The stars shown brightly; twinkling in the night air. The rhythm of the horse had lulled Rin to sleep. They would soon be back to town. They had traveled much faster with being on Ah Un. So fast in fact that he could see the lights from town. He gently nudged Rin waking her up. She rubbed at her bleary eyes. "What?" Sesshoumaru pointed ahead. Rin made a slight gasp. Sesshoumaru urged the horse faster. They were there shortly. Sesshoumaru pointed his horse towards the sheriff's office. They had arrived to safety. Sesshoumaru dismounted Ah Un tying the halter to the post. He turned back toward Rin who was still on Ah Un and grabbed Rin's waist and helped her down.
"Wait here," Sesshoumaru directed her. He walked straight in and strode over to his desk grabbing his badge. He came back out. "This way," he led her towards the closest house. The house was rather small. With a comfy looking porch at the front of the house. The door was shut keeping out unwanted critters. The windows were open letting in the night breeze. A candle was on in the top right window bringing with it a small bit of light. To all appearances it looked like a bachelor lived there. Sesshoumaru climbed up on to the porch and started knocking loudly. The pounding seemed like it would wake the dead. A loud thud could be heard upstairs. Feet rushed down the stairs. A disheveled man opened the door.
"What do you want," he practically growled.
"Hello half-brother."
"Sesshoumaru?"
"Hn." Having gathered his wits the man looked around noticing Rin.
"Hello, what's your name?" Rin was slow in her response studying the man.
"Um… my name is Rin," The man stared looking over her quickly.
"Well your aunt will be happy to see you."
"Who are you?"
"Sorry. My name is Inuyasha. Sheriff of this town and half brother to Sesshoumaru over there." Rin reached out her hand. Inuyasha clasped it firmly, gave it a shake, and let go. "Sesshoumaru, take her to her aunts house and come back so I can debrief you." Sesshoumaru turned to walk off.
"Follow me Rin." She started walking behind him.
"Goodbye Inuyasha." She waved over her shoulder.
They traveled A few miles from town. This was where Rin's aunt had lived for multiple years when she had traveled west. The sky lightened casting a large amount of shade from the tall sycamore trees that surrounded the house. It covered the wide yard and most of the house. The house was a two story, with a veranda on both levels. The chimney was large and made out of red brick. It was a magnificent house. She couldn't believe she was going to live here. She slid off the horse continued on to the door. She hesitated at the door. Would she really be happy to see her? She raised her hand to knock. Hesitating again uncertainty showed on her face. Dawn was approaching fast. She knocked, she waited, and then the door opened revealing her aunt.
"Rin?"
"Yes ma'am." Kaede gathered her into a crushing hug.
"Are you okay child?"
"Yes ma'am."
"Let me look at you." Kaede studied her intently. "My you've grown into a beautiful young woman. You must be completely exhausted. Come inside child." Rin looked back towards Sesshoumaru. Kaede finally noticed his presence.
"Thank you, young man." Sesshoumaru tipped his hat and rode off towards town. Kaede gestured for Rin to follow her into the house. "I would love to know of your adventure, but I do believe you should go rest. I'll take you to your room."
"I don't have a night gown," Rin stated when they had arrived upstairs.
"Well, I guess you can borrow one of mine. Let me go get it." Kaede exited heading across the hall. "Here you go," Kaede said as she handed Rin it.
"Thank you, aunt," Rin said with a weary smile
"Sleep well." Rin shut the door.
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