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Ch. 21
Rin sighed. It had been one long month. The previous week had been nothing but demon council meetings that she hardly got to see Sesshomaru during that time frame.
She sighed again. Well at least tonight is the celebration. No more meetings. No more people to please. She felt cooped up. Sesshomaru respectfully requested, more like ordered her to stay out of sight while the meetings went on. No one knew she was Sesshomaru's mate, just the fact that he finally has one, plus an heir.
Breaking out of her train of thoughts, her son started to make gurgling noises. Taking her gaze from the window she was looking out of and turned to look at her son who happened to find an extra pair of his fathers boots.
Looking at him now, he had grown so much in two months since his birth. He looked like a five month old. Sesshomaru tried to reassure her that it was his demon blood that made his growth so extreme, but with time his aging will slow down.
Right now though he was trying to chew on his father's boot. Rin realized she had to stop her son right then so he didn't chew a hole in his father's boot. Sesshomaru would not be happy, since it was those boots he would wear for tonight. Picking him up and making him unlatch, Rin checked his mouth. Looks like another fang coming in. Right now Yoshirou had a total of six teeth, two of them fangs. It made it a pain, quite literally, to try and breastfeed him these days. The next month she would start weening him off.
"Now Yoshirou, we do not chew on daddy's boots. They are not chew toys," Rin lightly scolded her son. Then she walked over and picked up a toy that Sesshomaru had made him, specifically made for chewing on. "Now this my son, is something you can chew on," Rin said handing him the chew toy. He grabbed on to it eagerly, chewing on it madly, making him drool all over. Rin just smiled and sat him down on his butt.
Knock, knock, knock.
"Enter," Rin said politely. She turned her head to the door sliding open to reveal her maid, Mika, holding a tray full of food. "Good afternoon, my lady. I've brought you lunch," Mika said in greeting setting the tray on a nearby table. "Thank you Mika. I was just starting to get hungry," Rin said making her way over to the food. It smelled so good.
Yoshirou noticed the smell too and crawled over to his mother, who watched her son come to her as she sat down next to the table. "Are you hungry too Yoshirou?" Rin talked to him. He just giggled in response. She opened one of the lids covering a bowl of porridge. It had the consistency of soup, because it was Yoshirou's first solid food. Rin started to spoon food into his mouth after blowing on it to cool it. Yoshirou eagerly accepted every bite.
Mika watched mother and son with a little bit of envy. She couldn't wait for her own to come into the world. She started to idly rub her now protruding belly.
In Rin's peripheral, she noticed Mika do this. "Are you getting excited?" she suddenly asked, making Mika startle just a bit. "More nervous than excited to tell you the truth," Mika replied. Rin looked at her before she said, "It's completely normal to be nervous. No one can really teach you to be a parent; you learn by example, but most of it is by instinct. But I know one thing, you'll be a great mother."
"Thank you my lady. I really needed to hear that," Mika smiled in thanks and in gratitude. Rin smiled back and went back to feeding her son in silence, until, "Inuyasha will you please stop hovering over me!" "I have to make sure you're not hurt. There are way too many smells here that I don't recognize!" "And you should already know that hovering over me while pregnant with your pups is a really, really, really bad idea," Kagome replied in a low growl right before they came to knock on the lord and lady's chamber doors.
"Enter," called out Rin. Yoshirou had just finished eating his porridge and she was preparing him for his breast feeding. Kagome came in, followed by Aina, then Inuyasha and their two boys. Kagome had on a very irritated look on her face and Inuyasha a shifty, his ears twitching every which way.
"Hello everyone. Please find yourself a seat," Rin said as she situated Yoshirou to one of her breasts. When he did though, he did a little too eagerly. "Owe Yoshirou, no biting please," Rin scolded. "Teething already?" Kagome asked while sitting down. She was barely starting to show. "Yes. He already has two fangs with a third on the way. I plan on weaning him once this next month is over," replied Rin. Yoshirou was already falling asleep a her breast. Once she was sure that he was done, she unlatched him and was preparing to burp him, when Mika offered to burp him. Rin smiled in thanks and handed him over.
