Well here's chapter 14!
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Well that's what she was left with. She was now the adorable Rin's mother or Okaa-san as she put it.
That was the last she saw of Sesshomaru after he informed her that she is now Rin's substitute mother, for he left them standing in the hallway and locked himself in his study.
But the way Rin was acting, she figured it's what he usually does when he's at home.
Rin's small fingers wrapped around Ruby's hand.
'Okaa-san, Rin will show you your new room now'. Her bubbly voice pulled Ruby's gaze away from the retreating form of Sesshomaru and onto the child.
Nodding slowly she smiled and let the hyper child guide her down the long left corridor and to a door at the near end.
'This is your room Okaa-san, Rin's room is next to yours, see?' Following the direction her small finger was pointing to Ruby nodded as her eyes fell onto a door five foot away.
'Yes Rin, I see' she told the girl gently as the child smiled expectingly up at her. The girl then turned back to the door they where currently standing at and gripped the golden door knob in her hand. Pushing it open she entered and waved her hand at her Okaa-san for her to enter as well.
Staring around in amazement she couldn't believe this was going to be her bedroom from now on. It was as if a designer had just come in, asked her what kind of bedroom would she dream about and suddenly do it for her.
The floor was also ashen marble but she guessed it was like that all over the castle, the only difference was that there was a large fluffy peach rug lying invitingly on the floor. A queen sized, four-poster bed sat against the wall facing the door, gleaming red and gold silken sheets covered the mattress and the many pillows while light blue silk drapes adorned the four posts that boarded the bed. To the left was a double-French door that opened up to a wide balcony, letting a soft refreshing breeze swim around the room and awaken the senses. Shifting her wide orbs to her right she saw a door sitting beside a small mirrored dresser that was cluttered with various hair clips, brushes, small bottles and containers.
Making her way slowly towards the door she entwined her slender fingers around the handle and, closing her eyes, she pulled open the door. Standing still, her heart still racing she cracked open a cautious eye. Her breath caught in her throat as her other eye opened in surprise.
Before her was a large, walk-in closet where numerous, many colored, shaped and sized kimonos hung, beckoning her in to try them on.
'Oh.My.God!' she muttered as her feet, taking a life of their own, began to make their way into the small room to gaze in amazement at the beautiful, elegant dresses that ornamented around her. Trailing her fingers softly across each one she passed she had the sudden urge to just get out of her uniform and into one of these flowing gowns.
Chewing her lip thoughtfully she made her way out of the closet and looked at Rin, who was lying sprawled on her bed.
'Am...Rin?'
The small girl quickly sat up at the sound of her Okaa-san's worried voice and frowned. 'Yes, Okaa-san?' she asked curiously.
Ruby fiddled with her fingers for a bit before she looked back up at the cute child.
'Am...are you sure this is my room? Because there's someone's clothes in the closet and I'm sure this is a room reserved for someone important, like a honored guest or something'.
Rin's laugh chimed loudly. 'Okaa-san, this is the room Lord Sesshomaru-sama told Rin was for Rin's Okaa-san and your Rin's Okaa-san so this is for you'. Climbing of the bed she ran over to Ruby and hugged her around the waist. Turning her chocolate orbs upwards she looked up at her innocently.
'But if Okaa-san doesn't like this room Rin is sure Lord Sesshomaru-sama will find a better room for you' she said, determined to make her new Okaa-san as happy as she could.
Unlatching herself from the hug she made her over to the door.
Ruby blanched. 'Ahhh...Rin!, I do like the room, am, I just thought it was for somebody else, uh, but if it's for me then I'm happy with it' she rushed out as she tried to change the girl's mind about telling Sesshomaru that she didn't like the room. God if he thought that, I'd be dead.
Rin looked at her suspiciously before she grinned. 'Okay Okaa-san'. Going over and giving Ruby one last hug she ran to the doorway and spun around energetically. 'Rin is going to play with Master Jaken and the log, is Okaa-san going to be alright?'
