A Little Girl's Wish
Sesshy's Mistress
Description: Rin was so full of love and doesn't understand why her Lord is always so cold to others, excluding her. Then, one day, InuYasha tells her it's because he doesn't know how to love. Saddened at this thought, she makes a wish that will change everything…
Note: So I didn't get this done in time for Valentine's day, haha! Oh well!
This is during the time of peace, after Sesshomaru has given Rin over to the attention of Kagome and the other villagers. He still comes to visit her, though.
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"NO!" Myoga screamed in fright as he jumped around the hut. "He would squash me if I delivered new of Rin's condition!" The more he spoke, the faster he bounced around, making it exceedingly hard for Kagome or Miroku to catch the flea.
"You are the only one who could find him besides InuYasha," Kagome cried as she lunged forward, only to fall onto the floor. "We both know that it would be a bad idea to send InuYasha to tell him."
"Better Lord InuYasha than me," Myoga exclaimed as he moved towards the exit of the hut. Miroku cut him off, and before Myoga could make another sound, the monk's hands closed together on the flea. As Miroku let out a cry of victory, Myoga let out a groan of pain.
"I swear to all that is holy, Myoga, that if you do not go and find Sesshomaru, then none of us, including InuYasha, will let you snack on us!" Kagome whispered harshly when Rin's form moved on the bed. The girl needed her rest, and Kagome would not allow that stubborn flea to compromise the child's already failing condition.
"Fine," Myoga groaned as he struggled to recover from Miroku's blow. Kagome grinned in triumph as the flea dusted himself off before bouncing out of the hut to begin his search.
"You do realize Lord Sesshomaru will probably squish him, right?" Miroku questioned while looking down upon Kagome who shrugged in response. She had a sheepish look on her face, but her resolve hardened as Rin began to toss and turn on the bed.
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"I see you have awoken," A familiar voice broke the silence and broke Serenity from her thoughts. Blue eyes widened as she looked towards the other side of the room where a large pair of doors were slowly closing. Standing before them in a silk black kimono with silver trim was the man from earlier. His green eyes pinned her to the spot as he approached. "I do hope you find your accommodations satisfactory?"
"It is a prison," Serenity spoke as she tugged moved her leg, making the chain rattle on the floor. The man stopped his approach and his eyes flashed momentarily before he relaxed once more. A lazy smile made its way to his face as he continued his approach only to kneel in front of her. When he reached out to touch her with one clawed hand, Serenity turned her head away from his touch.
"I won't hurt you," He spoke. "So long as you cooperate." He reached forward again, and Serenity had nowhere to go this time. Her back was already against the wall, and she knew if she struck out that it would mean trouble for her. Something in his gaze and the way he stared at her made it clear that he would not falter to impose punishment for bad behavior.
"You truly are beautiful for a human," He smirked, and a single canine gleaned in the light coming through the window. "Too beautiful." His hand slid down to her neck, and his fingers sought out the silver locks of hair that flowed freely down her back. She had not realized until then that her hair had been freed from its style and her clothing changed. Only when his flesh brushed against her bare shoulder did she realize the clothing she wore was one worn by a concubine.
"Tell me what are you," He ordered while examining her hair. "At first glance, you appear to be a demon. "Your scent is pure, not like a human, but yet you are not a demon. So, my pretty little bird, what are you?" His green eyes bore into hers and Serenity wished with all her might that she was anywhere but here with this strange man.
"I don't know," She answered honestly when the man looked like he was growing angry at her lack of response. "I have no memories of myself before I arrived at the village." Her voice was barely above a whisper as she continued to push back against the wall. This man unnerved her.
"Hm," he hummed as he released her hair and stood. He held out his hand and waited for her to take it. When she didn't move, he bent down, grabbed her hand, and jerked her to her feet. Serenity stumbled, falling against him, and her face ignited into a very deep blush of embarrassment and anger. "Do you have a name?"
Serenity tried to push herself free from him, but his arm had locked around her waist. It was like a steel band that refused to budge. She was left to lean on him. His other hand came to her chin, and he tipped her chin up so that he could stare into her eyes once more. "S-Serenity," She began to panic as he examined her closely.
"Very pretty," He commented idly. "You may call me Katsuro."
"Why have you taken me from my village?" Serenity demanded when he continued to hold her even though she increased her struggle to free herself from his touch.
"Your talents are very unique," He finally relented and released her. He stayed close to her, though, refusing to give her all of the space she wanted. This girl was his prisoner, and he would continue to remind her of that fact. "Word of your ability to heal even those who court death have reached quite far. As for your other abilities, it is not every day that a being can manipulate several elements at will."
