Disclaimer: I don't own the characters mentioned here.
Author's note: Chapter three is finally updated! Thank you for the reviews, again. Unfortunately, I decided to omit the fighting scene, because I felt I didn't give justice to Sesshomaru's aristocratic fighting style in AU.
Xxx My Master is an Assassin Xxx
The sun shone brightly the next day and Rin found herself outside in the garden, standing next to Kohaku. "Your sister wants to meet me?" Rin asked skeptical.
"Umm, yeah," Kohaku replied with a shy gaze.
Rin's lips were in a pout as she thought of the offer. "I don't know Kohaku. Do you think you can tell her that I'll notify you when I can?" She said.
"Yeah, I can tell her that. "Kohaku said as he filled up the hole he had inserted a flower seed in. "Your sister Sango, sounds like a nice person. You're also a very nice person, Kohaku." She said watching her friend work in the garden.
Kohaku blushed at the flattery Rin was representing him with. "You are also a very kind person." He said as he stood up and took off his brown glove from his hand, the gloves covered in dirt.
"You decided to stay even after hearing what that demon is capable of." He finished stating. He had been greatly disappointed when he found out that Rin had decided to stay at the mansion. Rin took hold of the young man's hand. "Kohaku, I think Sesshomaru is a good person. Maybe, people are worrying over something that isn't even true." Rin said trying to rephrase her words, accurate. She didn't want to insult the good citizens that were against Sesshomaru.
"Rin, the rumor is true." Kohaku said in a strong voice as he used his free hand to caress her warm cheek. "I-"he said, before pausing and leaning in to whisper into her ear.
"I saw it with my own eyes." He whispered as her eyes widened. He pulled away from her ear and pressed his lips over hers. His lips hovered over her, just brushing lightly like a sweet temptation.
"Rin, get back inside the house!" Anah called out from where he stood. He was standing outside the oval door's steps. His eyes had a disapproving glare.
Rin looked away from Kohaku to stare at a window. She noticed the curtain shift, as if someone had been watching over her. It's just my imagination.
"I'll see you tomorrow." Rin said before walking back towards the impatient, dragon demon.
Kohaku watched Rin's hips sway back and forth as she walked away from him. Kohaku was a little disappointed that they had been interrupted; He finally got the courage to kiss Rin, but the confession moment had to be stolen. Only the memory of his lips grazing hers made it worthwhile.
Rin entered the kitchen as she followed Anah. The dragon demon pointed at the pots and unwashed plates. Rin silently wondered when they had made that kind of mess with the dishes. They hardly had guests around the house.
"Guest arrived at the mansion while you were hanging out with your friend." Anah said. "Kouga and Sarah are staying for lunch and I need someone to wash the dishes while I serve them lunch." Anah explained his arms crossed over his chest.
"Alright, I'll get to it. Why are you so molested with Rin, Anah?" Rin said acting childish. She purposefully used this tactic to get information out of people. "Don't use that tone on me." Her male friend responded back. He was still peeved off that the gardener kissed the personal maid of his master.
"Rin don't get too close to that gardener." Anah warned the friendly girl, before he heard Sesshomaru calling him. "Remember after you're done. Go get started on your other chores, before Jaken starts ordering you too roughly." He said pushing the strolling cart that held aluminum covered dishes that kept the plates of food warm.
Rin sighed in dejection before wringing her outfit's apron. I don't see why he has to be upset. It's not like I return the feelings back to Kohaku.
She began her duties by rinsing and drying the dishes and pots stacked up in the sink. She could hear laughter coming from the dining table, spiking her curiosity. She wondered what made Sarah sparkle with laughter. Sesshomaru seemed like an honorable man for Sarah, despite the sin that followed him.
After leaving the kitchen dazzling clean, she decided to head up to the second floor to clean the bathrooms, and vacuum the carpets. Anah had been washing the clothes of the master, earlier in the morning. Jaken was currently sweeping the floors.
