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Before Love Honor
By animechick262003
Chapter Six
Salvaged Honor Broken Heart
"Rin" a familiar voice called pulling the slumbering girl from her rest. Rin opened her eyes slowly as her surrounding came into focus. "Where am I?" she thought as she moved from a laying position to a sitting one. Rin pushed herself into a standing position as she let her eyes scan across her surrounding. "A court Yard but where? This is not Lord Morihiro's court yard she thought as she spun around slowly taking in the scenery.
Soldiers ran about the court yard in a hurried manner. They seemed to be panicked over something Rin thought but none of them seemed to have noticed her. She walked on amongst what appeared utter chaos. A soldier passed in front of her he was badly injured. His green Haori was torn and dyed a dark burgundy color from blood that gushed from a wound, onto the material. The soldier collapsed before Rin .
I must help him Rin thought as she knelt reaching out for the injured man only to have her hands pass through his body. Rin gasped. What is this? Where am I? Her heart began to race as she tried to figure out where she was. She rose from her kneeling position next to the injured man her gaze fixed on her hands. "Have I died?" She wondered
Rin let her eyes dart across the courtyard looking for a way out. She stopped in her efforts as a familiar face came into view. Rin felt her breath catch in her throat as the tears begin to brim. "Daijiro!" She exclaimed her voice breaking off as a sob ensued. Rin walked hurriedly toward the tall brown haired young man who stood speaking with a group of soldiers.
"DAIJIRO!" Rin called anxiously as she approached the young man. Rin watched in confusion as he continued to talk as if oblivious to her presence. He suddenly turned and headed her direction. Rin face lit up as he approached her. Her smile vanished as she took not of his expression instead of looking at her it seemed as though he were staring through her.
"Daijiro!" She called once more running in towards the boy. Rin stopped sharp as the figure of her brother passed through her body. She suddenly she found herself filled with and unexplainable chill that went through her skin. She exhaled. Her eyes widened a she watched the air she had moments earlier exhale gather into a small cloud in front of her.
Rin knew immediately what the signs meant. She turned letting her eyes scan across the courtyard once more seeking her brother. Rin caught sight of him just as he vanished into a wooded area behind the castle. She hurried in the direction her brother had gone. From the narrowed passage way Rin could see flashes of silver light and a green glow coming from within the trees.
The silver light was all to familiar. She had seen the light countless times when using her own weapon. It was light reflecting off of a blade. "That would mean.."Daijiro Rin exclaimed as she ran towards the trees her ebony braid swaying behind her. Rin rushed through the brush hurriedly. Her movement ceased as she approached a downed figure dressed in a black haori and matching hakama.
"DAIJIRO!!" Rin exclaimed and she fell to her knees beside the boy. She reached out in a effort to grab hold of him only to have her previous experience repeated as her hands passed through the boy. Blood pooled around his body as he lay there motionless. Is this what my mother saw that night? She questioned silently as she stared down upon her brothers lifeless body.
This is not happening Rin said as she wrapped her arms around herself. She closed her eyes tightly trying to shut out the image of Daijiro laying lifeless on the forest bed. A thick mist began to roll in. Rin opened her eyes just as her brother's lifeless body as well as the castle and other soldiers vanished.
Rin rose to her feet quickly as another familiar image came into to view. How can this be Rin questioned as the figure approached her. "Sesshomaru she said her voice hoarse from sobbing. As he came close she noticed that his normally white Haori was stained with red splatters of blood. As soon as he was but inches away from her he vanished.
Suddenly she was enveloped in a suffocating darkness. She pushed her hands out in front of her trying to feel her way as she did her hands struck what seemed to be a hard surface. "What is this?" She cried as she tried to push the object away. She let her hands glide down what felt like wood for as far as her arms would reach. "This can't be" she thought as tears Brimmed. "Am I in a coffin" she cried as she began to pound on the wood.
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Rin bolted upright in bed. Her chest rose and fell briskly. Her face was wet from tears. "Daijiro" she called as her mind wondered back to the contents of her dream. It had been sometime since she had dreamed of her brother and never had she dreamed of him the way she had then. As much as he hated to acknowledge it Rin couldn't help but feel as though she had just witnessed her brothers last moments of his life.
Her dream was just as her mother had described to her three years earlier. "Why now am I having this dream? Why not then?" She questioned silently. She glanced down to her hands which trembled uncontrollably. She closed her eyes trying to damn the sob that threatened to break free. The image of her brother laying there lifeless had been too much.
Rin drew her knee to her chest resting her head on them as she began to sob. "Is it true? Are you dead?"
Sesshomaru's eyes opened as he took in the sounds of the girl's sobs. He couldn't fathom why she had been crying. Was it him? Was she suddenly regretting last night? He wondered as he moved to a sitting position next to her. He reached over quietly drawing her into his embrace.
Rin gasped as warm hands made contact with her shoulders. She had nearly forgotten the events of the previous evening. So it wasn't a dream she thought as she let her eyes scan down her frame taking note of the fact that she was nude with the exception of the sheet she had pulled up to her chest.
Sesshoumaru sat quietly as the girl sobs began to desist. He thought about asking her what had made her cry but decided it would be best if he let her tell him at her own pace.
"You're still here?" Rin questioned in between sobs
"Hai" Sesshomaru responded" Would you like me too leave?" He questioned
"No" Rin responded leaning deeper into his embrace. "Please stay a little longer. I don't want to be alone right now."
He wondered what had frightened her. She was obviously still shaken he thought. He felt her trembling in his arms and he pulled her closer to him. He leaned back against the plush pillowing Rin still secure in his embrace. He folded one arm behind his head as he stroked Rin's face gently with the other. He could barely believe his on reaction to the girl. Normally he would already have returned to his own chamber but the previous night after they had been together he had found himself overwhelmed with the desire to remain there by her side.
He couldn't explain it but as he had watched her sleep he had been with so many puzzling feelings. They were not bad feelings. They were calm feelings. There was and inner peace that took hold of him when he held her. He let his golden eyes wonder down to Rin who lay silently her head rested on his chest.
"Why her? Why now?" Was it lust that he felt or was it something more? He had to know? If it were lust he'd have no problem closing that door quickly. At least that is what he had originally thought upon coming to her. By bedding her he could rid himself of thoughts of her. Instead of closing a door he had only managed to open another releasing a desire for the girl that far surpassed the simple instinct to mate. He was far beyond that point and he knew it.
"Baka" Seshomaru said scolding himself silently. He ran his clawed hand across Rin's head a silken strand of her raven colored tress gliding between his fingers. "What have I done/? I can not take her to mate? Am I so weak? Had I killed her back in the forest I would not find myself in this situation. No even then as I looked at her I felt things.
"Arigato." Rin said cutting into his thoughts.
"Nani?" He questioned still stroking her head gently
"For staying with me. I'd thought you'd have left before I awoke." Rin glanced up at the yukai his face was blank as usual. Out of all the things she could name that she loved about looking at him this was the only thing she disliked. She could never tell what he was thinking. He hides his emotions well unlike Miyohiko who is free with his feeling Rin thought.
"You must think me mad?" Rin said laying her head on the yukai chest once more.
"Nani?" Seshoumaru questioned his deep voice as blank as the expression he wore.
"You waking and finding me a blubbering mess. Gomen-nasai." Rin said in a low voice "You shouldn't have had to see that. It's just I had a dream about someone dear to me and it frightened me. It was so real" She finished clamping the sheet between her fingers.
"Do you want to talk about it?" Sesshomaru questioned tilting her head back gently so that she were looking at him.
Rin stared up at the yukai and she wondered if she had been the first to see him in such a disheveled state. His normally perfect hair was a bit of a mess but he was still beautiful. Rin reached up touching the fuscia marking on his cheek before moving the blue crested moon on his forehead.. Rin could have sworn a smile touched his eyes as she let her hands explore his face.
Sesshomaru watched the girl as her hands moved across the details his face with child like curiosity. So unlike himself he thought. Was that the secret he wondered? The fact that she was so unlike himself that drew him to her?
"Would you be angry if I said I didn't wish to discuss the dream now?" Rin questioned raking her fingers through his silver bangs.
