Chapter 4: Travelling back..Last time.

The next morning, despite Jaken being really confused on why Rin was leaving them already, he saddled Ah-Un. Within half an hour Sesshomaru, Masami, Jaken began walking on foot while Rin was forced by Sesshomaru to ride Ah-Un. Rin looks at Sesshomaru and laughs. "M'lord? Chichue! I am not that fragile. I will be fine. I can walk you know." She laughs more.

Sesshomaru snorts. "Yes, I know you can. But you will sit upon Ah-Un and you will like it. Besides I am protecting what is mine. You and my grandchild are mine to protect."

He stops realizing what he said. Jaken gets ready to talk and ask many, many questions but Masami stops him by giving a kind smile but also a shake of her head, whispering to the tiny imp. "Not now Jaken, if you wish to know more, ask Rin."

Jaken looked at Rin and he moved over to Ah-Un's side, he looks up at Rin. "Rin? Why after so long of wanting to be back with m'lord and the rest of us, are you leaving now you dumb little girl?"

Sesshomaru shot the imp a warning glance, but Masami touched his arm and whispered. "He isn't trying to mean darling, he doesn't understand. Let them be."

Her lord nods and whispers, "I will let it go for now, but he should know by now not to insult my daughter."

Masami giggles softly. "Rin knows he means nothing by it love, so let her deal with him."

Sesshomaru made his signature noise and keeps going. Rin looks down at Jaken, stopping the two headed dragon briefly to help Jaken get on its back. She smiles and hugs him close as she whispers quietly as if she is trying to keep it from Sesshomaru or something she is ashamed of.

"I was raped Master Jaken by Naru, one of Lord Sesshomaru's soldiers. I was too intoxicated to stop him. But I wasn't too far gone to realize what happened. The next morning he informed me that I was pregnant. I threatened to tell m'lord but he said if he found out then he'd have to make a choice, choose me and lose his people, or basically send me away to keep his title and lands. I chose for him. That is why I am going to Inuyasha's village. At least there, I am still his daughter. I am technically not banished. I am going somewhere I know I'll be welcome. My child will be welcome into the village. I just wish..."

Jaken hugs Rin and whispers. "If you need anything you can find me yes?"

Rin smiles and nods, wiping her eyes, "Yes, Master Jaken. I just wish my baby was helped made by a more honorable demon then the one that did it."

Jaken nods and pats her hand. "It will be okay Rin. Lord Sesshomaru would make sure you're okay, and you're right; you will be safe in the half breed's village."

Rin glares at him. "Don't call Inuyasha that. Yes he is a hanyou, but he's an honorable one."

Jaken smirks slightly, and laughs. "You like him! HA! You like the half demon! Lord Sesshomaru would never allow you to marry him, even if Inuyasha wanted you!"

Rin looks to Sesshomaru, who looks at her briefly and says clearly, "Rin do as you wish."

Jaken gasps and falls off Ah-Un's back realizing his lord basically gave Rin his blessing to marry the half demon. He slowly gets himself up and continues to follow the caravan.

A week passed in considerable silence and peace. Sesshomaru was constantly sitting close to Rin, he explained it was to keep her safe but it was also to leave his scent on her so other wild demons didn't attack her, knowing that she belonged to him. By the end of the second week they had made it to the beginning of Inuyasha's forest, named after the lord's half breed brother.

Rin slid off of Ah-Un's back, petting the two dragon head's gently she smiles at them. "Well you all don't have to escort me there. I can get their on my own. I am sure Sango and Miroku, as well as Kirara will help carry the things."

Sesshomaru looks at Masami and the others. "Masami, you stay and keep a look out, the rest of us will continue since the village knows us by now."

Masami looks at Rin and smiles. "I know we didn't see each other much, or for long, but we will come visit you Rin monthly to see how you are doing, ok?"

Rin nods and hugs Masami tightly and giggles. "I expect nothing less of the Lord and Lady of the West. Please take care of Chichue for me alright? He is gonna be a nervous wreck with what is going on."

Masami laughs and nods in agreement. "Always."

Rin goes to Sesshomaru and soon the four of them are walking through the woods when a flash of red catches Rin's eyes.

Sesshomaru growls softly. "Of course he'd be here first."

Rin giggles knowing no one other than Inuyasha could bring out that annoyance from her lord and father. Rin calls out, "Inuyasha!?"

Inuyasha appears and takes in the group. He gets ready to snap at his brother for being in his woods and near the village but then his eyes settle on Rin. He sees the tear streaks, the sadness, and something else that can't be described. He rushes to her wrapping his arms around her, pulling her close. Hugging her tight, ignoring his brother's objections on touching what is HIS. Ignoring Jaken's protests of ignoring his lord's statement.

Inuyasha pulls back slightly and looks Rin up and down, brushing her now loose hair out of her face, he sees slight bruises on her neck, and then he takes her hands, he sees the bruises their too. He growls low in his throat, he whispers, "Who did this Rin? Who touched you?"

Before Rin can state what happened, Inuyasha looks at Sesshomaru and Jaken. "What happened to her? I told you to protect her Sesshomaru and she comes back with bruises!"

Rin rushes to Inuyasha before he can grab Tetsuiga gently wrapping her fingers around his arm. Sesshomaru notices Inuyasha relaxes immediately with Rin's touch and how Rin is stroking Inuyasha's arm. He decides that he will talk to them both about their secret feelings for each other later after everything else is settled.

Sesshomaru whispers harshly, "It was one of my soldiers and that is why we are here."