InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Turn Around ❯ Chpt 12: Rin�s Story ( Chapter 12 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

IMPORTANT NOTICE!
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE STARTING THE STORY:

I do not own any of these characters in this FanFic. -Sigh- Although I wish I could, especially Sesshomaru...-giggle-

All lettering in ITALICS means the person is having these thoughts in their head. They are not spoken out loud.

Word Key: (Translation)

Arigatou - Thank You
Kami - God
Gomen ne/Gomen nasai - Sorry/Very Sorry
Baka - Idiot
Doushite - Why
Iie - No
Hai - Yes
Honto ne - Really
Onegai - Please
Doragon - Dragon
Gami - Toad
Ningen - Human
Nan desu ka - What is it?
Genki - Fine
Kudasai - Please
Yameru - Enough
Iku - Go
Nani? - What?
Naze desu ka - Why?
Domo arigato gozuimasu - Thank you very much!
Matte - Wait
Ima Yameru - Stop it now!
Chikusho - Damn it!
Anata-no namae wa? - What is your name?
Watashi no namae wa desu - My name is...
Do itashi mashite - You're welcome!
Damare - Shut up!
Ogaa-san - Mother
Otou-san - Father
Warawa nai - Don't laugh!
Masaka - It Can't Be!
Wakaranai - I don't understand
Bakayarou - Stupid Bastard
Kiesare - Get out of here!

TO ALL: PLEASE NOTE!The Word Key will slowly be updated as the story moves along.

OKAY, let the reading commence! Enjoy!

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THIS CHAPTER HAS NO ORIGINAL REFERENCE TO THE ORIGINAL INU YASHA SERIES. THIS IS SOMETHING I ADDED MYSELF. Please take note of these changes.

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Chpt12: Rin's Story

Kagura looked out from her shady bedroom window sulkingly as she watched Rin, (the trainee), train with the trainer, the unknown woman.

Naraku must have hired her. I've never seen her here before. He must want this…Rin's power badly, seeing how he's hired some stranger to train her. I shall see who this new woman is. Another poor soul for me to torture. And to say the least, she's a ningen, just like the girl! The Great Naraku, hiring a ningen…that's pathetic beyond words. The worst part was that he needed this pathetic girl, and knew of her power.

She was about to walk out the door to harass the stranger, but was forced back by Naraku's hands.

“Where were you planning on going, wench? I am in need of your…services.”

With no effort, he picked her up and threw her on the bed.

“What…are you going to…do?”

Kagura was visibly sweating, and held fear in her eyes as she saw the lust radiate off his body in waves, despite the covering of clothes.

“Do not worry, it won't hurt…much.”

The instant that harsh blow met her head, the last thing she remembered was darkness, and the sound of clothing coming off…

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Sesshomaru impatiently paced the space between his room. He knew he would have to do something to save Rin. She was in trouble, and it was his fault for not taking proper care of her.

Damnit, if only this stupid Sesshomaru didn't fall under that spell…maybe I could have done something. If she's hurt I'll…I'll feel so guilty…

Sesshomaru immediately stopped and allowed his feeling of shock show on his face.

What?! Did I just say that I'd feel guilty? I feel guilty for no one!

Immediately, he picked up a book from his bookshelf and was about to throw it at the door, but a small knock sounded in the room.

In a snarling rage and an impatient voice, he asked the intruder what it wanted.

“Master, I have come to…”

Trying to gain some sort of grip on his emotions, he managed to bite out,

“Now is not a good time, Jaken.”

Taking a look at his snarling face and slowly bleeding red eyes made Jaken nod his head and run off as far and as fast away as possible.

Sesshomaru proceeded to throw the book at the wall, and then taking a look at the yellow cream wall he stopped.

A few fully written pages of paper had fallen out of the book he had thrown, and without hesitation remembered what they were, and how he came about hearing what was on them…

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2 years ago…

A while ago, he had been teaching Rin how to read and write. It was best she learn as she was young, and so he did his best to teach her everything he knew.

It started off with the characters, and she seemingly picked it up easily. Soon, she was able to write words, phrases, and very soon after, full sentences.

Not too soon after she had learned the characters fully, he had caught her writing something. He didn't know what it was, and demanded to see it. She had quickly shaken her head, and tried to hide the paper in her kimono.

