Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha.

Warning: …smex. Enough said.

Chapter 27

Equality

She couldn't hear. She sat on the ground frantically wiping her head around trying to figure out what was going on.

Such bright light and such a thunderous roar.

Around her, tired and horrified looking soldiers appeared to shout at each other with worry. They seemed to be looking for someone…

She grabbed her head frustratingly as the annoying buzz on her ears wouldn't cease. She could feel the incoming headache.

For a moment she forgot herself.

Then she felt something in her hand. It was pulsing weakly like it was barely alive. But this could not be. How could a sword be alive?

It all came crashing down on her. The war, that terrible transformation…her lord…

The blurriness was gone to be replaced with panic.

What happened to her lord?

-Rin!

She snapped her head towards Inuyasha who was running to her, worried.

-Rin, are you alright?

He hurriedly checked for any serious wounds but there were only a few scratches. With wide but relieved eyes he looked at Tenseiga in her hands. Soon, Kagome and the others were at his side too.

Kagome glanced at Tenseiga which kept pulsing weakly and promptly collapsed on her knees. Rin was visibly trembling as she gradually panicked. She looked at Inuyasha with tears in her eyes, her voice but a mere whisper, strained and dreadful.

-I-Inuyasha-kun...where's my lord?

The hanyou's ears fell flat on the skull of his head. How could he answer that when he himself was in denial?

Trying to spare both of them he simply averted his eyes.

Rin's eyes widened and she let a small, sorrowful cry that startled them all.

She was now searching frantically the burned battleground with her eyes. They winced as they heard her scream.

-Where's my lord?! Oh, kami help me!

Swallowing the bitterness, Inuyasha walked towards her and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.

-Rin…calm down, please…

She turned around and his stomach flipped with the sight of her lovely face contorted in worry.

-B-but…Inuyasha-kun…Lord Sesshomaru…

Suddenly they heard the heavy voice of Masaru say.

-I found him!

Two soldiers promptly followed Masaru and returned supporting the demon lord by his armpits and legs since he was well built and tall it was difficult for one person alone to carry him.

Rin attempted to run towards her lord but Inuyasha restrained her noticing that maybe she shouldn't see his brother like this. She threw the hanyou a heated and hurt glare.

-Let me go at once!

Inuyasha's lips thinned but his grip remained steady. She kept struggling until her strength waned. She whispered.

-Please…I need to see him…I need to make sure…he's still real…

Inuyasha frowned at her choice of words. Real? Sesshomaru has always been real. Even if he died there was no doubt that he had been real. He sighed.

The two soldiers carrying the demon lord passed through them without a word and headed to the palace. Rin stilled as she took in the state her beloved was in.

Once pale, unblemished skin was marred with red, angry looking burns. His armor was completely destroyed and his resistant clothes were torn showing more of his injuries. Two beautiful amber orbs were now reduced to one as the other was but a blank white. His breaths were deep and labored.

For her.

Her hand covered her mouth in shock. She could only stand there and watch as they disappeared into the palace. Her shoulders sagged and shook as she sobbed quietly. She felt strong arms embrace her and she could only bury herself in their warmth.

Kohaku frowned but tightened his grip. It was no time for him to be mad at the girl.

Rin needed someone.

He had to admit he was quite surprised by the demon lord's devotion. Sacrificing himself for the specie he swore to hate. He bit his lip and closed his eyes. Maybe he was the right one for Rin. He could give her anything she ever desired. And if he ever doubted of his loyalty to her Sesshomaru had proven himself now. He sighed audibly and gave a curt nod to his sister who was watching his face with attention.

Her expression softened with understanding but still saddened. She had been so sure that her brother and Rin were made for each other.

Slowly, Kohaku raised her chin and gave her a reassuring smile. Her watered eyes made his heart skip a beat.

-It's over, Rin.

The next days passed with haste. Word had spread quickly of the West's victory over the East. The people sang and boasted over their lord's strength.

