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Retta: Ok well Kagura is going to be in this fic along with Naraku and all his off springs but as I said before I'm changing things quite a bit so in this story they're not evil well actually technically their bad because pirates are bad but they're good in the sense that.... Yeah you'll just have to wait and find out. As for Sangos brother he was supposed to be a cabin boy along with Shippou but I forgot to put them it heh.

LadyTaishya: lol Oh yes I can be evil but to save you from more pain here's the next chap.

Valdimarian: lol right you are! I kind of feel sorry for him actually. Oh well thanks for reading my fic hope you like this chapter!

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And on with the fic.....

The Vanity

AmbereyesCryptchick

Chapter Five

Love All Around

"Hurry up Inuyasha we haven't got all day ya know"

Inuyasha smirked "A little feisty now aren't we"

Kagome rolled her eyes at his thick headed arrogance. Then stopped dead in her tracks "It's him"

Inuyasha smirked "Perfect... ready for a little make out session my dear"

Kagome smirked "You better make it good or there'b hell to pay"

"Oh you need not worry about that"

Rin stepped out on to the deck, and smiled as the wind ran through her hair. It was small things like this that brought out the true joy of being at sea.

"Inuyasha"

Rin turned her head to stare at a little love scene unfolded before her.

Inuyasha had Kagome pressed up against the hard wood wall kissing her neck hungrily.

Rin watched as Kagome giggled, as Inuyasha kissed an liked her neck, then as the couple stared into one another eyes only to be lead into a deep and passionate kiss.

The scene made Rin ache for someone to call her own. She could see their love and passion. And she wanted it all for her own.

Not bearing to watch any more Rin tore her gaze from them. There standing on the upper ledge was the subject of all she craved in a man. His golden eyes pierced hers boring deep into her soul. The longing and lust behind them was enough to send her crashing to the ground. Saving her self from an unbearable torture Rin fled for the safety of the decks below.

Sesshoumaru left his office for a breath of fresh air the breeze shedding him of his worries. Scanning the deck with his gaze he caught sight of his brother and mate kissing as though the world around them might suddenly come crashing down.

The scene made him sick, but he could not turn his gaze. First Sango and Miroku now this! He could see their love sense their passion and smell there growing arousal; but then he could smell something else. The smell of roses mixed with fresh rain wafted towards him, and he turned his gaze onto the girl that hunted his dreams.

The power of his gaze drew hers to his and they stood there locked within the eyes of each others souls. His chest was heaving, and his mind running with thoughts of desire. God knows he wanted her. Her face her eyes her hair her breath everything about her drove him to insanity and back again. He longed for her and her eyes told him that she longed for him.

Sesshoumaru watched as Rin fled from the power of his gaze. Leaving him staring at the spot where she once stood. His eyes flickered back to the happy couple and for the first time in his life he was jealous of his brother.

"Rin what's wrong?" The worry in Sangos voice was apparent as she knelt down beside the softly weeping girl.

Rin shook her head and dried her tears before speaking.

"I'm fine"

Sango smiled softly "Rin its ok I know what this is about, you can speak to me girl, you know that right?"

Rin frowned "You mean you know that I-I-"

"Have a wee bit of a crush on the captain" Sango laughed "Come now girl I aint blind ya know"

"I wasn't aware that it was that obvious"

Sango gave Rin a friendly pat on the back "It may not be obvious to others but it certainly is to me, I watched me two best friends go through the same thing"

Rin frowned "You mean Inuyasha and Kagome?"

Sango nodded "Yup... of course their situation was much more obvious then yours. Both were stubborn and short tempered to. It took them a hole two years to get over them selves! Although it was mainly Kagomes fault Inuyasha tried many times at first to get her, was head over heals for her, but Kagome was a little confused took her to long to realize what was happening till finally Inuyasha gave up"

Rin gasped "But isn't it when a demon finds his mate he's in utter turmoil till he makes her his?"

"Yup... you can imagine how wretched it was living with them"

Rin gave a slight nod. If what they had gone through was anything like what she was going through now, she would rather kill her self then let it last for a whole two years. Oh Sesshoumaru.

Sango watched as the girl sighed.

