Here's another chapter. Sorry it took me so long to update. I'm going to try and update sooner ^__^. Well please review, I really want your opinions.

Chapter 13: Back For Good?

A few minutes later Sesshoumaru arrived back at his castle, only to be greeted by the smell of food. He walked into the castle, his nose twitching. He wandered into the kitchen and found Akeena and Rin in aprons, with flour all over Rin's face.
"Well Akeena, don't you look lower then the top assassin that you are," Sesshoumaru smirked at her clothing and the bandanna in her hair.
"Shut up Fluffy, and go clean up you're dirty," Akeena snapped back looking at the dirt on his kimono. He growled.
"You can't tell me what to do wench and don't call me that," he snarled angrily. Akeena laughed which just made him angrier.
"I can when I'm making the food," she taunted back.
"Humph. But what if I kill you?" he threw back, Rin got worried.
"You wouldn't?" she said threatening.
"Wouldn't I?" he smirked.
"No. You're not that kind of youkai. Now go clean up!" she answered pushing him out of the kitchen while Rin giggled.
"Humph. Stupid wench," Sesshoumaru mumbled under his breath forgetting that Akeena could still hear him.
"I heard that Fluffy," Akeena shouted from the kitchen. He growled and went to his room. How would she know what kind of demon I am? I only met her a few months ago. Argh, the more I think about it the more confused I get. Curse these damn emotions he thought as he changed his kimono. He straightened his sash and went back to the kitchen. The food smelled marvelous.
"Is it done yet?" he asked impatiently.
"Almost, just hold your k-9's. Rin come on lets get cleaned up," Akeena said picking the young girl up. Rin chattered happily. Akeena laughed and both of them left. Rin really likes her, and Akeena likes Rin. Maybe Akeena should stay. Argh, I'm still confusing myself Sesshoumaru shook his head.

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Akeena and Rin quickly cleaned up and changed into new kimonos. Rin was wearing a pretty red kimono with a black trim, while Akeena was wearing her red and black kimono. She brushed her's and Rin's hair then they both went down to the dining room.
Sesshoumaru was already waiting. Akeena and Rin sat down and the food was brought out to them. After Dinner...
"I'm so happy you're back Akeena-chan. Rin's so happy," Rin chattered happily, slightly bouncing in Akeena's lap. Akeena's smile faded.
"Oh, Rin I..." Akeena began, looking down at Rin. Rin's smile disappeared.
"Aren't you staying Akeena-chan?" Rin asked sadly.
"Um..."
"You not staying?" Rin asked sadly then ran out of the room crying.
"Oh, Rin!" Akeena yelled getting to her feet. "Damn it. I'm going for a walk. Thank you for letting me stay." Akeena bowed to Sesshoumaru then turned and walked out the door, her hair flowing slightly behind her. That was interesting Sesshoumaru thought looking from where Rin left to where Akeena left.

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Akeena pulled her cloak around her as she walked towards the training area. She didn't even bother to remove it as she started practicing. She was all over the place; her hair and cloak whirling around her. Little did she notice that Sesshoumaru was watching her again. He watched as she suddenly collapsed to one knee, breathing hard and some blood started to trickle down her cheek. Sesshoumaru jumped down from his watching spot and walked over to her. He stood there watching as she stood up, still panting.
"You're pretty good," he said as Akeena caught her breath.
"Thank you," Akeena said refusing to look at his face.
"Care to join me on a walk?" he asked and she nodded. They began walking in silence, Akeena looking at the ground the whole time. They stopped walking and stood by a lake. The moon was full and made the lake water shimmer.
"Oh what am I going to do?" Akeena sighed sadly. Sesshoumaru glanced at her, she looked really sad.
"I don't want to leave Rin, but..." Akeena began, looking out at the lake.
"Then don't," Sesshoumaru answered looking at her fully.
"Nani?" she asked turning to him quickly.
"I said then don't leave. Stay," he said almost kindly. He reached up and wiped away the blood that was on her cheek. She stared at him. Is he actually being nice? Okay something is wrong here Akeena thought as Sesshoumaru bent down and washed the blood off his hand.
"Sesshoumaru, is it all right if I stay?" she asked looking up at him.
"I said so didn't I?" he answered looking at her.
"Yeah! Thank you Sesshoumaru!" Akeena said happily.
"My, aren't we overly excited," he said slyly.
"Shut up Fluffy," Akeena snapped and pushed him into the lake. Akeena realizing what she just did took off towards the castle at top speed. Sesshoumaru just sat in the water blinking. Did she just push me into the lake? She'll pay for that he thought with a slight smile as he stood up and walked back into the castle.

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Akeena darted into Rin's room. Rin was crying on her bed.
"Rin guess what?" Akeena asked happily.
"*sniffle* *sniffle* huh?" Rin looked up, her face tear stained.
"I'M STAYING!!!" Akeena said smiling.

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