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?I have a favor to ask of you?Please bear my child?? The words echoed in Inu-Yasha?s head, keeping him from sleep. What a lecherous monk, that Miroku. Inu-Yasha gazed down from his perch on a branch to check on the other three in the grass. Kagome was beautifully asleep. The peace on her face lit a spark in his heart, and he basked in the soft warmth he felt by watching her.

She stirred, perhaps feeling his gaze as she slept. Inu-Yasha looked away, his cheeks flushing. He peered down again, forcing himself not to look directly at Kagome. There was Shipp?urled in a ball beside Kagome?s sleeping mat. He whimpered softly in his sleep before snuggling closer to the mat. Inu-Yasha frowned a little. Shipp?s so much less of a bother when he was asleep.

His eyes scanned the tall, thin grass. Where was Miroku? Inu-Yasha felt his temper rise. He had to keep that lech in check. Kagome?s stupid joke about liking, no, loving lechers was too unnerving to let slide, especially with someone like Miroku in company.

Nervous, Inu-Yasha dropped to the ground. He didn?t like feeling nervous; it meant he wasn?t in control. He slid behind the tree as softly as a breeze. No Miroku. He dug his fingers into his scalp, feeling rage mount dangerously within him. He wanted to tear something apart, feel blood on his hands. Swallowing a scream of rage and exasperation, he rounded the tree again.

He crouched to spring back onto his branch, when he noticed the shadow beside Kagome?s head. The moon peeked through its veil of clouds, revealing Miroku as he reached for Kagome?s face. Inu-Yasha growled softly in his throat and pressed his body to the ground. He kept his eyes just above the grass to see every action the monk made.

Miroku was humming a chant softly to himself. Inu-Yasha was nowhere in sight. But Kagome was. The monk crawled from his place beside one of the tree?s huge roots to the soft mat that Kagome slept upon. She was so lovely, her soft features seemed to be carved from the finest wax, perfumed with a scent all her own. Her mouth turned up gently as he watched her.

?Do you dream of me, Lady Kagome?? Miroku whispered to the sleeping form. His right hand trembled as he lifted it to her cheek. Kagome sighed quietly and her eyelids flickered. Miroku smirked. ?I could die a thousand times if I were to but look on your face, sweet Kagome.?

?Let me help you, b*****d!? a hiss came from behind, making Miroku start. His hand brushed against Kagome?s collar, his ring catching slightly on the hem. Without thinking, he began pulling to get free. The snag gave way, and the soft rip of cloth seemed to scream in volume.

?Oh! So you?re going to try to rape her before I kill you?? Miroku recognized the voice now as it grew louder with pent up ferocity. He turned to face it and stammered quietly, ?I?Inu-Yasha, you don?t understand. I?? The force of a fist connecting with his face silenced him.

?Don?t I understand?? Inu-Yasha snarled, his voice just soft enough not to wake Kagome. He leaped over Miroku, allowing his foot to connect with the monk?s head. The moment he landed beside Kagome, he had her in his arms. Then he sprang back up into his tree. He glared down at Miroku as he scrambled to the trunk. Miroku opened his mouth to speak, but Inu-Yasha snarled again, his fangs glinting angrily in the moonlight.

The monk dropped to his knees beside the tree, bitter loss flooding him. He glanced back up at Kagome?s snatcher and folded his arms, surrendering. He closed his eyes uneasily and waited for morning.

Inu-Yasha turned his attention to Kagome. He quickly became aware of her position in his arms. Awkwardly, he moved her so that she was sitting instead of lying on his lap. Gently, he tucked his sleeves around her to keep the chill of the night from freezing her. She was so close. Her scent filled his nose and he couldn?t think. He pulled her closer and buried his nose in her hair. His eyes closed tightly, blocking out everything but Kagome.

He woke suddenly, not realizing that he had fallen asleep. The sun was
just beginning to light the east, though no blinding shafts had peered
from the horizon as of yet. Inu-Yasha leaned carefully over Kagome to
see the camp below. Shipp?d managed to squirm into Kagome?s
sleeping mat. Miroku was unseen, but probably up against the tree. With
Kagome in his arms, Inu-Yasha was not going to risk a glance.

He leaned back, stroking Kagome?s hair slowly. A contented smile slid
across his lips. She stirred, and he froze. Sweat poured down his
face and he bit his lip as he anxiously watched her face. She blinked a
little, but let her eyes shut again. He slumped a bit, but was not
confident that she would stay asleep. To encourage his worry, she yawned.
Inu-Yasha leaned close to her ear. ?You mustn?t wake up,? he breathed.
?This is a dream. You have to keep your eyes closed.?

