Disclaimer: Inu Yasha and all the characters in it are the sole creation of
Rumiko Takahashi.
A little word from the author:
Hey everyone. Thanks for the reviews. I just thought I'd address some of the reviews while I'm at it. I write these late at night so I get careless with grammar, for those of you that commented on it. And technically the san/sama stuff is romaji, so you don't need a hyphen really. Those are English rules. ^_^; (or so that's how I justify my laziness) As for the sword, maybe I misheard but some of the characters say Tessaiga later on. Of course this is like episode 70 something. *shrugs* I liked it so kept it. But I should be proper so I changed it back.
As for the storyline. Let's just say, the ending is already written. So if you want to know who Rin ends up with. . . just keep reading. I'm trying really hard to stay in character though, if that offers any hints ^_~
Alright, I think that covers it all. Hajimemashou:
Jaken crept sneakily through the forest. He hadn't told Sesshoumaru-sama where he was going, but by his temper, Jaken knew Sesshoumaru Sama would not notice. Something bothered him. Sesshoumaru Sama was not himself. Rin was still missing, unexplainably, and Sesshoumaru Sama lingered around Inu Yasha forest. Jaken did not know what was going on, but he had a strong feeling it centered on Rin.
Jaken had known Sesshoumaru Sama for centuries. He could detect the slight variations in his eyes; the ones that told how angry or how calm he really was; and now Sesshoumaru Sama seemed colder than usual. He was more severe, and (dare he imagine?) slightly moody. Something troubled Sesshoumaru Sama. Jaken merely couldn't understand why he had yet to commence rectifying the situation. It was unlike Sesshoumaru Sama to concede. He never conceded, never subordinated himself to the orders of someone else, or ever heeded advice. Sesshoumaru Sama was his own master, capable of anything.
But now something was entirely off. Jaken was sure it had to do with Rin's disappearance.
Jaken hadn't noticed how she affected them all. Things felt so grim without her. He frowned, recalling how much he had grown to care for the child. Someone he loved second only to Sesshoumaru Sama though he was often appalled at her lack of propriety. She was so careless sometimes. Free spirited in a sense, though age tamed her somewhat. She had been lucky Sesshoumaru Sama was so graciously tolerant.
Jaken pushed on through some brush. He was determined to find Rin and bring her back. His eyes glimmered. He could only imagine the praise he would gain were he to bring her back to Sesshoumaru Sama. He, humble Jaken, selflessly combing through the forest to retrieve their dear companion. He imagined the thankful recognition of his master. Perhaps a nod of the head, or even a word of thanks in response. His eyes teared with happiness at the thought. Jaken would willingly accept any form of recognition from his most honorable master.
Jaken walked briskly, determination now fueling each step.
Kohaku removed his hand and stood quietly. "Kaede is probably wondering what's taking us so long. We should probably find those herbs before it gets too late."
Rin nodded and silently ascended from the log. Their temporary peace shattered, she followed him in awkward silence.
He found the herbs quickly after that. Rin took a good look around, absorbed the sight and scent of everything around her so she could remember the place in the future when a familiar scent caught her attention. It was unusual. It didn't seem like something that would occur naturally. A faint scent hovered as though the wind carried it from someplace slightly distant.
But Kohaku called her attention. Rin forgot the scent and paid attention to the herbs Kohaku was picking. He told her how to choose them and which ones to avoid.
"You pick these for now. I'll just be over there." He walked to a clump of flowers a few yards away. Rin looked at the dull herbs and picked at them nonchalantly.
Kohaku was quick and returned with a fistful of wild flowers. "Kaede san and Ane like it when I bring some of these back for them." He handed a single one to her. "Here. This one is for you."
Rin looked up, startled. More so when she looked at the flower he held up to her. It was purely white. She reached out with the tip of her finger to touch it. She brushed the tip of the petal gently and felt how soft it was. Rin pulled her hand away. Just like Sesshoumaru Sama.
Kohaku frowned. "You don't like this one? It's ok, I can find you another one."
