A/N-well I think there will probably be more action in this chapter. ENJOY
Chapter 5-The Truth Behind it All:
Early next morning, Inuyasha and Kagome woke up to the shrilling voice of Rin.
"Lord Sesshomaru! I'm so glad your done!"
"Where you behaving your self." Sesshomaru said more casually than usual.
"Yes my lord, you told me to be remember?"
"Yes of course how could I forget.you always do everything I say don't you." A slight smirk crossed his face, and left as quickly as it showed.
Inuyasha and Kagome walked outside just shortly after Miroku, Shippo, Kohaku, and Sango and watched as Rin stood, just barley shorter than Sesshomaru, and smiled. She looked as though she would hug him but she just stood the smiling and he stared down at her w/ his usually expression.
"Um Sesshomaru.I'm kind of curious, where is it you have been these past couple of days?"
"Well, as if it is any of your business, I've had things to discuss with the ruler of the East lands and her sister."
"Wait a minute. her sister? You mean to tell us that the ruler of the east lands is a woman?" Kagome said with a twitch in her eye.
"Is she pretty?" Miroku said, when all of the sudden he got the look of his perverted old self.
"Ahem. yes it is a woman, you being a woman and all I wouldn't think you of all people would have a problem with that. Any ways, if you do not mind I will be taking my human now and leaving, thank you for having the decency to watch her."
"It was no problem really, but didn't you say just before you left that you would tell us what was all going on. Is there a problem? Any way we can help?" Sango said with a half concerned look on her face.
"First of all who said there was a problem? And second of all, even if there were a problem I would never think to ask your motley crew, nor would I tell you what the problem was in the first place because it is no concern of yours." Sesshomaru said in an as-a-matter-of-fact sort of way.
"Well fine then. We were just tryin' to help you bastard, no need to get so stuck-up about it! Besides, who would want to help you any ways?! Its not like you would think of your self so "low" to actually ask for any ones helps any ways.
"As a matter of fact, little brother, I did ask for help. From both the monk and his mate, and Siskiou and Lyakov." He said with a sort of grimace on his face.
"Siskiou and Lyakov, is that their names? Which one is the mistress of the East lands?" Kagome said, more interested in the ruler and her sister than Sesshomaru and Inuyasha's petty fight.
"Yes, that is their names. And Siskiou is the mistress. May I please leave now, as if I really need to ask to, I'm just being polite." As if I need to do that as well.
"Please don't leave. Tell us what happened please, we're very curious. Would it really hurt to let some one at least know what you are doing?" Sango said, sweeter than usual, it was very obvious that being a mother has changed her attitude towards things.
"." Sesshomaru thought about this. If they sincerely care I would not object, but I think they just want to know because curiosity has gotten the best of them. "If you really want to know, get a mind reader. As for 'would it hurt?' it may; it all just depends on who you are and how you see things."
"Well, we would like to know."
"Just curious or do you really care?"
"Just curious."
"That is why I am not going to tell you. Curiosity killed the cat you know."
And then he turned his heels, like a drill sergeant, and left with Rin right at his side.
**~**
Later on. "Um.my lord? I know that it is not exactly polite of me to ask questions but." Rin stopped to make sure it was acceptable to ask.
"Go ahead, child. Ask if you will."
"What exactly did happen?"
::sigh:: "I suppose I could tell you. You have been loyal to me and I guess you do deserve to know. considering I left you with those humans."
~*Flash back*~ (A/N: See chapter 3 for the rest of the conversation between Sesshomaru, Siskiou, and Lyakov)
"But that is not, my lord. I do dare imply such things. I know you are well aware of how to run your lands. And now, if you don't mind my change of subject, we should discuss other matters concerning our heirs? Shall we?"
"If we must." He looked very agitated at the thought of the discussion, but it is a very important matter, that did need to be the subject of their discussion.
"Lyakov, leave. This is a matter to be discussed privately between me and lord Sesshomaru."
"Alright then sister, if you insist." Lyakov gives a seductive looking smile and then leaves.
