Mine: Chapter 1: Lady Rin
Mine
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any characters from Inuyasha.
*A/N: Happy New Year! Thank you all who reviewed! Everyone reading this is amazing. Thank you so much for your positive reviews. In this story, Rin will be a demon (Not quite "demon") can't really explain what she is, but she is special girl with special talent, and she is able to live long; like Sesshomaru. I had to make Rin have longer life span, in order to keep setting in federal era, and modern era. : ) I'm planning to show different sides of Rin, keeping her character, yet how she would act if different adversity and situations are thrown at her. Without farther delay, I hope you enjoy the story!
"Wondered why we bothered with love,"
"If it never lasts"
"Someday I'll be big enough so you can't hit me"
"You have pointed out my flaws again… As if I don't already see them"
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I was certain of four things. First, I was falling in love… Something I realized gradually; doubting myself, but confirmed that very day. Looking at my parents, I always wondered why we bother with love if it never lasts… I tried. I tried to avoid at all costs. I did not want to get hurt, but without anyone realizing it, I was craving his touch. This I thought was an instinct, but more he distanced himself from me, the more my heart cried out… Second, he didn't believe in love. He always said he doesn't believe in love, nor he will engage in such a pathetic emotion. Maybe it was because he didn't understand. He always told me aristocrats mate to gain. I have nothing to offer, except for my heritage; baring him a strong heir and continuing that damnable treaty. I don't want to be benevolent to my father. The thought made me cringe. The thought always made me feel like my whole purpose in life is giving birth. And helping HIM? Oh god. NO. I was just keeping it for Inutashio. Third, I was absolutely positive that if this is my fate, then I will change my fate. I will get out of this sick, twisted fate. I believe my choice is prudent. I will come back. I will come back for him. I will be his proud mate. I will have something that will make him want me. I will. I will… make him fall for me. I will not become my mother. Nor make him turn out to be my father. He promised. He promised we won't make our parent's mistakes. I will be his and he will be mine, forever. Fourth, I knew. I knew I just couldn't live without him. And I will take him back from that tramp and… his horrible habit. Maybe he is the one… who can break my mask.
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"Sesshomaru sama!" Young female servant named Hitomi ran to find Lord Sesshomaru in his study. Slowly catching her breath, she carefully knocked against cold, enormous and heavily decorated door. "Hn. Come in." when she heard a monotone reply that belonged to her lord, she barged into the chamber, kneeled down immediately and informed her lord that her lady has disappeared. "My lord… Lady Rin has… she has… disappeared again…" Hitomi was visibly shaking in fear. All she could currently think of was how her lord would react. Am I going to die here? thought Hitomi. Sesshomaru slowly stood up from his chair, narrowed his eyes at her. Hitomi could immediately tell that her lord was very displeased. He also almost looked worried, almost. Sesshomaru rose and walked towards the window, watched as snowflakes dropped from the sky. Then he looked beneath to find his mother, Inukimi, talking to her ex-mate. Wait… His father? And they are not killing each other. Hn. "It was today, when she left wasn't it?" questioned Inukimi. Inutashio sighed and said, "I can't imagine what her young heart is facing…" Sesshomaru mentally sighed, realizing what caused his little lady to run off, he walked past Hitomi, who was still bowing and shaking in fear, paying no mind to her, he went to find his little lady. What just happened? Thought Hitomi; dumbfounded. It didn't take Sesshomaru long to find Rin for he could smell her thanks to his keen sense of smell. Sesshomaru walked into the deep forest to find girl, merely 12 summers old, shivering and crying on the snow. She looked cold. Sesshomaru couldn't see Rin's face, for her back was facing him, but he knew she was crying, for he could smell her tears. He felt her depression, and loneliness. Oh how he hated when his mate-to-be cried. Sesshomaru slowly took off his haori, walked towards Rin, wrapped haori on her shoulders, action which stiffened and scared her. However, realizing it was only her future mate, she relaxed. He cradled her in his arms, and then purred. Rin sniffed and snuggled against his warm body, comforted by his presence. They stayed like that for a while, snow falling down on them slowly, until she calmed down.
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Rin is the daughter of Lord of the Eastern lands, and his mate. Her father had loved her so much. But their relationship became bad when he abandoned her mother and went to his mistress, who had his son. He had ignored her for following reasons: first, he had begun to love another woman, which was his mistress, second, his son is a son, a boy; and of story; from mistress? Don't. Care. Last, he loathed Rin for inheriting his power, and he wanted his son to inherit that power, not daughter. He had betrayed his mate; the one he had loved so much, abandoned because he fall for a tramp, named Tsubaki. And Rin was aware. She wasn't stupid. That day she closed her heart. One day, mysteriously, her mother had disappeared and found dead in their summer palace that had burnt down. This caused another deep scar to her heart. Inukimi took pity on the girl, and brought her to western castle; she was going to be her daughter-in-law when she grows up anyways. Rin's marriage to Sesshomaru has been already arranged even before Rin's birth, for both ladies were great friends with each another. Even when Rin was in her mother's womb, both Lady of the western lands, and lady of the eastern lands knew baby was a daughter and her power was great. So, making a treaty between both lands, they decided that Sesshomaru, heir of the western lands, who was sixty in demon years (5 years old in appearance), was going to take Rin as his mate, mainly to keep treaty and to produce a strong heir. Rin, as growing up, was still haunted by that memory of broken family, and loss of her mother. However, Sesshomaru was always there for her. They depended on each other. And Inukimi and Inutashio were always parent figure to her; even though she didn't really see Inutashio. After her mother passed away, her father never talked to her, seek her, nor has she ever seen her half brother. She didn't even think he cared that her mother had passed away.
