Inspiration: I have 3 favorite fanfiction of Sesshy&Rin namely, Twilight's Embrace, Forever with Lord Sesshomaru, and Memories of Rin. You might find some similarities in each story that's because I tried to combine them with addition of my own spin and twist in the end. Please read it first before judging. :)

Summary: After Naraku's death, Rin was left in Old Kaede's care to have a normal life. 10 years later, Rin grew up to be a very beautiful young lady and decides to follow Lord Sesshomaru once again. Now their new journey has begun. This is a story about love, sacrifice, and power. You could expect a love triangle, and an unexpected death.

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha nor the characters from Inuyasha. Rumiko Takahashi does. However, I made up some of the characters in this story.

Chapter 10. DOMINATION

"How? Are you that powerful? Exactly what kind of a demon are you, Touya?" Rin never wanted to ask Touya this. She never questioned him even after finding out he's not a human. But now, she has to. She needed to know the answers. The friend she knew is different from what he's trying to perceive now.

"I am a demon born in the underworld; I was raised in the darkness and strived to evolve through different eras. I am not bound in time, Rin. I have lived longer than you can imagine, ancient, you could say. I am the only pureblooded vampire demon left. So if you're asking if I'm that powerful, I'd say, perhaps yes. I conquered the North without laying a single finger in one of them. I simply stopped all the heartbeats of the entire army. They all died in an instant. I don't just read minds, I can control them as well, hypnosis, and once I'm inside, I can restrain their organs. It's one of the powers that only purebloods can do."

Rin is still bewildered with what she had discovered. Touya being a pureblooded vampire demon and all still haven't sinked in to her senses.

"But why? Why did you conquer the North?"

"For a very long time I tried to live in a low profile, it's easier that way. By concealing my aura; no demons would try to challenge me so I saved myself out of trouble. As the only pureblooded left, I have to preserve myself until I find the perfect….successor. I also never let myself be attached with anyone as well, until…you of course, Rin. And so I grew tired of hiding. I found out the Lord of the North, well to save us from the long story, let's just say he's not really worthy, corrupt and exploitative. And since I've been looking for a settlement somewhere there, it was perfect for me, it was only a matter of time. So yeah, that's it. And don't you worry, I don't have any interest on the West at all. I don't want to upset your Lord." Touya explained.

Rin was left speechless. The information is too much for her to take in, and a little..scary.

Touya smiled. "Rin, I'm not as scary as you think and no, I don't intend to drink your blood. I'm a pureblood so I don't need it to sustain myself. If I drink blood, that would only be for pure pleasure." Touya read Rin's mind and saw some horrific images of vampires sucking human blood.

"Hey! You said you won't read my mind!" Rin felt embarrassed but at least it broke the ice.

Touya laughed. "I'm sorry Rin but I can't help it, you're being so quiet and your eyes are so wide like you've seen a ghost. It's really disturbing, you know. Especially the images in your head." He joked.

Rin sighed. "I'm sorry Touya. It's just that I didn't expect this at all. I don't know what to think, actually."

"I hope you're not mad at me for keeping this from you. I just didn't want you to be afraid of me. I assure you, I'm as normal as a human. And I still care for you as much as before. Nothing will change that. You're friendship is so important to me, Rin."

Rin realized he's right. He's just like her Lord Sesshomaru.

"Come on, Touya. I've been following a demon almost all my life. Why would I be afraid of you? I guess a little intimidated perhaps. Who'd have thought my friend, who I've been selfishly keeping for myself, is now the Lord of the Northern Lands. I never expected that. Shall I address you as Lord now?" Rin asked.

"Certainly not! Don't think of me that way. Just think of me as the same friend who saved you from 4 years ago. The rest are just…details. I'm still me. I'm still your Touya." He reassured her.

Rin nodded. "So, since you already found your settlement, does that mean you've found yourself a successor as well?" She asked.

Touya looked at Rin intently. "YES."

Just when she was about to ask him who. Mulindwa approached.

"Lady Rin, your friend needs to go now." He announced.

"But, I still have something to tell him!" Rin exclaimed.

