Hello you guys! Well, ill start of by saying, Merry Christmas and Happy New year! Im so glad I got to finish before the hour of new years! So your welcome! Lol. Anyway, as my gift, here is chapter 9.

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Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, just this story.

Chapter 9 – New Faces, New Truths, New

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Rin was still confused over the present situation and the dream. Well it was all one complication, but the man next to her had said that he would help her out. Now, how was he supposed to know the answer to all of her questions? And how was she supposed to stay focused when the man was so beautiful and what was his name again?

"So tell me dear Rin," The man spoke as he walked next to Rin, while holding her hand like any gentleman would . . . or at least a real one. " You are being questioned by your own mind?"

Rin gazed at his profile for a second . . . or two . . . and gave a light smile. Though this was help, she still couldn't get her thoughts in place.

Her eyes stayed intact and she tried to think of what to say. Rin didn't want to feel stupid, though she would be called that if she didn't reply within the next minute.

"Yes, " She replied while looking back to the prairie that they glided through. It was clear to Rin that they weren't in Tokyo, because never in her life had she been able to see such a remarkable view.

"Ask me anything, and I will have an answer." The words pierced Rin's ears as he said that. It was exactly what he had said before and what she expected he would repeat. But just how exactly was he of any help?

"Not to be rude, but how would you know the answers to any of my questions." Rin said as she gently tried to get her hand off the man's grip.

"That is a good question to start out with. Asking my name would've been better but I guess you like skipping the non-important ones." He said while giving a sympathetic laugh and he walked ahead of Rin. He glided through the flowers like a god, but why would a god be talking to her, Rin thought. "My name is Inutaisho. I'm demon Lord of the west. I rule over all demons and I am aware of every situation. You are most likely asking yourself why a demon like me would be in a human form." Inutaisho paused as he motioned his hands to point at himself. He stared hard into Rin's eyes, which only threw her off.

Rin nodded her head in approval. She gulped and clasped her hands together behind her back and stood there to listen to the rest of his introduction, if that's what it was.

"Some demon's have a different type of blood in them, and makes a demon like me have the reaction to transform into something different." He again paused and kept walking through the prairie and turned to look at Rin every other minute to make sure he had her attention. And that he did.

"Many years ago, -"

"How long?" Rin immediately asked, and then realized that she had interrupted and blushed of embarrassment.

"Three thousand years ago, there was a discovery amongst us demons. It seemed that some of us were able to transform into humans on full moons only. But as we aged the gods gave us the option to stay in our demon selves forever, or that we could be a demon in a human form and be able to change into our real demon phase when we wanted."

So he wasn't a god after all, but only a lord.

Rin walked along with Inutaisho. She was enjoying the story very much and didn't want to miss a second of it. Though she caught herself staring at the beautiful man every other second and was much captured by his image. This she did not know why, but kept on listening to the man as they walked.

"Of course we chose the second option. Being in a human form has its advantages and it's disadvantages." He said while stopping his graceful walk. Rin caught up to stand next to him and stared in awe as her eyes roved through the river that was in front of her. But what caught her eye was a gorgeous white castle that seemed pretty antique but yet full of extravagance. What more with full and live trees that surrounded the castle and flag over the highest cone.

Somehow the view of the river, and what overlooked it, was slightly familiar.

Rin tried to get a closer look but the only thing she could see was the colors purple and yellow.

When she brought her attention back to the man, she was very scared when she recognized the beautiful figure was no longer there. She looked back at the river and saw a walking path.

"No way im going," She whispered to herself and took steps back.

"If you do not come, you will be yet more puzzled then now." Inutaisho said while gliding over the path.

Rin did notice this, amazing her even more. 'Easy for you to say, your not the one with memories of an almost death experience at a river.'

Rin bit her lip slightly and followed the man that was now halfway through.

Step after step she went. She was always terrified of falling in a river and now would not be a good time to be scared of little things like that so instead she decided to continue with the conversation.