Her afternoon went by fast as she tried to keep herself busy. She made sure to organize and stack the magazine lying around the house in one single place.
Rin decided to go ahead and pick up the newspaper that was lying on the coffee table in the living room. Rin noticed that Kouga was talking with Sesshomaru as she walked in. Kouga was apparently a close friend of Mr. Tomiko, the man was lightly tan and had blue clear eyes like the sky. Kouga being a wolf demon made Rin feel uncomfortable in his presence.
"I hate to say it, man. But I think you are in too deep with her. I don't think it's wrong, but you barely met her. How can you even consider that she is the right person for you?" Kouga was saying when Rin entered inside the living room.
Sesshomaru maneuvered his hand to shut his friend up, by waving him aside. His amber gaze stared up at the maid that had walked in on their conversation. "What is it?" he asked, nonchalantly.
Rin glanced at the floor feeling ashamed. She hadn't meant to intrude on her master's business, but she had thought that perhaps, he was having some quality time with Miss. Sarah, who was feeding the ducks outside by the lake. They do make a beautiful couple.
"Forgive me, master Sesshomaru. I just came to retrieve the newspaper, so I can take it to be recycled." Rin said. "Take it and leave." He instructed as he watched Rin walk over to the table. Rin picked up the newspaper stack and glanced at Kouga. He was grinning at her in a way that made her feel uncomfortable. How can Sesshomaru be friends with a creep like this man?
Rin began to head to the entryway. "You were saying?" Sesshomaru said as he turned his attention to his friend.
"I was saying you ought to get to know her better, before thinking about compromising yourself to her." He said in a loud voice. The fact that he was doing that on purpose made Rin feel less obliging. What is it with Kouga? He doesn't need to clearly state that Sarah is the precise woman for Sesshomaru. I know my place in this house.
After, Sesshomaru was sure that Rin had walked off and was not eavesdropping on the conversation; he gave a sharp glare to Kouga. "Don't do that again."
Kouga raised in hand in mid-air. "Sorry about that, man. I was just trying to help."
"I don't need your help with this. What I need your help on is on the university's property. Will you be willing to guide Sarah through the procedures to gain access to the presidency?" Sesshomaru asked, as he changed the conversation.
"It all depends. I'm probably going to have to make some 'special' arrangements." Kouga said with a smirk. He already distinguished that Sesshomaru knew what he was referring to.
After recycling the newspaper properly, she continued her duties as the female maid in the house. She went to iron the master's blouses, pants and shirts. Meanwhile, Jaken was taking care of properly accommodating the expensive silks in their proper closet.
Rin finishing her job duties by making dinner for the master of the house. She had cooked fish sticks and did white rice to go along with the small feast. She also added a large steak to the meal course. He probably won't even touch the rice. I keep forgetting that he doesn't eat vegetables. Though rice isn't a vegetable, I count it as a food that he doesn't enjoy.
She settled the jar of orange juice in the cart after placing the enclosed and warm plate on the cart. Rin hummed to herself as she pushed the cart into the dining room. Sesshomaru glanced up at her soft humming, but dismissed it. He actually enjoyed her soft singing tunes.
"Master Sesshomaru, if I'm not being too frank. What is your working position in the society?" Rin asked as she served him some orange juice in a glass cup. Sesshomaru found it easy to read Rin's curious expression through the glow of her honey brown eyes.
"I'm the president of a university a few miles outside of this town." He responded simply as Rin set the cup in front of his plate. He stared at the rice in distaste. He preferred the white rice balls than the plain rice. "Ah, I see." Rin answered back solemnly.
"Umm, are you planning to get married again, anytime soon." She asked. Her cheeks held a tinge of red of embarrassment that she was being so forward with him. He's probably going to ignore the question.
"I haven't thought about that. I suppose you overheard the conversation between Kouga and me." He said.
