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Chapter Six
They walked hand in hand down the long hallway that led to their new rooms. Rin looked up at him and smirked.
"You can't be serious, already taking me back to bed. Lord Sesshomaru I believe you have grown quite smitten with me," she teased and giggled, poking him in the chest.
"It seems I have, but then again, you are my mate. That's how it is supposed to be. Nevertheless, I do have a real surprise waiting for you. So close your eyes," he looked down at her and cocked an eyebrow. She closed her eyes obediently, rolling them first and sticking her tongue out. Sesshomaru laughed at her playfulness and felt a wave of happiness wash over him. Only Rin could bring him such a feeling. She was always so cheerful and was almost never without a smile. Even as a woman, she retained her quirky nature. She almost never wore shoes, unless Sesshomaru insisted on it. When left alone, she could be found picking flowers or simply laying in the grass and watching the sky. They had many nights spent with Rin lying on her back looking up at the stars and Sesshomaru perched in a tree directly above. After Jaken fell asleep he would tell her about the stars and the moon, something that he was very intrigued by. Maybe he was becoming more and more like his father afterall. Inheriting his obsession with the night sky, his compassion to a degree, and now his love of a human woman. He stopped in front of the door and looked down to Rin to make sure she wasn't peeking. Her heart began to beat faster and he rolled his eyes.
"Rin, darling. No. Peeking."
"Yes, My Lord," she declared and giggled, earning a breathy laugh from him as well before he removed his sash and tied it over her eyes. Rin stood very still and heard him open the door. He led her inside and down their private hallway to the bedroom, taking her to stand in the middle of the room. He pulled his sash off of her face and she gasped.
"Oh my goodness, Sesshomaru! I love it!" She squealed and threw her arms around him before jumping into the huge elevated bed.
"Where on earth did you get something so extravagant? I've NEVER seen a bed this big! Let alone up in the air! Look how big this sleeping mat is!" She stretched out on the bed, barely taking up a fourth of it.
"I saw them when I was on the continent last year. In that strange place called Europe that I told you about. A month or so ago I sent for this to be commissioned for you and it just arrived today." He slid off his armor and crawled in to bed with her, sitting cross legged beside her.
"Well. I. Love. It." She popped up and hugged him again, this time kissing him and he smiled against her lips. "And I love you, you are so sweet, no matter how tough you act," she grinned and nuzzled into his neck. He tightened his arms around her and kissed the top of her head.
"Only for you, my Rin. I'm glad you like it." Sesshomaru buried his nose in her hair and breathed in deep. Rin smirked to herself and trailed two fingers up his chest and to his jaw.
"So...shall we christen our new bed?" She looked up at him and batted her eyelashes.
"Rin, if I take you now you'll lay in bed all afternoon."
"No I won't...promise," she pulled away from his chest and squeezed his member through his pants. He growled and seized her face in both of his hand, claiming her lips.
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Rin lay sated and unable to move because her bones didn't even feel like bones anymore. Sesshomaru traces her spine and watched the rise and fall of her back intently as her breathing slowed.
"Rin...you're drifting off."
"I'm sorry...talk to me and keep me awake. Tell me, what do you have planned for this afternoon?"
"I am meeting with my uncle. Surely he will at least be able to point me in the direction of someone who can help you obtain immortality. What are your plans?"
"I considered painting, or maybe going for a walk through the flower maze."
"Do as you wish, I will see you again at supper," he kissed her forehead and she groaned, rolling off of him.
"Do we have to get up? I'd much rather just laze around with you all day."
"Yes, my dear. I have things to accomplish. Do not worry, we will have plenty of time for all the kinky fuckery your heart desires."
"Fineeee," she moaned and pushed herself up from the bed. She yanked her clothes from the floor and started putting them on while she pouted. Sesshomaru sighed and crossed the room, putting two fingers under her chin and tilted her head up.
"I would love nothing more than to stay here and ravish you for the rest of the year, but remember I still have a job to do." He was stern yet gentle in letting her down.
"I understand," she straightened her face but still had disappointment in her eyes.
"Why don't you take that walk through the garden? The flowers always bring you joy."
"Yes, My Lord. I believe I will," she gave him a small smile and a kiss on the jaw.
"Good," he looked her over and wrinkled his nose. "You'll do, but I don't like the smell of sex rolling off of you."
"You put it there," she teased.
"Fair point. Shall we?" He motioned for her to lead the way.
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After parting ways with Rin, Sesshomaru went to meet with his uncle. He walked silently into the mans study, which was right next to his own.
"Diaroku. Do you know why I've asked you here?" It wasn't a far off notion to have. Afterall, the old man usually knew every move Sesshomaru would make before he'd even thought of it himself.
"I'm assuming it has something to do with why you have not marked young Rin. I take it you know of the difference in her blood?" Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes at his uncle.
"Explain," he ordered.
"Rin belongs to a special group of humans known as Hiroshimari. Nobody knows where the blood line originates. But nevertheless, if she is mated by a demon, she will take on the blood of her mate and undergo a transformation."
"So you're saying, when I mark her, she will become an InuYoukai?"
"Precisely. But the transformation is not for the faint of heart. All of the literature I've seen on the subject says it is a brutal process that lasts for three long days."
"What will happen?"
"She will be bedridden, suffer fevers, burning pain all over as her blood changes from a mortal to that of a full fledged demon such as yourself. And a strong one at that." His eyes gleamed with pride at his nephew. No matter how he picked and prided at him, everyone knew that Sesshomaru was the apple of Diaroku's eye. Never having children of his own, he took great pride in all of Sesshomaru's accomplishments and wanted him to finally find true happiness for himself.
