For all readers: A question for you!
I want to know (by a review) if you want an happy or a drama ending?, because I have to ending in mind and I'm not able to find which one that I will take. Be not afraid, the story will not end so soon.
Koi Otome
(Love of a Young Lady)
Chapter 10 – Sesshoumaru's Fears and Love
Sesshoumaru brought back his precious, injured treasure to his castle. He never felt such fear for somebody's well being before. He almost thought that she was dying in front of him when she fell to the ground. She had emitted the unmistakable scent of death that seemed to cover her entire being. All his senses were perturbed that he had failed to take his revenge for her quickly. So, this is how father felt when he was facing Ryuukotsusei, I'm so sorry father to have hated you, you deserved much better than my hatred for humans. Sesshoumaru thought.
The Western lord was sitting next to a sleeping Rin on his bed. He had asked for the presence of the young miko, she was making her way on Ah Un's back with Inuyasha. Sesshoumaru had sent the swiftest messenger to bring Kagome to Rin a soon as possible. He was worried for her life, worried that he was going to loose her loose her. He knew that he had Tensaiga, but he could not use it to heal her, for they were not deadly injuries.
Rin had lost consciousness when he arrived at her side in the field after having defeated Naraku's demons. He had felt so powerless. So disturbed for a simple human, but she is my human, my ward and my love. I will not let anyone injure you anymore Rin. I will accomplish my fate until death. Sesshoumaru thought as he kissed Rin's forehead. She felt so warm under his icy fingers. She surely has a fever and this damn miko has not arrived yet, where is she anyway? Sesshoumaru was boiling inside, he felt so dependent, so useless towards Rin that he was now pacing
Finally, with a sigh of relief he scented Inuyasha and his wife. Opening his door to his room he waited for them. He heard them run in the castle lead by the green toad. They entered the room and Kagome immediately went to Rin. She passed her hands on Rin's head and knew what she had. A simple fever due to the injuries, oh my Kami thanks. Kagome thought. She asked for some water and towels she began the healing process that only a miko knows. She asked the two brothers to get out of the room, Sesshoumaru accepted but was worried for Rin, his rare and charming flower.
Without thinking, Sesshoumaru entered the garden. He would have cried looking at what was around him if he thought he was capable of such emotion. Instead he put on his icy mask and usual bored frown. He knew that his brother was behind him. He regrouped his courage. He had to inform Inuyasha about Onijuujitsushita. Inuyasha was now his ally, he needed to know the truth.
"What happened? My child is she all right? Where is she, Sesshoumaru?" Inuyasha asked with worry in his voice.
"Your child is alright and she is in the kitchen. We were attacked by Onijuujitsushita's demons in the wild field. It all began with a weird wind and suddenly Rin was under attack by two arrows. I didn't sense anything, Inuyasha…" Sesshoumaru said facing his brother with sadness in his eyes.
Inuyasha saw for the first time in his life how his brother was touched by this event. He saw the sentiment of being powerless and the fear Sesshoumaru emitted. He feared something; it would have been something to laugh at if he hadn't felt so sorry for his brother. Even if they always fought against each other he couldn't do that to him, he knew what true love was.
"Who is Onijuujitsushita, anyway?" Inuyasha asked.
"Naraku. But much more powerful, he is a full demon now, like his name means." Sesshoumaru responded sadly.
"How is it possible? Damn it, never in peace here!" Inuyasha said angrily. "I hope Kouga's wedding will not be cancelled, it is very near." Inuyasha said to himself.
Sesshoumaru rose his left eyebrow. So, that was the purpose of Kouga's presence a week ago. Was it Rin's surprise for him, going to a wedding with her? Inuyasha looked at his brother.
"Hmmm…Are you invited to this wedding?" Inuyasha asked seeing that his brother was lost in his thoughts.
"I think this was the surprise that Rin was hiding to me." Sesshoumaru said smiling.
He was smiling because he was imagining all the lords present at Kouga's wedding and their strange looks at Rin and him. She will become his mate and the lady of the Western lands before the demon's wedding, he concluded. Maybe our turn will come too. It will be the biggest event since my father's own wedding. Sesshoumaru thought.
Kagome arrived shortly in the huge garden. She was calm smiling. Sesshoumaru knew instantly that his Rin was safe now. He did the second sigh of relief in one day he began to walk into his castle. He stopped after some time to speak aloud to Inuyasha and his mate.
"You can stay here as long as you want. You are now a member of Sesshoumaru's lands. If you want anything, ask Jaken. Do not disturbed me for anything." Sesshoumaru said before continuing his entrance to his palace.
"Thanks Sesshoumaru." Inuyasha replied before kissing his mate to thanks her for helping Sesshoumaru's woman.
The Taiyoukai went to his chamber to stay with his lover. He entered into his bedroom without any sound and sat next to Rin on the bed. She was sleeping, again but he felt that her fever had gone. My brother's miko is not bad after all, after all. Sesshoumaru thought. He watched Rin breathing she looked like an angel. A peaceful and beauteous angel, his elegant angel.
