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Ch.8

Deception of the Mind pt.2

"Oww.. . . my head hurts."

Tired brown eyes opened as darkness came into view, the only source of light was that of the moon being reflected from the window. Groaning from the immense pain on her temples, Rin slowly sat up, noticing that through the darkness she was in her room. When did I get here? She brought up a hand to rub the side of her head but stopped short once opening her mouth to yawn. Furrowing her brows in confusion she touched the side of her cheek, a whimper escaping her as there was, what she felt, a big lump the size of a fist. Softly she poked at it again to see if it was really there, and hissed at the stinging sensation. What the hell happened? It feels like I got kicked in the face by a horse! Clenching her cheeks, Rin threw of the covers that she was under and got out of bed, walking towards the door.

She stopped when her hand touched the door handle. Usually it was quiet on the weekdays since everyone was at work, but she lived not too far from the clubs so it should be more noisy then this. Letting go of the door knob she put both hands flat against the door and placed her ear on it, listening on the other side. Her breathing died down as she listened for something, anything to answer as to why it was so damn quiet. She pressed her ear harder against the door and stayed like that for a few moments, not hearing anything suspicious or out of the ordinary,and pulled away shaking her head at her paranoia. Just as she was about to open the door, a loud crash stopped her movements.

Clamping both her hands over her mouth to hold back her scream, Rin took a step back from the door and watched as the lights from under the door turn off, more sounds of objects crashing and being thrown against the wall causing her heart to speed up. The noise stopped as quick as it had started and everything was quiet once more. Rin moved her hands away from her mouth and placed a hand over her chest as her breathing grew more frantic, and ran the other through her tousled hair. I wonder why the sounds stopped. . . . A light bulb suddenly went off in Rin's head as her eyes widened in horror. No freakin way. . . Footsteps started outside her room, coming to a stop once in front of her door. Biting her lip in panic, her head turned to the left then the right as she looked for a place to hide. She squeaked hearing the doorknob rattle back and forwarth. A sigh of relief came out as the door had been locked, giving her enough time to hide from the intruder.

Oh shit, I'm gonna die, I'm gonna die. Where to hide? Brown eyes fell to the floor where her bed was and inwardly sighed, satisfied at the hiding spot. Getting on her hands and knees Rin crawled towards the bed so the stranger wouldn't hear where she was, and rolled on her stomach and under the bed. She locked her arms together as she lay on her stomach and rest her head on her hands, eyes watching the door. The rattling stopped and Rin sighed in contempt, thinking the stranger had finally given up, until the door was kicked open and flew against the wall, falling on the ground with a loud thud. She muffled her scream in her hands and listened to the heavy boots that made their way into her room. Kami, don't let them find me.

A growl erupted from the being that was in the center of her room obviously angry she was hiding. The growl stopped and the room fell silent, the only sound being heard was from the person who at the moment was. . . . sniffing? Rin squeezed her eyes shut and bit her lip to the point where she could taste the blood on her tongue. Great. A demon. A fucking demon broke into my apartment! At first, Rin guessed it was probably a demon who had broke in. In fact she knew, but didn't want to believe it. It clicked in her head when the demon was throwing things around and making loud noises; It was only trying to scare her so her heart beat would speed up, making her easier to find. Her eyes snapped open as the footsteps came to a stop in front of her bed. Although she was terrified Rin knew she had to slow her racing heart, or else the demon would be able to sense her if she didn't calm down.

Without warning a hand shot out and took a hold of her hand that wasn't being occupied and pulled her from under the bed. She screamed and started kicking her legs wildly, her hands flying in the air in all directions. She kept her eyes close the whole time, too afraid to look in the eyes of the demon in her home. She was roughly being shook before being tossed onto the bed. Several alarms went off in her head as she snapped her closed eyes open and tried to make a dash for the door, not bothering to look at the demon. of course it was futile as the demon appeared before her blocking the path. It was still too dark to make out the demon, the only light being the moon wasn't enough. Gulping she took small steps back, each one she took the demon stepped forward. The back of her knees hit the side of the bed making her fall on her back, but still she continued and made herself crawl backwards. Nervously she thought of ways to distract the demon before he or she could do something to her. One in particular she wished not to think of at the moment. She licked her dried chapped lips and put her hands in front of her as she felt the bed sink at the extra weight.

