Red and White Destiny
By: Arthia Maxwell
Disclaimers: Blah, blah, blah. You guys know the drill! No owny Inyasha characters!
Yukana lay in her hammock letting the cool breeze rustle through the tree, hitting her face. She smiled in contentment. She could tell that Rin had healed her master's heart, and slowly his soul as well. They were happen even with the danger that lurked over them. She sat up looking toward the lake. She could smell Rin nearing it. She knew that Rin would wait for her to show up so that they could go swimming together. Yukana was happy that Sesshoumaru let Rin out of his sight long enough in the afternoon to go swimming.
Rin really needed the time. Not only did it give her a chance to rest but it helped with her swollen ankles. She was still early in the pregnancy for such things to be happening, but Yukana could only guess at how much worse it would get before the pup was born. At one point Rin had spent three days over a basin battling morning sickness. At meals she act little, but now both Yukana and Sesshoumaru would get her to eat little snack throughout the day. The healer said that it would be a hard birth, but Rin wouldn't be in much danger.
Except the danger from the unknow person who wanted harm done upon them. Yukana found no leads on the being that imprisioned her in stone, but she had a few ideas. It was just a matter of checking out the leads to see if they proved promissing. Yukana jumpped from her tree to the ground below.
Rin looked up at her as she arrived. She was floating on her back. Yukana was quick to strip down and dove right in. She swam up to Rin grinning.
"So the slave driver let you come after all." Yukana joked.
"He's just worried." Rin said raising up to look Yukana in the face.
"Rin, I've known him a long time, Sesshoumaru never worries. Although since I've been back he's done a lot of things he usually never would." Yukana shook her head and turned to another matter. "Have you convenced him yet?" Both woman had been trying for weeks now to get Sesshoumaru to let Rin travel the short distance, okay so it was just about a days walk, to visit Inuyasha and Kagome. Yukana hoped that Rin would be able to repair the rift between the two brothers. However, Sesshoumaru didn't want to put her in any danger, whether from others, or from stress.
"No. He says that it's to long of a journy for me to take. He then turns and walks away muttering, thinking I can't hear him!" She scoffed. "What he doesn't realize is that I'm not that far into pregnancy." She looked around to make sure they were alone. "I'm just about to go off whether he likes it or not!"
Yukana started laughing. "He'd hunt you down and blame his brother for kidnapping you." She broke down into fits of laughter. Rin soon joined her. The two laughed until a throat cleared itself from the shore. Both women turned toward the shore.
"If you two are quite done." Sesshoumaru said emotionlessly. Rolling her eyes Yukana making her way out of the water. She threw on her shirt then picked up the rest of her clothes.
"Let her go, master." She whispered as she walked by him. Sesshoumaru just grunted. He waited for her to be out of ear shot before he himself stripped down and waded out to Rin. Smiling she swam over to him. Looking down at her, he sighed, pulling her into his arms.
"Do you want to go that badly?" He asked his voice softening. Rin, surprised, looked up at him.
"Hai."
"Take Yukana with you." He said looking away from her. Rin stood there silently, so shocked that she could neither more or speak. Finally gaining control over her body she threw herself into him arms hugging him tight.
"Arigato." She whispered, lightly kissing his lips. Sesshoumaru pulled her closer, kissing her more deeply. They stayed like that locked deep in each other's embrace until dinner. When they got in Yukana could tell that Rin was bursting with good news, and was truly surprised and happy that Sesshoumaru would let them go see his hated brother.
The next morning the three met early out in the courtyard. Sesshoumaru helped Rin up onto the back of Ah-Un, while Yukana situated the pack she was going to carry onto her back. She repectively looked away when Sesshoumaru leaned in to give Rin a goodbye kiss.
"We'll be back in a couple of days." Rin promised smiling happily up at him.
"Very well." He stated simply, a slightly pained look crossing his face. "Be safe." He whispered sweetly into her ear. He nodded a farewell to Yukana then turned and made his way back to the manson. Yukana lightly slapped Ah-Un on the backside signaling them that it was time to leave.
The day started out slow because Rin got violently sick a few hours into the trip. Then they had to stop every twenty minutes so Rin could vomit. She keep appologizing to Yukana who just laughed and said that she was in no hurry. By the time lunch came around Rin wasn't looking so good. She wouldn't eat the food Yukana pulled from her pack. To Yukana, Rin looked pale and drained. She wondered what was wrong, and was thankful that Sesshoumaru wasn't there to see this. She was sure that he would freak out on them.
