Sorry that I haven't been very active. I will try to update as much as possible now that it's summer and I'm back from vacation AND my account is unsuspended... I see ghost hauntings in your near future says the fortune ball...

This chapter is dedicated to Bailie Hodges. I wouldn't have continued the story if she hadn't reminded me that I'd left you guys hanging ;p. So thank her for this and any future updates.

Chapter 3: No Rules When It Comes To Love.

Sorry that the last chapter was a repeat. I guess I was out of my mind. I'll spend more time on this chapter and slide in some unintentional fluff for you wink a dink

He picked her up harshly by the waist and transformed into a giant, white ball of fluff. She could feel the soft blanket of fluff underneath her delicate fingers. She wanted nothing more than to cry away her pains into the fuzz. Her vision was still quite blurred but she knew exactly what was happening. Sesshomaru had carried her back, holding her school girl outfit by the back and growling not-so-quietly at the bastard he called a half brother. The idiot had really made a mistake this time.

"Keep the filth you call a woman, hanyou. The miko will come to my castle. She now belongs to this Sesshomaru." With that he sped off in the West's direction. He didn't know why he was doing this, he would only hope that it was just to add another barrier to the castle. She could be handy in the arts. He would have to find out what she could do.

He jumped from tree branch to tree branch, even going as far as cracking some trunks with his massive weight. The miko intruiged him. He'd enver admit it to her face, but she intruiged him imensely. Where was she from? How did she get here? What was her purpose for staying?

...Well, that question could be answered easily.

Inuyasha.

The same man (if that's what you would call him) that had betrayed her and left her to rot. He had no doubt in his mind that he hanyou loved the miko, but his priorities were else where. Maybe that was why he had admired her. He had given up when he was abandoned, but she continued to return to the bastard. She continued to give her unrequited love even if it slowly ate her from the inside out.

Why had he given up in the first place? His only weak moment in life and he was still living it. He was still telling himself lies about his past, lies about his present, would he lie to himself about the future as well? He quickly shut down his thoughts as they neared his castle. The balcony's peak could be seen from the hill which he ran through. The field of flowers below him tickling his nose. She lay in his mouth quiet and unmoving.

Emotionless.

Was this what he looked like around others? It mattered not. It was none of his business how the wench acted. He had only agreed that the hanyou not hurt her as a favor. She had always been so kind and pure. She was so much like Rin that it frightened him to the core and gave him chills. She was so full of light that even his darkness could not consume it in whole.

He only hoped that she would keep that light. She reminded him so much of his mother before she was betrayed. He was beginning to get angry and frustrated with his father. His mother had made him weak. Yes, weak. That one work he hated. She had made him believe that love was a thing to waste your hopes on. He scoffed.

False hopes.

He saw something moving out of the corner of his eye and saw Kag--the wench move her hands towards her pocket and pull a little trinket out of it. The trinket was to open the book I hadn't noticed was in her hands.

She slowly placed the key into the locket to open her diary. She was sick of writing every poem for him. She was sick of the false hope he gave her. She was sick of the heart he had broken. She was sick of believing his lies. She was sick of sticking around when he didn't want or need her.

Kagome just wanted to yell at him that it was cold and hollow from where he'd left. She was going to get distant and cold quick. She wasn't as sad anymore. She could only think of him. Had he lied when he said he loved her? No. He hadn't lied. He had been completely honest, but obviously she hadn't been important enough. She was still sick of writing everthing about him. She wouldn't do it to herself anymore. He was her past and the past should be left in the past. She was sick of being tired, and so tired of being sick.

They weren't best friends.

Not anymore.

If they were, it meant that she pulled the trigger on his heart.

It shapes you, not makes you who you are.

Confused? Well, if she said that her past made her what she was, she would be lying. Her past had helped to form her opinions and thoughts, but she still had the will power and strength to make something out of herself. She couldn't regret it, but she could surely forget it. Shove it into the dark places in her mind that she'd never ever visit again. That unimportant place where you save where the guy you hate's number. Yeah, there. That place.

As he came to a quick halt she looked up with a fire in her eyes. What was he planning on doing with her?

As servants made their way to help her down, Lord Sesshomaru's paw was tackled by a young girl. Her brilliant honey eyes speaking what she would say in a few seconds anyway...and he awaited it each and every time he left.

"Lord Sesshomaru! Rin would like Sesshomaru-sama to look at Rin's pretty flowers! Rin had fun with Jaken today." She gave him her million-dollar smile and he only nuzzled her in response. She started giggling and he couldn't help but show her some affection. He gently licked her face and again she burst out in a fit of giggles. Rin was now sitting on the floor, her side ponytail swaying in the wind along with the rest of her long locks. She turned and saw the people drag away the lady she had seen her Lord Sesshomaru bring in. She looked on in curiosity and decided to follow.

