I don't own any of the characters from the Inuyasha anime series; Rumiko Takahashi does. I just own Yume. Constructive criticism welcomed bashers ignored! Yay! I did it! Last chapter! Sorry if this & the last were short but they are sweet. Especially this last one...-

Translations:

Hanyou - Half demon

Chan - Little

Arigatou - Thank you

Hai - Yes

Sama - Lord, Master

Haori - Shirt worn in olden day Japan

Masaka - Impossible

Oyasumi nasai - Good night or sweet dreams (polite way to say it)

Chapter 20

"Excellent." Kagura muttered. "She's finally dead..."

Naraku's eyes glared back at her. "You never did get along with her did you?"

"You never liked her either ya known…" Her sleek eyes poking out from behind her fan. "You used her…just like you use the rest of us for your dirty deeds…"

His dark eyes narrowing as he frowned at his wind using demon follower. "What is your take on all this Kagura?" The evil hanyou asked; ignoring her last comment.

"I was hoping that Rin or Sesshomaru would find away to cut her final life line." Smiling as she turned on her heels and left for her room. "And I'm glad they did!"

"Typical demonness." He muttered as he laid back on his futon.

"…What now Lord Naraku?" Kanna asked in her emotionless voice.

"…Later Kanna…" He frowned. "…Right now I need to think things over…" Palming a piece of the nearly formed jewel shard. "…I will not make the same mistake twice Inu Yasha…I promise you that…"

The sun shined over the field of Dandelions & Cotton Flowers as the sense of serenity overtook Inu Yasha & the others.

"It's finally over…" Inu Yasha sighed.

"…I'm just glad Rin-chan is alright…" Kagome smiled as she stared at the two; Adult Rin & Lord Sesshomaru standing close to each other.

"…So he did it…" Sango muttered in slight shock. "He…he told her how he felt…"

"…I guess he did…" Inu Yasha muttered; he too almost as surprised.

"…Well…it is possible that Rin might of said something…" Myoga muttered.

"What's that old man?" The hanyou's eyes narrowing down upon the little flea.

"…Well…if the one controlled can find the strength to speak out of a slight notion of realizing certain feelings for the other through the other's actions…" His statement ending midway as he felt Inu Yasha's fist come down on his head. "…Sometimes you are just too stupid to believe Myouga…" The hanyou growled as he looked back at his brother & the adult Rin.

"…I wonder what they are talking about…?" Shippou muttered.

"…Who knows…but it is best that you leave them be…" Kikyou muttered as she began to take her leave.

"Kikyou…!" Inu Yasha uttered as he turned to face the undead priestess. "I have done my job for today…" Smiling. "…I am sure that we shall meet again…" She replied as she walked away from Inu Yasha & his friends.

"…And there she goes…"

"…Arigatou…Kikyou…" Inu Yasha muttered as he watched her leave.

"Everything has gone back to normal!" Rin smiled as she surveyed the area.

"Yes…it has." Sesshomaru replied; now paying attention to his wounds.

Her brown eyes widened at all of the slashes and marks that covered his body. "…I…!"

"…Do not apologize…" He began with his clawed index finger at her lips. "You have been through a lot over the past few days…" - "It is still no excuse…" Her sad tone getting to him. "…I never wanted to hurt you…and I feel so stupid for trusting someone like her…someone who made a false promise to grant my wish…"

Raising an eyebrow. "Wish?"

"…Hai…I…" Her eyes slowly narrowing to the grassy ground they stood on as she spoke. "…I wished to be with you…forever…"

Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed. "But instead she took some of my other thoughts…to have been an adult…with the power to overwhelm any opponent in battle & used them against me...and transform me into your worst nightmare. "…You mean so much to me…and…and I would never…"- "Rin…" His tone of voice shocking the young woman out of her guilt trip. "I forgive you."

Her eyes widened from her words. "Sesshomaru-sama…"

"…Your only human…so you are bound to make mistakes…"

Nodding. "Yes…your right…"

…Despite that…another thing you must understand is that no one is perfect…" Smirking as he looked down at his ripped haori. "…Not even I am perfect…even if my name states that I am…"

Jaken's eyes filled with tears as he & the others overheard the conversation. "Mi…mi Lord…! Your honesty is eternally touching my heart!"

Inu Yasha's eyes barrowed as he kicked the imp demon into a nearby tree. "And your ass kissing is making me sick to my damn stomach…" Smirking as he watched Jaken head get stuck in a tree.