"No" he responded as he closed his eyes savoring the sensation her fingers moving through his tress gave. Birds began to chirp signaling the approaching dawn. Sesshomaru's eyes opened his gaze fixed on Rin who stared out the window. Immediately he knew her thoughts because he'd thought the same upon hearing their familiar song. Daylight would come soon and he would need to have left her chamber. Even if he did not fear for his own safety, he didn't want something happening to her because of him.
Rin turned to face Sesshomaru once more her fingers still entangled in his mane. Suddenly she found herself caught in the yukai's embrace as he reached out pulling her onto his lap. She gasped as she felt his stiffened length brush against the inside of her thigh. Sesshomaru couldn't help but smile inwardly as he took in her expression. He placed his hands on the back of her head bringing her lips down to meet his . Softly he kissed her. Rin moaned in response. The memory of his sweet assault the night before flooded in. His touch had nearly driven her mad same as it threatened to do at that moment.
Slowly his tongue delves in and out of her mouth grazing hers ever so gently. He wanted to remember every detail of her he thought as he moved his mouth to her neck while he played with the sensitive tips of her breast. Rin arched her body bring it closer to his in response. She could feel him just outside her entrance. Her thighs were becoming damp with anticipation of taking him inside her. Kami if he doesn't take me now I'll burst Rin thought as he moved his mouth gently against her neck.
Sesshomaru smiled as he watched Rin her head thrown back her lips slightly parted. She reflected pure desire at that moment. He moved his mouth to the tips of her breast once more flicking them gently before taking them captive in his warm mouth. Her moans were driving him crazy he needed to feel her warmth around him. He thrust his hips upward penetrating her warm inviting passage. He moaned as he was engulfed in her sweet juices. He pulled her body closer to his as he began moving slowly in and out of her. She fit him perfectly. He could stay there making love to her forever he thought as he sucked gently on her bottom lip.
Rin flinched as he entered her. Her body was still not use to this sort of intrusion. He ran his tongue across her lips before claiming them. Rin pressed her pelvis down countering his upward thrust. Rin leaned in close to the yukai her bare breast pressed against his chest. He nipped her neck gently. His movements seemed less rushed then they had the previous night. Sesshomaru could sense Rin was nearing her release and so was he. He increased his pace just a little causing the girl to drag her nails down his back. Rin leaned her face into his shoulder as they both climaxed.
He pulled her against him as tightly as his arms would allow. He did not want to leave from that spot or that moment.
"You should leave now.' Rin whispered her mouth close to his ear.
"Hai" He responded as he loosened his grip on the girl.
She hated to have had to say that but already the sounds of servants shuffling feet could be heard. Last thing they needed were to be caught. Rin rose off of the yukai pulling the sheet around her nude form once more. Sesshomaru moved from the bed gathering his discarded rob and putting it on. Rin let her eyes dart across his form taking in his tone physique. He had to have the single most beautiful body she thought. Her eyes stopped on a scar that marked his side. It was the only disfigurement he had. She wondered how he'd gotten the scar. She'd just have to ask him about it another time she thought.
Sesshomaru stared at the Rin who sat on the bed her legs tucked beneath her. Her raven locks spilling wildly down her back. Her chocolate eyes gazing up at him. She is so beautiful he thought. Already and ache was growing in his loins just looking at her. He could bed her again if it were not for the fact he needed to leave right away.
"Will I see you again?" She questioned moving towards the edge of the bed and rising up on her knee.
"Hai" He responded leaning in and placing a soft kiss on her lips. He paused a moment staring into her eyes before turning and heading for the chamber door and exiting.
He walked down the corridors that led to the main steps. He had been foolish in his actions. Now she would have to pay for his errors. A feeling of deep regret engulfed him. Had it been that she were yukai it could be different but she was not. His father had made that mistake and he could not further it. Nothing could come before honor. Not even love. He smiled weakly at the realization. He loved her. How ironic that a being he had sworn to hate would capture his heart. "Humph, it does not matter what my heart desires. I can not loose my honor. I am sorry Rin"
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Itaru stood at the base of the cherry tree. Watching as Kuro approached.
"You have made the necessary arrangements?" Itaru questioned the reptilian yukai staring at him through narrowed eyes.
"Yes my lord it is done. All is left is for my lord to show with the package. It shall be dealt with swiftly my lord."
"And you are sure there will be no traces of my involvement?" Itaru asked walking towards the castle ground
"I am positive my lord. No one will know that you are involved. I guarantee it with my life." The yukai said bowing slightly
"Good" Itaru began "because your life is what is at stake."
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Miyohiko walked towards the garden. He had made plans to meet Sesshomaru there to cover the last details for moving Bikki and the pups to safety. He walked down the steps that led into the garden. He inhaled deeply as he stared up into the blue sky. His mood was perfect and today's weather was reflecting that. Finally after today he could confront his father. He could tell him about Bikki and his choice to be with her. What the outcome for his actions were he did not know but it did not matter. He loved her and that was all that mattered to him. There are no regrets Miyohiko thought as Sesshomaru came into sight.
Miyohiko smiled at the yukai as he approached. Hump,. he seems a bit distracted Miyohiko thought as he took a seat in a chair next to the yukai..
Sesshomaru sat quietly sipping on saki. He hadn't noticed Miyohiko come and sit across from him.
"Hey Sess." Miyohiko called leaning forward waving his hand in front of the yukai's face trying to get his attention.
"Miyohiko, I didn't here you come" He said turning to face the younger yukai.
"I can tell that. That must be some really good saki." Miyohiko said smiling at Sesshoumaru
"Same baka as always" Sesshomaru said smiling in return
"You know why I have come." Miyohiko began "Tell me , what we have planned ?"
Sesshomaru placed his cup on the small table that separated them. As he turned to face the yukai.
"You know that I will return to the Western Lands in less than a year. If necessary I will grant both you and the girl sanctuary on my lands. Until than I have arranged for Jurobei and Hiroo to meet us at the borders tonight. They will take the girl. I have instructed them to protect her with their life. She will be safe in their care. You have my word. We will leave to retrieve her as soon as everyone retires for the evening. So be prepared."
"Hai. Arigato Sess." The yukai said rising from his seat. I will forever be indebted to you for what are doing for us. I must leave I must get everything settled . I have patrol in the morning and I will need to return hurriedly after we have left her to their care. " Miyohiko bowed slightly and turned to leave.
Sesshomaru watched after the younger yukai. Had it been anyone other than Miyohiko he surely wouldn't have helped them but Miyohiko as strange as it seemed was special to him. Sesshomaru smiled as he thought back to when they were younger . Miyohiko followed him every where. Sesshomaru had always thought him to be annoying. So talkative not as reserved as himself. Eventually he gave up on trying to avoid him. It seemed no matter where he went early or late Miyohiko would find him. Eventually the annoying little yukai grew on him and he found himself looking forward to his companionship. He was still a baka though Sesshomaru thought. Getting involved with a human. None the less he had given his word and he would hold too it. He would protect that wench if for nothing other than Miyohiko's sake.
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Rin hurried through the remainder of her chores. Tonight was the night that Miyohiko would move Bikki and the pups she were carrying to the safety. Rin smiled as she moved through the corridors towards the kitchen to help with the evening meal. After last night everything was definitely looking up. She had spent the night with the man she loved. Even if he did not profess love to her may be there was a chance that he would. Rin heard a familiar voice coming out of Lord Morihiro's study. A smile graced her small mouth. Sesshomaru Rin thought even if she could not stop and talk with him she couldn't miss the opportunity to see him. Rin slowed her pace as she came closer to the room.
"So that is your decision than?" Rin heard lord Morihiro question.
Rin leaned forward just enough to catch a glimpse of Sesshomaru. Her heart stopped as she did so. Her! Rin thought as she saw the blonde haired Anjera securely fastened to the young lord's arm.
"I have decided to take Anjera as my mate." Sesshomaru stated his face impassive as normal.
"No" Rin whispered as her heart seemed to stop.
"That is good news indeed. For a moment I was bit worried after last night fiasco." Lord Morihiro said smiling at the couple.
"Indeed that is good new." Lord Hanta said joining in on the conversation.
