AN: I had every intention of making this the last chapter, although I didn't realize how long it ended up being. So I shortened it up and so I ended up with this short chapter, but keep reading for the next chapter is already in the process of finishing. I honestly have no idea where Sesshomaru got any of Rin's kimonos from it's never stated. I just thought it would be fun to have the aristoctatic Lord walk amongst the beings he detests, for the sake of his precious Rin.
Disclaimer: I own none of the Inuaysha characters.
"Oh, Lord Sesshomaru is sure taking a long time, I can't believe master would stoop so low as to walk amongst the filth of humans," Jaken thought, as he stood on the outskirts of a seemingly large human village. After Sesshomaru retrieved what he needed from his castle, both him and Jaken set out on finding a well known silk shop.
Jaken knew what his master was planning, his Lord didn't mention it, but the moment Jaken heard the jingle of money he knew it must of had something to do with Rin. Who else would his Lord spend his worth on, certainly not Jaken himself. They traveled to a distant village that was overlooked by a fine castle.
The castle was no where near as big as Lord Sesshomaru's castle, but for a human to rule it, it was a decent size. Such a fine castle, meant only the finest and richest items must be held in there. Looks like another expensive kimono for Rin, thought Jaken.
Meanwhile in the village down below.
Nausiating, Sesshomaru thought as he walked casually along the village. With all the smells of food, sweat, and especially the human scent, he couldn't help but feel a turning in his stomach. This will be the last time he decides to play it safe and walk instead of fly.
He knew the castle above had guards that could easily spot him, and the cries of "Flying demon!,flying demon!" would certainly not bring him any closer to that silk shop.
"Such pathetic fools," he thought. Do these humans, casually minding their own buisness, not know that silver white hair was not a common thing amongst their kind. Apparently not, for besides the occasional looks from women, it seemed that hardly anyone really noticed him.
If he were any less of a serious man, he would of laughed at their stupidity. He was crossing his arms so his sleeves were covering his clawed hands. Yet his hair color, his eye color, his fur, his marks, even his pointed ears, nothing seemed to get the point across to the humans that he was a demon. If he had decided to bring Jaken, then maybe a riot would stir up, but he chose not to and it was for the best.
At first, he thought it would be a bit risky to walk freeling amongst their kind, though none so risky as simply flying above for them all to see. Then, perhaps they would see something inhuman about him, he thought. The only looks that he got most were form the young woman.
He couldn't tell at first if it was the look of fear or not, but after each girl's face turned a shade of pink the answer was pretty obvious. Sesshomaru honestly didn't care if there faces were pink, purple, or green. He could care less what they thought of him. He had only one thing on his mind right now.
He supposed he could of simply used the fine silk from his own castle, who knows, perhaps he would of found a kimono in there to his liking that he could of given to Rin.
Although, he could already hear his mother lecturing him on how its's only a gift is the giver buys it, and a bunch of other ridiculous nonsence circling around that. He wasn't one to put up with being lectured, it was just one of the privleges that woman held for giving birth and raising him, is he would even call her actions raising.
Sesshomaru spotted the shop where he could smell the scent of silk and thread, and soon he was only a few inches from the door.
It was larger then any regular size hut, and he could tell by the outside look that it was in better condition then any ordinary hut as well. With that castle being so near, Sesshomaru knew that a shop of fine silk had to be close. Such a shop would certainly hold materials fit for high standard, he thought.
He stepped into the shop, and his eyes met that of the shop keeper. It was nothing more than an elderly woman at an old desk. She almost reminded him of the old priestess with her posture and long grey hair.
"Is there something you need," she asked when he walked over to her desk. When she looked up she noticed his armor and weapons, and automatically bowed thinking he was a warrior from the castle.
"Forgive my disrespect good sir," she said, as she bowed further. "Is there something that I can help you with".
Sesshomaru didn't complain about her bowing to him, didn't make much of a difference to him if she did or didn't. He just wanted to get what he needed and leave.
"Im here to purchase new material for a kimono," he explained, hoping that he wouldn't have to explain anymore.
"Well as you can see this shop has a wide variety of fine silk and materials," the old woman said, as she pointed to all the silk and goods that adorned the shop.
Sesshomaru noticed that when he walked it, one side of the store was for peasent wear. The simple designs that the working men of any village usually wore. The other was full of fine rich silk only those of high standards could afford, and that was the side Sesshomaru paid most attention to.
There were quit a few varieties to pick out. Silk in every color and design was presented to the dog Lord's eyes. He had the money to buy it all if he wanted, but one would do for now. Which one though, was the question.
He wanted something between the value of simple yet extravagant. His eyes roamed each color of silk, and found that just about every color or design would easily suit Rin. It was going to be a tough desicion, he thought. The white silk he saw did strike him some, for white was the color for royalty, and not too many people wore it like he did.
Rin was not meant for that color at the moment though. He knows of her assistance in the gardens, and of the simple labors she does such as leaning to cook and gathering was out of the question, but perhaps red, or yellow, or pink? Sesshomaru stared at the many fine layers of silk for a while, till the old woman reverted his eyes back to her.
"New wardrobe young warrior?" she asked. "I don't see why, you wear some of the finest silk I've ever laid my eyes on".
"I need a kimono to fit the size of a young girl," he said, and the woman was suddenly taken back.
