CHAPTER 11
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Sesshomaru's music
Jag Ghoomeya (meaning I have roamed the world) by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan from the movie Sultan. (THIS IS MY FAAAAVOURITE ONE!:) ] translation taken from
And of course CASEY 525 who reworked Rin's song :D and gave me the idea for A thousand years by Christina Perri
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Sesshomaru quietly made his way to the stage, his gaze never faltering from that of Rin's. He gracefully ascended the stairs, slowly taking his stance, not wanting to sit in the same spot that little filthy wimp of a ningen sat. He broke his hypnotic stare, closing his eyes concentrating on the energies that surrounded him. Suddenly a sharp pang of pain hit him square in the chest. Emanating from his left, a deadly black aura surfaced as he tried to control the energies to soothe his mind. Feeling significantly back in control his inner demon quieted, he tried to source the focal point of the dark energy, but just as it had appeared it disappeared.
Strange is it not… that was not something we foresaw… be careful… mate is watching…
I know, we cannot let our guard down, things are not what they seem. Protecting these humans are what matters most. Stay alert.
Hnh.
But the aura never made its presence known again.
Calming the air around him, his inner demon following his command, he slowly opened his eyes and refocused them on the centre of the universe. His universe.
Rin gasped at the deep amber colour of Sesshomaru's eyes. Never before had she seen them so calm, yet in control, so dark yet never so bright gold. Mesmerizing was not the perfect word… were there any words to describe the feelings he awakened in her? Except the fact that she felt like warm melting butter on a bed of soft fluffy pancakes floating in a sea of Jell-O that makes you lose all train of thought and just makes you feel all glowingly happy and aslkfafholfnawdkjlkpewoja…
That was Rin, the moment those deep amber eyes rested on hers, a slow blooming warmth that heated her from her toes to her head, pooled in her lower abdomen and made her legs all but jelly.
The white flower petals that had continuously fallen on Hajime, now slowed, with each petal falling at different intervals, giving the effect of snowflakes at the fall of the first snow. Falling at a slower rate, some of the petals landed on his hair blending into the wintry colour, whilst others landed on his royal blue adding splashes of white to the pristine fabric, enhancing the whiteness of his hands, the magenta stripes... all in all he looked like the paintings of heavenly gods, that only the mind's eye can fathom.
All thoughts were fixed on him, and the eyes was focused on her universe, the only one that mattered, the only one that could ever come close to understanding her. He lifted the flute to his lips, slightly parting them and began to blow softly…
Oh how lucky that flute is… I can't believe I am jealous of a flute… oh my god look at his fingers move! Oh dear god I think I'm gonna faint... how on earth could he make it look so graceful… that flute is one lucky piece of bamboo…. I wonder if his touch…
Rin's mind divided into thoughts she did not think she could think, making her blush even more… the scent reaching Sesshomaru, but he gave no sign of the heady intoxication Rin was causing, He continued to play, hoping she would feel the same and understand his lyrics…
I didn't find those angelic eyes anyplace
I didn't find that glowing face anyplace
Neither I found those heartfelt talks
Nor that simplicity in her beauty anyplace
I roamed the whole world but I couldn't find anyone like You
I didn't find that romantic laugh anyplace
I didn't find that pleasing fragrance anyplace
I didn't witness that colourful style
I didn't find that lovely innocence anyplace
Always remain as You are
I roamed the whole world but I couldn't find anyone like You
You're like the first sign of green life drenched in the rainy season
You're like the redness on the cheeks in the winter season
You are the tranquility of the nights
You're my tranquility in the nights, You're my prayer of the mornings
I cradle you in the warmth of my heart
You burn like a fire somewhere
You are the blessings of the rain
Sometimes the harmony of your affirmations
Sometimes the delights of your liberated spirit
Always remain as You are
I roamed the whole world but I couldn't find anyone like You
I want You to be beside me, You have to be by my side
In my world and in my emotions
A sign of Yours
I want to show it to the whole world
You know that even after dying
I know how to remain faithful to You
I'll fulfil all my promises
I roamed the whole world but I couldn't find anyone like You
"Translated from one of the songs of love I heard on my travels throughout Asia. I sung in our language so that everyone would understand it's meaning."
With that, Sesshomaru stood quietly in the centre of the stage waiting for the cue to continue… his next performance would show the purpose he chose the flute instead of any other instrument.
He closed his eyes and concentrated. Waiting.
Waiting for him to continue, Inuyasha sat in silence, his eyes bugging out his head at the sight he just witnessed. Miroku sat in the corner behind his wife muttering about Sesshomaru having better skills at the art making anyone swoon with words, whist his wife sat there, looking confused at the blatant display of affection and love she witnessed. Kagome was wearing her famous smirk that revealed way too much what she was thinking. Her eyes glinting mischievously, flitting from Sesshomaru to Rin.
