Hey guys, sorry for the really late update. Swim season started again, AP is piling up, and my life is so busy right now. But I promise to try hard to update as much as I can. Please review! I'm not sure if I'm going to continue this story or not if it doesn't get that much reviews, I'm not sure yet. But I will try my best to be focused and determined. I'm faced with bad writers block right now :( I hope it doesn't show in this chapter, but in any case, enjoy please!
Shin paced the cold stone floor in the Peach Sage's cave. They had arrived silently, and rushed Tadao to the back room where the Peach Sage has been giving him herbs to make him feel better. Sesshomaru's cold glare at Rin didn't subside, he was angry at her for following him to the castle. She could have gotten hurt, but once again she found a way to make him very upset. The weather had turned glum, and the rain began to pour endlessly. They could no longer see the horizon, the mood seemed that anyways.
Aimi, Taro, Takumi and Jaken sat silently on the side waiting for the Peach Sage to come to his diagnosis. He was in the back part of the cave, which was covered off by a tattered curtain. There was some noise earlier, but now the cave was dead silent; making them all antsy. Rin tried to explain herself to Sesshomaru, however he turned away and pretended not to notice her glance. He was acting too cold towards her, it was really beginning to annoy her.
Tadao laid in a cot, his thoughts spinning.
"…. And what of the human girl my lady…?"
"… nothing…. She'll be in it soon when I …. My son…"
"… will you do to her as you did….the lord of the south?"
"…..he was a fool to not…..obey…."
Tadao's eyes snapped open, as he could feel his wounds cleaned and beginning to heal.
"How much longer do you plan to make me wait?" Sesshomaru's cold stone voice echoed through the cave.
A few moments later the Peach Sage emerged, his gruff voice choked out a bit. "He'll be fine," He coughed, "He needs the Akuna Flower's nectar that grows in your garden for the next week to get the poison out of his system." Right on cue, Tadao limped out behind him, the color returning to his face slightly. Shin ran towards him, Aimi got up to help aid him; "Are you alright Master Tadao?"
Tadao nodded weakly, "Lord Sesshomaru.. forgive me." He muttered bowing to Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru only ignored this gesture and swiftly turned on his heel, "We're leaving now."
"Wait, Lord Sesshomaru, and girl." The Peach Sage commanded. He said trotting towards them, his cane clanking on the cave floor.
Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes, but said nothing. He gestured for the servants to leave. They simply nodded at him.
Rin turned back, she hesitated for a moment then walked next to Sesshomaru's side.
Everyone nodded as they boarded Ah-Un and Taro. They took off, leaving Rin and Sesshomaru behind. The rain hissed a bit, leaving slight marks on their clothing.
"What is it?" Sesshomaru demanded.
"My Lord, there is something that I must inform you on." The Sage said looking at Rin, "That woman, she's coming off with a strange aura." He said rubbing his chin, pointing at her, "It's different then before My Lord."
"My mother had something to do with it?" He pressed.
The Peach Sage shook his head, "I'm not sure My Lord."
"What is he talking about?" Rin asked Sesshomaru who ignored her. He sighed in frustration, Rin gritted her teeth in frustration, but Sesshomaru's cold voice echoed through the cave sending chills down her spine "If you don't know, then don't tell me about it." He said turning around.
"Sir, what do you mean I'm different?" Rin asked the Peach Sage. He pursed his lips, "Your sword cries, and your heart aches." The Peach Sage said, "Chiame is its name is it? It cries." He said.
"Y-yes."
"Why did you tell her that?" Sesshomaru stormed, his eyes narrowing, "I could hear the screams long before you sensed it."
"Then why haven't you done anything about it My Lord?"
"Because the damage, hasn't been done by me." He said icily, grabbing Rin's arm and dragged her out of the cave. Rin narrowed her eyes, wincing at his roughness, but she simply staggered behind.
"Thank you for your services." Rin said trying to bow at the Peach Sage but stumbled into the rain with Sesshomaru. Who stood at the edge, rain water automatically drenching the two. His eyes were closed, it looked like he was trying to calm himself down. His grip on her wrist didn't subside, but Rin yanked her hand away.
"Why are you so mad?" Rin asked, her eyes narrowing. She could understand the cold shoulder, but his moods were too much for her sometimes. "You have been so cold since we left the castle!"
Sesshomaru sighed, then something seemed to click. His eyes flashed open, his usual gentle eyes were red with rage.
"What the hell do you think you were doing? Did I not tell you to stay in the castle?! Then you bring the whole party of servants, you put yourself in danger!
"I'm not hopeless! I had Chiame with me!" She defended herself. Sesshomaru sighed in frustration; he wanted nothing more than to just destroy something.
"You may be human, but you're an utter fool compared to most!" He said coldly, "She could have killed you!"
"Well, she didn't," Rin said, "I was concerned about Shin's feelings!"
"That doesn't justify you going on a suicide mission," He hissed at her narrowing his eyes. "You are no longer able to leave the castle from this point on," He commanded. Rin's heart dropped, and tears began to form around her eyes. The rain was not only blurring her vision as the warm tears began to stream down her face.
"You can't do that to me!" She screamed taken aback at his command. Sesshomaru simply replied, "Watch me."
-0-
"My Lady, would you like us to clean the mess up?" Riku, The Lady of the West's asked her, the Lady sighed and nodded.
"Have it cleaned before I come back."
Riku bowed, "Of course My Lady." As the servants began working to repair the broken furniture and clean it up. The castle was a wreck, with Tadao being flown all over the place. The Lady of the west placed her head between her hands and sighed in frustration.
I was sure that Sesshomaru would never follow his father's footsteps, I don't understand what has made him change. She had thought, her mind wandering to places.
"Wow, look at the place." A deep voice rang through the hall, the Lady of the West looked up at her unexpected guest. A tall gentlemen wearing armor, his slick white hair tied neatly into a braid, he had a sword at his hip, his facial features were set in stone.
"Ambassador Inami, what a pleasant surprise." She said smiling, "I take it that your daughter is pleasing you?"
Inami shook his head, "I'm here mainly because I heard the commotion while flying by, the next thing I knew I saw Sesshomaru flying off with a human on his back."
"Ah yes, well it seems that Izumi's lover seemed to give me some trouble earlier," She sighed shaking her head, "As it turned out you were right about Sesshomaru loving that girl."
"He is exactly like InuTaisho," He shrugged, "It was bound to happen."
The Lady of the West sighed, "I tried to scare her, but it seems that I can't even phase her."
"Well, our plan should work eventually right?" Inami smiled.
The Lady of the West nodded, "Of course it will."
"I brought a special guest with me," Inami said as he stood to the side to reveal a young dog demon. He had brown hair, his blue eyes glistened, he fastened his hair in a ponytail.
"Who is that boy?"
"This is Nobu, he is perfectly suited for our plan to work out."
The Lady of the West smiled, "Nice to meet you Nobu, I take it you are already aware of what you must do.
Nobu's straight face turned into a smile, "Of course My Lady." He said bowing.
-0-
"Nakira," Kagome called to her daughter, "Please don't run off too far!"
"Yes Mommy," Nakira replied, "I'm only looking at the fishies." She was standing in the fields in Kaede's village, the stream running crystal clear water after the rain. The clouds were beginning to clear, and Kagome had decided to gather herbs after they were watered nicely, so she decided to take Nakira out with her. Though today Kagome had a weird feeling, she had sensed the presence of evil she had before with Sango in the mountains but she tried to ignore it. She wanted to spend the day with her family.
"Hey, Inuyasha, could you watch her please?" Kagome called over her shoulder, as she saw her mate resting in the trees above. She could only have a precaution with anything. She wanted to make sure that he was paying attention and watching her, Inuyasha opened one eye at her, then looked at Nakira who was playing in by the river.
"She's fine, don't worry Kagome." He said laying back into his tree. Kagome sighed and rolled her eyes, "Fine." But she looked at her daughter in concern; she had always been very protective of her daughter. Nakira was her life, her world; she wouldn't bear to lose her to anyone or anything.
"Mommy, look I caught a fish!" Nakira said holding up a squirming fish in her hands, her smile was adorable, her golden eyes brightened as she saw her mother smile back.
"Very good Nakira, are we eating that tonight then?" Kagome asked her daughter standing up. Just as she rose, for a moment she swore she saw a bird fly by, but that bird had blurred the sunlight for a moment. When she realized what had happened, something had snatched little Nakira from the ground at such a fast pace, Kagome couldn't react. The black blur caused Kagome to drop her basket, "INUYASHA!" She yelled. The half-demon's eyes snapped open as he saw his daughter being swept away by a demon; he growled and jumped from the tree. Kagome having her bow and arrows near her took aim at the foe. She had grazed his wing with her pink arrow that barely missed Nakira. She cursed and ran after the kidnapper screaming her daughter's name. The villagers who had witnessed what had happened were calling for Lady Kaede or Miroku and Sango.
"Ahhhhhh!" Nakira screamed, "Mommy, Daddy!" As she was swept into elevation by her kidnapper, who growled. "Shut up wench, mommy and daddy won't be coming for you." Inuyasha tired to jump, his claw close to the foot of the mysterious person, however he had flapped his wing and soared higher and higher, Inuyasha cursed out loud, "Nakira!" He yelled out loud.
"Daddyyyy—" As her voice faded. He watched as they turned into black specs into the horizon.