Kagome shifted in his arms. ?I?Inu?Yasha?? She snuggled her head on
his shoulder. ?Is it a dream?? she murmured. She squeezed her face
again and tried to open her eyes.

Inu-Yasha felt something inside him shatter. He leaned over her face,
staring into it for just a moment. A soft breeze blew from behind him.
Its gentle force pushed his head down till his lips touched hers. She
froze, her lips becoming pinched and afraid; but after a moment the
wind touched her too, softening her fear.

Her hands that had been clenched to her chest in sleep timidly touched
his chest. Hesitantly, she slid one hand to his face. The meager
warmth of her palm burned into his night-chilled cheek. He shivered and
pulled away. Glancing down at her face, he wondered if she had fainted.
?Is it a dream?? she asked again, softly as breathing. He started at
her voice, but managed to answer, ?Yes. Yes, Kagome. A dream.?

She smiled, light filling her face. Eyes still closed, she pressed her
face into his shoulder. ?Hmmm. A good dream,? Kagome said. She took
a deep breath and passed into sleep again.

Inu-Yasha stared at her for several minutes. His face flushed when his
eyes stopped at her lips. His mouth went dry, and he wanted to kiss
her again. But the sun chose to flame across the sky that day, and there
was the chance that Kagome would not go back to sleep again if he did.
Setting his chin firmly, Inu-Yasha shifted Kagome in his arms. Then,
being sure nothing was under him, he leaped to the ground. Quickly,
before she could wake, Inu-Yasha set her on the mat and tugged the blanket
to her shoulders. Then, catching sight of her waking, he was back in
the tree, eyes half open.

Kagome blinked in the early light. She rubbed her face sleepily, and
froze, blushing, when her fingers stopped at her mouth. Eyes bright
with curiosity and hope, she shot her gaze to the tree.
Inu-Yasha was asleep, one leg dangling down, his mouth wide open.
Kagome felt a stab of pain when she realized her dream was really just a
dream. She glanced longingly at Inu-Yasha again, just as a trail of spit
trickled to his chin. He yawned and stretched, wiping his chin
quickly.

He caught her eye and glared, his cheeks turning a deep shade of red.
?What? Do you have something to say? Well? Do you?? His voice
became loud and angry. Kagome shook her head, a sad smile on her face.
Only in her dreams.
Miroku had heard the voices in the early moments of dawn. He couldn?t
make out the words exactly, but was aware of what was playing out.
Standing slowly and pressing himself close to the trunk of the tree, he
was able to see the last moment of the kiss. A sharp pain in his chest
caught his breath in his throat. He dropped to his knees, his body
shaking with pain and anger. The feelings mixing in him started to choke
him, but he shook his head. Kagome was worth the feelings, but could
not be won by getting mad.

Miroku watched as Inu-Yasha dropped beside the mat. There was a
tenderness about the dog demon as he covered Kagome from the quickly fading
morning chill. Quick as a bolt of lightning, Inu-Yasha was on his
branch again. Miroku smirked. There was a hint of treachery that Inu-Yasha
displayed by denying the throb of emotion in the tree. Kagome stirred,
and drew his attention to her.

Kagome yawned, stretching her arms as far as they could reach. The monk
watched her brush her face, almost hiding it from view. She rested her
fingertips on her mouth and shot her sleepy eyes to the branch over
Miroku?s head. A look passed over her face, like the shadow of a tiny
cloud. Then she winced, the soft light faded quickly from her cheeks.
Inu-Yasha moved overhead and snarled at her. Miroku felt an urge for
vengeance when Kagome?s smile turned painfully heartrending. He watched
her throughout the day as they made their slow way down the dirt road.
His heart swelled and contracted with every passing moment as he stared
at her.

Shipp?pt his eyes open. He saw the way Inu-Yasha flushed when he
caught Kagome?s eyes. He also noticed that the jewel thief kept tripping
on account that his eyes were glued to Kagome. The fox demon rolled
his eyes. What were they all stupid about? It was just Kagome after
all.

Kagome herself felt eyes on her constantly that day. It was the same
feeling she got when a new demon was nearby. Or when a teacher assigned
a hard test. Kagome groaned. There was probably a big test back in
Tokyo, and she was going to fail it by not taking it. She glanced over
at Inu-Yasha, and wondered painfully why his face turned red and he
looked away. Were her under things showing? She looked over her shoulder
at Miroku. He grinned jauntily before his own face turned a deep shade
of red.