Before she started on her food though, she asked, "Did you guys already eat?" In answer Inuyasha's stomach growled loud and long. "I guess that answers that question. Mika?" "Of course my lady," she answered handing back over Yoshirou, got up and left without another word.
Once she left Rin set Yoshirou on the bed and went and finally started to eat her meal when she felt someone sit next to her. "Hello Aina." "Hello Auntie Rin." They both turned their heads and smiled at each other. Rin went back to her meal while Kagome and Inuyasha in the background were arguing again.
"Inuyasha stop hovering." "I'm not hovering." "Yes you are. I can feel your hot sticky breath on my neck." "I thought you liked my hot sticky breath." "No, right now I don't because once again you are hovering."
"Father you better listen because when she was pregnant with Aina you were the same way and then you got-" "SIT!" WHAM! Everyone else sighed in exasperation.
"You never learn do you little brother." Everyone's heads whipped around to see the new visiter. Rin immediately ran over to him and gave him a well deserved hug, which he accepted wholeheartedly.
"How were the meetings?" Rin asked. "Hn," was the only response he gave before stepping away and went over to the table and sat down, knitting his fingers together, setting his chin on top, closing his eyes, equally ignoring everyone that was in the room.
"Maybe we should go," Kagome whispered. "I think you should," Rin said still looking toward her mate. "Rin?" "Yes?" "I'm going to take Yoshirou with me too. If that's okay?" "That'll be fine. His room is two doors down. I'll also make sure your food is sent to your courters," Rin smiled as Kagome carefully lifted Yoshirou off the bed. He started to fuss ever so slightly, but settled down once Kagome started to rock him. Inuyasha, once he got up after being flattened to the floor, gestured everyone out the door. Even he knew not to mess or disturb his brother in the state that he was currently in and that state was utter annoyance.
Once everyone was out of the room, Rin turned to her mate, who had not moved a single muscle since he sat down. Rin quietly and tentatively walked over and placed a hand at his temple, startling him out of his daze. He looked around for a moment before landing his gaze on the brown eyes of his mate.
"Thank you," he quietly said, taking a large hand and placing it on her cheek. He then leaned in and took her lips ever so gently. Rin sighed at the touch. Sesshomaru parted just enough to look at her. "I have neglected you as of late," he said as he went and nuzzled her neck. Rin sighed again.
"Yes you have. I think you need to remedy that, my lord. We only have a couple hours before we need to get ready for the celebration," Rin mischievously said making Sesshomaru pause for just a moment. Making up his mind he fluidly stood up, taking her with him, bridal style. Rin squealed in the sudden movement and the walk towards their bed.
Once there he set her down in a sitting, kneeling down in front of her to be at eye level. Then he leaned for a kiss which Rin happily accepted. Gentle soon turned into hurried and passionate. Hands started to wander, untying obi's, parting clothes to uncover hidden treasures.
As soon as Sesshomaru parted Rin's kimono, his lips started to wander, making Rin gasp for air. Her chest heaving made Sesshomaru make his way straight to her chest, taking a nipple into his mouth, suckling like a newborn babe. It made Rin's eyes roll back it felt so good.
Finally Sesshomaru let go to continue his way down south, spreading Rin's legs, revealing to Sesshomaru his final destination. Without preamble he plunged in, making Rin gasp in ecstasy. Rin threaded her fingers through his silver hair, making him growl. The vibration that went through Rin's body from just that growl made her gasp out loud.
"Do that again," Rin rasped out.
Sesshomaru just simply looked up and tilted his head, like a puppy would do.
"Growl," Rin replied low and long.
Sesshomaru, not one to deny her, growled, making her whole body vibrate while stimulating her nerves at the same time. Rin lurched back, eyes wide, gasping for air.
Then Sesshomaru added his fingers to the mix, stimulating her further. He could tell she was close. Her juices were flowing and she was making a lot of noise.
Almost. There. "Gaaahh!"
Her juices flowed right into Sesshomaru's mouth and he lapped every last ounce of it up. Standing up from his kneeling position, he took the rest of his cloths off, looking down on his mate, eyes half lidded and taking the rest of her kimono off, looking absolutely divine.
