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Onwards to Chapter 4!

Chapter 4- The Longing and the Wedding

Flashback- Three years after Kagome returned to the Feudal Era; Kaede's village and Inuyasha's Forest.

16 moons. It had been 16 moons since the last time she had seen her lord. Rin knew she could not be irritated with him; he was very busy rebuilding his father's castle in the Western mountains. When he had last visited her he had warned her that it might be some time before he could visit again; she just hadn't anticipated on how long that 'some time' would be.

Rin sighed; Jaken and A-Un visited every month or so, bringing her gifts in her lord's stead and updating her with what the Inu Daiyoukai was up to. She loved seeing them; but it didn't ease the longing that could only be soothed by her lord. She was growing more and more restless with each passing week; she was 15 now and chomping at the bit for something new. Her lord had been sending men and women of education to her for the last two years; she had learned a great deal, surprising the youkai that taught her, she rarely needed to be taught something twice and most certainly retained all her lessons. Rin could now write, solve mathematical problems; she was familiar in geography and astronomy; but what surprised everyone was that Rin showed the wit of a very cunning, up and coming politician. Lord Sesshomaru would often send her letters via Jaken and A-Un; explaining the many quarrels in the royal court and surrounding lands. Rin would sit down and lay out a strategy before replying to Lord Sesshomaru with her suggestions; he had often taken her advice for it was fair but did not lack in the sense that Sesshomaru would bend to the whims of others, he still ruled all and would not tolerate others testing his authority.

Rin leaned back against the Sacred Tree, stroking her crescent moon pendent as she often did; wishing that her lord would visit soon.

The awkward young girl had blossomed into a teenager that held the unspoken promise of a stunning young woman in the very near future. She had grown to her full height of 5'7; she was very tall for one of her ethnicity. She was long legged with shapely, firm thighs that led to elegant knees, proportionate calves and ended with delicate ankles and tiny, cute feet. She also carried that to which very few women of her race did; a long, lean torso. Her hips and breasts had swollen into the curves of a beautiful, voluptuous and mature woman; Kagome had more than once voiced her jealousy of Rin's hypnotizing curves. Her stomach was taunt and firm; her back was smooth with two cute dimples adorning her skin just above her very full, very firm butt. Though it wasn't just her body that had all the village boys and passing-through men practically drooling and falling at her feet. Rin had a heartbreaker face; she had long since lost the chubbiness of a child, favoring high sculpted cheekbones, a small yet proportionate nose, full rose-pink lips and if it was even possible; bigger, doe brown eyes to that of her youth. It was the eyes that captivated so many; her cinnamon irises had matured and now sported flecks of forest green in their depths near her pupils; and they were framed with impossibly thick, long black lashes and elegant, perfectly arched brows (thanks to the tool Kagome called 'tweezers'). Her hair now rivaled that of her lord's own beautiful silver locks; the deep ebony tresses were now brushing her butt and shone healthy and clean thanks to Kagome's shampoo and conditioner. Her trademark side-ponytail still remained; though she did take it down every night so that her hair could grow evenly; the others had told her that it made her Rin and that she was the only one who was able to pull it off and still look grownup.

The sound of rustling brush to her right caused Rin to launch to her feet; her right hand gripping the hilt of her dagger in its holster within her kimono sleeve. A flash of red and silver had her relaxing and sinking back to the hard ground.

"You should not sneak up on me like that, Inuyasha. I'm still a human with dull senses compared to you." Rin said haughtily; embarrassed that she had not heard him sooner. That was unacceptable considering all the training Inuyasha, Kohaku, Sango and Kagome had taught her. Rin was now as well-known as Sango and Kohaku for being a capable demon slayer. She had a plethora of weapons she excelled in; though she favored her twin swords and a boomerang much like Sango's own Hiraikotsu. Her twin swords and boomerang also had names; her right handed sword was called Jinsoku (meaning swift), her left sword was named Seigi (meaning justice), and her boomerang was named Jukei (meaning punishment). She heard Inuyasha snort.

"I did not sneak up on you, Squirt. You were just too absorbed in your own thoughts. Good way to get yourself killed." He teased, pushing through the last of the brush towards Rin and the Sacred Tree. His eyes softened when he saw the well-hidden hurt behind her eyes. He didn't need to ask to know what was on her mind.

"Rin; I'm sure he has good reason for not visiting in so long. You know as well as I do that you are the only person he truly cares for; human or not." He said softly, sitting beside her and drawing her into his arms. Rin's eyes welled with tears and she quickly hid her face in Inuyasha's chest.