Kagome became flustered, unsure of herself. Nervously, she peered at
Shipp? her bike basket. ?What?s going on, Shipp?she whispered.
The little fox demon looked up at her and shrugged. ?Got me,? he said
with strong confusion. He looked over at Inu-Yasha, who was trying to
watch the road, but was really shamelessly staring at Kagome.

Kagome followed Shipp?look and caught Inu-Yasha staring again. He
jerked his head forward and launched into the sky. Kagome shook her
head in amazement. Shipp?s too young to understand her mistake, she
supposed.

Inu-Yasha flew forward several miles, gripping Tetsusaiga with a rage.
He saw a tree with height that appealed to him. Memorizing the layout
of the patch of campsite, he flew back to the others. As the wind
screamed past his ears, he remembered that he had left Kagome in the hands
of that lecher, Miroku. Anger giving him speed, he returned to the
company in mere moments.

?I found a good place for camp,? he snarled as he landed down beside
Kagome, who was on her bike. Miroku had gained a few feet, and was
almost beside Kagome. Too close for Inu-Yasha?s comfort. A strange anger
that he would not admit gripped his throat with a death hold. Inu-Yasha
grabbed Kagome from her bike and swung her to his back.

?Hey! What are you doing, Inu-Yasha?? Kagome yelled, kicking and
hitting his back. Inu-Yasha caught hold of the bike before it fell. He
shoved it toward the monk.

?I?m taking Kagome to the camp. You bring Shipp?th you.? Inu-Yasha
ordered. Miroku opened his mouth to protest, but knew he had no choice
in the matter. Inu-Yasha leaped into the air, Kagome clinging to him,
screaming. Miroku straddled the seat, and pumped his legs as hard as
he could. The tiny metal chariot was not a problem for him. He
followed Inu-Yasha?s shadow, keeping the front wheel just behind it. Shipp?screamed with delight, urging Miroku to go faster. There was no need
for persuasion. This was a race for Kagome, and nothing was going to
make Miroku lose.

Kagome stopped struggling and began to enjoy the ride. Flying was
always a delight, and she was not going to let a stupid thing like anger
ruin it for her. Inu-Yasha?s hair snapped behind her, tangling with her
own. He wasn?t talking, which usually meant something was wrong.

Inu-Yasha was glaring at the road below. How the hell was that monk
keeping up? It was amazingly unnatural how Miroku could keep his balance
on that metal cart. A burst of speed would be needed, but with Kagome
on his back, that would be difficult to do. Kagome suddenly screamed,
jerking Inu-Yasha from his angry thoughts. His head lifted and he saw
the tree he had admired earlier careen toward them.

Krack! The force of the impact shattered the sounds of humming wheels
and whistling wind. Miroku stopped the bike, skidding sideways.

?Kagome! Are you all right?? he called up. His only answer was a shower of
leaves and twigs. A groan came from overhead, and Kagome leaned back.
Miroku felt a wave of relief as she swung down to the ground.

Inu-Yasha felt his head throb and pulled his face away from the choking
leaves. The tree. He cursed loudly, his words jumbling together in an
undecipherable muddle. He looked down, and was dizzied by the height
he was at. Pained and angry, he released the trunk from his awkward
embrace and dropped to the ground.

Kagome had a split lip and a few scratches on her hands. She was
dusting her blouse when Inu-Yasha landed beside her. She glared at him and
screamed, ?Why are you so stupid? Quit acting all macho all the time,
you idiot! I don?t want to be killed!? She stopped, her breath coming
in sharp gasps. Inu-Yasha was standing before her, his eyes soft and
golden. His whole face was relaxed and calm, accepting everything she
said. Her hands tingled to touch his face, but she clutched her skirt
to hold them back.

?I?I?m sorry, Inu-Yasha,? she murmured. His face snapped then, as
though she had hurt him. His eyes became molten metal, burning into her,
his features hardening into his usual scowl.

?What do you have to be sorry for?? he snarled. ?I?m the one who
smashed you into the tree!? He brushed past her, his elbow pressing hard
into her stomach. Her eyes filled with tears as she stared after him,
then with a sob, she ran down the grassy slope to the small pond that
stood several feet from the tree.

Miroku glared at Inu-Yasha. ?You make me ill, demon.? Inu-Yasha
froze, hate clearly visible in his eyes as he stared straight ahead. Miroku
continued. ?She was apologizing for getting mad. She wasn?t mocking
you.? The monk thought of Kagome and softened his voice. ?She didn?t
mean any mischief.?