"Oh! Gomen. This one is beautiful, thanks." She grabbed the flower and forced a smile. "I think I have enough herbs to bring back to Kaede now. We should probably get back."
Kohaku nodded.
"Ehh!!" Kohaku and Rin snapped their heads to see where the yell came from.
"Jaken sama!" Rin jumped to her feet and ran to greet the little green youkai. She picked him up and hugged him tightly even though she knew he hated public shows of affection. His eyes bulged slightly from the hug and her tight grasp cut off his words. Rin let go as soon as she heard him sputtering from lack of air. "Gomen, Jaken sama." She always felt like a child with him.
"Rin! You naughty child, here I have been franticly looking for you while you're here picking flowers. Why aren't you with Sesshoumaru sama?"
Rin lowered her eyes. "Gomen Jaken sama," she paused, trying to piece her words together, "I. . I . . I angered Sesshoumaru Sama and so I never followed him out of the forest." She closed her eyes and sunk back, waiting for Jaken to reprimand her actions. But Jaken was silent. Her cheeks began to burn from the prolonged discomfort of silence and the surprised look she knew Kohaku was unsuccessfully trying to hide.
Jaken wanted to explode with anger, but settled on exasperation. She must have done something terrible if Sesshoumaru Sama was so out of sorts. No wonder he hadn't discussed her. Not that Sesshoumaru Sama ever discussed any of his problems. That's why Jaken had become so great at investigating. He wasn't nosy, he told himself; he was merely concerned.
Jaken sighed and shook his head. It really was a serious situation if Rin was willing to venture on her own. "Come with me and you can apologize now. Perhaps Sesshoumaru sama will be gracious enough to forgive you." He turned and started walking back the way he came, but a few steps into silence made him pause. "Eh? Why aren't you coming?"
Rin kept her eyes to the floor. The next words felt even harder to tell than the first, her throat starting to ache from a sudden desire to cry. She fought the tears that she could feel welling up. She had been so happy to see Jaken. She hadn't realized how much she had missed him. After a day of being with a happy family, she realized how happy she had been with Jaken Sama and Sesshoumaru Sama. And now, like an ashamed child afraid of a parent's scolding, she was afraid to tell Jaken her situation.
"dame. I can't go back." She shuffled her feet. Her discomfort escalating as she felt the stares of both Kohaku and Jaken simultaneously. "I don't think Sesshoumaru Sama will forgive me."
Jaken's mouth dropped to the floor. "Bu . . .bu. . " he sputtered to no avail. "What do you mean you can't come? Where else will you go instead of with us?"
"I'm going back to live with Kaede san and Kohaku Kun."
Rin didn't think Jaken's eyes could grow any bigger. His gaze darted to the silent Kohaku whom Jaken had hardly noticed before. "You! You aren't kidnapping Rin again are you?" Jaken turned and began pondering, muttering to himself. "No no, Naraku is no longer around to control the boy and he wouldn't be under his control anyways. If it was his fault Sesshoumaru Sama could have easily taken care of it himself unless of course Rin wanted to stay with him, but she wouldn't have a reason to unless," he gasped, "no no she's far too young to fall in love so quickly, but what if. . "
"Jaken sama?" Rin interrupted his rambling, "Jaken sama! Are you okay?"
"huh? Of course I am."
"You didn't answer my question. I asked you how you knew Kohaku Kun."
Kohaku blushed.
"Well of course I remember him, he tried to go up against Sesshoumaru Sama not just once, but twice, all because of that rude Naraku. Besides, Sesshoumaru sama doesn't use Tenseiga on too many humans."
"Eh! Sesshoumaru sama saved Kohaku kun too?" Rin was shocked. She had always thought she was the only human Sesshoumaru saved. She looked at Kohaku and smiled. They had more in common then she thought. "Sugoi ne. Sesshoumaru Sama ha sugoi." Kohaku blushed even more.
"Well of course he is. Now let's hurry back so we can get all this straightened out."
