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Ch.9

Inception Emotions

Sesshomaru. . .Do you have someone to protect. . . . .

Golden hues snapped open at the sound of the great Daiyukai's voice. Sesshomaru bolted upright into a sitting position and blinked a few times before letting out a relieved sigh. It was almost as if his father had really been there, saying those exact same words he spoke two days ago. He had put much thought into the question but chose to simply ignore it, for it held no meaning to him. Had he someone to protect? He could think of no one. There was a hidden meaning in that question which bothered Sesshomaru to no end. It was ridiculous for him to play his father's games when the damn fool no longer lived. Of all the things his father had said to him before he was killed, that sentence was the only one he remembered.

Sesshomaru ran his clawed hand through his tousled hair and looked over to his right. He couldn't help but smirk at the sight before him. Still cuffed together was Rin, who lay sprawled out on the bed beside him. After he had brought her into the mansion, she had made sure to let her presence be known. She yelled a great number of curse words and thought it would be. . . .funny, to throw priceless antics at the Inuyoukai who growled and snarled at her. He eventually had to knock her unconscious before things got out of hand. Though he might have hit her a little too hard, for she has been asleep for quite some time. Not that he was complaining; she never did shut up.

He continued to stare at her in hopes that she would remain that way, he was in no mood to argue with her once she wakes up. Although she's a prisoner as he had stated, he refused to put her in the dungeons during her stay. As much as it angered him that she was Ryukotsusei's whore, he didn't trust himself putting her down there knowing she had done nothing wrong, it was a sudden guilt that he cursed his father for bestowing upon him. That and he would hear her yell until she demanded to be released. He very much did not want the latter to occur.

Rin stirred as she felt someone staring at her. Call it a sixth sense or whatever, but she felt it. Letting out a yawn she made to stretch her arms out but stopped when she felt a sudden tug on her wrist. She shot up into a siting position, startling Sesshomaru who did not expect the sudden movement, and began inhaling and exhaling in calm, easy breaths. She narrowed her eyes and turned to her left and stared at Sesshomaru with all the hate she could muster. Said demon stared back at her with a bored expression but had some sort of amusement gleaming in his eyes. She clenched her jaw and continued evening out her breathing as to stay calm.

"You egotistical, obnoxious, impudent, demented SON OF A BITCH!"She screamed waving her cuffed hands in his face. Her breathing came out in short uneven pants, her anger finally getting the best of her. Sesshomaru simply raised a brow but said nothing.

She scoffed at his calm yet still bored demeanor and rolled on her side until she was at the edge of the bed. Rin took notice that she was still wearing her night gown, which had risen up around her thighs. Huffing, she tried her best to smooth it down but found it a little difficult due to her imprisoned hands. The events of last night played in her head as she took in how she came to be. Sesshomaru broke into her house, killed Naraku's henchmen, kidnapped her again, and told her Toga and Izayoi were murdered. . . .Rin stiffened at the last part. She still did not want to believe they were dead and she could not help but feel it was somehow her fault. The bad feelings she had felt were signs of what was to happen, though at the time had she known, she was sure she could have stopped it from happening.

Swallowing the lump in her throat she turned to look back over at Sesshomaru, who was now standing, and bit her lip. What was to become of her now? He hadn't exactly explained much to her when they entered the house, mostly because she went on a rampage and began yelling and cursing at everyone. The moment they had entered the house, demons began snarling and growling at her as if she was the one who killed their leader. She never did like being accused of a crime she did not do, not that she ever committed one, but either way she just didn't like being judged. It was all a blur from there so she had no idea how she ended up in what looked to be Sesshomaru's room. . . .in his. . . . bed? Her eyes widened and were once again narrowed at the smirking demon. He could obviously tell what she was thinking.

Before she could start her bickering, Sesshomaru growled softly at her in warning causing her to automatically close her mouth. Her lips pursed in a thin line as she put her hands on her hips. She thought he would at least learn by now; she hates being ordered around.

