The Reason
By Rin-chan
Disclaimer- By this point, I don't think I need to even say it... lol
A/N: Thanks to all of you who commented!! ^_^ I feel so LOVED!!! lol Well I hope you continue to encourage me and help me with this story. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! ^,,^ ( supposed to be kissing lol
Chapter 5- Dare You To Move
A wounded wolf-demon practically crawled his way into the cave. Blood stained the dirt floor, turning it a deep maroon. Kouga and his men were still beating me, smell of sake becoming stronger and stronger as it overwhelmed my nose. By this point I could barely feel the punches and kicks, the scratches and groping. My eyes were closing with both the swelling and my need to escape. Finally, the messenger reached us, clearly without much life left. I felt a deep pity and understanding for him. I opened my eyes as far as they could go and waited for him to speak.
"K-K-K-Kouga-sama..." he croaked out of his mouth. He appeared battle scarred and in great emotional as well as physical pain. Kouga diverted his drunken attention to him, bending to his level.
"S-Sesshoumaru-sama... of the Western Lands..." My heart skipped a beat as the messenger spoke, "H-He came... after us... destroyed us all... wants you... to battle him... says... that no one... takes... his ward... and doesn't... pay the price..." With that last breath, he rested his head and passed on. I prayed to the gods he would go to a good place. He had honor and was completely innocent in my eyes.
Kouga gasped. He recognized the markings on the messenger's armor as his cousin's clan, as did I, very grateful for Jaken's lessons. Snarling, he called his men away from me and into a huddle. After a few tense moments, Kouga and his fellow wolf-demons scattered around the cave, gathering up their weapons and armor. Obviously, they were going to fight Sesshoumaru.
For the first time that night, I smiled. Sesshoumaru, my Sesshoumaru. He was fighting for me. I knew that with every stroke of his claw, he'd think of me. With every breath he took, he'd breathe in my love for him. He thrived off of it, wanted it, and needed it. In that same moment, the moment before the wolf-demon's left, the moment before I passed out, I knew he loved me.
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I heard a noise in the brush in front of me, demonic smell wafting its way up my nose. I smiled. They're here. They'll pay dearly for taking my Rin.
The first pathetic underling of Kouga made his way over to me. Poison secreted from my claws, burning the underbrush like acid. I growled ferociously at my enemy.
"This one is for Rin's family!" A single slash caused my enemy to fall.
"This one's for killing Rin!" Yet another one gone, bleeding on the ground.
"This is for taking Rin!" The forest became a sea of blood.
"This is every time hurts, every tear she shed!"
Hours of screaming, slashing, killing, and severely maiming went by. All but one of the Eastern Land wolf-demons had fallen; all but Kouga. Injured, he lay on the forest floor, bleeding from his wounds but still managing to glare at me. I smirked, about to deal the final blow to the man who took my beloved Rin.
It was then the wind blew, carrying with it the faraway scent of blood. Not just any blood; Rin's blood. I staggered backward in shock. My Rin needed me. Looking at Kouga, I snarled.
"I'll finish you off later..." I barked. I knew if I didn't hurry up, other demons would find their way to Rin as well and most likely kill her. I flew up into the air and numbly flew to where the scent led me.
I soon found myself at the entrance to a cave. It was dark except for embers of a once raging fire in the center. The cave reeked with Rin's scent. Not the nice, flowery scent. The dead, dying, bloody scent. I snorted, walking over to where the scent was strongest. I smelled Kouga's scent on her as well and knew he had raped her. Sake is the root of all evil.
She was sprawled out on the ground, breathing labored. Her hair was dried and clumped with blood and her eyes were swollen shut. My Rin's kimono was ripped and torn. Her leg was twisted oddly and fresh bruises were appearing everywhere. Carefully, I lifted her limp body into my arms.
Walking out of the cave, I flew into the sky once again, this time headed toward the Western Lands. Feeling safe after I crossed my border, I gazed down at the young woman in my arms. Even though she was beaten, she was still beautiful. I found myself smiling at her.
Finally, I understood what that flea-bitten Inu-Yasha felt for Kagome, what my father felt for my step-mother, and what Miroku felt for Sango. I knew then that I truly loved Rin.
A hot tear rolled down my cheek.
Yes, I loved my Rin.
