A few years later, Rin was chasing butterflies in a field. Laughing and enjoying the afternoon sun. She grew into a restless young woman, with a free spirit. He watched over her constantly, known only to one other. He smirked at her antics, grinning inwardly at her soft melodic laugh. He caught eyes briefly with the demon lord and his new mate.

Kagome tugged on Sesshomaru's renewed arm, away from his daughter and secret observer. Much to his displeasure. She could only image the thoughts running through her mate's mind. Good thing looks couldn't kill, otherwise Kohaku would be in a world of trouble.

They were returning from visiting Inuyasha and Kagura's mating ceremony, and Sesshomaru agreed to allow his mate to visit with her old friends. She wanted to desperately see Sango and Miroku and their two children. Rin kept looking for Kohaku, but was 'out'. She was quiet the whole trip, until Kagome convinced her adopted daughter to pick some nice flowers for the sick Jaken to enjoy. Soon the girl got caught up in her reverie in the field of flowers, and started running after the butterflies.

Kohaku watched her the whole day, and was surprised that Rin hadn't noticed she was left alone. He knew her parents were a few miles away, but the girl was having too much fun to realize they left her there. And he was certain Sesshomaru would have come for her by now.

She was enjoying the sunset, and saw the first of the fireflies dance in the wind with the butterflies. She then noticed a presence behind her, and quickly turned around. She gasped at the sight before her eyes. Kohaku. He was full grown, well muscled and his hair longer. His face more defined, chiseled with strength. His brown eyes warm with overflowing emotion and affection. She smiled brightly up at him.

When she turned to face him, his breath caught in his throat. He knew she was beautiful, but this image of her was…breathtaking. The fireflies swaying around her, flowers at her feet. Her long silken hair blowing gently in the wind. Her eyes dancing in delight, he was caught in the moment. And completely forgot about the single flower in his hand.

They stared for what seemed hours, but mere moments passed. She rose to her full height and made a step towards him, as did he. They both smirked and were then crashed into each other. Holding each other tightly.

"Kohaku, how I missed you."

"I've been here, all the while, watching you."

She giggled in response. While he added, "Your father is none to happy with me."

She laughed out loud. Then gasped again as his lips nuzzled her neck, him taking in the scent of her hair. His arms loosened around her, and he slid one arm to her hip. Raising the other to caress the cheek, the same as he did so many years ago.

"I could never forget you Rin.""And I've thought of you everyday."

The smiled at each other, feeling so right in each other's arms. This was home, whether they were in a small cramped cabin, or out in the open field. As long as they had each other, they could face anything. Even an arrogant demon lord.