When The Red Moon Shines Chapter 8

Inu-youkai 911 and DemonRin

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Some days had passed and Rin was happily back in the company of Sesshoumaru and Jaken. Things had been quite normal actually; Sesshoumaru would lead with them following, Rin would sometimes stop to pick a flower that caught her eye - a habit she never grew out of - and Jaken would grumble and complain about anything and everything. On one particular evening the moon was bright in the sky and the three were still walking on, Rin humming a cheery tune and Sesshoumaru walking infront of them as silent and smooth as a shadow passing over the ground, his silver hair blowing slightly in the gentle breeze. He had not changed at all during the years that Rin had accompanied them. His clothes and armor had been damaged a few times, but were always repaired so you could never tell they'd been in any state of disrepair. His flowing silver hair was still long, past his waist. His eyes were what caught the attention of most, a piercing amber gold that could captivate and terrify whoever dared to meet his gaze... Except for Rin.

She, that little human girl who dared come up to him unafraid, now grown into a young lady but still as childish as she was those ten years ago. ( I think it was 10 anyway..) She had grown of course physically, to have the curves and figure of a woman her long dark hair usually held up in a clip. While still somewhat childish, picking flowers, singing, dancing, and annoying Jaken, she had also come to understand more that the world wasn't only flowers and fireflies. Speaking of fireflies..

Rin smiled happily as yet another firefly flickered in and out of view, even being so daring as to pass right infront of her. She laughed chasing the firefly, attempting to catch it between her cupped hands. Ignoring Jaken's muttering's better left unmentioned, she clasped her hands together with a triumphant cry. Running up ahead, to walk instep with Sesshoumaru she smiles, " Look Lord Sesshoumaru! I caught one!"

He turned his gaze down to her. She was not as small as she once was, now reaching up to almost his shoulder. Most would flinch under his steady gaze, but she had on that smile, the one that had so fascinated him when he first saw her. Bruised and scarred but still smiling with all the joy and innocence of youth.

Seeing that she had Sesshoumaru's attention, Rin brought her hands apart allowing the firefly to escape, it's flight flickering. Sesshoumaru held out his hand and Rin watched him. The firefly took a moment to rest on the tip of one of Sesshoumaru's claws, but only a moment before flying off to join the many other fireflies that chose to light up the dark sky that night. He lowered his hand and looked at Rin then continuing to walk, " We will stop for the night soon." was his only comment. Despite this Rin smiled joyously as though she had recieved some great compliment. Moving back to walk with Jaken she started humming her tune again dancing and skipping, her movements light and graceful in the slightly damp grass.

Yes, this girl.. is truely fascinating...

Only some time later, they stopped in a clearing. It was surrounded by full trees and by the sound of it, some kind of water near by.

" Jaken, " came the barely audible, but authorative voice of Sesshoumaru.

Jaken snapped to attention immediately, " Y-yes my lord?"

" Go fetch some wood for a fire and food for Rin."

" Yes master!" Jaken exclaimed, " Shall I bring the girl?"

" Do as you wish."

" Yes master! Come Rin!"

Rin looked at Jaken, " Say please, master Jaken. You only want me to come so you won't have to carry all the firewood yourself."

Jaken huffed, " That was an order Rin!"

Rin sighed, " But master Jaken, you didn't say please!"

" Come this instant, ungrateful child!" Jaken glared stamping his foot for emphasis.

" Well..." Rin answered, " I do want to catch some fish to eat. It would take you forever to catch only one!"

Jaken huffed, " I am an excellent fisher thank you very much!"

Rin laughed grabbing Jakens hat and running into the forest, " Come on toad! Slow poke!" She taunted.

Jaken screached and ran to try and catch her, " Get back here with that, girl!"

Sesshoumaru watched them depart then took a seat on a fallen log under a tree, that was conveniently there. He thought about warning them not to stray too far, but decided against it as they were already running off.

It wasn't long before they returned, Jaken soaking wet, his arms laiden with surprisingly still dry firewood, and Rin with five freshly caught fish. " We're back Lord Sesshoumaru!" She called happily. Jaken muttered something under his breath dumping the wood in a pile. Sesshoumaru looks at her and nods, " Cook your meal then go to bed, Rin."

She nods smiling, " Yes! I even brought fish for Ah-Un!" She starts work setting the fire, and preparing her fish. Sesshoumaru looks up at the sky, aparently deep in thought. Jaken, having nothing else to do, stays by Rin critisizing her technique for starting the fire, cleaning the fish and cooking it.. until she finally knocks him on the head telling him not to be so annoying. Once the fish was cooked Rin set the pieces on large leaves. She set two down infront of Ah-Un and gave one to Jaken. Lastly she smiled walking over to Sesshoumaru to offer him some. Jaken scoffed at her, " Lord Sesshoumaru doesn't eat your human food, stupid child." Rin turns her nose up at him, " I'll ask anyway, toad." she holds the plate out to Sesshoumaru and he looks at her. Rin smiled again, " Would you like some, master Sesshoumaru? Please?" He stayed silent for a moment, again reminded of her as a child, offering him something to eat. Rin sighed ready to turn away, but was surprised when Sesshoumaru took a piece of fish and bit into it. She smiled and laughed happily," Thank you Lord Sesshoumaru!" She said skipping back to her own plate, casting Jaken a triumphant look. Jaken just stared in shock, " M- Master! But.. you..!" Sesshoumaru threw him a warning look and Jaken shut up, but was cursing in his mind. That filthy human wench.. she has no place among we demons.. Why does master Sesshoumaru humor her so!

After they had finished with their meals and the fire had died down slightly, Rin laid down under a tree with a cloth blanket from her bag of things. These things were few and not worth much to anyone but her. She had a comb, that Sesshoumaru had gotten her for her hair quite a long time ago. Until then Rin has been combing it with her fingers and complained sometimes about it getting tangled. Sesshoumaru had gone off as he usually did, but this time he returned with a comb and a ribon for her hair giving them to her without a word. The ribbon she still had, wrapped around the comb. She had a spare kimono, and some other things as well. Sesshoumaru watched her as she drifted off to sleep,then looked up to the sky.

Her spirit shines brighter than any star..

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There ya go! I hope you like. I'm thinking of re writing the first few chapters, opinions anyone? Sorry this was so short again. ().. Ja mata! Reviews much apreciated!

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