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"Hmm?" The tired girl opened her weary eyes.
They saw the fire burning brightly. It's warmth ran over her chilled body. At this hour it was sometimes much colder though in the day it was steaming hot. The young teen would sometimes shiver all night until exhaustion put her to sleep. But tonight was cherished for it's heat.
She looked up to still see Ah-Un resting comfortably. Her head remained leaning against the dragon's side. It had stayed with her since she had fallen asleep earlier.
I will thank Ah-Un later…I should also apologize for scaring Master Jaken. I didn't mean to act like that.
She gently sat up, trying to not disturb her sleeping friend. She managed to slip closer to the fire and away from it.
She warmed her hands by the fire pit and sighed. The rest really helped calm her down. Especially after her frightened episode. She was almost embarrassed of it. Not because Jaken say her but she was afraid he'd tell their lord.
"Huh?" She then remembered that the demon worm had fallen into the camp. She looked over but it was nowhere in sight. Only broken trees and rubble where it looked like the creature had been shoved backwards.
I-I'm glad it's gone.
She looked at her palm where the shard had been. After she snatched it out of the demons remains in order to stop the terror. The shard was no longer there, no doubt that Jaken still had it. But her shredded flower wasn't there either. She didn't remember giving it to him but then again the whole night was fuzzy in her mind.
Clutching her hand into a fist she remembered the demon trying to harm her. It came down with all it's might but didn't even leave a scratch on her. Because of something or someone that saved her. They gashed the demon, killing it in one swipe. It was only a blur to the human's untrained eyes. She only saw a streak pass by.
'Crack'.
She jumped when hearing a branch snap in the bushes. The cause was found as her dog lord stepped out.
She sighed, "Lord Sesshomaru you came back."
He glanced at her then walked to a tree across from her. He slumped down against it and leaned his head back. In was no question to Rin why he did that. It was a usual sign she'd seen over the years. He had a routine when he was in deep thought and stressed. He would just sit and think.
Still she wondered what he was thinking about. He was a powerful lord. What would trouble him? No enemy could touch him, no weapon could pierce him, he was a perfect warrior. At least in Rin's eyes.
Oh what if Master Jaken somehow told him about…Oh he's probably so angry!
She gulped and stood. Slowly she walked towards him and dropped to her knees beside him.
He raised his head and stared at her.
She to him, "I'm terribly sorry Lord Sesshomaru. Please forgive me for my behavior."
Her body tensed as she expected some kind of punishment. Though he'd never physically hurt her before. Only simply put her on a sense of grounding. Like declining her from going to pick flowers. He never really knew correct punishment and secretly didn't like doing it to her. He didn't feel it was ever necessary.
He just looked away and closed his eyes. Why would she apologize for her behavior? She hadn't done anything.
She gasped when feeling his hand on her head. She was waiting for pain but none occurred. He was…rubbing her?
She lifted herself up. He patted her head gently. For some reason she felt her cheeks becoming warm. They turned a light red.
"Lord Sesshomaru?"
His eyes stayed closed and his face avoiding hers.
She shook, "Why am I being rewarded for acting badly?"
"Have you?"
His voice was deep and meaningful. It made talking to him all the more intimidating.
"Yes. I think I scared Master Jaken. He seemed worried."
"Why did you act that way then?" He placed his hand back by his side.
"There…There was a worm demon. It tried to hurt me but…I think someone saved me…"
His eyes slowly opened as she spoke.
"…I was scared and accidentally frightened Master Jaken." She stopped.
Her eyes curiously watched him. They widened when he began searching his belt. He retrieved a single large cherry blossom from it.
He turned to face her. The expression on her face made his mouth twist upwards slightly.
Her eyes were glassy and her smile returned.
"Lord Sesshomaru…How did you know I…"
He extended it out to her.
She blushed once more, "For me?"
"You wanted one did you not?"
"I..I picked it for you but it got scrunched."
She slowly took it from him, his nails lightly brushing her hand.
It was bright pink. She was able to see it now. The moon had made them all silver on the tree but now she could tell it's true form.
"Thank you." She sniffed it's fragrance.
"Do you know what it stand for?"
She nodded, "Those who desire love…you give them one."
He shook his head, "It means the person you love."
Her heart skipped a beat. She slowly looked up at him. His eyes were set on hers.
Suddenly she felt her heart racing. Her face flushed pink. It was a strange but great feeling. It reminded her of something someone once told her. But as of now she couldn't remember who it was.
Master Jaken was wrong. Lord Sesshomaru does know what love is…
"Spring brings love…A cherry blossom is shared between those in love." His eyes shimmered from the fire.
"And I was going to give you one…" She stopped when realizing what slipped out.
"I-I mean I was. It was a gift." She panicked.
He smiled slightly, "The only gift you need to give me is a simple promise."
"Promise?" She calmed down.
"Yes. To share your blossom with me."
Her perky smile turned warm and thankful. She blushed and whispered I promise. His sensitive ears heard her perfectly. He then closed his eyes to rest. She nodded as if understanding and prepared to get up.
But before she could a warm arm slipped around her shoulder and pulled her back against the soft fluffed tail she knew so well. She relaxed and leaned back against the softness. Soon her eyes drifted off to slumber once more.
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"Oww!" Jaken squealed from the smack he'd just received from the angered dragon. It slammed it's massive double jaws on the toad's head. Apparently he woke it yet again.
"Stop you infernal creature!" He waved his staff around as a shield.
The dragon shot a death glare as a warning before walking away to find a more quiet napping place.
It was almost noon, the sun long since risen but the dragon enjoyed sleeping in. With the loud mouthed demon hanging around it was almost impossible.
"Hmpf." He huffed.
"Quiet." He heard a loud whispered command from his lord.
He turned to face him, "Oh yes my lord."
The dog glared at him, "Jaken that worm's smell is returning. Go burn the remains of it."
The smaller demons had not finished off the pest like he'd hoped. They must have been scared off by his scent the previous night.
The toad nodded, "That damn demon slayer boy. He can't even finish a worm. Making you work my lord. But no fear I shall destroy what the sickle did not!"
He ran off to find the rest of the carcass.
Sesshomaru watched him head off down the trail he'd created last night using Tokijin. He'd obviously not thrown the worm far enough.
He smirked as the imp went out of view. He silently drew his sword. He felt Rin's movement as he did but she remained asleep. He pulled the weapon completely out, it's blade still covered in the worm's blood.
"I should have disposed of it when I cut it's stomach apart."
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Ehh sorry Kohaku. Looks like someone else beat you to the rescue.
Hope you liked the ending
Please review. I might be doing more Sesshomaru/Rin stories in the future.
