Chapter 2

Terrible Misunderstanding

(Sesshomaru's P.O.V.)

'Its been weeks since I left her that kimono... why haven't I heard from her..' I lay under a tree not too far from the village. These strange feelings have been haunting me for far too long now.

-flashback-

As I flew away from leaving her new gift, I saw the human girl Inuyasha accompanies. 'So she has returned.' I thought to myself, 'Perhaps I'll send Jaken later to inquire about those strange clothes.'

"Hey big brother!" I heard her shout from below. I gave her the most annoyed look I could put on, and flew away. How dare she call me big brother, as if she could be worthy of having any relations to me. Humph. Soon I will be expecting a message from Inuyasha however. Rin has been instructed to avoid direct contact with me, so as not to cloud her judgment. She has always had a decision, though, this seems ridiculous. I remember what the old hag had said.. After I heard her original suggestions of leaving Rin, I simply walked away. I informed Rin that we were leaving and began to walk.

" Wait Lord Sesshomaru! Please hear me out!" Kaede called. I was going to keep walking but Rin had shown interest in what she had to say so I stopped and listened. "Ye brought Rin back to life, saved her, did ye not?"

I turned slightly toward her. I despised unnecessary, and plainly obvious questions. "Your point?" I asked coldly.

She turned to Rin and asked her "Rin dear, would ye mind going and checking on Sango? I believe the twins are giving her a hard time in her belly."

Rin's eyes lit up and replied, "Yes, madam Kaede!"and with that, she was gone, happily skipping away. Kaede turned to me again.

"Lord Sesshomaru, ye saved Rin's life," (more repetitive useless chatter) "Perhaps she feels indebted to ye. The village she lived in treated her very cruelly, and her encounters with humans since then have been nothing but hate, murder and deceit."

"Your Point?" I asked again, rather annoyed, "Rin has always had the option to stay in whatever human village we happened to cross."

"Did ye inform her of that?" she asked sharply. If Rin hadn't been so fond of this woman I would have had her head by now. I despised the way she spoke with me.

"Why should I have to, its common sense. I never told her she was to stay with me, nor did I tell her she was bound to me." This was so obvious. "If you don't make your point soon, we will be on our way."

"Rin is a child Lord Sesshomaru, a human child. She needs guidance. She has not the common sense ye claim her to have. Just hear me out please. Give her a chance here in the village, with people who are kind. Ye cannot deny that she has created a bond with Inuyasha and his human companions. That is because they were kind to her. She is happy here, can ye not see it? Have ye even asked her if she wants to leave in the first place?"

"I have not." I said. Perhaps she was right. Not once did I ever inquire about her feelings. She seemed happy with me. However, lots of things made her happy. Her mind was simple. It made sense that she would need to be told certain things that should otherwise be implied. We stayed quiet for quite a while, as I deliberated this. Time was nothing to me, but her happiness is. I cannot explain it, but her happiness brings me happiness as well.. It wouldn't hurt to leave her here for a while, after all, I can visit any time I please. "She will stay." I declared.

"Lord Sesshomaru, if she stays here, ye cannot be seen by her until she makes her decision." She was so definite in her declaration. This time I fully turned to face her, I towered over her.

"And who are you, woman, to tell me what I can and cannot do." I gave her the hardest glare I could possibly give. Heat ran through me, anger filled my body. I could not handle this woman's disrespect for much longer. How dare she try and keep me from Rin.

"Lord Sesshomaru," she said softly, " how can Rin make her decision when she has ye still in her life. She must know that she is free, and how her life would be without ye before she can truly choose from her heart."

"Fine."I stated. With that, I left. A flew off to an area covered thickly with trees and the scent of demons. The farther I got, the more this strange feeling inside me grew. I could not explain it. There was a strange heaviness in my stomach. Maybe this time away from her would be good for me, so I can finally cast away these weak human emotions..

-flashback over-

As I continue to lay under the tree, I picked up the scent of Inuyasha. I stay put. No need to show respect by standing. Slowly, he came into site from the woods. There was a long silence as he just stood there watching me. Apparently he was too ignorant to just talk.

