First of all, I would like to thank IcecreamApparition for their amazing review. Thank you very much; I cannot express how much it means to me. Believe it or not, the grammar in the first 10 chapters or so was revamped. I started this story on 06 when I first started high school, and this was the stuff I was going through, and it's what I wanted them to go through as well. Not the pregnancy, I knew girls that happened to though. I wanted to send a message that you can fall in love with any one, at any time, place, or any circumstance. I want a younger audience to know that you are not set in a single cliché during school, why waste your time hating those you know nothing about? Both of them being friendly on stage and doing the speech as one single unit, was to give the impression of their two worlds coming together, and the end of one phase in their life. In most of my stories I like to make Rin a demon, because demons are immortal. I love to give Sesshomaru and Rin a love that will last through the ages. I feel like if my Sesshomaru didn't become OOC then he loving Rin would have been more difficult since she would eventually become old, and die. The thought of such a vibrant personality shriveling away into nothingness just upsets me. Also, I know Rin isn't actually Following in her Mother's footsteps, but looking exactly like her, and being punished for her sins, makes her feel like she is no better than her mother. But, in all seriousness hearing that my skill is improving from some one reading my stories… it's wonderful to get that kind of feedback to see that someone is noticing my improvement.
And to MonNos, Yes, you were right about the baby. And thank you for being an avid Reader. I appreciate the feed back. I'm thinking of making a sequel tbh. I'll let you know. :D
Also, on a different note, I looked up online that Harry potter and the sorcerer's stone is 76 thousand words long… My fanfiction is almost as long as harry potter… I am so excited: D
"Dad…" Rin said as she made her way through the crowd. He didn't look happy, but Hikaru held his hand. He still wasn't in good shape. His skin was slightly yellowed and his hands were already twitching at the site of her. Why was either of them there? She hadn't invited them. "How are you?" She asked.
"I'd be better if you could tell me why there was a boy mauling you on stage." He growled. Yeah… Rehab defiantly helped his temper…
"We were sending a message…"
"That you're a slut?"
"I don't need this," Rin said shaking her head and walked away. One of them had to take the mature road, and this time… This time it would be her. "I'll see you later dad."
"Don't you walk away from me you little tramp." He grabbed her by the wrist and tugged her back harshly. Rin gasped and fell to the floor. "Don't you ever disrespect me like that again!" He yelled at her. He wasn't even drunk, and he was going to hit her! Rin began to shake in fear.
"Mafuyu!" Hikaru cautioned. She wasn't even going to try and stop him? After everything she said about Rin not deserving to be treated the way that she was? Rin's fear instantly turned into aggression. She began to growl, a deep guttural growl, when a hand came, seemingly out of no where, and grabbed her Father's wrist.
"I think it will be wise, to release her at once." It was Inu Tashio. Where was Sesshomaru? Did he already leave the auditorium?
"Who the fuck are you?" Her father demanded. He didn't release Rin, If anything, he gripped her tighter.
"I am the man who will have you thrown in jail for child abuse." Inu Tashio said coldly. God, in his angered state, Sesshomaru was the spitting image of his father. The chill in the air was indescribable. Reluctantly her father released her, and Rin staggered to her feet and behind Inu Tashio. Inu Tashio looked at Hikaru and scolded, "Get him back in that Rehab before I have him arrested. I have taken pictures of his handy work." Since when did he have pictures?
"I just thought he should see her graduate…" Hikaru said softly.
"Was an unstable man trying to beat his daughter in public, your idea of a good graduation gift?" Inu Tashio spat. With out waiting for another response Hikaru took Mafuyu's hand and led him away from his daughter. Immediately Inu Tashio turned to Rin. "You're running late." He pointed at his watch. He knew?
"For what?" Rin said coyly. He just gave her a soft smile. "I'll miss you; you're a feisty one… Go congratulate your friends." He said and pointed to Inuyasha and the gang. What did he know that Rin didn't know?
"Congratulations you guys!" Rin said excitedly. She ran up to the group and immediately ran into Kagome's arms. It was the greatest reunion. "are we excited for summer?" Rin asked moving to Sango's arms.
"Fuck summer!" Inuyasha said, "I'm ready for college!"
"Says the boy who barley made it through high school!" Miroku chirped.
"Hey!," Inuyasha exclaimed, "Think of all the parties!" Inuyasha defended. He poked Kagome in the stomach making her giggle.
"It's not like your dad doesn't let you have parties at your mansion!" Sango chided in.
"And you have a good time no matter what you do!" Kagome said. Then she decided to become serious. "That was a great speech, Rin."
"Yeah," Inuyasha said
"Where is the Ice Prince? We wanted to congratulate him too." Miroku Added.
"When did you two become friends?" Kagome asked. "I can't lie, when he brought you to Inuyasha's crying, I thought he beat you." Everyone nodded.
"I had a huge break down, and he found me…" Rin explained. Everyone had the good nature not to mention it, until then that is. "I guess not even he could leave a sobbing girl alone."