"I know! It's just so hard! I miss him, Inuyasha." She sobbed, soaking his kimono and allowing him to brush his fingers through her hair. He thought back to the three years he went without his beloved mate; he sighed and tightened his hold on the weeping girl.

"I know, Rin. I know."

Inuyasha continued to hold her as her sobs died down and reduced to hiccups; she pulled back slightly to give him a small smile. He returned the favor and wiped the remaining tears from her now red cheeks.

"Thanks Inuyasha; I really needed that." He grinned at her before tickling her sides; making her gasp and giggle uncontrollably while trying to get away from him.

"Ya know, Squirt; even after all this time, it's still so weird to not hear you refer to yourself as Rin. I kind of miss it. Where'd my little girl go?!" he asked; pinning her under his weight and mercilessly tickling her. Rin bucked and squirmed.

"Ok! Ok! Ok! Rin surrenders, Inuyasha! Rin says you win!" She gasped out. Inuyasha released her; grinning ear to ear. He stood up and offered her his hand before hoisting her to her feet.

"No more tears for my bastard of a brother, ya hear? You have a wedding to help prepare for." Rin nodded her head then smiled eagerly.

"You mean YOUR wedding, Inuyasha?" she teased, grinning when Inuyasha flushed red. He huffed and crossed his arms as they walked towards the village.

"We've already mated; I am only doing this wedding thing because she wanted to and her family is coming." He muttered, his blush deepening. Rin giggled before latching onto his arm.

"At least she is still able to see her family; even though she chose to live her life here with you." She said softly, squeezing his arm. Inuyasha's gaze softened and he nodded.

After Kagome had returned from her time; the well had not allowed her to pass through the two times. However; Kami seemed to have answered her prayer of wanting to see her family because a month after Kagome's return, Kagome's family had been found at the bottom of the well. They were praying for her on the other side when they too had seen the sky, just as Kagome had before she returned. So; hedging their bets they had entered the well to land in the Feudal Era. Kagome and her family had been overcome with joy and ever since then; the well had allowed her family to pass through the well once a month for a week. The well would glow when it was time for them to travel to and from the two dimensions of time. They had been planning Kagome and Inuyasha's wedding for eight months now and the big day was tomorrow during midday. Kagome's family had arrived this morning and had been busy with preparations when Rin had slipped away for a moment alone. Rin sighed and leaned her head against Inuyasha's arm.

"I'm glad our friendship has stayed the same. Even after Kagome returned. I was worried you wouldn't need me anymore." She said quietly. Inuyasha stopped walking and turned to her. He frowned at her before giving a small sigh.

"Rin; you were there for me when both you and I lost everything we hold dear to our hearts. You didn't expect pity and you gave none when you came to me. Instead, you sought comfort with me as I did you. You were my anchor when Kagome was gone and are still my best friend. Nothing will change our friendship. The feelings run too deep for ANYONE to change it. Don't ever doubt that you can turn to me for anything; ya hear?" he asked, gripping her shoulder. Rin smiled and nodded.

"Good." He said firmly, continuing towards the village. Rin took his arm again; her heart feeling lighter than it had in months.

"Rin loves her Inuyasha." She whispered. Inuyasha gave a short purr and put his arm around her shoulders.

"And Inuyasha loves his Rin. Always." He replied.

With Sesshomaru (Same time and day as Rin and Inuyasha)

The air whooshed past Sesshomaru; whipping and throwing his silver locks everywhere. He was flying high within the clouds towards Edo; it had been far too long since he had seen his ward. Both his beast and the man were at their wits end from not having seen her; and Tenseiga's groaning almost never ceased.

His half-brother's wedding to his mate Kagome had given Sesshomaru more than enough leverage in court to leave and see Rin. His brother may be the bastard of his late Lord Father; but, he was still considered royalty and therefore his wedding deemed somewhat significant. Sesshomaru snorted quietly to himself; in truth, Inuyasha was a full blood prince despite his hanyou status. Their father had been Lord to the Western Lands, ruling over all other lords and kings in the area and his mother, Izayoi if he remembered correctly, had been a human princess. Inuyasha's brash and unmannered existence could actually be blamed on Sesshomaru; Sesshomaru growled low in his chest at that thought. When his Lord Father and Alpha had perished, the status of Alpha had been turned over to Sesshomaru, his oldest heir and current Prince to the Western Lands. It was Sesshomaru's duty to take his father's bitch and bastard son under his protection; but Sesshomaru; being infuriated over the separation of his mother and father, had opted to banish both his father's bitch and hanyou child from their lands.

