When I was young I lost my mother and father in a car accident, I was sent to live with my uncle. He was my mother's brother, but they never talked when she was alive. He was the only family I had left. He has hated me ever since I stepped on his doorway. He sees me as nothing more than his personal punching bag, and a nuisance. I try to stay out of his way, but that doesn't always work. He is a drunk most of the time, and when he is drunk and angry he seeks me out. I can't count all the times he has beaten me until I lost consciousness.

I have one change of clothing so I'm dirty most of the time. My uncle and I live in poverty, there is barely enough money to put food on the table. My uncle lives off his unemployment checks, and nearly all that money goes into his booze. I'm hungry most days, I've had to resort to stealing. The town's people hate me for it, and whenever I walk into town they turn their noses up at me. I can't even get a job to buy some food. Sometimes I wish I would have died in the car crash along with my parents.

I walked into town with the little money that my uncle gave me to go buy his booze, I knew that if I didn't come back with it; I should just consider myself dead anyways. I walked into the store, and I bought my uncle his usual; a bottle of vodka. This town was so small and run down that no one cared if minors bought alcohol, drugs, or did anything really illegal. The death rate in this town was crazy, there was at least one death a week.

It was getting dark, so I wanted to get home quickly. Night time was when all the demons and criminals came out. For some reason the criminals scared me more, then most of the demons. As I walked I could feel someone follow me and I took off running. I ran and could see my uncle's small little house up ahead, I was so close just a little further and then I would be there. As soon as I got to the gated part of the house, I was pushed against the gate. It was too dark to make out much, but I could see silver hair shine from the moon and a pair of amber eyes staring at me. I froze in fear, as he shoved his nose into the crook of my neck and sniffed me.

He pulled back, "Mate." He murmured.

I looked at him shocked. What did he just call me? His mate…? What was that? All these questions were floating around in my head.

He licked his lips, "So it is you who smells of vanilla and roses." I smell like vanilla and roses? He couldn't be serious. I was dirty and gross looking. "You do not understand the torture I faced when I smelled your scent. I could not rest until I found you." I felt him skim his lips down my neck and onto my shoulder. I shivered and whimpered. I didn't like guys touching me, my uncle was the blame for that. What does he want from me? He eventually stopped and looked at me as I tensed up, "What is your name?" He asked.

I looked away from him. I haven't spoken since the death of my parents and I wasn't about to start now. He raised a brow, "Why will you not tell me?" I looked over my shoulder and my home and then back at him. "This is hovel is your home?" He said sounding disapproving. I nodded, and he was right it really was a hovel. There was only one bedroom and my uncle got it, I had to sleep in the hall closet on the hardwood floor.

He shook his head, "You will no longer stay here. No mate of mine will live in these kinds of conditions." I quickly shook my head. He couldn't be serious? He can't just take me away! He doesn't have any right to do so.

"You do not wish to leave with me?" He asked.

I nodded and looked at him nervously. I hoped he didn't get angry like my uncle and start beating on me, when he reached out to stroke my hair I flinched away from him. He narrowed his eyes but didn't say anything for a minute. "Very well. Just one more thing, is the alcohol for you?" He said looking at the vodka bottle I was carrying.

I shook my head. He must think I was a drunk, but there was nothing I could do about it. He nodded and took a step back from me. "Then go inside mate, before I change my mind and take you whether you want to go or not."

I knew he was being entirely serious so I quickly ran into the house, and shut the door then locked it. I looked over at the couch and my uncle was passed out, with a beer bottle in his hand. I sighed and placed the bottle of vodka down on the table. I walked over to my closet and opened the door. I laid down and shut the door, hoping for a peaceful night.

"RIN!" I heard my uncle scream my name. I blinked a few times trying to figure out what time it was. I opened the closet door, and when I stuck my head out I saw my uncle come marching over to me and he reached out for me and grabbed a handful of my hair then pulled me down the hallway as I struggled. My head felt like it was on fire, but I had no choice but to let him drag me until we were at the table where his bottle of vodka was sitting.

