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SAVING ME

CHAPTER 41 – My Mother, My Daughter

Rin came awake slowly, her lids felt gritty and her limbs felt like lead. She groaned and rubbed the grit from her eyes, blinking them into focus. Stunned at seeing her mother, she blinked again, shaking her head and widening her eyes.

"Mom?" she whispered in disbelief.

"Yes, it's me…" she whispered, holding herself aloof. Her eyes were filled with tears and she wrapped her arms around herself as though trying to stop herself.

"What are you doing here?" Rin whispered, suddenly self-conscious, forgetting the pain in her chest and lower body.

"I've been here since they brought you in three days ago…" she whispered and Rin's eyes widened at hearing she had been asleep for three days, her last memory was of Sesshomaru trying to keep her awake and yielding to a powerful urge to sleep.

"Where is my baby?" she asked, her voice sounding hoarse, vulnerable and scared.

"She's fine, she's big for her age and healthy…but the Doctor said her lungs are a bit underdeveloped so she'll be in an incubator for three weeks. She doesn't have any hair whatsoever…" said Ai with a chuckle and Rin smiled softly, lowering her head as she pictured her child in her mind. When she looked up, her mother was crying…her shoulders shaking and her face covered with her palm.

"Mom?" she whispered, worried.

"Why didn't you tell me?" she sobbed and Rin felt tears filling her own eyes.

"I didn't think you would believe me…" she whispered hoarsely some moments later…and then she felt her mother's arms wrap around her and they both began to sob, hugging and speaking incoherently as they grieved for what had happened. Rin felt her mother grasp her her fce with both hands, looking her straight into the eyes.

"Rin…I'm you mother…there is nothing you can't tell me, there is nothing I would not do for you. A mother's love is indescribable…and I would never, ever, choose anyone or anything, over you…" Ai sobbed which caused Rin cry even harder.

"You're father will never hurt you again…neither will Koga..." she heard her mother whisper and she sighed, enjoying the safe feeling of being wrapped within her mother's arms…a place she hadn't even realized she missed.

When she pulled away, she asked for Daisuke and Sesshomaru, Ai told her the Sesshomaru had only left her side for the first time that very morning in order to conduct some business while Daisuke had been admitted to the children's Hospital to address so existing wounds he'd had. Sighing, Rin fell into a short sleep, content that she was safe at last and her days of running and hiding, were over.

Much later, she met her grandfather, Hajime for the first time and was stunned to know that he and Sesshomaru's father were best friends. And even later, after she had slept and awoken again, she met her daughter for the first time.

The nurse gently pulled the baby, tubes and all, from the portable Incubator and handed her to her mother. She was small, a meager five pounds, clad in a pink knit cap and matching jumper and upon her wrist was her name tag.

"Kiyoko Keiko Takahashi…." Rin smiled softly, Kioyko would always be Sesshomaru's daughter it seemed and somehow, that made Rin very happy.

She inspected her daughter with a look of awe, curiosity and love. Ai marveled at the sight of Rin kissing each of Kiyoko's small fingers…she couldn't believe that her baby had just given birth…it was a profound moment shared by three generations of women, each blissfully happy.

A/N: Well, It's the return of the filler chapters ^_^ but on a more serious matter:

If you know anyone who is suffering from abuse and is hiding it, please, try to convince that person to speak up about it. Rape and abuse are not fictional themes and they are a lot more common than most people believe, I've had firsthand experience and I encourage victims to speak up, I'm also saying this as a Psychology student. Do it.

REVIEWS:

Rinsess7: Thank you so much for reviewing! I don't know what up with general hospital (Not really my thing, I'm more of a One Tree Hill kinda girl myself lol) but I take it to mean this story is dramatic lmao. Thanks so much for liking this story and for a great review and yes lol, Rin is quite happy with the name lol.

Delsan 13: I am so sorry to hear that, last night, when I read your review I said a prayer right then for you and trust me, God is the best person to have on your side, always. I'm glad you like the babie's name, I put a little thought in it lol. The other chapters are coming up fast I promise, those that will answer your question at least. ^_^ Thanks for always reviewing *many hugs, love* and I pray for all the best with whatever you are going through.

Y-Icey: lol you finally signed in? *gasp* lmao. Ah, you better sit down and wait for that lemony goodness lol, it's one of the last things to come. Haha. Thanks for reviewing, hope you like what's going on now.

DoggyBoyLover98: ^_^ thank you for reviewing again and no problem, at least you are here now right? Lol I'm glad you love this story, does my heart some peace I swear lol. *whispers* It's almost done though *shocked face, runs around like headless chicken*

Sunset'90: Yes! That's exactly how I thought of them, isn't the idea just super cute though, lol. Thanks for reviewing, ^_^ I hope the other chapters will also warm your heart.

ChouRan: ^_^ you got faith! That's powerful stuff….WAIT? is that a threat? 0.o lol. However, you may be a bit off in that statement where it comes to their future lol *wink wink*

Rorschach in Blue Jeans: Glad you are back, lol there is a chapter coming up for that…lol…I think it's a bit funny. ^_^ thanks for reviewing.

Jolie Luv: *tears* I completely understand honey, the big day is less than a week away. There must be a million final preparations left to go, I know you will be a beautiful bride however, you have too sweet a nature to be anything else lol. I'm glad you liked the name and the chapter, lol *strokes hair* get some sleep hun and thank you for reviewing even with your busy schedule.

Jellisa Hall: I'm so glad you liked the baby's name ^_^. It's ok though, I can totally understand the pressures real life places on our hobbies lol. As for rin's dad, you must have missed the chapter title "The children of rich men" because in that chapter, when Ai found out what happened to Rin she killed him and her father, Hajime, covered it up. Lol So Koga and Naraku are both dead at this point. Thank you much for reviewing btw, I really appreciate it, its so pleasing to know when my work is liked…^_^ *happiness rushes to head* I think I'm dying here lol. *blush* omg, the compliments have me pink to me ears lol. Thanks so much dear, I hope to hear from you soon. *Hugs*.

Shy Winthrope: ^_^ I'm not cruel at all lol. tHank u, thank u, thank u, thank u. *tears* "I feel so honoured to receive this award ( I suck at acting so bad you would be cracking up the moment I started lol). Lmao, he thinks you're a meanie? Hmm, is there a secret side to ms. Winthrope that I don't know about lol. Must be. Lol. Anyways, lol I wonder how they came up with turtle lol then again, kids are so cute…who can dampen their creativity lol. *Fingers crossed sooo tight they joined together* Not too log came in from work, haven't even bathed yet lol, all I had was to get this up and then look on your profile, that's how bad I am lol. Thanks dear, I try so hard to get these out…I don't want to make anyone disappointed you know…and I'm so hyped because of all the reviews…you know what that feels like lol.

Thank you for the wishes of happy writing, I return your wishes heartily because I will definitely be reading and waiting for my updates *pouts like a baby*. Have I mentioned I'm addicted to your work? Lol. I swear I get a rush when I see a new chapter lol. Omg, lmao, I feel the same way about yours. ^_^

Many hugs, kisses, love, teddy bears and more lol to you and your adorable son.

Well, thanks for all the reviews guys, I'm super duper happy. I have a challenge for you, there are under 9 chapters to go. If I can get to 205 reviews by the time I wake up tomorrow morning (its 9 pm now) lol, (and no cheating, 1 review a person lol) I will put up 2 chapters upon waking and these DO NOT include the chapters I planned to post over the weekend. CHALLENGED ACCEPTED? ^_^

Until Next time…much love.