Hello everyone. Sorry I haven't updated in a while. My other Sesshy/Rin story got old. And I'm running out of ideas for it. If anyone has any ideas, that would help. But until then, I have created a fresh idea. An idea that seems to help. Sorry for the sp mistakes! Thankies!
The cold air of night seemed to dawn quickly. Strange. It seemed to happen too fast. As if time decided to take a long nap. A nap that involved sleep. Sleeping on the hours of long life. That dragged. And dragged. Wasting. Such time that was dear to the race known as humans. Humans that seemed to go day by day without a care. Without a single thought. Pitiful. Just pitiful. They sadly don't realize the harsh comments and stinging words that revolve around them. Their ears deaf to the sight of it. So I know your probably asking. What does this have to do with everything? Why is the time of humans so important? Well...for one demon. It is. Very important. And he won't stop until what he has been searching for is found. Which happens to be his little human. His little Rin-san. But he has recently found out, that she isn't so little anymore.
It has been 9 full years since Naraku and his minions had been destoryed. Kagura and Kanna. To this day, it is told that they could have had a better life. A life of regret yes, but happiness none the less. Too bad they wouldn't accept it. In the end. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha had long since killed them. Striked them down with Tetsusaiga and Tenseiga. Together forming a powerful attack unlike anyother. Yes, it happened. But they had felt it coming. Since then, it had been a never ending battle on what to do with the Shikon jewel. Kagome had put up quite a fight with Inuyasha and Sesshomaru. Sadly, it had been settled that she would use it for a secret wish. A wish I can't explain to you right now, but as this story goes, you will find out its true meaning.
Everyone has now moved on. Of course Kagome can still go back and forth in the feudal era. She is quite happy about that since she has admitted to herself of falling in love with Inuyasha.Yep. That happened too. They have recently mated and are expecting a child soon. Kagome becoming a priestess for the village that they reside in. Named Inuyasha's village in Kagome's favor. Since Inuyasha's forest is nearby. Shippo has gotten older. Abit taller as well. Taking in a good liking for a neighboring village girl named Say. So you can imagine why he's been absent from the village lately. Miroku is still acting his perverted ways. But his promise to Sango still stands. She does make sure of that. So they have planned to get married soon. A thing that has seemed to brighten all of their spirits. Also with the recent passing of Kaede. Which was rather sad in all parts. But they believe that her spirits rests in good hope that they will watch over her place.
Now to move onto the good part. Sesshomaru's group. Sesshomaru himself decided to recieve his arm back from his father's tomb. Much by Inuyasha's protest. But a few sits from Kagome shut him up. He's had his arm back for quite a while now. But using the new body part seemed to be quite new to him. He still is use to using one arm. But feeling comes back quickly. Before the eight years of time were used, Sesshomaru sent Rin to a human village. Much to Rin's protests, pleading, and attitude. She had struggled against him when they arrived at the village. Jakken had a happy grin plastered onto his pointy features, but anyone could tell how sad he looked. Even being the imp he was around the girl. Yeah, he was selfish, mean, annoying, bossy, and small. But he simply adored giving the girl knowlegde and know how. It pleased him to see someone soaking up his words so eagerly. Almost like a sponge soaking up water. His little mind was just bathing in the glory of it. Up until the moment her fingers released his pricky, rough grasp. He had discovered how much he was going to miss her. Yes miss her. Oh no. Being demon he wouldn't dare admit such a thing. But his mind was practically screaming the words. His eyes had glanced towards Sesshomaru's. Only to study his look with utter shock. They had...regret, yet a strong fuel of promise in them. Only for a second, to be replaced by the cold gaze they took on.
-Flashback-
The edge of the path they had been walking on seemed to thin and even. Rocks and rubble getting less and less. The birds sang a soft song as the forest around them was quiet. Save the few birds and rustle of bushes. Ah-Un was following Sesshomaru-sama and Rin was a slow, yet even step. Walking fast enough to keep their company in sight. Jakken riding on top of them with the packs. Holding the reins as he took in a deep glup. Knowing what was about to happen. His eyes seemed abit dull, but they perked up in their annoying gaze as soon as Rin turned or mentioned something to him of interest. He ran his thumb along the rough leather of the rein as the clearing of the path was in sight. Distant noises of humans and carts seemed to sting his ears. He could hear it all to clearly. Know it all too well. A human village. Rin of course, unknowing to what was about to change, skipped in front of him. The village came in sight, and his throat became dry. Seconds later he heard Rin's high voice. The conversation began.
", Sesshomaru-sama. Are we stopping for some more supplies? We already got some back at that other village.", said Rin as she twirled to a stop beside his tall form. He only shook his head which made her look at him in confusion.