"Can I talk to you for a moment?" Inuyasha said, and pulled Rin away, behind a podium. "There's something more going on isn't there?" He demanded.
"What do you mean?" Rin asked innocently. She tugged the sleeves of her gown. Oh dear.
"A couple of weeks ago, I had to fight Sesshomaru to keep him from following you home one day." Inuyasha accused. Rin just stared at him, blankly. "He followed you, then he came back like he was kicked in the balls."
"We fought, what else is new?" Rin demanded. She didn't appreciate it. Sesshomaru never showed up that night… Unless… that's when he dropped off the necklace…Without thinking she brought her fingers up to the stone beneath her gown, and held it… He did follow her… "That and I stole something from him, he pissed me off that bad."
"What did you steal?" Inuyasha demanded. "It must have been something pretty damn important." Inuyasha mused.
Yes, It was… She had stolen his heart.
"Nothing of importance, I tried giving it back, but he said it was tainted and let me keep it." Rin said and smirked. "Can we go back, I wanna see everyone!" Rin said excitedly!
"I still feel like you're hiding something…" Inuyasha mused.
"We all have secrets…" Rin said sweetly and gave Inuyasha a tight hug. "What time is it?" she asked. Inuyasha looked at his watch.
"Five ten." He said.
"Shit I'm, late!" Rin ran back to the group and gave everyone the biggest hugs.
"Where you going?" Kagome asked. Obviously her friend was in a rush to be some where.
"I'm expecting my aunt by 6. I gotta get a room ready for her." Rin lied.
"We'll see you at the party tonight, right?" Kagome asked. Rin just nodded.
"Of course," Rin grinned. Although, Sesshomaru was giving her the distinct impression that she wouldn't be seeing her friends for quite some time… "I'll see you guys later tonight." With that she ran down to the basement and picked up her actual diploma. Why they had to give you separate form the diploma case, was beyond her.
Inuyasha was standing behind her once more. "Why do I feel like you're saying goodbye?" He asked pulling her into one more embrace. "You really are like a sister to me. Don't be stupid." He begged.
"I'd never tell you goodbye… Brother!" Rin started to cry as she pulled away from him. "But… I will see you later." She was trying so hard not to cry, but keeping the pent up emotion inside, made her want to throw up. Wouldn't that have been a fond fare well?
All her most personal belongings and a great amount of clothes fit into two duffle bags. It was 5:55 and clouds had begun to form, it looked like rain. Sesshomaru made her drink such a light seal, that she could feel the effects of it wearing off, and she leaned out her window and vomited, knowing she wouldn't make it to the bathroom.
She was alone in the house, since Hikaru had to take her father back to the rehab, thankfully. Sesshomaru said she could take at most 3, should she try to fill another? It was almost 6 she doubted she had the time.
In an instant, Rin doubled over in pain. He stomach was cramping, this was it… In the next moment, her hair was brilliant silver, and she had claws that were digging into her palms. She promised Sesshomaru she wouldn't drink another seal, but it didn't even last until they went wherever they needed to go. She went to reach for another in her closet, as she heard stones being thrown at her window.
"Rin," A strong whispered from out side. It was Sesshomaru; he was punctual as ever, arriving at 6 sharp. She looked out the window, and didn't see him any where. "Hey beautiful, Throw me your bags." He said. Then she spotted him. She was completely taken by surprise.
"What the hell happened to you?!" She demanded. His hair was gone, he had it cut into a short fade, not short enough to feel prickly, but long enough to grip with her fingers. It was jet black, and his eyes were less vibrant as they normally were. Was he human? All his facial markings were gone, and when he smiled at her, she spotted neither of his fangs. "Are you human?!" She demanded.
"Will you just throw me your bags?" He demanded. Rin did as she was told, she first threw one, and watched as Sesshomaru caught it. He buckled under its weight. He defiantly had drunk a seal of some sort. He gestured for the second one, and she dropped more gently. "Bring your chillum; we'll put it in a thermos full of water, since you're so keen on taking it." Rin nodded. She grabbed her piece and her large purse full of books and crossword puzzles, and ran out of the house.
"Maru," She said softly as she ran into his arms. "What's going on? Where are we going?"
"You said you would trust me," He said as he handed her a pass port. It was a picture of her mother, Akira Moshita, the name read. "Call me, Hideki" He said. he gave her a quick kiss, then took her piece and put it in the thermos. He grabbed her hand and led her to a car he had parked on the opposite street. It wasn't his usual car, it was an old thing, and nothing that Sesshomaru would ever have been caught driving before. He loaded her bags into the trunk, and opened the car door for her.
"I don't feel well…" She said as she got into the passenger's seat. As if on cue, Sesshomaru handed her a bottle of ginger ale, and some crackers. "Thank you…" She said softly.
'What's wrong?" He asked. Rin simply couldn't get over the fact that he had cut all his hair off and was impersonating a human. Rin started to sob.
"All your hair is gone because of me…" She cried, she whipped her eyes and just looked down at her feet.
