STRANGE EVENTS

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A/n: Hey Minna! Well here is the fourth chapter of Strange Events! ^^ I am so happy that I could finally finish this chapter so that the story can continue onwards. I know it has been nearly a whole year since I last updated this story but never fear, I will finish this story! I also have been working on oneshots lately, if you haven't taken a look at them feel free to! =) I would also like to thank all those who have reviewed, favourited, story alerted etc... I means a lot to me that you guys like (dare I say love =)...) my story. I appreciate all the reviews because feedback is what I seek for to refine my skills and make it better! =D

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Chapter Four: Rin's New Condition

The only thing that Sesshomaru could have done at that precise moment was blink his golden orbs in amazement. Never in a million years would he have thought a human would become an Inu; not to mention his ward.

'How could I let this happen to Rin,' Sesshomaru thought.

Lord Sesshomaru sighed mentally and stood ready to return to camp. It was better to return now before Jaken began his regular screeching and squawking.

"Come along Rin," Sesshomaru said turning around and walked off in the direction of their camp.

Rin started to bark and run around Sesshomaru's legs in a figure eight circle. She was nipping and pulling at his shoes while growling playfully at Sesshomaru.

Sesshomaru stopped in his tracks, while Rin took hold of his shoe in her mouth more firmly.

Sesshomaru sighed once again then he lifted his foot partially of the ground, picking Rin off his newly slobbered shoe by the scruff of her neck; he lifted her to his eye level.

"Rin, I expect you to behave yourself," Sesshomaru ordered.

Rin gave a very shy whimper.

She gave a few yips and barks that translated from Inu into, "I can't help it Lord Sesshomaru."

"Control the urge, Rin," stated Sesshomaru before he placed Rin on the ground once again.

After he had a talk with her, Rin started to behave and control her dog- like urges as they continued walking on the trail in the forest. Sesshomaru was thoroughly impressed at how Rin was handling this change, but deep down he knew she would ask questions about what happened to her when they reached their camp grounds.

~~XxX~~

"Lord Sesshomaru!" bellowed Jaken as he ran from his spot underneath a large canopy of trees to get a better view of the approaching Sesshomaru.

"Where have you been Milord and where's Rin?"

Unfortunately, Jaken did not see the small Inu pup that was walking beside Lord Sesshomaru's feet. As Jaken approached them, Rin started to feel scared. Even though Rin knew Jaken, her Inu-pup senses started to make her more aware of her surroundings; it made her scared of the 'new' approaching figure.

Sesshomaru stopped short since Jaken was coming to meet them.

She got even shyer and whimpered feebly as she crawled in between Lord Sesshomaru's parted feet. Rin pawed clumsily at her muzzle as she tried to hide her face from Jaken.

Sesshomaru tilted his head ever so slightly as he heard Rin's whimpers. He knew that her senses would pick up a new scent and that she would be scared. He purred a very reassuring growl to her which made her ears perk at the comforting note. It made Rin feel safer, not that there was impending danger anywhere, but being a newly turned pup, it made her more vulnerable to her emotions than usual.

Jaken stopped a mid-stride and froze at the sound of Lord Sesshomaru's growl. Since Jaken was an imp, his hearing was not inclined to hearing the different tone of growls and what each meant; so he thought Lord Sesshomaru was upset at him. Before he could question if he did anything wrong, Lord Sesshomaru answered him.

"She is here Jaken," Sesshomaru replied.

He strolled towards a tree root with a bashful Rin tagging along behind. Jaken stood shocked and his mouth left agape as he saw a small Inu-pup follow Sesshomaru.

Lord Sesshomaru felt as though he did not need to thoroughly answer Jaken and it was better this way since he had no logical idea in helping Rin return to her human-self. Never had he ever felt this helpless when it called for him to protect his ward.

When Jaken saw the small Inu-pup scurry after his Lord, he could not believe his toad eyes. Rin was a pup; it had to be one of Lord Sesshomaru enemies to do that to Rin, it was a very low blow to attack Rin.

'Only a complete and utter fool would do that to Lord Sesshomaru, if they only knew what would become of them later,' thought Jaken. He looked towards the horizon and saw that the sun was nearly setting. He needed to find some fire wood if they wished to be warm tonight.

"Milord, I'm off to find some fire wood to cook dinner for err—Rin and myself," Jaken said as he hurried deeper into the forest away from Rin and Sesshomaru. This situation was beyond awkward and Jaken liked it best when he was comfortable.

~~XxX~~

As Jaken left the camp grounds, Rin started to come out of her hiding spot; it was behind Lord Sesshomaru's back.

Sesshomaru's elfin ears twitched slightly as he heard Rin scurry from behind him and he turned his head ever so slightly to keep an eye out on his new Rin. A more protective side of Sesshomaru was starting to unfold itself slowly but surely.

Rin started to trot off to the many trees to sniff its bark and the surrounding shrubs. All Sesshomaru could hear as he had his eyes closed was the tiniest sneeze emitted from Rin. He opened his eyes to see Rin digging a hole underneath a shrub. Dirt was caked on her white paws now and the earthy smell masked her calming scent.

She was going to need a bath after this, and he wasn't too thrilled about it. He probably would have to be the one to give Rin a bath. Inu-pups were famous for not taking baths seriously; they would more likely play and splash the water than get cleaned.

Sesshomaru sighed mentally before he stood up. Rin's ears perked up at the slight change of sound in the environment. Rin turned her head in the direction of her Sesshomaru-sama. Even though Rin was plagued with these puppy-like urges, she still had many questions to ask about what had happened to her.

Sesshomaru looked at Rin and saw her paws were caked heavily with dirt on her white paws and decided that he should give his Rin a bath now rather than later.

Co-incidentally while they were returning, he caught a hint of a hot spring in the air which was near their camp site.

'Rin should get a bath before Jaken returns,' Sesshomaru thought.

Sesshomaru gently growled to Rin, telling her to follow him as he started off in the direction of the hot spring.

Rin was slightly confused at the order but nonetheless followed her Lord.

~~XxX~~

A little ways in the forest, Rin gave a couple barks and whines to Sesshomaru. "Where are we going Lord Sesshomaru?"

"You are covered in dirt so you need a bath Rin."

Rin's ears perked at the thought of being able to play in the water and her tail began wagging happily too.

~~XxX~~

A few minutes later, she could smell that the hot spring was getting closer and she could no longer hold in her joy, so Rin ran ahead of Sesshomaru.

Sesshomaru heard the trotting of her feet on the ground and then it stopped as Rin gave a couple barks in excitement to get Lord Sesshomaru's attention.

"Look a hot spring!" barked Rin in Inu.

Sesshomaru parted the shrubs as he made his way in the clearing where the hot spring was located. He could see Rin's tail wagging happily as she waited anxiously for him to arrive at the edge of the Hot Spring.

As if on cue, Rin ran towards him with her ears perked up and her tongue lolled out in excitement waiting for him to join her.

A/n: So this chapter had to be written so that the next chapter can be full of cutesy action! Hehhee... So what do you think will happen next? Well I will give you a preview of my chapter title though, "Baths and Questions". Tell me what you guys thought about it cause LOVE=REVIEWS. Hehehe... So R&R my lovelies. *hugs and kisses*