"What are the . . . disadvantages you have?" She asked while peeking at her steps every second.

"Not to sound conceded, but us demons, have a bit of a reaction on normal humans. I don't understand why that is but it seems to overwhelm the males and excite the females."

"Well of course, your beautiful," She murmured. Hoping that the words wouldn't reach his ears, but ended up doing so.

"Ahh, yes. I have many times encountered females that say such things. Though I still do not understand it. However, that is a disadvantage because our human mates often get jelous." The man said as stopped in front of the castle and Rin catching up to him.

She was very calm now that her feet were on ground. The queasy feeling that she developed during the cross was now fading away.

"Excuse my drabble, but the main purpose of this dream is to answer your questions so ask away my dear." He said while standing in perfect posture and looking directly into the trees.

As for Rin she tried to get everything in order. She tried to remember what had happened that night. She again clasped her hands together and veered her eyes left and right.

"Well I guess I could start out by asking if Sesshomaru i-s a de-mon lik-e . . . yo-u?" She stuttered the end a bit but tried to look very confident.

Inutaisho turned and faced Rin. He gave her warm smile and nodded his head gently. "He is my son, Rin"

Rin looked dumbfounded when he had said this. 'Well of course they were related,' Rin thought, 'How could I miss that'.

The silver hair, the golden eyes, the pale skin, the stripes, though he only had a pair, and the full moon compared to the crescent one. Specially the personalities, those were completely different.

"That gives him the privilege to be in a human form like me, but he is also a full fledged demon." Inutaisho went on.

Surely Rin had her suspicions but she wasn't completely aware that he was a demon. She had a hint here and there but nothing more and learning of this was new to her. Rin felt like a ton of weight had been lifted off of her and she was glad.

They kept roaming around the castle until Rin came up with another question. For someone who had been dying to know answers, was pretty slow on coming up with the questions.

"Why are . . . dog demons . . . so possessive? Not that I mean to insult you . . . its just on my science book . . . it said something about that." She stuttered. She wasn't exactly sure what to ask and the question that she ended up asking was something she was actually very interested in. 'Good one Rin' She thought to herself while she waited for an understanding answer.

"Hmm . . . I'm not quite sure actually. But what I do know, is that when you see her, the other half of your life, your inner demon becomes exited and powerful and our hearts become one. It may sound strange, but when our human part likes a female and our demon part does not, then we aren't meant to be for that person." Rin listened to every word he said. She didn't miss anything and when he paused like that, it overexcited her.

"Then that would be a disadvantage," Rin stated rather then asking.

Inutaisho turned to face her, and nodded once. "But," He said while putting our finger in front of her. "When our hearts agree on that female, we become overprotective and rather possessive and we want to claim her as ours right away. Though surely we must make sure to take precautions and study the female until we are satisfied with what we see, then we make them ours." He finished with a smile and flick on Rin's nose.

Inutaisho turned his body to continue his walk with Rin beside him.

"But how? . . . I mean how . . . do you make them . . . yours?" Rin blushed when she let the word slip between her lips.

Inutaisho noticed the sparkle of conflict on Rin's eyes and smirked at the fantastic confusion that she conveyed. "It seems that I must not tell you. You will find out soon enough, my dear," He said in a sweet tone.

"I don't think that will likely come true, Sesshomaru . . . he . . . " Shaking her head in what deemed to be disappointment, Rin raised her eyes back on the man, "Continue please," Rin blushed and looked down as they continued walking.

Inutaisho let the smile on his face slowly turn into a stiff line on the lips. "Don't let such his deceit affect you in any way. Never believe his 'cold' persona,"

Rin knew what he meant, but she wouldn't let her beliefs on Sesshomaru change. "What is the procedure on making a female, yours? Or . . . am I not aloud to know that either?" Rin questioned.

"Well . . . we must bite them once and taste their blood. Anywhere where blood flows through the most. The second time we must mark them with our scent, especially on the neck. And the third . . . " He paused and laid his eyes on her. "Im truly sorry but my time is up. I promise to come back and answer the rest. I know I only answered a few but it might just be enough for now." The man spoke while a white cloud surrounded his figure. And in no time he had vanished like the wind.

