PURE FLOWER
Chapter 12
THE BIRTH
A FEW MONTHS LATER
Caressing the round mound on her stomach, Rin smiled as she felt the slight kick of her baby. She wondered when her baby can finally be born and could not wait to see her or him, even though Lord Sesshoumaru and the mid-wife had told her it would be soon. She closed her eyes as the warm breeze passed over her and sighed. How soon?
"Dreaming?"
Rin opened her eyes to see Lord Sesshoumaru sitting down on the cushion beside her and smiled while he reached out his hand to touch her stomach. Since her pregnancy had become obvious, Lord Sesshoumaru rarely left her side, or to go out patrolling his borders like he used to do. In fact, Shura had taken Lord Sesshoumaru's place in securing the borders, taking along Jaken and Ryuya.
"This pup will be a strong one. Feel how he kicks?" Sesshoumaru said and chuckled when he felt another soft kick from his pup. When Ren was pregnant with Shura, he had never act his way before like he did now with Rin. In his view, Ren was strong as always even though she was carrying his pup. However, Rin seemed much more fragile now she was huge with his pup. Since her pregnancy, she had had several morning sicknesses and soreness in her lower back. Sometimes, she would be unable to sleep because of the pup's constant kicking.
"Do you want more sons, my lord?" Rin asked sleepily as she laid her head against his shoulder, closing her eyes.
"This Sesshoumaru only wants both you and the pup to be healthy. Others don't matter." Sesshoumaru replied and draw Rin closer into his embrace.
"…Even if the pup is a…" Rin whispered softly.
By the sound of her breathing, Sesshoumaru knew she had fallen asleep before she could even finish her sentences. Perhaps Rin wanted a daughter, but afraid he would reject her? This Sesshoumaru already has two sons. Some daughters are welcome…
It had been almost 4 months since the day Rin was nearly attacked by Ren. Although in these few months Ren had not attempt anything, but Sesshoumaru knew she would never give up. He could easily kill her for Rin's sake, but he had to keep his promise to his son. Staring down at the sleeing face of his young mate, Sesshoumaru vowed to keep her safe from all harms.
SOMEWHERE NEAR THE WESTERN BORDER
A figure donned in black heavy fur cloak stood at the edge of the hill and stared at the fortress belonged to the Western Lord. It had been 4 months since she last saw her. From the last news, it would seem she was pregnant with the demon lord's pup and was to delivered it anytime now.
"I hope you have not forgotten your duty…" The figure whispered. The figure turned around when another cloaked figure entered the area.
"Soon we will be avenged, my lady." The other cloaked figure said and bowed deeply before her.
"Yes…soon." The cloaked figure said and pulled down the cloaked, revealed a young woman with long brown hair and porcelain skin clad in red kimono.
"Shall we depart then, Lady Rin?"
MASTER CHAMBER
Your duty…
Now…
Rin woke up screaming, alerting everyone in the fortress, especially Sesshoumaru. Rin's labor had begun. Covering in cold sweat, Rin stared at Sesshoumaru who was sitting beside the futon clutching her hand with obvious pain in her amber eyes.
"I am sorry, Lord Sesshoumaru." Rin whispered painfully, wincing when the pain strike her again. Although it had only been a few months, she had been happy.
"You will be fine, Rin. The mid-wife is coming, be patient a little while." Sesshoumaru assured her and cursed silently at Jaken who had gone to find the mid-wife when Rin started screaming. Where is he?!
"Please forgive Rin, Lord Sesshoumaru…" Rin whispered and felt tears rolling down her cheeks. She wanted to stay with him, forever. He had been the first who had been so kind and caring towards her. Yet, she had lied to him.
"You will be fine. Stop talking, Rin." Sesshoumaru ordered firmly and almost sighed out loud when the midwife finally arrived. He did not like what Rin was saying, as if she was dying. It was silly, he knew, it was only childbirth.
"Go to the hall and wait now, my lord. This is women's works." The midwife said and motioned Sesshoumaru to leave the chamber.
"Rin needs me here." Sesshoumaru stated and glared at the midwife who dared to order him around.
"Being here will not help her. You will only stress her. Go out now, my lord, and wait for the news." The midwife said again.
Rin watched as Sesshoumaru refused to let go of her hand. When the midwife firmly asked him to go again, Rin almost cried when Sesshoumaru place her hand down and laid a kiss on her forehead before finally leave the chamber. Forgive me…
"Now, my lady. Let me see how you are doing." The midwife said and kneeled down to examine her.
Your duty…
It is time to end your duty…
THE HALL
Sesshoumaru stared at the direction where Rin's chamber was. His sons, Shura and Ryuya were back from patrolling the borders when they heard Rin was in labor. It had been quite some times now since he left the chamber and he ignored the urge to rush back into the chamber.
"So how are things at the borders?" Sesshoumaru asked his sons, trying to distract himself. Although the duty of patrolling the borders was passed to Shura, Ryuya had tagged along because he wanted to be familiar with the land. However he knew his young son just wanted to escape from Jaken's teaching.
"Things are fine there although there had been some unfamiliar scents around the north border. The scents were gone when I checked this morning though." Shura said. However, he did not mention that another scent he found was strangely similar to Rin's.
"Perhaps there had been some newcomers…" Sesshoumaru said. After Rin had delivered the pup, he would return to patrol the borders with Shura, while Ryuya would stay at the fortress to continue his study.
Suddenly, a loud wail was heard from the chamber. Sesshoumaru sighed and glad that the pup was finally born. Before he started to walk towards the chamber, intending to see Rin and his newborn pup, another wail joined the first one.
"…Twins?" Shura whispered happily, trailing after his father with Ryuya clutching his hand. Shura enjoyed the role of being a brother, able to teach and protect those weaker than him.
After a moment, everything had been quiet down. Only a whimper or two was heard from the chamber. Then, the door slide open and the midwife came running out. Sesshoumaru frowned at the look on the midwife's face.
"My lord…!! They are…the girls are…" the midwife muttered strangely.
Sesshoumaru stopped at his track when the undeniable scents touched his nostril. His golden eyes widen at the unmistakable scents. The pups, his daughters…
"They are half-breeds, my lord."
A/N: Hahahaha!! Aya and Maya are finally in the story. I think a few more chapters this story will end. Till then.