Finally Yukana convenced Rin to lay down on Ah-Un's back and rest. A few moments later when Yukana looked over to check on her, she was surprised to find Rin sound asleep. So Yukana and Ah-Un made their way to the hanyou's home while Rin slept peacefully. When they finally came to the clearing where the small house lay Yukana had to almost violently shake Rin to wake her up. Yawning widely, Rin sat up a look of confusion then joy crossed her face.
"Who the hell are you!" Inuyasha yelled popping up in front of Yukana. She just stood there blinking.
"Why you are a rude puppy!" She shot right back at him. Inuyasha brisled getting ready for a comeback when he heard Rin laughing softly. He turned to her, a grin spreading on his face. He walked over to her helping her down then hugged her tightly.
"Oh, Rin-chan, it's so good to see you." He pulled her back to arm's length, looking her up and down. "Both Kagome and Kioshi will be so happy to see you." A vain popped out on Yukana's forehead, knowing that he was purposefully ignoring her. When Rin saw the slight twitching of her eye, she quickly stepped in, not noticing Kioshi or Kagome.
"Inuyasha this is my friend, Yukana." Rin smiled, tugging on Yukana's sleeve. Yukana softened, sighing. By that time Kioshi and Kagome had gotten to the group. Kioshi practically slammed into Rin, hugging her tightly. Rin laughing only half-heartedly struggled to free herself. When he finally let go, Kagome stepped forward and hugged her friend. A small child stood hiding behind her mother's legs. Kagome beckoned the girl out of her hiding spot. Kioshi, looking away, slid his hand into his sister's.
"This," Kagome began, "is Yarinko." Kagome winked at Rin as Yarinko waved shyly with her free hand. "She's shy because she's having trouble pronouncing her s." Kagome just kind of grinned and shrugged her shoulders.
"Kioshi has grown so much since the last time I saw him. And Yarinko is just beautiful." Rin smiled at the little girl, who blushed brightly. Yukana stayed repectfully quiet until she noticed the classic signs that Rin had stood to long. Although she really hadn't really stood long, she had been traveling all day.
"Is there somewhere where prehaps you all can sit?" Yukana pointedly asked Kagome, ignoring Inuyasha completely. Kagome looked almost startled.
"Where are my mannors. I bet you both are tired from traveling. Come inside and I'll get you some dinner." Kagome smiled leading her husband and daughter, while Kioshi grabbed Rin's hand leading her. Yukana followed along behind them, wondering when Rin was going to tell them that she was with child.
Yukana looked around the small hut. There were things there that she didn't recognize, but she just shrugged them off hearing about how Kagome wasn't quite from this time. Yukana had first doubted Sesshoumaru, but now she was surprised. Yukana nodded her head in thanks as Kagome handed her the bowl. When she looked inside she found both and noddles. She scowled, her eyebrow arching; however, Rin dug right in suddenly finding herself hungry. What the hell is this stuff? Yukana thought, her scowl deepening.
"It's ramen." Kagome said as if reading Yukana's mind. "It's good. Inuyasha eats it all the time." Kagome chuckled at his look of dismay. Yukana took a tentive bite and found that she liked it.
"This is good." She said mildly, her eyes resting on Rin. She was having another bowl of this 'ramen'. Yukana noticed that she was finally getting the proper kind of appetite for her thrid month, but she wondered how long Rin would be able to keep it down.
Kagome watched Yukana with interest. She seemed pretty protective over Rin. She turned and looked at Inuyasha slurping down his ramen. Then again so is he. She smiled at that thought. She knew that Yukana was a half demon, but she looked so much like a youkai that she was sure that she could possibly pass as one. They ate the rest of their meal in silence.
Once they had aranged themselves around the fire in the middle of the room, Kioshi and Yarinko asleep in the next room, Rin decided to tell them the good news.
"It took Yukana and me a long time to get Sesshoumaru to let me come." Rin grinned.
"I kind of don't blame him." Yukana joked. Inuyasha growled slightly at Yukana. She waves a dismissive hand at him. "It's not like that, you baka inu. Although that did have a part in why Sesshoumaru-sama was hesitent to let her come." I hope that Rin and Kagome's friendship will be able to repair the rift between the two brothers. Yukana hoped silently.
"And why, other then the fact that I'm here, wouldn't he let her come?" Inuyasha asked gruffly. Rin blushed deeply ducking her head. Kagome looked at her with wide eyes almost guessing at what made her blush.
