Big Fat Warning: You are entering the Danger Zone of a full on Prank War. Please proceed with caution. Those who do not wish to smile or laugh are advised to turn back. This author cannot guarantee that you're precious Stone-face will not be shattered, after all that is her intention.

1. Curiosity got the Lady

Rin stared at the mokomoko trailing down her mate's back as he walked in front leading Ah-Un by their reins. She had been curious for some time, after her Lord got into another fight with his brother, Inuyasha. The two had made some amends them so it was normally playful sparring between them while Rin and Kagome had tea. However that day, after they went to find their mates in the woods something that really piqued Rin's curiosity despite the annoyance. Kagome had been wearing a very short kimono paired with some accessories from her time. Sesshomaru glanced at her with a look of disdain that the girl caught. Kagome had shouted at Sesshomaru asking what that look was for, receiving a comment about how she looked like a Goiran (fancy prostitute). Offended she marched off muttering about men in this era not having a fashion sense. Inuyasha indignant over the comment made to his had flown at his brother resuming their fight. Kagome came back a while later wearing her priestess outfit, huffing about how Sesshomaru was a hypocrite for "telling off" her fashion sense when he "insisted on wearing that ostentatious boa, that looks completely ridiculous!" Kagome then asked if Rin knew the reasoning behind her mate's "obsession" with his boa. Rin much to her own dismay realized she didn't know anything about it. Before she could answer, a loud crash sounded, and a tree tell in front of them. Both heads snapped to look at their respective mates

A good distance from them the fight was still going on, the Inu brothers had their swords locked against each other and were physically close enough to punch or claw each other. Kagome seeing the situation called out to her mate.

"Inuyasha, the boa! That's his weak spot!"

Right before Rin's horrified eyes, Inuyasha swiped Tessaiga at her own mate's beautiful fur. "Watch out my Lord!"

The current Lord of the West gracefully pivoted out of the way, Bakusaiga twisting so it formed a long tear in Inuyasha's firerat coat simultaneously. Rin quickly thanked the kami for her mate's speed.

However that relief was short-lived as the brothers fight from that point on wasn't fun to watch anymore. It was nerve-wracking. Each time Inuyasha tried to slash the fur, with sword or claws, Sesshomaru would slice another gash into his brother's signature red coat. Inuyasha's angry shouts about how valuable his coat is were answered with a smirk from Sesshomaru whose mokomoko was now kept carefully out of reach. The swords clashed numerous time, enormous amounts of energy releasing each time.

A good portion of the woods were destroyed, along with three houses before the two calmed down. Both their tops were torn beyond any repair, leaving the boys in their trousers and hakamas. Rin joined Kagome in salivating over their bodies, until she noticed the Mokomoko move on its own to cover as much of its owner naked top as it could, providing some decency. Rin had never seen a piece of clothing able to move on its own.

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For the next few days Rin relentlessly questioned her mate, while observing him closely. Her interrogations were fruitless. They always ended up with Jaken being shooed away. (Author leaves "why" up to the reader's imaginations…) Rin even tried dragging him to a high-classed music house hoping the upbeat atmosphere, and of the course the large amounts of sake and meat going around would loosen his tongue. But no such luck, it was painfully hard to get Sesshomaru intoxicated. She ended up being the one drunk…because watching them performers try to kiss up to Sesshomaru made her jealous.

Next she tried the Bathhouses…thinking surely he'd have to take off the Mokomoko to join her in a pampering session. This trip Surprisingly yielded some knowledge: Mokomoko had a mind of its own wrapping itself around him whenever needed, or around herself. Two it was always impeccably fluffed and cleaned. How did she find out? Because while their clothes were taken away to be washed by some Onna, who likely wished Sesshomaru to buy her services, the latter kept the boa by their private bath. It was a good day of relaxing…especially to Rin who for some reason felt more tired recently than ever. Poor Onna though she lost her hand for trying to do something she shouldn't have.

But that was all she knew about it. They had been back in Western jurisdiction, for a couple days now, which is why Rin was able to make all those side stops without qualms. Walking at a leisurely pace, the journey back to the Castle was enjoyed by the young Lady of the West who really wasn't in a hurry to get back to the snake-like noble women she had to entertain. The Lord, should be hurry to get back to his paperwork and other court duties, but his mind was…focused on his nose, as it had been for a couple days. For a few minutes Rin watched her beautiful mate, walking in front of her. The boa swayed gently in the wind, in Rin's opinion it only highlighted his high social status. Sesshomaru showed that aristocracy wasn't how one dressed but how he carried himself; with pride and elegance.

