I can't apologize enough for the wait. Honestly I've had major writers block and a bunch of stuff has been going on.

Please, please, please accept my apologies and enjoy this chapter.

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'Yellow crystals watched the sea as it splashed along the edge of the beach. Crawling and overcoming the sandy ground before retreating back to it's sanctuary of blue. It would only cower for an instant before returning to the wet beach.

He watched this oddity of nature with little interest. After all his mind was elsewhere. Thinking and pondering life's wonders. HIS life's problems and what would become of them after his demise.

"Father?"

His mind's world quickly faded as the full view of the oceans weeping returned to reflect in his eyes. The reality of what went on around him came back in the form of his son.

Sesshomaru.

"What is it?" He asked casually while setting his wounded arm upon his bent knee.

The teenager shook his hair from his face as he sat beside his icon. The pounding of his heart began to race from just being near the powerful demon. The bloodline they shared bubbled with the taste of battle. The want to fight from their demonic heritage…The battle sought out to fight one another.

But this was no hatred causing the urge to fight. No. It was the envious grudge the teen had against his so called ruler. His selfish need to become the best and strongest demon of all fueled a secret bloodlust. That ruthless need would never subside but he would be wise to keep it buried if he wanted to see another sunrise.

And as for his father. He didn't hate his son. He LOVED that boy with all his being. Even with a "cold" heart in his demon body, he could feel the need to love his only child. But still his overwhelming power sometimes got the best of him and a slight urge to fight off a potential male opponent began to surface. The feel that an alpha dog gets when his pack is invaded by a younger male threat.

"Something on your mind?"

InuTaisho was wise to see through his son…though for him it was very simple. Sesshomaru only came to see his father when one of life's mysteries plagued him. When he sought out an answer from an elder.

"Yes Father…."

The older male shifted his focused eyes from the water and to his son.

"Father you own this land. You rule and shape this unforgiving place to your liking. This territory and all in it are yours and yours alone."

A gentle smile crossed the dog's elegant mouth, "It's true. I do own the western lands however all in it are not mine."

The boy turned to look at his father, "They live…human and demon alike…they live in your territory and obey you."

A warm hand grasped the boy's shoulder lightly, "No my son. The land is mine, no one dare test that fact. But those who live within it do not serve under me. I am not their savior or god. Those facts are for them and not me."

A angered glow seeped into the younger male's eyes, "You are all powerful yet you let mere mortals and weaklings choose their gods. You rule with strength alone and are still disobeyed by those around you."

The hand which held the boy firmly was released. It returned to the dog's side as his eyes reverted back to the ocean. Back to the waves and courses each piece of sand took when the tide came in. The sea almost telling his son the answer he needed to hear.

"In life you will understand the meaning of 'rule'. To be all powerful is a great responsibility and a curse. If you are to use power for pointless reasons than you are a disgrace. But if you use none at all than you are letting those who praise you down. So it's for the best to use power against foes and let others choose to see you as a god…so that they will not be let down by a misuse of power. They will not see you as a failure if it was their choice to see you as a guardian. Understand?"

"But you allow them to not see you as such. With your power you should have all bowing before you in an empire. An empire that you made." His tone became louder.

"An empire…The territory you seek to build. This land is the territory I seek to rule. A rule that I use to my liking. When I am gone this will be yours and then, only then, will you be able to have those within 'bow before your power'." He smirked.

Sand sunk in as the teenager stood, "One day I will defeat you. You will die by my hands and the territory you sought out to own, will be mine. I will transform your weak leadership into an empire where I am in command of all things. I will have control over demons, mortals and every living thing. But unlike you…you who let all within your walls become apart of it….I will destroy those who cross my territory, who try and take what belongs to me. Those who defy me will die."

Footprints made their way along the stretch of beach as the dog walked back to his home. His father only glancing once before returning to his thoughts.

Life problems.

His problems.

And his son's tragic future.'

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"Damn you wretched birds! I'll have your heads by sundown!" Jaken angrily swung his staff at the teasing birds.

All throughout the morning they had bothered him. Constantly pecking his head and weapon before retreating to the safety of their nest. It lay high in the trees and thereby making fun of his small stature as well.

"You'll pay for this! I'll have your beaks for dinner!" He shouted.

"Hmm? M-Master Jaken?" Rin rubbed her sleepy eyes as she sat up. All the commotion would make it difficult for anyone to sleep.

"Ah Rin! You're awake. Good now help me take care of these pesky fowl!"

'Peck'.

A small piece of wood cracked off his precious staff causing a large split to stream straight down to the end. The toad's eyes bugging out further as it did.

"Damn you! Damn you all to Hell!" He shook his fists.

