So. Just to clear things up. I've had someone say that "It feels like I'm reading about Rin & somebody who looks like Sesshomaru". I understand that Sesshomaru is very different in this story, but the point is to show "Rin's" Lord Sesshomaru, not the Sesshomaru that the rest of the world sees. And besides, of course Sesshomaru should treat his mate better and sweeter than he's ever treated anybody before. Okay rant over :) oh and thanks to itzatakahashi for alwaysssss reviewing. You're the best :)

Chapter Thirty Six

Tamari and Sakura followed behind Sesshomaru closely, not sure what to make of the strange new world before them.

"Will brother be there?," Tamari looked to Sesshomaru for answers.

"Yes. He and Sakura are switching places. You, on the other hand, are still quite too young to be conducting foreign missions. So you'll be coming back with us."

"I'm just glad I'm along for the ride!," she squealed happily. "I've always wanted to see France!,"

"Please remember to act human, that goes for the both of you."

"Cousin, we've both accompanied our big brother on missions more than a time or two, we know how to act in distant lands," Tamari folded her arms and rolled her eyes.

"I know that, little cousin," he rolled his eyes. "Everyone needs reminding now and again. just be on your best behavior."

"Don't worry I will!," she promised.

"I can't wait to meet my newest little cousin...oh Sesshomaru when the child is born you must bring him to court!," Sakura exclaimed.

"I will, don't worry."

"And my mother told me to let you know to not forget her either. She missed you when you came to visit your mother with Inuyasha."

"I won't forget. We were simply in a hurry our last visit."

"Good," she nodded in finality.

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After switching people out and spending two days in the lap of luxury, Sesshomaru, along with his ever growing traveling party, was headed back home finally. Takeharu carries Izayoi, Tamari carried Amari, and Diaroku carried Inuyasha, Kagome, and Kichiro. Sesshomaru flew ahead of everyone, in his brilliant orb of light which invaded him and Rin. This way they could talk, embrace, share a kiss or two. She'd mentioned trying to fly herself but- in her condition- he wouldn't hear of it.

"You're so...attentive here lately. Almost never leaving my side. Is it because I'm with child? Because we are mated? Or perhaps both?"

"I suppose it is a little bit of both. I was warned- both by Diaroku and by my mother- that after marking you I'd feel a pull to you. Any moments spent apart would be uncomfortable for us both."

"So is that why I'm so irritable when we are apart?"

"Oh yes...you should see me," he snickered.

"So the solution must be for us to stay together," she raised an eyebrow.

"Precisely," he poked her nose.

"How will that work? After our little one comes along? Will you stay with me for my lying in?"

"We'll think of something," he assured her and pulled her into a head spinning kiss. It wasn't long before they touched down just outside the castle walls. Diaroku, Takeharu, and Tamari transformed back into their human forms and Amari hoisted herself up onto her fathers back, Izayoi clung close to her mother. They'd both missed their parents a great deal. Rin, for one, couldn't wait to have Sesshomaru's attentions firmly back on her. While she enjoyed every moment caring for the girls, kids were very distracting, and Rin was hoping to soak up her last few weeks with Sesshomaru all to herself. Like now, for instance, when she tugged his hand and pulled him off into the woods and away from the group. Gently nudging him up against a tree, she trailed her hands down his prefect chest.

"Are you sure you wouldn't be more comfortable in our bed?"

"Hmmm...with the prying ears of the castle? No," she shook her head. "It's been a while since you've taken me to our hot spring."

"The water-"

"I hadn't planned on bathing," she batted her eyelashes.

"Hmmm...well allow me to carry you," he scooped her up and took off, leaving a trail of giggles in their wake.

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Sorry it's so short! I'll try to update soon!