Koga growled and threw a vase across the room. His plan had failed. He should have known that, that man, wouldn't dream of giving up a chance to use anyone to gain something. He had lost his chance at rescuing Rin from that Sesshomaru. He had thought gaining a contract from her uncle saying they were betrothed to be married, but somehow that man had found out about Sesshomaru. He thought back to that night...
Flashback
Koga had entered his study after Ginta had told him about his guest. A man had been sitting in a chair by the fireplace, but stood at the sound of the door opening. He was in his late forties, maybe early fifties, overly long, graying hair pulled back in a loose ponytail, and a dark business suit that just screamed that he was all business and no play.
"Naruku Hayashi, Koga Yamion. Pleasure to meet you sir." They shook hands before Koga offered him a drink.
"Brandy, my boy." He sat back down. "I still would like why you have asked me here?" He took the glass from him watching him closely.
"Well, I know your niece, Rin." He started telling Rin's uncle about her being with a man who refused to let her go, not saying the man's name once. "She doesn't want to marry him, she doesn't even want to be with him. She in love with me and if it wasn't for him forcing her to be with him, she would be here in this house as my wife." Koga smiled at him, "But if you agree to making out a contracting binding Rin and me together, he would have no choice but to let her go."
"And why would I want a second rate boy like you as a nephew?" He asked taking a sip of his drink, looking over the rim of his glass. He smiled at him, "When I could have a Tango as a nephew and a business partner?" He finished off his drink, keeping his eyes trained on Koga.
Surprised, Koga was speechless for a few seconds. He recovered quickly though and stood to refill the man's drink only to have him refuse. "Well, sir. Like I said. She doesn't wish to..."
"Boy, I didn't care about her feelings when she was seven and my brother and his wife died. Why would I care about them now? All I see is a way for me to enlarge the company her father had so dearly left in my care until she turns twenty-five and a way to stay the owner of that so called business."
Koga growled. His plan sure wasn't going as he wanted. How had he found out it was Sesshomaru Tango that held his love anyway? He wasn't going to loose her, not for anyone or anything.
"Boy, I could make it your wild if you just forget about my niece." The man stood, looking at him across the room.
Koga narrowed his eyes at the man, "I will not, Sire." How dare he think that I could be bought!
"Then I am sorry to say, boy. I am not going to be any use to you, but I will do all in my power to keep you away from my brother's daughter. She is the key to joining the company with that of the Tango's. I will not loose this chance."
Flashback End
Koga had watched as he left the room, his anger growing. How had that blown up in his face? It was so easy. Now, he had to start all over again. He stood from his chair, about to start pacing and thinking on another plan when Ginta walked in.
"Time for court, dude."
Oh, yes that damn court thing. Oh, Sesshomaru you will pay for taking my love. Oh, yes, you will pay dearly.
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Rin nursed her coffee cup, sitting on the porch steps. She had been up since dawn, making sure everything was ready and packed for when Inuyasha drove up. She had called him last night saying she was going after all. He had no complaints at all about an extra person coming along since it was her. Mia was inside cleaning up after breakfast while Kaede was packing a few last minutes items. Rin closed her eyes and leaned her head against a post.
One week with Sesshomaru. She still couldn't believe she had agreed to going. Couldn't understand how he got her too agree. She opened her eyes and stared across the street. He had been so close to kissing her again. If Jaken hadn't knocked on the door...She let the thought faded away as someone drove up. She stood thinking it was Inuyasha since the windows were tinted. She waved before walking in to tell the others he was here and grabbing a bag to carrying it outside. There coming up the path, his long legs clad in dark tan slacks, his light tan polo shirt covering his broad chest, his long sliver hair tied back in low ponytail, was none other then...
"Sesshomaru?"
He stopped at the bottom of the steps. "Good morning, Rin. Look lovely this morning." He reached out to take the bag from her, "Shall we load the car and get on our way?"
She shook herself out of the trace, "Where's Inuyasha and Kagome?"
He smiled up at her, "Already on their way to the lake I would think."
"But he was to give us..."
"I offered to take you. I will be your ride there and back." He walk of to load the bag into the car leaving Rin to stare after him. She was going to be ridding in a car with Sesshomaru for hours. At least her mother and Mia would be in the car as well. That was the only thing that got her moving again. She carried the bags out to him, meeting him half way for him to take the bags.