"W-wait, please! You don't want to do this, trust me," She jumped feeling a cold hand touch her foot." H-hey! Please I'll do whatever you want just don't kill me!" She yelled raising her arms in the form of an x."Or rape me." She added as the hand slid higher up her leg.

The demon abruptly stopped the hand on her leg from going any further and pulled back, getting completely off the bed. Rin let out an exasperated sigh and balled her small hands into her hair, glad that the demon took his hands off her leg. Her relief was short lived as she was hoisted in the air by the thin strap of her nightgown, the same cold hand now around her throat while the other held her in place. Rin yelped and started to thrash in the demon's hold as the hand around her neck began to tighten. She had thought her plea was enough for the demon to show a little bit of sympathy, but guessed this demon had no remorse. Before she could fall into unconsciousness, she felt the demon remove his hand from her neck and let it fall limp, while the other still held her in the air.

"Whatever I want huh? That is too bad Rin, there is nothing I want that you can give me. I am only here to finish what I should have done the moment I met you. But it seems, I have changed my mind."

Rin's face paled once hearing the demons voice. She reached out her hand so that she could touch his face, only to have it smacked away, a small yelp on her part. If she had been confused in the beginning now she could honestly say, she surpassed all the outcomes of being confused. Part of her was surprised yet happy that he was here with her, but the other part was pissed as hell and scared. She remembered clearly what he told her the last time they talked. He would kill her. For real this time. Yet, she hasn't seen him all this time and has made sure to avoid him, so why was he here all of a sudden? Sure it's only been a week, but that was good enough for her. She kept her promise to stay away from him so that she wouldn't be killed. He on the other hand screwed her over and lied.

"What? Sesshomaru I don't know what you're talking about." Rin whispered with all honesty. There must have been a good reason why he was here. Uninvited to say the least. He roughly pulled her to his chest, a growl forming within him and vibrating through her body."I'm serious, you asshole! I stayed away from you like I said I would. I didn't do anything!"

He brought her face directly to his so that they were eye level with one another. Rin gasped as she saw through the dark his eyes change to red. She put both palms flat on his chest and whimpered at the deadly snarl he gave, his eyes narrowed threateningly and his demon markings became jagged. She was seriously confused at what she did, or didn't do for that matter, to piss him off. Either he was on some kind of demon period she didn't know about, or he just didn't like being called an asshole. Probably the latter is most likely. Their faces were now so close to one another, she could practically feel his breath on her neck.

"You DARE lie to me human? I should kill you for making a fool of myself and my FATHER!" He growled the last part menacingly, his nose now pushing against hers forcefully. Rin coward in his hold at the harshness of his voice. She didn't do anything to make a mockery of them in anyway.

Rin narrowed her eyes in confusion."What the fuck are you talking about? The last time I talked to Toga was when you kidnapped me a WEEK ago!" Sesshomaru snarled louder and threw her onto the bed. Rin quickly sat up and glared at him."Not to mention you were there the whole time! So what could I have said that was insulting to you or him?" She growled while rubbing her already sore head.

Sesshomaru shut his eyes and squeezed them tightly. Her yelling was both angering him and upsetting his ears at the same time. With the way this was turning out, he would be in his true demon form in a matter of minutes. He was silently scolding himself for not killing her the moment he saw her, he should have done it a week ago. But the look in her eyes is what stopped him, after he threw her on the bed her scent had immediately spiked in fear. It wasn't as if he would really rape her. He wouldn't stoop that low just to fuck a woman, they always came to him so there was never a need to take them against their will. But Rin, she was different. She was seducing him in a way that wasn't fully intended or on purpose. It was just her personality that attracted him to her and the fact that she wasn't charmed by him. Scoffing he re-opened his eyes and looked down at her shaking form, his eyes suddenly narrowing. Pathetic. So, she really thought he would be one to rape her.

"Seize you're yelling now, Rin." He growled low in his throat. Rin gulped and shut her mouth. He looked straight into her eyes, taking a step towards her. She was about to crawl back when he quickly grabbed her arm and halted her."Do not move."

