Rin laid down on the ground her eyes shut as she let her last thoughts echo through her mind with a sad smile gracing her face 'Should I have stayed out of his life? When he revived me when I was killed the first time I should have just ran away? Why did I follow him? Why did I not fear him? Perhaps I knew this would be my destiny? If this is my destiny then I embrace it. Let us be together in the afterlife my love.'
Just as she thought it was all over she heard her name "Rin. Rin… Wake." It was a voice she could not refuse her eyelids that had given up on life now flew open with much ease as if a weight had been taken away.
Her eyes looked up to find two golden hues staring down at her with little emotion, but there was worry and concern hidden within them. A hand went to cup her face and tears flowed from her eyes as she heard the words she knew "Rin. You're okay now." She smiled as the tears that were flowing flowed faster "I am." Those watery gold eyes focused to see where Sesshomaru had her in his lap "Are we in heaven my Lord?" He looked at her with bewilderment and his eyes softened before he let his breath escape "Is that where you wish to be?" Her eyes widened in surprise as they refocused on his golden hues "We are dead are we not my Lord?" She waited for his response only to have him shake his head, her eyes grew huge as she looked down at her body and saw she was demon and had no wounds, then checked his only to see no blood.
She started panting and looked up at him "B...B-But Naraku...Naraku killed everyone!" Rin found herself pressed against a firm chest of her Mate his voice made it's way to her ear "You had a night terror."
She heard another man speak "Rin your back!" Hearing a voice call to her she turned her head away from her Mate's chest and her eyes found grey eyes. A smile grew on her face as tears flowed down "Grandfather!" Sesshomaru released his young Mate as soon as he did she got up and ran into her grandfather's arms "Grandfather! It was horrible! I thought everyone was dead!" A smile grew on his face as he patted her back "My dear no one has died other than Victoria." Inuyasha opened the door and stepped in when he froze as he looked at the hugging pair and he put his hand on the hilt of his sword "What the hell ya doing here, Ungai! Trying to take Rin again?!" Sesshomaru said nothing he would let his brother make a fool out of himself. It seemed Inuyasha wasn't alone, Kagome and Miroku had joined him. Kagome poked out his head from around Inuyasha and let out a growl "How did he get in here?!" Miroku said nothing as he stood there waiting for something to happen. Rin pulled away and giggled before looking at her friends "How do you guys know he tried to take me from Sesshomaru?"
"We watched from the trees," Inuyasha said with all honesty and no shame.
Rin's giggles continued as she gestured to the old mortal monk "Ungai here is my grandfather!"
He had saved them, she pulled away with tears in her eyes and saw Sesshomaru and her friend's behind the man "Grandfather!" He smiled and hugged her she had been the last to wake they all had been asleep for two days which wasn't bad their health didn't fail from not eating for two days. Sesshomaru looked at his Mate. After she left her grandfather's loving hug, she turned to stare at her Mate, her lip trembled only to have more tears brimmed her eyes. She let the tears finally fall as she ran towards him and crashed into his chest, it was the only place she felt like nothing could harm her.
Sesshomaru was stunned his Mate was crying like a frightened child, granted she was fairly young still a child in many demons eyes despite she is mentally and physically a woman. When you live forever and have several centuries already to your name. A young woman who has only lived eight years of her life as a mortal and then lived three years is quite young. However in those three years rather than aging only to eleven like how a mortal normally would, with Sesshomaru's blood she had instead aged to fifteen. So she was a woman both in body and in mind. His eyes focused back on his Mate who stuttered, she wouldn't stop crying. His eyes narrowed most would say in anger or annoyance, but if you could see in his soul like Rin. You would know it was with concern and guilt that his Mate was in such hysterics.
He simply held her close to his body in hopes of offering her some comfort to finally make her calm down. She was pregnant and shouldn't be under this much stress even if she was a demon and her body and children were stronger than a mortal's, all this stress could still cause her to have a miscarriage. Sesshomaru knew Rin wouldn't be able to handle that instead she would break down more and hold herself responsible for killing their children. He would not let his Mate destroy herself, he would do as he said and protect her and his children. Wrapping his arms around her more tightly and leaning his head down to let his lips tickle her ear he spoke comforting words "I'm here, Mate. You will stop crying and causing harm to our children."
