Vengeance of the Soul
By: Haruka-chan
AN: Helloo this is Chapter 10 some notes as before. Sorry it has to be this way but my word doc doesn't support special lettering and formatting so please cope with me.
*....*- Means that it's character thoughts.
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A Ball and Events after...Chapter 10
At Sonomi's Fathers Castle...[AN: lazy...]
Sesshoumaru looked around the beautifully lit ballroom of Kaneda's castle, there were plenty of Youkais' there, to his surprise many humans as well, all dressed in their best. Sesshoumaru's eyes how ever landed on the one that stood out the most. She had on a beautiful gown of ice blue chiffon A-line gown, strapless empire bodice with patina stain trim, matching ice blue chiffon stole, the gown hugged her every curved, the strapless gown showed of her cream smooth shoulders and cleavage, and molded in to her body perfectly, her slim hands had beautiful ice blue wrist lace gloves. Her light brown hair was tied up in an elegant fashion with ribbons of white and blue while she held a blue lace fan with white art work on it. Sesshoumaru never seen anyone as beautiful as this young woman, but when she turned around it didn't surprise him that it was Rin. "Lady Rin may I have this dance?" asked a Youkai Lord. "No, I'm not very good at dancing I'm sorry" said Rin trying hard to get away from them all. Then her eyes caught Sesshoumaru.
There he stood with his usual cold yet beautiful face. Tonight dressed in similar hakama that he wore only this one was fancier somehow, with white as the base color and black and red art work, his armor worn as usual and sword at his side, head tall and proud, his hair silky and beautifully brushing across his face only tied at the loosely at the edge of his long hair. Their eyes met for just a second before she smiled and walked towards him. "Are you enjoying yourself?" asked Rin. "I really don't like these balls they are not made for me" said Sesshoumaru. "I see" said Rin. "What about you?" asked Sesshoumaru. "Oh I'm having a good time, with always trying to run away from unwanted attention" said Rin with a smile. "I have noticed" said Sesshoumaru. "Where is lady Sonomi and Lady Kagami?" asked Rin looking around. "She hasn't yet come down or so I have heard, and Kagami-san is over there greeting her friends" said Sesshoumaru. Rin looked toward where Kagami dressed in a mink satin strapless A-line gown with a sweet heart neck trim in ice blue satin, the full (fluffy in a nice way) skirt had a inverted pleat at the back, around her arms was the two tone matching stole (scarf) her hands had mink colored elbow gloves, her hair was up in a French bun, her lips painted a light pink. She looked beautiful. "Are you going to marry her or mate with Lady Sonomi?" asked Rin. Sesshoumaru looked down at Rin who looked up at him with her questioning eyes. "I'm not sure" he finally said. Rin shook her head and smiled "Maybe you do like her but, your holding back your feelings. I think you should go for it" said Rin.
"You think so?" asked Sesshoumaru. "I think being with a female will do you some good" said Rin. "What you call yourself?" asked Sesshoumaru. "Well, after I'm gone that is, I mean it's not like you want me around longer then you need too, the only reason you kept me and I'm following is because of Naraku" said Rin looking down. "I see" said Sesshoumaru. Rin looked up and smiled again. "You should try and enjoy yourself considering that this ball is in your honor" said Rin smiling and walking towards the drinks. *Is that all I am? A Guide?* thought Sesshoumaru with a frown. *I'm so pathetic to think he will break of the engagement for me* thought Rin as she grabbed a wine glass. Sesshoumaru watched her from far. Rin sat and smiled at the dancing couples. *Seems like one can't run from fate* thought Rin. "My lady Rin, please may I have this dance?" asked a huge Youkai lord who couldn't probably see this feet considering the size of his middle portion. "I...I already promised to dance with this lord here so I'm sorry" said Rin. "You must dance with me I am as handsome as he is" said the Youkai lord.
*Talk about ego with these Youkais'* thought Rin. "I'm really sorry my lord, maybe the next dance" said Rin as she lead who ever it was on to the dance floor. "Do you think it's nice to play with people like that?" asked an all to familiar voice. "Sesshoumaru-sama I didn't mean to grab you, it's just I didn't want to dance with him!" said Rin bowing for her mistake. Sesshoumaru didn't say anything but pulled Rin in to the dance floor and put his arm around her waist, she put one arm over his shoulder and the other cupped with his hand. "I'll teach you to dance" said Sesshoumaru. Rin glared "I know how to dance" said Rin. "I head you say earlier that you weren't a good dancer" said Sesshoumaru. "Maybe I said that because I didn't want to dance with self centered Youkai lords" said Rin. Sesshoumaru smirked. "What?" she asked annoyed. "You say self centered?" he asked. Rin nodded as she followed along with Sesshoumaru who was impressed. The music suddenly changed. "Oh I..." Rin was about to pull away when couples piled up against her and Sesshoumaru. From afar Kagami watched with a smile. *Some things will never change* she thought.
"You might as well dance the next one you won't get out" he stated. Rin nodded as she locked her fingers at the base of his neck and he pulled her close. Their position much like the one they shared at the hot spring at his palace. Rin laid her head on his chest, while Sesshoumaru let one of his hands go to her bare back. Rin gasped when she felt this warm hand on her back. "Sesshoumaru-sama" she said looking up. They danced that way for what seem like hours, but it all ended to soon. "Lord Sesshoumaru my lord want to speak with you" said one of the servants of the house. "Yes," said Sesshoumaru letting Rin go. "Thank you for the dance" said Rin with a smile and bowed. Sesshoumaru didn't say anything just walked away. *The nerve of that Youkai! He can't smile now, oh no he'll lose his respect for being a jerk!* thought Rin going back to the drinks. *I'll drink to my hearts content! Get an early start on being an alcoholic* thought Rin.
Rin sat and watched the dancing couple on the dance floor as she sat in the most beautiful gown drinking wine. Rin held the wine glass over the candle lit chandeliers and watched as the wine made beautiful crimson color shinning lights on her face, she had seen wine glasses as beautiful as these in her first village. "I see were getting a little to much to drink" said a familiar voice. "Please excuse me while I find myself another, and get away from you" said Rin getting up to face Sesshoumaru who was also bathed in pure beauty. "I think you had enough to drink, and why would you want to get away from me" said Sesshoumaru trying to take the wine glass from her hand. "I don't think I had enough, so let go. Maybe this is the reason I wanna get away from you" said Rin. Sesshoumaru sent Rin a small glare. "What is wrong with you, can't you see that you can hardly stand?" asked Sesshoumaru. "I'm standing right now, so give me the glass, I'll call you to be my mother when I'm done" said Rin. Sesshoumaru let out a small growl. "Are you all right or did you already hit your head against something?" he asked. "I don't think that's funny, I'm very somber, you see" said Rin standing still giving Sesshoumaru a glare. "Excuse me lord Sesshoumaru but may I ask this lovely maiden to a dance?" asked a chubby and might I add ugly Youkai. Rin smiled and then glared at Sesshoumaru. "Why my lord I would love to, but I have promised a dance to someone else, maybe the next one" said Rin as she glided away.
Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes on her disappearing form. "I must say lord Sesshoumaru, you found yourself a very beautiful companion" said the Youkai. *Apparently very annoying and disobeying as well!* thought Sesshoumaru. "My lord would thou honor me with a dance?" asked Sonomi. Sesshoumaru turned he was quite satisfy with what he saw, there stood Sonomi in a beautiful gown of sangria iridescent taffeta A-line gown, sleeveless bodice, modified scoop neckline, natural waist, open back with tie straps, gathered back skirt. Her hands in a beautiful red elbow length gloves. Her jet black hair done in a traditional bun with red ribbons coming down her back, her lips were red and plumed to perfection and her golden eyes were mesmerizing, she held a black lace fan with a small flower pattering on it on red, even then she didn't compare to Rin's beauty. Sesshoumaru bowed showing his acceptance to the dance and led her to the dance floor. Rin watched as they walked toward the dance floor, something inside her jumped when she saw the way he was looking at her approvingly.
"My lady, may I have this dance?" asked a handsome Youkai. Rin slightly blushed and nodded as she gave him her hand. "May I ask what my lord's name might be?" asked Rin. The lord smiled down at her. "I am Lord Tetsuo of the lower southern lands" said Tetsuo. "It's a pleasure to meet you then" said Rin as she bowed. "What might the name of a lovely creature such as yourself be?" Tetsuo asked with a charming smile. Rin blushed yet again. "My name is Rin and I am really not what you say" said Rin. "Oh beg to differ" said Tetsuo. Sesshoumaru watched as Tetsuo and Rin danced. "Looks as if Lord Tetsuo's has won the heart of your young maiden, She didn't seem to want to dance with anyone earlier" said Sonomi with a smile.
*Yes, and that's what so strange, Rin isn't the kind to just blush at every word a man or Youkai says or is she?* thought Sesshoumaru. *Is that it or she isn't allowed to blush for no one but you* answered back his head and before he had a chance to answer back he was interrupted. "Lord Sesshoumaru, I was wondering what you have decided about our engagement" said Sonomi. "I haven't yet decided yet, but I'm clearly not ready to take a mate yet" said Sesshoumaru. Sonomi giggled as if what he said was funny. "What is so funny?" asked Sesshoumaru. "No, it's just the way my lord has described it, how can't thou be not ready almost two centuries has past" said Sonomi. Sesshoumaru didn't respond. Rin smiled up at Tetsuo as he moved with her gracefully. "I have never dance with anyone as beautiful, and graceful as you" said Tetsuo. "Please you must stop complimenting me on things that I don't fit for" said Rin. "But I think you do" said Tetsuo. Rin smiled "Thank you Lord Tetsuo, your very handsome yourself why are you not dancing with the lovely lady Sonomi?" asked Rin. "Lady Sonomi is beautiful and kind, but I have found someone even better" said Tetsuo.
Sesshoumaru wanted to growled as he listened to their conversation. "I must say Lady Rin, I must have seen you somewhere before, I know I have danced with you before" said Tetsuo. "Now that you mention it I feel the same way, but I can't remember from where" said Rin. *I know exactly from where. I just hope you don't* thought Rin. "I really cannot remember, but let us cherish tonight" said Tetsuo. "Yes, Lord Tetsuo" said Rin. "Please call me Tetsuo, lady Rin" said Tetsuo. "Then you must call me Rin as well" said Rin. Sesshoumaru wanted to snap that Teto chicken or whatever the hell his name was neck in two. *How dare he calls her Rin, I am the only one who can call her that!* thought Sesshoumaru. Rin smiled up at Tetsuo. *Too bad your not the face I want to see on that neck, but hey if I have to dance with anyone, it rather be you then anyone else* thought Rin. Tetsuo brought Rin closer as he leaned slightly closer for a kiss. Sesshoumaru almost run over there if not for Rin's interruption "Lord Tetsuo if you'll excuse me I must get something to drink, it seems all this dancing as made me quite thirsty" said Rin slipping her hand away from him. "Please hurry back" said Tetsuo. Sesshoumaru saw how Rin had slipped away and went to the direction towards the drinks once more. Rin smiled at the servant that was serving the drinks. "Thank you" she said before taking a sip. "Does it taste good?" asked a familiar voice. Rin turned to find Hinoki and Farga standing behind her. Rin gasped and smiled before throwing her hands around Hinoki. "It's so good to see you Hinoki-chan and Farga-sama" said Rin next hugging Farga. Farga smiled and patted her hair gently not to mess it up. "We have missed you to" said Farga. "Oh where are my niece and nephew?" asked Rin. Farga and Hinoki smiled "They are sleeping" said Hinoki. Farga took two glasses of wine, and handed one to Hinoki as they headed towards the garden.
"Lady Sonomi I must retire for a short while I have some business I must take care of" said Sesshoumaru taking notice of Hinoki and Farga. "Yes, my lord" said Sonomi bowing. Sesshoumaru bowed back and quietly slipped through the people in to the gardens. Hinoki turned towards Sesshoumaru and smiled. "Lord Sesshoumaru how nice to see you again" she said. Rin just glared at him. "Sesshoumaru" said Farga smiled and nodded. Sesshoumaru nodded towards both of them. "So how is your journey going Rin?" asked Hinoki. "Well, we really didn't go far after we left your palace" said Rin. "Really why not?" asked Hinoki. "We had other things to take care of" said Rin. Sesshoumaru and Farga had walked to the far end of the garden. "So how have you been?" he asked. "I have been good, the children are growing older by the day" said Farga. Sesshoumaru nodded. "I heard of your engagement to lady Sonomi. What are you going to do?" asked Farga. "I will decline, I do not wish for a mate yet" said Sesshoumaru. Farga smiled "Rin needs a mate, she is growing up" said he said. Sesshoumaru tensed. "She isn't growing old, she doesn't need a mate, yet" said Sesshoumaru. "Yes, but Sesshoumaru, she doesn't have centuries more to decide that, she will eventually..." Farga had a small painful smile. Sesshoumaru's eyes wondered over to where Rin was talking to Hinoki cheerfully.
