No matter how much I love the Inuyasha series, as do us all, I have no ownership of anything Inuyasha.(sigh)
Chapter One
Lord Sesshoumaru and Rin are sitting on the edge of the well when the doors to the well house open again. One of Rin's ears twitch but she remains asleep, leaning back against Lord Sesshoumaru's chest, her legs stretched out along the top of the well's edge. Lord Sesshoumaru looks up as Kagome and Inuyasha come in slowly, quietly. Inuyasha stays near the door as Kagome comes around the edge of the well to look closely at Rin.
"You should probably take her inside. It's getting toward nightfall so it's going to start to get cold out." Kagome says quietly. Lord Sesshoumaru nods and carefully shifts out from under Rin. She wakes as he stirs and sits up slowly, rubbing her eyes and yawning.
"Time to go in." He says gently, taking her hand and guiding her to her feet. She nods, following him up the stairs.
Halfway to the house the four stop, all turning toward the shrine entrance. A large cat demon stands in the entrance, grinning at them.
"So, you called in friends, did you?" Behind Lord Sesshoumaru Rin growls fiercely. Kagome suddenly grabs Inuyasha and Lord Sesshoumaru's arms and pulls them back.
"Get clear." She says harshly, the three backing away from Rin. The cat demon stalks forward, still grinning.
"I have come to avenge my brother." It states. Rin suddenly growls louder, crouching slightly.
Wind suddenly whips through the area, forcing the three behind Rin to shield their faces. Lord Sesshoumaru picks up the familiar sound and looks up, shocked, to see an immense black dog standing before them. Its fur is short, revealing the slim form beneath. Partially healed wounds still cover parts of its body but the female dog demon shows no sign of feeling them. She stalks forward, fully intent on the cat demon.
"Your fool of a brother had it coming by attacking the priestess." Rin says angrily. The cat demon laughs, the two beginning to circle in the area before the house.
"The only way my brother was a fool was by not finishing you off." The cat demon states. Rin laughs.
"There is only one creature on this earth that is near powerful enough to finish me, and it sure isn't any of your kind." The cat demon, infuriated, launches itself at Rin.
Lord Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha are about to leap into the fight when Kagome stops them.
"She can handle this herself." Doubtful the two stop but work their fingers anxiously.
The battle is over shortly, Rin swiftly and cleanly snapping the cat demon's neck. As the limp body slumps to the ground Rin turns to them, her eyes glowing red as she pants slightly. She steps up to them slowly, lowering her head to their level.
"Kagome. Can you sense any others?" Kagome shakes her head slightly, reaching out to pat the giant dogs' nose.
"No, its safe now thanks to you. You can change back now Rin." The great dog nods and steps back, its form shifting and shrinking back into the form of the human-like Rin.
As she sighs she smiles, stretching out her arms.
"Well my lord, what did you think?" Lord Sesshoumaru chuckles and nods slightly.
"Quite well done." She smiles as her arms fall back to her sides. She moves as if to join them but falters, weaving on her feet.
"Catch her!" Kagome calls out as Rin starts to fall but even before she finishes Lord Sesshoumaru is holding Rin up. Kagome and Inuyasha hurry forward as Lord Sesshoumaru picks Rin up gently.
"What happened to her?"
"Changing like that takes a lot out of a youkai." Lord Sesshoumaru says quietly. "For someone who hasn't had the practice to get accustomed to it, the change wipes them out. On top of Rin's wounds, I'm amazed she was able to change at all." Inuyasha shrugs and follows Kagome into the house.
Rin wakes slowly, stretching and yawning. Images flash through her mind, as if a dream. Images of golden eyes and white hair, images of a loving smile and gentle touch. Eyes still closed she kicks off her blankets that cover her and winches as a partially healed wound pulls. Cursing she grabs her side, rolling to sit up in the bed.
"Not exactly a morning person, are you?" Her eyes fly open and her hand falls away when she sees Lord Sesshoumaru sitting near the bed, watching her with a bemused expression. Her ears perk forward as she stares at him.
"It wasn't a dream, was it? You're really here." He nods, rising and crossing to the bed. Tipping her chin up to his face he kisses her swiftly before heading for the door.
"Kagome has had breakfast ready for an hour. I know you're hungry to get dressed." He says before disappearing out the door.
