Mother May I

Sesshy's Mistress

Summary: After Rin refuses to leave her Lord's side, Sesshomaru returns to his home in the West. Yet, as time passes, it is obvious that Rin is in need of not only human companionship, but a female to guide her. With little choice left to him, he begins the hunt for a suitable female.

Note: Don't ask me why I started this…

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It had been nearly three years since the end of the war with Naraku. Humans and demons had come to an understanding. Stability was difficult, but manageable. InuYasha and his group had returned to Kaede's village. Kagome had returned to her time to finish with school. Sango and Miroku had finally admitted their feelings for one another. As for InuYasha, he was left to skulk and take his aggressions upon rogue demons who dared to attack his village.

As for Sesshomaru, he spent the first year traveling to ensure his lands were clean of any rogue supporter of the vile half-breed. After this chore was completed, he returned to check on his young human ward of whom he left in the care of Kaede. The young child was elated to see her Lord Sesshomaru once more, and when the time came for him to depart, she refused to let him leave her behind.

Sesshomaru had hoped to allow her to grow with her own kind. When she was old enough he would offer her the choice to travel with him or stay and live in the village. Yet, as the child turned her large brown eyes to him, the thought of saying no to her left a sour taste in his mouth. He allowed her to return with him. She was elated, and Sesshomaru refused to admit that there had been an odd void while she was gone.

He carried the child back to his castle in the West. So used to traveling with him, she had no idea that he had a home. When her eyes landed on the estate left to him by birth right, she was in shock. For nearly three weeks she explored the entirety of the castle, forcing Jaken to find her when she became lost. The newness of her home began to wear away after several months. Her childlike curiosity could only be held for so long.

For the following few months, Sesshomaru was hard pressed to find time for his ward. His responsibilities as Lord of the West required his full attention. As for Jaken, he was beginning to grow exhausted from keeping up with the girl. Rin was nearing her eleventh human year, and her attentions were maturing to different preferences.

It was then that Sesshomaru began to realize the trouble that was to come. He was not fond of humans excluding for the child, but he was aware of certain aspects of humans, even females. Though still a few years away, the child would be experiencing a change. One in which neither Jaken nor Sesshomaru were able to aid her through. There were female servants, but they were all demons of lower stature.

Sesshomaru would require assistance. The thought of his half-brother's woman came to his mind, but he quickly dismissed the idea. She was not currently within the realm, and the fact that she would be mate to InuYasha was another matter. Sesshomaru no longer hated his half-brother to the point of wanting to kill him. Tolerating him was another matter, however.

No. She would not do. He would have to find another female to act as guide and, to some extent, a paternal figure to the girl. Finding a female suitable for the position would be difficult. As a high standing demon, he would require certain abilities that lower standard humans would be pressed to hold. Yet, most demons still found it hard to be around humans. There was also the issue that he would not trust another demon with his young ward. At least, not anyone already in his service.

So, the search began, and Jaken was left to watch over the Western castle and the young girl…

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Kagome was elated! She had finished her last exam and was now, officially, a high school graduate! It was hard to believe that she had finally made it. Honestly, once the war with Naraku was over and she had returned home, she was sure she would have to be held back a year. Thankfully, with a lot of help from her friends and family, she had caught up with her studies.

Still, it was a hard three years. Every day when she came home the well would call to her. Images of her friends, especially InuYasha, came to her mind and her heart ached. She wanted to return to them but she had to finish first.

Now she was done! Nothing was holding her back. Well, except for one thing. Kagome sighed as she climbed the stairs to the temple. When she reached the top, she met her grandfather who was currently talking to a visitor. Kagome's eyes quickly took in the female but dismissed her just the same. Instead she headed inside, leaving her grandfather to speak with the silver haired girl.

"Kagome, is that you?" Her mother called from the kitchen.

"Yes!" Kagome chirped as she skipped to the kitchen to present her mother with her test scores. The paper was clutched tightly in her hands, and she shook with excitement and dread before presenting the paper for inspection.

