Ok, time for a quick ramble before we get back to the cave.

I do not own Inuyasha or related characters, etc; Rumiko Takahashi does. If I was the creator, I wouldn't be so confused by the adorable fluffy thing over the shoulder of my favorite demon lord.

Oh, and another thing. I LOVE REVIEWERS! Ok. Now, to explain my overwhelming appreciation, this is my first story, and I just read my first reviews. My first five reviews, to be precise. And everyone was sooooo nice! And funny. I love creative reviews. I really really wanna include them here. Is that a no no? I'm not familiar with the etiquette of this site yet. Well, I'm pretty sure it's not against the rules, so I'm gonna do it anyway (part anyway, it's so funny!). If it's rude though, please let me know, and it will not happen again.

Much thanks to Jade TeaLeaf, Jade R. Raven, Fallen Angel111586, TigerRoyalty,and Balewilyiel!

Oh, and what I had to share, a very funny piece from Jade R. Raven

"heheh..can't believe Miroku would be so perverted...sick houshi.

Sesshy: gr...

Miroku: EEP! runs away screaming like a ninny"

And finally, I have a question. I keep seeing some abbreviations on this site (usually when I'm reading a fanfic about Sesshoumaru, and he's being uncharacteristically expressive, so I think it relates to that, but I'm not sure.) Anyway, the abbreviations are "AU", "OC" and "OOC". If someone could please include an explanation in a review I'd really appreciate it.

Anyway, onto the story!

Chapter 3- Rin Asks

Previously…

"Rin knows! Lets take turns asking questions! We can go around the circle, starting with Inuyasha since he looks grouchy and it might put him in a better mood! And you can ask any question of who ever you want and they have to answer, unless they really don't feel comfortable answering, and then you can give them a different question to ask! Ok?"

"Well…." Started Rin, looking conflicted. She seem to have made a decision, and got up. She walked over to her lord and looked up at him. "Milord? Can Rin ask Lord Sesshoumaru a question?" Sesshoumaru looked at her intently.

What is she up to?

"Very well."

"Hmmm…." Rin stared thoughtfully into her protector's amber eyes… that revealed nothing other than he was, in fact, conscious.

She's thinking about this far too thoroughly. Be on guard.

"What is your question?" Rin looked down, her brow contracted cutely in thought, before looking up and asking innocently…

"Why are Rin and Master Jaken allowed to travel with Lord Sesshoumaru?"

That was bold. "A different question."

Why does Lord Sesshoumaru protect Master Jaken and Rin?

Persistent. "That is the same question."

Does Lord Sesshoumaru like traveling Master Jaken and Rin?

Too bold. "I will not repeat myself."

Rin decided to change tactics.

What were Lord Sesshoumaru's parents like?

This was a mistake. "Rin."

Did Lord Sesshoumaru play when Lord Sesshoumaru was little?

Ah. This I can answer. "No."

"Oh." Rin looks disappointed.

Sigh "I did not 'play' as a pup. I did, however, practice basic skills with my father, often in an informal manner."

Rin smiled.

"Oh good! Thank you for answering Rin's question! Hmmm…. Milord? Will Lord Sesshoumaru ask a question?"

I don't expect her to cower and grovel as Jaken does, but this child may be a little too comfortable with me. "Yes. Inuyasha."

"Huh? Go ahead. I can take anything you can throw at me!"

"I'll have to test that theory when the rain stops. My question is this. Have you taken a mate?"

Inuyasha jumped, startled. "Huh?"

"You heard me."

"No I haven't taken a mate! What kind of question is that?"

Good.

No response. Silence.

Rin breaks the silence. "Ok, now Miss Sango's turn."

Sango did not hesitate. "Sesshoumaru? Why did you ask whether Inuyasha had a mate?"

"I do not intend to let Inuyasha dilute the bloodline by reproducing."

"Oh."

"Oh, now everyone has had a turn except Master Jaken." Chirped Rin.

"I don't want a turn."

"Ok. Should we go around the circle again?"

It's getting late.

"No, Rin. Go to sleep."

"Yes Milord."

Rin curled up next to AhUn, and went to sleep. Well, she tried to, anyway.

Wee! That was fun! Much thanks to Jade Tealeaf, who inspired part of the next chapter in her review!