In truth; when he had learned of his Alpha's bitch's death, he had sought to find his little sibling and return him to the court so that he could be raised by youkai servants. Sesshomaru's temper had waned somewhat and he had decided that his duty to his father's hanou child and his half-brother was his responsibility. However; when he had arrived at the Princess Izayoi's castle, he had learned that she had been poisoned and his half-brother driven into the forest some days prior. Sesshomaru had not felt anything for the dead Izayoi but she had been his Alpha's bitch along with the hanyou. To commit such acts was a blatant insult to his Alpha and therefore Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru had slayed all those who worked in the castle and guarded it; saving the four lords that had poisoned Izayoi for last. Sesshomaru had cornered them and melted them with his acid claws; a slow and torturous death.

After leaving the castle; Sesshomaru had searched for the hanyou pup for weeks, giving up when he had not scented him due to the rain season. He had returned to court with the thought that the pup had been killed by the elements or someone he had come across during his escape to the forest.

'Little did I know.' He snorted to himself.

Nighttime had fallen and Sesshomaru landed in a small clearing next to a patch of wildflowers. He gave a small smile in their direction; his thoughts on Rin. He then settled himself by a nearby tree to rest for the night. Tenseiga seemed to sense its nearness to Rin for it had stopped groaning and was very quietly humming at his side. Sesshomaru let out a sigh before urging his mind into a deep meditative state in order to calm himself and his restless beast. His beast huffed; halting its pacing to sit back on its haunches. It gave a soft growl, it's hackles bristling.

'We will see her tomorrow; calm yourself.' The man said. His beast snarled at him.

'It has been too long! We no longer remember her scent! We don't even know what she looks like anymore. Have you forgotten the pup is human? She will have grown significantly since the last time we saw her.' It growled. Sesshomaru felt the all-too-familiar guilt tighten his chest.

'I'm aware; but it won't be much longer before she can join us again. We must be patient.' The man said; trying his best to soothe his irritated beast. It opted to growl again before curling in on itself and falling asleep.

Sesshomaru grimaced; his beast had been infuriated with him for the past 8 months, giving him many headaches. He willed himself to take deep breathes and closed his eyes again.

'Tomorrow. Things will be better tomorrow.'

The Lord of the West then slipped into a light slumber; dreaming of a little brown eyed girl dancing through the flowers and singing about nothing in particular.

With Rin (Day of Kagome and Inuyasha's wedding)

"Oh Rin you look absolutely stunning!" Sango squealed. Both her and Rin were Kagome's bridesmaids and they had just been shooed by Kagome's mother into Kaede's hut to change into their modern day bridesmaids gowns.

"I feel like a princess!" Rin laughed. The gowns were a plum purple with chiffon; they were slim Alines with a sweetheart neckline, ruched bodice and dropped waistline. The back was low and the gowns tightened with a corset design. Rin was fascinated by the clothing of the future; it had taken her and Sango three days to properly walk in the two inch silver high heels Kagome's mother had brought them on her last visit.

"Well Kagome must look like a queen!" Sango joked. Their hair had been pulled up into elegant buns held together with silver combs decorated with amethyst jewels; a few curly strands left to frame their face along with their bangs.

"Of course I look like a queen! It's my wedding day!" Sango and Rin turned towards Kaede's room where Kagome had just exited. She looked absolutely gorgeous in a simple, mermaid, halter-top gown of pure white satin. The dress left Kagome's long back bare; a row of pearl fastenings adorning her backside down to the middle of her thighs where the dress then flared out the floor in short train. Her hair was curled and a simple tiara with white diamonds on the crown of her long black locks held a simple veil over her head. Kagome sported ruby red lips and natural eye make-up with sparkly blue pumps under her dress.

"Kagome you look beautiful!" Rin cooed. Kagome blushed, wringing her simple, white tulips bouquet in her hand.

"Yes, well, it's time I suppose." She said nervously. Rin and Sango giggled taking one of her arms in each of their own.

"Come on! You're already his mate! This is the easy part!" Rin teased. Kagome smiled at her.

"You're right. Ok! Let's do this!"

The ceremony was held under the protection of the Sacred Tree; Inuyasha and Kagome's vows were as old as time; short, sweet and to the point, spoken by countless others before them. Inuyasha, Miroku and Kohaku had looked utterly handsome in black formal kimonos; Inuyasha's Tessaiga forever at its Master's side.