"Yes, master Sesshomaru." Rin said softly.
"I would advise you to not worry over such things." He said before the room went silent, once more.
"Rin, why don't you join me tonight?" he asked as he turned to stare at the woman standing behind his chair. Rin smiled feeling butterflies form in her stomach. "I'd like that very much."
That night, he enjoyed eating dinner with Rin by his side. He was surprised that Rin continued her questioner throughout dinner. It seemed that she was very intrigue in what he did; for a change. She had never publicly shown interest in him.
Would it be that my rumored truth hasn't reached her, yet? If it has then perhaps she is different from the rest. Maybe that is what attracts me about her so much. Sesshomaru thought pensively after dinner.
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I'm going to have to face Kohaku. He had no right to kiss me, that day, but I wonder if what he said was true. Did he actually see Sesshomaru kill his own family? Rin shook her head feeling absurd in thinking about such things, especially this early in the morning. She sat up on her bed mattress and decided that a bath was in order. She stood and picked up her clothes that she had left out last night.
She walked into the bathroom making sure to lock the door, behind her. She didn't want Anah or Jaken to come inside the bathroom by accident. She settled her uniform and undergarments next to the sink. "I'm also going to have to face Sesshomaru, too." Rin muttered under her breath as she started slipping out of her pajamas.
Ten minutes later, she was out of the bathroom refreshed and ready to start the day. She was wearing a short navy skirt that reached just below her thighs. The long navy blue, sleeve blouse had a white apron attached to it that reached to cover the front of her skirt. The apron had ruffles on the sides of her shoulders, and an elegant magenta bow was attached to the collar of her neck. And last but not least, were her black stockings that matched her black polished shoes.
Rin stood in front of the long mirror and picked up her lip gloss, adding it on her lips. She also added some mascara to her eyelashes making them stand out long and curled. She sighed absently as she fixed her white maid hair band making sure that it didn't disturb the short side way ponytail that she always wore. It felt really awkward wearing this uniform in the beginning, but I think I'm starting to feel comfortable wearing it.
She twirled around away from the mirror, already taking notice that her demon companions have left the quarters. "Alright, it's time to work." She said with a small smile as she headed out of the room. She walked into the kitchen expecting to find Anah only to realize that she was alone.
He was probably assigned to another post, but this early in the morning? She thought absently knowing that it was barely six in the morning. Rin took out an apple from the fridge and walked over to the sink to wash it. She then reached for a plate from the top cabinet.
Rin placed the washed apple on a clean plate, before she heard the kitchen door slam against the wall behind her. The noise scared Rin as she turned around to scold Anah for giving her such a fright. Her eyes widened as she realized that it wasn't her friend that had walked into the kitchen.
"W-who are you?" Rin asked in a soft, yet strong tone.
The woman with long blue hair only fixated her attention on Rin. So, there's another servant working for Sesshomaru. I'll just have to get rid of her, then.
Rin didn't like the stare that she was receiving from this stranger that had intruded the household. I can't call the police, because I don't have a phone nearby. It doesn't look like she has good intentions, but why is this woman here?
Rin thought sensibly as she moved away from the counter and from the woman who had stopped to examine the kitchen.
"He's still asleep", Toran said in irritation. She used her demonic speed and appeared next to Rin within seconds; Toran reached out and grasped Rin's arm tightly before pressing her body against the human maid. "What are you-"Rin manage to say, but stopped voicing her thoughts out loud when she felt the demon's sharp fingernail claws press against her neck. "Do exactly as I say and I'll let you live."
"It's time that Sesshomaru pays back everything he did to my best friend." Toran said with a grim stare. She dug her claws on the human's neck hearing her heartbeat pace faster. Her deadly claws were only inches away from wounding Rin's jugular vein.
"Please don't hurt me," Rin pleaded silently as she started feeling fear of losing her life. "It won't hurt you… too much." Toran said with a smirk as she enjoyed the fear emitting from her prey.
