What's this, an update?

D:

I hadn't realized that I hadn't updated for so long.

Sorry about the long period of inactivity. I DO plan on continuing to update this story. I'm just having a harder time getting ideas for it. I am also trying to focus on my coursework (by now you should have-perhaps-realized that I am now in college, since I've been mentioning homework since I started this story back in 2006/2007). And yes, I feel irritated that sometimes my writing isn't what I'd like it to be. I am considering editing the first half of this story to make it sound more intelligent/flowing/etc.

SO, as much as I enjoy writing this story and the other stories, coursework comes first, because I'm planning on graduating soon. This means that until then (and then trying to get an actual job) updates will be erratic (homework/needing ideas/job hunting/etc.). But I will update because these chapters are relaxing in comparison to homework/presentations.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything from the Inuyasha series. I just like writing fluff with these characters.

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It was getting late, and she couldn't fall asleep. In a way it was her own fault.

Rin drew her knees up to her chest, wrapping her arms around them and resting her head a top them. She had been in this hut for hours, with daylight fading into evening again. Rin eyed her captors warily (the backs of them, anyway), relieved that they were ignoring her for the moment. Before, they had been staring at her and Rin hadn't been sure what they were thinking.

The morning had been just like any other, and Rin hadn't realized that she would be in this position later that day.

Rin had woken up next to Ah-Un, before heading right for Jaken to pester him, from where he was resting next to the dying fire from the night before. Rin had wanted to know where Sesshomaru had gone off to, since the only thing she did know was that he had left the camp late at night, right before she had fallen asleep. It hadn't bothered her much, since Sesshomaru normally left without any explanation or warning.

That morning, however, Rin had decided to be curious as to where Sesshomaru had gone off to, especially since there had been talk of unsavory beings targeting people traveling alone or without armed guards. Not that anyone would dare attack Sesshomaru. It would be foolish to even try. Jaken had, as usual, blown her off, and told her to mind her own business (which told Rin that Jaken didn't know where Sesshomaru had gone). Being ignored by the imp didn't concern Rin too much, and she had wandered off to go look for something to do to pass the time, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of a returning Sesshomaru.

Instead, the wandering off had put her in her current predicament.

Rin had been kidnapped without warning by silent assailants, and they had brought her to a small hut, which they guarded by standing outside. Rin couldn't hear what they were talking about, but was sure that it wasn't good. Why else would they be whispering? They obviously didn't want her to eavesdrop.

By then, it was nighttime, and Rin was hungry and tired. Her captors had offered her food, but she was wary of them, and not trustworthy enough even though she was hungry.

Rin grew apprehensive when she was ushered out of the hut by the three men. Before anything could be said or done, Rin noticed something at the edge of the forest clearing, "Oh, Lord Sesshomaru!"

The gathered men turned abruptly, surprised at the sudden appearance of Sesshomaru. They hadn't heard anyone approaching.

Sesshomaru stared impassively at the men, thinking it below him to even bother taking out such vermin. Sesshomaru's eyes bored into one man in particular that had looked about ready to go for a weapon. Instead, the look caused the spineless cur to turn and flee. The remaining two men were frozen in place, as if fearing their imminent demise should they make any unnecessary movement. Smart humans.

Rin, either oblivious or used to Sesshomaru's stares, raced forward with a smile and a happy gleam in her eyes.

Sesshomaru glared haughtily at the two men, before turning and walking back into the forest, Rin following close behind him.

The two men exchanged glances with one another. They had not been expecting that. All the three of them had been trying to do was bring lost children they found in the forest to nearby villages to see if the child had wandered away from home. They had been discussing which of the nearest villages they should try bringing Rin to.

It seemed like they didn't have to worry about it now. Obviously, Rin hadn't lost her way in the forest.

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In a denser part of the forest, Sesshomaru headed back for the camp where Jaken was roasting fish. The way Rin clung lightly to his sash and what he could sense from her told him that she was hungry. Perhaps he'd give Jaken a swift kick as a reminder to not let Rin wander off without supervision. It was just like humans to kidnap others of their kind without any reason.

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Did anyone think the men were going to do anything bad to Rin?

Wrote this in my psych class. XD I was trying to write at least one chapter with little to no dialogue in a bit of a different style. Though I believe I'll go back to conversations and no flashbacks since it can get confusing. I think it was okay in this one since it was so short.

I'll try and get an update up again much sooner, as long as I get an idea and have finished my coursework first. I did see some suggestions in the reviews, so I might work from those for now.

Thanks for reading, and not demanding for an update. I already feel bad enough not updating, since I really enjoying writing these short chapters. The delay was also due to the fact that I want to try and put up decent chapters, not hurried ones. Apologies for any typos.