"This is great, hunny!" Of course her mother would be happy. Kagome bit her lower lip in thought as her eyes drifted to the side in thought. She had promised to return to the feudal era once school was finished. The image of InuYasha flashed to the forefront of her mind and she sighed again.

"You okay?" Her mother was concerned and Kagome gave her a half-hearted smile. It was easy to tell what was on her mind. They had the discussion of InuYasha and the others many a times. Kagome's family was supportive and understanding. They, more than her, realized just how much her time in the past had changed her. Kagome wasn't the same any longer. She would forever be their little girl or sister, but she was also a warrior now. The way she moved was more graceful than before. Her sharp brown eyes were quick to pick up on subtle changes. Her reflexes were faster and smoother.

It was a shocking change.

They had also noticed how reserved she had become. She went out with friends, but she moved through the house some days with her mind elsewhere. It wasn't hard to tell where or who she was thinking of at those times.

"You better finish packing," Her mother slid a plate of cookies to her. "Take these with you, but don't eat too many or you'll get sick!"

"Thanks mom," Kagome smiled and accepted the plate before moving to her room. Her heart was heavy with the thoughts of leaving her family, but she wanted—no needed—to see them—him—again. It was long overdue, and her family understood, even her brother.

She spent the next few hours packing the last of her things. Her backpack was bulging and her suitcase could barely close. Most of the things she carried with her were rations. Ramen took up most of the space in her suitcase along with medical supplies. This would be her last trip home.

Tears burned in the back of her eyes as she picked up a family photo of her and her family. She gingerly laid it on the top of her belonging in her backpack. She would never forget where she came from, and she would do her best to make them proud in the past. They wanted her to be happy, and she truly wouldn't be happy without InuYasha…

"Tomorrow," Kagome sighed as she closed her eyes and let sleep consume her. Tomorrow she would return for good to InuYasha.

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Cosmos sighed as she continued to sit in the tree near the shrine. She had spent a good time of the afternoon speaking with the elder priest, but to no avail. He had been more concerned with flirting with her than giving her any information. A soft chuckle escaped her as she realized just how much the old man reminded her of grandpa Hino. It was of no surprise, this shrine was built upon the remains of the old one she had known.

The Higurashi's were also ancestors of Rei's descendants. After the final battle, Usagi had accepted the power of Cosmos in order to seal Chaos. It also allowed her friends to be free of duty and to seek out their dreams. At first they were unsure and refused, but eventually they complied, especially when they began to age and Usagi did not. It hurt to watch them drift, especially Mamoru who grew old while she did not.

Crystal Tokyo never came to be and neither did Chibi-Usa. Taking the mantle of Cosmos ensured that she was the only one that would ever wield the power of the crystal or of Cosmos. It was for that reason that she let Mamoru go and allowed him to find happiness with another. It hurt. It was the worst pain she had ever felt. But, with the mantle of Cosmos, the ties that held them together were severed. They no longer felt that bond that drew them together in the beginning of this life time.

Now she served as a guardian of this planet. It was her own personal mission that was only interrupted when she was needed elsewhere. She had recently returned from a distant galaxy where a civil war had broken loose. Normally she would not meddle in matters such as those, but the opposing side had found dark ties that they tried to manipulate. The fluctuation in the balance had pulled her from her world for nearly six years.

Upon her return to not only her planet, but her home country, she had sensed a change. The power of Pluto called to her and drew her to this place. She had been confused at first, but as she continued to talk to the old man, the power that had drew her called to her. Yet, whenever she attempted to follow the energy signal, the old man would interfere, flirting with her more or trying to draw her attention elsewhere.

Now Cosmos sat perched in this very uncomfortable tree waiting until everyone was asleep for the night. It was taking longer than expected and she was beginning to grow bored, but eventually every light went out. Even then she waited another two hours to ensure that the entire household was in deep sleep.

