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So calm, looking so gentle. He always had that peaceful expression even if he was angered. Concealing his true nature and his ultimate power. Disguised but still able to let off a warning to those who neared his territory. That included the human, imp and dragon. Many times he'd given off his 'innocence' then attacked with full force. Such power and dominance sometimes made the girl staring at him wonder. Wonder if…if he was really more innocent than he let on.

Her eyes finally blinked, awakening her from his hypnotic trance. That had been the first time she'd actually looked not at him but through him. Trying desperately to get answers without words. Deep down there wouldn't be anything like that but she tried still.

"Lord Sesshomaru."

He glanced up to her from his resting position. His eyes looking uninterested and somewhat bored of all things.

"…I've gathered the herbs. Now we can make more medicine for your cuts." She smiled playfully.

He flinched but tried to hide it. Succeeding, for the girl's untrained eyes weren't fast enough to catch his miserable look. He chimed at the thought that she hadn't. Because if she had, he'd have to sit there and listen to her constant asking if he was in pain. It should be obvious by now that some tiny cuts from a branch wouldn't faze him. However the stinging cures she brewed up burned like hell.

"Would you like me to make some?"

He shot a slight glare before rolling over on his other side. Not wanting to face her cute innocent eyes. They made him feel like…well weird when he treated her like this. Like they were trying to make him feel…bad.

She sighed at his response as she sat down beside him. Quickly peeking over to see if he was going to sleep or if he remained awake. Unfortunately his silver bangs had covered his eyes. But of course the young girl would not be stopped by this 'hair mask'.

Carefully she leaned over him and brushed the hairs away. His eyes were closed.

Must have been tired…Poor Lord.

She leaned in a bit closer, as if he'd say something. Nothing came out.

"I'll make some medicine for you…even if you don't want it."

Suddenly his yellow gems flew open. The human screeching with fear from the unexpectedness. Her cry echoing in his sensitive ears.

"Get off!"

He sat up, forcing her to fall backwards. His heart racing as he covered his ears in pain. The mortal shaking from the shock and from being thrown back by him.

She trembled as her heart speed up even faster than the demon's. His power was showing and that wasn't even considered 'power'. It was a mere push but it felt strong and harsh.

If he did that with no effort…what else could he do to me?

Rin shook the thoughts from her mind. Those types of scenarios were only being brought about because of Miza. She's the one who filled the teen's head with such things. However now was not the time to think but rather apologize.

"Lord Sesshomaru. I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to wake you or startle you. It was an accident please, please forgive me." She forced herself into a bow even in her terrified state.

He glared at her as he stopped cupping his ears. She continued bowing to him as a peace offering. It puzzled him and made him a little mad.

"Stop."

She obeyed and ceased her pushups.

A clawed hand reached under her chin and brought her up to face the demon. His finger's stern against her shaking face.

"Just go make the damn medicine." He dropped her chin and stood.

She could only stay in shock as he headed off into the woods. Either she'd caught him in a bad mood or she's the one who pissed him off.

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"Mhhp."

Rin pressed the leaves with the rock as hard as she could. Attempting to grind them into crumbs. She'd been told before that remedies are easier to take when in small doses. As of this point she hoped it wouldn't sting the dog as bad.

"Ha!" She finished the herbs off. Only crumbs and dust remaining of the once green plants.

She stood, holding the hollowed out rock with the cures inside. Slowly she began pacing homeward. It wasn't to far but she'd decided it was best if the lord had some privacy from her. She had gone as far as she was allowed to in hopes that her scent wouldn't reach his nose. He was obviously angry with her and for some reason she couldn't blame him.

I didn't mean to…I just wanted to know if he was asleep.

Her feet stopped for a minute before entering the forest. A few simple thoughts crossing her mind.

'Demons should get down and praise you!'

'Humans are the top rulers!'

A rare angry expression spread upon her face. Why would she think of what that close-minded woman said, anyway? It was dumb and foolish of her! The gods created everything as an equal, right? Well than why would Miza say that stuff about demons? More importantly, why would a sweet girl like Rin even start to consider her words?