She dresses in record time, grabbing the first pair of jeans and shirt she finds. The jeans are low cut, the hems of the pant legs almost engulfing her feet. Her shirt is a hunter green, slightly form fitting but comfortable. After brushing her hair and tying it up in a quick, messy bun she runs downstairs, vaulting the last several steps and landing soundly on her feet. Rising she grins, turning toward the doorway that leads to the dining room. Kagome, Inuyasha, and Sesshoumaru all watch her, Sesshoumaru smiling at her mischievous expression.
"I can see you're feeling better." Kagome comments as Rin sits at the table. Rin nods, stretching her legs out to rub her feet against Sesshoumaru's where he sits across from her.
"A lot better. Oh, I was wondering something yesterday that I didn't get the chance to ask." She says, leaning forward. "What happened to your swords?" Kagome nods, tapping Inuyasha's shoulder.
"Yes, that's right. Where's Tetsuiga?" Inuyasha glances at Sesshoumaru, whom nods, then smiles.
"We hid them." Both Kagome and Rin frown.
"Hid them?"
After breakfast Kagome and Rin follow Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha out the door.
"About two hundred years ago we agreed that it would be safer for Tetsuiga and Tenseiga to be hidden. Even with Sounga sealed in the underworld others had begun seeking the swords. Instead of risking them falling into someone's hands, we hid them in the only safe place we could think of." Sesshoumaru explains, walking along side Rin with his arm around her waist. She glances up at him, confused, as they stop in front of the sacred tree. Sesshoumaru releases her and joins Inuyasha where he crouches in front of the tree. As the two begin digging Kagome stares at them in shock.
"You buried the swords?" Inuyasha glances at her over his shoulder.
"Yes. This used to be my territory so not many demons would venture here. With the sacred tree protecting them we couldn't think of anywhere safer."
In short order they unearth the long metal box and heft it up, turning to the two women.
"I think it would be best if we didn't open this outside." Kagome nods, both women turning and preceding the two men into the house.
Once inside they set the box on the dining room table, the two women stepping back as the men face the box. Each pricks a finger with a fang, letting a drop of their blood land on the box.
The locks on the sides suddenly snap open, the lid coming ajar slightly. Lifting the lid the two brothers take their swords out from the box and turn.
"Lord Sesshoumaru, where is Tokijin?" Rin asks quietly as she steps forward, running her fingers down the sheath in his hands.
"I destroyed it." He says quietly. "I grew tired of destruction so I destroyed the sword." He says simply.
That evening Rin leaves the house quietly, sliding the front door shut behind her and heading for the temple entrance.
Halfway there a familiar voice stops her.
"Where are you going?" She turns, smiling when she sees Lord Sesshoumaru following her from the house. Tenseiga is now strapped to his waist in a more modern holder.
"Making my evening rounds." Lord Sesshoumaru frowns slightly as she turns toward the entrance once more, easily sliding off the black robe over her white kimono.
"Evening rounds?" She nods.
"Demons are common place now. Not as much as they used to be but they still cause problems. Making rounds in my demon form every few days helps deter some of the smarter demons." She says, winking at Lord Sesshoumaru before turning, changing into her demon dog form.
Glancing back she smiles widely, a toothy grin as she watches Lord Sesshoumaru transform. She glances at him questioningly as he passes her but he ignores her, an equally toothy grin on his muzzle as he leaps down the steps.
The appearance of two dog demons causes quite a stir in the community but few approach them. It is not until after dark that they return to the temple. Rin finds a note in the kitchen giving reason why the house is empty.
"It seems we have the place to ourselves for a few hours." Rin says, handing the note to Lord Sesshoumaru. He scans it before smiling.
"We could watch a movie or TV." He says, following Rin into the living room.
The large room is lined with a long couch and two recliners on either side. Rin sits on the couch, folding her legs under her as she takes up the remote sitting on the end table. Sesshoumaru sits beside her, raising his arm enough for her to lean against him. She hands the remote to him and he begins flipping through the channels as she interlocks her fingers with his.
It is not long until he realizes that she is asleep. Smiling to himself he sets the remote down, shifting gently to pick her up.
Upstairs he lays her on her bed gently, draping the blanket over her before turning to depart.
"Lord Sesshoumaru?" Turning back he sees Rin is awake now, on ear perked forward, the other slouched. "Where are you going?" He nods toward the door.
