AN: For the first half of this chapter it was not easy to write but once I got the ball rolling it became easy. I really hope you all will enjoy this chapter.

Jellisa Hall: So happy to see that you are enjoying my story.

Hanako Yume: Thank you. Hopefully I will be able to keep it interesting as the time goes by.

L.M.T.O.P: I can understand, even I had a difficult time writing the last chapter. Romance will happen, however it's not going to happen all at once and it won't be rushed as well.

JJ: Kagome and Inuyasha will get their change, I promise you that.

Piana: Thank you. You'll learn soon enough what Naraku is really up to and I do have plans of pairing him up with Kikyo, however only time will tell.

Lazzzzyyy: Haha its okay. :D I'm going to update my stories weekly, however it can be rather difficult though.

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Chapter 3: Expecting to believe

"So let me get this straight. I died... but somehow I was brought back to life?" Rin asked as she stared at her three cousin and the three men that were standing in front of her. A few hours had passed since Sesshomaru managed to bring Rin back to life and ever since then, it has been rather difficult trying to explain the situation to Rin.

"Look Rin I know how weird this sounds but its the truth" Kagome said as she took a seat beside Rin. Convincing the girl wasn't going to be easy but it needed to be done. No matter how strange the story might sound like.

"You do realize that what you are saying is physically impossible. Once a person is dead, they're dead. There is no bringing them back" Rin said as tried her best to rationalize the possibility that what her cousin is saying might be the truth. However, they live in the real world and not some fantasy world.

"Well yea I know that but..." Kagome said but was interrupted by Rin.

"And with magic no less. Do you have any idea how idiotic that makes you sound Kagome?" Rin asked. She quickly got up from the chair that she was sitting on and walked over to where Sesshomaru and the other Alphas stood at.

"Look whatever you have done, I truly appreciate it. However please don't expect me to believe all the lies that is coming out of my cousin's mouth" Rin said.

"So you want the truth eh?" Sesshomaru said as he crossed his arms in front of his chest.

"Yes, please" Rin said quietly as she nodded her head. Waiting for the man in front of her to respond seemed like forever, however when Sesshomaru finally spoke, Rin wanted to scream.

"What Kagome told you is the truth Rin" Sesshomaru said.

"Are you fucking kidding me" Rin practically yelled as she threw her arms into the air before walking over to chair she was sitting at before.

"Look Rin, we don't expect you to believe in anything that we are saying. However the truth that you are seeking is exactly what we are trying to explain to you" Sango said as she placed her hand on top of Rin's hand, however Rin quickly pulled her hand away.

"I just don't understand how any of this is possible. If what you are saying is the truth then why haven't I been able to see this so called war you guys are talking about.?" Rin asked.

Kagome sighed before answering Rin. "Because only certain people can see it Rin. At the time, you weren't able to see it because you weren't one of us. We are Spiritual being. I guess you can say we are angels living on earth. We protect the planet by fighting the bastard from the underworld".

Rin sighed once again. "So let me get this straight. You are angels?"

"Yes, we are angels Rin and so are you" Kikyo answered before Kagome got a chance to.

"And you supposedly protect the planet by defeating creatures from hell?" Rin asked.

"Pretty much" Sango said.

"Okay. And who are they?" Rin said as she pointed at the three alphas in front of her, not evening realizing that they were demons.

"Oh we're the evil bastards from hell" Miroku said. Inuyasha managed to elbow him in the side while Sesshomaru simply glared at the Alpha.

"Okay this is just ridiculous. Don you honestly expect me to believe in all of this. That we are somehow Angels and those three over there are demons?"

"Well technically I'm still human... sort of" Miroku said and Rin and the others couldn't help but roll their eyes. Kagome took a seat by Rin and placed her arms around the girl's shoulder.

