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Life is Good
Breakfast began when Sesshomaru sat down. It passed, we could, say, pleasantly; as always: Jaken scolding for all the bad things she had done (and for what she would do, and had never done, too). Sesshomaru pretended to be deaf, those discussions didn't affect him at the least, and besides, Rin was intelligent enough to be able to defend herself, so he used his mind for more important things.
-Lord Sesshomaru, why do you still keep this silly child?- the toad ask, but retracted immediately when he saw de deadly glare the taiyoukai was giving him, though the rest of his fine face remain as cold as usual- I'm sorry! I never wanted to question your intentions. - cried the poor creature, as he punched his head with the ground guiltily, and the Staff of Two Heads fell upon his head.- You are still an idiot- he told Rin, after incorporating.
Rin didn't answer him, but narrowed her eyes, a gesture he learned from her master, who used it constantly, mostly with Jaken. Although she looked pissed off, the young lady really enjoyed the little imp's company, she even liked the fights between them, and they made her feel as if anything had changed, despite the 10 years or more since they met each other.
-Lord Sesshomaru, can I ask you a little favor?- Despite his muteness, he nodded slightly, so she continued.- I know we were supposed to train with the sword today, but I was wondering if we could postpone it for the evening, or tomorrow….- Sesshomaru said nothing, but Rin knew more. He was expecting an excuse- eh… I told Hakamaru that we could go out for a walk around the gardens today…
The demon saw the light on the girl's eyes, plus the pleading smile of hers, that was adorning her face, so he decided he would excuse her for this time, even if he hated to change his day plans so abruptly.
-Tomorrow, yet this would not be repeated. - was the little he answered.
The rest of the breakfast continued as before, until the sum of Rin's and Jaken's screams turned unbearable, so he gave both a cold, threatening glare, which looked as if flames were flickering deep in his already deep golden eyes. Then, he got up and left, ending the meal, and leaving both Rin and Jaken with shivers in their spines.
Afterwards, Rin went out to the gardens located on the north part of the palace. This was her favorite one, mostly because there was a big pond, which received a cool shadow from a huge (and she thought millenary) tree. Over its crystalline water, some water lilies with the most beautiful colors floated. Being the prettiest garden, the girl decided to take care of it herself, thus many different flowers could be admired, each brought from far lands, each one showing a different appeal. Ones were exotic, other marvelous, but to Rin, they were all special. She had become an expert, she boasted to herself… Yet, the prettiest, the most unique to her eyes were the water lilies that ornamented the pond. So beautiful, all glowing with different colors! She loved that they could float; only supported by a single round leaf.
She also liked this particular garden because it was the one in front of her room; the one she always could see from her balcony, whenever she wanted to, without having to walk long distances. Being so close to it had several advantages: Rin could draw or paint all her garden when she pleased, due to her love for art: she wasn't naturally good, though she had perfected her skills throughout the years.
She continued thinking when she saw two inuyoukais, one young, with green, bamboo-like orbs and light brown, short hair; the other was a bit older, with gray eyes and a hair more black than the night itself, which was long and tied into a small ponytail.
The younger, when seeing Rig, sparkled with joy and smiled a BIG smile
-Rin, it's great you are already here!
-Well, actually no, Hakamaru, this is all a dream- she yelled mockingly- do not worry, keep talking with your father, we have plenty of time afterwards. Good day, Fuhisho-sama
The guy that turned out being Fuhisho waved from the distance with a smile almost as wide as his son's. She truly liked the one who had been the greatest friend of Inu No Taisho; he had an excellent humor (so she could play as many tricks and jokes as she wanted), at the same he was a great fighter with a high rank in Sesshomaru's army.
Hakamaru excused himself and approached Rin
-Good day, milady, what would you like to do first? - He faked a solemn voice, while he playfully vowed.
-Hm, let's walk, we have plenty of gardens to walk through, and I never get bored of being here… neither do you, I expect.
As they walked through the green gardens, Rin glanced at Hakamaru from the corner of her wood-colored eyes. Objectively, he could have not been the most handsome of youkais, but at the girl's eyes, he was beautiful: his care towards her, his love, his intelligence, his sensitivity… she could have spent years naming his qualities.
She moved closer to him
Yep, she was truly in love
It was weird, though. She had grown with the idea of love being a fool weakness. Sesshomaru made the favor of repeating it constantly when they approached a village, or when they encountered with InuYasha and Kagome; all these happened when Rin was just a child, while they chased Naraku
Sincerely, she didn't like the idea of falling in love, she really felt weak. Rin had the opportunity of watching the consequences of an unrequited love, when women at the village cried for men. A very fool, weak scene, she thought… maybe her lord's thoughts were trespassed to her. And, at the end, most loves were unrequited.
But she was lucky, and besides, Hakamaru had tried so hard with her, that he finally had succeeded.
