Red and White Destiny
By: Arthia Maxwell
Entering the room he found Yukana pinned the wall by her own swords. She was struggling so hard that she had managed to slide forward on the blades, her arms hanging uselessly at her sides. Sesshoumaru was suddenly in front of her looking into her eyes. He saw that the primary emotion there wasn't pain, but worry. Pulling the katanas free he caught her as she fell, lowering her to the ground.
"Where's Rin?" He growled not wanting to believe the worse. "What attacked you?" He needed answers and he needed them now. He just may be going soft but at least he could hold onto his dignity.
"It was a shadow, a damned shadow!" She growled coughing up blood. "It took her. I could," she had to stop as a wave of dizziness overcame her, "sense it Sesshoumaru-sama, but I could not touch it." She staggered to her feet. "I must go to her and save her." Blood poured from her wounds running down her arms and dripping onto the floor. Sesshoumaru forced her to sit again by digging a clawed finger into her left shoulder.
"You are to stay here. You are in charge while I am gone." His eyes were cold as well as his voice.
"Promise this lower hanyou that you will bring her home." Yukana asked dropping her eyes.
"I promise." he said simply leaving her there on the floor. He left so fast it was if he had just disappeared. Yukana heard footsteps and a tapping approaching her. Jyaken entered the demolished room with three youkai guards behind him. He looked around until he stopped her. He walked over to her. Even though she was only of half blood, he still showed her respect.
"What happened?" He asked looking around the blood-covered room. "Where is Sesshoumaru-sama?"
"We were attacked." She couldn't help but grin at his surprised gasp. As far as he was concerned no one attacked Sesshoumaru's palace, no matter the reason. "It took Rin." She saw the worry cross his face, despite how he acted Jyaken really did like the girl. "Sesshoumaru-sama left to find her. He left me in charge."
"You?!" He sounded more awed the shocked.
"Yes, is there a problem?" She growled before coughing up blood.
"Then we must make sure that you don't die on us." With that he signaled the guards to pick her up and take her to the healers.
Rin awoke on a stone cold floor, her whole body aching.
"Finally awake then?" Asked a cold menacing voice from the shadows. Rin jerked around until she could see the shadow but not the person. She shivered from the intense vibes she could feel radiation off him, and pulled her under kimono close over herself.
"There's no reason to fear. Soon you will be mine and your precious lord will not be able to stop me. You will be mine!" He stepped out of the shadows showing his true self. Rin gasped remembering this youkai from several weeks back. His sneer not only promised revenge but pain.
"He will come for me." She did her best impression of a growl, which surprised him enough to step back. He then began to laugh. A cold hard laugh.
"He will not be in time!" He roared and in a flash he was in front of her his hand fisted in her kimono. "You will be mine!" He pulled her to her feet. Now she was scared. She never knew this would happen if she put off mating for so long.
"Why?" She suddenly screamed, hoping the question would buy her time. Time enough for Sesshoumaru to find her.
"Why what, child?" He growled his nose dangerously close to her neck. He paused then lifted his face to stare at her.
"Why me? Wouldn't you want a youkai?" Her voice trembled only a bit. She was proud of that and added a glare.
"To win power over Sesshoumaru." He ripped the top of her kimono down from her shoulders, wining a scream from her. "And to have the power you hold." At her confused look, he growled. "Do you not feel it? The power to lean against others and cause them to submit to you? Why you're so protected, the power for making your form invisible to others senses?" Growling more as his hands ran over her bare skin till his claws penetrated the flesh of her arms and back. She bit her lower lip to keep from screaming, she would never show him weakness.
"I have no power. I am just human." Her voiced sounded so dejected that he had to laugh.
"Just human?" He laughed again. "I think not. There's a power in you that has yet to fully awaken." He pulled and the kimono dropped farther exposing her breast. His head lowered to nuzzle her creamy flesh. "He will be to late." She could hear him take a deep breath.
"He will be here soon." She went lax in his grip, relaxing her mind. If what this man had told her was true then she would be able to help Sesshoumaru to find her. Although she doubted he needed the help, but perhaps extra speed would help. He seemingly didn't notice what she was doing and continued his invasion.
Sesshoumaru stopped his nose in the air trying to smell her out. Even though her scent was strong he just couldn't seem to move fast enough. He continued running toward her when he felt an extra burst of power and his speed seemed to increase and her sweet smell seemed to be all around him. "I'll find you I promise." He vowed to the air around him. He suddenly came upon a cave where her smell lingered the most. A muffled cry came from within the cave's depth and he rushed forward.
"You are about to die." She chuckled as his fangs sank down into her flesh. She gave a muffled scream and her vision blurred.