Inu-Yasha stood unmoving. His fists shook at his sides. He didn?t
need a lecher telling him what Kagome meant. He turned his head ever so
slightly so that Miroku was only a shadow in the corner of his eye.
?Shut up,? he said icily. He took a deep breath and strode away.

?Poor Kagome,? Shipp?ttered. ?Why is Inu-Yasha such a jerk??
Miroku shrugged as he picked up the bike from where it fell. Setting its
stand, he ruffled Shipp?hair. Without speaking, he followed Kagome to
the pond.

Kagome stood beside the pond, hands clasped to her heart. Eyes
squeezed shut, she replayed the scene in her mind. With a cry, she fell to
her knees. Tears streamed down her cheeks. Why had he gotten mad? She
had just?

?Kagome, are you all right?? Miroku?s gentle voice startled her. She
quickly brushed her eyes dry and turned to face him.

?I?I?m fine, Lord Miroku,? she murmured. She gazed into his face.

?Is?is Inu-Yasha okay?? She watched anxiously for any sign of news in
Miroku?s face. The soft glow of concern dimmed from his cheeks.

?He?s fine,? Miroku answered tersely. Kagome went limp with relief.
Miroku pinched his lips, delicate traces of anger flared on his face.
He was jealous of Inu-Yasha; the demon who did not realize how much
Kagome wanted him. Still anxious not to lose, Miroku grasped Kagome?s
hand.

Clutching it to his heart, he gazed into Kagome?s eyes. ?Sweet Lady
Kagome,? he murmured, eyes grazing her body. Lifting his right hand, he
traced her jaw. The soft cloth covering the abyss seemed to scratch
his palm. Looking deep in her eyes, he could see only the pure light of
her soul. He leaned forward, his breath on her face. The sun seemed
to dim despite its height in the sky. Her eyes closed, and her lips
trembled painfully. Miroku lowered his head.

?I believe I said if I caught you with one hand on her?? Inu-Yasha?s
fiery voice would be enough to rip Miroku away from Kagome?s sweet kiss,
but it was apparent that the demon did not trust that. Inu-Yasha?s
claws dug into Miroku?s shoulder, dragging him away. Kagome cried out,
eager to stop a fight. Inu-Yasha dangled the monk in front of his face,
his eyes going orange with rage. ?Stay. Away. Monk.? With those
words, Inu-Yasha threw Miroku away from him.

Miroku stood, and dragged his hand across his chin, checking for blood.
With a resolute nod, he backed away and turned for camp. He paused for
a moment, thinking to turn back, but decided against it. He had
already tried the demon?s patience; he would not risk death again in a day.

Inu-Yasha turned to face Kagome, his eyes fading slowly to their normal
yellow hue. He grasped her arms, pulling her to him. Kagome flinched,
afraid of the beast within. She threw a fearful glance at his face and
relaxed when she was sure the rage was gone.

He looked at her, his insides twisting and writhing with a strange
heat. With a sudden thrust, he caught her in his arms and pulled her to
him. His fingers went to her hair, digging deep. He pressed her closer,
feeling her near him making him weak and strong at the same time.
?Kagome,? he whispered, his whole being in her name.

Kagome froze in his arms. This was no dream! Trembling, she turned
her head so her cheek could rest against his chest. She caught a strand
of his hair in her hand and stroked it like a talisman. She could feel
the power in his hands as he raked his fingers fiercely through her
hair, yet his body was trembling.

Suddenly, she felt his breath flaming on her face. She gazed up, her
lashes hooding her eyes. There was a seriousness on his face, but it
was mingled with the look he got when he thought of Kikyo. Kagome
shivered. He was going to kiss her.

She let him. She raised her mouth to his and felt him grip the back of her head. Violence was in the kiss, as was hunger, but it was cooled by relief. Eternity slipped by, blown by the wind that played in their hair. Her hand traveled slowly to his face, and rested on his jaw. Inu-Yasha broke away, his air coming in gasps. He pressed his cheek into her palm before kissing it as well. Kagome moved her hand, grasping his chin with her thumb and forefinger before releasing him. He let her go then, stepping back and setting both of them off balance. She fell forward, back into his arms. They stared into each other?s eyes, reading and understanding.

Inu-Yasha gazed back at the camp, which was being shrouded in the lengthening shadows. Kagome followed his look and sighed. He answered her sigh with one of his own. As though a silent agreement had passed between them, they both knew neither would speak of this.

