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I hope that you are enjoying the story so far. As you read further into the story I would like to remind readers that this is a ROMANCE fanfiction. It will have Sesshomaru and Rin as a couple. Rin will be an ADULT in this fanfiction as well. I understand that some readers might not agree with this relationship, however, it is a fanfiction after all.

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Chapter 3

It was late afternoon when Rin decided that she should get out of the river. Taking one last dip under the water to rinse her hair, she came out of the river with her hair stuck to her back and her arm covering her chest. "That was really nice." She said as she looked at Sesshomaru who stood up and walked over to her. "You will catch cold Rin. Wait here a moment." He said and turned into a ball of light. She then saw the ball of light approaching the manor and she realized that he was getting her another kimono. She smiled as she reached up and squeezed the excess water out of her hair. Sesshomaru returned with a large piece of cloth and a fresh kimono. He got a glace at Rin and smirked slightly but quickly covered her up with the cloth. "Thank you. Sesshomaru." She said as she started drying off her body stopping at her stomach, resting there for a moment. "I can't believe I am with child…your child…" She said in awe. She didn't think that her love could grow any more until she realized she was with child. She was going to become a Mother…she barely remembered her own. Would she know what to do when the time came to give birth? Being around Sango when she gave birth to her son, Rin knew how painful it was for her. It scared her, yet when Sango held the little one, Rin could see the love she felt for him. Will she be a good Mother? All these questions flowed through her head and her heart started racing thinking about the unknown.

"Rin, are you alright?" Sesshomaru asked sensing her rising distress. When she did not respond he placed his hands on both her shoulders. "Rin." He said again with a little more urgency. Her head snapped up and looked at him. "Sorry! I was lost in thought. What did you say?" He relaxed a bit removing his hands from her shoulders, so she could finish drying herself. "I said, are you alright?" He watched her as she grabbed her fresh kimono from the crook of his arm and put it on. "I am fine, I was just thinking about the baby." She said but it seemed she wasn't telling the whole truth. "Something bothers you Rin. You can tell me." He said gently and caressed her face. She hesitated not wanting to bother him with such matters. She placed her hand on top of his that was on her face and gave it a squeeze. "I lost my parents long ago. I am not sure if I will be a good Mother… or if I will know what to do when it's time for the baby to come. Miss Sango was in a lot of pain when she gave birth to her son and I admit I am a little frightened." She held her breath for a moment waiting for his answer.

Sesshomaru understood why she would be thinking of these things. It was only natural to be fearful, especially when she witnessed a birth herself. He had a lot of experience with many things, but this was not one of them. He wanted to approach this delicately to prevent upsetting her even further. "Rin…during this time, there are a lot of changes that happen. Some of them happen physically, others happen mentally. You will be ready when the time comes and I shall be by your side through this entire process. You have my word." He said and removed his hand from her face to place on her stomach. He wouldn't tell her, but he was frightened as well. If that is what this lump in his throat would be called. She smiled brightly as if she had no worries at all and nodded in agreement. "I would like to go visit Kagome and Sango! Please Sesshomaru, it has been a while." She started fidgeting with excitement. Maybe they could give her some answers that she was looking for! It couldn't hurt. "Jaken. We are going to the village. Find A-Un." Sesshomaru called and Rin hugged him.

Shippo saw Inuyasha sleeping outside the door of the hut with his Tessaiga in his hand. He snickered to himself and tip toed towards him. Silly Inuyasha! You have to keep your guard up! Especially with kids around… and ME of course! Shippo thought to himself. All 3 of Sango and Miroku's children were watching the now 19-year-old fox demon sneaking up on the sleeping Inuyasha. They started giggling and Shippo placed his finger to his lip telling them to be quiet. They instantly quieted down waiting for him to strike. Shippo carefully grabbed Inuyasha's sword from him and placed it beside him to better his chances of not getting hurt. Then he grabbed a bucket that was beside the hut and rushed to get some cold water from the river. The children's eyes widened as they realized what Shippo was going to do. Shippo returned with a full bucket of water and looked at the children. They all put their thumbs up and grinned. Shippo then threw the water at Inuyasha, completely startling him out of his slumber. "Good morning sunshine… did you sleep well?" Shippo asked sweetly and the children fell over dying with laughter. Inuyasha on the other hand was definitely not impressed. "Shippo! You bastard! What the hell did ya do that for?" he yelled, getting up and went to chase him when Shippo disappeared.