"My hair can crow back Rin…" He said cupping her face. "Besides, I think I look kinda sharp." He gave her a smile, but she still looked like she was about to faint. "Do you want to run away with me?" He asked in all seriousness. It hadn't occurred to him before to even ask her. He was so used to taking charge of situations that he completely forgot to ask her opinion.
"Of course!" Rin said, but it didn't fully convince him. "I'm just scared… Do I have to be Akira forever… I really hate that name." He just smiled. She was on her way back to him, with her cute girlish attitude. He ran around the car, and got into the driver's seat.
"No, the fake names are just because of last minute travel." He said starting the engine.
"Why are you human?" She asked, and he flashed his devilish smile.
"The same reason you're a demon. Who is going to recognize us?" Rin just shook her head and took a sip of ginger ale. He always thought of everything.
"Our flight leaves in an hour," Sesshomaru stated. He stood in front of Rin and tucked her hair behind her ears. This was the first time he had ever showed her public affection. She could defiantly get used to it. "Are you hungry? You should eat something." He said.
"I can really only keep down crackers."
"Will you try to eat something else? You like chicken, want some chicken strips?" He asked. He was really going to town on her eating enough, and staying healthy. Rin never thought Sesshomaru would be such a proactive partner during this.
"With ranch sauce and pickles?" Rin asked with hope.
"I'll be right back." He said and he went to one of the fast food places along the air way. Rin would never turn down chicken, and Sesshomaru knew it.
"You look awfully familiar," a familiar voice came. When Rin looked over she saw Yuki, the man who tried to rape her in October, was sitting in a seat a few spaces down from her. 'Do I know you from some where?" Rin's heart began to race, and she could feel her crackers wanting to come up, but she held her ground. She smiled sweetly and shook her head, no. He wouldn't give up though. "I swear, you kind of resemble this girl I was with in high school."
A girl he was with? How about the girl he assaulted in front of a classroom full of students, with eager eyes? Rin only shrugged. She turned her attention to Sesshomaru, who was returning with a bag, and she could smell spicy chicken strips and ranch. He noticed her obvious displeasure. "Then didn't have pickles at pop eye's, so I grabbed some from McDonalds, they're sliced though."
"That's fine," Rin smiled. She raised her voice an octave, which made Sesshomaru question her sanity for a moment. He wasn't used to having impaired senses. Rin just nodded her head subtly towards Yuki, and got up to hug her lover.
"Well eat up," Sesshomaru said angrily. He knew there was nothing he could do at that moment. 'Where are you heading stranger?" Sesshomaru asked aggressively.
"Taiwan," Yuki said with pride. "I'm finishing high school there."
"Oh yeah?" Rin said, taking a bite of her chicken strips. They tasted like deep fried heaven. "Why is that?" She asked with her disguised voice.
"Ya know," He began looking intently at Sesshomaru. "You look like a teacher I used to have… except he was a demon." Yuki laughed. "He was such a tool." Sesshomaru gritted his teeth, and Rin held his hand.
"These are delicious, but they aren't sitting well…" Rin said placing a hand on her stomach.
"You have to eat something. You haven't eaten all day." He said nudging the food closer towards her.
"It's hard to eat when you can't keep anything down, but crackers." Rin spat. She begrudgingly took another bite of her chicken strip. Sesshomaru just rubbed her knee affectingly and ate one himself.
"Waste not." He smirked at her. With out his demon capabilities, he really was a far less threatening individual.
"Are you two like married or something? You can't be any older than I am." Yuki asked laughing. "Quit babying her, she's a big girl."
"Mind your own business, Cat." Rin growled. She stood and glowered at him. How dare he come along and talk to them like that?
"Calm down honey, what a temper… I like that in a woman." He said with a sly smile. "How about you ditch the meat bag, and spend some time with a man who can show you a real good time?"
"I'm thirty two, and I'm pregnant asshole!" Rin growled.
"Wow… Hostile." Yuki said. "Fine, be a bitch… I'm sorry that beautiful body is going to go to waste." He got up and he walked away. Rin ran to the bathroom, dropping her food. Sesshomaru was left in his seat seething. How dare that son of a bitch harass Rin and himself like that?
"I can't believe that asshole actually got out of the looney bin." Sesshomaru said angrily. He was more upset that he couldn't do anything about it, more than anything.
"Fuck it," Rin sighed. Her heart rate lowered, and she began to settle down.
That was at least evidence that his plan was working. If Rin's stalker didn't recognize her, then they would be set until they arrived.
Flight 783 to India is now boarding… A voice from the loud speaker said.
Sesshomaru grabbed Rin's bags and waited for her by the bathroom exit. She exited a few moments later looking very flushed. "Are you ready?" he asked.
"I'm scared…" She said reaching for one of her bags. Sesshomaru gave her the lighter one, and gave her another tight hug.
"I am too." He admitted. She gave him the biggest doe eyed look, and smirked. "But… We're smart people. Real smart people. We can figure this out." When did he become such a positive sally? Rin wondered, but she decided it wasn't the best time to voice her thoughts. Sesshomaru dropped off the luggage, and found Rin just staring at the plane, and the departure deck.
