Disclaimer: I do not own anything off of Inuyasha. If I did Sesshomaru would be locked in my basement where I can pet his fluffy ^^
Note: Oi, this chapter made me and my friend cry just writing it. But it shows major Sesshy and Rin cuteness! So please read and review
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Sesshomaru and the gang are traveling on the road. They came to a nearby village and Andriana decided that it would be a good time to stalk up on medical supplies and some long lasting meats. "So it looks like this is where we depart, I will not risk entering a village" Sesshomaru stared past them down near the village. He also felt a slight sadness at the thought of losing the only person who even considered him a "friend." But he'd never admit it.
"Silly Sesshomaru, we're coming right back" Angel giggled, holding her mom's hand. "Unless you have been growing tired of us" Andriana picked up Angel and tried to read Sesshomaru's face. She could never tell if he truly tolerated them or not. "Now why would he do that! We love traveling with you guys" Rin declared, smiling happily.
"Okay, I will be waiting for your return?" Sesshomaru was still hesitant. When he left people or vice versa, he'd never expected to see them again. With the exception of Rin and Jaken. But still, it was new to him. Andriana and Angel weren't his loyal followers that had nothing else; they had lives before him and would after him. But he wanted these two around. They didn't judge his love for Rin. They treated him no differently because of it.
Andriana was the first person who'd ever figured it out. Anyone else would've called him disgusting for having feelings for a child. Even though he was waiting for Rin to be of age.
"Yes, we will try to be quick" Andriana answered his question before heading into the village with Angel. Sesshomaru only nodded and watched them leave. He then let his mind wander again.
(In the town)
Andriana was trying to buy foods; getting irritated at the people staring at her. Yes, she was gorgeous, but could the humans be a little bit more civilized? Angel saw several men heading out of town, not seeming friendly. She tugged on her mother's kimono "Mama?" nervousness was clear in her tone.
"What is it, baby?" Andriana looked down at her daughter as soon as she heard the uneasiness. "Those men don't look nice" Angel pointed to the group. Andriana looked over; sensing danger. For a moment, she thought of going up to the men and beating the crap out of them on pure instinct. But she couldn't take the risk of being noticed. So reluctantly, Andriana shrugged it off.
(Back with Sesshomaru and Rin outside the village)
"Rin, I am going to scout out the plains to the east of here, I wont be far, call if you need me" Sesshomaru patted her head. "Yes Sesshomaru-sama" Rin smiled to him. Sesshomaru turned away and left Rin in the field. Rin danced around, picking flowers. She was so off in her own little world that she didn't notice the men walking her way until they were very close. "Hello sirs!" Rin greeted socially.
"Hey little missy, how are yah?" the leader of the men asked with a sick grin. "Well...uh...I am okay I guess?" Rin was suddenly nervous and got the urge to run as fast as she could. "So what are doing?" the leader asked, getting closer to her. Rin took a step back. "Um I am picking flowers…" Rin gripped said flowers as fear began to swell.
The thugs laughed at the little girl. "Well whatcha got on you? Money? Maybe you got a pretty little momma near by?" another member asked, his hand on his concealed dagger. "Uh.. I don't have a mother.. And I don't carry money…" Rin murmured. Only mother she knew was Andriana. And right now she wished either Andriana or Sesshomaru was here to scare these men away.
"Well then that is too bad…" the leader rasped as he pulled out a knife and held it to her throat, pushing the tip of it into her neck just enough to make her bleed. Rin instantly screamed "Sesshomaru-Sama! Help me!" the leader quickly covered her mouth to muffle her screams "Aint no one gonna save you little girl!" he scoffed.
Oh how wrong he was. Both Andriana and Sesshomaru had heard Rin's scream. But Sesshomaru was quicker when it came to Rin. Sesshomaru was only a shadow as he cut down the bandits that were attacking Rin. Don't you dare touch Rin!" Sesshomaru growled
"Demon!" the injured leader cried out as he and his gang began to limp away. Andriana appeared out of no where with Angel. "Worthless trash" she hissed to the thugs and had the rock lift and pelt the thugs as they ran off. "Oh my, Rin are you alright?" Andriana kneeled down by the young girl as she huddled up in the fetal position, crying.
Angel hugged Rin "What's wrong?" Angel asked her friend. Rin jumped at the hug; whimpering. Angel frowned and took a step back, hurt by the action. "Angel, she's just scared right now" Andriana whispered, holding her little girl. The goddess looked over to Sesshomaru. "I think you should talk to her" Andriana suggested.
"I planned on it, could I have a moment alone with her?" Sesshomaru asked, motioning them to leave. Andriana stood up and held Angel in her arms "We'll be up a mile ahead; we'll wait for you there" Andriana nodded to him before, teleporting.
Sesshomaru walked over to Rin and sat down "Rin?" he could only whisper her name. Rin only whimpered and rocked back and forth. "I-" Sesshomaru paused to find the right words. "I am sorry" he finally said, meaning it. Rin lifted her head a bit in shock at the apology. In all her time with her lord Sesshomaru, he'd never apologized about anything.
"Sorry, I couldn't get here sooner" Sesshomaru scooted closer but tried not to scare her. Rin smiled sadly through the sobs and shook her head; saying he didn't have to apologize. Sesshomaru gently brushed the hair from her side closest to him."May I try to look at your neck?" Sesshomaru asked quietly.
Rin weakly lifted her head up, exposing the shallow cut given to her by the bandits. Sesshomaru bent down and gently licked the cut, healing it with his demon saliva. "There you go, Rin" he stroked her hair gently. Rin scooted in closer and leaned on him. She then started wailing.
Sesshomaru scooped her up and put her in his lap, hugging her "I promise on life and honor, you will never be faced with that again" Sesshomaru swore, seeing Rin crying and scared cutting at him deep inside. Rin gripped his kimono top as if hanging on for dear life. She then whispered: "Thank you Sesshomaru-sama…"
"I am here Rin" Sesshomaru told her in a vow.
Sesshomaru ended up holding the scared little girl until night fall as she fell asleep in his arms. He carried her the enitre mile to where Andriana and Angel waited then sat under a tree. Sesshomaru stayed in that spot all night; just repeating the curse to himself "I should have come sooner" Until he found himself clinging on to her for forgiveness.
A/N: Putting this up just makes me wanna cry! well, review please for more ),: