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True Beginning,

By Winterwing3000


Rin sat, exhausted but slowly recovering, next to the rolled out mat where Sesshomaru was resting.

It was nearly two nights ago since the incident. After their somewhat bloody reunion, Inuyasha single-handedly carried her lord to their small abode and placed him in her room as Rin requested. From there on, she tended the light wounds caused by her holy powers and waited.

Throughout the mornings and nights, never would she leave his side. Rin accepted meals brought in by Kagome and would agree to take a quick bath in the hot springs as Inuyasha watched over his brother (surprisingly enough, though she was sure that Kagome was even more astonished since she uttered 'Oswari' unconsciously).

And when she wasn't doing either of those, idle thoughts came to mind.

Now that her lord was back, was he here to take her home with him to the Western Lands? If he was, what would be her position in the Empire? A concubine? A servant? His ward?

But if he wasn't then… why was he here in the first place? Did he come to kill her, since she was mostly a disgrace to his honor, being a human child… no, woman who had once followed him with great loyalty and willingness.

No… that couldn't be true. She had re-examined his given actions during their painful physical interaction at the forest. He was conquered by his darker youkai, for what reason was still unknown to her, and had taken out most of this frustration on Inuyasha's Forest. However, when Sesshomaru had spotted her, he immediately targeted her and tried to capture her… and rape her, as Inuyasha said. His possessive nature was most likely there since he left her, the younger brother explained, because the inuyoukai had a strong instinct of keeping and protecting what is theirs.

She was, to say at least, shocked when he barreled straight at her, pinning her down. When he pierced his claws into her wrists, which were now bandaged and healing nicely, immediately, he drew blood. Never in her youth had Sesshomaru laid a finger on her hair.

He was always kind and considerate, cold and distant, but still a handsome and wonderful inuyoukai, who kept her by his side and saved her on numerous occasions. He promised that he'll never forget her once she dies (even though he didn't say outright, she knew that he agreed… there wasn't anything that she couldn't figure out with the way his eyes shine).

But, even if she were to die… she hoped that it was he she would be with when she breathed her last breath. She hoped that he would once more allow her to follow him, to grow old by his side and eventually, die with him watching over her. Rin knew that youkais don't die until they've reached their limits (the usual, about two thousand years), and dog demons tend to live a long life.

Glancing down at her master, Rin clenched her hands as a surge of temptation rushed through her to brush away the silver bangs that were brushing against his peaceful face. Biting her lower lip, she decided to concentrate on his face. His light blue crescent and purple stripes stood out from most of his facial features. However, with his eyes opened, those molten amber eyes were the most captivating.

Sighing, she pushed these thoughts out of her mind. Looking up to the opened window, she stared at the twinkling stars above the dark trees and breathed out subconsciously, "Sesshomaru-sama…"

"Hn?" she heard a grunt, startling her as her honey-brown eyes dropped to meet with golden ones. They blinked once but continued to stare at her, but then one eyebrow rose at her lack of response.

Flushing lightly at her from being flustered, Rin just gave him a small smile. "It is nothing Sesshomaru-sama. But I am very glad that you are awake. You've been resting for two nights now here at Inuyasha-kun and Kagome-chan's home. Would you like me to--?"

"Iie, it would be unnecessary." Sesshomaru said firmly, sitting up from his reclined position. He ran his hand through his mused hair and barely looked at Rin as he stood up, wobbling slightly as he did so. She immediately went to his aid, supporting him by holding onto his bicep.

Rin felt his muscles twitch at the contact and saw the sharp glare given to her, telling her that he needed no help just to stand, but did so anyways. Sometimes she wondered if men had a bigger ego than male youkai or the other way around… or even possibly both ways.

Silently, the two went out of the room and were greeted by the sight of the couple who were currently housing them. Nervously, Kagome smiled at them, "Ano… Sesshomaru, would you like to eat something? Or um, rest more? You're welcomed to stay here..."