Inuyasha had barely missed catching the kidnapper; he fell to the ground gracefully, cursing under his breath. He was so angry at himself for not watching her, he was sure that it would have never happened if he hadn't just paid more attention. Kagome ran up to him tears in her eyes, "Inuyasha, we have to get our daughter back!" She screamed, the tears running down her face."
Inuyasha embraced her, "Don't worry we'll follow that thing and kill it."
Kagome could only nod, as his words were her hope; but doubt filled her mind.
"What happened?" Sango said running breathless down by them, her boomerang bone ready. Miroku was only a few paces behind, followed by their 12 year old twins Hiroku and Shin; and the 10 year old son Taichi. They were all studying to become demon slayers.
"Some one kidnapped Nakira!" Kagome exclaimed angrily, "I was so careless." She scolded herself.
"No, it was my fault Kagome, but don't worry." Inuyasha assured her, "We'll get her back, understand?"
"Yes.." She muttered in his hair.
"Don't worry Kagome, we'll accompany you to find Nakira," Sango said smiling assuring her friend, "The kids will stay with Kaede." She said as she turned to Miroku who smiled at her.
"Awww!" Taichi complained, "I wanna go!"
"You're too weak still, you can't even hold mama's boomerang." Shun said rolling her eyes at her little brother.
"Can too!" He defended, "You can't even aim straight with the bow yet!"
"Shut up Taichi," Hiroku yelled.
"Kids, calm down." Miroku said firmly, "Go to Lady Kaede's hut now." The kids pouted but soon turned heading to Kaede's hut a race.
"We should start heading out now." Inuyasha commented. "Let's get ready now."
"Right." They all nodded.
-0-
A few days had passed since Sesshomaru and Rin's fight, as Rin stayed locked up in her room. She sighed as she realized that being stuck in the castle, sucked. Sesshomaru had been avoiding her at all costs. He was also holed up in his own room, he only came out for dinner, which Rin hadn't been attending. Tadao was feeling better, but he was still recovering, he spend a lot of time in his study. No one bothered him, they figured he wanted to be alone. Shin had been herself, but Rin could feel that there was something gloomy about her, even Aimi explained that she wasn't acting entirely normal, but they wouldn't dare ask Shin why.
There was nothing for her to do, and it made her upset that she could no longer go past the castle gates. She tried to sneak out, but Kagami caught her. The second time, Toru had warned her that they would lose their heads if she did anything against Sesshomaru's will, which she knew was true. Rin sighed, she drew on her window sill with her fingers, drawing different types of flowers. Her mind simply wandered, she wondered about the Peach Sage's words about how her heart was wounded.
Was it because of Shin and Master Tadao? She passively thought, but she shook her head. It could be because of my parent's passing, I have been thinking about them lately..
"Rin, if you don't eat soon child, I will get upset." Takumi said walking in with a tray of food, Rin hadn't eaten in days. Her stomach rumbled as she saw the food, "Thanks Takumi." She said smiling.
"Of course," She said setting it down on Rin's study table, "And please, at least go outside and enjoy some fresh air. The castle air is stale, and heavy." Takumi said smiling as she bid Rin farewell, and left her. Rin ate her food in silence, she chewed with thought, not really tasting the food. She heard some commotion outside, and stood up to check it out. The guard Toru had the gate opened, as he looked as if he saw God. There stood in the doorway, looked a very confused little Nakira. The little girl stood in a tattered kimono, her hair in a messy and wild nature, her face was covered with dirt, bruises covered her legs and arms. Her eyes were teary and showed fear. Rin's eyes widened as she ran out of her room. She sprinted through the castle, stepping on things and even Jaken. Who spat at her for running him over but she didn't care.
Toru eyed the little girl, "You're not human," He sniffed, "But you're not demon either, so what are you?" He asked the little girl, "What are you doing here?"
Nakira looked at Toru who stood in front of her, feeling intimidated, she had no idea how she got here. She awoke in the front and knocked, she didn't expect this.
Rin came running out of the castle down the garden steps. Toru turned around, "Lady Rin?"
"She's fine, Toru let her in." Rin commanded.
"Nakira!" She called waving her arms. Nakira's little eyes brightened up, "Aunty Rin!" The little girl said dashing to Rin, who embraced her. Nakira's eyes spilled with tears, "I was so scared!" She cried.
"Nakira," Rin said firmly, "What happened to you?" Nakira sobbed more, "They took me from mommy and daddy." She wailed.
"Let's get you inside and washed off okay?" She whispered soothing the girl. Nakira nodded. The servants came rushing out hearing the commotion, "Who's that?" Takumi said running out.
"This is Nakira, Inuyasha and Kagome's daughter." Rin explained to Takumi as she eyed the little girl. The little girl hid her face in Rin's leg, nervous from judgment of a demon.
