Chapter 7: Little Rin
Like any other nightmare he had had in Sesshomaru's death house, he woke up with some difficulty but this time his head pounded fiercely. His dreams had changed from before, now he was leaning over Kagome's dead body trying to wake her up from the eternal slumber that had taken over her soul. Was it a prophecy? He didn't know nor would anyone if he told them about it. Deep inside he hoped it wasn't true but even that feeling of loss in his sleep tore at his heart and he decided from here on he would not stand for anymore of Sesshomaru's crap. Kagome was his love, only his and no one would take her away from him ever. Lifting his heavy eyes he stared at the dark ceiling above him and rubbed at his face. "Where am I?"
'Was that him?' Kagome wondered then slowly opened her eyes. Inuyasha sat right up in front of her and she nearly jumped up with happiness. "Inuyasha you're awake!" She shouted happily, hugging him tightly in her arms. "I'm so happy!" Shutting her eyes she smiled and leaned her head against his shoulder.
"Why couldn't you just let me die?" He muttered trying to balance both their weights. He was kidding of course but Kagome obviously didn't get it by the way she immediately let go of him and folded her arms across her chest while cursing underneath her breath. "Kagome I was only joking!" He chuckled touching her shoulders.
Kagome frowned and shot him an icy glare. "That was not in anyway funny! I worried about you the whole time as you slept, not knowing for sure if you'd wake up or not! Don't make jokes at a time like this!" she shouted angrily.
Miroku and Sango turned their attention to the couple after hearing the shrill of Kagome's voice. Both of them smiled, happy that he was awake and that they were already at each other's throats. It was just normal to see them like this.
"Alright Kagome I'm sorry ok? I was trying to add humour into this situation." He said softly, rubbing his hand along the side of her arm and watched as a sweet smile spread across her lips.
"Which means of course that he's back to his old self again." Miroku chuckled approaching them with Sango by his side. "So how are you feeling Inuyasha?"
Inuyasha grinned. "Glad you asked. See, with all this sleeping I've had a lot of time to think." He started, the sound of plotting in his voice. "And I think it's about time we broke out of here!" Throwing his fist in the air he grinned at his magnificent plan.
Kagome blinked at his sudden burst of energy. "Just leave?" She asked dropping his hand back down to his side. "Just leave! Inuyasha have you gone insane! We'll get killed!" She shouted folding her arms across her chest. "I'm not going with you."
"Don't be stupid Kagome!" he shouted in shock and anger. "This plan will be perfect, I've had so much time to plan it! We're going to get out of here and live again." He took her hand and smiled.
She wanted to smile back, to give in to his sweet talk but the thought of risking her life overpowered everything. "But you haven't thought it through enough Inuyasha. Discuss it with us and we'll see from there. You're just angry at everything and that will get us all killed." She said to try and reason with him.
Inuyasha frowned and let go of her hand. "Fine you don't have to come, you'll just have to suffer here by yourself then." He looked up at Miroku and Sango with a frown still on his face. "You guys are with me right?"
Miroku exchanged glances with Sango and observed her as she slightly shook her head from side to side and bit her lip from nervousness. He turned back to Inuyasha and clasped his hands together. "Well not exactly. Kagome is right and we're on her side."
Sango sighed. "You're walking us into a trap, it's too dangerous. Maybe if we plan it all together like Kagome said to the results will be in our favour." She suggested and saw a vein pop out onto his forehead. She couldn't blame him to get mad at everyone though, he thought he was being heroic and could save everyone. But, like all his other plans, it was too bold and he was only in it for the smack talking and the tough challenge of a kill.
Inuyasha licked his fang to hold in his angered voice. 'How dare they not want to be on my side. I was the one who actually said a plan to escape and they've already turned it down before they could even hear it!' "Alright then. I'll just go on my own. Have fun when Sesshomaru picks at your bones." He turned and headed to the door. "Bye Kagome." Taking a step around the corner he stopped when a he felt a face get crushed into his stomach. Looking down he saw a young girl with long black hair and a small ponytail sticking out from the side of her head.
Rin looked up and recognized who it was immediately. "Where are you going? You can't leave yet." Taking his hand she led him back into the room and closed the door behind them both. "I can help you escape." Walking to the side of Kagome she took a seat on her knees and waiting for Inuyasha to follow.
