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Before Love Honor
Chapter 9
The Fallen Part Two
Yuri sat in front of her mirror brushing her long golden locks when she caught sight of Anjera pass by her door. "Humph, wonder where she is going at this hour?" Yuri questioned as she turned in her seat facing the entrance to her room. She rose from her chair in front of her vanity grabbing her robe and wrapping it around herself before walking out her room door.
She stood in the hallway catching a glimpse of her older sibling just as she rounded a corner. "Why is she going there? It's a dead end." Yuri thought as she hurried up the dimly lit path in pursuit of Anjera. Yuri rounded the corner just in time to see the girl pass through and opening in the wall. "What is going on?" questioned as she moved cautiously towards the opening peering in. She wrapped her arms around herself as she was met with a rush of cold air. She ran her hands up and down her arms trying to ward off the chill.
She stared into the dark corridor trying to locate her sister but she was only greeted with thick blackness. This is unusual Yuri thought realizing she couldn't see anything. It was especially unusual for her considering she was a dog demon, which meant she had excellent night vision. . "What a creepy place" Yuri thought. It frightened even her full yukai, who was more than capable of defending herself if necessary.
"What's that bitch up to? Only one way to find out." she said as she stepped through the entrance into the darkness. Immediately the concrete block began to move back to its original spot. Yuri spun around just as the last sliver of light vanished leaving her trapped. "Damn!" She cursed as she began to move forward slowly. She placed her hand against the wall trying to find a guide in through the darkness.
She snatched it back quickly after it made contact with a slimy substance that lined the wall. "Shit!" I've got to get out of here. She continued to walk making sure each step was more cautious than the first. Her sensitive ears twitched uncontrollably as the sound of something sliding across the ground echoed through the corridor. Just as Yuri thought she couldn't move another step from fear she suddenly found herself greeted with light as candles lining the corridor walls lit in front of her. She wasted little time walking over from the smothering black into the light.
She turned to face the darkness; just as she did a loud growl came from the blackened area. Yuri spun around on her heels running down the dimly lit path. The more she walked, the narrower the passage became. It continued on like that until Yuri found herself wedged between the walls. She could see a light just ahead. She inched her body sideways until her shoulder pushed through the narrowed exit followed by the rest of her. Her heart beat against her chest violently as she looked around the large room. She stared at the room's floor which had a large crescent moon that seemed to encompass the entire surface of the floor.
She turned her attention towards the ceiling. It was painted like the night sky with stars. Three iron cage hung from the ceiling. Leg irons and arm restraints dangled from the wall. " An old sacrificial chamber" she thought. "Why would Anjera come to such a place?" Yuri question was answered as she caught the sound of voices coming from further in the chamber.
Yuri walked towards the voices. As she did she came to a turn in the chamber just as the voices became louder. Yuri turned the corner stopping sharp as Anjera standing near a table with a figure cloaked in red came into view. She darted back around the corner out f sight hoping the two had not seen her. Her chest rose and fell fast as she tried to catch her breath.
When she was satisfied that the two had neither seen her nor caught her scent she leaned forward slowly peering around the corner at the two. She gasped as Anjera reached up removing the hood of the cloak revealing Itaru. His silver and blue hair fell across his shoulder loosely as he took Anjera into his embrace. What is this she's supposed to be marrying Sesshomaru? Yuri continued to watch in silence listening to the two as they spoke.
"So you finally made it." Itaru said pulling Anjera into his embrace
"Hai" Anjera responded as she rest her head against his chest "I have missed you. How much longer must we continue this charade? If I have to be near that damned weakling Sesshomaru one more day, I'll die." The girl exclaimed leaning away from his chest so that her green eyes were locked with his blue ones. "Tell me that the first task has been completed."
"It was carried out as we'd planned." Itaru responded his voice was as vacant as the expression he wore.