Hearing her brain registered the main points, fear pricked in her and caused her to snap out of her crying. The words he spoke that registered the most was , 'Mate. Stop. Causing. . Children.' The tears in her eyes seemed to dry as the few that were streaming down her cheek were erased by a calm warm palm lightly caressing her cheek to rid them from her face. She smile as her two small honey orbs, met warm warm sunshine hues of her Mate. The whimpers and trembling of her lip had all ceased as she stared into those sunny hues that most thought were as cold as winter. But they were actually more warm than the sun at its highest point during the hottest summer. In fact they melted her very soul and those warm hues belonged to her Mate. The embraced the two were in was a close one, Rin's next action surprised many as she closed the gap by pressing her soft petal lips against Lord Sesshomaru strom and firm ones.
He calmed her with both his scent and touch. Rin enjoyed the relaxing scent of his, it smelt like the forests he often had traveled in when she was a child. She actually missed the forests that she had once traveled in, but she knew she couldn't keep traveling around forever. It seemed her Lord knew this as well, after all a kingdom needs leadership. It was both his duty as much as it was her's. Besides she didn't believe in fairytales, though her life may sound like one to many. She was once a poor human girl and now she was a demon and Lady of one of the strongest youkai kingdoms around. Taking another deep breath she inhaled his forest like scent it was blended perfectly with his intoxicating natural musk.
Sesshomaru tightened his hold on her waist not wanting her to ever leave his arms, and it seemed she had no objections as she pressed herself closer to his chest while their soft and sweet kiss continued. It felt as if there were no one else in the world to the loving couple that was until Inuyasha reminded them of his presence. He stood in a corner and huffed with a growl in his voice as he spoke "Damn what is it with girls being so emotional." Sesshomaru pulled himself from Rin's lips once he felt them begin to tremble a bit against his firm lips 'That impudent mutt!' Rin glared fiery daggers at her younger brother, Sesshomaru glared at Inuyasha with a cold glare that would normally make one cower before him. Inuyasha held a smirk upon his lips he enjoyed teasing his brother, but enjoyed teasing his sister far more. Afterall she was the closest thing to a child he had and he enjoyed how she expressed her anger and embarrassment more than his stiff brother.
Rin's glare turned into a fierce one that had never been turned to him before, her eyes bled a deep red the same ruby shade of one's blood. It seemed that's what they promised... that he will bleed. Her fangs were bore rivaled the smooth white of pearl, and they were sharp far more than any mortal's blade. Sesshomaru felt her anger and tightened his hold on the girl, as if sensing the seriousness of the situation. Kagome pulled from Koga's arms and walked over to Inuyasha who stood there with a stupid smirk on his face. She glared at him and much like Sango had done with Miroku in the past she slapped him hard across the cheek before screaming a command he was all too fearful and familiar with. Kagome moved away as she was recovering from the shock of her slap when she was at a safe enough distance from him she screamed "SIT! SIT! SIT!"
Within mere seconds of Kagome speaking the command in his shock state he was smashed face down into the marble flooring. No doubt it hurt, but he was a tough demon and wouldn't be seriously injured because of some stupid spell. When he was a half demon he was hurt several times from the spell of the beads but not this time. Koga smiled and walked up putting his arm around his Mate's shoulders, and he chuckled "Damn stupid mutt. Will he ever learn to fear my Mate." Kagome smiled looking at the one her had her in his arms "Oh and do you my Beloved Mate fear me?"
Inuyasha managed to pull himself up to his feet even though he was a bit shaken. Rin stayed quiet she just watched along with her Mate, the rulers of the West decided to just watch the show and have a chuckle at the scene. Rin felt much of her anger subside as she saw the one who caused it have their face both slapped and smashed into the floor. Rin noticed that she was no longer standing in her Mate arms instead they were sitting on a cushion a servant had brought a while ago, she was sat on his laps with his arms protectively around her. She eyed a couple across the room to see Shiori sitting with Miroku on the ground in a similar situation, the rulers of the South were watching the scene between the Eastern Lady and Central Lord continue.
