Chapter 5

Sesshomaru had been back in the castle for under a day and already the servants we're getting on his last nerve. Complete servitude he understood but how they prattled after him especially the handmaidens as if he could not lift a finger for himself Was insulting.

Part of him wondered if the reasons why they always offered to bathe him was just so they could see him undressed.Emiko his personal handmaiden was the only servant allowed in his chambers partly because she was mute, So he didn't have to with standConstant requests to assist him. She had away about her. She always knew exactly how sesshomaru wanted things and when he wanted them done. She would come, do her tasks and be gone like the wind. Even without him calling her a lot of times she knew she was needed. Maybe because she assisted him since he was a teenager… maybe she was a witch sesshomaru let out a soft laughed at the thought.

Standing before the mirror Sesshomaru let out a grunt. There was absolutely no difference in the robes that were laid out for him and the ones he had on other than the fact that they were clean. Though it was foreign catching his reflection without armor or weapons. He never did wear either when in the castle. both set polished and tucked away safe in a armoire inside his bed chamber. Taking one last look at himself to make sure he was presentable Sesshomaru made his way down to the dining hall. Knowing after dinner he would have to make up to his mate for subjecting her to an entire afternoon with his mother.

Sesshomaru despised admitting to his mother when she was right. But with Rin carrying his unborn child it was best all around that her and the pup stay In the safety of the palace. At least for the time being..

His pup….., she was growing his pup.

Sesshomaru still couldn't get his mind around it. Setting himself at the head of the great table. He let his mind wander at what his pup would look like.

"Presenting The Grate Lady Mother Inukimi and Fair Lady Rin"

Huffffff mother always one for the theatrics. as if we had an audience.

Sesshomaru stood from his seat Rising his eyes to the two Grand doors to The dining hall as they opened. Fixating on Rin as she came in to view behind his mother.

She carried herself well under all that silk,.It is times like these it's hard to believe she was not Born of noble blood. she walked with such grace and pride, Head held high. Feet walking with such soft ease, she glided like a Spirit … no doubt mother had been filling her head with etiquette lessons…She is absolutely breathtaking. Never had I laid eyes on anything more beautiful. Has her scent changed? She smells of a daiyokai mixed with assorted flowers. maybe he was smelling his pup's essence mixed with hers? I must remember to be mindful of the fine silk when I claw it off her tonight. If only Mother wasn't here I'd take her this second on the table.. Ohh I need to devour her… screw the meal. The only thing I want to taste is My Rin…

" My lord ….." rin's said with her normal excitement and a touch of amusement

Why can't I Address her. Have I lost my voice

" My son…. Your back fangs are showing…. I suggest you speak or close your muzzle before dust starts settling" Inukimi gave Rin a smug I told you so look before settling herself in a chair beside her son

He couldn't even react to his mother with such a heavenly beauty standing before him. Taking Rin's hand in his own he brought it to his lips, placing a soft kiss on the back of her hand. Bowing his head ever so lightly.

" My lady"

Rin's face grew so hot. She was blushing a deep red there was no doubt. Eyes meeting the floor trying to hide her embarrassment. He has never called me that… His lady… I know I look like a lady but to hear those words from My lords lips… was it the robes that had him hypnotized so… why won't he take his eyes off me. Ohhh I long to kiss him. It's not proper.. I must wait.. I can't wait… I have to wait

In truth Inukimi got a real kick out of seeing her tight ass son like this. It was probably the most entertaining things she had witnessed in over a Century. seeing The Great Sesshomaru completely over powered by a human woman. Ohh Inutaisho … if only you could see this once Battlefield mutt put on such a short leash.. still what kind of mother would I be if I didn't poke fun just a bit.

" My son if you're going to mount your mate, either have at it or be seated. I would like to eat my dinner while it's still warm"

If looks could kill the sharp shot glare Sesshomaru was shooting at his mother would pierce daggers through her heart. " and if I chose the latter, would you have the courtesy enough to see your way out or would you continue with your venison " he gestured for Rin to take her seat on the other side of him as he took his own.

" well If your endurance could withstand till the main course" Inukimi snipped back as appetizers were placed before the three of them and a scroll placed on the side of Inukimi's plate.

"The guest list you requested My Lady"

Inukimi gave a nod opening the scroll and looking entranced by it.

