Chapter 01.
I had never felt like a woman,that is until I met him.
I had never felt wanted, that is… until I met him.
Even if my body was his to take each night, to let him release, it made me feel complete.
My breathing came in soft moans over and over, quickening as his thrusts became more, stronger and deeper. My knees on fire as they dug themselves further into the ground. Further than I ever thought they could. My knuckles white and I clenching at the sheet that covered the tatami mat underneath of us.
"Ngh..S-Sesshomaru-sama. I-m Im… Ah!" His lips trailing down the back of my neck always made me release before him, but he didn't let that stop us. No, his fingers dug in lightly on my hips, allowing him to drive himself further, sheathing himself deep within my core. And as he always did, he emptied himself within me. I couldn't help but let a smile grace my face as I lay down, and him following suit beside me softly pulling out and embracing me.
Kissing my shoulder, I could feel him sigh in content before falling into a blissful slumber beside me. Yet as tired as I was, I always embraced these moments.
No, it did not matter that I was a concubine to Sesshomaru, Prince of the Western Lands of Japan. It did not matter that I was simply in a position to give pleasure. It did not matter that I would not be his bride but be one of his "whores."
I was madly in love my Prince. In love with the man that made me feel complete. And I know, that even though he did not show it to others and did not have to utter a word –that I completed him.
And it all started the day that I was .not so graciously saved by his highness, but the day I saved him…
1 YEAR PRIOR.
"YOU must stay within the confinements of the house. Do you understand me?" My mother scolded me, hands on hips and a fire burning within her eyes. Releasing a deep sigh I could not help but nod in agreement before scooping my baby brother from his blankets and holding him against me in hopes that my mother might stop scolding me with him.
I had yet again wandered from our home in times of boredom. The war raged on but I could not help my free self from scoping our land time and time again making sure that it was still secure.
My father was not here, so who would keep my mother and brother safe in his stead? I would not let him down or my brothers-that were fighting so hard to protect the Southern lands. I would keep them protected for when my brothers and father returned. It did not matter that I knew next to nothing on how to even fight but I had to try.
I could not be contained either. As a wild spirit, I needed to be distracted and the forestry that covered the land behind the home I lived in, helped keep me occupied and educated as I read on as many herbs as I possibly could. One day I would become a healer and aid those that needed my assistance especially times of war.
Sighing, my mother shook her head at my actions and walked into the other room leaving me be. Smiling I set my brother down on his mat and watched him stare at me, trying to grab the locks of hair that had fallen forward and dangled before him.
" I wish I was like you, oblivious to the world and not the one who has to take care of others. You have it so easy Ryu." I told my brother, watching his chubby cheeks lift showing me a gummy smile.
But little did I know that would be the last smile I saw on his face.
The next moments were like a blur and in an instant moment the protection I thought I could give was proven wrong. My mother's shriek of terror alerted me and I froze in my spot as demon soldiers barged in alongside humans soldiers, baring the crest of the West. They were definitely not our Southern troops.
They were from the West, and they were here to expand the control and reign that the Western Lord had. Lord Inu no Taisho, who was leader of the Dog Demon clan, and controlled the West. The dog demon clan was ruthless. And right now, they had dared come into the small village where I lived and I had never been so scared in my life.
"RIN, RUN." Whipping my head to where my mother stood being held by two soldiers, her face streaming with tears. And in that instant I grabbed Ryu in his blankets and tore from the room. Knowing the back of the house escape route, I pushed my body further than I had ever done holding Ryu close to me. Tears stung my eyes, but I knew that I had to run and protect Ryu.
I could hear the soldiers in pursuit of me, running behind me, shouting at me to stop. But I couldn't, I couldn't give up. The back of my home, lead straight into the forest and luckily my father had created a safe house at the base of a hollow tree. It was covered and had a couple things stored for us. I had to get there and hope that the demons would not track me. With the pine and moss growing everywhere, I was hoping it would mask my scent.
I could start to see the path that lead to my safety, but my pursuers were still hot on my trail. Suddenly, something wrapped around my foot sending me crashing to ground, and in hopes of not squishing my brother I twisted onto my side letting it take the impact of my fall.
"You little wench, trying to run from us . You are nothing but a mere human woman" A growl rose from the demon that had wrapped his weapon around my ankle. "Why would you run when you know there was no escaping you Southern. By now, our lord has probably claimed power over the lord of the South you should just cooperate easily wench."
Crying now I couldn't help but hold my brother tighter and hide him from the people but I was unable. He was torn from my hands. "No… NO RYU. NO PLEASE DOONT HURT HIM. PLEASE." I begged over and over, his cries filling the air. I could not go anywhere, I was helpless. I watched at a human soldier carried him further and further away from me. The last family member I might had had a chance helping. Gone.
"He will grow up nicely and train to be a part of the West. Unfortunately you, well you are too old to convert to the West. Your eyes tell us that you would be the one to cause a rebellion, which our Lords will not tolerate." The demon came close to me smiling. "I wish I had a little more time to stick around with you, but I have more Villages to go gather and burn to the ground to start new." Nodding his head, two or three more men surrounded me and the last thing before a blow to my head caused the darkness to consume me , was "finish her off.".
Time.
I don't know how much time passed. But I felt like I was floating in nothing. My mind consumed by the darkness around me. I was dead. I had to be, but how did I have my thought to wander in. Was this what it was like when you passed on? Where was Mother, father.. Ryu… please help me!
Just when I thought I was alone.. I could hear Murmuring.. I could hear voices? It was then that I could feel my body again. My mind regaining its conscious feel of the world. And then the light, it was blinding. Opening my eyes, the light was so bright, I could hardly blink. But even blinkink made me feel the pain I was not ready for.
My body ached everywhere. I probably looked purple and black from the beating I had received. I had been beaten and left for dead like trash on the road. Opening my eyes a little wider now, the clarity only well in one eye, gave me a view of someone who represented someone like an angel.
"My Lord, why have we stopped? " Twisting my head slightly I could see a green demon imp, half of my height, standing beside the the angelic figure I had gawked at. Another voice sounded and someone who represented this figure, only a little bit more aged came into my view.
"Hmmm, Sesshomaru- was it your men that would have done this? How many times have I told you to train them to not be so brash with the woman of the Southern lands. We have conquered this land, but to have an empire I must have my people. And when they are out and about killing them, raping woman how am I supposed to earn their trust, it is already a difficult road after conquering their Lord." This man shook his head and approached me, I could not help but recoil from the hand that outreached toward me. This must be him. Lord Inu No Taisho, Lord of the Western lands.
"My child, do not be frightened. Please allow my healer to tend to you." MY eyes must have widened slightly for he gave a small form of a smile toward me. Ever so gently I was picked up and carried toward a beautiful caravan. I had no energy to fight, and my body pained me greatly. "We will take her with us. Fate has brought this woman into our path for a reason." He then called for his healer who approached me.
Popping a small bit of substance into my mouth, the woman dressed as a priestess, the healer, smiled to me and ran her hand gently over my cheek. "This will help the pain and make you sleep. Trust me, I will make you feel better in no time. My name is Kagome. Nice to meet you…" She cocked her head to the side, and it was then I knew she was waiting for my name.
Swallowing heavily, I mustered up enough strength to say it before feeling myself slowly slip into a slumber.
"Rin. M-my name… is Rin." And then I was once more, consumed by the darkness.
HELLO BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS. Here is a story between RIN x SESSHOMARU. I HOPE YOU ENJOY! I have had this idea for a while and it hasn't left my head since. SO PLEASE READ AND REVIEW AND ENJOY!