CYCLE OF RIN
By Lady JenDragon
Disclaimer: You know the routine…yada, yada. Don't own, I'm over it.
Author's Notes: I found a few screw-ups in Chapter Sixteen, so I reloaded the chapter. Gosh, I need a Beta. Once again I'm amazed that I find time to come up with ideas and even more amazing…I make time to write them. Such is my hobby. Anyhoo, been having a lot of time to brainstorm but been working 55+ hours a week at work so I haven't been near a computer lately. Sorry for the delay. HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all.
Slight rehash from last chapter…Rin has summoned Sesshomaru to her. He not happy about it. ENJOY. If you find typos and stuff, let me know. It's kinda hard keeping up with four stories at once. Plus, I don't have a lot of time to edit anymore. Once I'm outta school, there'll be a lot more time for everything. Until then, I'm stuck. Okay, off you go then…
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
Return of Rasengan
On his knees Sesshomaru appeared on the floor in front of Rin. For a moment, Sesshomaru allowed the slight disorientation to dissipate.
'This Sesshomaru kneels for no one.'
No one summoned Sesshomaru, demon or human. But he felt unable to move at the moment, temporarily paralyzed by the summoning. The old demon taught Rin how to summon him. Like some pet. 'Damn that old demon for this Sesshomaru's humiliation!' Sesshomaru cursed Koi quietly using more colorful thoughts, keeping his eyes from betraying his inner emotions. His anger rose quickly then dissipated just as fast when he detected the sweet scent of Rin.
Fisting his hand tightly, the need hit him hard in the gut but his aristocratic breeding kept such reactions silent. His lifted amber eyes and set them on Rin. Her open kimono barely covered her ample bosom. The demon nectar called to him to feed like some wild animal obeying natural instincts. Sesshomaru sensed the child within mixed with the magic that made their union possible. All begged his attention. Looking into her eyes, they sparkled with…desire. He got to his feet in one swift movement.
Rin eyed Sesshomaru straightening before her, wanting to take him here and now. The need within her cried out for satiation. For several weeks he kept his visits short, never allowing them to go further than solving the problem of carrying around demon nectar longer than necessary. Sesshomaru believed he was above such basic instincts. And all she thought about was getting him flat on his back.
Sesshomaru turned to Koi, flexing his hand to control the growing anger within directed at the demon responsible for this humiliation. A force gripped him, turning the demon back towards the Demon Bearer. His eyes widened slightly, realizing Koi put thoughts into Rin's head. 'She believes herself capable of bringing this Sesshomaru to her?'
Suddenly, Sesshomaru realized he was in danger.
His sash slowly untied itself. Rin's eyes stared intently at her target. It fell lose around him, his armor falling to the floor with a crash. He made no effort to prevent its loss. A smile formed on her lips as Tokijin and Tenseiga clattered onto the floor then fell silent.
Sesshomaru seethed with a mixture of insult and raging need. Angry he could do nothing to stop it. His arm did not respond to his commands, seemingly paralyzed at his side. Something kept him from resisting. But a part of him wished to obey her quiet command.
Rin sat watching Sesshomaru, fascinated by the small window into his thoughts. His eyes were afire as he watched his kimono part. She pressed her flat palms together then both were opened horizontal to the floor and lowered to her lap.
Sesshomaru's eyes widened as his lower kimono fell around his ankles. He blinked, finding himself pulled through the air and thrown onto the mattress beside Rin. His shirt opened slightly as he fell onto the soft mattress on his back. Rin turned and crawled over to him, her kimono hung open to reveal her heavy bosom. Sliding her leg over him, Rin straddled his hips. Sesshomaru understood she meant to have him first. She smelled overly eager.
"R…Rin…stop." The breathlessness of his voice surprised him.
Rin responded, lowering her face to his. Her eyes met his longingly. Then she kissed him deeply. Her hands intertwined in his hair, forcing him down. She pushed him into the mattress, ripping his Kimono shirt completely open. Palms flat, Rin ran eager hands over his chest, letting her fingers gingerly feel their way.
"You did this to me." Rin whispered against his parted lips.