She had made sure to take out Anah and Jaken out of her way first, before coming to look for Sesshomaru. Toran hadn't expected to find anyone else living in such a terrible and haunting house.
After all, this was the house where death fell upon her best friend. She had warned her friend many times to not get married with Sesshomaru, because Toran had been sure he would bring demise to her friend's life.
It had taken Toran a while to prepare her mind and body, but now she was ready to get her revenge on Sesshomaru.
"Do you want to know why I'm here?" Toran asked in a low seething voice. "Yes," Rin said in a low trembling whisper. Toran's mouth twisted into a sadistic smile. "I have been chosen to take Sesshomaru's life away.-
He murdered my best friend…
I want you to call him, but don't tell him I'm here." Toran said as she carefully took out the hidden gun from within her coat pocket. She slowly released the trembling human and pushed her forward. Rin stumbled forward as she tried to regain her balance.
She turned around to face the female demon who was pointing the weapon at her face. "If you fail to follow my instructions, I will kill you." She said pointing the cock of the gun at Rin. She heard as Toran flipped the safety switch off the pistol.
Rin held a terrified expression on her face as she stared at the deadly demon. She knew that her life was held in this woman's hands. Rin felt a trail of warm blood slither down her neck reaching the navy collar of her uniform.
Rin then noticed that Toran had dried blood stained on her blouse, as well, underneath the coat. Rin's eyes widened realizing that Toran had already attacked someone before her and the only ones missing were, Jaken and Anah. She hurt my friends. I wish I could do something to help them. Rin thought while being held captive under the demon's perspective gaze.
"Bring Sesshomaru to me." Toran said as her eyes flashed with blood thirst.
"How would you know that Sesshomaru really committed that crime on your-"Rin asked, but was cut off. "Get me what I want, and you won't be hurt!!" She boomed in fury shaking the gun at her. Rin flinched in fear before she ran out of the kitchen to find Sesshomaru.
"I'll only wait for five minutes, before coming to find you." Rin heard Toran say, before hearing her evil laughter become muffled within the walls.
Rin ran up the stairs stumbling on her way up as her breath quickened. She had no time to think logically as she tried to find Sesshomaru. She had clue as to what the woman wanted to do with Sesshomaru. The real question was why she was using her to get what she wanted.
Rin knew that Toran could simply get what she wanted by barging into the house and finding Sesshomaru, herself. But that was not the case and that only made Rin's fear grow bigger.
Her trembling hand reached out to knock on the master's bedroom, but hesitated before she decided to push open the door. The door creaked open as she walked in slowly her eyes adjusting to the dark room. Her gaze landed on the body that was lying down on the bed.
Rin's hand reached out and she placed it on the shoulder before she shook it, once. She had never once come into his room. She was forbidden to wake up her master when he went into deep slumber, which he required when necessary.
She knew sleep was not required for demons. It was only necessary when the mind was in a state of fatigue; it took short periods of sleeps, presented to the lives of demons.
Jaken never told her why her master didn't like to be awakened by his servants, but she guessed that Sesshomaru liked his own privacy.
Nothing. She tried once more only for her to end up gasping out loud as she was flipped into the bed. Her master was hovering over her with his fangs sticking out of his mouth. His eyes were a deep red that brought shivers down her back.
I was wrong. Rin thought in fear as her eyes widened. His mouth was only a few feet away from ripping the flesh out of her arm. "What are you doing in my room?" He asked his deep voice filled with anger.
"Master Sesshomaru," Rin whimpered in fright just as Sesshomaru's eyes returned to his intense amber color. His nose had detected the blood from Rin's neck bringing him out of his sudden state. "Rin, what are you doing in here?" he asked as he took his weight off the human girl. He noticed that she was trembling in fear.
"Did I hurt you?" he asked in his cold distant tone as he stared at the wound on her neck. He knew for a fact that his demon side had been yearning to take a taste of Rin's blood. "N-no," She whispered as she carefully sat up next to him.
