• Splash! Splash!

    She ran around the shallow ends of the pond under the watchful eye of one of her two travel companions. Her laughter echoed through the empty space of the forest clearing.

    It's a nice day, the little girl thought. The sun shined brightly overhead illuminating the green of the trees, the temperature was warm, and the fish softly nipped at her feet whenever she stood still.

    Rin knew not how long she could enjoy the wonderful recesses of the weather; she simply wished Lord Sesshoumaru was there to enjoy it with her. He'd gone off on his own to wander about the area a while ago, and he had not yet returned. She didn't worry. He always came back at some point, and when he did, all three of them would travel to a new place; a new destination always en route.

    Rin smiled to herself. Traveling was the best part, despite Master Jaken always scolding her for being too slow.

    She glanced over at the green hued demon, sitting cross-legged against the tree's bark. His small head hung forward, his multi-headed wooden staff gripped tightly with his scaly hands.

    She laughed, splashing her way towards him, when something caught her eye out of her peripheral vision.

    The little girl stopped and turned to her left, spotting a black kitten staring at her, it's eyes a crimson red.

    She cocked her head to the side, debating on whether or not to continue her trek to her keeper, or see about the mysterious kitten.

    ...

    Of course, curiousity got the better of her and Rin ran to the little black ball of fur instead.

    She clicked her tongue and lowered her hand to beckon it over. It strode confidently to her, sniffing her hand before allowing her to pet it.

    "Aww.. you're such a cute kitten!" Rin cooed, gently scratching the side of it's face. She always expressed great grattitude towards Lord Sesshoumaru for giving her the ability to speak fluently.

    The feline purred, leaning its head more towards her hand. One of its paws stepped on her foot.

    Rin giggled, lightly pushing off its paw to kneel on both of her knees.

    The cat tried again, only this time, scurried up her knee and continued to stare at her.

    Her head leaned to the side again, observing the huge red irises.

    Her mind began to grow fuzzy. The world seemed like it was rapidly spinning. She repeatedly blinked, hoping the dizziness would subside to no avail.

    What's happening? was the last thought she had before her mind went blank.

    Her unconscious body fell backwards into the pond, her medium length, black hair swaying in the water.

    A man in a white baboon suit emerged from the shadows, chuckling to himself. He picked up the girl, briefly observing her before returning to the darkness of the forest.

    "You will do just fine."