Ruby giggled. 'Yes Rin, I'm alright. Have fun!'.
Rin nodded and bounded out the room.
Grabbing her tie tightly Ruby sighed in relief. Phew! I thought my heart was gonna hit five hundred there. Am, what did she mean by log?? Shrugging she switched her attention back to the closet.
Hhhhmmmmm! So those kimonos are for me?!
Running into the closet she she laughed wickedly.
Gently pulling a soft red kimono and silver obi of a wooden stand she quickly made her way back into the room and closed the door.
Shedding the uniform of herself she picked up the silver under-dress and carefully slipped into it. A small contented sigh escaped her lips as the fluid material slithered over her body, hugging her softly. Wrapping it around her waist she repeated the motion with the red outer layer. When she was satisfied with the feeling she picked up the obi and pursed her lips. Now, how the hell am I meant to get this thing on? Sighing she daintily set the obi back onto the bed and made her way over to the dresser.
Shifting the layers she looked at her reflection in the mirror then back to the cluttered desk in front of her. Pulling up two clips she drew her locks away from her face and lifted up a round container, clicking it open to reveal the snowy powder. This is a little too pale heh heh...ah well. Spotting a fluffy puff she picked it up and dipped it into the container and preceded to pat the colorless powder onto her already pale face.
When she was satisfied with it she began searching the other random containers and bottles that where left askew on the table. Finally finding a small bottle that contained thick black liquid she smiled in victory. YES! Now all I need is some sort of stick or... As her eyes fell on a delicate brush her smile widened. That will do nicely. Picking up the brush she covered it in the black fluid and applied it to her eyes.
Eyeliner. What would you do without it.
Cracking open another container her orbs fell on red this time. Lipstick.
Happy that she had her make-up on now, she started on her hair. Picking up a brush she quickly pulled her auburn locks into a bun and secured it with two long golden chop sticks. Perfect.
Turning her body around to face the bed her eyes settled on the obi. Now all she had to do was put the obi on and her outfit will be complete.
Pushing herself up she fixed the kimono layers again and drew the soft material of the obi around her waist, tying the silver fabric in an elegant bow at her left hip. Nodding she made her way out of the room for some exploring.
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'I finally think I'm lost' she muttered to herself as she made her way down the umpteenth corridor.
Bang!
'Ooowwwwiiieeeee' Clutching her head she looked up at the wall that just pooped out in front of her.
'Sesshomaru, do you ever take that armor off or is it permanently attached to your person' she asked sarcastically.
The glare he was now giving her automatically told her that he was not amused at her mocking tone. Ooops!
Taking a dangerous step towards her she backed up until he had her up against the wall.
Raising her hands so her palms where facing him she swallowed hard. 'Ah heh, Sesshomaru look we can talk about...' But her voice faltered as her hands came in contact with the very toned and hard physique of his chest.
But still he pushed forward as if her hands were not there. Her heart hit two-sixty as he closed in on her, he was so close that she could actually feel the heat radiate of his body, corrupting her mind with unasked-for thoughts.
Encircling his hands around her own he lowered them to her sides. As his hands trailed up her arms, stopping at her elbow and enclosing her waist. Ruby blushed and opening her mouth to protest, no words came to her aid, leaving her breathless.
His clawed hands firmly closed around the silken fiber of her obi and before she could even blink he had yanked it off.
Ruby gasped in shock as she fumbled to keep the kimono in place. Looking up her blue orbs watched him in a daze as he still held the dangling obi in his right hand, looking at her impassively.
What is he doing? She knew she should be panicking but it was seriously hard to, especially if your attracted to the gorgeous creature that was undressing you. That thought had her face beaming.
Thinking of taking a step forward her mind went blank as his hands settled on her waist. Quickly spinning her around so she was now facing the wall with him behind her.
Ruby's hands shot up and leaned against the wall in a stupor as he began to wrap the obi around her, securing it tightly at the back.