"You two will be the talk of the courts for sometime too come. The most desired yukai lord taking the most desired yukai lady. I am very proud of you Sesshomaru. You have made a excellent choice in mate. If ever I doubted you, I don't now. Congratulations." Lord Morihiro stated
Rin stood there tears falling freely. He intended to marry that woman. How stupid of me to have thought that someone like him could love me. I was a game to him. She sobbed clenching her chest which hurt. She turned to run to only bump into a figure that stood behind her. Rin let her eyes dart upward her breath caught in her chest.
"Miyohiko!" She exclaimed in a sob ridden voice.
"What's wrong Rin?" He questioned staring at the girl with a concerned expression.
"I must get away from here, please." She said the tears were coming fast
"Alright" Miyohiko said taking the girl by the hand and pulling her along with him. They turned into a room which appeared to be a library. Rin could feel her legs give way just as he closed the doors behind them. She sat in a sobbing heap as the yukai stared at her.
"Will you tell me what has caused you to cry Rin" he said stooping so that he was face to face with her.
"I am such a baka" Rin said her voice hoarse
"Why are you such a baka?" Miyohiko questioned tilting her head gently so that she were staring at him.
"He's going to marry her. I thought that he could love me bu..but. I am so foolish" Rin said throwing her sobbing form against the yukai.
"Sesshomaru? Has he made you cry?" Miyohiko questioned angrily
"No. I mean yes, but It's not his fault I was the foolish one. He never declared love for me. I assumed after last night ."
"Last night? Are you saying you were with him?"
"Hai,."
"I am so sorry Rin. I would not think that he would do something like this. I will have a word with him"
"No don't' Rin interjected "Please I want to keep my dignity at least. I won't be some whimpering girl. He has made his choice I must live with it." Rin said moving off of the yukai into a standing position. "Besides tonight is my last night here. After Bikki is moved to safety, I plan to continue my search for my brother. Those were always my intentions. No regret right? Rin said extending her hand to the yukai who was still in a stooped position.
"Hai , no regret.' He responded taking her hand.
"Well I should get to work." Rin said wiping her damp face dry. "I will see you tonight" She said as she exited the library.
Miyohiko watched after the girl. She was truly something amazing. If it weren't for the fact Bikki had claimed his heart first he was sure that he would have no problem giving it to Rin. "What are you doing Sess marrying someone like Anjera?" He questioned silently.
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Sesshomaru sat atop of his stead. "Damn where is Miyohiko? he questioned . His question was answered as a blue flash of light appeared from the sky. Sesshomaru eyes widened as he took note of the person Miyohiko carried in his arms.
"What is she doing here?" He questioned his gaze fixed on Rin
"She's going with us" Miyohiko responded as he went to retrieve his mount.
Rin averted Sesshomaru's gaze. She couldn't bare to look at him. She feared she wouldn't be able to restrain the sob that lay just beneath the surface.
"Why are you dressed like that? Sesshomaru questioned taking note of the Dark green Hakama and Haori she wore.
"How I am dressed is none of your concern" Rin barked turning to face the yukai
"Sesshomaru could have fallen from his mount as he stared at her. He had not seen it before but now he could as she stood there dressed as she was. She bares a striking resemblance to the young soldier from three years earlier he thought.
Rin attached her katanna at her side before getting on the mount with Miyohiko.
"Are you ready Sess?" Miyohiko said as he kneed the horse causing it to start a slow gallop. Rin clung to Miyohiko but her neck seemed to be on fire under Sesshomaru who rode behind them gaze.
The three rode in silence. It didn't take them long to reach the village. Rin dismounted and headed down the familiar path. It wasn't long before she returned with Bikki. Miyohiko moved from his mount pulling the girl into his embrace. Sesshomaru stared on in silence. So that was the human wench that had captured his heart. She was quite beautiful for a human he thought. Still not as impressive as Rin. Miyohiko placed Bikki on his mount before getting upon the beast behind her.
"Lets go" Rin said walking off in front of them.
"What are you doing?" Sesshomaru growled causing everyone to turn their attention to him.
"I am walking what does it look like I am doing?" Rin retorted throwing her head up in the air at the yukai.
"Baka!" Sesshomaru growled angrily as he rode up beside Rin. "You will do no such thing!"He said snatching Rin up onto his mount.
"Put me down, now!" Rin exclaimed trying to wiggle free from the yukai embrace.
"Um I can't help but feel as though I have missed something" Bikki said turning to face Miyohiko who stared at the two in front of him in wide eyed amazement. For the first time he could see why Sess had been so shaken. That wench had done what no one had ever managed to do and that was make him loose his composer. Rin you are something special indeed Miyohiko thought as a smile came on his face. "No honey you have not missed anything. They just have a funny way of showing each other how they feel that's all." He said as he kneed his mount sending it into a gallop. "Lets give them some time alone they'll catch up " Miyohiko said as he rode pass the arguing two.
"I will do no such thing!!" Seshomaru barked tightening his grip. "You will only slow us down if you insist on walking."
As much as Rin hated it his words were true. She would slow them down and they had so little time. Rin stopped in her efforts to break free. Sesshomaru watched her from behind. He couldn't help but wonder if she knew of his impending marriage to Anjera was that why she was behaving in the manner she was. He kneed the horse gently causing the beast to move forward. He pulled her tightly to him. He reached up removing the ribbon that held her hair in a ponytail. Here ebony tress tumbled down her shoulders.
"Why did you do that?" Rin questioned angrily
"I prefer your hair down" He growled
"I don't care what you prefer" Rin said turning to face the yukai. As she did he clamped his clawed hand around he neck holding her head in that position. He leaned in kissing her gently. He felt her body go rigid against his touch. He opened his eyes to see a hurt expression came on her face.
"Am I a game for you?" She questioned in a low voice
"Nani?" Sesshomaru questioned his face blank
"Don't Nani me. You know what I am asking you. Give me a strait answer damn you" Rin exclaimed as she stared at him angrily "Tell me why can't you love me?"
"Seshomaru sat speechless. So she did know of he and Anjera. He hadn't counted on her asking him such a thing. Should he lie to her? No he'd never told a lie in his life. He would tell her the truth. She deserved that much even if it could not change the fact he was taking Anjera to mate she deserved that much.
"I do love you." He said stroking her face gently
Rin sat stunned she had expected him to say a lot of things but that he loved her were not one.
"If you love me than why are you marrying that woman? I don't understand how you can say this yet your action say the latter." Rin spun around facing the front of them once more. Miyohiko and Bikki rode a few paces in front of them and seemed oblivious to them.
"It's not that simple Rin" Sesshomaru began "If things were different. If you were yukai I would not hesitate but you are not. He said pulling her against him tightly. Even if he could not see the tears he could smell them she was crying. If he had never regretted it before he did now . He regretted that he was a yukai.
"So that is it. Because I am human you will not be with me. You remind me of him. " Rin Began
"Who do I remind you of" Sesshomaru questioned.
"My aniki" She began in a low voice. Honor was always the most important thing to him. My mother and I were content with our way of life. All we needed was him. We loved Daijiro for himself but that wasn't good enough. Same as you. Our love wasn't good enough. No Honor was what he lived for it and possibly died for it.' Rin said a weak smile coming onto her face.
Sesshomaru sat quietly listening
"MY brother left us six years earlier to go to work for Lord Fujimoro. I have spent the last three years searching for someone who didn't feel my need of him was worth him giving up on this honor. I am truly a baka after all. Would you believe I have even sworn to kill the one who has taken his life. All for honor. He gave me this before he left Rin said lifting a single brown feather from the folds of her haori"
Sesshomaru went stiff hearing her words. This could not be happening he recognized that feather. Was She the sister to the young man from three years earlier.? Surely fate was not to be this cruel?
"Is something wrong?" Rin questioned her back still to the yukai
"No" he responded he couldn't help but feel ill. He'd killed the woman he loved brother.
"I am not angry with you." Rin said as she turned sending him a smile" If your honor is that important to you, than who am I to interfere. Rin turned around to face the front once more.