"Now then, our heirs. What shall we do about it. it is a matter of great concern and if there is suppose to be a battle, or war, then if one of us were to get injured, or killed, then that could pose a problem. I am sure that you have not yet found a mate." She walked up and.smelled him, "or, not from what I can tell."
"I have some one I can leave my lands to. Though I am fairly certain that you, nor any other demon, will find her suitable."
"You do not mean, my lord, that filthy human child? You surely don't, do you?" she looked at the expression on Sesshomaru's face as she called Rin a "filthy human child." "Or, I suppose, you do mean her?"
"Yes. She is exactly who I am talking about. And I am aware that she is but a human, but I think I may know a way to change that. I am not sure if I want to, but as a last resort, I will ask for help from this.." he pause for a beat and shivers ran down his spine at the thought, "particular person."
"And this person is, my lord?"
"Unfortunately, she is the reincarnation of an old priestess, and my half brothers wench." To thing of such things, would make me sick, and yet if it is what I have to do, it is what I have to do. He gave a sigh, "Is there a problem Siskiou?" he looked at her face, I am fairly certain that she will be sick of the thought as well. A demon lord asking for help from a mere half-demon. And of all mutts, my mutt brother's wench.
"I am fine my lord. Just a bit of a shock that you, one of the most powerful lords of all lands, has a half-demon for a brother, and he actually found a mate who could help us in this situation."
"Hard to believe, yes I know, but she can help. And that is what I will do incase the problem of my death arises. So what are you planning to do, will you leave your lands to your sister or will she be fighting at your side against our enemy?" he was fairly interested in what her plan was, considering he had the feeling her plan involve the two of them mating, which was exactly what was on her mind. Siskiou had always like Sesshomaru and wish to bare his child. (a Miroku moment in a woman's body, if you will)
I suppose since you just ruined my plans she will have to stay behind. Lyakov could fend for my main fort if worse comes to worse. I am confident in her abilities, she did learn from the best; me. Or, I have another idea. "Yes, Lyakov will be staying behind. And if I shall die, she will receive my lands."
"Ah I see. So this conversation was just, your mere curiosity to see what I have planned for all of this?"
"I see you have found out my plan. Forgive me, it must have been rude of me to be so curious." No actually I want your baby, but I suppose I'll just have to change my plans a bit. That child will have to go. I'll send Lyakov to do it later.
"Are we done then. I have matters to attend to. Like getting the child away from those other humans."
"Yes, we are done. Thank you for your time, my lord. We should keep in touch more often to discuss such things. Farewell my lord." And then Siskiou turned away, in the opposite direction of the Mori, in which Sesshomaru came, and left to find Lyakov.
~*End Flash Back*~
"Oh, my lord. I now see. Thank you for sharing your conversation with lady Siskiou, but are you really going to leave your West lands to me?"
"Of course, why would I not? You, aside from Jaken, have been the loyalist to me of all my subjects. You certainly are smart enough to know that I will not leave my lands to Jaken.are you not?"
"Yes my lord, of course I know hat. But, how will Kagome help in all of this? What can she do to help, and why did you not ask her just before we left?"
"All in good time, child, you will know it all in good time." I wish he would stop calling me that. Rin thought, she did not like to be called a child, but when Sesshomaru called her that she did not mind, she still did not like it but did not mind.
They walked on in silence while pondering to them-selves.
I surely hope that it does not come to me asking Kagome for help. That would not be easy, especially with Inuyasha around; I would have to get Kagome alone to ask her, otherwise Inuyasha will persuade her not to help me. Which if I did need her, I would be desperate. And if she doesn't, then I would either risk Rin being attacked by disgruntled demons or give Siskiou what she wants.a child from me. I am sure she would not object. It was very obvious that Sesshomaru did not know Kagome very well; with or without Inuyasha at her side, she would surely agree to help some one whom asked.
I wonder why my lord didn't ask lady Kagome and Inuyasha for help when we left. I don't think he would be afraid of asking for their help after what he said to them. What could be running in the mind of lord Sesshomaru. I hope I get to be the mistress of the West lands, I think it would lead lord Sesshomaru to approve of me more than he claims he already does. It might be kind of scary, but I have no doubts when lord Sesshomaru makes the decisions. ^_^
Chapter 5-The Truth Behind it All:
Early next morning, Inuyasha and Kagome woke up to the shrilling voice of Rin.
