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Before Love Honor

By. Animechick262003

Sesshomaru Fanfiction

Chapter Three
A Secret Revealed

Rin made her way down the dirt path that led to the village. Her skin still burning with desire as thoughts of her encounter with the yukai played through her head. She ran her index fingers across her lips reliving the moment his mouth had laid claim to hers. The feeling had been so intoxicating.

Even so, unions between yukai and humans were frowned upon but at that moment the flood of emotion that had swept through her had felt so right. If he had asked she would have submitted herself to him without second thought.

"Baka snap out of it" she said trying to pull her senses together. "Whatever I was feeling it was obvious he was not." She thought as she entered into the village. "After all he practically ran away from me. Not too mention I still have yet to discover his name."

"Get it together girl even if there was a chance, you have a promise you've got to keep. It's not about me or what I want. It's a matter of honor. I must find out what happened to my brother and nothing can interfere with that. Nothing. Not even you she said as she turned her gaze to night sky.

"Baka!" Sesshomaru shouted scolding himself. "How in the hell did I let things get so out of hand?" he thought as he entered onto the castle grounds

"Hey Sess?" A mans voice called as Miyohiko ran up along side of him.

"Just what I don't need" he thought as he made his way up the steps and headed for his chamber.

"What in the hell happened to you?" The yukai questioned pointing to Sesshomaru's mud stained haori. "Were you attacked?"

"No" Sesshomaru responded hoping that his short answers would detour the younger yukai from probing further.

"Oh for a minute I thought you'd run into a group of ravenous fan girls" ^ ^

"No, I ran into a baka human wench" Sesshomaru barked as he passed through the entrance to his sleeping quarters. "Damn he thought he hadn't meant to say that now Miyohiko wouldn't cease with questioning him. Which he did not need at that moment considering he was still trying to figure out what in the hell had happened back in the forest himself.

"Human wench?" Miyohiko questioned as he closed the door to the room. "You sly devil you" he began as a smile took its place on his lips. "So that's why you disappear each evening. I was wondering where you were running off too. I would never have guessed considering how you feel about humans.

"Don't be such a Baka" Sesshomaru growled as he removed his stained outer coat. "It's not how you're making it to be"

"Oh really, than explain it to me" The younger yukai retorted taking a seat in a chair in the corner of the room.

"My feelings have not changed." He said coldly as he glared at the yukai. "I have told you it is nothing, and I will not be questioned on this matter further by you or anyone else."

"Ok" the younger yukai responded understanding that this was his cue to back off. "Fine, I won't ask about it further." Miyohiko eyed Sesshomaru who seemed to be deep in thought over something. Whatever it was the older yukai was thinking about it seemed to shake him up. "Nothing, huh?" Miyohiko questioned silently. "Well I am going to leave you to freshen up Sess dinner starts in a half hour you know" Miyohiko began as he walked to the chambers door. He glanced back one last time at Sesshomaru who seemed not to hear a word he had said. "Miyohiko shook his head and headed out the door.

Sesshomaru busied himself with removing the remainder of his stained clothing. Thoughts of the girl in the forest and what had happened still playing through his mind. He had never been one for loosing his cool under any circumstance yet that human wench had made him do more than just loose his cool. Sesshomaru paused taking a seat on the edge of his bed. He glanced over to the corner where Miyohiko had been seated. To his amazement the younger yukai had left and he hadn't noticed.

"Damn" He said he ran a clawed hand through his silver hair. He didn't like how the situation had played out one bit. He should have killed her right then for her insolence instead he had found himself in a passionate embrace with the wench. At that moment staring into that beautiful face he had come damn near close to vacating every principle, rule and thought he had held as far as human and yuaki relationships were concerned.

"Looking at her at that moment he had seen something that frightened him more than any enemy ever could. He had seen what he had strived through years to deny even existed. Yet through that human wench he had been forced to come face to face with his own vulnerability. "Am I so weak that such a creature can withdraw these emotions without my consent?" He questioned out loud as he moved to a standing position. "It does not matter what momentary lapses I may have had it will never happen again" he thought as he moved to the wash basin. "My father brought great shame to us with Inuyasha's mother and it has taken me great pains to salvage our honor. I will not loose it again. Not even for you

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HOURS LATER

Sesshomaru sat in the chair where he had sat the previous night sipping on a glass of saki. . As much as he had tried during the even to rid himself of the events of earlier that evening he had done little good. He had been so engrossed in his thoughts that now even the death glares of a certain blonde haired female had gone unnoticed until Miyohiko had guided his attention to it. He just shrugged it off. Miyohiko had taken humor in the night's event but than what didn't he take humor in.