"I know this sounds funny Rin and believe me I wish this wasn't real but this is the world that we live in" Kagome said quietly as she smiled softly at her younger cousin. Rin manage to pull away from her cousin's touch once again as she quickly got up from the chair she was sitting on.

"You know what? I'm tired and I would like to go to bed now" Rin said as she stared at her cousin. Kagome sighed before answering.

"Inuyasha is going to show you where you are going to sleep" Kagome said quietly before pointing at Inuyasha. Inuyasha nodded his head before leading Rin out of the room and into the sleeping quarters. Once Inuyasha and Rin disappeared out of the room, Kagome stood up and walked over to where Sesshomaru was at.

"I can't thank you enough for what you had done. My cousins and I will leave after nightfall" Kagome said as she bowed her head at Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru nodded his head

"I think its best that you explain to your cousin what is going on. The way they are staring at me is starting to piss me off" Sesshomaru said before he and Miroku left the room as well. Leaving Kagome at the mercy of her sister and cousin is a very scary thought.

"Kagome?" Kikyo said quietly

"Yes?" Kagome asked as she stared out into the direction that Sesshomaru and Miroku disappeared from.

"You have some explaining to do" Sango said. Kagome sighed quietly before turning around. One thing that wasn't hard to noticed was the evil glare that her Kikyo and Sango were giving her.

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Once all the excitement finally died down and the girls were able to settle in for the day, Kagome's thoughts about last night and whether or not she made the right decision kept the young girl wide awake. Despite being awake the entire night, Kagome couldn't find the energy to climb into bed and allow sleep to consume her.

After explaining the situation to both Kikyo and Sango, both girls were scared and nervous at the same time. Even though they were happy that Sesshomaru wants to end the war between the Spiritual being. However they weren't too excited about the other war that they are going to fight in. Those so called Zetas nearly killed Rin the last time they fought with them, so who knows what is going to happen next.

Kagome is very happy for the fact the Sesshomaru was able to save Rin's life. However, everything else made Kagome a bit worried. What if the entire story about the Zetas is just a complete lie and Sesshomaru is just using them to win the war. If that is the case then how the hell is Kagome is going to explain to her family that all of this has just been one big fat lie and Kagome felt for it. Sadly the deal has been made and Kagome and the girls have no choice but to obey Sesshomaru for the next year. After all Sesshomaru comes from a family of noble blood and even though the girls didn't worship the ground he walked on, the girls still had to obey him.

And that includes fighting in the war against the Zetas, an enemy that the girls know nothing about. Was everything that Kagome has done within the last twelve hours really worth it. No matter what she did, she couldn't stop the fact that Rin is now one of them and whether she likes it or not, Kagome has to accept the truth that Rin is going to have to fight in this war. Regardless if its with the Alphas or not.

Kagome sighed again before turning her attention away from the window she was looking out of and into the room she was in. She gasped quietly not knowing that she had a visitor the entire time.

"What are you doing in here?" Kagome asked. Inuyasha quietly stepped out of the shadows before placing a few blankets on top of Kagome's bed.

"I know its not much but I wanted to make sure that you were okay. You seemed upset after you finished talking with your family" Inuyasha said as he stood behind Kagome. Kagome sighed before turning back around. As she stared out into the city in front of her, Kagome finally answered Inuyasha's question.

"Of course I am okay, why wouldn't I be?" Kagome said quietly before placing her hand on top of her neck and began to rub her sore neck. She could still feel Sesshomaru's hand wrapped around her neck from the night before.

"You always were such a terrible liar. I don't know why you try to hide the truth from me Kagome" Inuyasha said. Kagome couldn't help but roll her eyes. A part of her wants to give the Alpha a hug while the other part wants to beat Inuyasha to a bloody pulp. Kagome sighed as her feelings for Inuyasha and the past they shared slowly returned.

"Do you think what Sesshomaru said was the truth? That if we helped you guys defeat the Zetas that he will somehow end the war with the Spiritual beings?" Kagome asked as she slowly turned around and stared at the demon in front of her.

