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

Chapter 15
Jakotsu POV

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

I received a scroll from my sister, Rin, this morning explaining the events that took place the night prior. What? How could she slap him? Right after they kissed? However, I am not surprised because they weren't the only ones that had experienced these random emotions last night. Upon inspection, I realised these were caused by the Mating Season approaching in a few days. All demons would struggle to keep their youkai in control for the next few days, this would be especially troubling for Sesshomaru and Rin since they are destined to be mates. The fact Sesshomaru has a very powerful youkai doesn't help either. But then again, her slapping him may have upset his youkai too much. I held the charm around my neck and watched as the small fire burned inside the green locket. I should have given one of these to Sesshomaru. At least it would helped him keep in control for a few days. Sighing loudly, I opened my door and walked out of my room. I wonder how I'm going to face her today.

Back in the Other World
Sesshomaru POV

I don't remember past the fact that I kissed Ryokotsu, yesterday. I know, it had been a mistake but I don't know what came over me. One second I was singing a song, the next I was kissing someone. What is wrong with me? Just then I was snapped out of my thoughts when I saw a young girl in her mid-twenties carrying a child in her arms.

"Please let me see the two daiyoukai, Takashi-sama," she cried.

"No, you cursed woman. I do not want you and that...that thing in your arms to bring bad luck to those kind demons," Takashi responded.

"I have not done anything to this village, why must you call me cursed? Please let me see them. I really need to see them," she begged, tears rolling down her cheeks.

"Move out the way, wench," Takashi said, whilst forcefully throwing the woman back.

At this interaction, the hood fell from the child's head making my eyes widen in surprise. How is this possible?

Ryokotsu/Rin POV

I was talking to one of the woman in the village, advising her on a new herbal remedy, when I caught of a whiff of the long forgotten smell. My head snapped up and tears formed in my eyes.

"How is this possible?"

I don't know. I bolted towards the smell that I missed so much.

"Is this real?"

I wish it was. Bankotsu...is that really you?

I came to a stop and the sight in front of me was rather surprising. In front of me, lay a woman and a young hanyou boy cradled against her chest. Some villagers were throwing rocks at them and the woman was protecting the child, as if her own. Well, it was her son since I could smell her scent on the hanyou child and a scent, I thought I'd never smell again. A tear slowly rolled down onto my cheek, which I wiped away before anyone saw. In an instant, Sesshomaru was there beside me comforting me. He must have smelt my tears... Wait, was this not the woman and child I saw yesterday? How could I have missed the scent yesterday?!

"STOP AT ONCE!" I ordered. In that instant, everyone froze and dropped the stones they were going to throw.

I walked up to the woman and offered her a hand, earning some gasps from the crowd. Reluctantly, she took my hand and I helped her up. "No one is to hurt this woman or this child," I said, before turning to woman, "What is it that we can help you with?"

"Please...I want to see the two inu daiyoukai living here," she answered.

I glanced over to the child. The aura he was emitting made it obvious that this child was bred from a powerful inu daiyoukai. "We are the ones you are looking for. Come inside," I told her, leading her into the house.

"No, my lady. That would be the wrong decision. She is cursed," Takashi said, blocking us. Oh, so this is the cursed woman, but she doesn't have any scent that gives off the fact she was cursed.

"Takashi-sama, this woman is of no danger nor is this child," I informed. Sighing, Takashi moved out of the way.

I walked into the house and got the woman to sit down. Sesshomaru entered shortly after ordering the crowd to dismiss.

"Sesshomaru, get the nurse to tend to her wounds," I requested. Obediently, he walked away to call for the nurse.

"Young one...what is your name?" I asked the child.

The boy looked at his mother and waited for a nod from her. "Mikaru," he said.

"Okay, Mikaru will be here soon. Wait her and protect your Mother," I said with a smile.

"You think I can protect her?" he asked suddenly, a hint of hope twinkling in his eyes.

"Of course you can," I said, ruffling his hair, before the nurse entered followed by Sesshomaru.

"Sesshomaru, we have some matters to discuss with Takashi Subaki about this hanyou child."

He nodded in acknowledgement and led the way to Subaki.

"Subaki-san, may we ask questions to who this woman is?" Sesshomaru asked.

"Yes, my lord, but first please come into my study," he said, opening the door to enter.

We entered his study and he followed shutting the door behind.

"So who is she? And why is called the cursed woman?" I asked, curiously.

He sighed and started," It all happened a bit before I was born. About 50 years ago, the women came into the village holding a new-born. The village welcomed her, even though it was going through times of distress. Everything was okay for a the next 10-20 years but her lack of ageing, along with the child's made many rumours that she was a demon or they were cursed. No matter what we did the woman and child refused to leave the village. One day, we heard that they went deep into the woods and they have come back now...looking exactly like they did 30 years ago. I mean the child has grown slightly, but not the woman...that cursed woman."

"One thing I can say to you is that the woman is not cursed. Her lack of aging is because she is mated to a demon and the child is less than one demon year old if you had said they arrived 50 years ago," Sesshomaru explained. "However, one thing I am confused about is the fact the child's father is not present. The child is clearly born of a inuyoukai or even an inu daiyoukai and no inuyoukai would leave their mate's and pup's side at this point of time...unless the father had died."

"Sesshomaru, I was thinking...the pup smelt like Bankotsu. Could he be the father?" I suggested.

"I was thinking the same, but that would be impossible since Bankotsu passed away 480 years ago and the chid has only been born for roughly 50 years. There is no way the mate could have survived 480 years after the death of her mate." Sesshomaru explained.

"But what if he is alive? No-one found his body. Could it be? If so, he must be close by. If he is...I pray that he is...would he know anything about these foreigners?"

STOP! We both know Bankotsu is not with us anymore. Why must we build up false hope? The only way to know is by asking her myself.

A/N: So what do you think guys, is Bankotsu alive or is this a false alarm? Tell me in the review section. I guess we didn't make it to our goal but we are only 9 reviews away, so congratulations to all of us for getting this far.

Lots of love,
Rin xxx

Mia Montes: Gracias por leer. Me alegro de que te guste y mucho le va a pasar a nuestra pareja perfecta.

Taino Delsan13 : I know I should have elaborated in this chapter but I didn't know how to but it turns out they didn't, yet. ;) Sorry for bringing your hopes up but be patient things will progress slowly. I wonder how Sesshomaru would react when he actually remembers what happened after the kiss XD lol

Supertoad003: Thank you

jj: Ikr, but oh well.

1 of the guests: I understand your feelings and as you can see by the title this story is focused a lot on her identity crisis. The Sesshomaru getting dumber by the chapter crisis is due to Mating Season. Also, I'm sorry I kept dragging the storyline, I just wanted to make sure I could include things my fans look forward to as well as continue with my main plot. I'm not if you're going to even see this, but thank you for reading so far.

Words: 1,555
Updated: 04/09/2018