Finding That Someone Special
Chapter 2
Disclaimer: I do not own anything InuYasha. But I do own my own characters.
A/N: Since I was taking the old chapters and combining them, I pretty much had to rewrite most of this chapter because I didn't want them mating so early on in the story, so for those of you who use to read this, it's definitely different.
Sesshomaru watched as Rin slept nearby, her words from before she left ringing in his ears. "Be like the old Sesshomaru, love me for who I am, not what I am. You never did, and never will love me." He shook his head trying to get them to escape but found they just kept playing over and over again. 'How did she even know that I feel this way about her? How could she say I never loved her?' He asked himself, confused on what he should say when she awoke. But there was more than just his inner turmoil that needed to be discussed. The day had played out interestingly, the Goddess Miyu had been a sight, and she almost didn't seem like a god, which troubled him. How many gods could he have met in his life that merely seemed like truly powerful demons? None? A hundred? He was almost afraid to know the answer. How could a god of death conceal such power? She had made sure that he knew she was indeed as Rin had told him she was.
Miyu looked into Sesshomaru's eyes, her eyes seemed to dance of colors as he heard her voice in his head. "Do not fear me child. There is no reason for me to harm my protégé or yourself, my purpose here is of much greater value than your life." He heard the words echoing in his head. Then her eyes turned hard and her voice became much more serious. "She knows what must be done, and you will not get in the way." Before the words could even finish there echo she had turned to Rin with her crystal blue eyes, completely absorbed in what the neko was saying. As soon as Rin was done Miyu stood up and told Rin she would come for her when the time was right, turning to everyone else she gave a slight bow.
"It was so nice to meet all of you, especially you Sesshomaru, Lord of the West." She grinned almost mockingly, although small, he could see it playing across her mouth. Before he could respond she turned to black smoke with only her eyes showing through it, and then he heard her voice again. "Do not forget what I have told you child, you will not get in my way." This time her voice was more than one yet all of the voices were still hers, a quiet boom in his head of cold and serious voices. And with that the black smoked disappeared, her eyes with it.
His recall of the powerful voice he had heard in his head was interrupted by Rin starting to stretch as she awoke from her slumber. As she sat up she made sure not to look at Sesshomaru, her eyes darting everywhere carefully but to him. He kept his eyes on her, wondering what he should say as she started to speak.
"I guess we should get going, how many days left till we reach the castle?" She asked softly.
"Only half a day if we fly." He answered shortly. Seeing her nod, still not looking in his direction, he began to speak. "We need to talk about some things that have occurred recently."
"Of course m'lord, but would it be alright if we could wait until we're back?" She answered shyly. His only answer was a shrug as if it didn't really matter, but inside his thoughts started running over and over again.
Rin laid back in the hot springs letting the warmth soak into her skin. They had set off at daybreak for the castle, Sesshomaru more silent than usual, almost awkwardly. He had been silent all day, even at dinner, although she had been avoiding to look in his direction. She wasn't prepared to answer his questions. 'How do I tell him I'm going to kill his father?' That question had been running through her mind over and over again since she had told Miyu she would finally kill him. She closed her eyes and submerged herself under the soothingly warm water, when she rose for air and opened her eyes she saw the black smoke floating above her.
"Miyu." Rin bit out shortly. She could see the soft glow of her eyes though the smoke that hovered above her, gazing down at her sinisterly.
"Rin." She said sadly. "What am I going to do now? Or what are you going to do?" She said almost in a mock. "You will kill his father, and you will tell him of your plans to do so. I shall not be betrayed, as I was so many years ago." She looked into the water below her showing her Rin's figure, it changed scenery and she saw the man that had betrayed her, the former Lord of the West. He was in a dimension of heaven, hiding from all that were ashamed of him. She couldn't bring herself to kill him, and only a god could kill him, that's why she needed Rin. She was brought back to Rin as the girl started to speak.
"I know I must tell him, do you take me for such a fool?" Rin bit back bitterly.
"You procrastinate to long Rin. Sesshomaru must accept the fact that you will kill his father. If you do not tell him you will have to leave the western lands, you know this. You cannot lounge around his castle planning to kill his father without his knowing." Miyu's eyes suddenly got hard and distant. "You know what betrayal feels like, do you really wish to do that to him?"
Rin hung her head low in the water, she knew what Miyu said was true. She didn't want to leave the western lands, even more so Sesshomaru. Her voice was quiet as she spoke, not daring to raise her gaze to the goddess above her. "I know all that you say is true, how do I tell him though?" When her question was answered by silence she finally brought her head up and saw that the smoke had vanished, Miyu's cold hardened eyes along with it.
Rin knocked softly on Sesshomaru's doors to his bedroom. She held her breath as she waited for a response, she had searched everywhere else in the castle for him, this was the only place she had left to check. She let out her breath as he opened the door standing in all his glory, trying not to let the surprise of her standing at his door slip into his eyes. He stepped aside to let her in, closing the door after she hesitantly walked in.