"since when have you fared to conduct business during a meal Mother. You have always despised such things in the past"

"and that still fairs true. However pleasure Is always welcome at the table" she didn't even bother looking up from the scroll to set in the winning blow.

Rin blushed as Sesshomaru let out an irritated grown. " Sooooo what grand affair does the Great Lady have up her sleeve that she would need the palace index of who's who"

"matrimonial service of course"

"Who's pray tell would that be"

" yours of course"

" Mother this better be one of your sick depraved jokes"

Inukimi placed the scroll upon the table fixing her gaze on her sons ever so grumpy face." Sesshomaru…. What an ungrateful son you are accusing your mother of such things .. sick? Depraved? ME…? Why I never. Of all the things to call the woman that gave you life. How shameful….."

"Mother I forbid you to use ME and My Mate as some excuse to play grand hostess to a bunch of noble demons. We will not be your pawns for entertainment"

" Who said I was inviting nobles… merely Friends of the family that's all…. Honestly sesshomaru would your pride deny This forest flower matrimony before the birth of your pups? Have you no interest in making her your wife? To deny your mother the honor of seeing her son joined by the light of the moon to his claimed mate. What a dark day this is"

She could not be any more insufferable. Did she honestly think that she could guilt trip ME, Sesshomaru, with her backhanded snide remarks. To force me into becoming a spectacle for prying eyes. Hmmfft what difference does a marital union make?. Rin and I are mated. By yokai law she was my wife. We did not need some Monk to tell us that we were joined as one. Nothing she could say Would sway my reserve on the matter

The servants came switching appetizers to entrees without getting in the way of sesshomaru's daggered stare down with his mother. Obviously far from the first time they bared witness to the verbal slap-down they exchanged.

" Rin…. Tell me daughter. It is customary among humans for marital ceremonies To take place before The birth of new life is it not ?"

"Ummmmmmm welll I ummmmm ……… this meat is magnificent. I've never tasted anything like it." I'm not getting in the middle of that! no way. no how. not me.

" mother that is far from fair " sesshomaru knew he was beat. She wasn't going to drop this and what's worse she brought rin into this.

" As Lord of the Western lands is your obligation to hold a ceremony Displaying Your mate for all to acknowledge her future role as lady of this castle. Your pride will shame your mother, your mate and your blood line"

" would your overbearing nature allow for me to request my mates hand of my own volition"

"she is beside you is she not? Stop dragging your paws in delaying the inevitable"

"Rin……… what say you on the subject?"

Sesshomaru glanced at his mate with loving weary eyes. obviously bickering with his mother had drained him.

"Ummm … I … ummmm….. can I invite someone ?"

Knowing that she won the battle Inukimi Exclaimed joyously "Of course, of course My dear. Whoever you wish. Good now that that's settled we can finish our meal with the minimal growling "

" One more thing mother….. what have you done with Jaken? He has yet to seek me out since my return. Which is most unlike him"

Ohh yea.. you will find the little demon in the dungeon.. don't fret his accommodations are quite comfortable. After you departed his endless sobbing grew intolerable.. I found it best to lock him safe till your return"

Sesshomaru thought on the matter finishing his plate.

" understandable… i'll fetch him in the morning. I haven't the energy tonight"

Rin followed her Lord through the maze of hallways. He walked with such stride no doubt trying to put as much distance between himself and his mother. Two bodyguards stood watch outside a large set of double doors. Everyone of the doors in this palace look the same. How could anyone memorize what was behind each and everyone of them. I suppose when you live forever you have time to map out such things. Rin thought. She's watched as the doors were open for them by the guards

"Thank you gentlemen" she spoke with a light bow to each as the doors closed behind them.

Sesshomaru smirked did she really just thank the footman for doing their jobs. She was probably the only human on earth that would refer to battle ready demons as gentlemen.

"My Lord is this your bed chamber? This place is astonishing .. you can fit an entire village in here" There wasn't much in the room. Except for A lot of space. She wondered if it was so big as to accommodate his dog form. The room illuminated by the multitude of candelabras fastened to the walls. The bed alone could fit 10 people with room to spare. She had never seen anything like it. raised high off the ground. a mountain of pillows of all sizes all fluffed out and inviting. All draped in light blue silk fabrics each held a Crescent moon embroidered with silver trim.

