A/N: So. I got 3 reviews. hmm. I was going to wait a little longer, but, since it's Halloween, I'll give you guys a small sort of chapter. Get enough reviews next time... Then you will be rewarded future super long action/romantic filled chapters! So. I would like more reviews, please! :)

So. Without any other interruptions. Happy Halloween!

Chapter 14: Moving on

When Rin woke up, she found herself curled into the mokomoko.

Immediately, she jumped up, surprised and worried to not see Sesshomaru. She was alone in the cave.

Worried, she ran to the entrance of the cave, relieved to find Sesshomaru standing outside, in his human form, as good as new.

Carefully, Rin approached him, his back facing her.

"Sesshomaru?" Rin spoke up, moving to his side, "Are you ok?"

"She's run off. I haven't caught her scent for a while now." Sesshomaru said, seeming to stare out in the open as if in hypnosis.

"You're... Healed." Rin observed.

He glanced at her, lightly nodding, "I told you to quit blaming yourself for my reckless decisions."

It took her a few minutes to process what he meant. "I... Can't help it. The way you looked yesterday... I can't help but to think all of this is my fault. Maybe if I weren't here, you'd be living freely..."
"Stop it Rin." Sesshomaru spoke, "I love you. Ok. Ever since I first met you. I knew. I knew what dangers lied ahead of you. The dangers I put you through."

"That's why we went to Kagome's village, wasn't it?" Rin asked.

Sesshomaru turned to her, "Yes."

Rin closed the distance, resting a hand on his cheek, "I love you too."

He kissed her, something they hadn't done in what felt like a long time.

When he pulled back a little, "As long as you're alive. I'll protect you."

Rin rested her head on his chest, and they remained in that embrace.

"Milord! I cannot find a trace of Ah-Un anywhere." Jaken called, coming from within the forest.

Rin's heart sank in worry, she had forgotten about them. They chased off InuKimi, and neither of them has returned.

"Then we are moving on." Sesshomaru said.

"Sesshomaru!" Rin gasped.

"I'm not going to wait forever, just to have my mother come back. We are going farther away. If they're still alive, they will find us." Sesshomaru said.

Rin wanted to object, but just nodded.

"But Milord. Ah-Un...!" Jaken started.

"Will catch up if they will. Let's go Jaken." Sesshomaru said, before leading the way.

Once again, all day they walked, Rin was honestly surprised at all the land they had been journeying. Yet there was so much she hadn't seen.

We should go back and kill that demoness for crossing into OUR territory! Sesshomaru's beast growled.

It wasn't ours to claim. Sesshomaru said.

It was. And can be! We were happy there. Yet here we are, on a wild damn dog chase!

Sesshomaru didn't reply.

That night, Sesshomaru found shelter, leading Rin and Jaken inside.

As they lay in silence, rain soon coming down in light patters.

"Where are we going now?" Rin asked, resting against Sesshomaru.

"Forward." Sesshomaru said simply, "I am thinking about returning to Kagome's village."

Rin tensed, yes this could be exciting news, but she still didn't...

"Why?" She asked.

He glanced at her, "You need more protection. InuYasha won't like it, but I am running out of options."

"I'm not leaving you." Rin said, her heart sinking.

"Who said I was leaving?" Sesshomaru looked at her.

Rin was taken aback, taking a couple seconds to process his words, "You're... Going to stay?"

Sesshomaru nodded before pulling her close.

"But... That means you'll be around humans. You hate humans." Rin realized.

"Not when it comes to my mate's safety." Sesshomaru whispered.

Rin curled into his safe embrace, "I love you Sesshomaru."

Soon, Sesshomaru heard the soft breathing of his mate, her body rising and falling in bliss and comfort, and safety.

As he laid back, losing himself to his thoughts of the future, he lost himself to sleep.

In the small den, they slept, as rain continued to pour from the outside.