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Disclaimer- By this point, I don't think I need to even say it... lol
A/N: Thanks to all of you who commented!! ^_^ I feel so LOVED!!! lol Well I hope you continue to encourage me and help me with this story. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! ^,,^ ( supposed to be kissing lol
Chapter 5- Dare You To Move
A wounded wolf-demon practically crawled his way into the cave. Blood stained the dirt floor, turning it a deep maroon. Kouga and his men were still beating me, smell of sake becoming stronger and stronger as it overwhelmed my nose. By this point I could barely feel the punches and kicks, the scratches and groping. My eyes were closing with both the swelling and my need to escape. Finally, the messenger reached us, clearly without much life left. I felt a deep pity and understanding for him. I opened my eyes as far as they could go and waited for him to speak.
"K-K-K-Kouga-sama..." he croaked out of his mouth. He appeared battle scarred and in great emotional as well as physical pain. Kouga diverted his drunken attention to him, bending to his level.
"S-Sesshoumaru-sama... of the Western Lands..." My heart skipped a beat as the messenger spoke, "H-He came... after us... destroyed us all... wants you... to battle him... says... that no one... takes... his ward... and doesn't... pay the price..." With that last breath, he rested his head and passed on. I prayed to the gods he would go to a good place. He had honor and was completely innocent in my eyes.
Kouga gasped. He recognized the markings on the messenger's armor as his cousin's clan, as did I, very grateful for Jaken's lessons. Snarling, he called his men away from me and into a huddle. After a few tense moments, Kouga and his fellow wolf-demons scattered around the cave, gathering up their weapons and armor. Obviously, they were going to fight Sesshoumaru.
For the first time that night, I smiled. Sesshoumaru, my Sesshoumaru. He was fighting for me. I knew that with every stroke of his claw, he'd think of me. With every breath he took, he'd breathe in my love for him. He thrived off of it, wanted it, and needed it. In that same moment, the moment before the wolf-demon's left, the moment before I passed out, I knew he loved me.
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I heard a noise in the brush in front of me, demonic smell wafting its way up my nose. I smiled. They're here. They'll pay dearly for taking my Rin.
The first pathetic underling of Kouga made his way over to me. Poison secreted from my claws, burning the underbrush like acid. I growled ferociously at my enemy.
"This one is for Rin's family!" A single slash caused my enemy to fall.
"This one's for killing Rin!" Yet another one gone, bleeding on the ground.
"This is for taking Rin!" The forest became a sea of blood.
"This is every time hurts, every tear she shed!"
Hours of screaming, slashing, killing, and severely maiming went by. All but one of the Eastern Land wolf-demons had fallen; all but Kouga. Injured, he lay on the forest floor, bleeding from his wounds but still managing to glare at me. I smirked, about to deal the final blow to the man who took my beloved Rin.
It was then the wind blew, carrying with it the faraway scent of blood. Not just any blood; Rin's blood. I staggered backward in shock. My Rin needed me. Looking at Kouga, I snarled.
"I'll finish you off later..." I barked. I knew if I didn't hurry up, other demons would find their way to Rin as well and most likely kill her. I flew up into the air and numbly flew to where the scent led me.
I soon found myself at the entrance to a cave. It was dark except for embers of a once raging fire in the center. The cave reeked with Rin's scent. Not the nice, flowery scent. The dead, dying, bloody scent. I snorted, walking over to where the scent was strongest. I smelled Kouga's scent on her as well and knew he had raped her. Sake is the root of all evil.
She was sprawled out on the ground, breathing labored. Her hair was dried and clumped with blood and her eyes were swollen shut. My Rin's kimono was ripped and torn. Her leg was twisted oddly and fresh bruises were appearing everywhere. Carefully, I lifted her limp body into my arms.
Walking out of the cave, I flew into the sky once again, this time headed toward the Western Lands. Feeling safe after I crossed my border, I gazed down at the young woman in my arms. Even though she was beaten, she was still beautiful. I found myself smiling at her.
Finally, I understood what that flea-bitten Inu-Yasha felt for Kagome, what my father felt for my step-mother, and what Miroku felt for Sango. I knew then that I truly loved Rin.
A hot tear rolled down my cheek.
Yes, I loved my Rin.
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