The life of Sesshomaru and Ryokotsu (a.k.a Rin)

Chapter 11
Sesshomaru POV

(A/N: Normal writing= normal font...Thoughts.= italic...Telepathic communication= bold, italic... YOKAI=bold)

They land in a forest in their demon forms and a human sees them. The human turns out to be the head of the village where the women seem to be taken away. He charged to attack them and an angry Sesshomaru stepped forward to attack back. Rin held Sesshomaru back by placing a hand infront of him. She stepped forward and informed him they did not come to attack but to help the village. Rin explained the situation. The man told them demon were not welcome in Kei. Rin requested the man to say that she was his daughter who had been sent to away to a different city to serve a Lord. He agrees.

Acceptable? Of course it was beyond acceptable. She looks gorgeous! So much so I can't seem to take my eyes off her even as we walked to the entrance. Nor when I had to hold her tightly in my arms to teleport together. The feeling building inside me was undeniable, although I didn't know what it is. This Sesshomaru has never felt this way, but it makes me feel so content...so complete. This feeling is what seemed to be missing from the hours spend buried between scrolls of complains. To be honest, I didn't want to stop this warm feeling building up inside me. I didn't want to let her go. Then realisation hit me. This is a man. What have I been thinking? Although this is the case it seemed almost...right. Even when we flew over the landscapes and rivers, I still felt myself being drawn to him. Seeing him like...taking in his scent...it felt like it was meant to be. This must be what they call...love. Wait...does this Sesshomaru love men?

My thoughts were interrupted when I noticed that we had landed in a forest.

"Sesshomaru...we only need to walk a bit more to get to the village beside the city of Kei," Ryokotsu stated, walking ahead.

"Yes, Master Ryokotsu," I replied, following ahead.

"Call me Rin," she responded.

"Rinnn," I purred softly. Her name rolling of my tongue so easily.

Ryokotsu/Rin POV

As soon as he said my name, a shiver went down my spine. My body froze as a distinct feeling spread across my body. What do I do? I can't move my body. Would this happen every time he says my name?

"Respond to your mate, Rin." Mate? He's not my mate.

None the less I managed to muster out, "H-Hai."

"Hn." Really? No wonder he is mystery. But...I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT I'M STANDING LESS THAN A 10CM NEXT TO SESSHOMARU! AAAH!

All of a sudden Sesshomaru grabbed my arm and spun me around, only for my eyes to meet his golden ones that were unusually soft. I felt my heart rate quicken. Every time he touches me I feel like my heart would explode out of my chest. It must be because I finally with someone, who I have always looked up to. He stopped and pulled out something from his sleeves. A hairpin? It was a metal hairpin with a blue crescent moon.

"Sesshomaru, this would totally clash with my outfit," I said, attempting to refuse such an expensive gift. Sesshomaru was not known to have given gifts to females. The thought it self made me blush.

"It is for you," he said, pulling out a package from out of nowhere.

"Sesshomaru...you didn't have to," I said softly, accepting the gifts into my arms. Then I remembered. "Oh I have something for you too."

I turned to my pouch and took out the crest I brought at the festival and hide it behind my back.

"Give me your sword." I ordered and he looked at me, surprised by my request, "I need to put something on it."

Reluctantly, he handed me the sword and I attached the crest onto it, before handing it back. For a second or two I saw a blush that grazed his face. Both of us didn't say anything, but stare into each other's golden eyes.

Suddenly, we were brought out of our daze by a man roaring, "You must be the demon that is taking our women as sacrifices!"

We turned around to see a middle aged man with dark brown hair and tanned skin. He must be from the village Tamae mentioned.

"I, Takashi Subaki, Head of the village of Jusoi will destory you demons who are taking our women as sacrfices!"he yelled as he charged forward. Sacrifice?

In the corner of my eyes I can see an angry Sesshomaru getting ready to charge at the men, but immediately I stopped him by placing an arm in front of him. Takashi? The name is familiar...Oh yes.

"TAKASHI RYU!" I yelled accidently. Immediately the man stopped and stared, dumbfound.

"How do you know the name of my ancestor?" he asked curiously.

"My brother, Bankotsu, and him used to be close friends. As a child I often visted the village to help out in the winter." I explained. It was true. Bankotsu did take me here when I was younger, but things seem to have changed a lot. Even the scent from the village had changed.

"Bankotsu? Yes I have heard of that name. There is a story passed down for generations, how a demon named Bankotsu was a great support to the village. He was a rare good demon who gave food when our crops failed and gave clothes when it was winter time," the man said, with a twing of hope, but then it faded away. "He never brought around a little sister."

"This is his brother disguised as a woman," Sesshomaru said from behind me.

"Why must you disguise as a woman?" Subaki asked.

"We have come to find out more about the Lord and help your villiage," I replied honestly.

"Why is our village any of your concern?" scoffed Subaki.

"Soliders have been send to our lands and they have been disrupting our peace. We have to come to get to the bottom of this and find out more about the Lord, who is in charge of these soliders. We send someone to get some clues and came to find out women from your village are being taken to your Lord's Manor. That is why I have disguised as a woman. Once getting to the Lord, I will find out his intetions to why he is taking your woman and stop him doing what he is doing," I explained calmly.

Subaki relaxed a bit, but he still looked at us in suspicion.

"Please, please help us," I said, kneeling in front Subaki. At this his expression warmed as he realised that we were sincere.

"I am sorry. Demons aren't welcome in Kei. I can't do anything to help," he said, clearly upset.

"Say that he is your daughter, who you had send to serve a strong..no..w-weak demon lord. That way neither of us would be feared by the villagers," Sesshomaru ordered. Hehe. Sesshomaru struggled on saying he is weak.

"Yes, I will. What are your names then?" Subaki asked.

"I am Lord Ryokotsu, but call me Lady Rin and this is Lord Sesshomaru." I explained. Of course, we weren't Lord and Lady yet, but it was the only way to back up Sesshomaru's suggestion.

Nodding, Subaki walked away leading the way to his home in the village. Until, I got to the house I did not realise that Sesshomaru had been holding my hand the entire time we had been following Subaki. This, of course, made me blush in embarrassment.

"Lady Rin, Lord Sesshomaru I only have one spare room in my house. Since you are both men, I guess it would not be a problem," Subaki said, smiling widely.

Me and Sesshomaru in one room?!

A/N: Hehehe. Didn't expect that did you? I hope you enjoyed the chapter and is excited for the next. Oh, and I was wondering does anyone have an idea of who this Lord could be? Clue: It is someone you would least expect.
Also, if you guys want to know what Rin looks like I did a quick art in deviantart under the user RinRankotsu.

Replies for reviewers:

Lady Inumaru: Your fics are the best! You're welcome! I love it too ;) I'm really happy to know you like my fics. Here is the chapter that you've been waiting for.

Guest: Trust me Sesshomaru will struggle ;) and don't worry you're not the only cruel one here. I'm updating as much as I can, before the holidays finish. I'm sorry about the other fanfics, because of my long absence I lost all my documents about the plots, so I'm currently unsure of what I intended of those fics. Tell me which ones you would like updated and I would try my best. =)

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Updated: 31/07/2018