"Really? Then your imbecile of a brother is dead?" Anjera questioned a smirk on her face
Yuri covered her mouth fighting the urge to make a sound. Miyohiko!? Itaru and Anjera had planned and murdered Miyohiko. Yuri's body began to shake violently as she slid to a stooped position. "So cold. How can they be so cold?" she questioned silently. It was true that they were yukai and yukai were not known to be the most feeling of creatures, but never had she seen any as cold as those two. Yuri slowly rose once more as tears streamed down her face. Her legs were trembling and as much as she wanted to turn and run, there was still more she needed to here if she planned to notify Lord Morihiro and her father of their eldest children's treachery. She leaned out again as the two continued to talk.
"Did you make him suffer? He deserved to suffer for breeding with that filth." Anjera continued her voice light with amusement
"Hai, he suffered unimaginably so. After all essence of fire cat is not only the most lethal of poisons it is also the cruelest. Your lung explode and you drown in you own fluid. Is that satisfactory for you my dear?" Itaru said as he wiped away a stray strand of Anjera golden hair before leaning in and kissing the girl.
Yuri felt her stomach do flip flops at the site of the sadistic lovers. She closed her eyes fighting the urge to vomit right there as they continued their nauseating scene. She heard a moan come from Anjera as Itaru turned the girl towards the wall pushing her Kimono up around her waist. Anjera pulled her long tress across her shoulder as she pushed her small rear out towards the yukai wagging it back and forth with anticipation.
Itaru smiled as he loosened the belt that held his robe close revealing his hardened length. He gripped the girl around her waste as he thrust himself deep into her slick passage. He moved his hands gripping the girl's wrist planting her hands against the bricked wall of the chamber as he thrust deeper and harder into the girl. Yuri herd a loud moan come from the two as their bodies went limp. That was quick she thought staring at the yukai as he breath rapidly.
"You have made me so happy with the news of your brother's demise" Anjera said as she pulled her Kimono down before turning to face Itaru. "Now all we have to do is get rid of the other two. Then my love we shall rule over these lands as we have always desired." Anjera said reaching up and stroking his face. " All that remains is the sacrifice Anjera said smiling at Itaru.
"Yes all that remains is the sacrifice. Thank you for bringing it." Itaru said planting a kiss on Anjera's fore head.
"Sacrifice!? What sacrifice!? There is no one here except.." Yuri's thoughts trailed off as her eyes shot up just in time to see Itaru coming her direction. This was a trap Yuri gasped as she moved from her position on side of the wall.
"Hello Yuri. How'd you enjoy the show!" Itaru barked as he lunged in towards the girl striking her so hard she flew across the room striking the adjacent wall.
"Yada..Yada, such a stupid girl!!!" Anjera said laughing as Itaru made his way towards the downed girl. Yuri opened her eyes to see Itaru standing above her.
"It was kind of you to come to us. You saved us the trouble of having to drag you from your room. Which I admit would have been much more fun, but I won't complain. A scream is a scream, right? Now scream for me Yuri!" Itaru barked as Anjera walked up along side of him handing him a small dagger with strange writing on it.
"Why are you doing this?" Yuri cried
"Because I hate baka's and weaklings and you little sister are by far the biggest baka I've ever met. I can't rule side by side with the likes of you. It would be an embarrassment."
"Itaru Why?" Yuri questioned staring at Itaru
"Nothing personal DEAR ! I needed a blood sacrifice and well your sister recommended you. Look at it this way you're not dying in vain. It's for a good cause."
"What about father, what will you tell him happened to me?" Yuri questioned turning her attention towards Anjera once more.
"Tell Him? BAKA!!!" Anjera laughed he'll be joining you.
"NANI!! But ,Why? Please don't do this."
"But we're not" Itaru said rising to a standing position once more "He is." Itaru said as a crazed smile came onto his face
Yuri's eyes turned towards the dark passage she'd used to enter the room. The floor beneath her shook as a large mass of black sludge oozed out onto the floor.
