By: Rin6
Disclaimer: Nope.
Rin: There will be another chapter!!!
Yasha: This is not the end!!!!
Chapter 9: A Heir
A gentle stirring made Rin awake from her slumber. Slowly she opened her eyes and turned to gaze into intense golden eyes. She smiled and his eyes shifted for a moment and Rin swore she saw a light of love shining in them. Reaching with one hand she lightly ran her hand across down his hair, across his high cheekbones and to his slightly parted lips. Beneath her slender fingers his lips curled into a smirk.
"I want to wake up like this every morning from now on." Rin whispered.
Sesshomaru leaned into Rins touch with her fingers still on his lips, and he lightly placed a kiss there. Rin smiled at Sesshomaru. 'And you shall..." He replied.
"What shall we do today?" Rin asked.
"Whatever it is you wish to do my dear." Sesshomaru purred leaning in to bury his nose into the crook of her neck.
Rin giggled but couldn't stop the feelings that rushed over her like a tidal wave. Her hands were useless even as they tried to move Sesshomaru. Soon Rin found herself drowning once again in a pool of warmth and ecstasy, a pool she never wished to get out of.
Rin whimpered as Sesshomaru pulled away, "As much as I would love to stay here and make love to you over and over again but unfortunately I have much to attend too."
A sigh escaped Rins mouth but she smiled none the less at her mate, "Will we have time tonight?"
"Of course." Sesshomaru leaned in once more, and placing a quick kiss on Rins lips he stood from the bed. Reaching for his clothes lying on the floor he heard the gentle rustle of Rin getting up as well.
"You should take a bath." Sesshomaru said, clipping his armor into place.
"Yeah I should. What will you do today besides this important thing you said earlier." Rin curiously asked.
"Just that. I have to inform the other three Lords of you, and then set up a day where we can have a ball in the honor of your name." Sesshomaru replied, shrugging it off like it was something normal to do.
Rin gasped, "The other three Lords...a ball...in the honor of my name? Are you crazy Sesshomaru?"
"No, why are you worried?" Sesshomaru asked turning around to face his gaping mate.
"No! I just-just-never had something so-so special in my honor, that's all." Rin answered, a light blush creeping upon her cheeks.
Rin looked away and Sesshomaru smirked, "Rin from now on many things will be in your honor. You are the new Lady of the Western Lands, my lifelong mate and mother of the future heirs to the throne. You are not some normal youkai or human anymore Rin."
Rin nodded slowly, and surprised Sesshomaru when she walked towards him, wrapping her arms around his large frame. Sesshomaru embraced his confused and overwhelmed mate in return. He would never get use to this feeling of her in his arms. It just felt so right.
"Arigatou Sesshomaru."
Sesshomaru left Rin to find his half brother and servant, Jaken. Jaken was easy enough to find, hiding in the kitchens barking orders to the only servants below him.
"Jaken."
The ugly toad spun around, bowing to his master, "Lord Sesshomaru!"
"Jaken I need to send messengers to the other three Lords of the lands. Inform them that there is to be a ball in one month, and it is to be in the honor of the new Lady Rin of the Western Lands, do you understand?" Sesshomaru ordered.
Jaken nodded quickly before disappearing to do his masters bidding. Leaving the kitchens Sesshomaru sniffed the air and found his brothers hanyou scent. Rin had said she would spend the day with Kagome and the children leaving him to sort through some loose ends. Entering the dojo, Sesshomaru wasn't surprised to find his half brother sparing against a willing servant.
Inuyashas moves had incredibly improved but they were still no match for Sesshomarus lightning moves. Knowing his brother was to engrossed in his fight Sesshomaru took the moment to settle himself against the back wall, far enough from the action but close enough to watch every move and mistake the two made.
Inuyasha blocked one move the skilled fighter sent at him with his sword. Then taking the moment to make an attack, Inuyasha flung himself at the other. Swiping with Tetsusiaga he made a deep wound in the youkai. Crying in pain the other fell to the floor gripping his stomach.
"You should get that looked at." Inuyasha said, kneeling down before the other.
The youkai nodded and stood, limping away towards the castle, where he could get medical attention. Staring after the wounded youkai, Inuyasha smirked, the wind finally bringing his brothers scent to him.
"What did ya think Sesshomaru?"
Sesshomaru sighed, pushing himself off the wall. Coming to stand beside Inuyasha he spoke the truth, "Your fighting skills have improved, but they do need some work."
Inuyasha scoffed, "Never the one to give a nice compliment to are you Sesshomaru?"