"But after that she will share my lifespan? And my healing capabilities?"
"Yes, though she will not have your powers, she will be able to develop abilities of her own."
"How will she change physically?"
"She will look as she does now in her human form. Though her teeth will turn to fangs and fingernails turn to claws, nothing else will change much. Do not worry, nephew. This is for the best, but talk to the girl about it first. Let her decide if she is ready for this. Because it is a long and painful process and there is no going back once initiated."
"I will discuss it with her on our travel to Inuyasha's village. She has been very eager to visit with the women there."
"I'll bet you've missed those feisty little nieces and cute little nephew of yours as well."
"Ah yes...I do quite miss them. Amari and Izayoi are eight and nine now and it's all Inuyasha can do to keep eyes on his eldest daughter. I taught her how to make her father curse last time we visited. It earns him a thrashing from Kagome every time. Izayoi is tamer, taking after her mother. Who knows what the boy will be like, he's only six months old, afterall." Sesshomaru gazed out the window reflectively and Dairoku's heart constricted.
"Say, Sesshomaru..."
"Yes, uncle?"
"I am not much for traveling anymore, but if you were to invite Inuyasha and his family to visit, I'd gladly give up my rooms for the week."
"I will speak to my brother about it. Don't worry, I will not tell him your secret." He made eye contact with his elder, getting his point across. Diaroku nodded in agreement.
"Yes, my lord. Of course."
"Let me know of any new developments."
"Of course."
"I must be off."
"See you at supper."
"Yes," Sesshomaru nodded and then turned to leave.
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Rin tied her dress up on her hip and walked barefoot through the maze of flowers from around the world. Sesshomaru had it erected for her tenth birthday and she knew every single twist and turn. She picked a handful of forget me nots and tied a little ribbon around them, collecting flowers to make an arrangement once she was back in her chambers. These particular flowers were sprinkled throughout the entire maze. Her mind drifted back to the night he walked her through the maze for the first time.
I ran through the maze ahead of lord Sesshomaru, who trailed behind me at his usual pace.
"Look, Lord Sesshomaru! Look how pretty!" I plucked one of the little blue flowers and ran back to him, showing my discovery. "I wonder what it's name is?..."
"That is called a Forget Me Not...you asked me once, if I would always remember you. Let this flower be a symbol that you will always be in my heart, Rin." My stomach flipped with happiness and I hugged his waist, earring a hand to the back of my head in return.
"Thank you, Lord Sesshomaru, that means so much! I never knew that I was actually a friend to you...I just thought I was a kid you kept around cause you felt sorry for me..."
"Where would you get an idea like that?"
"Master Jaken..."
"Do not listen to him, Rin. You are a friend to me and a very important person. You do have and serve a great purpose for me. It is almost as if you were my greatest asset. A secret weapon of sorts."
"But...what purpose do I serve, my Lord?"
"Because of you, I am able to wield Tenseiga. Because you have taught me compassion and instilled your humanity in me. It is like I am on the road to self discovery and you are my compass."
"Well don't worry, Lord Sesshomaru. I won't ever let you get lost."
"I know you won't, Rin. Now come...let us finish our walk."
Rin sighed and sniffed a tulip, putting four of them into her basket. Suddenly she sensed another presence swiftly approaching and rolled her eyes.
"Good afternoon, Akiru," she said as he got closer.
"Rin, what the hell? Why'd you have to beat up my uncle?"
"Why'd he have to chalked his Lord?" She spun and looked into his eyes with an icy glare.
"Touché."
"And it's not like I only beat him up," she continued walking, motioning with her head for him to join her. "I kicked Diaroku's ass too."
"I know," the boy smirked. "But he can take it; he's a powerful demon. My uncle is that of a mere mortal."
"You and I know that your uncle, along with you and the rest of your family, is an immortal. It was his reward from Lord Sesshomaru's father for serving him."
"Okay fine, you have a point. So how's the demon lord treating you?"
"He's treated me very well," she smiled.
"That's good...is he still going to keep his sexual servants now that you two are mates?"
"We have not discussed it but I imagine not. And I'd prefer if you not ask such personal questions."
"Sorry about the other day...I didn't realize that you were so close."
"It's alright."
"I still don't think it's right though," he shook his head. "A woman of your beauty and standing shouldn't be relentlessly rutted by a heartless demon every night. But if that is your choice, so be it. Just know I'm here if you ever need a way out."
"I am perfectly content with my mate, thank you for your concern. If you'll excuse me, I should be getting back to the castle. It is growing near supper time." She turned and walked away, practicing control. All she wanted to do was rip his head off, but then Sesshomaru would hear her yelling and come to investigate. Akiru was stupid, but he didn't deserve to lose his head over such stupidity. She made her way to her chambers and deposited the flowers before going toward the dining hall. She was walking with her head down, deep in thought and not paying attention when she bumped in to him.
"Sesshomaru! Where did you come from?"
"I could ask you the same question. I went to collect you from the garden and you weren't there," he frowned.
"Oh! I picked some flowers to make an arrangement tomorrow and I was dropping them off in our room before supper."
"I see, come," he took her hand and started to lead her down the hallway. "When Jaken returns, we will head south."
"South? Does that mean?..."
"Yes, we will visit the village."
"Oh yay!" She flung her arms around his neck. "We haven't been in months! I cannot wait!"
"I'm pleased that you are so excited," he smiled down at her and kissed her forehead. "Now come, lets get you fed."
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