Chapter 3

I do not own Inuyasha or the other characters in the series. But I do own Tsuki-oji, Toshiyuki, and Tsuyomaru.

"How did you do that?", Rin said, "This can't be real!" "Well, it is so your just going to have to deal with it until I get back", Sesshomaru said, "and trust me, this Sesshomaru really doesn't want to stay here."

Just as that was said, an ominous blue light appeared in one side of the well and Tsuyomaru appeared wearing a long kimono of red silk with dragons of green and gold. His shiny black hair of lusterous silkiness gleamed in the light in the, otherwise, dark well. His bamboo-green eyes met those of Sesshomaru's liquid gold ones.

Rin looked up at the, obviously other world like, creature with his black rat like ears, that almost seemed like human ears, except that they were pointed and covered in black fur with the fold of a rat's. She then noticed that there was an almost hairless tail swishing back and forth in annoyance; with only a tuft or lock of hair at the end.

The agitated taiyokai spoke. "Sesshomaru, don't you want to keep your title?", he said with much force.

"Of course idiot! Thanks to you and those s Tsuki-Oji and Toshiyuki, I'm stuck in this well bleeding and then of all things this girl fell on top of me!", Sesshomaru said pulling Rin out in front of him.

"Hey! I didn't fall on purpose!", Rin said angry, "Besides, if you wanted help, you should have asked!"

"Are you crazy? Like I would ever ask for help from a human!", Sesshomaru said now more than before.

"Sesshomaru! Be nice to Rin! She is the one you must care for if you wish to stay lord! So calm down and stop barking!", Tsuyomaru said insultingly.

Sesshomaru had never heard anyone talk to him that way since he was a child. He wanted to fight, but then remembered that being lord was more important than a silly fight. So finally, he gave in, but still quite angered.

"Fine Tsuyomaru, you win", the inuyokai said, though regretting his words.

"Good", Tsuyomaru said sounding regal, "We may check on you at anytime anywhere to make sure that you are doing things right. Now, I must go. My mate Yuzuki is waiting for me to attend supper." And with that said, he vanished; But left one last sentence: "Only you can guide him, Rin. Be the one to melt his icy heart."

It became dark again with only a little light coming from the open door in the well.

"Who was that?", Rin asked, "and how did he know my name?"

"That was Tsuyomaru, lord of the southern lands.", Sesshomaru said vaguely, "He and the other two lords were the ones that have been watching you to see if you could cure this "problem" that they speak of."

"What kind of demon was he?", Rin asked.

"Tsuyomaru is obviously a rat demon. Three quarters to be exact. During his father's rein as lord, his father betrayed his country and took a female rat demon from the continent as his mate. Even so, a half rat demon none the less. Ever since then, Tsuyomaru swore that he would never betray his country, making all of Japan respectful of his decision, though he cares for humans. However, this Sesshomaru could never understand why anyone would try wasting time for such barbaric creatures as humans; or even the half demon squall of one", the lord said coldly.

Rin was very annoyed by now. "But not all humans are worthless! How dare you! I ought to just leave you here!", she said trying to crawl out of the well.

"You will never get out that way", Sesshomaru said grabbing Rin's sweater and leaping out pulling her behind. Rin was still mad, but said "Thank you" as she brushed the dirt off.

Since it was February, it was very cold. Rin motioned for Sesshomaru to come inside her house. Her mom and her sister, Kagome, were still at work, for they had weekend jobs.

She and Sesshomaru were home alone. "So Sesshomaru?"-"lord Sesshomaru", he corrected. "Lord Sesshomaru, I don't want mama or my sister, Kagome, to know I'm mentoring a demon lord from 500 years in the past, so you will have to hide when they are around. Okay?", Rin asked. The yokai pondered a bit. "I suppose so, but where would I hide?" "My room", Rin answered. She walked over to him and took his delicate, soft, hand, never doubting he could hurt her, but still putting trust into him as she led him to her room.

Sesshomaru, at first, wanted to swipe away her hand with his claws, but for some reason, his hand wouldn't budge. What is wrong with me! He questioned. Another part of his mind surfaced. 'It's called being nice.' Who asked you? 'I'm part of you too!' Ah, yes. The part of me that's always been nice and quiet. 'Exactly! I've been quiet for too long! I've also been planning the right time to come out!' Well go back in! 'See? You're always pushing me away!'

Sesshomaru woke from thought as he entered Rin's room.