Rin was completely silent. A first for the little girl he had met once who would not stop talking. Her eyes played with a new emotion that was new to her; her heartbeat was steady, but yet hear breathing was shallow, her face was warm, her hands were shaking, she was not sure if she had any legs to stand on, only feeling that if she tried she would land in a pile of silk and possibly melted on the spot. Her face tickled with the fluttering tresses that surrounded her, making her feel as if he was caressing her softly, willing her to him, to become part of him, to complete the half of soul that stood playing the flute.
The crowd slowly burst into a cheer as they realized that Sesshomaru had somehow managed to make them feel what he felt, the power that Rin had over him, and more importantly how he felt about her.
All Rin could muster at that point was a faint, "Continue My Lord," and that was all he needed, placing the flute to his lips again. He took a deep breath, opened his eyes and looked at her, a deeper colour amber, if possible, was staring back at her. He began playing slowly (A thousand years flute cover).
There was a gentle breeze that began to blow, carrying with it a soft fragrance of the roses and lilacs. The petals that had fallen on the stage slowly began to move, flowing in the direction of the wind, creating a new shower of petals but it seemed to float, twist and flutter to the music of the Lord of the West's tune. Then as if on command, they turned towards Rin, floating towards her, dancing all the way there then showered down on her as his song continued to play. His interjections of his voice, smooth as silk, sweet as honey, enchanting as a spell, and breathtaking as the dawn after a thunderstorm began the second song:
Time stands still
beauty in all she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything
Take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath,
Every hour has come to this
One step closer
I have died every day
Waiting for you
Darlin' don't be afraid
I have loved you for a
Thousand years
I'll love you for a
Thousand more
And all along I believed
I would find you
Time has brought
Your heart to me
I have loved you for a
Thousand years
I'll love you for a
Thousand more
One step closer
One step closer
(Chorus)
The petals that was being showered on Rin had ceased and now rose petals were surrounding her, creating a red halo around her body. Now and then, a petal or two would brush her hands, her neck and face, each promising a secret caress from her beloved each carrying a secret message of his touch and desires. The music to his flute reached its peak, causing some leaves around the crowd to stir, a few bolting towards Hajime, producing some miniscule cuts, that only trained yokai eyes would be able to see, a few turning red, graze marks on his hands and his face. He looked like a wrongly sliced tomato earning the guffaws of Inuyasha and Jaken.
Sesshomaru continued to play the flute, making the petals dance even more around her, becoming one with nature, he managed to extract the tiny dew droplets on the roses, and splash it on her neck, the effect causing her temperature to escalate a bit more, at the contact of the soft, liquid on her bare, hot skin. A seduction for ages as she realized he was promising things of the nights to come, without making it verbally obvious. Her face flushed a brighter red than the rose petals that surrounded her.
The petals continued to surround her, but he had stopped playing, his eyes fixed on her he sang these words in a very familiar tune:
In the mountain,
In the forest,
In the wind,
In a dream,
This Sesshomaru is where you are,
With Jaken by my side, but you in my heart,
Sesshomaru will always be here my love.
Do not wait alone,
because I am always with you,
stay with me my love.
He played the flute a few seconds longer in the same tune he had just sung.
Rin bolted to her feet, her eyes wide with surprise…
How? How does he know that tune? There is no way he could have heard me that day! What?!
Her eyes fluttered from Sesshomaru to the ground to her friends gathered, and then to her Lord once more, a pleading look in her eyes for an explanation.
At that point Sesshomaru just smiled.
He smiled.
A genuine pleased smile, as if to say, I know everything about you.
Rin's trance like state was just as astonishing, she had no control over her body, her mind was blank, her eyes were wide with surprise. Before she could control herself, she spoke,
"Sesshomaru wins."
Looking to him, her eyes begged for an explanation, but he was silent as always. But to her surprise, he bent towards her, raising his hand he managed to pluck the petals that stuck to her hair, giving him an excuse to whisper in her ear:
"I heard you."
That was all that was needed. Her eyes filled with tears she plunged into him, hugging him as if he was the very life itself she had inside of her. She gripped him with a fierceness in her eyes that shook his soul to the very core, by extension reaffirming his belief that Rin was his, and perfect for him.
She let go of him in haste, much to his displeasure, and motioned for the crowd to lend her a few more minutes of their time.
"Sesshomaru has won this round, making it a tie. The next round would be the last and most difficult. The last challenge is simple, create a weapon that would suit me. That is the last task."
She walked off suddenly, not looking back and rushing to Kagome's side, instructing her to follow her. Both girls disappeared.
Hajime followed the crowd and went to his own house, muttering about weapons and girls and how to make them.
Sesshomaru on the other hand made his way to the field, with Jaken constantly muttering in tow with Ah-Un, where he calmly spent the night, observing the full moon.
Something strange happened at midnight. His body began to glow, a dull white aura surrounded him as he realized bit by bit, his powers and strength were returning to him…
"Impossible! The competition is not over yet… what is the meaning of this?"
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Hope you all enjoyed it! :D