"They're only animals Master Jaken." The human's voice had cleared after her muffled "morning" voice subsided.

"Wretched beasts." He mumbled as he looked back to her.

His bugged eyes instantly noticing the red kimono she bared. It had been there throughout the night even when he had woken up at the crack of dawn. Still the symbol the top had had slipped his mind. Its purpose deep…for him anyway. For this simple shirt had been the seed for a plot to get rid of this troublesome human.

"So Rin," he spun to completely look at her, "did you think about our little talk last night? Hmm my dear?" His sweet essence was almost sickening.

She looked down to the unfinished floral necklace she had begun. Her fingers pressing the withered flowers as some chipped. Her eyes looking almost sad.

"Yes Master Jaken…"

YES! She's going to leave! Lord Sesshomaru and I will be alone once again!

"I…I can't leave Lord Sesshomaru."

The toad's heart sunk.

"WHAT?! WHY?!…I-I mean Rin you did doubt our lord. A-and doubting he who is your savior cannot be forgiven." He held a stubby finger up.

"I know and I wouldn't expect any forgiveness from Lord Sesshomaru…But I owe him my loyalty. He gave me life and I don't have anything else to repay him with."

"Well you're more trouble than you're worth! You drag us behind and just get in the way. He would probably be more appreciative if you left." He huffed.

The human fell silent. All these new feelings and concepts were coming in so fast. Her newfound emotions for InuYasha mixed with her loyalties towards Sesshomaru. She wanted to stay with the dog because…not only because she owed him her life but because she…cared for him. With all her being she did. But Jaken made sense when he spoke of her disobedience with their lord. And was it right or even fair to Sesshomaru if his servant shared a special loyalty with any other being?

InuYasha you're so kind and you make me feel…you make me feel really good inside. But Lord Sesshomaru makes me feel that way too…in a different way.

"I should go see InuYasha and give him his kimono back." She whispered just loud enough for her guardian to hear.

"And while there maybe you should stay." He smirked.

She winced and rubbed her sore head as she began slowly heading off. She didn't feel that Ah-Un was needed for this journey considering she had a lot to think about…alone. The walk would give her time to think, to decided , and maybe discover what was right.

As she disappeared from the wooded area, Jaken could only bounce around with sick glee. His happiness making him forget about the cracked staff or to even think about the odd confrontation he had had with his lord the previous night….

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''Crack!'

The sound of a sword was drawn as a demonic aura ceased. The swift skill of Tokijin had easily destroyed the lurking worm demon. It had been waiting for quite some time for the young human and toad to rest so that it may feast on them. But to its misfortune a wretched dog demon had sliced it in two.

'Whip.'

The sword was replaced in it's master's belt. The owner coming from the thick brush and into the clearing where his follower's lay.

"Eh Lord Sesshomaru?!" Jaken woke up, startled, after hearing the familiar sound of his lord's fighting skill.

"Lord Sesshomaru was there a pest?" He questioned.

The yellow reflectors only glanced to him before moving towards the human. Her angelic figure lying asleep as she cuddled closer into the red kimono.

The dog blinked once before sitting against a nearby tree. His eyes now wandering around the secluded sight. His mind lost in thought as a strange recollection came to him. An incident many years ago with his father. They were sitting on the beach and had their first real talk of when his father would perish and leave everything to him.

And though he was still young, his goals were enormous. To become more powerful than his father…which, even after all this time, had not come to be. To rule this land as an empire and become the ultimate god…again it was thwarted by his seemingly endless quest to capture Naraku. And of course to defeat any foe that dare challenge to take what was rightfully his.

That was the easiest task of all. Because up until now he was able to take down any trespassers in his land. And though they may not obey him, he was able to cope with certain beings living in the western territory. The only time he had been shot down was when his brother took what was his. His sword, his weapon, his Tetsusaiga.

"It's mine…I'll destroy anyone that tries to take what's mine." He whispered.

"What milord?" Jaken tilted his head.

Sesshomaru ignored the imp and looked to the mortal girl. Her face sleeping so soundly, her body moving in rhythm with deep breaths, and yet that accursed kimono tore apart her perfect picture. In the many times he had watched her sleep nothing had made him feel this way. In the past it had been a mere curiosity for human antics to watch her but now it was…personal.

His blood began to feel that urge to fight but he suppressed it. That threatening feeling he hadn't felt in so long. This anger that someone had taken what belonged to him…and his fiery hatred that it was that damn mutt AGAIN. This human girl belongs to him even if he doesn't see her as useful. She has his scent and his unseen territorial marking. Just as his sword should have had.

But unlike last time, when InuYasha stole his prize, he wouldn't let him take Rin.

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Yes! Writers block is over! I hope and pray that you liked this chapter and the ones to come.

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