What would happen if Rin and Sesshomaru hadn't met until later? How would things be different? Would there be a happy ending? As Rin is torn between a stable life in a village and starting afresh at Sesshomaru's estate, a war rages that could threaten to consume all youkai in existence. Rated T for some violence, subject to possible change. Slightly AU. SessxRin

After Kaede's death, Rin returns to live with Sesshomaru. As she develops into a woman though, her feelings grow to be more than just those of a girl towards her master. Ties are severed, new enemies arise, and feelings are exposed as lives are laid on the line. SessxRin