", No.", he stated simply as he paused before walking on.
", Then why are we here? It is a waste to come to a human village for things we don't need.", said Rin. Sesshomaru's thought struck him. As well as his regret. Human village. That's what she called it. As if she wasn't a human herself. So innocent. So...unknowning. Her soul seemed to never get a glimpse of how life really went. The lines that crossed between them. What spilt humans from demons. Something that stood for what they were. In power. In rank. In very ownership. With a blink of his golden orbs, he erased such thoughts. This would be better for her. She would get a good life, with people to take care of her.
", We are coming here for this purpose only.", he started as they came along a field where the women of the village picked their rice. The half demon women that was to recieve Rin, standing in the distance. Picking rice herself, and throwing it into a weaved basket. As if she didn't even notice them. Something Rin also pondered over. Why she didn't look up and run away screaming.
", What purpose?", asked Rin again. Coming to a stop beside his legs. Looking up at him.
", My half brother wants me to aid him in a battle against Naraku and his helpers. Therefor I must go to his village and meet with him. To help him defeat Naraku.", said Sesshomaru. His gaze looking at something ahead of him. Rin still looking at him. Not getting it yet. Jakken just wanted to slap her. She was painfully clueless. And it hurt him for her to listen to what his lord was about to say next. He wanted so badly to close his ears. To look away at the scene that was playing before him. But his demon would have none of that. He could hear too well for it.
", You. You are staying here. Until I return for you. I cannot have you accompany me in my journey to meet with Inuyasha and go into battle. For the danger will be too great on a body like your own.", said Sesshomaru as Rin's mind froze. Did she, just hear what she thought she had heard? Sesshomaru had them walk this path for almost a whole week. Just to dump her here? Like a sack of hay. Not even caring if she wanted to go or not. She took a step back. Still looking at him. She didn't want to leave him. That's the first thought that had entered her mind. She wanted to stay and be beside him. No matter what the risk or cost. She shook her head. Not believeing it.
", Sesshomaru-sama! I want to stay with Sesshomaru-sama! I don't want to leave your side! No! No please Sesshomaru-sama! Don't leave me here!", she cried as she didn't notice the woman coming closer to them. Panic and fear coating her.
", This Sesshomaru has spoken Rin. The rest of his journey is too dangerous for you. So I am going to leave you in the care of this village. And you are to stay here. Not going anywhere. Until I return.", said Sesshomaru as Rin cried. A broken cry escaping her lips. She went to go cling onto him, but instead was picked up by the same woman in the distance. She right away began to struggle.
", No! Sesshomaru-sama! No! Don't! Don't leave me! Don't leave me here!", she cried out as Sesshomaru turned. Starting to walk back towards the path from which they came. She threw her arms around and kicked her legs. But the woman spoke none as Rin cried out over and over. Begging for her lord to return. Jakken gave her a sad glance, before commanding an even sadder Ah-Un to follow Sesshomaru. Wanting to get away from the area as fast as possible. So he wouldn't have to hear her cries for them any longer.
Rin felt stream down her face. She kept on kicking and screaming. Determined to get to her lord somehow. To cling herself onto him until he had no choice but to take her with him. Some of her hair clung to her face. Her face red and puffy from crying. Wet and sticky from the tears. She continued as she saw him almost vanishing up the path. Her fists punching the woman holding him. But she seemd to have no affect by it. She finally wailed out his name. Desperate. But it fell on ears...just ones that chose not to listen. Even though he wanted nothing more then to run back. Capture her in his arms and apologize. To say he was sorry for even uttering such a thing to her ears. His heart felt that way, but his mind knew of the dangers fighting Naraku would bring. Her reminded himself that he didn't want her in that. So this was for the best. Until he won, and returned to her. This is how it had to be. As they started going down the hill. Away from the village, he paused in his step. The light scuff of his boots halting as he heard something he vowed to himself he never wanted to here again.
", SESSHOMARU-SAMA! DON'T LEAVE ME BY MYSELF!", she wailed out. Mixed in tears and cries. He growled softly to himself, before continuing to Inuyasha's village.
The woman had sensed she had stopped. Now limp in her arms. Sick and tired from all the screaming she had done. A couple villagers turned their heads to see what the problem in the field was. She ran a hand through her hair, as she spoke. ", Rin-san. My name is Kan. I am going to be taking care of you from now on. Are you listening?", she asked in a cracked, yet old voice. Rin only replied by a hummed sob. Turning her face away as tears rolled down her puffy face. Kan pursed her wrinkled lips.
", Sesshomaru-sama asked me to care for you until he returns. So care for you I shall. I was given permission to punish you... if you try to run from me. This is only for your safety child.", the women explain. But Rin didn't seem to want to listen to any of it. Kan only continued.
