Chapter 12; Happiness

A/N: Warning. It's so fluffy you're gonna die!

Wiggling under the sheets, Rin buried her nose into the demon. "Good morning my lord."

"Good morning, little slave."

Gasping, she looked up to see not Sesshomaru but Markus, lying in her arms, his chest bare and grinning at her. Her breath froze as she looked at him, pushing him away. "No! No keep away from me! Don't you dare…. Stay back!"

The lord grabbed her wrists and pushed her back onto the bed, towering over her. "Oh Rin, last night was amazing."

"Let go of me! Please, let me go!" She felt the tears run down her face and tossed to be free of his grip.

"Rin… Rin! Rin wake up!"

The dream broke away like glass and Rin bolted forward, tears slowing as she saw the demon knelt over her, his eyes narrow in concern. "Sess…Sesshomaru."

His hand cupped her cheek while he leant forward to her, running his nose up the edge of hers. "It's alright Rin, just a bad dream."

"Sesshomaru…." Her arms wrapped across his back, holding him tight. "I was so scared."

"It's alright Rin, I'm here for you."

Rin held on with all her strength until she became settled, leaning back on their pillow. "Sesshomaru."

"Are you alright now?"

"It was such a horrid dream."

His hands pulled her tighter to his shoulder while his face shifted up and down in her hair. "Don't worry Rin, I will never leave you."

"Thank you."

His hair slipped over his shoulder, tickling Rin's cheek but she brushed it back with her hand, her hand lightly crossing against his collar. She was use to the pain by now and having his skin across hers was worth the small shock from the collar. He was nuzzling his cheek and chin into her neck, the movements soft and soothing.

Biting her lip, Rin looked at the demon as he sat across her hips, her eyes only just seeing the outline of his figure. It was still night and the fire was out so there was very little light but that just gave him an abnormal glow around him. "My lord… can I… can I ask you something?"

The demon fell still in his tender movements. "Anything, Rin."

"Do… do demons kiss?"

"Kiss? I don't know what you mean."

Rin blinked and sighed, turning her head away. "Oh if you don't know, then don't worry about it."

"No Rin, it is clearly something important to you. Tell me."

Pulling him tighter to her neck, Rin shook her head. "No, don't worry about it."

"Rin, explain yourself."

After a moment just to drown herself in the smell of the demon, Rin let out a deep breath. "It… it's a sign of affection between humans. I guessed that demons don't do it."

"Humm… tell me what it entails."

Rin yawned a little onto his shoulder. "It… it's simple… just… touch your lips to another."

"You sound as if you are going back to sleep."

"I… am."

He leant back slowly then smiled at her, brushing the dry tears off her face. "Rin…." His head tilted to the side and leant over to her, easing his lips onto hers. He leant back almost as soon as he touched her. But it was so warm. It sent his heart into a mad overdrive and his mind into bliss. He looked at her smile and sleeping face. "I can see why that's a sign of affection Rin. It's extremely pleasant."

She grinned a little more in her dreams and the demon stroked her cheek again while his lips went back to hers, holding himself there for longer and feeling her breath on his lips. His eyes closed and felt her under his hand and mouth. This was an incredibly wonderful experience. He only let go of her when she turned away from him in her sleep.

He smiled to himself. "I like that Rin, I wish you'd told me sooner."

She just lay on her back, her breath shallow as she slept.

Her lover grinned for her then say down on the bed, wrapping her in a blanket and his arms. "Goodnight Rin."

The next morning, Rin woke up to a demon lover who'd just learnt what a kiss was. And he tested his new skills on the so unfortunate Rin. Poor Rin who found herself being lavished with kisses all day!

By sheer trial and error, the demon found new areas of kissing as well as what she liked and what he liked, which was often the same thing.

As wonderful as his touch was, Rin found herself being constantly distracted by him. Towards dinner, he'd pulled her into his arms and begun licking and nipping away at her ear, making her moan with delight while pulling him in and pushing him away, her mind torn between wanting him and wanting to finish the meal.

Finally, just as he caught her lips, she pushed him aside. "Later." She sighed as she went on with preparing the dinner. But then two strong thick arms wrapped around her hips and his head rested on her shoulder, enabling her to work and enjoy his company.

He was remarkably still, the first time all day. Then he sighed, squeezing her a little more. "Rin."

"Yes my lord?"

"For some unknown reason… I feel happy."

Her head turned to looked over at him as he stood behind her. "Really Sesshomaru?"

He nodded, his eyes closed and his head pressing down on her shoulder. "Yes. Part of me is telling me that I shouldn't. That I shouldn't be happy in this life I now have. But… I am." Rin was pulled back a little. "Because I have you."

Rin giggled as his nose touched just under the collar. "Oh Sesshomaru." Her eyes closed as she felt peace sweep over her but then turned around to face him, her hand stroking some of his hair back off his cheek. "I have to take the lord and lady their dinners but then… it'll just be you and me. Sound like a plan?"

His face twitched suddenly. "I'll come with you."

"Alright." She didn't even try and talk him out of it, whenever she should go to somewhere the master would be in, he would follow her. While she carried one tray of food, the demon carried the other and headed to where the two always ate. As they approached, they could both over hear a nasty argument going on.

"I don't care! It's my final word! You are not having a party."

"But… Markus! It's my birthday!"

"I don't care! I won't have that beast of yours around others. Honestly Katrina, we should just get rid of him!"

"No! I will not. Do you have any idea what good he has done for us? As hard as they try, the others can't get a demon for a slave."

"There is a reason for that, they are dangerous! Let's just get rid of him"

"Oh, and this wouldn't have anything to do with that little… bitch?"

"You knew perfectly well what would happen when you brought her. Don't get possessive now, Katrina."