"Do you know what this is?" He yelled. I looked at him, not really sure what to do. I didn't even understand why he was so mad, I got his bottle of vodka for him. I looked at it again and gasped realizing that I bought him the wrong brand. He only liked one brand, and I got the wrong one. Oh no…

My uncle looked enraged, "You're lucky your parents aren't alive to see what a stupid girl you've grown into! Too stupid to read and too damn stupid to even know how to talk. You're a waste of space, and no one will ever love someone as stupid and ugly as you!" He spat. I flinched as he slapped me across the face and then he threw me to the ground. He kicked me in the stomach a few times then walked over to the fridge, "Go buy another bottle for me, this time get the right one!"

I painfully got up to my knees and then finally to my feet. I waked over to the money jar and went to grab some but my uncle yelled, "Don't you dare take any money out of there you stupid bitch. It was your own fuck up, so you figure out how to get the money to pay for it! Now get the hell out!"

I quickly ran out of the house and walked down the street. I noticed that it was early morning, it was usual for my uncle to be awake this early. I rubbed my eyes, and cracked my back. My back was usually always hurting since I slept on that hard floor. I grabbed an empty jar from the street. I was going to have to beg for money, although it wouldn't be the first time that I've had to do it. I walked to the corner of town, where ever other bum was sitting. They were all there begging for money, and I was now one of them. I sat down slowly since my stomach was still killing me.

As people walked by, some would drop a few quarters into my jar but nothing big enough that was going to help me pay for a new bottle of booze. I saw a man with very long silver hair and those same amber eyes approach me. He gracefully walked over to me, and by his side was a small green little toad looking demon. How odd.

He bent down to look me in the eyes, "Good morning, mate." I nodded at him, not really sure what to do. "You still refuse to talk to me?" He asked. I nodded again since that was all I could really do for him. "Very well." He looked at my jar and arched a brow, "Are you in need of money?" I nodded once again and he pulled out a wallet and handed me a few bills. Once I took it and looked at them, I gasped. He had just handed me a thousand dollars! He couldn't be serious. I'd like to say I was speechless, but I'm always speechless. I needed to thank him so for the very first time I spoke.

"Thank you." I whispered.

This time I caught him off guard. His eyes widen in shock that I spoke to him, he nodded at me. "You are welcome."

"Lord Sesshomaru!" The little toad man yelled, "You cannot seriously think to give this street urchin so much of your hard earned money!"

He hissed and glared at him, "Be quiet Jaken, or I will rip your tongue from your mouth!" He snapped. The little imp screamed and covered his mouth quickly. Sesshomaru looked satisfied with that. I looked at his long flowing hair, it was beautiful. It looked as if angels threaded it with their very hands, I had to touch it. I reached out and ran my hands through his hair, he looked at me and I quickly snapped my hand back while blushing. His lip twitched as if he was trying to suppress a smile. He stood up and he held a hand out for me.

I took his hand, but once I stood I groaned in pain. I held my stomach and waited for it to stop throbbing. He narrowed his eyes again and then he grabbed my chin and lifted my face to look at it, "You are hurt, mate." I ran my tongue over my lip and I could feel that it was spilt. When my uncle smacked me, he must have split my lip. Great. "Who did this to you?" He asked, his voice tipping to a very dangerous level.

I shrugged and tried to look away from him, but he wouldn't release my chin. "It was that uncle of yours." He growled. My eyes widened in shock. How did he know about my uncle? He finally let me go, satisfied with his answer even though I didn't even really answer him. "Mate, you will come with me. I will not let you return to hovel of yours." I shook my head trying to tell him no but he growled and leaned down so he was eye level with me, "No one shall harm my mate and live."

I gulped and backed away from him but he reached out and grabbed my wrist then pulled me into his chest. I shivered and squirmed against him. He sighed, "You fear me, but you do not need to. I will from this day forth honor and always protect you. You will be cherished and taken care of mate." With that he lifted me into his arms and carried me off, soon we were in the air. I couldn't believe it, we were flying. I saw Jaken down on the ground waving his arms frantically.

"Wait for me my lord! Don't forget me!" He yelled loudly.

"Feh." I heard Sesshomaru mutter but he ignored Jaken and flew off with me. The cold air was chilly but Sesshomaru held me closer as soon as he felt me shiver. Who was this man?

