An Angel's Act
by Yui Shunrei Ryuzaki
Disclaimer:InuYasha isn't mine. As well as its original characters. I only own the plot and OC of this fanfiction.
Note:Subject for OOC. Set on AU. Betaread by stigmafan123
Main Pairing: Sesshoumaru and Rin
Chapter 1- The Beginning
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He strode towards his well cleaned living room and threw his computer bag on the couch. Loosening up his necktie, he went directly to the fridge in his kitchen and took a cold can of beer on it before he stalked back to the living room and dropped himself in the couch. Sesshoumaru brushed his silvery locks with his hand before pressing a button of the answering machine.
"First Message."
"Hello? Sesshoumaru? Are you there? Come at the bar if you're free tonight. By the way, happy birthday."
It was his half-brother, Inuyasha. They weren't at all close to each other since the two only shared a father and had separate mothers. They only acted civil to each other for their father's sake, not wanting him to be dissapointed to them. Birthday? Oh! He almost forgot. It is his birthday today. Sesshomaru just turned twenty-five today. Really, it didn't matter to him if today was his birthday or not. His birthday was no different than his normal days. Nothing special in the least.
"Second Message."
"Sesshoumaru." He heard the firm and strong voice of his father. "InuYasha told me to give you a birthday present. It is probably already there in your place. I know you didn't want to receive any gifts but please keep it. Take care of her."
No more messages came.
He furrowed his brows in confusion. What was the last word his father had uttered in his message? Her? Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes, scanning his home, and large box had caught his attention. It was located next to the fireplace, covered with red and orange paper wrapper with green ribbon. A letter rested on top.
'Her?' he thought again. What had his father meant? Did InuYasha recommended to send a woman for his birthday? Sesshoumaru frowned at this thought. He didn't have an eye for women. Even though women constantly threw themselves in his path, he didn't have any interest in a single one of them. He, the proclaimed "the Grim Reaper," will never fall and never be broken by anyone. Sesshoumaru was well known as one of the heirs of Taisho Group, sharing the spot with his brother InuYasha. Comparedm to his brother who never stopped talking and was sociable to everyone, Sesshoumaru was indeed not a sociable one. He was known for his good looks, impeccable decisions, strong will and intelligence-and also as a stoic and cold man. He walks on his own. He makes descisions on his own. Sesshomaru Taisho is simply just like that. For him, women are obstructive creatures that can hinder his plans. Because of this, he always makes sure to make the life of any girl or woman that tries to flirt with him hell.
Sesshoumaru smirked and put down his drink on the table near the couch. He rose from his seat and went to the place of the package, and upon taking the letter a ring fell on his feet. He took the ring and then briefly read the letter in his hand.
"Rin. Neo-prototype MSC 0079." He read. "What's this?" he asked.
Sesshomaru crumpled the letter to his hand and threw it to the nearest trash bin carelessly.
If this was a woman, he'd surely kick her out of his apartement. But something bothered him. What was the meaning of the words written on the letter?
He tore the wrapper of the box, and strangely enough underneath was black casket. Sesshomaru stood at the front of it and realized that, by the size of the casket, it could easily hold a small woman. On the cover of the casket, a flowery design with a word "Rin Yume0079" was written.
"Rin Yume0079." he read to himself quietly, leaning down and unlocking the casket. He slowly opened the cover of it. Sesshomaru fell backwards in shock when a body toppled out onto his. His eyes widened as he saw a young raven haired woman laying unconsciously on his upper body. Sesshoumaru quickly redeem himself and sat on the floor with the woman in his arms. He stared at her.
She had the most beautiful long, ebony hair he'd seen in his life. Her skin was pale and soft. Her face, though angelic, was not particularly pretty. She was wearing a white satin nightdress that reached down to brush her knees.
"Hey, wench. Wake up." Sesshoumaru intoned icily. But the woman didn't move. Not a single finger.
"Hey.." he said but was stopped when he felt her skin on his. Her skin was soft and smooth, but she didn't radiate any warmth or heat. She was cold as ice and frigid as stone. The woman was not moving, and he didn't know what he must do next. Had his father sent him a corpse?
A piece of paper of her left hand caught his attention. He carefully took it from her hand and read it.
"You want her to move? Wear the ring." It read.
He took the ring beside him and looked at the young woman. How can a ring be able to make her move? He thought. Without any option left, he sighed to himself and put the ring in his right ring finger. The stone on it turned bloody red in color from its original onyx hue. Sesshomaru looked at the woman in his arms and saw that her eyes were opening very slowly. His own amber eyes met her hazel ones. She gently rose from his arms and sat on the floor across him. The young woman smiled sweetly at him, and he stared back, entirely confused.
Sesshomaru took his phone out of his pocket and dialed InuYasha's number. He waited until the other line rang. Three rings sounded before his brother picked up the phone.
"Sesshou?" His brother said.
"InuYasha, What the heck she is?" he asked with his eyes fixed at the raven haired woman at his front who stared at him with innocent eyes.
"A Marionette. Your personal servant." InuYasha declared.
"What do you mean, a marionette? She looks like a human." he replied. He heard his brother chuckle on the other line.
"Isn't it great? Kagome's family company and their team creates marionettes that look exactly like humans." InuYasha said.
"She is not welcome in my house. I don't need a marionette." Sesshoumaru hissed to his brother.
"Hey, relax! I told you she's your personal servant. She wouldn't bug you like human females do. She'll only listen to you and do whatever you wish." InuYasha babbled at the other line, trying to calm down his elder brother.
"I want her out." Sesshoumaru stated.
"Sorry, bro. You can't. She's already bonded to you through the ring forever." Inuyasha cut the line before Sesshomaru could respond, and the phone in his hand went silent.
He sighed in defeat. What would he do now?
"Stupid birthday. Useless present." he muttered to himself.
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Preview to the Next Chapter:
With a marionette girl in his care, what would happen to our "Ice Prince"?
"What's your name?" he asked. Instead of answering his question, she just blinked back at him.
'Oh great! She couldn't talk or comprehend what am I saying to her.' Sesshoumaru thought.
Chapter 2: Rin, My Marionette Girl