"Yuri moved to a sitting position scooting until her back made contact behind her.
"You let it free. How could you. You're both mad. Do you hear me, MAD!!"
"Humph. mad you have no idea." Anjera spat just as the black ooze launched onto Yuri encompassing the girl's being.
Yuri struggled against the substance violently thrashing. Tear after tear was ripped into the glue like substance by the girl's claws. Slowly red fluid began to pool around the area where Yuri lay fighting for her life. The girls movements began to grow slower and slower until nothing. The blood that had pooled around the black sludge was quickly absorbed by the mass.
Itaru removed the red robe he'd been wearing revealing his nude form. He took the dagger he held in his hand slicing into his flesh. Blood spilled down the front of his form dripping onto the floor.
"I am your master. You will obey me." He shouted as the mass rose above him like a giant wave before crashing down enveloping him. Anjera stood watching as the goop molded it's self onto Itaru's frame.
"It is done. With this armor, I am indestructible" Itaru said turning to face Anjera
"Now we can destroy all of the weaklings." Anjera said as a smirk came onto her face.
"Are you ready to hunt? I know where there is excellent prey." Itaru said smiling at the girl.
"I thought you'd never ask." Anjera responded returning his smile
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Rin opened her eye's slowly as sunlight spilled into the room bathing her in its brilliant glow.
"Where am I?" She questioned as she tried to move to a sitting position in the bed where she lay. Her efforts were stopped as a sharp pain rushed through her mid section reminding her of the wound she'd received. Rin glanced down at her tightly wrapped mid section. As she did so her eyes caught sight of the sleeping yukai that sat next to her in a chair, his head resting on the side of her bed, as he held her hand close to his chest.
Rin adjusted in the bed slightly flinching as she did so her every move sent small pulse of pain rushing through her. Sesshomaru moved slightly as he tightened his grip on the girl's hand. Rin stared down at the yukai who slept soundly. She reached out raking her fingers through his silver bang. He looks so peaceful sleeping there like that she thought. She wondered how long he'd been there in that position considering how uncomfortable it must be to sleep like that.
Suddenly a loud scream came redirecting her attention towards the door of her chamber. She stared at the door a moment listening for the bone chilling noise to come again. Finally when she was sure she would not hear a repeat of the bone chilling noise she turned her gaze back towards Sesshomaru to find the golden eyed lord staring back at her.
"Did you hear that?" Rin questioned in a hoarse voice as she slumped back against the pillows on her bed.
"Hai." Sesshomaru responded staring at Rin
"Who was it?" Rin questioned turning her attention towards the door once more.
"It was Miyohiko." Sesshomaru responded
"MIYOHIKO!? What is happening to him?" Rin questioned as a worried expression came onto her face.
"Aya is removing the last of the poison from him. It is a painful process but he will live. It should be over soon." Sesshomaru said as he watched Rin who continued to look towards the door. He wasn't sure if her keeping her back to him was all over her curiosity of Miyohiko's well being , or if some of her effort to avert eye contact stemmed from her still being angry.
"How long has he had to endure this?" Rin questioned her back to the yukai as she slid her hand from his grasp.
"Two days" Sesshomaru responded reaching out and taking the girl's hand into his own once more
"Please don't" Rin said turning to face the yukai.
It hurt to look at him Rin thought as he stared at her his face expressionless as always. All the longing for something that could never be she could not continue to take herself through that. She'd made that promise when she sat bleeding beneath the cherry tree watching him tend to Miyohiko. It was true that she loved him with every fiber of her being, but if he could not love her completely as she loved him, then they would have nothing. It would have to be all or nothing Rin thought snatching her hand free of him once more. She would not be his whore. He's made his choice, now he must live with it. She thought as determination revived in her.