", I will bathe and feed you. Cloth you and give you work. It won't be so bad...but you will have to stay in here until the day comes. Where he comes walking back down from that hill. Am I clear?", asked the lady again. Though she knew she wasn't going to be given an answer anytime soon. She put Rin down only to have her jerk against her hand. A sharp slap to her arm made her stop.
", Enough of your games. Follow me. We need to give you a bath and change your clothes. From there...we shal discuss your work plans for the fields...", said Kan as she tugged harshly on Rin's hand. Rin, who pouted and only sobbed. Stumbling after but finally giving in. Letting the old half demon drag her into the dusty village streets. But as she dragged her, she handed her a tiny sack in her free hand.
", Your lord said I should give that to you. You told me for you to never loose it. And keep it close to your heart.", said the woman as Rin opened it when they paused at an outdoor shop. In the leather pouch, was two things. First, a black jade comb. Made by the most talented carver. Golden designs running along it. Second there was a necklace. With what looked like a fang on the end of the brown chain. A fang with dried blood coating the tip of it. Sesshomaru's fang. And..a letter. Which she would read to herself in private later. Getting lost in the crowds and people. Where she remained...for eight straight years.
-Flashback End-
He looked up into the sky. Just remembering that day was painful for him. His swords clanked at his hip as he walked. The sliver mane of hair falling down his back and to the floor like a waterfall. His golden eyes scanning the forest. His steps were still the same. Yet this time..abit faster. Jakken, who had been riding Ah-Un, seemed to notice this change. It was as if their lord wanted to hurry. Yes. Hurry to get to an important place. Sesshomaru did not tell him that they were returning to Rin's village. For since then the place had burned and a new village for them was built miles away. Thus taking Sesshomaru longer to find her matured scent. Mature. The word just seemed to spin through his veins. Nine years. Nine years defeating the enemy. Nine years that she had grown. He often found himself thinking about her in their freetime when the group took breaks from the battles. Or from searching for Naraku. He knew it was silly, and highly stupid for a demon to be thinking such things of a girl. A human girl no less. But...he just couldn't help himself. Something about Rin seemed to make him think of her all the more. Because she wasn't like other humans.
It seemed to be earily evening as he saw the village. The village that smelt of new pine and mud from re-building. The rice fields already looking up in full bloom. Good for harvest season. But it was close to winter. So they didn't have long. He figured they were already picking the rice and whatever else produce they made to keep their village alive. He walked in the shaded trees. Until he came to a small circular clearing. Stopping as Jakken pulling on Ah-Un's reins. Letting out a wide yawn followed by a quick excuse me to his lord.
", Lord Sesshomaru. May I ask what we are doing near a human village? More supplies perhaps?", asked Jakken as he took his staff and hopped off the dragon demon. Jakken only got a simple answer. One that he always got when Sesshomaru was thinking, or busy with something he knew nothing of.
", I will be back later tonight into morning.", said Sesshomaru as he walked in the direction of the village outskirts. Jakken only sighed as he opened a pack and prepared camp. Life traveling together had become abit dull ever since Rin left. He thought that things would go back to the way they use to when Rin wasn't around. Mistaken. He had come to find that old life to be very boring and dull. Having no life at all. Sesshomaru and himself hardly spoke to each other unless there was danger or they were stopping. Jakken had a small net and stick ready to go catch some fish for him to eat. He let Ah-Un graze in an old field nearby as he let out a deep sigh. Off to search for his dinner. His dinner. Since Sesshomaru fed himself. He felt quite lonely. Padding empty as he waddled into a forest with a sad expression.
Back in the village, the areas seemed to be ripping with life. Carts flying here and there. Shops lined up almost along every street. People calling out for new and old sales. Advertising a new one. Small childern offering flowers and homemade chains. Hoping to gain some extra cash out of it. Merchants and travelers lined the inner and outer streets. Making it crowded. The geshia, bar, and inn houses getting full by the minute with drunk, sober, and lonely men. Families making their way home from a long day of work.
The streets became cleaner and the people neater as they neared the village leader's home. His home bigger then the rest of the village's. Not a castle, but a mansion in sense. Having pretty gardens and twisting paths. Large posts at the front with guards. A path leading to the brown, sliding double doors. Laterns lined the walls as the night played songs on the walls. Casting shadows that told many different stories. The insides of the home seemed alive too. Except for a girl that wasn't all too happy.
