AN: Ok, so I finished this chapter a few says ago, but was nowhere near internet to post it up until finally today yaaaa. Another character will be added in because my summary did say "two new friends" and this one comes with her own drama so lucky for Rin right :p so here is the chapter that will answer more of your questions and I hope you enjoy, please R&R!

Disclaimer: I own none of the Inuyasha characters.

Sesshomaru listened in on what exactly was transpiring through the shrouded forest as another wave of ear pitching screams sent vibrations to his sensitive ears. His eyes could not locate the source of the scream, but his nose and ears certainly could.

It was a situation he knew was far beyond his business so he kept from doing anything that would allow him to interfere. Another scream whistled through the forest, and not only was he getting annoyed but he could already see that Rin was beginning to grow suspicious herself.

No doubt she will check things out sooner or later, and rather risk her getting hurt he made the decision to look on ahead. It may not have held any interest for him, but at the same time it was a matter than needed inspection none the less.

"Master Jaken, wake up," Rin said as she shook the fuzzy minded imp out of his slumber state. "Do you not hear that?" Rin winced as she heard another scream.

Imp or no imp she had to see what was happening so close to the village. Was a villager injured, or was it an attack? If someone was in trouble she knew she should at least try to help.

Just as Rin got back on her feet she already saw the wisp of silver hair flying through the forest. "Well there he goes," Rin shrugged as she hoisted Jaken over her shoulder. "And we can't go leaving you behind," she said as she ran in the direction her lord left in.

If he didn't want her to interfere he would have told her to stay put in a short simply word or two, but she didn't hear anything so she found herself running through the forest thinking it was times like this that she wished she could fly as well.

Sesshomaru sprinted with demonic pace through the enormous set of trees leaving him turning and swerving in every direction until he finally relied on his power of flight to guide him over the forest. He could hear everything that was going on as well as picking up some natural scents.

The smell of water grew stronger and the sounds of harsh crushing vibrations thundered through his ears. He could already smell and hear the waterfall, and now as he got even closer he could pick up the scent of a few demons and one very noisy human.

It was obvious from all his observations that a human was attacked, but now that he knew he felt no obligation to aid them.

Sesshomaru came to a quick stop within the dark shadows of a few trees when the scene of the young woman and the demons played out before his very eyes.

The dog lord stood on the cliff opposite of the waterfall, and not far from that uncontrollable water a girlish woman ran in a short blue tattered kimono with a hoard of crow demons chasing after her.

Demon crows were five times the size of regular crows, and their desire for human blood was all the more troublesome. The dark crimson eyes of the inky black feathered beasts chased the poor girl down the river's edge while a few of the foul creatures tried to attack her with their rock solid beaks. The girl ran as fast as she could with her dark bruised colored legs, but even she had to tire out with the amount of screams she released.

After a few more seconds and one very ear pitching scream later one of the crows was able to peck hard enough at the girl's shoulder to send her falling down into the river. She popped her head up from the crashing current, and when the harsh sounds of the waterfall reached her ears she turned her head to find the last thing she wanted to see.

Sesshomaru got a clear view of it all. The girl was bound to fall to her death at the rate she was going, but he still held no interest in saving her.

Those crows however were starting a ruckus in a peaceful area, and the less the annoying situations the better it was when it came to his patrols. Those crows needed to be taken care of, and as for the girl…well she better be a very good swimmer.

The girl struggled between holding her breath under water and gasping for air above. The current was strong, and the closer the fall became the more frantic the water got. More rocks got in her way but the smooth texture was not enough to grab hold of and no branches were near to grasp either.

As if things weren't horrible enough the girl noticed the demon crows were after her yet again. Their eyes set on her human blood while she figured either way she was going to die a painful death. This was usually the time someone lost all hope, and that is precisely what she felt as she closed her eyes and waited for the worst to happen.

She heard the harsh shrieking sounds of something being cut, and when she opened her eyes she felt the hot essence of blood spill on her face. She gasped in shock and disgust as she felt a crow's body land straight on her face causing her to lose more of her control.

Not far from the scene a few bushed rustled and Rin popped her petite frame out of the itchy bristles. "Finally, I thought I was lost for a second," she stated as she was relieved to see sunlight again after what seemed like an eternity of traveling through the dark forest.

"You mean you had no idea where you were going!" Jaken pestered as Rin put him down on the ground.

"This is why I would rather travel with Lord Sesshomaru any day rather than with you girl."

"Aww you don't have to be so rude about it," Rin complained as her face formed to show a sad little puppy dog frown. "And besides I knew where I was going. I have been around these parts before you know," she explained as she smiled and pointed one finger in the air to prove her point further.