Inuyasha glared at the wolf chief who had his arms around the woman he once use to hold a low growl was heard from his throat and then proceed to give smug smirk "I never feared her I feared Kikyo within her, I only felt fear and love for Kikyo. Never the shard detector she left behind called Kagome!" Koga felt his Mate stiffen in his arms at hearing the cruel confession of one he knew she once loved and now one she held dear dear like family. It only to hurt the woman more Inuyasha again spoke with malice in his voice "I would never fear that wench!"
Koga let go of his Mate and walked to corner where the insulting former love rival of his and now his current friend glared at him. The wolf chief glared harder at Inuyasha as he grabbed the throat of Inuyasha and held him in the air his claws were pressed into the sides of this throat as a low rumbling growl filled the air as he defended his love "My mate is no wench! Now take it back Mutt!" Inuyasha growled back and spat in the wolf's face as he used a similar to the icy tone that Sesshomaru had perfected in his many centuries of life "What did you call me?"
Koga growled lower many would find this frightening behavior from one who often showed his temper, cold and icy wasn't Inuyasha's style it was more raging fire that was his style. The Lord of the East didn't think anything of this annoying dog as he growled and tightened his hold on his prey"A mutt! Now take it back!" Not feeling any remorse in the harmful words he had spoken to his former love he ignored the wolf's demand and barked back a insult of his own "How dare you call me a mutt you stupid wolf! I'm not mutt! I'm the same as you and Sesshomaru! I'm a full demon!"
"Oh nice comeback dog shit!" Koga growled back. Inuyasha grabbed the wolf's forearms and dug his sharp claws into his forearms "Shut it-" But before either male could utter another word, a woman's voice echoed loud for all to hear clearly "SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT!"
With that Inuyasha's face was back into being slammed into the marble floor and Koga had jumped out of the way just in time it seemed. He turned around and looked at his Mate with a smug grin "Thanks love, but I could of handled it." She smiled back at him and nodded, she was mute. Koga's eyes narrowed most of the time she would have screamed something back at the mut, but she did nothing. She turned and walked out of the door, 'He hurt her.' Turning to face the idiot she growled "Be grateful she cares about you, because I don't." Next thing everyone knew Koga was out of the room looking for his wounded Mate, Inuyasha got up slowly. He knew those words would hurt her, infact they hurt him too. But he wasn't sure why he said them.
Miroku sighed and looked at his old friend on the ground pouting "You never learn do you, even now after three years of being away from all of us you forget Kagome's powers of you." Inuyasha finally stood casting a void looked at the marble as his thoughts over swirled furiously in his head.
'That's not the only power she has over me…'
He winced feeling a pain in his heart it reopen again. He loved her still and not to have her as a Mate, but to see Koga had been the one to win Kagome's heart. It really put salt in his wounded heart. He wanted so much to be a full blooded demon, and when was going to use the jewel to make him one she asked him to remain the way he was. As half demon because him he might turn on her and his friends, so he decided that she was more important.
'Well I did lose her not because of the jewel but because of turning into a demon I had to pay that price… But I now I know nothing…. I mean nothing was worth losing Kagome… For her I will never change. I will never turn on her, but I guess I sort of just did. I will always love her and I will always be me. That is the only way to keep her smile to shine on me, to hear her yelling, her giggles. It may be small but I will take those if that is all I can get of her.'
Ungai spoke to the group of demons he wasn't enjoyed the odd atmosphere and Rin he knew took that after him, that was one reason she was normally always smiling she didn't like tense situations. She made them break with smiles and giggles, but he would break this one by speaking first. The old monk huffed and spoke a topic that had yet to be spoken "I'm sure you all realized you have only just awoken today, you have all been asleep for three days. No doubt healing from whatever it was that caused for all your bodies to shut down." He pointed at the door and windows as he inform the others of more he has to tell "To secure your demon auras and your very presence here I had to use sutras to block out your energy, scent and power. That way no one would attack you, though I have lived here several years. I have no doubt in my mind that there maybe a few who would take advantage of all your vulnerable situations."