“Iie, iie, iie! You cannot see it, Sesshomaru-sama! This Rin promises you will see it later!”

Somehow, her showing the pleading in her eyes and taking advantage his fairly good mood won her his approval, for the time being.

A couple days later, during the night, Sesshomaru was frustrated. There were demons on his lands yet again, and he didn't feel like taking care of them. Not only that, but one of his older servents had died of old age. Now he would have to replace her with some new ningen.

Although he never admitted it, he had, after a couple centuries, gotten used to the old woman and her scent. She treated him sort of like a son, because she was unfortunate and couldn't have any children of her own. She never called him son, but inside, they both knew it. The strange thing being, Sesshomaru didn't even want a mother, but she didn't seem to care, and she kinda grew on him over all that time.

Sesshomaru occasionally had emotional breakdowns, due to the fact that he always kept his feelings inside. Hearing of her death pushed him over the edge, and he sat down, allowing a few, lone tears to shimmer down his face. Not caring at the moment, he relived the happy moments they had had together.

He would not be offered his solace in his study, because there was a knock on his door. Hastily, he wiped away the remnants of tears, now disgusted with how weak he had been.

“I am in no mood for company. Leave, or you shall regret attempting to stay.”

“Sesshomaru-sama, its Rin! Rin has something for you, and this Rin thinks you will like it!”

Sesshomaru didn't make a response, and he knew even if he told her to go away, she would just walk in anyway. He would have to teach her some respect about that later.

“Rin has written something for you! Would you like to hear it?”

“Iie.”

“Oh come on now, Sesshomaru-sama! For this Rin, you will listen, hai?”

Sesshomaru was about to object, but seeing the excited look in her eyes made him want to smile. Besides, he had been curious about the piece of writing she had been hiding, anyway.

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(A/N: These people in Rin's village are not original characters, just so you know.)

“It's a story, just so you know. It goes like this.

A long time ago, a little girl named Rin lived in a ningen village. It was quiet, but comfortable, because everyone knew each other.

There was the village headman, Koyoku Mizumami, the fruit store woman, Kimiki, the food store man Jenji, and a few other people, but Rin couldn't remember.

Of course, there was Rin, and her family. Rin's mom was Yami, and Rin's father was Hitaru.

Everything was fine, until one day, a demon named Naraku came to Rin's village, in a funny suit. She only remembered the name because he said

“I am the Great Naraku, and none of you will ever forget me!”

He looked friendly, but when he started slaying people, everyone started to run and hide. The village men were doing their best to fight him, but all of them were slain.

Rin was smart to run to her okaa-san and otou-san for help. They told Rin to run and never stop to look back. Rin asked if she would ever see them again, and they told her “Aishetru, and don't you ever forget that!” and pushed Rin away towards the forest.

Rin ran, but she disobeyed one of their orders. When she reached the forest, she turned around and saw her mom and dad getting lashed by Naraku. Although she knew they were being hurt, she had to continue to do as they said, and ran towards a clearing. Soon after, she lay down on the soft grass and slept under the stars, trying to go through her mind what had happened.

That morning, she was hungry, so she went back to the village. The clearing was covered in dead bodies, but she continued to run to what was once her home. Rin saw her parents laying on the ground, seeing their blood soaked bodies. Not knowing what to do, she cried long and hard, and kept asking them if they were alright, but received no response.

Knowing she was alone, she could do nothing now. For a long time, she sat, trying to think of what to do. Although they were dead, they obviously wanted her to live if they sent her away. Rin now had 3 lives to live for, her own, and her parents'.

Rin wisely packed all the food she had in a bag, and all the little things she thought were important. Rin also put on the cheap, but special locket they had given her when she was even younger, as a keepsake.

Knowing she couldn't leave the bodies there out in the open, she managed to drag them out of the disassembled house, slowly, but with never ending determination. Seeing a huge hole in the earth that Naraku made earlier, she pushed the bodies into the hollow, and listened sickeningly as their bodies made a `thump' as they hit the ground.

Throwing the flower wreath she had made earlier on top of the bodies, then silently sending a prayer, she ran off into the woods with her minimal belongings.

It was late at night, and she saw a white, ghostly figure laying down in the earth. It seemed to be in pain, so she decided to help it. Not knowing much speech, and being taught never to talk to strangers, she opened her bag and walked closer. It snarled, and although it was a scary sound, she continued her short “trek” over to where the body was.