The dainty footsteps continued their journey until she reached the campsite. Jaken and Ah-Un, snuffling and arguing in the corner. The dog leaning against a tree as he watched the two. Uncaring it seemed.

Quietly, Rin made her way to the dog. She sat beside him and prayed he'd speak to her. Alas that was to much to ask.

"My lord. I made the medicine. Please use it so your wounds won't become infected." She offered the hollow rock to him.

He glanced down at it, hesitating for a moment before resting his right arm beside her. His face turning away.

A tiny smile came across her face. He was going to have her put it on for him. It was nice to feel needed and useful.

With a tiny mash of the green leafs and water, she gently rubbed it on him. Sliding her fingers over his cuts. He seemed to already be healing, no doubt due to his demonic stature.

Her brown eyes glanced to his face a few times. She'd wait until he'd flinch to move along. The mortal was hurting him intentionally but more like trying to avoid where it hurt the most. As the dog would groan or twitch she'd stop pressuring his open sores.

"Okay all done."

The bowl was placed beside the tree as she smiled. The demon wasn't as perky. He merely slid his kimono sleeve over his only damaged arm. The pain would subside soon.

His eyes closed once again but the human wouldn't attempt another stunt like earlier. The lord was going to sleep and he purposely made it obvious. It seemed like everything he'd been doing today was done to make her feel bad. To play with her mind and hurt her feelings.

To Rin that's what he was trying to do. Hurt her. In her young mind he was being a bully and being rude. In reality it wasn't anything like that. He didn't mean to push her, she just startled him. And he wasn't in the best of moods to start. But being who he was, there was no way he'd admit to being sorry. Or say that a human had scared him.

Still the mortal's eyes rested on his closed golden beauties. Images of him laughing at her flooding her mind. Miza's unkind words beginning to sink in. And Rin's own confusion about what to say or do slowly began etching away. Only one question rested at the top and she needed to ask it.

"Lord Sesshomaru?"

He opened his tired eyes, "What is it?"

"Would you be upset if I went to live in a village with humans?" She blurted.

Naturally her unskilled eyes didn't see his own two widened slightly. The question had quickly woken him from a must needed rest. It was a shock but he remained unmoved.

"You're free to do as you wish. I'm not keeping you prisoner here."

Her hands clutched her kimono tightly, "That…that wasn't what I asked, my lord. I wanted to know if you'd be upset if I left."

Her head hung low as she eagerly awaited a 'I would die if you left me' or 'Yes I'd be upset'. None. Nothing. Emptiness.

"Hmm?"

She looked up just as he rose. He looked down at her once more before turning and headed back off into the darkened night. The human stunned and saddened. Her only semi-pleasure was the sounds of the two demons still fighting in the background.

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The bow was fastened tightly around the small stack of belongings. She didn't have much nor had she ever asked for anything. Her only items were the leftover herbs from earlier and the remaining medicine she'd made. In her eyes they were her only possessions since she'd joined this…this band of demons.

A quick tug on the tie to make sure it was secure then she picked it carefully. It made a tiny clinking sound but nothing serious. Slowly she tiptoed past the imp, saying her farewells inside. Past the giant dragon, who was still in slumber. She shed only a single tear for her beloved pet. And lastly walking past the tree where 'he' had been laying. She stopped and did a bow in his honor. She truly thanked him for taking care of her and guiding her all this time. Giving the three years they had together in a peaceful manner. It was sad in a way that she'd grown to see the light. The ways of the world. Of two worlds that should never be crossed. To different lives being thrown together.

Rin held back her tears and kept walking off to the village. She knew a very pleased Miza would be waiting for her. Happy to see she'd left the dog lord once and for all. Her cruel words remained in Rin's head as she neared closer to the tiny village. Only now they didn't seem so cruel. More refreshing like a new way of life.

A life she'd enjoy with her fellow humans.

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IT'S NOT.

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