A/N: Hey, oh my gosh, I am exhausted, got a Geometry project to do, but it is put on hold, because there are things I need to get that are still at the school, so, I am sneaking my time on here. Just for you guys. I bought an Itunes card today, so, yeah, I got some more awesome songs to listen to... Wow, everytime I update a chapter, I might end up giving you a detail of my life... A-anyway, time for review replies.
(Taraah36): Yeah, I know, I sort of ruined a single piece of Sesshomaru's true self, he should have done a perimeter check or something. But, I did want to tell you guys that Naraku is truly dead, no secret bad guys. But, that doesn't mean this story is gonna be cheesy and boring. I still will make it entertaining (I hope) Thanks for encouraging me, we are on a weird lesson in Geometry, I swear, it has nothing to do with letters or numbers, more like science.
(IamBatman128): HAHA, Surprise, but at least it was a dream. And yes, I will update when I get chances. Dang school keeps you tied up.
(theangelkneesocks): HAHA, yeah, InuYasha didn't like what he did. Wonder if he will ever let Sesshomaru be his leader.
(innocentanimefan): No, he's dead alright. Sesshomaru put a lot of effort in it to make sure he stayed dead. (Ripped him apart and burned the pieces!) Just kidding!
(TheLostPrincessOfTheEast): Wow, haven't heard from you in a while. I've ready some of your stories, and no doubt you've read mine. I am glad you are enjoying this.
(NekoxUsa): Dang, missed your name! I was looking for just the blues, but when I was about to start the chapter, I was going, "Where's NekoxUsa? I usually never start until I know she's reviewed!" (Returns hug) I'm sorry, you'll have to let me go so I can concentrate. LOL.
Now for the chapter!
Chapter 20: Special Nursing
*Rin*
The next morning, I was surprisingly ready to wake up, and get out of bed.
What I first noticed, was I was not leaning on Sesshomaru anymore, I was embraced in his mokomoko, but Sesshomaru was not there.
I sat up, looking around the room, "Sesshomaru?"
He usually never left in the morning.
A door opened, and he came out of my bathroom.
"What's wrong, Rin" He asked, his hair dripping a little.
This was probably my first time I had seen him without his top Kimono on.
"Um. I was just...What were you doing in there?" I asked curiously.
"Just bathing." He came up to me. "Washing off your scent." He teased, enveloping me in his arms.
"Yeah right." I said, as I curled into him.
"And now, I am taking back your scent." He said, breathing into my hair.
I smiled, I could hardly remember the nightmare, especially when he was so close, making me feel safe.
One of his hands moved down, resting against my stomach, and I could feel the reactions of the growing baby inside, respond to his touch.
"When are we going to get the baby checked out?" I asked.
"Sometime today. Are you ready for the whole clan to know?" He asked.
"They'll find out anyway, what is there to hide? You're practically their leader." I said.
He chuckled, kissing my head.
"If you are a dog demon, would the baby be a...Pup?" I asked.
"No. Any demons' baby is born a human. But we prefer to call them pups. Human or Dog. Like my mother treating you like her child, you are her pup." He explained.
"Oh. Well, when I first met you, if that's what you looked like when you were younger, then you were cute." I said.
Sesshomaru sighed, "I prefer not to think of that cursed time."
"Hey. If you hadn't met me, I wouldn't be here." I said.
He made me look at him, his eyes and voice sincere, "If I hadn't met you, I'd be dead."
I was shocked at his words, he said it as if he was going to except the fact of dying, if he had to.
"Not only did you save my life from the streets, but, you saved my soul, I used to be someone like Naraku, until I met you, and observed your life. Since then, I've been attatched to you." He said.
I couldn't image him, acting like Naraku, not even a close relation.
I shook my head, "I don't believe that you were like him."
"I've killed people heartlessly like he has." He said.
"And I'm sure half of them were from self defense." I objected, wishing he could stop insulting himself.
He was silent then.
I rested my hand on his cheek, "Don't dwell on the past. I like you the way you are now."
He ran his hand down my cheek, "Thank you Rin."
I hugged him, "I love you."
"I love you more." Sesshomaru said.
I smiled at his dominant tone.
After a few minutes in a tight embrace, I moved away, "I am going to get dressed, then we can go to InuKimi, and find some servants and get an appointment." I said.