"After our huge speech about never saying goodbye… What do we call this?" Rin asked as her breathing hitched. Passengers were boarding and they just stood there looking together.
"We call this… and adventure." He said finally.
"I love you." Rin spewed. It wasn't a question, but it wasn't exactly a statement either. It was almost like she couldn't hold it in any longer and it just exploded out of her.
Sesshomaru grabbed her hand. "I love you too." He kissed the top of her hand and led her forward. "I always will."
Rin found out that they weren't actually staying in India once they landed. She was quite relieved, because the smell of sweat mingled with curry made her gag. As soon as the plane landed she found herself unable to hold down even water, and spent the entire time waiting for the next plane over a porcelain bowl. During this time, Sesshomaru's Seal was wearing off, and he too began to feel the ache's that Rin was oh so used too.
"I'm worried about you." Sesshomaru stated coolly, on one of the few times Rin exited the bathroom.
"Why is that?" Rin asked. She had bought some mint leaves from a local vendor, and laid on Sesshomaru's lap chewing them slowly. The woman she bought them from was right, it was settling her stomach. She offered her some ginger root as well, but Rin always threw up from fresh ginger, it never settled with her. She often wondered how she was able to drink ginger ale so smoothly.
"You haven't been able to keep anything down." He said gently running his fingers over her stomach. She held his hand and pressed it flat against her abdomen. "Can you tell if it's a boy or girl?" He asked. Rin shook her head.
"Am I supposed to be able to tell this early?" She asked staring at him with her large chocolate orbs. He just shrugged. "I've been this sick for a few weeks. When I went back to the doctors, right before graduation, they said I was normal. Even said I had gained some weight pretty fast, but I don't see it."
"Once we get to our new home, in about a month, I'm already registered for classes at a fairly decent university." Sesshomaru said. Rin sat up and looked at him. "I'm going to law school." He said.
"Oh, a big shot lawyer?" Rin giggled. She took a moment to think about this possibility. It wouldn't be difficult to see Sesshomaru as a lawyer. He loved power, and as a lawyer, he would have all that power, and more. "One day you could be a judge, too. That would be cool, to pass judgment on those less worthy, and have your opinion matter." Rin said. Sesshomaru nodded his head, and gave a pleased smirk.
"I don't know what to do for you…" Sesshomaru admitted. He looked guilty. Rin just gave him a look. "I don't know about your schooling, not everytrhing has been thought through. I wanted to wait until after the pup is born, but my trust fund won't last us forever. After the kid is born it can't be separated from its mother so quickly. I just don't want to deny you the chance for your schooling." Rin took a moment and considered this.
"We'll figure something out." Rin said sweetly and kissed his cheek. When she puckered her lips, one of her fangs scraped across her lips and left a taste of blood in her mouth. She feared she would never get used to her Demon body. "I miss your hair," She admitted as their flight was called.
"It will grow back," Sesshomaru said taking her hand and giving both of their tickets to an attendant. Rin ran her fingers through it, and gave it a small tug. "I have to admit, I kind of like it." Rin nodded in agreement. He looked much more masculine, and far more intimidating. She could hardly believe it.
Their next flight was almost 6 hours long, they had been traveling for almost 20 hours strait, and they bother were exhausted. Sesshomaru tried everything he could to keep Rin awake because he knew that it would be late when they arrived, nearly dusk, but the turbulence made her sick, and the best thing for her was to sleep it off.
She had only slept for a few hours until they reached New York. Then within an hour or so they were on their final flight to Florida.
"We're almost there." Sesshomaru said. He was making Rin eat some brothy chicken soup, and despite her complaints, she began to feel a bit better. She ate a whole bowl, and when Sesshomaru tried to get her to eat more, she politely declined.
"I feel better, but I don't want to push my luck." She just snuggled into his side and nothing more was said. Rin was however having second thoughts.
What if they weren't supposed to do this? What if in a few months or years they begin to loath each other once more? Could she handle a baby if Sesshomaru couldn't stand her getting fat and hormonal, and left her there? Would he do that? Surely if he was against this happening he wouldn't be taking her so far away, or talking to her still at all. He was stronger then her, he himself could terminate the pregnancy. All he had to do was hit her once real good in the stomach… but he hadn't…
"I thought you were going to leave me when you found out I was pregnant… and a demon." Rin said out of the blue. Sesshomaru had been reading one of her book, and immediately dropped it.
"I was shocked on both points." Sesshomaru grabbed her hand and kissed each of her fingers. "It was the demon thing pissed me off because you waited so long to tell me. Not that I blamed you for hiding it. How could I be directly mad at you for the pregnancy? It took both of us to accomplish that." He noticed Rin still looked a little on edge.
"What made you decide to Wisk me away to some surprise location?" She asked.
"We couldn't have done this in Japan." He said simply. "We'd be a pariah. At least now the worst people will think of us, is that we ran away together, or we both just went missing." He said simply. How did he manage to make everything seem so simple, when he explained it?
