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Two weeks had passed since the ball, but talk of Prince Sesshomaru being tamed was still big. They had not kissed again since that night, but they were seen together every moment of the day. Soon the castle was full of laughter as rumors of a wedding blew out of proportion.

Their daily schedule was like clockwork. As soon she woke up, he was at her chambers to escort her to breakfast. After they ate, she would play her zither (example in footnotes.) for him in the garden. She loved flowers and he sent for special ones to arrive every week. He trained before lunch as she sat close by, doing her needlepoint. Sesshomaru's body glistened in the sun while he trained with his guards. Rin, though she tried, could not peel her eyes from his body. Sometimes he'd distract her and she would prick herself, earning a concerned look deep into her eyes and an intense moment of silence. After lunch Sesshomaru spent time with his father learning the ways to better govern the lands as Rin learns the ways of being a good Lady of the court with Queen Izayoi. Dinner was followed with a walk in the garden, hand in hand, without conversation.

No words were needed. As none were spoken. This was her future. He was her future. And in return, she was his. Sesshomaru had never felt such content from walks or glances. He never felt so at peace with just being by her side. He knew they were in love with each other, and this feeling was greater than anything he had felt in his lifetime. Of course he was looking forward to their first night together, imagining how magical it would be. He laughed at himself,' I sound like Inuyasha.'

A month later, Kagome was in Rin's chamber and asked her,"So when will you marry Sesshomaru? Are you excited?"

"Kagome!" Rin said with a whining in her voice," He, he hadn't asked yet." She said slightly pouting.

"But you want to, don't you? I can see it when you look at him. Rin, I am so happy for you. At first I wanted to kill him if he was just messing with you. But he has changed. He is working hard with his father and Inuyasha. He only wants your company and he never speaks ill of you. You made him a good man."

Rin blushed. " You think so. He hasn't kissed me again since that day. I'm glad that's what it looks like. I do love him very much. I dream of him too. I can't stop thinking of him. " Rin sighed laying on her bed. "I don't want to rush things with him. I want to learn everything there is to learn about him. Even his past."

Kagome shook her head." Sometimes it's better not to. You know he used many women before. He has broken many hearts. Even though it is not said, many envy you. Rin, I'm glad you are well now. He had changed you back to the wonderful person you were meant to be."

Rin started to cry. "Thanks sis. I love you too."

"Now, are you familiar with the wedding night?" Kagome winked at her. " It's amazing! It hurts a little at first but you'll be screaming for more."

Rin blushed hard. She remembered one morning she and Sesshomaru..." Kagome, stop it. I am going to have dreams about that. Not cool, I won't be able to look him in the eyes." Rin said as she threw a pillow at her sister.

"Then look lower..hahaha." Kagome teased. The girls spent the rest of the night talking of nonsense until they both fell asleep on her bed.

Two months later, the King announced the wedding of the year. Prince Sesshomaru and Princess Rin are to wed by the end of the year. It came to no one's surprise but Rin.

Flashback.

Late one night, out in the garden. "Rin, are you...are you happy with me?" Rin looked up in surprised. He normally opted for peace than conversation.

"Yes, very much so. You wanna know a secret? I thought you were breath-taking three years ago right at this same place. But your treatment of those other women made me dislike you. I sometimes wonder why you put up with me. Really? Why do you?"

"Because you have one thing no other women were able to attain."

Rin's face squinch together in confusion and made Sesshomaru chuckle. "My heart and soul belongs to you and only you. "

Rin cheeks flushed, "I get your heart and soul. Who gets your body?"

Sesshomaru smiled deviously. "Others have had it before. But from this day forth, it too belongs to you. And Only you."

Her eyes opened widely with tears filling. He held both her hands and said," I would be the happiest man alive if you would be my queen, my mate for life."

She couldn't speak. Her tears kept her from seeing Sesshomaru's face clearly. All she could do was nod over and over again. He took out a hair pin. It was a butterfly encrusted with Amethysts and diamonds. "This was my mother's. Wear it everyday to show me your love for me. I am not one for words. But do know, I love you, Rin, with that all I am." He sealed his proposal with a blissful kiss under the crescent moon.

End flashback

Rin's wedding kimono was while with a lilac obi. Four months of planning was coming to a close. Their wedding was a month away. Since their kiss in the garden, Sesshomaru was having a hard time keeping his hands off her. They had another make out. well... clothed lovemaking session in his study one afternoon. Rin could only imaging what the real thing would be like. Everything was simply perfect. The past five months were the happiest of her life. She even became close friends with Lord Haruki, writing to him once a week about all that happened, excluding certain details. He was like her brother reborned. She planned on visiting him once they were settle after the wedding.

Sesshomaru and Rin were going to the dining hall for lunch like any other day when they noticed the guards giving Prince Sesshomaru a look of concern. When they walked in, Rin noticed the same look towards her from Kagome. Something was wrong. She scanned the room to see a Lord with dark wavy hair next to King Toga and a beautiful woman next to him. She was pregnant it looks like. When she looked back at Sesshomaru, she notice his face was pale.

"Rin, please take a seat. We have much to discuss." King Toga said with a hint of sorrow.

Rin sat down next to Sesshomaru who what quieter than normal. She squeezed his hand to let him know she was concern. His look of despair and regret made her even more nervous.

"Rin, this is Kagura niece to King Naraku. Kagura was one of Sesshomaru's past lover." Rin's eyes grew in shock. Kagura was beautiful and ...and pregnant. That means...no.. please don't say it's his.

"We were inform she is pregnant. She says it is Sesshomaru's. This will not postpone the wedding, we just need to make accommodation for the baby's arrival." Toga said.

Rin glared at Sesshomaru with eyes glistening. 'Why?!' she was screaming at him in her head. She turned and saw the most disgusting smirk on Kagura's face. She looked back at Sesshomaru with the most pained expression on her happy features.

She closed her eyes, took a big breath in, nodded and bowed," Please excuse me, I need a few days to collect my thoughts." She ran out of the dining room to the stable, hopped into Ah-un and made her way to the eastern castle. Right now, she needs to be away from him.

Sesshomaru watched as Rin ran out of the door. He prayed that Rin could forgive him for something he had no idea of. Kagura was his past, but Rin was his life. The fates are cruel. Karma is a bitch.

*Tình Nhi Nữ (女儿情) [Tây Lương Nữ Quốc] on youtube. I included this song because i think it gives a soft back ground to Rin's and Sess's day. AND I have a zither and this was the song I am learning to play. Can't do the fast part though. Easier for me on the piano. =) Final stretch coming...just a few more...hope you guys like it so far. =)