"Lord Sesshomaru! I'm so glad your done!"
"Where you behaving your self." Sesshomaru said more casually than usual.
"Yes my lord, you told me to be remember?"
"Yes of course how could I forget.you always do everything I say don't you." A slight smirk crossed his face, and left as quickly as it showed.
Inuyasha and Kagome walked outside just shortly after Miroku, Shippo, Kohaku, and Sango and watched as Rin stood, just barley shorter than Sesshomaru, and smiled. She looked as though she would hug him but she just stood the smiling and he stared down at her w/ his usually expression.
"Um Sesshomaru.I'm kind of curious, where is it you have been these past couple of days?"
"Well, as if it is any of your business, I've had things to discuss with the ruler of the East lands and her sister."
"Wait a minute. her sister? You mean to tell us that the ruler of the east lands is a woman?" Kagome said with a twitch in her eye.
"Is she pretty?" Miroku said, when all of the sudden he got the look of his perverted old self.
"Ahem. yes it is a woman, you being a woman and all I wouldn't think you of all people would have a problem with that. Any ways, if you do not mind I will be taking my human now and leaving, thank you for having the decency to watch her."
"It was no problem really, but didn't you say just before you left that you would tell us what was all going on. Is there a problem? Any way we can help?" Sango said with a half concerned look on her face.
"First of all who said there was a problem? And second of all, even if there were a problem I would never think to ask your motley crew, nor would I tell you what the problem was in the first place because it is no concern of yours." Sesshomaru said in an as-a-matter-of-fact sort of way.
"Well fine then. We were just tryin' to help you bastard, no need to get so stuck-up about it! Besides, who would want to help you any ways?! Its not like you would think of your self so "low" to actually ask for any ones helps any ways.
"As a matter of fact, little brother, I did ask for help. From both the monk and his mate, and Siskiou and Lyakov." He said with a sort of grimace on his face.
"Siskiou and Lyakov, is that their names? Which one is the mistress of the East lands?" Kagome said, more interested in the ruler and her sister than Sesshomaru and Inuyasha's petty fight.
"Yes, that is their names. And Siskiou is the mistress. May I please leave now, as if I really need to ask to, I'm just being polite." As if I need to do that as well.
"Please don't leave. Tell us what happened please, we're very curious. Would it really hurt to let some one at least know what you are doing?" Sango said, sweeter than usual, it was very obvious that being a mother has changed her attitude towards things.
"." Sesshomaru thought about this. If they sincerely care I would not object, but I think they just want to know because curiosity has gotten the best of them. "If you really want to know, get a mind reader. As for 'would it hurt?' it may; it all just depends on who you are and how you see things."
"Well, we would like to know."
"Just curious or do you really care?"
"Just curious."
"That is why I am not going to tell you. Curiosity killed the cat you know."
And then he turned his heels, like a drill sergeant, and left with Rin right at his side.
**~**
Later on. "Um.my lord? I know that it is not exactly polite of me to ask questions but." Rin stopped to make sure it was acceptable to ask.
"Go ahead, child. Ask if you will."
"What exactly did happen?"
::sigh:: "I suppose I could tell you. You have been loyal to me and I guess you do deserve to know. considering I left you with those humans."
~*Flash back*~ (A/N: See chapter 3 for the rest of the conversation between Sesshomaru, Siskiou, and Lyakov)
"But that is not, my lord. I do dare imply such things. I know you are well aware of how to run your lands. And now, if you don't mind my change of subject, we should discuss other matters concerning our heirs? Shall we?"
"If we must." He looked very agitated at the thought of the discussion, but it is a very important matter, that did need to be the subject of their discussion.
"Lyakov, leave. This is a matter to be discussed privately between me and lord Sesshomaru."
"Alright then sister, if you insist." Lyakov gives a seductive looking smile and then leaves.
