Sorry no lemons in this chapter lmao. But there WILL be one in the next chapter. Remember, the faster you review, the faster I update :)
Chapter Two
Rin swung her sword once again as hard as she could at the dummy in front of her, slicing it clean in half and grinning wildly. Sesshomaru had given her the weapon five years ago for her fifteenth birthday. His reasoning being that everyone should have the ability to defend themselves. She'd only had to draw the sword twice, slaying a couple of low level demons that were stupid enough to slither up on her. Sesshomaru was off 'dealing with pesky panthers' and had been for most of the day. He didn't leave, though, until Rin had eaten breakfast and he'd taken her to the hot spring to wash the blood from her leg. When he woke her, he'd been visible taken aback by the sight of her leg, even going as far as to apologize. Rin rubbed the sore spot where his claws had pierced her thigh. This was by far not the worst injury she'd gained over the years, so she wasn't too worried about it. She looked up from where she had been resting, seeing that her targets had all been set back up, and charged full force at them. She soared through the air trying to remember everything he'd taught her. Just as she lobbed the head off of her last target and dropped to the ground with a thud, she heard him.
"Rin Chan! Hey!" She groaned inwardly as she turned to face the annoyance headed her way. In many ways Rin was becoming more and more like her Lord, despising the small talk that other humans loved so much. All she wanted to do was train while he was away but no. Another road block. First, the women of the castle wanted her to join in their sewing lesson. Then, the demon who takes care of the weapons and training grounds had tried to keep her from training. For fear of her getting hurt and Sesshomaru's wrath being unleashed on him. And now this. As he approached, he continued calling her name so she decided to throw him a bone.
"Hey there, Akiru. How are you?"
"I'm good. Just came to see if maybe you would like to join me for a walk?" She studied the boy in front of her. Two years her senior, he was muscular and a few inches taller than her. Sure he was cute, she'd give him that, but no man could compare to Lord Sesshomaru in her eyes. Especially no human man.
"I don't think that's a good idea. Lord Sesshomaru doesn't like for me to wander."
"Well Sesshomaru isn't here, now is he?"
"Lord. Lord Sesshomaru isn't here. Respect your master," she scolded.
"Okay then. Where is Lord Sesshomaru?"
"He's away dealing with the Panther Tribe, but told me he would return by supper. If not sooner. I should really get back to training."
"Yeah like he's going to take you into battle," the young man scoffed. "He never takes us humans into battle."
"Not for battle, idiot. Lord Sesshomaru wants me to be able to defend myself. A lot of times when we are traveling he has to leave me behind in a safe place. If I were to fall under attack while he was gone, I can take care of myself."
"Whatever. How about that walk?"
"No. I don't want to. I need to stay put and wait for my Lord to return. He told me not to go outside the castle walls and I will not disobey."
"Psh. You've been seduced by the demon Lord. Open your eyes, girl. He will discard you just as he discards every whore he takes to his bed-"
"Rin." She whipped her head up to see Sesshomaru perched on a rooftop.
"Lord Sesshomaru!" Her face lit up and she propped her sword against a post, running to him as he leapt gracefully to the ground. To her surprise, he reached up and stroked her face, smoothing the hair out of her eyes.
"I trust you've fared well."
"Yes my Lord, I've been very busy all day practicing."
"Very good," he cocked his head to the side. "Is something wrong? You're radiating annoyance."
"Not at all," she took her sleeve and ran it over his cheek, wiping away a smear of blood. "Akiru was trying to get me to go for a walk in the woods, but I declined."
"Rin, go to my rooms."
"Wha-"
"Do not question me. Go to my rooms and wait. I need to speak with Akiru."
"Yes, My Lord." She nodded and turned to walk away, picking up her sword from where it was propped against a post and going inside. Just as the door shut behind her, she heard Sesshomaru's fist connecting with Akiru's face. He'd no doubt heard the dumbass basically call her a whore. Rin shivered at the thought and continued her walk to his room. She went to her back pack that Kagome had gifted her a few years back and brought it with her to sit on the bed. She'd accidentally reopened the wound on her leg and didn't even notice it until now. She'd just finished cleaning it and was about to start bandaging when Sesshomaru stepped through the door.
"Now that I've dealt with that pest, how was your day, Rin?"
"Uneventful to say the least, my Lord. I trust you put the panther tribe in their place?"
"Of course."
"Can I ask you something?"
"What is it?"
"You say that if I choose to be yours, it's for eternity?"
"Yes, what's the question?"
"I'm just wondering...how? I am just a human. I'll die someday."
"Not if I can help it. Do you trust me?"
"With my life," she answered honestly.
"Then trust me to extend your life. I don't know how just yet, but I will find the answer."
"Really? You could do that?" Her eyes lit up and she bounded across the room to him, gripping his armor and smiling up to him.
"I know that there is a way. When Jaken returns that is where we're headed next. To find it."
"Yes, my lord," she beamed.
"Rin, I want you to think hard and be sure.
"I will,"
"I'm going to go and get this damn panther blood off of myself. You're welcome to accompany me."
"To the hot spring?" She arched an eyebrow.
"It's a wonderful day, perhaps we could walk there?"
"I'd like that," she took his offered hand and stride out of the castle with him. The sight of Sesshomaru walking hand in hand with Rin did not go unnoticed. In fact, they earned quite a few looks before they finally made it beyond the castle walls. Looks ranging from fear, disgust, but most of all; confusion. The inhabitants of the castle, demon residents and human servants alike, were taken aback by the act. Nobody had ever seen the fearful lord say more than two words to a human, and now he was striding across the courtyard holding a human's hand. There were still a handful of his fathers followers at the castle, those few were the only ones not the least bit surprised. They knew all too well that the Great Lords sons would someday inherit his affinity for humans. Sesshomaru was so full of pride and distaste for the entire race that Rin seemed to be the only human he could tolerate. And now the only human able to weasel her way into the Lords good graces was on his arm. Once they were away from the castle, Rin thought of another question.
"Say, lord Sesshomaru...would we have children some day?"
"Hmm...I've never given it any thought. But we can if you like. Normally child rearing is at the discretion of the woman. It's that way for humans and demons alike, Rin."
"But would you want them? Would you even like them? You despise Inuyasha for being a half demon."
"Of course I would like our children. And you seem to have forgotten that Inuyasha and I are on much better terms. We have been for some time now."
"Yes I know...I just had to ask."
"Is that your reservation?"
"No...I have one more. Well, two more."
"And what are those?"
"Well the first, what if you get tired of me? What if you help me acquire your lifespan and I'm forced to live without you?"
"Rin," he stopped and made her turn to face him. "That will never happen. Ever. I could never grow tired of you."
"You promise?"
"I promise." He took her by surprise when he hugged her tightly. So tight she could barely breathe. But she relaxed into his embrace anyways. After a moment or two, he broke away and clasped her hand again, continuing their walk.
"Now, what is your second concern?"
"What about Inuyasha? And Jaken? Inuyasha will flip all the way out when he finds out about us. And Jaken will too."
"Let me deal with my brother and the imp," he gave her a reassuring smile and she nodded. Rin knew logically that her Lord Sesshomaru could conquer anything and anyone.
"Lord Sesshomaru?" She asked as they approached the spring.
"Yes?"
"May I...get in with you?"
"I thought you'd never ask." He picked her up and in one leap, jumped straight in to the deepest point of the spring. At first, Rin thought she was imagining things. But she could have sworn she heard him laugh.