"You don't have to stay here." Rin barked staring directly in front of her
"I want to stay" Sesshomaru said reaching for the girl once more
"Well I don't need you too. I am fine here by myself. I don't need you pretending to care!" Rin barked her voice was saturated with anger
Sesshomaru furrowed his brow together as a frown came onto his face. He rose from his seat next to the girl. Rin felt a chill run through her. The look on his face told her she'd struck a sensitive cord with the yukai.
"Nani! Pretend? Humph.. You think I have need to pretend? Baka!! " He growled as he reached down capturing the girls chin turning her head so that her eyes met his. "I have no need to pretend wench! WHAT I SAID BACK IN THE FOREST I MEANT!" He growled as he released his grip on the girl.
"LORD SESHOMARU!!!" A panicked voice called
Sesshomaru gaze left Rin as he walked over towards the chamber door opening it.
"What is it Hiroo?" Sesshomaru questioned the panicked yukai
"My lord we have received some bad news." Hiroo began
"What news have you received Hiroo?" Sesshomaru questioned taking in the agitated state the yukai was in.
"My Lord. Its your uncle..Lord Sesshomaru Lord ,Morihiro is DEAD!" Hiroo said
His chest rising and falling briskly
"NANI!? Who has told you this?"
Rin eyes widened as she listened to Hiroo. Sesshomaru glanced back at the girl. "We will finish this discussion later," He said as he left the room closing the door behind him, Rin lay in the bed absorbing what she'd just heard. Lord Morihiro was dead but how? Things were spinning out of control fast. What did all this mean. Rin felt her pulse speed up. Surely if Lord Morihiro is dead that means that Sesshomaru will go off to battle. Rin closed her eyes as she thought of what battle could mean. True he was yukai but he could die same as any other being that had life. He was not an immortal.
"Sesshomaru, what does all this mean?" She questioned as she turned her gaze to the window in her room.
Sesshomaru followed Hiroo to a room where a group of injured Yukai soldiers were being treated. Sesshomaru let his eyes scan across the room to the men all familiar to him. Many times he ridden out with these yukai as comrades in battle. They were the strongest of Lord Morihiro guards yet here they were in front of him looking as though they were lucky to have escaped with their lives.
Sesshomaru gaze fell on Akihiko the captain of Lord Morihiro's guards. Nani!? Sesshomaru questioned silently. Akihiko had trained him in the art of the samurai yet here he lay his arm completely removed. How is this possible no one has ever been able to land a scratch on him? Not even Sesshomaru.
"Akihiko" Sesshomaru called trying to get the injured yukai's attention.
"Lo.rd Sesshomaru., Gomen. We tried but he has become to strong. I tried protecting my lord but.but I was no match." The yukai said breaking down into a sob
"Who has done this? Tell me Akihiko."
"It was my lord's son Itaru. He's gone mad both he and that damned wench."
"Nani!? Wench?"
"Yes Lord Hanta's daughter. It was the older one Anjera. It is pure blood lust. The bitch laughed while her father was decapitated by Itaru. Your uncle fought until the end but it did little good. Itaru has acquired the Black wolf of moon armor. That armor is dangerous and was sealed away for that reason but somehow he found out about it.
No matter how many attacks we administered in beast form and other wise nothing could stop him. Finally your uncle was taken down. After the others saw that they threw down their weapons and pledged their loyalty to that monster. There were a bunch of us that refused. A lot of our comrades were lost in battle on our way here. Sesshomaru your uncle made me swear to give you this." Akihiko said handing Sesshomaru a scroll.
"Contained is this is the instructions on where to find the Second of this armor. It is called the Red wolf of moon armor. You can not face Itaru in battle without it. Please avenge our lord. Please."
Sesshomaru stared down at the scroll he held in his hand. Three times Itaru had raised his Fury. Rage burned in him.
"The coward!" Sesshomaru growled as he rose from his place next to Akihiko "I will kill you so help me Itaru. I swear on my life as a Yukai one of us will die and it won't be me."
