Rin opened her eyes and squinted at the blinding sunshine that was seeping through the door of the house. The last thing she could remember was being lifted onto AhUn by Sesshomaru.

Rin gasped. Where was her Lord? She sat herself up and looked around. Where on earth was she anyways?

Miyu: oh, you've finally woken up!

Rin looked behind her to see the beautiful priestess carrying a bucket of water standing behind her.

Rin: umm… excuse me… who are you?

Miyu: My name is Miyu, priestess of this village and I'm here to take care of you.

Rin: take care of me? But… what happened to Lord Sesshomaru?

-To the End of Sorrow-

Miyu sat down next to Rin and stroked her hair, calmingly.

Miyu: you mean that demon lord of yours right? Honey… he left.

Rin: -surprised- left where? When is he coming back?

Miyu: -looks down- you see, I'm not… too sure where he went… but I don't think he's coming back… not for a long while at least.

Rin: you're lying.

Miyu: I know this is hard for you to grasp but I think he left in your better interest.

Rin's eyes started to tear as Miyu washed out her fever cloth and handed her a bundle of clothes.

Miyu: don't cry sweetie. Here… here are some clothes to change into. Your other kimono was soaked in blood and torn. Get changed and come meet me outside –smiles- there's a whole village here to greet you.

When Miyu left, Rin looked at her reflection in the bucket of water. Why did Sesshomaru leave? He promised he wouldn't. She was angry at him for taking advantage of her unstable condition and finally leaving her, just as he had always wanted.

Wiping away her tears, she quickly got dressed. The kimono Miyu had given her was red and tight with silver floral patterns and a silver ribbon wrapped around the waist. It complimented Rin's beautiful features very well. Sighing, she walked out to see a crowd of young men standing outside her door.

Upon her entrance, they all presented her with flowers and gifts which Rin hesitantly took. There was one boy in the crowd who gave Rin a large white flower. Rin, who could never resist a nice smelling flower, smiled and thanked the boy. He had medium length, shaggy black hair and handsome features with a killer smile. His name was Kai.

Rin walked over to the priestess, stumbling with all the gifts she received.

Miyu: well it seems you're going to fit in perfectly here! Even our town's finest warrior Kai wants to get to know you better.

Rin: I guess so….

Miyu's weak attempts at making Rin smile were useless. She knew inside that Rin loved Sesshomaru, but Miyu wouldn't allow it. Not after what her father did to her mother years ago.

-Sad Song-

Jaken: I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU DID THIS LORD SESSHOMARU! WHY! WHY! YOU ALWAYS INSISTED ON RIN STAYING, SO WHY DID YOU DUMP HER IN THAT HUMAN VILLAGE BACK THERE? YOU ARE A SELFISH MAN MY LORD AND YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT—

Sesshomaru: Jaken, silence. Your voice is most irritating.

Jaken was almost in tears as he walked alongside his master. Even AhUn was missing Rin's presence.

Sesshomaru: I left Rin in that village because that is where she belongs… -to himself- and that is where she will be safe.

Jaken: but… but… but… my lord, what if Naraku finds her again?

Sesshomaru stopped and turned around, scaring Jaken.

Sesshomaru: he won't. That is why we are going to his castle to kill him right now.

Jaken: but your wounds haven't healed yet!

Sesshomaru: it does not matter. Nothing matters anymore, Jaken. Now come, don't fall behind. I will be needing your assistance later.

- Evil Demon, Naraku-

Naraku: so Rin is hiding in the Village of the Priest is she now?

Natsuki: that's what the dog demon said. He left her there and is coming to the castle as we speak to slay you on Rin's behalf as it seems.

Naraku: -laughs- The priest Miyu… ah, I remember her now. She is a half demon, just like Inuyasha.

Natsuki: well, what are you going to do now? Kill Sesshomaru first or….

Naraku: I have a job for you. Bring me back the village's best warrior, alive.

Natsuki: why? What has that got to do with anything?

Naraku: just bring me the boy. First things first… the prayer beads on Miyu's head must be destroyed. –evil laugh-