Soon enough she realized it was a man, or demon of some sort, although which was questionable. It had long, white-silver hair, and features much like a human and demon. Obviously humans didn't have fangs or claws, so she figured it to be a demon of some sort.

Unfortunately, its originally white clothing was saturated in thick, blackish-red blood. His eyes were closed, so she dared to come closer to investigate further.

The smell of blood was overwhelming, but it didn't stop her from wanting to save it. Even before her eyes she could see his wounds healing, some sort of glowing light shining around them, as if to say “I am being healed!”

Sitting down, she took out an apple from her run down sack. Gently placing her hand against his shoulder to wake him up, she was startled when golden blazing eyes were met with her own. They seemed angry, and before she got to touch him he rolled away from her, a look of disgust in his eyes.

”Don't you dare to touch me, ningen.” He had meant to say his with so much intended hate, that it was surprising when she attempt to run away, or even move.

“This Rin…wants to help you! She sees your wounds, and thought an apple might make you feel better!”

She managed a toothy grin, and then a cute giggle. Sesshomaru, to say the least, wasn't amused.

“I do not need your help. I am fine on my own. Even if I needed help, I wouldn't ask it of a little human like you.”

“Rin still wants to give you the apple!”

She walked over and put the apple in his hand, and immediately sat at his feet. Curiosity getting the best of her, as usual, she asked,

“What is this god's name? Although, you would look much nicer if your clothes weren't all…icky!”

At the unusual word, he visibly frowned.

“I am Sesshomaru, Lord of the Western Lands. And you are Rin, just as you have said, or so I assume.”

Cursing himself mentally for being so nice to a human, he swore to curse himself later about it.

“Hai! This one's name is Rin! Aren't you hungry? Rin has some apples, and rice, and…”

“Iie. I do not eat human food for one, and secondly, I wouldn't accept food from you. Go and get along, I have more important things to do.”

“Like sleep against the tree trunk!” Rin happily complied with his request, and skipped off into the forest, taking her bag with her.

Sniffing the offending apple, he threw it in the nearby woods, hearing a “PING!” sound as it hit Jaken's head, and then an “UMPH!” sound as Jaken groaned on the impact.

“Master…what is that…thing…that has just hit me? Did you throw it at me?”

“Jaken, I shall do as I please. Go about and do…whatever it is that you do. Keep out of my sight.”

“Hai, Master Sesshomaru!”

Sesshomaru began to brood over the little girl. She had been here not more than 5 minutes, and yet he was wondering where she had gone off to.

Why would I be thinking of such a lowly creature? She has done nothing to me to make her of value, and yet I can't forget that smile, or the…

He didn't have more time to brood, because a high pitched shrill shrieked through the close area. He cursed his wounds as he got up, but more cursed his head for chasing after her without thought.

Earlier, he had gone by a wolf den, and wasn't surprised at seeing the sight before him. The wolves were attacking her, or had been, until she was killed. They were about to eat her dead body, but one quick swipe of his Tokijin was enough to kill most of them. The few that remained ran off as quickly as possible.

Seeing her dead body made him want to cringe, which was awkward. Normally, the sight of blood would set off his youki, and he would accept the sight before him. With this girl, apparently, he couldn't do just that.

Without thinking for the second time in less than 10 minutes, he pulled out Tenseiga.

Might as well try it.

With one fluid movement he was able to revive the girl. Without waiting a second, she rolled off the ground and ran to his feet, hugging his left leg with all her strength the little body possessed.

“Arigatou, domo arigato gozuimasu! This Rin is so grateful…”

Sesshomaru nodded in her direction, and began to move out. Her silent footsteps were still heard by his acute hearing. Unwillingly, he stopped and turned around. When his footsteps stopped, so did hers. She stared at him, nothing but trust in her eyes. Trust for him, the demon even other demons were afraid of. She didn't know of his past, and somehow, wanted to keep her innocence, and have her never find out.

What am I thinking? She won't find out my past as long as she doesn't come with me!

Even as he thought this, he knew she would be following him. He only had a few words to say to her.

"What do you want, ningen? I saved your life. You should be grateful and leave before I change my mind."

"Youkai, you have saved this Rin's life, and to that this Rin owes you Rin's service. Rin shall follow you, and be of help whenever you should need it."