"Are you done yet, human?" He asked and raised a brow in a bored manner. She huffed but nodded her head."Good. Now you will listen, and listen well,"He started. Before she could blink he was in front of her glaring into her eyes. She gasped and instinctively took a step back."You will seize you're foolish altercation with this Sesshomaru, at once. I will not repeat myself a second time. This is your final warning." he finished with a hollow growl.

As much as she wanted to talk back and push his buttons some more, she knew he wasn't playing anymore. That growl at the end of his speech proved as such. Gritting her teeth, she nodded her head in understanding. She hated being submissive, but if she wanted to live to see tomorrow, she had to obey by his rules. No matter how detrimental, or stupid they may be. Rin would not go down without a fight, but if she was to do so, she would need decent pair of clothes.

"Okay fine, I'll be a good little girl and behave. But I am not going to walk around in my night gown." She stated and crossed her arms over her chest, making them stick out more. Sesshomaru's eyes went to her breasts then back to her face and grinned.

"Who said you are to leave my quarters? I have decided to let you stay in here rather then the cellar, but do not think that gives you the privilege to wonder about." He smirked. Her jaw dropped in disbelief, trying hard to ignore the fact he went back to staring at her chest.

She bit her bottom lip as hard as she could before uncrossing her arms and pointing a finger at him."I said so damn it! you can't keep me in here like a caged animal. I get the fact I'm a prisoner, but I will not be confined in your bed chambers. Who knows what the hell's been going on in here." She said waving her hands in all directions of his room.

Sesshomaru's grin only widened."Hn, perhaps you would like to find out?" He suggested and took a step forward. He caught her nervous sent and stepped back with a chuckle."Like it or not, you are not here as a guest, Rin. You're relationship with Ryukotsusei serves a purpose in this war, and we will take full advantage of that. As I have said before, do as I say, and I will not harm you nor let harm come to you."

Rin's narrowed eyes softened a bit at his last words, but still held a fiery hate. She could stand here and believe his words, or she could plan her escape. She groaned and lifted her hands to her head to rub her temples. None of this made any sense. He kidnaps her because he thinks she had something to do with his father's murder, then changes his logic theory to her being an asset in getting Ryukotsusei to bend to his will. She was far past the point of being confused. He obviously brought her here for a different reason, one that he has yet to figure out himself. To be honest, his mind games were starting to drive her insane! Kami. . what does he WANT from me!

Sesshomaru watched in silence at her troubled state, he knew she was having an inner turmoil. He hated that he has yet to face the fact of why he kept her in the first place. He has told her countless times he wished to no longer see her, for the next time he would kill her. But every time, he never had it in him. Now here she is, in his room, and in his mansion. But why was she here? he had asked himself that all night but never came to a conclusion. He himself was starting to go crazy. It was something he couldn't explain, something he never wanted to acknowledge since the first time he saw her. It was out of character for him to think such thoughts and dismantle feelings he thought he would never feel for anyone, let alone one little human girl.

"Sesshomaru, please."Rin whispered, holding back tears that wanted to escape her eyes. She was loosing her mind and fast."Just tell me already."

Sesshomaru knew what she meant but before he could respond, he wrinkled his nose when he smelt the salty tears building up from Rin's eyes. A chord in him struck and he wanted nothing more than to hold her in his arms and tell her everything would be alright, that she was safe with him. But he would be lying if he told her that. Not only to her but to himself as well. He, Sesshomaru the greatest and most powerful demon other than his father, show compassion for a human and mean it, would be like saying Ryukotsusei is his superior. He might be a lot of things, but a lair was not one of them. But how could he come up with an answer for a question he has asked multiple times? It was now that he wished his father would have explained what it was he would have told him the night he died. The more Sesshomaru contemplated the situation, the clearer things seemed to be to him that the talk his father and him were to have, would've been about Rin.