With a sigh, Rin looked to the horizon's and briefly wondered if a stop in the next town, where Jaken had said hosted a large brothel was worth it. She was definitely going to be jelly all night…but maybe he'll let the boa slip and she can investigate? Then lavish nights in a music hall with sake flowing like water, meat going around like berries popped into her mind…the local entertainers had performed Noh Theatre and Kabuki, which was good. But after the performers had unanimously decided to flatter and stick around the Western Lord, to Rin's great dislike. Followed by the memory of another night, her together with two Geiko, and an Oiran entertaining her mate with dances, games and sake. That had been a miserable night, stupid Oiran couldn't keep their hands off HER Sesshomaru… 'On second thought this one will pass, she'll have Sesshomaru rest at teahouse tonight.'

Meeting with more crazy women who want to snatch her beautiful mate was NOT high on her list of must dos…Maybe at a tea house she could sweet talk her mate into spilling, or she could guilt him into talking.

Her conscious pricked again, it does that whenever she comes up with a plan to find out what Mokomoko is. But so far there has been no fruit…'It's his secret to keep, as his mate you should wait, he'll tell you about it in due time. Do you really want to ruin everything over one clothing article?'

Kagome's futuristic reasoning made more sense to her curious, insecure mind 'Waiting is romantic Rin-chan but you have to be realistic. Between your worth and its worth, he obviously places it above you' Kagome was wrong, Rin knew that. Sesshomaru had gone to hell for her, and saved her numerous times been stabbed because he did not wish to appear worthless to his vassals. They had a bond of trust and love. But that didn't mean she can't be curious about his most precious item aside from his swords. During the day Sesshomaru kept it wrapped around himself, its tail flowing out behind, in an elegant way. At night, when they rested, it was beneath and behind him, away from her ever wandering hands. Rin realized that she has been allowed to hold Bakusaiga more than to touch the boa. She knew more about the history and workings Tenseiga, than the boa. If Sesshomaru had understood the workings of a teenage mind, especially an inquisitive mind such as Rin's, he would have let her touch it more. As it was, prohibition and his own personal pride in it had piqued Rin's curiosity, setting her on a path to recklessness.

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Late that night, Rin looked at the moon, 'Kami-sama, onegai don't let him hate me for investigating the boa! Onegai, I can't lose him, for something like that!' Then she went back to her plan wholeheartedly ignoring the little voice screaming about how wrong it was to prowl into someone else's business. Being so close to the Castle, was to her advantage…she could do anything…and nobody could dare say "No" in the West only two people can do that…One was her target, and the other his mother…hopefully she'll be an ally. The Lady Mother always seemed like the type to relish drama.

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Outside the door a mystified young Lord heard his mate and can't help but wonder what exactly she had planned for him. He knew that she was curious about his mokomoko, but she had so far not approached him about it…besides staring way too much. He didn't mind his young mate staring…she was welcome to as long as it wasn't just hours of staring. He could have negotiated a deal with her regarding staring, but he felt the stare wasn't so much him, as his mokomoko…

Despite not knowing her intentions, he did know Rin wanted something from him, and Rin always gets what she wants. From well-designed pranks to publicly humiliate officials who dared cross her (Like replacing his sake with white vinegar)…To simple pranks meant to lighten the mood (Like when she impersonated the visiting Southern Lady) Rin had a lot of tricks in her arsenal. But she had never used any her tactics on him before…she was always just sweet lovely Rin to him…"Kami-sama, what if her next target is this one…?"

A brief moment of panic was followed by an ominous smile and a mischievous glint in his eyes. "If Rin dares to prank this one, he will make sure she regrets it"

AN: It's 2am as I write this, so I don't know how this will go. LOL. I'm mainly doing this for stress relief, it's completely random, and the people don't necessarily stay in character. But please tell me what you think I welcome ANY type of review as long as it isn't spam.

References: Mokomoko touch by Salome Sensei, Mokomoko Trouble by Amenole.

Disclaimer: Inuyasha and everything associated with the manga/anime series belong to Rumiko Takashi. I own nothing.