(Author's Notes)
Here goes another chapter! Enjoy! ^_^
(Story)
Sesshomaru was walking through an open field of grass that separated the mountains of the east and the hillsides of the West. He'd been taking his time walking back from the East. He was in absolutely no hurry to return home, and he wasn't ready to leave Rin completely behind either. As much as he wanted to turn back, he knew he couldn't. He had to hurry home and get things settled in the West if he wanted to be able to see Rin again. He thought back to the kiss she'd unknowingly given him in her sleep before he left. Even though she didn't know it at the time, it had been passionate and true to the very end. How he wanted to experience that with her again.
He was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't even notice somebody was following him. It wasn't until he heard the sound of something very large flying about a half of a mile away from him that he drew his attention towards the sky. He found out that the noise was coming from behind him. He placed his hand on his sword, ready to draw, and turned around. Sure enough, there was a flying demon heading straight toward him. But, as it got closer, the figure became much more familiar.
Ah-un!
Almost as soon as he recognized who the demon was, he could swear that he could hear a voice from Ah-un.
"Sesshomaru! Sesshomaru!"
He tried to understand how Ah-un could be learning how to talk now. But, as Ah-un flew closer still, he noticed that it was a person riding Ah-un that was calling to him. As Ah-un started to descend towards the ground, he happily found out who was following him towards the West.
"RIN!" Sesshomaru exclaimed as he took of his armor and removed his swords. As Ah-Un landed, Rin immediately leapt off his back and sprinted towards Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru chased after her with even greater speed at his own excitement. Right before they collided, Sesshomaru stopped in his tracks with his arms wide open. Rin flung herself into his arms and chest and everything else she could get ahold of at that moment. Sesshomaru's arms found her back and he picked her up and swung her around, laughing as he did so.
As he set her back down again, their lips instantly met. They both created the deepest kiss that they could muster. Rin ran her fingers through his hair as he squeezed her to him, almost afraid to let him go. As they both kissed each other, Sesshomaru had an epiphany. He immediately grabbed Rin's shoulders and pulled away from the kiss to explain.
"Rin! I have to ask you something. I've been dying to ask you this ever since I left the palace!" Sesshomaru said. Rin smiled and giggled.
"Yes, dear, what is it?" she said excitedly. Sesshomaru took her hand and clenched them excitedly.
"Rin, I know that by my demon terms we're a pair, but I want you to feel the same way in your terms, so…" Sesshomaru felt the butterflies in his stomach as he dropped to his knee on the ground. Rin herself felt the butterflies come to her stomach. She'd seen this gesture so many times with other people that it was no surprise what Sesshomaru was going to ask. That still didn't mean that she didn't cry at his gesture.
"Rin, will you be my wife? Will you be my bride, and be by my side forever more?" Sesshomaru asked. He squeezed her hand as she used her free one to cover her face of her blush and her tears. After a few moments, she turned her face back towards Sesshomaru.
"Y-you don't even have to ask! I will marry you!" She said in between laughs. Sesshomaru felt a grin on his face as he stood up and eagerly kissed Rin's cheek, kissing away the tears. Eventually their lips met again in a kiss. Out of all of the kisses they've had so far, this one was probably been filled with the most spark. Rin broke away the kiss.
"Come one Sesshomaru, let's go home!" Rin said as she giggled. He retrieved his armor and sword and then she held Sesshomaru's hand and tugged him toward Ah-un who was eagerly waiting. Sesshomaru lifted Rin into the saddle before he hopped on. Sesshomaru easily reached his long arms past her and grabbed ahold of the reins. With a simple small kick in the sides and a flick of the reins, Ah-un was in the air again.
Rin rested her own arms on his as they both flew in the wind together. Rin smiled as she leaned back into Sesshomaru's chest and felt his warmth encase her as the chilly wind blew on her. He hovered over her with a grin on his face as they both flew home. Simultaneously, they both eagerly glanced at each other, hope apparent in their eyes. They both laughed at the coincidence, and a bubbly Rin kissed Sesshomaru's cheek. He closed his eyes and grinned as he felt those soft lips against his skin. For the first time, they were truly together and they smiled, laughed, and kissed at that happy realization as they were both finally heading home.
(Author's Notes)
I thought the Ah-un thing was funny! Something to laugh about when I wrote this story, since I wrote it in a time when my life was…well…shit! XD Stay tuned for one final chapter. Next time, the closure of 'Destiny'!
