can find a better job." Fawn said making herself clear.

"I did have a better job lined up than just an assistant…but you forbade me from being involved in the Taiyoukai Industry. I really wanted that job too. I thought I could do so much good for that company and bring it back to its glory." Rin said placing her hands on her hips, "But I am only 20 years old…what do I know about the big scary world."

Fawn did not like Rin's mocking tone and only said, "Remember this Reina…I say the things I say for your own safety. There is so much you don't understand that will be told to you in due time…when I think your mature enough to understand. You are barely out of your teen years, and I want you to enjoy your life and not have to deal with anything harsh."

*End Flashback*

'now that I think about it…what is she keeping from me? Why would Fawn be concerned about who runs Tashi Corp. Does she know Sesshomaru? Maybe they don't get along…so maybe I won't ask him if he knows Fawn. I don't want to be treated like crap, because Fawn and him don't get along.' Rin thought staring off into space.

"Rin…Rin?" Sesshomaru said snapping Rin out of her thoughts.

"Huh? Oh Mr. Tashi…I'm sorry I wasn't paying attention. What were you saying?" Rin said embarrassed.

"I was saying…you have a demoness for your legal guardian? Not many full-blooded demonesses would take in a human child. I assume she taught you to fight in order to take care of yourself…I don't understand how after an argument she would just up and leave, giving you what you wanted…" Sesshomaru asked curious.

"She is a mother suffocating hen. I got tired of her treating me like a child and the only way I knew to get through to her was to challenge her, since she has so much pride. We sparred…I got a few lucky hits in…and that was it. I really don't want to talk about it anymore." Rin said changing the subject, "Enough about me…it's your turn Mr. Tashi. Do you have a mate or a girlfriend?"

"No I have no mate…I lost the only one who was acceptable to be my mate. I do not have any plans to mate. As for girlfriends…women throw themselves at me…I do not need a jealous demoness getting pissed off every time a woman tries to get in my pants. I am married to my work. As for giving my parents grandchildren…that is what inuyasha is here for." Sesshomaru said getting serious. He did not want to answer the question, but when looking at her. Knowing she shared something very personal with him, he felt obligated to do the same. Being around this woman seems to take the pain in his icy heart away.

"That's sad. I am sorry for your loss Mr. Tashi. Maybe you will find someone who has similar characteristics of the one you lost, you can settle down and be happy. I am sure she would want you to be happy and have a family of your own. I think I would want that if I knew the one I loved couldn't be with me because I died." Rin said with an encouraging smile, "So where's the food…I'm starving."

A knock came to the door before Sesshomaru had a chance to open his mouth. The delivery person handed Sesshomaru the pizza and drinks, leaving the two alone to dine in peace. He bought a meat lovers pizza with extra meat and extra cheese, and a cheese pizza not knowing which Rin would prefer. He mainly bought the meat pizza for him, but would share if Rin is not a vegetarian. Most women he meet with the body like Rin's, often prefer veggies to the meat. He opened both boxes of pizza on his desk forcing him to take one of the chairs in front of his desk, which he pulled up next to Rin's chair. "I didn't know what kind of pizza you preferred, so I got one smothered in meat and the other just cheese." Sesshomaru said picking up a slice of meat pizza for himself.

"I'm a smothered in meat type of girl. I like cheese pizza too, but I would kill the meat pizza before I touch the other one." Rin smiled taking a big piece of meat pizza.

They ate in silence devouring the meat pizza, only touching one or two slices from the cheese pizza. Not admitting to one another; that they were enjoying each other's company. Rin sat back fully content in the comfortable chair letting her stomach digest for a minute or two before forcing herself to get back to work. Sesshomaru followed her over to the couch prepared to help her finish the job, "What can I help with Rin?

"Take the two stacks of yellow post it papers and without getting those out of order put them in this binder." Rin said handing Sesshomaru the binder for the stack of papers in front of him.

The job ended by 9:45 pm, which went by fast with the help of Sesshomaru. Rin was exhausted, but still awake enough to drive, not really paying attention to someone following her out to the parking lot. "Do you know it is unsafe for a woman to walk out to her car alone late at night?" Sesshomaru's voice said behind Rin.

"I am sure you wouldn't allow anything to happen to me Mr. Tashi. Now would you like to escort me the rest of the way to my car or would you like to creepily follow me to my car like you have been doing since I got out here." Rin turned to look at Sesshomaru with a small smirk playing across her lips. She could not help but to feel safe and relaxed with him, as if she had known him her whole life.