She nodded her head in understanding but chose not to open her mouth to voice her thoughts of him touching her. His eyes were now golden hue, and she wished for them to stay that way. He leaned forward supporting some of his weight on his left hand while the other, that was still wrapped around her right arm, brought her body closer to his. Rin's breathing came out in short pants as he brought his face to the crook of her neck, his nose gliding up and down in short, smooth motions. She gasped when she felt his warm, slick tongue reach out and lick just below her ear lobe, before moving back down to the junction of her neck and shoulder. Her mind was on auto pilot as she gave in to the sensual feelings of his tongue caressing her. It was as if their fighting and heated argument never happened, as it was already forgotten. She mewed as he nibbled her ear, softly tugging on it. Hearing the erotic sound come out of her mouth was what brought Sesshomaru out of his trance as he pushed himself away from her. His eyes were slightly widened as he looked down at Rin's half lidded ones, a glint of lust lingering in them. He glared at her and looked to the side, collecting his thoughts at what he was to do now. Glancing back at her he frowned and took out his gun.

A gasp fell from her parted lips at seeing the metal object that was now in his hands. Closing her eyes she let a single tear fall. Now she understands. He was trying to distract her from her death. Taking in a deep breath she furrowed her brows in determination, her lips tightening in a thin line. If this is how she was to die, then she would die with pride and dignity. This is what she's been waiting for since the day Ryukotsusei took her in, and she was ready. Opening her eyes her mouth fell open and both brows shot up in shock. There lying on the floor were two of Naraku's body guards that watched over her. One eyebrow lifted higher than the other as her wide eyes looked at Sesshomaru. He looked at her in a bored expression before taking out a pair of handcuffs from his back pocket. She continued gaping at him like a fish.

"W-what happened- W-when did they?-" She stuttered while pointing a finger at the two dead bodies."How long have they been there? When did they get here?"

Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow."Which would you like me to answer first?"

Rin felt her eye twitch as her lips turned into a frown. What a smart ass remark. At times Rin didn't think he knew when he was being a smart ass, but came to the conclusion it was only natural for him. She slapped a hand over her face, letting it fall to her side before crossing her arms."Just answer the question damn it." She mumbled. He growled before sticking his gun back on his belt, and walked over to her.

"While you closed you're eyes to sulk at the sudden thought of me killing you, they snuck in here sensing my presence. I had already smelt them a mile away and took out my glock prepared for their arrival. They have been here for a few minutes, and came into you're apartment a little over five minutes ago." He stated while taking a hold of one of her crossed arms. She was too in thought to even notice what he was doing.

"So I've basically been spacing out for a while?" She asked him while gazing at the dead bodies. He nodded his head and took her other hand in his. She finally registered him messing with her hands and looked down at where their hands met."Uhh, what are you-" She stopped mid sentence upon hearing a clicking noise. She pushed him away from her before looking down. She yelped bringing her cuffed hands to her face. "What the hell is this?"

"I have hand cuffed you so that you will not escape. You are now under treason and are to be taken hostage until we see fit to either make use of you, or to be rid of you." He said nonchalantly. Rin gawked at him open mouth before snorting up snot and spitting it in his face. Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes before wiping off the phlegm.

"Like hell, I'm going anywhere with you. . . .again! I didn't do crap, and I'm not about to be put on trial for a crime I didn't do. So, You're gonna clean up the mess you made in my apartment, take out these dead bodies, which by the way Naraku is gonna be pissed at me for their deaths, and go back to the west and away from me.. . . . . .Oh yeah, and you're gonna uncuff me." She berated while rubbing the remaining drool from her mouth. Sesshomaru growled at her before grabbing both her arms.

The wind was knocked out of her as she was tossed over Sesshomaru's shoulder and walking out of her apartment. Panic struck her as she realized he was once again, kidnapping her. Out of desperation she started scratching and biting his shoulder while trying to growl, but came out more of a baby like purr. He ignored her useless attempts of hurting him and continued his way to his car. He felt her nails dig into his back once he opened the passenger door and tried to set her in. If it had been another time and another place, he wouldn't care that she was being stubborn or a pain in his ass, but he knew Naraku was aware of his presence in the east, and had to leave now. Just about losing his patience with her, he roughly took a hold of both leashed hands and clutched her wrists in a death grip. She whimpered feeling the cuffs dig into her skin.