"Sesshoumaru what ever it is that she is wishing to do with Naraku, I ask that you help her with it. So at least she can have somewhat of a life of happiness afterwards" said Farga. "What makes you think she isn't happy now?" asked Sesshoumaru. Farga smiled "I know she is happy, but deep down she is wanting more out of life, a mate, children, love" said Farga. "I suppose you are right" said Sesshoumaru. "I promised to be her big brother, and Hinoki her sister, we want her to be happy, and I want to find her a good mate" said Farga. Sesshoumaru let out a small growl. Farga smiled "Is something wrong?" He asked. "Who could be a good mate to her?" asked Sesshoumaru. "What are you saying?" asked Farga. "I'm saying who would come close to actually taking care of her?" he asked. Farga smiled. "I guess to you and I no one ever will, but she will eventually fall in love. When she does that man or Youkai will seem the best in the world to her" said Farga. The thought of her loving someone else was hurting him...badly. Sesshoumaru stood silent what more could he say without saying he wanted her.
"So Hinoki what had been going on since we have been gone?" asked Rin. Hinoki smiled "Nothing really, we have been busy taking care of the children" she said. "You're so lucky you have them, I wonder sometimes if I could ever have children" said Rin. "Why would you say that you're still young" said Hinoki. "I don't even know if I'm gonna live long enough to have them" said Rin. "What?!? What makes you think your going to die?" asked Hinoki. "I just have this feeling...as much as I feel I'm strong. I just don't think I'm strong enough to kill Naraku" said Rin. "Oh Rin don't say that you have Sesshoumaru-sama to help you with that" said Hinoki. "I guess your right, but why should he be troubled with my problems?" asked Rin. Hinoki felt so sorry for her, and she felt guilty for being so happy. Rin shook her head. "I'm so sorry here I am telling you my troubles, when were supposed to be happy for Sesshoumaru-sama and Lady Sonomi" she said. Hinoki's heart broke at the sight and she wrapped her arms around Rin. "Rin-chan" said Hinoki. Rin hugged her tight. "I'm so alone Hinoki-chan...I feel like I'm going to fall apart" she whispered. Hinoki held her, as Sesshoumaru and Farga heard and watched them. "You see Sesshoumaru?" asked Farga. Sesshoumaru nodded as Farga walked away and patted Rin on the head and asked his wife to dance. A servant passed by with drinks and Rin grabbed one.
"Lady Rin?" asked Tetsuo stepping in to the balcony. Rin turned and smiled at Tetsuo. "Tetsuo-sama sorry I need to get a little fresh air, I was feeling a little light headed from the drink" said Rin getting up and walking towards him. "Lord Sesshoumaru" said Tetsuo bowing, even though he was a lord himself, he still had respect for those both older and more powerful then himself. "Tetsuo" said Sesshoumaru. "You two know each other?" asked Rin. Sesshoumaru nodded as did Tetsuo. "I must say Lord Sesshoumaru you have found yourself something that none of us other Youkai's could find" said Tetsuo. Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes on Tetsuo. "What are you getting at Tetsuo?" asked Sesshoumaru. "Tetsuo-sama why don't we go and dance" said Rin. Tetsuo smiled at Rin. "I want to take Rin as my mate" said Tetsuo. Rin gasped and Sesshoumaru growled in annoyance. "She isn't open for a mate" said Sesshoumaru. "Wait why do you have to ask him if you want to marry me or mate with me?" asked Rin glaring. "He is your owner" said Tetsuo.
Sesshoumaru smiled *Wrong answer Tetsuo* he thought as he watched Rin become red with anger. "He doesn't own me, and neither does anyone else, if you wish to marry me you will have to live with that concept. I thought you understood me, but I was wrong, it's always possessions with you guys isn't it" said Rin calmly, but Sesshoumaru saw her hands ball in to a fist and was now shaking violently. "Rin I didn't mean it that way, it's just I assumed that" said Tetsuo. "You don't have to explain anything to me lord Tetsuo, you might as well explain it to my master, I have no say at this remember" said Rin walking away. "Rin wait!" said Tetsuo ready to follow. "Leave her" said Sesshoumaru getting up. "But lord Sesshoumaru I..." Tetsuo didn't know say a word. "Rin doesn't belong to me, and I want you to stay away from her" said Sesshoumaru. "Lord Sesshoumaru" said Tetsuo. Sesshoumaru glared at Tetsuo. "Damn it" said Tetsuo walking back to the ballroom.
Sesshoumaru had followed Rin's scent deep in to the garden, he saw Rin leaning against the rail while she sipped her wine gracefully. "If only these things wouldn't bring back such painful memories" said Rin looking down at the wine glass hardly noticing that he was there. *Memories? Of what?* he thought as he walked slowly towards her. "Rin?" asked Sesshoumaru. "Rin" he said again even more softly. "Leave me alone, I want to be alone" said Rin looking down at the dark oceans. Sesshoumaru came and stood next to her. Rin looked at him with tear stained eyes "So you own me now?" asked Rin. Sesshoumaru shook no. Rin looked away "I can't believe him, I really thought he was going to be different from everyone else" said Rin. "Different?" asked Sesshoumaru. Rin nodded "He was so sweet and nice, he seemed right" said Rin *A replacement for you* thought Rin. "He was what you wanted?" asked Sesshoumaru. "I'm not sure, up until now I have been living life half anyway, I never really felt complete after I lost my family. I just wanted to secure myself after the fight with Naraku was over" said Rin. "And he made you feel complete and made you feel secure?" asked Sesshoumaru. Rin looked at h and shook no. "No, he didn't I wasn't talking about him when I said I felt complete...I was talking about being with you" said Rin.
Sesshoumaru stared down at her. "I know that you probably think I'm trouble, but for me you became someone that I can count on every time I'm in trouble, maybe I let my guard down a little more then I should have" said Rin looking down at her hand. Sesshoumaru never had these feeling for anyone and expressing them was hard for him, and that left him with nothing to say. "I don't want you to think that, your not secure with me, Your a pretty good fighter and you don't need me to protect you" said Sesshoumaru. Rin looked at him and then smiled "Thanks Sesshoumaru-sama" she said, and threw herself in to his arms. Sesshoumaru held on to her tight as she nuzzled her face closer on his chest. Rin took in Sesshoumaru's scent, and held on to him tighter. *I wish time could just freeze here, while I'm still holding him* thought Rin. Sesshoumaru rested his chin on top of her head as his senses filled with her scent. *This human girl has changed me in such a short while, and yet she still puzzles me everyday* thought Sesshoumaru. Rin pulled away and looked up at him.
