Sesshomaru never gets mad at Rin. But that was as long as they had this platonic relationship. But now, since their relationship has transited into a more intimate one, it is very likely that expectations will be high on both sides; and of course, as long as there are expectations, some disappointments will always be there.
This is what has happened now. The disappointment of Sesshomaru has now transformed into fury. Now how will Rin fix the mess? Continue reading to know….
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"There there my child. Don't cry. Lord Sesshomaru will surely come back." Kaede had no idea how to console her. Tomorrow's the wedding. The bride and groom fought. Groom fled. Not any groom. The proud, arrogant Sesshomaru!
Rin was crying on Sango's lap when Kagome and Kaede entered the hut. The men chose not to intrude female talks, so they were only outside. They decided to take the next course of action after the women's talk.
No answer from Rin.
"Silly Rin! Don't tell me you're crying because Sesshomaru's mad at you!" Kagome began.
"Why else would I be crying?" Rin said sobbing.
"He just got jealous that you protected Seiko and not him"
"Oh! He does't need protection Kagome!" Rin stopped crying and reasoned.
"He doesn't physically… but emotionally, My! He needs a lot! And only you can provide him"
Rin was beginning to understand what Kagome said.
"Rin. He's just possessive of you! That's all" Sango said.
"I apologized to him. But he didn't say a word! He left me, just like that! As if it was all MY fault!" Rin broke into weeps.
Surprisingly, Kagome couldn't help her giggles. Rin couldn't understand what humor her friend of a priestess found in it. "Rin, will you please stop crying? I'm telling you, this is a petty issue to waste your tears…. He just left you, 'cause he's jealous and mad. Surely he'll come back to you"
Rin didn't stop her sobbing and yelled, "NO HE WON'T! We all know his pride!" then Rin gasped, "What if he doesn't want me anymore!? Oh! I'll die if he doesn't!"
"Rin! Stop saying such things! Of course he wants you! More than anything! More than TESSEIGA!" Kagome said.
Rin broke into ringles at the last word. Kagome knew too well how to bring a smile upon the girl's face.
"Now, now Rin. I have a way out of this mess…. If only you stop crying, I will tell you what it is"
Rin stopped crying. Her mood got lighter and her ears were eager towards the priestess.
"This always happens to me, whenever Inuyasha and Koga bump into each other. *GIGGLES* Inuyasha always got jealous when Koga showed up. We even had a fight once when I protected Koga from Inuyasha's attacks by 'sit'ting him. He was like a volcano! But when I apologized after a while, all went back to normal….. Men, especially those Inu brothers stop thinking when they're in rage…. Once their nerves calm down, they'll understand… Just give Sesshomaru some time…. He'll surely understand you…."
Rin could understand clearly now, but she was impatient, "after how many YEARS? TOMORROW's the wedding!" Even in distress, Rin's sarcasm was intact.
"Rin, if he needs to be cheered up, you need to cheer up first. You do know that, even in the worst state of mind, when he sees your happy smiles, all his dark clouds vanish…" Sango reasoned.
Rin nodded her head and decided accordingly. She held up her right hand in a ball of fist, her eyes gleaming with determination, "ALRIGHT, LORD SESSHOMARU! I'm coming to cheer you up".
"ugh…. Where will I find him, now that he's gone?..." Rin said, having lost her spirit.
"Don't worry about it, Rin! That dog is straying only in the neighbourhood….. I'll take you to him" Inu Yasha entered the hut.
Rin was too anxious about Sesshomaru that she ignored Inuyasha's insults.
"Inu Yasha!" Kagome chided him, "Keep that attitude of yours under control at least for the sake of Rin. Don't make things even worse for her"
"Humph!" Inuyasha scoffed; but he couldn't retort back; he was concerned about Rin.
All her friends gathered around her, wishing her best luck for her quest to conquer Himalayas. The children were all gathered together, praying for her success in the quest.
Then Inuyasha carried Rin following Sesshomaru's scent.
