A/N: To those of you who are against young aged marriages I suggest you leave now. No I do not believe in a 14 year old girl getting married in these times. However I repect people's ways from years ago, and know in those times it was different. And I do know if there is true love in any relatioship, that age should not matter.

To many it is seen as a great sin. What is this sin you ask? A great youkai such as I has left my guard down on my youkai nature and allowed my heart to be stolen. To youkai any human traits such as love, jealousy and caring for anyone such as a human. We are considered outcast to our species.

My father himself fell victim to this weakness as well as my brother. I of course was not so desperate as to fall for a priestess such as he. Twice nonetheless, however this Kagome. I can see why he indulges in loving her.

I myself was compelled to save a young child's life and in doing so it greatly changed me. Rin is not like any human I have ever encountered. At first I merely wanted to test my father's sword of healing. Now though I am grateful she is alive.

She is much like Kagome. Strong, brave and very determined. She is loyal to me and wishes to stay by my side. I heard her once say humans are worse than youkai. This did surprise me by saying this, since she was killed by a pack of wolf youkai. But she endured abuse from humans the most.

I know it is beyond many who do not know my heart or ways. Her time on this earth will be short and mostly likely she will die around her forties, though I do hope she stays longer. She is just fifteen today and I have decided I will take her away and ask her to be my beloved.

I will not take her virginity as of yet I will wait till she is another year older and is ready. I feel she has not yet learned all she needs to from the old priestess in the village. Plus it is not the right time for her to be carrying a child of mine.

Even though I know the child will be hanyou, I have learned that does not mean it will be weak. I have seen the power my brother has. And now know a child carrying my blood will be just as strong as any full blooded youkai.

It's hard to believe, as I get closer to the village, that I feel a longing like none I've ever felt before. Of course this happens every time I get close to Rin these days. Could it be my protective nature that is making me feel this way. I know other human males have been looking at her in a different way.

Could this be why I am so driven to do this now compared to before. Am I afraid she will be taken away by one of these human males? No, I know Rin will still want to follow me. She has even asked to remain with me many times. So there is no doubt in my mind the child in her has grown as well as her feelings for me.

However it is not love I feel for her, a youkai such as I can not have such feelings. Though I know she has no doubt fallen in love with me. I see it more each time I bring her a new kimono. Her face lights up and her cheeks blush a deep red. Yes there is no doubt she will say she will be my partner.

A strong breeze blows her scent my way, she's in the field next to the old priestess's hut. There is another scent along with her's, one I do not recognize. As I get closer I see a young male, about Rin's age. He is speaking with her so I make sure I am not noticed. As I wait in the forest shadows I hear them talking.

I'm surprised to hear Rin's voice sounding so serious and stern. She tells the male no, she is not interested and that it is best he leaves. She must know I'm close, it wouldn't surprise me if she did sense my presents. I watch as the male leaves, he seems sad and angry.

Seeing that Rin is now alone I venture closer. "Rin.." I softly say her name. At that moment her eyes widen with joy and she quickly comes my way. I find myself almost smiling when I see her approach me like this. Her cheerful voice is somehow soothing to my inner youkai beast.

"Come.." I say in a soft tone of voice. Without hesitation Rin bows and follows me deeper into the forest. Could it be that she knows what I am about to ask her? No she couldn't.

Once we reach a quiet spot I stand facing a tall tree, Rin is a few feet behind me and asks. "What is it, Lord Sesshōmaru?"

With a stern voice I tell her. "You will no longer call me that name." I feel a slight change in the mood. I think she fears I will abandon her now. The scent of tears are in the air. And I know they are her's. "There is no need for tears Rin, unless they are of joy." I slowly turn and tell her. "From this day on you are my beloved partner, wife as they say in human words."

I am suddenly attacked, as she hugs me from behind. And over and over again I hear her saying. "Yes!"

I explain to her that we will wait before having an intimate relationship. She does not disagree and is just happy she was claimed by me. Though I do worry that there will be trouble for her now that a youkai has claimed her as his bride. I know she is in safe hands, but I will keep my guard up and protect her as well.