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"TAIKO!"
"Taisho? What are you doing here?"
Shin studied his corporate rival's appearance. In all the years of knowing Tamotsu he had never seen him so flustered. And when Tamotsu flung open the door to his office and yelled his name…needless to say he was slightly concerned.
"Where is your wife Shin?"
Shin gave him a questioning look. "I believe she is at home…"
Just as Tamotsu was turning to leave Shin shouted behind him "Why?"
Tamotsu turned and saw a worried look on Shin's face.
"Are you aware that your wife hits Rin?" His voice was laced with venom. If he had known that Rin was being physically abused he knew he would not be able to control himself.
His eyes narrowed while he waited for Shin's response. He did not know what the human would try. Would he try to lie? Try to cover for his wife?
Tamotsu witnessed Shin go through two emotions at once.
Sadness…
And rage…
"Where is Rin is she ok?" Shin's voice cracked; he didn't bother trying to hide his worry.
"She is with my youngest son. Sesshomaru is the one you should worry about. I trust that you worry about your wife and leave Rin to us."
Shins pulled out his cell and call his wife.
"KIRA WHAT THE FUCK? WHERE ARE YOU?"
Tamotsu allowed his back to turn away from Shin in an attempt to give him some privacy.
His wife was apparently shopping. Shin told her to head home and to not allow Sesshomaru in. He did not go into detail as to why.
Once he was finished Shin put his phone away and sighed.
"Is my daughter alright?"
Tamotsu glared over his shoulder at Shin.
"All of this time…your wife was harming your daughter and you did not notice?" Once again his voice was filled with venom. He could smell the tears in Shin's eyes.
"…No…" Shin barely got out.
Tamotsu walked to the door and as he opened it faced Shin one more time.
"IF my son manages to not kill your wife the two of you shall join me at my home to discuss the future of our companies joining."
When Tamotsu closed the door he heard Shin whimper and mumble to himself "No please don't let this plan fall through because of my wife…"
Tamotsu looked at his phone and tried to reach Sesshomaru again.
He walked away from Shin's door still able to hear him whimper about his company, and about his daughter.
He walked to his car and saw Sesshomaru standing next to it.
"Sesshomaru"
Tamotsu watched his son. He smelt no blood…that was a good thing.
Sesshomaru growled and bared his fangs at his father. His eyes were blood red, his true form battling to escape and kill that human whore who harmed Rin. However, Sesshomaru knew that killing her would solve nothing. It certainly wouldn't help out his father's plans. He came here to get some information out of Rin's father. He needed to know if she was in danger, he needed to know if Shin Taiko knew what harm Rin was going through. It seems that his father had that same idea.
"What are you doing here father?"
Tamotsu closed the gap between him and his son as he started to tell his son what happened in Taiko's office.
"…so he claims not to know what happens under his own roof…"
Sesshomaru let out a breathy growl. His rage was still there, that was clearly to see. His beast was still itching to get out.
"Son before we join Rin you MUST calm yourself."
"Where is Rin?"
"She is at my home with Izayoi and Inuyasha. I informed Shin to bring his wife to dinner with our family. Rin will attend and you WILL control your temper while around Shin and his wife do you understand? This plan must not fall through. I will convince them that Rin must move in with us and in one month then she will move in with you."
Sesshomaru let out a sigh of defeat. He knew his father will not allow him to kill them while at their house.
"Get in the car Sesshomaru. We have a few things we must prepare for tonight."
The both of them drove in silence back to the Taisho mansion. Once they arrived Sesshomaru moved with swift speed inside the house and up the stairs to find Rin sleeping in his old room.
"If you value your life you will leave this room Inuyasha."
"Feh the old man sent me up here to wake up Rin…plus I want to make sure nothing happens to Rin while you two are alone…" Inuyasha shot his brother a grin as he left the room.
Sesshomaru's growl at his brother's comment woke Rin up.
He turned his back to the door and looked at Rin.
What he saw felt him with an emotion he had rarely felt. He felt the need to smile.
He looked at her; she was smiling at him. He eyes seemed to glow as if to say that she was alright. He sat at the edge of the bed and felt content and calm sitting with her. Something he rarely felt.
"It is time for us to go down stairs Rin."
He almost laughed when Rin pulled the covers over her head and groaned. He got up and growled.
"What is wrong with me?" He whispered to himself.
When he looked at Rin again she was finally sitting up. Her face may have had a smile on it however; one look into her eyes and Sesshomaru could see her real emotion…fear.
He sighed as he started to walk out the door hoping that she would be able to take a hint and not force him to drag her down the stair kicking and screaming.
As if on cue Rin was right behind him practically having to run to keep up with his so called walking pace. They entered the library and saw Izayoi sitting in a chair reading a book. Once she saw them she stood up and ran over to Rin; hugging her while asking if she was alright.
Rin nodded and smiled at her concern. She felt like she could be open with this nice woman who she has known a week and who she has only met once before today.
"Rin your parents are going to be. There are a few things all of us must discuss before this…arrangement goes on any further."
Rin's eye's started to water as she begged Izayoi to cancel. She knew that her mother would agree to anything the Taisho family wanted. Then when they were all home; like usual her father would go to his private study and leave Rin and her mother to be alone. Then Rin would truly have to fear for her life.
