Chapter 19

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This chapter is not just a coverage of sessXrin fluffy moments. It shows how noble they are. At the end of the chapter a thought-provoking event takes place, which explains the whole sessXrin relationship…..

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It has been weeks after their marriage but they had not yet made love; they've never even kissed; except for the chaste kisses on cheek, hand, forehead and so on by Rin. Sesshomaru found it hard to absorb the concept called 'kissing'. Although they knew and loved each other for years, their non-platonic love was new for both. They were taking their own time getting used to their intimate love.

Besides, Sesshomaru couldn't even imagine their marriage and mating as a WARRANT to love-making. He despised the very thought of making love to his precious mate out of sheer lust than love. He is a monster; but never a lustful monster. And as for Rin, she was in her innocent self, as always. She was more than happy to be with her Lord again, not to mention her elation in being his MATE. She knew wedding is succeeded by love-making, but she was never in a hurry. In other words, both of them felt that, love-making is the most natural thing that can happen between them; so let time take its own course in their journey. They have time. Sesshomaru will be in the Palace at least for a while, anyway.


One night, Rin was searching for her lord all over. She was wearing a white Kimono which looked like Sesshomaru's white Haori; but the flowers on her Kimono were of purple color; the best aspect of her Kimono was that it was fully embroidered with glittering gold, in the patterns of flowers and vines. She went to the garden, finally found him at the farthest end; He was sitting his back to hers, as cold, stoic and distant as ever. He was staring at vacuum and he seemed to be deeply lost in his thoughts as always. From the distance, she could see only him in the darkness. She started after him.

As she approached him, thousands of bright demonic fireflies filled the garden. Rin was startled. She was almost scared before she noticed that sight that was brought to her eyes with the light of the flies. "GASP!" The fireflies settled in groups in all the bouquets of flowers neatly stalked and tied with silky ribbons of different colors. It was not just any flower; it was her FAVOURITE ONE!

Hundreds of bouquets of her favourite flower, were enlightened by thousands of demonic fireflies. The enchanting fragrance filled the garden. One group of fireflies, which seemed bigger and brighter than the others, was carrying a BIG bouquet to give to her. Rin ringled and accepted the same with all gratitude, "Oh Thank you!". Then that group of fireflies aligned itself systematically, forming a HEART symbol! "GASP! That… That…. That was….. spectacular!" Rin breathed in amazement. Then the group dispersed and joined the other groups in lighting the bouquets.

The awestruck Rin knew too well that all this was her lord's doing; his surprise to his mate; she turned her attention to him and he…. looked the same. Sitting his back to hers, as cold, stoic and distant as ever. As if nothing ever happened. As if he's not even connected to this world; a state of absolute detachment; Nirvana. He should have been an actor. Rin covered her mouth and fought hard from ringling. She approached her Lord like a cat from behind. The talkative girl couldn't even form words to express her gratitude. She gently placed her left hand on his left cheek, from behind and pressed her lips on his right cheek. Sesshomaru only looked at her from the corner of his half-closed eyes; one of his eyebrows raised. He was indeed enjoying her kiss from the inside. But he didn't show it, as usual.

"THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU VERY MUCH, LORD SESSHOMARU! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!" Rin loudly exclaimed, hugging his neck tightly. The Lord's ears tore; he slightly flinched.

"Hn" was all he said.

She was grinning ear-to-ear. His neck was close to getting squeezed; but he enjoyed her wide smile. Only for that lovely smile did he ever conduct the little play. Also, he was inwardly content that he had bettered his ex-rival Seiko, with this surprise. She suddenly stopped smiling and began to think very seriously. She blinked twice.

"That did not do much in expressing my gratitude, Mi-Lord. How may I please you?" Rin coaxed him. Sesshomaru mulled over her query while taking her in his lap and in his arms. Rin ringled at his gesture.

Sesshomaru had always experienced Rin's platonic love from her girlhood. But her non-platonic love was new to him no matter how much he enjoyed it. So he couldn't help asking, "Rin…. How much do you love me?". The silliest question. As if it can be measured in pounds, litres or metres! yet is being asked by everyone in love to his/ her beloved in this world.