", No! I refuse to marry him! Koji will only make my life even more worse then it is! Can't you see that!", yelled a girl that looked around 18. Her long black hair falling around her shoulders down to her butt. Her figure slim, but curvy in all the right places. Making any man, or demon for that matter drool at her feet. Having fantasys about all the fun they could have with a girl like her. Her face. Smooth and soft with a pretty shine. Her eyes wide, yet alive. The color of brown earth, yet holding wisdom, beauty, and independance. When she walked, you could tell that she seemed to stride across the floor. Each step even and following its twin. Her body normally soft and warm. Though in this case, it was cold and demanding. Young adult Rin, was just learning the hardships of an arranged marriage.
", Rin-san. This is good for you. You will make lots of money for Yayin-sama and you will help our village from running poor this year. Marrying the general won't be so bad. Just look pretty and do what he says. If you do that...you live in comfort. Nothing to worry about. Not a thing.", said Kan. The same woman that took her in all those years ago. She was even older then she had been then. With long white hair, wrinkled look, misty red eyes, and her small body. They were in Rin's room in the castle. Ever since Yayin-sama, the leader of the village, had seen her face he had right away requested for her to live in his house. Breeding her to become a beauitful young lady and offer him money beyond he wildest dreams.
", But I don't love him!", snapped back Rin as she turned from brushing her hair at her table. The mirror showing her reflection that was before she turned around quickly. Standing up from her stool in one quick motion. Her face clearly showing that she was upset and angry. Her brush banged down on the table with a harsh 'twack'. The necklace, her white knight had given her swung from around her neck. The jade comb on her table.
", And you don't have to! Love has nothing to do with this! Koji-sama is offering a deal of a lifetime! And I won't let your selfish ways ruin it!", said Kan as Rin stepped back. Blinking in disbelief as she chuckled to herself. ", Selfish. You think I'm selfsh? Look at you! You care nothing about my feelings. My good looks and body seem to be the only thing that does matter!", Rin yelled back in her soft, yet toning voice as Kan took a step forward. Her small whip hanging from her kimono.
", By heaven child! Stop it! If I ever hear you utter such disrespect!", Kan threatened as Rin took a step forward.
", I am getting forced to something I don't want to! That is not disrespect!", threw back Rin. In anger she knocked over her water basin. Making it crash to the floor. Water spilling onto the ground. Kan's face harderned.
", That cost a good sum young lady!", Kan spit out in anger. Her eyes looking from the damage to Rin.
", Seems like I won't need it after I'm used again.", said Rin going to knock down another vase.
", I had enough. This will end. Right now.", said Kan as she had one hand on her whip.
", What! I get punished all because I speak my mind?", yelled Rin as Kan walked towards her. Before she could react she had grabbed Rin roughly by her hair. Yanking it as she threw her against the wall. Rin cried out in pain as the whip came crashing down on her skin.
", Say it again! I dare you girl! Lord Yayin has been nothing but nice to you! Giving you everything you ever dreamed of! And you will get more after you marry Lord Koji!", said Kan as she spoke again. Bringing down the whip on each word. ", I. Never. Want. To. Here. You. Talk. Like. That. Again!", yelled Kan as Rin cried out in pain. Trying to get away only to fall and land on the soft bed that she owned. Looking back up to see the whip being drawed back.
", I'm not going to let you ruin my chances for comfort girl! Not mine, or anyone elses here! You will get married to Lord Koji! And you have no say in it what so ever!", hissed Kan as the door slid open. She turned and right away bowed. Seeing Lord Yayin. He was a man that looked alright for his age. Short black hair and black eyes. He was chubby, and large. But that didn't stop him. He was also an evil man. Sleeping with a different women every night of his life.
", Kan. What is going on here?", he asked, stepping inside. His eyes lingering hungrily on Rin's supple curves. She cringed and moved back abit. Kan studdered.
", J-Just keeping R-Rin's line i-in place -m-milord.", said Kan bowing as Yanyin nodded. Waving her off.
", I'll handle her...", he spoke out. His tone abit dark as his gaze traced lines on her body. Undressing her with his eyes. She breathed heavily. Scared to death of what he might do.
", Yes..milord.", said Kan as she spat angrily at Rin before quickly leaving the room. Shutting and making sure to lock the door to her room. Just so that she wouldn't try to escape him. Yanyin crept closer to Rin. She only backed up more.
", Are you being a bad girl Rin-san?", asked Yanyin licking his fat lips. Rin shaking her head quickly.
", N-No...", she whimpered out as he chuckled and grabbed her wrist. She looked away as his mouth and body stank of sake.
", Oh come now...we all know how naughty you could be..", said Yanyin as he traced a finger down her front. Rin tensing up from the touch. Yanyin of course, thinking it was a good thing.
", I..I..didn't do anything...", said Rin as Yanyin brought his hand to cup her breast. Making her try and back away from his hold but he only squeezed harder. Licking her ear as she begged him to stop.