They both rode in silence. Rin leaned into his embrace. She could not be with him but as much as she hated to admit she would savor that moment. It would be one of their last. Sesshomaru moved his hand beneath her haori to her soft stomach. Much to his surprise she did not try to fight. He leaned forward placing a warm kiss on her neck. Rin bit her bottom lip trying not to moan. He was so gentle with his menstruations. He moved his hands down into her hakama to the sensitive area between her thighs. Slowly he rubbed her bundle of nerve . Rin reached up behind her drawing his face close to hers. She turned her head slightly so that she could look at him.
"I love you" She said as a tear rolled down her cheek."
He continued is assault on the girl. He could smell her arousal. He wanted her desperately but now was not the time. They still had to get Bikki to safety.
Rin could feel his stiffened length brush up in down against her back as the horse moved along at a medium pace. They could not fulfill their desires at that moment but she could at least give him relief. She reached behind her moving her hands inside of his pants. She took his length between her fingers and slowly began to move up and down on it. He moaned in response. Slowly the two administered pleasure to each other. Rin moaned as Sesshomaru grunted. They had both found their release. Rin slumped against the yukai as he kissed her gently.
"I love you too" He said his mouth planted against her ear.
They rode the remainder of the way in silence. Soon they reached a clearing Sesshomaru kneed his stead galloping ahead of Miyohiko and Bikki. He came to a stop in front of two male yukai. Rin stared at the yukai. Both had red hair that seemed to glow even in the night. Their eyes were the most perfect shade of green she had ever seen. They sat upon their stead their back stiff their face expressionless.
"Young Lord. It is you." The first of the two yukai began.
"Yes it is I, Jurobei." Sesshomaru responded
"Indeed you have grown" the second yukai began "It has truly been awhile."
"Indeed, Hiroo it has been a long time" Sesshomaru responded "You two have done a fine job protecting the Western Lands while I have been away.
"It is our job my lord "Jurobei responded. "It is the least we could do for your father after he saved us. We swore our life to him. We will do no less for you."
"Is this girl the maiden we are to protect" Hiroo questioned motioning to Rin
"No she is not the one, but she will be remanded to your care and you will protect her same as I have instructed for the other. Sesshomaru responded gesturing for Miyohiko to come where they were.
Miyohiko rode up along side of Sesshomaru.
"This girl is who I you are instructed to look after. Nothing is to happen to her."
"Yes my lord both" yukai responded simultaneously
"Sess. I must return now. It is nearly time for morning patrol" Miyohiko said looking up at the sky.
"Very well, I will take care of things from this point. I will meet back at the castle later."
"Hai." Miyohiko responded dismounting his horse.
"Must you leave now?" Bikki questioned as a tear streamed down her cheek.
"Yes, but we are almost through this. I will return to you later tonight." He said smiling up at the girl warmly He let his eyes settle on her slightly rounded abdomen. "No regrets" he said smiling. Suddenly a blue light engulfed the yukai and he vanished.
"No regrets Bikki said as she watched the blue light streak across the night's sky.
"Sesshomaru grabbed Rin around her waist moving her from his mount to Miyohiko's along with Bikki.
"What are you doing?" Rin questioned
"I want you to go with them. Please Rin for me. There is something we must discuss. He said taking her chin in his hand. Will you do as I have asked?" Sesshomaru questioned stroking her face gently
"Hai" Rin responded taking not of the look on his face
"Take them to the compound just inside of the Western Territories I will return in two days. Than we will move to the castle." Sesshomaru turned kneeing his mount. The horse moved forward in the direction from which they had come.
"Let's get going Jurobei said as they headed back into the forest.
Hiroo took the horses reign in his hand pulling the mount with the two women along behind him. Rin stared after Sesshomaru as he disappeared in the night. She could help but feel uneasy. There was something he wasn't telling her.
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Miyohiko landed on the castle grounds just as the sun made its appearance in the sky. Another beautiful day he sighed as he walked over to his mount he had secured to a tree the night before. Surely the other guards had already left for patrol he would just have to catch up to them.
"Miyohiko!" A voice called from behind him. He turned to face the direction from which the voice had come.
"Itaru? What are you doing here?" Miyohiko questioned confused by his brothers sudden appearance.
"I thought I'd go out on patrol with you this morning. It seemed that the fire cat yukai attacked some of our riders last night." Itaru said as he rode up along side the younger yukai.
"Oh, alright Miyohiko responded ad he kneed his steed sending it into a full gallop.
Itaru rode silently behind the younger yukai as they patrolled the edges of the territory. Two hours passed . Look at him the baka. Such a waste. Ah this is the spot Itaru thought as a smirk came onto his face.
" Miyohiko" Itaru called as he rode up along side the younger yukai.
"What is it Itaru? Miyohiko questioned as he turned to face his brother.
" Oh nothing except this" the yukai responded as he blew some sort of yellow powder into the younger yukai face.
Miyohioko clenched his throat as he fell side ways from his horse. Itaru walked over to the younger yukai as he laid gasping for air on the ground dropping the remains of a dead Fire Cat next to him.
"TSK.TSK little brother. You should have listened to Sesshomaru when he told you to watch me." Miyohiko stared at the yukai a questioning expression on his face. His chest hurt it was taking everything for him just to breath.
"Hurts doesn't it?" Itaru said stooping down over Miyohiko. " I know. You see, you just inhaled essence of fire cat. Your lungs are going to burst. Look at it this way. I am being kind to you compare to what I am planning to do to that pregnant human wench of yours."
Miyohiko's eyes widened at his brothers words. Bikki he knows about her. Miyohiko's eyes glaze over as the blue stripes on his neck began to expand. Suddenly he found himself spitting up blood.
"I don't think so. You won't be able to transform Miyohiko. You see that poison reacts with the chemicals that we produce when we transform. Humph. I was willing to rule side by side with and imbecile but when you took that Bitch to mate no way was I going to end up like father. Living with the disgrace." Itaru heard the yukai gurgle as he spat up more blood. "Don't worry brother it's almost over. You know what's the beauty of this plan? No one will ever know I did it. Let go little brother. There is no need to fight the poison. You'll see that pregnant bitch really soon. Kuro should be finishing her as I speak"
Miyohiko lay on the ground helpless. He thought back to BIkki and their pups as a tear rolled down his face. He had felled them. I am sorry he thought as he breath his last breath.
Itaru stared down at the lifeless yukai. "Humph.Pathetic" he said turning and mounting his horse before disappearing back into the forest.
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Rin rode behind Bikki. Finally the lover's ordeal was nearly over. All that was left was for Miyohiko to tell his father. Rin smiled she was happy for the two even if her experience with love wasn't going to well at least Bikki's was going well with Miyohiko. Suddenly the two yukai escorts stopped sharply. Jurobei drew his katana.
"Do you smell that Hiroo?" Jurobei questioned
"Yes "Hiroo responded drawing his katana
I will scout ahead Jurobei said as he rode off further into the forest. Both Rin and Bikki sat astride there mount . Rin could tell that Bikki had become frightened as her body tensed. Rin pulled her hair up into a pony tail.
Suddenly a scream came from the forest.
"Jurobei!!" Hiroo shouted Stay here he said as he rode in the direction the other yukai had disappeared in.
Rin dismounted the horse moving in front of it . Her sense as a swordswoman told her something was seriously wrong. Suddenly she heard a loud crackling noise as Hiroo came flying from inside the forest. He struck a cherry tree landing in a loud thump. Rin and Bikki stared at the yukai who lay motionless on the ground. Rin couldn't tell if he were dead or alive.
"Get out of here" Rin said motioning to Bikki.
"What? I can't leave you Rin"
"DO AS I SAY!!" Rin barked as the ground beneath her began to shake. "NOW!" Rin screamed turning to BIkki. "Hurry as fast as you can Try to catch Lord Sesshomaru. And what ever you do don't look back" Rin said drawing her katana
"Hai " Bikki responded as she turned sending the horse in a full gallop.
Rin turned to face whatever was coming her way. "I don't know what you are but If you want her you will have to come through me to claim her.