Sesshomaru sighed he needed to know where Naraku was now! His eyes widened then lowered his usual expressionless face he glanced over and looked at Ungai "Anything intruders in those three days?" Ungai looked surprised as his grey eyes went wide before he nodded confirming there had "Yes. A matter of fact there has been three."
With that Sesshomaru stood up going to deal with those who had dared invaded his palace, no doubt his guards had either locked them away in the dungeon or had some information. He looked over at the other two demon Lords, wondering if they two would follow. He watched Inuyasha and Miroku nod before walking towards him, he glared at Ungai and spoke with a firm command "Do not let the woman leave this room." The monk nodded he hated to admit it but he deep down did fear this demon, the demon who was now his grandson in law. He was lost why Rin Mated with him, he was cold and cruel it seemed. But then again that was the opposite of her, 'opposites attract I suppose.' Sesshomaru then turned towards the door to lead them to the dungeon, just before he had made it to the door he felt something stopping him he turned around to see Rin had a death grip on his sleeve.
She narrowed her eyes as she furrowed her brow and let out a low and small growl like noise "Where are you going?" He put his hand on her's carefully trying to pry her small fingers from his yukata sleeve his cold icy face didn't melt when he saw her fiery gaze "To speak with these soldiers with Inuyasha and Miroku." She stuck her nose in the air and avoided his eyes as she looked to the right, before growling a bit before having a calm refined voice "Then lead the way, Lord Sesshomaru."
"No, you are not to invited."
His voice was firm and held a command one should not say no to. It was cold like a blizzard and it weighed heavy on her heart, yes she was used to his cold actions for the most part. However something was different about this command, she gripped his sleeve harder and growled as she raised her voice her anger was beginning to rise"Yes I am! I am your Mate!"
"Exactly. I'm doing this to protect you!" He informed her hoping that his words would reach the logical side of her. But he smelt her anger bubble more and his eyes narrowed more on her, she was challenging him in front of others. Besides with this currently dangerous situations with Naraku alive, Sango taken, and now they had intruders. He would not put up with her erratic behavior now "Rin."
Seeing that gaze something in Rin changed it changed into desperation "No, I'm going with you! I can't be without you for even a second! I thought you were dead! Do you know what that feels like?" Her anger seemed to have spiked and her eyes began to sting again with tears. Sesshomaru's vision instantly changed from it's icy glare to his raging fire scowl "I do. Rin I lost you to death's grip twice. I will not put you in danger again, your life is not the only one at risk." Rin felt guilt weigh on her heart 'That's right if I die then he dies too, then again so does the child in my belly. Even so...'
"But if you die I have no reason to live!"
"I will not allow myself to be killed."
"But-!"
"Besides we both know you have several reasons to live." His glare narrowed on her and she felt tears well up more in her eyes as they again streamed down her cheeks. Sesshomaru's harsh voice again reached her ears, she had to bite her lip to stop herself from speaking "Rin, that is final you are not coming. I will have Ungai tie you down if I have to."
She glared up at him anger clear as day in those normally sweet honey eyes, she used both of her hands to push far from him then turned her back crossing her arms. She was afraid with all that has happened she has realized that life can change anytime. She could lose him any time, he might not come back. What then?! Her life was tied to his, she didn't know what would happen if he died, she guessed that she would turn lose his mark and turn mortal perhaps. But she couldn't run a nation on her own and enemies would come after her or she would have to remarry or remate, and have his children. Children need a father and she needed him… How could he not understand that?
She sat down in a corner and didn't watch him leave. She saw Ungai look at her with an unsure expression, it appeared he didn't know what to do. Miroku and Inuyasha looked at each other with similar expressions. Truth was they had never seen Rin fight with Sesshomaru. Seeing how in sync the cold Lord was with his always smiling Lady none thought they got at each other's throats by fighting, but apparently they did. He knew Sesshomaru was a heartless bastard and even though he was trying to protect his Mate, Miroku sighed he could do it differently. Perhaps kinder? Then again Rin was very stubborn or so it would appear. She may be even more stubborn than Kagome and Sango, perhaps Sesshomaru was being cruel as a last resort.
