Disclaimer: For the last and final time of this story, I do not own Inuyasha or any other characters in this story.

A/N: Yay! It's been such a long time since I receive reviews. Well, I was so happy when I receive 3 reviews! I will like to thank you three below.

ShadowVixen: Thanks for the praise that I did an awesome job, I'm so happy that I receive the first review from you. Hope you will enjoy this last chapter. Thanks to your first review, I'm now typing at hyper speed.

SquirtsMegz: Thanks for your review too! Well, I was typing this story at hyper speed. After all, you readers are waiting for this last chapter, how can I let you guys wait so long? Hope you will like this final chapter.

Deep Within: Wow, that's the longest review I have received so far! You said that when you read Rin's part, you did little voices in your head. Well, that's what I did when I'm writing Rin's part! Anyway, I'm afraid I don't really understand what you mean about Shippo/Rin shipping part. If you want, you can explain to me by reviewing again. Otherwise, it's okay. Thanks for you review anyway.

Arigato to the three of you again! Well, let's get on with the last chapter…

Chapter 5: Father and daughter

When Rin came back, she saw Sesshoumaru, Jaken and Ah-Uh waiting for her. "Sesshoumaru-sama! Jaken-sama! Ah-Uh!" Rin called.

"Where have you been, Rin?" Sesshoumaru asked.

"Gome nasai, Sesshoumaru-sama. Rin went to play without your permission. Rin went out to make flower crowns and Rin met Kagome-sama on the way. Rin and Kagome-sama chat while Rin make flower crowns. Then Kagome-sama wants to bring Rin to go meet Inuyasha-sama and the others. And Kagome-sama and the others gave Rin presents because it's Rin's……" Rin stopped suddenly.

"What's wrong, Rin?" Sesshoumaru asked.

"Nothing, Sesshoumaru-sama. Rin is just hungry." Rin lied.

"Jaken, go and get some dinner now." Sesshoumaru ordered.

"Hai! Sesshoumaru-sama!" Jaken answered.

"Rin wants to help Sesshoumaru-sama!" Rin said.

Together, Rin and Jaken ran off to look for dinner.

Meanwhile, Sesshoumaru thought, why doesn't Rin wants to tell me her birthday? Inuyasha and the other must have given her present because they know that it's her birthday.

Flashback

In the morning, Sesshoumaru had found Rin acting strangely. He then lied to Rin, saying that he had to go out and that he would be back late. He knew that Rin was hiding something from him. He lied because he wanted to see if Rin will spill that 'secret' out if he was not around. So he hid behind a tree near a rock where Rin sitting on, playing with a cattail. Sesshoumaru was right, after a few minutes, Rin shouted happily, "Hooray, Rin's birthday is tomorrow! Rin will be turning eight tomorrow!"

End of Flashback

After discovering the 'secret', Sesshoumaru went out to find a place where he could bring Rin to. He also found a suitable present for Rin… of course, he would never buy the present from human himself, so when he came back, he had asked Jaken to go to that place to buy it. When Jaken came back, he checked to make sure that Jaken had bought the correct present (you readers know how blur Jaken can be), then he hid the present in a place so that Rin would not be able to see it.

Everything was ready. He had found the place to bring Rin to, he had also found the perfect present for Rin. But there were just two problems left. What happens if Rin asked him how he knew of her birthday? He could not possibly tell her that he had been eavesdropping her. Anyway, given his pride, would definitely not admit this. However, this was just a small problem. Now here's the big one. How was he going to give Rin the present? If he asked Jaken to give Rin the present, it would seem that Sesshoumaru has no sincerity at all. But he's a person with pride. It is hard for a person with pride to give someone a present. Furthermore, he has never given anyone present before…

"Sesshoumaru-sama!" a voice broke his thoughts.

Sesshoumaru looked down to see Rin looking up at him, smiling innocently, her hands holding some fishes by the tails.

"What is Sesshoumaru-sama thinking just now? Rin called Sesshoumaru-sama a lot of times but Sesshoumaru-sama didn't answer Rin. Is anything wrong, Sesshoumaru-sama?" Rin asked concernly, her innocent eyes looking up at Sesshoumaru.

"It's nothing, Rin. Go and have a quick dinner now. I'm bringing you to a place later. And don't tell Jaken about it. Only the two of us are going."

"Hai! Sesshoumaru-sama!" Rin answered happily. "Rin can't wait!" with that, she went to have dinner.