"I'm going to miss them…" He knew who she was referring too. He friends, and Sesshomaru had to admit, he would also miss his little brother. Although the only person he had grown a fond attachment to was Rin, possibly Jaken. Although, Jaken really was just a play by play of Sesshomaru, could he really call him a friend? The most Jaken ever did for Sesshomaru was find him good weed. It took Rin becoming pregnant, for him to realize that he had nothing to lose, because he allowed no one to be dear to him, whereas she had everything to lose. She had friend she cared about, that she couldn't see or hear from any longer.
"I know." Was all he said, despite his raging thoughts.
Their plane landed in Florida, and they took a cab to a ferry on the coast. It was called Buckle berry ferry. Rin gave a slight giggle. Being an avid reader she recognized the name from one of the Lord of the Rings books. The smell of the ocean relaxed her, and she longed to feel the sand between her toes.
Sesshomaru must have had this all planned out very carefully, because they didn't even have to wait more than 20 minutes for the ferry. It was almost 6 o'clock, and the weather was just beginning to cool down for the day. Rin decided that if they were to live in this type of climate, most of her jeans would become shorts in time.
Despite Sesshomaru's protests, Rin stood at the front of the boat on the rail, and giggled as the salty sea water splashed against her face. She was enjoying herself so much, after such a long trip, that He couldn't bear to stop her happiness. He had realized not to long ago, that her happiness meant the world to him, and he was going to make sure she stayed that way, on both aspects.
"Do you see it?" He asked.
"We aren't moving to Cuba, are we?" Rin asked slightly appalled. She really wasn't a fan of living in a communist country.
"We're heading the wrong way for Cuba," Sesshomaru chuckled. He didn't mind her being concerned. "We're going to a very large island Called Mistwood."
"I've never heard of it." Rin said. She began to see the outline of a very large island.
"It's about 15 miles off the coast of Florida, no airport, can only get there by boat. My school is on the main land." He added. "The population is mostly demonic, and there are lots of kids, or at least I saw." Rin nodded. She figured that lots of kids around would probably be a good thing.
"Where are we going to stay?" Rin asked, as she was biting her lip nervously.
"Already taken care of." Sesshomaru smiled. A real smile. He had thought of everything, and seeing Rin's astonishment made him feel accomplished.
"Looks like you've thought of everything…. Hideki…" Rin giggled. Sesshomaru grabbed her sides and tickled her a little bit. She flailed in his arms, and almost fell over the edge. "Don't do that!" Rin cried out in fear. In her head, she almost died. She was getting very protective of her abdomen area, and didn't like any sudden movements, or pressure around her abdomen.
"Actually yeah… next month I've already got a doctors appointment set up for you. A suv is waiting for us by the docks, and our home is fully furnished already. I bought it that way actually." Rin grinned at him, he was really proud of himself. She felt a swell in her chest, because she was proud of him too. She was proud to be with him.
She loved that he could hold her like this and no one was pointing cameras at them, or asking him for an auto graph, there were no fan girls watching his every step or trying to take Rin out of the picture.
The island was beautiful; Rin loved it from the moment she set foot off the boat. There was a mild breeze, and a beautiful multi colored dusk sky. The air was fresh and sweet, and didn't smell of pollution or excessive fuel. Once Sesshomaru loaded their bags into a brand new pathfinder, he was driving down smooth paved roads, and several pedestrians who waved and smiled happily. Rin had never lived in such a welcoming place.
"Are you tired?" Sesshomaru asked, as he watched Rin stick her head out the window and watching the trees and houses go bye.
"I'm too excited to be tired!" Rin said with excitement. Sesshomaru nodded, and continued to steer through curving paths. After a few moments, Rin saw the beach. It was the most beautiful sight she had ever seen. The water was a beautiful blue, and there were several surfers and jet skiers, some one was even parasailing. This place looked like paradise.
"That's the school behind those trees." Sesshomaru said, he pointed to his right. Rin looked obediently. "It's not the most prestigious, but he and or she is our child, so she should excel no matter what their schooling situation."
"I'm not worried about schools right now. I just want to get through this pregnancy as smoothly as possible." Rin stated she was very matter of fact about it. Sesshomaru nodded in agreement.
"There it is." He pointed to a large beige house. Rin's mouth dropped when she saw it.
"Holy cow!" She said as he pulled up into the drive way. "The beach is so close! Maru, Can we go swimming?" She asked. She was literally bouncing in her seat. He nodded, and she squealed in delight. He knew that she would love it there, but just seeing her joy was a very nice conformation.
"Let me show you around first." Sesshomaru said parking the car. Rin jumped out of the car and grabbed her bags. Sesshomaru grabbed his as well, and walked up the patio. He unlocked a door, and Held it open for Rin.
To say she was speechless was an understatement. It was even bigger on the inside then she imagined. Sesshomaru looked at her and smiled. He noted that he had been doing a lot of that lately.