"Only to you little brother." Sesshomaru replied.
"So what cha'ya say? How about a little fight for old times?" Inuyasha asked, turning and smirking to his brother.
Sesshomaru seemed to think it over, before his clawed hand reached for the hilt of his own sword. "That would be a wise decision."
Inuyasha drew Tetsusiaga once again, backing up a few steps, "I knew you'd agree."
"All the time." Sesshomaru replied before flying at Inuyasha.
Inuyasha smirked; perhaps Rin did have something Sesshomaru needed so desperately in his life...love....
Rin wandered the castle halls smiling to herself as she hummed a lullaby. Rin continued to explore the halls searching for Kagome. To her left Rin wasn't all that surprised to hear children laughter coming from the garden. Rerouting her direction Rin left the castle and walked into the bright sunshine.
"Hirake! Do not go far!" Kagome shouted to her growing son. The hyper five year old nodded before bounding off into the garden happy to be able to explore.
Kisha reached out her chubby harms for Rin as she approached. Kagome smiled up at Rin, and taking a short sniff she recognized the sudden change in Rins scent. Finding a spot beside Kisha and Kagome Rin waited for the interrogation. When none came Rin looked to Kagome with confusion.
"If you think I'm going to ask you're wrong Rin. I will wait for you to tell me if you wish only." Kagome explained, fiddling with the hem of her kimono. Rin almost burst out laughing, knowing full good and well that by Kagomes action she so terribly wished to know.
"Stop fooling yourself Kagome, if you must know it was amazing." Rin told.
Kagomes smile grew and she laughed, "I knew it! So will Inuyasha and I be expecting nieces and nephews soon?"
Rin blushed and looked away. To be honest she had never thought about it. Children she meant. Sesshomaru and she never really sat down and talked about future heirs. But he had said something that hinted to the possibility.
You are the new Lady of the Western Lands, my lifelong mate and mother of the future heirs to the throne. You are not some normal youkai or human anymore Rin.
Yes, Sesshomaru had said she was going to be the mother to the future heirs to the throne. And heirs was plural so....
"Yes Kagome I believe you shall." Rin answered, and she couldn't help but let the smile grow on her red face.
"That's great! I can't wait!" Kagome cried throwing her arms in the air.
Kisha squealed and threw her hands up into the air as well. Kagome and Rin smiled down at the growing full youkai.
"So it's true huh, Kishas a full blooded youkai?" Rin asked.
"Yeah, it's so strange though but none the less Inuyashas ecstatic about her and Hirake." Kagome replied grabbing Kisha before she could roll off the blanket.
Placing her in Rin's lap Kagome continued, "I talked to a friend of mine about how Kisha can be a full demon and her brother a half. She said that when two hanyous mate there are times when the blood of the youkai will be the only blood to go into the child, or vice versa. She also said that there have been times where only the human blood comes together. I guess our youkai blood fused and little Kishas a full-blooded youkai. But you and Sesshomaru will not have to worry about that, since you're a youkai as well as him."
Rin nodded happy to know that fact. "Yeah, but it's hard to imagine little Sesshomarus running around the castle, with their cold stone faces and perfect silver hair."
"And what of hyper, flower picking little Rins running around the castle?" A humored voice asked.
Rin spun around to find her mate bruised, dirty and looking extremely tired and amused. "Sesshomaru! What happened to you!?"
Inuyasha appeared beside his brother, but looking far worse. Kagome jumped up and ran to her mate, already beginning to scowl him.
After safely placing Kisha on the ground, Rin raised herself and went to stand in front of Sesshomaru, "Answer me!"
Sesshomaru smirked enjoying how she held such authority already, "Inuyasha and I had a fight of sorts."
"Was it for his damn sword again?" Rin demanded.
"No!" Inuyasha scuffed, "Your stone face mate here just wanted to have a small fight like old times. Nothing to worry either of you about."
Kagome crossed her arms over her chest and turned away. She walked over to where Kisha sat staring at her uncle and father confused.
"Yeah, well you scared us!" Rin cried, realizing that she and Kagome were losing the battle.
"I'm sorry to have worried you love." Sesshomaru whispered into Rins ear as he engulfed her in his strong arms. Rin melted and immediately forgave him.
"You need a bath." Rin said pulling away from her smelling mate.
"Yes I do, would you care to join me?" Sesshomaru inquired.
Rin smiled at her mate but shook her head, "I would but I promised Kagome that I would stay here and spend the day with her."
Sesshomaru nodded, and turned away calling over his shoulder, "I will see you shortly."