Awww! He's SOOOO cute when he asks such questions, so innocently! Rin couldn't help it. She burst into fits of musical ringles! Sesshomaru was enjoying the music, till he snapped out of his trance. He was confused though, as to why she laughed. He asked, "What are you smiling about? I simply asked you a question". GASP! Just like the day when you saw me bruised. Rin tried hard to stop by covering her mouth with both hands, but couldn't help it. Only the noise was suppressed; but her shoulder was shaking and her body was trembling at her ringling. He slightly got annoyed and cut her, "I don't care! I'm just curious" There are certain things which never change about you, Milord!

Rin the gazed at her lord lovingly for few moments and then began expressing her own feelings in the way she is best at. She cleared her throat and began singing.

SONG BEGINS

(and of course Rin was dancing like a graceful swan. Sesshomaru never dances. He only followed her when she moved around. Somehow the demonic fireflies were flying about the garden in sync with Rin's steps)

If you are breeze, I am tree, I nod to whatever you say,

If you are earth, I am rain, I eventually join you with gay,

If you are night, I am star, I subsist only as long as you may,

(Rin shone in her white gold-glittering Kimono; she indeed looked like a goddess; Sesshomaru glanced at the full moon; It can never equal her.)

If you are sky, I am blue, I become one with you all day

If you are thought, I am speech, I'm expressed the moment you say

If you are Sun, I am Sunflower, I forever, face your way

If you are Sunshine, I am Quail, I constantly sing upon your ray

(Rin began dancing around herself. Her long black tresses and the contrasting white Kimono swayed about, in sync with her movements. Sesshomaru caught her from behind to surprise her. He wrapped his arms around her torso and held her tightly. Rin blushed and ringled. Few strands of her hair stuck to the demon lord's lips. He buried his face into her tresses and breathed in her enchanting scent. Rin felt her lord's breathe behind her ear. They enjoyed the subtle intimacy. Rin's heart was pounding fast; she didn't know whether to continue till he whispered, "go on")

If you are moon, I am lily, I survive only on light from you

If you are attire, I am body, even at sleep I wear you

If you are day, I am radiance, I am ever dependant on you.

(Rin touched his cheek and caressed it. He shut his eyes and leaned against her caress)

If you are ocean waves, I am the shore, I accept even your batter

If you are body, I am shadow, let you not fall my love! I shall fall in your stead!

If you are branch, I am leaf, I stick with you to save my head

If you are eye, I am eyelid, I'm always keen on joining you

If you are breathe, I am body, I let ONLY YOU TO TOUCH MY SOUL

SONG ENDS -

Sesshomaru was stunned at her intense love for him; he felt himself drowning in the deepest ocean; RIN'S LOVE. He was staring at her, being fully drowned in her; for the first time he felt himself utterly vulnerable in front of her. He felt that she has 'superior'ed him with her untainted love. But he was heedless to that.

His mind became numb, so it decided to take some time off. His heart took charge of him in his mind's stead. He slightly smiled; Rin's body froze and heart warmed at the sight of his smile.

He leaned forward; shut his eyes; closed her lips with his. Rin responded instantly. He was initially still, trying to experience the sensation. His whole being was overflowing with foreign feelings. He experienced both strength and weakness all together, overwhelming each other. Then he gained control and he deepened his kiss; Rin felt her head spinning, out of control. Thank goodness he was holding her tightly from falling! His lips, tongue and fangs began assaulting hers that she moaned against his lips; he was pleased that it was HIM who was making Rin moan and NOT that HUMAN PRINCE. Sesshomaru mentally analyzed his nightmare of Seiko making love to Rin; He resolved to outperform his ex-rival in reality.

The demon lord carried Rin to his bed chambers in seconds and he began his own sensual ministrations to her. HE made her moan helplessly. He was pleased at it. HE began making love to Rin; HE made her pant HIS name in her moment of ecstasy. Howsoever inexperienced they may be, their limited carnal knowledge and inherent instincts guided them in their intercourse.

Rin's mind was filling with past memories – the eight year-old girl following her lord; her hero-worship; her longing to be with her lord; her love and care for him; her worries for his safety; their subtle but sweet, memorable interactions every now and then; how he pretended not to care; how he actually cared and protected (Rin chuckled at how contrasting his pretensions and actions were.) their interactions when she was left in the village; HIS GIFTS! What better evidence does she need of his vast love for her? The untraceable transition of their relationship from a non-intimate to such an intimate one, over the years. She smiled at how wonderful things have turned out at the end.