Inuyasha narrowed his eyes at the girl and folded his arms across his chest. "And just why would you want to help us exactly?" He asked with a harsh tone and dropped to the ground in front of her to stare her right in the eyes. If he saw any signs that she was lying he would carry her right out of there. He's patience grew thin as she stalled to answer his question. "Well!"
"Inuyasha be nice!" Kagome shouted then placed her hand on Rin's shoulder. "Please Rin, can you tell us why you want to help?" she asked sweetly.
Rin sighed and folded her hands atop her lap. "Well, ever since lord Sesshomaru used the Shikon Jewel all he wants to do is hurt everyone just to show how powerful he is. He isn't like he used to be." Her eyes filled with tears and she lowered her head to let them slip off her cheek. Kagome's hand rubbed her back, encouraging her to go on and so she did. "I can't do anything. It's like he doesn't even hear me anymore." She whipped at her eyes and looked right back at Inuyasha. "That's why I came to help you. If you can get out then maybe things will go back to normal."
"That's all you want?" Inuyasha asked with lack of interest. He couldn't believe that was all she wanted for letting them go. She was young yes but even kids younger that her would want something better than that in return. Her favour was run on the pure chance of luck.
"But Rin," Sango started taking a seat beside her. "You don't know for sure if that'll work or not." She said feeling slightly guilty for the girl's love for her master.
Miroku took a step forward and looked down at her. "Knowing Sesshomaru he'll still come after us and won't stop until we're back…or even dead. I'm pretty positive about that and nothing you say or do will stop him."
Inuyasha watched Rin lower her head again and chuckled. "Oh I get your plan now." He stood to his feet and towered over her. "You want us all dead so that his little game will be over and he'll be back to his pretty little self again right? Well no thanks I'll pass. My plan is a hell of a lot better than yours." With that he headed off to the door.
Kagome glared at him in anger. "Inuyasha sit!" She watched with satisfaction as he fell into a newly imprinted ditch of his body and the dust that rose from beside him. "She's just trying to help! Now get back here and listen."
He groaned and lifted himself out of the hole. "I ain't going to-" He stopped when Kagome rose her finger to her lip and he found himself taking a seat on the edge of the ditch to listen. "Fine, but we aren't using it." Folding his arms he waited for the conversation to continue.
Kagome smiled. "Thank you Inuyasha." She turned back to Rin and spoke softly in an apologetic voice. "Go on Rin, what can we do that will get us out and help you?"
Rin nodded slightly and removed her attention from the angered demon to Kagome once again. "I've noticed some things about him that he's never showed before. Not only is he a more powerful demon but he shows more emotions, love for another. He loves a human girl, someone he said he'd never get close to. Kagome, Sesshomaru loves you and he's doing all this to Inuyasha to bring you to him."
Inuyasha snorted in disgust. "Well that's great and all but get to the plan. I don't need to hear the obvious."
Rin's face fell at his rudeness towards her but she kept going. She came here for one thing only, which was to help the half demon brother to her master. "Alright. Sesshomaru has one weakness…his love for Kagome. He lets his guard down when he's around you Kagome. You can use this weakness against him and be able to get free." She stood to her feet and walked beside Inuyasha. Kneeling down she tugged at his haori and smiled when he looked directly at her. "Please believe me Inuyasha, I just want to help you." She waited a second for his response but gone none so she walked slowly to the door. "Please Inuyasha." Slipping out the crack in the door her footsteps were heard as she ran down the hall.
Sango was the first to make a sound as a sigh slipped from her mouth. "She practically risked her own life to save ours. The least we can do is owe it back to her by going with what she said."
Miroku nodded and lifted his fingers to stroke his chin. "Her plan just might work. I mean, all her facts were pretty true." He turned to Inuyasha who showed no indication of agreeing with him. "What do you say Inuyasha?"
Inuyasha's eyes meet with Kagome's but neither of them showed any emotion towards each other or the situation. "I…I don't know."
They all stared blankly at each other and waited for a decision to be made. Rin could have made up the whole thing or had Sesshomaru order her to do it just to make them believe her. To believe or disbelieve her was toying with their lives and something needed to be done before time ran out.