DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN INUYASHA!!
Chapter Two
The girl didn't struggle as he thought she would. Instead she stayed perfectly quiet as though obedient. Mentally checking himself as to why he even snatched her in the first place, he reprimands himself. After a good long distance away from the village, he stopped and gently put the girl down onto the ground. She straightened with a little grace more of a straight movement without refinement and turned towards him. Question burned in her eyes as she gazed at him. "Why did you steal me away from my people, youkai-san?" asked the girl.
Staring dead at her he replied, "There are matters of import that this Sesshomaru wishes to speak with you about, human."
Nodding her head in comprehension she then looked around. "My father's castle is south from here. If you take me there no problem will erupt from our little mishap a while ago. My father will be gracious, youkai-san. I'm sure of it. So will my sister, Rin-nee-sama." exclaimed the enthusiastic girl in front of him.
At the mention of sister, his brow rose in a questioning matter but was left unnoticed by the hyper girl in front of him. "She's great, Rin-nee-sama I mean. Although I have more than one sister, I don't really care for my other sisters. They're mean, but she's nice. She's the only nice one! Not only is she beautiful but gracious and kind-hearted as well! She's so...well wonderful! Everyone loves her, and everyone envies her! It's a wonder how she isn't killed yet, not that I'm saying she should be, but I mean with all that attention comes danger too. Right, youkai-san? Opps, I'm sorry, I'm getting out of hand."
'The creature just doesn't know how to be quiet it seems but it can't be helped.' With a mental shake he said, "Come."
With an energetic "Hai," they went south to her home. "By the way, my name is Kaiya-chan, what's yours, youkai-san?"
"Sesshoumaru..." came his bland reply.
She seemed to have a hard time understanding for a moment before she spoke "...Okay, Sesshomaru-sama!"
With a nod from him, they went on...
Many Hours Later... Almost Sunrise
"Kaiya! Thank kami you're alright." shouted a stout man with impeccable clothing. He walked towards the young girl as she exclaimed in return to his boisterous greeting, "Chichi-ue!"
The pair held one another for a moment or two before they noticed a tall and magnificent youkai in their presence. The old lord released his daughter and nodded his acknowledgement to the youkai with questionable clothing. Sesshomaru acknowledge him with a nod from his head too all while his ears focused on another sound...
Turning his face towards the opened doors towards the huge garden to his right he made out a outline of person standing in the early rising sun and bed of glorious flowers.
"Toki no mukou kaze no machi e nee tsureteitte
Shiroi hana no yume kanaete..."
The voice was similar to Kaiya but in a way it was so very different. It was more spell binding and had a clearer ring to it. It wasn't until a loud squeal from Kaiya and a shout of "Rin-nee-sama!" that Sesshomaru knew who the mesmerizing person was.
"Amai yubi de kono te o tori nee tooi michi o
Michibiite hoshi no anata no soba e..."
The voice seem so close yet so far as the wind seem to make its own music to accommendate her voice.
"Sono utagoe sae nai hirusagari
Mezamete futari wa hitotsu ni nari
Shiawase no imi o hajimete shiru no deshou…"
Echoes could almost be heard if one listened close enough; it was almost as though every mystical creature sang with this maiden in the garden. It was quite astounding really, this was the first time Sesshomaru ever witness such a ethereal event.
"Tsureteitte..."
As the last word sweep through the morning's air, everything seemed quieter after that. Then in an instant the whole of the earth and sun seem to awaken. Birds sang finally, crickets stopped their playing and the air cleared into a more positive turn. Kaiya was the first to run towards the figure in the garden chanting, "Rin-nee-sama," like a mantra.
The figure, clothes with a similar juni-hito but in golden bleeding into white with elaborate patterns, turned towards the lively girl running towards her. Sesshomaru didn't know what he was expecting when the female was to turn around, but one thing is for sure: he was not expecting a gorgeous youkai female. The ironic thing was, she was not what he thought her to be. She was not human as her younger sister seems to think. Her ears proved that to him right at the beginning with pointy ears poking out from two huge strands framing her face.
Her heart shape face was framed with ebony strands on the sides and long bangs covering her forehead parted at the middle. Two shining bands of jewelry lay perfectly upon her forehead but partially covered by her bangs. The rest of her lustrous hair was pulled back into a complicated series of braids and twists. Huge slanted green irises glowed gentle warmth as they gaze at the running girl-child. Her dark pink lips curved slightly taking in the sight before her. Those same gentle orbs widen slightly as they gaze at the person behind her sister. Green momentarily clashed with gold as they gaze at one another. It was because of her momentarily shock that the force of her sister's weight pulled her down into the flowers behind them.
Sesshomaru took in the sight of the two with good humor, though his face revealed none of it. That interesting scene was surly a good way to start a morning. Since he came from the proud race of white inu daiyoukai, such soft and compelling scenes were hardly displayed.