The girl laughed for herself, at the time they sat on a white, rock-made bench, near the crystal clear water her beloved pond had, and the big tree was giving them some of its shade. She closed her eyes, and really wanted to memorize this moments: the sounds, the birds' chirps, the smells, the sensations… "Ok, enough being so touchy", she thought; the human didn't like those… human feelings.
Meanwhile, Fuhisho talked to Sesshomaru about his territory
-Sesshomaru, we've received information of some attacks to villages
-You know that's common, I can't stop every foolish war occurring within my lands- the Lord answered cooly
-I know, but it happens that in all these villages, the way of attacking them has been exactly the same. Moreover, the specie that has most suffered and died aren't humans at all, are inuyoukais. - Fuhisho worriedly explained. "Only once in my life have I experienced this type of attack… it can't really be the same, it… impossible…"
-Send some explorers, end of conversation.
His advisor decided to change the topic, and turned to the couple at the distance
-I think spring has come sooner, boy- as his wife, Keiko, he also liked to call Sesshomaru that way, acting as if he didn't notice the deady look his "boy" was sending him- look at those lovebirds…
Sesshomaru cursed Fuhisho in his mind. Did he really had to talk about this particular issue? Everyone knew he hated those weak thing called emotions, but, right now, he couldn't stop his fomer father's friend (without using violence), so he kept his mind bussy thinking on everything that didn't include feelings. Yet, he thought that a possible union between Rin and Hakamaru was almost ideal, but he wouldn't intervene in love things. Never.
Sadly for both of them, in a moment in which his mind was empty, the taiyoukai heard
-I hope you're not jealous, my friend.
Fuhisho really feared for his life in that instant. Although his face was as undaunted as always, he could see (and feel) the storm and dead beneath Sesshomaru's golden orbs. It practically fired rays at him. Oh, why had he opened his mouth?
-Get out of my sight before you meet my father on the other world. Now- he said coldly, though he knew Fuhisho felt the hate and threaten in it. He had had enough with the dream of last night.
So, without a reply, he quickly moved away before his life was diminished over 100 years less.
Hours went by, but for Rin and Hakamaru they seemed like mere seconds. They were hugged, watching the pond, talking about their lives, their days, about anything: they just never had anything to talk about.
-Rin, I will come and see you when I have free time from my training, perhaps the day after tomorrow- said the boy smiling, when he saw his father approaching, finishing the evening… was that moisture over his forehead, sweat?
She brightly smiled back, and he kissed her, and then left.
Rin stayed looking at the castle. Certainly, it was majestic, elegant, appropriate for the Lord of the West: the central wing, which was the entrance, were the main rooms were, was perpendicular to two other wings: the west and the east one. It looked like a giant 'H' from the sky, when riding the green Ah-Un.
She was about to get up and go in, when she saw a big group of people running towards her. She couldn't help but smile when she saw all the happy children, youkais and hanyous, while she quickly put away the marble hair ornament into a pocket. Just a second later, she met the floor when the kids jumped over Rin, everyone shouting at the same time. The girl really loved them, who despite being from the nearby village, or workers' offsprings, and being youkais, loved her as if she was a big sister. She always told them thousands of stories, only to entertain them, she loved seeing those white, big grins; they made her feel full of energy and joy.
But this time, the topic was different
-Are you gonna get married?- asked an innocent girl with yellow eyes, 6 years old or so, named Heikaru
-When?- asked Makuro, her 8 year old brother
And before she had time to answer them, Rin was bombed with millions of questions regarding her relationship. Most women would have blushed, but, for some reason, she never did
-No, sweeties, we won't get married yet- her lips curled in a true smile, though, inside, she was wondering the exact same thing
The children's faces were filled with a disappointment and sadness that shattered her human heart, because they knew how much she loved Hakamaru
-But do not get sad, kids… let's see, who wants to roll on the grass?- she asked tenderly. She didn't mind her kimono was of a pure white
-YES!- they cried at once
Sesshomaru had watched this entire scene from his balcony, which from you could see the western garden too; his worked interrupted by the shouts of the children. When hearing the question regarding Rin's potential marriage, the Lord felt something weird, almost like... a stir... inside him. "Anger, those kids interrupted my work", he thought as an answer
"She will be an excellent mother" he inwardly thought, when seing the happy children "Hakamaru should be pleased"
It wasn't common for the Lord to think on these types of things, yet he had always been surprised by her ability with these creatures. Usually, when they saw him, they open their eyes with fear, thing that didn't quite bother him. Being feared was appropriate: more fear, more respect; simple.
After some hours, the children returned to their respective homes, leaving a tired, but happy Rin, resting against the old tree.
-What a marvelous day I had today- she said joyfully to herself, before returning to the palace for dinner. She hadn't had lunch, and her stomach begged for food.
A/N: Hope you enjoy it. Fear not, I will not abandon this story, and I'm determined to end it in both languages. Please REVIEW, because I have the feeling that I made thousand of spelling mistakes, so please help me. And if you simply liked it or want to share your oppinion, also REVIEW me!
