Chapter 14:

Two days had gone by, and Sesshomaru had yet to be summoned to any unessesary meetings.

He could follow and watch his mate more now, both feeling like they hadn't really spent much time together since coming here.

With Sesshomaru, it almost made Rin forget about her worries of transforming, that, and she was pregnant.

She hadn't seen much of Kagome and InuYasha, they'd been spending a lot of time in their room, just like she and Sesshomaru were.

They just lay in bed lazily, Rin resting against Sesshomaru as they just absorbed the silence that, in their own minds, were more than silence.

"I think I'm starting to like it here." Rin said, breaking the silence.

Sesshomaru quietly laughed, "Well, it's about time."

Rin smiled, "Yeah. For a place that's never done anything but bring bad memories."

"I'm making a few changes. I don't know how my mother ran this place, but it is going to change." Sesshomaru said.

"So, I'm guessing the other dog demons are a little more relaxed since I'm changing into one of them?" Rin asked.

"Guess so. Toshiro sort of kept the place together after mother died. So, if I say you can stay and if he says you can stay. They kind of don't have a choice." Sesshomaru explained.

"So. Is this how it's going to be?" Rin asked, turning over to look at him. "I mean, they're all calm now. Now we just... Check the territory, and keep out outsiders?"

"Pretty much." Sesshomaru nodded. "Don't worry, things will probably spike back up when you have your pups."

"Pups?" Rin asked.

"That is the dog demon term of a baby, my Rin." Sesshomaru informed.

"Oh. By spike things up... You mean we might go through the same thing if they're human?" Rin asked.

"They don't have a say in that, Rin. I've already told you." Sesshomaru said.

"Well. They kind of do. Either way, I'll probably be able to transform then, and I can fight for them." Rin said.

Sesshomaru smiled at her, "That's my girl."

Rin kissed him, moving a hand into his, always, silky hair.

When she pulled back for a second, trying to decide whether to continue or...

"Hey. I just thought of something." Rin said.

"Enlighten me." Sesshomaru encouraged.

"I want to learn the... Your teleporting trick." Rin said, unsure how to describe it.

Sesshomaru chuckled, "My Rin. That would be mere dog demon speed."

"So. I just have to run, and I'll teleport?" Rin asked.

"It is not teleporting. Dog demons have speeds faster than the human eye. It may look like we are teleporting, but it is mere speed." Sesshomaru explained.

"So...If I run, I can run faster than if I were human." Rin asked.

"Yes, but for one who is transforming. I would say needs some practice." Sessshomaru said.

"Is it like that feeling I had when we were flying the other day?" Rin asked.

"Yes." Sesshomaru nodded.

"Well. Could we give it a try?" Rin asked.

Sesshomaru sighed, "I don't see why not."

Rin smiled, "Ok. I'm going to get some decent clothes on."

Kagome stood in the bathroom, examining herself in the mirror.

Her heart jumped in hapiness every time she saw any and all marks InuYasha had left on her.

And every time she touched the permanent mark on the side of her neck, it made her shiver.

InuYasha came up from behind her, making Kagome smile without turning to him.

"Why do you stare at these marks like you've been touched by an angel?" InuYasha asked, a hand gently running down one of her shoulders.

Kagome smiled, before turning to him, "Because in my mind. I was."

InuYasha smiled, "You confuse me sometimes."

Kagome cupped his face in her hands, "Aren't you happy?"

"Of course. I just, I've never done this before." InuYasha said, attention still glued on her marks.

"These marks don't hurt. You're not hurting me." Kagome said, reassuringly, "I'm not going to break that easily."

InuYasha's smile widened then.

Kagome leaned up and kissed him reassuringly, pouring her sincere emotions into it.

His hands slowly found her waist before returning her kiss, pressing against her, having her trapped between him and the sink.

Kagome moved a hand from his cheek to the back of his head, urging him closer.

He broke the kiss for a second, growling out, "Bed." before guiding her to it.

"You feel adrenaline yet?" Sesshomaru asked as they stood in the fields of a large area.

"Sort of." Rin said, after a while, stopping. "I just... I don't feel it. I could when I was riding with you. Maybe I'll only be able to feel the adrenaline when I finally transform."

"Hey." Sesshomaru stopped her from continueing, "You don't have to learn everything at once... That's why I don't want to train you. You stress yourself too much."

"Sorry." Rin sighed, taking a deep breath.

"It's ok, my Rin." Sesshomaru said quickly.

"Can we still walk? I mean, I do like the fresh air." Rin said.

"Of course." Sesshomaru nodded.

Rin sighed nervously before continuing their walk.

"So. My brother has finally taken his mate." Sesshomaru said.

Rin stared at him, "Kagome? Really?"

"Yes." Sesshomaru nodded.

"Wow. I guess we are all happy here then." Rin said.

"Would you be upset if they ever decided to leave?" Sesshomaru asked.

Rin slowed her walking, his question making her think twice, "Well. I guess not. I mean, it's their life now. Do you want them gone?" She asked looking at him.

"I have grown fond of InuYasha. And I will not force him to leave. But I won't force him to stay either." Sesshomaru said.

"Oh. Well. That's nice. I guess." Rin said.

"Would you miss them?" Sesshomaru asked hesitantly.

"Yes. I mean, they're family, but I know my place is here." Rin said.

"You know you do no have to say here on my behalf, right?" Sesshomaru said, which he immediately felt his Demon perk up with interest.

"I know that. But I want to." Rin stared into his eyes with determination, and devotion, "Besides. Who is to say they're leaving right now. If Kagome and InuYasha want to go start a new life together, I have no say in that. I know they'll always be in my heart."

Sesshomaru nodded understandingly, before deciding it was best to change subject, "Well. Shall we continue? Or head back?"

"I want to keep going. I think I'm starting to feel that adrenaline. Perhaps we can take a mini-perimeter check." Rin said.

"As you wish." Sesshomaru nodded, before following her deeper into the fields.