--Strangers--

Rin danced around the field, twirling amidst the daisies and wild roses. The sky was blue, the sun was shining, and the little girl couldn't be happier. She closed her eyes and tilted her face upwards, enjoying the warmth on her fair skin.

After a few moments, she bumped into something, causing her to fall backwards; the only thing stopping her from toppling completely was a fast pair of hands darting her out and pulling her back up.

Setting her on her feet again, the stranger smiled shyly. Rin beamed up at him happily, excited to have found a new playmate. "Hello! My name is Rin. What is yours, kind stranger?" She smiled wider and offered him a fresh daisy.

He smiled back and took the offering, the light of her smile reflected in his dark eyes. "Kohaku," he said finally, in a soft, hoarse voice. "My name is Kohaku."


A/N: This one's especially for CobaltHeart, who wanted a RinKohaku. I've actually never, EVER, written Kohaku before, but I hope you liked it anyways! Sorry for the long wait.