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Ch.4

Up close and Personal

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The nagging in the back of his head would not seize it's bickering, demanding he dispose of his hanyou brother immediately. They had just arrived at the mansion hours ago but due to earlier events a meeting was called upon, Sesshomaru finally being able to attend, along with Inuyasha. A low growl escaped him as his moron brother continued his rambling about stealing the ring and doing all the work, while Sesshomaru was in the back getting a lap dance. Which was lies of course, an innocent misunderstanding to say the least, except for the somewhat intimate contact he shared with Rin. Sesshomaru glared at Inuyasha who sent a smirk his way.

Flexing his claws just about ready to kill the hanyou, a sudden rise of youki brought his attention to his father sitting a few chairs down from him, his eyebrow raised in a knowing matter. Narrowing his eyes, Sesshomaru dropped his hand to his side listening as Inuyasha finished his ranting.

"Keh, and then I punched the bastard in the face before snapping his wrist. Once I got the ring I jumped behind the bar, while Naraku ran out the club. And that's how the shooting started." He smirked pointing a finger at Sesshomaru."This bastard was too busy to pick up his damn phone when I needed back up, luckily my old man showed up with help."

Toga closed his eyes for a moment, a grin forming on his face as Sesshomaru quickly stood from his seat, smashing his fists to the table and breaking off half the side. It never seized to amaze him how Inuyasha was quick to rile up his older sibling, knowing that Sesshomaru could easily beat him down. In more ways then one they were both stubborn, mostly Sesshomaru seeing as Inuyasha being half human did not get mad as easily. The daiyoukai suspected his elder son received this trait from his mother, for the great dog demon did not get provoked as assuredly.

"Inuyasha, I have come this far to ensure that I do not strike you with my bare hands, do not give me a reason to change my mind." Sesshomaru seethed clenching his jaw and rubbing his temples."As far as information goes, you have none. I on the other hand do."

The head leaders of the Inu gang turned to look at Sesshomaru as he calmly sat back down in his seat, Toga finally opening his eyes with his grin still intact. As much as it irked him to involve Rin after all he said to her, he had come to a conclusion he did not care what happens to her. She was an enemy. He had been careless and let his guard down around her, not knowing that she was more than likely playing innocent and fooling him to believe she was not apart of them. He knew that women were nothing but unfaithful, manipulating, cunning whores. She was no different.

"Really my son do tell. . . . .where is it you have this information?" His father spoke up, a deliberate look in his eyes. While others would think Sesshomaru was referring to what, he knew his father was referring to whom. In other words, Toga was aware that the so called information, was Rin.

He inwardly sighed."I do not recall father, but I will retrieve it at once. This information will be quite, useful." He smirked as a dirty thought crossed his mind. Sesshomaru shook his head pushing the thought aside. He will not engage in anything that involves physical contact for the time being. Especially with her.

"I will hold you to that Sesshomaru, but for the time being we will adjourn this meeting. My friends I thank you for joining us, you are dismissed." Toga waved his had as several leaders made their way out the door, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru staying behind."Inuyasha, that includes you. I would like to speak to you're brother alone."

Inuyasha raised an eyebrow in suspicion before casually shrugging and getting up to leave. Sesshomaru turned his head to the side hearing the double doors close, and cast a sideways glance at his father. He could not help but feel envious as his father sat at the head of the table, overlooking the room as he portrayed the role of the demon lord that he was. One day it will be I who will stand above all. Shifting in his seat to fully face the daiyoukai, Sesshomaru waited impatiently for him to speak. Toga's grin spread even more as his son's eyes began to change.

"You really are a stubborn pup you know that? So uptight and always on guard, you should relax in my presence." He started chuckling as Sesshomaru bared his fangs."I am only teasing dear boy. Now explain to me about you're little friend you've grown attached to. She is quite the looker."

Sesshomaru closed his mouth as all sense of threat left his being and simply stared at his father. He was aware of the fact nothing ever crossed his father without notice, but he questioned as to how he would know it was a girl for one, and the second, of him being 'close' to her. He did not think him and the onna were on the same page as one another, but also did not think he was attached to her either. He had barely even told her his name.

Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes in annoyance."She is not a friend to this Sesshomaru Inu no taisho, but simply a tool if you say." He leaned back in his chair as his father did the same."I have come across the woman twice, but do not know full well of her intentions.''

Toga clasped his hands together and leaned forward,seemingly interested on how serious his son had become. He was only dead serious when he called him by that given name, that or either he was annoyed by his provoking. Toga had long sense knew of the girl, the moment Ryukotsusei had found her roaming the streets, and had been sure as to what was to become of her. Though he was mildly surprised as she was what he figured, special, to Ryukotsusei and knew that even if she was apart of the Akai ryuu, she did not have to do any of the work the other women had to fare. This is where his curiousness comes in.

"Intentions you say? You believe her to be a threat my son?" The daiyoukai asked letting his amusement play out. Even if he didn't say it, Sesshomaru was intrigued by the girl, which was something he had not seen before. It was obvious his fascination with her had nothing to do with sex. Fortunately.

"Not a threat, but a pestilence." He muttered and inwardly rolled his eyes at his father's childish grin. The meaning behind it, he did not know nor did he care.

It stayed silent for a few minutes before the sound of chuckling bounced of the walls, and quickly turned into abrupt laughter. Sesshomaru's eye twitched and he glared at his father who's laughter was both bothersome and disturbing. As much as he wanted to choke him or put him in his place in terms of speaking, he dared not raise a hand to him. That would be uncharacteristic and cowardly of the taiyoukai. It irked Sesshomaru when his father didn't take him serious on certain occasions, specially when the right time called for it. He watched as his father slowly seized his laughter before speaking.

"Forgive me but that was unusual of you to proclaim a human woman. Though they do have their moments, I did not think they could be deadly." He teased before waving his hands at his son's growling."But I can see where you're suspicions lye. I will send you to bring the woman so that we may learn what she knows. But know this Sesshomaru. . . ."

The sudden change of aura in his father's mood briefly caught Sesshomaru off guard, as his eyes slightly widened when his father stood and made his way towards him. He stopped behind him and gently place a hand on his shoulder, bending down so that his lips were hovering above his ear. Toga lightly squeezed his sons shoulder to let him know how serious he was.

"She is not just any woman from the Akai ryuu. Rin Oshiro is Ryukotsusei's woman. Be careful when coming in contact with her, she's more protected then you know."

Before Sesshomaru could ask him what he meant by being Ryukotsusei's woman, his father had already left the room. Slamming his fist on the table he quickly stood and bolted out the door, in search of the onna. It irritated him to no end at the thought of her being someone Else's property. During the numerous times he had placed his nose in her neck and wafted her delicious scent, not once did he smell an ownership or mating mark on her. It troubled him that his father would refer to her as such, though there was something hidden in his voice when he said it. Sesshomaru was no idiot, he knew when his father was keeping something from him.

Once outside of the mansion he made his way to his black Lamborghini, and drove off back to the east. He was not sure where to start off in locating Rin, but he would discreetly ask around in hopes that someone knew. He had to remind himself that this next encounter would not be like the previous two. This one is all about business and nothing more.

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Rin tiredly walked into her apartment slamming the door behind her, and dropping to the couch face first. So much has happened in the last twenty-four hours and she was drained. She decided not to visit Ryukotsusei as he had instructed her in doing so, she knew he would ask her if she carried out the task and was afraid of what he would do when he found out she didn't. Even if he has not raised a hand to her, she still did not trust him for shit. He was a business man. A deadly one at that. She was still peeved he would even ask her such a thing.

Kami. . .He's gonna kill me I just know it. Sighing she propped herself on her elbows, and blew a strand of hair out of her face. She doubted anyone was alive or had survived the shooting so maybe no one knew she chickened. . . .Fuck! Rin cursed inwardly and swiftly sat up and ran a hand through her tousled hair. She got up from the couch and began pacing back and forward in her living room, muttering curses left and right. Naraku that son of a bitch. He's alive I know he is, and now he's gonna rat me out.