Sesshomaru landed in a very large property. It looked so much bigger than the average house. This mansion I was staring at was almost as big as a castle. It was impressive to say the least. But almost anything would be impressive compared to my uncle's place. Once Sesshomaru landed he didn't bother to put me down, he just kept walking with me in his arms. He walked inside and then he finally set me down on the black marble flooring. I looked around the foyer and saw two giant staircases that lead upstairs. Above the staircase was a beautiful chandelier that was made of crystal.

"Do you approve, mate?" He asked.

Approve of what? His home? Well yeah, who wouldn't? It was so beautiful, but it's not like I would be staying. He really needed to stop calling me his mate, I'm not his mate…

"Come. I will show you to your room." He walked ahead but looked behind his shoulder to make sure I was following him. He was probably afraid that I was going to run from him. That would be the smart thing, especially because the longer I stay away from home the angrier my uncle will get. I really didn't know why I was playing along with this charade, I need to leave. I'll leave when he isn't looking, tonight when he is asleep.

Once we were upstairs, he stopped at a big white door and he walked inside. Not knowing what else to do, I followed him. I gasped when I saw the room, it was just so beautiful. There was a big king size bed with a baby blue comforter on it, and dozens of pillows on the bed. I saw a bay window with curtains around the window and pillows. There was also another chandelier near my bed. I saw a long bookshelf with more books that I've ever seen in my life. I saw Sesshomaru staring at me and I looked back at him. He couldn't think that this would be my room, could he? This room was much too nice for someone like me.

I shook my head, I couldn't say nothing about this! "Whose room is this?" I asked quietly.

"It is yours. I will wait for us to become mates before I have you move into my room. I will allow you to get comfortable with myself first. I do not wish for you to fear me, and I hope for you to become comfortable around me; and start speaking more frequently."

I swallowed then spoke again, "Your mate? What does that mean?"

"It means, you are mine. You will belong to me in every way possible. Body, soul, and heart. We will share a bond that can never be broken. I will always be able to find you, and I will know what you are feeling. There are many things that go along with being mated, but I assure you that they are all good."

"So you just chose me randomly off the street and decided you wanted to mate with me?" I asked. I couldn't believe I just said that to him, I wouldn't blame him for smacking me. Talk about disrespectful. This is why I don't talk, my mouth usually gets me into trouble.

He looked at with amusement, "No, there was nothing random about you mate. Demons do not get a choice in who their mates will be. It is an instinct we follow, until we reach our mates or sense them nearby."

So he was stuck with me? I inwardly sighed to myself. I wasn't going to do that to him, I should just do him a mercy and leave. He is too good for me, I can't give him anything. He won't be able to find me unless we are mated. "I see." I muttered.

"Mate, what is your name?" He asked.

I looked at him, I don't think it would hurt to give him my name. "Rin."

"It suits you." He said softly. He went to stroke a piece of my hair and I flinched away from him. He froze and then dropped his hand, he looked angry. It was an accident. I never had someone want to touch me gently. Anytime someone raised their hand to me, it almost always resulted into violence. Flinching was usually my instinct with people. "I will not harm you Rin."

I nodded, "Okay."

"I will eventually gain your trust." He said. He turned and walked to the door and then looked over his shoulder, "I will come to get you for dinner in one hour." He walked away and I smiled sadly thinking that it would be the very last time I saw him.

I managed to climb out of the balcony in my room, and then I squirreled my way down a tree. Once I got down from the tree I dusted my hands off on my shirt and turned then nearly screamed. Standing in front of me was Sesshomaru scowling at me.

"Going somewhere, mate?" He growled.

"Apparently not anymore." I muttered.

He crossed his arms over his chest, "Why would you try and leave? I have not threatened you in any manner, and I have given you more than acceptable accommodations." I was silent not answering him then he raised his voice, "Answer me Rin!"

"I can't stay here, my uncle will be angry…"

"You do not have to worry about your uncle, I have taken care of that low life." He said quietly. What did that mean? Wait…did he mean that he had my uncle killed? My eyes widen in shock, but could I really feel sad about it? All my life my uncle has treated me like a slave, and beaten me bloody when I displeased him.

