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Summary: Rin is taken by a demon while in Jaken's care. She is led to an enchanted forest that entraps her in there, masking her scent from all so Sesshomaru cannot find her. Knowing that if she were to die he could never get her back Sesshomaru does everything in his power to hunt her down and kill her capture. Kohaku provides the link between InuYasha's group and Sesshomaru. How will the dog-demon cope with his half-brother? Will Rin survive or will she be forced to leave her lord forever?
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AN: Sorry for the long delay, I've neglected all my writing. Got writer's block for all stories but Tainted By Blood on my FP account...
Chapter 10
Ryuu rode past where Rin was sleeping as the sun was rising for the next day. The sunlight hit the girl's leg and Ryuu pulled his horse to a sudden stop. He'd found her! With a grin he dismounted the horse and walked over to the sleeping girl. The flowers in the sunlight were slowly regaining their colour and were beginning to stand again. Ryuu grabbed Rin's arm and pulled her harshly to her feet.
She shot a awake and tried to pull free. She saw that it was Ryuu and her panicked heart increased in speed. She struggled more but the demon pulled her close.
"Now now, Rin. Stop that. I was always kind to you and you ran from me. Now you're coming back with me and will face the consequences for your actions." Ryuu growled as he pulled her towards the stationary horse. Rin dropped the knife that she still had in her hand and cried out for help, though she didn't expect any.
"Lord Sesshomaru won't let you hurt me!" She cried out as she continued to struggle.
Lord Sesshomaru was awake before sunrise. He'd slept for about two hours but it was restless and didn't help him at all. Jaken and Kohaku were just waking when the sun brightened the forest. Sesshomaru was anxious to get moving and his group seemed to be taking forever to get ready. They were all clearly still groggy and tired but he didn't care, he had to find Rin.
Just as the group woke Ah-Un and were about to leave, Sesshomaru heard a faint yell that resembled Rin. He was instantly focused and alert and stood still, making no noise. The others noticed this and also all stopped. The camp was silent and soon Sesshomaru heard Rin's voice calling out, "Lord Sesshomaru won't let you hurt me!"
The demon shot from the camp, trailing the sound of Rin's voice and leaving his company to follow behind him.
Ryuu hissed and threw Rin into the gravel path through the woods. She screamed and caught herself with the palms of her hands. Pushing herself up onto her knees she saw that her hands were scraped and red. The girl took in a breath and jumped to her feet before running across the path and leaped over a rock by the treeline. Ryuu's horse got scared and neighed in fear.
"Come back here Rin!" Ryuu cried and tried to follow her but soon stopped, alarmed.
Rin landed over the rock safely and didn't look back at the demon. Her eyes were shut tight and she ran but as she did she hit a hard object and almost fell back. When she stumbled she felt a strong arm wrap around her waist and safe her. Hesitantly she opened her eyes and looked up at who she ran into.
The girl grinned insanely and threw her arms open, hugging the silver haired demon round the waist while exclaiming, "Lord Sesshomaru!" The demon didn't react to her and focused his frosty glare at Ryuu who took an involuntary step back. He audibly gulped and ran for his horse.
Sesshomaru flicked out his right arm and shot out his whip of light that hit the ground just in front of Ryuu's foot. The demon attempted to avoid the dangerous energy and hopped over it. However he lost his balance and tumbled to the ground. Just as he did so Jaken and Kohaku (both upon Ah-Un) showed up behind Sesshomaru. The daiyokai gently pushed Rin towards the others.
"Take her from this forest. I will follow in a moment." Sesshomaru stated, emotionlessly. He turned back and the hardness in his eyes left no room for negotiation. Jaken nodded and pulled Rin onto Ah-Un before making the demon fly into the air. Rin quickly greeted Ah-Un and the others before watching Sesshomaru on the ground. He had turned to face Ryuu – who was now on his horse.
"Return soon Sesshormau-sama!" Rin called out to her lord with a smile. She was in no doubt that Sesshomaru would win. Kohaku smiled at Rin and quickly glanced her over, checking for wounds. He saw her hands but was glad that those were the only wounds she suffered from.
"I'm glad you're okay Rin." He said kindly and she nodded.
"I knew that Lord Sesshormaru would find me." She claimed. Jaken sighed in despair and muttered something about how careless Rin had been, though it was evident that he was also thankful for her safety.