"Lord Sesshomaru a man's voice called cutting into his thoughts. Yes uncle he called turning his gaze to the older silver haired yukai standing near the fire place.

"Wouldn't you agree?" The man questioned

"I am afraid I don't follow you. It seems my thoughts were else where and I didn't hear the conversation. My apologies."

"We were discussing the disgusting new trends among Yukai" Itaru interjected

"What trend might you be referring too?" Sesshomaru questioned glaring at Itaru

"Oh you no, taking humans as mates. I can't fathom why on earth this has become so popular. The filthy things"

"So true" Lord Hanta began " It started out as something the lower yukai would engage in and no one really cared I mean after all they are the weaker of our species. But now it something more it seems that even royal and greater yuaki are engaging in this behavior. Taking those disgusting things to bed producing those damned half lings.

"Well I heard that Lord Bontarou of the southern lands son Ataro tried to take a human wench as his mate." Yuri began

"Tried?" Sesshomaru questioned

"Yes" She began once more "but lord Bontarou would not accept the union and demanded his son marry one of the yukai ladies. His son refused. Well Lord Bontaru being one who prized himself on honor was not about to let his son dishonor him in such a way. He killed his son and the human wench. Afterwards he wiped out the entire village from which the girl had come. It is said that ever since than he does not permit any humans on his lands.

"At least there are those who still have pride in themselves. Itaru began "No honor can come in taking such weak creature to mate none" He exclaimed his gaze fixed on Sesshomaru.

"Lord Sesshomaru?" Yuri beagan "If I recall didn't your father do such a thing. Didn't he take a human wench to mate producing a half ling?"

"Yes he did" Sesshomaru began "But that was my father. He and I do not share the same views when it comes to humans. He felt they needed our pity. That they should be protected by us not ruled over. I on the other hand do not share that view. "

"Well you know what they say" Itaru began "Like father Like son" he said sending Sesshomaru a cold glare

"Now Itaru" Sesshomaru began "you of all people should know that saying holds little truth, after all your nothing like Lord Morihiro"

Silence fell across the room as the two yukai stared at each other contemptuously.

"Now, now boys" Lord Morohiro began "It is true that saying hold little truth. My brother was one who possessed a merciful heart. He had his ideas and they often went against those of the mainstream of our society. However Sesshomaru is different from his father. He understands the importance of keeping our race strong and beautiful. He has done well in recapturing his fathers lost honor. I have no doubt that he will not fall to the trappings that his father did.

"Even so" Yuri began sending him a pity gaze "I can not began to understand how terrible it must have been for you being the joke because of your fathers choices. It must have been terrible."

"Why must it be so terrible?" a voice shot from the corner of the room.. All heads turned to face Miyohiko who sat in a dark corner his face barely visible. "I have been listening to you four all night run on about how terrible it is that someone would take a human mate. I don't understand this. Why do we have to isolate ourselves? Why must we hate them based on their so called weakness?"

"I think you've had too much to drink Miyohiko" Itaru said sending the younger yukai a disapproving glare. "You may want to retire before you say something you regret".

"No I haven't had too much too drink, brother. I am entitled to my opinion aren't I? Or is my opinion only valid when it's one that reaffirms your twisted beliefs? Should we just kill all of the humans? Would it be better that way?"

"Retire to your chamber now Miyohiko" Itaru barked "You will not dishonor our father with this sort of talk"

"Are you threatening me Itaru?" the young man questioned tossing his glass on the floor causing it to shatter.

"Miyohiko!" Sesshomaru called as he made his way over to the younger yukai "Do as your brother has requested, for me"

"Fine!" Miyohiko retorted angrily as he exited from the room.

"Excuse me" Sesshomaru said bowing slightly as he gave chase of Miyohiko

"Yada-Yada" Lord Hanta said shaking his head. Looks as though you may have problems from that one Lord Morihiro.

"No there will be no problems Itaru interjected. I will make sure of that.

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"Miyohiko!" Seshomaru called giving chase to the yukai

"What do you want Sess?" The yukai questioned turning to face Sesshomaru " Have you come to lecture me on how my views are wrong and my father is right?"

"No" Sesshomaru responded "I think you know why I have come, don't you? Are you going to tell me or will I have to say it?"

"How'd you guess?" Miyohiko questioned as leaned his frame against the wall.

"Well " Sesshomaru began "I wasn't sure at first but when your returned from patrolling the borders I'd caught a faint scent of a human on your being. I'd pretty much ignored it until your outburst tonight."