"Sesshoumaru I need to get a drink" said Rin. "Don't you think you had enough?" asked Sesshoumaru. Rin smiled "No, I still need more" she said. Sesshoumaru knew there was a deeper meaning to her words but smiled. "I will join you" said Sesshoumaru getting up and giving her a hand. Rin smiled and took it. As if out of nowhere a servant came up to them half way and with the drinks. Rin took another glass and took a small sip out of it. Rin turned and smiled as if nothing happened between them. "Sesshoumaru-sama, I thought Tetsuo-sama would give me a life of happiness, where I would have a mate and children" said Rin sitting down on one of the benches. "You don't need a mate yet" said Sesshoumaru. "Why, I'm not like you Sesshoumaru-sama I grow old with each passing day, and there will come a day when I will pass away. I at least want to have children so they can cry for me after I'm gone" said Rin. "I think you had to much to drink" said Sesshoumaru taking the half full wine glass. "Hey! Give that back, go get your own" said Rin. Sesshoumaru took a sip out of the wine glass, it had it's own taste with a slight touch of Rin in it.
"Hey don't drink it!" said Rin trying to grab for her glass. Sesshoumaru would have put a hand to her face if she was anyone else, but being she was Rin he took all the contents in to his mouth and gave her back the glass. "You drank it all!" she said as she looked at the empty glass. Sesshoumaru still had blowed cheeks. Rin smiled. "You still have wine in your mouth, then give it back" said Rin putting her glass under his mouth. He shook no. Rin the put the glass down beside her and turned his face to her before pressing her lips against his. Sesshoumaru tasted both the wine and Rin, even though he would have preferred just her. Rin licked his upper lips before pushing her tongue in his mouth. Sesshoumaru couldn't believe that she had just did that. He wanted to crush her mouth with his, hard, hot and demanding, yet strained to gentle the kiss. Heat roared through him. His entire body tightened with the need to touch her.
The movement of her lips and tongue were tentative, almost shy at first, and then a low moan vibrated in her throat and her hands slid down his arms, gripping the crease at his elbows. The pressure of his lips quickly intensified and his hands went to her chin, tilting her head back plunging his tongue in deeper. He gave a low groan as she strained upwards, she felt herself slipping away on a wave of unparalleled sensual desire. He lifted his head and gazed at her half closed eyes and heated cheeks. His thumb swept over her swollen lips and, as if a reassurance to himself, he bent down again and sucked on her lower lip once more. Then suddenly, it was over. Rin, she had pulled away and now breathless. "You taste good, or it could be the wine but I don't know" said Rin with a daze look. Sesshoumaru was just too shocked she had kissed him and that he responded back, she was wasted when she did but still, she kissed him. Sesshoumaru wanted to taste more of her, she left him with such a need, that he wanted to take her right there and then. Rin held on to Sesshoumaru's arm as her head spilt in to a bad headache. "No not now, stay away from me" whispered Rin as she fell to her knees holding her head. Sesshoumaru followed her down. "Rin?" he asked putting a hand to her shoulder. "No! Bring him back..." cried Rin as tears formed in the corner of her eyes. Farga and Hinoki who came to meet their friends came running. "What happened?" asked Farga. "She just started to hold her head and say things" said Sesshoumaru. "Rin-chan?" asked Hinoki. Rin shook her head "No! stop it!" she held her head while tears came streaming down.[AN: Talk about emotional distress]
Sesshoumaru picked Rin up in his arms and held her tight before she fell unconscious. Sonomi and Kagami followed Hinoki out. "Lady Sonomi we must leave due to Rin's health" said Farga. "No why don't you stay here, Father and I surely wouldn't mind" said Sonomi. "It would be better if she was at my palace" said Sesshoumaru who was still looking down at Rin's face. "Please Lady Rin is ill you must stay, I wouldn't feel right if I let you go in her conditions" she said. Kagami, Hinoki and Farga looked at Sesshoumaru. "Sesshoumaru we should probably stay here, Lady Sonomi is right, with Rin's condition we don't know what is wrong with her" said Farga. "I agree" said Kagami Sesshoumaru nodded. "Follow me there are the stairs through the back that leads to the bedrooms" she said showing them the way. Sesshoumaru looked down at her. *What is wrong with you? You were just fine, yet now you look so hurt and fragile* he thought. Sonomi lead them to a beautiful bedroom where Rin had slept the night before. "She won't be disturbed here" Sonomi stated. "Thank you Lady Sonomi" said Sesshoumaru for the first time giving her his attention and then it was back on Rin. "Lord Sesshoumaru you can let her sleep and come back to the party when you like" said Sonomi walking out. Kagami, Farga and Hinoki stood next to him. "You can go and join the party, I'll stay here and check on her" said Sesshoumaru. Farga catching on walked away with Hinoki. Kagami placed a hand on Sesshoumaru's shoulder then followed out. "Take care of my sister, Sesshoumaru" he said before closing the door.
Sesshoumaru felt himself get nervous and worried which would lead to illness. "What happened to you?" asked Sesshoumaru holding Rin's hand. It was about two hours later did Rin moved slightly then opened her eyes. "Sesshoumaru-sama?" she asked. He nodded. Rin felt the hot liquid that was now leaving her eyes. "He wants me...he wants me and I can't fight him..." she whispered. "Who wants you?" asked Sesshoumaru. Rin couldn't stop the tears that were rushing out of her. "Rin..." said Sesshoumaru. Rin closed her eyes and found that she found comfort in the darkness. Sesshoumaru moved some hair out of her face. "Rin?" he asked again. "I loose everything I every come to love" she said more to herself then him. Sesshoumaru didn't know what to say to her, how to comfort her.
Rin looked at him "I...he wants something from me and I don't know what" said Rin. "Who Rin?" asked Sesshoumaru. "He...wants my sister and me...Sesshoumaru-sama she's still alive...my sister" said Rin. Sesshoumaru didn't know how to react to what she just told him. Rin found herself lying staring at the beautiful silk that covered the top of the bed she was lying on. *Are you really alive? Or is he playing games with me?* she thought as more unnoticed tears fell down her face. "I'm so alone" she whispered. Sesshoumaru turned to her. "So what am I to you?" he asked. Rin sat up and held on to Sesshoumaru. "Sesshoumaru-sama I...I need to find her...before I really lose her" she said in to his chest. "Where do you think she is?" he asked. Rin pulled away and shook her head. "No, Sesshoumaru-sama I...I'm going alone..." she whispered.
TBC
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AN: Well that was a sort of short. But the next one will be VERY long I promise, but I need more reviews so if I get 10 reviews for this one I'll put up both 11 and 12 OK and I'm sure you guys wanna know what this big surprise is Oooo. Sorry for grammar and spelling. PLEASE REVIEW!!!! Thanks! ^_^
By: Haruka-chan
AN: Helloo this is Chapter 10 some notes as before. Sorry it has to be this way but my word doc doesn't support special lettering and formatting so please cope with me.