Rin had not seen anything as beautiful as the ceremony; she had cried when Inuyasha and Kagome exchanged vows and was loudest to cheer when they sealed their fate with a kiss. Now it was time for the reception and formal dinner. Kagome's family had gone all out with food from all over modern day Japan and had even brought over the sweetest sake Rin had ever tasted.

When it was time for Inuyasha and Kagome's first dance; Rin nervously made her way up to a stage by the dance floor. Kagome's brother, Souta, had brought the music entertainment and multiple generators to run everything. Kagome and Inuyasha had asked Rin to sing for their first dance as a married couple, and Rin, blushing with gratitude, had accepted. She had been practicing with the strange device called a 'microphone' for many weeks now and was still very nervous with all the modern day equipment that amplified her quiet voice. Kagome's family had promised that this was a onetime thing and that they would never bring modern day technology back to the Feudal Era after this night; fiddling with the technology too much could alter the advancement in technology through the 500 year time frame; that could not be allowed to happen, no matter how unique the circumstances were.

Rin stepped up to the stage where Souta was playing DJ for the dinner music. He offered her a hand that she accepted before helping her onto the stage.

"Alright Ladies and Gentlemen. It is time for the Bride and Groom's first dance. Please turn your attention to the dance floor." He announced into the microphone. He then stepped to his laptop and scrolled through the music for Rin's instrumental help as Inuyasha and Kagome walked hand-in-hand to the dance floor.

Inuyasha and Kagome smiled at Rin before nodding. Rin took a deep breath and began to sing once her instrumental cue hit.

The day we met,

Frozen I held my breath

Right from the start

I knew that I'd found a home for my heart...

... beats fast

Colors and promises

How to be brave?

How can I love when I'm afraid to fall?

But watching you stand alone

All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow

One step closer

As she was singing; Inuyasha was gently twirling his mate on the dance floor, a soft smile on his face while Kagome's eyes never left his. Rin smiled softly before a flash of white in her peripheral caught her attention. There! Standing by the Sacred Tree was her lord; and he looked heartbreakingly handsome. Her lord was wearing a black formal kimono under regal, white armor she had never seen him wear with a blood red, silk sash holding his precious swords to his hip. His beautiful silver hair was pulled in a high ponytail, making the angles of his face even sharper.

Gold eyes met cinnamon as Rin's song continued.

I have died everyday waiting for you

Darling don't be afraid I have loved you

For a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

From Sesshomaru's Point of View

'Is that really her?' Sesshomaru asked himself.

His nose didn't lie, however; the familiar scent of wildflowers and rain invaded his nostrils. But there was something new to her scent; it was spicy, and Sesshomaru knew what it was. His ward had crossed into womanhood in his absence.

His beast licked its chops in the back of his mind; growling possessively.

Rin was singing into some odd object; her voice louder than what was natural. She was wearing an odd, purple garb that he had never seen before. She was beautiful. The last time he had seen her she had still been the awkward, skinny child he knew so well. Now; in her stead, stood a budding woman.

An unknown feeling washed through him when she met his gaze.

From Rin's Point of View

Rin could not take her eyes of her lord; she blushed when he didn't avert his gaze but did not falter as she finished her song. She could not disappoint Inuyasha and Kagome by slipping up merely because her lord had finally decided to visit.

And all along I believed I would find you

Time has brought your heart to me

I have loved you for a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more...

I'll love you for a thousand more...

One step closer

I have died everyday waiting for you

Darling don't be afraid I have loved you

For a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

Rin let her voice fade as the song ended. Inuyasha and Kagome turned to her, bowing; Rin smiled and returned the bow. Souta helped her off the stage and proceeded to play traditional, Japanese wedding music for the guests to dance to.

Rin approached Inuyasha and Kagome; Inuyasha turned to look at her before his eyes flashed to where his brother stood.

"He sure has quite the timing." He scoffed. He turned back to Rin before raising an eyebrow.

"What are you waiting for? It's not like he's here to see Kagome and I! Go on!" Inuyasha urged, before sweeping his new bride back to the dance floor. He wasn't fond of dancing but it gave him the opportunity to hold his mate; and to Inuyasha, there was nothing that made him happier than doing just that.

Rin blushed and gulped before weaving through the crowd towards the Sacred Tree where the intimidating Inu Daiyoukai stood impassively, watching her every move. Why was she feeling this way? Why was she nervous all of the sudden? When she came within fifteen feet of her lord she bowed low, cocking her head to the side to expose her neck as Inuyasha had taught her when teaching her the ways of Inuyoukai.

