FOUR

"So, based on my sister's story, the lady in the back with her is Sango the demon slayer, the black haired man with the ponytail is the perverted monk, Miroku..."

"Really? Kurenai?" the monk turned to her somewhat embarrassed.

She raised her eyebrows at him, "NOW you're embarrassed? Don't worry, my brother is also a womanizer like you."

"Hey! Don't ruin my image this early!" her brother feigned anger before continuing, "The little boy with brown hair and green eyes is the half-fox and my sister's adoptive son Shippo." he peeked at the kit through the rearview mirror, "You can call me uncle if you like."

The kitsune's eyes sparkled, "Really?"

"Yeah! And of course, there's Inuyasha. The half-dog demon who is rough and has a bad temper but underneath all that, he actually cares and loves ramen." at this, Inuyasha's cheeks glowed light pink and then turned beet red when the olive-eyed continued, "She also told me you go around comparing her to your dead ex-lover."

"Ex?" Ren heard them mutter and realized they don't know the word.

"Former. It's a casual term for former." His sister echoed from the back.

"That's not very nice you know." He continued, "You don't go making other people a stand-in for somebody else because no matter how much they look alike, they're still two different people." as the traffic lights go red, he turned and smirked at Inuyasha, "You should let me punch you in the face for that because my sister is one of a kind, I don't think there's anybody as strong, kind, and endearing as her."

"Endearing?! She sits me every time she gets the chance!" the hanyou growled.

"Well with that attitude, I don't blame her. Besides, even I don't stand a chance against her sometimes." he chuckled as he got the Escalade moving again.

Sesshoumaru thought the miko didn't tell her brother anything about him and Rin since they're not originally a part of their group but he was wrong.

"Of course we also have the Lord Sesshoumaru of the Western Lands, the fierce and noble full demon who is Inuyasha's older half-brother…" he paused to look at the daiyoukai, "and who tried to melt my sister with his acid."

Everyone in the vehicle went tense, anxious about how the daiyoukai will react.

Sesshoumaru glanced at the driver beside him, trying to gauge the human's temper since nobody will be too eager to come face-to-face with the person that tried to harm their family.

"Brother..." Kurenai uttered in warning, "We already talked about this, he's also saved my life."

Ren raised a hand in acknowledgement, "I know, I know. Things took a turn for the better and the adorable little Rin is the biggest proof of that." he smiled at the young girl through the rearview mirror and she giggled, she's been waiting for him to mention her name after he mentioned everybody else's in the vehicle.

Ren kept his eyes on the road as he addressed Sesshoumaru, "My sister told me the whole story and I understand why you did what you did. I also understand that things have changed but you must also understand, I need to get it out of my system. I need to take it out on YOU." He looked at the man beside him and olive green eyes met amber, "You threatened the life of my most precious family."

Both men held the stare for a moment before Ren once again had to focus on the road but that short moment was enough for Sesshoumaru to see the magnitude of love this man has for his sister. There's also forgiveness reflected in his eyes but it comes with a promise that if Sesshoumaru endangers his sister's life again, it doesn't matter if he's an inu daiyoukai, Ren will come after him.

Sesshoumaru also set his eyes on the road before speaking, "Your emotions are valid. In truth, this Sesshoumaru is quite perplexed by your composure in this situation, others in your position would engage in a physical altercation."

"Like she said, you saved her life and I thank you for that. Kurenai always talked about how much you changed; the compassion you've developed for Rin and sometimes for others." Ren can see Sesshoumaru frown from his peripheral vision, "You may see this as a weakness considering how you lived your life as a powerful demon but believe me when I say, that compassion can bring you the type of strength you never thought you had." When it felt like his passenger is done talking, he addressed everyone in the car, "Her stories about her adventures at the Feudal era while fascinating terrifies me to no end. Thinking about her surrounded by vicious demons is not exactly comforting when I can't be there and seeing her state now…" they can only sit silent, unable to assuage the brother's concern for his sister.

"I'm fine Ren." Red eyes caught olive ones through the rearview mirror, "I've gone through worse, you know this." she said cryptically.

Sesshoumaru's brows furrowed at the statement, What could possibly be worse than being in an era where demons run rampant? What did she go through that's worse than almost disintegrating through this Sesshoumaru's acid? The daiyoukai thought to himself.

"Yeah, I know sis." Ren's smile was melancholic, "Anyway, the boys got anxious when I was talking to you on the phone, expect a warm welcome."

"Boys?" the guests wondered but before they can ask, Ren spoke once again.

"We're here."