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Chapter Three


"Inuyasha?" His mother whispered early morning two weeks later. He looked at her and got up from his place beside Rina. "How is she darling?"

He shook his head. "She's not recovering much. She has strange dreams and stuff. I found her two nights ago barely breathing, mother. I'm very worried about her."

Her eyes held sympathy. "I am too. Plus tonight there will be a full moon which means she will lose her powers until morning."

"Making her easier for those who hunted down her family." He added quietly. Rina made a noise and they looked at her to make sure she was fine. She moved on her side, a tear or two escaping her closed lids.

"Inuyasha would you like me to watch her while you get some sleep?"

"No I'll be fine. Breakfast sounds good, though."

She nodded, kissed him on the forehead, and was on her way to breakfast making. Inuyasha closed the door and walked back over to Rina and her sleeping form. There he sat, watched her sleep, and made sure she was breathing.

As the sun raised higher in the sky, more rays entered the room. Inuyasha had fallen asleep against the wall feeling the warmth from them earlier. A ray landed on Rina's face causing her to wake slowly.

Yawning she turned on her other side and saw Inuyasha's sleeping form, sun rays illuminating his face and hair. She sat up and smiled. Putting on her robe she quietly stepped out of her room, walked passed Inuyasha's mom, and headed outside.

She breathed in deeply the fall air. How crisp, clean, and refreshing. Sighing she slowly made her way down to a stream a few feet away. Sitting under a big willow tree she closed her eyes and listened to the water flow over the rocks.

Grass rustled, jolting Rina out of her 'catnap.' "Who's there?" She asked getting up. There was no answer, but a woosh noise came from her left, then right. /There must be two or more and the house is to far for me to run with out getting hit./ She grabbed at her waist to find she didn't bring her sword. /With nothing to protect me I can't defend myself!/

"What's a pretty thing like her doing out here all alone?" Asked a voice from the right. It had a hint of an Australian accent. She turned her head showing narrowed eyes. "She must be pretty brave." Said a voice from the left. It hinting at a British accent.

She hissed. "What do you want?"

"Oh look." Said the British one. "She is brave." He laughed.

"Yea well we'll see how brave she is." They moved in sight on both sides of Rina.

"Who are you?" She questioned.

"I'm Bakin, Ice Extordinare." The British one said.

"I'm Baiko, Fire Extordinare." The Australian stated.

"And we want you!" They yelled together, charging at her. Squealing she ran for the house. Just when she was close enough to be safe, she tripped over a stone.

Looking over her shoulder she saw that one was in the air, ready to pounce.

"Hey!" Yelled Inuyasha, throwing a stick. "Leave her alone."

Bakin had Rina pinned to the ground. "Show him what you can do Baiko."

Baiko turned and smiled evilly to Inuyasha. "When I'm done with you, I'll move to that pretty little kitten."

Inuyasha narrowed his eyes. "You'd have to kill me before I let any harm come to Rina."

She struggled in Bakin's grip. "No don't Inuyasha. Run, don't stay here."


Hmm I wonder what will happen. Who knows. Read the next chapter and find out. Thanks for reading and reviewing.