I don't own anything Inuyasha.

Perhaps it was leaving the others behind, but Rin immediately became happier once she was alone with 'Sesshoumaru' in the flower field.

"Rin travels everywhere with Sesshoumaru-sama."

The child's exuberance was infectious and it took all of Kagome's will power not to pick up the almond-eyed ward of the body she possessed.

"Rin is loyal and trusts Sesshoumaru-sama."

As the girl ran in circles through the blooms, Kagome glanced behind 'his' shoulder to ensure they were not followed and seriously considered playing as well.

"Rin knows all there is to know about Sesshoumaru-sama."

The cheerful voice of her small charge had darkened… and gotten much closer. Kagome quickly looked towards her again, but saw the small dagger in her little hands staring back instead.

"And YOU are not Sesshoumaru-sama."

"Eep!"