Chapter 4
Sesshomaru cradled Rin Close to his heart. her legs drooping over his arms as he flew with heist through the clouds. ever so mindful of his human mate in his arms. Thankfully The western palace wasn't a far journey from where they had started.
At last he seen the grand staircase on the balconies of the Western palace. If he had been anyone else The army of daiyokai guards would already be rising to take him down in air.. they paid him no mind as he landed on the platform. with out looking up he knew his mother in all her glory was sitting in her throne on top of the endless stairs. Placing Rin on her feet he let out a grown signaling his deep dislike of having to return.
"stay close Rin"
taking her hand as he fixated his gaze to meet his mothers eyes, they made the walk up the stairs. with each Guard they passed. The Garda would click there staff on the ground and bow there heads. showing deep respect to the welcoming home of Lord sesshomaru.
"My son… I trust you had a pleasant walk" Inukimi smirked
" Mother…….. what is the meaning for your call. Do you not fare well?"
" oh fret not sesshomaru. Always in a rush. When even yourself do not know where you were going.. it's time You stop rolling in the dirt and return to our arrangement before any unneeded harm comes to your human girl."
"are you threatening my mate MOTHER?"
" I do not threaten your mate. Your current lifestyle does.. How long do you intend to keep her safe roaming among beasts? How easy it would be for just one to take advantage of her fragility.. . As all powerful as you think you are my son. You will not be able to keep her safe out there for long. The cold winter wind alone would be enough to take her life would it not?"
" you act as if you care if harm befalls her mother"
" should I not care about the well-being of the mother of my grand pups. Honestly Sesshomaru Do you think me coldhearted"
She knew. But how.. that goddamn meido stone. How long has she been spying on them for entertainment. All sesshomaru could do was growl in annoyance. " very well ….. will stay" sesshomaru huffed
A look of pure delight filled InuKimi's face. " wonderful absolutely wonderful… now go wash before dinner my son. you smell like wet dog…… You.. daughter. you come with me" InuKimi stood and took rin's hand
"Ummmm" was all that left Rin's lips
"I am not leaving Rin's side" sesshomaru growing grumpy again
" A fitting is no place for a man. I will return her to you at dinner. Now stop being such a difficult pup and go shower your horrid smell is an embarrassment to your upbringing. Oh I've taking the liberty of laying out new clothing for you in your chambers. Be a dear and put them on once you're clean"
And with that InuKimi took Rin arm in arm and lead her in to the palace. As downright irritating as his mother could be he knew she meant Rin no harm. Hopefully Rin has had enough exposure to smart ass demons to be able to keep his mother from getting too out of hand.
Rin was in wonder as she walked the halls of the castle with Inukimi. sure she had been to the western palace as a child but she had never gone inside. she didn't even make it past the balconies.
"Ahh here we are" inuKimi let out as they entered a large room
"Wooow what is this place my lady"
The room they entered was sparkling to the eye. Fine silk spools every color, every pattern nestled into the walls in columns from floor to ceiling. Every spool had its own place.
"Ohhh this…this is just my private stock of silks that I've fancied over the years. The Royal Seamstress will attend you once you have made your selection…. Oh lilac This one has such a beautiful pattern…… or a darker purple With silver embroidery… Will mix the two and a combination. my son will be standing on his own tail once he sees you in formal attire meeting your station"
" My station? My lady has me confused with that of a noble woman. I regret to inform you my lady that I am but a orphaned commoner" Rin bowed her head in shame.
InuKimi placed her pointed finger under Rin's Chin rising her head to make eye contact.
" it matters not what you were my child. But what you are now… you carry within you my sons heirs. It's time you took your place as lady in this castle. And while we're on the subject you can drop the formalities.. it's mother to you understood."
A smile and sharp nod Is her only response as InuKimi placed herself in the overly decorated throne chair in the room.
" in truth I always longed for a daughter. Sadly it was not to be for myself and inutaisho. The only child I ever gave him was Sesshomaru. Being the spiteful pup that he was, he never did show any interest in carrying on our bloodline. I lost hope that he would choose a mate centuries ago.. yet here you are"
The royal seamstress had already placed Rin on a pedestal in the center of the room. Holding the silks up to Rin's body and looking towards Inukimi for confirmation of the selection.
"No…. No…. yes … that one… more flowers on the cuff… I expect it made as if it was made for myself" InuKimi instructed
The seamstress Seemed to have some kind of Elvin magic. As with in moments the most elegant attire Rin had ever laid eyes on rest on her body. Almost mirroring the one that Inukimi herself would wear.
Shades of purple falling from powder, to lilac ,to deep night sky. Silver ribbon trim on every edging. Silver embroidered flowers ran up the cuff and down the chest. The silk flowed freely from her body making her feel so small within its floor flowing folds. Soon the woman worked her magic on Rin's hair parting the top In a braid that fell into the rest of her hair flowing down her back. Lining the braid with Babies breath and lavender.
" my dear child you look absolutely breathtaking. Only one thing is missing." InuKimi Pulled from her own neck a necklace made of White pearls, A crescent moon in the center which Rin only assumed was made of some kind of Crystal, clear quartz maybe. The necklace fell long resting the crescent moon in the center of her cleavage.
Between the silk and the jewelry Rin was at a loss of words.
" I don't know what to say…. I I am unworthy Of such gifts myyy …. " Rin stoped her self when she caught a hard glance from InuKimi "Thank you mother"
"this is just to start you understand, after all. You will need larger robes sooner than later. The pups will be growing fast.. I do feel I should warn you daiyokai pups need lots of room to stretch their paws in your belly. Enjoy seeing your feet while you can" Inukimi amused herself in to a light giggle
"you keep saying pups as in more then one.?Daiyokai? Any pup from sesshomaru And myself would be hanyo would they not?"
"has my son been so otherwise distracted that he was not able to detect the two heartbeats that beat beside your own? Keep that necklace on at all times until the pups are born And they will be full daiyokai…. I had ToTosai forge the pearls out of Sesshomaru's baby teeth. The mating marks give you some of sesshomarus birth entitlements. But with that around your neck all that is his is yours… including a much longer life"
"The necklace …… it will make me immortal"
"The necklace worn intermittently With the mate mark that you hold …... immortality is a funny thing. All things must come to an end, in their own time. But as long as you don't go running into another pack of wolves... Your lifespan will match his. However the day his life is forfeit. So to will yours"
inuKimi used her finger to brush a stray hair from Rin's face.
" come now daughter, I think we have kept your Lord waiting long enough."