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Ok finally the next Installation for before love honor. I am really thankful for all of you who have reviewed you have kept me motivated to finish this piece. Again as always BIG HUGS.. You can let me know what you think about the latest chapter by emailing me at animechick262003@yahoo.com or depending on where you are viewing this fic. Sign the guest book. ^
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Before Love Honor
By animechick262003
Chapter Six
Salvaged Honor Broken Heart
"Rin" a familiar voice called pulling the slumbering girl from her rest. Rin opened her eyes slowly as her surrounding came into focus. "Where am I?" she thought as she moved from a laying position to a sitting one. Rin pushed herself into a standing position as she let her eyes scan across her surrounding. "A court Yard but where? This is not Lord Morihiro's court yard she thought as she spun around slowly taking in the scenery.
Soldiers ran about the court yard in a hurried manner. They seemed to be panicked over something Rin thought but none of them seemed to have noticed her. She walked on amongst what appeared utter chaos. A soldier passed in front of her he was badly injured. His green Haori was torn and dyed a dark burgundy color from blood that gushed from a wound, onto the material. The soldier collapsed before Rin .
I must help him Rin thought as she knelt reaching out for the injured man only to have her hands pass through his body. Rin gasped. What is this? Where am I? Her heart began to race as she tried to figure out where she was. She rose from her kneeling position next to the injured man her gaze fixed on her hands. "Have I died?" She wondered
Rin let her eyes dart across the courtyard looking for a way out. She stopped in her efforts as a familiar face came into view. Rin felt her breath catch in her throat as the tears begin to brim. "Daijiro!" She exclaimed her voice breaking off as a sob ensued. Rin walked hurriedly toward the tall brown haired young man who stood speaking with a group of soldiers.
"DAIJIRO!" Rin called anxiously as she approached the young man. Rin watched in confusion as he continued to talk as if oblivious to her presence. He suddenly turned and headed her direction. Rin face lit up as he approached her. Her smile vanished as she took not of his expression instead of looking at her it seemed as though he were staring through her.
"Daijiro!" She called once more running in towards the boy. Rin stopped sharp as the figure of her brother passed through her body. She suddenly she found herself filled with and unexplainable chill that went through her skin. She exhaled. Her eyes widened a she watched the air she had moments earlier exhale gather into a small cloud in front of her.
Rin knew immediately what the signs meant. She turned letting her eyes scan across the courtyard once more seeking her brother. Rin caught sight of him just as he vanished into a wooded area behind the castle. She hurried in the direction her brother had gone. From the narrowed passage way Rin could see flashes of silver light and a green glow coming from within the trees.
The silver light was all to familiar. She had seen the light countless times when using her own weapon. It was light reflecting off of a blade. "That would mean.."Daijiro Rin exclaimed as she ran towards the trees her ebony braid swaying behind her. Rin rushed through the brush hurriedly. Her movement ceased as she approached a downed figure dressed in a black haori and matching hakama.
"DAIJIRO!!" Rin exclaimed and she fell to her knees beside the boy. She reached out in a effort to grab hold of him only to have her previous experience repeated as her hands passed through the boy. Blood pooled around his body as he lay there motionless. Is this what my mother saw that night? She questioned silently as she stared down upon her brothers lifeless body.
This is not happening Rin said as she wrapped her arms around herself. She closed her eyes tightly trying to shut out the image of Daijiro laying lifeless on the forest bed. A thick mist began to roll in. Rin opened her eyes just as her brother's lifeless body as well as the castle and other soldiers vanished.
Rin rose to her feet quickly as another familiar image came into to view. How can this be Rin questioned as the figure approached her. "Sesshomaru she said her voice hoarse from sobbing. As he came close she noticed that his normally white Haori was stained with red splatters of blood. As soon as he was but inches away from her he vanished.
Suddenly she was enveloped in a suffocating darkness. She pushed her hands out in front of her trying to feel her way as she did her hands struck what seemed to be a hard surface. "What is this?" She cried as she tried to push the object away. She let her hands glide down what felt like wood for as far as her arms would reach. "This can't be" she thought as tears Brimmed. "Am I in a coffin" she cried as she began to pound on the wood.
Than Nothing
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Rin bolted upright in bed. Her chest rose and fell briskly. Her face was wet from tears. "Daijiro" she called as her mind wondered back to the contents of her dream. It had been sometime since she had dreamed of her brother and never had she dreamed of him the way she had then. As much as he hated to acknowledge it Rin couldn't help but feel as though she had just witnessed her brothers last moments of his life.
Her dream was just as her mother had described to her three years earlier. "Why now am I having this dream? Why not then?" She questioned silently. She glanced down to her hands which trembled uncontrollably. She closed her eyes trying to damn the sob that threatened to break free. The image of her brother laying there lifeless had been too much.
Rin drew her knee to her chest resting her head on them as she began to sob. "Is it true? Are you dead?"
Sesshomaru's eyes opened as he took in the sounds of the girl's sobs. He couldn't fathom why she had been crying. Was it him? Was she suddenly regretting last night? He wondered as he moved to a sitting position next to her. He reached over quietly drawing her into his embrace.
Rin gasped as warm hands made contact with her shoulders. She had nearly forgotten the events of the previous evening. So it wasn't a dream she thought as she let her eyes scan down her frame taking note of the fact that she was nude with the exception of the sheet she had pulled up to her chest.
Sesshoumaru sat quietly as the girl sobs began to desist. He thought about asking her what had made her cry but decided it would be best if he let her tell him at her own pace.
"You're still here?" Rin questioned in between sobs
"Hai" Sesshomaru responded" Would you like me too leave?" He questioned
"No" Rin responded leaning deeper into his embrace. "Please stay a little longer. I don't want to be alone right now."
He wondered what had frightened her. She was obviously still shaken he thought. He felt her trembling in his arms and he pulled her closer to him. He leaned back against the plush pillowing Rin still secure in his embrace. He folded one arm behind his head as he stroked Rin's face gently with the other. He could barely believe his on reaction to the girl. Normally he would already have returned to his own chamber but the previous night after they had been together he had found himself overwhelmed with the desire to remain there by her side.
He couldn't explain it but as he had watched her sleep he had been with so many puzzling feelings. They were not bad feelings. They were calm feelings. There was and inner peace that took hold of him when he held her. He let his golden eyes wonder down to Rin who lay silently her head rested on his chest.
"Why her? Why now?" Was it lust that he felt or was it something more? He had to know? If it were lust he'd have no problem closing that door quickly. At least that is what he had originally thought upon coming to her. By bedding her he could rid himself of thoughts of her. Instead of closing a door he had only managed to open another releasing a desire for the girl that far surpassed the simple instinct to mate. He was far beyond that point and he knew it.
"Baka" Seshomaru said scolding himself silently. He ran his clawed hand across Rin's head a silken strand of her raven colored tress gliding between his fingers. "What have I done/? I can not take her to mate? Am I so weak? Had I killed her back in the forest I would not find myself in this situation. No even then as I looked at her I felt things.
"Arigato." Rin said cutting into his thoughts.
"Nani?" He questioned still stroking her head gently
"For staying with me. I'd thought you'd have left before I awoke." Rin glanced up at the yukai his face was blank as usual. Out of all the things she could name that she loved about looking at him this was the only thing she disliked. She could never tell what he was thinking. He hides his emotions well unlike Miyohiko who is free with his feeling Rin thought.
"You must think me mad?" Rin said laying her head on the yukai chest once more.
"Nani?" Seshoumaru questioned his deep voice as blank as the expression he wore.
"You waking and finding me a blubbering mess. Gomen-nasai." Rin said in a low voice "You shouldn't have had to see that. It's just I had a dream about someone dear to me and it frightened me. It was so real" She finished clamping the sheet between her fingers.
"Do you want to talk about it?" Sesshomaru questioned tilting her head back gently so that she were looking at him.
Rin stared up at the yukai and she wondered if she had been the first to see him in such a disheveled state. His normally perfect hair was a bit of a mess but he was still beautiful. Rin reached up touching the fuscia marking on his cheek before moving the blue crested moon on his forehead.. Rin could have sworn a smile touched his eyes as she let her hands explore his face.
Sesshomaru watched the girl as her hands moved across the details his face with child like curiosity. So unlike himself he thought. Was that the secret he wondered? The fact that she was so unlike himself that drew him to her?