"I…well…" I mumbled.

"Rin I know your uncle is not the reason you wish to leave. Tell me the real reason, you wish to leave."

"I'm not good enough for you." I whispered.

This time it was his turn to look shocked, "What do you mean by that Rin?" He asked.

"Exactly what I said." I muttered, "You have this beautiful home, and you seem so powerful, and wealthy. I can't give you anything in return, I don't have power or money. I'm not even that beautiful, you could be with someone so much better than me."

"I do not desire more power or money, I have enough of it." This time when he reached out to me I didn't flinch away, he stroked a finger down my cheek and under my chin, till her tilted my chin upwards to look him in the eye. "Rin, all any demon wants from there mate is to be with them. It is what I wish for to. I knew from the second I saw you that you were mine and no one will ever take you from me. Not even yourself Rin. I want to take care of you, and give you the life you have always deserved. I will not mistreat you like that scum of an uncle you were unfortunate to have." He traced his thumb over my bottom lip and he leaned down and pressed his lips against mine gently, trying not to frighten me.

It was my very first kiss and by the time he pulled away I was breathless. "I never knew a kiss could be so wonderful." I said blushing.

He grinned, "I promise to give you many more wonderful kisses Rin, but you must agree to stay with me." He said.

I nodded, "Okay, I promise to stay with you Sesshomaru."

He then pulled me to him and kissed me against, this time a little rougher but it was nice. Once we pulled apart he nipped my lip softly then grabbed my hand in his larger calloused hand. "Let us, go eat." We walked back into his mansion and went to the table.

Over the next few weeks Lord Sesshomaru hadn't mated with me yet, he told me that we could mate when I was ready and not a second sooner. I was quickly falling in love with him. Sesshomaru had found tutors to help my schooling since I was so behind. He had also bought me a whole wardrobe of expensive clothing I never thought I would get the chance to wear. Sesshomaru was always trying to find more ways to make me happy, once he found out that I love to draw and paint he bought me a bunch of art supplies. Next fall we would be attending school together, and I couldn't wait.

I finally finished the painting of Sesshomaru that I was doing in secret. He was curious of what I was working on but he respected my wish of not showing him until it was ready. I was actually kind of worried he wouldn't like it. But Sesshomaru was working on my self-confidence with me, and I didn't want to ruin all my hard work by chickening out. I walked to his office but I could hear Sesshomaru raise his voice.

"Kagura, I will not repeat myself." I heard him say in a threatening voice, "I do not wish to have any sort of relationship with you any longer. I made myself clear the minute I found Rin. You will leave and never return."

"This not very fair to me!" I heard her shrill voice snap, "You find yourself a stupid little human mate and you cast me aside! You can't expect me to put up with it!"

"I do not care of your feelings with my mate, all I want from you is for you to leave. We are done Kagura, I made myself clear weeks ago."

"Oh but Sesshomaru, you don't mean that. We always have so much fun together! You can't mean to say that, that human girl is better than me? I'm sorry you got stuck with such a pathetic mate, but it doesn't mean that we still can't have our fun." I heard her purr. "Perhaps you should just kill her, and then you can be free."

My stomach started to twist up, I felt like I was going to be sick.

"Leave now! Or I will kill you where you stand!" I heard Sesshomaru roar in fury.

"Fine." I heard her say in a pouty voice, "But once I'm gone you'll regret sending me away! She will never satisfy you." She then came out of his office and I froze looking at them both. Sesshomaru's face was contorted with anger but when he saw me his face slowly went back to normal. Kagura smirked at me giving me a knowing look that she knew I heard the whole thing. She looked at the painting in my hand and laughed.

"Oh look Sesshomaru, your little mate made a little picture for you. How precious. Well at least she remembered to stay in the lines." She giggled at her own joke then left walking down the hall. I felt my face flush with embarrassment.

"I…I'm sorry for interrupting." I stammered. I dropped the painting then took off running. I quickly ran back up to my room and slammed the door shut. I felt tears of frustration threaten to leak out, but I refused to cry over this. Kagura made me feel like I did when I first came here. So beneath Sesshomaru. Kagura was beautiful, and her and Sesshomaru seemed to have a past. A good one from the sound of it.

