Had a bit of a hard time with this chapter, only because I'm not exactly able to write like I want, so I'm forced to wait until I either have the paitence to do it on my phone, or I'm able to use my husband's work computer to actually type like I want. Not nearly as long as the last, but I hope you don't mind too much. I'm trying to pick things up a little more between them. 13 chapters in and haven't exactly gotten into the romantic aspect of the story, hopefully I don't go TOO fast and ruin the vibe. Either way, let me what you're thoughts are, your reviews are the highlight of my day.

My computer is still out of commission until I find a new charger cord that fits. Please continue to bare with me, I'm doing my best. Chapters are likely to be more spread out between updates because of this.

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"Lord Sesshomaru! Help!"

Waking suddenly, Sesshomaru sits up straight from the spot he found to rest. The dog demon didn't sleep often, but when he did, his dreams usually consisted of Rin screaming for his help, reaching out to him, only to be just out of grasp. Each time he would get further and further away. He shared that with this new version of Rin, nightmares of the past. Unlike her though, Sesshomaru remembered everything, even if he wished not to.

This was the first time he's slept since her arrival, it was also the first time that he's dreamed of her being just out of his reach. His brows furrow as he thinks a little harder on the dream he had. Like normal, it had been Rin, only this time it wasn't exactly her. The one reaching out for his help, was the one here and now. He didn't know how he knew it was her, she was wearing the same clothes, even wore her hair in the exact manner as she had 150 years ago. Still, his gut told him that it was the reborn Rin.

A loud, menacing growl rumble's up from his throat. The dreams were enough to deal with, now instead of the girl he knew, it was this fake!

"I must be rid of her soon." He speaks low and to no one in particular. After seeing Kohaku and Rin together, he walked off a ways to clear his head and cool his temper. At some point, he stopped and fell asleep.

"My, my, Sesshomaru," A voice sounds from just ahead of him. "It seems you're not having an easy time with the gift I brought you." Something about this voice sounded familiar.

His eyes scanned the surroundings as he tried to pick up a scent. Seeing and smelling nothing, Sesshomaru stands, being watchful and alert, in case whoever this enemy was, wouldn't be able to sneak up on him. "Hiding in the shadows? Only a coward would do such a thing, and thus you are an unworthy opponent." He then turns he back on the direction the voice was coming from.

He pauses at the sound of leaves being walked over, glancing over his shoulder. What he saw took him by surprise, though he didn't allow his shock to show. Turning he faces the being shrouded in a baboon pelt. "Naraku." He speaks the name of the half demon who had been a thorn in his side. "Only, Naraku was defeated for good. You are nothing more than a fake."

"Clever Sesshomaru," A chuckle rumbles out from beneath the shroud. "Its true I'm not Naraku, I'm using this to hide my true identity; for now at least."

"Your plan to weaken me using that human girl will not work." He could easily defeat this being before him; sensing it was weak. Destroying it too soon though, would make it impossible to gain the answers he needed in order to get Rin home.

"Was that my plan?" He sarcastically says, using Naraku's voice. "And here I thought I was easing the pain I brought upon you all those years ago."

Golden eyes narrowed dangerously, as fists clench at his sides. "Are you saying you're the one who murdered Rin?" Sesshomaru was now finding it difficult to control himself; feeling the urge to strike out at the one who dared take responsibility for her death.

"That's exactly what I'm saying." While his face was hidden from view, it was clear just by the way he spoke that he was proud of what he'd done, and the reaction he got. "Humans are such feeble creatures. Her skin was quite soft, easy to slice through. The sound of her screams, music to my ears. She cried for you, begged you to save her, and when you didn't…" He laughs out loud. "The look in her eyes as the life faded from them, was priceless. I wonder, will she have the same look in her eyes when I take her from you too?"

In a flash, Sesshomaru lunges forward, claws extended. The creature before him did nothing to avoid the incoming attack and as his claws shredded the shroud, he finds nothing within. An insane laughter fills the air all around him, and he realizes that there had been no one there all along. Merely an empty puppet.

Furious now, Sesshomaru tries once more to sense where the being could possibly be, knowing he had to be close in order to control the decoy. "You will not touch her." He growls out. "I will make certain you suffer a painful end for Rin's death. You will beg for mercy before I'm done with you!"

"We will see about that, Lord Sesshomaru." As the wind blows through the leaves, the voice fades away and everything goes quiet once more.

Now more than ever he couldn't allow himself to get involved with Rin's reincarnation. He'd been right to believe that she was brought here to weaken him. No matter what, he would not let that happen. He couldn't if he was going to keep her safe and get her home.

"What are you doing way the hell out here?" The voice of his half demon brother came from behind him.