How many hutches did he need. There must've been 6 in this room. All oversized and made from a dark wood. Shined to the point where you could practically see your reflection in them. Rin's eyes fixated on the Vanity. So many bottles and brushes and combs.. did he really use all of that? no wonder his hair is always so perfect. How is Lord Sesshomaru so at peace with sleeping against a tree when all this lays in wait for him.

"This is Our bedchamber now My Lady, The grand tour will be given tomorrow. Tonight I wish nothing more then to find my mate under all these layers ….." sesshomaru whispered coming up on Rin from behind, nipping her ear with his fang… slowly taking her hand before she knew his next move he spun her around to face him. kissing her lips furiously unleashing all the passion he had stored from the moment they were reunited at dinner.

He's hands worked fast removing every layer of fabric between them. Unable to quell his hunger for another moment. He needed her, needed all of her. She was his and his alone and it was time he showed her just how much she had taken him over.

A deep hungry growl echoed through the room as Rin baird her neck to him. His fangs tracing his mateing mark on her soft flesh. Sesshomaru pawed at the pearls around her neck attempting to remove them when her hand laid on top of his in a dreamy state she shook her head no. Biting her lip and glancing at the bed. "Take me My lord…,pleassssse My lord" He needed no more of an invitation. With one quick nip at rin's nipple Sesshomaru Scooped her in to his strong arms cradling her to the bed. With a quick flop and a small lunge his face was buried between her legs. Finally he found the sweet scent of her arousal that was taking him over. Ohhhh she even tasted like honeysuckles. His tongue curving inside of her to take as much of sweet nectar her body would give.

"Oh My Lord devour me. Please don't stop … please."

Sesshomaru's pride soaring knowing the power his mouth had over her. He forced himself to slow his pace. teasing her clit with the softest feathered licks.. ever so softly ending with a flick with the tip of his tongue.

" it's unbecoming to make demands to your lord" smirking as he laid another soft lick " maybe my mate should beg for my affections"

" You Evil…. Ohhmnhm. Son of a .. …..ohh my ohh.., PLEASE MY LORD ….PLEASE…. don't make me suffer so.."

"Hmmm? But it's soo amusing" Softer and softer he licked her. Tracing the tip of his fang against her lower lips ever so gently. Nipping at the mound

"That is sooo not fair!!!!! ohhhhhh fuuuuuc……, PLEASE MY LORD. I cANT TAKE Anymore…. PLEASE….Please …MAKE ME YOURS"

"As you wish my love." Sesshomaru pushed his weight till he fell on top of her. Pinning her wrists above her. she taking hold of his hips with her legs guiding him into her with ravenous force. Both groaning out echoing cries of rejoicing pleasure in unison.

It wasn't long before the ear piercing howls of sesshomaru could be heard at every end of the palace. Neither of them knew exactly how many times they lost themselves in each other that night. Every time one round ended another one began. Over and over they worshiped eachother till the need for sleep took them over and they collapsed intertwined.

On the other end of the castle. Inukimi sat among her party coordinators multitude of scrolls spread out among the table. Smiling with each howl that disturbed Their preparations. I guess My Son does know the meaning of endurance. By the sound of his mate he must have inherited more than a sword from his father.

" oh to be young and newly mated… Pay no mind to the ravenous wolves. Where were we? flowers ?... My son takes favor To these.. I wish these for young Rin's hair. . Ohh and butterfly's.. can we enchant Butterflies to lay flower petals at her feet.. wonderful.. wonderful. This needs to come together in a fortnight… invitations are to be sent out at first light…. Ohh what is this? … that pattern will suit her well.. though let's change the color to silver and lilac …. have my son new robes made matching his mate…. Sesshomaru needs a haircut.. Does our groomer have strong restraints to subdue him?"

Shortly before sunrise sesshomaru found himself awake lost in the beauty of the woman that lay naked beside him. He moved his hand to rest on her stomach, tracing her belly button with his clawed thumb before leaving it there to rest. He could feel Rin's heartbeat intertwined With his pup's. sweet rhythmic heartbeats in 3s …., 3s? Is there two in there? Sesshomaru fixated his eyes on her stomach in a disbelieving glare. stretching his neck as if he could see through her extended belly.. he couldn't help himself he poked her stomach… what the hell was that.. did her stomach to stretch up to meet my finger? In the spirit of curiosity he poked her baby bump once more.. There it is again. Are my pups trying to claw there way out?

