EPILOGUE
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Remember the day when Sesshomaru revived Rin? He asked tenseiga why it made him revive a human. The answer is this whole story, most particularly, the previous chapter – the conversation between father and son.
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Months passed after their marriage. Rin visited Village Edo every now and then. She even had her friends and their family invited over to her Palace once. Sesshomaru was filled with such bliss that the pleasure he derived by slaughtering his enemies was nothing. He lived his life at peace. But one thought keep nagging him once in a while. He decided to do something about it no matter howsoever impracticable it might be. He confided about it only with Jaken so that he may use his assistance.
Months after search and research, Sesshomaru finally stumbled into the clues of his secret quest.
"Eh- Lord Sesshomaru, I met the old monk from Madan Valley just as you told me. He gave me this parchment which he claimed to be at least 5000 years old. He said that the writings in it should be true considering the fact that, Holy Scriptures from Madan Valley are deemed to be accurate and are followed be their people till date. Also the people who live there at present stated that the remedies prescribed by those scriptures have never failed them. He also added that, there seems to be few instances in the previous Eras, affirming the facts of this parchment which were recorded in history; however, it seems there is no such affirming instance in the present Era"
"What does the Parchment say?" Sesshomaru interrogated.
Jaken cleared his throat as usual and began, "The language is too ancient for us to understand. The monk has given me it's translation in brief", he drew a deep breath and started with a serious tone, "It says that there is something called 'The Nectar of Immortality' which had been gifted by the Supreme God to the Gods and Demi-gods of Heaven. Each of those heavenly Gods and Demi-gods drank a spoonful of the Nectar which gave them enormous strengths and powers. The Gods grant a spoonful of the Nectar as a boon to the deserved human who becomes IMMORTAL on consuming it; but of course, a human deserving such as that is the rarest of occasions. If the Nectar falls in wrong hands, then it is bound to be misused and there will be CHAOS. So the Nectar has been under the vigilant care and guard of those Gods, in Heaven, especially from the….. uh…. Clutches of….er…. Demons "
Sesshomaru's eyes slightly narrowed at the last word, "…..…..Hn"
"As I have already told, there had been instances in history, of humans getting such boons in previous Eras; but not even one in the current Era. So the odds of this concept of 'Nectar of Immortality' to be true and viable are….. distant" Jaken summed up in a negative note.
"Stupid Master Jaken! I'll always be with Lord Sesshomaru! FOREVER and EVER!" "FOREVER and EVER!" "FOREVER and EVER!"…
Rin's avowal kept echoing in Sesshomaru's mind. After their marriage, there was not a day, he hadn't thought about it.
"What is the course of action to obtain it?"
For a moment Jaken gaped at his master. He was surprised at his unflinching determination. He quickly composed himself and answered, "The monk said that there is a place called Gangotri Glacier in the stretches of Himalayas, a snow-capped Mountain farthest in the West. That glacier is believed to have an access to the Heaven and the Gods therein. And the glacier is at the peak of the Mountain. He said that the Mountain is freezing cold, even demons cannot survive."
"Hn"
Reading Sesshomaru's eyes, Jaken flinched. "Mi-Mi-Lord…. That place is dangerous-"
"We're going there, Jaken" Sesshomaru interrupted firmly.
"Y-Yes Milord" the startled Jaken threw his staff upwards, and bowed. *BONK* "Oooww!" The staff fell on his own head.
"you'll soar upwards to conquer heaven just to present it at her feet; you'll plunge into the depths of hell just to save her from the fate of death."
Inu yasha's statement came to his mind. Sesshomaru knew what to do then.
"We shall have an Ally"
A confused Jaken looked at his Lord.
"Send for Inu Yasha immediately; disclose ONLY to him" Sesshomaru ordered.
Then the toad understood. Yes! Even Inu Yasha has as mortal mate. He would need the Nectar of immortality as well. How thoughtful of Lord Sesshomaru to include Inu Yasha in his quest! Besides, the half-breed is very strong, he would be a strong Ally.
"Yes, Milord"
Jaken left inwardly complaining at the thought of seeking and discussing with the disrespectful half-breed.
Rin entered the very next moment.
"Lord Sesshomaru!" She hastened towards him and hugged him from behind his back. Reflexively Sesshomaru placed his hands on hers so that she can't take them away.
"Rin" My love! The softness in his tone added the unspoken words 'My love!' to Rin's ears.
"I missed you!" Rin complained in her child-like tone with a pouting face. Aw! She was such an adorable sight!
Sesshomaru stifled a chuckle at his throat. "We have been apart for only five hours, Rin"
"and I missed you during those five hours"
"Rin." Sesshomaru was amazed at her love.
"I just can't help thinking about you! I Love you very much, Lord Sesshomaru" Sesshomaru knew then, how it would feel like to be the King of HEAVENS!
Suddenly Sesshomaru scented tears and was alarmed! He gently pulled her in front of her, and held her in his arms. He was trying to make out why she was crying.
Rin's tears only got worse upon meeting his gaze. "Rin. Why are you crying?" He felt his heart being torn apart.
Rin fought hard and also won in her attempt to dry her tears and smile, when she noticed the pain in his eyes and his tone.
"I don't know!... It's just that….. that I'm crazy…. That's all"
"Rin" the firm tone told her, that he caught her hiding something from him and that she must tell him what it was.
"I love you so much, I just…. can't be away from you. I don't want to waste a moment without you"
This statement told Sesshomaru that she was inwardly afraid of her short life; that she wishes to be with him forever, although her mortal life will not permit it.
"Rin"
"yes?"
"You'll always be with me…. 'forever and ever' "
Rin smiled her sunshine smile, "Yes" Prompt was the answer!
"I promise"
Rin's smile widened, "YES!" PROMPT!
She didn't ask him "Really?", because if she did, it would mean that she didn't believe him and his words. She knew not HOW but she knew too well that her Lord would keep the promises he makes to her, SOMEWAY, SOMEHOW. She blindly believed him, as always. And her inner fear of parting with him due to her short human lifespan disappeared.
Sesshomaru was astonished at her blind faith that shone in her eyes and face. Good God! Is there any limit to her love! Now that she blindly believes his promise, he was feeling more determined than ever in his quest.
He gently placed a hand on the back of her head, and motioned it to lay on his chest. He leaned downward and laid his chin on top of her head. His amber eyes were shining brilliantly with joy and determination.
"Rin"
"Yes?" [A/N:- Can't she say "No" to her lord at all? I mean, really! Can't she say ANYTHING other than "yes" to him?]
"I Love You" Sesshomaru FINALLY conveyed in a bold whisper!
That was the very FIRST time he had ever said that! Rin's entire being beamed like sun, at his words. She felt as if she was floating on air. And tears of joy were pouring in her eyes.
He wiped her tears and gave her a passionate kiss; something which he had learnt to give in the recent past.
"Rin, You'll always be with me FOREVER and EVER"
~ THE END ~
THE STORY HAS FINALLY MET ITS CLIMAX… I hope I have entertained all the readers; confirmed and comforted all believers of sessXrin's romantic relationship; convinced non-believers into believing…. ;-) (*GIGGLES*) what can I say? I'm a hard core fan of sessXrin pairing….
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I have an idea of coming up with a sequel…. This epilogue will give you an idea as to what the sequel is about… Your reviews will do wonders for me to conceive it….
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(the above content was updated in december 2012)
the following content was updated in february 2013: HI ALL! The sequel to this story is also published and it is COMPLETE! It is called 'The Nectar of Immortality'. Hope you like the sequel as well...