What it was about Rin he wished to discuss was beyond him, but there was a reason to it. His father never brought up just any human in a conversation unless it was to some importance. Glancing at Rin, he was at a lost for words. Here stood before him was nothing more than a weak and vulnerable human, a slave that held no moral status in the world other than being his enemy's whore. Yet, when he looked at her something inside him would awaken. It was a foreign feeling, for he has never felt it before. But he knew somehow it was natural, that it was suppose to happen, it was only waiting for the right thing, person or youkai to awaken it. Which just so happened to be Rin of all people. A damn human. He snorted at the thought which caused Rin to look at him through watery eyes.

They looked at each other in complete silence, neither saying a word. Both not knowing what exactly to say. Sesshomaru could see in her eyes that she was emotionally, physically, and mentally worn out. Living the life she has, he wouldn't be surprised. Kidnapping her and thinking she would die if she were to do the wrong thing seemed to heighten that enigma. He almost felt sorry for her in fact; it was just on the verge of pity. Even if it wasn't her fault, he couldn't help but blame her for everything. Ever since he first met her, all his plans, all his goals, have gone down the drain. Hell, he was losing himself with these emotions she continued to stir within him. Slowly, so slowly, she was bringing up the side of him he hid for centuries. The feelings he once thought were dead, were being revived.

How did it go from being lustful seducing, to a game of cat and mouse, to dark and angst? They were never civil with one another, but there was always a fiery passion between them, almost playful. But now. . . .the human mind can only handle so much of mental abuse, those who can be manipulated easily, and others who have been tampered with beyond their limits. Sadly for Rin, it was the latter. She was lost, confused, and afraid. Seeing her like this, although he thought would please him to no end, disgusted him. He missed her feisty, hard-headed and independent attitude. Where had it gone? It was only yesterday she was like that, but now. . . .it must be the handcuffs. . . . . Sighing, Sesshomaru slowly approached Rin who was silently crying and took both cuffed hands in his calloused ones. With his free hand he unlocked on of her wrists, then the other. She had suddenly stopped crying and looked up at him in questioning.

"I will free you're hands so that you may do as you please. But I forbid you to leave this room." He explained in a nonchalant way. Though he sounded he didn't care, Rin couldn't help but smile.

Inwardly she was grinning devilishly like a Chester cat. She had made up her mind and decided she would stay. After she asked herself what he wanted, it became obviously clear to her even if he didn't want to admit it, she knew he had an infatuation with her. Sure, he got on her nerves and pissed her off, she couldn't deny the fact she felt a connection with him. So she was sure he would do nothing to harm her. The only thing that was bugging her at the moment were the damn hand cuffs, so she decided to do a little. . . acting, so to speak. Rin knew how to be depressed, she had been since she first met Ryukotsusei, and she knew how to channel her inner darkness. Put two and two together, and you have an emo. She was sure it would throw off his senses and make him question not only his sanity but hers. She was a pro when it came to seducing both demons and men alike, but not only in the light heartening pleasurable way. To others she would explain it as if doing the puppy dog stare, only more dark and depressed. Fuck, she would do anything just to get the damn cuffs off.

"Hmm, okay." She shrugged and slid onto a near by couch.

Sesshomaru held the dangling cuffs in his hands, all the while staring wide eyed at her. He watched as she glanced at him in the corner of her eye, wink and then smirk. He narrowed his eyes and literally stomped his foot in a child like manner. That little. . .Bitch! She had actually tricked him! Not only were those fake tears, but she had verily hidden her real emotions from him, and replaced them with a sad and depressed one. Oh, was he pissed. Amazed and impressed, but fairly pissed. He always knew she was a little vixen but never thought she could fool him into believing she was mentally losing it. To hell with it, she already was. That little cocky, manipulative-

"That was very childish of you, Rin. You almost made me believe you were upset." He said coldly, but with amusement. Rin quirked an eyebrow and turned to look at him with a sly grin.

"You were the one who stomped you're big foot like a five year old. Not fun being messed with huh? Ha, least you know how it feels, Sesshy." She said sweetly. Sesshomaru growled at the pet name she gave him."Hey it's either that or fluffy. Besides, it took a lot to hide my mischievous scent from your damn dog demon powers. It'll come in handy next time I want something from you."

Amber hues glinted with both irritation and amusement at her last comment."What makes you think there will be a next time?" He countered.

