A/N: Well, thanks for all the reviews!

WildHeart44: Yes I've made it a habit of having them together at least every chapter.

kagomeLove2: Well, I've already written out a lot of chapters, in fact I am working on the epilogue right now. I liked this chapter, and maybe the next, but after that, I was just looking forward to finishing this story. I was starting to get a case of writer's block or losing my interest in the story, so things are gonna be going a little faster.

Skykite: Hey! Thanks for the review! Yeah, I do understand about the whole Sesshomaru OOC, perhaps that's kinda why I'm starting to lose interest in this story. I'm finishing it, like i told kagomeLove, but with all of this, even I'm starting to ask myself, "What have I done to Sesshomaru?" I mean, I like the way he acts here, but... We always want him as he is. This chapter will be Rin's last test, so if she does fail anything in the future, it won't really show. Also, Rin's new "Best friend" is actually a lower rank than the one who doesn't like her.

Anyway, I'm glad you like my story, even with all its little "Mistakes" and possible plot holes. I want to get to maybe posting 2 chapters a day to get this story finished and up, but now I keep losing my interest in typing it!

Enjoy!

Chapter 14:

A couple days passed.

Sesshomaru and Rin continued their practice, until Rin even got to the point of exhausting Sesshomaru.

InuKimi, along with other dog demons had come to observe them, for their decided last challenge.

"Very good. Now to equip you with a weapon and you are very much ready. Rest yourself tomorrow. Your final test will come after." InuKimi said, amusement in her eyes at the impressive battle that had occurred.

"Okay. Remember, this whole arena is yours. Conserve your energy, and don't get yourself cornered. The Lady has agreed that you only have to hold yourself for 20 minutes. Kenta will not be holding back, but he won't kill you. You can do this, Rin." Hisashi explained, before handing her her sword.

Rin was nervous.

Despite all her training, with Sesshomaru no less, this felt real. If Sesshomaru was showing his true nature to her, what could Kenta do?

Hisashi left her side, leaving the arena, soon replaced by Kenta, who approached her.

"You ready for this?" He asked.

"As I'll ever be." Rin said shakily.

"Hey. If you get too overwhelmed, or if you get hurt. Tell me to stop. Technically I'm not supposed to since it's a test. But you are a minor exception." Kenta said.

"Okay." Rin nodded.

Kenta nodded back at her, before taking a few steps back.

As soon as he illuminated, Rin took a deep breath, glancing at her surroundings, trying to map out a route once he would start.

Kenta stood before her now in his true form, grinning at her, even if he was in dog form.

Rin raised her sword slightly, but soon remembered Hisashi's words, and lowered it back down.

After training with Sesshomaru in his True Form, she knew the exact moment when to strike.

Kenta struck first, fangs dipping before her to sink into her.

Rin moved aside, but only a split second later, Kenta cut her off, swipping a paw at her.

She ducked, before running an opposite direction, farther into the center of the arena.

She could hear some of the dog demons above rooting for her, but she kept her center of hearing on the dog demon behind her.

Just as she reached the middle of the room, her paths were blocked by four long, furry legs.

The dog had lunged, and was standing right over her, trapped.

Kenta focused on her under his form, growling lowly, as if to boast abouttrapping her.

However, he had to move somewhere to be able to reach her and attack.

When he did, she used the opening he gave her to move out from under him, putting some distance between them again.

"Clever girl." InuKimi spoke up next to Sesshomaru who were observing the scene along with the many others.

Her luck had suddenly faded when she was still trying to get some distance between them, the feel of a giant paw hit her body full on, sending her flying a couple feet.

Stunned, she rolled onto her back, trying to recover from the hit.

A shadow was cast over her again, and she looked up to meet the pair of red eyes.

Kenta growled loudly at her, but didn't move.

Instead, the next attack was one she hadn't practiced.

10 minutes in, had the dog demon above her practically foaming with eagerness, even if it was just a challenge.

Rin gasped aloud when she noticed the first bit of saliva drip free of his mouth.

She immediately turned, desperately crawling away from the previous spot.

The acidic liquid hit the ground right as her feet made it out of the way. A horrible hissing sound coming from the reaction to the ground.

Rin then forced herself up, running a couple more feet, before she realized.

She was weapon-less.

She turned around, noticing the sword laid right behind Kenta.

By then, he had already set up a tricky maze of acid on the ground that made it nearly impossible to get around him any easier.

Standing strong, he remained in place, as if guarding the sword. Waiting for her next approach.

Rin stood her ground too. She only had less than 10 minute left, if Kenta was going to simply worry about guarding her only weapon, she was fine if she remained where she was.

Or not.

Fangs bared, he lunged at her, bringing his front paws forward to finish her off, until, it looked like her form had vanished under him.

Rin was suddenly spotted again, running out from behind Kenta, straight for the sword.

After leaping over the multiple acid spots, she had reached her sword, but only seconds when Kenta had realized where she was and was going for her again.

He took after her, stopping just inches before her.

Rin quickly grabbed her sword, and when he was finally close enough, she swiped her own sword at him, meeting perfectly on his cheek, creating a red line all the way down to his chin, before he managed to back away from the attack.

He backed away from her for a good distance, his head shaking from side to side at the pain and surprise.

Rin then knew the battle was over.

Kenta morphed back into his human form, the gash looked even worst.

Rin was nearly prepared to come forward and apologize, when she noticed the wound was slowly already healing, until soon, there was nothing but normal skin.

He looked at her, seeming to smile at her shocked expressions.

It wasn't until after the shock had cleared, that she noticed the uproar in the room.

It surprised her how nearly every dog demon was watching. Watching a human fight, and successfully defeat, one of their own.

"Well done, Rin." InuKimi approached her from behind, a calm smile on her lips, "You have my full trust in you. So does the rest of the clan, apparently."

Rin still never expected such a cheering voice come from every dog demon in the room.

"It was an honor to fight you. Now only to hope the next time we have to fight, will be alongside each other." Kenta approached them.

Rin smiled at him, nodding in agreement.

"Rin." Sesshomaru sounded from behind her.

He stood next to InuKimi now, admiring Rin like she was the only thing in the world.

Rin smiled, this time less surprised he was there to watch.

She went to him, wrapping her arms around him, "Thank you. For helping me."

"Uhm. Aren't we forgetting someone here?" Hisashi suddenly spoke.

Rin smiled before pulling away to look at him, "Thank you Hisashi. I never thought I'd be able to take on a dog demon."

"Just so you know, I was going easy on you." Kenta spoke up.

Rin laughed, along with a couple other dog demons, "I'm sure you were."

"You still fight like a leader though. Proved yourself to us. Now-"

Suddenly, the doors burst open.

"My Lord and Lady's." A couple dog demons came in.

They rushed forward, before stopping right before them, fear struck in their eyes.

"We've been attacked."

A/N: So, a little explaining about the fight.

Yes, I knew that even when InuKimi told Rin she had to fight a dog demon, she didn't necessarily have to Kill one. Not even sure she could...

It was just a survival skill, that if it ever happened, she'd be able to defend herself long enough for someone else to come along and help her.

Now is where things get a little... Different, but I will explain the chapters as they come.

Hope you enjoyed!

~Wolflover235