Rin may not have had the demonic speed and power of flight that Sesshomaru had, but she had traveled through those woods long enough to know her way around. Instead of ending up opposite the waterfall she was able to maneuver around the area till she found herself in the exact location the scream was coming from.

"Now as far as where Lord Sesshomaru is I…THERE!" She pointed to the sky where Sesshomaru was seen slaughtering a handful of demon crows with one sweep of his claws. One by one a black feathered pest was sliced in half while others had their body crumbled to pieces by the dog demon.

"Looks like he is doing just fine," Rin said as she felt a small breath of relief left her system. The demons seemed like nothing he couldn't handle so she focused on the other task at hand.

"Ok Master Jaken, we have to try and find….hey!"

"Lord Sesshomaru wait I'm coming!" the imp shouted as he ran in the direction of the dog demon.

Rin sighed as she palmed her forehead at the much too loyal of a servant. Suddenly another scream filled her ears and Rin quickly ran down the river knowing that whoever was in trouble had their best chance at survival lying in Rin's hands.

The girl turned her head to find the waterfall was already closing in on her, and as she felt her feet rush with the current down to her doom something caught her wrist.

The girl looked up to find another raven haired girl holding onto her with all her might and strength. She saw a young woman kneeling on one of the rocks and extending her arm out just enough to save the water's victim from meeting her maker.

"Hold on," Rin advised as she tightened her grip on the girl's wrist while pulling her up to safety. The girl had no other choice and she hoisted herself up till she felt her knee on the slippery rock. "Are you alright?" Rin asked as the girl's eyes widened in fear as she pointed over Rin's shoulder.

"Look out!"

Rin turned her head to come face to face with the red orbs of the crow demons. She gasped and tried her best to dodge the vile creature only to have her feet end up slipping off the rock. Rin leaned against the girl as both females fell back.

Rin knew there was no escaping the waterfall now, but the less pain the better so before she completely felt herself slip she used her feet as leverage on the rock to jump far enough from the fall as to not get caught up in all the water.

"WE'RE FALLING!" shouted the girl as she waved her hands around herself in a desperate attempt to grab hold of something. "WE'RE GONNA DIE!"

Rin held on to the dirty blue material that was the girl's kimono, and while she tugged to grab hold of the other female's arm she noticed the girl's own screams and adrenaline rush caused her to become unconscious.

Rin grabbed the unconscious girl by the arm and only one name filled her mind. "Lord Sesshomaru!"

The shout was, of course, heard, and Sesshomaru stopped in his killing spree to fly toward the waterfall Once Rin was in his sight he picked up his speed and flew down the waterfall and Rin turned her head to see him moving down to help her.

"Lord Sesshomaru," she shouted as she used her other hand to extend out to him while he used his right hand to grab hold of hers. Their hands linked together, but Sesshomaru knew he will not be able to save her fully this time.

He could sense more of those pesky crows chasing after him, and in an effort to make sure Rin did not get caught up in all of it he pulled her over smooth water and dropped her in.

Rin felt her body become engulfed in cold river water, but it was much better than falling in rough water with sharp jagged rocks meeting her at the bottom. She swam with the girl in hand, and soon her nose and lungs met fresh cool air as she breathed in enough air to make sure she will not go drowning any time soon.

Rin swam to shore with the girl swung over her shoulder and she spotted Sesshomaru not far off taking care of the rest of those crows to makes sure none made it to her. Even thought he simply dropped her in the water he always knew what to do to make sure she was out of harm's way, she thought with a smile.

After a bit of strength on her part she finally made it to shore. Rin took not of the girl she just saves; well with the help of Sesshomaru. The girl was not a child, but Rin could tell she was younger than herself by size and looks. Rin tested out her weight and found her to be very light and she began to wonder how long it had been since this female had eaten anything.

Rin carried the girl on her back, and started walking back to the spot she left her supplies at. Rin turned her head to take one last look at Sesshomaru. She saw him taking care of all those pathetic demons and she knew that with everything going on with Sue and the demon assassins it was better to let him blow off some steam.

He turned his head as he sensed her looking at him, and for a few second their eyes met in a silent conversation explaining all that needed to be done.

Rin nodded her head and felt a tickle in her stomach knowing that she still held that connection with him to where she was able to read his eyes like a book. She knew he wanted her to leave as soon as possible so she will not get in his way, and he will return to her shortly after he takes care of things there.

Rin hoisted the girl higher on her back and began walking back into the forest.

AN: There you have it for this chapter. I hope you enjoyed and stay alert for the next one when you find out just who this mysterious girl is, and how she ends up creating another source of drama in both Sesshomaru and Rin's life. Please comment if you like I would appreciate it and until the next chapter!