WildHeart44: Haha, yes. I don't really know where that came from. I mean, for the first time of their time together, she is about to be interacting with a Lot of males. Hope this chapter is good.

kagomeLove2: LOL, i laughed too, it kinda came to me just like chapter 5 ending did. I'm trying to put a lot in this story. Suspense, entertainment, humor, tragedy. Yes, tragedy is near. I just haven't written it yet.

Sesshomarufan30: Yes, the experience has been pretty interesting to write.

Enjoy!

Chapter 7:

"So. How did it happen?" Akemi asked after a long moment of silence.

"What?" Rin asked, though she mostly already knew what she meant.

"You and Lord Sesshomaru. I mean, I'm not one to judge, but I never thought he'd fall for a human." Akemi said.

Rin looked down, as she thought over her time with Sesshomaru, from the beginning. The way it looked, other people might completely disagree with the ordeal.

"Well... I've known him my entire lifetime." Rin said, "He saved my life. And I followed him ever since. For 3 years, then I was taken to live in a village. When I turned 18, he returned and... Asked me to be his mate." Rin then glanced over at Akemi when she finished.

She was staring at her, mouth agape.

"W-wait. You mean... What happened between you two when you were young?"

Rin's eyes widened, a blush creeping across her face again, "Oh gods. Nothing! I-I only followed him and admired him as my protector at the time! I-"

"Okay. Okay. I'm sorry I upset you. Forgive me." Akemi cut her off, looking desperately apologetic.

"It's fine. It's just... I thought about that too when he asked me. It just, sort of, developed when I was old enough. I didn't exactly accept right away though." Rin admitted.

Akemi gasped, "Why? I mean, who wouldn't want to be with him?"

Rin shot her head up to look at her. A feeling from within she had never felt before. The thought of Sesshomaru being with someone else...

"I-I apologize once again. That was completely uncalled for of me. Forget I said that." Akemi said ashamed.

Rin immediately calmed, the feeling fading, Akemi gave her absolutely no reason to think of something like that.

"It's fine. I just... I was having a hard time then. I-I still kind of do, but I am grateful that I said yes. He helped me, he showed complete loyalty to me, things I had never seen from him. I can't imagine it any other way." Rin tried her best to describe the feelings, but her words could never compare to her feelings.

Akemi was silent again for a while.

"W-wow. That is the most... Romantic thing I've ever heard!" She spoke up in utter excitement.

Rin laughed, "Thanks. Uh, let's get back to the walk through, hmm?"

"O-oh! Yeah! I'm sorry." Akemi shook herself out of the dreamy state.

"It's fine. I-I'm actually glad I can have someone to talk to here who isn't Sesshomaru and doesn't... You know." Rin said.

"Aw. It's an honor to be with you. Follow me, I'll show you the outside territory, and how far out you are aloud to go." Akemi said, before picking up her pace.

It was surprising that the size of the Western territory took majority of the day to cover. Where to go, where not to go. Safe havens, weapon rooms, guard locations.

"And, this is the kitchen." They were soon back to where they had started.

Rin let out a light laugh at the plain introduction.

"Most dog demons prefer to hunt game, but, we do have our cravings. You are free to come here anytime, and if you're ever interested in trying prey that we may catch, just alert one of the Hunters that I pointed out." Akemi explained.

"Uh. Thanks, but I don't think I could eat what you do." Rin said.

"Well, we do hunt a large variety of animals. I hear humans like to cook meals. We can hunt something edible for you to cook." Akemi said.

Rin smiled, "Thanks. But for now, I'm liking the food that's here."

"No problem... Um. You're probably hungry. What would you like?" Akemi offered.

Rin made her way into the kitchen.

She looked at her other choices, fruit already being one thing.

She had also miraculously found some bread, and cut a slice of that.

After making her little meal, she went to the lounge room to sit, Akemi standing near her.

"I hope I wasn't too annoying. I've just... Never really talked to anyone." Akemi said.

"No. You were fine. It's nice to have someone to talk to." Rin said after swallowing a piece of bread she had chewed.

"Thank you... Uh. Should I call you milady or-"

"Just call me Rin. I don't really want any of those formalities." Rin said.

"Okay, Rin." Akemi smiled, "I had fun, but I should probably return to my other duties. You know, make sure the clan is alert, and then doing chores they need of me."

"That's fine. Go ahead." Rin encouraged.

"Thank you milad... Rin." Akemi said, lowering her head slightly as a bow, before walking away.

When she was gone, Rin leaned back into the sofa, taking a deep breath.

All the walking was probably good for her, but goodness did it take a lot out of her.

As she rested against the couch, she looked down at her stomach, that showed no signs of grownth, but she knew there was life in there.

"You must be a boy. Running around in there already, and absorbing my strength for yourself." Rin spoke, mostly to herself, "Then again, you could be a girl. I was a little outgoing too when I was little."

With a small smile on her lips, she leaned her head back on the couch, and unknowingly found sleep.

When Sesshomaru freed himself from the many conferences with his mother and perimeter guards, he went in search of Rin.

It was getting late, so he was a little surprised not to find her in his chambers.

He finally found her back at the kitchen, stopping just a few feet away, taking in the image.

His Rin was laid out on the couch asleep. One hand resting over her stomach, the other supporting her head as a pillow.

He couldn't help but smile. Watching her sleep, was intriguing to him. Her peaceful, innocent features. Especially when she wasn't having those nightmares.

Rin was slowly brought out of her slumber at the feel of arms wrapping around her. Even though a part of her wanted to tense and know who was grabbing her, another part knew exactly who it was, and she relaxed as she was brought into his arms, her head soon resting against the soft... fluffy-ness of a familiar boa.

Her eyes opened only a little, peeking up at the form who carried her away from her previous resting spot.

"Akemi didn't over work you, did she?" Sesshomaru asked calmly.

"No. She was... Fun. Friend." Rin mumled, sleep trying to over take her again.

"You have had quite the day. Let's get to bed." Sesshomaru said as they reached his room.

"How was it... With you? What... Happened?" Rin tried to keep up a conversation.

"We will talk more in the morning, go to sleep, mate." Sesshomaru wanted to chuckle at her attitude. She was really trying to stay awake. It was cute.

"Okay... Love you." Rin mumbled, before fully giving into the dominating unconsciousness.

Sesshomaru decided she would be fine in her kimono for the night, and laid her down on the bed.

His mate was so tired he almost felt sorry for her.

Sesshomaru soon joined her, turning to face her, observing her sleeping form further.

Every moment with her was like a first.

He glanced down at her stomach, where her hand had once caressed tenderly.

Now, he placed his own hand there.

He could feel the strong, protective surface that was her stomach, and beneath it. His second love in life.

As a response, he felt a light tap against her stomach, right against his hand.

Rin hummed in her sleep, but didn't awake to the amazing feeling.

His child was growing, and would soon need a nurse from the clan to watch for it. He would find them tomorrow after his next meeting with his mother.

A/N: "Fluffy-ness"? Is that even a word? Who cares! I really liked writing out this chapter.

Next chapter, we resume with our training.

What will happen to Rin next?

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~Wolflover235