", No..stop...", she whispered out. Beginning to struggle.
", Oh no...you know you like it..", said Yanyin as one of his fingers moved down towards her legs.
", Ah! No!", she said trying to get up.
", Don't be that way. I've been having thoughts about you. All. day. long. Mmmhmmmm.", said Yanyin as he licked her neck. She tried to jerk away from him.
", Leave me alone! Someone help!", yelled Rin as he only brought his hand to cover her mouth.
", Come on Rin-san. Show me your other side...", he cooed. Rin shook her head. This couldn't be happening. She wasn't about to give herself to this freak. After all these years of fighting. She wasn't going to give up now. She paniced. Looking around the room for something to help her. Which happened to be her jabe comb. The ends as sharp as knives. If she could only get to them. But his hold on her was tight. We...not for long.
Yanyin had by now moved to her sash and obi. Fumbling with the knots as he began to work them free. Rin struggled in his grasp as she grunted in panic. Squirming around as he laid her down on the bed. She gasped in fear as he began to push back her kimono. His eyes widening all the more. Itching to see more skin. Feel it. Finally..she did something her friend in the village had taught her. Closing her eyes, she struggled more before she finally kicked him in his center. Making him let out a short gasp and roll over. Holding it in pain. Scrambling off the bed, she darted towards her jade comb. Grabbing it and turning just as he was about to get up. Her palm sweaty from fear.
", How...dare..you. I..will..make sure you..are..transfered...to the geshia house..for this trick. Lord Koji...can pick you up there..", he hissed out.
", No! Never!", Rin said as she looked towards the door. Looking at Yanyin before she made a break for it. Almost tripping on her own two feet. She got to the door and tried to open it. But it was locked. No. No it couldn't be. She began banging on the door. Hoping someone would hear and open it for her. But hands grabbed on her shoulders and tried to throw her down to the ground. She screamed and kicked.Her hand with the jade come flew in her grasp as she stabbed him in his palm with it. Hearing him cry out in pain. Not caring what would happen. The door happened to crack open from a curious servant. His eyes widened by what he saw. Rin saw the door creak open and ran for it again. Throwing it open as the servant fell to his feet. She darted out into the hall. Not caring where it took her. She blindly fled along the brown colored bases. Servants getting out of her way. Lord Yanyin by then had came out and commanded them not to let her escape. That's when the chase began.
Rin ran through the halls and flew down steps.. Picking up her kimono in her step. She breathed quickly each time as she turned a corner. Servant's feet padding beneath her. The place was huge, but during the years she had kept in memory where the exit was. During the time she was running, she had held the pin her her hand the entire time. The tip digging into her skin abit, making her bleed. But she didn't care about that right now. Her hair flew behind her. Racing like a deer would race and weave through trees. After what seemed like forever, the door came in veiw. She smiled, tears coming out of her eyes. Stopping short as she raised her hands up to get the latch off.
I have to escape. Tonight is the cresent moon. His...moon. I need to be there. I need to find him. I can..can't stay here..
", Stop her! Don't let her escape!", yelled Kan as guards followed her step. Appearing the hallway she had just come from. She turned towards the latch, muttering to herself quickly.
", Come on. Come on. Open...op..en...yes!", she said to herself as the latch broke. The door opening as the guards began to run faster. She passed the bored guards, who now stood up straight and tensed in notice of the girl flying past the gate.
", H-Hey! Get back here!", they called running after her. She shook her head. Her side pounding with a terrible ache as it hurt badly. She panted as she hurried out into the streets. Taking little notice to shocked villagers or turned over carts. In her mind..she wanted to be anywhere rather then there. She clutching her jade comb even tighter now. Remembering who she was saving herself for. Her white knight. The youkai that had haunted her dreams for years after. Promising her with a soft touch. His eyes holding concern, love, and pride all for her. No one else. His tall figure and strong appearance. She just drowned thinking about it. Sesshomaru...
The houses seemed the fly by as she passed Running over villages and around buildings. Making some of the late night workers wonder why such a girl like her was running like that. The houses seemed to get smaller and smaller as she ran. Her eyes burred by tears. Her head pounding with a fierce ache that seemed to sit on her head like a brick. She was searching for a house. A girl that lived in that house to help her. Help her escape this crazy nightmare.
She ran all the way into the poor part of the village. Her friend May lived here. She cried as she leaned on the wall of a small ally way. The guards losing her after a cart crash. Seconds later, a bucket dropped and the sound of water wold be heard hitting ground. The padding of feet against the dirt. Two hands gently tugged Rin's body to the body of her own.