He stepped aside, this time steadying her before he did so. He walked to the tree, toward Miroku and Shipp?e turned back and saw she had not moved. ?Are you coming?? His voice was quiet, tentative. Kagome blinked, a smile forming on her lips. She touched her cheek with a finger and looked at him. ?No. I?ll be a while. Just give me a minute,? she answered quietly. He nodded, and went on to the camp. Kagome watched him go, a smile filling her body. It had not been a dream.

Miroku saw and was filled with anger. His companion, his rival, his enemy had gotten what could have been his. Inu-Yasha walked by, his stride easy and assured. Miroku looked back to Kagome. It was best to leave her to her feelings right now. His own time would come. He glared back at Inu-Yasha and met his eye. They nodded at each other. They now understood; they were at war for Kagome?s heart.


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Rin’s Perfect Day

Rin sighed as she waded through the refreshing pool and watched the shimmering reflection of the moon upon its surface; she gasped as a small, shiny fish darted out through the water and broke up the image as the water rippled. She looked round and smiled to herself; she was amazed she had found such a secluded area to cool down in.

It was a typical summer night and it was stifling, she sought solace in the almost mystical, crystal clear blue water. The cascading sound of the waterfall that flooded the lagoon with water was soothing to the ears and it enticed her further into the water.

She waded until she as knee deep and she gave a little yelp as she nearly slipped on the smooth pebbles beneath her feet. She then quickly jumped out of the water, fearing that Lord Jaken and Lord Sesshomaru had heard her and found her missing so they had come after her to reprimand her for running off again. Not that they could blame her, it was such a hot night and she had sneaked off all this way to find this oasis in the forest. She sat down and pondered, how could Lord Sesshomaru stand the heat in that kimono especially with all the fur he wears.

Being a little braver she went further into the water and held up her kimono a little so the water was up to her thighs. She smiled and laughed as they fish continued to zip around her, flashing their scales before plummeting back into the deep pool. She cast her gaze over to the cave where the water had eroded the hard rock over time, allowing the waterfall to tumble clearly over it. She sighed she wished he had the courage to shimmy across to stand on the inside of the cavern, it looked so magical and pretty.

Her attention was distracted and as she looked up she saw a shooting star.

“I wish I could stay with Lord Sesshomaru forever” she said in her sweet young voice with her eyes closed and her hands clasped to her chest. She opened her eyes and looked up again; the shooting star had passed taking her wish with it.

“Rin, what are you doing?” said the deep and uncaring voice of Sesshomaru, making Rin jump and slip on the stones. She screamed as felt tumbled backward.

Sesshomaru grabbed her as quickly as lightning and stopped her from falling in. He held her with his arm as she opened her eyes, terrified that she had slipped. She smiled at him when she realised that he had saved her.

“Thank you Lord Sesshomaru” she said happily. He didn’t reply but looked at her before zipping back to the clearing in the forest where they were staying. He placed the very tired Rin down and rested her against the tree in front of the fire that provided them with light. He stayed as she gave him a weak smile and closed her eyes as her young body gave in to tiredness.

Sesshomaru walked away and made his way to the pool that Rin was just at. He stood at the waters edge. He gasped as he looked down, he didn’t see his own reflection, and he saw Rin’s, except it wasn’t a normal vision. It wasn’t the Rin he knows now, it was an older Rin, as if she had aged ten years and had become a stunning teenager. The image faded and he saw his own confused face staring back at him. He looked up to see a bright firefly shoot past his nose, flitting this way and that before flying into the middle of the water. He then continued to watch in curiosity as the firefly plunged into the water.

“Maybe it wanted to die” he said quietly to himself, “Vermin.” He turned and walked away to watch over Rin and Jaken from the shadows, failing to notice the sound of Rin’s name being called as the wind rushed through the trees. The water shimmered Rin’s picture even though he wasn’t there to see it, but he would, somehow.

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Rin lazily opened her eyes the next morning and covered her ears as she heard the high voiced Jaken ringing throughout her ears. She focussed her eyes and gasped as she saw Jaken hopping from one foot to the other, muttering something and Sesshomaru’s Tokijin pointing at her neck. She removed her ears and listened to the incomprehensible yelling of Jaken. She looked up at Sesshomaru, confused and hurt, why was he threatening her? Was it for wandering off last night? She had wandered off before and he had taken her no heed, so why now?

“I can’t find her mi’lord” Jaken squeaked, “Don’t kill me! I’ll find her if it takes a hundred years!” Sesshomaru gave him a look at instantly shut him up and made him cower and whimper in fear of the overpowering man.