"Hn. Since I had kept you so late I would not want anything bad to happen to you. Inuyasha would never let me hear the end of it." Sesshomaru said in his usual bored tone, as if he was obligated to escort her safely to her car. In truth, he did not want anything bad to happen to her before he had a chance to really get to know her. He did not like her teasing him about following her into the parking lot.

"Uh huh...well it is a delight that you decided to be the one to escort me yourself to my car. You could have had one of the guards do it. Thank you for accompanying me Mr. Tashi, you are truly a gentleman." Rin smiled teasing a little bit as they walked side by side to her car. She felt so happy having him at her side. When they arrived to her car two minutes later, Rin unlocked her car and bid Sesshomaru good night.

*3 months later*

Rin had no more problems from the wolf demon, but that did not stop Kagura from making threatening comments and snide remarks every time Rin had to get something for Sesshomaru. He kept her late at work a few nights a week to help him catch up on his work. He had been taking business trips that even Inuyasha was not allowed to know exactly what Sesshomaru was doing. During that time, Rin could catch up on her own work, before Sesshomaru would come back and call her into his office. Rin was becoming more and more temperamental, due to the extra stress and the lack of seeing Fawn. She was fully on Fawn withdraw. Both Kenji and Rin had not heard from the Demoness, and Rin was beyond worried. The last thing Fawn said was that she was taking a trip to see her family in the southwestern lands. Rin never heard of Fawn having other family other than Kenji, it was very puzzling that all of a sudden she was off visiting some distant relatives that Rin never even heard of. Kenji was not being of much help either.

On days that Rin didn't stay late at work, She would come home and go straight to the basement after changing clothes to punch the punching bag. It was one way she relieved stress. Kenji would drag her up stairs when dinner was ready, make her eat and then let her go down stairs with the threat that if she threw up, he was not cleaning it up. On a Thursday of the fourth month that Fawn has been gone, Rin stayed in the basement for three hours straight hitting and kicking the punching bag until it finally broke. She collapsed on the floor exhausted from releasing so much pent up rage. Kenji came running down the stairs fearing the worse, "Rinny, you ok?"

"Fine Kenji…just broke the punching bag…sorry…" Rin said trying to catch her breath.

"You broke the punching bag…REALLY!" Kenji exclaimed in shock, "I'm not replacing it…Fawn can when she comes home. I am not cleaning that mess Reina!"

"I'll do it later. All I want right now is a hot shower and a nap." Rin said standing up shakily wobbling over to Kenji, allowing his arm to circle her waist in order to keep her from falling, taking her up to her room.

"You work yourself too hard…you are lucky Fawn isn't here. She would flip her lid and make you quit…I want you to take a week vacation. We can call all of your friends and throw a party!" Kenji said in an excited tone.

"No party Kenji…I am not a teenager." Rin laughed at Kenji.

"You're no funny Rinny…where did my Fun girl go? Fawn turned my fun loving girl into…into…well…into her." Kenji whined.

"I am nothing like Fawn. She is a demoness; I am human. She is ruthless, overprotective, and 95% bitch. I am sweet, caring, and only 35% bitch…but who is counting. Fawn taught me how to fight and only a tad bit of her demon grace. I am in survival mode, since she just up and left. I know I have you here Kenji and I love that you care, and I can pretty much get away with almost anything with you. You are a Fun loving Fox, don't you even think about changing. I would not have it any other way. It is just not the same though Ken…sometimes I feel that Fawn and me have a special bond that no one else can have. I don't understand it." Rin sighed trying to make Kenji feel better as she sat down on her bed.

"Maybe it's because she is a female, and you never knew your mother. Therefore, Fawn has become your mom. Females tend to have a special bond with their mom's then they do anyone else. Fawn and I never knew how to raise a child. Maternal instincts luckily kicked in for Fawn and she became over protective of you…especially since you were a human child instead of a demon child. Humans are more fragile than demons. She looked after you, and became overbearing…I agree…she did not want to believe that you were not a little girl anymore. She was shocked when you fought her that night she left. She was having a nervous breakdown, in disbelief that her little girl could clearly take care of herself. You are a grown woman Rin…you need to take better care of yourself, and not rely on anyone but yourself. We will still be here at your side if you ever need us…but do not be mad that Fawn is gone for so long. She finally gets a well-deserved vacation from the whole Mommy role." Kenji said with his arm around Rin's shoulders hugging her to his side in comfort, trying not to lie to her any more than what has been done already.

