How Many Years?

by Ritsuki-chan

He left her so she wouldn't get hurt in the war. But when the war is over, Sesshoumaru finally comes back to find Rin, just like he promised. But how many years have passed since he left her? And if he ever does find her, will she want to journey with him

5. Chapter Four

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha.

© This is the one, the only, the great Ritsuki-chan's masterpiece! HAHAHAHA (cough choke)

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A/N: WHEEE CHAPTER FOUR! Thank you for reviewing!

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Rin awoke to find all of her livestock fed, her plants watered, and Sesshoumaru washing her clothes?!

'What a horrible way to start off the day... I can't stand this! But... I've never seen Sesshoumaru this friendly or cheerful before...'

She decided to have a little fun. Since he was so distracted and occupied, she quietly walked up behind him and got real close to his head then screamed in her nastiest tone, "AND JUST WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?!"

He jumped up, surprised and handed her five clean garments. He wasn't the least bit mad or anything. He smiled and said, "Here are your clothes, Rin!"

Then he trotted off to go and clean the horses' stalls.

"Odd..."

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Working up a sweat, Sesshoumaru was still cheerful. 'I haven't done this much labor for a while... Come to think of it, I never did! I always got Jaken to do it for me. I kind of miss that little fuck.'

He was finally done and admired his fine work. He stuck his shovel into the ground and turned around to see Rin with a platter of food for him.

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'Wonder what made her change her mind?'

'Wonder what made me change my mind?'

They didn't speak a word to eachother. It was awkward. But it was nice. Finally Sesshoumaru could get close to her without having to pay.

"So what made you change your mind?" he asked out of the blue. Well not really. He was wondering.

"I don't know. I guess I had to repay you for doing all of my chores for me. But why are you doing all my stuff?"

"Rin, I want you to continue to travel with me. I just want to earn your trust back, that's all."

"I'm staying."

"..." 'There really seems to be nothing I can do to change her mind. Well, there is one thing...' (A/N: And I'm sure if you are a smart person you can find out what this "thing" is on your own... heh heh)

He handed her his plate. "Arigato, Rin. It was so tasty!"

She blushed. 'AW SHIT! I CAN FEEL THE HEAT RISIN' TO MY CHEEKS! NOOOO WHY DO I HAVE TO BLUSH? WHY, KAMI-SAMA, WHY? WHY? WHY? WHY? WHY??? Calm down, Rin. It's not like you're in love with him...'

He took her hands and--WHAT WAS THIS?! HE KISSED THEM!!!

She could feel her voice failing her. Never had anyone done this to her but--

"RIIIIIN-CHAAAAAN!!!" Ai came running towards them.

"What is it, Ai Okaasan?"

"He's back! Your fiancé, Hitoshi, has returned from his demon slaying in the mountains."

Sesshoumaru's eyes twitched. "FIANCÉ?!?!?!??!" he screamed out loud (without knowing lol) and dropped her hands. He started to shake with rage.

"Do you see why I want to stay, Sesshoumaru-sama?" Rin said, putting her hands on her hips.

Poor Sesshoumaru couldn't stand to hear it from her. Especially when she got all smart about it. He jumped away and hid in his tree.

He observed as this Hitoshi pulled Rin into an embrace. What killed Sesshoumaru was that this Hitoshi was a mortal. He couldn't stand the stench of mortals like him. The ones with the normal black hair and their armor and swords. Thinking they're all high and mighty. He could kick this puny ningen's ass any day!

Jealousy was building up inside him as he saw this Hitoshi bastard sweep Rin into a juicy kiss.

'Damn! I can't do anything, though! If I do, I'll hurt Rin and then she'll never forgive me!' Sesshoumaru lifted his head so he could see the sky, or what peeked out from the clumps of leaves. He closed his eyes and eventually dozed off into a sleep.

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"Hitoshi, dear, how are you? Do you have any wounds I can help heal?" Rin asked, preparing a nice hot meal.

"No, Rin. I'm fine. But I'm afraid my spirits are not. I had to keep a witch, Urasue, away from a burial ground. I failed. She used some black magic on me and paralyzed me as she dug up the hanyou, Inuyasha's, bones. She got away with them..."

"Inuyasha, you say? I guess Sesshoumaru won that war good, then!"

"Hmm?"

"Nothing. Nevermind. Just talking to myself."

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A/N: DUN DUN DUN.... If you can't remember who Urasue is, she is the Oni that ressurected Kikyo. Yes, she still lives! DUN DUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!