Jumping to the ground, she landed and began her search. The staff in her hand morphed into Pluto's staff and she fed energy into it. The power of Pluto glided over the area, and once it met with the energy signature that had called to her, a pathway was presented to her. She followed it and when she found the well, she came to a stop.

"This is it?" She blinked in confusion before circling the normal looking well. "This is why you brought me here?" She turned her accusing glare to the staff which pulsed in answer. Sighing, she looked over the edge. The bottom of the well was like any other—dirt.

"Not impressed," Cosmos sighed and flicked a stray strand of hair from her eyes. "Are you sure you aren't broken?" She gave the staff a good shake before sitting on the edge of the well. For good measure, she tapped the end of Pluto's staff on the opposite side of the well. The staff flashed in response, as if outraged at the treatment.

The sudden flare in Pluto's power caused the well to react. Bright blue and white light grew brighter and caught Cosmos' attention. Her silver eyes widened as she looked below. Looking to her staff, she shrugged.

"Sorry, guess you aren't broke after all," With a grin, she slid off the edge of the well and fell into the glowing light.

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She wasn't sure what had done it, but something had pulled her from her dreams. Disoriented at first, Kagome looked around, and out of habit checked the window for InuYasha. She almost missed it at first due to her sleep induced haze, but her mind quickly cleared when she noticed the strange girl.

"What the?" Kagome rolled out of bed and fell to the floor in a heap of tangled limbs and blankets. After freeing herself, she ran to the window and watched in horror as the strange woman headed towards the well. "Oh no!" Without thinking, she slammed open her window and grabbed her backpack out of habit.

She followed the worn path on the roof from her previous escapes through the window. It was like a second nature as she jumped to the ground and ran to the well. Her backpack was heavy and it slowed her down, but she pushed harder and arrived just in time to witness the girl fall into the well.

"NO!" Kagome screamed as she dashed forward. Her backpack hit the floor as her hands found the edge of the well. It was too late, the girl had fallen into it and disappeared. So distraught was she that she did not even consider how or why the well had activated for the girl. The only thought in her mind was her friends. What if the girl was some sort of demon? Grabbing her backpack, Kagome lunged over the edge and fell into the familiar pulsing light of the well.

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InuYasha had been resting in a tree just on the outskirts of the village when he sensed the presence of a pure energy signature. His first thoughts were of Kagome. She had promised she would return in three years. It had been three years. Hope filled him and he immediately made his way to the well.

It felt like decades had passed since he had last laid eyes on her. It took him no time to make it to the well. He came to a stop just in front of it and held his breath as he heard someone scaling the inside of it. Yet he was surprised to find that instead of his priestess, it was a silver haired woman who lifted herself free of the well and propped herself on the side of it.

"What a trip," the woman gasped as she clutched her head. She had yet to notice where she was or who was watching her.

"Just who the hell are you?" InuYasha demanded once his surprise had worn away. His words came out harsher than he expected but they managed to catch her attention.

"I could ask the same of you," The woman spoke while standing and dusting herself off. Her eyes matched her hair in color, and her outfit was strange, even to the standards or Kagome's time. InuYasha felt his ears flatten as he sniffed the air. Unlike most humans, her scent was pure. There was no taint of decay. There was only purity and power—a lot of power.

He opened his mouth to reply but another pulse of energy from the well caught bother of the attentions.

"InuYasha!" Kagome's voice screamed as loud as it possibly could from below. The half-demon's eyes widened in shock and he jumped to the other side of the well. The silver haired woman winced before peeking down below to find Kagome in a panicked state.

"So you're the one responsible for the time shifts," Cosmos crossed her arms over her chest and looked from the brunette to the boy. "The two of you have a LOT of explaining to do…"

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I have no idea… don't even ask… this was on a whim because I missed writing ALGW…

This is going to be updated when I have a chance. College is rough… classes are extremely rough, and my health isn't behaving… so yeah.

RxR

Sesshy's Mistress

Note: Name of story subject to change!