Yet Rin was far from content. All this time she was forbidden from seeing her lord. They claimed that he needed rest and any distractions would not be tolerated.

She was still worried. Her heart would only rest when she could gaze upon him unharmed.

But above it all…

Oh, my lord…I miss you.

How long until she could feel his love once again? How long until she could redeem herself?

Time was slow on the hasty ones.

Many things had changed. Kohaku and Sango had come to terms with her relationship with Lord Sesshomaru. She felt relieved since they were dear friends of hers and she didn't want to lose them to something such as this.

Lady Mother was upset with what happened to her son but relieved that everything ended up right.

She sighed as she finished eating. Everyone was cautious when looking at her. They all seemed aware of her impatience and that only irked her more.

Without a word she stood up and decided to take a quick bath before attempting to see her lord again.

He shifted and immediately regretted it. His muscles protested and his skin tingled in a most displeasing way. He blinked his good eye open and looked around.

My room…

Gritting his teeth he propped himself up on his elbows and leaned back against the pillows. He noticed his whole torso was covered in bloodied bandages and by the uncomfortable feeling in his wounded eye he assumed that that was bandaged too.

He looked down and sighed a bit relieved that he at least had a hakama and obi on. He was slightly paranoid about sleeping naked.

Suddenly, the door opened and there came Naomi. She was holding some fresh bandages and some sort of salve. She was looking at the floor and he was slightly amused that she hadn't noticed his awakening yet.

She finally looked up when she neared the bed and gasped. Her eyes widened but a smile soon formed on her lips.

-I am happy to see you awake, my lord. You gave us quite a scare.

He scoffed and grunted. His voice was slightly husky and rough from being asleep for so long and he didn't like it.

-It will take more than that to defeat this Sesshomaru.

She placed the things down and gave a slight bow.

-Everyone will be content to see you recovering at last.

He tilted his head and his silver hair covered the healing side of his face. Naomi's breath hitched. Even with such a wound nothing could end his beauty. In fact it made him even more intimidating…otherworldly. His features then softened and his voice was that smooth tone even if just for a moment.

-Is she alright?

Naomi smiled tenderly and dared to touch his shoulder carefully. Reassuring.

-Worried sick but unharmed.

The corners of his lips twitched upwards for a second but it was enough for Naomi to notice and her own smile widened. Naomi then played with her thumbs suddenly feeling self conscious. She blushed when the demon lord sent her an annoyed but inquisitive look.

-Uh…my lord…would you mind if I changed your bandages now? Your wounds might still get infected.

He shifted a bit more but winced. He nodded and with shaky hands she proceeded to remove the bloodied bandages.

Her footsteps echoed softly through the halls. She took a deep breath. Her hair was wet from the bath but it didn't matter. Nothing mattered when it came to her beloved.

As she raised her fist to knock on the door it suddenly opened, startling her. She giggled as she found herself face to face with Naomi.

-Don't scare me like that, Naomi-chan!

The demoness laughed softly and then winked at her.

-I'm sure you want to hear what I have to say, Rin-sama.

She raised an eyebrow. Naomi smirked.

-Lord Sesshomaru has awoken.

Rin's eyes sparkled with happiness and her lip trembled.

-Really?

Naomi nodded and stepped aside so that Rin could enter. She gave the demoness a quick hug before shyly stepping in. She closed the door quietly and walked towards the bed. She gulped and sat carefully on it. She crawled towards him and just watched his face.

He looked so peaceful.

Her eyes watered. He was safe.

She was afraid that she couldn't voice more than a mere whisper.

-Lord Sesshomaru…

His eye opened and there was relief in there. She wiped her tears and couldn't help but chuckle a bit.

She caressed his face lovingly and that tilt on his lips made her heart soar. He leaned into her hand.

She couldn't take it anymore.

With a little sob she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him with all her might. She felt him wince a bit but he didn't seem to care as he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close, returning the kiss with equal fervor.

She broke the kiss and trailed small nips and kissed down his neck as he brushed her hair. She murmured.