She's still about to tell him about her short appointment as a diplomat and that she's finally going to be Lord Sesshomaru's future mate. There are still a lot of things to catch up.

"I'm sorry My Lady but it's Lord Sesshomaru's order." Mulindwa responded.

"Rin, It's fine. Half an hour is done anyway and besides, I'm lucky your Lord even allowed this. From what I remember, he told you not to be associated with me again right? Yet he gave us a chance. So please tell him I am very grateful. Till next time, okay? I'll see you soon." Touya bid farewell to her.

Mulindwa accompanied Touya to the gates. Rin looked at Touya as he went away with the demon guard. She exhaled heavily. Now she has to explain all these to Lord Sesshomaru. She wondered how he would react. For 4 years she hid her friendship with Touya from her Lord. Turned out she hid a pureblooded vampire demon, who is also the one that conquered the North. I hope he won't get mad. She sprawled to the ground again burying herself to the flowers.

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Evening time: Rin is sitting in Sesshomaru's huge bed while Sesshomaru is lying down and resting his head on Rin's lap. She is gently rubbing down his forehead through his hair and brushing it with her fingers.

"So he found himself a successor huh." Sesshomaru murmured. Rin is surprised that her Lord remained calm after hearing everything. He can be so unpredictable sometimes.

"Yup that's what he told me but he wasn't able to tell me who since you ordered Mulindwa to kick him out." Rin sneered.

"Well, I would assume that he is planning this successor to be his future mate." Sesshomaru added.

Rin was caught off-guard. "So you think this successor is a lady? What makes you think that?"

"Because I would do the same, Rin." Sesshomaru answered.

Rin froze. From what she knows, Touya is a batchelor. Then she remembered, he proposed to her. But she kept it from his Lord since she doesn't want him to feel some sort of jealousy towards him. Could Touya perhaps planned to make me…..NO IT"S IMPOSSIBLE! She immediately dismissed the thought. She's with Lord Sesshomaru now.

"Rin? What's the matter?" Sesshomaru asked.

"Ahm. Nothing My Lord. I was just wondering about what you said. What do you mean you would do the same?"

"I trust no one but you. So if I have to give my powers to somebody, it would be to my mate, which is you." Sesshomaru explained.

"Would it be easier if I was a demon? Then you can just give your powers to your future heir or simply keep it for yourself." She became very sensitive.

"Rin, that's not what the topic is all about." Sesshomaru tried to brush aside the issue.

Rin has been somewhat insecure of being a human lately since she found out that the Lady Inukimi is looking for some Inu-Youkai prospects who are more suitable for her Lord Sesshomaru and more worthy to sit as Lady of the West. These guests are set to be arriving one by one next week and she can't bear the thought of them flocking around him. What if he likes one of them? What if he falls in love?

"I'm sorry My Lord. I didn't mean to be petulant. It's just that….next week you'll be having some guests. I bet these demoness are gonna be very beautiful and strong." She looked away with pain in her eyes.

Sesshomaru had it. He lifted himself up and faced his Rin.

"Rin, how many times do I have to tell you this. I already told my mother I will not entertain such. The only reason why I'm tolerating this is to keep her away from bugging me all the time and discouraging you. You know how she is. Besides…I found the perfect mate. In my eyes, no one is more beautiful than you."

Rin was relieved by her Lord's romantic sentiments. She touched his face adoringly. "Thank you, My Lord."

"Now come here!" Sesshomaru growled in desire.

He swiftly grabbed Rin and pinned her on the bed, holding her two hands above her head. Rin was wonderstrucked by her Lord's smoothness. "If what you said is true. Then prove it." She challenged him. She started biting her lower lip which Sesshomaru find very irresistible.

"Tonight, you are mine." Sesshomaru whispered in Rin's ear. His breath is so warm it sent delicious shivers down her spine.

"Aren't I, already yours?"

He stifled a laugh. She's so innocent. And perfect.

"I will claim your body, Rin. After tonight, you are officially my mate. Are you ready?" He smirked.

"I-Okay." She breathed. It was harder for her to think with Sesshomaru running his hands everywhere in her body. Her skin tangled. He showered her face with small, soft kisses, Rin felt her obi being pulled, seconds later, he saw his Lord threw it aside.