"I've been sick lately." Rin muttered, rubbing her stomach. Inuyasha, being the way he was, didn't understand. He thought that it would be a good thing for Rin to visit Kagome. At least then Kagome would check her out and tell her what herbs would be best to help. Yukana had to laugh at the confusion on Inuyasha's face.
"Let me ask you this, Inuyasha." Yukana said, instently getting his attention. "How rarely would you let Kagome-chan out of your sight when she was pregnant?" She sat there watching him with both eyebrows raised.
"Not.OH!" He exclaimed his eyes widening as his gaze shifted to a blushing Rin. He eyed her closely, then upon spotting the mark left by Sesshoumaru, he let out an exclamation that made his wife blush in embaressment.
"The bastard did it!" He just about yelled. Kagome's eye twitched and she pounced him pushing him to the ground. She then looked sheepishly up at the two.
"You'll have to forgive my mate; he's actually very happy for you." She grinned stuggling to keep him down. "So not only did you become Sesshoumaru's mate but you're carrying his pup?" Rin nodded shyly, missing the grin Yukana was trying to hide. "That's just wonderful. How is the old goat?" Kagome asked good-naturedly.
"He's fine. A bit over protective at times, but sweet none the less." Rin said watching as Kagome finally let Inuyasha up. He just huffed looking to the side. Yukana yawned widely not really knowing why she was so tired. It must have been staying with Rin when she was sick.
"That's good enough for tonight." Kagome said noticing that both women were tired. "Inuyasha go make sure Ah-Un is fine." She then led the two women to the spare room and let them be to settle in. Kagome smiled happily at the thought Rin finally being happy. She won't have to worry about Sesshoumaru not wanting her or leaving her on purpose. Kagome gladly let Inuyasha crawl into bed next to her. She snuggled close to him.
"I can't believe my brother actually made Rin his mate." Inuyasha said, awe showing in his voice. Kagome hugged him tighter.
"I don't believe there was any doubt that he would. Just remember he's always be over protective of Rin. I think it must run in the family." She eyed Inuyasha who 'feh' and pulling her closer, closed his eyes ending he discusion.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Another chapter, a bit shorter then the rest but a chapter none the less. I hoped you enjoyed. R+R!
By: Arthia Maxwell
Disclaimers: Blah, blah, blah. You guys know the drill! No owny Inyasha characters!
Yukana lay in her hammock letting the cool breeze rustle through the tree, hitting her face. She smiled in contentment. She could tell that Rin had healed her master's heart, and slowly his soul as well. They were happen even with the danger that lurked over them. She sat up looking toward the lake. She could smell Rin nearing it. She knew that Rin would wait for her to show up so that they could go swimming together. Yukana was happy that Sesshoumaru let Rin out of his sight long enough in the afternoon to go swimming.
Rin really needed the time. Not only did it give her a chance to rest but it helped with her swollen ankles. She was still early in the pregnancy for such things to be happening, but Yukana could only guess at how much worse it would get before the pup was born. At one point Rin had spent three days over a basin battling morning sickness. At meals she act little, but now both Yukana and Sesshoumaru would get her to eat little snack throughout the day. The healer said that it would be a hard birth, but Rin wouldn't be in much danger.
Except the danger from the unknow person who wanted harm done upon them. Yukana found no leads on the being that imprisioned her in stone, but she had a few ideas. It was just a matter of checking out the leads to see if they proved promissing. Yukana jumpped from her tree to the ground below.
Rin looked up at her as she arrived. She was floating on her back. Yukana was quick to strip down and dove right in. She swam up to Rin grinning.
"So the slave driver let you come after all." Yukana joked.
"He's just worried." Rin said raising up to look Yukana in the face.
"Rin, I've known him a long time, Sesshoumaru never worries. Although since I've been back he's done a lot of things he usually never would." Yukana shook her head and turned to another matter. "Have you convenced him yet?" Both woman had been trying for weeks now to get Sesshoumaru to let Rin travel the short distance, okay so it was just about a days walk, to visit Inuyasha and Kagome. Yukana hoped that Rin would be able to repair the rift between the two brothers. However, Sesshoumaru didn't want to put her in any danger, whether from others, or from stress.
"No. He says that it's to long of a journy for me to take. He then turns and walks away muttering, thinking I can't hear him!" She scoffed. "What he doesn't realize is that I'm not that far into pregnancy." She looked around to make sure they were alone. "I'm just about to go off whether he likes it or not!"
