Chapter 6
The doors to the dining hall Clashed open with a hard thrust from Sesshomaru double handedly pushing them in. He knew he would find her in here. He tracked her through the castle by her scent. And sure enough Sitting at the head of the table was Inukimi. head held high, sipping her tea.
"Mother! You will explain Yourself! It's bad enough you backed me in to a corner with Rin last night. But to have a servant tell me that invitations have already been sent out calling for the service to be in a weeks time…. Who the hell did you send for? Did you even think of consulting me before your overbearing nature got the best of you" Sesshomaru spoke with a snide snarl trying to keep his temper from really unleashing on his mother.
Not even the least bit phased by his antics Inukimi kept sipping her tea, as if his outburst never transpired. "Good day to you as well Sesshomaru, you look tired. Tell me my son did you get any sleep last night? I was up till sunrise myself. Seems we have ravenous dogs within our walls"
"Gerrrrr it would be in your best interest to address the matter at hand"
Inukimi batted Her eyes at Sesshomaru "Down boy…. It is to early in the day for your temper tantrums. However if you insist on bearing your fangs at your mother at least have the courtesy to properly clean them first… you have human on your breath"
"Has any one ever told you just what a insufferable demoness you are" Sesshomaru glared at his mother with a look of death
"Mm Not since the last time you had your fur in a bunch… In any event, I left these for your mate to send out to whomever she had in mind to invite. assuming they have a means of flight at there disposal" Inukimi handed sesshomaru a few decorative Scrolls.
Letting out a deflated breath. knowing there really was no point in fighting with her. as what was done was done. Also knowing Rin's request may just get under his mother's skin more then any retort he could muster. "she intends to send for Inuyasha and his mate" he spoke dryly
At this Inukimi put her tea down but did not react otherwise. "Inuyasha? The bastard Hanyo pup of Inutaisho?"
"Will that be a problem for you Mother?" Hell if it drove her crazy, for the first time i would be overjoyed to see my half brother.
"Should it be? Last I knew Inuyasha did not have the ability to take flight. However will he and his mate make the trip"
"That reminds me. I have preparations of my own to make. Good day Mother" Sesshomaru may not be able to take out his frustration on his mother. But he knew a little demon that was always at his disposal for such things.
Underneath the palace the ringing of a steal bowl echoed from a small green-skinned imp demon, That swirled it fast around the the tip of Nintojo for entertainment from the mind numbing boredom he faced in his lonely dungeon cell.
The locked steel room had a floor lined with hay, a small barred window to outside that let in light and fresh air. and another on the oversized locked door that held him captive which the guards would use to hand him his dinner plate.
He had forgotten just how long he had been discarded down here. Half the time the guards even forgot to bring him his meal. Which normally consisted of large fish.
Mumbling to himself, he paid no mind to the spinning disk that's circled above his head. " My Lord has forgotten me…. He has abandoned me here to die. .. soon my bones will lie next to the growing pile a fish bones. … maybe my Lord fell in battle.. that Has to be it. … Shirley Lord Sesshomaru would have returned otherwise looking for me once word got to him what his vile Mother has done.. oh my Master is dead…. Lord Sesshomaru… what will become of your loyal servant now that you have fallen." A loud bello emerged from him as a river of tears left his eyes. his mumbling becoming incoherent. He was so loud in his sobbing he didn't hear the clink of the dungeon door opening or see the man standing in the doorway, overhearing every word before the waterworks erupted. But the imp sure as hell felt the large rock that hit him so hard in the head it caused him to fall off his seat landing on his face.
"Jaken…. " came Sesshomaru's dry voice
"LORD SESSHOMARU!!!!! Your alive!!! "
another rock was thrown at Jakens head as the imp through himself at Sesshomaru's feet arms stretched out on the floor in a deep bow as his tears flew freely again " I had no doubt that you would be My lord. . I mean who could defeat The grate lord sesshomaru. . . No one, no one that's who … no one is as skilled and deadly as my lord .. I knew you would come to my aide My Lord. .. never one doubt."
unamused by the tear filled groveling Sesshomaru turned his back and started making his way back down the hall Calling behind him to the still floor faced Bellowing imp
"if you wish your freedom make haste I have a task for you"
" of course right away ….. Wait for me my lord! … my lord?" Grabbing his hat and staff Jaken bolted down the hallway after lord Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru did not exchange any other word after leaving the dungeon he merrily headed in the direction of the courtyard wishing his tasks for the day to be done. He was growing evermore frustrated as the day went on. Evidence of such showed from his deep scowl. Jaken on the other hand hasn't stopped his incessant ramblings. whether to be back in the presence of his Lord or just to be among anyone other than himself, Sesshomaru did not know. Nor did he care for that matter. After all the years of traveling together he had mastered the ability of tuning the little demon out entirely, though the noise still did irritate his ears. At least he stopped his blubbering. sesshomaru thought as they reached the top of the hill that overlooks the courtyard.