"Don't talk about what you do not know." He grunted ripping the kimono away from her fully. Her arms instinctively came up to try and cover herself. His deep laugh was cut short as something plunged through his chest splattering Rin with the youkai's blood. She screamed not knowing what happened. The youkai turned around to see an emotionless Western Lord. Sesshoumaru growled at the male and without further knowledge of his anger used his poisoned whip to take his head from his body. As both head and body fell to the ground Sesshoumaru looked up at her where she stood pushed up against the wall.
"He's dead now." He said, his voice softening slightly. "You're safe now." He walked over to her picking up her tattered kimono and slid it over her shoulders. He was fully surprised as she launched herself into his embrace hanging onto the front of his kimono. Instinct took over and he wrapped his arms around her. After a few minutes he scooped her up and carried her home. However he didn't stop at her rooms but moved straight to his own. He moved her into the adjacent bathroom and looked over at the hot spring that served as a bath.
"Strip." He ordered her calmly and only because of years of practice she obeyed him. She stood before him in all her feminine glory, her creaming skin covered in blood. He placed a hand on her shoulder, noticing for the first time that she wasn't looking at him. He also noticed the effort it took for her not to flinch away from his touch.
"I will not hurt you, you know that." His voice seemed to sooth her as she sought comfort in his arms. He smelt the tears before they even started. He made soothing sounds in the back of his throat, tightening his hold on her, pressing her body close to his. He couldn't help but feel for her. She was unlike any in her race and he admitted to himself, he was in love with her. He realized that he would be making the same mistake his father did, but this time he would not take another after her.
"Get in the water now, Rin" She looked up at him her face streaked with tears. He reached up and wiped them away. "Go on." He urged her. She stepped into the water and lowered herself until she was sitting submersed in the warm waters, her face never leaving his. He couldn't help but grin as she blushed to the roots of her hair as he began to strip as well and stepped into the waters. She pulled away from him trying not to touch him in the small confines of the bath.
"Do I disgust you that much?" He asked plainly, his eyebrow raising slightly.
"NO!, Sesshoumaru-sama. You could never be disgusting." She looked to the side.
"Then why will you not look at me?"
She slowly turned her head and looked deeply into his eyes, daring to show him all the emotions she had keep silent for so long. His eyes widened as she closed the distance between them. Her small silky hands reached out beneath the waters to touch his hips.
"Don't." He ground out trying to resist the smell of her heat. He had missed it in his rust to get her. She had gone into heat and he didn't have time to get away to protect her.
"Why?" She asked looking deep into the emotionless eyes of the man who had brought her back from the dead and stayed with her. Now she wondered if he would let her love him.
"Because you're in heat and I just might take you." He closed his eyes, throwing his head back slightly as her hands moved up his sides. He groaned fisting his hands. He could feel her hand run over his shoulders and down to his hands. Taking his hands in her's she moved to sit on his lap, then wrapping his arms about her. She leaned over and lightly brushed her lips against his. She brushed her lips across his cheek to his ear.
"You say it as if I wouldn't want you to." She lightly nibbled his ear all the while thinking 'what the hell am I doing?'. She grinned at his startled gasp.
"Rin." He groaned, his arms tightening around her.
"I love you, Sesshoumaru-sama." She whispered quietly, girding her hips against his. His hands dropped to her waist, pulling her closer. Leaning over he buried his face in her neck.
"Be my mate, Rin." He pleaded with her.
"You didn't even have to ask." She replied and that's when he took her. He pulled her into his arms and carried her to his spacious bed, laying her upon it. He claimed her as his own that night. Filling her, making them both feel complete. When she reached her climax, his own soon following, he bit down on her collarbone marking her as his. As she laid there recovering from their lovemaking he licked up the blood. He rolled off her then gathered her up in his arms. Rin snuggled close to his warmth and laid her head on his chest, listening to his heart. She was soon lulled to sleep by the comforting sound.
The next morning Rin awoke to find herself alone the bed. She sat up quickly and looked around for her youkai lover, her mate. She spotted him next to the overlarge windows next to a table with a covered tray on it.
"I figured you would be hungry so I had someone bring up breakfast." He said without turning around. Looking around for something to cover herself with all she could find was his outer kimono from the night before. Grinning because she always loved the feel of the silk and it smelled of him. She pulled it closed and moved over to him. She sat down across from where he stood. She uncovered the tray and saw all her favorites. He sat across from her and watched her eat. When she had finished he reached across the table and touched the scare on her collar.
"Mine." He whispered, his voice showing only slight amazement. She stood and moved around the table to him. She took his face in her hands.