Rin scooted herself further onto the bed, Sesshomaru following her, moving in-between her legs as he did. Once at her level he kissed her sweetly while at the same time plunging in to the hilt making them moan into that same kiss.
Rin wrapped her legs around his waist as he pulled out almost to the point of exiting and then plunged in once more, making them both gasp once more. Then a rhythm as old as time, started out slow and steadily sped up.
In no time they were both reaching their peaks of ecstasy. They didn't even care if the whole household heard them. Once reaching their orgasms they held onto each other as if their very lives depended on it.
Once down from their high they both realized that it was time to get ready for the celebration. Sesshomaru slipped off of his mate and helped her get up. "We should probably go take a bath. I'll be right back. I'm going to go get Yoshirou real quick. I'll meet you at the hot spring, shall I?" Rin said putting on a robe and gathering some bathing supplies. Sesshomaru captured her by the waist as she walked by him and molded her body with his still naked one.
"Yes, I'll see you there mate," he replied nuzzling into her neck making her moan in contentment. They stood there for a moment before Sesshomaru finally let her go. Rin turned to him and gave him a sweet kiss before orbing out of the room to go get Yoshirou.
Sesshomaru went to their closet to grab a clean robe and decided to go out the back way, which was off of his balcony. Landing on the ground he walked the rest of the way to his private hot spring. Rin and Yoshirou were already there. Rin was removing his diaper and was preparing to enter the hot spring when she spotted him walking towards them.
Smiling at him she went to the edge and sat down to dangle her feet in the water. Sesshomaru quickly disrobed and joined them at the edge. After a moment he went in and submerged himself fully, Rin and Yoshirou looking on. Sesshomaru reemerged and swam back to them and took Yoshirou into his arms and started swimming around with him. Rin just smiled and decided to join them.
The bath was very enjoyable and it was exactly what the small family needed. Once clean, Rin was the first one to step out to dry off. Then she took Yoshirou from Sesshomaru to get him dry and dressed so Sesshomaru could get out and dry off himself.
Once done, the family went to their quarters to get dressed and fully ready for the celebration. Their kimono's were already laid out for them on the bed.
Sesshomaru was dressed in his usual attire, minus his armor, but his clothing was made of finer material and Yoshirou was dressed to match him. His hair was brought up into a high ponytail, so he looked very similar to his late father. Rin was opposite them, dressing in red with white sakura's adorning her shoulder and sleeves. Her hair done half up just to keep it out of her face, nothing else.
knock, knock, knock
Sesshomaru went to make his way to the doors, but Rin beat him to it. It was Jaken who knocked. "Yes Master Jaken?" Rin asked politely to the little retainer. "My Lady, it is time for the celebration to start," he responded bowing in respect. If he didn't he knew that Sesshomaru would shorten his life a few more hundred years.
"We will be there shortly. Oh and Jaken," Rin said and bent down and whispered in the imp's ear. Sesshomaru quirked an eyebrow when Rin stood back up and Jaken bowed again, leaving and shutting the door in the process. Yoshirou was on the floor chewing on his toy not paying any mind to anything else.
Sesshomaru still had a questioning look in his eyes when Rin turned to look at him. "I just told him we'll be arriving in style," Rin said making her way over to pick up Yoshirou. Sesshomaru was still confused, but everything was made clear when Rin took his hand into her own.
And then they simply orbed out.
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Everyone had arrived and waiting for the Lord and Lady of the West to arrive. There were demons chatting here and there, starting to get impatient.
There was the Lord and Lady of the North, Lord Sitka and Lady Simka. The Lord and Lady of the South, Lord Riku and Lady Amalthia, who was foreign. Then lastly there was the widow Lady of the East, Lady Ayoko. The rest were lower nobleman of some standing in their lands.
The lady had purple hued eyes with dark purple hair that almost looked black. Her attire was also a purple with black floral designs adorning it. She sat dignified in a corner of the room, keeping to herself. InuKimi saw this and almost went over to her side, but looked up and saw the most amazing thing she had set her eyes on. The entire ceiling was glowing blue.