"What news?" I asked. I didn't bother looking at him, but I could feel he was a little bit hesitant. "Well?"

"She hasn't come to talk to me." he said warily. "There is no message for you."

"Is that so..." I said slowly, "and what else?"

"N-nothing." he stuttered.

"Do you think I'm an Idiot, Inuyasha?"I stood up slowly and faced him directly. "I can smell the filthy blood in your veins flow through you faster. You stutter and your demeanor is nervous." I approached him slowly and strained my next words. "What. Else."

"Well.." Inuyasha fiddled slightly with the ends of his kimono. "Kagome and I are leaving the village. She wants to travel around and help people. You're going to have to find someone else to watch over Rin. " I did not reply. I could watch over her. I've done it before. I simply won't be seen. I began walking away from him.

"Sesshomaru don't." he said. I continued walking. "Sesshomaru she's met someone." I stopped mid-step. "I didn't want to tell you. He's a human boy from the village." Again, the strange heaviness in my stomach returned, this time accompanied by heat in my veins. I felt a growl forming in my throat but I suppressed it. I felt Inuyasha come closer. "She is happy Sesshomaru, leave it that way. This is how she was meant to live, with humans." This was sickening. Not only was a human girl causing me such distress, but now a half-demon was trying to comfort me,speaking softly. What have I become?

"Leave." I said. I could not move or I'd kill him on the spot. He didn't move. "Leave!" I growled, " Leave or I'll kill you!"

"I can't leave Sesshomaru, not until you promise me you'll leave them be." Inuyasha stood with determination. I couldn't bare this anymore, all of these emotions. So human-like, and just pathetic.

I regained my composure and looked him in the eyes. "I will not bother her or the human boy. I am glad to be rid of her and her annoying requests. Farewell." Walking slowly but with definition, I headed away from the village, determined to let off some steam by killing some worthless demons. Why does this anger me so badly? I have to see her, I have to be sure.

As soon as Inuyasha's scent faded, I made my way towards the village. When it came into view, I made sure to go directly to her scent in a way that I would not be seen. The stronger her scent got, the stronger the heavy feeling in my stomach got as well. Before long, I could hear her voice, and my heart sped up a little. These feelings were really getting on my nerves. I could hear her coming, so I entered a hut. Inside there was a woman, stricken with fear. "Do not move, or make any sounds or I'll kill you." I stated quietly. As I peered through the crack in the doorway flap,I could see her. She was wearing the golden kimono I had brought for her. She looked so beautiful.

"Kitaru!" She exclaimed, "You are so nice! Thank you for the flowers!" The young boy,with his dark hair and freckled face,resembled a younger version of the demon slayer's brother. He was walking with her, a bit too closely.. I could feel a trickle of heat move down m spine..

"I just figured, since they were so pretty, that the would suit you well.." he got a little bit closer as they walked slowly."You know, since you're pretty too.." Rin giggled, a sound that used to bring joy to me, but for some reason only angered me more.

"I'm so glad we met," Rin said softly. " I hope we can be friends forever!" Relief came over me. Friends.. Inuyasha will pay for implying something different..

"Well.." said Kitaru," I was hoping to change that today.." I could smell Rin's blood flow faster in her veins as she began to blush. Such a beautiful sight. "Rin." the boys voice sounded shaky "Will you.. will you be my girl?" I felt a burst of anger explode from what was once a heaviness inside me. They stopped walking, directly in front of the hut I was in. I could not bare this anymore.

I turned to the woman and hissed, " If you tell anyone I was here, I will destroy you, and everyone in this village." Then I burst through the back of her hut and headed to the trees. As I was running, I could hear my once precious Rin's voice fading away. I thought I was running in the opposite direction of the village, but after a while I came to the river on the other side of it. I guess I was so caught up in my thoughts, I ran in circles all day. The sun was setting when I caught the faint scent of Rin. Without thinking, I followed it. Over a small hill, on the bank of the river, was Rin's golden kimono.. She must have discarded it after accepting the boy's proposal.. No need for reminder of me. Anger once again filled me and I flew away, as far away as I possibly could.. 'I cannot believe I've led myself down this path, to show such concern for a human girl!' I was going down the path of my father. I will not make such a mistake again. Ever. I'll go find a mate, a demon mate. Hell, I'll find a hundred mates. I don't need to wait for her to come of age anymore, I can mate any female demon I wanted now. 'Yes, I will do that. I do not care for that silly human girl anymore.' why does that feel like a lie...

