Chapter Four
(updated January 2021)
Rin opened her eyes, becoming aware of the heaviness around her body. White fur surrounded her, holding her securely as she stretched within. She felt warm and comfortable and smiled as she dug her fingers deep into the fur, feeling it vibrate beneath her fingertips. She laughed, amused by the reaction.
"Mokomoko likes you. But he's always had a soft spot for you, my Rin." A male voice traveled from across the room. Rin's eyes widen as she took in his form. He was beautiful, intimidating, and dangerous. Rin felt a chill run up her back as he approached her. His silver hair shimmered in the dim light, and his golden eyes stared intensely at her.
"You're the man from the scroll… the one from my dream," Rin gasped, standing in shocked realization. The man's body suddenly appeared in front of her, his hand creasing her cheek. "Do you remember me, mate?" he asked.
"Your name is Sesshomaru, but I don't understand why you call me your mate. What does that mean?"
"It means you are my wife," he growled. Unexpectedly, he lifted Rin's chin, pressing his lips onto hers. Rin gasped into the kiss, Sesshomaru taking the chance to slip his tongue along the curves of her lips. He pulled back slightly, eyes flashing red. "I've waited a long time for you, so I apologize for my eagerness. But now, you must come to me if you want more."
Rin stared at the man who haunted her dreams and felt an undeniable urge. His lips were filled with promise, and she wanted more of him. Rin wished for months to see her dream man's face, and her wish finally came true. But now, he was in front of her, and she didn't want to waste a single moment. Confidently, she pulled him back to her, her lips opening, her tongue demanding access. He growled, pulling Rin off her feet.
Their kiss never broke as Rin wrapped her legs around him. He continued to stand, holding her in place with his strength. His silver hair rained around them, and Rin instinctively turned her head, exposing her neck to him. Sesshomaru moaned in pleasure. "It's time to remember," he smirked, eyes blood red. His fang pierced the side of Rin's neck, making her scream in shock. Sesshomaru sucked slightly on her wound as Rin tried to escape his arms.
"Sesshomaru," she cried, as she clinched to him, her world spinning as her memories came crashing back.
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Flashback
It wasn't often that Rin would find a hot spring, so she couldn't pass up the opportunity for a warm bath. She smiled widely as she remembered what had occurred the night before. After a year of yearning for her Lord, he came to her without warning. She could still feel the taste of his mouth and his hands on her body.
"His mate…" Rin giggled, remembering the words he whispered to her. She blushed deeply, submerging herself deeper into the water. Sesshomaru had called her his mate when she agreed to give herself to him. He used his fang to pierce her neck and tasted her blood while he shared some of his as well. He had bitten his lip and kissed her deeply, Rin feeling the demon's energy run through her body. She touched her neck lightly, her heart full. She was now Sesshomaru's wife.
A splash across the spring caught Rin's attention. "Hello?" Rin called, unsure if she imagined the sound or not. It was eerily silent in the area, and Rin cautiously got out of the spring. She clumsily put on her clothes, unwilling to take the risk of drying off. Something felt wrong… something felt dangerous.
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Flashback continued
Sesshomaru looked in annoyance as Inu-Yasha, and his wench, Kagome, argued. They had claimed a yokai had attacked a nearby village, consuming the souls from anyone it encountered. Sesshomaru was intrigued by the yokai's ability but knew he had to quickly destroy him for proving to be reckless and incompetent. He did not deserve such power.
"And you let it escape, half-breed?" Sesshomaru sneered at his brother.
"He's some sort of lizard demon and did some weird camouflage thing and disappeared. I was able to injure him, and we've followed his scent up to this point. It's almost as if his scent's gotten weaker. Almost as if he -"
"-washed the blood away - Rin!" Sesshomaru interrupted, darting off into the forest.
"Wait, what's happening?" Inu-Yasha yelled as Kagome jumped on his back, following after him.
Sesshomaru felt his heart quicken. Rin had planned to bathe in the hot spring today, and if his suspicions were correct, the demon had washed off his wound in the only water source in the area – the hot springs. Although his scent could still be tracked, it was a bit more difficult without the stench of fresh blood in the air.
"Sesshomaru, the scent is stronger towards the right. Go in that direction," Inu-Yasha instructed, trailing behind him. The dog demon did not respond but turned towards the right. He had caught the scent before Inu-Yasha's observation, his claw already glowing with poison.