"Rin you do not need to worry. She will not be able to hurt you after this meeting. Alright?"
She led Rin to a chair by the fire then walked over to a group of chairs that were positioned across from Rin's.
Rin looked at Sesshomaru who was standing by the door.
"They have arrived."
As soon as he finished his statement Rin heard Tomatsu say from behind the door that he was aware of that.
Rin became nervous as she braced herself to face her parents. She stood up and in a blink of an eye Sesshomaru was standing right next to her.
"Be calm Rin." He whispered to her as her mother, father and Mr. Taisho walked into the room.
She heard Sesshomaru growl. She looked at him; his eyes were slightly red around the iris.
"If everyone will be seated we will begin." Mr. Taisho waited for everyone to sit down before he took his place next to his wife. Kira and Shin sat across from Rin. Sesshomaru took his seat next to her. Rin looked at the floor, she was afraid to look up. She didn't want to meet her father's eyes. She felt like she betrayed him. He didn't know about what her mother was doing to her all these years.
"Rin how long has this been happening?" Her father's tone was one that she had never heard before. Despite how much he tried to hide it she could tell he was worried.
"A while father…" she replied quietly.
"Why? Why did you do this Kira?" Shin stood up and faced his wife.
"She needed to be punished. Everyone does it."
"To hit her in such a way is NOT punishment Kira!" His face was turning red with rage.
"Shin that is enough. What you two wish to discuss about her parenting style can be done in the privacy in your own home. I do not care what you say on the matter. I have asked you here to discuss our arrangement nothing else." Tomatsu was developing a headache and this little talk had just started. He hoped what he had planned was going to work.
Shin sighed in defeat as he walked away from Kira and sat closer to Rin on the opposite side of his wife.
She looked up at him and smiled.
"Don't worry father it looks worse that if feels."
Shin felt tears form. He never realized how brave his daughter was.
"Rin needs to be in a place where we know she will not be harmed." Izayoi was the first to break the silence in the room.
"She is safe with me!" Kira raised her voice making it sound like a screech.
"No she obviously is not human or we would not be having this discussion now sit down. We will not have one more word from you. The only time you may speak is if you are asked a question." Sesshomaru's voice was low and vengeful.
Kira took her seat slowly.
"She is not safe living with you so it is decided she shall live with Izayoi and myself or move into her future home with Sesshomaru."
Rin blushed as she bit her lip. She hoped that her parents would not decide this for her as well. She wanted to at least have a choice on where she lived.
She looked at her father; his eyes were closed.
She looked then at her mother; her face was red with rage and she was currently glaring at Rin.
"Rin tell them that you are safe at home." Shin cried out.
"SILENCE!" Tomatsu roared.
Shin sunk into his seat lowering his head in fear.
"If you still desire to merge our companies you will do as I say. Rin WILL move into one of the two homes I mentioned. If I catch your wife near Rin WITHOUT a chaperone then there will be consequences."
Tomatsu allowed this to sink in for a minute before he started to talk again.
He studied the balding man and his wife.
Kira had her hand covering her face. Tomatsu could smell the tears as clearly as her anger. He she would try something if she had the chance.
Shin's eyes were open wide; his face and neck were red.
"Is all of this clear Shin? Is this clear for you Kira?" Tomatsu spoke again.
Kira removed her hands from her face and whispered yes.
Shin finally blinked before her gave the same response.
Rin felt a sort of power over her parents for once. It gave her a strange since of calm. Knowing that she would be able to get away from her parents…away from her mother.
Rin let out a breath and closed her eyes.
Sesshomaru looked at her; he wanted to hold her hand. That seemed to comfort humans. He never understood the human's need for physical comfort. However, he was willing to forgo his own discomfort for Rin.
He looked at his father who was now looking at Rin.
"Rin I understand that this is a lot to take in. If you wish it you may stay here until you make your final decision. Take your time on deciding. If you would like you may stay the weekend at my son's home. That might help you decide." Tomatsu gave his son a nod.
"Now wait a minute! Rin will NOT stay with him in that house by herself!" Kira's voice was a screech again.
"Kira it isn't up to you. You do not have a say in her life and neither do I. If she would like I will even take her to court and sign the papers to make her a legal adult."
Rin gasped. Her father actually stood up for her. He is willing to let her become emancipated.
She gave her father a grateful smile as her mother huffed and rolled her eyes.
"Rin you are more than welcome here. I know that Inuyasha would be very happy to have you living here." Izayoi smiled.
Rin got up and walked over the fireplace. She watched the fire crack and roll. She seemed to be entranced by its dance.
"Rin" Sesshomaru's voice brought her out of her trance.
She turned around and looked at him then looked over at Izayoi and Tomatsu.
"Who would you like to stay with Rin?" Izayoi's voice was sweet.
Rin closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
"Rin?" Tomatsu called to Rin.
Sesshomaru could hear her heart beat faster as her breathing became heavy.
Rin's voice was barely loud enough for the humans in the room.
"I"
"Choose…"
A/N: Dun Dun Dun I gave you guys a cliffy. I am sorry I haven't updated I have been sick. But I am doing much better. ^.^ Thank you guys for your many reviews! I feel so happy that so many people like this story! I hope that everyone has a good and safe weekend. I will update next week.
Peace and Love,
June
