ONE SHOT Stories – WORD: FAMILY
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She knew she had it once, but was killed by bandits. She spent years in a village that treated her like trash, betting her for the smallest of things.
She became a thief, she was not proud of it but that was the only way she could survive. She couldn't understand why she wanted to survive; she had nothing to live for.
Deep inside something told her to wait, to not give up, keep fighting to survive and that something was coming. She didn't know what it was but even after been beaten, hungry and cold she did her best and waited.
It was late and she looked at the sky, she was surprised to see a shooting star and it seemed to land in the forest.
In a distant memory she remembered her mother saying that shooting starts were special, you could make a wish and they will bring good things to your life.
She didn't know what to wish for; the only thing she wanted was her family back but knew that was impossible. She closed her eyes and wished for it, even knowing how foolish it was.
Curiosity got the better of her and she ended up walking towards the forest where the star had fallen, what she saw when she got there was not what she expected.
The star had turned into a men, she blinked a few times trying to understand what had happen. The men looked more like an angel. Yes he must be an angel because he came from the skies, he must had fallen that was the reason he was injured she concluded.
She decided to help the angel, she didn't have much but she will do her best. She got closer and he turned to watch her, his eyes red he was clearly mad or maybe he though she will hurt him. Well she would be mad if she was hurting, she understood what he felt and of course she wouldn't hurt him. She got closer, she saw the blood and wanted to get rid of that so she did what came to mind she dumped water on him.
He looked at her shocked, his eyes were beautiful and honey color. He was the most beautiful thing she had saw in her life. He looked at her for a few moments curious and then turned to look at the sky.
She sat down next to him, wanting to keep him company, she remembered her mother used to describe angels to her, but nothing compared to the one she had in front of her. He had long silver hair that she wanted to touch, his skin look soft and white, he had a moon on his forehead and stripes on his cheeks and was dressed in a silky white kimono with a pelt. She wanted to touch him but she knew she was not worthy enough to be in his presence so she will be satisfied just keeping him company.
A though came to mind when she felt her tummy tighten, he might be hungry. She stood up and ran to find him some food.
When she came back she saw his ear move, she hadn't notice before but his ears where different they were pointy they looked weird to her.
She showed him the food and put it on the grown for him to take but he ignored her and closed his eyes, the days passed and she continued bringing water and food for him. After a few tries and seen that he didn't like the food she could find in the forest she decided to fish, maybe he will like that. Unfortunately she got caught by the villagers and got another beating, she didn't care she had to help the angel recover and he needed the food so even with all the pain she had she walked toward him with the food she had.
"Don't trouble yourself, I don't eat human food" he said
His voice was strong and very masculine, sounded like a melody to her. She was disappointed her efforts were wasted, she wanted to ask him what he needed or will eat but she hadn't spoken in so long she didn't know how that would sound or if she was even capable of talking anymore.
"Where did you get those bruises?"
She wanted to answer but couldn't. She looked at him, it sounded like he was concerned for her. Her heart beat faster; it felt nice to be seen as a person for the first time since she lost her family. The villagers never cared for her after the attack; they only came to the destroyed hut to steal what was left after the bandits had raided it. They treated her like trash, almost like a contagious disease they wanted to avoid. When she was lucky they gave her work and payed her with scraps of food.
"You don't have to answer, I don't care" he said when she didn't answer
She smiled, for the first time she smiled. She felt so happy and wanted to tell him in some way that she appreciated his concern.
He had stared at her like he had never seen someone smile at him; it was actually funny because he looked confused.
She stayed there with him until she got tired and wanted to go to sleep. She stood up and left, he hadn't said anything.
When she got to the broken hut she saw a guy, he looked ugly and fear invaded her. He looked like one of the bandits that killed her family.
She trembled and ran, due to the last beating she couldn't move very fast. Then she heard some noises behind her and as she turned she saw wolfs, she tried to run faster. She somehow knew that she wouldn't survive this, and sadness invaded her because she wanted to see the angel for the last time.
She imagined him, his image clear in her mind. She felt pain a lot of pain and then it all went dark.
She opened her eyes; she felt nothing, no pain, no injuries, nothing at all. She saw a road ahead of her, but didn't move, she stayed there waiting for what? She didn't know but she knew she had to wait again. Something ran thru her body, she felt the pull and again all went dark.
She opened her eyes again, and she saw him, his honey color eyes examine her to make sure she was fine she guessed and then he helped her stand up and he walked away. Her angel had saved her, he cared for her.
Not thinking about it, she started to follow him. She will follow him from now on.
After a few hours of walking behind him he stopped and looked at her
"Your name"
She wasn't sure she could answer but she wanted to try "Rin" her voice came out raspy and like a whisper but he heard her.
