"A Life Half Undone"
Epilogue
And so we come to a close with this fic. Another gift to you is the last chapter and it comes on the day of Chinese New Year! Have a good year of the rat!
Holding hands they walked into the forest on a bright day. Clouds were about to roll in on the horizon but she had so wanted to visit the tree again and he could not say no to her. He just wanted to get her back to their home before the assured rain clouds let forth their droplets. He sighed to himself and watched as she looked up at him as they walked. She always noticed his moods, it must be a hassle to put up with it, but she did and she achieved it with excellent grace.
Stepping over idle rocks and small stumps they pressed on into the depths of the forest. The sun was peering through the clouds at odd intervals giving a hint to the large storm coming for them. Bad storms often crept from the shores. Of course, the demon could smell it in the air and the small human woman next to him was oblivious as she hummed a tune to herself taking her mind away from the steps she raised on the soft grass and scattered leaves. Lightly she tripped over a small root from a nearby tree and yipped out loud. Luckily he caught her.
"Careful Rin, I don't want you falling on yourself."
She smiled up at him and whispered a small thank you as they again, headed to their destination. A small clearing was up a head a few yards away and he could hear her elevated heart beat and pulse. She was excited about this meeting, he knew, but he never expected her to be giddy over a damned old thing!
"Calm yourself Rin. We shall arrive soon enough."
Seemingly she laughed at him and only tugged his hand harder to get him to move faster.
"Sesshomaru?"
He only replied with his usual silence. So, taking up the chance to speak she did.
"Do you think he will remember me?"
He stopped suddenly and peered down at her. Patting her hand he picked up his stride again as the sun was blotted out by the rain clouds.
"You are not a hard soul to forget dear Rin."
She laughed at him and then looked. They stood in front of a huge tree that stood tall but also shown to the world signs of scratched bark and old leaves. An old tree indeed that had survived many wars and had bared witness to many a people walking by. Though, he only showed himself to certain individuals and cranky dogs were on the list for the meetings of the day.
"The young pup is right dear lady. You Lady Rin are indeed a hard soul to forget."
A face materialized after the words were spoken. The tall tree smiled wildly at the girl who giggled freely.
"So, how many years has it been young dog lord?"
Scoffing Sesshomaru looked away at the dark clouds in the sky, seemingly contemplating an answer.
"Too many Bokusen-oh."
Again, he heard his mate laugh out loud. He couldn't help but be in a bit lighter mood. He had not wanted to go out of the mansion today because of the impeding storm. She would not get sick, certainly at a time like this and her position in life at the moment. Damn, they needed to get back home before the storm clouds broke and put her in danger of catching something. Then, he heard something he did not wish to hear from the old tree.
"So, Lady Rin is it a boy or a girl?"
Laughing, his mate rubbed her bulging stomach and smiled up at the demon and then the tree spirit. She however, did not get the chance to reply; her mate did it for her.
"A son."
The leaves (or what was left of them) shook with what seemed to be glee as the tree laughed heartily. Rin could only broaden her smile as she jabbed Sesshomaru in the ribs to get his attention.
"A healthy son to rule over these fair lands. What a great match made by the Gods to keep the good name of the demon clan alive."
Giving another glance at the clouds again Sesshomaru cut the conversation between his mate and the old tree short as he spoke.
"We must get back home Rin, we do not want you to catch something. It's going to rain soon."
Sighing heavily she wished the old tree well and looked to Sesshomaru to say his goodbye before they would depart back to the mansion. Looking over at the tree the demon Lord bowed his head slightly in acknowledgement and turned to Rin.
"Goodbye old friend."
He did not expect an answer, but he did however get one. However, he was the only one with his demon senses that could catch the words of the old tree spirit. His father years ago had come to tell his first son that with age came wisdom and he was beginning to understand that now.
"Your sons have done well InuTaisho. Very well indeed."
Sesshomaru heard no more from the tree and continued to walk with his Lady toward their home. She would be due in three months and having another being to watch would create problems, but the first chance he got he would come back to the tree and ask it questions. In all of his times of need he would go for a visit to the tree for wisdom. Assuredly, he would need wisdom as time passed and the days grew longer. He was a demon, after all, and he lived a rather long life; incidentally he would have many questions. Most would however, involve the wonderful human creature next to him. Finally, she was back with him and he would not let her leave him again, ever. She and the being that now rested inside of her were what kept him going through the days. The tree's soft whispers were correct he mused to himself. He had done well for himself and he was sure his own father would be proud.
A/N: So people how was it? Good? Bad? Boy I hope not the second choice. Anyway, I know I'm back but college is going to put a hamper on many things to do with my writing. Sorry guys. Life blows! Always reminding you to review! REVIEW! REVIEW! Oh and a little side note would be that I am working on a new fic as we speak so keep an eye out!