"Yes, and you are mine." She whispered. He reached out and pulled her into his arms. And that was how Yukana found them.
A month passed and Rin moved into Sesshoumaru's rooms, shared his bed, warmed his heart. Yukana took up her post outside in a group of trees. When Rin has inquired about where she was sleeping, Yukana pointed the faint outlined of a hammock in the trees. Rin nodded her understanding, surprised that Yukana hadn't taken control over Rin's old rooms. Laughing she told her that she preferred the outdoors. Sesshoumaru had observed Rin's appetite grow and her scents change. He would also notice that when they took their walks in the garden that she often had a far away look.
That night as they laid down in bed he pulled her to him. He smooth her hair from her face and let his hand drift down her body to rest on her stomach. She watched his face to see what expression he would show her. His face was relaxed and the expression in his eyes both loving and possessive.
"What is it my love?" She asked lovingly, her hand moving over his chest and up to his face.
"You're with child, Koishii." He whispered, truly awed. She grinned and snuggled closer to him. She knew this would change things but she didn't want to think about that right now. All she wanted as of that moment was to be with her mate and sleep.
"I'm glad." Her hands covered his.
"Really?" He asked her in surprise.
"Yes. Why wouldn't I be?" She looked up at him.
"You'd be giving birth to a hanyou, like my brother." He tried to hide the distaste from his voice but failed miserable.
"Do not worry about it love. I don't care. This is our child." Her face deepened with sadness. "Do you not want this child?" She gave a yelp of surprise as he tightened his arms around her and pinned her with a protective glare.
"This is MY child. I now know what my father was thinking now. How he felt." He stared into her eyes. She smiled up at him truly happy. As they fell asleep neither one noticed the shadow outside the window. Yukana grin happy that her master and friend were happy. However, she worried for the hanyou-to-be's safety. There was still the matter of who imprisoned her in the cave, and who ordered it. She also knew that Jyaken would not like this development. She snarled baring her teeth just thinking about that toad. As of late he was getting too ballsy. She leaped away from the balcony and over to her home. She would have to watch very carefully from now on. Something just didn't add up and she wanted to know what. She looked back toward the room where her masters lay. Rin was still in danger as was her unborn child.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ As I finished editing this chapter I realized that I had a part of a story that I had no where to put. So now I can use it here! Yay! So hopefully this will be a good story!
By: Arthia Maxwell
Entering the room he found Yukana pinned the wall by her own swords. She was struggling so hard that she had managed to slide forward on the blades, her arms hanging uselessly at her sides. Sesshoumaru was suddenly in front of her looking into her eyes. He saw that the primary emotion there wasn't pain, but worry. Pulling the katanas free he caught her as she fell, lowering her to the ground.
"Where's Rin?" He growled not wanting to believe the worse. "What attacked you?" He needed answers and he needed them now. He just may be going soft but at least he could hold onto his dignity.
"It was a shadow, a damned shadow!" She growled coughing up blood. "It took her. I could," she had to stop as a wave of dizziness overcame her, "sense it Sesshoumaru-sama, but I could not touch it." She staggered to her feet. "I must go to her and save her." Blood poured from her wounds running down her arms and dripping onto the floor. Sesshoumaru forced her to sit again by digging a clawed finger into her left shoulder.
"You are to stay here. You are in charge while I am gone." His eyes were cold as well as his voice.
"Promise this lower hanyou that you will bring her home." Yukana asked dropping her eyes.
"I promise." he said simply leaving her there on the floor. He left so fast it was if he had just disappeared. Yukana heard footsteps and a tapping approaching her. Jyaken entered the demolished room with three youkai guards behind him. He looked around until he stopped her. He walked over to her. Even though she was only of half blood, he still showed her respect.
"What happened?" He asked looking around the blood-covered room. "Where is Sesshoumaru-sama?"
"We were attacked." She couldn't help but grin at his surprised gasp. As far as he was concerned no one attacked Sesshoumaru's palace, no matter the reason. "It took Rin." She saw the worry cross his face, despite how he acted Jyaken really did like the girl. "Sesshoumaru-sama left to find her. He left me in charge."
"You?!" He sounded more awed the shocked.
"Yes, is there a problem?" She growled before coughing up blood.
"Then we must make sure that you don't die on us." With that he signaled the guards to pick her up and take her to the healers.
Rin awoke on a stone cold floor, her whole body aching.
"Finally awake then?" Asked a cold menacing voice from the shadows. Rin jerked around until she could see the shadow but not the person. She shivered from the intense vibes she could feel radiation off him, and pulled her under kimono close over herself.