"Sesshomaru may be an asshole but he is still an honorable man. If he says that he is going to end this war with the Spiritual being then he will, regardless of what the outcome might be" Inuyasha said.

"But why now? Why wait thousands of years to end this war?" Kagome said.

"You and I both know that this war we are fighting in has no winners or losers. We are fighting because the Lords of the Underworld as well as your Gods can't make up their fucking minds. This is their war Kagome, not ours" Inuyasha said.

"Yea but..." Kagome said but was interrupted by Inuyasha.

"Tell me Kagome and tell me the fucking truth. Are you tired of fighting in this war? Because I am and so is Sesshomaru and Miroku" Inuyasha said.

"Well yea of course I am" Kagome said as she glared at Inuyasha.

"Then don't you think it is time for us to show the Lords and the Gods that their is a way for all of us to live in peace" Inuyasha said.

"Yes of course" Kagome said quietly. Looking at Kagome, Inuyasha understood the worriedness that was going through her mind. Even he was a little scared as well. Since the beginning of time, The Gods of the heavens were at war with the Lords of the underworld, attempting to stop this age old war, wasn't going to be easy and who knows how many lives will be lost while doing so. However Inuyasha needs to remain positive, especially around Kagome.

"The road is going to be bumpy from here on out Kagome but I promise its going to be worth it in the end. You and your family can finally live in peace. You can finally be happy" Inuyasha said quietly before taking a step forward and trapping Kagome in. With nowhere to go, Kagome gasped softly as she stared into the eyes of the demon before her.

Kagome slowly licked her lips and she could have sworn she heard Inuyasha growled softly. The growl made her body tremble and even though deep inside Kagome wanted to know what it felt like to be consumed by the demon in front of her, she chose to ignored those feelings instead.

"I'm glad you came in here because now I can thank you" Kagome whispered softly as her body continued to tremble. Standing this close to Inuyasha was making her body feel so weak yet so alive at the same time. That powerful aura of his is both intoxicating as well as frightening.

"What for?" Inuyasha whispered softly. Waiting for Kagome to answered seemed like it took forever.

"That night so long ago when Hojo almost killed me. You were there, weren't you?" Kagome asked.

"I was Kagome. I knew what the bastard was going to do to you which is why I followed him. I couldn't sit by and watch him kill you" Inuyasha said.

"So thank you Inuyasha for everything you have done for me in the past" Kagome said quietly.

"It was nothing. beside I wasn't the one who killed him, it was you" Inuyasha said. Kagome slowly nodded her head. Talking about the past has always been difficult for Kagome, especially if it was about the night she killed Hojo. Her ex-fiancé who was an Alpha as well.

She hated reliving the past as well as the memories she shared with Hojo. The man who Kagome loved more than life itself. At the time, she didn't know that he was an Alpha. To her he seemed like an ordinary human being. However he kept his demonic nature hidden from her the entire time that they were dating. It wasn't until that night that Kagome find out about the truth of it all.

Hojo never really loved her. In fact he knew the truth about Kagome and her family, which is why he became close to her in the first place. Kagome has always been the strongest link of the Higurashi clan. You kill the strongest and soon the rest of the family will start to die as well.

However his planned backfire after realizing that Kagome has yet to become a Spiritual being. When he transformed in front of her, Kagome's light as well as her powers of purification is what saved her from Hojo. Before being consumed by the pain of her transformation from a human to a spiritual being, Kagome managed to kill Hojo.

That was when she learned about her powers of purification. By watching Hojo slowly disappeared in front of her as his soul was being cleansed wasn't that hard to figure out.

"Kagome?" Inuyasha asked quietly after realizing that Kagome was daydreaming about the past. It wasn't that hard to guess after seeing a tear roll down her face.

"Yes" Kagome asked after snapping right out of it.