Before Rin could open her mouth, Sesshomaru grabbed her by the arms and threw her over his shoulder knocking the breath out of her. Like always she kicked and clawed at him so that he would put her down. Once again she forgot she was still in her little nightgown and yelped when Sesshomaru pinched her exposed thigh. She blushed a deep shade of red hearing the bastard chuckle low in his throat. A sudden wave of Deja vu hit her and she shook her head getting her emotions in check. They left his bed chamber and began walking down the hall, stopping at a door a few doors down from his room.

Without so much as a warning he kicked the door open causing it to hit the back of the wall inside. A gasp and a groan immediately caught her attention as she struggled to look over Sesshomaru's shoulder. She let out an irritated whine but stopped when she felt another pinch on her thigh. She slapped his back and turned her head frantically when he stepped into the room and slammed the door shut, making her squeak in surprise. She heard a snort come from him and felt him shift slightly.

"Damn it bastard, whaddya want?" She heard a pissed yet familiar voice shout. Picking her head up she turned to look at him in an awkward angle. He was standing next to a girl with long black hair that reached her shoulders. She saw a mating mark on her neck and suspected she was his mate. Awww how cute. They look good together.

"Hey Inuyasha!" Rin squealed out with a smile on her face. Inuyasha tilted his head to look at her and widened his eyes before smirking and looking back at Sesshomaru.

"Keh, what are you a caveman? She can walk on her own, Sesshomaru." He grinned. Rin felt a vibration on her chest and guessed Sesshomaru was growling. She frowned and banged on his back once more. The position she was in was uncomfortable and his growling wasn't making it any better.

"Yeah, asshole I have two feet."She mumbled."So put me down." She felt his hold on her waist loosen and then felt her butt hit the ground. She hissed and looked up and glared at Sesshomaru who was smiling at her with an innocent expression.

"I forgot you're reflexes are not quick."He smirked before looking at Inuyasha."We have to talk little brother." He looked over at Kagome then down to Rin."In private."

As if he knew what Sesshomaru was talking about, Inuyasha 'keh'd' and walked up to his brother and narrowed his eyes. He looked back at Kagome with a small smile, which she returned and headed out the door without another word. Rin finally got up from the floor and dusted of her nightgown while glaring at Sesshomaru. He looked at her for a few seconds with his grin still intact and turned to leave. She didn't expect him to say anything or take a backwards glance, which he did neither of and sighed in relief. She might not have been sad or depressed but she was still confused as hell.

She never knew what to expect from Sesshomaru. He goes from being an ass, to somewhat understanding, then back to being an ass. She was starting to wonder if maybe he was the one with the multi personality disorder and not her. Rin was only stubborn and loud mouthed, but didn't have different personalities. A shy but loud cough broke her out of her thoughts and she swiftly turned around seeing the girl still siting on the bed. Rin bit her lip not sure what to do or say, so she merely raised an eyebrow. The girl smiled and patted a seat on the bed. Rin hesitated at first but walked over and sat down anyway.

"Hi there, my names Kagome Higurashi." She said cheerfully and extended her hand out for Rin to shake."What's you're name?"

Rin looked down at Kagome's hand before taking it in hers."Rin Oshiro. So. . . " She trailed off after releasing her hand. She wasn't gonna lie, it was a little awkward.

"Don't worry you don't have to be shy around me. Inuyasha told me a little about you." She said before crossing her arms and grinning. Rin gulped and waited for her to speak."I hear you and Sesshomaru have a thing for each other." She stated bluntly.

Rin blushed and gulped again, the girl's bluntness was something she wasn't expecting, but swallowed her spit the wrong way making her cough a little. kagome looked worried for a second and starting patting her back. Rin stared at her as if she had three heads."WHAT? Oh hell no, not in a million years. He's an obnoxious ass who's head is as big as his ego. Thanks but no thanks." She grunted.

