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Once in my childhood, I remember asking my lord if he would remember me when I pass. He told me not to say such foolish things. And to this day, I've always wondered what to make of his words.
Did he say that, as he did not wish to think of such things? Or did he simply not want to hurt my feelings by not caring?
Now at the age of sixteen, I still have no idea what to make of my lords actions. He protects me, yet acts so cold. He lets me stay with him, yet has never given me an answer as to why. So tonight, I work up the courage to try to find out what is behind his beautiful, stoic cover.
Under the moonlight I shall find my strength. Under the moonlight I shall profess my love.
"My lord, if I were to die, would you forget me?" I question, looking over to him. "What kind of question is that?" is all I get. "My lord, I must know." I insist.
"Rin, neither death nor time could erase you from my memories." My heart starts to go crazy at this. I would be remembered by the great lord Sesshoumaru. I, a mere human girl, would live in his memories for all of eternity.
"Why does your heart beat so fast, Rin?" he questions, looking at me with his ever cold gaze. I stutter, trying to think of what to say. "I'm just happy to know that I would be in your memories always." I manage to get out, heart still racing.
Moments pass in silence, and I stare up to my beautiful lord, thinking of the words to form next. His hair glistens in the moon light, making him seem almost heavenly. Almost like an angel that the gods have given to me.
"Could-" I start, biting my lip to re-form my words. He looks at me expectantly. "Could what, Rin?" he asks, almost demanding. "Could you ever love a human like me?" I stutter, immediately regretting this decision.
Of course he could never love me. He's shown time and time again his distaste for humans and demons falling in love, making children.
"You already know that answer." He says, causing tears to form in my eyes. "It was stupid of me to even bring this up. I knew that a creature as wondrous and beautiful as you could never love a simple little girl like me." Words fly from my small lips fast, and soon I find myself sobbing.
Then I feel his hands on my shoulders, causing me to look at him. He is wearing a shocked expression, one I've never seen grace his gorgeous features. "Don't be absurd." He says, grabbing me into an embrace. "I would have thought you'd know, that despite all the things I thought in the past, despite everything, I thought you'd know that you are no ordinary human in my eyes."
"What?" I nearly whisper. "You, Rin, are not a simple girl. You embody everything good in this world. And though I've tried to, my heart can no longer deny the love I hold for you." And with that, his lips fall to mine. A moment of euphoria.
"Please, this isn't a cruel joke?" I question, getting a slight chuckle. "I would never lie to you." He responds. I smile widely.
"You do not know how I've dreamt of this. And now, knowing that it could exist outside of my dreams…" I pause. Words seem to be failing me. I start to stutter. He just smiles.
"How could any man not love you, Rin?" he holds me tighter. "I tried to deny myself. Tried to tell myself you were a mere human, but I knew that you were more. You are everything beautiful and nice about this wretched world. And you are mine."
"I love the thought of being yours. For all eternity, I will always be yours." I smile, nuzzling into his arms.
"This man will always love Rin." He says, causing a smile to play at my lips. "And this girl has always loved Sesshoumaru." I smile, wrapping my arms around his neck.
Under the moonlight, I find pure bliss.