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The next day was quite boring and Rin knew that. She also knew that the reason was because Sesshomaru wasn't there. It was like she felt a pull towards him when he wasn't there.

The thought of third step that demon must make. Why couldn't he just tell her before disappearing like that? And was he still alive? Because there was no way anyone could just pop in your dreams. But if you're a demon, then maybe, but still, Rin had to know.

She also felt sad, angry, who knows but she wasn't in the mood for anything. She didn't feel like talking to anyone and Kagome had ditched school . . . again. And Sango was sick . . . again. And there just wasn't anyone interesting to talk to.

Rin peeked at her tray. It was still full of food and she wasn't going to eat it. So she gently pushed it aside and let her eyes fall on a girl that had suddenly walked in the room.

She was short, with blonde hair. Her skin color was pale and her face features were beautiful and angelic. She had silver eyes, long thick eyelashes and perfect heart-shaped lips. The type of girl every guy would fawn over. Even maybe Sesshomaru, but at that thought, it made Rin's blood boil with jealousy.

But right when she thought about guys melting for her, surely there were a couple of boys in every table that laid an eye on her.

Rin shook her head and sat straight in her chair trying to seem not so mental, while her eyes still traced the girl. Which in fact seemed to get closer and closer, until she was sitting across Rin.

Startled by the girl's blunt entrance, Rin squinted her eyes slightly, and dropped them on the table.

"My name is Hiroshi. I'm new here or at least temporal. What is your name?" She asked in a sweet high-pitched tone. Though for some reason she knew she would have that kind of tone but didn't expect it.

"I'm Rin," Was all that she said. She wasn't in the mood and didn't want to be rude. But rude was all that came out or not so much.

"Oh well, its pleasure." The girl said while putting her hand out to meet Rin's.

Rin thought twice before shaking hands with her. And knowing her name wasn't enough for Rin to be comfortable.

Hiroshi sat back in her chair, though she still looked like a lady. The girl only stared at the students like if they were food, or like if they disgusted her. Rin of course noticed that in seconds and only got bothered more. So she stood from the table to leave.

"Wait," The girl said in a wicked tone. She stood from her chair and walked around the table to stand in front of Rin. "You reek of Sesshomaru." Hiroshi said while inhaling the air around them.

Rin's eyes grew wide with anger, though she did not know why. As for Hiroshi, she grabbed the girl's hand and sniffed her veins.

"What a coward, he hasn't given you his demon blood yet. Does he not know that you still can't be called his until his demon blood is running through your veins." Hiroshi quietly spoke.

Rin ignored her words, pulled away from her grasp and went ahead and asked, "How do you know Sesshomaru?"

Hiroshi laughed slightly, her eyes digging right into Rin's. "Do not worry, he is only my cousin,"

Rin was not amused in any bit, "Who said I was?"

Hiroshi rolled her eyes, "Your expression was priceless, that I must say," She spoke and twirled her body to leave.

Rin would've asked where was she was going, but had a hunch she would be seeing her pretty soon.

While Rin's eyes followed her, she felt stupid to even feel jealous. Though of course anyone would've been. 'No, just you Rin,' She thought and sat back down on the chair behind her.

The bell had not ringed yet and she wanted a couple of minutes to catch up with her thoughts.

Though of course that would not be possible, because instead, another person came to her table.

A boy with black short hair, brown caramel eyes, light skin and named Eiji apparently. He had sat next to Rin, opposed to across from her. He stared at her for a while, making Rin feel uncomfortable.

"Do you not remember me, Rin?" He asked her while reaching for her hand.

Quickly Rin refused, but something was forced in her hand. When her hand jerked back towards her, she opened it.

A small plastic bunny stood in the middle of her palm.

Flashback

"Remember me with this bunny, I promise the day I come back, I will hand it to you and I will take you back as my beloved." Eiji said with a smile, while handing Rin the bunny they had made together.