Rin nodded, turned to Kagome and immediately made a face of disgust. Inuyasha stood close to Kagome his hands cupping her cheeks, with his tongue practically jammed down her throat.
"Please not in public you two." Rin called to them, smirking as they pulled apart both with noticeably red cheeks.
Inuyasha mumbled a goodbye to Kagome before sprinting off to also take a bath. Kagome turned to Rin and gaped. "That was mean!"
"Well if you two didn't make out right in front of me and Kisha I wouldn't have said anything." Rin responded bending to pick up Kisha once more.
"Not funny Rin." Kagome said, though her smirk showed differently.
1 Week Later:
Hirake slowly peered around the corner, his golden eyes searching for an unseen person or object. Silver furred ears twisted in various directions hoping to catch any sound of whatever he was searching for. Suddenly a black blur caught his eye and he turned only to come face to face with his Aunt.
"Aunty Rin!" Hirake exclaimed.
Rin reached forward and engulfed her nephew in a tight hug. "I told you I would find you!"
Hirake struggled in her arms but it was to no prevail, Rin just wouldn't let go.
"Aunty Rin please let go!!" Hirake begged.
Rin loosened her hold on him and disappeared once again into the shadows. In the past week Sesshomaru had taught Rin how to control, and center her senses. He had instructed then when he was busy she was to practice her growing skills on someone in the family. So that brought them to modern day. Rin watched with amusement from behind a stature her five-year-old nephew spin around, searching for anything that would pinpoint where Rin hid.
Rin was about to tackle him again when shouts redirected her attention. Turning her head to look down the hall she saw a servant running towards them. Holding her hand out to stop her nephew Rin waited for the servant to arrive.
"Lady Rin!"
"Yes."
"Lord Sesshomaru has requested your presence in his study."
Rin nodded, "Thank you."
The servant bowed before turning to run away once again. Rin looked over her shoulder and wasn't surprised to see her nephew spouting a frown. "Hirake, we can continue another time, alright?"
Hirakes gaze fell but he nodded anyways, "Yeah, okay Aunty Rin. Bye!"
Rin said her goodbye before turning down another hall that lead to her mates study. On the way Rin thought of the many reasons why he would call for her. She had told him of her plans for the day, and he his own. The meeting of the three other Lords wasn't for another two weeks, and as far as she knew nothing had gone wrong in the palace.
Sliding the door open Rin walked into Sesshomarus study. His form stood by the window, casting a shadow upon the floor. His back to her, Rin walked forward until she was beside her mate.
"You called?"
"Rin..." Sesshomaru started, "Have you noticed a change in your scent lately?"
Rin scrunched her eyebrows in confusion, and taking a deep breath she examined her scent. No, to her knowledge there was nothing wrong with her scent, "No Sesshomaru, why?"
Sesshomaru remained silent as he continued to stare out the window. Rin was suddenly very worried.
"What's wrong with me Sesshomaru?"
Sesshomaru finally let a slight smirk form on his cold face it only made Rin more nervous.
"Rin take deeper breath, is your scent the only one you find?"
Rin did as he asked, closing her eyes she searched. Rin found her own aura easily, but there was the tiniest of difference in it. Focusing on it she drew it further. It was strange; it felt like a tiny life force, but how? Rin's had already found her life force so where had this one come from?
Rin reopened her eyes, "I feel something odd Sesshomaru. It's like another life force, but I already found my own. It's almost as if there's another...being...in...me..."
Rin suddenly gasped and smiled, "Sesshomaru am...am I? Could I..."
"Be pregnant Rin?" Sesshomaru finished.
Rin nodded, "Yes am I?"
"Yes Rin you are, it's so tiny that I barely sensed it a few days ago, but it's growing and is definitely a child." Sesshomaru turned to his mate a true smile gracing his lips. "Rin the future heir to the Western Lands is growing in your womb."
Rin smiled and not thinking clearly she jumped into Sesshomarus arms, hugging him tightly, "Oh Kami! We are going to have a child! I'm so happy!"
"As am I Rin..." Sesshomaru whispered leaning closer to his mate, his arms encircling her small frame.
Rin: There will be another chapter after this, and if everything goes as planned it will conclude the story. Also just so everyone knows there MIGHT be a sequel, but if there is it won't be for a bit. Most likely after Love Is A Funny Thing ends.
Yasha: Hope you all enjoyed it, Rin is sorry that it was somewhat short but oh well. Next chapter will be longer!
Rin: And sorry the long wait!!! It will not happen again!