*....*- Means that it's character thoughts.
*~....~*- Character is thinking about what someone said in the past.
"...."- Means characters are talking.
****.....****- Means dreams of the character.
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A Ball and Events after...Chapter 10
At Sonomi's Fathers Castle...[AN: lazy...]
Sesshoumaru looked around the beautifully lit ballroom of Kaneda's castle, there were plenty of Youkais' there, to his surprise many humans as well, all dressed in their best. Sesshoumaru's eyes how ever landed on the one that stood out the most. She had on a beautiful gown of ice blue chiffon A-line gown, strapless empire bodice with patina stain trim, matching ice blue chiffon stole, the gown hugged her every curved, the strapless gown showed of her cream smooth shoulders and cleavage, and molded in to her body perfectly, her slim hands had beautiful ice blue wrist lace gloves. Her light brown hair was tied up in an elegant fashion with ribbons of white and blue while she held a blue lace fan with white art work on it. Sesshoumaru never seen anyone as beautiful as this young woman, but when she turned around it didn't surprise him that it was Rin. "Lady Rin may I have this dance?" asked a Youkai Lord. "No, I'm not very good at dancing I'm sorry" said Rin trying hard to get away from them all. Then her eyes caught Sesshoumaru.
There he stood with his usual cold yet beautiful face. Tonight dressed in similar hakama that he wore only this one was fancier somehow, with white as the base color and black and red art work, his armor worn as usual and sword at his side, head tall and proud, his hair silky and beautifully brushing across his face only tied at the loosely at the edge of his long hair. Their eyes met for just a second before she smiled and walked towards him. "Are you enjoying yourself?" asked Rin. "I really don't like these balls they are not made for me" said Sesshoumaru. "I see" said Rin. "What about you?" asked Sesshoumaru. "Oh I'm having a good time, with always trying to run away from unwanted attention" said Rin with a smile. "I have noticed" said Sesshoumaru. "Where is lady Sonomi and Lady Kagami?" asked Rin looking around. "She hasn't yet come down or so I have heard, and Kagami-san is over there greeting her friends" said Sesshoumaru. Rin looked toward where Kagami dressed in a mink satin strapless A-line gown with a sweet heart neck trim in ice blue satin, the full (fluffy in a nice way) skirt had a inverted pleat at the back, around her arms was the two tone matching stole (scarf) her hands had mink colored elbow gloves, her hair was up in a French bun, her lips painted a light pink. She looked beautiful. "Are you going to marry her or mate with Lady Sonomi?" asked Rin. Sesshoumaru looked down at Rin who looked up at him with her questioning eyes. "I'm not sure" he finally said. Rin shook her head and smiled "Maybe you do like her but, your holding back your feelings. I think you should go for it" said Rin.
"You think so?" asked Sesshoumaru. "I think being with a female will do you some good" said Rin. "What you call yourself?" asked Sesshoumaru. "Well, after I'm gone that is, I mean it's not like you want me around longer then you need too, the only reason you kept me and I'm following is because of Naraku" said Rin looking down. "I see" said Sesshoumaru. Rin looked up and smiled again. "You should try and enjoy yourself considering that this ball is in your honor" said Rin smiling and walking towards the drinks. *Is that all I am? A Guide?* thought Sesshoumaru with a frown. *I'm so pathetic to think he will break of the engagement for me* thought Rin as she grabbed a wine glass. Sesshoumaru watched her from far. Rin sat and smiled at the dancing couples. *Seems like one can't run from fate* thought Rin. "My lady Rin, please may I have this dance?" asked a huge Youkai lord who couldn't probably see this feet considering the size of his middle portion. "I...I already promised to dance with this lord here so I'm sorry" said Rin. "You must dance with me I am as handsome as he is" said the Youkai lord.
*Talk about ego with these Youkais'* thought Rin. "I'm really sorry my lord, maybe the next dance" said Rin as she lead who ever it was on to the dance floor. "Do you think it's nice to play with people like that?" asked an all to familiar voice. "Sesshoumaru-sama I didn't mean to grab you, it's just I didn't want to dance with him!" said Rin bowing for her mistake. Sesshoumaru didn't say anything but pulled Rin in to the dance floor and put his arm around her waist, she put one arm over his shoulder and the other cupped with his hand. "I'll teach you to dance" said Sesshoumaru. Rin glared "I know how to dance" said Rin. "I head you say earlier that you weren't a good dancer" said Sesshoumaru. "Maybe I said that because I didn't want to dance with self centered Youkai lords" said Rin. Sesshoumaru smirked. "What?" she asked annoyed. "You say self centered?" he asked. Rin nodded as she followed along with Sesshoumaru who was impressed. The music suddenly changed. "Oh I..." Rin was about to pull away when couples piled up against her and Sesshoumaru. From afar Kagami watched with a smile. *Some things will never change* she thought.
"You might as well dance the next one you won't get out" he stated. Rin nodded as she locked her fingers at the base of his neck and he pulled her close. Their position much like the one they shared at the hot spring at his palace. Rin laid her head on his chest, while Sesshoumaru let one of his hands go to her bare back. Rin gasped when she felt this warm hand on her back. "Sesshoumaru-sama" she said looking up. They danced that way for what seem like hours, but it all ended to soon. "Lord Sesshoumaru my lord want to speak with you" said one of the servants of the house. "Yes," said Sesshoumaru letting Rin go. "Thank you for the dance" said Rin with a smile and bowed. Sesshoumaru didn't say anything just walked away. *The nerve of that Youkai! He can't smile now, oh no he'll lose his respect for being a jerk!* thought Rin going back to the drinks. *I'll drink to my hearts content! Get an early start on being an alcoholic* thought Rin.
Rin sat and watched the dancing couple on the dance floor as she sat in the most beautiful gown drinking wine. Rin held the wine glass over the candle lit chandeliers and watched as the wine made beautiful crimson color shinning lights on her face, she had seen wine glasses as beautiful as these in her first village. "I see were getting a little to much to drink" said a familiar voice. "Please excuse me while I find myself another, and get away from you" said Rin getting up to face Sesshoumaru who was also bathed in pure beauty. "I think you had enough to drink, and why would you want to get away from me" said Sesshoumaru trying to take the wine glass from her hand. "I don't think I had enough, so let go. Maybe this is the reason I wanna get away from you" said Rin. Sesshoumaru sent Rin a small glare. "What is wrong with you, can't you see that you can hardly stand?" asked Sesshoumaru. "I'm standing right now, so give me the glass, I'll call you to be my mother when I'm done" said Rin. Sesshoumaru let out a small growl. "Are you all right or did you already hit your head against something?" he asked. "I don't think that's funny, I'm very somber, you see" said Rin standing still giving Sesshoumaru a glare. "Excuse me lord Sesshoumaru but may I ask this lovely maiden to a dance?" asked a chubby and might I add ugly Youkai. Rin smiled and then glared at Sesshoumaru. "Why my lord I would love to, but I have promised a dance to someone else, maybe the next one" said Rin as she glided away.
Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes on her disappearing form. "I must say lord Sesshoumaru, you found yourself a very beautiful companion" said the Youkai. *Apparently very annoying and disobeying as well!* thought Sesshoumaru. "My lord would thou honor me with a dance?" asked Sonomi. Sesshoumaru turned he was quite satisfy with what he saw, there stood Sonomi in a beautiful gown of sangria iridescent taffeta A-line gown, sleeveless bodice, modified scoop neckline, natural waist, open back with tie straps, gathered back skirt. Her hands in a beautiful red elbow length gloves. Her jet black hair done in a traditional bun with red ribbons coming down her back, her lips were red and plumed to perfection and her golden eyes were mesmerizing, she held a black lace fan with a small flower pattering on it on red, even then she didn't compare to Rin's beauty. Sesshoumaru bowed showing his acceptance to the dance and led her to the dance floor. Rin watched as they walked toward the dance floor, something inside her jumped when she saw the way he was looking at her approvingly.
"My lady, may I have this dance?" asked a handsome Youkai. Rin slightly blushed and nodded as she gave him her hand. "May I ask what my lord's name might be?" asked Rin. The lord smiled down at her. "I am Lord Tetsuo of the lower southern lands" said Tetsuo. "It's a pleasure to meet you then" said Rin as she bowed. "What might the name of a lovely creature such as yourself be?" Tetsuo asked with a charming smile. Rin blushed yet again. "My name is Rin and I am really not what you say" said Rin. "Oh beg to differ" said Tetsuo. Sesshoumaru watched as Tetsuo and Rin danced. "Looks as if Lord Tetsuo's has won the heart of your young maiden, She didn't seem to want to dance with anyone earlier" said Sonomi with a smile.
*Yes, and that's what so strange, Rin isn't the kind to just blush at every word a man or Youkai says or is she?* thought Sesshoumaru. *Is that it or she isn't allowed to blush for no one but you* answered back his head and before he had a chance to answer back he was interrupted. "Lord Sesshoumaru, I was wondering what you have decided about our engagement" said Sonomi. "I haven't yet decided yet, but I'm clearly not ready to take a mate yet" said Sesshoumaru. Sonomi giggled as if what he said was funny. "What is so funny?" asked Sesshoumaru. "No, it's just the way my lord has described it, how can't thou be not ready almost two centuries has past" said Sonomi. Sesshoumaru didn't respond. Rin smiled up at Tetsuo as he moved with her gracefully. "I have never dance with anyone as beautiful, and graceful as you" said Tetsuo. "Please you must stop complimenting me on things that I don't fit for" said Rin. "But I think you do" said Tetsuo. Rin smiled "Thank you Lord Tetsuo, your very handsome yourself why are you not dancing with the lovely lady Sonomi?" asked Rin. "Lady Sonomi is beautiful and kind, but I have found someone even better" said Tetsuo.
Sesshoumaru wanted to growled as he listened to their conversation. "I must say Lady Rin, I must have seen you somewhere before, I know I have danced with you before" said Tetsuo. "Now that you mention it I feel the same way, but I can't remember from where" said Rin. *I know exactly from where. I just hope you don't* thought Rin. "I really cannot remember, but let us cherish tonight" said Tetsuo. "Yes, Lord Tetsuo" said Rin. "Please call me Tetsuo, lady Rin" said Tetsuo. "Then you must call me Rin as well" said Rin. Sesshoumaru wanted to snap that Teto chicken or whatever the hell his name was neck in two. *How dare he calls her Rin, I am the only one who can call her that!* thought Sesshoumaru. Rin smiled up at Tetsuo. *Too bad your not the face I want to see on that neck, but hey if I have to dance with anyone, it rather be you then anyone else* thought Rin. Tetsuo brought Rin closer as he leaned slightly closer for a kiss. Sesshoumaru almost run over there if not for Rin's interruption "Lord Tetsuo if you'll excuse me I must get something to drink, it seems all this dancing as made me quite thirsty" said Rin slipping her hand away from him. "Please hurry back" said Tetsuo. Sesshoumaru saw how Rin had slipped away and went to the direction towards the drinks once more. Rin smiled at the servant that was serving the drinks. "Thank you" she said before taking a sip. "Does it taste good?" asked a familiar voice. Rin turned to find Hinoki and Farga standing behind her. Rin gasped and smiled before throwing her hands around Hinoki. "It's so good to see you Hinoki-chan and Farga-sama" said Rin next hugging Farga. Farga smiled and patted her hair gently not to mess it up. "We have missed you to" said Farga. "Oh where are my niece and nephew?" asked Rin. Farga and Hinoki smiled "They are sleeping" said Hinoki. Farga took two glasses of wine, and handed one to Hinoki as they headed towards the garden.
"Lady Sonomi I must retire for a short while I have some business I must take care of" said Sesshoumaru taking notice of Hinoki and Farga. "Yes, my lord" said Sonomi bowing. Sesshoumaru bowed back and quietly slipped through the people in to the gardens. Hinoki turned towards Sesshoumaru and smiled. "Lord Sesshoumaru how nice to see you again" she said. Rin just glared at him. "Sesshoumaru" said Farga smiled and nodded. Sesshoumaru nodded towards both of them. "So how is your journey going Rin?" asked Hinoki. "Well, we really didn't go far after we left your palace" said Rin. "Really why not?" asked Hinoki. "We had other things to take care of" said Rin. Sesshoumaru and Farga had walked to the far end of the garden. "So how have you been?" he asked. "I have been good, the children are growing older by the day" said Farga. Sesshoumaru nodded. "I heard of your engagement to lady Sonomi. What are you going to do?" asked Farga. "I will decline, I do not wish for a mate yet" said Sesshoumaru. Farga smiled "Rin needs a mate, she is growing up" said he said. Sesshoumaru tensed. "She isn't growing old, she doesn't need a mate, yet" said Sesshoumaru. "Yes, but Sesshoumaru, she doesn't have centuries more to decide that, she will eventually..." Farga had a small painful smile. Sesshoumaru's eyes wondered over to where Rin was talking to Hinoki cheerfully.
