Hey Guys! I am so sorry I had not updated but I had school and two part time jobs, but now that I only have school and one job I decided that I was going to update.
Just a friendly warning to those who have read the previous chapters I went back and change some things. Nothing major, but I did change how Sess is going to learn who Rin is.
Last Time: She could not understand it her uncle wanted to marry her and her mother graciously handed her as if she were a pet that she did not want anymore.
Rin ran past her family successfully knocking over her so called uncle.
'Did her mother become mad? No!' Rin thought. 'She's just greedy. She has used all of father's money and now she is facing poverty and she is going to marry me off.'
Rin ran and ran, not noticing where she was going. The only thing she wanted was to get away from her family and that horrid ranch. She soon grew tired of running and found herself in a dirt road; looking around, she noticed that it was the main road from the ranch to town.
Rin knew she did not want to go back to the miasma ranch at least not for now, so she kept walking and after and hour and a half she finally reach town. She noticed that it had changed from the last time she had visited. Not only was there new people, but it seemed that most were merchants trying to sell different artifacts that they had created with their hands; several different stores were open. In some, people could buy food and in others, supplies like wood and paint.
Rin wanted to explore and see all the different things merchants had to offer, but fatigue from running and walking all the way to town caught up with her. Instead of exploring, Rin decided to sit at the edge of the running fountain that decorated the center of the small town.
It didn't take long for a young woman to approach her. She was a lady about her age and about three inches taller than her. Her reddish hair suited her fair complexion, and her bright green eyes made Rin smile at her until Rin heard her greeting "Hi, Rin, it's nice to see you again."
At that moment, Rin's smile disappeared and was replaced with a look of confusion.
"I'm sorry I don't know who you are."
The red headed smiled "Of course you do, it's me, Ayame."
At that moment, Ayame heard a squeal, then she was on the gound with Rin on top of her.
"Oh my god! I haven't seen you in eight years. How have you been? The town changed a lot! What have you heard? Is everyone from your family okay? Tell me, do you have a boyfriend? What is his name? What is he like? We have so much to talk about."
"Breathe, Rin, breathe! We have time to talk. First of all, I have been great as well as my family. It's been so long. I have missed you, friend."
"I missed you too, Ayame. So, tell me, what has been going on in your life?"
It had taken a few hours, but Rin now knew that Ayame's family was doing economically well, after a harsh winter. She also found out that Ayame had found the love of her live and had married him a year ago. She was happy and were planning to have there first child soon. Seeing her friend happily married, made Rin depressed knowing that she would never have a change to choose her own husband like her friend had. It had taken some persuasion, but Rin told Ayame of her engagement with Naraku. She had also told her about the young bandit that had stolen her thoughts, and by the time they had finished, the sun was setting.
"Well, Rin, it was nice to see you again, but I am afraid that I have neglected my duties as a wife long enough. If you like, you can come over to my place and from there we can send you off in a carriage back to Miasma Ranch."
Rin was about to accept the invitation when a deep baritone interrupted her.
"It will be fine, Ayame, I will take her home."
It was Ayame's turn to look confused. She didn't know who the young man was and was not going to let Rin go with a stranger, but by the way Rin smiled Ayame knew that it was okay.
"This is Andrew, my brother."
It had taken them a few minutes to say their goodbyes, before Ayame headed home and Rin walked away with her brother to a near by carriage.
"Did you know about this arrangement?" questioned Rin.
Andrew didn't know how to answer his younger sister. He knew she would be upset, but it was out of his hands, yet he told her the truth.
"I did, but, believe me, Rin, if I had a choice, I would not let you marry him. It was mother's idea that you take him as your husband. She thinks that if you marry him, then that you will have everything that you need. Well, economically. I understand that you don't want to, but a choice has been made and you must learn that not everything will turn out okay like in your novels."
Rin was shocked to hear her brother talk like that. "How can you think like that, Andrew? Should it not be my choice who I marry? Then, if I will not marry for love at least someone my own age." They had talked all the way back to Miasma Ranch without any closure.
Change scenery
Ayame had walked back to her home where her husband, Koga, was waiting for her outside.
"Ayame, is everything all right? I was worried. You took longer than usual."
"It's okay, darling. I just ran into a friend of mine that I had not seen for a long time. Her name is Rin and her family is forcing her to marry Naraku."
"What? Who would want to marry their daughter off to Naraku?"
"Apparently, her family doesn't know what kind of person he is. I do hope that they learn soon. Maybe they'll let Rin go."
"Maybe we should tell Sesshomaru that he should just kill Naraku. It could save your friend some trouble."
Ayame and Koga had talked about Sesshomaru and Naraku remembering the day they had met them.
Flashback
Ayame had thought to visit her husband at the shop they owned; little did she know it was going to be a bad idea. When she reached the small clothing shop, Ayame heard some argument going on. Being curious by nature, she entered the shop. She saw her husband arguing with a tall, lean man with long black hair.
"Like I said, Mr. Onigumo, I am not selling the shop. I am having some financial troubles, but nothing I can't handle."
In reality, Ayame knew that the shop was in big trouble, but knew her husband was too proud to acknowledge it to anyone other than himself and, of course, her. Onigumo eyed Koga and was about to threaten him when a red head woman entered the shop
"Is everything okay, Koga? I came to bring you lunch."
"No, Mrs. Wolf, everything is not okay. I was telling your husband that he is in deep trouble, financially speaking. I was offering to buy the shop out of his hands, but it seems that he has a great deal of faith in it. Maybe you can make him see that he should sell and try his hand at something else."
"I don't see why I should make him see anything. The shop is his and he can do whatever it is that he wants with it. You should know, sir that I support my husband in whatever decision he makes."
It was Ayame's reassuring smile that made Koga even more convinced that he was not going to sell now if only someone was willing to help him financially 'but who wou…'
His thoughts were interrupted by a deep voice near the entrance of the shop.
"He will not have to sell; I assure you that this shop is not financially in trouble. If only the shop has had a bump in a long road a head. I was looking to invest some money in this store, and if Mr. Wolf wishes we start making arrangements for a contract."
Ayame could not believe her ears. One minute, they are worried that they will loose the shop, the next, this young man appears out of nowhere to help them.
He was young tall and handsome. His face was pale and his eyes were void of emotion. 'Business man.' thought Ayame, 'but why would he want to help us?'
"I was going to wait and see what other options I had," the young man looked at my husband then at Onigumo before continuing, "But from what I overheard, Mr. Wolf has pride and honor in his work, and I like that in a business man."
Onigumo had smiled politely at the mysterious man, "And who might you be?"
The gentleman coolly answered, "My name is Sesshomaru Takashi. I have just moved here to an old ranch called the Shikon Ranch."
Onigumo did not seem pleased that this man had offered to help my husband, but it seemed that he was more than upset. He looked furious. We later found out that Onigumo was not a person to reckon with. We thank god that Sesshomaru had intervene and offered to help.
It was in later days that we met Inuyasha and his wife Kagome. It was amazing how quickly we bounded even Sesshomaru seemed less cold than at the beginning. Ten months later, they confessed that they were part of a gang called The Silverado's, and that their money was mostly from stolen goods. After, we had learn that they stole from the rich and helped the peasants; we helped them in what ever way we could and the loan Sesshomaru offered was not even to be paid back.
End of Flashback
It was a long day and finding out that her good friend, Rin, was engage to Onigumo made Ayame feel exhausted. Lying in her bed, Ayame made a resolution; she would help Rin in what ever way she could.
A/N Please R&R !