He had been more patient with her before and now seemed to slowly become more firm and cruel even. The dragon Lord sneaked a peek towards the Lady of the West only to see a deeply hurt and pissed young woman. Inuyasha looked at Miroku and followed his eyes to take in Rin's appearance and then his eyes fell on his brother and he had to hold back a chuckle 'My brother is going to be in the dog house for a while. I have never seen her like this before.'
Miroku and Inuyasha exchanged looks before deciding to exit the room, but it seemed they would not escape the horribly tense atmosphere alone. Not caring if he had upset his Mate, the Lord of the West left the room his mind set on his current task rather than his Mate's happiness. His lips were in a thin and firm scowl as his eyebrows furrowed, the aura around him was very tense and felt as if it were tight. Each step was a stomp if you knew how light and graceful the Lord of the west was normally on his feet. Sesshomaru could feel his Mate's anger in his Mate mark that she gave him on his neck, his anger soon turned into guilt before it turned back to anger 'Why can she not understand I cannot afford to lose her?' Miroku and Inuyasha walked carefully behind Sesshomaru hoping not to get to close as they whispered behind him about how he was in deep trouble with Rin, and how they were curious about what would happen with the two next.
The only two left in the room watched Rin with wide eyes, Shiori and Ungai stared at the girl who was now crying. Rin had tears flowing down her cheeks as she as she curled into a ball her knees were tucked tightly to her chest as her arms wrapped around her legs protectively. Many would confuse the sight of her for sadness but it wasn't something so cold and numbing it was burning rage that lit fire in her veins. Her tears were only from not understanding how to cope with so much anger and fire.
Ungai looked at her crying state felt pain in his heart as he let a sincere smile grow on his face, placing his hand on his granddaughter's shoulder. She instantly pulled away from his touch and glared at the old man before her with boiling ruby red in her eyes, her anger quickly pointed at him. Rin knew his intentions were to calm her or pity her, but at the moment she was turning her rage to anyone who touched "Grandfather, leave me be."
She turned around and faced the corner as if putting herself in time out, but she really just wanted to be alone right now. 'How dare they treat me like I'm so fragile, I can hold my own they know this. If there was no threat then why did Sesshomaru lock me up in here? I only wanted to be with him since I don't know when the final curtain would fall on our lives... but no! He doesn't want me with him right now!'
Rin glared at the corner and bit on her lip before whispering her anger"The stupid fucking bastard doesn't want me around, because it's dangerous? Then fine, he is dangerous! Everyone said so! So I just will stay the farthest away from him I can. Far away from that stupid mother fucking dumbass dog shit for brains pampered ass of a Lord."
Shiori sat in the opposite corner with Ungai her eyes nearly bobbing out of her skull if it wasn't for the fact she was a half demon then she wouldn't have heard Rin's confession. The half demon looked at the old man and whispered into his ear "Damn, I didn't know that sweet innocent woman cussed. Sesshomaru is in for an extreme hell." Ungai nodded and looked at at the other pregnant woman who glared and shook her fist in anger "If Miroku ever does that too me, he will sleep outside of the palace for a three months!"
He looked bewildered at her "My late wife would have beat me upside the head with a pot every morning, and would make me sleep outside with the livestock. Why are women, so heartless?" The monk said with half a chuckle in his voice as he looked at his granddaughter then Shiori as she gave him an answer "Sounds like she was very smart. Besides Sesshomaru is the one who is heartless. Can't you see Rin is afraid of losing him?"
"I could see that clearly however it was for her protect."
"Ugh men. You all think women can't do anything to protect ourselves. But unlike you men we do not have a weak spot that is easy for others to kick. Besides why would he deny her his company when we all may die very soon."
"Why do you say that young one?"
"Because so many people died at Naraku's hands. My Mate and his friends had barely lived through the experience once and now they have to go through it all over again? I am with child and I do not understand how much help i will be, I'll just get in the way." Shiori sadly informed him it made her sad that her blessing that she was very grateful for was now more of a burden than a blessing, she could easily die. She was a half demon so she was not as strong as demons and not to mention she was pregnant with no training in battle. It was cruel to be blessed with a gift that could be easily taken.
