Chapter 10

"What?" Inuyasha asked as Sesshomaru began to walk on to a deeper part of the room.

"This was father's rivet study, these are books and spells only our mothers ever saw or read." Sesshomaru answered.

"But this isn't the room mother use to read to me in." Inuyasha replied as he followed his brother.

The two were not only able to get along but were able to come to a silent agreement. No longer would they let their past hunt them. They would live as brothers and as a pack just as their father had intended it to be all those years ago. 'After years of fighting I finally understand your words…father.' Sesshomaru thought as he pulled out an old book and said, "There is a way to control your demon blood."

"What are you talking about? Tetsusiga seals my demon blood."Inuyasha replied in confusion.

"Tetsusiga only seals your blood because you are unable to control it." Sesshomaru stated as he opened the book he had once read to show it to his younger brother.

"What's this?" Inuyasha asked as he took what his brother had offered him.

"It is the explanation and answer to control the pure demon blood that runs in your veins." He answered.

After thinking over what his brother had just said Inuyasha give a small nod and began to read the page that had been shown to him. It was clear that his father had thought about his future and had written notes and explanations as to how he could do it. After reading both pages Inuyasha stared at the opened book in taught realizing for the first time that his father had thought everything out. 'He was thinking about my future…he knew he would not live.' Inuyasha thought as he tried to control his raging emotions. After a few moments of tense silence Inuyasha heard his brother say, "You will need to master this before we fight Naraku."

"Where…if I do lose control there's no way to reach me." Inuyasha replied.

"Your mate…does she not have the power to subdue you." Sesshomaru asked.

"I will not risk hurting Kagome." Inuyasha growled.

"Then your answer is simple…your mate is the key to your control." Sesshomaru stated as if it was the simple less thing in the world.

"I will not endanger my mate or the pack!" Inuyasha roared as he realized what he had just said,. 'Kagome…she will be my mate.' He thought

However Inuyasha's thoughts were cut short when he was grabbed by the throat as he heard his brother say, "Do not forget Out's words…fine something that is dear to you and your demon blood and make a pat."

"What if you're wrong?" Inuyasha asked.

"Then I will be there to defend your mate until she is able to get you back." Sesshomaru answered.

"Thank you..Aniki." Inuyasha mumbled.

"Come…we must get back to take the women and children to their beds." Sesshomaru replied as he hid the fact that he was glad that he was forgiven for his past mistakes.

After placing the book back the two brothers closed and locked their fathers privet study before making their way back to the hidden room. As they got closer they could smell the scent of worry and the scent of human and hanyou blood. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha ran into the room to find a worried Kagome, a passed out Rin and a bleeding pup. Sesshomaru quickly began to lick his child's wounds knowing that the healing properties in his spit would help stop the bleeding while Kagome tended to Rin. After a while of silence Sesshomaru was heard as, "What happened here?"

"Your daughter…Emeri woke up and grabbed Rin by the back of the neck. Before I could stop her she was forcing Rin to drink some of her blood." Kagome answered as she tried to lower Rin's fever.

"What did she think she was doing?" Inuyasha asked.

"She will be changed rooms…Inuyasha take your mate and Rin to your room. I shall deal with my daughter." Sesshomaru stated.

"Where will I find you once Rin wakes?" Inuyasha asked.

"You are to keep her with you until I go for her." Sesshomaru answered.

"Come on Inuyasha…I need water to ring her fever down." Kagome said.

But before Inuyasha could pick Rin up to go Sesshomaru had thrown him out of the way only to begin sniffing Rin. 'Her scent…it's been altered.' Sesshomaru thought as he tried to pin point the scent that now lingered in Rin's body. But before he could do anything they watched as the small ten year olds body began to change and be more like one of a twenty year old. Once the changes were completed it was as if Rin had never had a fever. After the shock of it all wore off of Sesshomaru he picked Rin up and said, "Take care of Emeri and tend to her. I will place Rin in a bed room for to rest."

"For how long?" Inuyasha asked.

"When Rin awakes and tells me what happened we will go for our daughter." Sesshomaru answered in a calm voice.

"We will take good care of your daughter…come on Inuyasha." Kagome was heard.

'Rin…what happened? Why did out daughter…do this to you?' Sesshomaru thought as he made his way to his bed room. He would ignore his duties unless it was gravely important. For the first time Sesshomaru was actually worried about someone and he hated it. Ha He hated the wait, not knowing if she was the same or not. That night, while everyone slept, Rin woke up only to cry and panic about what had happened. After calming Rin down Sesshomaru asked, "What happened?"

"Emeri…she forced me to drink some of her blood and I could hear her voice…she did this to protect me." Rin answered as she couldn't help but tear up as she began to explain.

"Are you alright?" Sesshomaru asked as he growled to get access to her neck.

"That isn't all." She answered as she turned her head to give him better access. "I saw everything." She added in a low broken whisper.

"What did you see?" Sesshomaru asked as he finished reassuring himself that she was alright.

"I saw how she lived…I saw why she is so distant from us…I saw how she got here and what that bastard, Hakudoshi did to her. Our daughter is filled with pain." Rin said as she began to cry once more.

"She is safe…our daughter is safe" Sesshomaru stated as he licked her falling tears away.

"Now she's not…she will run and leave us the chance she gets to kill Naraku herself. She will die by that bastards hands. I saw it!" Rin cried as she pushed herself out of his arms to crawl into a small ball.

"She is in a deep sleep and my brother protects her. Please Rin…do not cry." He said in such a hurt voice that Rin was unable to ignore it.