"Sesshoumaru what ever it is that she is wishing to do with Naraku, I ask that you help her with it. So at least she can have somewhat of a life of happiness afterwards" said Farga. "What makes you think she isn't happy now?" asked Sesshoumaru. Farga smiled "I know she is happy, but deep down she is wanting more out of life, a mate, children, love" said Farga. "I suppose you are right" said Sesshoumaru. "I promised to be her big brother, and Hinoki her sister, we want her to be happy, and I want to find her a good mate" said Farga. Sesshoumaru let out a small growl. Farga smiled "Is something wrong?" He asked. "Who could be a good mate to her?" asked Sesshoumaru. "What are you saying?" asked Farga. "I'm saying who would come close to actually taking care of her?" he asked. Farga smiled. "I guess to you and I no one ever will, but she will eventually fall in love. When she does that man or Youkai will seem the best in the world to her" said Farga. The thought of her loving someone else was hurting him...badly. Sesshoumaru stood silent what more could he say without saying he wanted her.
"So Hinoki what had been going on since we have been gone?" asked Rin. Hinoki smiled "Nothing really, we have been busy taking care of the children" she said. "You're so lucky you have them, I wonder sometimes if I could ever have children" said Rin. "Why would you say that you're still young" said Hinoki. "I don't even know if I'm gonna live long enough to have them" said Rin. "What?!? What makes you think your going to die?" asked Hinoki. "I just have this feeling...as much as I feel I'm strong. I just don't think I'm strong enough to kill Naraku" said Rin. "Oh Rin don't say that you have Sesshoumaru-sama to help you with that" said Hinoki. "I guess your right, but why should he be troubled with my problems?" asked Rin. Hinoki felt so sorry for her, and she felt guilty for being so happy. Rin shook her head. "I'm so sorry here I am telling you my troubles, when were supposed to be happy for Sesshoumaru-sama and Lady Sonomi" she said. Hinoki's heart broke at the sight and she wrapped her arms around Rin. "Rin-chan" said Hinoki. Rin hugged her tight. "I'm so alone Hinoki-chan...I feel like I'm going to fall apart" she whispered. Hinoki held her, as Sesshoumaru and Farga heard and watched them. "You see Sesshoumaru?" asked Farga. Sesshoumaru nodded as Farga walked away and patted Rin on the head and asked his wife to dance. A servant passed by with drinks and Rin grabbed one.
"Lady Rin?" asked Tetsuo stepping in to the balcony. Rin turned and smiled at Tetsuo. "Tetsuo-sama sorry I need to get a little fresh air, I was feeling a little light headed from the drink" said Rin getting up and walking towards him. "Lord Sesshoumaru" said Tetsuo bowing, even though he was a lord himself, he still had respect for those both older and more powerful then himself. "Tetsuo" said Sesshoumaru. "You two know each other?" asked Rin. Sesshoumaru nodded as did Tetsuo. "I must say Lord Sesshoumaru you have found yourself something that none of us other Youkai's could find" said Tetsuo. Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes on Tetsuo. "What are you getting at Tetsuo?" asked Sesshoumaru. "Tetsuo-sama why don't we go and dance" said Rin. Tetsuo smiled at Rin. "I want to take Rin as my mate" said Tetsuo. Rin gasped and Sesshoumaru growled in annoyance. "She isn't open for a mate" said Sesshoumaru. "Wait why do you have to ask him if you want to marry me or mate with me?" asked Rin glaring. "He is your owner" said Tetsuo.
Sesshoumaru smiled *Wrong answer Tetsuo* he thought as he watched Rin become red with anger. "He doesn't own me, and neither does anyone else, if you wish to marry me you will have to live with that concept. I thought you understood me, but I was wrong, it's always possessions with you guys isn't it" said Rin calmly, but Sesshoumaru saw her hands ball in to a fist and was now shaking violently. "Rin I didn't mean it that way, it's just I assumed that" said Tetsuo. "You don't have to explain anything to me lord Tetsuo, you might as well explain it to my master, I have no say at this remember" said Rin walking away. "Rin wait!" said Tetsuo ready to follow. "Leave her" said Sesshoumaru getting up. "But lord Sesshoumaru I..." Tetsuo didn't know say a word. "Rin doesn't belong to me, and I want you to stay away from her" said Sesshoumaru. "Lord Sesshoumaru" said Tetsuo. Sesshoumaru glared at Tetsuo. "Damn it" said Tetsuo walking back to the ballroom.
Sesshoumaru had followed Rin's scent deep in to the garden, he saw Rin leaning against the rail while she sipped her wine gracefully. "If only these things wouldn't bring back such painful memories" said Rin looking down at the wine glass hardly noticing that he was there. *Memories? Of what?* he thought as he walked slowly towards her. "Rin?" asked Sesshoumaru. "Rin" he said again even more softly. "Leave me alone, I want to be alone" said Rin looking down at the dark oceans. Sesshoumaru came and stood next to her. Rin looked at him with tear stained eyes "So you own me now?" asked Rin. Sesshoumaru shook no. Rin looked away "I can't believe him, I really thought he was going to be different from everyone else" said Rin. "Different?" asked Sesshoumaru. Rin nodded "He was so sweet and nice, he seemed right" said Rin *A replacement for you* thought Rin. "He was what you wanted?" asked Sesshoumaru. "I'm not sure, up until now I have been living life half anyway, I never really felt complete after I lost my family. I just wanted to secure myself after the fight with Naraku was over" said Rin. "And he made you feel complete and made you feel secure?" asked Sesshoumaru. Rin looked at h and shook no. "No, he didn't I wasn't talking about him when I said I felt complete...I was talking about being with you" said Rin.
Sesshoumaru stared down at her. "I know that you probably think I'm trouble, but for me you became someone that I can count on every time I'm in trouble, maybe I let my guard down a little more then I should have" said Rin looking down at her hand. Sesshoumaru never had these feeling for anyone and expressing them was hard for him, and that left him with nothing to say. "I don't want you to think that, your not secure with me, Your a pretty good fighter and you don't need me to protect you" said Sesshoumaru. Rin looked at him and then smiled "Thanks Sesshoumaru-sama" she said, and threw herself in to his arms. Sesshoumaru held on to her tight as she nuzzled her face closer on his chest. Rin took in Sesshoumaru's scent, and held on to him tighter. *I wish time could just freeze here, while I'm still holding him* thought Rin. Sesshoumaru rested his chin on top of her head as his senses filled with her scent. *This human girl has changed me in such a short while, and yet she still puzzles me everyday* thought Sesshoumaru. Rin pulled away and looked up at him.
