Just a few things. First of all, how is everyone doing during this pandemic? I am staying afloat but it hasn't been easy. I know and have access to information for many resources to help on this difficult time so if you are struggling please reach out to me through private message and I will try my best to point you in the right direction 3.

Secondly, I want to apologize for vanishing. I had to work on my own mental health for a while and I hope nobody holds that against me.

Lastly, in light of me coming back full force I have an idea, pending interest. I've realized that Inuyasha is set in the same year as my OTHER favorite show (a historical drama about Mary queen of scots and her time at French court) Reign (on the CW). That being said, I really want to do a crossover chapter or two to feel the waters for a crossover story. Please let me know your thoughts on this!

Chapter Nine

The brothers walked into the house to the chaos of the evening. Amari and Izayoi were at each others throats, Kagome was feeding their youngest and talking Rin through how to make supper since she'd asked for an impromptu cooking lesson. She yelled over her shoulder for them to stop fighting and Inuyasha groaned.

"Girls, go outside and argue or play or whatever. Just don't leave the village and be back by sundown with better attitudes."

"But-" Amari started.

"Now.," he cut her off.

"Ufhhh fine." She moaned dramatically and started for the door.

"Rin," Sesshomaru's eyes finally locked with hers and she let out the breath that she didn't know she was holding.

"Lord Sesshomaru," she blushed. Inuyasha didn't say a word, picking up on the fact that Kagome was oblivious. Rins neck and part of her shoulder were in plain sight, and she kept looking there for confirmation of the mood between Rin and Sesshomaru, but there was none. So she just brushed it off. Inuyasha would tell her later, when they were gone. If he told her now, she would explode and he wouldn't have time to calm her down before she started a fight with the other couple. Sesshomaru was quiet for most of the evening, busying himself with holding his first nephew on the roof as he'd done when the girls were babies. Hikaru was the spitting image of Inuyasha. Long white hair, Amber eyes, and little fuzzy ears on the top of his head. Izayoi was the only child without puppy ears, looking exactly like her mother. He sat there and watched the stars, reflecting and idly listening to the conversation inside. Some time after Hikaru had drifted off, he descended from the roof and back inside.

"Rin, are you ready to go?"

"Yes, just a moment," she turned and said her goodbyes, promising to come back tomorrow, before he led her out the door.

"So," Sesshomaru tested. "When do you plan on telling Kagome? You know Inuyasha is liable to tell her tonight."

"She doesn't know? Everyone knows." Rin looked up at him as they walked toward the forest.

"How would she know? Rin, remember she can't smell like Inuyasha and the children can,"

"Oh that's right! Duh! Yeah I guess he will tell her tonight...I hadn't even gotten around to it yet. But I think she already has her suspicions. She kept examining my neck when she thought I wasn't looking."

"You don't say..."

"So...what were you and Kaede talking about that was so private?"

"If I am to be honest? I was discussing with her the possibility of having children. Seeing as I would never trust you in anyone else's hand, especially in such a delicate condition, I spoke to her about coming to stay in the castle for a time, should the need arise."

"And what did she say?"

"You know the old hag, she said we would discuss it when she time comes," he rolled his eyes and flipped his hair over one shoulder. Rin marveled at the way he looked when they were alone. Especially on nights like tonight, when they were just simply walking through the woods and the world around them was so peaceful and quiet, she got to see him truely at ease. There was no tension to his shoulders or his face for that matter. He wasn't hyper vigilant, constantly and imperceptibly scanning every tiny detail of his surroundings, his ears weren't standing on end as they usually were. He was completely relaxed, and focused on nothing but his Rin. Reaching out, he took her hand and pulled her closer so he could wrap an arm around her shoulders as they walked.

"There's something I need to talk to you about."

"What is it?"

"I spoke to Diaroku before we left. He believes that your blood is different than that of other humans. He said that you belong to a small group of humans who, if mated with a demon, take on the form of their mate. He referred to this group as Hiroshimari."

"So...when you mark me...I'll turn into a demon?"

"Yes."

"Like a full fledged bonafide demon?"

"Correct."

"A dog demon? Just like you?"

"Yes, what's so confusing?"

"Oh this is awesome! Yes! Yes! Yes!" She flung her arms around his neck and he hugged her back apprehensively.

"Y-you aren't upset?"

"No! Silly! Why in the world would I be upset?"

"I jus- never mind. It's not important," he shook his head and smiled down at her. "Would you like me to carry you?"

"Sure," she returned his smile with a grin of her own and climbed on to his back.

"Say...Sesshomaru?" She leaned closer and whispered in his ear as he lept expertly through the treetops.

"Yes?," he looked to her out of the corner of his eye.

"Remember the first time. When you told me I couldn't use my mouth because it was an act for common whores?"

"Yes," he nearly choked on his response and gripped her thighs tighter.

"Well...what if I want you to...bed me like that?"

"Like what?"

"A common whore," she said matter of factly.

"Uhm...maybe this is a conversation for when we return home..."

"Why is that?"

"Because I don't want to give my half brother a heart attack, I've grown quite fond of him. And judging by his fondness of you I fear he would quite literally drop dead if he heard you in the throes of passion."

"He can hear that far?" Her eyes widened and she looked back to the far edge of the village where Inuyasha and his family lived. He stopped and sat her down just outside the house they stayed in on the hillside behind the shrine.

"Yes. I can hear him and Kagome loud and clear. Every night I've brought you to visit this dreadful yet charming village. For the past thirteen years."

"So everytime you brought me to visit you had to sit up here and listen to them fucking?" She giggled and he shot her a glare.

"Yes. Every. Fucking. Night. They. We're. Fucking." He groaned and she giggled.

"Well I guess that's another trait you share," she teased and poked his chest.

"Would you like to put your theory to the test?" He put his hands on her hips, slowly inching the fabric of her dress up and bunching it at her sides as he went.

"Absolutely," she keened and folded her arms loosely around his shoulders.

...

The next morning, Rin was startled awake to the sound of AhUn landing outside and quickly pulled Sesshomaru's shirt around herself before Jaken had a chance to barge through the door. Sesshomaru shot up in bed and threw Jaken a cold glare as he bunched the blanket around himself.

"Jaken. Knock."

"Y-yes, Milord."

"I believe you owe the Lady Rin an apology, don't you, Jaken?"

"Yes of course, I apologize, Milady." He begrudgingly Bowed before her as he backed out of the hut.

"Shall we get ready to face the day, My Love?" He purred at her and kissed the tip of her shoulder.

"Yes, of course," she blushed and returned the gesture before slipping out of bed.

...

Just a few things. First of all, how is everyone doing during this pandemic? I am staying afloat but it hasn't been easy. I know and have access to information for many resources to help on this difficult time so if you are struggling please reach out to me through private message and I will try my best to point you in the right direction 3.

Secondly, I want to apologize for vanishing. I had to work on my own mental health for a while and I hope nobody holds that against me.

Lastly, in light of me coming back full force I have an idea, pending interest. I've realized that Inuyasha is set in the same year as my OTHER favorite show (a historical drama about Mary queen of scots and her time at French court) Reign (on the CW). That being said, I really want to do a crossover chapter or two to feel the waters for a crossover story. Please let me know your thoughts on this!