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Years passed. Rin was beginning to look more like a lady. She was to turn in to 15 years old. When she is 22, her age will stop for two century or so. Meanwhile, Sesshomaru was looking more like a man. He was 20 years old in appearance and he will stop aging when he is 26 years old, for two century or so. During these years, Sesshomaru helped Rin out of her shell. And Rin helped him out of his own shell. They were so similar, yet so different. They both had broken family. Rin's father left her mother, and Inutashio left Inukimi, making both of them lonely and doubtful of love. Yet they were different. Rin tried her best to look cheerful, optimistic and tried to hide her broken heart, on the other hand, Sesshomaru froze his heart completely. He became laconic, emotionless being. Only exception to this was his bright sunshine, hope and air: Rin. Yet, he didn't love her, no. He didn't know what love was. She was just there… for him. She was… his. Yes. His. When it was finally Rin's 16th birthday, they threw a party. They invited lords, ladies, heirs, sons, daughters; it was the party of the aristocrats. The party was glamorous, ladies wearing their best silk kimonos, beautiful lights, joyful music filled air and everyone danced and drank. Meanwhile, Rin was in her room, dressing up for this occasion. She wore exquisite, exotic white silk dress with red cherry blossom design that Sesshomaru had gifted her, along with beautiful silver and diamond encrusted moon necklace that shined against the light. It was a master piece. "My lady, you look beautiful!" exclaimed Hitomi. "You think so?" asked Rin as she twirled around the mirror. "Sesshomaru-sama certainly has great taste!" "Um. Hm!" agreed Rin with glee. Suddenly, a knock was heard against the door. "Come in," replied Rin. Sesshomaru slowly walked in to find his beautiful lady in kimono he had gifted her. She looked like an angel. And that necklace. Oh yes… her necklace… it looked perfect on her. Sesshomaru took Rin's hand, and gently kissed her knuckles. "Shall we go my lady?" Rin giggled and replied, "Not without my headpiece," Sesshomaru placed his head near her collarbone and whispered against her ear, "You won't get your special birthday present then…" Rin blushed. Oh how he enjoyed teasing his little mate. With her shaky voice, she replied "Oh… Okay then…" Rin glanced at her headpiece on her desk, sighed and allowed Sesshomaru to guide her out of the room. When she arrived at the ball room, many gathered around her and Sesshomaru. Many ladies asked Sesshomaru for a dance. When he refused, they all glared at Rin. Rin felt uncomfortable. At that moment, something caught her eye… It was… her father. "Ah Sesshomaru! It's good to see you." She saw her father walking towards them. So she quickly dropped Sesshomaru's arm and ran towards the balcony.
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Sesshomaru watched as his little lady run off. When he heard Ichiro, Rin's father, he mentally sighed and pinched his nose. Who the hell invited him? How bothersome. "Lord Ichiro." greeted Sesshomaru. "Ah. No need for formalities between us," said Ichiro while chuckling. Will you please get out of this one's face? "So… Sesshomaru, I didn't see my daughter today. Do you know where she might be? questioned Ichiro. Like I will tell you, it will only make her cry again. "No." lied Sesshomaru. "I see." "Ah. Before I forget, Sesshomaru, Inutashio wants you to see Izayoi. He had said… if you do not come, he will give title to his new born son… Now… if you don't want to lose Rin to Inuyasha, you better go see your father." Ichiro chuckled then left Sesshomaru. Damn that bastard, who is trying to sell his own daughter. And damn father and that wench. What does that wench want anyways? And… Rin. Sesshomaru sighed then pinched his nose again. I will find her soon.
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Rin was on the balcony enjoying her silence. She was in deep thought about her father. She decided she would not worry anymore, but to try enjoying the black, blue sky with stars that seemed to fall down upon her. However, her silence has been short-lived and was disturbed by giggles. She didn't want to eavesdrop, but it was tempting, for she didn't really have lady friends… In fact, she had no friends. The only one she had was… Sesshomaru. "So… is it true that she is sleeping with him?" she heard one of the girls say. "Yea, I mean she has nothing. Her dad abandoned her and her mother, so why would Lord Sesshomaru stay with that wench?" replied other girl. Rin immediately knew this was about her and felt herself cringe at every word that has been said. But, the last sentence did the final blow. "Maybe she can bore him an heir. I mean she is abandoned daughter right? And she is sleeping with future lord of western lands. So… that's what she is… a child producer. Aw, poor girl being used. She will turn out like her… mother." This did it. Rin felt tears drop from her eyes… I will come back… Oh yes. I can't wait to see their faces when I come back…"
A/N: So… This will be last scene in old setting… Next chapter will be more modernized. So here is some summary…
Sesshomaru is a CEO of Tashio Group. As time passed by, Inutashio realized wealth will be only thing that will maintain honor and respect for them, since "lord" title won't give them same power as they did back then, so Inutashio had built corporation: Tashio Group. Sesshomaru, always been intelligent, became CEO of Tashio Group. He is 27 year old (in appearance) now, and has horrible habit of one-night-stands, after Rin is gone. If one young successful woman of 22 years of age with a mask on decides she will break his habits and beliefs, will she succeed? Will he fall for her? Can he break her mask?
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Love,
Mklina