"Would you be angry if I said I didn't wish to discuss the dream now?" Rin questioned raking her fingers through his silver bangs.
"No" he responded as he closed his eyes savoring the sensation her fingers moving through his tress gave. Birds began to chirp signaling the approaching dawn. Sesshomaru's eyes opened his gaze fixed on Rin who stared out the window. Immediately he knew her thoughts because he'd thought the same upon hearing their familiar song. Daylight would come soon and he would need to have left her chamber. Even if he did not fear for his own safety, he didn't want something happening to her because of him.
Rin turned to face Sesshomaru once more her fingers still entangled in his mane. Suddenly she found herself caught in the yukai's embrace as he reached out pulling her onto his lap. She gasped as she felt his stiffened length brush against the inside of her thigh. Sesshomaru couldn't help but smile inwardly as he took in her expression. He placed his hands on the back of her head bringing her lips down to meet his . Softly he kissed her. Rin moaned in response. The memory of his sweet assault the night before flooded in. His touch had nearly driven her mad same as it threatened to do at that moment.
Slowly his tongue delves in and out of her mouth grazing hers ever so gently. He wanted to remember every detail of her he thought as he moved his mouth to her neck while he played with the sensitive tips of her breast. Rin arched her body bring it closer to his in response. She could feel him just outside her entrance. Her thighs were becoming damp with anticipation of taking him inside her. Kami if he doesn't take me now I'll burst Rin thought as he moved his mouth gently against her neck.
Sesshomaru smiled as he watched Rin her head thrown back her lips slightly parted. She reflected pure desire at that moment. He moved his mouth to the tips of her breast once more flicking them gently before taking them captive in his warm mouth. Her moans were driving him crazy he needed to feel her warmth around him. He thrust his hips upward penetrating her warm inviting passage. He moaned as he was engulfed in her sweet juices. He pulled her body closer to his as he began moving slowly in and out of her. She fit him perfectly. He could stay there making love to her forever he thought as he sucked gently on her bottom lip.
Rin flinched as he entered her. Her body was still not use to this sort of intrusion. He ran his tongue across her lips before claiming them. Rin pressed her pelvis down countering his upward thrust. Rin leaned in close to the yukai her bare breast pressed against his chest. He nipped her neck gently. His movements seemed less rushed then they had the previous night. Sesshomaru could sense Rin was nearing her release and so was he. He increased his pace just a little causing the girl to drag her nails down his back. Rin leaned her face into his shoulder as they both climaxed.
He pulled her against him as tightly as his arms would allow. He did not want to leave from that spot or that moment.
"You should leave now.' Rin whispered her mouth close to his ear.
"Hai" He responded as he loosened his grip on the girl.
She hated to have had to say that but already the sounds of servants shuffling feet could be heard. Last thing they needed were to be caught. Rin rose off of the yukai pulling the sheet around her nude form once more. Sesshomaru moved from the bed gathering his discarded rob and putting it on. Rin let her eyes dart across his form taking in his tone physique. He had to have the single most beautiful body she thought. Her eyes stopped on a scar that marked his side. It was the only disfigurement he had. She wondered how he'd gotten the scar. She'd just have to ask him about it another time she thought.
Sesshomaru stared at the Rin who sat on the bed her legs tucked beneath her. Her raven locks spilling wildly down her back. Her chocolate eyes gazing up at him. She is so beautiful he thought. Already and ache was growing in his loins just looking at her. He could bed her again if it were not for the fact he needed to leave right away.
"Will I see you again?" She questioned moving towards the edge of the bed and rising up on her knee.
"Hai" He responded leaning in and placing a soft kiss on her lips. He paused a moment staring into her eyes before turning and heading for the chamber door and exiting.
He walked down the corridors that led to the main steps. He had been foolish in his actions. Now she would have to pay for his errors. A feeling of deep regret engulfed him. Had it been that she were yukai it could be different but she was not. His father had made that mistake and he could not further it. Nothing could come before honor. Not even love. He smiled weakly at the realization. He loved her. How ironic that a being he had sworn to hate would capture his heart. "Humph, it does not matter what my heart desires. I can not loose my honor. I am sorry Rin"
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Itaru stood at the base of the cherry tree. Watching as Kuro approached.
"You have made the necessary arrangements?" Itaru questioned the reptilian yukai staring at him through narrowed eyes.
"Yes my lord it is done. All is left is for my lord to show with the package. It shall be dealt with swiftly my lord."
"And you are sure there will be no traces of my involvement?" Itaru asked walking towards the castle ground
"I am positive my lord. No one will know that you are involved. I guarantee it with my life." The yukai said bowing slightly
"Good" Itaru began "because your life is what is at stake."
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Miyohiko walked towards the garden. He had made plans to meet Sesshomaru there to cover the last details for moving Bikki and the pups to safety. He walked down the steps that led into the garden. He inhaled deeply as he stared up into the blue sky. His mood was perfect and today's weather was reflecting that. Finally after today he could confront his father. He could tell him about Bikki and his choice to be with her. What the outcome for his actions were he did not know but it did not matter. He loved her and that was all that mattered to him. There are no regrets Miyohiko thought as Sesshomaru came into sight.
Miyohiko smiled at the yukai as he approached. Hump,. he seems a bit distracted Miyohiko thought as he took a seat in a chair next to the yukai..
Sesshomaru sat quietly sipping on saki. He hadn't noticed Miyohiko come and sit across from him.
"Hey Sess." Miyohiko called leaning forward waving his hand in front of the yukai's face trying to get his attention.
"Miyohiko, I didn't here you come" He said turning to face the younger yukai.
"I can tell that. That must be some really good saki." Miyohiko said smiling at Sesshoumaru
"Same baka as always" Sesshomaru said smiling in return
"You know why I have come." Miyohiko began "Tell me , what we have planned ?"
Sesshomaru placed his cup on the small table that separated them. As he turned to face the yukai.
"You know that I will return to the Western Lands in less than a year. If necessary I will grant both you and the girl sanctuary on my lands. Until than I have arranged for Jurobei and Hiroo to meet us at the borders tonight. They will take the girl. I have instructed them to protect her with their life. She will be safe in their care. You have my word. We will leave to retrieve her as soon as everyone retires for the evening. So be prepared."
"Hai. Arigato Sess." The yukai said rising from his seat. I will forever be indebted to you for what are doing for us. I must leave I must get everything settled . I have patrol in the morning and I will need to return hurriedly after we have left her to their care. " Miyohiko bowed slightly and turned to leave.
Sesshomaru watched after the younger yukai. Had it been anyone other than Miyohiko he surely wouldn't have helped them but Miyohiko as strange as it seemed was special to him. Sesshomaru smiled as he thought back to when they were younger . Miyohiko followed him every where. Sesshomaru had always thought him to be annoying. So talkative not as reserved as himself. Eventually he gave up on trying to avoid him. It seemed no matter where he went early or late Miyohiko would find him. Eventually the annoying little yukai grew on him and he found himself looking forward to his companionship. He was still a baka though Sesshomaru thought. Getting involved with a human. None the less he had given his word and he would hold too it. He would protect that wench if for nothing other than Miyohiko's sake.
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Rin hurried through the remainder of her chores. Tonight was the night that Miyohiko would move Bikki and the pups she were carrying to the safety. Rin smiled as she moved through the corridors towards the kitchen to help with the evening meal. After last night everything was definitely looking up. She had spent the night with the man she loved. Even if he did not profess love to her may be there was a chance that he would. Rin heard a familiar voice coming out of Lord Morihiro's study. A smile graced her small mouth. Sesshomaru Rin thought even if she could not stop and talk with him she couldn't miss the opportunity to see him. Rin slowed her pace as she came closer to the room.
"So that is your decision than?" Rin heard lord Morihiro question.
Rin leaned forward just enough to catch a glimpse of Sesshomaru. Her heart stopped as she did so. Her! Rin thought as she saw the blonde haired Anjera securely fastened to the young lord's arm.
"I have decided to take Anjera as my mate." Sesshomaru stated his face impassive as normal.
"No" Rin whispered as her heart seemed to stop.