He landed; the smell of the demon overwhelming. "There's no point in hiding. I can smell you nearby," Sesshomaru threatened just as Inu-Yasha landed beside him.
"Is he seriously hiding in the bushes?" Inu-Yasha laughed, suddenly digging his hand into the bush, only to pull out… a hand.
Inu-Yasha stared dumbstruck, "where's the rest of him?"
Sesshomaru growled as he felt a sudden tug in his heart. 'Rin was in danger. '
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Flashback continued
Rin screamed as a lizard-like creature jumped towards her from the hot spring, its body landing on her back, pushing her into the dirt. "What luck do I have today! I can smell your human stench and the blood of your master – a mighty demon at that," the creature laughed. "It was worth losing this hand to throw that annoying demon off my trail."
Rin struggled under the monster's weight, causing him to laugh louder. Without warning, he sliced at her back, her blood pooling around her. She felt the demon lick along her spine, slurping her blood in greed. "A lucky day indeed," he sighed in glee.
"Lord Sesshomaru," Rin cried, unable to move her body.
"You are the mate of a powerful demon, so I will never let you escape. No, my dear, you and I will be together for a very, very long time." Without warning, Rin's body flipped over, her eyes staring into the lizard's red, as she felt a pull from inside of her body. Her back stung as her body turned cold as her blood continued to pool around her. The air felt like it was escaping through every pore in her body, taking her life with it. Tears filled her eyes as she realized she could not stop what was happening. Her last thoughts were of her Lord Sesshomaru – the demon she loved, the man who had finally made her his wife.
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Flashback continued
It took seconds for Sesshomaru to kill the laughing demon before him. The air around him was thick with the scent of blood as he dropped the remaining pieces of the lizard's body to the ground. When he arrived, Sesshomaru saw Rin's lifeless body discarded on the ground. The lizard demon had just consumed the last of her soul – ending his mate's life. When the lizard locked eyes on Sesshomaru, he laughed; filled with the glee that he had consumed the powerful dog demon's wife. Sesshomaru had transformed into his true form and tore into the lizard with no hesitation. He ripped him from limp to limp, knowing the demon would not be able to regenerate his eaten body.
"Oh no," he heard Kagome cry out. Sesshomaru turned slightly, eyes settling on the back of Rin's head as Kagome held her body in her arms. He could not bring her back. His mother had warned him that Tenseiga could not revive her a second time. Plus, the lizard demon had consumed her soul, making the possibility of her returning to him almost impossible.
"Sesshomaru… was she your mate?" Inu-Yasha asked quietly. Sesshomaru knew his brother could smell his essence on her body, especially so soon after coupling. To make a human the mate of a demon, a blood connection needed to be established. By giving Rin his blood, Sesshomaru was able to mark her, which issued a warning to other demons. The stronger the demon's blood, the stronger the demon's scent will be on the human. And by Sesshomaru taking Rin's blood, he could sense whenever she was in danger. That was the tug he felt after realizing the lizard had severed his hand to throw off his trail.
'But it was too late… Rin was gone.'
And for the first time in his life, Sesshomaru felt the unwelcomed feeling of sadness.
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Story Changes - This chapter was soooo challenging to write because I had to combine the old chapters 4, 5, and 6. On their own, the chapters were short and didn't add much to moving the storying along. So, here are the areas I changed.
In the original version, Rin is assaulted by Toga after running away from Sesshomaru and Jaken. I removed the entire scene because it didn't make sense to have Rin run away, nor did it make sense to add Toga to the story. I also decided to add more to Sesshomaru and Rin's backstory. Initially, Rin confessed her love to Sess when he tried to move her to a human village. When she rejects the offer and confess her love instead, Sesshomaru decides to make her his mate. Sadly, she dies almost immediately after. In the newer version, I wanted Rin to enjoy the moment of being his wife. It makes her death sadder and the scene a bit more dramatic because it shows their love was over before it had a chance to really start. The final change was the story rating (R to T). I use to post the story on a different fanfiction site, which allowed authors to write NC-17 stories. Originally, I had written my first sex scene in this chapter, but in the end, it just didn't fit the narrative.
I hope you all enjoyed the additions.
Glumps and Love,
L. Starr