“What are you doing here?” he cruelly asked Rin who was still flat on her back. He threatened her with Tokijin again and prompted her to speak.

“I-Its me, R-Rin” she muffled. Sesshomaru looked harder before sheathing Tokijin, convinced she was telling the truth. Rin watched for the first time as he showed an emotion, surprise, he was shocked, and rightly too. Rin sat up as Jaken nearly fainted; she looked at her long outstretched legs and gasped, she looked at the body and clasped her hands to her mouth, she now had curves, breasts, a teenager’s body, it was like she had aged ten years and was now eighteen. Sesshomaru gasped, she looked like the Rin he had seen in the waters reflection the previous night, older and very pretty. She seemed frozen on the spot unable to get up. She flinched when she saw Sesshomaru’s hand in front of her. She looked up and tucked her long hair behind her ear as she looked at Sesshomaru. Was he helping her up? He looked genuine but it was the weirdest action he had ever taken against her. Trusting him, she took his hand and he pulled her to her feet with ease, he was so strong and broad and Rin had noticed which was something she hadn’t noticed before. She blushed as she stood in front of him, they were so close and his hand was so warm. She stepped back and thanked him, still confused because of her new body and these feelings she had never felt towards Sesshomaru before. When she looked up he was still there looking at her, he was just as confused as she was.

Jaken made some whimpering noises and stirred on the floor before jumping up and pleading for his life.

“Jaken” Sesshomaru said coldly making him jump and stand trembling in fear, “Let us be off.”

Jaken nodded and followed Sesshomaru who was now walking to the north of the forest. Rin shook her head and quickly jogged to catch up with them. As she caught up with Sesshomaru she studied her new body and sighed in relief as her kimono had grown with the rest of her. It stopped two inches above her knees and covered a little of her shoulders.

“Hello Aa-un” she greeted him brightly. She stroked him and heard the deep rumble that Aa-un makes. She did however frown, her voice wasn’t as high anymore, and it was more mature almost more caring and developed. She turned her attention back to Sesshomaru and Jaken who were both silent. She smiled at Jaken who was watching her with a suspicious eye. He tutted to himself and turned back to watch where he was going.

They continued to walk for what seemed like forever until they stopped at the edge of a cliff that looked down at the rest of the forest below. Rin, who was behind them, took a little longer to catch up, finally stopping to survey the scene whilst standing next to Sesshomaru. She looked out of the corner of her eyes and noticed that she was now eye level with his shoulder instead of his hip. Her eyes opened a little wider and she blushed as she was suddenly gripped with the desire to rest her head against his shoulder. She jumped ten foot in the air almost as her hand brushed against Sesshomaru’s.

Jaken watched the whole scene and looked horrified; he could see how Rin had changed her personality with her miraculous new body, and it looked like she was enjoying standing next to him. He scowled, he was a little jealous. He had served his lord for centuries and Rin had been with them for only six months, but now, she was like this, and Sesshomaru had taken notice.

“What shall we do now mi’lord?” He asked impatiently.

Sesshomaru didn’t say anything but continued to stare out at the horizon that never seemed to end. To Jaken and Rin it might seem that he was lost in his own thoughts, but really, Sesshomaru was listening intently to Rin’s breathing and watching her out of the corner of his eyes.

“I have lost any trace of Naraku” he admitted, “His miasma has completely disappeared.”

Jaken sighed; he couldn’t feel Naraku’s presence either. This meant that they had no leads on where to go which in turn meant mindlessly meandering around the forest until Rin passed out from exhaustion. It was another sweltering day and he didn’t feel like doing much, his laziness at its peak during this hot month.

“Why don’t we have the day off?” Rin suggested brightly. Sesshomaru and Jaken turned toward her both frowning. Jaken shook his head appalled at her suggestion while Sesshomaru mulled it over in his mind.

“Of course not!” Jaken cried, “Silly girl, how could you even think that Lord Sesshomaru would give you the day off! Don’t you know anything? It is important that we find that Naraku devil and you suggesting we ha-“

“Yes” Sesshomaru cut him off, agreeing with Rin, “Lets have the day off.” Jaken gaped at them, how could Lord Sesshomaru agree with Rin? Normally he would have shot them down in flames and given them an even more of a cold shoulder for even suggesting the idea. It was all Rin’s fault! He had no idea what had happened to her to become like this, a curse perhaps? Had she eaten something or drank a weird liquid? He shook his head, whatever it was, he didn’t like it.