Even from her childhood days, Rin had always wanted to be with her lord. She had always looked forward to even the slightest attention from him; shortest interaction with him, either by words of mouth or otherwise. Never had she dreamt that she would be fortunate enough for this intimate interaction with him. This love-making fulfilled all her longings towards her lord and promised her an eternal life with her lord, just as she desired; vowed.

For once in his lifetime, his stoic mask was off. His facial and bodily expressions were coursing without any restraint, throughout the intercourse. Sesshomaru was on the peak of pleasure. Is this what the humans call 'love'? Is this how it feels like? He was proud that HE was the one to possess her; to invade her innocence; to impose her with the fortune of motherhood. He sincerely wished time would freeze. HE did what he did, that she finally moaned, "Oh Sesshomaru! I LOVE YOU!". No honorific. Sesshomaru smiled.


Deep into the night, Sesshomaru woke up, suddenly feeling something. He saw his mate's naked form soundly sleeping underneath the bed covers; he couldn't help a minute smile that lit up his face. He gently got up and wore a robe to cover himself. By intuition, his hand took Tenseiga and his feet walked towards the verandah, which was directly connected to the garden. Thick mist blurred his sharp vision; suddenly a familiar figure appeared in front of him several yards away. His father, Inu No Taisho.

Sesshomaru couldn't believe his eyes. He blinked several times to confirm. "Father"

Inu No Taisho stood in silence, as if he was waiting for something to happen.

Again his mind was taken over by intuition and Sesshomaru began, "I am…. sorry….. for having disregarded you". He hung his head low, avoiding eye-contact; His voice was very low, close to a whisper. But the father got every single word.

This time, the sire broke his silence knowing that his son was feeling ashamed of himself for his past misdeeds as well, "No need to apologize, Sesshomaru"

"….."

"I am proud of you. You have surpassed my strengths and powers when you self-generated bakusaiga… and you have surpassed my WHOLE LIFE by taking the human woman you love, as your mate; bestowing her with the status of the Lady of the West. You did not mate for the sake of power, empire or siring heirs; something which I have failed to accomplish, YOU have. I am proud of you, indeed"

Sesshomaru's eyes conveyed to the sire that he mentally smiled and thanked him.

The Inu father observed silence again. He knew he had to hear something from his son. That was what he came for.

"…Father…."

Silence.

"Protect?... The answer is 'No'. I Sesshomaru, have no need of such"

"I Sesshomaru, have NO-ONE TO PROTECT!"

His arrogant assertions rang in his ears. Sesshomaru turned his head to glance at his sleeping mate; the pain of guilt that tugged at his chest automatically disappeared; instead his chest puffed up and he proudly said, "Yes, father. I have someone to protect"

Silence.

"…and… to love" this time Sesshomaru's voice was lower than a whisper.

But it was enough for the proud father; he smiled; when Inutaisho began to talk, Sesshomaru felt his Tenseiga pulse rapidly and Sesshomaru frowned in confusion "THIS is what I desired from you Sesshomaru. This is the very purpose for which I had endowed Tenseiga, specially for you. I gave you Tenseiga. Tenseiga gave you, your beloved human; your mate, as how it gave me my human mate and my younger son... Take care of your mate and of yourself"

Again thick mist rapidly formed all of a sudden, making vision blurry. The next moment, there was no body or spirit around. Sesshomaru pondered, "Father…"

Then he saw his mate stirring. She might wake up if she didn't find him beside her. He hastened towards her, undressed again and noiselessly laid on his bed. He held Rin and pulled her close to him. Mine, to protect. To Love.


(sorry, I'm not good in writing lemons… I'm sort of shy and I don't want to spoil it in trying to write it with my half-baked knowledge; Hey! Rin and Sesshomaru are mates; so lemon is left to your imagination…)

THANK YOU SO MUCH DEAR READERS! THE STORY HAS FINALLY ENDED…. AWWW! don't be upset! I have a very good, intriguing epilogue in mind… I'll update it soon enough!

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