Not much to really say.... Disclaimer you all already know...

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Chapter Nine: List

Rin struggled to stay awake as Sesshomaru went through his family list.

"- he is the short tempered one of the family. And- hey, pay attention." He reached towards Rin, roughly shaking her. "In order for this plan to work, we need you to focus!"

Rin jumped at the sudden yell, rubbing at her forearm. "Huh?"

"'Huh?' Wake up."

She shook her head lightly, slowly pushing off the couch and moving towards the stairs. "Sleepy. Late. Tomorrow. Late."

"Come back, we need to- hey will you plea-" Sesshomaru sighed, slumping against the cushions. I cannot do this…

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"My stepmother Izayoi, my half brother InuYasha, His wife Kagome, my assistant Jaken…" Moreover, the list continued.

Rin nodded at each person, smiling at them all. She rushed towards Sesshomaru's mother, hugging the familiar woman close.

"Welcome to the family, dear." Izayoi whispered to Rin, holding Rin longer than necessary.

Rin chuckled, smiling stiffly. I cannot do this…

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The family meeting wore Rin out. She leaned against the car seat, watching the scenery, her hand resting against her stuffed belly.

"There's a thing going on tomorrow at the park- Kagura will be there… So will we." Sesshomaru stated, watching the road intently.

Rin sighed, glancing at Sesshomaru, who turned slightly to watch her. "What thing?"

"Carnival kind of thing; bands, foods, games, the works." He shrugged, traveling up the hill.

"Oh, exciting."

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As anyone can obviously see- I am not myself. Sorry the chapter was late, sorry it sucks, sorry.

Review though, please...

-Triz'-