Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, nor the characters Sess and Rin….

Chapter 9 : Rin and her saviour.

Rin watched as a tall figure walked to her. It was definitely not her Sesshoumaru-sama. The spiky silver hair, green eyes and his dark complexion had said so. She backed away. Another hiss escaped her throat, and without realizing she even stood on her fours now, meowing like some kind of cat.

Cat? The ears, Rin reached once again to touch the ears she had felt before. It was still there. What happened to her? Everything seems so different in her eyes now. Not to mention her ears.

"Who are you?" She asked.

"I saved you." He answered calmly. His face expression was empty and somehow tired. He sat on the tatami mat that rested before her.

"Thank you and I am sorry. For acting so weird." She apologized, she glanced up finding his eyes staring back at her.

It was not Sesshoumaru´s, but his heated gaze makes her cheeks somehow burn. His good looks can not be overlooked.

"You are welcome." He answered smirking slightly. Rin didn't miss the wonderful smile, he had wished to see from Sesshoumaru.

"Anou…. Why? Am I?" She stuttered, her eyes falling on the ground.

"You were cold as death when I found you." He started. "I gave you a part of my energy with my sword." He yawning tiredly.

"But, why am I… like a…..cat?" She asked innocently.

"You became a hanyou." He explained. "Now come." He ordered standing up and aiming for the door.

"But… I…" Rin started, staring back at the retrieving figure of the demon. She stood up and started following. It was snowing outside. But eventhough, she didn't feel cold at all. Not even the wind that had passed made her freeze. She continued following the demon. They were obviously in a human village. Everyone bowed at their sight. She could smell different scents, something she cant quite organize. It was making her feel dizzy.

She can see Sesshoumaru´s angry face before her. She didn't even say that she´s going. She knew he is worried to death. But, it would appear unthankful if she just left her saviour. Caught up with all the thoughts she didn't realize that they had left the village. They entered a forest.

"Saviour!" She called, catching up behind him.

"My name is Mugen." He stated firmly not even looking down to meet her gaze.

"Mugen." She repeated. "Where are we going?"

"You would talk when I ask you to." He said.

A winged unicorn landed gracefully in the clearing. With it, was a white carriage.

Mugen walked up on the side, he opened the door and waited for her to jump in. She hesistated for a moment. But then she did jump inside. They were silent, Rin kept looking out the window. Praising the sight downward with smiles and squeals. The forest and grass was covered with snow. Everything was white. It was as if your flying over heaven. Mugen watched her expression changes from his corner.

"Hmm…" He smirked, at last, a very amusing toy.

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Rin stood open mouthed before an ice palace. Where the hell is she? The tall Mugen was welcomed by servants immediately bowing before him. Taking off his silver armor.

"Come." He commanded, striding inside the place. Rin followed behind, so did the servants. "Take her to the bathhouse and then lead her to my chambers." He ordered the servants before disappearing through the darkness of the hallway.

Rin has the chance to watch her full view. She rather looked… strange with the cat ears. But cute all the same. This was rather a dream come true. She had once wished it to be like how Inuyasha looks like, though she knows that her Lord hates him. She stared at her back side. Nothing much has changed. Only that now she has cat ears, and a better sense….

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She then walked side by side with the servants. Her mind full of thoughts, like the options she has. ´Option 1, I can go back to the palace. Option 2, I can continue my search for priestess Murika. Option 3, I can search for the Shikon no Tama which can turn hanyous to full youkais. According to Master Jaken.´

The servants stopped before a certain room. "Here it is." Both maids said in unison.

Rin nodded. "What should I do?" She asked almost innocently.

One of the maids stepped forward, knocking slightly, the other pushed the door open and then Rin before shutting it once again.

"Wait!" She shouted back spunning around the door.

"There there, didn't I told you to only talk when I asked you to?" A voice drawled from behind.

It was Mugen, dressed in nothing but thin sleeping robes that shows a perfect view of his chest muscles. He was a perfect sight to drool on.

"I am sorry. But I already have a Lord to answer to." She informed him bowing slightly out of respect for a saviour.

"Which Lord do you mean?" He asked confidently. "Your husband?"

"No. My Lord of the Western Lands." She answered back with the same confidence.

"Western Lands… Western Lands.. Hmm..." He mused as if thinking hard. "Oh yes, that mutt." He said. "What was his name again?" He asked.

"My Lord Sesshoumaru." She stated feeling uncomfortable about the whole situation.

"What a coincidence this is. Are you the human girl of rumors?" He asked, eyeing her, fire emitting in his eyes.

"I do not know what you mean. Mugen-sama." She answered.

"The human girl who has tamed Sesshoumaru." He explained. "Interesting, indeed." He started circling her. "Now, little one. Tell me what is so…. Different about you." He questioned, resting a hand on her shoulder.

Rin felt goosebumps ran down her spine when she felt his warm hand. She remained silent.

"You know…. Cats and dogs never got along and now that you have crossed this territory. You are bound not to go back." He mused, triumphant to seeing Sesshoumaru´s fuming face about this.

Sesshoumaru has been long his rival, from the days of there childhood up to now. Never in his life had he thought of ever crossing paths with him again, well, not after the battle they had in the water falls of doom. He stared at the young little girl. Her big brown eyes full with fright. So innocent. Something about her burn his senses. Something unknown and yet pleasurable. Was that the same feeling Sesshoumaru has when he sees this? He took a step forward. Shortening the gap between them. Rin closed her eyes. ´Sesshoumaru-sama!´ Her mind screamed.

"He will come for me." She threatened him. Eyes still closed tightly.

"Let him come." He whispered against her lips. She shivered with… delight. He covered her lips with his. Electricity went through his body as their lips connected.

Rin didn't think it was that bad… it was rather wonderful. This was her first kiss, though inexperience, she had never thought it could be that wonderful. But this man. He had taken this gift that was only meant for Lord Sesshoumaru. She pushed him away. Thinking of Sesshoumaru´s disappointed face when he finds out about this little act.

"Annou… it was really nice for you to save me.. and give me a part of your energy and all…. But I really have to go.." She said not daring to meet his intent gaze.

"Did you think, I gave you that… just out of mere kindness?" He mocked. "Oh! You did…" He paused. "That´s really sweet…. And naïve too." He pulled her once again into a warm embrace.

"Now come. I want to take my reward." He said.

She shook his hand off but it was rather tight. "Let me go please." She pleaded.

"Do not worry little one. I am much gentler than Sesshoumaru." He mused seeing her head turn into a shade of red. "Are you a virgin?" He asked seriously.

The color on her face drained.

"I´ll take that as a yes." He laughed, throwing her on the rather soft futon.

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New character description.

Mugen, inspired from the character from Samurai Champloo. Mugen, means "the real thing".

He´s Lord Sesshoumaru´s rival since they were young. Though he always loss in battles and such. He still is a true hard competant. He has spiky silver hair and green eyes. And a dark complexion. He is much more arrogant than Sesshoumaru and much louder also. Character can be compared with Inuyasha´s. The only difference is his likes for women. Especially true challenges…..

A/N: SO that´s the end of chap 9. Hope to see you in the future chapters. Don't forget to tell me about your opinions regarding the new character Mugen and things I can improve….. Corrections about the grammar are welcome….

I apologize if this didnt turn outto be your liking...