His voice rumbled right beside her ear but to her it sounded as though he was miles away, his voice muffled by a blanket. 'Girl, do not tie your obi at the front, only whores and prostitutes do that, it only indicates that you will be continuously taking it off. Do not walk around my castle in such a dis-respectable and degrading way again'.
With that he took of back down the corridor he was first intending to go.
She shook. Okay girl. Pull yourself together. Bloody hell, that was unexpected. Laughing at herself she pulled away from the wall and mentally shook away the thoughts that had debased her mind. What the hell was she expecting anyway? Rolling her eyes she continued to walk down the corridor also, trying to find her way back to her room.
Suddenly a thought entered her mind. Wait! Did he just indicate that I was walking around like a hooker?...OH MY GOD!! The nerve of that guy. Stomping her way down the hallways she earned herself many stares from curious guards and servants alike.
Turning a corner quickly she again bumped into a figure, though this one wasn't wearing any armor.
Two arms held her shoulders, stopping her from falling down.
'Hey! What's got you so rallied up?'
Ruby smiled. 'Nothing...' she lied.
Doku looked at her suspiciously before shrugging.
'Well, I was thinking of taking a walk out in the gardens and I was wondering if the beautiful Lady Ruby would like to join me?' Leaning his elbow out she took it without any thought.
'Of course Lord Doku, I would be honored' she said in a mock-polite voice.
Grinning cheekily at her he led her down the hallway and into the main hall. Taking her through some more doors and glamorous rooms he led her into the grounds. Ruby smiled.
'Hey, Doku what's behind that door?' she asked nodding her head at the door she had seen when the walked in.
Doku followed the general direction and frowned. 'Humpf, that 's just Sesshomaru's private garden' Rolling his eyes he pulled her from her staring match with the door and led her around the back where a large field of flowers, cherry blossoms and bench's sat.
Hitching the kimono above her knees she started of at a run. 'Race you to that bench' she shouted over her shoulder, giggling when he shouted back that she was cheating.
Looking over her shoulder as she was nearing the bench her brows furrowed in confusion. Turning back round to the bench she stopped running when she saw Doku lazily sitting on the bench, a smug smile plastered over his face.
'Hey that's cheating!' she whined.
Doku's brows shot skywards. 'Well as I recall, you were the one who cheated in the first place' he said innocently.
Ruby rolled her eyes and flung herself on the bench beside him, her lungs sore with strained breathing. They sat there for a while in comfortable silence.
'Sooooo...'
Doku smiled.
'Ruby?'
'Yeah?'
'I was wondering...'
'Yeeaaahhh?'
He chuckled deeply.
'Do you like me?'
Now it was Ruby's turn to chuckle, elbowing him lightly in the side.
'Of course silly, why wouldn't I? You are my friend you now'
Turning her orbs to peer at him she saw him looking distant with a small frown on his face.
'Is something wrong?' she asked, setting her hand gently on his arm.
His golden gaze turned to her potently as he took a hold of her hands and turned to face her, a serious look marring his features.
'No! I don't mean like as a friend, I mean...'
Turning away from her he let go of her hands and looked away.
Ruby was confused. 'You meeeaaaannn?'
Still keeping his face turned away from her he said in a small and timid voice.
'I mean...do you like me as a...mate would like?!'
Ruby's mouth dropped open as she stared at his turned head. Uuuuuuuuhhhhhhh...
Biting her lip she turned her attention to the grassy ground. Am?...How do I feel about Doku?...Well, am, obviously he's handsome, definitely, hee hee, You always know what he's thinking, he expresses himself...he always makes me laugh...he's always there for me...he always makes me feel better when I'm down...he's...sigh...I guess I like him...and I could like him more than a friend...but a mate?...Isn't that a bit too quick?!
Sighing she turned to Doku and tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention.
When he turned Ruby smiled shyly.
'Am...I do like you more than a friend...but...am...'
Seeing the defeated look in his eyes she had the sudden urge to hug him. Gently setting her hand on his shoulder she smiled apologetically.