"Keh, I bet you that bastard's gonna leave right now." Inuyasha injected, pocketing his hands into his sleeves.

"Inuyasha!" his mate reprimanded.

"Uh…" Rin turned to look at Sesshomaru, who now has his hand by his side and no longer in her grasp. He looked straight ahead and walked gracefully, as always to the thin mat door and stepped out of the house.

"I'll be right back!" she said, fumbling out the door as she slipped on her sandals. The brunette trotted out and around the village, where its occupants were scurrying back into their homes in fear as the great dog-demon was strutting down the roads towards the Inuyasha Forest.

"Sesshomaru-sama! Sesshomaru-sama! Oh, gomen nasai!" Rin said, as she nearly tripped over a small little girl, who was cowering in fear.

When she finally reached him, since he slowed his pace, Rin panted lightly then straightened her body. Sesshomaru gave no indication to her presence, so they stood there in silence. Moments passed and feeling a little bored, the miko-in-training observed her surroundings, noticing that they were nearby the Bone Eater's Well. At last, her patience breeched the limits.

She knew that Sesshomaru wasn't the one who would string up idle conversations, or even start one. He was anticipating her first move and would then build things from there.

Sighing, she turned her eyes to the starry sky. "Doshite?"

"… What?"

"Why did you come? Why… why did you attack with such vigor? Many trees are destroyed in the forest now, and… I guess that the flowers aren't handling the destruction very well either." She said, touching the side of a standing maple. How ironic of her to be thinking of the helpless flowers crushed underneath the fallen trees right now. Perhaps she will never give up her admiration for the small beautiful and colorful plants.

"I do not know. However," he said confidently, "This Sesshomaru knows that it has something to do with you. That disgusting half-breed must have told you about it, did he not?"

"Hai, he did… but, I don't understand. Why over a petite human like me? Why was the youkai released all of a sudden?"

"… Shikitaka ga nai."

Hesitant at his answer, Rin looked away from the grass and up to his eyes, which were pin pointed at her. When she responded, she knew that she was nervous, since she referred to herself in third person once more. "Then… can this Rin return with Sesshomaru-sama?"

The night breeze blew at them, sweeping loose leaves and flower petals from the ground and swirled it around them. Their own hair rustled in the wind, their eye contact still in place.

"… Do as you like." Sesshomaru answered finally, breaking their gazes, maneuvering around her to walk into the Forest. Out of the corner of her eyes, Rin saw Kagome and Inuyasha hiding behind a bush.

"Hai! Sayonara, Kagome-chan! Inuyasha-kun!" Rin waved, a bright smile on her face, as she caught up to the slow-paced taiyoukai. At his side, she readjusted the sling and bow on her shoulder. Turning her head up to him, Rin gave him a smile.

"Arigatou, Sesshomaru-sama!"

Sesshomaru gave her a side-long glance, hair swaying to the side, brushing against her kimono. "Hn…"

This was their second beginning, their true beginning into the future. Star-crossed lover they may be… but, it was never always determined by the stars.


"… Shikitaka ga nai." – basically means, "It cannot be helped" or "It must be changed". But it was more focused on the first definition.

AN: Eh, Star-Crossed was supposed to be a one-shot, but was also a "small bonus" to the readers of 30 Kisu since I will not be updating it till my school year starts again! But, since I had quite a few encouragements that there needed to be another chapter to this one-shot, I decided to whip up something quick and related to their past; or as some say, their "true" beginning (thus the title). I hope that you enjoyed this miniscule fanfiction and maybe check out 30 Kisu, an on going themed drabble collection for Sesshomaru/Rin (everything has to come to an end, but apparently, that's going to be quite a long way!). Thank you for reading! Just drop a little review if you please! I haven't really written Sesshomaru/Rin often, so I'd really like some of your feedback on how to er… keep them in character and such. Oh, also, thank you for my five reviewers to the other chapter! They were greatly appreciated!

P.S. I'm sorry for those who were hoping for a lemon. I don't write those.