"No Jaken sama. I told you." Rin found it hard to look at him. "I can't go back."
"EHH!" Jaken's eyes nearly popped out like they did anytime he began to freak out. "You naughty child, I come all this way to find you and now you refuse to come back with me. Are you really so disobedient as to first anger dear Sesshoumaru Sama and then run away from us?"
"Gomen Jaken sama. I'm afraid."
"Eh?"
"I'm afraid to see Sesshoumaru Sama."
Jaken rubbed his chin and frowned. It was a difficult situation. But Jaken didn't want to leave her here now that he had found her. But if she was afraid, then Sesshoumaru must have been very angry. He pondered what to do.
"Come here child." He grabbed her hand and led her to another thicket. He shot Kohaku a warning glace, daring him to follow.
Kohaku just watched the unusual scene. Short green Jaken leading Rin like a mother hen.
"Alright, tell Jaken what happened."
Rin stared at the grass. "Jaken sama, you promise not to get angry?"
"What are you talking about! Of course I can't promise that if I don't know what you did! I, eh hem," The worried look on her face cut him short. No, over reacting won't accomplish anything. "But I will see if I can do anything to help."
Relief lit her eyes. "Ano, I . . . I, I hugged Sesshoumaru Sama!"
Rin expected Jaken to run around yelling, but when she finally lifted her eyes from the floor she only saw his wide eyes and a mouth dropped to the floor.
"yo. . you," a strange gurgling sound came from his throat before Jaken fainted.
Sesshoumaru turned to look down the empty forest path. He had been annoyed when he noticed Jaken disappeared on him without notifying him when a scent caught his attention. He grinned. The scent drifted from Inu Yasha forest. It wasn't the weak houki Rin had chased the night before but the scent that he had followed. Perhaps he'd get his fight after all.
A few notes: Sugoi means fantastic, amazing, etc. Ane is casual for older sister Dame means "no good"
As for the story.. . I apologize that this chapter isn't particularly interesting, but I got stuck 0.o; and please let me know if I'm starting to write ooc. I have trouble with Jaken. Thanks =)
A little word from the author:
Hey everyone. Thanks for the reviews. I just thought I'd address some of the reviews while I'm at it. I write these late at night so I get careless with grammar, for those of you that commented on it. And technically the san/sama stuff is romaji, so you don't need a hyphen really. Those are English rules. ^_^; (or so that's how I justify my laziness) As for the sword, maybe I misheard but some of the characters say Tessaiga later on. Of course this is like episode 70 something. *shrugs* I liked it so kept it. But I should be proper so I changed it back.
As for the storyline. Let's just say, the ending is already written. So if you want to know who Rin ends up with. . . just keep reading. I'm trying really hard to stay in character though, if that offers any hints ^_~
Alright, I think that covers it all. Hajimemashou:
Jaken crept sneakily through the forest. He hadn't told Sesshoumaru-sama where he was going, but by his temper, Jaken knew Sesshoumaru Sama would not notice. Something bothered him. Sesshoumaru Sama was not himself. Rin was still missing, unexplainably, and Sesshoumaru Sama lingered around Inu Yasha forest. Jaken did not know what was going on, but he had a strong feeling it centered on Rin.
Jaken had known Sesshoumaru Sama for centuries. He could detect the slight variations in his eyes; the ones that told how angry or how calm he really was; and now Sesshoumaru Sama seemed colder than usual. He was more severe, and (dare he imagine?) slightly moody. Something troubled Sesshoumaru Sama. Jaken merely couldn't understand why he had yet to commence rectifying the situation. It was unlike Sesshoumaru Sama to concede. He never conceded, never subordinated himself to the orders of someone else, or ever heeded advice. Sesshoumaru Sama was his own master, capable of anything.
But now something was entirely off. Jaken was sure it had to do with Rin's disappearance.
Jaken hadn't noticed how she affected them all. Things felt so grim without her. He frowned, recalling how much he had grown to care for the child. Someone he loved second only to Sesshoumaru Sama though he was often appalled at her lack of propriety. She was so careless sometimes. Free spirited in a sense, though age tamed her somewhat. She had been lucky Sesshoumaru Sama was so graciously tolerant.