Before Love Honor
Chapter 9
The Fallen Part Two
Yuri sat in front of her mirror brushing her long golden locks when she caught sight of Anjera pass by her door. "Humph, wonder where she is going at this hour?" Yuri questioned as she turned in her seat facing the entrance to her room. She rose from her chair in front of her vanity grabbing her robe and wrapping it around herself before walking out her room door.
She stood in the hallway catching a glimpse of her older sibling just as she rounded a corner. "Why is she going there? It's a dead end." Yuri thought as she hurried up the dimly lit path in pursuit of Anjera. Yuri rounded the corner just in time to see the girl pass through and opening in the wall. "What is going on?" questioned as she moved cautiously towards the opening peering in. She wrapped her arms around herself as she was met with a rush of cold air. She ran her hands up and down her arms trying to ward off the chill.
She stared into the dark corridor trying to locate her sister but she was only greeted with thick blackness. This is unusual Yuri thought realizing she couldn't see anything. It was especially unusual for her considering she was a dog demon, which meant she had excellent night vision. . "What a creepy place" Yuri thought. It frightened even her full yukai, who was more than capable of defending herself if necessary.
"What's that bitch up to? Only one way to find out." she said as she stepped through the entrance into the darkness. Immediately the concrete block began to move back to its original spot. Yuri spun around just as the last sliver of light vanished leaving her trapped. "Damn!" She cursed as she began to move forward slowly. She placed her hand against the wall trying to find a guide in through the darkness.
She snatched it back quickly after it made contact with a slimy substance that lined the wall. "Shit!" I've got to get out of here. She continued to walk making sure each step was more cautious than the first. Her sensitive ears twitched uncontrollably as the sound of something sliding across the ground echoed through the corridor. Just as Yuri thought she couldn't move another step from fear she suddenly found herself greeted with light as candles lining the corridor walls lit in front of her. She wasted little time walking over from the smothering black into the light.
She turned to face the darkness; just as she did a loud growl came from the blackened area. Yuri spun around on her heels running down the dimly lit path. The more she walked, the narrower the passage became. It continued on like that until Yuri found herself wedged between the walls. She could see a light just ahead. She inched her body sideways until her shoulder pushed through the narrowed exit followed by the rest of her. Her heart beat against her chest violently as she looked around the large room. She stared at the room's floor which had a large crescent moon that seemed to encompass the entire surface of the floor.
She turned her attention towards the ceiling. It was painted like the night sky with stars. Three iron cage hung from the ceiling. Leg irons and arm restraints dangled from the wall. " An old sacrificial chamber" she thought. "Why would Anjera come to such a place?" Yuri question was answered as she caught the sound of voices coming from further in the chamber.
Yuri walked towards the voices. As she did she came to a turn in the chamber just as the voices became louder. Yuri turned the corner stopping sharp as Anjera standing near a table with a figure cloaked in red came into view. She darted back around the corner out f sight hoping the two had not seen her. Her chest rose and fell fast as she tried to catch her breath.
When she was satisfied that the two had neither seen her nor caught her scent she leaned forward slowly peering around the corner at the two. She gasped as Anjera reached up removing the hood of the cloak revealing Itaru. His silver and blue hair fell across his shoulder loosely as he took Anjera into his embrace. What is this she's supposed to be marrying Sesshomaru? Yuri continued to watch in silence listening to the two as they spoke.
"So you finally made it." Itaru said pulling Anjera into his embrace
"Hai" Anjera responded as she rest her head against his chest "I have missed you. How much longer must we continue this charade? If I have to be near that damned weakling Sesshomaru one more day, I'll die." The girl exclaimed leaning away from his chest so that her green eyes were locked with his blue ones. "Tell me that the first task has been completed."
"It was carried out as we'd planned." Itaru responded his voice was as vacant as the expression he wore.