A whine escaped her as she stubbornly stomped her foot on the ground and crossed her arms. She new Naraku wouldn't tell Ryukotsusei she backed out of the mission, but only if she did something for him in return. She shuddered at the different things he would ask her. They were not at all pleasant. Rin almost screamed as someone began banging on her door, knocking a picture of her and Ryukotsusei down and breaking it in the process. She shrugged before walking to the door. She never liked the damn picture to begin with.

Before she could open it, a gunshot went off and she fell to the floor screaming like a lunatic. She never thought Ryukotsusei would send someone to kill her, but it was expected of him. She continued screaming even as the door slammed open and closed shut, footsteps stopping behind her. She could feel the tip of the gun pressing firmly to her head. She wasn't scared to die, never was and never will be. But she never thought when her time came, this would be the outcome. She shivered as the gun traveled down her back and going back up in a soothing matter. Though having a gun pointed at close range was not comforting at all. She yelped as a hand hoisted her to her feet, and was shocked to see none other than Sesshomaru.

"You will seize you're screaming at once Onna, for if not I will not hesitate to kill you." He hissed as her scream was hurting to his sensitive ears. Rin, who was not aware that she was still screaming, shut her mouth instantly.

He let go of her arm and turned his gaze away from her to inspect her apartment. It wasn't big but nor was it small, it was decent. For being Ryukotsusei's pet anyway. He looked at her once more and raised an eyebrow as she glared, glared, at him. Of all the expressions he thought she would make with her face, he never thought she would be angered to see him. It was amusing to him.

"W-what the hell are you doing here! Were you following me or something?" She asked, shaking her head in disbelief. She brought her thumb to her mouth and began chewing on her nail before turning around to sit on her couch."What the hell. . . . . ."

He smirked at her now puzzled face."I have come to take you back with me, for you serve a better purpose than you let on."

She snapped her head up at him and quickly stood up."What purpose? I'm not leading you on in anyway. It's not my fault you're too dense to believe I have no purpose in you're little gang war." She replied hotly, marching up to his glaring form."If you don't wanna believe me when I say I'm not involved with the Akai ryuu then that's you're choice. But I'm not going with you just so I could tell you information I know nothing about!"

Sesshomaru grabbed her by the neck, turned them around and slammed her back against the door earning him a small yelp from the girl. He would not trust anything that came out of her mouth, she was just trying to save her ass by feeding him lies. His grip unconsciously tightened as he thought about her thinking so little of him. He knew damn well of her purpose and her part to Ryukotsusei, so why she continued to lie to him, he did not understand. She whimpered as he brought his face down to hers, his eyes glaring straight into her cinnamon ones. Rin started to claw at his hands as it was getting hard for her to breath, if he kept this up she was sure she would pass out. Sesshomaru loosened his grip but did not let go.

"You have no say in the matter. I will take you back with me, by force if necessary. I have use for you, and nothing you can say will tell me other wise. This is not another random meeting between us Rin." He growled letting her go as she slumped back on the door, coughing trying to steady her breathing.

Something tugged in the back of his head at the sight of Rin, a bruise beginning to form on her neck that he had been squeezing, but he pushed it away quickly. He would not get involved with her, and that was final. Still panting and holding her neck, Sesshomaru slipped his arm around her waist and threw her over his shoulder. He opened her door and ran at his demon speed back to his car, Rin kicking and pounding at his back the whole way. But he simply did not care as he could feel nothing of her weak attempts to hurt him.

A pleasured growl suddenly escaped him as she bit his ear playfully, nibbling at the tip. He had his hand on the car door, but lost all train of thought as she continued to bit down on his ear. He came to realize she was not doing it to pleasure him, nor was it playful in her case, but to him it was down right gratifying. She was probably unaware at what she was doing to him, thinking she was causing him pain as he groaned, but it was the exact opposite. He smirked and slowly moved his hand alongside her thigh, grinning that she was still in her little stripper outfit, and went to grab her butt squeezing it for good measure.