"I've got a room down the hall." He replies, turning toward the door.
"You could stay here." She says quietly. He turns back to her slowly. "I'm not asking you to do anything but…" Slowly her voice dies away and she looks away, her one perked ear shifting back to slouch along with the other one. "Never mind." She lies back down on the bed, brining the edge of the blanket up to her chin and closing her eyes.
Silently he crosses the room, slowly setting Tenseiga aside before shedding his outer shirt. One ear tracks his movements but otherwise Rin does not move. Simple black boxers are revealed as he sheds his pants, draping them over the back of a nearby chair. Lifting the blankets he stretches out on the bed beside her, waiting to see what she would do.
After a second Rin rolls over slowly, dark brown eyes studying him. Neither says a word as Rin reaches out to him. A gentle touch draws him nearer as she cradles his body against hers, one ear pressed to his chest. He slides his arms around her, strangely comfortable lying in the bed. Upon thinking this he chuckles slightly.
Rin glances up at him questioningly but he shakes his head, settling for resting his chin on top of her head, directly between her ears. Her nose brushes his neck as she shifts slightly. He plants a light kiss on her forehead and she smiles. Shifting her head up, she lightly kisses his neck. He instantly goes still as she slowly works her way up his neck to his jaw. He growls slightly, his grip on her tightening. She pauses, tapping the top of her nose against his jaw gently, questioning. She smiles slightly as he tips his head back further to allow her better access to his throat. Instead she pushes him gently back onto his back and pulling herself up enough to be face to face, planting her lips firmly, fiercely on his.
Years of loneliness and wanting suddenly engulf him and Sesshoumaru's grip on Rin tightenes even more, crushing her against his chest. A low growl begins deep in his chest, not one of anger but one of wanting and long denied passion. Slowly he slides his foot up her leg, hooking his leg around hers so their bodies are flush against one another.
Rin nearly gasps against Sesshoumaru's mouth as he slides his foot up her leg. The very touch sends shivers up her spine. Her claws drag slightly against his skin, just shy of drawing blood. Her tongue flicks out hesitantly, tracing his elongated canines as she feels the low rumble of his growl in his chest. Instinct instantly kicks in and Rin growls back. Taking the initiative she uses his leg hooked over hers to pull him with her as she rolls onto her back. His hands release her arms and slide up, over her shoulders to bury his fingers in her hair. Memories of long, empty nights flash past Rin's mind, nights spent dreaming of nights like this, night where she could be truly one with her beloved lord.
Memories overwhelm Sesshoumaru as well, slowing his hand as memories of centuries of lonliness and longing suddenly disappear in the heaven brought to him by her touch.
Sensing his hands slowing Rin pauses, drawing back from his kiss to stare at him, suddenly fearing that he had changed his mind. He simply stares at her, his molten gold gaze alight with passion and what almost looks like a touch of sadness.
"Sesshoumaru?" She whispers quietly. He draws one hand from her hair, tracing a claw down the side of her face lightly.
"All these centuries i have waited for this night." He whispers quietly, almost to himself. She smiles slightly, mimicking his action.
"As have i." she says quietly. Ever so slowly she lifts her head, using a hand on the back of his neck to guide his head down so his lips could meet hers. He shifts his body slightly to lie flush atop her, the silk of his boxers sending more shivers up her skin. The soft cotten of her robe and the light night shirt underneath to nothing to shield her skin from the heat radiating off his and she practically moans as his mouth leaves hers, his lips tracing feather light trails down her neck. Slowly he pushes aside the top of her robe to reveal a slim shoulder, his kisses lingering at the nape of her neck.
Rin's hands slowly slide down his chest as he reaches down, gently tugging on the tie that holds her robe shut. She hesitates then grips his shoulders, pushing him off her. Startled, Sesshoumaru immediately backs away, sitting on his knees at the end of her bed.
He watches her, suddenly unsure as she rises up onto her knees before him, her eyes locked on his as she slowly pulls the robe's sash, slowly pulling off the robe and discarding it on the floor. His eyes watch her movements slowly, the indecision of the last few moments gone as she slowly tips her head back enough to pull the night shirt off.
Clad only in her underwear Rin holds out a hand to him, beckoning to him.
"My lord." She says quietly, her voice husky."It is time to enter our dreams."