"Lord Sesshomaru. How are you?" She asked quietly, rising to her full height. Something flashed through his eyes; too quickly for Rin to decipher what emotion had fleeting took hold of the burning gold irises.

"You have grown. This Sesshomaru has missed quite a lot in his absence." He said; his deep, baritone voice carrying through the forest behind him with ease. Rin clutched her hands together in front of her; nervously twisting her fingers.

"I am human, My Lord. We age much quicker than youkai." She murmured, her eyes tracing over his armor.

Sesshomaru cocked his head to the side to scrutinize his ward. He huffed before opening his arms. When she did not rush to him as she used to; one of his elegant eyebrows arched high in her direction. He growled softly in warning. Rin's head snapped up; her lips opening in a small 'O' before she shyly stepped into his embrace. Sesshomaru wrapped his arms around her slim form; pointedly ignoring the assets that deemed her a woman.

"You are nervous. Does this Sesshomaru frighten you, Rin?"

Rin looked up at him before giggling, all traces of nervousness evaporating from her scent to be replaced with the sweet aroma of happiness.

"You have never scared me, Lord Sesshomaru. It has just been so long since I have seen you that I was thrown off my guard with your sudden appearance. I am very happy to see you though, My Lord." She added quickly. He released her before his eyes swept over her form again. He offered her his hand; when she took it, he led her to the dance floor before gently twirling her onto it. Rin's face twisted with shock before her nose was stained with a light blush. He raised an eyebrow again when he pulled her back into his arms to perform the dance steps.

"This Sesshomaru surprised you." He said. It was not a question, but a statement. Rin smiled at him.

"I didn't know you could dance, Lord Sesshomaru." He huffed as he spun her away from him before pulling her back.

"This Sesshomaru is royalty. Or have you forgotten? I was taught to dance centuries ago." He said impassively. Rin nodded; embarrassed that she had actually forgotten that her lord had been a prince since birth; it was only natural that he would know how to dance. The Royal Court held many balls at various Lord and Ladies castles. She looked up at his ponytail with a slight frown.

"I like your hair down, My Lord." She blurted out without thinking. She rushed to correct her mistake when his hand flashed, too quickly for her vision to follow, to release his thick, silver hair. It spilled down his back; a small portion sliding over his shoulders to rest on his chest.

"Relax Rin. This Sesshomaru is not angry." He reassured her. She steadied her heart before giving him a shy smile. She looked him once over before shyly complimenting him.

"You look very handsome, Lord Sesshomaru."

Sesshomaru looked down at her; a small, male-ego inflated smirk flashing on his lips.

"This Sesshomaru has always been good looking, Rin." He teased quietly. Rin blushed and looked away. His hand gripped her chin; forcing her to look at him. He purred softly.

"You are very beautiful on this night as well, Little One."

The rest of night went quickly. Lord Sesshomaru had led her to the Sacred Tree where he had placed a large, heavy box. When she had opened it; her heart stopped and she had gasped.

"Jaken tells me you are quite the demon slayer. This Sesshomaru insists you have proper protection." He had said. Although he wasn't thrilled that his ward was fighting demons; he would not stop her. Jaken had reported that his young ward was well accomplished in the art of swordsmanship as well as archery and many others. He had visited the youkai that had fashioned his own armor with the instructions that he commission armor with the measurements Jaken had taken on his previous visit.

Rin had pulled the armor out the box to admire it. It was identical to her lord's traditional armor; but was fitted for a woman of her measurements. It came complete with a pink and white sash to hold each of her beloved swords. She had carefully laid it down and embraced her lord tightly.

"Thank you Lord Sesshomaru! I love it!" She had squealed. Sesshomaru had returned her embrace momentarily before turning away.

"I must return, Rin." He had said. Rin had grown sad but nodded all the same before bowing.

"Until next time, Lord Sesshomaru." She murmured.

Sesshomaru glanced back at her before launching to the skies.

Rin had sighed before collecting her armor and returning to the reception. Unaware of the gold eyes that watched her from high up in a nearby tree.

Sesshomaru watched Rin rejoin his half-brother's wedding party. His beast growled possessively again.

'Mine!' it snarled.

Sesshomaru's eyes widened at the statement.

Oh my gosh! This chapter was so hard to write! Sorry it took so long to publish! I hope you like it!

The next chapter is vital to the story line and will kick off my official story :D

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