He let go of her pinned arms. "Do not hold anything back from me, Rin." He murmured heatedly. Rin's heart thundered. He's making her feel things she had never felt before. She gazed up at him adoringly and gave him a heart-stopping smile. "I love you, Sesshomaru." He kissed her passionately. She whimpered as Sesshomaru's kisses turned fiery and followed a path to her jaw. He nibbled the lobe of her ears lightly. Rin arched against him, his sinful lips wrecking havoc in her body and mind. So this is making love.

Rin wrapped her arms around him firmly, tightly, trusting him, as she surrendered herself to him and as they seal their fates together.

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"Lady Rin!"A sing-song voice called her while she's in the garden. She turned around and saw Soi and Chiyo walking towards her.

"Yes?" Rin asked the ladies. They had large smiles on their faces. Rin smiled as well. This could only mean trouble.

They came up to Rin and linked arms with her. Soi to the left and Chiyo to the right.

"So we heard something about some visitors coming today." Soi said, Chiyo nodded.

"I think we should help you make these ladies feel most comfortable and enjoyable." Soi added.

They continued walking down the hallway to the kitchen where they usually hang out.

"So what are you suggesting, Ladies? Rin sniggered in approval.

"Oh I don't know…just thinking that if you wanted me to prepare some special menu for them." Soi said with a huge smile showing off her fangs.

Chiyo began to laugh. Rin shook her head. I know where this is going. "Like?" She looked from one to other.

"Well…" Chiyo started. "How about some poison for their soup?!"

Soi clapped. "Oooh that's a good one!"

Rin stopped short. She turned around and looked at them. "Ladies, you cannot sabotage this. Lord Sesshomaru will be furious, and then you'll be sent away, and then I'll be alone in this kitchen and this castle. I cannot have that."

"Lady Rin, don't worry. We won't do anything too harsh." Soi put her hands in Rin's shoulders.

"Yeah and besides, all these women who are coming are demons." Chiyo added. "They'll heal."

Soi and Chiyo burst out in laughter. Rin couldn't help but giggle with them.

"What do we have here?" Tomo walked in. "Are you ladies behaving yourselves?" He continued.

"Nothing. We're just thinking of the menu for our guests." Soi said.

"Ah I see. Did you make sure to add poison in that menu?" Tomo asked. The whole group burst into laughter again.

Rin scoffed and put her hands on her hips. "Tomo, you're just as bad as the rest!"

Tomo laughed. "Well you're the one who wanted to scare off these demoness anyway!"

"That's not true! It's these ladies who suggested and I just approved to scare them, not kill them." They continued laughing.

"Whatever it is that you're planning ladies, I hope you succeed. Me and the Goddess is going to be away anyway so, good luck!" Tomo added.

"So you're not going to be here to witness all the fun?" Chiyo asked.

"Yeah. I'm going to visit some friends in my village today and Tomo is coming with me." Rin announced.

Of course Sesshomaru would not allow her to go anywhere without protection.

Rin have always been planning to visit Kagome, Inuyasha and the rest of her friends for quite some time now but never really had the chance. Sesshomaru suggested that this is the perfect time since he also doesn't want her to see the women that Lady Inukimi is sending. Not because he's considering of selecting one of them, that's completely out of the question; but because he doesn't want Rin to feel any insecurities again if she sees them. Even though Rin is the most beautiful girl in his eyes, she's still quite sensitive in this issue because of the fact that she's only human. She missed her friends badly and he knows it's going to make her very happy once she sees them. It's a perfect distraction from what's going to occur in the castle.

"Shall we go now, Goddess?" Tomo asked Rin. She nodded and they went their way

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Jaken was assigned to welcome the guests; and also entertain whatever the demoness questions about Lord Sesshomaru. He dreaded this duty. He is always the nervous one; well, it's not new that he's afraid of everything, but aside from that, unconsciously, he's loyalty is with Rin, although they argue a lot.

He is standing in the entrance outside the large front door patiently waiting for the guests' arrival.

Finally, they've arrived. Five lovely demoness, all from powerful class'.