CHAPTER 9
Currently traveling along the mountains, Sesshomaru senses demons from a distance; he informs the others to stay on guard there are demons hovering ahead. Rin starts inspecting the scenery; I don't see anything. Suddenly the four walked upon demon birds called "the Birds of Paradise". Sesshomaru orders A-UN to take Rin to safety.
Rin yells - no chance - and flies off with A-UN disobeying him. She shoots her arrow killing 5 at once, until a demon bird snuck up behind to knock her off A-Un. Sesshomaru catches her and strikes all demons, killing them in one blow then gazes down at Rin;
I told you to take cover
"But they're weak; I mean I can handle myself"
I don't need you to risk your life; I don't need you for battle
"UGH all this "I" stuff what about "we"? So what am I here for, to be protected?"
Avoiding her question he lands on ground, placing Rin on her feet and says calmly "we keep moving". Rin sighs deeply ignoring him looking at the dead demon birds. Sesshomaru glances over to her, is there something wrong. She responds in curiosity, do you not wish for them to be your servants, he turns his back to her. I have no use for them. But, maybe they could be your eyes, watch over lands you cannot. Rin are you assisting I should be lazy? She smirks "if you wish to Emperor".
Very well, he grabs the handle of Tenseiga in order to spot the demons of the underworld, when he finally sees them… he pulls out Tenseiga to slash the underworld demons and brought the Birds of Paradise back to life.
Sesshomaru observe the birds as they slowly rise from ground surrounding him. Then he speaks, every last one of you disgusting things will be my eyes. If you wish to disobey, I will send you to oblivion with no hesitation, now "elect your fate". The Bird of Paradise mumbles to each other and begin to laugh, why should we listen to you, we've been brought back to life because we cannot die. Rin yells "you fools" Sesshomaru is the one that brought you back, I will prove it. Rin shoots one demon bird and all gazes upon the dead bird as it appears the demon didn't come back to life. Sesshomaru said enough "you chose your fate" and held out his bakusaiga. The Bird of Paradise pleaded for their lives. Sesshomaru said very well what fate you will choose. Jaken says I think you should kill them anyway they're too stupid.
The birds bowed before Sesshomaru and said my Lord we will serve you. Sesshomaru grin, you chose correct, now be my eyes drift the lands, if you see anything unusual report to me at once and if you attempt to betray me don't assume I won't know, I hear everything for I am allies with Mimisenri. The Bird of Paradise gasp, Jaken and Rin looked at each other, "who's that, then hump their shoulders and continued to look back at the demon birds." Rin says to herself, whoever he is they're spooked. The demon birds replied. We have no attention of betraying you my Lord we do what you must will us to do, and flies off. Sesshomaru turns to Rin and smile with arrogance as if he is trying to impress her and says "we must go." Jaken looked at Rin, well that's the first he's usually humble about every move he makes… now… well it's just a little different.
Silence overcame Rin as she is thinking to herself; what are you trying to accomplish I mean you have everything you ever wanted but yet you seek more power, why?
"In the forest where Kohaku travel"
Kohaku is walking along the forest still in search for Rin until he runs into a crying demon child. The demon child was so scared she ran off. Kohaku chased her down, wait one moment! When he cornered her the demon bowed to him; please don't enslave me. Kohaku picked her up by her pants, why would I make you a slave? The demon child said oh you're not Lord Sesshomaru. Kohaku became confused; so Sesshomaru making demons his slaves. Yes he is, to rule over lands in hopes of becoming Emperor. Kohaku drops the demon child;
HEY! Rubbing her butt!
Kohaku runs off; Rin chooses this disgusting violence? Sesshomaru must be forcing her to follow him. I don't understand why she would leave with him and his horrific acts I must find Rin. I need to visit Sango for Kirara so I can cover more ground.
"Kohaku finally arrive to Sango village"
Kohaku sees Sango washing clothes, he approaches her, "Sango we need to talk", and she jumped in fear then realizes its Kohaku. You scared me Kohaku, I mean long time no hear what brings you to the village? Sister I'm here to get Kirara. Sure brother take whatever you need. Thanks sister, "come on Kirara lets fly". Sango shacks her head you think he would actually want to hold a conversation, I mean what's his hurry anyway. Hmmm.
Kohaku says to Kirara I'm looking for Rin do you remember her, Kirara nods," good girl" now help me find her. Kirara rapidly speeds off.
"Back to Rin"
Sesshomaru is walking ahead of Jaken, Rin and A-UN; Rin is riding on A-UN while Jaken is pacing holding A-Un leash, Rin daze off toward some beautiful purple flowers until her stomach started growling. Jaken stare at her; out of your starving or turning into a monster. Rin grins to herself;
Jaken wait here I need to find food
"We don't have time for this right now"
Well leave
"Jaken gasp"
Sesshomaru looked over his shoulder; Jaken stay with her, you may catch up later. Jaken appeared irritated following Rin. When they arrive to a Small River, Rin tells Jaken catch me a fish. Jaken looked at Rin as if she lost her mind;
'Woman is sick I'm not jumping in there"
But Jaken I'm in no mood of getting wet
"Jaken turned his nose up "I guess you will starve then"
You stubborn OLD toad I mean honestly you think you will be nice for a change
"I know someone who likes this stubborn old toad"
Oh? She must be bind
Jaken mouth drop! RUDE WOMAN!
Kohaku appeared with Kirara from the west of the trees; I'll catch the fish for you Rin. She gasp, what are you doing here Kohaku. He ignored her jumping in the water. When he surfaced he caught 3 fish for her, and then Kohaku answered, I need to talk to you;
"What about Kohaku?"
Kohaku became irritable, why would you leave with Sesshomaru? He is disgustingly killing demons and making them slaves to build his Empire?
*Jaken responds for her, I don't think that's any of your business DEMON SLAYER! *
Kohaku mugs Jaken and kicks him further into the forest "we need privacy"
Rin looks at Kohaku in irritation; was that unnecessary? Kohaku grab Rin's hands and held them to his heart; he asks her again, why you leave with Sesshomaru. Rin snatches away, I left because it was something I needed for myself. Kohaku grabs Rin shoulders;
"Are you unaware how I feel about you?"
I know. I just can't give you what you need
Before she could even finish her sentence, Kohaku kisses her with so much emotion running through his veins. Rin didn't hesitate to return the favor to his lips, and then she pushes his chest, "Kohaku." He says to her don't say a word… just be in this moment with me and don't forget our kiss. Then he braces Rin. She didn't want to brace him back but, she finally gave in to his warmth and held him.
Meanwhile Sesshomaru watches everything that has happen from the east of the trees; briefly closes his eyes and turns away walking into the sunset, he says to himself why do I feel jealous or upset… maybe.
He continues to walk away.
"Back to Kohaku and Rin"
Kohaku let Rin go and said okay I think you should be heading back. Jaken comes from the bushes; you rude boy, me and Rin need to be heading back come on Rin. She follows behind Jaken as she looks back at Kohaku, then turns her head from him.
Kohaku says to himself we will be together, one day.