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Um. This chapter may be short, and a little boring, but it was the only way I could get the plot going again. Next chapter will be better and more... Steamy... Enjoy!
Chapter 7:
"Here. Some water, and a few herbs that will help you keep your strength up." Shira said, handing Rin the two small containers.
Shira and the rest of the villagers stood at the edge of the village, all waiting to see Sesshomaru and Rin off.
"Thank you." Rin said.
"No problem. You have saved this village. We are truly free now. And now so may you." Shira said, then glancing at Sesshomaru. "I wish you luck on your journey."
Rin nodded, and turned to approach Sesshomaru, and Jaken, who had made a sharp habit to avoid the village all together.
With goodbyes, they were off again.
"Can you still hear your demon, Sesshomaru?" Rin asked after they were once again surrounded by flat land.
"The soul sapper dwells somewhere in the mountains." Sesshomaru said.
Rin looked around, not seeing anything but flat... Then, in the far away distance, she saw a tiny arch in the ground.
The walk was quiet again, neither saying a word, or seeming to remember the occurence of last night.
The desert didn't seem as hot as it was before.
Sesshomaru glanced down at Rin, seeing her arm had already healed a lot already. It relieved him.
However, he remembered clearly what happened last night, and he wasn't pushing it away anymore. He cared for her, human or demon, he cared for her. He always did.
Time flew by for Rin, she was so distracted in her own thoughts, that she didn't realize their surroundings was being changed to trees and grass, changing the temperature drastically.
Soon, she felt raindrops wetting her hair, which brought Rin to reality.
"Are you hungry?" Sesshomaru asked.
"A little." Rin said, feeling slightly shaky, hearing his voice after a long period of silence.
"There is a river ahead. Do what you want." Sesshomaru said.
"Do you want anything?" Rin asked.
"I am going to rest." Sesshomaru said.
Rin watched him walk away to find a suitable place to rest.
Jaken pulled her away after he shook himself from the rain.
"Are you ok, Jaken? Rin asked.
"Yeah. I could use something to eat." He said.
"Ok. I'll be right back." Rin said and went to find the river.
The rain never seemed to get worst, just a constant drizzle.
At a time like this, Sesshomaru's mokomoko would keep him dry, the thick bundle of fur.
Now, it wasn't too easy to ignore the rain.
Sesshomaru finally found a cave after deciding not to sleep in this annoying rain.
He approached it with caution, knowing many caves they had endured was occupied. Sesshomaru would usually chase the intruder off or kill it. However, in his human form, he could do nothing.
When he finished inspecting the cave, sensing no danger, he then debated whether he should stay or find Rin and make sure she didn't get lost.
It only seemed to darken from outside, more storm clouds plowing in.
Sesshomaru left the cave, in search of Rin. The darker the clouds became, the more intense the storm would became.
Rin could not find any fish.
They had gone away to wait out the storm.
She turned from the river, going in search of berries. There was plenty of those in a forest.
She finally found a patch of berries, and bent down to collect some.
Just as her hands were nearly full, she heard a snap from behind her, too heavy to be Jaken.
Rin spun around, nearly ready to draw her sword.
She relaxed immediately when she noticed it was just Sesshomaru.
"I thought you were resting." Rin breathed out.
"I found a cave. Come. The storm is only going to get worst." Sesshomaru said.
Rin nodded before grabbing a few more berries and followed Sesshomaru.
She looked up at him, rain had soaked his hair and clothes. Rain showering down his smooth, long black hair. She found it... Beautiful.
Rin had to tear her gaze away when they came near the cave.
It was dark and cool.
When Rin was deep enough in the cave, she sat down, laying out the wet fruits.
Jaken came in, once again shaking the rain off of his body.
Rin picked up a berry, putting it in her mouth, checking to make sure they were safe.
"It's good. You want some?" Rin asked Sesshomaru, who sat a little ways away from her.
He shook his head.
Rin then offered some to Jaken who gladly took some.
After they ate, they sat in the dark silence, except for the rain that now poured from the outside, dripping off the cave like a waterfall.
The theme sounded peaceful, making Rin begin to dose off.
She'd catch herself and try to stay awake. They were taking a break, not sleeping.
"Go to sleep Rin. We'll head out later after the rain has stopped." Sesshomaru urged her to sleep.
Rin nodded, lying down on the cold, hard groud, but was too tired to care.
Sesshomaru watched the rain patter outside. They weren't too far from the mountains, it would be getting cold, and fast. He heard and felt his demon stronger the closer they came.
He glanced at Rin. She had done a lot to get them here. She'd saved his life, twice.
When the large centipede had invaded the village, Sesshomaru grew worried when Rin bravely attempted to face it.
He knew she didn't stand a chance, neither did he, but he sure as hell would die trying!
Then, his tenseiga pulsed against its sheath. It had suprised Sesshomaru, he thought since he was human, the tenseiga would be useless, but as his worry grew for Rin, the sword activated.
It said for him to use it, and protect Rin.
The centipede was inches from devouring Rin whole, when Sesshomaru acted on instinct, he unsheathed the tenseiga, and it pulsed, turning blue, and sent a large orb of power, right towards the centipede.
It worked.
The centipede was sent flying back in a tangled mess.
Although what caught Sesshomaru's attention was Rin flying back as well from the massive attack.
He went to her side, helping her up. She looked at him with confusion, which he understood. He could almost feel her hurt, physically and mentally.
His tenseiga had fought until the very end, until he knew the threat was destroyed.
Sesshomaru returned to reality, his gaze on Rin, watching as she slept.
With her, it almost made him forget he was human. With her, he was whole.