", Rin-san. What are you doing out here so late?!", asked May as she looked at her friend. Rin's red kimono dirty with dirt and who knows else. Ripped in places. Her hair ruffled. Her face wet, sticky, and puffy. May's accent showed that her family came from a tribe in the forest. She often was teased for it, but she didn't mind. She did miss her tribe though. But her father wanted them to break away from the tribe for awhile. Until the sickness they had wore off.
", I..I..May..I...couldn't..l-let..him..", she gasped out as May's eyes widened. She knew what she was talking about.
", You ran from Lord Yanyin! Rin! That means people are after you!", said May as Rin sighed and weakly nodded.
", I...wasn't..going...let...him..a.buse..me..", said Rin as May groaned. But then she clamped a hand to her mouth as they hid behind some old baskets. Soilders running past them.
", That wasn't wise Rin. Well..I can't keep you here. There probably going to search the entire village tomorrow morning!", said May as Rin felt more tears coming.
", I know. Which..is why I need...to run away...", said Rin as May sighed. This wasn't easy.
", Where will you go?", asked May as Rin shook her head.
", Anywhere. Anywhere but here.", said Rin as May stood up. She was very concerned for her friend. Also concerned that she would be leaving the village on her own. She sighed and grabbed her hand.
", Come. We'll go to my house and pack you some things. I have some kimonos you could wear.", said May as they headed down the ally ways and streets in the night. Bucket and water forgotten. Soilders searching everywhere. The stars above them shinning brightly. Not noticing the pair of eyes watching them from a nearby rooftop. The faint gleam of fangs as a growl escaped his throat. Rumbling in his chest. His golden eyes hidden by the night. They have tried to hurt his Rin. They shall pay. Dearly. He had trusted them to watch her, yet they make her run. Humans were all the same. He had thought if he send her here, to a village Inuyasha had stayed in before, that they would take care of her. Well...he was very wrong. Claws digged into the wood of the house as the figure jumped into the sky. Leaping and flying as if he was nothing more then a distant star. He knew what he saw in the ally, was his Rin.
May and Rin ran until they entered her house from the back. Her parents happend to be still drinking at a friend's house, so May had the house to her self. She turned the corner leading from the door and entered her room. Fishing through her piles of clothes until she came to a dark blue kimono with a simple black sash. Another one that was green. And one that was a sleeping kimono. ", You can wear these.", she began as she took out a purple one with a black sash. ", But wear this one first. Go out to the river and wash yourself. Rid your hair and body of any dirt. Then put this on. Come back to the house once you are finished.", said May as Rin looked at her before she nodded slowly. Taking the peach kimono in her hands along with a small towel before heading out towards the nearby river. Hidden by trees.
Rin entered the lake. Sighing as she looked around. The trees seemed to be dark and tall. Looming over her form. As she dipped her foot in the water, she pulled it back quickly. The icy cold water attacking her nerves. She held her breath as she quickly stepped in the icy water. Letting the water freeze her heating bodfy. Letting out a shudder, she sat in the water. Just sitting there as she felt more tears coming to her eyes. How could they have not cared about her feelings? The very thought scared her so much. She let out sob as she washed her body off with the cloth. Making sure she was clean and got that scent of the man off of her.
They wanted to use her. To sell her body. Only to gain the money they got out of it. She wasn't being given as a wife. She knew the truth. They wanted to sell her as a whore. And let Lord Koji do whatever he wanted to her. While they sat on moutains and moutains of money given to them. Counting every bit of it. Ignoring her screams and cries. She brought her hands up to her head. No. No, she wasn't going to let that happen. She had to get away. Her eyes lowered, to look at her reflection in the water. The cresent moon reflected back at her. Her hair clinging to her frame as the light splash of the water from her hand coming out of it. Raising to brush her hair behind her ear.
", Sesshomaru-sama...", she whispered. She closed her eyes and leaned her head back. Imagining his gaze. Running into his hold as he held her tight. Protecting her from the harm and pain the world gave off. She let another choked sob come to her. They would be togther soon. She could feel it. Over the years, she had been mad at him for leaving her here. Then he weakened as she thought about why. God, she had been so foolish back then. But part of her never trusted Kan anyway.
She held the jade comb in her hands. Deciding to wash that as well. Taking the tip of the cloth and scrubbing it as she smiled with herself when it shinned. The fang on her necklace tapping on her chest. Her eyes widened as she brought a hand up to skim along it. All these years...she had never taken it off. Sesshomaru had given to it her. And she wasn't going to get rid of it. The people of the village, just thought it was something she had gotten from a shop.
Remembering that she had to hurry, she got out. Drying herself off before she put on the purple kimono. Tying her hair back as she headed back inside. Entering, she found a pack and May making what looked like a small sandwich.