"Really? Then your imbecile of a brother is dead?" Anjera questioned a smirk on her face
Yuri covered her mouth fighting the urge to make a sound. Miyohiko!? Itaru and Anjera had planned and murdered Miyohiko. Yuri's body began to shake violently as she slid to a stooped position. "So cold. How can they be so cold?" she questioned silently. It was true that they were yukai and yukai were not known to be the most feeling of creatures, but never had she seen any as cold as those two. Yuri slowly rose once more as tears streamed down her face. Her legs were trembling and as much as she wanted to turn and run, there was still more she needed to here if she planned to notify Lord Morihiro and her father of their eldest children's treachery. She leaned out again as the two continued to talk.
"Did you make him suffer? He deserved to suffer for breeding with that filth." Anjera continued her voice light with amusement
"Hai, he suffered unimaginably so. After all essence of fire cat is not only the most lethal of poisons it is also the cruelest. Your lung explode and you drown in you own fluid. Is that satisfactory for you my dear?" Itaru said as he wiped away a stray strand of Anjera golden hair before leaning in and kissing the girl.
Yuri felt her stomach do flip flops at the site of the sadistic lovers. She closed her eyes fighting the urge to vomit right there as they continued their nauseating scene. She heard a moan come from Anjera as Itaru turned the girl towards the wall pushing her Kimono up around her waist. Anjera pulled her long tress across her shoulder as she pushed her small rear out towards the yukai wagging it back and forth with anticipation.
Itaru smiled as he loosened the belt that held his robe close revealing his hardened length. He gripped the girl around her waste as he thrust himself deep into her slick passage. He moved his hands gripping the girl's wrist planting her hands against the bricked wall of the chamber as he thrust deeper and harder into the girl. Yuri herd a loud moan come from the two as their bodies went limp. That was quick she thought staring at the yukai as he breath rapidly.
"You have made me so happy with the news of your brother's demise" Anjera said as she pulled her Kimono down before turning to face Itaru. "Now all we have to do is get rid of the other two. Then my love we shall rule over these lands as we have always desired." Anjera said reaching up and stroking his face. " All that remains is the sacrifice Anjera said smiling at Itaru.
"Yes all that remains is the sacrifice. Thank you for bringing it." Itaru said planting a kiss on Anjera's fore head.
"Sacrifice!? What sacrifice!? There is no one here except.." Yuri's thoughts trailed off as her eyes shot up just in time to see Itaru coming her direction. This was a trap Yuri gasped as she moved from her position on side of the wall.
"Hello Yuri. How'd you enjoy the show!" Itaru barked as he lunged in towards the girl striking her so hard she flew across the room striking the adjacent wall.
"Yada..Yada, such a stupid girl!!!" Anjera said laughing as Itaru made his way towards the downed girl. Yuri opened her eyes to see Itaru standing above her.
"It was kind of you to come to us. You saved us the trouble of having to drag you from your room. Which I admit would have been much more fun, but I won't complain. A scream is a scream, right? Now scream for me Yuri!" Itaru barked as Anjera walked up along side of him handing him a small dagger with strange writing on it.
"Why are you doing this?" Yuri cried
"Because I hate baka's and weaklings and you little sister are by far the biggest baka I've ever met. I can't rule side by side with the likes of you. It would be an embarrassment."
"Itaru Why?" Yuri questioned staring at Itaru
"Nothing personal DEAR ! I needed a blood sacrifice and well your sister recommended you. Look at it this way you're not dying in vain. It's for a good cause."
"What about father, what will you tell him happened to me?" Yuri questioned turning her attention towards Anjera once more.
"Tell Him? BAKA!!!" Anjera laughed he'll be joining you.
"NANI!! But ,Why? Please don't do this."
"But we're not" Itaru said rising to a standing position once more "He is." Itaru said as a crazed smile came onto his face
Yuri's eyes turned towards the dark passage she'd used to enter the room. The floor beneath her shook as a large mass of black sludge oozed out onto the floor.
