Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha. This is the art of Rumiko Takahashi, thanks to her to make us dream all!!
What's love, Sesshomaru-sama?
What a peaceful day.
The weather was good, his territory empty of any other youkai, his filthy hanyou brother was miles away, Jaken wasn't bothering him and Rin was quiet.
Sesshomaru authorized himself a small sigh of contentment. He liked days like that.
Wait a minute…Rin was quiet?
He looked at the little girl. She was deep in her thoughts on the back of Ah-Un.
Oh-oh.
That only means one thing: she was going to ask an unanswered question again.
Sesshomaru sighed again. Youkai or humans, pups always passed a phase when they want to know the how and the why of everything.
And when he says everything he means everything.
He closed his eyes. Questions of the last days came back to his memory.
"Sesshomaru-sama, why does the sky is blue?"
"Sesshomaru-sama, why does Rin have brown eyes and you have yellow ones?"
"Sesshomaru-sama, is there something after the sea? If not, where all the water go?"
Jaken was nearly crazy and he wasn't sure he will last long. At least, she hasn't asked yet about how babies are created or any other stuff like that.
The only thought of having to answer this question sent a shiver of unease down his spine.
Maybe today she'll stay quiet…? It'll be too good to be true.
"Sesshomaru-sama?"
It WAS too good to be true.
"Yes, Rin?"
Jaken was holding his breath. What foolish question was she about to ask?
"What's love, Sesshomaru-sama?"
Oh no, not this one.
"AAAAAAAAAHHH STUPID CHILD!!! STOP ASKING USELESS QUESTIONS!!! YOU ARE BOTHERING SESSHOMARU-SAMA!!!"
"But Jaken-sama, I want to know!!"
Not a peaceful day anymore.
"AAH BAKA BAKA BAKA!! YOU'RE DRIVING US CRAZY!! WE'LL BE SO MUCH BETTER WITHOUT YOU!!!"
That was enough.
"Jaken. Cut it out."
"H…hai Sesshomaru-sama."
There they were, looking at each other like the worst enemies.
Another sigh.
"Rin."
"Hai!"
"Why do you want to know so much what love is?"
"Hmm… (she frowned, considering the question). Remember when we last go to a village? Rin saw a boy and a girl. The boy said "I love you" to the girl and the girl blushed and said "I love you too" and they looked happy and kissed each other. But what love is, Sesshomaru-sama?"
So THAT was the reason. Damn humans. And after people ask him why he hates them.
Right now he didn't only hate them. He wanted to kill them all (except Rin of course). Especially the silly boy and girl Rin saw. Without them he will not be obligated to answer embarrassing questions.
What if he doesn't answer?
He looked at Rin. She was looking at him with expecting and faithful eyes, fully believing that he was the Incarnated Knowledge.
Wasn't he?
"Love is silly and love is a weakness, Rin".
Jaken nodded in approval.
"But what love IS, Sesshomaru-sama?"
Kami.
How can he says that without looking ridiculous?
Ha…he knew.
"HUMANS believe that love is a great feeling."
"Hmm."
"From what I know for them it means wanting to pass the rest of your life with somebody and caring for this person."
No need to tackle the subject of mating now. She was too young and he was already suffering sufficiently.
"It sounds like friendship."
Let her believe that.
Silence. Sesshomaru and Jaken relaxed. It was over.
"And what about the kiss?"
Argh. He was going to have an headache.
"BAKAAA RIN SHUT UP!!!!"
"Jaken?"
"Gomen nasai, Sesshomaru-sama."
"The person you love is the only one you can kiss".
"Oh! And how do you know who this person is, Sesshomaru-sama?"
"The person you love is the person you like most".
Sesshomaru was proud of himself. Rin had her answers and he still had his dignity. He was a good educator.
"So Rin love Sesshomaru-sama? Sesshomaru-sama is Rin's weakness?"
He had a headache now.
"AAAACK!!"
"Jaken-sama? Daijobu?"
Poor Jaken. He had fainted, victim of a heart attack.
Sesshomaru throw a small rock on him.
"Get up Jaken."
"Sesshomaru-sama!!! This girl is going to KILL me with her STUPID QUESTIONS!!!"
Not only you, he thought.
"Enough questions for today, Rin"
"Hai."
Both Jaken and Sesshomaru sighed in relief.
"But Sesshomaru-sama? Does that mean I can kiss you?"
It was going to be a long day.
-OWARI-
Hi, is Naoko2^_^. How do you find this one? Please write and review, and tell me if you want a sequel…it could be fun listening to Sesshomaru explaining why Rin can't love him and contradicting himself…muahahaha. (I love to torture him, gomen). You can also send me questions that you want Rin to ask him :D Anyway, hope you enjoyed!