"He's dead Kagome, he can't hurt you anymore" Inuyasha whispered softly after placing his hand on top of Kagome's cheek. She didn't even realize that she was crying until she felt Inuyasha wipe away the tear.

"I know that Inuyasha" Kagome said before placing her hand on top of his. She has every right to fear the Alphas after that night, however the one person she couldn't fear was Inuyasha. What seemed like a lifetime standing beside Inuyasha was only a few short minutes as he finally stepped away from Kagome. Deep inside he wanted to stay with her and show her the love that he has for her, however it wasn't the time for that or even the place.

"I should get going Kagome, It has been a long night for all of us" Inuyasha said. Kagome nodded her head after realizing that Inuyasha was leaving. A part of her wanted him to stay with her but like he said, it has been a long night for all us.

"You're right. Beside I should get to bed" Kagome said as she stepped away from the window and headed straight for the bed. After tonight, the girls will return to Higurashi Shrine but for now Kagome needs her rest because no one knows what the night is going to bring and everybody needs to stay alert and ready.

"Kagome?" Inuyasha called out her name once again. After climbing into bed, Kagome answered him with a simple yes. Waiting for him to reply seemed like a lifetime of waiting.

"Sleep well Kagome" Inuyasha said as he headed straight for the door. That wasn't what he wanted to say but if he didn't say that then there was no way he was going to be able to leave the room, especially seeing Kagome on the bed like that. It was almost like she was calling him to join her and if he did then their was no way that either them was going to get any sleep. Soon though, Inuyasha will be able to tell Kagome how he really feels about her. However first he needs to make sure that she was ready.

"You too Inuyasha" Kagome said as Inuyasha stood by the door. With one final look and a wave, Inuyasha left Kagome's room. A part of her wanted to shout out his name and order the half demon to stay with her. However the look in his eyes was what stopped Kagome. She knew that if Inuyasha stayed then neither of them wouldn't get any sleep. Even though Kagome wouldn't mind it one bit, however the two of them needed to get their sleep.

With one final though of the half demon that left her room, Kagome finally laid her head on the pillow allowed sleep to consume her very being.

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It was noon and everybody were all fast asleep, except for two. As Rin explored the manor, looking at all of the grand pictures that hung on the wall, she couldn't help but wonder who were the Taisho men. The only things that she knows about the family were the stuff that she heard on the news. The Taisho Clan were considered the most wealthiest family of all of Japan and quite possibly the entire world.

However looking at all of the picture made her realize that not even the news people knew that much about the family. The men in the family were all beautiful with their long silver hair and dominating features and the legendary Mrs. Izayoi Taisho was the most beautiful woman Rin has ever seen. 'Then again that was beauty of plastic surgery' Rin said to herself.

As Rin continued to explore the Manor, she finally found the garden and she couldn't help but to step outside and take a closer look. The backyard itself was magnificent. Everywhere she turned, Rin spotted a Sakura tree and now that spring was in the air, it made the cherry blossoms bloom, creating a rather beautiful scenery.

Rin also spotted a few rose bushes as well as two koi ponds. The entire backyard scenery took her breath away and made Rin realize that she wouldn't mind staying here for a few more days. Living on a shrine in the city made Rin appreciate the country side that was outside of Tokyo and Rin couldn't help but envied the Taisho Clan.

"I'm surprise to see you up, I thought you were tired" A voice said from behind Rin. Rin quickly turned around and bowed her head when she saw Sesshomaru.

"I am so sorry but I couldn't sleep and I didn't know what to do. I was getting bored in my room" Rin said as she slowly lifted up her head. She saw Sesshomaru smirking at her. Now that she has calmed down from the fight she had earlier with her cousin, she couldn't help but notice how handsome and beautiful Sesshomaru really was.

"It's alright Rin" Sesshomaru said as he held up his hand. He was wearing some black slacks with a white buttoned up shirt with a black tie and leather loafers. "I was actually on my way to work when I spotted you out here" Sesshomaru added.