-Please, my lord…let me do this one thing right…

His grip tightened and he lifted her chin up. She noticed the confused look on his face and she placed a finger on his lips.

She took a deep breath and slowly made her way down. She placed the covers away and tenderly kissed his chest, his stomach…until reaching his obi. Her smile, her eyes held only love and lust as she placed a kiss on the clothed groin.

So great was his surprise that she could barely hold down a giggle when he literally jumped. She was about to undo the simple knot when his hands stopped her. She looked at him and frowned. He pulled her up and kissed her slowly. Rin's cheeks heated and she happily returned the kiss. When he pulled away she couldn't decipher the look on his face.

-Rin…

He was breathing deeply and she caressed his chest where his heart thumped fast.

-You don't have to do this.

He nuzzled her neck.

-You are not my whore.

He caressed her cheek, almost afraid that she would break.

-You are Rin.

She sniffed back the tears and answered him with an obi undone and a hand stroking his hardening manhood.

His gasp was barely audible but he just kissed her neck and nipped.

Nervous but excited all the same she pulled back slightly and crawled down his body until she was facing his cock. With her eyes on him all the time she shyly slipped out her tongue and licked him. He shivered and the tingling between her legs intensified when a lusty blush tinted his face. He leaned back on the pillows and rested a hand on her hair, caressing tenderly, encouraging.

She gained the courage and opening her mouth as wide as she could she engulfed the mushroom tip and sucked like she had seen some of the village's women do to their husbands sometimes. His grip on her hair tightened and she feared that she had done something displeasing but he only let out a small and deep moan along with an excited growl. She slowly tried to suck in more of him but there was only one could do on her first time. She decided to make the rest up by stroking him slowly. She caressed every vein, every delicious inch of skin.

He was growling lowly now. He licked his lips hungrily but kept his head tossed back. She fastened the pace and tried to tighten her throat muscles. She moved back down and gave a deep suck. She gagged but decided it was worthy when her lord let out a not so silent moan and thrust his hips towards her mouth.

-Oh…Rrrrrin. Do that again!

She moaned herself at his husky tone and her core throbbed in anticipation. The vibrations from her moan traveled up his cock and he growled beastly. His grip on her hair tightened more and she moaned slightly in pain but it made her even more aroused too. His hips began to thrust against her mouth in a slow pace and she sucked enthusiastically her lord, her eyes half lidded and taking in every tiny bit of bliss on her beloved's face.

She couldn't resist and rested a hand between her legs. She parted them and tentatively rubbed her clit. Her eyes widened as the shocks of pleasure rocked her. Both the feeling of touching herself and having a mouth full of her demon lord's hardness thrilled to no end. Never has she felt something like this.

Hers. He was hers and nobody else's.

With a mischievous glint in her eyes she drastically changed the pace and sucked him hard and fast. She chuckled a bit when all his muscles convulsed and he moaned loudly. He then growled low and the thrust in his hips matched her pace with no problem. She moaned every time she felt him hit the back of her throat. Her folds were dripping as she entered a finger.

A violent shiver ran through his body and he stilled, holding her down. She gagged in surprise when she felt him release in her mouth but tried to swallow as much as she could.

Both of them panting, she pulled him out of her mouth and licked him clean. He groaned and twitched still sensitive after the amazing orgasm.

He tilted his head to the side and beckoned her to come forward. Dazed and madly aroused she obeyed him and buried her face on his neck, taking in his wonderful scent. She felt his hands fumbling with her obi and she helped him. Her kimono fell down her shoulders exposing her breasts to his approving gaze. He tenderly kneaded each one and she threw her head back, mewling and whimpering for more.

His good eye flashed red for a moment before he took a deep breath and teasingly licked her nipple.

She gave him a pleading look.

-Please…please, Lord Sesshomaru…

He smirked and she shivered, her core throbbing unbearably.

-What is it that you want, my Rin?

He continued sucking and licking on her nipple like it was his everyday routine. Her eyebrows scrunched together and she bit her lip to keep from shouting her frustration. She caressed his silky hair to distract herself from the sweet torture on her chest. She decided to tease him too.