"What an unexpected surprise Rin." He said as he sat down next to a nearby table. She looked to him, her legs moving on their own accord and sitting her across from him before she even realized what she was doing. It felt like electricity was running over every inch of her skin, her eyes glued to him in fear of his reaction to what she planned to tell him. She let a sigh escape her lips as she was about to being explaining as a knock on the door interrupted. Sesshomaru glared at the door in anger, he was finally about to get his answers and was being rudely interrupted. Standing he went to the door and slid it open to find Jaken on the other side bowing deeply.
"What is it Jaken?"
Jaken stood fidgeting with his hands nervously. "I'm sorry to interrupt you at such a late hour m'lord, but there is a guest downstairs that wishes to speak to you immediately, with Rin as well. She wouldn't give her name, I'm so very sorry that I don't know more about this." He said the last part speedily as he starting bowing low to the ground once again.
Sesshomaru looked over his shoulder at Rin and nodded at her to follow. They walked down the halls in an awkward silence, neither one daring to speak first. As they descended the staircase Sesshomaru let his gaze fall upon the rude guest that sat elegantly at a table sipping tea. She was a beauty only to be matched by Miyu, she had the same ivory skin, same thick lush curves that Miyu did, her body seemed to be tall and thin just as the Goddess' that he had encountered before. Her hair was large electric blue curls that draped down her body falling below her hips, as she turned to them with a growing smile he could see her lips were a pale pink, just as full as Miyu's, her eyes a startling deep purple, and instead of dots blending with her long eye lashes she had two black thin lines that fanned out making her eye lashes seem unbelievably longer than they already were. A slight pink blush crossed her high cheekbones as Rin and Sesshomaru grew closer to her, her silky voice reaching his ears as those entrancing lips began to move.
"Ah, Sesshomaru, I see you have noticed my differences from Miyu." She stood, her long soft pink and golden trimmed kimono extending itself around her form majestically. "I'm Mizuki." She spoke again, her voice just as silky as the first time she had spoken, tilting her head slightly in recognition of the Western Lord.
Rin bowed to the Goddess in front of them and let out a little cough bringing Sesshomaru out of his trance. Slowly he bowed his upper body slightly, a small blush crossing his face. The Goddess giggled softly in his direction.
"Tis alright Sesshomaru, I know of my beauty, many people find it hard to resist gazing upon me."
"Mizuki, it is so good to see you." Rin called out as she and the Goddess embraced. It was not something she could do leisurely with Miyu, and to know Mizuki was here gave her a sense of relief.
"It is good to see you too Rin." Mizuki said softly pulling back so she could look into the neko's face. "I have missed your presence." After taking notice to Rin's small blush she turned to Sesshomaru. "I'm so sorry to have come at such an inconvenient time Sesshomaru, but I'm afraid I must speak to Rin.
"Of course, do not worry yourself about the timing m'lady. I will return back to my quarters and let you and Rin get to your business." He turned to leave after she nodded her head in recognition.
Mizuki followed Rin through the garden silently waiting for the girl to speak when she was ready, admiring the flowers in the moonlight.
"Mizuki, I'm so glad that you're here, but I must ask as to why you are." Rin asked shyly, not wanting to look at the glorious Goddess next to her but felt compelled too, seeing her smile knowingly.
"Ah child, I know what's been going on with the whole plotting to kill InuTaisho, and I could sense your nervousness of the whole situation. It is a great burden you bare to must tell the one you love that you are going to kill his father." She said softly as she paused to stop and smell some of the beautiful flowers that flourished in the moonlight, looking at Rin out of the corner of her eye to see how her words impacted the young neko. Rin closed her eyes tightly; of course the goddess next to her could see straight through her, she always could.
"He does not love me." She finally bit out coldly, not wanting to accept that her mind kept telling her. If he could not love her when she was a mere human, then she would not accept any sort of love from him now, if you could even call it love.
Mizuki eyed her sadly, a soft sigh escaping the goddess' perfect mouth. Rin was so blind to how the demon lord felt about her. "Rin, why would you say such a thing?" She turned to the neko, seeing a slight anger flash through her eyes, but continued before Rin had a chance to answer. "Do you not realize how long Sesshomaru had looked for you before you suddenly appeared? It's not as if he ever gave up his search for you, and you know how he feels about humans. Do you really believe he would have even looked for you, especially for months upon months, if he did not already care deeply for you?" Her voice was a soft whisper; she did not want anyone passing by to hear of the intense compassion the demon lord had shown in his search for her that apparently everyone was oblivious to. Rin took a deep breath and thought about the questions she had just been presented with. Before she had a chance to answer Mizuki's voice entered her ears bringing her from her deep trance. "Rin, you are very young still, think about this long and hard, sleep on it, some things cannot be brought to a conclusion in mere minutes. But there are still other things that we must address, such as you needing to tell Sesshomaru of your plans. I know it's a lot to think about right now, and I know you were going to tell him right as I arrived here but if you decide he might care for you, and you wish to reciprocate those feelings, you must address the issue differently." She stopped and let out a chuckle, startling Rin. "Can you picture what Miyu must look like right now? I'm sure she's beyond angry that I have delayed her plans." She smiled looking to the young neko who wasn't quite sure if she wanted to smile or cringe.
