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Where to now?
Jaken wasn't sure why Lord Sesshomaru still insisted on his following Rin when Lord Sesshomaru had other business to attend to. It was true that the witch had caused some trouble lately, and after all, Rin was only a human. But, she was no longer the small child that always needed protection. He had seen the girl accomplish amazing feats for one such as herself, and at times even he was found to be grudgingly impressed.
What concerned him most now was Lord Sesshomaru's strange behavior of late. Why were they to be left in this lowly human village while Lord Sesshomaru hunted down the witch all by himself? What if his Lord were injured? Jaken's mind swirled with the possibilities, each one more horrifying than the last. No, he decided. It might earn him a lump on the head, but he could not stand by and let his Lord go into battle alone. First he would find Rin, and then they would find Lord Sesshomaru.
Rin stared at the silk kimono longingly. It wasn't practical for her travels, she knew. Silver threads woven into the blue fabric reminded her of Sesshomaru's hair, dancing in air as he flew through the sky. A part of her ached at the thought that he was so far from her now.
The witch appeared on the road fifteen days ago. She had claimed to be a healer who had heard of the Tenseiga's powers and wished to meet the demon who wielded such a great sword. Lord Sesshomaru was unimpressed with the woman and told her to be off. Rin was sure at the time that it was the end of the matter. That night however, a demon attacked camp. The creature was quick, one that shifted form as if it were both snake and mist. Sesshomaru drew his Bakusaiga and slew the demon easily. It was then that he realized the Tenseiga was missing.
Rin knew what the sword meant to him. She, perhaps better than anyone. As Lord of the Western Lands, he had to demand the respect of demons who had none for humans, but she knew where his heart truly lay. It was hard for Rin to imagine the Tenseiga being used for evil. Sesshomaru would never let it go though.
Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Jaken approach quickly. Rin recognized the look on his face the moment she saw him.
"Rin! We must leave at once! I have a terrible feeling about this witch. Lord Sesshomaru could be in danger!" Jaken panted.
Rin hesitated, thinking about their orders and her own desire to go after him.
"Lord Sesshomaru told us to stay here." She said, her words coming out uncertain.
"Yes, yes, but I do believe we must this time."
Rin glanced back at the kimono.
"Alright. But, if he is angry you have to explain."
Jaken groaned inwardly, then resigned himself to his fate.
Minutes later the shop owner, an elderly man, realized a certain silk kimono had been stolen.