SAVING ME

CHAPTER 35 – Maternal instincts

Rin looked up to see the piece of moldy bread the child was offering her and bit her lip. This was his food? She thought, and yet, he had offered her the bigger piece, nibbling upon a small part that was far too green with mold. Rin grabbed the stale bread from the child's hand and bit her lip to keep from crying.

"Don't eat that. I will get real food for you, ok? Don't ever eat things like that again." She whispered fiercely.

"Do you have a name?" she asked and he shook his head. She smiled; the perfect name came to her, for he had been such a great helper, always thinking of her.

"Daisuke, that's your name now." She stated and pulled him to his feet as he nodded, eagerly, apparently pleased with his name. She walked to the door and knocked upon it, jumping back when a violet eyed man opened it. Rin bit her lip; he had such a kind face she could not comprehend why he was in the service of a man like Koga.

"I need food; Rice, Miso soup, Karaage and I'd like a chocolate cake too." She demanded and the man smiled, making a mock salute before he left which had Rin even more confused than before.

Closing the door, Rin turned towards the boy. "Have you ever taken a shower?" she asked and watched as he shook him head but the look of joy in his eyes made her smile. To feel joy over such a simple thing…what this poor child must have endured.

Two hours later, Rin marveled at the beauty of the child. His skin was pale yet beautiful, despite the numerous scars and wounds, and his face…there could be no question who his father was, despite the colour of his hair, which was a midnight black.

Putting down the Scissors, Rin ran her slender fingers through the silky softness of his hair. It was combed and cut for the ends had knotted so much they had began to lock together in clumps, and now here he was, clean and bathed and lovely, clad in a T-shirt of hers. Koga had seen it fit to stock the closet in the room with clothes for her.

The door to the room opened and Rin stiffened to see it was Koga, personally carrying a tray of food. He smirked upon seeing the child, who cowered in Rin's arms.

"I see you have seen to the care of my pet Rin…" he teased, dropping the tray on the bed with a loud rattle, it was surprising nothing spilled over.

"Come dog!" he called to the boy with a snap of his fingers.

"His name is Daisuke!" said Rin firmly, rising to her feet despite her pregnant weight, she was a little over six months pregnant after all.

Koga snarled at her, "Do I need to remind you who your master is?" he stalked towards her but she braved his anger.

"No…but I won't let you hurt him…I may not be strong enough to defend myself, but I will do whatever it takes to protect him from you!" she spat before Koga's fist slammed into her jaw, which had her falling heavily to the ground. She heard a small cry but it was droned by the ringing of her ears.

"Master koga…you remember your child…please just humor the girl…in three months she will be dead and you will have your pet again…" said a voice and Rin referenced it to Miroku. She opened her eyes, watching as Koga looked down at her scornfully while Miroku looked empathetic. Koga spat upon her and walked from the room and Rin clenched her jaw in order to keep from crying.

She groaned trying to rise to her feet, only to find small helpful hands aiding her. "Thank you Daisuke…" she whispered at the little boy, whose eyes were filled with tears.

He bit his lip before running away and returning with a wet cloth before gently wiping away the blood at her chin, she was surprised to see that he could actually walk and run and felt a warm feeling that he was so gentle, such a kind little boy.

"Daisuke…you have to promise me…that you will leave this place at the first chance you get ok? You're father…you're real father…his name is Sesshomaru Takahashi and I know he will protect you, he will keep you safe…he won't let you get hurt." She whispered cupping the boy's cheek.

"You promise?" she asked, expecting the little boy to nod.

"I promise." He whispered and she clutched the boy to her chest.

At first he stiffened and then he wrapped his arms around her. She couldn't see the tears in the little boy's eyes, nor the look of pain that flashed across his face…at receiving his first hug, the feeling of knowing kindness…of knowing someone cared for him.

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A/N: Poor Daisuke *tears*.

Next chapter shifts from this little dup and back to InuTaisho and his brood. Following that chapter is "SAVING ME", the confrontation is coming soon…I hope you all are excited because I am just writing it ^_^. 15 chapters to go! Karaage for those who don't know, is Japanese Fried chicken. Yum yum

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