"Oh I see" Rin said as she stared out into the garden sadly. Not sure why but she was glad that Sesshomaru spotted her at least then she would have had someone to talk you. Now that he is leaving, Rin felt a little sad and alone.

Sesshomaru didn't need to go to work, especially since his father is there today, however he couldn't stand being under the same roof as Rin. The innocent girl who has been haunting his dreams since he first laid eyes on her. Now seeing her like this, made Sesshomaru think that leaving the manor wasn't a good idea.

"You know, I don't actually have to go to work so if you like you are welcome to stay with me. At least until your family wakes up" Sesshomaru said. He noticed the glimmer of hope shine in Rin's eyes, however it soon disappeared.

"No I can't do that beside what if they need you?" Rin asked. Sesshomaru simply shrugged before answering "my father is their today, so I know he won't be needing me".

"Oh" Rin said. Sesshomaru walked over to a bench that was right under one of the Sakura trees, after taking a seat, he patted the spot right next to him, signaling to Rin that she was welcome to join him. As Rin slowly walked over to the bench, she couldn't help but stare into Sesshomaru golden eyes. The most beautiful and unusual eyes she has ever seen. She also noticed that Inuyasha as well as his father had the same color eyes. Maybe it was a family trait.

Once Rin took a seat next to Sesshomaru, she couldn't help but blush as she soon began to feel Sesshomaru's aura. Whatever it was, it felt like it was calling to her soul and it made her feel so alive and free. Almost like she could be whatever she wanted to be and Sesshomaru wouldn't judge her for it.

"Can I ask you something?" Rin asked.

"Of course Rin. You don't have to be shy around me" Sesshomaru asked.

"Hypothetically of course. Can you explain to me this so called war that you are fighting in" Rin asked. Realizing that she felt like an idiot for asking, however something was telling her that she needs to hear it from another point of view. Maybe then it would help her figure it out. To Rin, there was no way that the war could be real but maybe seeing it from Sesshomaru's eyes might help her understand why her family believes in it.

"The war has been going on for centuries and if I remain true to myself as well as you, this war is going to continue on for another couple of centuries" Sesshomaru said before Rin nodded her head. Just hearing that made it seem like it isn't real.

"What I don't understand is how can a war be going for so long and yet no one has won?" Rin asked.

"The answer is because this war that we are fighting in has no winners or losers. Not until one of them decides that this war is indeed pointless. No one is going to do that because then they would see it like they lost the war" Sesshomaru said. By the look on her face Rin was trying very hard to believe him.

"Now can you explain to me who are fighting in this war?" Rin asked.

"Well its simply both heaven and hell that are fighting against each other in this war" Sesshomaru said.

"Whoa now you lost me again" Rin said.

"Not everything is as what it seems Rin. One day you will realize that and when you do you are going to understand how fucked up this world is. Your family and my family didn't chose this lifestyle but because of who we are and who our family is and were, this lifestyle chose us" Sesshomaru said.

"How exactly can I do that Sesshomaru I mean I can't see anything" Rin said.

"Why don't you close your eyes and try to believe that what your family and I said is the truth. Trust me you have to find it in your heart to believe" Sesshomaru said.

Rin sighed as she closed her eyes. Nothing happen because all she saw was the darkness. She sighed once again before opening her eyes. She honestly wanted to believe in what her family and Sesshomaru said, however it was proving rather difficult.

"I'm sorry but I can't" Rin said quietly. Rin slowly got up from the bench she was sitting on but immediately stopped after hearing Sesshomaru.

"I'm sorry Rin" Sesshomaru said. Rin slowly turned around and stared into Sesshomaru's eyes once again. She could have sworn she saw a hint of sadness in his eyes.

"For what?" Rin asked. She heard Sesshomaru chuckle softly before he himself stood up from the bench and stood beside her, Sesshomaru finally answered.