Yukana started laughing. "He'd hunt you down and blame his brother for kidnapping you." She broke down into fits of laughter. Rin soon joined her. The two laughed until a throat cleared itself from the shore. Both women turned toward the shore.
"If you two are quite done." Sesshoumaru said emotionlessly. Rolling her eyes Yukana making her way out of the water. She threw on her shirt then picked up the rest of her clothes.
"Let her go, master." She whispered as she walked by him. Sesshoumaru just grunted. He waited for her to be out of ear shot before he himself stripped down and waded out to Rin. Smiling she swam over to him. Looking down at her, he sighed, pulling her into his arms.
"Do you want to go that badly?" He asked his voice softening. Rin, surprised, looked up at him.
"Hai."
"Take Yukana with you." He said looking away from her. Rin stood there silently, so shocked that she could neither more or speak. Finally gaining control over her body she threw herself into him arms hugging him tight.
"Arigato." She whispered, lightly kissing his lips. Sesshoumaru pulled her closer, kissing her more deeply. They stayed like that locked deep in each other's embrace until dinner. When they got in Yukana could tell that Rin was bursting with good news, and was truly surprised and happy that Sesshoumaru would let them go see his hated brother.
The next morning the three met early out in the courtyard. Sesshoumaru helped Rin up onto the back of Ah-Un, while Yukana situated the pack she was going to carry onto her back. She repectively looked away when Sesshoumaru leaned in to give Rin a goodbye kiss.
"We'll be back in a couple of days." Rin promised smiling happily up at him.
"Very well." He stated simply, a slightly pained look crossing his face. "Be safe." He whispered sweetly into her ear. He nodded a farewell to Yukana then turned and made his way back to the manson. Yukana lightly slapped Ah-Un on the backside signaling them that it was time to leave.
The day started out slow because Rin got violently sick a few hours into the trip. Then they had to stop every twenty minutes so Rin could vomit. She keep appologizing to Yukana who just laughed and said that she was in no hurry. By the time lunch came around Rin wasn't looking so good. She wouldn't eat the food Yukana pulled from her pack. To Yukana, Rin looked pale and drained. She wondered what was wrong, and was thankful that Sesshoumaru wasn't there to see this. She was sure that he would freak out on them.
Finally Yukana convenced Rin to lay down on Ah-Un's back and rest. A few moments later when Yukana looked over to check on her, she was surprised to find Rin sound asleep. So Yukana and Ah-Un made their way to the hanyou's home while Rin slept peacefully. When they finally came to the clearing where the small house lay Yukana had to almost violently shake Rin to wake her up. Yawning widely, Rin sat up a look of confusion then joy crossed her face.
"Who the hell are you!" Inuyasha yelled popping up in front of Yukana. She just stood there blinking.
"Why you are a rude puppy!" She shot right back at him. Inuyasha brisled getting ready for a comeback when he heard Rin laughing softly. He turned to her, a grin spreading on his face. He walked over to her helping her down then hugged her tightly.
"Oh, Rin-chan, it's so good to see you." He pulled her back to arm's length, looking her up and down. "Both Kagome and Kioshi will be so happy to see you." A vain popped out on Yukana's forehead, knowing that he was purposefully ignoring her. When Rin saw the slight twitching of her eye, she quickly stepped in, not noticing Kioshi or Kagome.
"Inuyasha this is my friend, Yukana." Rin smiled, tugging on Yukana's sleeve. Yukana softened, sighing. By that time Kioshi and Kagome had gotten to the group. Kioshi practically slammed into Rin, hugging her tightly. Rin laughing only half-heartedly struggled to free herself. When he finally let go, Kagome stepped forward and hugged her friend. A small child stood hiding behind her mother's legs. Kagome beckoned the girl out of her hiding spot. Kioshi, looking away, slid his hand into his sister's.
"This," Kagome began, "is Yarinko." Kagome winked at Rin as Yarinko waved shyly with her free hand. "She's shy because she's having trouble pronouncing her s." Kagome just kind of grinned and shrugged her shoulders.
"Kioshi has grown so much since the last time I saw him. And Yarinko is just beautiful." Rin smiled at the little girl, who blushed brightly. Yukana stayed repectfully quiet until she noticed the classic signs that Rin had stood to long. Although she really hadn't really stood long, she had been traveling all day.
"Is there somewhere where prehaps you all can sit?" Yukana pointedly asked Kagome, ignoring Inuyasha completely. Kagome looked almost startled.