Lord Sessomaru could only shake his head at the child's antics as he transformed into his humanoid form. She was his one and only angel. She always would be. The love he held for her had grown as they spent time. She was always considerate and kind, even when he was feeling a tad moody. Quite an interesting revelation. The mighty Lord Sesshomaru feeling soft for a human. He growled at himself, and swore to never speak of it again. Off to the back of his mind it went.

Kagome stared at the ceiling of her new room. She hadn't even gotten a good look at it yet. Why would she care? There was no reason for her to be here, feeling empty and angry. That was no way to live life.

Rin popped her small head through the door frame and stared as Kagome stared. Wow, sure was a lot of staring, huh? Tears began to fall again. She didn't want to cry, but what else was there to do to completely feel empty? She began singing in a soft voice and Rin slowly began to walk towards the bed inquisitive as ever.

'I wish you could see...all that you mean to me. And when I fall asleep you're all that I see...'

She turned her head in a harsh movement which scared poor, little Rin. "Rin is sorry! Rin did not mean to stop the pretty lady's singing." Rin said in a rushed voice, hoping that she hadn't disturbed the solemn singing. Kagome turned her head down and stared at the young girl. What was she doing there? She was such a pretty little girl. She seemed like a reflection of her younger self...this made Kagome smile, even in the least bit.

She sat up and whispered in a hoarse voice, "Don't worry, you didn't interrupt me...What's your name? You're such a pretty girl!" Kagome said feigning some enthusiasm if even for the child. All servants had been told specifically to leave her be for as long as she needed. They were only to disturb her when bringin up her food or clothes.

The young girl looked at her with such a curious face that Kagome's mood couldn't help but lighten in her time of dark. She gave a sad smile to the child. "I just needed some time to cry. I lost something that was very dear to me today." Kagome explained. "Oh, Rin knows what pretty lady talks about. Rin lost her family to wolves. It wasn't fun for Rin to be by herself. If pretty lady sad by herself?" She asked in her childish tone. Kagome just looked at the little girl. So much pain and yet here she was, moving on to picking flowers as obvious by the many stuck in her pockets and hair.

Ah, to be young.

What's my reason to live anymore? She has Sesshomaru to move on for. It may not seem much for me, but she seems to have an appreciation for him. I guess there's something there to respect about him. He also did save me. She could hear a voice in her distant memories, 'Forget me, it's that simple...'

If only it was that simple.

Then again, who was she to judge how simple it was? She had yet to have experience in that field of her mind. The girl was now smiling brightly at her and Kagome began to cry. Her Shippo, he had found a family to live with. A family that he loved and loved him. A family that he could be normal with. She hadn't forgotten him, but she had placed him in a locked place in her heart.

The girl that called herself Rin climbed up on the bed warily hoping not to offend the stranger. She sadly put her arms around her neck and let Kagome cry on her shoulder. Rin's kimono was soaked, but she didn't seem to mind as Kagome wrapped her arms around her waist and pulled the small girl into her lap. She felt bad for letting the girl see her cry in such a way, but she needed her. Neded anyone that would let her cry on them. She admired the younger girl. So strong and kind.

She wished she could be that way. She wished she could feel as beautiful as she knew the young girl would become one day. Just so she could feel beautiful...she didn't care if she looked it. As long as she felt it, it was enough to make her life. Right now she felt disgusted with herself. She lifted her head slowly and looked out towards the sunset. It was breath-taking. She slowly put the now-sleeping child under the sheets and looked around.

The room was classically decorated. It was simple, but elegant. It had a hardwood floor and silken everything. It had shades of blues and greens all mixed and matched to fit perfectly in every aspect of the room. It caught the light perfectly in every angle. The vanity mirror looked antique almost. It had gorgeous carvings, Kagome ran her fingers delicately as though not to break it.

'Just like Lord Sesshomaru', she thought.

Kagome climbed up on the railings. If this was her last vision, it would be one for sore-eyes. She heard something rustle behind her and just as she was about to allow her bones to be put out of their use, she heard a voice yell. It was a frantic yell, "No nee-san! Don't do it! Rin died once. Dying isn't very fun; Rin knows." the girl looked so lost just sitting on the bed with wide-eyes awaiting her next move.

She was a smart girl.

This was her choice now...die or live. She looked back at the girl. Even if for the child, there was still a reason to spend her days here. That is, if Lord Sesshomaru would allow it.

"I'm not going anywhere", Kagome said and slowly pulled herself back down. Sesshomaru rushed into the room, "Wench! What do you think you're doing?" he yelled. She looked up at him with meaningful eyes and said, "Just about to sleep, is all..." He looked almost dumbfounded standing there in the doorway. "Excuse me. This Sesshomaru believe to have seen you on the railing." He composed himself quite quickly. Even for him. She just looked at him once more and said, "You must have been mistaken".

FIN OF CHAPTER THREE!

I seriously hope my writing has improved. I mean, its been a year...This story isn't going to have THAT many chapters unless I come out with a random burse of idea...Which I actually just did, so nm that. Lol. I'll update as long as I get one review (even though more are appreciated hint hint). Haha.

Please tell me what I need to improve, make better, fix...etc.

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