After everything was loaded, he helped Kaede in to the backseat, as she had asked. Mia took the other side in the back, allowing Rin to ride up front with Sesshomaru. So with a heavy heart, Rin got into the car and they were on their way. She had thought if she kept her mother talking, the ride would go smooth enough. But Kaede and Mia soon fell asleep, leaving Sesshomaru and her to themselves.
"Why do you look so down?"
Rin glanced at him before turning back to the side window. "I'm alright. Just not too sure as to why I agreed with this." She felt him take her hand causing her to turn and look at him. "Sesshomaru?" She looked down at their linked hands. He gave her a quick smile before turning back to the road. Rin tried to tug her hand free, but to no avail. She finally just allowed him to hold her hand, finding herself feeling calmed and relaxed by the act. Maybe this week wouldn't be so bad after all.
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Naruku was sure that this was the right address. He looked back down at the slip of paper in hand before looking up at the numbers over the door. He sighed and rang the doorbell again, but no one came to answer it. He was about to walked back to waiting car and driver when he saw an old woman looking at him from over a hedge. He sighed, walking towards her, "Excuse me, ma'am. Do you know where the woman who lived in this house has gone?"
The woman narrowed her eyes at him, "Who is asking?"
"Naruku Hayashi, I'm Rin Hilltop's uncle?"
"That girl doesn't have any family, sir. That the reason she came to live with Kaede. That woman was her foster mother for a few months before she left for college at the age of seventeen."
"Yes, well, I am her uncle. Her father was my brother." He had to think of something fast. He needed information and he needed it now. "I was out of the country when my dear brother died. I have just returned and have found out that my niece had been in foster care all this time. I just wish to see her..."
His words seemed to have the effect he wanted. Her face soften and she smiled at him even, "They went on a vacation. Kaede just got out of the hospital again and I heard that girl's boss's family invited all three of them out to their lake cottage." She seemed to get a dreamy look, "Nice looking man he is. Kaede says he's in love with her and I can see it too. In the way he looks at her and asks about her." She shook her head, "Anyway, Kaede said they wouldn't be back for two weeks,but if you leave your number I can give it to her when she calls to check on the house."
Naruku thanked her as he handed her his card and walked back to his chair. He ordered his drive to take him home, before pulling out his cell. He was in need of an address and only one man could get him that.
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Sesshomaru smiled at Rin as she slept, dreaming away in the seat next to him. Shortly after she had fallen asleep, he had covered her the best he could with his coat one handed. Kaede, who had woken up shortly after had told him she hadn't been sleeping well for the past week. He would bet she hadn't been sleeping well since that night Koga had tried to break in the house. He had listened to her tossing and turning in a restless sleep the night he had stayed with her.
She had no worries though, he still had Tiko on watch outside in his car. Since she found out about him, he had taken to parking closer to the house for a better a view. He was even watching the place for them now. Not that Rin knew that though. He didn't want Koga planning something while they were gone. A mad man like him would know that they were on a trip and take advantage of it.
He hoped this trip would help her relax. He would make sure of it. Long walks on the shore under the moonlight, long nights cuddling under a blanket in front of a fireplace, and maybe even a nice candlelight dinner for two of them after they got up there.
For now, a small diner in one of the towns on the way to the lake with Kaede and Mia would have to do. He knew they all needed to stop and eat, but he just couldn't bring himself to wake her. Kaede and Mia were already out of the car stretching their legs. They would be waiting for them to join them soon. Sighing, he leaned over and rested a hand on her shoulder, "Rin, love." He whispered gently shaking her awake.
She started to rub her eyes, sitting up from leaning on the window, "Huh?"
"Time to eat, love."
She looked around, "What time is it?"
"Noon. Kaede and Mia are already heading in." She looked so beautiful with her cheeks tinted red from the warmth of sleep. He lead over, giving her a small kiss on the lips. The small show affection seem to wake her up. Her eyes lost the sleepy glazed look as she stared at him wide confused eyes. He smiled, wanting to kiss her again, but he opened his door getting out before he want to far to fast.
