Mental and Physical

"So, Rin, what do you want to talk about?" Asked Kagome.

"Um… You know the Lord Kitsune's daughter, Sara?"

"Yeah"

"Well, obviously, both their parents want her to have Sesshomaru." Rin took a breath. "Well, last night I overheard Hakune, Sesshomaru's oldest advisor and Lord Kitsune talking about how good Sara would be for Sesshomaru. And they also talked about how Sesshomaru kept me along his side for all these years, and that Sesshomaru would never take a human mate, and all that stuff."

"So you ARE in love with Sesshomaru! I knew it! Every time he talks to you, your face always starts to redden. But then… Sesshomaru let Inuyasha and I stay here, because of you. He cares for you very much Rin." Kagome responded.

"I know that, but I am no match against Sara to become his mate! She is much prettier than me, and she is a demon! Sesshomaru would never choose a human over a demon. It would be a miracle if he did."

"Rin! You have to think positively; if you don't think you can beat Sara, then find a way TO beat her. Her parents tell Sesshomaru to take a walk with Sara, and he has to obey because they are older than him. Sara uses that to her advantage, because he HAS to walk with her. Sesshomaru could never love Sara because she relies on her parents to get them together. She doesn't do it herself. Or not yet she doesn't…" Kagome said.

"She will start to do it herself soon. She is one of those women who know how to use her beauty and charm get men. I am not those kind of women!" Rin responded.

"Did you listen to anything I said Rin? You WILL get Sesshomaru, and you WILL become is mate and become the Lady of the Western Lands. You love him right?"

"With all my heart! I want to be with him forever!" Rin exclaimed.

"You love him with all your heart; if you keep that thought strong in your heart and mind, you WILL win Rin. As people say it, fortune favors the bold, keep trying Rin, and you will see." Concluded Kagome.

"Thank you Kagome… For listening to me… Thank you." Rin said and gave her a big hug.

Sesshomaru and Sara were walking in the garden. 'This is taking forever…' thought a bored Sesshomaru.

"My lord, are you interested in swords?" Asked Sara, suddenly.

"Yes…"

"I have a collection of swords, would you like to see them? To be honest, walking in the garden is pointless, my parents are getting old, and they favor the classic walks on the beaches and stuff." Said Sara blushing slightly.

"Show me you swords, I was bored from the beginning." Sesshomaru stated.

Both of them went into Sara's room, and in it was a large dark green chest. She opened it up and there were about ten different kinds of swords. By the looks of it, they were polished and dusted every day.

"Do you like them my lord?" Asked Sara.

"Where did you get these?" Sesshomaru asked.

"Every since my father found out I liked to collect swords, he brought me swords from all of his adventures, either from his defeated foes, or bought it from the market." Answered Sara.

"May I try one?" Sesshomaru asked picking up a gold-handled sword.

"Yes, we can spar if you would like; but I want you to use the Tokijin. I have heard of its great power, and I want to see how I match against it." Said Sara. Sesshomaru gave Sara a 'You can spar?' look.

"Fine, but I warn you, you are sparring against the Lord of the Western Lands. Don't blame me if you get hurt." Sesshomaru warned walking to the battlefield.

"Of course, that's why I insisted my lord. Let's go." Sara responded following him. They both went to the battlefield where Rin was showing Kagome some attacks.

"This is your chance Rin." Whispered Kagome as she saw Sesshomaru and Sara walking in.

"Um; what do I do?" asked Rin also seeing both of them.

"Do something! Look, everybody is coming here now. I bet you anything that those two are going to fight. If Sesshomaru sees that she is powerful, it's going to be a problem. Rin, you must show her that you can beat her and you are much stronger. Prove to her parents that a HUMAN can defeat a demon. After they finish, challenge Sara." Kagome said.

"What if I can't beat her? Then everyone will laugh at me…" Rin said sadly.

"Rin! You love Sesshomaru, you want Sesshomaru to choose you right!" Kagome said.

"Yes…" Replied Rin.