“Mi’lord” he protested, “Don’t you think it wise to search for any trace of him or even track down your Brother and his wench Kagome to see if they have any information?”

“Jaken” Sesshomaru spat, silencing him, “I told you never to mention that half-demon’s name in my presence!”

“I’m sorry mi’lord!” He cried, “Please forgive me!”

Rin watched and almost laughed, it had suddenly become comical, Jaken’s skittish demeanour. When she did give a small laugh, Jaken and Sesshomaru looked at her and frowned, this fighting was a daily routine, and so why was it funny now?

“I’m Sorry” she laughed, “It’s just so funny!”

Jaken rolled his eyes, silly girl, laughing at nothing. Sesshomaru couldn’t help but give an inward smile, she looked so happy and she was extremely cute when she laughed.

“Jaken, scout the area for Seimyosho” Sesshomaru commanded, making Jaken nod and scuttle away cursing about how he didn’t get the day off, and leaving Sesshomaru and Rin alone.

“What should I do, Lord Sesshomaru?” Rin asked, awaiting orders.

“Enjoy the day off” Sesshomaru replied.

He turned away to rest in peace out of the prying eyes of anyone who might be around. Rin sighed, she had nothing to do and she couldn’t even tease Jaken as he had been sent off.

“Lord Sesshomaru” she called after him, making him stop, “I want to show you something.” Rin bounded up to him and took him by surprise as she grabbed his hand and yanked him around to face her. She laughed as she saw the shocked look on his face, the first emotion she had seen on his face.

“Come with me” she laughed as she ran back into the forest, tugging a hesitant Sesshomaru with her.

“Rin!” He yelled, shocked as he ran with her to her destination, “Where are we going?”

“You’ll see!” She laughed.

They continued to run until Rin reached the mystical pool where she had spent time last night. She smiled as she caught her breath and Sesshomaru gasped as he saw the same pool he had rescued Rin from.

It was near mid day and the sun was near its highest in the cloudless ocean of a sky. Rin had explained her reason for coming here, enlightening Sesshomaru on her new found love for this spiritual place.

“And then when I woke up, I was like this! I can’t see why this spring could change me!” Rin concluded.

Sesshomaru nodded before bending down to asses the water. He checked its temperature, viscosity, and its aura while Rin watched in fascination.

“What is it my lord?” She asked after a while.

“It seems that this oasis has some unworldly traits” he finally concluded.

“What does that mean my lord?” She asked again.

“It means” he started, “That this oasis somehow managed to change you to what you are now, through its spiritual abilities.”

Rin nodded she understood now, the oasis had changed her, she had wished to stay with him forever, is this a sneak preview of what life would be like in ten years time? She smiled; something inside her hoped that it would.

“How long will this last?” She asked with an edge of disappointment to her voice.

“I don’t know” he admitted. He strained his ears for a sign or anything to give in an inclination. He got one; he pulled a face of almost sadness as he heard the trees rustle a weak, ‘one day’.

“One day?” he thought to himself, “Only one, single day?”

He shook his head, he shouldn’t feel like this, but it all seemed right, he felt like he knew her thoroughly, like they had spent the whole ten years already. He felt like he had watched her become a woman.

“Lord Sesshomaru” Rin started snapping Sesshomaru out of his thoughts, “I want to see the cave, over there.”

Sesshomaru frowned, what was so wonderful about that cave? It was just rock and water. He nodded and followed Rin as she waded through the water and entered the alcove from the side to avoid getting wet via the cascading water.

“You see” Rin started again, “Last night I was too frightened to stand here but now…it feels kinda n-nice…” She blushed and felt her hand brush past Sesshomaru’s for the second time that day, only this time he held her hand rather than just letting it brush past him. She blushed harder as they were holding hands behind the waterfall, a little corny, but sweet all the same. She opened her eyes a little, what was this she was feeling, was it…could it? She shook her head, it wasn’t love, she had never felt this way before, so why now? Was she, like that old woman, Jinenji’s mother, had said, smitten? And his hand, to everyone else it meant death, with his poison claws and crushing grip, but to her, it meant life, bringing her warmth and protection.

“L-Lets go swimming!” Rin suggested, anything to clear the uncomfortable air.

“What?” Sesshomaru asked, a little shocked.

“Us…swimming…” Rin said quietly, “It’s so hot today and swimming will…cool us down…”

To her amazement, Sesshomaru nodded, not wanting to give up this magical day. Rin smiled and pulled Sesshomaru through the waterfall, getting then both drenched. His eyes widened as she laughed at him as he was dripping with water. He bent down, scooped water some water up and threw it at her, making her scream with laughter.