Jaken pushed on through some brush. He was determined to find Rin and bring her back. His eyes glimmered. He could only imagine the praise he would gain were he to bring her back to Sesshoumaru Sama. He, humble Jaken, selflessly combing through the forest to retrieve their dear companion. He imagined the thankful recognition of his master. Perhaps a nod of the head, or even a word of thanks in response. His eyes teared with happiness at the thought. Jaken would willingly accept any form of recognition from his most honorable master.
Jaken walked briskly, determination now fueling each step.
Kohaku removed his hand and stood quietly. "Kaede is probably wondering what's taking us so long. We should probably find those herbs before it gets too late."
Rin nodded and silently ascended from the log. Their temporary peace shattered, she followed him in awkward silence.
He found the herbs quickly after that. Rin took a good look around, absorbed the sight and scent of everything around her so she could remember the place in the future when a familiar scent caught her attention. It was unusual. It didn't seem like something that would occur naturally. A faint scent hovered as though the wind carried it from someplace slightly distant.
But Kohaku called her attention. Rin forgot the scent and paid attention to the herbs Kohaku was picking. He told her how to choose them and which ones to avoid.
"You pick these for now. I'll just be over there." He walked to a clump of flowers a few yards away. Rin looked at the dull herbs and picked at them nonchalantly.
Kohaku was quick and returned with a fistful of wild flowers. "Kaede san and Ane like it when I bring some of these back for them." He handed a single one to her. "Here. This one is for you."
Rin looked up, startled. More so when she looked at the flower he held up to her. It was purely white. She reached out with the tip of her finger to touch it. She brushed the tip of the petal gently and felt how soft it was. Rin pulled her hand away. Just like Sesshoumaru Sama.
Kohaku frowned. "You don't like this one? It's ok, I can find you another one."
"Oh! Gomen. This one is beautiful, thanks." She grabbed the flower and forced a smile. "I think I have enough herbs to bring back to Kaede now. We should probably get back."
Kohaku nodded.
"Ehh!!" Kohaku and Rin snapped their heads to see where the yell came from.
"Jaken sama!" Rin jumped to her feet and ran to greet the little green youkai. She picked him up and hugged him tightly even though she knew he hated public shows of affection. His eyes bulged slightly from the hug and her tight grasp cut off his words. Rin let go as soon as she heard him sputtering from lack of air. "Gomen, Jaken sama." She always felt like a child with him.
"Rin! You naughty child, here I have been franticly looking for you while you're here picking flowers. Why aren't you with Sesshoumaru sama?"
Rin lowered her eyes. "Gomen Jaken sama," she paused, trying to piece her words together, "I. . I . . I angered Sesshoumaru Sama and so I never followed him out of the forest." She closed her eyes and sunk back, waiting for Jaken to reprimand her actions. But Jaken was silent. Her cheeks began to burn from the prolonged discomfort of silence and the surprised look she knew Kohaku was unsuccessfully trying to hide.
Jaken wanted to explode with anger, but settled on exasperation. She must have done something terrible if Sesshoumaru Sama was so out of sorts. No wonder he hadn't discussed her. Not that Sesshoumaru Sama ever discussed any of his problems. That's why Jaken had become so great at investigating. He wasn't nosy, he told himself; he was merely concerned.
Jaken sighed and shook his head. It really was a serious situation if Rin was willing to venture on her own. "Come with me and you can apologize now. Perhaps Sesshoumaru sama will be gracious enough to forgive you." He turned and started walking back the way he came, but a few steps into silence made him pause. "Eh? Why aren't you coming?"
Rin kept her eyes to the floor. The next words felt even harder to tell than the first, her throat starting to ache from a sudden desire to cry. She fought the tears that she could feel welling up. She had been so happy to see Jaken. She hadn't realized how much she had missed him. After a day of being with a happy family, she realized how happy she had been with Jaken Sama and Sesshoumaru Sama. And now, like an ashamed child afraid of a parent's scolding, she was afraid to tell Jaken her situation.