"That is good news indeed. For a moment I was bit worried after last night fiasco." Lord Morihiro said smiling at the couple.
"Indeed that is good new." Lord Hanta said joining in on the conversation.
"You two will be the talk of the courts for sometime too come. The most desired yukai lord taking the most desired yukai lady. I am very proud of you Sesshomaru. You have made a excellent choice in mate. If ever I doubted you, I don't now. Congratulations." Lord Morihiro stated
Rin stood there tears falling freely. He intended to marry that woman. How stupid of me to have thought that someone like him could love me. I was a game to him. She sobbed clenching her chest which hurt. She turned to run to only bump into a figure that stood behind her. Rin let her eyes dart upward her breath caught in her chest.
"Miyohiko!" She exclaimed in a sob ridden voice.
"What's wrong Rin?" He questioned staring at the girl with a concerned expression.
"I must get away from here, please." She said the tears were coming fast
"Alright" Miyohiko said taking the girl by the hand and pulling her along with him. They turned into a room which appeared to be a library. Rin could feel her legs give way just as he closed the doors behind them. She sat in a sobbing heap as the yukai stared at her.
"Will you tell me what has caused you to cry Rin" he said stooping so that he was face to face with her.
"I am such a baka" Rin said her voice hoarse
"Why are you such a baka?" Miyohiko questioned tilting her head gently so that she were staring at him.
"He's going to marry her. I thought that he could love me bu..but. I am so foolish" Rin said throwing her sobbing form against the yukai.
"Sesshomaru? Has he made you cry?" Miyohiko questioned angrily
"No. I mean yes, but It's not his fault I was the foolish one. He never declared love for me. I assumed after last night ."
"Last night? Are you saying you were with him?"
"Hai,."
"I am so sorry Rin. I would not think that he would do something like this. I will have a word with him"
"No don't' Rin interjected "Please I want to keep my dignity at least. I won't be some whimpering girl. He has made his choice I must live with it." Rin said moving off of the yukai into a standing position. "Besides tonight is my last night here. After Bikki is moved to safety, I plan to continue my search for my brother. Those were always my intentions. No regret right? Rin said extending her hand to the yukai who was still in a stooped position.
"Hai , no regret.' He responded taking her hand.
"Well I should get to work." Rin said wiping her damp face dry. "I will see you tonight" She said as she exited the library.
Miyohiko watched after the girl. She was truly something amazing. If it weren't for the fact Bikki had claimed his heart first he was sure that he would have no problem giving it to Rin. "What are you doing Sess marrying someone like Anjera?" He questioned silently.
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Sesshomaru sat atop of his stead. "Damn where is Miyohiko? he questioned . His question was answered as a blue flash of light appeared from the sky. Sesshomaru eyes widened as he took note of the person Miyohiko carried in his arms.
"What is she doing here?" He questioned his gaze fixed on Rin
"She's going with us" Miyohiko responded as he went to retrieve his mount.
Rin averted Sesshomaru's gaze. She couldn't bare to look at him. She feared she wouldn't be able to restrain the sob that lay just beneath the surface.
"Why are you dressed like that? Sesshomaru questioned taking note of the Dark green Hakama and Haori she wore.
"How I am dressed is none of your concern" Rin barked turning to face the yukai
"Sesshomaru could have fallen from his mount as he stared at her. He had not seen it before but now he could as she stood there dressed as she was. She bares a striking resemblance to the young soldier from three years earlier he thought.
Rin attached her katanna at her side before getting on the mount with Miyohiko.
"Are you ready Sess?" Miyohiko said as he kneed the horse causing it to start a slow gallop. Rin clung to Miyohiko but her neck seemed to be on fire under Sesshomaru who rode behind them gaze.
The three rode in silence. It didn't take them long to reach the village. Rin dismounted and headed down the familiar path. It wasn't long before she returned with Bikki. Miyohiko moved from his mount pulling the girl into his embrace. Sesshomaru stared on in silence. So that was the human wench that had captured his heart. She was quite beautiful for a human he thought. Still not as impressive as Rin. Miyohiko placed Bikki on his mount before getting upon the beast behind her.
"Lets go" Rin said walking off in front of them.
"What are you doing?" Sesshomaru growled causing everyone to turn their attention to him.
"I am walking what does it look like I am doing?" Rin retorted throwing her head up in the air at the yukai.
"Baka!" Sesshomaru growled angrily as he rode up beside Rin. "You will do no such thing!"He said snatching Rin up onto his mount.
"Put me down, now!" Rin exclaimed trying to wiggle free from the yukai embrace.
"Um I can't help but feel as though I have missed something" Bikki said turning to face Miyohiko who stared at the two in front of him in wide eyed amazement. For the first time he could see why Sess had been so shaken. That wench had done what no one had ever managed to do and that was make him loose his composer. Rin you are something special indeed Miyohiko thought as a smile came on his face. "No honey you have not missed anything. They just have a funny way of showing each other how they feel that's all." He said as he kneed his mount sending it into a gallop. "Lets give them some time alone they'll catch up " Miyohiko said as he rode pass the arguing two.
"I will do no such thing!!" Seshomaru barked tightening his grip. "You will only slow us down if you insist on walking."
As much as Rin hated it his words were true. She would slow them down and they had so little time. Rin stopped in her efforts to break free. Sesshomaru watched her from behind. He couldn't help but wonder if she knew of his impending marriage to Anjera was that why she was behaving in the manner she was. He kneed the horse gently causing the beast to move forward. He pulled her tightly to him. He reached up removing the ribbon that held her hair in a ponytail. Here ebony tress tumbled down her shoulders.
"Why did you do that?" Rin questioned angrily
"I prefer your hair down" He growled
"I don't care what you prefer" Rin said turning to face the yukai. As she did he clamped his clawed hand around he neck holding her head in that position. He leaned in kissing her gently. He felt her body go rigid against his touch. He opened his eyes to see a hurt expression came on her face.
"Am I a game for you?" She questioned in a low voice
"Nani?" Sesshomaru questioned his face blank
"Don't Nani me. You know what I am asking you. Give me a strait answer damn you" Rin exclaimed as she stared at him angrily "Tell me why can't you love me?"
"Seshomaru sat speechless. So she did know of he and Anjera. He hadn't counted on her asking him such a thing. Should he lie to her? No he'd never told a lie in his life. He would tell her the truth. She deserved that much even if it could not change the fact he was taking Anjera to mate she deserved that much.
"I do love you." He said stroking her face gently
Rin sat stunned she had expected him to say a lot of things but that he loved her were not one.
"If you love me than why are you marrying that woman? I don't understand how you can say this yet your action say the latter." Rin spun around facing the front of them once more. Miyohiko and Bikki rode a few paces in front of them and seemed oblivious to them.
"It's not that simple Rin" Sesshomaru began "If things were different. If you were yukai I would not hesitate but you are not. He said pulling her against him tightly. Even if he could not see the tears he could smell them she was crying. If he had never regretted it before he did now . He regretted that he was a yukai.
"So that is it. Because I am human you will not be with me. You remind me of him. " Rin Began
"Who do I remind you of" Sesshomaru questioned.
"My aniki" She began in a low voice. Honor was always the most important thing to him. My mother and I were content with our way of life. All we needed was him. We loved Daijiro for himself but that wasn't good enough. Same as you. Our love wasn't good enough. No Honor was what he lived for it and possibly died for it.' Rin said a weak smile coming onto her face.
Sesshomaru sat quietly listening
"MY brother left us six years earlier to go to work for Lord Fujimoro. I have spent the last three years searching for someone who didn't feel my need of him was worth him giving up on this honor. I am truly a baka after all. Would you believe I have even sworn to kill the one who has taken his life. All for honor. He gave me this before he left Rin said lifting a single brown feather from the folds of her haori"
Sesshomaru went stiff hearing her words. This could not be happening he recognized that feather. Was She the sister to the young man from three years earlier.? Surely fate was not to be this cruel?
"Is something wrong?" Rin questioned her back still to the yukai
"No" he responded he couldn't help but feel ill. He'd killed the woman he loved brother.