“Prepare to meet your maker Rin…” he gave a genuine smile which made Rin smile more as she had never seen him so happy, and he had never been so happy.

xxxxxxx

Sesshomaru kissed the top of Rin’s head and she sighed in bliss. Sesshomaru looked up at the sky, it was near dusk and the past few hours had been the best he could remember for a long time. They had spent the afternoon in the water, throwing it at each other and chasing each other around the trees. They had come to a point where they were too tired to carry on so they had sat in the sun to dry off. Sesshomaru had removed his armour, swords and top kimono piece as well as all of his fu so that they could dry out, exposing his torso to a bashful Rin. She had been more decent and had kept her kimono on, wringing it out in several places to get rid of the water.

Jaken hadn’t been seen since he had been dismissed that morning, he recalled how the imp had reacted and gave a small laugh.

“What are you laughing at?” Rin asked as she placed her hand on his bare chest.

“Jaken” he replied, making Rin laugh as well.

So that’s where they were, Sesshomaru sitting against a large shady tree and Rin sitting in his lap, resting her head against his chest while he held her protectively. He cursed that he couldn’t hold her properly, with two strong hands and two protective arms. He cursed that half demon, Inuyasha, how dare he do that to this Sesshomaru.

Sensing that something was wrong Rin looked up to see Sesshomaru staring into space as he so often does. She couldn’t tell what was going through his mind but she could see the hurt and anger almost. She reached up to kiss him, hoping it would put his mind at ease. She kissed him lovingly, making him stiffen a little as he was caught off guard but he soon relaxed and returned the favour. It wasn’t their first kiss; they had done that earlier in the shelter of the forest, away from anyone, and something told him it wouldn’t be the last. It had all happened so suddenly, announcing their feelings and acting the way there are now. It had been a perfect day.

“I don’t want to go back” she whispered as she pulled away, “I don’t want to go back to being a child…”

“I know” he whispered back as he held three of her fingers of her stretched out hand in his hand, “I don’t want you to go back either.”

Rin felt her tears fall and buried her head in his chest, “Do you think it will be like that…in ten years…you and I?”

“You know it will” he replied as he stroked her long hair. He sighed he didn’t want to end this, but they had to, come tomorrow and everything would be back to normal, leaving him in heartache.

xxxxxxx

Jaken scowled, it was dark now and the stars were vivid in the sky. He had searched most of the forest and found nothing, not a single Seimyosho in sight. He had gotten lost and he was late, if not he would have returned to his dashing lord hours ago. “Lord Sesshomaru!” He thought to himself as he blushed a little.

Due to the smell of a fire and Sesshomaru’s demonic aura, Jaken was guided back to the original clearing that they were in the previous night. He waddled happily but stopped in shock upon seeing his lord and Rin. They were asleep, together, thankfully fully clothed but together nonetheless. They were both on their sides, facing the fire, and lord Sesshomaru’s arm around her, keeping her against his body.

Jaken almost fainted, since when would the lord do that? And with a human? Was he really so stupid to let his boundaries down to a human, Rin no less, just because she had miraculously aged ten years? He shook his head but found himself dizzy and in a state. He did indeed faint.

xxxxxxx

Rin woke up the next morning to find Lord Sesshomaru already up and Jaken still sleeping.

She clambered up brightly, her small feet pitter pattering to wake him up.

“Wake up master Jaken” she warned, “Or Lord Sesshomaru will leave us behind!

Jaken sprung up in a state not forgetting the sight of last night.

“Mi’lord and Rin?” He cried in confusion, “How could you mi’lord? She’s a human and…”

“Jaken” Sesshomaru said coldly, “Let’s go.”

Both Rin and Jaken nodded as they led Aa-un with them.

Sesshomaru looked back at the young and innocent Rin he had found next to him this morning.

“Until ten years…” he thought sadly to himself.

“Where are we going mi’lord?” Jaken asked while Rin hummed to herself, never knowing of yesterday.

“To find Naraku” Sesshomaru said with great determination.

If It Were Meant To Be

Then why is everything going worng? It has been 3 yrs since the defeat of Naraku and Inuyasha wants Kagome as his mate! What? Myouga is trying to help? Sess is trying to help? o.o Kikyou won't allow any of this!

That first story is awesome! I luv it! heart

the first one, or mine??

so can i!

well, kaede was the one who put it on him...so that`s what i put sweatdrop

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