"I will go find her while you are getting dressed, wait here when you are ready." He said, and sat up from my bed.
I nodded, and disappeared into my bathroom, picking out some decent clothes.
*Sesshomaru*
He was full of wonder about his mate, everytime she said these things to him, she was his light, his breath, his life.
His mother was outside, Aria standing at her side.
Aria also made him wonder, ever since Aria was a part of the clan, she was literally glued to InuKimi. He couldn't really blame her, she was the mother Aria had ever known, no doubt, he was the same way when he was younger.
"Oh, Sesshomaru, how are you?" Aria asked, catching his presence.
"I am fine, Aria." He said.
"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with your mate?" InuKimi asked.
"She's told you." Sesshomaru said, not at all surprised.
"I'm her news reporter." Aria smiled deviously.
"Aria. Sesshomaru and I need to talk alone now." InuKimi said.
"Alright!" Aria said, walking off.
"Aria." Sesshomaru stopped her.
"Yes?"
"When you go in, will you get a couple servants, and report to Rin's room?"
"Sure."
"We will be there shortly."
"Ok. Bye." Aria said, and she took off.
Sesshomaru sighed, turning to InuKimi.
"So. You mated her." She said.
"Yes, and I do not regret it."
"I am not disapproving you. I am actually happy. I like to see this side of you, protective and outgoing, it has actually brightened up this place since you and Rin came." InuKimi said.
"I honestly don't know what I would be without her." Sesshomaru said.
"I don't either. Now come, I would like to see how far along the pup is going to be." InuKimi said, and headed towards the castle.
Her and Sesshomaru both knew that the pup was only about two days old in Rin's stomach, but, in dog demon times, they grew faster, therefore, a regular human baby would not be noticeable at this time, but a dog demon pup could be easily noticed.
It would still take time for the birth to come, but only about six months or so.
As he entered Rin's room, Aria had done as he said, and a couple female servants were sitting at Rin's bed, feeling of her stomach.
Rin noticed him come in, but she just gave a big smile, knowing not to say anything while the procedure was going on.
Sesshomaru stood next to InuKimi.
"The pup is not yet varified of gender yet. But it is growing and functioning normally, we will be delighted to come check in on her again in a month or so." One of the servants informed him.
Sesshomaru nodded, "A month will suffice, and sooner if anything is to go wrong."
"Of course." The two bowed respectfully at him, and left the room.
"Congragulations, Rin." InuKimi said.
"Thank you. This must be a happy time for you." Rin said.
"You too Rin, you too." InuKimi said, smiling lightly.
Rin sat up from the bed, "I think I will get something to eat."
"Ok. I'll prepare it for you." InuKimi said.
"You don't need to do that." Rin said.
"Don't worry Rin, I have my own little recipe that I'd like to serve, Aria loved it, Sesshomaru did too." InuKimi said.
Sesshomaru sighed.
InuKimi left the room.
"I'll go help her." Aria said, leaving the two alone, they always seemed to know to leave.
Sesshomaru hugged Rin, happy to know that he'd now be protecting two, his mate, and their pup.
"So, how did it go when I was away?" Sesshomaru asked.
"Well, when the servants first came, they said that they were surprised to feel the baby so easily. I'm not sure if I want it to be a boy or girl." Rin said.
"Boy or Girl, the pup will be strong and beautiful." Sesshomaru said.
Rin smiled into him.
"Come on, InuKimi will have your meal fixed soon." Sesshomaru said.
"Ok." She said, and with his arm around her, they headed out towards the dining hall.
A/N: Hmm, this is so sweet! I'm still trying to decide if it will be a boy or girl, did you catch how I made Sesshomaru combine the boy and girl to strong and beautiful? Boy is strong, and girl is beautiful?
Anyway, I will try to update soon, but tomorrow I will have the right stuff for my project, so I might be busy, but if I begin to get frustrated and throw my papers on the ground, then I MIGHT update.
You never know.
InuYasha: How about never update?
Wolf: InuYasha! Sit boy!
InuYasha: . . .
Wolf: Dangit
InuYasha: HAHA
Wolf: KAGOME!
InuYasha: Damnit! *Runs and hides *
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~Wolflover235