NOTE
So, here is the story to my one shot "Forever Mine" :D
(I will mention when it takes place, so you can go read it when it's time ;))
It's my headcanon for this pairing and will have multiple chapters :)
My 1st language isn't english, so if you find some mistakes, just let me know, but be kind ;)
Please review, it keeps me going!
Warning: There will be smut in later chapters :D
It had been 4 years.
4 years since she had last seen her Lord.
On her 12th birthday he had visited her as usual, a beautiful blue kimono in tow, for she had already outgrown most of his previous gifts.
"Rin, I will travel far.
Don't expect me in the near future.
When I return, you will decide if you'll join me again. Decide carefully, for I will only ask once. Farewell."
And without another word he turned and left.
This were his last words to her. She still remembered how she had watched him vanish in the sky, longing to go with him, where ever his travels led him.
She knew what her answer would be, it would always be the same. Forever with her Lord.
"Rin? Are you there?"
Kaedes voice brought her back into the now.
"Yes Kaede! What do you need?"
Kaede came up the small hill that Rin occupied and sat down next to her.
"Are you watching the sky again, child?"
"Hmmm.."
Kaede watched her for a moment. Rin was still looking at nothing, staring at the sky.
It pained her to see the girl like that. Longing for someone so unreachable. She daubted that he would come back. But she would never say so.
"Rin, you are needed. The baby is coming."
That caught Rin's attention.
"I see, she is early."
They both stood up and went down to the village, ready to bring a new life into this world.
Rin had become a really skilled midwife over the years. Women from near and far came to her to deliver.
Sometimes she even was brought to far away villages to attend difficult cases.
She loved this work. It made her feel needed. She could do something really useful and was even good in it.
The lady who just went into labour was an important guest. The daughter of the landlord had come to her a few weeks ago, wanting Rin for the birth of her first child.
When Rin and Kaede arrived at the Ladys hut, her contractions already came every five minutes. Only one hour later a little, healthy boy was born. Everything had worked smoothly.
The young mother was tired but overjoyed with happiness.
"We have to inform my father immediatly, he will be so proud."
The lady said while cooing to her newborn.
"Of course my lady. What about the childs father?" Kaede inquired.
"He is far north at the moment, he can't come. He will hear about it soon enough."
Rin eyed her from the side, she didn't seem to mind the absence of her husband. She had heard that their marriage was arranged and that they didn't love each other. It was all for duty. Rin couldn't imagine she would be able to have such a relationship.
But marriage wasn't something she though about a lot anyway. In her mind she already knew, that she would spend the rest of her life with her Lord, so there was no way she could get married or have children. Not being able to have children was her biggest loss. The thought had pained her for a while. She loved children, but being with her Lord outweighted everything.
One week later the landlord arrived with his eldest son and a few servants.
The Lady held her son in her arms and awaited them in front of her hut. Rin and Kaede both accompanied her to greet the small party.
When the landlord saw his daughter and grandchild a big smile spread over his face.
Ignoring everyone else, he hurried to his daughter.
"Yuki! He is beautiful. I am so proud, you did well my child."
While the landlord was fuzzing over his grandchild and daughter, his son greeted the neglected Rin and Kaede.
"You have to excuse my father. It's his first grandchild. I want to offer our thanks in his stead."
He bowed his head and dropped a bundle of silver in Kaedes hands.
"It was our pleasure, thank you for your kindness." Kaede said while bowing politely.
The young Lord then turned to adress Rin.
"You are the famous midwife Rin, am I right?"
She nodded and inclined her head.
"You are as pretty as the stories tell."
He gave her a warm smile and Rin blushed furiously.
"Oh but where are my manners! My name is Kasu, at your service."
He bowed way too low for her status and looked up to her, still with a radiant smile on his face.
Now Rin was really flusterd. She had the urge to bow even lower, but that would look ridiculous right now. So she answerd without the formalities.
"It's a pleasure meeting you, Master Kasu."
She was a deep red now, unable to meet his gaze. She wasn't used to handsome men of status complimenting her.
He found it adoring. Kasu had heard a lot about her. It made him curious and so he had accompanied his father to pick up his sister.
And she exceded his expectations. She was downright goergous. Being the dreamer he was, in his head, he imagined them already married with a dozen children running around.
He was so annoyed by the women of high status. They were usualy proud, overconfident and he hadn't met one virgin among them.
Rin was perfect, he believed.
Now he just had to find a way to court her properly. She was obviously completly innocent when it came to men, so he had to be delicate.
Rin didn't know where to look, he was still watching her. She had the suspicion that he found her funny and she wasn't sure if that was a good thing.
"Well, if you would excuse us, we still have work to do my Lord."
Dear Kaede, saving her from more embarrassement.
Rin was very thankful. The old lady had noticed her distress and freed her from the situation.
With a short goodbye they excused themselfs, pretending to be busy. Leaving the family alone to fuzz over the new member in their clan.
Sesshoumaru was annoyed.
The last 4 years he had been in the Southern Lands to negotiate a treaty and he had enough.
The Lord of the Southern Lands was an Inu Youkai like himself and really old. He used to be a good friend of his father and that was the only reason he had stayed so long in the first place.
Lord Masashi was excentric and loved to party. Every night he would find an excuse to invite a hord of people and celebrate.. something.
And he hated affairs of the state. So since Sesshoumaru had arrived, he avoided the negotiations. They were able to talk about a few small things, but nothing really binding yet.
Sesshoumaru only had joined the festivities once, to show politeness. It had been disgusting. He couldn't understand how anyone could enjoy such uselessness.
A long time ago, when he was still young and his father alive, he had been part of such gatherings many times, gladly so.
But this times were long gone.
It was time to end this overextended stay.
He enterd Masashis study to find it occupied by two.
"Ah, Sesshoumaru! Good to see you here, I was about to call for you."
The old lord smiled at him happily.
"I want you to greet an old aquaintance of yours."
He gestured to the other occupant of the room, who was now stepping forward.
Sesshoumaru looked at the person, recognition slowly setting in.
"I believe you are familiar with my daughter, Akane?"
"Yes." Sesshoumaru answerd stoicaly.
Akane now moved in front of Sesshoumaru, smiling knowingly.
„Long time not seen, Sesshoumaru. I believe, we have a lot of catching up to do."
Will Rin allow Kasu to court her?
What happened between Sesshoumaru and Akane in the past?
See you next time :D
