A New Friend
Chapter Twelve
Rin awoke with a bright smile and cheery face. She quickly jumped out of bed and strode along to her vanity. Sitting down on the seat, she took the brush into her hands and brushed through her brown locks. The sun was shining brightly through the window. She could already tell it was going to be an amazing day.
Speaking of today, what's on the agenda? She set down the brush carefully. Well first, she was thinking of going to get some breakfast then maybe go tend to the flowers for a little. She gathered some of her hair on top of her hair and tied it with a band. A nap after lunch sounded tempting.
Yes today was going to be a good day. She smiled into the mirror before turning around in her seat. It was going to be splendid. She looked down at Fluffy and her frown turned upside down.
Scratch everything I just said.
"No offence or anything, but I'm kind of getting tired of taking care of you," Rin sighed. Fluffy whined.
"It's not you. It's me. I can't deal with so much," she crouched down and patted Fluffy's head. "I'm just a kid." Her stomach growled. "And I'm hungry."
She stood form her seat and walked over to the door. She realized she didn't hear the sound of his paws. Turning around in confusion, she saw Fluffy just sitting there.
"You're not gonna follow me?"
Fluffy didn't respond.
"Oh. Well…good?" Rin opened the door. She looked back really fast and exited the room. Fluffy groaned and laid down. Today was going to be a long day.
After eating her breakfast meal and going for a walk in the garden, Rin decided it was time to check up on Fluffy. Entering her room, she looked at Fluffy who was calmly asleep on the floor. Again she became confused. She knew Fluffy and she knew Fluffy did not sleep for anything. He was way to energetic. Even more so then herself.
Sensing someone near, Fluffy awoke from his sleep and squinted an eye open to see Rin. He decided to ignore her, turning his head the other way.
And again Rin felt even more confused. Her Fluffy was always happy to see her. Hey Fluffy was always happy. She pouted her bottom lip. The day couldn't get any worse, she concluded. Then she looked up. All her furniture, from her desk to her bed frame, was completely chewed up.
"Fluffy!" she screeched, running up to her desk. Fluffy jumped up. "Fluffy, how could you?" She placed her hand on the leg of the desk and slid her fingers down it, feeling all the bumps, dents, and creases along the way. She then turned around and ran back to her door. She bent down and looked at the damaged. "I'm dead.
"I'm dead. I'm dead. I'm dead," she repeated over and over to herself. "Once Lord Sesshomaru sees this…" She looked at Fluffy, almost ready to cry. "No. He can't see this. He just can't!" She slammed her fist into her hand. "He won't! I won't let him."
While Rin was having a panic attack, Fluffy's ears perked up. He listened intently before diving under the bed.
"Over my dead body!" she yelled out, stomping her foot on the ground and holding up her finger for emphasis. "Lord Sesshomaru will never see this room ever again!"
"Rin?"
Rin looked back to see who was so rudely interrupting. "Oh. Hi Lord Sesshomaru." She turned around again and was about to continue when she finally registered what was happening. She quickly spun around as her lord shut the door behind him. "Lord Sesshomaru!"
"Rin," he answered, staring calmly down.
"W-w-what're you doing here?" she asked, a nervous smile playing on her face.
"The question is, what has ensued here?"
Rin gulped and turned around. She looked around her room as she looked around for an excuse.
"Rin."
"Well you see, I'm in that phase when I bite everything! My teeth have just grown in and they just need something to chew," she rambled on. "You know how it is. It hurts and grrrr. You need something to bite. You know what I'm saying, dude? I-I mean Lord Sesshomaru."
"Rin, your teeth have grown a long time ago," he said, walking farther into the room. He looked down at her dresser. "And I doubt you would cause this much damage." He chipped of a piece of wood barely hanging on.
"Okay. Okay," Rin said, following him. "I'll tell you the truth. I promise."
He quirked his eyebrow and looked back at her.
"Jakken did it!"
"Jakken?"
"Yes, Jakken! Lord Sesshomaru, do you know what an imp can do when provoked? Remember that time I hit Jakken over the head and he had a bump the size of a rock?"