"Everybody! Welcome the Lord and Lady of the West!" Jaken announced at the end of the room.
Orbs swirled and descended into the room. Everyone was in awe, well almost everyone. Most just looked strangely at the display. Then after a moment's notice the orbs disappeared from the room and there stood Sesshomaru and Rin holding Yoshirou. Everyone was still in a trance, until Yoshirou cooed, did the audience bow to their presence.
"Rise," Sesshomaru said with authority. Everyone obeyed and everyone waited for Sesshomaru to continue.
"My lords and ladies, honored guests, and most importantly, family," Sesshomaru spotted Inuyasha as he said this, "You have been invited tonight to celebrate my mating-" "About time!" the Lord of the South loudly said in the back, rudely interrupting Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru stared cooly in his direction. If it was anybody else than the Lord of the South Riku, they would have been dead in an instant. Sesshomaru decided to continue with his speech.
"Everyone I would like to introduce my mate and mother to our firstborn, Lady Rin," Sesshomaru gestured toward her and she in turn bowed as much as she could with Yoshirou still in her arms. Everyone bowed in return, showing her respect as the new Lady of the West.
"This celebration is also to announce my heir. Everyone, meet my firstborn son, Yoshirou," Sesshomaru once again spoke and took his son from Rin's arms to hold him for all to see. Yoshirou started to coo and everyone young and old started to gush at how cute the little boy was. Sesshomaru then promptly gave him back to his mother.
"Now everyone, enjoy the rest of your night," Sesshomaru said, dismissing them to enjoy the festivities. Sesshomaru and Rin were about to join the throng, but Lord Riku and Lady Amalthia managed to grab their attention first.
"Well Lord Sesshomaru. Congratulations and about time too. I was getting a little worried you weren't going to settle down at all," he said a little boisterously. "Likewise," was Sesshomaru's answer. "Hey now, you can't pull that one on me anymore. I've been proudly mated for ten years now, thank you very much," Riku said a little affronted.
While the men talked Rin decided to strike up a conversation with Amalthia. "So how are you enjoying yourself?" Rin asked her, but Amalthia looked at her questioningly, like she didn't understand the question. Amalthia was very fare skinned and had golden hair, indicating that she was from a different country. Rin then gestured with her hand to her mouth as if to speak.
"Je ne parle pas voter langue," Amalthia quietly said. "Oh! Est-ce que Riku vous comprenez?" Rin asked finally understanding why Amalthia couldn't understand her. She spoke French. "Tres pea. Il tente bien," she answered looking at Riku who looked at her back, smiling and then returning to his conversation with Sesshomaru.
"Pas de soucis. Je suis sur qu'il va l'obtenir. Quie qu'il en soit comme je voulais vous demander plus tôt, comment appréciez-vous séjour?"
"Oui beaucoup. Votre maison est très grande," Amalthia said smiling ear to ear. "Merci beaucoup. I'il vous plait profiter le reste de votre séjour," Rin said in parting, as Sesshomaru led her further into thé crowd.
"So what language was that?" Sesshomaru asked into her ear. "French," Rin replied.
After they left the Lord and Lady of the South, they continued to meander the room, most of the guests congratulating them as they went. The Lord and Lady of the North said a hasty congrats but had to leave for home that night. Sesshomaru and Rin bid them farewell and a safe journey, well Rin did, Sesshomaru just nodded.
The night went on, with food and drink, but with all the excitement, little Yoshirou was already calling it a night. After eating his fill and playing with his cousins, Yoshirou fell asleep on his mother's shoulder. Rin gently rocked him, but noticed InuKimi coming towards her.
"Here," she said gesturing to take her grandchild. Rin gladly handed him over because her arm was starting to fall asleep. She had to shake it a couple times to get the feeling back. "Thank you," she replied in gratitude.
"It is no problem. I think I will take him to bed anyways and turn in myself. You enjoy the rest of your night," InuKimi said walking away to exit the room. Rin smiled as she walked away with her son. Now she looked about the room, spotted Sesshomaru, conversing with other lords and ladies that she had already forgotten the names of. Inuyasha and Kagome had already turned in for the night too, along with all their children.