Rin's P.O.V

"Kitaru!" I walked with Kitaru down towards my hut. He had just presented me with golden colored lilies. "You're so Nice! Thank you for the flowers!" 'They are the same shade as Lord Sesshomaru's eyes..' I thought to myself. I wish he would come and see me. He left without saying good-bye. Lady Kaede told me it was for the best for now.. Just a few weeks ago he brought me this kimono, but Lady Kaede told me not to send him messages anymore.. How I longed to though. Kitaru was a very nice boy. I've grown quite fond of him, especially since he looks so much like Kohaku.

"I just figured, since they were so pretty, that the would suit you well.." he got a little bit closer as they walked slowly."You know, since you're pretty too.." This made me giggle. He was always complimenting me.

"I'm so glad we met!" I said. I meant it. It's been so long since I've had someone my age who didn't pick on me or hit me. I didn't want to lose this friendship. "I hope we can stay friends forever!"

"Well.." I heard him say, "I was hoping to change that today." My heart skipped a beat, then went into overdrive. I could feel myself blushing and I stopped walking. Was he really going to ask what I think he was? "Rin." he sounded so nervous, "will you.. will you be my girl?" I didn't know how to answer, my heart belonged to Lord Sesshomaru. I was going to wait, no matter how long, for him to return for me. I really liked Kitaru, he was my best friend, but I could not be with him if I still loved my Lord... could I? I could be with this boy until Lord Sesshomaru comes for me can't I? Before I could answer, the hut we were standing next to exploded from the back.

"What was that!?" I shouted, running into the hut. When I got inside, there was a woman on the floor.

"Is she dead?" Kitaru asked.

"No," I replied, "just fainted. I don't see any injuries on her." I took her to Lady Kaede's house and cared for her until she awoke and went back to fix her hut. My mind wandered as she was saying her good-bye's and thanking me. 'Will Lord Sesshomaru ever come back for me..?' I thought to myself. I can still remember his scent.. Oh how I longed to be by his side again.. Just then, Lady Kaede and Shippo entered the hut. "Hello Shippo!" I said.

"Oh, hi Rin." he greeted back to me. He was avoiding eye contact with me. Strange.

"Rin," Lady Kaede said, "may I speak with ye?"

I hesitantly stood up and faced her, "Of course.."

"Shippo and I just visited the house of the lady ye cared for.." she walked around to the other side of the fire pit with Shippo on her back. "Rin, Shippo tells me Lord Sesshomaru's scent filled the hut.." My heart nearly stopped.. 'So he heard everything..' I thought 'He must be so angry with me.'I looked down in shame. How could I have done such a thing to my Lord? Oh, I was a fool! I shouldn't have hesitated! I Should have denied Kitaru right there! "Rin?" Lady Kaede asked, "What's wrong?" I couldn't answer her, I ran from the hut in tears. I felt so dirty for even thinking of anyone but Lord Sesshomaru. I ran all the way to the river and discarded my kimono on the bank. I went into the icy river and began washing myself, tears still running down my face. I washed and washed and washed, but I could not feel clean enough.. Finally, I crawled back onto the bank of the river. Instead of redressing in the beautiful kimono Sesshomaru gave me, I just cuddled into it. This was the last thing he gave me before I betrayed him. Another wave of tears filled my eyes, and I couldn't help but cry into the kimono.

The next thing I know, I'm waking up in Kaede's hut clothed in a new kimono. This was the blue one Sesshomaru had given me before the gold.. It was sundown already. 'I must have fallen asleep..' I thought to myself. Sadness filled me, and I didn't want to move.. so I just lay back down and buried my face into this kimono, treasuring it as long as I could. Slowly, sleep found me again. I dreamt of being in Lord Sesshomaru's arm the day he saved me.. I will never see him again..