"I am not angry with you." Rin said as she turned sending him a smile" If your honor is that important to you, than who am I to interfere. Rin turned around to face the front once more.
They both rode in silence. Rin leaned into his embrace. She could not be with him but as much as she hated to admit she would savor that moment. It would be one of their last. Sesshomaru moved his hand beneath her haori to her soft stomach. Much to his surprise she did not try to fight. He leaned forward placing a warm kiss on her neck. Rin bit her bottom lip trying not to moan. He was so gentle with his menstruations. He moved his hands down into her hakama to the sensitive area between her thighs. Slowly he rubbed her bundle of nerve . Rin reached up behind her drawing his face close to hers. She turned her head slightly so that she could look at him.
"I love you" She said as a tear rolled down her cheek."
He continued is assault on the girl. He could smell her arousal. He wanted her desperately but now was not the time. They still had to get Bikki to safety.
Rin could feel his stiffened length brush up in down against her back as the horse moved along at a medium pace. They could not fulfill their desires at that moment but she could at least give him relief. She reached behind her moving her hands inside of his pants. She took his length between her fingers and slowly began to move up and down on it. He moaned in response. Slowly the two administered pleasure to each other. Rin moaned as Sesshomaru grunted. They had both found their release. Rin slumped against the yukai as he kissed her gently.
"I love you too" He said his mouth planted against her ear.
They rode the remainder of the way in silence. Soon they reached a clearing Sesshomaru kneed his stead galloping ahead of Miyohiko and Bikki. He came to a stop in front of two male yukai. Rin stared at the yukai. Both had red hair that seemed to glow even in the night. Their eyes were the most perfect shade of green she had ever seen. They sat upon their stead their back stiff their face expressionless.
"Young Lord. It is you." The first of the two yukai began.
"Yes it is I, Jurobei." Sesshomaru responded
"Indeed you have grown" the second yukai began "It has truly been awhile."
"Indeed, Hiroo it has been a long time" Sesshomaru responded "You two have done a fine job protecting the Western Lands while I have been away.
"It is our job my lord "Jurobei responded. "It is the least we could do for your father after he saved us. We swore our life to him. We will do no less for you."
"Is this girl the maiden we are to protect" Hiroo questioned motioning to Rin
"No she is not the one, but she will be remanded to your care and you will protect her same as I have instructed for the other. Sesshomaru responded gesturing for Miyohiko to come where they were.
Miyohiko rode up along side of Sesshomaru.
"This girl is who I you are instructed to look after. Nothing is to happen to her."
"Yes my lord both" yukai responded simultaneously
"Sess. I must return now. It is nearly time for morning patrol" Miyohiko said looking up at the sky.
"Very well, I will take care of things from this point. I will meet back at the castle later."
"Hai." Miyohiko responded dismounting his horse.
"Must you leave now?" Bikki questioned as a tear streamed down her cheek.
"Yes, but we are almost through this. I will return to you later tonight." He said smiling up at the girl warmly He let his eyes settle on her slightly rounded abdomen. "No regrets" he said smiling. Suddenly a blue light engulfed the yukai and he vanished.
"No regrets Bikki said as she watched the blue light streak across the night's sky.
"Sesshomaru grabbed Rin around her waist moving her from his mount to Miyohiko's along with Bikki.
"What are you doing?" Rin questioned
"I want you to go with them. Please Rin for me. There is something we must discuss. He said taking her chin in his hand. Will you do as I have asked?" Sesshomaru questioned stroking her face gently
"Hai" Rin responded taking not of the look on his face
"Take them to the compound just inside of the Western Territories I will return in two days. Than we will move to the castle." Sesshomaru turned kneeing his mount. The horse moved forward in the direction from which they had come.
"Let's get going Jurobei said as they headed back into the forest.
Hiroo took the horses reign in his hand pulling the mount with the two women along behind him. Rin stared after Sesshomaru as he disappeared in the night. She could help but feel uneasy. There was something he wasn't telling her.
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Miyohiko landed on the castle grounds just as the sun made its appearance in the sky. Another beautiful day he sighed as he walked over to his mount he had secured to a tree the night before. Surely the other guards had already left for patrol he would just have to catch up to them.
"Miyohiko!" A voice called from behind him. He turned to face the direction from which the voice had come.
"Itaru? What are you doing here?" Miyohiko questioned confused by his brothers sudden appearance.
"I thought I'd go out on patrol with you this morning. It seemed that the fire cat yukai attacked some of our riders last night." Itaru said as he rode up along side the younger yukai.
"Oh, alright Miyohiko responded ad he kneed his steed sending it into a full gallop.
Itaru rode silently behind the younger yukai as they patrolled the edges of the territory. Two hours passed . Look at him the baka. Such a waste. Ah this is the spot Itaru thought as a smirk came onto his face.
" Miyohiko" Itaru called as he rode up along side the younger yukai.
"What is it Itaru? Miyohiko questioned as he turned to face his brother.
" Oh nothing except this" the yukai responded as he blew some sort of yellow powder into the younger yukai face.
Miyohioko clenched his throat as he fell side ways from his horse. Itaru walked over to the younger yukai as he laid gasping for air on the ground dropping the remains of a dead Fire Cat next to him.
"TSK.TSK little brother. You should have listened to Sesshomaru when he told you to watch me." Miyohiko stared at the yukai a questioning expression on his face. His chest hurt it was taking everything for him just to breath.
"Hurts doesn't it?" Itaru said stooping down over Miyohiko. " I know. You see, you just inhaled essence of fire cat. Your lungs are going to burst. Look at it this way. I am being kind to you compare to what I am planning to do to that pregnant human wench of yours."
Miyohiko's eyes widened at his brothers words. Bikki he knows about her. Miyohiko's eyes glaze over as the blue stripes on his neck began to expand. Suddenly he found himself spitting up blood.
"I don't think so. You won't be able to transform Miyohiko. You see that poison reacts with the chemicals that we produce when we transform. Humph. I was willing to rule side by side with and imbecile but when you took that Bitch to mate no way was I going to end up like father. Living with the disgrace." Itaru heard the yukai gurgle as he spat up more blood. "Don't worry brother it's almost over. You know what's the beauty of this plan? No one will ever know I did it. Let go little brother. There is no need to fight the poison. You'll see that pregnant bitch really soon. Kuro should be finishing her as I speak"
Miyohiko lay on the ground helpless. He thought back to BIkki and their pups as a tear rolled down his face. He had felled them. I am sorry he thought as he breath his last breath.
Itaru stared down at the lifeless yukai. "Humph.Pathetic" he said turning and mounting his horse before disappearing back into the forest.
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Rin rode behind Bikki. Finally the lover's ordeal was nearly over. All that was left was for Miyohiko to tell his father. Rin smiled she was happy for the two even if her experience with love wasn't going to well at least Bikki's was going well with Miyohiko. Suddenly the two yukai escorts stopped sharply. Jurobei drew his katana.
"Do you smell that Hiroo?" Jurobei questioned
"Yes "Hiroo responded drawing his katana
I will scout ahead Jurobei said as he rode off further into the forest. Both Rin and Bikki sat astride there mount . Rin could tell that Bikki had become frightened as her body tensed. Rin pulled her hair up into a pony tail.
Suddenly a scream came from the forest.
"Jurobei!!" Hiroo shouted Stay here he said as he rode in the direction the other yukai had disappeared in.
Rin dismounted the horse moving in front of it . Her sense as a swordswoman told her something was seriously wrong. Suddenly she heard a loud crackling noise as Hiroo came flying from inside the forest. He struck a cherry tree landing in a loud thump. Rin and Bikki stared at the yukai who lay motionless on the ground. Rin couldn't tell if he were dead or alive.
"Get out of here" Rin said motioning to Bikki.
"What? I can't leave you Rin"
"DO AS I SAY!!" Rin barked as the ground beneath her began to shake. "NOW!" Rin screamed turning to BIkki. "Hurry as fast as you can Try to catch Lord Sesshomaru. And what ever you do don't look back" Rin said drawing her katana
"Hai " Bikki responded as she turned sending the horse in a full gallop.
Rin turned to face whatever was coming her way. "I don't know what you are but If you want her you will have to come through me to claim her.
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