Hi again! I am so excited to post chapter 2. I had it written but tweaked it a bit. I hope you enjoy it and thanks for the reviews!

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Chapter 2

Sometime the next day, Rin could hear an annoying squawking in the distance. "Lady Rin! Lady Rin! Where are you?" Jaken was frantically searching everywhere for his mistress. "Lord Sesshomaru will have my head if I do not find her." He trembled at the thought. "I am over here Master Jaken." Rin replied giving a wave to the now extremely relieved imp. She was laying in the long grass close to the river staring up at the blue sky. She loved nature and could spend hours watching the large white clouds overhead float by. "Can't you stay put for once Lady Rin? You nearly gave me a heart attack when you were no where to be found in the manor. Wandering off on your own, especially in your current state is foolish." Jaken grumbled looking down at the girl yet when she gave a cheery smile, he couldn't stay annoyed for long. He enjoyed her company, even if she was sometimes a pest. Jaken noticed as years went by how much she changed his Master for the better. Lord Sesshomaru always seemed so distant and did not care about anything but himself. His pride as a fearless Inu-Daiyoukai overtook him, along with the desire to gain the Tessaiga. The sword that could kill a hundred demons in one stroke. From the story that Rin told him about finding Lord Sesshomaru injured in the forest when she was small, everything changed and Sesshomaru realizing Tenseiga's capability of bringing Rin back from the dead long ago was the most unexpected and completely out of character that his Lord ever did. He gained a bit of humanity in the process. Which was a good thing, though Jaken could still remember when his Lord decided to "test" his Tenseiga, the sword of healing on him.

"I am sorry Jaken, I only wanted some fresh air. The manor can be boring. It is a very nice day as well. I think I will go for a swim in the river. She said excitedly and stood up carefully. She started to untie her kimono when she heard a thud, a yelp, and see a rock by her feet. "Jaken. When I said to watch Rin, that does not include when she is bathing." Sesshomaru said as he approached. Jaken laid there on the ground with a growing bump on the back of his head and realized that this would be the time to leave before he really was killed.

Sesshomaru's golden eyes took in the sight of Rin's long black hair flying in the wind and her exposed back when she covered up again. "Sesshomaru, your back! I take it you found what you were looking for with Master Totosai?" She turned around and faced him with a breathtaking smile. "Yes. He was most useful to me. I hope that you are doing well. Did you eat something?" He answered closing in on her and kissed her forehead. "I did. The servants made a delicious meal. She licked her lips at the thought of it and then peered at Sesshomaru's side. He had a new sword? "You requested a new sword? Is the other one broken?" She asked and raised an eyebrow. "I guess it isn't surprising… he does use them a lot." She thought to herself. He shook his head and smiled a bit. "This sword is not for me. It is for you." Her eyes widened.

"For me?! Really?!" She gasped as he took it from his waist and presented it to her. The sheath was a dark red with black cherry blossom details on it. It wasn't as heavy as she thought. She removed the long and thin blade from the sheath grasping it from it's matching red handle. The longer that she examined it, she realized that it truly was a beautiful sword. "I hope that you will never have to use this sword however, it was made with one of my fangs and poison that will not harm you but ensure that you are well protected. Once our child is born, I think some basic training would be ideal should you ever need to defend yourself or our child." Sesshomaru explained. He was a very strong demon, and could defend his mate very easily, but he knew that she was also a strong human that likes to be independent and would do anything to protect her child. The quick nod she gave along with the serious look on her face confirmed that. "Thank you Sesshomaru. It is a lovely sword. I shall cherish it." She smiled realizing that he gave yet another piece of himself to her. She returned the sword back to it's sheath, gave it to him to return to his waist, and hugged him. He returned the hug and buried his face in the crook of her neck inhaling her scent. "You're welcome Rin." He murmured and pulled away pushing her hair out of her face. "The sword's name is Sakura and we shall practice using it at a later time. "Oh, what a beautiful name for a sword. Thank you again Sesshomaru." She leaned in and kissed him gently which he returned. "I love you" She said looking into his eyes. "and I you, Rin" He responded, and they kissed once more.

"You may bathe Rin if that is what you wish. I will be nearby." Sesshomaru said and pulled away from her slightly. She had a radiant glow to her and her eyes expressed such love for him. "Alright! I shall cool off in the river!" She said cheerfully and parted from Sesshomaru to go to the river bank. Despite it being springtime, she still felt warm and couldn't wait to refresh herself with the cool water. She once again untied her kimono letting it fall to the grass. She was a little self conscious knowing that Sesshomaru was behind her and turned her head towards him. He was sitting down with his back against a tree and was staring at her. She blushed a very bright red and turned her head quickly to avoid his gaze when she heard him chuckle in amusement. "There is no need to be shy around me Rin. You are my mate. If me sitting here makes you uncomfortable I shall return to the manor." He said still glancing at her beauty. Her body had started changing slightly due to being with child, but it changed for the better. "No! it is alright. I do not want you to leave." She responded and got into the river sighing happily as the water cooled her off.

Jaken made his way to the manor with his aching head. "This wouldn't have happened if Rin had stayed in the Manor…but of course it is always my fault! Humans are so bothersome with their humanly needs! One day I am going to have a permanent indent on my head from Lord Sesshomaru's perfect rocking throwing!" Jaken thought to himself and sat on the porch watching his Lord and Lady in the distance.

Sesshomaru's death glare even at this distance however made Jaken squeak and disappear inside saying "I'm sorry Milord! I'm sorry Milord!" Rin's laughter could be heard from the river as she witnessed the whole thing.

I love adding a bit of humour…. didn't want to be too mushy right? Tell me what you think! Until next time!

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