"Tch," Without so much as glancing at the male, Sessshomaru turns back towards the village. "As usual Inuyasha, you're late. The enemy made his appearance, or lack there of."

"What?" There was surprise in his voice. From the village he picked up the scent of an unfamiliar being in the area. Not wanting to take any chances with his mate, Inuyasha went to investigate. Only when he got close, the scent vanished and all he could smell was Sesshomaru. "Are you telling me that the one targeting you was here?"

"It is of no concern to you, half breed." He couldn't trust Inuyasha, not after he let Rin be killed.

"Damnit, Sesshomaru." Fist raised, he held it out towards the demon walking away from him.

"Come sunrise, Rin is leaving with me." These were his final words, ignoring Inuyasha further as he heads back to the village to retrieve Rin.

Rin spent the entire night out with Kohaku, and by the time she crawled back into the window the sun was beginning to rise behind her. She actually enjoyed herself so much that she'd forgotten what time it was. Kohaku was good guy, funny and kind, somone she could really see herself being close friends with. Now that she was back though, exhaustion hit her hard. "Maybe I'll be able to get a couple hours before 'elf boy' comes to take me away."

"I'd like it if you would refrane from calling that demeaning nickname." Her spine stiffens as she hears Sesshomaru's voice. From the shadows, golden eyes watched her dangerously. "Did you enjoy your night with that boy?"

Eyes widening, she takes a step towards him. "Were you spying on me?!"

He doesn't answer her, instead turning on his heel and exiting the room. "We're leaving, you can sleep on the road."

"Answer me, damnit!" Running forward, she grabs a hold of his wrist and forces him to stop. He glances over his shoulder, the look of shock reflected in his eyes. "Why were you spying on me?!"

"I wasn't spying," He replies. "Kohaku is dangerous, but it appears that you've become fast friends instead. Make no mistake Rin, that boy thinks you're someone you are not. He doesn't see you when you're speaking to him, he sees her."

Gasping in surprise, Rin jerks back her hand, as if he suddenly burnt her. She couldn't believe it, wouldn't believe it. He'd been so nice to her, and she never once felt that he thought she was anyone other than herself. "You're wrong," She says, shaking her head. "Maybe you're the one who sees someone else when you're looking at me..."

This took him aback. Turning once more to face her, Sesshomaru takes this moment to really look her over, from the way her black hair fell from the crest of her head, flowing down over her face, to her shoulders and down her back. It was longer than Rin's had been before she died. This girl before him, looking up at him with a defiance that she never had, her brown eyes lighter, even in this dim lighting. Rin had fair, smooth skin, while she was tanner, making it obvious she spent quite a bit of time in the sun. She was incredibly beautiful. Was this what Rin would have looked like when she reached maturity?

"You're right," He admits without hesitation. "When I first found you there in the forest, I thought you were a trick my enemies were playing on me. Bringing back the one weakness I had and when you told me your name, I lashed out." Inwardly, he flinches when she reached a hand to her throat, remembering how he choked her. A moment he regretted.

She took another step back from him, her head falling, hair shadowing her features. "I knew it..." She whispers to herself.

"While that may be the truth, I know now that you're nothing like her." Sesshomaru continues, not giving her a chance to finish speaking. "You're defiant and strong willed. No more do I see the Rin of the past. You may be her reincarnation, you may eventually regain the memories she once possessed, but no matter what, the Rin I knew is dead and never coming back."

Her head lifts up and she makes eye contact with him. Those brown eyes were wide, the tears pooling in corners made them glisten in the rising morning light. He stared down at her, falling silent, just looking into her beautiful eyes.

Only...

Golden eyes widen. "Is that..."

"S-Sesshomaru..." The way she spoke his name, the way she was looking at him now, it was as if she knew exactly who he was. "I..." She pauses again, taking a step forward. "I'm so, sorry."

He doesn't move, the shock written all over his face. "Are you,"

"I... remem..." Before she could finish her sentence, her eyes lose their coloring, clouding over moments before she faints. Falling forwards right into his out stretched arms.

Wrapping her up into his arms, Sesshomaru pulled her smaller body close to his chest, holding her close. The scent of jasmine filled his senses, overwhelming even; so much stronger than it had been just seconds ago. The familiar look she had in her eyes had made his chest tighten.

She remembered him...but would it last when she woke again? It seemed whenever a memory from her previous life surfaced, it caused her great pain, forcing her to black out. He would have to wait until she came to, despite wanting answer now.

So like I mentioned, a short chapter compared to the last. I'm truly sorry if this isn't up to par with the other chapters, or if it moved to quickly, but at least we've had an encounter with the enemy now. So that's a plus ""

Anyways, I hope to get the next chapter out sooner *fingers crossed* Please, please keep those reviews coming! Thank you to all those who loyally get them in each chapter, you're all the best!

Until next time~