"dame. I can't go back." She shuffled her feet. Her discomfort escalating as she felt the stares of both Kohaku and Jaken simultaneously. "I don't think Sesshoumaru Sama will forgive me."
Jaken's mouth dropped to the floor. "Bu . . .bu. . " he sputtered to no avail. "What do you mean you can't come? Where else will you go instead of with us?"
"I'm going back to live with Kaede san and Kohaku Kun."
Rin didn't think Jaken's eyes could grow any bigger. His gaze darted to the silent Kohaku whom Jaken had hardly noticed before. "You! You aren't kidnapping Rin again are you?" Jaken turned and began pondering, muttering to himself. "No no, Naraku is no longer around to control the boy and he wouldn't be under his control anyways. If it was his fault Sesshoumaru Sama could have easily taken care of it himself unless of course Rin wanted to stay with him, but she wouldn't have a reason to unless," he gasped, "no no she's far too young to fall in love so quickly, but what if. . "
"Jaken sama?" Rin interrupted his rambling, "Jaken sama! Are you okay?"
"huh? Of course I am."
"You didn't answer my question. I asked you how you knew Kohaku Kun."
Kohaku blushed.
"Well of course I remember him, he tried to go up against Sesshoumaru Sama not just once, but twice, all because of that rude Naraku. Besides, Sesshoumaru sama doesn't use Tenseiga on too many humans."
"Eh! Sesshoumaru sama saved Kohaku kun too?" Rin was shocked. She had always thought she was the only human Sesshoumaru saved. She looked at Kohaku and smiled. They had more in common then she thought. "Sugoi ne. Sesshoumaru Sama ha sugoi." Kohaku blushed even more.
"Well of course he is. Now let's hurry back so we can get all this straightened out."
"No Jaken sama. I told you." Rin found it hard to look at him. "I can't go back."
"EHH!" Jaken's eyes nearly popped out like they did anytime he began to freak out. "You naughty child, I come all this way to find you and now you refuse to come back with me. Are you really so disobedient as to first anger dear Sesshoumaru Sama and then run away from us?"
"Gomen Jaken sama. I'm afraid."
"Eh?"
"I'm afraid to see Sesshoumaru Sama."
Jaken rubbed his chin and frowned. It was a difficult situation. But Jaken didn't want to leave her here now that he had found her. But if she was afraid, then Sesshoumaru must have been very angry. He pondered what to do.
"Come here child." He grabbed her hand and led her to another thicket. He shot Kohaku a warning glace, daring him to follow.
Kohaku just watched the unusual scene. Short green Jaken leading Rin like a mother hen.
"Alright, tell Jaken what happened."
Rin stared at the grass. "Jaken sama, you promise not to get angry?"
"What are you talking about! Of course I can't promise that if I don't know what you did! I, eh hem," The worried look on her face cut him short. No, over reacting won't accomplish anything. "But I will see if I can do anything to help."
Relief lit her eyes. "Ano, I . . . I, I hugged Sesshoumaru Sama!"
Rin expected Jaken to run around yelling, but when she finally lifted her eyes from the floor she only saw his wide eyes and a mouth dropped to the floor.
"yo. . you," a strange gurgling sound came from his throat before Jaken fainted.
Sesshoumaru turned to look down the empty forest path. He had been annoyed when he noticed Jaken disappeared on him without notifying him when a scent caught his attention. He grinned. The scent drifted from Inu Yasha forest. It wasn't the weak houki Rin had chased the night before but the scent that he had followed. Perhaps he'd get his fight after all.
A few notes: Sugoi means fantastic, amazing, etc. Ane is casual for older sister Dame means "no good"
As for the story.. . I apologize that this chapter isn't particularly interesting, but I got stuck 0.o; and please let me know if I'm starting to write ooc. I have trouble with Jaken. Thanks =)