"Where are my mannors. I bet you both are tired from traveling. Come inside and I'll get you some dinner." Kagome smiled leading her husband and daughter, while Kioshi grabbed Rin's hand leading her. Yukana followed along behind them, wondering when Rin was going to tell them that she was with child.
Yukana looked around the small hut. There were things there that she didn't recognize, but she just shrugged them off hearing about how Kagome wasn't quite from this time. Yukana had first doubted Sesshoumaru, but now she was surprised. Yukana nodded her head in thanks as Kagome handed her the bowl. When she looked inside she found both and noddles. She scowled, her eyebrow arching; however, Rin dug right in suddenly finding herself hungry. What the hell is this stuff? Yukana thought, her scowl deepening.
"It's ramen." Kagome said as if reading Yukana's mind. "It's good. Inuyasha eats it all the time." Kagome chuckled at his look of dismay. Yukana took a tentive bite and found that she liked it.
"This is good." She said mildly, her eyes resting on Rin. She was having another bowl of this 'ramen'. Yukana noticed that she was finally getting the proper kind of appetite for her thrid month, but she wondered how long Rin would be able to keep it down.
Kagome watched Yukana with interest. She seemed pretty protective over Rin. She turned and looked at Inuyasha slurping down his ramen. Then again so is he. She smiled at that thought. She knew that Yukana was a half demon, but she looked so much like a youkai that she was sure that she could possibly pass as one. They ate the rest of their meal in silence.
Once they had aranged themselves around the fire in the middle of the room, Kioshi and Yarinko asleep in the next room, Rin decided to tell them the good news.
"It took Yukana and me a long time to get Sesshoumaru to let me come." Rin grinned.
"I kind of don't blame him." Yukana joked. Inuyasha growled slightly at Yukana. She waves a dismissive hand at him. "It's not like that, you baka inu. Although that did have a part in why Sesshoumaru-sama was hesitent to let her come." I hope that Rin and Kagome's friendship will be able to repair the rift between the two brothers. Yukana hoped silently.
"And why, other then the fact that I'm here, wouldn't he let her come?" Inuyasha asked gruffly. Rin blushed deeply ducking her head. Kagome looked at her with wide eyes almost guessing at what made her blush.
"I've been sick lately." Rin muttered, rubbing her stomach. Inuyasha, being the way he was, didn't understand. He thought that it would be a good thing for Rin to visit Kagome. At least then Kagome would check her out and tell her what herbs would be best to help. Yukana had to laugh at the confusion on Inuyasha's face.
"Let me ask you this, Inuyasha." Yukana said, instently getting his attention. "How rarely would you let Kagome-chan out of your sight when she was pregnant?" She sat there watching him with both eyebrows raised.
"Not.OH!" He exclaimed his eyes widening as his gaze shifted to a blushing Rin. He eyed her closely, then upon spotting the mark left by Sesshoumaru, he let out an exclamation that made his wife blush in embaressment.
"The bastard did it!" He just about yelled. Kagome's eye twitched and she pounced him pushing him to the ground. She then looked sheepishly up at the two.
"You'll have to forgive my mate; he's actually very happy for you." She grinned stuggling to keep him down. "So not only did you become Sesshoumaru's mate but you're carrying his pup?" Rin nodded shyly, missing the grin Yukana was trying to hide. "That's just wonderful. How is the old goat?" Kagome asked good-naturedly.
"He's fine. A bit over protective at times, but sweet none the less." Rin said watching as Kagome finally let Inuyasha up. He just huffed looking to the side. Yukana yawned widely not really knowing why she was so tired. It must have been staying with Rin when she was sick.
"That's good enough for tonight." Kagome said noticing that both women were tired. "Inuyasha go make sure Ah-Un is fine." She then led the two women to the spare room and let them be to settle in. Kagome smiled happily at the thought Rin finally being happy. She won't have to worry about Sesshoumaru not wanting her or leaving her on purpose. Kagome gladly let Inuyasha crawl into bed next to her. She snuggled close to him.
"I can't believe my brother actually made Rin his mate." Inuyasha said, awe showing in his voice. Kagome hugged him tighter.
"I don't believe there was any doubt that he would. Just remember he's always be over protective of Rin. I think it must run in the family." She eyed Inuyasha who 'feh' and pulling her closer, closed his eyes ending he discusion.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Another chapter, a bit shorter then the rest but a chapter none the less. I hoped you enjoyed. R+R!