"Now then, our heirs. What shall we do about it. it is a matter of great concern and if there is suppose to be a battle, or war, then if one of us were to get injured, or killed, then that could pose a problem. I am sure that you have not yet found a mate." She walked up and.smelled him, "or, not from what I can tell."
"I have some one I can leave my lands to. Though I am fairly certain that you, nor any other demon, will find her suitable."
"You do not mean, my lord, that filthy human child? You surely don't, do you?" she looked at the expression on Sesshomaru's face as she called Rin a "filthy human child." "Or, I suppose, you do mean her?"
"Yes. She is exactly who I am talking about. And I am aware that she is but a human, but I think I may know a way to change that. I am not sure if I want to, but as a last resort, I will ask for help from this.." he pause for a beat and shivers ran down his spine at the thought, "particular person."
"And this person is, my lord?"
"Unfortunately, she is the reincarnation of an old priestess, and my half brothers wench." To thing of such things, would make me sick, and yet if it is what I have to do, it is what I have to do. He gave a sigh, "Is there a problem Siskiou?" he looked at her face, I am fairly certain that she will be sick of the thought as well. A demon lord asking for help from a mere half-demon. And of all mutts, my mutt brother's wench.
"I am fine my lord. Just a bit of a shock that you, one of the most powerful lords of all lands, has a half-demon for a brother, and he actually found a mate who could help us in this situation."
"Hard to believe, yes I know, but she can help. And that is what I will do incase the problem of my death arises. So what are you planning to do, will you leave your lands to your sister or will she be fighting at your side against our enemy?" he was fairly interested in what her plan was, considering he had the feeling her plan involve the two of them mating, which was exactly what was on her mind. Siskiou had always like Sesshomaru and wish to bare his child. (a Miroku moment in a woman's body, if you will)
I suppose since you just ruined my plans she will have to stay behind. Lyakov could fend for my main fort if worse comes to worse. I am confident in her abilities, she did learn from the best; me. Or, I have another idea. "Yes, Lyakov will be staying behind. And if I shall die, she will receive my lands."
"Ah I see. So this conversation was just, your mere curiosity to see what I have planned for all of this?"
"I see you have found out my plan. Forgive me, it must have been rude of me to be so curious." No actually I want your baby, but I suppose I'll just have to change my plans a bit. That child will have to go. I'll send Lyakov to do it later.
"Are we done then. I have matters to attend to. Like getting the child away from those other humans."
"Yes, we are done. Thank you for your time, my lord. We should keep in touch more often to discuss such things. Farewell my lord." And then Siskiou turned away, in the opposite direction of the Mori, in which Sesshomaru came, and left to find Lyakov.
~*End Flash Back*~
"Oh, my lord. I now see. Thank you for sharing your conversation with lady Siskiou, but are you really going to leave your West lands to me?"
"Of course, why would I not? You, aside from Jaken, have been the loyalist to me of all my subjects. You certainly are smart enough to know that I will not leave my lands to Jaken.are you not?"
"Yes my lord, of course I know hat. But, how will Kagome help in all of this? What can she do to help, and why did you not ask her just before we left?"
"All in good time, child, you will know it all in good time." I wish he would stop calling me that. Rin thought, she did not like to be called a child, but when Sesshomaru called her that she did not mind, she still did not like it but did not mind.
They walked on in silence while pondering to them-selves.
I surely hope that it does not come to me asking Kagome for help. That would not be easy, especially with Inuyasha around; I would have to get Kagome alone to ask her, otherwise Inuyasha will persuade her not to help me. Which if I did need her, I would be desperate. And if she doesn't, then I would either risk Rin being attacked by disgruntled demons or give Siskiou what she wants.a child from me. I am sure she would not object. It was very obvious that Sesshomaru did not know Kagome very well; with or without Inuyasha at her side, she would surely agree to help some one whom asked.
I wonder why my lord didn't ask lady Kagome and Inuyasha for help when we left. I don't think he would be afraid of asking for their help after what he said to them. What could be running in the mind of lord Sesshomaru. I hope I get to be the mistress of the West lands, I think it would lead lord Sesshomaru to approve of me more than he claims he already does. It might be kind of scary, but I have no doubts when lord Sesshomaru makes the decisions. ^_^