"There's no reason to fear. Soon you will be mine and your precious lord will not be able to stop me. You will be mine!" He stepped out of the shadows showing his true self. Rin gasped remembering this youkai from several weeks back. His sneer not only promised revenge but pain.
"He will come for me." She did her best impression of a growl, which surprised him enough to step back. He then began to laugh. A cold hard laugh.
"He will not be in time!" He roared and in a flash he was in front of her his hand fisted in her kimono. "You will be mine!" He pulled her to her feet. Now she was scared. She never knew this would happen if she put off mating for so long.
"Why?" She suddenly screamed, hoping the question would buy her time. Time enough for Sesshoumaru to find her.
"Why what, child?" He growled his nose dangerously close to her neck. He paused then lifted his face to stare at her.
"Why me? Wouldn't you want a youkai?" Her voice trembled only a bit. She was proud of that and added a glare.
"To win power over Sesshoumaru." He ripped the top of her kimono down from her shoulders, wining a scream from her. "And to have the power you hold." At her confused look, he growled. "Do you not feel it? The power to lean against others and cause them to submit to you? Why you're so protected, the power for making your form invisible to others senses?" Growling more as his hands ran over her bare skin till his claws penetrated the flesh of her arms and back. She bit her lower lip to keep from screaming, she would never show him weakness.
"I have no power. I am just human." Her voiced sounded so dejected that he had to laugh.
"Just human?" He laughed again. "I think not. There's a power in you that has yet to fully awaken." He pulled and the kimono dropped farther exposing her breast. His head lowered to nuzzle her creamy flesh. "He will be to late." She could hear him take a deep breath.
"He will be here soon." She went lax in his grip, relaxing her mind. If what this man had told her was true then she would be able to help Sesshoumaru to find her. Although she doubted he needed the help, but perhaps extra speed would help. He seemingly didn't notice what she was doing and continued his invasion.
Sesshoumaru stopped his nose in the air trying to smell her out. Even though her scent was strong he just couldn't seem to move fast enough. He continued running toward her when he felt an extra burst of power and his speed seemed to increase and her sweet smell seemed to be all around him. "I'll find you I promise." He vowed to the air around him. He suddenly came upon a cave where her smell lingered the most. A muffled cry came from within the cave's depth and he rushed forward.
"You are about to die." She chuckled as his fangs sank down into her flesh. She gave a muffled scream and her vision blurred.
"Don't talk about what you do not know." He grunted ripping the kimono away from her fully. Her arms instinctively came up to try and cover herself. His deep laugh was cut short as something plunged through his chest splattering Rin with the youkai's blood. She screamed not knowing what happened. The youkai turned around to see an emotionless Western Lord. Sesshoumaru growled at the male and without further knowledge of his anger used his poisoned whip to take his head from his body. As both head and body fell to the ground Sesshoumaru looked up at her where she stood pushed up against the wall.
"He's dead now." He said, his voice softening slightly. "You're safe now." He walked over to her picking up her tattered kimono and slid it over her shoulders. He was fully surprised as she launched herself into his embrace hanging onto the front of his kimono. Instinct took over and he wrapped his arms around her. After a few minutes he scooped her up and carried her home. However he didn't stop at her rooms but moved straight to his own. He moved her into the adjacent bathroom and looked over at the hot spring that served as a bath.
"Strip." He ordered her calmly and only because of years of practice she obeyed him. She stood before him in all her feminine glory, her creaming skin covered in blood. He placed a hand on her shoulder, noticing for the first time that she wasn't looking at him. He also noticed the effort it took for her not to flinch away from his touch.
"I will not hurt you, you know that." His voice seemed to sooth her as she sought comfort in his arms. He smelt the tears before they even started. He made soothing sounds in the back of his throat, tightening his hold on her, pressing her body close to his. He couldn't help but feel for her. She was unlike any in her race and he admitted to himself, he was in love with her. He realized that he would be making the same mistake his father did, but this time he would not take another after her.
"Get in the water now, Rin" She looked up at him her face streaked with tears. He reached up and wiped them away. "Go on." He urged her. She stepped into the water and lowered herself until she was sitting submersed in the warm waters, her face never leaving his. He couldn't help but grin as she blushed to the roots of her hair as he began to strip as well and stepped into the waters. She pulled away from him trying not to touch him in the small confines of the bath.
"Do I disgust you that much?" He asked plainly, his eyebrow raising slightly.
"NO!, Sesshoumaru-sama. You could never be disgusting." She looked to the side.
"Then why will you not look at me?"
She slowly turned her head and looked deeply into his eyes, daring to show him all the emotions she had keep silent for so long. His eyes widened as she closed the distance between them. Her small silky hands reached out beneath the waters to touch his hips.
