Just a few notes; Rin is younger in this story roughly 6 or 7 instead of her actual 11. Kagome and Inuyasha are clearly not together and have no lingering feelings. And I can't think of anything else... if I do I'll just elaborate in the story!

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Kagome would kill for a bath right now. She was tired of standing in cold rivers and streams in a white yukata to wash. She wanted to feel warm water on her skin while she relaxed. Her occasional hot spring ventures no longer happened now that Sango was pregnant. Sango said that the heat made her dizzy and Kagome loved her friend and their unborn child too much to risk it. The jewel was once again whole and Naraku was no more but she had stuck around. Her time didn't have much to offer her anymore. Sure, she could try and continue her education but what excitement does her time hold for her now? She had once relished those moments of normalcy in her time but now it was too foreign. She had grown accustomed to Feudal Japan.

Except the cold water. That... that she could live without. Granted, she still made trips home to see her family once a month and to get things that she refused to go without; razors, hair product, a proper toothbrush and toothpaste, tampons and little things that made life more comfortable. She was a modern girl making the best of her situation. Her mother understood that this was what was best for her, even if it was hard. But Kagome had never missed a trip home yet so her mother had agreed to let her stay.

It was calm but still more than she could hope for. She was content. She had learned a lot from Kaede and her miko powers were stronger than ever. She was a proficient healer and archer. She had taken the time to practice her calligraphy, finding out that she was lacking in skills. And her etiquette improved greatly. She was still a spunky little sucker but she tried.

She was currently on her way to her "bath" when she heard Inuyasha shouting in his usual manner. She groaned. If he was picking a fight with another villager she was going to sit him so hard he ended up on the other side of the world. She saw him waving his hands wildly and immediately her mood darkened. He couldn't let her bathe in peace? She stomped closer and realized the reason he was freaking out.

Sesshomaru.

He had been a great asset but Inuyasha and Sesshomaru would never have a good relationship. She had resigned herself to this but she would be damned if she was going to let him disturb the peace. She threw a bar of soap at his head and was happy when she heard a loud thunk. She had finally gotten close enough to address the party.

"Lord Sesshomaru." She was trying to be respectful but she wasn't fond of addressing him with such formality. He looked pleased enough, at least she thought he did. Who could tell?

"Miko." He tilted his chin minisculey.

"Hello Lady Kagome!" RIn said immediately. She was covered in dirt and looked wild but her eyes sparkled and she was pleased. Her yukata was much too short to be proper and the sleeves were torn. She didn't look like a Lord's ward at all.

"Hello Rin." Kagome said with a gentle smile. "You've grown a lot since I last saw you!" She praised.

Rin blushed and smiled. She was clearly very pleased.

"Rin is very happy to see you! Rin hoped she could see you when we passed through!" Rin clung to Kagome's yukata.

Kagome wasn't familiar with her yukata yet but it seemed proper to wear the traditional garb. She kept multiple changes of clothing with her but when in rome...

"Rin, it isn't polite to hang on others clothing." Kagome corrected without thinking. She was quite used to parenting Shippo and some of the other children in the village and it slipped out without warning.

Rin looked surprised. "It isn't? Rin is very sorry!"

"It isn't a big deal. You didn't know." She smiled and ruffled her hair softly. "Would like to come bathe with me?" She asked hoping for a yes.

Rin looked a Sesshomaru with large pleading eyes. He nodded and she jumped up and down excitedly. Kagome couldn't hold back a laugh. She stopped in a villagers hut for a moment to ask about borrowing a yukata for Rin. The woman who lived there had a daughter a few years older than Rin and was happy to supply an old Yukata for Rin. Kagome took her time washing Rin's hair. She helped Rin dress and then took the time to comb through her hair and tied it up in a bun.

"Rin has never had her hair up."

"It will keep it from getting tangled while you play." Kagome said swinging their intertwined hands as they walked back to her hut. She assumed Sesshomaru was waiting for them there.

When they entered Sesshomaru was indeed their. He looked rather displeased with her home. It was small like many in the village but it was just her and Shippo. She had no reason for a large hut. Shippo slept with her and after all her travels she had learned to keep only what she would need. Somehow, her life still fit in her yellow backpack.

"Rin, sit down. I'll make some tea." She nudged her back with a hand. THe little girl sat next to Sesshomaru without hesitation.

"Your residence is unworthy."

"Of you? Well, I suppose it isn't a castle overlooking the Western lands but it works just fine for a simple Miko." She replied sharply.

"You are far from a simple Miko. Your powers are impressive."

She had the decency to flush and continued to prepare the tea. She took her time and then gave them a cup and sat with them. She corrected Rin on her posture and slurping. It wasn't that it was terribly rude but it grated on her nerves. She wasn't fond of the noise. Rin dominated the conversation and the adults took the time to listen to her. She eventually got rather hungry and Shippo had returned from his day with Kirara, famished from all their work. He was really working on honing his skills. Kagome cooked and fed the children. Sesshomaru had refused and she had called him ungrateful. The children grew sleepy rather fast after eating so Kagome tucked them in and read them a story, as she did every night for Shippo. She closed the book when they were both asleep.

"Sesshomaru, can I talk to you?"

He raised an eyebrow as if to say continue.

"Outside." She meant to ask but it came out as an order. They left the hut and walked the path. As they walked she spoke.

"Rin is roughly 7 and she needs structure. She needs a female in her life to ensure that she understands how to act properly. She needs someone to teach her and help her understand hygiene. She needs to be dressed properly and she absolutely cannot run around with Jaken all the time! He is far from a good influence. Not that your toad is sub par but she needs a sense of self confidence and he cannot supply her with that with how he speaks to her. She needs praise and attention. You need to find someone to help look after her." She had rushed it out but someone needed to talk to him about it.

"Are you not available to mother the pup?" He looked at her with his unchanging eyes.

"M-me? Mother!?" Kagome was shocked. Was that what she had described? "I couldn't! I mean, Rin is lovely and I really enjoy spending time with her but she would never be happy staying here. She loves you. I would never dream of separating you. She would be miserable."

"You are mistaken in my meaning. She would not be parted from me. Rather, you would come to the Western Lands with us." He said simply.

"I'm sorry, what?" Kagome was lost. He wasn't suggesting that she move in with him to mother his daughter, was he?

"It is quite simple. You will come to my home and teach and nurture the pup." He said dismissively.

"I will come? I don't remember agreeing to this!"

"You suggested it. Surely you are prepared to take responsibility for you own words."

"I said you should find someone!"

"And I have. You are most suitable for the position. Rin is quite fond of you and I don't abhor your scent. You are strong enough to protect the child and yourself and you are well educated. I can trust you to take good care of my ward. It is settled. Be ready by first light." He sped off.

"Hey! You pompous ass, I didn't agree!" She called after him.

But she packed anyway. She laid next to the children and sighed. This was going to be hellish if he continued to think he could boss her around. She wouldn't stand for it.

Chapter one done! My first Kags/Sess and I'm really excited to keep updating!

I couldn't find what I was looking for in a fanfiction so I decided to just write my own!

Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed it. Feel free and encouraged to review.