Sesshomaru's eyes widened. Rin kissed him again, sliding her arms around his broad shoulders. A husky grunt escaped his throat, his hand sliding into her dark tresses. His lips betrayed his outward façade, succumbing to her hungry yet tender embrace.
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The scent of the visitors caught his attention before he ever saw the three heading towards the village. All three demons, two females and one male, walked towards him unhurriedly. Inuyasha found it odd that demons dared to venture into a human village willingly. Typically, they were after the Shekon Jewel. But that had long been scattered again. But these demons felt familiar.
They smelled like…similar to…Sesshomaru.
Yet different somehow. Kagome stood behind him, her bow and arrow pointed down the road leading up to their hut, ready for any attack that might ensue. The villagers roaming the streets scattered, taking shelter in their huts or behind trees near the forest line. Inuyasha was their only line of defense.
"Who the hell are you?!" Inuyasha demanded. "I smell Dog demon everywhere."
The three advancing demons stopped thirty feet from Inuyasha. Yes, they knew his reputation well enough to recognize the smaller figure in the red Fire-Rat kimono. They kept their amber eyes centered on the half demon, gauging his potential threat.
"Oh, the half-demon can speak." Kaori smiled wryly. ""
"Stay out of this Kaori." Katenomaru warned casually.
"What do you want?!" Kagome raised her voice.
The demon in the blue and white kimono and fluffy sash certainly reminded her of Sesshomaru. Was he of a different clan then? Inuyasha mentioned that there was more than his father's clan to deal with once he decided to make their relationship more permanent. She never expected to meet them any time soon.
"Why…to introduce myself." Katenomaru took several steps towards Inuyasha standing defensively in front of Kagome. "I am Katenomaru, the next heir of the Eastern Clans. And you are Inuyasha."
Inuyasha fought the urge to place his hand on Tetsusaiga's hilt at his waist. Judging from the demon's stance, he wanted to challenge him. Probably just another demon come to take his father's sword from him in battle. 'Another stupid demon.' Yet, this Katenomaru already possessed a sword and carried it at his own waist in the sash tied around his armor. 'Even the armor looks like Sesshomaru's. Relatives.'
"I don't have time to talk!" Inuyasha growled.
Katenomaru raised a neat
"Too busy defeating your many opponents?"
'Who is this guy?' Inuyasha did not like the look of this guy. This Dog Demon, of the Eastern Clans, came looking for a fight. Reminded him a lot of Sesshomaru, though not as emotionless. Was he here for Rin? The old demon made it seem that Rin would change her mind about Sesshomaru if a stronger demon came along. Was all that crap about magic demon blood true after all? 'Crap!' That meat, this guy would eventually challenge Sesshomaru for Rin in the end. For some reason, that bothered him.
Katenomaru unsheathed his sword, pulling it from his waist. With one quick swing, the blade tip stretched towards Inuyasha. He felt drawn towards it, desiring to touch its thin metal. Inuyasha resisted the urge, Kagome's hand closing on his shoulder.
"Let me introduce you to my sword…" Katenomaru smiled slightly. "…Rasengan."
'Spiral?' Inuyasha thought.
A bright light flashed from the tip, rushing towards him. Without thinking, he pushed Kagome from him, thrusting her out of the path of the on-coming power attack. There was no time to think about anything else. The power of the Rasengan spiraled in four white and yellow twisting arms amazingly fast, hitting him square in the chest.
Inuyasha's entire body felt as if on fire, his heart pounding in his ears. The blood beneath his skin boiled with perceived heat and searing pain, his legs and arms felt as if they were dead. He clenched his teeth as his body was flung through the air, twisting like an out of control horizontal tornado. He glanced down, finding the Fire-Rat kimono still intact. Blown off his feet, he landed hard on his back, skidding 100 feet down the road.
Demon or human, whichever side saved him from giving up, also gave him the strong desire to not back down in a fight. Inuyasha slowly got to his feet. His hand shook several times as he reached for Tetsusaiga.
"Fine." Inuyasha's eyes went cold then burned hot. "If that's how you wanna play it."
