Chapter Two:
"RIN!" Kanami screamed running rather swiftly through the forest.
"Hello Kanami." Rin was bathing in the river. It was a sort of peace to her dense heart. "Why don't you join me. The water feels rather nice."
"Rin you are needed at the village hall. A man has come... He tells stories of great evil..." Kanami's words were slurring. She was scared. Rin could sense it. "Calm down Kanami, I will handle this... Let me dress and we will hed to the village together."
It had been ten years since she came to the village. Sesshomaru left her in the care of Lady Kaede, who surprisingly warmed up to her rather quickly. She treated her as if she were her own. Rin grew up the village trouble maker. But after the winter of lady Kaede's death, Rin's heart grew cold and she spent most of her time studying into priestesthood. She soon worked to become the protector of her village. No one understood Rin. One day she was a fun and energetic child then the next she is a strong, cold, fighter.
"Rin, you should hurry. The man... He is rather... scared." Kanami grabbed her arm and pulled her into the forest. 'He speaks in great fear...'
"Kanami, Please I am no child... Besides how many men come here seeking my help on some sort of demon extermination?"
"Many."
"Exactly... Don't worry... Come on... I'll race you!" Rin goes dashing to the village. "Ok Rin, If it is a race you want, you got it..." Runs after her.
When they arrive at the village, Rin noticed the people all gathering around her hut. They were worried. The second she walked toward the people, they began to shout her name and create a path way for her.
At her door, stood a very handsome brunette. He was covered in wounds. Most likely from a battle. He smiled when he saw her, his piercing green eyes almost shocked her.
"Lady Rin!" The man ran to her and bowed. She began to blush. No one had ever bowed to her before. It was quite shocking. "Lady Rin, my name is Sousuke. I come from the village south of here."
"Hello Sousuke from Ming. How may I be of service." Rin loved when people from other villages came for her help. She mainly enjoyed the attention and how people believed her to be the best demon exterminator. Though Lady Kaede would frown upon it, she couldn't help the thurst she had for a good fight.
"Lady Rin, I must speak to you alone. I have come a long way to find you and I do not want the whole village to hear what dangers that are to come our way." Rin nodded and they both walked into her hut.
Rin started a fire. She walked over to him and began to cleaned his wounds. He rather enjoyed her pampering. She was very beautiful. She looked as if she were royalty. Her deep black hair that was loose and open to the wind. Her ... eyes that made him smile in comfort. He shook his head trying to take away these thoughts and to the thoughts at hand.
"So, Sousuke... What brings you to my village?"
"A great evil is at foot..." Rin interrupted him. "Ok the usual. I will leave at dawn to kill it for you... Now if that is all..."
"Lady Rin, I am not here for a random demon that you will kill and be the end of it... This demon or demons, we are not sure how many, are after something that could end up destroying the world!"
"What is it?" Rin was becoming annoyed. He was making such a big deal on a simple demon or two. "Lady Rin, have you ever heard of the pure?"
"No."
"It is a sacred heart that was split into the hearts of ten different humans."
"OK. Why are they important?"
"Each human has a different ability that, most probably do not know anything about. If the holder of the pure ones puts them together using good they can defeat a million demons in one blink of an eye. But if they are put together with evil, they will have control of all beings on earth."
"So, there is actually a way to destroy every evil in the world and it is now just coming to play?"
"Yes. There is an old prophesy. It says every one thousand years. Ten will be born. They each hold a unique power that can be used for good or evil. But only one can unlock their powers. She holds the future of the pure. Only with her can the pures be recovered and used to stronger the world."
"Well my friend, do you know of the demon who seeks the pure ones?"
"He is unknown."
Rin restd her head on the cold floor of the hut. Sweat began to tickled her forehead. She was scared to sleep. Her dreams frighten her.
To calm her nerves, Rin begin to rub the smooth surface of her sapphire necklace. Soon sleep hit her body and she fell into a deep dream...
"Rin..." A deep whisper chased Rin as she ran deep into the forest. Her heart was beating heavily. every push forward, pained her. Tears began to flood out of her eyes, the pain was herendous. "Please..." Rin was able to whisper between gasps for air. She stopped suddenly at a river causing her to fall to her knees. Then a cold hand tightly squeezed her neck. Rin began to pass out. "Trust no one but the deep evil of your heart..." the voice fadded as Rin felt her body move to darkness.
Rin's eyes opened sharply. Her body was dripping in sweat. Blood was coming out of her mouth. 'The dream again... When will my soul be at peace.'