Memento Mori

Chapter 2~Colored Glass

-"Have you ever heard of forgiveness?"

-"This is past due, Kagura", the stoic Sesshomaru answered as a matter of fact.

-"Really Rin!? I showed you the pictures, Can't you accept she cheated on you?!"

Sesshomaru made his way back to the reception making clear that he didn't want to talk more about it.

-"Wait! Where are you going?"

~MM~

2 Months Ago

Rin was meticulously preparing herself; her hair was being perfectly arranged in round curls, today would be the day that Sesshomaru would announce their engagement to their parents. She was nervous that much had to be admitted and no matter how many hours she spent in front of a mirror would ease her nerves.

A knock on her door announced the arrival of her husband to be, it was a sound that filled her with ecstasy.

-"I'm coming! I'm coming!"

Nothing in the world could have prepared her for what she had seen, Sesshomaru usually stoic semblance with a box almost as big as him in his hands.

-"Oh What is it?!

-"Can I come in first?"

A light chuckle was heard and it automatically made her laugh in return,

"Why of course!"

Sitting in the vast comforts on her living room Sesshomaru could finally admire Rin's humbleness. Her apartment was simple yet elegant nothing too excessive, yes his fiancée didn't enjoy inordinate luxury. He had met her at an art convention, at that time none of the paintings had stroke him as particularly impressive until his eyes caught the splendor of one distinctive portrait.

It was a solitary depiction of a lonely girl swinging under a leafless tree; the sole scenery was alluring yet it screamed loneliness. On that day those were Sesshomaru's feelings after having been cheated by his now ex-girlfriend Kagura. Spectators would pass by to other well-known artists paintings leaving the magnificent portrait unnoticed. And, just like an epitome of the lonely girl in the swing was Rin standing a mere seven feet away from him.

-"Sesshomaru! HELLO! Sesshomaru are u in a daze?", yes it was her serene voice and that smile that shone a light of happiness in his stressed life filled with shadows.

-"Hmm No…"

"Can I open the box now?", She was acting like a little girl waiting or her Christmas presents.

Sesshomaru made a sign with his right arm indicating his permission and warmly smiled once he caught the expression of joy adorning her beige colored eyes.

-"Aww it's a puppy so adorable!"

-"I will call it A-Un!", She hugged the small pet and said,

-"Sesshomaru today are you telling your parents about our engagement?"

Her face was bearing the angst of not being accepted by his father Inu no Taishō, worry was surrounding her. She knew Inu no Taishō did not approve of her; Rin was an orphan with no pedigree while Sesshomaru was the next in the line for governor.

-"He will accept my Rin, I swear…" he tenderly caught her arm until she was just a few centimeters away from his silhouette then in a swift movement she was in his arms on the couch. Lightly nipping her lips Sesshomaru whispered,

-"I will be by your side…", he caught her mouth in a hungry, demanding kiss, embracing her form possessively as if she was the heart of his life.

Once in the manor there was Inu no Taishō along with Inuyasha and Izayoi who was the only one observing Rin with glee.

-"I know what you are seeking Sesshomaru and the answer is no!"

It was what Rin had feared the most; her future father in law despised her with all his might.

-"Now now honey! She is adorable!", Izayoi was beaming with happiness.

-"Father I will marry Rin no matter what you say…", his anger was masked against his stoic demeanor.

-"I always wanted a daughter and for Sesshomaru to be this defiant you must be quite special!"

With this they had accepted Rin into their family although Inu no Taishō ever did welcome his son's love to their family.

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Present Day

It was an uneasy feeling creeping through her veins. Lying down upon a cushioned velvet carpet, several broken memories of last night were taking over her mind. Dimmed rays light reflected through green and wine colored windows. There were several old dusty suitcases and bookshelves that covered a quarter of the room. Sounds of glass shattering alerted her of the impending danger she was in. Slowly moving her head towards the source of the noise Rin caught a bent down silhouette, it was an old lady observing her through beady eyes.

A stab of pain stroke her left side of the head, she remembered that crooked lady from her wedding, asking her where she was going through the gates. Her mischievous smile gave way to her broken bloody teeth. As the old lady stared at Rin she bit one cup of glass, bits of glass washed down her legs finally falling to the floor. With the lights of the window the shattered glass glimmered in prism tones. Rin couldn't hold her shock as she made a gasp and drawing all her strength tried to slide to the black of the room.

Her body was not responding to her command every movement was painful, her mind was disoriented. With each motion she took trying to crawl, slide making most of her strength with her hands she felt heavy. A tall figure emerged through the side,

-"The drugs did quite a work on her, don't you think?"

Rin couldn't distinguish the man everything was turning blurry it was oblivion once again.

~MM~

Inu no Taishō Mansion

-"What do you mean you can't find her?", Sesshomaru spat at the guards who were nervously trembling.

Izayoi was silently crying near the stairs being embraced by her beloved husband. The wedding had finished three hours ago it was already two in the morning and still no sign of the bride.

-"Is there a possibility for that murderer to have taken Rin?" Inuyasha wandered out loud only to be aggressively pushed back by his brother.

-"Careful with what you are implying Inuyasha!"

-"Nonsense! It is impossible that an intruder managed to fool my security! Sesshomaru I did warn you that it was a bad idea to marry Rin, she probably ran away, wasn't she cheating on you?", Inu no Taishō seriously took in Sesshomaru's reaction to his words.

-"How do you know about that?"

-"Oh please! By now everyone knows Kagura paraded with those pictures during the ceremony. Rin probably found out about it and now that she has been discovered ran off!"

Four guard ran towards the stairs and stopped in ront of Sesshomaru,

-"Lord Sesshomaru, there are several witnesses claiming that they saw a man carry the bride towards a black car."

Authors Notes: Reviews and comments are greatly appreciated!