*Disclaimer: Have you watched Inuyasha lately? Takahashi Rumiko is proving her genius with each episode. I would be a fool to try to claim her work!*
Fukai Mori
A plan for revenge calls for the kidnapping of Rin. Nearly a year later Sesshoumaru finds her in the Deep Forest(Fukai Mori), a forest where young and impressionable minds are easily corrupted. His enemy's true plan revealed, Sesshoumaru must make a decision. Kill Rin or be killed.
Chapter 6 - Lady Rin
Her hair was tied in a loose ponytail atop her head. Curly black locks flowed down and brushed against the back of her thighs. Those beautiful brown eyes were red around the edges. She wore a white kimono that was decorated with blue flowers and yellow crescent moons. Her sleeves nearly touched the floor and though her kimono was tied at the waist, it appeared to be open from the waist down. She wore something black on her legs, something like youkai exterminators often dressed themselves in during a battle. Rin never wore her hair up and would certainly never wear what she had on. No, she was not his Rin.
Rin dropped her sword from her captured hand and caught it with the other. She thrust the sword forward, aiming for the youkai's head once again. She was more pleased that he jumped back to dodge it than she was when he let her go. He was quick, quick enough to be a suitable challenge. But that could wait, she wanted to find out who he was first. She sheathed her sword but kept her hand on the hilt and assessed the strange youkai.
"Your rudeness is disgusting. You appear as though you are civilized, dressed in that nice kimono and armor. But you have absolutely no respect for my title and me. You invade my territory and kill my men. And you dare refer to me as 'Rin', show some respect and class."
Anger and shock coursed through Sesshoumaru's veins. How could Rin speak to him in such a manner? He would put her in her place. "You speak of respect and class as if such things exist in the Fukai Mori. Your own lack of respect proves that you have been here entirely too long. Now, Rin, come with me before you further annoy me."
"Who the hell do you think you are? You do not get to waltz in here after you killed my men and expect me to go any where with you. I'd rather die-"
She was cut off with a hand around her throat. Her eyes rose and met the angry look of the youkai. He had been faster than she thought for she hadn't even seen him move. His grip was firm but posed no threat, causing her to wonder why he hesitated. Her heart beat faster in excitement of a real challenge, in excitement over such a handsome man. Her blood heated with desire for both.
"I could arrange that quite easily if you continue to speak to me as though you are above me. I am Sesshoumaru, Lord of the Western Lands. I am your master." Sesshoumaru lifted her left hand, brought her wrist to his mouth. When she flinched and pulled her hand away, he released his hold of her throat. "Your reaction proves that I am the one who marked you."
Rin took a step back and turned her back to him, hiding the smile that played across her lips. "Fool. That is not why I reacted. Many suitors believe my blood is as cold as ice so they found a way to heat it. The mark does that. But if that is what you came here for all you had to do is say so."
Rin walked slowly over to her futon and climbed the steps. She removed her sword from her side and placed it on the first step in front of her. Then she lay on her side and elevated herself in an upright position with the many pillows. At the snap of her fingers youkai began bustling about. They quickly cleaned the mess he made and repaired the door. Two servants brought in a pot of tea.
"Come Lord Sesshoumaru, we have bickered enough. We must both behave if we hope to have a civilized conversation."
Sesshoumaru walked slowly towards her and up the steps, noting the way she watched him. It was desire he saw in her eyes and smelled upon the air. For some odd reason he was glad that she still desired him, was glad that there was at least one area where she had not changed. It may also work to his advantage as well. If he posed as a suitor and won her heart, he could convince her to leave this place. It was a far easier route than arguing with her and risking becoming upset enough to hurt her. This new Rin tried his patience. Had she been anyone else, she would be dead already.
"Let me tell you about myself since you obviously have me confused with someone else. I am Lady Rin, the ruler of this small but growing territory. I was raised in the Fukai Mori by a youkai who allowed me to stay with him after my family was murdered. He was quite a powerful youkai and many were jealous of him so much so that he was some how killed. His murderer tried to steal his powers but my father as I liked to call him, had foreseen this would happen. He hired two sorcerers to ensure that I would receive his powers upon his death. And here I am, far better with these powers than he was and waiting for his murderer to come after me. Greed for power runs rampant here as I am sure you know."
"True. Quite an interesting story, Rin." Tsubasa and Kazume had done well to make sure Rin remembered nothing of him. There would be difficulty in making her remember the truth.
"I like your arrogance, Sesshoumaru. Why did you come here?"
Sesshoumaru stared at her for a moment before he spoke. "I can't say that I like your arrogance. I came here for you."
"Surely you do not think I will mate with you when you continue to show me disrespect?"
"I have no intention of mating with you. My goal is to take you from this place."
"Quite interesting." No intention, Rin thought, I will see about that. "I am afraid then that your trip here was unnecessary. I will never abandon the territory I worked so hard to possess. Therefore I wish you well on your return home. Now, if you will excuse me, I have things to take care of."
Rin slid from her futon as she spoke and brushed against Sesshoumaru as she descended down the steps. When he grabbed her arm she looked up at him and stared into those incredible gold and emotionless eyes. She was sure he was angry and was impressed that he showed no signs of it. Breaking his composure would be a challenge. She enjoyed challenges.
Patience, Sesshoumaru told himself. He was annoyed by the way she tried to brush him off as if she didn't know him, but he had to remind himself that she had been made to forget. It would take time to convince her to leave with him and he unfortunately was left with one option that would allow him to do so.
So he slid his hand down to hers and brushed his finger over his marking on her wrist, smiled inwardly when her eyes narrowed dangerously. "Have your men prepare a room for me. I have been compelled to stay longer than I intended."
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Fair warning for everyone, I might not update too soon. There has been a little bug going around on campus and I unfortunately caught it. I feel better lying down than sitting in a chair. Hopefully I'll get over it soon and get back to writing. Anyways, hope you guys like this chapter. Please review (I like reviews a lot). =)
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