Oddly, the demon lord was sitting on top of a tree. He scented his half-brother and Rin nearing. But for some reason he made no attempt to avoid them. In fact, he was a bit satisfied that Rin was coming for him and she didn't leave him be.
Inuyasha let Rin down under the tree, signaled her all success and left without a word. He knew he didn't have wait there to bring her back. That's Sesshomaru's job. He smirked to himself.
Sesshomaru didn't even glance at her. He acted as if he was the only creature on Earth. Naturally…. If a lover is mad at his/ her beloved, and if that beloved seeks him/ her out, then the lover's pride will be inflated; and he/ she will do all tantrums before yielding.
Despite inner turmoil Rin kept her usual cheerful, bubbly façade. She looked up, brought her hands to surround her mouth and yelled, "LORD SESSHOMARU! WHAT ARE YOU DOING WAAAAY UP THERE?"
No answer.
Firstly, I have to make him look at me. She took the bundle she held in her bag and howled "I HAVE A PRESENT FOR YOU, MILORD! PLEASE TAKE A LOOK!" She waved her hand which held a bundle of daisies.
The demon lord scented the flowers much before, but he did steal a minutest glance at it, from the farthest corner of his eyes, making sure Rin may never know.
Our girl never gives up that easy. She looked around for some idea to pop into her head. When she saw what she saw, GASP! That's it! What luck! Then she faced her lord, "IF YOU DON'T LIKE DAISIES, I CAN GET YOU RED ROSES!"
Then she trotted towards the Bush of red roses. Sesshomaru turned to look where she's heading and turned away, Humph! As if this Sesshomaru require flowers!
Suddenly his eyes widened and heart began pacing fast when he heard her scream, "OOOWWW!" Unbeknownst to him, Rin pricked her finger on purpose when she picked the flower. She began wailing in pain. She never cries for such a small wound. But she has to win her Lord's sympathy. For a thorn-prick she was bleeding a lot.
He was beside her the next second. He snatched her finger with such a force, that even a baby would have deduced that the demon was mad at the woman. He immediately began sucking it. Rin was on seventh heaven! After all, it was his first action (i.e. not in words) of love with his mouth for her. But she was forcing tears out of her eyes, as she knows they tear him apart. Her tears were her arrows those counterattack her Lord and purify his heart.
She wore the innocent damsel in distress mask on her face. Rin stole a glance at him. If you can wear your stoic mask and hide yourself, I can wear my emotional mask and expose you. Sesshomaru stole a glance at her himself. Rin quickly made herself look even more innocent when he did. Then he began licking her finger. Rin's head started spinning. WO…..W!... NO! Snap out of it, Rin! If you need to console him, you need to keep control. She finally withdrew the blush that came out.
Then he let her go. Brown eyes and golden eyes were locked. The golden eyes studied the tear-stained face of Rin. It did tear his insides. But his pride did not let him admit that he was the reason for her grief. The adamant demon broke the lock and turned opposite; but did not leave. He simply stood there without a word, having his fists clenched in a ball.
Painful silence.
Rin knew only she should and would break it, knowing the arrogant demon well enough.
She gathered every bit of diminutive courage she possessed and wrapped her arms around his torso from behind. She gently pressed her lips above his clothed shoulder blade. What can she do? She has to do something to show her love and ease him. It worked. He did get eased at the gesture. His face showed nothing but his anger was beginning to diminish at a rapid pace. The feeling of her arms and fingers on his chest; her body pressed against his back; her lips on his clothed shoulder stirred newfound feelings from within. When she tightened her hold, the impact on Sesshomaru's hormones was multifold; his cheeks were lightly tainted pink. Before he began trapping her in his hug the memory of Seiko kissing Rin's forehead flashed into his mind. Sesshomaru stiffened abruptly, anger boiling him again, "Release this Sesshomaru"
Rin was inwardly trembling but her atomic courage did not let her move.
Enraged even more at her disobedience, Sesshomaru said, "RIN" FIRM!
"Gasp!" Rin freed him instantly as if he had bitten her. The last bit of infinitesimal courage she possessed evaporated. God! She was so hurt! Tears threatened to spill but she took a deep breath and controlled it.
The conceited demon scented her hurt and tears and immediately regretted what he had said. He knew it was high time to give in, but the pride which had been fabricated over several centuries refused to budge. Rage clouded his good judgment. Unable to move ahead or back off in mind, he stood better than a statue.
Rin couldn't give up; not after coming this far. She braced herself and tried to recover her merry, he just crushed so mercilessly.
She began cheerily, "So Milord! I guess we've a lot to discuss about plans after our wedding. Don't you think?" the poor girl hadn't any idea of what she should talk of with him, at that moment.
"There is nothing to discuss" the arrogant demon. What am I saying? Even Sesshomaru began to realize that he was sounding so absurd. His inner being cursed his wretched pride.
Rin was shocked. Those tears which she controlled till the previous moment, were spilling on her cheeks. What?! WHAT!? What do you mean?! Are you going to break our engagement?!... AH MEN! How are they able to forget MILLIONS of good, sweet moments of years by SINGLE unpleasant moment?! Her mind screamed. She was so hurt that she wanted to scream out load what her mind screamed. At the right moment, her friends' advice came to her mind.
-FLASHBACK STARTS-
"Never quarrel to ease your ego, Rin. It will only make things worse. Keep cool throughout" Kagome advised.
"and we're dealing with Sesshomaru here. He's built his whole body with pride" Inu yasha said.
"so avoid arguments. Yield to him, whatsoever" Miroku added.
"he loves you and wants you, just as how you love him and want him. Remember that" Sango.
"He loves your singing, Rin. Ease his nerves with your songs. That will do" Kaede.
-FLASHBACK ENDS-
Sesshomaru knew he was taking it too far, especially when he scented her anguish and her tears. His inner being begged of her for forgiveness for hurting her so much; it wanted her; her love, smiles, caresses, kisses….. the cursed pride of his, had imprisoned that inner being from showing up. He knew too well of his Rin; he also knew he had no good reason to be mad at her in the first place and that this fight is unwarranted; It was a battle between his heart and mind; his heart was beginning to lose.
Then he heard the most enchanting voice singing.
-SONG BEGINS-
(when the song began, Sesshomaru only turned his head slightly to see her from the corner of his eyes. But by the end of first stanza he involuntarily turned fully facing her. He could see what pain she was going through and how earnest she was while singling)
Oh my love! I am NOTHING without you!
Oh my love! Everything around me IS you!
I needn't seek you out, for I myself am within you
My love only grows, for who within me is you
May whatever I see be you!
May motherhood be granted to me by you!
(the losing demon heart began to gain strength to counter the tough pride)
Rain that caresses my head is you,
Music that enters my ears is you,
Taste that touches my tongue is you,
Light that guides my eyes is you,
Ring that swathes my finger is you,
Garment that drapes my body is you,
Unite with me, won't you?
(Rin noticed the change in her lord's demeanor. His anger seems to have subsided by then. But she knew she needed to continue to completely cool him off. She scraped up her mind for all words of praises she could think of)
Charming statue is you,
All sixty four arts are you,
Peak of perfection is you,
Crest of ecstasy is you,
Day and night are you,
Fading fog is you,
Skillful warrior is you,
Sweetest fruit is you,
My blissful form is YOU
(Sesshomaru temperature began to drop rapidly)
My Love for you flows faster than rivers do
My desire for you is greater than sky's hue
Will you ever feel me? Milord, I will ever follow you.
(Sesshomaru's chest ached at yearning words, 'Will you ever feel me? Milord, I will ever follow you')
(Rin's mind filled with newfound philosophies that suited the situation)
Courting and mating alone do not constitute loving [A/N: here 'mating' means making love, not the demon mating ritual]
Quarrelling and misconstruing make a bigger part of caring
Yes, my love! Fighting is also a form of loving,
There's no couple in all worlds which does not fight
They'll no longer be a couple if they're tight
(Sesshomaru's eyes widened at this)
Oh my love! I am NOTHING without you!