He walked around to her side to open her door, helping her out. He took her arm and walked to the front door where Kaede and Mia were waiting for them. They all sat down, Kaede making sure to sit next to Mia leaving Rin to sit next to him. Rin just gave her mother a look before sliding in next to the wall allowing him to to sit on the outside. A waitress came bustling up with their menus. Her bright painted lips spread in a flirtation smile. He cringed as her overly honeyed words floated from those lips.
"I'm Kanna, I'll be your waitress this afternoon." She pressed herself against his arm as she handed a menu to Rin who avoided looking at them as she took it. "Can I get you anything to drink."
Sesshomaru frowned at her flirting with him, "Coffee for me..." He turned and smiled at Rin. "What will you be having, honey?" He kept the smiled in place as her head came up from behind the cardboard menu to look at him with a wildly surprised look.
"Ummm...Dr. Pepper, please." She choked out before ducking back to hide again.
Sesshomaru took her hand into his lifting it to his lips watching as she lowered the menu to look at him before lowering their still clasped hands. He knew the waitress was watching and hoped she got the hint. He turned to look across the table at Kaede and Mia to find the old woman smiling at him from behind her own menu, her eyes sparkling at his action.
"Hot tea, for me, please." Kaede asked looking at the girl as Mia asked for a cup of tea as well.
Sesshomaru looked at her as well seeing that she was glaring at Rin who had duck back behind her menu. She had stopped writing down the orders. He cleared his throat gaining her attention. "I believe the ladies had asked for hot tea."
Kanna nodded and scribbled on her pad before storming off. It was the department store all over again. To bad he couldn't use the bit about Rin being his wife like he had then. The word just rolled off his tongue when it was Rin he was calling his wife. He squeezed her hand causing her to look at him. He glazed at her out the corner of his eye, smiling. He looked back at his menu believing he would order the Club Sandwich.
Suddenly, his phone started to go off. He had thought he had turned it off, but must have forgotten when he kissed Rin in the car. Sighing he took it out to turn it off when he saw Tiko's name on the screen. He excused himself asking them if the waitress should return before him to make his order for him. Stepping outside the front door, but still in sight of ladies he flipped the phone open. "What is it, Tiko?"
"I'm sorry for calling boss, but you said you wanted to know if anyone came around the house."
Koga wouldn't have moved that fast could he? "Who?"
"It wasn't that boy, boss. Some old man. Talked with the old lady neighbor."
"Did you talk to her?"
"Ya, he told her he was Miss Hilltop's Uncle. Asked her to give Rin his number when she calls to check up on things."
Uncle? Rin had an Uncle? "Did you get that information from her?" He looked at the window where they where sitting. The waitress was back there taking their orders. She kept glaring at Rin, but didn't seem to be saying anything inappropriate. Rin was so beautiful sitting there.
"Yes, sir." Sounds of him rummaging around. "His name Naruku Hayashi. Left his home, cell, and business number with her. You want me to do a background check on him?"
"Yes, I want everything on him. Call me when you get it." He hung up, sighing to himself. A man who says he's her uncle, a lunatic boy who believes himself her boyfriend, what else could happen. He wondered if this Uncle was part of Koga's plan at getting to her? He would have to find out soon, before she called her neighbor. He would have to keep her busy, giving Tiko enough time to gather the information he had asked for.
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Someone really needed to explain the word small to the Tango's. Rin was sure that that this place was no small cottage. As Sesshomaru drove up the long smooth driveway, she took in the stone walls. She as got out of the front seat after he had parked behind a SUV, she had a bad feeling that she should have stayed home instead of agreeing to come here. She knew the inside had to be as fancy as the outside.
"Beautiful."
She whirled around to come face to face with Sesshomaru. How had he gotten so close without her hearing him. She swallowed, nodding in agreement, "Yes, it is a very beautiful place."
He smiled, leaning closer to her, "I wasn't talking about the house, Rin." His words were soft and low. His rustic warm voice had her heart speeding up, her breath to hitch, and a warmth spread down her body to the wetness forming between her legs. She could only stand there staring at him as he walked away from her to start unloading the car.
"Rinny Girl!" Inuyasha gave her no time to turn as he wrapped her into a big bear hug, lifting her off the ground and swinging her around.
"Inuyasha! Put her down and come help carry these in." Sesshomaru growled.