"Yuri moved to a sitting position scooting until her back made contact behind her.
"You let it free. How could you. You're both mad. Do you hear me, MAD!!"
"Humph. mad you have no idea." Anjera spat just as the black ooze launched onto Yuri encompassing the girl's being.
Yuri struggled against the substance violently thrashing. Tear after tear was ripped into the glue like substance by the girl's claws. Slowly red fluid began to pool around the area where Yuri lay fighting for her life. The girls movements began to grow slower and slower until nothing. The blood that had pooled around the black sludge was quickly absorbed by the mass.
Itaru removed the red robe he'd been wearing revealing his nude form. He took the dagger he held in his hand slicing into his flesh. Blood spilled down the front of his form dripping onto the floor.
"I am your master. You will obey me." He shouted as the mass rose above him like a giant wave before crashing down enveloping him. Anjera stood watching as the goop molded it's self onto Itaru's frame.
"It is done. With this armor, I am indestructible" Itaru said turning to face Anjera
"Now we can destroy all of the weaklings." Anjera said as a smirk came onto her face.
"Are you ready to hunt? I know where there is excellent prey." Itaru said smiling at the girl.
"I thought you'd never ask." Anjera responded returning his smile
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Rin opened her eye's slowly as sunlight spilled into the room bathing her in its brilliant glow.
"Where am I?" She questioned as she tried to move to a sitting position in the bed where she lay. Her efforts were stopped as a sharp pain rushed through her mid section reminding her of the wound she'd received. Rin glanced down at her tightly wrapped mid section. As she did so her eyes caught sight of the sleeping yukai that sat next to her in a chair, his head resting on the side of her bed, as he held her hand close to his chest.
Rin adjusted in the bed slightly flinching as she did so her every move sent small pulse of pain rushing through her. Sesshomaru moved slightly as he tightened his grip on the girl's hand. Rin stared down at the yukai who slept soundly. She reached out raking her fingers through his silver bang. He looks so peaceful sleeping there like that she thought. She wondered how long he'd been there in that position considering how uncomfortable it must be to sleep like that.
Suddenly a loud scream came redirecting her attention towards the door of her chamber. She stared at the door a moment listening for the bone chilling noise to come again. Finally when she was sure she would not hear a repeat of the bone chilling noise she turned her gaze back towards Sesshomaru to find the golden eyed lord staring back at her.
"Did you hear that?" Rin questioned in a hoarse voice as she slumped back against the pillows on her bed.
"Hai." Sesshomaru responded staring at Rin
"Who was it?" Rin questioned turning her attention towards the door once more.
"It was Miyohiko." Sesshomaru responded
"MIYOHIKO!? What is happening to him?" Rin questioned as a worried expression came onto her face.
"Aya is removing the last of the poison from him. It is a painful process but he will live. It should be over soon." Sesshomaru said as he watched Rin who continued to look towards the door. He wasn't sure if her keeping her back to him was all over her curiosity of Miyohiko's well being , or if some of her effort to avert eye contact stemmed from her still being angry.
"How long has he had to endure this?" Rin questioned her back to the yukai as she slid her hand from his grasp.
"Two days" Sesshomaru responded reaching out and taking the girl's hand into his own once more
"Please don't" Rin said turning to face the yukai.
It hurt to look at him Rin thought as he stared at her his face expressionless as always. All the longing for something that could never be she could not continue to take herself through that. She'd made that promise when she sat bleeding beneath the cherry tree watching him tend to Miyohiko. It was true that she loved him with every fiber of her being, but if he could not love her completely as she loved him, then they would have nothing. It would have to be all or nothing Rin thought snatching her hand free of him once more. She would not be his whore. He's made his choice, now he must live with it. She thought as determination revived in her.
