Hey guys! You are all amazing! I'm baking you all invisible internet brownies. When I woke up the day after posting the reviews had doubled :D So here you guys go: Chapter 4

Disclaimer: Inuyasha is not owned be me T_T

After leaving the clearing I went straight back to Kaede's hut. I couldn't stand to rejoin my birthday party. I really have to think this through...Kohaku expects an answer tomorrow...And I should say yes. He would love me and treasure me. With Kohaku I would never be lonely or unwanted. He would never just leave without saying something. My life with Kohaku would be happy and easy. I would grow to respect him and maybe even love him as a husband. We would get married, settle down in the village and have children who would become a new generation of strong demon slayers. We would grow old together and finally die together. it would be like a fairy tale. I would have all I could ever want out of my human life...but why is it that I have no interest in this? Kohaku would make me happy...but I would never be complete. My heart knows what I plan to do even though my head disagrees. But I made a promise...and I promised forever. I was only eight then but I knew I could not live without Lord Sesshomaru. I don't care if he thinks of me as a burden. He said that it would be my choice. He always keeps his word. if he truly didn't want me around he would have abandoned me long ago. He wouldn't have revived me, if not the first time, the second time. He may not like it but he is stuck with me...forever. Not that it seems to bother him that much. He could have left me at any point...but he always returns for me. It is strange. I just realized that he almost never let Jaken stay behind with me. Jaken always had to follow him but he always seeked me out. Hmmm. Maybe that will change now that I can defend myself? Oh well. A lot of things will change but change is good. Now I just have to tell Kohaku my choice. Hopefully he will understand that I must go with milord. I must keep my promise.

Kohaku and I were on our afternoon walk. I had already tried to talk to him several times today but I jus couldn't find the right words. But now...I couldn't put it off any longer. I had to tell him.

"Kohaku"

"Yes Rin?"

"I...I have made up my mind. I can not marry you."

"Rin. I-"

"No. Kohaku le me explain. Last night Lord Sesshomaru gave me a choice. I can stay in the village permanently or go to the western palace with him. I have until his next visit to decide but I made up my mind a long time ago. When Lord Sesshomaru returns I will leave with him. I can not stay here with you. I promised to stay beside milord forever. if he does not wish to take me with him I will follow anyway. I am really sorry Kohaku but I plan on keeping my promise."

"But Rin, you are a human! How can you waste your short life by following him around? Do you not want a family? A home? Your own life?"

"Kohaku Lord Sesshomaru is my family. He is the only home I have ever had. And I owe my life to him. I will follow him to my last breath."

Kohaku stood shocked as I turned and walked back to the village. The very village that I would turn my back on...and just as I left Kohaku, I would not look back. All I had left to do was wait.

Three months had never felt so long before. I was tempted to go back sooner than planned but I needed her to be sure about her decision. it was not a choice to be made lightly...and hopefully she would change her mind...No. That is not what I want. I want her to stay at the village. I want her to be happy. I want to see her. Wait. Where did that come from? Hn. Whatever. I will visit her shortly. My usual visit is planned for tomorrow. No more delays. I must be prepared for her to leave me. Tomorrow may be the last time I see Rin. Perhaps I shall bring a parting gift. She will never receive her birthday gift if she chooses to stay in the village so the least I can do is give her one last present...Hmm...I shall bring her the necklace I have intended to give her. It would be such a waste if Jaken went through all that trouble with that dragon demon and she never received it...

(AN: Just to confuse you this is in Rin's POV but has Sesshomaru's thoughts in ' ' so yeah...)

Today was the day. The last three months had been so hard. Kohaku is constantly trying to change my mind. it's quite annoying. After today I won't have to worry about it though. I have all that I'm taking with me packed, just a second kimono and a few small gifts that Lord Sesshomaru has given me over the years. There is so much more I'd like to take but it is much to heavy for travelling. I'm ready to leave now, I didn't realize how hard it would be, but I'm ready. As soon as the sun came up this morning I grabbed my bag, along with my weapons, and walked to the meadow. I almost feels like a normal visiting day, picking flowers and humming as I wait. A few hours have pasted and I suddenly feel an odd sensation on the back of my neck. It feels like someone is watching me from the shadows. I stand and turn in the direction of this strange feeling as Lord Sesshomaru emerges from the edge of the clearing.

"Lord Sesshomaru! You came, I'm so glad!"

Sesshomaru's mind began to race. 'She is glad? But I am about to leave her behind. Does she truly care so little about me?'

"Rin"

"Yes Lord Sesshomaru?"

"You have decided."

"Of course milord! I have packed all that I can carry but some of your gifts are too large to carry. I am afraid I must leave them behind if we are to continue travelling.'

Sesshomaru's heart skipped a beat. 'Does...Does she plan to return to me?'

"Rin, do you realize what you are leaving behind?" The demon lord could not help letting his curiosity show around the girl. No. Young woman. 'She is no longer the orphan child who followed me around blindly...Yet does she realize just what she is giving up?'

"Yes I do milord. I am well prepared to leave this village behind."

"You will not be able to have a full human life if you follow me. No husband. No family of your own."

"I am aware...but you are my family. You, master Jaken, and A-Un. I will sacrifice my own human aspirations so I can follow you."

"Hn. If you are set on this choice I will not stop you." He then held out a box to me. "Here. Your last visitation gift."

"Oh thank you milord!" I said as I took hold of he box. I slowly opened e lid and peered inside.

"Oh wow...it's beautiful." I whispered under my breath, knowing that he could hear me. it was the most beautiful necklace I had ever seen. The necklace had a silver chain and a small pendant hung from it. The pendant was a silver teardrop with the most awe-inspiring crystal set into it. The stone was almost he exact color of Lord Sesshomaru's eyes and when it caught the light it appeared to be on fire, as if there were flames trapped inside it.

"Th...Thank you milord." I said, my voice starting to return to normal. "Would you help me put it on?"

"Hn." He took the necklace from me and placed it around my neck. " Now Rin, we shall return to the village to obtain your remaining belongings. They shall be sent to the western palace. You may bid the others in the village farewell. Then we will be on our way."

"Thank you so much Lord Sesshomaru!"

"Hn."

Ok that's it! Now I have to go! Going camping and my ride is waiting...so REVIEW! Please :D