Prologue
After the defeat of Naraku and collecting the shards of the Sacred Jewel, Inuyasha and the gang found peace and tranquility. Kagome herself stayed behind in the fuedel era. More importantly, after having going on many adventures, Lord Sesshomaru made the choice to leave Rin behind in the village under the care of Lady Kayada. Lord Seshomarrus decision came from wanting Rin to experience a normal life and traveling distant lands with demons was not a life she was meant to have. Lord Sesshomarru's mission was to become the most powerful demon on earth just as his father once was. He often visited the village and would bring gifts and many kimonos for Rin to wear. One day, he never returned.
Chapter 1
11 years later...
After many years, Lord Sesshomaru had indeed grown into the most powerful demon in the land. His castle was the biggest in all other surrounding villages cominined. His castle was said to be guarded by the most dangerous demons to walk the earth. Because he grew more into power, all demons big and small, were all under his command. For that, my village knew peace. But peace never lasts.
Inuyasha and Kagome settled in the village along with Miruko and Sango. I lived with lady Kaede and she was teaching me to become high priestess for the village one day. Each day grew more and more harder because I couldn't find the words to tell her I did not want to stay in the village my whole life. I had dreams of traveling to far away lands as I did when I was young. Especially with Lord Sesshomaru.
"Rin!? Rin Where are you"
I recognized that's voice any where.
"Lady Kaede! Forgive me, but have you seen Rin?"
"I sent the girl to the temple for prayer and solitude for her training. Ye must not disturb her.
"Forgive me. I just wanted to pay her a visit."
"I will let her know you were looking for her Kohaku"
"Thank you. I have something I wanted to ask her."
"Run along and go visit Sango. Your training has kept you from visiting.
"I will and thank you"
As I walked to the hidden pond where I last seen Sesshomaru, Lady Kaede spoke loud and clear while sweeping our hut.
"Ye child cannot hide from the boy forever. Ye must also best be on your way to the temple"
I sighed.
As Kohaku and I traveled along side Lord Sesshomaru, he and I also stayed in the village and played together when we were young. As we grew older, Kohaku became more serious with his training to become the protector of the village. But something else in him changed as years went by.
I knew Kohaku believed he was in love with me but I could never feel what he feels for me. I gave my heart to a demon who resurrected me as a child long ago.
"Hi Rin."
Lady Kagomes voice startled me.
She smiled and I smiled in return. She was passing by with a basket full of fish from up the river. I became closer to her over the years especially because deep down she was the one person who could understand what it is to be in love with a demon.
"Playing in the water again. You should be careful not to go farther out from the village. You'll worry Kaede."
"I'll try not too." I winked.
"Don't be out so late. Super is almost ready. We made you your favorite dish. I can't believe your so grown up. I feel like it was just yesterday, we were off place to place looking for the shards and now look at us."
"Yes. Look at us now."
Kagome smiled disappears.
I starred in to the pond leaning on the Inuyasha tree.
"Are you okay Rin?"
"I'm okay. Just can't believe he didn't make it."
"Rin... you shouldn't keep waiting. He would want you to be happy."
"I was happy. So very happy. With Master Jaken and A-Un. And with…"I couldn't say his name out loud. It hurts.
"I just don't want you to get hurt."
"Did you always know Inuyasha would be with? Choose you"
Kagome stayed quiet. She confided in me once about Inuyasha and Kikyo long ago. I was to young to understand at that time.
"I did. My heart knew it would always be him."
"My heart tells me the same thing everyday"
She smiled and said "Your heart is still to young to know what it wants. You would be surprised. There could be others."
I knew she was talking about Kohaku but I didn't want to talk about that today. Of all days.
"Be happy. That's all I want for you to be."
I smiled big and said "I will especially after you make that delicious dessert from your time"
"I'll make your birthday cake as fast as I can."
We both laughed
We walked together back to the village and left the pond we're Sesshomaru had left me years ago on my birthday.
Especially because I didn't want Kagome to spot my things behind the Inuyashad tree were her story began and so would mine.