"Who did this to you?" He asked as Rin pulled away from his touch. "Master Sesshomaru, we must hurry. Someone wishes to see you, immediately." Rin said ignoring the question. She turned to stare back at him in the darkness. Rin could tell that he was only wearing a pair of jeans.
"Who is she?" He asked as he kept his distance from Rin. Rin shook her head side to side," She didn't-"
The bedroom door slammed open with a strong force as the floor became ice "You took too long, little girl." She said with a glare as she aimed her ice attack at Rin. Why the hell is she here? Sesshomaru thought silently his amber eyes narrowing. Sesshomaru grabbed Rin by the arm with enough force to pull her away from the surprise attack.
This was the opening she needed to bring the dog demon down. It only took Toran a few seconds to freeze Sesshomaru's left arm and leg. Sesshomaru manage to thrust Rin forward only a few feet from his walk-in closet. "Get inside!" Sesshomaru commanded harshly.
Rin stared in fright at Sesshomaru's immobile body. He stared into Rin's eyes for a second noticing that her eyes reflected fear and sadness. Rin's heart ached at the thought of losing him.
Toran chuckled softly before she laughed out loud loving the scene unfolding before her very eyes. Rin stood up and backed away from Sesshomaru before locking herself inside his closet.
"You can hide all you want, but you're next." Toran said in a loud voice followed by a gun shot. Rin sat down into the floor into a curled up position. This isn't happening. Sesshomaru isn't weak; he wouldn't get killed so easily. Why must the desire to get revenge overpower a person's conscious?
All these thoughts surfaced inside her head as she heard the noises coming from the fight outside of the closet. She didn't know how long the fight was going to take, but she wished that everything could be done and over with.
Why do they want to sort out this dilemma with death? Can't they talk out their differences and take out their hatred in a verbal argument?
In her curled up sitting position she could feel the vibrations on the floor. Her honey brown eyes were shut closed as she feared the possibility that the second floor could collapse at any moment.
Rin opened her eyes in the darkness as she shifted away from the door. As she crawled further into the closet, she felt a sudden gust of cold wind come from behind her. Suddenly, pieces of wood flew in her direction and in her plight to avoid being hit she managed to hit her spine against some metal boxes. A cry of pain escaped her mouth as she looked back to the entrance where the door laid in disaster.
The fight only resumed for a few more seconds, before the commotion came to a stale standstill.
The closet had only received minor damage. The bedroom floor was still frozen, but nothing else seemed to have been damaged.
"You can come out from there, Rin." Sesshomaru said with his back turned to the collapsed closet door.
Rin carefully made her way out of the closet making sure to not step on the broken wood. She struggled to make her way out of the misshapen entrance, but finally made her way out. Her eyes tried to avoid the dead body on the floor. 'He actually killed her. Then Kohaku was right, he is an assassin. If he could kill a woman once, he can kill anyone.'
Rin turned her attention to Sesshomaru's body and watched in awe as his body healed. The bullet hole in his shoulder had begun to close.
"Master Sesshomaru," Jaken called out in weak tone. Jaken stood by the open doorway with a missing arm. "Clean up this mess, Jaken." Sesshomaru called out as he made his way towards the door. "Yes, master Sesshomaru!" Jaken replied back. Jaken looked relieved that Sesshomaru had forgiven him for slipping up on his duty to protect the household from intruders, such as the one lying on the floor.
"Rin, come with me." Sesshomaru said in a calm and cold tone. Jaken turned to stare at the human girl giving her a sympathetic stare. He hoped that his master wouldn't hurt Rin just to keep her quiet of today's incident.
Rin gave a slow nod in acknowledgement in Jaken's direction as she walked by him. She didn't bother trying to tease the small demon in having to clean up the huge mess. She was not in the mood for games. She wanted answers.
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