"It's the biggest they had on such short notice. It has 4 bedrooms 3 and a half bathrooms, a gigantic kitchen, a basement, which is rare for a house so close to the beach." Sesshomaru said. Rin looked at him like he was crazy. "I like big houses." Sesshomaru said smugly.
He gave Rin the grand tour, it was absolutely amazing. She fell in love with every single room. The walls matched perfectly with the furniture, and the ceilings were high. There was an upstairs as well, which was where their room would reside. Soon, he presented Rin with a swim suit he had bought. He was positive she didn't have one, and he was correct. Rin wasn't pleased that it was a bikini, but she was thankful it wasn't a very revealing one.
There was a knock on the door as they were getting dressed. Rin was the first to finish dressing, and ran to the door in her new black bikini. Sesshomaru followed not too far behind her.
"Hello?" She said slightly wary. At the door there was another couple. Both were demons, but not the same kind. The woman was clearly a cat demon, but the other was a mix. Was he cat and tiger? Rin hadn't seen that breed before.
"Hi!" The woman said with enthusiasm. "I'm Margot, and this is my boyfriend Raul." An Indian name, the tiger in him made sense at that moment.
"Hello, I am Sesshomaru, and this is Rin." Rin gave a small wave.
"Hey!" She said with a grin. She smiled so wide she thought her fangs would rip her lips.
"We just wanted to welcome you both to the island!" Raul had yet to speak. Like Sesshomaru he seemed to be the strong silent type. A sweet smoky scent emanated from them both. Rin recognized the scent immediately, and was almost sad. She wanted to smoke, but she knew in her condition it probably wasn't the best move on her end. "We thought we would invite you to our beach party tonight. There will be Lots of booze, weed, and loud music!" Margot said giddily.
"I can't smoke, or drink,: Rin said before Sesshomaru. He had his arms crossed just like Raul; it was almost like they were having a stand off in silence. "I'm actually pregnant." Rin said. The look she gave was one with conflicted emotions. She her self still didn't know if it was something she was happy about it.
"Congratulations!" Margot said. Then she gave Rin a brief hug. "Lets be friends! My sister just had a baby on the main land, I was her midwife! If you have any question, let me know!" Rin was slightly taken aback by the hug, but she gave her a sweet smile and nodded vigorously.
"Babe, we have to check on Gillian." Raul said. His voice was deep, it matched his muscular out sides, although his voice wasn't very authoritive, Rin pegged him for the submissive one in the relationship.
"That's right! I almost forgot, she is almost due, and she is a bit unstable." Margot explained. "See you later! It was wonderful seeing you both! If you need anything at all don't hesitate to ask!" With that she ran back to her house next door leaving her boyfriend behind.
"Sorry about her man," He said once Margot was out of ear shot. "I wanted to let you guys settle in before she decided to go on her tangent." Rin laughed, and nodded.
"That's fine," Sesshomaru said extending his hand to the other male. "We don't have much settling to do, the house came furnished, and I already had the bed and everything set up and delivered when I was here about a week or so ago." Sesshomaru said.
"It was great meeting you both," Rin giggled holding onto Sesshomaru's hand. "Stop by whenever, I'd love to talk to Margot again!" Rin beemed. Sesshomaru Smirked. She had been on the island less than a half an hour and she had already made a friend. Perhaps this was the right place to bring them both. He had to admit he had his doubts at first.
Sesshomaru held out his hand, and Raul shook it with assertiveness. Maybe he was more dominant than Rin had previously thought. "We'll see you later then." Sesshomaru said, Raul nodded, and followed his girlfriend to the house. "Ready to go swimming?" Rin giggled and nodded vigorously. "Wait!" He said and grabbed his camera. "My dad wants monthly pictures of our progress." He nudged her to the side.
"Your dad?" She asked in disbelief. Sesshomaru nodded.
"He knows everything. He helped me get the fake ID's and the house on such short notice." Sesshomaru explained.
"He doesn't hate me? WAIT! So your father knows where we are?" Rin demanded. "Why did he get to be included in the plans, and not me?" Rin pouted, and stood sideways. Sesshomaru snapped the picture, and smirked.
"You're already looking alittle round Rin. You're not as flat as you once were." Rin gave him the finger, and Sesshomaru laughed. "It was all his Idea. He knows how I am, and he knew your situation. He just wants to be kept updated on everything." Sesshomaru set the camera down. "He is excited to be a grandpa. He said he might take a fake business trip out here once the pup is born." Rin smiled. She was slightly relieved that she wasn't losing everyone from her previous life. She was still however perturbed that he knew.
"What about Izayoi?" Rin asked in slight fear. Sesshomaru just waved her off.
"He guaranteed to never say anything to her. He also releases my trust fund to me early. He said it's a necessary cause being as young as we are." Rin just nodded. "We'll call him later to let him know we've arrived safely." With that, he took Rin by the hand and led her to the beach.
"Do not be late for your second day of classes' Maru!" Rin demanded over the phone. She was eating a big plate of macaroni salad, and was using barbeque chips to shovel it into her mouth. Sesshomaru always got a kick out of her cravings. They were always so interesting to him. "I will call you directly after my appointment!" He was upset that he couldn't make the first sonogram.
