Rin practically skipped to the Great Hall. She and Shippo and just finished setting up a great trap for her mate. Along the way her conscience was speaking to her again, about how inappropriate it is for the Lady of the West to be playing practical jokes on her mate when he had enough things on his mind to kill a person, the greater part of her argued that he really needed to loosen up. A good laugh keeps the dog-tors away as Kagome had said. Besides she reasoned with herself she was only trying to find out more about the family she married into. Nothing wrong with that. Kagome had said a mate who keeps secrets wasn't a really good mate. Rin didn't doubt Lord Sesshomaru's affections for her, but the fact he still hadn't told her anything about the Boa after 2yrs of marriage, and Inuyasha's obvious reverence of it, made Rin determined to get her hands on it. Kagome had warned her that secrets leads to distance which leads to something called a "de-vo-su." Rin had no idea what that meant but Kagome had said it is when mates separate for life. Conscience said reminded Rin that Kagome came from a different time, where people were more rash. TO make things worse her partner in crime was like an echo of her already annoying conscience.
To Shippo's relentless questions about moral implications of pranking her mate, she had responded "We're just providing some form of stress relief, Kami-sama knows he needs it these days. When alls said and done a Lord is still just a man trying to provide for his family." It was true, actually Rin would say her mate works harder than many men she had seen in the village. They at least have a steady rest schedule, Rin can't even remember the last time her mate had gotten a proper rest. She told him such,
Shippo however responded "Rin you're the Lady of the West, everyone in this country looks up to you. Under the bright sky you play a practical joke on him, do you have no shame?" Rin didn't consider it a shame, Kagome had said when your mate starts overworking and seeing less of you, to be wary. Rin knew her mate, he will not "de-vo-su" her, but still that didn't mean she can't crave some attention after being ignored for a month.
Her conscience evidentially agreed with Shippo because it was STILL prickling and the little voice won't shut up as she waited outside the great doors for her mate. As a Lady she was not allowed to attend Morning Court, she could only wait outside. It was fine this day, she could use the time to squash her conscience and think of a way to distract her Lord. The easiest way to that was also the most embarrassing. How would it looked if she suddenly jumped at him and kissed him senseless for no reason? Though it was no secret in the West that the rulers had a loving union, Lord Sesshomaru never showed that affection publicly. Of course another way was to sing, but sing what? As she rocked back and forth on her feet trying to think up a distraction, the door to the Hall opened, Morning Court had come to an end. The officials and advisors streamed out bowing low to Rin wishing her a good morning. She smiled and nodded to them all patiently waiting for the last of them to trickle out before bolting through the door, all thoughts of distracting her Lord's senses eclipsed by a need to see him. Not even bothering to acknowledge the servant she had accidentally knocked unconscious.
Sesshomaru sat at his throne, the small table pushed slightly to the side, as one hand went to rub his temples. 'He looks tired, you still have time to recall the prank you know.' Said her conscience. 'He's in no mood right now for any jokes, look at him he's about to fall asleep' Rin shook her head as she continued her beeline to her mate, all but tackling him into a hug. The throne went flying backwards knocking against the wall behind it with a resounding *THUD* . The impact shocked Sesshomaru who instinctively held onto his mate. "Sesshomaru-sama! Ohayo~!" squirming some she settled herself comfortably into his lap happy to feel strong arms wrap around her immediately "Ohayo, Rin." (A/N: Apparently being mated to a demon means you're resistant to whiplash and have the strength of a torpedo…)
'Come on girl, do you really want to risk it for a piece of fluff. Think about it, is the fluff really worth the safe, happy-warmth you feel now?' Rin listened to her conscience for about a second before remembering all the effort she and Shippo put into their plan, the laughter they had imagining it. It was so close to reality, was she having jitters too? No she couldn't 'Why not it will spare both of you a whipping' Her other half countered 'the whipping will only happen if things go bad. Besides he doesn't have the heart to whip ME of all people'
As Rin sat there leaning against her mate's chest mentally arguing with herself, she gradually noticed how he had relaxed while holding her and was now feeling him nuzzle her neck, sniffing delicately. 'Aw~cute~! How can you be so cruel to play a dangerous joke on your loving mate.'