"…Jaken…" Rin smiled; not being able to hold back a giggle as she watched the little demon get stuck in a tree.

"…Thank you Rin…" Sesshomaru's words catching her attention again.

"…My Lord…?" Her eyes widening more as she felt Sesshomaru wrap his right arm around her waist and pull him closer to him.

"…Thank you for remembering me…" His kindness making her cry as she quickly wrapped her arms around him.

"…Your welcome…" Snuggling him & giving him a quick kiss on the side of his cheek.

The actions between the two stunning Inu Yasha & his group; well costly Inu Yasha.

"…I…I…this is impossible…!" Inu Yasha muttered.

"…Ha…ha…I told you!" Kagome laughed.

"He does love her!" Shippou replied excitedly.

"…Hmm…now that she is an adult…do you think your brother will marry Rin?"

The question sending Inu Yasha into a laughing frenzy. "…Yea right!"

"…Inu Yasha…" Kagome began. "Look…" Smiling as she watched Sesshomaru & Rin interact.

Gently lifting her head from his chest he looked into her eyes. "You are mine…" The lord of the West smiled. "…Forever…"

His words earning him a smile from the girl. "…Yes…" Her eyes as well as her tone softening. "Forever…"

As Jaken managed to force himself out of the hole in the tree his big yellow eyes became even bigger when as he watched Rin & Sesshomaru get closer to each other.

"…M-my Lord…!" He cried as he scrambled to his feet. "D-don't…! You can't…!" Trying to get to them but being stopped by Sango's demon cat Kilala as she flattened the imp demon with her tail & kept him in his place.

Rin's eyes began to close as she Sesshomaru's clawed hand gently cupping her cheek. "…Sesshomaru-sama…I think…" A warm light enveloping her. "…I think I'm turning back into my old self…"

"…Yes…you are…soon you will be young Rin…"

"…It's fine…" Smiling at the lord. "I am happy that together we were able to defeat the evil dream demon.

"…I suppose you wish to forget all that has happened…and will when you return to your former self…"

"…I will…but…it'll be fine…as long as I am with you." Hugging him. "…Again…thank you for saving me." Her eyes automatically closing as she felt Sesshomaru's lips touch hers.

Both Sango & Kagome smiled at the sight while Inu Yasha & Miroku stood they're ground in disbelief along with a more then shocked Jaken. He who had turned white at the sight of an adult Rin & his lord locked in a loving fashion.

"…Ma-masaka…!" He whined.

"…Heh heh…you may have to see that again in the future…" Kagome replied.

"wretch?"

"…She will grow up into a lady you know!" Smiling at the imp demon.

"…Since Sesshomaru truly loves Rin you WILL see this again!"

"NOOOOOO!" Jaken whined; fainting at Kagome's words.

"…Lets get out here…" Inu Yasha replied as he took Kagome & placed her up on his back. "…I don't wanna see Sesshomaru when Rin reverts back to her child form."

"Yes!" Myouga replied as he hopped atop Miroku's shoulder. "He'll be angry if he watched this whole event of affection between him & Rin transpire."

"…Exactly…" Inu Yasha replied as he took off into the air with Kagome. Sango & Miroku along with Shipou close behind on Kilala.

"…I'm so happy…" Kagome replied as she rested her head on Inu Yasha's shoulder. "…I was right…Sesshomaru really isn't that bad…he may look like it…but…on the inside he truly is kind & he is loyal to the one he loves most…" Smiling as she rubbed Inu Yasha's ears. "…Your both such good boys!"

"…I dare you to say that to Sesshomaru!" Inu Yasha growled.

"No…"Giggling. "Rin can say it to him for me."

With the day coming to a close & the world restored back to normal. While everyone slept the only one who remained awake was Sesshomaru. Riding AhUn through the night sky with his sleeping pup Rin resting in his lap & Jaken sleeping behind him.

He remained silent as he looked down upon the little human girl. "…To think…just a few days ago you were a dangerous woman with great power…one that caused much chaos…and now you are nothing but a child once more…" Smiling at the thought. "Mine…" He replied; his words awakening the girl.

"…Sesshomaru-sama…?" She yawned; rubbing her eyes.

"…Go back to sleep Rin…I apologize for awakening you."

Smiling she replied in a sleepy voice. "Good night my Lord…" Snuggling back into his chest as she fell asleep the demon Lord spoke one last word before he allowed silence to rule over as he rode through the night sky.

"Oyasumi nasai Rin-chan…"

The End