A/N: Well... I'm writing again, but these next few chapters may not have any of the anime plot... Well, InuYasha's group might, but not much.

Review replies:

Squishyrabbit: Ha, I'm glad you liked that part. We shall see the answer soon.

kagomeLove2: Thanks. Yes, thanks to Guest, I kind of went to her feelings, which is kind of what these next few chapters are going to be. Not going to say anything else on that. ;). I do like how the progress has come along, just yesterday I was thinking back to the beginning of the story, where Rin tried to escape. Even when I was only on that chapter at the moment, we probably all knew that if she decided to leave anyway, he'd still go after her.

I hope you enjoy and are ready for what is to come, because I agree with you, this isn't a happy ending just yet. ;)

Enjoy!

Chapter 11:

"Lord Sesshomaru! I have returned!- Huh?!" The familiar squeaky voice came running, at first completely oblivious to the scene, but soon figured it out.

Rin's body stiffened against Sesshomaru's, as did his, but his lips still remained inches from hers.

Rin wasn't sure if she wanted to scream in embarrassment and push Sesshomaru away, or simply stay hidden by his muscular form.

"L-Lord S-Sesshomaru, are you-" Jaken stopped at the sudden light growl the dog demon emmitted.

"You will only speak when I tell you to. Did you finish scouting ahead?" Sesshomaru finally turned away from Rin, but still managed to keep her form hidden from the toad's prying eyes.

"Oh. Y-yes Milord! Our path is safe for travel. Ah-Un looks ready to go as well." Jaken explained.

"Hmm. We shall continue then." Sesshomaru said simply, before leaving the, slowly forgotten moment, in the back of his mind.

Rin stood, shocked for a few seconds, the feeling of the moment fading away sent a painful sensation in her chest.

A few days had passed.

InuYasha had endured another night of humanity.

Every one of these nights seemed to get worst and worst.

He had faced 2 different beings.

One was a power source for his top enemy.

Tokajin was once a normal human being, until the overwhelming need for power had consumed him.

Not only did that person have a Tree's help for strength and power, he had also managed to get a hold of many jewel shards, that only made him even more powerful.

Once again, InuYasha's humaity had brought out the feelings he refused to let anyone see.

That night, his emotions were stronger than ever before. The mere thought of Kagome hurt sent his human body into overdrive.

"Look, when a demon finds a mate, they're fiercely protective and possessive. They may not make their move on them, but they will do their hardest to make sure no one else can come near them."

InuYasha's fists clenched at the sudden memory of words.

At the time, he had meant it as an explanation about Sesshomaru. But he couldn't help but think that he was saying such for himself.

These... Feelings.

Despite the small part of him that would deny it.

These feelings were stronger than he had ever felt for Kikyo.

At the time he knew Kikyo, he had never even considered the thought of mates. He was even bent on turning human for her.

Kagome...

Despite how much he tried to show his disapproval for everything she did...

She changed him.

She accepted him, for all he was, and the more time he spent with her, it was more than just gratitude that was keeping him from leaving her side.

The rest of the day went by in pure silence.

During that time, a few more questions arose in Rin. One was more overbearing than the others.

When they had stopped to rest for the night, she finally summoned the strength to ask.

"Sesshomaru..." She started, almost quietly. Even though Jaken was already out cold.

"Hmm?" He sounded uninterested, seemingly focused on something else.

"I was wondering... If I'm your mate..." Rin hesitated once again, her courage fading again.

Sesshomaru fixed his gaze on her thoughtful one at the word, "Yes?"

Rin nearly jumped, as if she forgot that she had been talking. "I was wondering... If I'm your mate, does that mean... Do you love me?"

Long silence.

Sesshomaru's impassive gaze remained for the longest time, an only slight displeased motion at the word.

"I care for you, as a mate..." He finally spoke, "But I cannot bring myself to love humans."

Rin felt another familiar shocking sensation from her chest, but she quickly tried to hide it, "But... Do you love me?"

Sesshomaru stayed silent for a few more seconds, his eyes lowering slightly, as if growing annoyed by the question.

"Love is weakness, Rin." He finally declared.

Rin tried in all her power to hide any emotion she was sure was trying to take over.

Her gaze hardened slightly, "I see."

With that, she stood.

"Where are you-"

"I forgot to get something to eat. I need to stretch my legs anyway." Rin broke him off, already knowing his usual question.

She walked off before Sesshomaru could speak up again. Not that he even did.

Just the feel of golden orbs piercing into her back.

Only when Rin was a few miles away from the resting place, did she stop to let her emotions flow.

Once again, she was overcome with anger and sadness all at once.

Being mates with that demon seemed like an overwhelmingly honorable thing.

But Rin was having feelings for him, immense feelings she had never felt before.

All those feelings shattered at his words, however.

'How can I even be your mate if you don't feel anything other than the Bond?' Rin thought, asking herself that question again and again, 'Do you even have feelings for me?'

Rin walked and walked, until she was able to find a river.

She stared at her reflection in the, almost glowing, water.

Rin sighed as she sat down next to the gently flowing water, the gentle noise easing her tense form.

Nature was always something she treasured. Ever since she travelled with InuYasha's group, she'd never seen much of the outside world.

Travelling with Sesshomaru held even more scenic possibilities.

Sesshomaru... The thoughts suddenly came back.

They were quickly interrupted, however, by a rustle of leaves to her right.

"Well, I thought it would take forever to get you alone. Let alone far enough from that Dog's senses." A female voice sounded soon after.

Rin quickly stood to face the owner of the... Somehow familiar, voice.

It was a demon, she could tell by the eyes.

Then, she remembered. The wolves.

"You...!" That was all she managed to get out, before the demoness blew some kind of powdered smoke towards her.

Rin tried to think quick to escape the unknown substance, but it had already reached her senses, flooding through her nose, even if she tried prevent it to. Even some making it into her mouth.

Almost immediately, her whole body shut down, and the last thig she saw, was the demon picking her up off the ground, and the wind picked up.

Then.

Silence.

Oblivion.

Chapter 12 sneak peek:

Rin was running.

It was dark, darker than any night she'd endured.

She looked behind her at the hundreds of demons that flew after her. Where was she?

"Windscar!" A familiar voice sounded, and the demons suddenly evaporated into nothing within the golden light.

Rin came to a halt, looking behind her again.

The familiar dog demon in a red kimono stood before her.

A/N: So, stopping here. Chapter 12 is pretty short so(So was this one, now that I look at it). I might post it tonight.

Depending on reviews!

~Wolflover235