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Summary: Nine years have passed since the defeat of Naraku. Rin is now a young woman, at the ripe age of 17. What happens when she notices Kagome's mate mark, and starts asking Sesshomaru questions about mating?

Name of Chapter: The Castle

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This is not a dream, Rin thought as hers and Sesshomaru's lips moved in sync. This is for real. I can feel his lips on mine.

Rin felt Sesshomaru wrap his arms around her shoulders, bringing her closer. Rin put her hands on his armor, careful of the spikes. She silently cursed his armor because she couldn't feel his chest that she knew to be chiseled.

She sighed, feeling her hair being played with. Sesshomaru growled softly, wanting to hear that tantalizing sound again.

He broke away from her lips, kissing down her jaw to her neck, to the spot he wanted to mark her. In response, a moan escaped Rin's lips as he nipped and sucked her shoulder, leaving a red mark.

"Sesshomaru," Rin breathed his name as he continued his actions on her neck.

Hearing his name, Sesshomaru stopped his actions on her shoulder and captured her lips once again. He gently nibbled on her bottom lip, silently asking permission. Rin tentatively opened her mouth and was met by Sesshomaru's tongue sliding into hers.

Rin moaned louder as her tongue danced with his. She caressed his face, tracing where she knew his demon markings were. In return, Sesshomaru let out a pleasing low growl.

"Rin," Sesshomaru breathed when they parted. His forehead was resting on hers as she panted, getting air back into her lungs. He knew he couldn't leave the village today without this woman "Come live with me."

Rin looked at him, her chocolate eyes wide. "L-l-live w-with y-you?"

Sesshomaru nodded, brushing a strand of her hair behind her ear. Chills went down Rin's spine, his claw brushing her skin in the gentlest way.

Rin had been waiting for this day. The day where he wanted her to come join him in his lands. But she never expected for him to want her as mate. In the same day!

"Yes," Rin replied, smiling. She forgot about everything. She just wanted to be with him.

At this moment, Rin didn't care if she was human or not. She was going to be with Sesshomaru.

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A month passed since Rin bid farewell to InuYasha and Kagome. Rin was sad to part with them after so long but they were happy for her. They knew from the beginning they would have to part when Rin was older and made her own choices.

At first, they were surprised Rin was leaving so soon. Then Kagome noticed Rin's flushed skin, messy hair, pinker lips, large smile, and the 'in love' look Rin gave Sesshomaru. Kagome immediately knew something wonderful had transpired between them.

Kagome and InuYasha exchanged a silent look, knowing what had happened in the forest.

"Sesshomaru," InuYasha had begun in a stern protective voice. "You better not hurt Rin or else I'll kill you."

"Little brother," Sesshomaru had replied as he stood behind Rin. "How foolish you think I would."

From there, Rin and Sesshomaru took their leave.

Now, Rin was wandering around the halls of the castle Sesshomaru resided in. The demon servants she passed bowed to her in respect. It was evening, after dinner, and the servants were busy lighting the candles before dark.

It took a while for the demons that served under Lord Sesshomaru to accept the fact that he chose a human as a mate. All the demons knew Sesshomaru and Rin hadn't mated yet, but Sesshomaru made it very clear Rin was not to be disrespected. Whether the demons liked Rin or not, they had to accept it. Lord Sesshomaru wouldn't hesitate to get rid of those that opposed his choice in a mate.

"Lady Rin," a light green frog demoness greeted Rin with a smile on her face. She wore a yellow and orange kimono with a matching obi. Her three toed feet were bare.

"Akari," Rin replied, smiling. "How are the babies doing?"

"Excellent," Akari's yellow eyes lit up at the mention of her twins. "Thank you for asking, Lady Rin."

"To be honest, I still cannot believe you and Master Jaken are parents."

Akari laughed. This was not unusual to hear from beings that have dealt with her mate. Sure, he was crotchety but she didn't see that side of him very often. Instead, she saw a toad that was an amazing, kind, and a compassionate father to their twins.

Rin giggled. She had met Akari the day she arrived at the castle and immediately taken a liking to the toad demoness. Jaken, since taken a mate, has become calmer and happier.

Akari was about to say something when an exasperated look crossed her face. "Excuse me, Lady Rin," Akari said, smiling now. "Jaken is beginning to get frustrated with putting the twins down. I must go."

"Of course, Akari," Rin replied. Akari did a small bow and left. Rin stood there, watching her companion walk quickly down the hallway.

It must be nice, Rin thought with a frown. Being able to sense what your mate is thinking.

In the past month, Sesshomaru has not mentioned mating her. He told her once they arrived he would give her time to adjust to this life. And when he came to her room late at night, their actions never went past kissing passionately.

Rin sighed, opening her bedroom door and stepping into the spacious suite. She paused in front of the floor length mirror and gazed at her image. Her kimono was of the finest purple and gold silk. The large obi matched the purple and had gold threading on it. Her wavy brunette hair was in a delicate bun, held up by chopsticks.

Rin went behind her changing screen and took off her kimono, revealing a lighter purple colored haneri. She took out her chopsticks and shook out her hair, feeling the softness brush her shoulders.