She watched Kagome gawk at her before bursting out laughing. Rin didn't know what was so funny but started laughing herself. She was pretty sure by now Kagome was laughing at her insult to Sesshomaru, but still didn't know how it was funny. She was after all stating the truth. He must've had women feeding his ego for centuries if he grew up to be the cockiest son of a bitch there was. Even if it was a turn on, Rin would rather sleep with Ryukotsusei then say that to Sesshomaru's face. . . .okay mind the last part. Once they both calmed down, Kagome took Rin by the hands and led her towards a closet.

"Oh Rin, I know we're gonna be good friends." She smiled. Rim smiled back and followed her into the walk in closet. There was nothing but woman's clothing, which she knew was Kagome's."Seeing as you're staying for awhile, I'll give you some of my clothes to wear. I sure wouldn't want to walk around here wearing just a nightgown." She joked.

Rin giggled and shook her head."Yeah, well I blame that dick for dragging me out of my apartment late hours of the night without clothes. Thanks kagome, I really appreciate this." She said while Kagome gave her an outfit. She stared at it and smirked."Huh, he could've at least given me something to wear at least." She mumbled.

Kagome smiled and nodded her head and walked out the closet, shutting the door behind her. Rin quietly changed into a pair of white happy bunny shorts and lifted her nightgown over her head and slipped on a black matching spaghetti strap. She tied her long hair in a loose pony tail and looked at her reflection in the mirror,which was weirdly attached to the wall. She noticed the bruise on her cheek fading away and lifted a hand to touch it. She wondered if Sesshomaru would ever hit her while she stayed here. Sure, they fought and yelled like a married couple when they were in the same room, but she knew he would never put a hand on her like Ryukotsusei had did. It amazed her in a way, the first time she ever raised her voice to Ryukotsusei he hit her, but when she first met Sesshomaru and actually slapped him, he never hit her once. She even spit on him for Kami sakes! That was one of the reasons why she felt safe when she was with him.

But if I pushed him too far. . . would he really do that? Rin thought back to last night when he broke into her house and thought he was a complete stranger. And when she was thrown on the bed, he had a chance to rape her, to throw himself on her like Ryukotsusei usually did. But, he never did. Her brows furrowed as she scolded herself for comparing Sesshomaru to that monster. No, she might not know him, but she knew him well enough to trust he would do no such thing. He's had plenty of opportunities, but never once pursued them and that told her something. That she could trust him. Shit, he's practically saving her keeping her hostage.

She closed her eyes and chuckled softly to herself. After all their encounters together, it almost seemed as if they were actually growing on one another, despite their constant arguing. She was blind before, maybe even naive. She didn't know what she wanted because she was scared and confused, though right now she's still confused. Sleeping off all the negative thoughts of all the things that occurred the last two weeks, it was when she woke up that she realized there was more than meets the eye. Meeting Sesshomaru was more that just a coincident. . . it was faith. As if something was pulling them to each other. And that something, was their emotions. The ones he never wanted and the ones she was scared to have. Call her crazy, but it's what she felt inside whenever she was near him. It was kind of hard to explain, but she knew it was there.

A chemistry stronger then love or lust. He felt it too, she was sure. That was another reason they were constantly at each others throats. He hid his feelings by being cold and ruthless, and she hid her's by being defensive and on guard. She knew there was something between them, but neither one was willing to come out and say it, to show it. Rin opened her eyes and stared at her reflection one last time and stood up. Or, she could be dreaming the whole thing. These feelings could be in her head and for all she knew, were never real. She gulped and stared one last time before opening the door and walking out.

Emotions start off somewhere, whether it being the heart or mind, they grow from there.

A/N: I am so so so SORRY for this extremely long wait. Yes, I know I've been 'busy' but I tend to tell a few white lies every now and then.(Pouts out bottom lip) To be honest I thought I was gonna leave this story and not finish. Ah, I was a little depressed so I kinda took a break. But I'm happy and motivated so believe me, I am far from done with this story. I promised if I didn't update within the week of my Author's note, I would update 2 stories. And I intend to keep that promise. So here is the first one which is where the emotions start to come out and confuse both Rin and Sesshomaru. Next one will be out within this week.

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