Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha characters, if I did this wouldn't be called "Fan Fiction"

Author's Note: Thank you for advice given. Sometimes it might take awhile to update because I'm busy with school and stuff, so best bet for updates would probably be somewhat on the weekend. I'll state when the POV's changes so no worries.

Chapter 2 Rin's Devious Plan

Kikyo woke up next to the dead fire, it reminded her of herself a little bit, a fire that was put out, all that remained was a bad smell and ashes. It was once a proud roaring flame, guiding the lost onto the right path, but now it was nothing but something to walk past and cringe your nose at the sight of it.

She spotted Rin dozing off in the corner and Jaken was snoring, making little chirping sounds. They looked peaceful, its been a long time since she had a peaceful night's sleep without being constantly interrupted with nightmares. It was like a little movie inside her head that played a horrible scene over and over again every time she closed her yes.

"So you're awake," Sesshomaru said behind her. She turned her head around to see the Prince of Youkai hovering over her, his eyes of gold scanning her every being.

"What about you, did you sleep at all?" she asked, getting up. She brushed off some dead leaves and twigs off her clothes.

"That doesn't matter," he said. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed that Rin had woken up, she yawned and stretched her arms out watching the two talk with great interest.

"Do you sleep alone?" she asked sympathetically.

"For a long time now," he said sadly, he stared her straight in the eyes, she could see the sad twinkle in his amber gold eyes. For a moment she could tell he let his guard down, as soon as he noticed his eyes hardened again.

"Did something happen when you were young?" she asked curiously.

"Yes," he replied with a sigh. "It's none of your business anyway," he said coldly, changing is tone right away when he realized that Rin and Jaken were awake. He turned away and started to walk away.

She didn't reply, it was none of her business and it was useless to get to know that stubborn demon. Besides it's not like she'll be with him forever, getting to know him would be pointless. Rin was watching the two of them fascinated. She started to giggle to herself. Kikyo averted her gaze at Rin who was giggling to herself. What was so funny?

It must be nice... to laugh...

Jaken's POV

"You're not satisfied until you've plucked the whole world dead are you?" Jaken scolded Rin as she began picking a whole bunch of yellow flowers. She grinned.

"I'm picking flowers for Sesshomaru-sama and Kikyo-sama!" she said merrily.

"They probably throw them away when you're not looking. It's pointless to pick them!" he tried to explain, but Rin ignored his words. She was still happily picking the flowers, smiling to herself.

Suddenly Rin stopped picking the yellow flowers and put them in a pile, then she started picking a whole bunch of white flowers and set them in a separate pile.

"Can you watch these?" she asked Jaken to watch the white flowers.

"What are you up to?" he asked suspiciously.

"Sesshomaru-sama and Kikyo-sama are perfect together eh?" she asked.

"What?" Jaken said shrilly. "My lord with some miko?" he said shocked.

"Then I have a mommy and a daddy!" she said giggling. "Don't go anywhere Uncle Jaken!" she said as she picked up the yellow flowers and started running off.

"Uncle Jaken?" Jaken said to himself. This is getting out of hand...

Sesshomaru's POV...

Sesshomaru walked down by the river, the river where he found Kikyo. He sat down, in the exact spot she was sitting yesterday. He wanted to see what she saw. All he saw was the beautiful scenery, the sparkling waters of the river, but he sort of felt an emptiness staring at it. He felt no satisfaction, like he didn't deserve to enjoy it, he felt like burning the whole place down just because he couldn't feel happiness.

"Sesshomaru-sama!" Rin called while running down the hill. She had a whole bunch of flowers in her arms and threw it at him. He looked at her surprised.

"What is it?" he asked.

"Kikyo-sama wanted these herbal flowers, can you give it to her?" Rin asked. He looked down at the yellow flowers. Those weren't herbal flowers... "Please?" Rin insisted.

"Very well," he said reluctantly but gathered the flowers up into a bouquet. She grinned happily and ran off somewhere. That girl will not stop until he's on all fours giving her a piggy back ride...

Kikyo's POV

Kikyo watched Rin come up to her with a whole stack of white flowers and gave it to her.

"Thank you Rin," she said kindly.

"No, that's Sesshomaru-sama favorite flower!" she explained. "He's grumpy from no sleep, if you give it to him it'll make him feel better!" she said stifling a giggle. Kikyo gave her a strange look.

"Pleeease?" Rin asked pouting.

"Sure thing Rin, the grump needs to smile sometime," she said gathering the flowers into a nice bouquet and heading off to find Sesshomaru.

She found him sitting next to the river. She wanted to surprise him so she hid the flowers behind her back and walked up to him.

"Hi," she said. He turned to look at her.

"These are for you," they both said at the same time holding the flowers up to each other. They were both surprised.

"Rin told me to give these to you," Sesshomaru pointed out before she got the wrong idea.

"Rin told me to give these to YOU!" Kikyo exclaimed. They heard a noise and turned, Rin's head was peaking out over the hill, she had a hand clamped around her mouth, she gasped and ducked when they saw her.

They both exchanged glances, and couldn't help but smiling at each other.

"Kids," Kikyo laughed. Sesshomaru laughed with her.

Laughter... She wanted to live a life full of laughter. Sesshomaru might not be Inuyasha... but still...

Sesshomaru POV

Sesshomaru couldn't believe he didn't figure out Rin's little plan! It was so obvious, how could he of missed it? With Kikyo smiling and laughing with him, the scenery didn't feel so empty anymore. Maybe she could fill in those empty spaces in his heart.

Perhaps she could make him smile...

P.S: You can tell Sesshomaru is warming up to Kikyo

Rin is so sneaky! Teehee.

Next update will probably be next week... or sooner. Before the next weekend I can say.

R/R!