"Oh…" The old monk could see her face now only held fear and sadness, he put a hand on her shoulder and smiled hoping to bring her out of her sadness. She blinked several times before smiling and taking a breath to calm herself once again. Slipping in as if they had never left were the rulers of the East, Lord Koga and Lady Kagome. The two moved to sit right behind Shiori and Ungai, Kagome saw Rin curled in a ball in the far corner and asked Ungai about what had happened. He told the female wolf demon who seemed to have spiritual powers all that had transpired.
Shiori looked at Rin with a smile as she took in a breath trying to sum up all her courage, so she approach Rin with ease. Shiori hated seeing people hurt and upset, she had a kind soul and didn't like seeing others with pain. Koga and Kagome sat down and were unsure of what yet to do, so they decided to do as Ungai... nothing. Koga was took his eyes off of his Mate as he noticed movement only to see Shiori. He pointed to the bat demoness and whispered into his Mate's ear "Hey look, Miroku's Mate is going in." Kagome shook her head and bit her nails it was like a horror movie, but Rin was the pissed off wife ready to kill right now. The nervous Kagome tried to calm herself but did something she hadn't done since when she went to the movies in high school, she whispered small verbal protests.
"No, that's a bad idea… No… Don't… Oh I can't watch." Koga chuckled a little his arms ensnaring his Mate to try and reassure her all is fine. Kagome covered her eyes with her hands and then peeked through her fingers, she saw Shiori slowly approach and covered her eyes again.
However she couldn't stay like that for long and peeked again, Koga found his Mate's behavior very odd and quite hilarious. He had to bit his tongue softly to contain his laughter. Shiori was a inch away from Rin and moved to touch her shoulder in a comforting manner, all looked fine. But at the last second that was when Rin yelled "Get the hell away from me!"
Kagome jumped and closed her hands hiding the sight in front of the two girls from her eyes, Koga smiled but he too was surprised. Shiori jumped back so much she had nearly stumbled and nearly fell on her butt, Koga had to bite his lip close to drawing blood just so he wouldn't laugh. Rin yelled again scaring everyone "Don't fuck with me right now!" Kagome and Koga were also surprised by the strong profanities Rin had just used.
Sesshomaru kept walking they almost made back to the room they had met with the soldiers and were going to speak with the members in their room about the new they had, but he felt very uneasy when he was walking back with his two friends. He would never verbally talk about their friendship but they did have one in his book. But there was something that he could tell that just wasn't right. Once he opened the door to the meeting room he was surprised at the scene before him Shiori was hiding behind Koga it seemed because of fear. Then in the opposite corner was Rin sitting in a corner facing the wall, and Kagome was hiding in the comfort of Koga's chest. Ungai was sort of hiding with them all he had prayer beads around his hands as he prayed, Rin's hair was flowing around in a wind of her demonic aura. Sesshomaru could tell my the tense air that her inner beast was angered, she sat there with her back to everyone. The Lord of the West was curious on how to calm down his Mate, he had dealt with the three intruders in the dungeon and killed them. Miroku smiled and patted his shoulder in pity for the poor Lord then walked over and sat next to Koga, his Mate quickly moved to hid behind him. Inuyasha shook his head and smiled then did then patted Sesshomaru's back, Inuyasha saw his brother's face and grinned in sympathy. He held slight worry in his eyes and Inuyasha huffed before whispering to his brother "If I was you I would be worried too."
Sesshomaru was surprised that his brother could actually for once figure out his mood, far as he knew only Rin could do that. He slowly closed the door and took a step toward his very angry Mate, but when he did he was surprised by the sound. He heard a deep low growl that shook the floor it was one he never heard his Rin make that sound before "Stay Away!" His eyes widdened when he saw her whip her head around to meet his own, his eyes were golden orbs of two tiny suns…
But her's…
Were raging ruby the color of blood.
'Rin.'
AN: I know long time right?