"Inuyasha, Shippo, kids, dinner is ready." Kagome called and Inuyasha turned around to see Kagome walking towards them. "Oh no you don't! I'm not falling for that again!" Inuyasha said and ran over to "Kagome" he then picked her up and started walking over to the river. The children gasped and Shippo appeared beside them. "Oh, this is gonna be good!" Shippo said. Shippo 1 Inuyasha 0 AGAIN! He thought to himself. "Inuyasha what are you doing? Put me down!" Kagome said pushing on his chest. He ignored her for he knew that this was Shippo. The little brat even at this age loved to play pranks. Every once in a while though, like today, Shippo would get caught. "You can drop the act Shippo, this shit is gettin' old!" He continued walking to the river but went up a slight hill. "Shippo? What are you talking about I am Kagome! Why are you all wet?" She protested and started pounding on his chest with her fists. Then she saw that they were on top of a hill with the river below. "I swear Inuyasha if you- "She screamed as she was thrown into the deepest part of the river. "Serves you right you stupid brat! C'mon now let's go eat." He laughed triumphantly and then saw what still appeared to be Kagome come up from the river drenched from head to toe and very angry. "Oh Inuyasha…." Shippo's sing-songy voice could be heard behind him and he turned around to see Shippo waving then snapped his head back to the river to see Kagome walking to the shore glaring at him. "Oh no…" His eyes widened, and he gulped. "H-hey Kagome, I'm sorry I didn't mean it…you know that right, right?" He stuttered and started backing away. "Inuyasha…." She paused and inhaled "SIT! SIT! SIT! SIT! SIT!" Kagome screeched as loud as she could and heard her husband fall to the ground many times until there was a very large indentation with him laying in it. He groaned and Shippo laughed along with the children in the distance. "C'mon Shippo, dinner is getting cold." Kagome said as they both walked towards the hut leaving Inuyasha by himself stunned in his Inuyasha shaped groove. He knew he was in the dog house for at least a month if not longer.

"Mmmm… something smells good" Rin commented as they approached the village. It was nightfall by the time they got close enough to see the hut in the distance. Sesshomaru was walking beside A-Un with Rin on it's back and Jaken holding the reins following along side his Master. "We will make sure you eat something when we get there." Sesshomaru replied noting that Inuyasha was near the doorway with a stunned look on his face. "Well, well, after all the crap you pulled over the years about me being a half-demon… you decided to expand your family. You really have changed." He said with a bit of a smile. Sesshomaru snorted. "I can still kill you if I so choose to. Rin came to see the Miko and her friends." "Heh, bring it on! I can just cut your arm off again." Inuyasha said and cracked his knuckles. Suddenly Rin gasped and clutched her stomach and would've fallen to the ground if Sesshomaru did not catch her. "Rin. What is it? Talk to me." He held her in his arms staring at her with a serious face. His eyes however betrayed him and they casted such a worried look on his precious Rin. She looked at Sesshomaru in a panic, her face was dripping with sweat and her body started pulsing. Falling unconscious, she went limp in his arms as her body continued to pulse. What was going on? It was too early for the pup wasn't it? "Rin. Rin!" He called shaking her a bit. What do I do…? Was all he thought as he heard Inuyasha calling for Kagome and Sango.

Annndddd…. CUT! hehe… I had to add one cliff hanger somewhere… wow this chapter was so much fun to write. Shippo is still a kid at heart always trying to get under Inuyasha's skin. When I said he was 19, I mean the way he looks in human years. I haven't thought of names of Sango and Miroku's children. Should Inuyasha and Kagome have children? Mind you this story is mainly on Rin and Sesshomaru. They do have interactions though with others, or the story would be very boring!

Tell me what you think, until next time!

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