Inuyasha chuckled as he put her down, "Yes, Fluffy." He rushed off to help, snapping Rin out of her daze. She was about to follow him when Izayoi came cheerfully out of the house with Kagome behind her.
"Rin! Darling!" The woman took her into her arms, hugging her close. She pulled back and noticed Mia helping Kaede around the car. "Oh, Kaede, Mia, welcome. Lets get you inside out of this sun. Don't mind the mess, we haven't been here for a year." The women strolled inside leaving the two younger ones to greet each other.
"How have you been, Rin."
Rin shrugged, "Working, taking care of mom." Sesshomaru and Inuyasha walked by with the bogs and she went to take one from him when he shook his head.
"We got them." He stocked off, leaving her hand out stretched and month gaping open.
"The nerve..."
"Come on Rin, let's get a glass of tea." Kagome took her arm and lead her inside the front door.
Rin gasped at the sight of the two grand staircases leading to the second floor. To the left was a formal dinning room with a large dark polished table and eight chairs. On the other side was a living room with a couch in front of a cold fireplace. Kagome dragged her forward under the arch the stairs made past another living room that was even more furnished then last.
She follow Kagome into a very well prepared kitchen. There were boxes on the counters and floor. Some were empty or still need the dry goods to be put away. Rin was in awe at the room as she neared the large island. She would never had even dreamed of a kitchen like this, let alone get to make a meal in it. Everything was so shiny.
"Here you go." Kagome set a tall crystal glass filled with ice tea in front of her on the counter before leaning on her elbows. Her eyes trained on Rin as she thanked her for the drink and took a sip. "You kissed him yet?" She blurted out.
Rin choked on her tea at her friend's question. She covered her month and accepted the paper towel to dry her face. "He's my boss, Kagome." She grounded out, wiping her chin.
She waved her statement away, "Oh, please. You cannot tell me that those long nights and dinners have lead to nothing?"
Well, of course she wouldn't tell her that those long nights caused her many restless thoughts about Sesshomaru. "Oh they lead to something..." She crossed her arms, "It's called work, Kagome."
Her friend smirked, "Yeah, right work."
Rin started to say something when they were joined by everyone else. Kagome just smiled at her as Sesshomaru stood next to her at the island. Rin hid behind her glass again, careful not to choke again. She had forgotten Inuyasha knew about her feelings towards her boss. He would of course ask his lovely wife, Kagome to help him play match maker. It was going to be a long week. Please let my room be as far from Sesshomaru as possible.
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FanFiction needs to get up and fix the update problem they seem to be having with Inuyasha/Sesshomaru and Rin section, at least there is a way to get around it. I do hope they do fix it before I finish this story. Otherwise it would be a long wait for a new story about these two.
Okay, so what do we have so far. Oh ya, Rin's uncle had showed his ugly face and it turns out that he is refusing to help insane Koga. But he has plans of his own towards Rin. Everyone better keep on their toes.
Do you think Rin knows that she has an uncle? Sesshomaru sure didn't know, but then he doesn't know that Kaede isn't her real mom and her parents had died years ago when she was a child. But he should figure that he should not only worry about Koga, but this "uncle" as well. He thinks this man is just someone hired by Koga.
Let's not forget the so called cottage, if anyone want to see the house plans I based it off, the link will be on my profile. Nice place, but wonder where Rin's room is? Be kinda funny if she ended up sharing a room with Sesshomaru. Makes one think, doesn't it.
Wait and see.
Review Answer Corner
Taraah36
Her uncle was the one he had hoped to get him to help him, but turned out he was even greedier then ever. I would too, but got to have a bad guy, or two in a tale right?
Rin is hard headed, meaning she can be blond. She's afraid that she isn't good enough for him.
Icegirljenni
What was wrong with the ending?
You will have to wait and see how much Sesshomaru really is effecting her. She can't hang on much longer and then he will be able ask her without any fear of her saying no.
meggie-moo s
Very good guess, but he doesn't stay long, at least at Koga's side of the plan that is.
DivineRose91
She kinda didn't really have a choice. It was done and over with. Not much to do but try and pay him back for it, though I doubt he will accept it.
Neither!
My son takes after his father...who I would bet taught him the trick too. Oh well, I will keep a better eye on him next time he his home.
Same love?
Jolie
Just have to wait and see what does happen.
I just love writing this tale.