Sesshoumaru was glad that Rin didn't us him any questions just now like she usually does. He smiled, but it's not a very obvious smile.

Soon, Rin finished her dinner and whispered, "Sesshoumaru-sama!" Rin had to whisper because Jaken and Ah-Uh had long finished their dinner before Rin and had already fallen asleep. "Can Sesshoumaru-sama bring Rin go already? Rin can't wait!" Rin whispered again. Sesshoumaru nodded and started walking. Rin skipped along beside him, happily humming a song as usual.

Sesshoumaru had the present behind his back. Although Rin was skipping along him, he was careful not to let her see it.

"Here we are." Sesshoumaru-sama said.

Rin looked and her eyes gleamed, before her eyes were cherry blossom trees. The trees were swaying with the wind, causing petals of cherry blossoms to dance and sway down their way to the ground. After all, it was spring and there were flowers everywhere. It was beautiful scenery.

"Wow! Rin love this place a lot! Arigato! Sesshoumaru-sama!" Rin turned around to thank Sesshoumaru.

Sesshoumaru remained solemn. Suddenly, he handed Rin the present , which was wrapped in a cloth. "Happy birthday." Sesshoumaru said in a not cold but also not hot tone. (Sorry, I didn't know how to explain his tone of voice.)

Rin looked at the present, her eyes gleaming again. "This is for Rin?" she asked. "Can Rin open it?"

Sesshoumaru remained quiet and nodded. Rin opened the present, untying the knot of the cloth carefully. She opened the cloth, in there was a pink kimono, with cherry blossoms floral print on it.

"Wow! Rin go and try the kimono now!" Rin exclaimed and ran behind a tree to change into her new kimono.

In just a minute, Rin ran out and twirled around in front of Sesshoumaru. "How does Rin look in this kimono.?" Rin asked.

"Fine." Sesshoumaru replied simply. Although Sesshoumaru only gave this simple reply, he did not mean just that. In fact, he meant more than that. Rin looks adorable in this kimono, Sesshoumaru thought.

And although Rin only get that simple reply from Sesshoumaru, she was satisfied and happy enough. She danced around a cherry blossom tree happily. Round and round she went. Then, she shouted, "Arigato! Sesshoumaru-sama! Rin loves this kimono a lot!" With that, she started twirling again.

Sesshoumaru smiled secretly. You are welcome, Rin. He thought.

Soon, Rin got tired and yawned, "Rin is tired and wants to sleep, Sesshoumaru-sama." Rin started to sit down and leaned her back against a cherry blossom tree.

Sesshoumaru walked over and sat down too. The moon was round and bright. The cool wind beat against their faces. The atmosphere was totally perfect. Fearing that Rin might catch a cold, Sesshoumaru curled his warm and flurry tail around Rin to keep her warm. That was the first time he did such a thing but he remained quiet. Assured that Sesshoumaru was by her side, Rin smiled and close her eyes.

Suddenly, Rin asked, "Can Rin call Sesshoumaru-sama Ottosan next time?"

Sesshoumaru was shocked by the sudden asking of this question but he didn't show it on his face. He knew all along that recently, Rin treated him like a father, not a master. And although Rin always call him 'Sesshoumaru-sama', he did not treat her like a servant like Jaken or anything else, he treated Rin like his own daughter, although it is true that he hated humans. So to Rin, he said, "You may, Rin."

Rin smiled and said, "Arigato, Ottosan. Rin had the most unforgettable birthday in Rin's life. Oyasumi nasai." With that, she went to sleep.

Sesshoumaru smiled. Oyasumi nasai, Rin. Sesshoumaru thought.

And indeed, that night was Rin's most unforgettable birthday.

Ottosan: Father

Oyasumi nasai: Good night

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A/N: Whew, I've finally finish typing the last chapter, but now, I'm a little sad because I can't bear to part this story! (Crying) Well, if you guys have any ideas for helping me to continue this story, please do review me! I'll be more than happy to write a sequel or part 2 for this story! Now that I'm done with this story, I still hope you guys will review this story. So if possible, don't just read and leave! Review me to know if you like this story or not! I don't mind if it's a criticism or flames! I would like to get as many reviews as possible for this is my first accomplished story… Sigh… I guess I have to end here… Remember, if you guys have any ideas for helping me to continue this story, please do review me! I'll be more than happy to write a sequel or part 2 for this story! SAYONARA!

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