End of flashback

Rin's eyes widened with excitement and she suddenly jumped out of her chair to give him big, strong hug.

"Eiji! Where have you been? I have missed you greatly!" She exclaimed and posed herself back into position.

"Well it does not seem it, you seem to have a strange scent around you and your eyes are filled with discontent." He said in a playful tone. But not playful enough because soon enough, Rin's smile faded into a frown and laid her back against her chair.

"Oh this," She said while trying to sound cheerful, "It's nothing, but tell me where have you gone and what have you done and well, tell me everything"

Eiji had been one of Rin's childhood friends. They did everything together. He was like the brother she never had. Though their feelings got into a different mixture of love. But who was to say it was real love? When you're a kid, you say anything, feel anything, and think anything. But the affection she had for him now, was completely different. She had missed him, and seeing him with her now, was great. However, her heart wasn't intact with his as much as before and he was here to take Rin as his beloved. If only Eiji knew all that had happened in such a long period of time.

After having a good conversation with an old friend, Rin decided it was time to head to Sesshomaru's house. He hadn't been at school, and she wanted to see those golden eyes. She wanted to see that beautiful figure that made her heart stop. But with no car . . . she was doomed. She had no ride and she wasn't about to walk in what apparently seemed, the rain. It was most likely to be 50 degrees and Rin wasn't stupid enough to walk in that kind of weather. On the other hand, she still had to ask her parent's about the job, and going to Sesshomaru's house was not a smart choice.

Though right before Rin left from the lunchroom, Eiji walked up from behind her and put arms around Rin's waist.

Immediately, as if based on instinct, Rin rejected him and pulled away.

Eiji's reaction was enough for Rin to stop her sudden anger and apologize. But told him that he shouldn't do something like that when someone was walking . . . away. Or something of the sort.

"First you don't come to the appointed address and now you reject me like this. Rin what is wrong?" Eiji asked her.

Wait, appointed address. What in the seven hells did he mean by that?

"Don't tell me you forgot, because I know you. You hate when people do that to you. Especially when there wasn't a name on it."

Rin shook her head in disbelief. Again, the anger began to boil in her blood and this time she couldn't help it.

"You were the one who wrote the note? Do you know how much that has bothered me? And how long have you been here?" She yelled.

"A lot, I'm guessing. And not too long." Eiji said, with a hint of sarcasm.

"Yea, a lot! I thought you were some rapist or something! It wasn't funny and you know what, I did go. Yea I know stupid of me huh! But if it was you, you should've come out or something!" Rin yelled, and louder and louder it got.

"You weren't there Rin, I promise you that." Eiji said while stepping closer to her.

"Don't come near me. I'm leaving. I'm mad at you. And, and, well, goodbye!" Rin yelled, while turning on her heels to leave.

She didn't know why she had come off like that, but anger seemed to be the only thing in her system. But she needed to see him; it was the only thing that would make her feel better. Or maybe call him.

Rin dialed his number and waited for the other line to pick up, but nothing.

Rin thought again, Kagome could probably take her. Since she had her boyfriend and all, she could be lucky enough to just, get a ride.

Rin reached for her phone again and hit speed dial.

She waited a few seconds before a voice came on the other line. "Rin, you are calling me? Wow," Kagome said surprised. Rin was never the type to call, and it was very rare when she did.

"Yea, hey I was wondering, do you think Inuyasha would do a huge favor for me?" Rin squeeled the last part trying no to sound angry or anything.

"How big are we talking here, because the man here has a got a pretty bad temper ya know?" Kagome said with a bit of sarcasm, indicating Inuyasha was next to her.

Rin giggled at her statement and spoke again, "Well, Sesshomaru wasn't at school today, and I was wondering if I could go see him, and –"

"And you were wondering if Inuyasha could take you, but Sesshomaru isn't in town. He left." Kagome said slowly. Most likely Inuyasha was trying to get up on her.

