Sooo I have an idea for a brand new story. Don't worry I'm going to keep this one going :) I am *considering* a sesshy/Rin story that takes place when she's ya know, not a kid. So like 10ish years after Naraku is defeated. Let me know your thoughts :)

Chapter Twenty

Inuyasha did a slow jog through the forest, trying to locate Sesshomaru.

"Oh come on! Come out, damnit. I know you can hear me, Sesshomaru!" Suddenly, he stopped dead and sniffed a millisecond before Sesshomaru appeared out of nowhere before them with Rin perched atop his shoulder.

"That was fast," he said emotionlessly as always.

"Yeah yeah, here it is," Inuyasha passed the thermos to his older brother. "Probably about eight or ten cups in there. She's so small she won't need much anyways. Here's a tip, you'll get it down her better if it's warm. I won't lie it doesn't taste the best but who cares as long as it works."

"Thanks. You'd better hope it does," he was gone just as fast as he had appeared and smirked as he was flying away. 'I know it works,' he thought to himself. 'I've seen the brat himself drink it and be fine the next day.'

Kagome gave Inuyasha a confused look when she noticed him smirking arrogantly at the sky. The sun had almost set but not quite. There was still just a small sliver of light left.

"Ready to go, Kagome?"

""Mhm...where are we going?"

"Our cave," he shrugged nonchalantly as he took off at a comfortable jog so they could continue talking.

"Oh really?"

"Yeah, I figure we can build a fire...eat dinner...maybe a little skinny dipping," he squeezed her ass for emphasis and she giggled, slapping his shoulder playfully.

"Inuyasha! You horny dog!"

"Got that right!," he quipped.

"I love you in spite of it," she snuggled against his back and rested her chin on his shoulder.

"I love you too, in spite of you making me be nice to Sesshomaru."

"Don't worry, you'll get a reward. After-all...I'm very proud of you today..." she grinned to herself and snaked a leg around in front of him, brushing him with her foot. Inuyasha came about an inch away from tripping before he caught himself.

"Hey hey! Chill out! Don't make me fall with you!" He tried his best to scold her but couldn't help the deep blush on his face. Idly, he wished she'd do it again, now what he was prepared for it. She didn't though. Kagome was on her best behavior the rest of the way to the cave. Once they got there, he sat her down and stretched before turning to the small wood pile in the corner and starting on building a fire.

"Hey Inuyasha?"

"Yeah? What is it?"

"Exactly how far are we away from Kaede's?"

"It's a two hour walk. But me or Kirara could cover it in twenty minutes or so if we were in a hurry why?"

"So you're telling me that Kirara brought Shippo here to spy on us?"

"Oh yeah definitely. She hasn't looked at me since then."

"No way!"

"Yeah...I bet it embarrassed her. Damn Shippo."

"Poor Kirara."

"So Kagome I was thinking..."

"Yeah?

"I kind of wanted to try something later...I know this kinda ruins the surprise but I need to make sure. Promise that if I start going crazy you'll say it."

"What? What are you even talking about?"

"I want you to promise me you'll tell me to sit if things get out of hand."

"I promise," she gave him a reassuring smile.

"Thank you."

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"Jaken, take this and heat it."

"But...how?"

"Idiot. However the humans do it. I have no need for such knowledge until now."

"So you don't know either, my Lord?"

"Shut up."

"Yes, my Lord."

"It's metal isn't it?"

"Umm...yes."

"Fill the cup up and point the staff at it."

"But...wouldn't that be too hot for young Rin?"

"I'm going to let it cool imbecile. What did you think I was going to do, set the damn cup in her mouth and have you blow fire at it? Idiot." Rin giggled from her place beside Sesshomaru. He'd tucked them away in an abandoned home in the mountain behind Kaede's village. Here she had a warm place to recuperate and it was close enough to help, should she worsen. That was reason enough to stay despite his, and Rin's, dislike and distrust of humans. Now the little girl was curled up beside him and he was letting her use his mokomoko as a makeshift bed.

"Are you hungry, Rin?"

"Maybe a little bit..."

"Find her some food too, Jaken."

"What am I? A human doctor now?"

"You are what I tell you to be. Now get going," he said levelly. But looking into his eyes, they told a different story. Jaken decided it best to follow his orders with no further commentary. He sat the cup down just outside the door and heated it, bring it back and sitting it in front of Sesshomaru to cool. Then he scurried off to find food.

"Rin, we need to talk about something."

"What is it?"

"If the medicine Inuyasha made doesn't give any improvement by morning, I'll have to take you into the village."

"Please don't! Please! I don't wanna go live there! Lord Sesshomaru please please please don't make me!" Her lip started to quiver and he reached out to cup her cheek.

"Hush. I'm not going to make you live with the humans. Don't say such nonsense. If it comes down to it I will stay at the village or at least close by. You won't have to stay any longer than it takes for you to recover."

"Promise? Promise you won't abandon me with them?"

"Yes Rin, I promise. I'm not going to abandon you anytime soon for that matter. This is the fourth time you've asked me a variation of that same question. So tell me, what has you do convinced that I'm going to abandon you and force you to live with humans again?"

"Master Jaken said-"

"Jaken is a bumbling fool. He only says things like that out of jealousy. The bafoon is simply jealous of the attention you get. Remember that Rin."

"Yes, my lord."

"It is important that you know I will never abandon you."

"Yes, Lord Sesshomaru."

"You should rest now, Rin. You'll need your strength."

"Yes..." she turned over and curled herself around the fur.

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Kagome hit the bed with a thud and panted as Inuyasha loomed over her,

"Are...are you sure, Kagome?"

"Yes. I'm sure."

"Okay..." he slid into her slowly and stilled once he went as far as he could go. His pace was agonizingly slow but Kagome could tell he was struggling to maintain control. His eyes started to get red and she felt his entire body harden over her.

"Inuyasha...inuyasha look at me. Look in my eyes. You're okay. It's Kagome. I'm right here..." she put a hand on his face and he screwed his eyes shut.

"Inuyasha. Eyes open." Reluctantly, he drug his eyes open but they were still a little red.

"I...love...you..." he choked out, trying not to transform. He tilted his forehead against hers and took a few deep breaths before moving again.

"Inu...Yasha...are you okay?"

"Yes...I'm fine." He breathed. "I just need to look at you."

"Look all you need to," she kissed his nose and he gave her a small wry smile.

"I love you,"

"I love you too, Inuyasha."

Unbeknownst to them, above the cave were brilliant lights of purple and red. Dancing in the sky for everyone in the region to see, their spirits were mixing and becoming one. Now, with Inuyasha in his true form, their bond would be solidified and apparent to the world. Well, anyone with a nose at least. Back at the village, Kaede stepped outside and looked up to the sky, smiling to herself. Up on the mountain, Sesshomaru was laying on the roof of the small hut, watching the stars when the sky lit up and he laughed aloud before he could even stop himself.

"So that's where he rushed off to," he said matter of factly and relaxed back against the roof, listening to the soft sound of Rin's breathing.

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