A/N: Wow, those times you find a story you can't stop reading, and time flies. Well, that's how it is for me. I've been up all night, I could not stop writing, but I'm getting ahead...

WildHeart44: Yeah, or sometimes just plain human, but we'll just have to see. I always have a habit of looking way ahead of the story and deciding some things, like the ending and such.

GuestoftheMoon: Yeah, she is super early, but yes, she is. it was briefly mentioned in Chapter 20 of Shadows of the Past: "Good morning. And how is my Expecting mate today?" Sesshomaru wrapped his arms around her from behind, taking Rin by surprise. She had retreated to the river, losing herself in her peaceful thoughts. "Sesshomaru. It's only been a month. I still have 8 more before I'm anywhere near Expecting." Rin smiled in his hold.

So, yeah, at the time I was unsure yet if I was going to make a sequel, so for an epilogue I went ahead and tried to finish off the story by a happy ending.

And yes, I TRY to keep Sesshomaru in character, but with this story and the last story, I changed him vastly. I would have liked to think that if he ever found a mate... *Cough* Rin, *Cough*, he would probably change, besides his extreme protective side. So i hope you like how everything turns out.

Sesshomarufan30: Yes, very. I stopped at writing chapter 8 last night because A LOT of things happened at once. And you know when tv shows do that, I never thought I could actually write it.

kagomeLove2: Thanks, I think this story will be an interesting one about the West, lots of new characters will be coming in.

Enough of me talking, enjoy!


Chapter 4:

"Rin! Um... Human! Wake up!" A female voice called from a short distance.

Rin jumped up at the unexpected voice, focusing her sights on the owner.

"Finally. Almost thought you didn't know your own name. Anyway, get up, the Lady wishes to see you today. So make yourself... Presentable." Minori instructed, before walking away.

It took Rin a second to process the words. She'd never quite been awaken so suddenly like this. Not since...

Rin made her way out of the bed, and into the bathroom.

It was as fancy as the bedroom, with everything needed.

Thanks to her time with Kagome in her era, the luxurious bathtup here was easy to operate.

She returned to the bedroom for a second, glancing at the wardrobe curiously.

Surely there wouldn't be...

Surprise.

Whether or not the dog demons liked her here or not, they must have had everything prepared. There was a vast variety of clothing.

She pulled out a light pink kimoo with what looked like orchids decorated on it.

It was more than she was used to wearing, but she loved it.

After a quick bath, she put on the kimono.

It was a little big for her, but comfortable.

She came back out to the bedroom in search of a brush. Once she found it, she looked herself in the mirror and tried to decide how she wanted to set her hair.

Minori suddenly came in again when she almost finished brushing her hair.

"Oh. I'm almost done." Rin commented to her through the mirror.

Minori scoffed and continued forward, "Here. The Lady sends you a gift."

Rin tensed for a second as the demoness' hands went around her with an item

She instantly relaxed when the cool metal chain of a necklace was delicately put around her neck.

The necklace was large, and draping at the end of it was a crystal-like crimson crescent moon.

Rin couldn't help but gasp, "W-wow Um. Thank... Thank you."

"Don't thank me. Let's go." Minori instructed, turning to leave.

Rin immediately followed after, however she was slightly curious as to where Sesshomaru was.

The walk was silent, and all too soon, arrived at a big door, leading into another big room.

The room looked sort of like a louge room, or an office.

Whatever it was, Lady InuKimi and Sesshomaru were there. With a couple other dog demons standing around, she had yet to identify.

"Ah. Rin. It's nice to see you again. On different standards this time." InuKimi sounded almost happy to see her.

Was she?

"Lady InuKimi." Rin greeted, lowering her head in a respectful bow.

"You do not have to do that to me, Rin. You're Sesshomaru's mate, a future leader. Although that might need some work." InuKimi thought to herself.

L-leader?!

"Oh... Uh I'm sorry... I'm not... A leader-"

"Of course you're not. Not yet." InuKimi said, "I've been talking with Sesshomaru about you..."

Rin's body suddenly went cold as she looked at Sesshomaru, H-how much about her?

"Sesshomaru has decided to mate you. I will respect that, but surely he's told you the conflicts we're facing lately?" InuKimi asked.

Rin nodded.

"Then I have decided. If you are going to be with us. We must train you." InuKimi said.

"What?! That is not what we discussed." Sesshomaru suddely broke in.

"She's human Sesshomaru. She needs to learn defense if she's going to be a part of this." InuKimi said.

"She is pregnant. I won't-"

"An even more vital reason she must learn. Do not worry, Sesshomaru. We won't hurt her." InuKimi said.

"That is what training is! We work ourselves until we're stronger than the next demon." Sesshomaru said.

"I can learn." Rin suddenly felt the urge to speak up, "I mean... I don't have a lot of experience, but I could use a weapon."

InuKimi smiled down at her lightly, "Good. We will start tomorrow."

"Rin. Go get something to eat. I will be there soon." Sesshomaru said, his glare still on his mother.

At a time like this, Rin wanted nothing more than to pull him away from all the tension and comfort him, but... It obviously wasn't her place here.

Nodding lightly, she followed Minori out of the room, wondering inwardly if she had done wrong speaking and agreeing with InuKimi.

She made a point!

Rin did want to protect her child. She wanted to give him or her the best childhood they would ever have.

"Are you even listening to me?" Minori spoke up, bringing Rin out of her thoughts.

"I-I'm sorry. What?" Rin asked quickly.

Minori sighed, and Rin could sense her roll her eyes, muttering under her brath, something like: Humans.

"I said, that was pretty brave of you to speak out like that in there. As Sesshomaru couldn't see, you shouldn't have a choice in the matter." She said.

"Sesshomaru was only caring about my well-being!" Rin suddenly defended.

Minori turned to her, "Please. You shouldn't even be here. It's you that has made him have to speak against his own mother like that."

Rin was suddenly brought aback in shock, her chest tightening.

She already knew the dog demons didn't like her very much, but hearig it loud, that way...

"Okay! Thank you Minori! I think I'll take it from here. I'm sure you think you have better things to do." Another female voice approached them from behind Rin.

Minori scoffed, "Finally. Have fun you two."

With that, she walked off.

It was silent for a few minutes, Rin lost in her own thoughts.

"Uh, you'll have to forgive her. She doesn't quite understand humans." The voice sounded again, directed to her.

Rin turned her head, trying to keep any emotions at bay, "Don't you all?"

"No. I'm more open to the world. I've never come across a human before to have the need to judge them. Why should you be any different?" The female said.

Rin smiled, "Thanks, uh..." She trailed off, not knowing her name

"Akemi. My name's Akemi." She introduced.


A/N: Another new character! Friend or foe? Since she is now introduced, I will give a little background, she is as kagomeLove would put it, a maid, but yes, she is lower ranked than everyone else, but nice.

Leave some reviews! Chapter 5 coming tonight!

~Wolflover235