The Daughter He Never Knew

Chapter Eleven

By: Crazyhanyou

Crazyhanyou: Hey guys! How's it going? Today I have to write a thesis paper for my philosophy class and I'm reaaaaaaally not feeling it. I figure if I write this chapter it'll help me get the flow of words going and I'll be able to write an amazing paper. Anyway, leave me some reviews with feedback on whether you like this plot or not... I need at least two reviews to update. Other than that... have fun reading!

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Mini Chapter- Short Story: Chiharu and Sesshomaru

A/N: This is a side story about Sesshomaru and his daughter, Chiharu. She will be introduced very shortly into the main plot of the story... I wrote a tiny bit about her a few chapters back so I figured I better write a filler chapter about her. Feel free to critique this story and you can even suggest what part she will play in the overall story! Just message me ideas and I will consider them.

-One year ago-

Sesshomaru was on one of his long adventures with Jaken, keeping the a safer place than it used to be. He had too much at stake to risk any creatures like Naraku to ever exist again. At the village his younger half brother resided in, he had his wife Rin and his young daughter Chiharu to worry about. He was never home long enough to spend time with either of them because he believed he was doing the right thing by protecting them from afar.

Today was an especially important day to him, he was on his way home for Chiharu's birthday. He had stopped at bigger village and picked her up a kimono and had Totosai forge a weapon for her. As he left Totosai's shop, he smiled to himself. The weapon was a transforming weapon, much like Tetsusaiga, it was Shurikan Stars that expanded when under control by a demon. Rin had told him that Chiharu was too young to be wielding around weapons but he didn't care. Although she's a half-demon, Chiharu is strong. She needs to learn how to control her powers and this will protect her from ever becoming like InuYasha. I will not allow my daughter to become a mindless monster when her life is in danger.

Jaken traveled along next to him on his beast of burden, Ah-Un. He kept staring at Sesshomaru with his big impish eyes. Lord Sesshomaru has changed a lot in the past eighteen years. He is no longer as cold-hearted as he used to be and I can definitely tell he holds things precious to him now. If it weren't for that woman, Rin, I believe he would still be the same cold-hearted demon... Jaken smiled fondly at his last thought. At first, he had been jealous of Rin for being treated specially by Sesshomaru and being the only one shown compassion. Over time, he had began to change his feelings for her after many circumstances. Now, he was quite fond of Rin and considered her a sister. Chiharu, on the other hand, was just as cold-hearted as Sesshomaru used to be and enjoyed picking on Jaken. Chiharu is quite the brat. Today is her birthday and I bet all she wants to do is beat me up.

As if Sesshomaru could read Jaken's mind, Sesshomaru threw a random object at Jaken's head. "Jaken, you don't have to come into the village if you don't want to. I'm sure you're the last person Chiharu wants to see."

Jaken barely dodged the object and blinked in surprise. "Lord Sesshomaru, I would never leave your side. I wasn't thinking illy of your daughter at all."

Sesshomaru ignored him and began to touchdown at the Shinto Shrines that were at the front of Kaede's village. As soon as his feet hit the ground he felt something strange about the atmosphere of the village. He ran quickly to Kaede's house, heart pounding in his chest. What the hell happened here?

The smell of medicine burned his nostrils when he entered the hut and he almost chocked. That's when he saw her. Rin was laying on a futon and was almost motionless. Sweat poured from her forehead and she had a damp cloth over it. Kaede sat next to her, tears falling from her furrowed eyes. Chiharu was also sitting next to her mother, her expression broke his heart.

Chiharu had never shown emotion in front of her father unless it was a happy one. He had taught her to never let anyone know what you were thinking and believed that that was a sign of strength. Today Chiharu's big eyes were filled to the brim with tears, he nose was running horribly, and her tiny body shook as she sobbed. She looked up and locked eyes with him. "Daddy, Mom's... M-m-mom's dying."

Sesshomaru felt his heart sink in his chest. He ran to Rin's side and touched her face. He felt a tiny wave of relief when Rin looked up at him and smiled her big smile. "What happened? Tell me so I can get something to save you."

Rin reached up and touched his face, still smiling. "It was the... baby. He came and died. I just don't have any strength left to stay alive. Sesshomaru, we've tried everything but I think it's the end for me this time..."

Sesshomaru blinked away tears that had began to form. "You can't die, not yet. It's bad enough that the baby is gone... But if you leave me, I won't be able to bear it."

"It's okay, dearest. I've lived the best life I could possibly have because of you. You've given me so much; a second chance to live, friendship and love, and a beautiful daughter." Rin's voice cracked and her body shook as she let out a sob. "Our baby never even got a chance to live. He died inside of me and never got to see his father or his sister... He must be lonely without us. I get to be with him soon."

Chiharu hugged her father around the waste and continued crying. Her sobs grew louder and louder. "Papa, you should have seen him. He was really cute." Then she looked at her mother. "Mama, please! Maybe Papa can use Tenseiga to bring you back if you die. You can't leave us yet!"

Rin smiled tenderly at her daughter and coughed. "Chiharu-chan, you're getting stronger and stronger every day. You're just like your father, you can get through this." She put her hand on her daugher's. "Tenseiga can't save me any more. Once it's brought you back, it can't ever bring you back again. This time it's for real."

Sesshomaru stared at Rin and Chiharu. He couldn't fight the tears that began to trail down his face. A sob broke out of his mouth and for the first time, the demon broke down in tears. Regret consumed him and he wished he had spent more time with Rin. Maybe if he had been here, he could have saved both his infant son and Rin. Maybe he could have prevented this whole thing. He didn't care who saw him like this any more, he just wanted her to live.

Suddenly, Tenseiga pulsed and Rin breathed her last breath. Rin died smiling and her last thoughts echoed in the small room, I will always be with you. Tenseiga will act as a median between our worlds. Takechi and I will watch over you from Tenseiga.

Three days later-

Sesshomaru left the village, followed by Chiharu and Jaken. He had decided that it was best to train Chiharu to be a stronger half-demon so that she would never suffer the same fate as InuYasha had with Kikyo. He had told this to Kaede but honestly he wanted to make sure that she was spared from tragedy. She was all that mattered to him and if he lost her, he would have nothing left. Someday I will join you in death, Rin. It might be another three hundred years or more but I promise you I will never love another like I loved you.

Jaken's shriek interuppted his thoughts as Chiharu knocked him the head. "Ouch! You brat! How dare you hit me?"

Chiharu smiled coldly and hit him again. "If you have time to insult me, then you have time to grow up a little. You are incredibly annoying, Jaken."

"Lord Sesshomaru! Don't let her treat me like this! I don't like it!" Jaken screamed at the top of his lungs at Sesshomaru, who turned away as if he didn't care.

Sesshomaru stifled a laugh and looked at the sky. Rin, I have a lot on my hands now. I promise our daughter will grow up to be strong.

Crazyhanyou: Well that's chapter eleven. Hope it was a nice break from the main story and I hope you enjoyed it! The next chapter will be a continuation to the main story. Drop me a review, favorite this story, check out my other stories, and tell your friends about it! Thank you for reading!

Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha.