Hello dear readers!
I know some of you might feel Rin is literally showering praises on her lord, like 'magnum opus' and so on in the previous chapter, although none of you complained about it to me. It might seem too much for us; but for Rin, Sesshomaru is everything; is God. And of course, for any girl in love, her beloved would seem to be the most beautiful thing in the world. Hence, such praising song sequence….
Enjoy reading the cute fluffy sessXrin moments ;-) Not only that, this chapter has humor content and also a SUSPENSE!
I thought of closing the story early but owing to the eager readers I have included SUSPENSE part as well…
For those who might have forgotten, Rin+giggles= ringles; Rin + giggling= ringling
Disclaimer: I Do not own Inu Yasha
Sesshomaru was carrying Rin back to the village. Suddenly a memory flashed in her mind. It was years ago, when she visited Jinenji's hut to get Sinenso (plzz forgive spelling errors) berries to cure the poisoned Jaken.
-FLASHBACK STARTS-
"Do you mean you are smitten with this demon?" Jinenji's mother inquired.
" 'smitten'? What does that mean?" little Rin asked innocently.
"Never mind, dear. You are so young, you couldn't possibly know about it" said the blushing old woman.
Rin still didn't get it and she was even more confused to witness an odd scene; an old woman blushing and daydreaming….
"I was once like you…. Young and innocent-" the old woman was in her own dream-world, till Rin cut her off from her trance.
-FLASHBACK ENDS-
Rin completely understood what the old woman had meant NOW! She turned red and ringled. Sesshomaru's gaze dropped to her face. He was puzzled at her sudden blushing and ringling. He couldn't help his curiosity.
"Rin"
Rin jolted back to reality and found herself blushing from head to toe when she saw her Lord's puzzled look. "Um… well… uh-" *RINGLES* she only burst into fits ringles….
Sesshomaru was more than puzzled now; impatient too; "Rin" FIRM!
"well, it was nothing Lord Sesshomaru….. it's just that…." Her head was about to burst with the love and adoration she has for her Lord that she wrapped her arms around his neck and proudly announced, "I'm 'smitten' with this demon!".
'Smitten'? With this Sesshomaru? Who taught- Huh?! Sesshomaru's thoughts got cut and his eyes widened when Rin lovingly pressed her cheek against his. He glanced at her from the corner of his eyes. She was smiling ear-to-ear with her eyes closed.
Sesshomaru couldn't possibly help the faintest pink that was spreading across his cheeks. His stoic mask vanished! His heart was beating faster than lightning. He suddenly felt his body weakening. He couldn't focus his way ahead, and his vision blurred with the feeling of her soft cheeks against his. He wanted to land immediately and gather the energy he was beginning to lose. God! How does she make me feel so…. so weak!
Rin got that something's with her Lord; she moved her head away and loosened her hold around his neck. "Lord Sesshomaru?" she asked confused.
Sesshomaru's mind finally recovered its senses after a struggle; he hurriedly put on the stoic mask that just reappeared; he opened his mouth to talk….. but no voice came out. His voice! his VOICE! where did it go? He shook his head and struggled to recover his lost voice. "(Ahem)…. We're almost there" Whew! A tiny gesture of love from Rin had his head spinning! What else does this mate-to-be has in store for this Sesshomaru?. He was both nervous and thrilled. He was inwardly resenting her withdrawal, though.
Now it was Rin's turn to get puzzled. But she knew better than asking him anything. She ignored. They finally reached the village.
The couple was standing behind a tree near Rin's hut. There was a feet of distance between the two.
"You may go now" Sesshomaru said softly, his eyes fixed on hers. Rin nodded still lost in his gaze. Her face was burning and he enjoyed the sight. How can she go, now that he is staring at her with so much love? The emotions which he masked with his stoic face were clear in his golden orbs. And only Rin could interpret them reasonably. Instead of backing away, both were only closing the distance between them. They swiftly held each other in a tight embrace. Neither of them wished to part with each other even for a night. Oh, it's just so hard! Both felt.
The pair knew not for how long they were lost in their embrace. But when they felt it was much longer than it should be, they reluctantly released each other. Their eyes were like opposite poles of magnet; strongly attracted to each other; too rigid to break away. Rin sighed, laid her right hand on his left cheek. Sesshomaru instantly leaned forward. Her soft lips gently touched his right cheek. That must be the first kiss Sesshomaru would ever have received in his mundane demon warrior life. He felt…. thrilled. His face slightly heated up.
Rin couldn't possibly withdraw. She had so much of love in store for him that she just needed to let it out before she explodes with it. She began trailing soft kisses along his crescent mark on forehead, eyes, nose, his left cheek, jaw line, chin… Rin didn't dare to go below; nor did she dare to meet his lips….. at least, not that soon…. Sesshomaru was eagerly receiving her love, although he had no idea how to return it…. at least, not that soon… Sesshomaru's head started spinning again. He struggled to suppress the noises that threatened to exit his mouth. His arms and legs began weakening, he wanted to sit. His heart was thumping hard. He felt himself choking at the new sensations. But he didn't want her to stop at all.
Sesshomaru said, his voice having turned hoarse at the new sensations he was experiencing, "go" but God knows why he was still holding her tightly! Rin managed to say a "Hmm" while her lips were on his right cheek again….. neither of them withdrew…. What's going on?
Sesshomaru felt electrified when her fingers started exploring his scalp. This time Sesshomaru was truthful, "Don't go". He himself was amazed at the huskiness of his voice.
"Hmm" again. Rin NEVER disobeys him. (*AUTHOR'S WINK* ;- )
Rin felt her nerves calming gradually as she was expressing her love her Lord. Sesshomaru's face was practically wet with kisses. He didn't mind, though. It took few moments for Rin to realize that she was comfortably seated on his lap and her lips were firmly pressed against his left cheek. Her eyes widened like eggs again. She blushed so much that her whole being looked like a tomato. She backed off immediately. Sesshomaru inwardly groaned at this. Why shouldn't this moment last a bit longer?
She gently broke away and stood before she loses her control again. She turned to leave and whispered "I Love you, Mi-Lord". Sesshomaru only said, "hn" which meant "I love you too". It took several moments for Sesshomaru to recover all his senses. He immediately regretted having told her to return till they 'marry' in human terms. Why can't I just mate her and take her with me? Why the delay? He began reconsidering his own decision, which he normally never does. Sesshomaru shook his head. She's driving me insane! Sesshomaru admitted his defeat, at least to himself.
Rin left towards her hut. Sesshomaru waited till few moments after she's inside the hut and then took off.
The happy girl entered her hut and stumbled into Kaede, Kagome, Inu Yasha, Miroku, Sango and the couples' children. The children were making noises while playing. "Gimme dat doll!" "No! lemme comb her hair first" "Who wants my horsey?" "Nah! I've got an elephant demon. It's much better than your horsey!" "Hey! You're mean!". "goo hu dawl hosi gava!" even little astha was trying to join the crew.
All inhabitants except the children turned towards Rin in tandem. Rin gulped.
"You're back?!... Already?!" Kagome was shocked.
"Keh! So much for your 'night'dreaming, Kagome!" Inu Yasha mocked his mate.
Kagome pouted at him.
"What are you doing here? Uh- I Mean… are you not with Sesshomaru?" Sango questioned slightly blushing.
"Yes! I mean- I was. Why?" the innocent Rin couldn't make out what they were talking about.
"It seems to me that Rin has a LO…T to learn" Miroku said sarcatically, his eyes shut and fingers rubbing his chin.
"And YOU keep away from her before Sesshomaru shreds you to pieces" Sango shot daggers at her husband.
Rin still couldn't make out. She sighed.
"Oh Rin! I forgot. CONGRATULATIONS!" Kagome squeezed Rin in a tight hug.
"CONGRATULATIONS!" Sango and Miroku chorused. Rin and Sango hugged each other.
"Thank you Kagome! Thank you Sango! Thank you Master Miroku!" Rin said cheerily.
"Keh! Glad to know someone has come to teach some sense to my 'big brother'!" Inu Yasha wished Rin the best way he can.
"Inu Yasha!" Kagome boiled.
"It's ok Kagome. I Know Master Inu Yasha too well. I'll take that as a compliment anyway" Rin tilted her head sideways said and said cheerily.
"I feel very happy for you, my child. You have finally gotten a life you have always dreamt of. Being forever with your lord" Kaede's guesses were wrong all along, but she was only too happy about it. Rin and Kaede hugged.
"Forever with that Jerk! She must be crazy!" Inu Yasha mumbled.
*WHACK*
A circular swelling on Inu Yasha's head; accomplished by Kagome with a cooking utensil. She can't 'SIT' him indoors. The hut will be demolished.
"really stupid!" Miroku said, with his eyes half closed.
"yeah…" Sango agreed.
"So what plans do you have for future?" Kaede asked.
Rin blushed, "Um… Well, he said we can get married as per human customs, and then we can mate". The spectators could only see a red tomato instead of Rin's head.
"Very well then… We shall have to begin the wedding preparations" Kaede said with a smile.
"Leave that to me" Miroku said.
"And leave the prince guy to me" inu Yasha claimed.
Time froze. All were still as the dead. Everyone including Rin had forgotten about Seiko. Ooo! Why does he have to be a party pooper all the time!? Kagome wanted to 'SIT!' her husband a dozen times.
Seeing the guilt-struck face of Rin and the glares of the others, Inu Yasha gaped, "What? You all know he'll come back in a couple of days; and full of hope for Rin. When the wedding prep is going on, it will be too awkward for both Rin and Seiko. And who knows how that dog demon will react with him around! I'll go tell him the news of Rin turning him down, in the guise of 'inviting' him for Rin's wedding with Sesshomaru" Inu yasha paused his explanation to take a look around again.
This time all were wearing an approving look, including Rin. Kagome seemed proud.
Inu Yasha went on, "Unless, Rin wishes to tell him personally"
"Oh, Inu Yasha!" called a delighted Kagome.
Initially Inu Yasha flinched at Kagome but relaxed when she took him in a hug.
"That…. is a good idea" Rin agreed. She ignored her intuition, warning her to tell Seiko herself.
It was a beautiful morning in the Village Edo for Rin. She was in highest of spirits. Wedding arrangements had already begun two days ago. She was able to meet her lord every day, although he was quite busy with the wedding prep. The wedding was due tomorrow. She was on top of the world.
She was helping Kaede tending her garden which was full of herbs, flowers and some fruits. Wow! Her mind was filled with poetic verses! She wanted to sing her heart out. She began-
-SONG BEGINS-
-oh…..lalalalaaa….-
(Rin began her song while trying to identify the tune; all her friends around her turned their attention to her. Sesshomaru who was at a considerable distance from her hut heard her. How could he resist her singing? He immediately reached her hut, but was at a distance so that nobody would notice him. Of course Inu yasha scented him out but kept quiet. The half-breed smirked at the demon Lord's eagerness. The latter shot a 'dirty' look at the former and turned his attention to his mate-to-be)
(Rin took a look around her garden and began….)
Oh dear plant! Will you grant me your flowers for my wedding?
Oh dear tree! Will you gift me your fruits for the feast's pudding?
Oh pretty vine! Keep flowering! Oh green tree! Keep fruiting!
River and bank are near! And so are you my dear! [dear means 'Sesshomaru']
No difference between home and husband
As though, there is no distance between sea and sand
(Sesshomaru was feeling proud at this)
(then Rin turned towards her friends)
How I would miss my mother Kaede!
(Rin hugged Kaede from behind and surprised her. The old woman was deeply touched that she called her 'mother')
Who else would give me laps to lay?
(Rin embraced her friends, Kagome and Sango. The girls giggled)
Where will I find another adviser anyway?
(Rin gently hugged Miroku; then went to Inu yasha, wrapped her arms around his neck up to the point of strangling him. "BLAH!..." the half-breed's eyes and tongue were hanging out. All laughed at this. Sesshomaru scoffed)
And kids to pray and play? (Rin took Shippou first, rubbed his head hard and cramped his hairstyle. "I'm no
kid!" Shippou argued. Then she went and hugged the li'll toddlers of her family)
All will send me off with tearful eyes,
"Write letter once you reach", "Be nice", "Act wise"
"Don't forget to add veggies to rice" "avoid much spice"
Hence, a long list of mother Kaede's advice.
(She went back to Kaede and hugged her. Boy! Kaede's one eye was flowing with tears, "My child!" was all she could utter. Sesshomaru's eyes were smiling at this)
I have not one but three
During those ten months, to mother me [i.e. when Rin is pregnant she'll need motherly care]
(Rin holds the hands of Kagome and Sango and looks at Kaede)
(then, by intuition Rin turned to the direction in which Sesshomaru was hiding. Ahem… standing… she blushed and held out her hands, her eyes dreamily staring at vacuum. She didn't know he was there though. Sesshomaru had to resist the urge to receive her hug)
The one who had tied my little yukata around me
Is the one who is to tie wedlock with me
He's my protector; He's my all; he's very kind
He's one who can scent my mood; read my mind
His heart is as tender as a flower soaked in rains
He's a combination of all my relations
Even the Gods will adore this couple!
The angels will sing blessing songs in temple!
(On one hand Sesshomaru was feeling embarrassed that her portrayal of him shows that he is weak. On the other hand his joy knew no bounds!)
Oh dear plant! Will you grant me your flowers for my wedding?
Oh dear tree! Will you gift me your fruits for the feast's pudding?
Oh pretty vine! Keep flowering! Oh green tree! Keep fruiting!
River and bank are near! And so are you my dear!
-SONG ENDS-
The audience gave a huge round of applause at her performance, which swelled the chest of the demon lord in pride.
Then Sesshomaru and Inuyasha scented a familiar scent. Horse hoofs battered the ground. Rin turned to see who the visitor was.
"Gasp! Prince Seiko!"
Tadaa! Cliffhanger again!
Now why has prince Seiko arrived the day before Rin's wedding? Has he come to BLESS or MESS?
Stay tuned until next time ;-) the next chapter is important….
I know you might be feeling that Sesshomaru acts a bit naïve during private moments with Rin. My theory is that, although he is a hard-core well-trained warrior demon, he is still an amateur when it comes to his emotions. He was never trained or not even taught to be loved, hugged, kissed etc., the new sensations were getting him off-guard. But in case you feel that Sesshomaru is not in character, do please tell me….. From the beginning I'm struggling to keep him, Rin and all others in character. I do not want to tamper with them; especially Sesshomaru's….. else the story and plot will lose their taste.
The quicker the review the quicker will be the chapter editing, completion and update! Cuz ur reviews guide me through….. Plzzzz review….
