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The moonlight gleamed brightly through the passing clouds. It's light brought out many small demons from their day's rest. For them it was now time for feeding or for hunting down a last remaining shikon shard. But due to their small size it would take much effort to get the jewel piece and since a much larger foe was near, it'd be best to stay put.

The moon was once again briefly covered and some small creatures retreated to the safety of their nests. A large dragon demon had past by the moon. It's two heads showing clearly. They waited in hiding until the aura was gone then headed back to routine.

Meanwhile atop that fierce dragon's back was a human girl. She had no danger surrounding her but her pet's mighty appearance forced evil doers away. Demons were like that. Sure they were determined creatures but small ones tended to stray away from the larger ones. Though they wished they could easily battle a beast a million times their own size and win.

Rin had learned this over the years she'd been following her lord. But unlike the tiny critters scattering below, his appearance did not give away his true form. He looked human and harmless. Yet in just the blink of an eye he could become a strong dog demon. Looks were definitely deceiving.

Lord Sesshomaru is very powerful but it really doesn't show it. He doesn't use much of it either.

She snapped out her daze when seeing a large campsite far below in an open field. She could faintly hear the familiar sounds of a lovers spat.

No doubt from her two friends the half breed and the human.

"Ah-Un down there." She pointed.

The beast replied by making a grunting sound then heading downwards to the group.

For an instant the cat demon on the ground puffed her fur. But then realized the scent she was smelling was from a ally.

She cooed lightly as the duo approached them. Her owner as well as their company looked up.

"Hey it's Rin." Kagome said while still holding onto InuYasha's kimono collar.

"Hmm. She hasn't been here in a few days. Think something's wrong?" Miroku asked.

They only stayed silent before she landed. Then she hopped from her ride and ran closer to the warm fire.

"Hi everyone." She waved.

"Hello Rin. What brings you here at this hour?" Sango asked as her young sibling clutched her dress tightly beside her.

He was nearly shaking and attempting to hide his face. These were his usual signs when the young girl was around. He had a big crush ever growing on the girl but never wanted to admit it. His big sis couldn't help but be happy. Her brother was finally able to feel such wonderful feelings. Even with the shard still within him he was learning more and more self control everyday. His feelings were his own and no longer was he plagued by Naraku. Since the powerful demon had eluded them for three long years it was both a struggle and a gift that they had Kohaku back with them. He was another tagalong but it was worth it to see him out of Naraku's hands.

"I know I probably shouldn't be out so late…." She began.

"Isn't Sesshomaru worried about you leaving on your own?" Kagome tightened her grip on her friend's collar. He continued to try and pull her off.

"I'm not on my own. Ah-Un came with me. The demons are to scared to come out and get us." She smiled.

"Still Rin you should…InuYasha stop pulling my hands!"

"Then stop trying to put that damn stinging medicine on me!" He protested.

"It'll stop those nasty bug bites!" Her face flustered.

"I've had sword wounds before! I can handle a stupid bite!"

"Then why were you scratching at it all day!" She tugged on him.

Rin blushed, "Did I come at a bad time?"

Miroku laughed and waved her down beside him.

She followed and sat next to him. The group watched the two fight for domination over the can of spray. The human attempting to squirt him and the demon trying to break the spray top off.

"This is a usual argument. No worries it'll be over soon." The monk shook his head.

"Do all couples fight like that?"

The three that weren't fighting look at her strangely. Did she think the two were together? They seemed to love one another but nothing official had happened. Due to the male's issue about loving two women and the girl's troubles with living in two worlds. The love war had raged for three years ever since she came here but she never gave up her feelings. InuYasha's were still a mystery.

"Rin, they're not a couple."

The arguing duo stopped when hearing that. They quickly alerted their attention to the thirteen year old. Only a second before donating his time to her, the dog slipped the can from the woman's fingers. Quickly chucking it into the tall grass.

"They…They aren't?" Her eyes widened.

"No. Not yet anyway." The monk laughed.

"Oops. Then I messed up." She sighed.

"Wait…What are you guys talking about?" Kagome's face turned a lovely shade of pink.

When seeing this the young girl nearly fell over, "Ah! I messed up double! I forgot your flowers and I went to you for advice you don't have."

The group looked to each other then back to her. Kohaku quietly looking at her but trying not to stare.

Kagome crawled over beside Rin.

"What advice did you need?" She placed an arm around her shoulder.

"W-Well I was trying to tell Master Jaken that spring brought love. He didn't understand how humans could love since demons don't. So I thought, maybe he would understand if I got some advice on it. And I thought you and InuYasha were in love."

"O-Oh. Well umm maybe we can all give you a piece of advice. That would be okay, right guys?" She giggled.

"Uh sure." Miroku spoke up and coughed a bit.

"Well to start. Love is when two people care for each other more then anyone else. They sometimes get married and have a family." Kagome blushed.

"Yes but sometimes you'll love someone who doesn't love back. But if you work past these barriers you may one day be together." Sango added.

"In the meantime you can flirt and chase after any man or woman you want." The monk said sternly. Then he received cold glares from his two older companions.

"Well what do you have to say about this, InuYasha?"

He merely glared at her and went back to staring up at the sky.

"Thanks for the help." She sighed.

"So I just tell him that when two people fall in love they are together forever?" She put her finger to her lip in question.

"Yeah that'll work." Kagome clapped gleefully.

She looked back and forth as she thought. Then smiled.

"I have one more question. Do demons know how to love?"

InuYasha's ears perked up.

Kagome's eyes warmed. She had a feeling this wasn't only a piece of advice for Jaken. Maybe Rin was starting to wonder to. She was after all at an age where love was new and mysterious. She wanted to explore it with someone. Maybe someone who could help her understand it more.

A guide for love. Someone she can follow as they take her to new levels. Someone who makes her heart sing.

"Demons can love. That's all you need to know." InuYasha's voice was a bit cold.

The girl smiled, satisfied with her answer.

"I'd better go. Have to get sleep before morning."

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She took hold of Ah-Un's reigns once more. It grunted and stretched tiredly.

"I'll come back and bring flowers soon." She promised.

"Sure. We'll be waiting for you." Sango smiled as Kilala cooed once more at the sleepy dragon.

"Psst. Rin." She looked over to the other side of her ride.

Kagome stood there looking up at her.

"What is it?" She whispered carefully.

"Just so you know. When you're in love. You feel like your heart skips a beat when seeing the person you care for. And then it's like it can't stop pounding when they look at you. Got that?" She winked.

"Sure Kagome." She giggled.

After a simple wave the duo took off back to their own campsite.

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Heart pounding. Skipping. It all sounds great. I can't wait until I feel that for the very first time.

Her eyes were growing heavy as she yawned. The day had been long and the night's journey had taken up much sleeping time.

"Ah-Un. I'm going to sleep until we get back, okay?" She stretched.

The beast grunted and slowed it's speed down a bit.

"Thank you." She rested her head on it's neck and soon fell into a deep, dreamy sleep.

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