"I can imagine, and I must say I'm glad I'm not there to see it for myself. I love you both so dearly, but Miyu certainly scares me when it comes to this subject." She finally allowed a smile to play along her face.
"You know she has her reasons Rin. It's hard to be betrayed by one that you hold so close to your heart." The goddess sighed and looked up to the stars. "I think it is time that we resign ourselves to bed, you have much to think about."
Rin smiled sadly at Mizuki and gave her a quick hug before she headed for her room, a servant escorting the goddess to the nicest guest room the castle had to offer.
Sesshomaru entered the dining hall to see that Rin and Mizuki were already seated and drinking tea as they waited for his arrival so the servants would serve breakfast. As the two noticed his presence and turned their gazes to him a small blush crept onto Rin's face, Mizuki giving him a warm smile. He wondered how a god of hate could seem so pleasant and warm, and more importantly why Rin was blushing. Mizuki smirked to herself, knowing what the daiyokai had been asking himself. As he sat at the front of the table she allowed her silky voice to slide across her lips before any had a chance to speak.
"Lord Sesshomaru, it would please me so if you would allow for us to have a chat after breakfast."
"Of course m'lady." He said smoothly as he eyed her curiously.
After nodding her head at him she turned her gaze to Rin. "I trust that you slept well, Rin." Rin eyed her carefully knowing the goddess before her already knew she had barely gotten any sleep. Finally realizing that she was to play along so Sesshomaru wouldn't think anything of their late night visit, she nodded her head.
Sesshomaru eyed them both curiously now, feeling as if he had missed something, but pushed it out of his head. "How long are you planning to stay Mizuki?" He finally asked not knowing for once how to proceed with the conversation.
"Until my business here is done." She replied vaguely giving him a sweet smile and turned to her food as the servant placed it before her.
Mizuki glanced around Sesshomaru's study, silently admiring the paintings that adorned the walls. As she continued to let her gaze overlook the room she finally settled her eyes on the great demon lord. "I suppose you seek answers pup." She finally said nonchalantly, her eyes sizing him up. His eyes narrowed into a glare towards her when she used the word pup. She merely laughed lightly at his glare. "Do not be so offended, I am many millennia older than you, everyone is a pup compared to me, in age, wisdom, and strength." She said smoothly as her eyes flicked over him with raw power.
"Answers would be greatly appreciated." He finally bit out, knowing what she had said was true.
"Well I am sure Rin will be able to answer most of them soon, and then some." A slight smile tugged at her lips before she continued. "As for now all I can tell you is that there is far more to be revealed and when that time comes you must act accordingly, or you will lose Rin forever."
"I would never lose her." He snapped quickly, perturbed at the accusation.
She laughed at him mockingly. "You started to lose her that day in the forest when you tried to seduce her. That is what started this whole tragedy once again." Her eyes became cold and distant as she whispered the end of the statement.
He stared at her in disbelief. She knew about that?
"Of course I know. I am a Goddess, do not think me a fool, boy." She spitted sharply at him, enraged as if his thoughts had been loud enough for the whole caste to hear. She closed her eyes as she calmed herself. "You have much to think about Sesshomaru, Lord of the West. When you ponder them do not think so arrogantly, in this matter it will be your downfall." In the blink of an eye she was gone, as if she hadn't been sitting there, scolding him, at all.
Mizuki sighed as she listened to Miyu trying to scold her for intervening. She brought a hand up to her loose curly tresses and flicked them away from her frame, making them fly around her as if water was swirling about her. She finally spoke, her words cutting through her sisters rantings. "Miyu, when it comes to this subject, you are both equally irrational. Nothing will ever be accomplished and she will never be ready. Let them both come to terms with their feelings, then she will be ready to tell him, and Sesshomaru could be a great asset." Miyu eyed her sister curiously, unable to read her thoughts. "Sesshomaru is just as powerful as his father, if not more so, and I'm sure he would know his father's techniques when it comes to battle. You have trained her well enough, if he decides to help, let him train her, he could teach her valuable information of the battle to come."
Miyu snorted her displeasure of the idea. "You seem so sure of your plan sister, what is to happen if he rejects her?" She asked confidently.
Mizuki's eyes flared in anger. "If you do not give them the time to figure out what they want he will surely reject her. You will not intrude on the time that must come for them to realize their feelings. I will not allow it." Her voice was now booming with power to show her sister how serious she was.
Miyu simply glared at her through the watery mirror that separated them; flicking her wrist it disappeared.
Mizuki sighed once again from the other side of the mirror as it vanished. She hoped that Miyu would not cause trouble for their niece and the Western Lord.
AN: So since I replaced chapter 1 it never said it was updated, so I guess I can't apologize for not updating sooner. But it has been about 2 weeks or so, and I go between my moms house to my aunt's, and the computer is broken at my aunts which I stay at throughout the week, so I finally had to just start writing it all down on paper and then typing it in, which really sucks. So hopefully I'll have the next chapter up by next Sunday/Monday morning. Thanks everyone! Review please!