However, Rin was speechless. Sesshomaru wasn't there? "Do you know where?" Rin asked desperately.

"Ha nope, wait, I think Inuyasha has something to say . . . Rin you there?" Inuyasha hollered.

"You must know where he is," Rin yelled. She didn't mean too . . . it just happened.

"The bastard doesn't tell anyone where he goes. If he wouldn't tell you, then there is no way in hell he would tell me, plus he hates my guts and I do too. So sorry there." Inuyasha blurted out. He wasn't helping any and it irritated Rin more to know that, even as important as made her seem, he wouldn't tell where he was going.

"So he left, just like that?," The words that spilled from Rin's mouth, made her heart sting bit by bit. She was definitely not happy, and didn't feel like talking to anyone . . . again.

"Rin, Sesshomaru may not be a man with words, so don't worry about it. He wouldn't let something like this, bother his own demon, but let me ask you one question."

"Yea," Rin whispered, feeling a bit better by Inuyasha's sarcasm. But was still bothered.

"Has he given you his demon blood?" Inuyasha's tone seemed to get intense.

Rin thought this question over and then remembered what that Hiroshi girl had said. " . . . I don't think so."

"Damn it all. Rin, get ready, we will pick you up in about ten minutes. You better be ready. " Inuyasha yelled

"Im not home," Rin said.

"Then you wont have anything to wear. So wait at school" Was the last thing Inuyasha said before he hung up.

Moreover, Rin was confused, but waited. Next day was Saturday, so casual clothes, meaning she was fine.

"Oh goodie Rin, at least you know what day it is." She murmured to herself and ran outside, out to the parking lot. Thankfully, it wasn't like it she was at home, so sneaking around wasn't needed.

As Rin got outside, she got in the car with the couple inside. Kagome turned around to look at her and gave her a sweet smile. Rin smiled back and shot a glance to Inuyasha, who seemed more than hysterical, but with no words.

His hands were tense around to steering wheel and his eyes were a darker gold than usual. 'I guess he's mad, but what about?' She thought to herself, bringing her eyes back to the tinted window.

"You reek of his scent, but his blood is not with yours. And you're appearance hasn't changed. Well he doesn't know what his doing, I'll tell ya that much." Inuyasha blurted out and huffed as he made a fast wide turn.

Rin thought about his words for a moment and then looked up to see him still tense.

"Inuyasha . . . If he is blood is supposed to be in my body, then why isn't it?" She asked him. "And my appearance, is it not good enough for him or something?" She asked again.

"Hmm, I can't answer your questions, or I will be in trouble. But all ya need to know is that you must definitely stay away from guys. Any guys. Ya haven't talked to any have ya?" Inuyasha asked while glaring at Rin through the rearview mirror.

Rin closed her eyes shut and brought her hands to her face. She shook her head. The thought of Eiji, and wrapping of his arms around her waist infuriated her. Rin looked up again and blurted, " And if did?"

"Well he won't be happy. So pretty yourself up or something, because you're in for one hell of a ride."

Rin was slightly confused, "Will he really be that angry?"

"Considering Sesshomaru, I don't know if he will be angry or enraged with fury,"

Rin's eyes widened within the second hid her face in her hands again.

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Arriving to Sesshomaru's house was tiring. During the whole ride, Rin sat in the back quite and blushing of embarrassment. One, she did everything wrong throughout the whole day, and second, she was spending the night at his house. And Kagome and Inuyasha weren't staying because he didn't accept Inuyasha in his house.

Well that's just great. After knowing about her mistakes, and that he had been hiding things from her made her very angry and wasn't going to change that. But she did ended up wearing pair of short shorts Kagome had given her before she hopped of the car. So she had to thank her for that.

Rin took a look at the clock and it read that it was only ten. But she was tired and jumped on the fluffy bed of the guest room, or employee room. It was surprising to her that none of the maids were there.

Rin's eyes were coming to a close when a flash of silver hair and bright red eyes crossed her vision.

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