"She isn't demon, nor human.." Takumi muttered as she sniffed once or twice, but simply nodded. "Lets get her cleaned up before Lord Sesshomaru finds out." She said gesturing for Rin to follow her. She scooped up Nakira into her arms and followed Takumi to get Nakira cleaned up. The little girl was still shaking a bit, as Rin nodded at Toru who simply shut the gates. She would report to Sesshomaru, maybe.
After Nakira had been cleaned, her clothes replaced, she laid in the middle of Rin's bed fast asleep. She had been silent, rather not speaking, and not answering any questions. Whatever had happened to her, the little girl had been afraid. She fell asleep quickly, Rin had gently soothed Nakira to sleep; stroking her raven hair. She looked so much like Kagome, it made Rin's heart grip, she missed her so much. Aimi entered the room, "Hey Rin, is that her?"
Rin nodded smiling at getting up, "Yeah, lets go to the great hall though, I don't wanna wake her up."
"So where is she from anyways?" Aimi asked her friend while walking down the hall.
"Land of Musashi, she's Lord Sesshomaru's niece."
"You mean his hanyou brother got mated?"
Rin nodded, "Yeah, to a priestess."
"Wow, no wonder, that girl has a pure scent, she isn't human but not demon neither." Aimi said scrunching her nose, "Anyways, Kagami can finally see a bit again."
"That's good, " Rin replied, "So is she back to her normal job?"
"Catching the rat?" Aimi smirked, "I guess."
The two erupted in laughter, Rin felt so much lighter, she hadn't smiled in days. Aimi had also been avoiding her, Rin's gloomy mood often scared a lot of people away from her. Rin felt like the heavy shoulders had finally been lifted. Though she yet had a challenge of getting past Sesshomaru.
"Rin!" Jaken came waddling over to her, "You must get to work, Ah-Un needs to be fed and cleaned!"
Rin rolled her eyes, "Be quiet; Ah-Un was taken out by Taro this morning so that he could go get the morning packages."
"Well, make yourself productive since you've been slacking these past few days!"
"I wonder who's fault that is." Rin said crossing her arms and rolling her eyes.
"Rin.." Aimi warned, "You do realize the walls have ears right?"
Rin simply scoffed, "I don't really care right now." Though in truth she truly did care, she didn't want to hurt Sesshomaru, nor make him worry. She had just felt that Shin needed help in someway. As Jaken left the 2 girls, who made their way down through the castle, Rin sighed, "Aimi?"
"Yeah?"
"Do you think that my heart is.. hurt?" She asked her friend.
Aimi looked at her funny, "What kind of question is that?"
"I'm being serious," Rin defended, "I don't know, the Peach Sage had said that I was wounded from the heart. Even Chiame is screaming, of some sort."
"I can't hear it thought," Aimi murmured, "But then again he's a little crazy.."
"I guess," Rin shrugged, "But I just don't feel hurt, but maybe I am?"
"Well, it isn't a question for me to answer right?" Aimi said smiling patting Rin's back, "Don't worry you'll figure it out I promise."
Rin smiled back at Aimi, "Thank you."
-0-
Sesshomaru's sharp nose had caught her scent, and some other person long before anyone could. He had been holed up in his room deep in thought. Rin hadn't eaten, nor spoke, nor left her room. He admitted that his temper got in the way of his thoughts, however at least she was in the castle and that he no longer had to worry. He didn't feel that his actions were wrong, but he knew that she would rebel eventually. A few hours had passed before he heard her laughter, and her comments. He couldn't resist but smile internally to himself about how foolish she was being. Jaken had annoyed him for a few minutes, then he finally left him alone.
Sesshomaru stood up, and left his study. He entered Rin's room, where he could smell Nakira's smell the most. He spotted the little girl sprawled on Rin's bed, the little girl resembled Kagome, but had Inuyasha's features. He could smell someone familiar on her, though he couldn't place it at the moment. He knew that Inuyasha would be here soon though, if he had traced his own daughter's scent correctly anyways. Sesshomaru turned around and left Rin's room, he sighed and was about to return to his study.
"Sesshomaru wait," Tadao said, as he was standing in his own room. He gestured for Sesshomaru to come to his room. Sesshomaru said nothing but simply followed him and took a seat in a seat.
"What is it Tadao?"
"While at the castle.." Tadao began, "I overheard a conversation.. with your mother."
Sesshomaru narrowed her eyes, "About what?"
"Rin." Tadao said, "She had told her servant that she would pay you a visit soon, and that from then Rin would be disposed of then."
"That won't happen."
"Remember the Lord of the South.. well apparently your mother had done that to him, turned him into a monster."
Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes, "So it was her doing then?"
"Yes," Tadao replied gravely, "And I'm afraid, Nakira's arrival here has something to with it as well."
Any guesses on what may happen? Well until next time, please review!