"I allow you to have your fun in exchange for me having my own! And anyway, I know what you're up to. The only reason you want rid of the demon is because he is obsessed with the girl!"

"So what?"

"With him out of the picture, you could have that girl. Well I won't allow it. You would rather sleep with some little… slut then your own wife."

"Perhaps if you weren't such a…"

Brushing the door open, Sesshomaru entered the room, startling the arguing couple. "Your food." He muttered, placing the tray down and walking out again, holding Rin's hand to pull her away. But as he stood by the door, closing it, he gave the male a sharp glare.

Back in the kitchen, Rin doubled over laughing. "Oh my word! Did you hear them? Talk about cat and dog!"

"I don't understand how someone can be so unhappy with their mate. The two of them… they have all this and yet they are miserable. They seek comfort with others, not each other." He lowered his head as Rin looked at him. "I pity them. They don't know the joy I feel with you."

She looked at him for a moment then stepped over, wrapping her arms around him and putting her head on his chest. "Do you think we need to worry? Will they try and split us up?"

"Even if they do, I won't allow it, I will fight to my last breath if it means remaining by your side."

Rin looked up suddenly, keeping her arms tight around him. "I'd prefer it if you don't!"

He grinned and gave a small lonely chuckle. "Don't worry Rin, I won't ever leave you. And that woman sounded adamant to keep me here."

Placing her head back on his chest, Rin took a minute just to listen to his heart, the soothing sound making her smile. "I'm quite adamant as well."

"Rin, do not fear, I won't leave you."

Lifting her head, Rin looked to see him looking pale and divine, his eyes closed and his hair floated over his shoulder. He appeared to be in deep thought but Rin couldn't help herself, she stood on her toes and pressed her lips to the side of his jaw.

The demon soon brought her in for a deeper kiss, teasing her a little before leaning back. "Rin… can I ask you something? It's quiet important."

"What is it my lord?"

"Rin… when I took you as my mate, I… I left a mark on you."

"A mark?"

The demon kept his eyes closed but colour lit up his face. "This isn't easy for me to talk about, you understand but… the mark tells others that you belong to me."

Rin smiled, hugging him tighter. "I don't mind. I want to belong to you."

"Yes but… it's only really visible to demons. But I was wondering… if you would go… further with it."

"Further?"

"Would you allow me to… physically mark you? In a way that would be seen by anyone; human or demon."

"Of course! I don't mind!"

"I'm not finished Rin. There is another part to it."

"Oh?"

"Yes. If I physically mark you… then… then something else would happen."

"What do you mean? What… else would happen?"

"Your soul would be joined to mine… and mine to yours."

"What would that mean?"

"For demons this holds no concerns but for a human like you…. You see Rin, your lifespan is only around seventy years… while I am already over two hundred. It is what makes me a demon. But you would age and die. Unless your soul is joined to mine. Then you would age slower and live much longer. At least for three hundred years."

Rin jumped to look up at him. "That's great!" Her smile fell as she saw his face fall. "What's wrong my lord?"

He was silent for a moment then sighed, his eyes cracking open a little. "What about your family? Your brothers and father? They would… continue to age and die… while you remain as you are now."

Rin blinked, realising what he was saying and her head lowered. "Oh…."

"And then there is the fact that you and I are slaves… I… I would not wish for you to suffer three hundred years of slavery."

For a moment Rin was silent then looked up at him, leaning up and kissing his lips. "Lord Sesshomaru… as long as I have you… I'm happy. I'm as happy to have you as you are to have me. That's all I can ask."

"Are you sure? This isn't something to be taken lightly Rin."

Rin nodded. "I know. But I love you. That's all I want."

His head pressed into her. "Are you sure about this Rin? It cannot be reversed once done."

"I'm sure."

Those golden eyes that she had always loved now stared into her, warming the soul that would soon be shared between them. He nodded and closed them off from her. "Now I truly am happy."

A/N: Well everyone, this was a real b**** of a chapter! I woke up this morning with nothing, nadda, zip. I had no idea what would happen next! But luckily (or not-so-lucky for me as I almost lost my lunch over it) I spotted a couple going googly eyed over each other in the park on my 'I need to blow off some steam' walk.

Then I began thinking… Lord Sesshomaru is a demon… demons are closer to beasts than humans… beasts are another word for 'animals'…

Do animals kiss? To my knowledge, only humans kiss each other… so as Lord Sesshomaru is a demon = beast = animal then he wouldn't know what a kiss was. Ergo, this chapter was born!

Now, to answer your reviews…

Rairakku - Thank you so much for your kind words! Yeah, I know they aren't totally normal for Fanfics but I've an odd writing style. :D

meghanmoo - Thanks so much, hope you keep on loving it!

Curiosity- Or n0t - yeah, he is warming up but in warming up, he's going out of character. Sorry… :S

Anonymous - Will do! Keep reviewing!

TsukimoriKuchiki13 - No. your gut is wrong. This is going to be a happy ending, trust me.

MercenaryFem -I agree, going through pain to protect someone… that is true L-O-V-E! *squeal!*

Minky Sam - *hands a glass of milk and a cookie* sorry if I kept you waiting too long. Here, have a cookie, make them myself, chocolate chip and marshmallow. Very nice.

Taraah36 - Thanks again for all your help. Even if you are a little grouchy in the morning. :D And why do you keep calling him Butcher? His name is Butena, as in a play on the word 'Butane' after the highly flammable, dangerous and when inhaled (or stand too close to it) can result in death from asphyxiation.

Clever, ain't I?

spells of the night - Easy, easy. Sit down and wait!

Monique gonzalez 543 - He did now!

Well, don't forget to review and wait for the next chapter, probably tomorrow.