"AH! Okay, okay stop! I won't struggle anymore damn it!" He smirked and seized his grasp. She stuck her tongue out once he closed the door and climbed in to the drivers seat. They drove in silence until she started to fidget in her seat. She could feel his eyes on her and it was becoming uncomfortable.

Sighing she looked out the drivers seat window and tried to rest her chin on her palm, but realized the damn cuffs were getting in the way. His gaze was still on her and she struggled to ignore him by silently distracting herself. She watched a few birds fly over the car, and saw a squirrel climb onto a telephone pole wire. Curiously she glanced at the corner of her eye to see if he was still staring. She literally felt a blood vein pop out of her forehead as she stared into deep golden hues. She gritted her teeth before turning to face him.

"What the hell are you looking at? Geez, it's bugging the shit out of me. Look I know I'm you're hostage and all, but can you, I don't know, refrain from openly staring at me?" She suggested throwing her hands in the air defeated as he continued staring as if her outburst didn't bother him in the least. Growling she leaned forward and rubbed her temples as she felt a headache coming.

Sesshomaru turned his gaze back to the road."Again, I misjudged you Rin, and for that I apologize." He said the word as if it tasted bitter to him."I knew you were telling the truth when I smelt you. I suppose you do not know what has happened in the last twenty-four hours." He stated looking back at her from the corner of his eye. Rin cocked her head to the side, then lifted a brow silently asking him to continue."My father was killed."

She gasped and covered her mouth with her hand, shaking her head in disbelief. How could this happen? when did this happen? Somewhere in the back of her head, Rin thought maybe this was the bad feeling she had been feeling for the past week. Had she known this was the case, she would have said something. She couldn't fathom why someone would want to kill Toga, well she could seeing as he was a gang leader, but she met with him and she knew there was more to him then just some deadly yakuza demon. Underneath it all he was a kind, caring demon, and a great parent. Her wide eyes turned in her seat to look at Sesshomaru who was staring straight ahead. Okay, well on certain levels of parenthood anyway. . . . .

"When?" She croaked. Damn. She could already feel the tears pulling in the corner of her eyes. She quickly rubbed her eyes hoping he didn't notice. Even if he did, Sesshomaru acted as if he didn't see a thing.

"It was about an hour after Ryukotsusei payed you a visit." He disdain her shocked gasp and continued."His scent still lingers on you. He must have hit you hard enough to make your memory run amuck." He turned his head to study her before narrowing his eyes."That bruise on your face is indeed, ignoble of him."

Rin's mouth fell open as she scoffed. He even insults her in a way that's mannerly, yet still sounds like a jackass. He makes it sound as if it were her fault she had a huge welt on her face. Biting her lip she took in a deep breath remembering the tragic news he just told her about. An hour before Ryukotsusei came to see her. . . .Rin leaned her head against the window and looked up at the night sky. Why is everything always happening at night? She remembered seeing the blood on his face and felt like she was about to hurl. That bastard killed him, and acted as if nothing was wrong in front of her. And to top it all off, he hit her. That son of a bitch actually hit her! She lifted a hand to touch the lump on her face and winced at the pain. Damn, and he hit her pretty good too. She rolled her head to look at Sesshomaru. His father had just died yet he looks so. . .together? She couldn't find the right word for it, but he just seemed so calm on the outside. But on the inside? Without thinking she reached her hand out and placed it over his, and gently squeezed it in a comforting gesture. It seemed they were both out of character as if lately.

"Sesshomaru. . . .I'm so sorry. I really am." She said quietly squeezing his hand once more."But if you don't mind me asking, what does this have to do with me?"