Katenomaru recognized the look of fearlessness. Now was his chance to test his new found weapon and its potential against Inuyasha and the mighty Tetsusaiga. If Sesshomaru were defeated in battle, the Demon Bearer would become his. That would be a difficult task to accomplish…even in theory. The elder son of the Dog General's reputation scared off most of the weaker demons. Only a handful of demons from all over would dare challenge him.
Inuyasha pulled Tetsusaiga from its sheath. The dull blade transformed into a shining wide blade. A swirl of red enveloped the sword, tinting the blade in an array of reds and oranges before dissipating. Inuyasha smiled confidently.
Katenomaru and Inuyasha ran towards each other at full speed, swords held tightly in white-knuckled fists at their right shoulders. Both figures disappeared in a bright light as their swords collided.
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Rin dropped onto Sesshomaru as her body shuddered from finally mating him once more. Languid and warm, she smiled when her face turned from his, laying her head on his bare chest. She could hear his heart beating beneath her ear. It made her feel happy. But, she could not allow herself to fall into girlish fantasies. Sesshomaru did not linger on such pointless dreams.
"You will travel with me." His voice spoke evenly.
Sesshomaru allowed himself to be drawn into Rin's desire to alleviate her burden. He could not fight against the Demon Bearer's power of persuasion. Still, she made one point that crept back to haunt him. 'You did this to me.' Sesshomaru could not find a valid argument against her simple statement.
"No." Rin replied barely audible.
Sesshomaru froze at her answer.
"Rin." He lowered his voice. "This…"
"I. Said. No." Rin turned her face towards Sesshomaru. "I'm done traveling around. Maybe you like it, but I wish to stay in the village. With people who love me and want me around."
Sesshomaru lingered on her dark eyes. They sparkled in the light from the window. Still, he felt no desire to leave the warmth of the woman lying on top of him, refusing to do as he asked. Humans could be so combative. 'Foolishly combative.'
"You believe this Sesshomaru does not wish you to be around?"
"I said love me and want me around." Rin reminded him. "That's totally different from what you're offering. Besides, I know you only offered because no other demon would dare come near me if you were in the region."
"Your protection is important."
"To keep the child yours!" Rin shot back. "Koi told me all about it since you didn't. Don't think you're winning this one. I'm not going and that's final."
She heard Sesshomaru take in a sharp breath. That made her smile. His anger was ruffled. Rin smiled as she got off him, wrapping the covers from the bed around her. She blinked, having momentarily forgotten that she borrowed Koi's hut for her little rendez-vous with Sesshomaru as her feet touched the chilly wood plank floor. 'Where was the old demon?'
Suddenly the door burst open. Koi sputtered something like words but were undecipherable. Rin blinked at him confused, knowing the worry in his eyes and furrowed brow was genuine.
"Rasengan!" Koi finally made out.
Rin turned as the warmth of Sesshomaru came up behind her. She turned her face back and up to look at the tall demon. His eyes went cold and unreadable, staying trained on the old demon. That meant the name, Ra…something, made sense to Sesshomaru. Both demons knew what it was and what would happen with this Rasen…gan thing. Rin clutched the bed clothes tightly around her.
"What is it?" Rin found the silence between the two demons unbearable. "This Rasengan?"
Koi blinked at her, slightly startled.
"Its true power it not known for sure, Sesshomaru." Koi turned and reminded the Dog Demon. "That's only a legend. Why scare everyone needlessly?"
"What is this Rasengan?" Rin repeated her question more specifically.
Silence hung for several moments. Koi lifted his chin against the chill of Sesshomaru's gaze. That trick would not work on him like it did with his father years ago. He would not say anything about the subject. The explanation would have to come from Sesshomaru.
"It is the only sword believed capable of killing the Demon Bearer." Sesshomaru said quietly.
More Author's Notes: For those reading my other story Inuyasha Sealed Fates Unleashed, I will have chapter 20 up soon. It's taking me a lot longer to brainstorm new ideas. Haven't had a lot of time to dwell so I've been paying attention to the stories I have ideas for.