"Don't." He ground out trying to resist the smell of her heat. He had missed it in his rust to get her. She had gone into heat and he didn't have time to get away to protect her.
"Why?" She asked looking deep into the emotionless eyes of the man who had brought her back from the dead and stayed with her. Now she wondered if he would let her love him.
"Because you're in heat and I just might take you." He closed his eyes, throwing his head back slightly as her hands moved up his sides. He groaned fisting his hands. He could feel her hand run over his shoulders and down to his hands. Taking his hands in her's she moved to sit on his lap, then wrapping his arms about her. She leaned over and lightly brushed her lips against his. She brushed her lips across his cheek to his ear.
"You say it as if I wouldn't want you to." She lightly nibbled his ear all the while thinking 'what the hell am I doing?'. She grinned at his startled gasp.
"Rin." He groaned, his arms tightening around her.
"I love you, Sesshoumaru-sama." She whispered quietly, girding her hips against his. His hands dropped to her waist, pulling her closer. Leaning over he buried his face in her neck.
"Be my mate, Rin." He pleaded with her.
"You didn't even have to ask." She replied and that's when he took her. He pulled her into his arms and carried her to his spacious bed, laying her upon it. He claimed her as his own that night. Filling her, making them both feel complete. When she reached her climax, his own soon following, he bit down on her collarbone marking her as his. As she laid there recovering from their lovemaking he licked up the blood. He rolled off her then gathered her up in his arms. Rin snuggled close to his warmth and laid her head on his chest, listening to his heart. She was soon lulled to sleep by the comforting sound.
The next morning Rin awoke to find herself alone the bed. She sat up quickly and looked around for her youkai lover, her mate. She spotted him next to the overlarge windows next to a table with a covered tray on it.
"I figured you would be hungry so I had someone bring up breakfast." He said without turning around. Looking around for something to cover herself with all she could find was his outer kimono from the night before. Grinning because she always loved the feel of the silk and it smelled of him. She pulled it closed and moved over to him. She sat down across from where he stood. She uncovered the tray and saw all her favorites. He sat across from her and watched her eat. When she had finished he reached across the table and touched the scare on her collar.
"Mine." He whispered, his voice showing only slight amazement. She stood and moved around the table to him. She took his face in her hands.
"Yes, and you are mine." She whispered. He reached out and pulled her into his arms. And that was how Yukana found them.
A month passed and Rin moved into Sesshoumaru's rooms, shared his bed, warmed his heart. Yukana took up her post outside in a group of trees. When Rin has inquired about where she was sleeping, Yukana pointed the faint outlined of a hammock in the trees. Rin nodded her understanding, surprised that Yukana hadn't taken control over Rin's old rooms. Laughing she told her that she preferred the outdoors. Sesshoumaru had observed Rin's appetite grow and her scents change. He would also notice that when they took their walks in the garden that she often had a far away look.
That night as they laid down in bed he pulled her to him. He smooth her hair from her face and let his hand drift down her body to rest on her stomach. She watched his face to see what expression he would show her. His face was relaxed and the expression in his eyes both loving and possessive.
"What is it my love?" She asked lovingly, her hand moving over his chest and up to his face.
"You're with child, Koishii." He whispered, truly awed. She grinned and snuggled closer to him. She knew this would change things but she didn't want to think about that right now. All she wanted as of that moment was to be with her mate and sleep.
"I'm glad." Her hands covered his.
"Really?" He asked her in surprise.
"Yes. Why wouldn't I be?" She looked up at him.
"You'd be giving birth to a hanyou, like my brother." He tried to hide the distaste from his voice but failed miserable.
"Do not worry about it love. I don't care. This is our child." Her face deepened with sadness. "Do you not want this child?" She gave a yelp of surprise as he tightened his arms around her and pinned her with a protective glare.
"This is MY child. I now know what my father was thinking now. How he felt." He stared into her eyes. She smiled up at him truly happy. As they fell asleep neither one noticed the shadow outside the window. Yukana grin happy that her master and friend were happy. However, she worried for the hanyou-to-be's safety. There was still the matter of who imprisoned her in the cave, and who ordered it. She also knew that Jyaken would not like this development. She snarled baring her teeth just thinking about that toad. As of late he was getting too ballsy. She leaped away from the balcony and over to her home. She would have to watch very carefully from now on. Something just didn't add up and she wanted to know what. She looked back toward the room where her masters lay. Rin was still in danger as was her unborn child.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ As I finished editing this chapter I realized that I had a part of a story that I had no where to put. So now I can use it here! Yay! So hopefully this will be a good story!