"You know I'm pretty sure that you and the captain are soul mates as they call em"

Rin shook her head "No from what I've heard if that were true then Sesshoumaru would have made his move he's not the man to wait around for something to happen"

"As true as that may be you have to take in consideration all the facts" Sango leaned forward in her chair "You know Sesshoumaru hasn't had the best of lives, now yeah get my drift. He's also a long ways older then you would suspect I mean Inuyashas a bit above 60"

Rins eye went wide, she had known that demons live longer then humans but she hadn't taken it one step further into reality.

Sango smiled "Maybe if yeah just take some time and talk to him a little more he might just remember what its like to be in love"

With that Sango stood and left the room.

Rin sat in silence. The sun had set and a dull ache had begun in her stomach.

Taking relief in the excuse to escape her thoughts Rin stood and left her cabin, making her way down the hallway to the kitchen.

"Sesshoumaru" Rin gasped as she bumped into the captain.

Sesshoumaru gave a slight bow to Rin "Heading to the kitchen?"

Rin nodded with a smile "Yes, you to?"

Sesshoumaru nodded.

"Would you like me to make you a meal?"

"That would be much appreciated"

Rin blushed slightly as she made her way into the kitchen, Sesshoumaru close behind.

'talk to him a little' Sangos words ran through her head. "Captain, may I ask you a question?"

"Yes"

"When did you become a pirate?"

There was a long silence as Sesshoumaru thought up his answerer. Rin was worried she had offended him some how, but in the end he spoke.

"A long time ago I was known as the prince of the western lands my father being the lord I had no mother for she died by my birth, and although my father was a good man he was busy and had little time for me. Later on he married a human who gave birth to my brother. He died shortly after his birth leaving me in charge of the mansion my brother and my step mother's welfare. Well as the years went by she died and us demons became scarce and the ones that were left were hunted. Humans tend to destroy what they fear or don't understand. Yet it was when they banished all demons from land that I cleaned out our house hold taking all we had and turned to the see with the money I had. I bought a ship and slowly built up a crew. I was bitter towards humans for stripping me of my title and land, and it was that bitterness that lead me to become captain of the Vanity one of the most feared pirate ships aboard the sea"

Rin smiled "A thrilling story"

Sesshoumaru gave a slight nod, watching as Rin skillfully chopped the vegetables, and dumped them into the sauce pan.

"Do you want your stir fry spicy or not"

"Spicy"

Rin laughed "same taste as me...... Do you miss your old life?"

"Yes"

"Why?"

"..... I miss the splendor of it all"

Rin nodded "Yes I probably would to.......When was the last time you set foot on land?"

A far off look spread across Sesshoumarus face "I'm not sure"

Rin turned to look at him "Do you miss it?"

"Yes...... most demons are creatures of the land; to be forced on the water is...."

"A dreadful punishment"

"Yes"

Rin smiled then turned around to pour the contents of the stir fry onto a plate "Here"

Sesshoumaru took the plate breathing in the delicious sent. "It delicious" Rin blushed "were did you learn to cook?"

"Its one of the many things I was taught while staying with the village priest"

Sesshoumaru nodded slightly and watched as Rin set about cleaning the dishes. Her cheeks were slightly blushed her eyes warm and here lips so inviting.

Without recognition Sesshoumaru stood from his seat.

"Sesshoumaru?"

Rin nearly gasped as her back was pressed against the counter.

She needed little warning, her arms went up around his neck her body pressed firmly up against his as his lips came crashing down in a searing kiss.

BANG

If not for Sesshoumaru Rin would have gone crashing to the ground as the ship lurched.

"What's happening?"

Sesshoumaru shook his head "I don't know we might be under attack" Rin stared up at Sesshoumaru her eyes wide with fear "listen Rin grab your weapons and stay below deck... I'll send some one to get you when everything is clear"

"Sesshoumaru wait!" Rin grabbed his arm, this couldn't be happening not now, not when they had just kissed. Without knowing what to say Rin did the only thing she could think about she kissed him one last time.

Sesshoumaru pulled away panting his eyes dark with longing as he slowly pulled away and left Rin standing.

BANG

Rin fell to the floor as the ship shook from the impact of what ever was hitting them. Her eyes stung with tears. Something was wrong something was very wrong. Without hesitation she ran out the door down the hallway and into her cabin. The only weapons there were her own meaning Sango and Kagome were already on deck and ready for action. Sesshoumaru didn't want her to fight, and neither did she yet she was worried about him. The feeling in her gut was eating away at her, she could take care of her self, and with that thought she geared up and left what safety her cabin held and made her way up the stairs in search of her captain.

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