"Oh, forgive me I didn't know," she said bowing her head again. "I will gladly sew the kimono to your satisfaction if you like?" she asked, and was answered Sesshomaru's "Hmm".
"Very well, I will need to know the height and size of the girl," she said, and this time is was Sesshomaru that was taken back.
Why did he not think about that before. He honestly did not know Rin's actual size, and how else was this old woman going to get the kimono to his satisfaction. He knew simply putting his hand at a certan height from the floor wouldn't do.
He was already sickened by the smell of humans in this village, now he had to go all the way to Inuyasha's village to take a good guess of Rin's height. To top it all off, after leaving that human filled village, it was back to this one. That was much too many human for one day. How tiresome, he thought to himself.
He would do it though, there was no need to keep Rin from her gift becasue of his foolishness. He should of been prepared.
Just as he turned torward the door the woman's voice shouted out, "Hey you, put that back this instant". Sesshomaru looked to the source of her yelling, and found a young girl trying to get away with stealing a kimono that was on display.
Sesshomaru took a few steps to the door, he honestly didn't care about the little thief, his main goal was the door. Apparently that was not what the girl thought, for when she saw him head in her direction she immediatly dropped to her knees, and presented him the kimono she stole. Her head hung low in defeat, and she apoligized over and over agin, the fear of punishment upon her, but nothing came.
Sesshomaru did not bother to look at the girl, but it was the kimono she was holding that caught his eye. He took it from her hands and examined it for a moment.
It was a a purple lavender striped kimono, the stripes held the color of purple then went to a lavender kind of color next. It was definintly unique, Sesshomaru thought, and what drew his eyes most to was the butterfly designs on it.
The look only brought his mind back to the days when Rin would try to catch those pathetic insects, it was amusing to say the least. He then looked at the size of it and concluded it was bigger then the one she had now, but not to much bigger. If she couldn't fit into it now, she would definintly grow into it.
This was the one, he thought, he payed far to much attention to this kimono to simply reject it now.
He looked to the girl still on her knees in front of him, her head now bowed to him.
"You hold a liking to this," he asked her.
He knew the kimono satisfied his taste, although he wanted for it to satisfie Rin's just as much. The girl bowing to him looked no younger then Rin, perhaps a bit younger, he really didn't care. If the girl was willing to go so far as to steal it then it must be appealing through her eyes. If she liked it, then Rin would certainly like it as well.
He left the girl before she even got a chance to answer his question, and he made his way to the old woman at the desk.
"Im sorry to have to say this, but this kimono has already been purchased by the Lord of the castle," she said, and Sesshomaru gave her a look of disaproval.
"If you would like, I can have another one made," she said reassuringly.
"How long," he answered, his patience growing thin.
"Oh, at the most two to three weeks". Sesshomaru gave her another look of disapproval, that was to long for him to wait.
He put his hand inside his kimono and brought out a large bag full of coins, and the old woman's face lighted up. "That is quite a large sum you have there young warrior, but I must decline for this kimono was made for a young future maiden of the Lord".
Sesshomaru presented her with yet another large bag of money, larger then the previous one. The old woman couldn't believe how much money he was presenting her, far too much then the actual worth of the kimono.
"Please young sir do not tempt me any more...I...," he cut her off my taking out the final bag of money that he had in his possession.
The old woman looked in disbelief at the amount of gold coins that were spread throughout her desk. Sesshomaru had enough money to buy the whoe store if he wanted, which is why he had so much in the first place. If he couldn't decide on what material, then he would simply buy the whole stock and make a plan from there.
"I believe this is enough for the kimono, and for many more I plan to purchase in the future," he told her, he did indeed plan to return to the same shop in the future. The silk and kimonos were on fine quality, yes he would return for Rin's sake.
"Do we have a deal," he asked, and the old woman couldn't help but only knodded her head slowely. Part of her was joyed at the sum she made, another feared at what the Lord of the castle would say.
She started looking for something to put the kimono in. It was useless though, for Sesshomaru was already out the door and heading away from the shop with Rin's new kimono in hand.
Just as he left he felt a few spilled coins fall from the sleeve of his own kimono, but paid no attention to them. He got what he wanted even if he was a bit rattled that he paid far to much then it was woth.
He looked up to the sky, and thought, then why was it that the thought of Rin smiling was enough for him to think that it was all worth it.
He felt his sleeve being jerked suddenly and turned to see the young girl from the shop again. She held out her hands and was giving him the coins he had dropped. He looked to the girl, then to the money she held out to him in thanks for not hurting her for stealing.
He said nothing to her at first, and only stared at her. She looked filthy and smelled worse, and her wardrobe was tattered and full of dirt and stains. She...looked alot like Rin when he first met her, he thought.
Sesshomaru said nothing as he turned away from her and took flight in the air. The girl's eyes widened, not just for him letting her keep the few coins he dropped, but that fact that the man before her just jumped into the air and started flying away.
The shock was so great she fell back on her rear end, and for a moment she was compelled to shout out monster.
Then she looked to the money he decided to not take, and she could only smile as she got up and shouted a thank you into the sky, which of course Sesshomaru heard.
This is a short chapter I know, but the next and hopefully last is already finishing up, hope you enjoyed this chapter, and please comment. By the way I know the kimono is the manga is different, but it would of been hard to describe, so i described the one from the anime as best I could.