Sesshoumaru watched her for hours. He was fascinated by all her delicate features and her kind heart. He again thought about their future pups running in the field, but each time something interrupted the beauty of the scene. Each time he saw Naraku's demons killing Rin and Naraku and laughing at him. Sesshoumaru quickly opened his eyes, his heart was pounding rapidly. He feared for her so much. He caressed her cheek with his right hand and laid down on the bed next to his precious jewel and slept there for the night.
He awoke the next morning before his lover looking at her closely. The same beauty as yesterday, I'm the most honoured demon on the Earth. Sesshoumaru thought cheerfully. He kissed Rin's cheek, she slowly opened her eyes and looked at his amber and tender ones.
"Good morning koibito." Sesshoumaru said to her.
"Good morning too my love." Rin responded with a graceful smile.
She wanted to put her right hand on Sesshoumaru's cheek before grabbing his lips but a terrible pain came to her when she tried to reach Sesshoumaru's face. She replaced her hand to her side and looked at the ceiling trying to retain her tears.
"So, it wasn't a dream." Rin said to herself.
"No, I'm sorry to have failed you." Sesshoumaru said sitting on the bed.
Rin looked at him with a question look. He had never failed her. He had always cared for her when she was sick or injured, he was there when she was scared, and he always protected her from danger. Moreover, he gave her another life. She was the luckiest person in Japan she really appreciates all the things that Sesshoumaru did for her. In any case, she did not think her lord had failed to protect her; he always did and will do it all the time.
"You never failed me. The proof is that your still here with me, my love." Rin responded sadly trying to reassure him.
Sesshoumaru smiled with amusement. He always pleased Rin. Anything he did, she would still be happy. He grabbed her lips she gladly opened her mouth to him. Their love will be forever no human, demon or even God could break their love. Their love was too strong to be broken.
His long silver hair fell delicately on Rin's cheek she enjoyed the soft moment. She had always loved the softness of the silver mass of filaments, he had finest fountain of wonderful hair. It is always perfect, perfect like Sesshoumaru himself, Rin thought smiling in her head.
She finally was able to put her warm fingers on the cold and handsome cheeks of the demon lord. She had always been surprise for when she touched him he always felt so cold but when she kept her hands in place for a few minutes longer he always became warm to her touch it felt so unreal. Is it what people say is being in love? Rin thought before losing herself in Sesshoumaru's kiss.
Sesshoumaru detached his lips from Rin and slowly kissed her tenderly till the end of her neck. So many little but pleasant shivers came to Rin, she felt so comfortable she truly needed him near her. Then, without warning Sesshoumaru stopped and looked his lovely lady in the eyes.
"Rin, I know that you are in a weak situation but…" Sesshoumaru made a long pause.
"What is it my lord?" Rin asked softly passing her finger one his stripes.
"Would you accept to become mine, Rin. To become the lady of the Western lands, Rin?" Sesshoumaru sincerely asked with desire in his eyes.
"As long as I'm with you my lord, I desire it from all my heart." Rin said kissing him to show her complete agreement.
Sesshoumaru was pleased to hear it and to feel her love. He tasted her one more time she tried to keep him longer but he broke the kiss.
"I know that you are injured my pretty Rin. But, will you like to be my mate forever? Will you be ready to be engage with me for all your existence?" Sesshoumaru asked.
She gently put her fingers on Sesshoumaru's mouth to stop him from talking. Like if she would refuse his love kindness. He deserved her love like she deserved his. It was not a hazard that he revived her or had found her, they needed each other. She slowly removed her finger off of Sesshoumaru's lips and looked into these amazing amber eyes that were so full of love.
"I know that you love me my dear and I'm now ready to be your wife and face any danger with you. I love you Sesshoumaru." A bright smile came to Rin's face.
"I hope this will not hurt." He said passing his claw near her face.
He slowly descends to the bottom of her neck letting his fingers played on Rin's skin. Then, he finally stopped teasing her, he had found the perfect place to mark her. He put some pressure on her skin and his claws sunk in her neck. He smelled tears come from Rin but she was trying to hide them. He softly removed his hand and licked Rin's blood to help her heal faster.
It was the purest, the most lovely blood he ever had the chance to taste and it will be his now. He sensed the blood on his nails penetrated into his own blood he savoured every moment. He had marked her but she in a way had marked him too. They will now be inseparable. Sesshoumaru was quite happy he looked at Rin again. Her tears had gone and she was smiling at him.
"You are the most courageous person I have ever seen." Sesshoumaru said gladly.
"Or maybe the only person that you love and care about." She said.
"You must have some rest now. Sleep for a while." Sesshoumaru whispered softly in her ear.
She gave him an exhausted smile, she was tired and he was right she needed some sleep to be stronger. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She will surely sleep well; her new husband was beside her and forever with her. Sesshoumaru watched her fall asleep and did the same thing some times after.
"I will always love you Rin like you are." He had said before falling in the hands of Kami.