She watched as his hands gripped the wheel in a death grip before letting out an audible sigh."A gang member in the Akai ryuu told me you were the one who informed Ryukotsusei, of my father's whereabouts."He glanced at her wide eyes."But once I found you, there was something that did not make since. I smelt you for any signs of my father or Izayoi,"She gasped again but he continued."and found none. He was obviously lieing, and I could not sense it for I was far too gone to notice such. Even if you did lure my father into his death sentence, it would not have been easy. There is another reason as to why he gave in without a fight. He knew what it was but failed to tell me, for I was 'a stubborn pup not worthy enough to hear his words.'"

"Izayoi. . . is dead too?" Rin asked herself feeling a tear roll down her face."How? He's the most powerful demon in the world. What did Ryukotsusei say to him that made Toga give in? it must have been something important for him to give his life for." She said thoughtfully. Sesshomaru's eyes twitched, but that went unnoticed by Rin who was looking down at her lap.

"Hn. Perhaps it was." He mumbled letting his grip on the wheel loosen.

They sat in silence the rest of the way, no other words needing to be said. For once, since the time they've known each other there was a comfortable silence, both on the same page of understanding. Rin still squirmed in her seat as the hold on her wrists were becoming irritating. Though they were contempt with one another, there was still a trust issue as neither could come to any terms of agreement in being in the others presence, without some kind of restraint. In Rin's mind she thought it should be Sesshomaru who should have the cuffs, seeing as he's the most deadly out of the two. She huffed a stray bang out of her face and sat up straight upon seeing a familiar building come into view. Without Toga our Izayoi here she was sure to feel more comfortless than before, but thought about Inuyasha being here. Maybe it won't be so bad. A yelp suddenly escaped Rin as she was hoisted out of the car and dropped to the cold ground. She whined at the sting on her rear and was sure there would be a bruise when she woke up. She glared up at the smirking demon as he reached down and brought her onto her feet.

Sesshomaru leaned down so that his lips brushed up on her ear. A shiver running down her spine at the feel of his warm breath on her neck."I suggest, you listen to me while here, Rin. One wrong move, and your finished." She could feel his lips smirk against her neck and dreaded at what the next words would be that came out of his mouth."Welcome to you're new prison sweetheart, you are now officially our captive."

Her breath caught in her throat hearing what he just said. Prisoner? Captive? Hostage? She could of sworn she had told herself a week ago she was no longer apart of their stupid war, and now here she is, being held hostage in the Inu gang mansion. And for what? To get Ryukotsusei's attention? Rin suddenly felt the blood leave her body at the last thought. Because Ryukotsusei killed the Inu's leader, they're holding her prisoner so he could meet their demands. What they're demands were, she didn't know and to be quite frank, she didn't give a flying fuck. Sure, Ryukotsusei took a liking to her and maybe had a possessive claim over her, but was he really willing to go through hell just to get her back? Looking at the mansion than to Sesshomaru, Rin darted into a full out run as she desperately wished someone would save her. She didn't get very far as Sesshomaru stood in front of her with narrowed red eyes, and a jaw dropping smirk on his face. She could tell, he was gonna get his money's worth. He grabbed both her cuffed wrists and threw her over his shoulder and walked towards his mansion, Rin screaming like a lunatic and pounding her sealed hands on his back.

"You bastard put me down! I'm not staying here you hear me!" She started kicking her feet only to have him hold them together with his other hand."Fuck you damn it! Fuck you. I am not gonna be a damn prisoner!" She yelled and jumped feeling him dig his claws into her thigh. Rin just now took the time to realize she was in a pink silk night gown that reached mid thigh. She blushed hearing him chuckle."Pervert." She grumbled.

She knew things weren't going to end up good while being here. She licked her chapped lips and frowned up at the dark clouded sky. For once she wished she still lived on the streets, away from everyone and everything. Honestly what did she do to deserve this? As if things could get any worse then what they already were. How wrong she would be. . . . . . .

A/n: Like I said this is where the story really takes off. Yay finally! haha yes, well I decided to stop stalling and just get straight to the point with this damn story. I love writing it and don't want to keep beating around the bush. So I don't know if this is exactly as long as It should have been. Honestly I think it was supose to be longer. My rough draft looked longer while I was writing it, but maybe that's just me. But damn. . . .this is my longest chapter yet.=p

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