*I do not own inuyasha*
Later that night Rin woke up with her stomach growling. "Geez kid. I'm not a garbage disposal. We had 3 bowls of rice and a pound of meat. What else do you want? Mama's got to sleep. "She grumbles to her belly. It only got louder. "Okay. Okay. I'll find us something to eat."
It was in the middle of the night and Inuyasha was away from the village on a mission of some sort. They had not hunted for a while and there was no dried meat left.
Rin was so hungry she snuck away to fish at the river. When she got there, she noticed Kohaku was sitting by the river skipping rocks.
"Kohaku, what are you doing here so late?" Rin asked him.
"Just thinking. Rin, I need to hear you say it. What do you think of me? Really?" he asked pleadingly.
"Kohaku, you have a place in my heart that no one else does. But, it is a position of a brother to his sister. Nothing more. I am grateful you have rescued me and help me heal over the past 3 months. I do wish for your happiness." Rin said. She knew that the past few months Kohaku stayed at the village for her, and took care of her. She knew that his love was more that what she could offer because no one could replace Sesshomaru, even in her weakest moments. She needed for him to know where the boundaries were.
Kohaku stepped closer and held her shoulder," Do you not understand my feelings are not that of a brother. I want more than that. Have I not proven that I can cherish you and rebuild your heart? Will you give me a chance? "
Before Rin could answer, Kohaku pushed his lips onto hers. Her tears spilled. She clenched her lips and pushed as hard as she can until he fell back.
"I love only one." She sobbed," even if he never holds me just for comfort, even if he doesn't talk to me all night long, and even if he can not tell me words of endearment… my heart is his and his alone. I'm sorry."
Before anything else was said Kohaku was held up in mid air with Sesshomaru's hand on his neck. He came flying as a ball of light and saw a man force himself on Rin. His venom seeped and he wanted to KILL this man.
"Give me one good reason, human, why I should not end your life for trying to take what is not yours." Sesshomaru voice was like acid with anger seething and eyes blood shot.
"Sesshomaru-sama. Please let him go. Please. He meant no harm. He was just confused." Rin pleaded on Sesshomaru's arm.
"No Rin. He has over step his ground and so he will pay with his life. Does he mean that much to you? Do you love him?" Sesshomaru hissed.
"Only you. I belong to no one else. But, I do not want anyone else to die for me or because of me." Rin cried as she slumped to the ground.
Sesshomaru knew his mate was getting better. One of the reason was hanging right there at the end of his hand. But he had the audacity to kiss Rin, and not apologize. He didn't want to halt Rin's recovery and progress but he could feel his pride did not want to let this go. His Rin was violated. He must take revenge. He must… what is that scent? The scent of his Rin pulled him out of his thought process. She is with child. His Child.
Sesshomaru let go of the man hanging on the balance of life and death to embrace his mate. His one and only love. The mother of his soon to be children. His Rin.