Inuyasha and Sesshomaru had a long conversation in the corner of the room earlier. She knew not what about, but by the expressions on Inuyasha's face, it was a very touchy and somber subject, but Rin would have to ask Sesshomaru later about it.
Turning her head to her left she spotted the Lady of the East. She was currently alone in a corner of the room in her own little world. Then Rin decided to approach her.
"Lady Ayoko?" Rin said getting Ayoko's attention. Her stare was hard and calculating, taking in Rin's simple yet elaborate appearance.
"So, you are the reason my only son had to die," she said with a hint of malice in her voice.
"It was not my intention for him to die, Lady Ayoko, or even your mate for that matter," Rin said, but at the mention Ayoko's mate, she looked away and stared off into the distance.
"Lady Ayoko, please at least accept my apology for everything that you have lost," Rin said a little pleadingly, her hands clasped in front of her.
"My husband was a fool and through him, our son. Even though they were stubborn mules and would not listen to my warnings of opposing the west in any way, I loved them both greatly. I will miss them," Ayoko said quietly, Rin had to strain her ears to hear what she said.
Then she turned to look at Rin with those hard eyes, but then they softened ever so slightly. "Lady Rin, during the meetings your mate discussed with me about what will happen to the east now that the lord is deceased," she said. Rin nodded her head in understanding and for her to continue.
"We both came to an understanding, now that I have no male heir and the fact that my daughters and their husbands want no part in governing the lands, the job and responsibility will go to your second born son when the time comes. His half brother Inuyasha will be steward until then," Ayoko finished.
Rin to say the least was surprised and wide eyed. "Um, how do you feel about this? This must be hard for you to relinquish hold of lands that must have been in your family for generations," Rin said, a little overwhelmed with the information that she was just told.
"What I feel at the moment doesn't concern you, Lady Rin, but I don't feel any regret at giving my lands to your family. It was bound to happen anyway," she said in reply before beginning to turn and walk away. Then she stopped and said over her shoulder, "I accept your apology, Lady Rin." And with that she made her way out of the room. Rin sighed as Lady Ayoko took her leave, then she felt a presence come sidle up to her side.
"Are you alright mate?" Sesshomaru asked into her ear, while at the same time snaking his arms around her waist. "Just tired and overwhelmed. Is it true about what Lady Ayoko said about if we had a second son he would take control of the Eastern lands and what is this about Inuyasha being the steward?" Rin asked, turning around in his embrace so she could look at him.
"Yes it is true. I did not force her to make that decision. We both came to a consensus and it went from there. Inuyasha on the other hand had to take some persuading to convince him of his new position," Sesshomaru replied true-fully. Rin could only nod her head and lean it against his chest.
"How about you go to bed. I'll send everyone on their way and I'll be there in a moment," Sesshomaru said. Rin again nodded her head, and looked up into his golden eyes, went on her tiptoes and pecked him on the lips before stepping out of his embrace and left the hall.
Long day was the only phrase to describe the day's events. Rin entered her and Sesshomaru's quarter's and started to strip down out of her kimono. She didn't even bother with the covers, the moment her head hit the pillow, she was out.
Sesshomaru came about an half hour later, to see his mate sleeping soundly and on top of the covers. He went over to her on silent feet and pulled the cover from under her to over her. He caressed her cheek for a moment and then went about getting ready for bed himself.
He undid his high ponytail, letting his silver mane flow down to where it usually is. He kicked off his boots and took off his clothing until he was in nothing but his underwear. Then he sidled into bed, next to his mate, bringing her close.
Now that everything that was making them run like chickens with their heads cut off, it was time to start building what they have already begun to build; family.
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A/N: Finally! It has been a long time hasn't it. Well I am sorry for the wait, what with school starting for my daughter and everything else, like harvest season, I have been really, really, really, busy.
Well now you don't have to wait no longer. Here is Ch. 21 for your enjoyment. And like I said last chapter about putting up a new story, I am calling it "Cursed". Look for it.
Okay for anyone you reviews you will get a yummy virtual chocolate chip cookie.
Until next time peeps. R/R.