Chapter Two!
Author's Note: Sorry it took so long to update! I was captured by aliens and brainwashed for three months. I have been recovering ever since.
Rin smiled. She sat on her bed. Kohaku was sleeping in the room next to her. It was late but she couldn't sleep. Between the awkward dinner and the walk through the castle grounds, Rin had almost had a good time. It had been a nice day, and she was going to marry a good friend, well at least someone she knew.
Flash Back Earlier
"You know each other?" Sango asked. She stared at Rin curiously, as if blaming her for something. Rin still had Kohaku in her hug. He was hugging her back. Tears welled up in her eyes, but years of training told her it wasn't proper to shed tears. Finally, they stopped hugging, the moment was getting awkward. Her father had started coughing, a cue to stop what ever she was doing.
"We have met before. Before Sesshomaru was murdered," Rin said coldly, casting a glare at her father. Kohaku's eyes widened in surprise. Sango gasped.
"I remember you now. I am sorry about Sesshomaru," Sango said. She placed a comforting hand on Rin's shoulder. Rin smiled. She felt safe with Sango and Kohaku around.
"What a shame," her father said dryly. Rin glared at him, trying to burn a hole in his forehead with her gaze. It was obvious to all that she had no love for her father. None at all. Her father awkwardly gestured to the dining hall. Fine plates were set out. Even the special glasses were out. Her dad sat at the head of the table. Sango took a seat by Kohaku. Rin sat at her father's right side, it was customary.
"How has the village been?" her father asked. It was small talk, easy enough to join in and it kept the night from growing too long. Rin looked at Kohaku. He looked nervous. Even Sango was looking around the room in awe, and she had her 'rich' act working pretty well.
"Fine, it certainly has been prospering for the last four years. People are coming and building new homes. I'm happy," Sango replied, smiling. The small talk continued until the food was brought out. It was a small meal, but it was grand. Each piece of food was prepared perfectly. Sango began delicately picking out food to eat. Kohaku just stared at the plates, unsure what to do. Rin took some food and looked at Kohaku. She smiled. He began to eat also. Her father had long since begun eating. Everyone was silent.
The meal was over soon and everyone sat there.
"Would you like to see the castle grounds? They are quite pretty at night," Rin offered. Kohaku nodded. He seemed anxious to get out of there.
"I shall stay inside, perhaps your father would show me around?" Sango asked. She was cold, and didn't want to go outside. Her father nodded. Rin got up and led Kohaku out into the garden, an acre of beautiful flowers and trees. The moon was full and bright. It cast light onto the flowers. They were everywhere. Between flowered bushes and endless rows of short trees, you could get lost. It was a paradise.
"I come here a lot to get away from my father," Rin said. Kohaku stared at her.
"You really hate him don't you?" he asked.
"Well, he killed my real father, Sesshomaru. He murdered him! Fluffy died protecting me! He used something, some sort of knife, all it took was one stab and he was dead!" Rin tried to fight back tears. She sat down on a stone bench. Kohaku sat on the ground, looking up at her.
"It's awful here. I'm trapped!" Rin yelled. Suddenly Kohaku was hugging her. He put his arm around her shoulder. Both of them closed their eyes. In silence they thought about what had happened.
"I know I'm not much, but I'm here now. I can't leave, I'm trapped now too. And, Rin, I will always be here for you."
End Flashback
Rin sat up in her bed. Sango had left after a tearful goodbye. Then, Rin had to show Kohaku his new room. It was huge, gigantic. Hopefully he was comfortable. She touched her shoulder; she could still feel his arms around her. It was a great feeling to know that someone was there for her. Outside, the garden was locked up for the night. The flowers swayed in the wind. A figure stood by the bench. He wasn't completely solid, you couldn't see through him, yet, he was like a colorless shadow. You could just make out the silhouette or Sesshomaru, or rather, his ghost.
"Be safe, Rin," with a whisper, he was gone. No one had seen him. Finally, he could leave the earth.
Author's Notes: I almost gave up on FanFic, but I didn't! Aren't you glad? Review please! I'm working on chapter three as we speak! 3LOVE 3