"Shut up stupid conscience!" Sesshomaru's head jerked up and golden eyes looked at her with concern. The wide eyes and furrowed brows made him look cute and Rin giggled before giving him a kiss. She was sorely tempted to listen to her conscience, especially when he purred and leaned into the hand gently stroking his cheek. That is until Kagome's words rang through her head again at the sight of mokomoko, 'Divorce can sometimes happen unknowingly you now. Little things like the secret of a Boa can lead to big problems' Her conscience refuted that immediately 'That only happens if both sides somehow hurt each other. A lady's duty is to be supportive of her mate and trust him completely. Playing a prank, not only makes him look bad but you as well! The fluffy thing isn't worth it!' Rin buried her face into Sesshomaru's chest muttering "Shut the fuck up stupid conscience" Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed confused as to why Rin was talking to her conscience, but to tired to really care at moment. But he did wonder when did Rin learn to use that sort of language? He was going to kill Inuyasha next time he sees the Hanyou. For now though the Lord was just happy to have a few minuets to enjoy being with his beautiful, loving mate. Nuzzling her neck again, he played with her hair, huffing when he found the edges stuck together with…he breathed in deeply through his nose…honey? He sighed, someone was in trouble for having sweets as breakfast.
Rin giggled under his nuzzling and petting, "Come on milord, you need to get out of this Hall. I swear there's some evil magic here that makes everyone entering it age 20yrs. It is like stress has a physical form in the dais, the columns and the mats. Lets retire to our chambers for a while and relax" big brown eyes looked at him innocently,a smile spread across her face as he stood up still holding her close. It got even wider when he walked right over the servant still unconscious by the doors into an open corridor.
The trap was set in the corridor leading to the chambers of the Lord and Lady of the West, it was private, and only family members were allowed to travel through this specific corridor, making it the perfect place to spring a trap. The Lord was now traveling through it with his human mate in his arms. If he was a little less tired, and had not gone a month without any decent form of rest, he might have noticed something amiss, but as it was he didn't notice anything save a sweet smell lingering throughout it and Rin's giddy anticipation of something. As he stalked through the corridor the Lord of the West briefly wondered if he'd find himself facing a mountain of desserts again. Rin always insists on sharing them with him, claiming "Sweets reduce stress." Sesshomaru was sure this was an idea planted into her head by Kagome.
'He's getting closer…This is going to be great!' She thought before her annoying conscience decided to pipe up again. 'Tell him to go the other way doofus! You're making him look bad in his own palace in front of servants. Is it appropriate for the Lady of the West to do this? How will they see you?' Rin sighed as she settled further into her mate's arms 'A little harmless fun to help him unwind isn't a bad thing, getting to learn about that boa is just a nice bonus. Besides with him holding me like this. We'll both be getting doused in honey.' Her conscience won't leave her alone as she faintly spotted the beige coloured silk. She smiled Shippo must have adjusted it so it was out of sight, if she hadn't known what to look for she might have missed it.
"Hmm…I'll have to have a chat with one of the servants in charge of housekeeping it seems" Sesshomaru remarked in his typical tone. Rin's eyes jerked to the direction he was looking. "As well as a particular Kitsune" At this her eyes widened. 'Great what the fuck did Shippo do?!' Golden eyes glanced at her, as Sesshomaru cleared his throat. Rin slapped her hand across her mouth as she realized she might have sworn out loud.
The Lord of the West was so absorbed in the smell of salt water coming from the main Housekeeper's place that he didn't notice the silk trigger he was standing on. The first piece untwisted from the second and the chain continued shattering until it reached Shippo who quickly helped the final piece fall from the hook. Said hook fell about a millimetre from it's righted position loosing it's hold on the "Ru-ba-ba-n-da" which quickly snapped and launched the bowl full of honey straight at the Lord of the West. Shippo followed it from the rafters trusting the combined smells of salt from his previous prank against the elderly Housekeeper and the honey of this one to cover his scent. Shippo smirked as a little bit of Fox magic, made sure all the honey in the pot splashed over the Lord of the West covering the back of his expensive silk robes, his mokomoko, and hair. The GIANT bowl however clattered to the ground a few millimetres away from the sticky, sweet smelling Lord.
'Mission Accomplished, and not a single witness or casualty.' He thought to himself as a wicked smile split his face. Shippo immediately fled the scene for the garden where he can laugh at the picture the Lord of the West presented in that instant. His conscience which had been prickling all morning had gone silent as the Kitsune in him delighted in the mischief he caused. Shippo landed safely in a tree on the far side of the garden when a terrific roar sounded through the whole palace. "Who DARES to douse this Sesshomaru in honey?!"
A/N: Ah welcome back Rin's conscience, I was wondering where you were. Also if Sesshomaru seems OOC, please remember he's exhausted. Onwards with the pranks, the Lord is now covered in honey how will he react? Will Rin actually be able to learn about fluffy? Or will she be to busy running?
New flash: I managed to make three people laugh, Omg I'm so happy to have done that. Thank you to all those who read on this story, especially to SessRinFan, Miraia, Vidanime, Cami and two guests for commenting . If any readers have prank ideas please feel free to PM me or leave it as a comment.