"One day you'll learn" Sesshomaru said before placing his hand on Rin's shoulder. As soon as he did that, a sharp pain went straight up to Rin's skull and soon she began to see a picture in her head. It was the streets the Tokyo and they were covered in blood as well as a few bodies of giant spiders and creepy little imp creatures were scattered all over the floor. There she saw her family as well as Sesshomaru and his family all covered in blood.

The vision soon disappeared and with a loud gasp, Rin fell to the floor, as she held her head while the pain began to slowly disappeared. Gasping for air, she felt Sesshomaru arm wrapped around her waist. As the pain went away, she began to notice that Sesshomaru was calling out her name.

"Rin! Are you alright" Sesshomaru said. Rin finally lifted her head and tears began to pour from her eyes. "I don't know what I saw but I saw something" Rin whispered softly.

"What did you see Rin?" Sesshomaru asked.

"I think I saw the war" Rin said as she fell forward and laid her head against Sesshomaru shoulder. Knowing exactly what to do, Sesshomaru lifted Rin and up and carried her inside. It seems that Rin has finally gained some of her powers.

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"The fourth and final member of the Higurashi Clan will soon regain her power and when she does, who knows what the outcome of the war will be" A man said in a very hushed voice.

"If the prophecy is true then she will be the one who will eventually learn the truth about it all. And we all know if that happens then she and rest of the Higurashi Clan will no longer fight in this war" A woman said.

"We cannot let her gain her powers because if she does then Inferos will win this war. No Spiritual being will want to side with the heaven after learning the truth" a second man said.

"Now tell me what do you expect us to do about it?" The first man said.

"Then we must kill her for the sake of the war and the rest of the heavens. Rin must die in order for us to win this war" The woman said.

"Are you insane Isabella? Do you have any idea what you are asking, this is Rin Saiyuki we are talking about, she is one of us" The first man said.

"Silence Raphael, this is the truth and this is our reality. Rin Saiyuki must die if you want the heavens to succeed" Isabella said.

"And if the Rin doesn't die, then what?" The second man said.

"Then the heavens will fall" Isabella said. She and the men that surrounded her all bowed their heads. Just thinking about what would happen if the heaven did fell were truly fightening, however they weren't going to let that happen.

"Now tell me Kiso, what is your plan and how do you expect to kill Rin?" Isabella said. A man suddenly appeared before them and the men were all surprised that it was none other then Naraku Kiso who stood before them. An Alpha and leader to the Spider Clan.

"What is the meaning of this Isabella? What is an Alpha doing in here, this is holy grounds" Raphael said as he glared at both Isabella and Naraku.

"Don't worry Raphael, Naraku is working for us and he will be the one who will destroy Rin and that so called powers of hers" Isabella said as she smiled at Raphael. Once her attention went back to Naraku, the demon finally answered her.

"I say that we can bring in more Alpha and perhaps some more Zetas as well. Now that the Spiritual being are joining forces with the Taisho Alphas, they won't be able to protect her if the streets are filled with Zetas and more Alphas" Naraku said with a smirk. He hated the fact that Sesshomaru decided to end this war and he hated the fact how protective he was with Rin. It was a disgrace to both sides when the Alphas and Spiritual beings join forces with each other.

"Very well then, you send in more Alphas and will bring in the Zetas, before the end of the night, Rin will be dead and we will have no choice but to end this war once and for all" Isabella said as she smirked. All of the men including Naraku smirked as well. After thousands of centuries the war between the Heavens and Inferos will finally be over.

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Whew. Finally I am done with chapter 3. It wasn't what I expected when I started this chapter or even how I wanted this story to continue (I had to re-edit the first chapter so that it can follow the story line much better). However when you are a writer, you have no choice but to follow your instincts. I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please let me know what you guys thought about it. I enjoy reading all of the reviews that I have been receiving for this story. Also please disregard and misspelling and grammar error.

Until next time

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