Sorry I didn't update sooner, I've been really busy with work and overly tired. Here's the next chapter, I hope you'll all enjoy it. I'm going to try and move things along a little more quickly now, I'm starting to fear that it's going too slowly and that I'll lose your interest, which I would hate to happen. Unless you're okay with the pace that it's going. If so, let me know and I'll continue progressing as I have been. Please remember to leave those reviews! I'm looking forward to each and every one of them! They're the highlight of my day. I'm off until Thursday, so I'm hoping to get a least a few more off before then!

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From across a table, Rin sits uncomfortably. Shifting side to side on the floor. Her comfortable behavior wasn't caused by the pain in her ankle, or the fact that she was sitting on the hardwood floor of an ancient Japanese style home, but because of the direct stares she was receiving from the black haired woman across from her. For what seemed like hours, this woman just stared at her like she'd seen a ghost. Her face would blanch, only to gain color again as renewed excitement filled her. It would look like she was about to say something, only to go white again and resume staring at her.

Sesshomaru had left her with this woman, who she learned was named Kagome, and went somewhere with Inuyasha. Where that was, she had no idea. Still, she was beginning to get annoyed with this woman looking at her in the manner she was and eventually her patience snapped. "Stop it already! You're starting to really freak me out and I don't appreciate it."

With a quick shake of her head, Kagome seemed to snap herself out of it. "You're right, I'm being rude, forgive me Rin." The warm smile she gives her was enough to melt away Rin's frustration. "Will you let me take a look at your ankle? Maybe I can heal it and take away the pain you're feeling." She moves around the table to sit beside her. "It's the least I can do for my rudeness."

Rin's eyes watched the woman closely. She didn't want to trust her, but something told her that Kagome wouldn't do anything to hurt her or cause her further injury. She meant only to heal her injury. Believing her, Rin nods her head and scoots around, laying her leg out straight. "I stupidly ran through the woods without paying attention to my surroundings and ended up paying the price. I don't think it's broken, but it still hurts a lot, even after nearly a week."

She nods her head and gently places her hands over Rin's swollen ankle. Closing her eyes, Rin watches her as a look of concentration comes over her face. It only lasted a moment, but when she pulled her hands away, the pain in her joint was almost completely gone and she could even see the swelling and bruising disappearing. Her eyes looked at the woman with amazement. "Oh wow, that was incredible!" Moving her foot this way and that, Rin marvels at the fact that she felt nothing. "I don't know what you did, but thank you. Now I can figure out a way home."

Kagome looks upon the girl, smiling happily, glad that she could help her out; even just a little bit. As she studies the girl a little better, now that she could focus on her and not the fact that she was spitting image of the little girl who died more than a century ago. There was definitely something about her. The way she was dressed reminded her a lot about the fashion from her time. Was it possible that she'd been brought back here from the future? The Bone-Eaters Well had been dormant for a very long time, and she would have known if someone had come through it. So, she was brought here by other means, then. She could sense that this girl was in fact Rin, but not at the same time. Much like she was a reincarnation of the dead Priestess Kikiyo, this female appeared to be a reincarnation of the Rin they had all once known and loved. While there had been subtle differences between herself and Kikiyo, Rin was an exact copy, at least physically.

"Rin," Kagome spoke, trying to regain her attention. "Were you brought here from another time? Are you even aware that you're not in the same time period?"

She pauses in her actions, going very still for several seconds, and then she sighs. With her head down, her hair casted a shadow over her eyes, making it hard to see them. "Yeah, I kind of figured I wasn't in my own time anymore. It's too quiet, for one, and all the bright lights are missing too. Even Japan would have a lot of twinkling lights in the distance, but I've only seen small fires and shining stars." When she looks at her, Kagome felt badly for her and what she must've been through so far. "So, where am I exactly, or better yet, when am I?"

At first, she debated telling her, not wanting to further upset her, but it was better to do it now than later. At least she could relate with her. "Well, to be exact, you're in the Feudal Era of Japan." When she didn't immediately start freaking out, Kagome continued. "I'm not sure how you got here, and I'm not sure whether you'll be able to go home. I know what you're feeling though, I came from the same time period as you, but I was able to travel back and forth for a time."

She interrupts her, "Wait, if you're able to come and go, why the hell can't I go back?" There was anger and urgency in her eyes.

