Well before I begin I have a disclaimer on the poem I am using. It's title and author is 'Looking at the Moon and Longing for a Distant Lover' by Zhang Juiling (673-740) I am Grace. nodding motion I used to write fan fiction on a small Inuyasha fan site around 2 years ago but I quit for various reasons. cough I've always wanted to write a Sesshomaru/Rin story but I never got around to it. If everyone likes my story enough I may continue writing. I'm not sure where I'm going with this story but I have about half of it written. I'm thinking it'll be 7 or 10 chapters. It depends on how I'm feeling or how many reviews I get. See you next chapter!

Poetry

'A clear moon climbs over the sky To its farthest rim
The whole sky is glowing Lovers complain – how endless is the night!

Their longing thoughts rise till dawn'

"It's been such a long time since I've had that dream!" Rin stands before her dressing table in her bedroom. "The dream of my promise to a demon, how could I ever forget it?" Rin hurriedly dresses and stumbles out of her room. She's never been much of a morning person but Sesshomaru likes to eat with her every morning. He doesn't even eat but he can't be blamed for that. A demon's food is different. Jaken has been waiting outside of her corridor.

"It's about time Rin, you mustn't keep Lord Sesshomaru waiting so." "Jaken, how long have I been living in this castle and seeing my Lord every morning?" She gives him the most devilish smile she can muster this early.

"Since you were but a young child, why?"

"Then don't you believe I am able to walk by myself!?" He shrinks back in fear of her yelling.

"I don't need to waste my time baby sitting a simple human! My time is better spent else where!" The short little toad stomps off. Rin can't help but giggle.

"Pfft! He realizes he's two feet tall right! It looks so funny! Ha ha!" She says to the servants watching the scene. They hurry away before anything else happens. Rin walks through the winding halls until she reaches Lord Sesshomaru's dinning hall. She walks in and bows curtly to her Lord. The walls are lined with fine tapestries and paintings. It's so grand that anyone but Lord Sesshomaru would look out of place here. Rin takes the seat across from him in the sun filled room. As usual her food has been sitting for sometime and is cold. Sesshomaru gives her an angry expression but then changes it with a small smile.

"How did you sleep?"

"Well as usual Lord Sesshomaru but I've had my dream again."

"You mustn't ever promise yourself to a demon even if it seems like a dream. Once it is done you have to keep your promise."

"I've never finished my dream though! It's always ended after the first verse of the poem."

"Consider yourself lucky Rin. I am not willing to loose you to a second rate demon."

"Yes, my Lord."

"Now I see you've chased off Jaken again. He may be irritating to be around but he is my servant. He is here only to protect you. Please suffer him. I can't always protect you."

"Yes, my Lord. I will respect your wishes even though I dislike the toad."

"Now wait for me outside for your training. I've got to speak with someone about their duties. Remember never to promise yourself to a demon."

"Thank you Sesshomaru. I'll be waiting."
With that they bow to each other and leave. As Rin is walking out she turns to glance at Sesshomaru. She finds him looking at her as well. Rin looks away out of shock. She continues walking trying to hide her blushing.

"What a crazy woman." Sesshomaru adds as he walks off.