She carefully rubbed her moist folds against his once again hard shaft. They moaned softly, both of them torturing themselves.

He growled and with an impatient tug her kimono left entirely her figure. She blushed as she stood bared before her beloved. She felt a bit self conscious.

Does he find my body pleasing? Oh, kami…what if my human form disgusts him?

Sensing her unease he hushed her and trailed his hands down her soft back to her nicely shaped butt. He squeezed and she squeaked in surprise and a little embarrassment. Then he looked into her eyes all the while slipping one finger into her vagina.

He pumped slowly at first before making sure she was comfortable enough for him to add a second one. Soon she was moaning and sighing her praises as he stretched her so lovingly. He pulled her in for a kiss and she smiled widely.

Then he whispered in her ear, a mixture of a moan and confession.

-You are beautiful.

She couldn't help it this time and tears brimmed her eyes. She braced her hands on his shoulders and nodded at him to continue. He gripped the base of his hardness and slowly lowered her onto it. She whimpered a bit in pain as it reached her maidenhead but she continued to encourage him. She wanted the pain gone soon.

It broke and her cry was muffled on his neck. He tried to sooth her and bury himself until the hilt as painless as possible.

Her tights trembled with the strain but she felt so good…so full. The pain still lingered but she wanted him to move. She needed to feel him more.

Sesshomaru shivered as he felt her blood drip down his cock and it only spurred his animalistic side on. His eye flashed from red to amber but he would not hurt her anymore. He leaned back onto the pillows once more and just…watched her.

He had meant it earlier. She was so beautiful.

Her head was thrown back and she shifted her hips back and forth trying to adjust to his side.

Such a petite, fragile body.

He bit his lip and thrust his hips. Her eyes widened and her mouth opened in a silent scream as he hit that spot just right. He growled lowly and gripped her hips tight. She returned his heated gaze and they moved in unison. Him thrusting his hips and she tried to meet each one as best as she could.

-Please…Lord Sesshomaru!

He smirked and gave a particularly hard thrust that had her seeing stars.

-Please what?

She bit her lip and groaned. She rested her head on his shoulder and whispered tiredly.

-Faster…please…I need you!

He nibbled on her ear and fastened his thrusts. He gripped her hips tighter.

-Like that, love?

Her body tingled from hearing him calling her such an intimate name.

He started to pound into her harder and she cried out, mewled and begged.

-Ooooh…Ah! Yes! Yes, my lord!

He groaned into her ear felt his orgasm nearing. Her muscles tightened around him indicating that she was nearing hers too. He stopped for a moment and she immediately whined for him to continue. He surprised her with a chuckle. He shifted a bit and she hummed like a contented cat.

Then her eyes widened and she screamed as he resumed his pounding.

Oh kami…I'm…I'm…so…clooose.

The way he was angled made sure that his cock rubbed against her clit also and by the kami was it wonderful. He groaned and moaned into her neck as she almost jumped off his lap with the force of his now frantic thrusts.

She screamed her pleasure shamelessly.

-More! Oh, f-f-fuck! Give me more!

His eyebrow rose as he heard her swear. He twisted her nipple and she let out a mixture of a moan and a giggle.

Such a naughty girl…

She then surprised him by once again burying her face on his neck and proceeded to hump him like a mad woman. He could only brace himself for the ride as his mouth opened in silent moans.

Finally, her fingers dug into his back and he winced a bit, her toes curled and she literally screeched in delight as she reached Nirvana. He could only groan and pant into her neck with her as he spilled his own release too.

Tired.

Scratch that. They were exhausted.

They promptly fell back on the bed with sated and silly smiles on their faces for a change.

They belonged to each other.

Author's Note: *blushes*…uh…porn done. xD Next chapter will be the last one *sniff*

(seriously, did you guys think that Sesshomaru would die by just a little 'boom'? It takes more than that to kill someone as stubborn as him ^^)