Author's Note: Ok. First of all, I do not take Japanese. So, I don't know any names that are Japanese. If you have any, I would really like to hear them. Maybe later on I can edit Brain out, but that's after I'm finished with this fan fic. Until then, let's just say that he's an American. Second, I am junior who is going crazy with all this college stuff. You can not believe the amount of work I have to do. Sorry about my stupid errors in the second chapter. I will also edit that when I get there. Third, Inuyasha is human. He looks exactly like he is supposed to when it's the first day of the first month (is that right?). As much as I love his ears, you can't look like a demon if you want to make a living right? I thought his eyes were black, but I could be wrong. Anywayz, if I make anymore mistakes, please tell me, and I will revise it. Although I try to edit things before I post it up, I am human, and I do miss some details.

Hope you like this chapter!

Disclaimer: I hate putting up this thing. I do not own Inuyasha; no matter how much I want to it isn't happening.


Title: Fragile Heart

Chapter 3: A Picture of Memories


When Rin finally got to the museum, she immediately went to the section labeled "Japanese Antiquities." This part of the building was filled with all sorts of ancient Japanese relics. The time periods that these relics came from varied. It ranged from the early first century to the late twelfth century. The room was filled with Japanese artwork, poetry, pottery, swords, and anything else that one can imagine. The museum itself held the most complete edition of the ancient Japanese culture.

Rin worked at this museum once before. She was an intern one summer when she suddenly took an interest in her ancient heritage. She saw most of the pieces in the museum already, but they had a couple of new editions. One of these pieces that especially stunned her was a piece of artwork. It was titled "I Own the World, But You Own My Heart." In the picture, there was a great, white dog hovering in the sky over a village. The dog had its fangs bared to the running villagers. Blood was dripping from its mouth, and the village itself was in flames. The sky was red and gray from the fire and smoke. Although the villagers were painted really small, you could still see the fear in their eyes as they ran from the great dog. However, there was one villager that didn't run. It was a young woman. She was staring straight at the dog without any fear. She seemed to be very beautiful, and you can actually see the love and sadness in her eyes although some parts of her face faded with time. Although the dog was very ferocious, if one looked hard enough, you could also detect the love shinning from its eyes.

There was a description about the picture, and Rin read it out loud. It said:

I Own the World, But You Own My Heart

This painting is a depiction of an ancient legend. Legend has

it that the white dog is a youkai who fell in love with a

beautiful human woman. However, they were both destined

to live as star-crossed lovers.

The youkai was both a feared and powerful creature, and it

ruled many lands. On one of his travels, he met a young

maiden. It was said that the youkai was so captivated by

her beauty that he did not have the heart to kill her. In turn,

she fell in love with the youkai. However, the blood running

through the veins of the youkai could not be denied. It is said

that upon reaching the young maiden's village, he killed all of

the villagers and burned all the houses. The maiden looked on

the destruction with great sadness. She could not bear the fact

that her true love could be so vicious, and she was still in love

with him. The only way she believed that could quell the pain

was to end her life. When the great youkai found out, it was

too late. The youkai was so saddened that he never killed

another human again. Instead, he chose to lock himself inside

his castle for all eternity.

"Very sad, isn't it?" said a very calm voice behind her.

Rin turned around to see a man standing behind her with his hands behind his back, also studying the picture. With wide eyes, Rin stared at the man. It's the same man that I met in the park! He was looking at her as if he was expecting something. Then, Rin realized that he had asked her a question. Trying to calm her wildly beating heart from both the shock of finding someone behind her and from seeing the man again, Rin replied, "Ano (Um)…ye…yes, it is very sad."

Sesshoumaru just stared at the young woman in front of him. She looks just like she did so many years ago. I thought I would see some changes, like that miko's reincarnation, Kagome. But Rin looks exactly like I remember her to be…beautiful… Snapping back to the present, Sesshoumaru asked another question, "Do you think she forgave him?"

Great! Just great! I come here so I can try to stop thinking about a guy that I just met in the park, and now here he is! I hate my luck. Well…still…he is very handsome…WHAT AM I THINKING!?!?!?! Trying to hide the blush that was threatening to show, Rin said, "I…I think she forgave him. I mean he never killed another human again, and she loves him. I think no matter how evil the person you love is you'll always find a way to forgive them."

"…I suppose," Sesshoumaru replied. Do you forgive me, Rin, for killing your own kind? But she doesn't have any memories of her past. After a long pause, Sesshoumaru asked, "What is your name?"

Should I tell him? I mean he is just some guy that just met. Still, it feels like that I've known him forever. With a simile, Rin said, "My name is Rin Higurashi, and I live in a shrine near here."

"Are you majoring in Japanese history?" Sesshoumaru asked, seeing as how she was so interested in the history of Japan.

"Well, no. Although I like learning about it, my major is in business. I'm hoping to work as an intern at the Inu of the West Corps."

"Good luck then," Sesshoumaru said as he started walking away.

"Wait!" Rin cried. Sesshoumaru turned around and stared at her. Rin was starting to get nervous again and asked meekly, "Will I see you again?"

Sesshoumaru paused and said, "Yes, I'm sure we will." I promise you, Rin. We will finish what we started centuries ago, and it will end like it should end…happily ever after… Then, Sesshoumaru started walking out of the museum.

Rin stared at him, wondering how they were going to meet again. I hope I get to see him soon…


What's up with the picture and all? Well, it's not how Rin REALLY gets killed. It's just how Sesshoumaru thinks she got killed. If you're confused, you'll understand later on…hopefully.

How is Rin going to see Sesshoumaru again? Well, I'll give you three hints. They are:

1.) Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru are both dog demons.

2.) Inu means dog in Japanese.

3.) Sesshoumaru was the Lord of the Western Lands.

If you guys still don't get it, sigh well, you'll just have to wait till the next chapter!

Ja ne!

PS. I'm going to move in with my grandmother for a month, so I won't be updating that much. At my Grandma's, there is NO, I repeat NO, computer. I know; it is going to be torture. But remember, reviews always help to speed things along! 30 reviews isn't asking for too much…is it?