"Lord Sesshomaru do you see that mad maiden down there. What on earth is she doing?"
The courtyard was filled with many Wondrous things. His Mother Took great pride in bringing true enchantment to life. A task she completed quite well. Columns of flowing willow trees bordered an endless garden of flowers of every sort and color. Some of her own cross breeding, mystical in nature. Waterfall in the distance that babbled into many brooks and streams within the garden. Fairies and butterflies flying freely. But by far the most enchanting thing in the garden, had to be the site of the beautiful Rin. Despite being dressed in the finest silks, she was rolling down the hill giggling. Freshly picked flowers lining her hair, A handful of blue daisies clutch to her chest. Sesshomaru could not take his eyes off of her. She looks so content and happy. The sound of her giggles spoke to his soul and brought a smile to his face for the first time that day since he parted from her.
Jaken scuffed at the sight "that is no way for a lady to behave. . . . My lord? … where are you going? Shirley you're not going down towards that crazy woman?... wait for me my Lord!"
Sesshomaru walked in a dreamy state towards his love. as he got ever closer he noticed Ah-Un sitting beside a tree, each head biting at a fish that Rin had obviously caught for them seeing as the edge of her dress was still wet.
" I see you found Ah-Un"
Rin noticed him walking towards her and jumped up from her patch of flowers. She ran to meet his embrace with a kiss. Placing a Daisy in his hair as their lips intertwine.
"what do you think you are doing Madame! Don't you know this is the great large Sesshomaru. How dare you show such disrespect to the Lord of this palace in his own home!" Jaken yelled from behind Sesshomaru
" Master Jaken!!!!!!!!!!!!" Rin ran to the small green demon. picking him up off his feet. she squeezed him as tight as she could muster and spun him around.
"Who do you think you are.. unhand me you mad woman! "
Rin giggled " Master Jaken it's me Rin. Don't you recognize me"
"Rin?? It can't be… your so much bigger… and …. Your with-child.. but how? " Jaken voice calming down as he took in the women before him.
"Jaken… you will address her as Lady Rin from now on understood" sesshomaru stood by his mate and took her hand in his.
" My Lord that is unnecessary. I am not a lady yet. Our matrimonial ceremony has not befallen yet"
Jaken was on information overload he merely fainted for but a moment. When he re-opened his eyes Sesshomaru and Rin were sitting side-by-side, backs pressed against a great willow tree. Ah-Un's heads resting with in Rin's reach for occasional head scratches.
"Jaken!! … come here."
"yes lord sesshomaru" Jaken jumped at the order
Sesshōmaru reached into his pocket and hand Jaken The decorative scroll invitation along with a letter that he had personally written for his half brother's mate.
"You will take Ah-Un and bring these to Inuyasha and the priestess. You are to remain there for a weeks time, if they require your assistance. Understood?"
"Yes my lord. Right away my Lord" taking Ah-Un by the reins of the bridal
Jaken hopped on the two had a dragon's back. Taking to the sky like a drunkard, swerving every which way before disappearing into the clouds.
"Now where were we" sesshomaru pulled Rin in to a deep kiss. Losing himself in her sweetness. They rested their foreheads upon each other rubbing them with slight motions. Sesshomaru lightly nipping Rin's nose with an evil smirk. oh if we could only stay like this forever . He thought Letting his hand rest on her growing stomach
"Have you eaten today Rin?"
"Yes My lord.. Your mother seen to it that I had more then my fill. She is such a sweet lady"
Huufft " I think the word is bitch"
"My Lord That's a horrible thing to call your mother" rin gave him a gasp along with a sideways glare.
Sesshomaru let out a chuckle " well technically by definition it is most accurate, she is after all a female daiyokai"
" I still don't like it. your mother has done nothing but go out of her way to tend to me since our arrival. The two of you just mix like oil and water."
longing to change the subject Sesshomaru thought he would fill Rin in on the details of his day. After telling her that they were to be married on Saturday. He informed her that he had sent the invitation out with Jaken. As well as a letter to Kagome asking her if she would be available to be her midwife. Seeing as all the doctors in the palace were far from familiar with human birth, he thought it best if Kagome assisted in the birthing room.
"lord Sesshomaru.. I don't know what to say… "
"are you upset with me that I made the decision without your consent"
"No.. of course not my Lord. I am very touched. Kagome is an amazing priestess. I assisted her with many births in my years in the village . There is no one I would trust more."
Rin rested her head on to Sesshomaru's chest as he held her in his loving embrace, taking in the enchanted foliage around them. Life was perfect.