"I guess it was inevitable someone would find out"Miyohiko said a weak smile lining his lips

"I won't ask you how long you've been seeing her, but it may be wise to end it before things get out of hand" Sesshomaru said placing his hand on the younger yukai's shoulder.

"I can't do that" Miyohiko retorted his voice barely a whisper

"Why not?" Sesshomaru questioned puzzled over Miyohiko's response

"Because Sesshomaru, things have already gotten out of hand, she's having my pup

"Nani?" Sesshomaru said looking at the boy in wide eyed surprise "You know what will happen if your father finds out"

"Yes, that's why I've got to get her away from here. I won't abandon her Sesshomaru. Human or not she makes me feel things. I' m happy when I am with her and that's all that matters to me" He said turning to face Sesshomaru.

"Sesshomaru stared at Miyohiko a moment. The boy stood before him his expression worried. Damn it he thought even though he had brought this on himself he couldn't just leave and not help him.

"Alright" Sesshomaru began "We will have to get her to a safe place. We can't do it right away I have to travel to the eastern lands to retrieve Lord Hanta's daughter. When I return we will get her moved."

"Arigato Sess. You don't know what this means to me." The boy said a relieved expression on his face

"I am going to retire now Miyohiko there are plans that have to be made. You should do the same Sesshomaru said turning and heading for his chamber"

Neither of them had noticed the figure that stood in the shadows. "So dear brother you have mated with a human wench and she has conceived your pup. So you would bring shame to our family after all. I won't allow it, both you and your wench will die."

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TWO DAYS LATER

Rin awoke to the sound of hurried foot steps as Bikki ran from the hut. The girl had been acting rather strange lately. Rin moved to a standing position giving chase. She found the girl in the wooded area behind the hut. Half slumped over a bush vomiting.

"Are you ok Bikki?" Rin questioned moving in close to the girl. Rin waited silently for the girl to respond. Bikki turned to Rin her eyes glistening with tears. "What's wrong Rin questioned as the girl fell into a sobbing heap on the ground.

"I can't tell you. I can't tell anyone" she responded as she clamped her eyes shut trying to dam the tears that had begun to flow rapidly.

"Why not? I'll listen" Rin eyed the girl it was obvious she wanted to say something but for whatever reason she was afraid too.

"Promise you won't judge me?" The girl said looking Rin directly in the eyes. "If I tell you promise me that you won't hate me"

"How could I ever hate you" Rin said embracing the sobbing girl. "Both you and your mother are the only people who have shown me any kindness I could never hate you no matter what"

"I'm pregnant the girl blurted out" before slumping over on Rin as if she had just gotten ridden of some heavy burden.

"Is that it" Rin questioned "Well all you have to do is go to the one responsible family so they will make him take responsibility"

"It's not that simple" the girl said leaning back so that her gaze was locked with Rin's. "You see the baby I am carrying was conceived with a Yukai"

Rin sat stunned at the revelation. This was indeed something more complex than she had imagined. If the other villagers found out they would most definitely try to stone the girl to death.

"Does he know that you are carrying his child?" Rin questioned looking at the girl.

"Yes he said he would come for me but I have gone for two days to our meeting place and he was not there."

"So he lives close by then?"

"Yes there is a castle towards the edge of the forest. That is where he lives.'

"Why don't you just go to him? I mean he is so close by."

"I Can't" the girl responded. He is one of the young lords of the castle. I can't just barge in there and demand to see him. Plus if the

other yukai caught my scent they would know I was with a half ling child. I can not risk it. I could be killed."

"You love him?" Rin questioned staring at the girl who was now in a standing position.

"Yes with all my heart"

"Has he professed love too you as well?"

"Yes," the girl responded as her cheek tinted.

"Than it is settled I will go to the castle and find your love. "

"But how will you..."

"Don't worry I will go to the castle as a maiden seeking work. I will find him and bring him to you. Tell me what is his name? Rin questioned as she brushed the dirt from her kimono.

"His name is Miyohiko. He is hard to miss" the girl began as her cheek flushed red. He has blue hair with a matching set of blue eyes. A single silver braid that runs down the left side of his hair. He is most handsome and warm. You will know him when you see him he always has a smile on his face."

"Arigato Rin" the girl began as a single tear ran down her cheek.

"You don't have to thank me" she began "No one should be kept form there love whether they are yukai or not."

"After breakfast I will leave for the castle to find him. You will be reunited with him I promise"

**************************************************************************** ***************** Ok what ay think about this chapter. Things are definitely getting interesting. Let me know what ya think. How well this fic is received will determine if I write the next chapter anyways you can email me at animechick262003@yahoo.com . or depending on where your viewing this just sign the guest book.