Thanks for the reviews, and I apologize for the late update. School decided to start dumping a lot of homework on me, and things are due almost everyday.

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Sesshomaru calmly walked towards a group of mountains, where there was only one cavern to pass through to get to the other side. Sesshomaru hoped that by now Rin had gotten over her fears of whatever could be in a dark cavern. Sesshomaru glanced casually over his shoulder to check on Rin, although he could easily hear her and Jaken's conversation.

"Master Jaken? Are there any demons in the cave?"

"Demons? Hmm…there could be, but they're probably not a problem."

"Why's that?"

"Lord Sesshomaru isn't bothered about entering the cavern, so the only demons that may be in there are no threat to us."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course I am! Even I don't sense any powerful demonic presences in there."

Rin didn't look convinced, but didn't say anything in return as she turned her gaze to the cavern.

Sesshomaru turned his attention back to the cavern, which was getting closer and closer. Since Rin hadn't said anything to him about entering the cave, then she must be fine. At least, he thought so.

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Ten minutes later...

"Oh! Lord Sesshomaru! Look at those crystals over there! They're bigger than the ones in the last cave!" Rin ran over to a cluster of crystals that were about the same height as she was.

Sesshomaru stood nearby, glancing around the big open area of the cavern. He was starting to sense something, but since the presence wasn't very powerful, he dismissed it.

Jaken huffed in annoyance at having to stop for at least the third time. What did Rin find so fascinating about the crystals? They were just another formation in the world.

"Master Jaken, look! This one changed colors!" Rin said excitedly, pointing at the cluster of crystals.

This went on for at least another hour before Sesshomaru finally decided that they should get moving. He started to walk off, and Jaken eagerly follwed, glad to be moving on. Rin followed as well, but seemed a little disappointed that they had to leave so soon.

The rest of the trip was uneventful until they reached the very end. Blocking the cave entrance were two sneering demons.

"Think you're gonna pass do you?"

"I don't think so."

Sesshomaru gave the two demons a bored look, glanced at Rin, before setting Ah-Un after the two demons, who fled immediately.

"Ha! That's what you get for trying to stop Lord Sesshomaru!" Jaken called after the two demons.

Sesshomaru walked out of the cavern without a word, followed by a still disappointed Rin. Jaken trailed after them, still glancing back to see if Ah-Un was coming back yet.

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Later that night...

Rin sat next to a small pond, still slightly sad that they couldn't have stayed longer in the cave with all of the crystals. Rin glanced up as Sesshomaru came over. "Lord Sesshomaru?" She questioned.

Sesshomaru said nothing as he sat down near Rin. There was a bit of a pause, before Sesshomaru withdrew something from his kimono and held it out to Rin.

Rin stared at the object for a moment, before beaming up at Sesshomaru happily. She then took the tiny crystal shard he was holding and turned it around, seeing the slight sparkles. "Thank you Lord Sesshomaru!" Rin said, smiling.

Sesshomaru merely inclined his head, before standing up and walking off.

Rin stared at the shard again, then gazed down at the pond. She smiled at her reflection. 'Maybe the cave wasn't all that bad...'

In the distance, Ah-Un came back, and the first thing it did was playfully chase a very unhappy Jaken.

Sesshomaru ignored the whole spectacle as he wondered why it took the whole day to get through the cave.

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Short and sweet (I think). Review if you like. I was trying to make it longer, but I just couldn't. I hope I can get the next chapter to be longer. And I have no idea when I'll update. I'd like to say tomorrow, but I have to see how long my homework takes.

So, until next time, thanks for reading and/or reviewing!