"I'm sorry I didn't plan a better time," he kept saying over and over. Rin put a hand on her belly. She was noticeably rounder; she already had a noticeable baby bump, which she thought was a bit strange.
"Sesshomaru, Margot is giving me a ride to the doctors," Rin sighed. He was really too upset over this. "It's not like we're going to find out the gender today. That would be a bigger deal. But all they're going to do is put a scanner to my tummy and look for the heart beat." Rin reasoned.
"Fine, I'll see you in a few days." He said, Rin laughed and hung up the phone. He really was being silly.
"Knock knock preggie poo!" Came Margot's voice. Rin smiled after taking another bite full of her lunch. "Wow, I see those cravings are being good to you." Margot giggled, and so did Rin. Sometimes with Margot, it was like she was with Kagome or Sango again. her heart ached for them. They must be worried, and she wished there was a way to send them news that she was at least alright… but she knew it was impossible.
"I'll be ready in a few, I was just starving… Ya know, eating for 2" Rin said. she shoveled in the last of her Salad, and ran to the patio for her flip flops.
"Take your time Hun; we don't have to be there for 20 minutes." Margot laughed at Rin's antics. Margot was light and bubbly whether she was stoned or not, and Rin liked that about her. Rin had an idea.
"Hey, after the appointment would you mind taking me to the store? I wanna get a crib and surprise Sesshomaru." Margot nodded excitedly. She adored shopping. She dragged Rin to the car.
The appointment was life changing, Rin knew exactly what she had to do, and she was going to surprise the hell out of Sesshomaru. She called him as promised and let him know everything went perfectly. Everything was healthy and fine, despite the seals she was using. Rin hung up the phone and proceeded to shop.
"Will Raul and some of his friends be able to help me set all this up?" Rin asked with hope. "I really want to scare the shit out of Maru." Margot was all for it, and if Rin managed to smoke them out, she knew Raul would have no problem helping at all.
Raul had a very entertaining time setting everything up.
"Maru!" Rin cried as she opened the door upon his arrival. Margot and Raul were sitting at the table and laughed as Rin jumped into Sesshomaru's arms.
He had to stay on the main land a few nights a week to accomplish his classes, and for the remainder of the week he was at his house on the beach. "Hey." He said hugging her back. He took a deep inhalation of her hair, and kissed her neck. "Smells like home." Rin smiled, oh how she loved to hear those words.
She finally had a home. She was finally going to have a real family.
"Welcome back man," Raul said. Despite what Sesshomaru initially thought, Raul and he ended up becoming very good friends. Sesshomaru laughed and joked with him, it was clearly a fresh start for both of them. Sesshomaru nodded and put his hands on Rin's stomach.
"Have you gotten bigger since I left?" he asked in astonishment. He had only been gone 3 days. Yet Rin seemed to have swelled another couple of inches. He loved to Rub her baby bump.
"Yeah. Today actually confirmed that I'm not just getting fat." Rin giggled, and Sesshomaru smiled at her. She was excited, Very excited. "Get settled in, I'll be right back, I have to pee." Rin ran off to the bathroom, leaving Sesshomaru to just shake his head. He never grew tired of her antics.
She had become a lot more excited about her pregnancy since moving here. She no longer felt it was a dearth sentence, and she began actually talking to the little person inside her tummy. She returned shaking wet hands as Sesshomaru grabbed a soda from the fridge.
"How are classes?" She asked sitting on his lap once he sat down at the table.
"Yeah," Margot added. "Feeling like you're going for the right thing? Mister big shot Lawyer man?" Raul gave her a playful tug on her hair. He was stoned, and found her jerking reactions hilarious.
"Things are pretty simple right now. I already have a ton of home work. "Rin gave him a saddened look. "Nothing that can't wait until later though." He added quickly making their friends laugh.
"Oh, I wanted to talk to you!" Rin said excitedly. "I want to start beauty school next week." Rin said. this took Sesshomaru completely by surprise.
"Why beauty school?" Sesshomaru asked with suspicion.
"Because its only a 6 month accelerated program." Rin said.
"I did it," Margot said. it was common knowledge that she was a hair dresser, there weren't enough of them on the island, because most girls went to the mainland to work in major salons. "Its easy as pie, and Rin can complete it before she even has the babi… ouch!" Raul gave her a slap on the behind. She slapped him back angrily.
"Let her tell him about everything. It's her moment." Raul said. Rin gave him a high 5 from across the table. Raul began rolling a joint. He handed a lit one to Sesshomaru, who accepted it graciously. Was Rin up to something, she really wasn't good at surprises, but if she had something up her sleeve, she was doing a great job of hiding it this time.
"Exactly, I could finish school before you, before I give birth, and it's less than half of your tuition. Margot can pull some strings and get me into the class last minute, and she'd be willing to help me with everything!" Rin tugged on his now short hair. She really wanted to do this. She had finally come up with a solution before Sesshomaru had. She was proud of herself. "Plus, if I don't like it once I'm finished, it can just be an in between thing until I can go back to school." Rin looked up at him with her big brown orbs and in an instance, he was butter.
