I know that ch.1 wasn't that good to some, so maybe this one will be better.

Chapter Two: Sesshomaru's True Feelings

It had been an hour since Rin had left. Sesshomaru was walking back to the where his so called 'companions were.' He had expected everything to be the same as it always was when he returned. Jaken and Ah-Un would be asleep by the fire and Rin would still be awake waiting for him. But it was different this time.

"Jaken." A deep voice ran through the silence.

"Hmm…wha…huh?" Jaken awoke to see a figure before him. It was Sesshomaru.

"Oh, Lord Sesshomaru, you've returned!" His face brightened up, more awake now.

"Where is Rin?"

"Rin? Why she's…right…here." He looked around to see that Rin was nowhere in sight."Why, she was right here when I fell asleep." Jaken was worried. Maybe it was what he had said to her earlier that made her leave. He hoped that Sesshomaru wouldn't think that he was at fault. And sure enough he asked.

"Jaken, did you do anything to make her leave?" Sesshomaru's right hand balled up in a fist so hard that he could hear the bones crack.

"Well…not exactly…um…you see…she"- The sound of screams came ringing through the forest as Sesshomaru pounded Jaken.

Sesshomaru left Jaken in a heap on the ground to find Rin. Her scent was faint, but still lingering. He felt a wave of worry run through his blood at the thought of demons or humans kidnapping her and taking advantage of her perfect body. He then felt anger and his blood boil. Although he didn't show it, he cared for Rin deeply. She had grown on him over the years. He felt more protective over her because she was not an innocent child anymore. She was now a beautiful and attractive young woman. He knew that now demons and also humans would want her in more than one way and that angered him every time he thought about it.

A few nights, Sesshomaru had caught himself staring at Rin as she slept. Sometimes he wished he could be sleeping next to her. He quickly passed that thought, in fear of his own emotions. He was worried that he would not be able to control them and do something to Rin that he would never forgive himself for doing. He still had to overcome the fact that these feelings were not normal. No matter how much Sesshomaru denied it, he knew that he was in-love with Rin.

As Sesshomaru thought, he began to get more and more worried for her. He had to hurry and find the young women before it was too late. "No one is going to hurt my Rin and survive!"

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As Rin walked through the dark forest, everything seemed so quiet. Usually there would be a demon that would unexpectedly pop out of nowhere and attack, but it was quiet.

Suddenly there were noises and faint voices behind her. She stood there, tensed and scared stiff. What was she to do? She was completely defenseless. Her body was too scared to move, either that or if she ran, the voices would hear her and go after her. Either way, she was doomed.

"Well, well, well. What's a pretty girl like you doing out here all by yourself." The voice was loud and right behind her. She turned around quickly to see the body of the voice. Rin knew right away who it was by his ragged old clothes and his chest armor. It was a bandit.

Her eyes widened in horror. He smiled at her reaction. "You're coming with me, beautiful." Rin turned to run. The bandit unraveled a length of chain and slung it at Rin. It coiled around her ankles, bringing her down with a yelp. The fall caused her left foot to make a horrifyingly loud 'CRACK', followed by instant, throbbing pain. The bandit came behind her and knocked her in the head with a tree branch that was lying on the ground. She then fell into a peaceful darkness

To Be Continued…………

A/N: Don't worry. Rin's not dead. She's just been knocked out cold. It gets better after this, I assure you. I really hoped you liked it. If you didn't, it's okay; it's your opinion!