Rin's hand came to rub her stomach breaking Sesshomaru's eye contact with her navel. "My Lord… do you take joy in making the pups kick me with such haste". Though she was groggy her voice still sounded like an angel speaking

"your stomach I seen it… seen it stretch up to meet my finger… that was a kick?.. looked like the pups where trying to claw there way out" he inadvertently poked her stomach a third tIme

Rin broke out in a giggle taking her mate's hand and holding it flush with her stomach. He's eyes widened disbelief As he felt strong paws pushing at his hand with only a thin layer of flesh separating them.

"we still have a while yet before they're ready to come out my Lord. I am only two moons along. . We have almost a half a year before they join us"

"daiyokai pups only take 5 moons to grow with in there mother… however I'm not certain if the same remains true for Hanyo pups"

"oh yes. There was some thing I meant to tell you last night ….. before we… got distracted…. your mother she… she says that if I wear this necklace until the pups are born they will be full daiyokai and that it's power can stretch my life line to follow yours.. You know your mother really is a lovely woman.. "

My pups are going to be full demon.? Well they have my abilities? Surely if I inherited fathers they should have mine. I wonder how old they will be when they take their first flight. I might need to warn Rin not to take them outside without a daiyokai present to chase them through the sky if need be ... stretch her life to mine? Didn't the clam mark already do that? Maybe mother just wanted to make sure a long life befell her.

" don't let mother fool you. Her actions are normally self-serving. More than not she wanted to see the bloodline stay pure, and not have another case like Inuyasha"

" speaking of Inuyasha ….. I was wondering…. The great lady said I could invite anyone I wished to the ceremony… he and kagome are like family.. well technically I believe they are family now… I mean if it would upset my lord in anyway I won't push the matter…. But I just thought…."

Sesshomaru cut Rin off With a deep kiss. " If having the Mongrel and the priestess here is what you wish. Then it shall be done... As long as you wish to go through with this on your own account and not that of Mothers will"

Rin nodded her head with her classic Rin smile that lite up the room.

"We are already mated my lord… pups on the way.. it would be an honor to be your wife.. but in truth as long as I am yours at the end of the day. nothing else matters"

Sesshomaru growled rolling on top of his mate kissing her passionately before bring his lips to her mark. Letting is fangs rest on her skin.

You are mine Forever Rin… no power on earth can change that." Spoken with hunger before his fangs broke the skin of his mark. Taking in to himself the sweetest droplets of blood that set his whole body abuzz. Oh what power she had over him. Every part of her was more then he could withstand. How every taste, Every scent, left him longing for more. If she lived a 1000 years he would still be addicted.They spend the rest of the morning laying claim to eachother repeatedly.

When mid day was upon them sesshomaru showed his lady to the bath house that was conjoined to there room. Almost equal in to there bed chamber. A oversized heated body of water lay underneath an open sky for a ceiling.

Sesshomaru bathed with his mate. He helped her wash every in of her body. Paying close attention to the growing baby bump that grew his small puppy's. Once he was certain the scent of there love making was off of there skin she dried and dressed her. Not letting her lift a finger for herself.

"My Lord… have we not hand maids for this"

Sesshomaru scoffed. " when it comes to My mates naked body only my hands shall be of assistance.. come with me"

Fallowing her lord back to there bed chamber. Rin took in the bed with disbelief. They where not gone that long. when they had left the room it was a disaster zone. pillows falling on the floor, sheets in disarray. Not to mention other evidence of there nights 'sleep'. Yet as if by magic it lay made with not so much a wrinkles. Every corner tucked, Pillows fluffed and displayed from big to small. It even smelled like the bedding was fresh off the line.

As she let her eyes take in the room Rin seen a small framed women with Bright green eyes staring at her blankly from a corner. The woman had pointed ears like the woman that had made her new clothing yesterday.

"Rin this is Emiko. She does not speak, but that will not interfere with being able to attend any commands given to her… sit here Rin. Emiko will be the one to attend you why'll you are within our chambers. Once she is done with your hair, she will lead you to the courtyard. I'll join you there once I finished with some things that need my attention ."

Sesshomaru locked eyes with his mate before turning on his feet and walking out the door.