"What use is my power to a demon?" Serenity demanded to know as dread settled within her stomach.
"Power is everything to a demon; it is the only thing besides beauty that a demon values," The look that filled his eyes made Serenity freeze. She blinked, and in the next instance, she was pushed against the wall. Katsuro's hand was at her throat, squeezing with enough pressure to ensure that she would not fight.
"That alone is reason enough to cage a bird as devine as you," He whispered into her ear. "But my plans for you are much more than you could imagine, my dear." As he moved closer to her face, Serenity squeezed her eyes shut, and in reaction to her fear, her powers lashed out by themselves. Bolts of lightning ran through Katsuro's form, sending him flying away from her.
Coughing for air, Serenity placed a hand at her throat. Surely she would bruise from his rough touch. When she looked to see where he had landed, she gasped when Katsuro's human-like appearance had shifted. His skin was spotted with scales. His loose fitting kimono had opened at the top, revealing a chiseled chest covered in black and dark green scales. Eyes that were once green were now glowing red with barely controlled rage.
Instead of advancing upon her, Serenity was shocked but glad to watch as Katsuro stormed from the room. Several minutes after his exit, a loud roar was heard, and the floor shook violently. An ornate vase that had sat upon a nearby desk toppled to the ground, shattering on impact.
Fear engulfed her as Serenity trembled in fright. What had she done?
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InuYasha cursed as he came upon another village with the same story. The disease was spreading like fire from one village to another. Children were getting sick, and the younger they were, the worse the effects of the disease. The stench of decay and death was everywhere, and it made InuYasha sick.
He would not admit it aloud to anyone, but Sesshomaru's ward had grown on him. InuYasha was desperate to find someone that knew what was happening and how to stop it. Unfortunately, he was having no luck on finding such a person. InuYasha had been on his way to another village—the tenth one so far—when he ran across a group of traveling men. With them traveled an elder woman who looked close to death.
"Where are you taking her?" InuYasha questioned as he advanced upon the men. These men were simple folk, not soldiers but farmers. They were startled when they noticed his ears, but even if he wanted to attack, they had no means by which to defend themselves. Only one man was brave enough or foolish enough to answer.
"Word of a healer who can cure any ailment reached our neighboring village. We are taking her to the healer in hopes that she will be save her from death!" The young man's voice was firm as he stood to face the demon.
"Where is this healer?!" InuYasha demanded to know. Hope flared to life in his chest. Maybe this healer could save Rin.
"Why would a demon want to know?" Another man remarked snidely.
"Children in other villages are getting sick and dying," InuYasha growled. "Including a human child I care for and I refuse to let her die." This shocked the villagers, and they quickly whispered amongst themselves.
Again, it was the first man who spoke. "The village is a half-day journey from here." He pointed in the direction of the village, and that was all the incentive that InuYasha needed. With his speed, he'd make it in a few hours if he didn't stop. In a move that was unlike him, InuYasha thanked the men before running towards the village which held the only hope for Rin and the others.
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"Lord Sesshomaru!" Myoga hollered as he moved as quickly as her could. "I must find Lord Sesshomaru!"
"Lord Sessho—" Myoga was cut off as he slammed into someone just as he cleared a particularly thick area of foliage. "—maru…" He whimpered as he fell to the ground. Dazed at first, it took a moment for the flea to notice that the demon he had been searching for was looking down towards him.
"Isn't that InuYasha's bug?" Jaken commented rudely while advancing on Myoga. "What business do you have with my Lord?!" He demanded.
"Rin," Myoga gasped. "The child is sick," He squeaked as golden eyes narrowed in anger and mistrust. "All the children are sick!" Myoga cowered as Sesshomaru's powerful aura flared to life at that remark. "Kagome sent me to find you. She thought you should know."
"And you waited this long to—Lord Sesshomaru?!" Jaken was interrupted as his Lord was enveloped in an orb of light. "Wait for me, Lord Sesshomaru!" Jaken whined as he ran after the orb which had taken to the sky, but it was of no use. Jake was too small and too slow to ever hope to catch up with his lord on foot.
"I am so unappreciated," He whimpered before turning to Ah-Un and mounting the two-headed beast.
"Tell me about it," Myoga sympathized while jumping atop the beast. Jaken paid him no mind as Ah-Un took to the sky, but when Myoga decided to enjoy a snack, Ah-Un used its tail to smack the flea off of him.
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PS: IN this story, for the sake of the plot, Rin has just turned 10!
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