"Alright." He agreed, and Rin squealed with delight. Margot jumped up and gave Rin a very tight hug. "I hope you're sure about this." He said warily.
"Oh I love making pretty things!" Rin squealed, "Like our baby." She grinned. Yes, She was defiantly up to something.
"I'm sure our baby will be lovely." He agreed.
"I have a surprise for you!" Rin giggled. She stood up, and pulled on his hand. "Come with me!" Sesshomaru gave Raul an inquisitive look, but he just smiled and shook his head. He wasn't going to give away anything.
Rin lead Sesshomaru to the room at the end of one of the house's many halls. It was the closet Room to their bedroom, the second largest in the house. "What am I in for?" Sesshomaru demanded. Rin just smiled, and gestured for him to open the door. When Sesshomaru opened the door, he saw Rin had put the nursery together. Something was out of place though.
There were 3 cribs. Sesshomaru's first thought was that she didn't know which one she liked the best, until he saw they were all the same design. Sesshomaru just stood there clutching Rin's hands, tighter and tighter. This was the first time he had ever lost all composure, except for when he found out she was pregnant, and he leaned against the wall and slid down to the floor inside the room. Rin crouched down to his level and began to speak, but Sesshomaru was in such a state of shock that he couldn't comprehend any of it.
"Maru?" Rin asked with concern. Raul began snapping his fingers in his face, but it was to no avail. Margot even took the joint, and shot gunned Sesshomaru, but it was as if all cognitive function had left the building. "Maru? Please snap out of it… Don't make me call your father!" Rin threatened. This didn't seem to phase him. Rin ran for the cordless phone, and dialed the incredibly large number that was taped to the back.
InuTashio answered on the second Ring.
"Hello, son of mine." He greeted.
"Um… Mr. Tensaiga…?" Rin asked cautiously.
"Hello Rin, Daughter of mine." He said sounding even happier. "How are you?" He asked cheerfully.
"I am fantastic, however, I think I broke Sesshomaru." Rin admitted. She was scared, He had never acted like this.
"Put him on."
Rin handed the phone to Sesshomaru who could barley reach up and take it. He was defiantly on mental overload. Rin ushered her friends back to the kitchen and sat down. She fixed herself a small plate of her favorite snack, Macaroni salad and BBQ chips. Everyone just sat in silence.
"That might not have been the most ethical way to tell him…" Rin mused to herself.
"How were you supposed to know he'd melt down?" Raul said hitting another joint. This man must have smoked more then Sesshomaru ever had. Then again it was legal, and good stuff was cheep on the island, so more power to him.
Rin just ate her food and put her head down on the table.
"That's not a joke… is it?" Sesshomaru's voice came. Rin shook her head to say no.
"I didn't mean to break you…" Rin said. She started to cry. Margot gave Sesshomaru a soft look, and dragged Raul out of his seat. He tried to grab all of the joints he had been rolling.
"Leave him a few." Margot demanded, and they left with out a goodbye.
"That… That was quite a shock." Sesshomaru said. He sat down and immediately grabbed one of the joints. He wasn't taking this well at all.
"Are you mad?" She asked
"No…I'm scared." He said wish a sigh. Rin had never seen him scared of anything. "I'm going to be in school for at least 6 years… I don't want you to do this alone… 3 at once is a lot different then 1."
"I can do this." Rin said confidently.
"I know you can, but it's going to be harder." He placed a hand on her stomach, and leaned down and kissed it three times. "You three better be good babies, at least for our sanity."
"If they're any thing like either of us, I'm sure they'll be a handful." Rin smiled. Sesshomaru's face still looked bleak. Rin decided it was time to make an executive decision; she closed the blinds, on a beautiful pink and purple sunset. She unbuttoned the top few buttons of her shirt, so her now growing cleavage was clearly exposed.
"What are you doing?" Sesshomaru asked. He was getting to be in a better mood; thankfully Raul left him those joints.
"Hey there, stranger..." Rin said seductively. She strutted over to him making sure he hips swayed in a sexy manor. Sesshomaru lifted a single Eyebrow and smirked at his lover.
"Well hey there pretty lady." Sesshomaru responded taking another hit. He blew the smoke in her face, and she inhaled deeply. She loved the smell of that smoke. "What brings you here?" He asked snuffing out the joint. He put his hands on her hips.
"My boyfriend won't be back in town for a couple of days… Wanna show a young, naïve, innocent girl a good time." Sesshomaru almost laughed at her.
"I don't know… I don't have any protections." He said with a mock sadness.
"Oh, that's fine, I'm already pregnant." Rin giggled…. She grabbed his hand and pulled him up. "I love you, Maru." Rin said kissing his hand.
"I love you too, Rin." He said. He picked her up bridal style, and carried her up the stairs into their bedroom.
Neither one of them ever questioned their decisions again…
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