Oh my love! Everything around me IS you!
I needn't seek you out, for I myself am within you
My love only grows, for what is within me is you
May whatever I see be you!
May motherhood be granted to me by you!
-SONG ENDS-
"Courting and mating alone do not constitute loving
Quarrelling and misconstruing make a bigger part of caring
Yes, my love! Fighting is also a form of loving,
There's no couple in all worlds which does not fight
They'll no longer be a couple if they're tight"
The vital stanza of the song kept echoing in Sesshomaru ears. The demon's heart gained enormous external strength from his beloved; it ultimately overpowered the pride and won the battle. On one hand he was amazed and proud that his mate-to-be has so much wisdom, at such a young age, in her very short human life of 17 years. On the other hand, he was feeling immensely guilty with what he has just done to her.
Poor Rin's throat got sore. At that state she could barely talk. She was mildly panting with the strain she took in singing. She just wanted to lay on her futon and sleep to relieve of the stress she underwent during the tiresome day. She felt her body was fully drained of energy. She doubted whether she had any energy left to tranquilize him.
"Rin" Sesshomaru's calling brought her back to the Earth.
"Huh?!" She didn't know what to say or how to react, in her tattered state. All she could interpret from his stoic face was that, his eyes expressed joy and guilt. Whew! This gave Rin some sort of hope. She felt, she has finally gained control over the Himalayas she had set out to conquer. She can take it from here.
Sesshomaru could see that she was totally exhausted, both physically and mentally. He knew he was the primary reason for it. What has she done to deserve this? Having been released from the pride's prison, his inner being blamed him; cursed him. Guilt was eating him up. He knew he wanted to say something to her; but he just couldn't, for he was at loss of words.
Awkward silence.
The girl glanced at the red rose and the bundle of daisies that she was clinging to the whole time. She weakly held it out to her lord, "I love you, Lord Sesshomaru" was all Rin could manage to say to conclude her consolation.
Sesshomaru took the flowers without hesitation. He kept staring at the them, particularly the red rose,
"If you are thorn, I'll be your Rose, Oh my love, please be you"
Rin earlier song, ehoed in his mind.
He swiftly took her in his arms and embraced her.
"Rin" he said in the softest tone, "…..I'm…sorry". It was a whisper, Rin barely heard it. But it was enough for her…. at least for now…. After all, the demon lord never apologizes and she should feel lucky for her fortune.
Rin smiled. "No need to apologize, my love"
Sesshomaru's lips curved upward a millimeter, at the last two words.
WHEW! Thank God, that was over! I can feel how anxious you guys might have felt from the beginning of the chapter…. :- I hope this chapter is to your satisfaction…
Did our couple get married anyway?
Stay tuned until next time! ;-)
A/N: I didn't want to bring up kidnapping/ demon attacks/ fatal sickness to take Rin to a fate close to death to teach Sesshomaru his lesson… too stereotypical… such things happen in every story… besides, being mates they may fight often. Why should poor Rin be so close to death every time to teach some sense to Sesshomaru?
MORAL OF THE STORY:
Also, most people assume that once married, Rin and Sesshomaru will live happily ever after. Well mostly yes…. but path to love and happiness is not strewn with flowers, especially Rin's. The path will always be bumpy; may even have pitfalls. What matters the most is how one is able to recover from the hurt of the fall and goes on with the same patience, enthusiasm and zeal and not getting frustrated and giving up half-way. Having Sesshomaru for a mate was all Rin wanted. But if she wants to enjoy the comfort of his love, care, protection etc., she also has to learn to handle his pride, arrogance and wrath.
In this chapter, I believe she has managed very well, hence proving yet again, that she's the most compatible woman for him.
The next chapter also will have cute fluffy moments, humor, thought-provokers…. So plzzzz review for quick update ;-