Rin let go of his ear once feeling him squeeze her rear, and began to squirm in his hold, feeling really uncomfortable that he was touching her in such a way she did not want to be touched. She heard a door open and was unceremoniously thrown into the passenger seat, Sesshomaru towering over her wide eyed frame. Her breath caught in her throat as he leaned into her, his lips brushing against her ear and licking the outer shell. A small gasp escaped her as she tried to move away from him, his hands holding her hips in place.

"Hn, you were not so shy when we were back at the club. I wonder, why the sudden change?" He whispered licking her ear once more."Let this be a warning Onna, though you are serving a purpose of me bringing you with myself, don't let me change you're purpose to something. . . different, than what it has to be." He growled out the last sentence and backed away from her, closing the door.

She sat silently while he got in the driver seat and sped off, her not knowing where exactly but made no move to ask. What he said was bugging her though, and she could not fathom as to why. it's true she didn't feel shy in anyway when she was dancing and grinding on him, was it because she held power back then? Rin never did like being the submissive type, or being intimidated. That was one of her weakness and could understand why the sudden change of their intimacy encounter. She wasn't sure what she was, being dragged by Sesshomaru. She couldn't quite call herself a prisoner, though she was taken against her own free will.

Sighing she cast a sideways glance at Sesshomaru who was concentrating, a little to hard in her case, on the road. She might as well ask where he was taking her. Rin was about to open her mouth when Sesshomaru turned to look at her. She frowned at the look he gave her that obviously said,'out with it'. Such an impatient bastard.

"I just wanted to ask where you were taking me." She turned to look out the window before looking back at him."Apparently we're not in the east anymore." She murmured.

She heard him snort but chose not to comment on it. She already got chocked by the ass, she did not want to find out what he would do to her next time."We our headed to the west,Onna. That is where my gang is."

Rin narrowed her eyes and bit the inside of her cheek before looking out the side window. How he found out where she lived, she did not know but wished he hadn't. Ryukotsusei would come looking for her when he finds out she's missing. Well after he sends out Naraku of course. But either way she feared that if he found her in the west, he would think she betrayed him. Even if she's not devoted to him she still respected him, out of fear none the less. She clicked her tongue and turned to face Sesshomaru who was already waiting for her to speak.

She grunted."You know, it wouldn't kill you to say my name instead of calling me woman." She rolled her eyes as he smirked."It would only be fair if in return I called you demon."

Sesshomaru's smirked faded as he glared at her for a few seconds before turning back to the road."Fine Rin, I will call you by you're name." He said and stopped the car, not looking at her."We're here."

Rin gulped as she stared at the building before her. She knew he would live in a mansion but this was far from that. It was almost like a castle. She stiffened as he got out the car and made his way over to her side. She thought about locking the door, but decided that would be a waste seeing as he has the keys and he could easily break the door open. Licking her lips Rin watched as Sesshomaru opened the door and grabbed her arm, practically ripping it off, and dragged her out the car.

She didn't know what to expect once inside, but was dreading the outcome. Her breath caught in her throat as they stopped in front of two large double doors and unconsciously gripped Sesshomaru's arm. He made no move to stop her and simply smirked at her change of scent, but quickly frowned as he remembered that he would not get attached. He glanced back at the door and narrowed his eyes; this is were their little game ends, and where they start getting serious.

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A/N: Ahh sorry it took so long to update, I've been sick for almost a week and haven't been in the mood to update. But I'm feeling better and have a lot more publishing to do. Also this chapter is where it takes off so things will be getting intense from now on. Review!

Thank you to sesshrin devoter, myhanyoupuppy247, momo, NiQNiQ, and rawrlioonn for Reviewing.

sesshrin devoter- Haa yeah I know they both are a little ooc, but Sesshomaru I'm trying not to make as much. Rin yup I like her when she has attitude, makes her more in character to me. As far as inner delima, I think Sesshomaru is just stubborn. He is in a way if you think about it. But hey, that's why we love him.=)