This is the final chapter of my story so I hope you enjoy it

Chapter 7

Rin and Raku had been living in Sesshomaru's castle for a few days now. Rin could tell that she and Raku were not welcomed here by Maya and her son. Homaru had run into Raku a few times but never spoke to him. Raku thought it might be for the best since their was a bad vibe between the two.

Raku did not dislike Homaru because their was no reason to. However Homaru hated Raku to the core even though they were brothers. One fine sunny day Rin was outside sitting in the garden. She use to love being around the beautiful flowers when she was a child.

Sesshomaru spotted Rin sitting their by herself looking so peaceful and calm. Rin had deffiently grown into a lovely young woman. It was a shame Sesshomaru could not see her grow up. Sesshomaru walked over and sat down beside her "being back here brings back so many memories" Rin said.

"Are you happy being back" Sesshomaru looked at Rin wondering what she was thinking. "I know that lady Maya and her son do not wish for me and Raku do be here but I am happy because I can see you again my lord" Rin replied. Sesshomaru was always amazed on how strong willed Rin was.

"You haven't changed Rin not one bit", "I have my son to thank for that, when ever I look at him he reminds me so much of you" Rin explained. Sesshomaru wanted Rin and Raku to stay in the castle with him. He wanted to know more about the son he never knew he had.

"Rin would you and Raku like to stay here for good, there are some things I would like to know about Raku but it is your decision to make of course" Sesshomaru said to her. Rin smiled and looked up at him "I would like that my lord". It was settled both Rin and Raku would live in Sesshomaru's castle.

When Rin told Raku he wasn't sure if staying was the best idea. Of course Raku wanted to get to know his father a lot more but their would be some conflict between himself and Homaru. It didn't go down so well with Homaru at all when Sesshomaru told him and Maya that Rin and Raku are staying permanently.

"You have got to be kidding me, father that half-breed does not belong here" Homaru said. Then with one quick swipe Sesshomaru smacked Homaru on the cheek leaving a red mark. The slap was so hard that Homaru went flying towards the wall, Maya ran to her son.

"Sesshomaru you should not have hit him, Homaru is still a child" Maya said comforting her only child. "Know one has the right to call Raku a half-breed except myself do you understand Homaru, you must accept that he is part of this family and both Rin and Raku will be living here from now on" and with that said Sesshomaru left the room.

An angry look came upon Homaru's face 'this is not the end, Raku' he thought to himself. Maya looked at her son and could see that hate in his eyes, she did not like having Rin and Raku here either but seeing the look in Homaru's eyes scared her. Maya was worried that Homaru will do something foolish and dangerous.

It was the middle of the night and once again Raku was outside training. Until a sudden whip hit him and sent him flying. Raku landed on the ground and looked up it was Homaru. "I can't believe I didn't even sense his presence, he must have blocked his scent that's why I couldn't sense it" Raku talked to himself.

"You are right I did block my scent and now it is time for you to disappear" another strike was about to occur but Raku moved out of the way. "Homaru stop this, nothing good will come out of it with us fighting one another" Raku tried to talk some sense into his half brother.

"Yes a lot of good will come out of this once your dead I will remain my father's heir" Homaru drawed his sword ready for another attack. "Listen Homaru I don't even want to be the next ruler so stop this I don't want to hurt you". Homaru wasn't listening and charged towards Raku.

Raku blocked Homaru's attack with his wooden sword he had been practicing with. Raku had no choice it was either die or fight. He didn't want it to come to this but Raku had to end this some how. Raku pushed Homaru back, and then released his poison whip but Homaru dodged it.

They both ran towards each other ready for the final strike, one of them would end it. 'WHACK' one of them would fall it only took a few seconds when Homaru fell to the ground. Raku had won the battle, he turned around to look at the unconscious demon on the ground.

Raku picked Homaru up and took him inside, Maya was walking down the hall when she saw Raku carrying her son. "Oh my god Homaru, what happened" Maya grabbed her son, "I apologise my lady it seemed your son wanted to fight me so I tried to end it quickly, do not worry he hasn't broken anything just unconscious from the battle" Raku explained everything to Maya and then walked of.

Maya watched Raku walk away and then looked down at her son "so he beat you, Homaru". It was the next day and Homaru was gone, everyone had looked around the entire castle and the castle but Homaru was no were to be seen. Maya was upset that her son hadn't been found yet.

It wasn't till much later that a messenger had arrived and had to give Sesshomaru a letter. Sesshomaru opened it to read what is said and wondered who it was even from.

Dear father,

By the time you have received this letter I would have left the western lands. I understand that with my jealousy and hatred towards Raku it clouded my actions and judgement. Now I know why I lost the battle between him and myself. I decided to leave home because I need to find who I am.

Going against my own blood is something that I should be ashamed of. I learnt that blood is thicker than water. It was my idiocy that got the better of me and made me hate my own brother. Raku is far stronger and lenient than I am, he could have killed me but yet spared my life.

He knew that fighting against me was wrong and that nothing would come out of it. Raku told me that before we fought each other. He said that nothing 'good' will come out of use fighting. To say the truth Raku was right, I think the best thing for your lands father is to make Raku your heir.

His intelligence and strength are worthy to become the next lord even if he is only half human and half demon. Besides he is the eldest out of the both of us and it is Raku's rightful place. Please tell mother to not worry about me and that the decision I have made is forthcoming and true.

Also tell her that I love her and that one day I will come back as the stronger and more mature son you wished me to be.

From your son Homaru

Sesshomaru sat their for a while after reading the letter his son had sent. It seemed that Homaru will be alright and come back stronger than when he left. Raku walked into Sesshomaru's study "you wanted to see me". Sesshomaru looked at Raku and his decision was made up.

"Raku I have decided that you will become my heir" Sesshomaru told him and without a word Raku accepted. Of course it was only for the time being until his younger brother would return. Raku left the study "I am sorry father but once Homaru comes back I will give my place as heir back to him" Raku said to himself.

It seemed that Raku didn't want the position and that he just wanted to live with his father. He only accepted to make his father feel reassured that there is someone who will take over once his time has ended.

Epilogue

Both Rin and Raku lived in the castle with Sesshomaru, Maya had gone to stay with her mother for a while. Sesshomaru and Rin spent a lot of time together but they didn't risk sleeping with one another again. Rin was happy that she could live with Sesshomaru and that Raku finally met his father.

It seemed that they were like a family which brought Rin great comfort. Days turned into months and months turned into years. Rin got older and older until one fateful day she passed away. Raku and Sesshomaru stood in front of Rin's grave, "I will miss you mother" one single tear ran down Raku's cheek.

Sesshomaru would deffiently miss Rin and her smile, it wasn't going to be the same without her. No one knew this or Rin herself but Sesshomaru had loved her since the first time they met. He just wished that he could have told Rin that before she died. 'We will meet again Rin and when we do I promise to tell you how much I love you'.

That one single thought ran through Sesshomaru's mind and he knew that some time in the far future they would deffiently meet. Sesshomaru didn't know when or didn't know how but he had the feeling that fate will bring them back together once again.

The end

I hope my story was good and I really enjoyed writing it, I wasn't sure how to finish it but I hope the ending satisfies you.