'I don't know about mate...it seems really sudden...so...am, what about...' Disconnecting their locked gaze she looked timidly down at her feet once more, a blush staining her cheeks.
'What about...if we become...boyfriend and...girlfriend?!'
After a quiet pause she looked up only to see Doku's head titled in bewilderment.
'What's boyfied and girlfied?'
Ruby snickered. 'Boyfriend and girlfriend...am...it's what it's called when a couple who like each other spend time with each other...uh...it's sort of like mating but it's not official, there's no marking and if you find out that it wouldn't be for the best you can break it off' she coyly told him.
A huge grin brightened up his face as he nodded. 'Alright, will you be my girl...friend?'
Ruby nodded. 'Yeah'
Pulling her in for a hug she gladly accepted, sinking into his warm chest and breathing a sigh of contentment.
'OOOooooooooooooookkkkkkaaaaaaaaassssssssssaaaaaaaannnnnnnnn!'
Ruby lifted her head to see a small bouncy child running towards her, holding a small hallow log with something lodged into the center.
Untangling herself from the hug she picked up the excited girl and set her on her lap. Brushing the child's bangs out of her eyes she smiled.
'Rin!, What's that your holding?' she asked happily.
'Oh' The child started to wave it about rapidly, a squawking noise erupting from the strange log.
'It's Jaken, We were playing rollies where Rin puts Jaken in a log and rrooollllsss him down a big hill, heee heeee'.
Ruby couldn't help but laugh at the girl's antics.
Rin, wiggling her way off her Okaa-san's lap turned and beamed a toothy smile. 'Rin is going to go play some more' she giggled as she skipped off frequently shaking the logged toad in the air.
Ruby's gaze followed her in pride. Heh heh hehhh! That'll show that stupid toad.
An arm encircled around her waist, pulling her out of her musings and back into reality. Leaning her head on Doku's shoulder she lifted some of his ebony locks and began to dwindle it in her fingers, it was so soft.
'Come, dinner will be put out soon and I'm sure you're hungry'
Ruby nodded and reluctantly got up, Doku following her. Making their way back into the castle Doku grabbed one of her arms, stopping her from going any further.
'I'm going for a walk, don't wait for me, I'll be back as soon as I can, okay?'
Ruby smiled and nodded. 'Okay'
Leaning forward she sheepishly gave him a peck on the cheek before turning around and entering the castle.
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(forest)
'Dokusatsutsume, how is your progress fairing out?' a cold voice asked from above him.
Glancing up he grinned and bowed.
'Lord Naraku, my progress is going as expected, the wench is clueless and trusting, this mission will be over soon'.
Jumping down Naraku nodded in affirmation to him and smirked.
'And Sesshomaru?'
Dokusatsutsume laughed wickedly. 'I made sure he heard ever word and saw everything'.
Naraku's puppet jumped back into the trees. 'Dokusatsutsume, keep up the work and you'll obtain the power I have promised'
Dokusatsutsume nodded.
'Yes Lord Naraku' Turning on his heel he made his way back through the thick forest and into the castle.
A cold maniacal laugh was heard ringing through the forest, piercing the peace and silence as the puppet made it's way back to it's maker.
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(Abandoned castle)
Naraku's red satanic eyes filled with mirth as he listened to his puppets retelling of the encounter and events so far.
'My, my, I didn't expect one of the great Tai-youkai Sesshomaru's relatives to be so dense, well with the exception of Inuyasha that is, kuku ku ku'.
Turning away from the puppet he lay his eyes on the void child's mirror where the image of Dokusatsutsume running through the forest consisted.
A smirk scarred his face as he chuckled.
'Such a hopeless creature, his search for power, will be his own down fall, ku ku ku' Pulling his twisted gaze from the mirror's depth's he turned to his puppet, a scowl replacing the smirk.
'As soon as the mission is complete rid the earth of such a simpleton'.
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Wow! Okay that was a long chappie :p lol
Well that's all for today :3
Je ne!
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