Lord Sesshomaru nodded, resisting the urge to smile.
"Yes well, he said…he said that he would get me back! And I said, 'Do it! I dare you!' I didn't think he'd do it, Lord Sesshomaru. But he did. He did."
Lord Sesshomaru was about to open his mouth when Rin started to talk again.
"Why did you want to see me, milord?"
"I have something to discuss with you," he said. "Sit down." He motioned toward her bed. Before sitting down, she wiped off all the pieces of wood scattered around her bed.
"Rin, as you know we will begin traveling shortly. We signifying two."
"Only me and you, Lord Sesshomaru? Is Jakken sick?" she asked, eyes widening in worry.
"Jakken is healthy."
"Then why won't he be traveling with us?"
"I think you are misunderstanding, Rin."
"Unless he's getting too old."
"No."
"Then if he's not sick, he's dead!" Her hand shot up to her mouth. Her eyes widened once more.
"Calm down. Jakken is alive."
"Then…"
"Rin, you will not be traveling."
"Say what?"
"You will remain at the castle," he repeated.
"But why?" she asked, putting her hand on her hips.
"Your growing older and your studies are growing harder. You need to concentrate," he explained.
"I could learn on the travel!"
"It's final," Lord Sesshomaru said as he stood up. "And we will not discuss this any further." He started to walk towards the door.
"What about Fluffy?" Rin asked herself in a whisper.
"What?" Lord Sesshomaru asked and he turned to look and Rin.
Rin smiled and petted her bed. "I said my bed is fluffy."
Lord Sesshomaru opened his mouth, but decided against asking any questions. He left the room as silently as he entered.
Rin dropped back onto her bed. Fluffy came out from under the bed and looked up at her. "What am I gonna do? How else can I get you back home?"
She heard a strange noise and lifted her head. She looked down at Fluffy and saw him gnawing away at the bed. "Well, first things first. I need to fix that stupid biting of yours."
Rin entered her garden's shed and quietly tied Fluffy onto the door. She looked up at all the shelves containing pots, shovels, and seeds. "What can we get for you to chew on?" she asked, tapping her chin. "Maybe this." She grabbed a piece of rope and swung it around, trying to get rid of some of the dust. Fluffy sneezed in the background.
She squinted her eyes and tilted her head as she looked at the rope. Opening her eyes fully, she took one end of the rope and tied it into a giant knot. She then took the other side and tied another knot. She held up the rope.
"How are you gonna play with this?" she asked, looking down at Fluffy. She dropped it on the ground and Fluffy immediately pounced on it. She bent down and grabbed the other side. She tugged it and so did Fluffy. "Fluffy! C'mon angel. Put down the rope."
The harder she pulled, the harder he pulled. They pulled back and forth until Rin hands became worn and she let go. "Fine. Have it."
She watched as Fluffy happily pranced around with the rope in his mouth. He sat down and chewed on the rope in victory. Rin giggled.
"You really liked that, didn't you?" Rin asked. She grabbed the rope again and pulled. Fluffy pulled back as his tail wagged back and forth. Rin happily released to rope.
"I call it…" Rin looked up and rubbed her chin with her fingers. "I call it…Pull to the Death!"
Fluffy whined.
"You don't like that do you?" Rin asked and Fluffy shook his head. "How bout Pull 'Till You Drop?" Fluffy whined once more. "How 'bout Pull-of-War? No! I got it. Tug-of-War!"
Fluffy jumped around happily. Rin laughed and lifted the rope. "It's Tug-of-war! I'm a genius!" Rin lowered the rope and Fluffy latching himself onto the other side.
Rin's enthusiasm quickly died, however. "We should really be worrying about getting you home," Rin said, dropping her end of the rope. Bending down, she took a seat on the ground. She hugged her knees and rested her head on them. Fluffy dragged the rope and walked over to her, setting the rope in front of her. Smiling, she grabbed the rope and started to play with Fluffy. "Or maybe you already are home."
This took a long time to get out...Sorry! It didn't go as well as I wanted.
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