It had been a long day of answering questions she only knew the half of the answers to. Then, she had to deal with a dog demon that doesn't like humans and kept giving her scornful looks.

"Just like his father," the demon had muttered when he thought Rin wasn't listening. Rin having heard the demon and having the ability to, dismissed him from her presence immediately. He had to obey her or else Sesshomaru would not be happy.

Does Lord Sesshomaru still want me as his mate, Rin wondered sadly. I'll only give him half demon children.

A soft knock interrupted Rin's thought. She quickly put on her orange robe and opened the door that joined hers and Sesshomaru's room. Another privilege of being Sesshomaru's almost mate.

She smiled, seeing Sesshomaru on the other side of the door. He was in a white and red geometric haori and matching hakamas with a white obi to hold it together. His armor was off, something Rin enjoyed when they embraced.

"Good evening, Sesshomaru," Rin greeted, stepping to the side to let him in. After they arrived at the castle, Sesshomaru told her she could use his name without his title, only if they were in private, however.

Sesshomaru nodded. Once the door was closed, he captured Rin's lips with his own. Rin, happily, returned his kiss. She sighed, forgetting all about her day. Nothing mattered when she was protected in Sesshomaru's arms.

"Hello, Ai," Sesshomaru greeted once his lips were detached from hers. He tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. Rin leaned her head into his touch. "Your day was pleasant, I hope."

"It was," Rin said, as she put her hand his un-armored chest. Since their return the castle and their closeness, Sesshomaru only wore his armor during the day time. At night, he took it off to be closer to Rin when he visited her.

Sesshomaru studied the woman in front of him. She was smiling but had an uncertain look her brown eyes.

Something is troubling her, Sesshomaru thought as he ran his claws through Rin's soft hair.

Rin sighed, and looked at him. He could read her like a scroll. She could never hide her feelings from him, even though they were not mated.

"Are you certain you want me as a mate," Rin asked, puzzling Sesshomaru. "I am a human and I will only give you half demon children."

Sesshomaru looked at her, wondering what had brought this on.

"You don't care for half demons," Rin went on, tears building in her eyes now. "I'm sure if it weren't for me, you would still hate your brother. I would not want my children to be hated by their father just because they are half demons."

"I will not hate our children," Sesshomaru replied, his cold voice stern. "I will love them as I love you."

Rin's heart skipped a beat. He loved her? He hasn't said that to her before. He has said he cared for her but not loved. Maybe she heard wrong…

"I will admit, I did hate my brother and his mother." Sesshomaru laid a hand on her cheek, looking her straight in the eye. "However, I did not understand how wonderful it could be loving a mortal."

Rin was quiet, looking at Sesshomaru with tears cascading on to her cheeks and Sesshomaru's hand. Sesshomaru wiped them away, caressing her face whilst doing so. He did not like to see her cry. She was the only person who could cry and he would care about.

"Humans, unlike demons, have a vast amount of emotions that they cannot control. I did not understand how my father could love a human. They are weak, fragile, and do not live very long." Sesshomaru's stern look softened. "I did not understand until I learned to love you."

"You love me," Rin gasped, her brown eyes wide. The tears stopped falling and Sesshomaru's lips turned up in a small smile. "You love me, and you want to have children with me. Half human and half demon children. You, a demon, loves me, a human."

Sesshomaru nodded and Rin smiled from ear to ear.

"I love you, too," Rin replied. Rin wrapped her arms around Sesshomaru's neck and kissed him passionately.

Sesshomaru lifted her up, deepening their kiss. Rin moaned, feeling his tongue roam her mouth. He ran his tongue over her teeth, feeling the slick bumps. She pressed closer to his muscular body, wanting to feel every inch of him. Her body was warm and tingling with his touches and quiet moans. There was a bulge coming from his pants she could feel between her legs.

Sesshomaru growled softly as he undid her obi to her robe, letting the strand of fabric fall to the floor. Rin ran her hands over his chest, feeling his hard muscles through the fabric of his haori. Oh, how she wanted to feel his bare skin beneath her small hands.

Rin moaned, feeling Sesshomaru's lips work their magic on her neck. She loved it when his lips touched her skin. Especially in the area she knew he was going to mark her someday.

Rin's heart beat fast as Sesshomaru pushed back her robe and haneri. She shivered, feeling the cool air hit her skin. She wanted him to feel more of his skin touching her skin. She wanted him.

"Sesshomaru," Rin moaned, reaching through the opening in Sesshomaru's haori and haneri to feel his smooth chest. Sesshomaru, in response, growled deep in his throat. Her tender fingers sent sparks on the skin she touched. He wanted her.

"Rin," Sesshomaru whispered, stopping his actions on her skin. Rin looked up at him, into his golden eyes, panting and her skin flushed. "Be my mate." Sesshomaru took her small hand in his big one and tenderly placed his lips over her knuckles.

Rin smiled, and nodded. Sesshomaru returned the gesture and captured her lips once again.

To Be Continued…

Hello! I know I have others to update before this but Misa and Because of A Wish are basically ghost towns right now. And I have my loveable best friend anxiously waiting for this update. So, just a couple chapters left.

R&R Kindly please!

Drama Kagome