", I packed you some rolls and slabs of cheese and ham. Also some rice packs and dough. So you can make your own meals when your on your own. Two small bottles of sauce and what not. Also a bottle of that blueberry tea we made. It should last you around two weeks.", said May. She had also packed what looked like a sleeping mat, and a small bundle of clothes. An extra blanket as well. But when she saw the small brown pouch.
", May-san. What is that?", she asked pointed to it. May blew a piece of hair out of her face before she smiled. Her own dusty blue kimono abit dull. Her hair wrapped in a piece of cloth.
", Around ten coins worth. It will help you get a little extra if you need it. And don't worry. I have plenty more. My parents and I were planning to move from this village anyway.", said May as Rin's eyes widened.
", I couldn't possibly accept this. It's your money.", said Rin as May stopped her from giving it back.
", You need it more then I do. Take it. It will help you.", said May as a sudden knock made them both jump.
", Open up! Village authorities! We are looking for Kan's charge!", yelled the soilder as another one spoke. ", Don't make us bust the door down!", they warned as May's eyes widened. She started pushing Rin towards the back door. Telling her to keep quiet as she gave her the pack and a small piece of paper with a name scribbled on it.
", That is..the name of the village I am...moving to. I heard they have..much more protection...then anyother village.", said May as she unlocked and opened the back door just as the soilders spoke again.
", We know someone is home! Open up!", they yelled again. This time playing with the door knob.
", But...May...", whispered Rin as she was casted out.
", No buts! Go! I will deal with them.", she said. Her red eyes alive. Her black hair around her shoulders. Her black skin abit dusty. They hugged each other befor Rin spoke.
", I'm going to miss you...", she said as she put the pack on her back. May smiled. Holding Rin's soft hands with her rough, cut ones.
", We'll be together someday soon. I promise. Now...go find your white knight.", said May with a warm smile before Rin smiled. She turned and ran off into the forest. A forest that happened to be filled with demons. May smiled, tears coming down her face just as the door was burst open. Soilders coming in. Just in time to see a glimpse of the purple kimono vanish into the forest. A soilder slapped her.
", Foolish girl! She helped Rin get away! Go after her!", yelled a soilder as most of them took off after Rin. May struggled with the soilder as she took a kitchen knife and stabbed him. Making him fall to the ground as she saw her parents running down the dirt road towards the house. She collasped to her knees as she whispered.
", I promise Rin-san...we will..meet each other again...someday.", she said. As her parents came in. Seeing the mess. They might be moving faster then she thought. She felt tears come down her dirty face. She had just lost her best friend. And she wasn't sure if she would ever see her again.
The forest seemed dark. Demons scattered every which way at the running presence in the forest. Birds flew out of the trees she leaned against. Only to regain herself and start to run again. She was going to get revenge for her friend May. That, she promised herself.
Rin ran through the forest as she darted past trees and stones. Clutching her comb and the paper May gave her in her hand. She ran blindly through the forest. Hearing the sound of horses and clanking armor behind her. Breathing heavy once more, she noticed it was night time by now. That it was getting dark. Her eyes widened in fear as she climbed over some dead trees. The horses hooves getting closer. Her feet her light, hardly making a sound on the forest floor. Her hair flew behind her as she didn't know where she was heading. Not seeing the root in front of her, she tripped. Whimpering in pain at the blood on her foot.
Turning when she heard the hooves get closer and the outline of a horse's head. She weakly tried crawling into some underbrush, but she was suddenly yanked up and thrown back into the path by a soilder. Gasping when she hit the ground as her eyes snapped up to see one of the soilders.
", Your coming back with us! Don't move!", yelled the soilder as swords were drawn. She tried to back up but found herself in the arms of a soilder.
", We have permission, to punish you for your wrong doing. ", said another soilder on a horse.
", Let me go!", yelled Rin as she tried to struggle. But they only kicked her in the groin. Making her pause and cough up abit of blood. Falling to her knees as her eyes widened. Some hair spilling over her soilder.
", We decided to let you out easy. If we do this now..the less it will hurt later...", said a soilder as Rin looked up to see him licking his lips. Advancing towards her.
", No! No let me go!", she yelled. Twisting. Trying to free herself from the man's grasp.
", Ah,ah,ah. You brought this on yourself Rin-san.", said the soilder behind her. His beady eyes staring at her form. She tried to stand but the soilder only held her tighter.
", Now hold still. This won't hurt..", the soilder cooed as one hand gripped her hip. The other spreading her legs as she gasped and started to try and escape. Only to earn another slap. The soilders were so caught up in torturing her, they didn't notice the golden eyes watching them from a tree. A low snarl coming out of his lips. He had sensed the entire village but had found her to be gone. Then when he came apon her friend's house, he had knew what had happened. He then had followed her scent as he saw her running through the forest. He had to admit, a swell of pride building up in his chest. He had been the one that had taught her how to run that way. But she had forgotten their lesson on advoiding things in your way. Thus getting her into this problem. He had just landed in time to see this scene.