"Rin" he repeated and nodded
"what is your name?" she asked
"you disrespectful child! How dare you address Lord Sesshomaru like that!" the angry imp shouted
"lo – Lord Sesshomaru" she said her voice sounding better and higher
The imp kept complaining but she was focused on him not even listening to the imp.
"Jaken!" the imp felt to the ground with a big bump on his head.
"Rin, come"
"yes my lord!" she said happy
They walked to a big village; it was not a normal village for what she saw. The people there were different and as they walked people would move out of the way. When they got to biggest building she had seen, he spoke to a women and she saw her tremble. She wasn't able to hear what he had said but the women came to her side.
"come child" the woman said
Rin froze , was he getting rid of her. She stared at him with hurt and pain in her eyes.
"go Rin you need a bath" he said
a bath? she needed a bath? she was shocked she had brought her to this place for a bath! she looked down as she saw how dirty she was "you will wait for Rin?" she asked
He only nodded
Reluctantly she followed the women, no one has been good to her and she didn't know what to expect. The only woman that had given her a bath was her mother. After that she would wash herself in the river, she didn't like it because it was always cold but that was her only option.
She was surprised at the bath house, the women ran and brought some bottles that smelled good and a lot of towels. "Come girl we don't have all day, your lord is not a patient one."
The women put her in the water that was warm and added something from the bottle to the water . She started scrubbing gently. Once she was done she dried her with the softest towel she had uses then she put something on her skin and dressed her in a kimono that she had never seen before it was orange with white and a green stash.
The women sat her down and brushed her hair, she was actually surprised on how gentle she was with her. "all done child , lets return to your Lord"
Rin followed and found him sitting in a room with a lot of pillows and a table full of food. He looked at her and waved his had to the women, she bowed at left.
She looked around nervously, unsure of what to do.
"Eat" he said
She walked to the table and looked at all the food, she had never seen so many food in her life, not even when her parents lived. She stretched her arm and grabbed some bun and took a bite. Memories of her mother cooking came to her , her mother used to make those same buns filled with different things. She smiled at the memory and looked up to see that her lord was eating and she had a plate full of food in front of her. She didn't see who put it there, she blinked looking around.
"Rin"
"yes my Lord"
"we are leaving when your done eating"
She nodded "where are we going?" she asked
"if you are going to follow me , you will never question me"
She nodded "Can Rin bring some food?"
He nodded and called someone. The same women appeared and bowed low. She wondered if she had to do that also, it looked uncomfortable to be laying on the ground.
"Everything is ready?" Lord Sesshomaru asked
"yes, yes, of course my lord, everything is ready"
"pack some food" he said dismissing her
The woman left again.
"Rin we are leaving" he was already at the door
She quickly grabbed a few buns and followed, when they were out she saw a big dragon with 2 heads, the women was putting some thing in the saddle bags. The dragon turned to see them and tilted his heads to the side looking at her and then he turned to look at her Lord looking bored. She couldn't shake the thought that the dragon was intelligent, his eyes showed something she couldn't describe.
She felt herself been lifted and when she notice she was already sitting on the saddle. Lord Sesshomaru started walking and the dragon followed behind. After leaving the village she started to wonder a few things.
"Lord Sesshomaru, is this your dragon?"
"hn" he answered , she took that as a yes
"Does the dragon have a name?" she asked
"no"
"Is he a female or male dragon"
"Male"
"hummm, can I name him?" she asked, one of the heads turned to look at her curiously
" do as you wish"
"let's see ...hmmmm " she tapped her finger on her chin thinking "what about I call you Ah and then you Un... Ah-Un"
The dragon stopped both head turned to look at her ,then they turned to look at each other, they seamed like they were considering the name and then turned back to look at her and nodded and they resumed the walking.
They continued like that until they found the green imp or she should say he found them. She thought the imp who's name has Jaken "Master Jaken" was loud and a talker. He was funny, she would laugh at his complains or when Lord Sesshomaru would throw rocks at him. She learned Lord Sesshomaru was not one that like to talk, so she assumed Master Jaken took that position for him. He was also didn't have much patience but for some reason he waited for her and took care of her.
Days had passes and she notice he will stop when she was tired or was hungry. One night they sat by the fire that Master Jaken made and she had sat next to Ah-Un humming a song.
When she woke up she was in her Lords arms surrounded by his pelt, his eyes focused on her . She must have fallen sleep, she remembered the nightmare she was having , the bandits again, loosing her family. Her thoughts were interrupted by his voice "you are safe Rin"
Those words made her forget everything, she was safe. She smiled at him and looked around seen Master Jaken snoring and Ah-Un sleeping, she looked back at her lord . He nodded and looked up at the sky. With a smile on her face she closed her eyes and let sleep take over her, she had what she had been waiting for ..she had a family.
DATE 2.19.16
Yeah I know it was a long story but I think is kinda cute. What do you think? Let me know and if there is any word you want me to use for a story.