"I'm not mad at her…I am frustrated that we haven't heard from her in a while. She normally calls once a week to check in to see how everything is going. I know she can take care of herself, but how come now…after all these years she all of a sudden has family she needs to go see. She never mentioned having other family than you…and how come we never went to visit them. Do they not like humans? Would her family disapprove of her raising a human child? I have so many questions that I cannot ask her…and I am dealing with a wind sorceress cunt that does not know how to keep her Fucking mouth shut. I need a nice hot shower…I really need to relax before I end up snapping." Rin sighed calming herself down.

"You're having problems from that demoness again…do you need me to go there and say something to her?" Kenji stiffened alongside Rin with a small growl in his voice.

"No Kenji…She isn't worth it. I want to handle her. If she does not shut up then I am going to provoke a fight so that I can kick her ass. She has gotten on my last damn nerve. I have much more work now with both Inuyasha and his brother, than I ever did. Kagura is worthless when it comes to getting things done. As you said before…I am not a child. I need to fight my own battles, whether it is human enemies or demon enemies, I have to stand up to them. Fawn raised me to not take any shit from both humans and Demons alike." Rin said pulling away a little bit from Kenji's side.

"Ok sweetheart, you win. I will stand on the sidelines and let you deal with it. If you need me for anything make sure you do not hesitate and tag me in. I never thought that my Rinny would just set her favorite fun loving Fox on the shelf." Kenji mocked crying in a dramatic tone, which made Rin fall over laughing.

"Ha ha ha ha…Kenji stop making me laugh…my side hurts…get out so I can go get a shower." Rin said in-between laughs.

Kenji walked out of the room laughing himself to let Rin get cleaned up and go to bed. The talk seemed to lighten her mood, and that was all he could do for her until he could find out exactly what his cousin was up to. It was not like her to not, at least keep him informed of what she was doing, in case there was danger around. He needed to know whether to pack Rin up and take her somewhere safe. His cousin is going to age him even more than Rin will ever age him. Maybe he will take a drive out to the Kitsune manor and check in with the staff to see if they know the whereabouts of his cousin.

Rin rolled in early Friday morning to look for a document she needed from Sesshomaru's office. She went through Kagura's desk looking for the document and found it on top of the trash. Growling to herself Rin mumbled, "Damn that bitch to the depths of hell." She opened Sesshomaru's office to find him sleeping at his desk with an open book on his desk. He looked so cute sleeping, his hair was even out of its usual pony tail spilling around his face like a silver waterfall. His breathing a low and calm rumble. His arms supported his head away from the book. Rin sighed slowly walking up to his desk, a smile shown on her face as she admired the cuteness of the situation.

The old looking book caught Rin's eye, at the top left page of the open book Rin read the words 'The guardian of the crystal.' She picked up the book and began reading it…

'The legend of the silver crystal has many different versions to the story, but the main idea is that long ago a human miko used most of her powers to create the ultimate weapon to use against the demons. The silver crystal was made to rid the humans of the demons, before they had the chance to take over. Little did the miko know that anyone could use and gain the power of the crystal, using it to their advantage. Demons could absorb the power and destroy all of Japan if they chose to. The mighty Inuyoukai decided to keep the peace and took the crystal to one of the villages in the southern lands. They were able to find a miko, who worked alongside the Demons, had discovered a way to hide the crystal without it ever being detected. Placing it with in a living vessel, will extinguish the power vibes it usually gives off, drawing in power hungry demons. The only bad thing is that when the vessel dies, the crystal reappears. The vessel must be well trained in order to live out their lives. A demoness is the ideal vessel for the crystal, she is swift and merciless.'

'No, that is not right…Demoness don't get to be the guardian…' Rin thought to herself, as if she knew something the book did not.

*Flashback*

"Reina…you maybe too young to understand this, but the thing is the silver crystal needs someone to keep it safe…You my daughter will be its guardian. It will be safe inside your body." A tall man with bright jade eyes and a bluish silver hair said in caring but stern voice to his daughter. He was a handsome man, who loved his daughter very much.