"You don't have to stay here." Rin barked staring directly in front of her
"I want to stay" Sesshomaru said reaching for the girl once more
"Well I don't need you too. I am fine here by myself. I don't need you pretending to care!" Rin barked her voice was saturated with anger
Sesshomaru furrowed his brow together as a frown came onto his face. He rose from his seat next to the girl. Rin felt a chill run through her. The look on his face told her she'd struck a sensitive cord with the yukai.
"Nani! Pretend? Humph.. You think I have need to pretend? Baka!! " He growled as he reached down capturing the girls chin turning her head so that her eyes met his. "I have no need to pretend wench! WHAT I SAID BACK IN THE FOREST I MEANT!" He growled as he released his grip on the girl.
"LORD SESHOMARU!!!" A panicked voice called
Sesshomaru gaze left Rin as he walked over towards the chamber door opening it.
"What is it Hiroo?" Sesshomaru questioned the panicked yukai
"My lord we have received some bad news." Hiroo began
"What news have you received Hiroo?" Sesshomaru questioned taking in the agitated state the yukai was in.
"My Lord. Its your uncle..Lord Sesshomaru Lord ,Morihiro is DEAD!" Hiroo said
His chest rising and falling briskly
"NANI!? Who has told you this?"
Rin eyes widened as she listened to Hiroo. Sesshomaru glanced back at the girl. "We will finish this discussion later," He said as he left the room closing the door behind him, Rin lay in the bed absorbing what she'd just heard. Lord Morihiro was dead but how? Things were spinning out of control fast. What did all this mean. Rin felt her pulse speed up. Surely if Lord Morihiro is dead that means that Sesshomaru will go off to battle. Rin closed her eyes as she thought of what battle could mean. True he was yukai but he could die same as any other being that had life. He was not an immortal.
"Sesshomaru, what does all this mean?" She questioned as she turned her gaze to the window in her room.
Sesshomaru followed Hiroo to a room where a group of injured Yukai soldiers were being treated. Sesshomaru let his eyes scan across the room to the men all familiar to him. Many times he ridden out with these yukai as comrades in battle. They were the strongest of Lord Morihiro guards yet here they were in front of him looking as though they were lucky to have escaped with their lives.
Sesshomaru gaze fell on Akihiko the captain of Lord Morihiro's guards. Nani!? Sesshomaru questioned silently. Akihiko had trained him in the art of the samurai yet here he lay his arm completely removed. How is this possible no one has ever been able to land a scratch on him? Not even Sesshomaru.
"Akihiko" Sesshomaru called trying to get the injured yukai's attention.
"Lo.rd Sesshomaru., Gomen. We tried but he has become to strong. I tried protecting my lord but.but I was no match." The yukai said breaking down into a sob
"Who has done this? Tell me Akihiko."
"It was my lord's son Itaru. He's gone mad both he and that damned wench."
"Nani!? Wench?"
"Yes Lord Hanta's daughter. It was the older one Anjera. It is pure blood lust. The bitch laughed while her father was decapitated by Itaru. Your uncle fought until the end but it did little good. Itaru has acquired the Black wolf of moon armor. That armor is dangerous and was sealed away for that reason but somehow he found out about it.
No matter how many attacks we administered in beast form and other wise nothing could stop him. Finally your uncle was taken down. After the others saw that they threw down their weapons and pledged their loyalty to that monster. There were a bunch of us that refused. A lot of our comrades were lost in battle on our way here. Sesshomaru your uncle made me swear to give you this." Akihiko said handing Sesshomaru a scroll.
"Contained is this is the instructions on where to find the Second of this armor. It is called the Red wolf of moon armor. You can not face Itaru in battle without it. Please avenge our lord. Please."
Sesshomaru stared down at the scroll he held in his hand. Three times Itaru had raised his Fury. Rage burned in him.
"The coward!" Sesshomaru growled as he rose from his place next to Akihiko "I will kill you so help me Itaru. I swear on my life as a Yukai one of us will die and it won't be me."
