Ch 4 Misunderstanding

"Hey guys. Long time no see." Kohaku said coming to dinner with Sango and her family. Rin jumped up to hug him,"It's been so long. Two years now right? How are you? How's training? What have you been up too," Rin asked in one breath.

"I'm glad to see that things haven't changed much. Still a chatterbox as always, Rin. "He chuckle as she punch his arm. "I'm not that bad. Just didn't expect you to come back. How was your self discovery?"

Flashback

Rin and Kohaku were sparring at the riverbank. They trained everyday since she was left by her lord here. "Rin, are you going back to Lord Sesshomaru? I mean, that's what you want right?"

"I don't know. He's been quite distant when he's here. He hasn't mentioned anything about going back to him. I wonder if he even wants me back. I'm weak, Kohaku. If I want to be worthy for him, I need to get stronger so I can stand beside him, not behind his protection." With that last bit she flipped out of Kohaku's way and turned 180 and placed her dagger at his neck behind him.

"Great job Rin, you learn quickly. I just don't want to see you hurt that's all. You know I love you right?" He gauged her response.

"I love you too, Kohaku. You are the brother I've lost and you will always be dear to my heart." Her eyes showed honesty and sincerity.

End of flashback

He knew her heart was already taken, but in his travels, he has never met another whom warmth would melt the iciest of exteriors and whose smile would warm deep to the soul. She was never judgmental nor untrustworthy. If she met someone, even if you are mean to her, dismiss her kindness, or even demean her, she would still be able to see the goodness in you. But one word of anything about her Lord, and you've made an enemy for life. It took her a while to trust Inuyasha for his constant bashing of her Lord. She finally took him out during a sparring session. She told him if he didn't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all. They have come to an understanding that day.

She was loyal, kind, loving, caring and strong. Rin was one in a million. But she would never be his so he settled for whatever she was willing to give him.

Dinner was wonderful. The whole crew together reminded her of the old days. Everyone was laughing and listening to Kohaku and his recent adventures. Rin volunteered to wash the dishes so Kagome and Sango can take care of their babies. She was humming the usual song for Lord Sesshomaru.

In the mountain

In the breeze

In the forest

In my dreams

Lord Sesshomaru where are you

Master Jaken is always there with you

I will wait alone right here until you return

Lord Sesshomaru please come back.

My Lord, where are you? Do you know how much I've missed you? Please come back to me. Rin's thoughts were always one in the same.

Inuyasha tried to keep quiet. "That son of a..," "Inuyasha! There are children present. Besides, if you get too loud then Rin's gonna hear us." Kagome yelled at him.

"What am I going to hear?" Everyone turned towards Rin. Kohaku stepped up to her and said,"Rin, you should sit down. I actually came here to find the truth to a rumor that I heard while fighting in the Western Lands."

Rin eyes widen for the new information she had just been given. " Well, there's a rumor going around that the Lord of the Western land is taking a mate and for the last year he has been taking care of members of his court who opposed him. Supposedly she is not an inuyokai and her heritage came into question. The ceremony will be in one month. So, I came to see if Lord Sesshomaru had told you who his mate was."

Rin felt dizzy. Her world came crashing down hard. He's getting a mate. He left me to start his own pack. He doesn't want me anymore. I'm so lost. Why is it that everyone I love leaves me. I can't breath. I can't think. I can't go on. Her eyes blinked as the tears rolled off one by one. Her head spun a million miles that second and before long, her world was overcome with darkness.

"Rin, Rin. Stay with us… Rin.. Someone catch her." Kohaku slid forward as Rin fell back and fainted. "Poor thing. She must be heartbroken." Kagome said sobbingly.