*End of Flashback*

Rin snapped out of her thoughts as a dizzy spell washed over her. She leaned on the desk catching herself from falling, 'What the hell was that…ughhh…I don't feel so good.' Rin thought taking slow deep breaths trying to regain her composure. She gently placed the book back down as the wave of nausea left her. Surprisingly, Sesshomaru was still sleeping. Rin stared down at his sleeping form, a smile playing across her lips. He looked so cute and innocent…his hair looked as soft as silk. She could not help but to gently move his hair from his handsome face. She gently glided her fingers over his high cheekbone, smiling unconsciously stoking his hair softly, calling his name, "Sesshomaru…Sesshomaru…time to wake up."

Sesshomaru slowly stirred like a stubborn child, not wanting to get up. The voice he heard was soothing along with the movements of her fingers running through his hair. He did not want to leave this peaceful feeling. He groaned in his sleep at the annoying efforts the soothing voice was making, in order to get him up. Rin giggled at the sound of him groaning like a child. "No groaning…it's time to get up now…you sleep any longer you are going to get a kink in your neck." Rin giggled, "Sesshomaru…wake up sleepy head…the day is new and your annoying receptionist will be here soon."

Sesshomaru gave into the soft voice, opening his eyes to Rin's smiling face; her hand froze in his hair for a minute before slowly pulling away. "Good morning Mr. Tashi…I'd thought you'd never wake up." Rin giggled. Sesshomaru snapped up very quickly, jerking at the sudden pain in his neck.

"See I told you, you were going to get a kink in your neck…sit back" Rin sighed, standing behind Sesshomaru, using her hand on his shoulder to lean him back in his chair. Sesshomaru slowly sat back still groggy from waking up, he allowed Rin to gently massage his neck. Her hands were magic, taking away the pain. 'I don't like being touched...so why am I letting this human woman touch me…I won't even let the wind sorceress touch me…so why am I letting her?' Sesshomaru thought as Rin finished rubbing his neck.

"You shouldn't sleep here with Kagura lurking around; she might take advantage of the situation." Rin informed in her serious, professional voice, pulling away from Sesshomaru. You could tell by the tone of her voice that she despised the Demoness.

"I'll keep that in mind…what time is it?" Sesshomaru asked turning towards Rin.

"Its 8:00 am…Kagura will be here in an hour." Rin said walking to the side of his desk where the old looking book sat.

"Why are you here already?" Sesshomaru asked lifting an elegant eyebrow in question. Rin hated when he did that. Fawn done the same thing to her any time Rin was up to something. For once Rin was not up to something, she was here to get some actual work done before anyone could pull her away for another project or two.

"I could ask you the same question Mr. Tashi. I doubt it is to catch up on work…This does not look work related." Rin said motioning to the book.

"I was working…not that it is any of your concern what I do in my spare time." Sesshomaru said in an icy tone.

"Oh is that what you were doing…" Rin said in a teasing voice holding the open book in her hand, "Well I actually have work to do…but first I need you to sign the document on your desk before you do anything non-work related."

She pushed the document towards him, snapping the book closed. A faint smell of smoke, from a fire, triggered another partial memory, 'I cannot breathe…Fawn, where are you…Daddy! Why is everyone screaming…oh no daddy's hurt…to scared to move…the demon that hurt daddy saw me...have to protect the crystal…have to find Fawn…have to survive.' A child's voice echoed in Rin's mind. Her head felt extremely heavy, like something was pounding against a locked door. It made her feel sick to her stomach and waver on her feet. Before she could control her body movement, she started to fall to the floor. Sesshomaru caught her before she hit the ground. Her body felt hot against him as if she was running a very high fever.

He laid her unconscious body on the couch before rushing out of his office to see if his brother was there. He did not know what to do other than to get his brother. Inuyasha's office was empty, Rin's purse sitting on her desk untouched. Sesshomaru had never had to deal with anything like this. He probably needed to call for a human ambulance to get her treated in a human hospital. People die every day in the human hospital, and he did not want to lose Rin too. There is only one person that knows how to fix everything that ales someone...and she is currently at his house. With that in mind, Sesshomaru rushed back to his office, with Rin's purse in hand, carried Rin out to his car to take her to his house.

A/N: Ok that is chapter three…I hope you all liked it. I will be typing up chapter 4 soon. So please be patient and review! I want to see anywhere from 10-20 reviews before I post chapter 4.

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