"Sesshoumaru I need to get a drink" said Rin. "Don't you think you had enough?" asked Sesshoumaru. Rin smiled "No, I still need more" she said. Sesshoumaru knew there was a deeper meaning to her words but smiled. "I will join you" said Sesshoumaru getting up and giving her a hand. Rin smiled and took it. As if out of nowhere a servant came up to them half way and with the drinks. Rin took another glass and took a small sip out of it. Rin turned and smiled as if nothing happened between them. "Sesshoumaru-sama, I thought Tetsuo-sama would give me a life of happiness, where I would have a mate and children" said Rin sitting down on one of the benches. "You don't need a mate yet" said Sesshoumaru. "Why, I'm not like you Sesshoumaru-sama I grow old with each passing day, and there will come a day when I will pass away. I at least want to have children so they can cry for me after I'm gone" said Rin. "I think you had to much to drink" said Sesshoumaru taking the half full wine glass. "Hey! Give that back, go get your own" said Rin. Sesshoumaru took a sip out of the wine glass, it had it's own taste with a slight touch of Rin in it.
"Hey don't drink it!" said Rin trying to grab for her glass. Sesshoumaru would have put a hand to her face if she was anyone else, but being she was Rin he took all the contents in to his mouth and gave her back the glass. "You drank it all!" she said as she looked at the empty glass. Sesshoumaru still had blowed cheeks. Rin smiled. "You still have wine in your mouth, then give it back" said Rin putting her glass under his mouth. He shook no. Rin the put the glass down beside her and turned his face to her before pressing her lips against his. Sesshoumaru tasted both the wine and Rin, even though he would have preferred just her. Rin licked his upper lips before pushing her tongue in his mouth. Sesshoumaru couldn't believe that she had just did that. He wanted to crush her mouth with his, hard, hot and demanding, yet strained to gentle the kiss. Heat roared through him. His entire body tightened with the need to touch her.
The movement of her lips and tongue were tentative, almost shy at first, and then a low moan vibrated in her throat and her hands slid down his arms, gripping the crease at his elbows. The pressure of his lips quickly intensified and his hands went to her chin, tilting her head back plunging his tongue in deeper. He gave a low groan as she strained upwards, she felt herself slipping away on a wave of unparalleled sensual desire. He lifted his head and gazed at her half closed eyes and heated cheeks. His thumb swept over her swollen lips and, as if a reassurance to himself, he bent down again and sucked on her lower lip once more. Then suddenly, it was over. Rin, she had pulled away and now breathless. "You taste good, or it could be the wine but I don't know" said Rin with a daze look. Sesshoumaru was just too shocked she had kissed him and that he responded back, she was wasted when she did but still, she kissed him. Sesshoumaru wanted to taste more of her, she left him with such a need, that he wanted to take her right there and then. Rin held on to Sesshoumaru's arm as her head spilt in to a bad headache. "No not now, stay away from me" whispered Rin as she fell to her knees holding her head. Sesshoumaru followed her down. "Rin?" he asked putting a hand to her shoulder. "No! Bring him back..." cried Rin as tears formed in the corner of her eyes. Farga and Hinoki who came to meet their friends came running. "What happened?" asked Farga. "She just started to hold her head and say things" said Sesshoumaru. "Rin-chan?" asked Hinoki. Rin shook her head "No! stop it!" she held her head while tears came streaming down.[AN: Talk about emotional distress]
Sesshoumaru picked Rin up in his arms and held her tight before she fell unconscious. Sonomi and Kagami followed Hinoki out. "Lady Sonomi we must leave due to Rin's health" said Farga. "No why don't you stay here, Father and I surely wouldn't mind" said Sonomi. "It would be better if she was at my palace" said Sesshoumaru who was still looking down at Rin's face. "Please Lady Rin is ill you must stay, I wouldn't feel right if I let you go in her conditions" she said. Kagami, Hinoki and Farga looked at Sesshoumaru. "Sesshoumaru we should probably stay here, Lady Sonomi is right, with Rin's condition we don't know what is wrong with her" said Farga. "I agree" said Kagami Sesshoumaru nodded. "Follow me there are the stairs through the back that leads to the bedrooms" she said showing them the way. Sesshoumaru looked down at her. *What is wrong with you? You were just fine, yet now you look so hurt and fragile* he thought. Sonomi lead them to a beautiful bedroom where Rin had slept the night before. "She won't be disturbed here" Sonomi stated. "Thank you Lady Sonomi" said Sesshoumaru for the first time giving her his attention and then it was back on Rin. "Lord Sesshoumaru you can let her sleep and come back to the party when you like" said Sonomi walking out. Kagami, Farga and Hinoki stood next to him. "You can go and join the party, I'll stay here and check on her" said Sesshoumaru. Farga catching on walked away with Hinoki. Kagami placed a hand on Sesshoumaru's shoulder then followed out. "Take care of my sister, Sesshoumaru" he said before closing the door.
Sesshoumaru felt himself get nervous and worried which would lead to illness. "What happened to you?" asked Sesshoumaru holding Rin's hand. It was about two hours later did Rin moved slightly then opened her eyes. "Sesshoumaru-sama?" she asked. He nodded. Rin felt the hot liquid that was now leaving her eyes. "He wants me...he wants me and I can't fight him..." she whispered. "Who wants you?" asked Sesshoumaru. Rin couldn't stop the tears that were rushing out of her. "Rin..." said Sesshoumaru. Rin closed her eyes and found that she found comfort in the darkness. Sesshoumaru moved some hair out of her face. "Rin?" he asked again. "I loose everything I every come to love" she said more to herself then him. Sesshoumaru didn't know what to say to her, how to comfort her.
Rin looked at him "I...he wants something from me and I don't know what" said Rin. "Who Rin?" asked Sesshoumaru. "He...wants my sister and me...Sesshoumaru-sama she's still alive...my sister" said Rin. Sesshoumaru didn't know how to react to what she just told him. Rin found herself lying staring at the beautiful silk that covered the top of the bed she was lying on. *Are you really alive? Or is he playing games with me?* she thought as more unnoticed tears fell down her face. "I'm so alone" she whispered. Sesshoumaru turned to her. "So what am I to you?" he asked. Rin sat up and held on to Sesshoumaru. "Sesshoumaru-sama I...I need to find her...before I really lose her" she said in to his chest. "Where do you think she is?" he asked. Rin pulled away and shook her head. "No, Sesshoumaru-sama I...I'm going alone..." she whispered.
TBC
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AN: Well that was a sort of short. But the next one will be VERY long I promise, but I need more reviews so if I get 10 reviews for this one I'll put up both 11 and 12 OK and I'm sure you guys wanna know what this big surprise is Oooo. Sorry for grammar and spelling. PLEASE REVIEW!!!! Thanks! ^_^