"Well, because the way I came, is no longer active and it hasn't been for a very long time. The magic that gave me the power to go between Era's is now gone." She looks at the girl sadly. "I'm sorry Rin, but I don't think you'll be going home anytime soon." Before Rin had the chance to protest, Kagome quickly went on with what she wanted to say. "But I promise you, I will do everything in my power to get you home."

After leaving Rin in the care of Kagome, Sesshomaru made the decision to wait for her outside of the village; away from the humans. His half brother might enjoy their company, but he did not. Rin was the only human he was able to stand being around. Even that boy Kohaku often got on his nerves, but because he carried a shard of the sacred jewel, he allowed him to stay, knowing Naraku would eventually come for the boy.

Resting against a tree, he thought about the predicament he currently faced. Someone has brought Rin's reincarnation through time, back to this time period. The question now, was who could have done so? Who held that kind of power? As far as he knew, there weren't any demons capable of bringing someone from the future into their time. Was it a sorcerer working with an enemy of his? He had very few enemies foolish enough to go against him, and even fewer who knew about his connection to Rin. 150 years ago, he hunted down the demon tribe who had been the cause of her death and annihilated every last one of them.

Perhaps he missed one?

"So why don't you explain to me what the hell is going on, Sesshomaru?" Inuyasha's voice pulled him from his thoughts.

He doesn't bother to open his eyes, paying his brother little attention. "It's none of your concern."

A growl could be heard coming from the younger of the two. "Bullshit! You brought her here seeking our help and now you're telling me it's none of my business? Why the hell is there an exact copy of Rin in my house!?"

"Must you always be so annoying, Inuyasha?" He cracked open his eyes, pinning him with a glare. "The girl is none of your concern. I will handle her and the one who is responsible."

"So you have an idea of who did this." He doesn't ask it as a question, but more of a statement, placing his arms inside the sleeves of his red robes. Sesshomaru returns to ignoring him, making the decision not to respond. This irritates Inuyasha, his brow ticking. "If you're planning to go after them, leave Rin here."

As soon as he says this, Sesshomaru stands, turning to face him. His expression, normally blank and unreadable, now showed his agitation. "No." Just a single word and that single word held so much meaning. Still Inuyasha persisted, pushing his brother.

"Why not? Do you think she'd be safe out there with all those demons? She's not from here and she isn't the little girl from before. She doesn't have any means to survive out there, not like before. You're not going to look after her the entire time." He knew how his half brother thought. He'd leave Rin to fend for herself and when she couldn't, she'd become weak and easy prey for the demons. While he was away, following some lead, she'd get into trouble and either be seriously hurt, or worse...killed again. "Leave her here, and we'll find a way to get her safely back to her own time."

"I said no, Inuyasha." This time when he spoke, it was in a deep growl. What Inuyasha didn't notice were Sesshomaru's hands clenching into two tight fists, or the inner battle to not to kill the half breed for his suggestions.

"Why the hell not?"

He was trying to control the rage he felt building inside of him. For more than a century, he's done his best to avoid coming to this village. Every time he thought about coming, he thought about Rin and how he failed her. When he looked at Inuyasha again, his eyes were blood red and he barely contained the demon he was. "Because the last time I left her in your care, she died!" He watched as guilt entered his brothers eyes. "I trusted you and your woman to keep her safe! I was foolish to believe you, a worthless half breed, could protect one small human from demons!" Sesshomaru takes a threatening step towards him, though Inuyasha didn't take a step back. "I will NOT be so stupid again!" He bares his fangs, "She stays with me."

From the left, a twig snaps. Both men quickly snap their heads to the side, ready to attack whoever steps out. When it's revealed to be Kagome, their muscles lose their tension and relax. The look in her eyes though, alerts Sesshomaru that she was here for a reason.

"What is it?" He demands.

Her eyes dart between Inuyasha and Sesshomaru, her hands ringing together in front of her. He could sense the hesitation, even though it was apparently clear on her face. "Rin is gone."

Well, I hope you enjoyed this chapter! I'm really afraid to make Sesshomaru too out of character, unfortunately, I'm thinking I'll have no other choice to do so in order to move into the relationship part of the story. So when/if he starts to become ooc, please let me know if you think it's a good direction or if it's too unbelievable. Your feedback is truly appreciated. Until next time~