Rin tried to stop her tears as best as she could as she allowed Sesshomaru to take hold of her. She would always feel safe in his arms and knew that she would always be protected by these arms. After getting down Rin heard a loud, deep growl come from Sesshomaru's throat. Rin looked up to face him only to be kissed with such passion and such lust that overcame her. Rin wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled her lover closer to her. She had seen the future and was certain that this demon, this man whom she loved with all her heart was the only one for her.

Rin was not the only one who knew their choice. Sesshomaru loved her scent, her tease and needed more. He slowly lowered Rin on to the bed and gently began to remove her clothing. Soon the two were overcome by a wave of lust and were unable to stay apart from one another. Once they were completely undressed Sesshomaru examined her every crave and dump on her body just as she did to him. Sesshomaru loved her with all his soul, body and mind. He knew that he was his one and only mate.

Rin arched her back and leaned into his touch as she couldn't help but love him. Sesshomaru slowly leaned into her while Rin could do nothing but in charge her mate to continue their actions. AS Sesshomaru slowly entered her Rin could only moan in pleasure while Sesshomaru leaned down to leave his mark. That night Sesshomaru and Rin became mates. That night the western lands had a new lady to obey and look after. The next morning Rin and Sesshomaru woke up to the sound of a knock on the door. Before anyone could walk in or say anything Sesshomaru covered Rin and said "Who is it?"

"My lord we have word that Naraku has entered the lands. "Jaken's voice was heard.

"Have everyone including my daughter meet in the war room." Rin ordered as she claimed out of bed.

"Rin?" Jaken asked.

"Do as the lady of the west orders." Sesshomaru growled.

"yes my lord." Jaken said before running off.

"I can't wear this." Rin replied as she held up the child's clothing she once wore.

"Wait mere." A fully dressed Sesshomaru ordered as he left the room.

'I'm going to need a weapon.' Rin thought as she waited for her mate to return. After a few moments Sesshomaru walked in with some clothing for her.

"Wear this." He stated.

"Thank you." Rin said as she began to get dressed.

"Once in the room you are to stay by my side." Sesshomaru said as he waited for her to get dressed.

"I know…I'm going to need a sword." Rin relied as she removed the small pony tail so that her long hair could hang loosely.

"You will not fight." Sesshomaru growled.

"I WILL protect my mate and pup." She hissed in anger.

"you do not know how to use a weapon." Sesshomaru growled.

"Thanks to the knowledge our daughter pasted on to me I can." Rin stated as she turned to face her mate. "Now let us go, they are waiting for us."

Without another word both Sesshomaru and Rin left their bed room to meet with their family and their people. Sesshomaru knew he would have some trouble to have his people accept a human as a mate but he could only he that he would not have the same trouble his father did in the past. AS soon as they entered the room everyone fell silent at the sight before them. Rin's mark was in view for all to see. AS they entered the room Sesshomaru said, "Emeri come here."

"Yes Out?" the now child hanyou was heard as she approached both her parents.

"My lord! She is a human!" a demon was heard.

"You dare accuses me of a mere human?" Rin asked in such a cold tone that it send shivers down Sesshomaru's spine.

"Chose your words wisely." Sesshomaru was heard.

"She is a human and nothing more!" a guard was heard.

"Then prove it…I grant you permission to attack me and no harm will come to your from my mate." Rin challenged as she stepped forward.

Emeri noticed her father about to pull her mother back but stopped her father and said, "Trust her…mom is going to make her point on her own." In a low whisper so that only her would hear her.

"Before Inuyasha or anyone could stop the guard attacked Rin only to have his attack blocked and his body pinned down to the ground. The guard slashed at Rin, cutting her arm only to watch the wound disappeared. Rin picked the guard up by the throat and said, "I have not been a human since my daughter arrived." before breaking his arm and throwing him aside.

"Would anyone else like to add to his comment?" Rin asked once that guard was taken away.

"My lady." The roomful of demons and humans were heard.

"You need to hide your scent." Emeri said.

"Emeri…my daughter." Rin said as she hugged her daughter for the first time.

Trusting her daughter's choice Sesshomaru turned to Kagome and said, "Do it."

After Kagome hid Rin's scent she used her protective barrier to change Rin's scent to that of a child's. Once she was done she said, "It's done."

"My lord Naraku has crossed the boarders and is on his way here." His general stated.

"Inuyasha we shall meet Naraku…general Kota get my mate a weapon." Sesshomaru ordered as they all got ready to fight.

Just as everyone began to exit the room there was a loud crash and the smell of blood began to surround the castle. Inuyasha quickly drew out Tetsusiga while Sesshomaru drew the Tokijin. Just as they began to see the servants running Emeri ran off with throw of her swords drawn. 'Naraku…you will no longer trouble my family.' She thought as she bean to change. This would be the last time she would change and she knew it. She would die protecting her family.

"Emeri!" Rin yelled.

"Gather all the guards and follow our scents!" Inuyasha ordered as his brother and rin took off.

"Yes my lord."

"Inuyasha?" Miroku asked.

"you guys go up a head…Shippo, Kohaku follow me." Inuyasha ordered.

"Be careful." Kagome said as she joined Sango and Miroku to go and fight.

"Be safe." Inuyasha said as they parted ways.

And so it began, the final battle for the shikon jewel. Naraku would fight for the jewel while his opponents would fight for their family and for their friends. No one knew what he outcome would be but they would fight till the end to protect their children, friends and loved ones from harms.