All the while Rin said this, she stared into his golden shimmering eyes. He couldn't believe she was offering him her help yet again.

"Do you not fear me, ningen? Have you not heard of tales where I have slaughtered hundreds of your kind at once without mercry? Why do you not fear me?"

"Because you saved this Rin's life."

She giggeled, and when he looked at her, she was bearing a big, warm, partially tooth-less smile.

"So, little one, does it look like I need your help? Do I look weak to you, that of needing service from a child that probably couldn't even pick up a sword, not mention wield one?"

"This Rin doesn't know how to use a sword, but could learn quickly, and would only like to please you, Master."

He cringed internally when she called him Master. Sesshomaru silently marvelled at her intelligence for only a child around 8. Perhaps she could humor me. Why not let the little brat come? If she proves to be a bother, I could just kill her or bring her back here... He kept his eyes cold and emotionless.

"If you truly desire to come, you can follow me. Keep your mouth shut, and if any harm is to come to you, I have no obligation to save your pitiful life."

He didn't wait for her answer. He started to walk in the direction he was originally going, and could hear her silent footsteps behind him.

Sesshomaru, and ever since then…Rin knew…that those days were and would forever be the happiest of her life. Despite your troubles, Rin is and always will be there for you! Rin understands how you think, how you feel, as much as you might try to deny it! Rin knows more about you than you will ever admit, and will always care for you, no matter what.”

Rin paused in her tale, and looked up at him.

“The story was true…ever since, Rin…no, I, have been the happiest person alive. Nothing can take away the happiness you have given me.”

At her declaration of her feelings, his jaw dropped, and for just one moment, he was in shock. He knew she cared, but for her to go and write a full story about it, read it to him, and mean every word…it was one of the most important moments that had happened in his life.

Not only that, but she had dropped her use of “this Rin” and “Rin” to make her point more clear. It was completely unexpected, to say the least.

Rin, seeing the shock on his face, ran over to him and hugged him for all she was worth, just like that day from long ago. He dropped his head in the side of her neck, inhaling her scent and lightly nipping at her neck. When she made a soft moan, that was what snapped him back into reality.

What am I doing? No, I can't do this. Despite how I'm feeling, I can't ruin the moment.

Rin thought for sure he would have pushed her away, but surprisingly, he asked her if she had yet eaten. She knew it was late, but she had been up all day trying to finish off her story. He had been in a bad mood lately, so she thought maybe this would cheer him up. As usual, she was right, but wouldn't dare to say it out loud.

Rin smiled at his show of affection, and shook her head, signaling she hadn't eaten yet. On that note, she hadn't eaten all day! She had been too busy with the story.

“Then you shall dine with me. Here, in my study, if you don't have other plans?”

Rin vigoursly shook her head, not wanting to ruin the precious alone time they were spending together.

That night had been memorable for both of them, and because of her story, unconsciously, they had grown closer. Soon enough, that bond would grow to exciting new heights, but not without a few things things in the way first…

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Sesshomaru smiled, and knew that although he wasn't at the point yet, he was slowing coming to love this human named Rin. He missed her when she was gone, her scent, her beauty, her caring…everything about her. The thought of another man's hands ever on her threatened him to points of anger he had never reached.

Sighing defeatedly, he knew what had to be done. He would have to approach Inu Yasha and his “friends” so that they could join together temporaraily to save Rin. Although he hated to admit it, something told him Naraku had things planned incase they were to attack and try to save her. Sesshomaru would need all the reinforcements he could get.

For now, the only thing he could do was make his way back to his half-brother's “hut” that he called “home.”

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Author's Note:

Yeah, yeah, I know…the story didn't really go anywhere, and I apologize. The next chapter will, though! Well, kinda! LOL! I hope you liked it anyway. It was the LONGEST chapter I've written so far, so you can't blame me for taking a long time to write it!

I didn't edit it, just as I said in my summary. I'm very sorry if some things don't make sense, of if there are spelling errors. Just bear with me, okay? I promise I'll edit it on December 29, 2004. I'll post the revised version that night, so that it makes more sense. (That's IF things need to be corrected, which they probably do, lol.)

Due to the fact that its 4;38am right now, I won't do review notes for this chapter right now. I'll post the review notes on the 29th, the same time I post my edited version of chapter 12. Makes sense, doesn't it? lol. Anyway,

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