I looked up hearing the door open, Sesshomaru was standing there. He walked into the room and sat down on the bed beside me. "Rin." He said.

I shook my head, "Wait I want to say something first." I said.

He nodded, "Very well."

"Why would you ever leave her?" I asked, "She is so beautiful, and she looks exactly like your type. I don't want to hold you back Sesshomaru, if you truly want to be with her then you should." I said softly. I meant it, even though I knew it would cause me so much pain if he did choose that.

"Rin, that women you just met means absolutely nothing to me. She was a fling I had before I met you. I never thought I would meet my mate, so I kept her around as a plaything. If you wish it, I will kill her for you."

I gasped appalled. Why did things have to get that drastic when I was around Sesshomaru, "No I don't want you to kill her! I guess I was just shocked because she showed up today and you have never mentioned her before." I said.

"She was not worth remembering Rin. She could never bring me the happiness I received from you. Rin all you merely have to do is smile or gift me with one of your cute laughs and I am a very satisfied demon." I smiled at him and he smiled back at me. "There, you see. I am once again pleased."

"I'm sorry." I said starting to feel bad, "I shouldn't have over reacted like that, please forgive me Lord Sesshomaru."

"There is nothing to forgive Rin. She should not have shown up like that, and I promise you that she will never do that again, and live to tell the tale." He said darkly. I shivered at that and he pulled me into his arms. Sometimes he was frightening. I wasn't scared for myself but for others he thought he had to protect me against.

"Then let's forget this Lord Sesshomaru." I said smiling.

He looked at me, "Rin you do not need to address me so formally."

I nodded, "I know, but master Jaken does." I said.

He sighed, "Rin, you and Jaken have completely different rules. You are my mate, he is not. Thank the heavens." He muttered.

I laughed, "You shouldn't be so mean to master Jaken. He really loves you, and he looks up to you."

"That is another thing Rin, you do not have to address Jaken as master either."

"I know I don't have to but it is respectful and that way he doesn't get too jealous when we spend time together. I think sometimes master Jaken really does wish he was your mate." I giggled. "You two would make a cute couple." I teased him.

Sesshomaru growled playfully then pressed me down on the bed, he loomed over me, "The only person who will become my mate, is you Rin." He nipped my neck and smirked. I blushed at that. He stroked his fingers though my long black hair. I could tell he was sniffing me again, I found it very odd. Sesshomaru assured me that all demons do that with their mates, it comfort thems.

"Well then maybe we should make it official then." I said softly.

He looked at me with a serious expression, "Rin do not attempt to make another joke. Mating is no joke."

"It's not a joke Sesshomaru, I love you and I want to be your mate. I want us to be connected in every way."

"Rin think carefully before you decide. Once I mark you, you'll forever be my mate. There is no going back from it. A mating mark is the same as a human marriage ring, except you will never be able to remove it."

I nodded, "Go ahead, and mate with me." I said softly while smiling at him. I was ready to do this. I wanted Sesshomaru as my mate more than anything. He has given me everything I could ever dream of. He made me feel special, and I couldn't ask for a better mate then him.

He growled then he sank his teeth into my neck and bit down. I was expecting pain but it didn't hurt at all. It felt pleasurable, I gasped when I felt him bite down harder. I groaned feeling my eyes roll to the back of my head and he pulled away after a minute. I was blushing and panting. I felt very blissful. He leaned into my neck and licked his bite mark. "You are mine." He growled lying next to me and pulling me into his arms.

"And you're mine." I said smiling. "I love you Sesshomaru."

"As I love you, my mate." He kissed my shoulder. "I will always protect you Rin, I will never let anyone hurt you."

Author's Note: I am soooooo sorry for not updating for the last few days but here I am, and I should hopefully be back on track! I tried to make up for it by making this chapter very long! So much had to go in this chapter, and I still feel like more needs to go in here. But if I might do some flashbacks later on! Anyways here it is all you Sesshomaru and Rin fan! Please tell me what you think of this chapter, I would like to know what everyone thought!