Sesshomaru allowed himself to revel at warm display of affection before he finally trained his sense of smell on the female youkai. Although the scent of ningen clung strongly on her, that still does not hide the strong youki radiating from her person. It was cleverly hidden and carefully channeled into a subtle state but for someone who was use to hunting searching for such a youki, it was child's play to sense it. Despite the fact most youkai are addicted to youki as any other, Sesshomaru was not like any other lowly youkai. He prided himself on control and will not go bow down to someone with greater youki than his own.
'Unlike other idiots I've meet,' surmised Sesshomaru with a skeptical tone. He watched as the women pulled themselves off the flowery bed and onto their feet. After much shouting and giggling from Kaiya, they finally advanced towards his direction and the man beside him. Turning his attention to the man, he noticed the human seem to pretty much drool at the sight of 'Rin.' 'Disgusting...' spoke his inner voice as he smelled arousal from the plump man before him. 'It seems that the man wishes more than a fatherly relationship with this Rin girl,' his thoughts shuddering at the fact.
The ladies finally joined the men Kaiya exclaimed, "Rin-nee-sama, this is Sesshomaru-sama. Sesshomaru-sama, my beloved nee-sama, Rin!"
The two said persons gazed steadily at one another, and then with a formal bow turned their attention towards different directions.
Turning his attention towards the heavily aroused human he spoke in a cold tone, "This Sesshomaru requires assistance."
The temperature in the room seemed to drop a few degrees after that as the lust-filled man snapped out of his reverie. He regained his composure and said with indignity, "And why...pray tell should I give you assistance, youkai?"
It was Rin that spoke after that, "Chichi-ue, this youkai did, after all, bring Kaiya back safely. Isn't that action worthy enough to grant him assistance?"
The man seemed agitated after that, his round face squeezing itself into a intimidating look that failed to make anyone cower, "It was he who stole her in the first place. Had he left at the village she would have been returned by next noontide. Then I wouldn't have to go worrying over nothing!"
Rin smiled gently and patiently walked towards her supposed father, causing his anger to lose its grip slightly. Then with a quelling voice she said, "Chichi-ue, Sesshomaru-dono isn't here to destroy our home and land. He does not give threats to you nor shall he harm our family if his favor is granted. So why not give him the assistance he asks for?"
"He did not ask, Rin!" exclaimed the lord.
With her eyes she laughed softly as she leaned slightly toward her adoptive father, "Beloved chichi-ue, if you do not help him, I shall become very sad. Please chichi-ue, for me..." grabbing holds of his small hands, she continued, "Give him what he ask, since I cannot give him anything in return for returning Kaiya. Kaiya's safety is all I ever hoped for." Her eyes held an imploring look causing the man in front of her to melt like butter as he said begrudgingly, "Alright, I shall grant him his assistance but I warn you Rin, there shall be no interaction between you two. Do I make myself clear?"
Nodding her head slightly to show her obedience, she walked gracefully back to Kaiya. Sesshomaru who was watching the whole display was sickened by the man's disgusting antics. 'This man is not what I would call noble or heroic in any fashion. 'Just like humans to sicken me with their weaknesses for the opposite gender...' as though reading his thoughts Rin turned towards him with a glint of laughter in her eyes.
Before he can discern what the other emotion was shining in her eyes, she turned away and announced her departure before leaving the room with Kaiya. After they left, the lord turned towards him and said, "You might be a lord, Sesshomaru-san, but I cannot have you running amok in my lands. What ever you require I shall grant but I have a requirement too."
Watching the man through impassive eyes, he nodded. With that the man spoke, "I want you no where near my daughters. No matter what reasons, you chambers will be on the northern wing of this castle. My daughters inhabits the southern wing, never enter there. And for your request, I shall get to it as soon as you tell me tomorrow. For now I have things to attend to and you look like you can freshen up. How about it?"
Sesshomaru said nothing but merely nodded his head in understanding. The lord called to one of his servants along the corners of the room. The poor maid nearly tripped over herself to get to her agitated master. "Hai, Hidoi-sama."
"Guide our guest into his chambers and draw him a bath. I'm sure he'll appreciate it," Had the lord not been right about the bath, Sesshomaru would have gladly behead the insolent man. Turning his attention to the flushed maid, who was muttering words of greeting, he walked out into the hall without a further glance towards the insulting man.
Author's Note: I'm updating this rather quickly due to the fact I don't know when I'm going to update again. So I'm trying to get all of my stories up now. Just for your enjoyment. Hope you enjoy the chapter Starrilight-Hotaru. Because I appreciate you lots for reviewing first. I shall try to update faster, I hope this chapter was long enough for you. Keep up your great work too, okay?
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