Chapter 9: Seventh, Eighth, Um..Ninth?

Sesshomaru and Masami had to leave to go back to their lands to tend to some issues, but swore they'd be back in time for the birth of the baby. Inuyasha had finished the crib and made sure everything that needed to be fixed got done. Rin was only getting bigger and bigger as the seventh month came and went. Into the eighth month Rin could barely do regular chores because her feet hurt too much and she got tired too quickly. Inuyasha tried to force her to stay in bed but it never worked.

Close to the ninth month Inuyasha left Rin with Kaede so she wouldn't do something she isn't' supposed to do. He'd leave her their while he cleaned the hut and tended the garden with Ah-Un's help. Inuyasha and the two headed dragon became close friends, their friendship built on Rin's happiness.

Once the chores were done they'd go get Rin and bring her home. Then one evening after he did brought her home he drew her a bath before going outside to chop wood. He almost sliced a finger off when an ear splitting scream came from in the house. He rushed inside and looked around when he found Rin still in the tub, the water tinted pink, and he panicked. Her knuckles were turning white from the grip on the tub. He quickly moved to her side, not saying a word, he knew what was wrong. He picked her up and carried her to their room. He lays her down. He gently opens her legs, and she glares at him.

"Yasha don't! Kaede said she'd come. Go get her! NOW!"

Inuyasha glared at her. "I am not leaving you here alone."

"I am not alone Ah-Un are here!" She snapped again.

He rolls his eyes and stares at her, his eyes hardened. "Get it through your head I. AM. NOT. LEAVING. YOU!"

Rin sits up, holding herself up with her arms. "Get it through your head. If you don't get Kaede, then this baby won't be coming damn it!"

Inuyasha snarls at her. "FINE DAMN IT!"

He storms out and goes to Ah-Un. "Damn stubborn in labor woman. Ah-Un we gotta get to Kaede's."

Rin flops back in pain, her body giving into the pain she cries softly. Not hearing the creaking of the front door opening.

Inuyasha rushes to Kaede's not really giving the old woman time to prepare, then grabs Sango, and soon the whole usual group is there.

Rin hearing footsteps shouts out, "I swear if she isn't with you, I am gonna skin your damn ass!"

When she opens her eyes she is staring into golden eyes, but not of her mate, nor of her father figure, but of Naru. She gasps and tries to scoot back, but she hits the wall with her back. He grins at her. "It's been a while Rin. So this is where you have been hiding yes? Nice little place. But this is gonna end. Not much to say darling princess. But I will kill the baby in you, because I can't have a half breed child linked to me. Then gut you… to punish your father for throwing me out."

Rin starts to panic. Covering her belly though she knows it won't really protect her child. She whimpers in pain. She tries to move away but then a contraction hits her hard, making her scream in pain. Naru goes to tackle her, but a snarl and a clawed hand grabs him throwing him out of the hut faster than he could think is possible.

When Naru hits the ground, he quickly moves to fight who he assumed would be Sesshomaru, just by the speed and silence of the movements. Instead Naru is faced with a slightly shorter version of Sesshomaru and half-demon.

Inuyasha stands in the door way, Tetsuiga drawn as he faces the male who raped his mate. He snarls again and his eyes start to bleed red. Naru stares at Inuyasha as if he is nothing but something under his boot.

Nothing else matters to them. Not the miko, the monk, nor the demon slayer standing their looking between the two of them. Inuyasha's now red eyes flicker to see Rin, who had somehow stumbled into the entry way, still in pain, still in labor.

Inuyasha glares at Naru as he speaks calmly, "Sango, Kaede, get Rin inside. Miroku stay with Rin till I either finish or Sesshomaru shows up, which should be soon."

The three other people quickly move as asked and helping Rin to the other room set to work. Inuyasha glares at Naru. "You attacked my mate. You threatened my mate. You will die!"

Naru chuckles and charges, drawing his sword. Their swords clash. Sesshomaru and Masami show up. Inuyasha notices them shouts out, "Sesshomaru! Rin..."but gets distracted again as he continues to fight.

Sesshomaru looks to Masami. "Love will you go help Rin please?"

Masami nods and takes off moving away from the fighting and goes inside, the other three people not scared at the female demoness since she had been visiting quite often.

Naru looks at Sesshomaru. "What? Too much of a coward to fight me Lord Sesshomaru? Having a half demon do it?"

Sesshomaru says nothing letting his brother fight. Naru continues to try to goad Sesshomaru. "Come on, I can take you. I'll beat him, then I'll take you on!"

Sesshomaru watches his brother's movements, a smirk now appearing on his face. "You truly have no idea who you are fighting do you Naru?"

Naru continues to clash with Inuyasha. When the two break apart Naru looks at Sesshomaru. "No I don't, don't care. He stands between me and my dealings with Rin. He's just some half breed. Couldn't get with a full demon, had to settle for a half demon."

Sesshomaru laughs softly. "You poor fool. You never listen to what you were taught. I may be a full demon Naru. But my brother is stronger than I, faster than I. And much more angry than I! I have no reason to be angry. Rin is alive, as is my grandchild. So you will have nothing to fear from me. HE on the other hand, you have everything to fear from. That is Inuyasha. Rin's mate."

Naru's eyes widen in fear, as Inuyasha raises his sword and calls out "Windscar!" Soon there was nothing left of Naru. Both brothers of Inu No Tashio rushed into the hut hearing a scream that broke Inuyasha, and made Sesshomaru panic. But as soon as they got to the bedroom a different cry pierced the air. Inuyasha pushed open the door and looks in. Sango waves the two males in. She smiles more. "Come in boys. It's safe."