Rin's eyes felt tears coming to them as she tried to close her legs. But the soilder held them open. She flung her head back as his hand began to make its way up her kimono. Her eyes widened. Finally...she uttered the only thing she knew how.
", Sesshomaru-sama! Help me!", she called out in a frantic voice. The soilder's grin getting wider as he spoke. Licking her neck.
", That man won't come to save you he-",
", DEMON!", a soilder yelled as they all turned to see a figure dressed in what seemed like all white. Save the fluff on his shoulder and the patterns on his kimono. The two swords hung on his torso. He smiled at them. Rin, who saw him as her eyes widened. For two reasons. One, he was here. And two..the smile. Anyone who knew Sesshomaru, knew that when he smiled. It wasn't a good thing. He began to walk towards them as the soilder pulled out a sword. Putting it to Rin's neck to much dislike of her.
", W-We'll kill her if you come closer!", threatened the soilder. Although they were all shaking. Sesshomaru only smiled. Raising his hand as his whip appeared. Letting it head towards them as the soilders all gasped. When it was over, they all looked in confusion until the sword broke in two. Along with a cut in the man's arm. The man yelled out in pain as he threw Rin towards the ground. The other soilders shaking in far before they screamed and rushing off in terror back to the village. The one scrambling to his feet before he followed the others. The horses long since gone.
Rin looked at Sesshomaru in wonder. All time seemed to stop as she looked at him. His face, and form still looked the same. That white hair. That hair that seemed to haunt her dreams like a silver blanket of silk. How she longed to run her hands through it. To feel how soft it was. The smell of it. It seemed to shine and sway with his step. His strong figure. Something she wouldn't mind to cuddle up to. Strong and powerful from years of fighting and practicing. It seemed to fit just right for her frame. A light blush came to the distant look she had in her eyes as she looked at him. How dare she think about that way to her lord.
Finally her brown orbs locked with his golden ones. Then. The whole world...seemed to stop. They held something in them. Something, that was hidden in their deep depths. Her pupil moved abit as she breathed. Trying to study it. To pull out what the emotion was that seemed to be there. They looked so soft. So...warm. She felt like drowining in them. Just drowing in them and never coming up again. Oh no, she wouldn't mind. It would be like heaven to her.
A light breeze came through, making both of their hair blow lightly with it. Sesshomaru's eyes fell on his ward. Rin. The girl that he had left here, so many years ago. As he looked at her, he then realized why those men wouldn't leave her alone. Her figure was slim. Slim yet held curves in all the right places. Making her beauitful in every form. Her size didn't seem to be bad either. Her hair seemed smooth. Black, and shinning as if it had just been washed. He wondered if it would feel silky when he touched it. Her body seemed so innocent. So tender to this world.
Then, when he looked into her eyes. He saw something. She was looking at him, and then a light blush came on her features. He wondered what she was blushing about. Was something wrong with him? Was it her? He wondered about this. Or was it him? Was she..thinking of him? Her eyes seemed to be studying his. Searching for something in determination. Something that seemed to be there...but wouldn't show. And if it did. only for a moment. She had turned from a girl, into a beauitful young lady. Suddenly realizing the time of day, and place they were in, he spoke.
", Are you alright Rin?", he asked. Walking towards her.
Rin's gaze snapped when she realized he was talking to her. She shook her head as she saw him come closer. Tears fell from her eyes as she cried. Launching herself up and throwing herself into his arms. Welcoming his warmth very much. She burried her head into his chest. Sobbing.
", S-Sesshomaru...sama...", she whispered. Sesshomaru saw her pressed up against his form. His expression had a slight look of suprise but lowered instantly. Her form, fit so well against his own. As if they were one being. He shook the thought off.
", Rin...we must go. It is getting dark...", he said as she nodded. Her body weak. Sesshomaru sensed this, and picked her up. Taking her pack with them, as they headed off into the forest. The setting sun seemed to wink at them. Night making a blanket over the forest. But keeping an eye on the two walking back to the campsite. A pair of red eyes flashed. A low snarl. The sound of scraping claws on a tree. Then a silent cry in the night. They weren't going to get away with this...
Q&A:
Will Sesshomaru and Rin find out there feelings for each other?
What will happen with May?
Is Lord Yanyin going to get his revenge?
Will Rin still have to get married?
And most importantly...who's eyes did those belong to?
Tune in for the next chapter to find out! -