Kagura married into the Onigumo family but no one knows how or why...She was just there and she didnt understand because she rejected all of Narakus demands because he was so unavailable to her. Sesshomaru resented her for it because it felt like the ultimate backstab but what could she do?
She didnt understand the familys infatuation with Rin and she didnt appreciate it. She didnt want to be second best but its obvious she was next to both Naraku and Sesshomaru. Kagura thought that Rin being institutionalized meant she could get closer to Naraku and help him get over his ex. It would be hard since his chil dren Kanna and Hakudoshi looked just like her. "That lavender bitch!" she cursed under her breath. Kagura didnt want to be wed into this family and not be with Naraku or this close to Sesshomaru and not be with him. Did she love two men? You bet she did but obviously didnt care.
"Naraku..." She started but trailed off when she saw him staring intently at his papers. "Not now..."
"Get someone else to look at the bills for that fake wedding! I need to talk with you..." Her anger matched his in dramatics. "I want out... I dont want to be an onigumo if im going to be married to your deceased cousin... Not that I loved him in the first place. Why am I even here anymore? Its obvious you dont want me."
Naraku took the chance to glance up at her before rubbing his temples in agitation. "I'm not falling for it Kagura... we know youre not going to leave. Go talk to Hakudoshi and tell him to deal with these bills...It was his wedding..."
She turned her heals trying to look defiant but they both knew she was going to do what he said. Kagura reached for her cell to text Hakudoshi when her heart got the best of her...Her last texts to Sesshomaru were still in her text history...Should she call him? Her fingers found the dial button and she held her breath hoping he'd pick up.
And when he did, she didnt know what to say but "I need you..."
Sesshomaru looked at his phone while it gently vibrated in his pocket. Her name was on the main screen and he knew he was in for something bad. After he excused himself from Kohakus presence he walked into the hallway to answer his phone.
"Kagura..." He could hear sniffling on the other side of the line. "I need you..." She said quietly. "It's Naraku..."
If he had the patience he would have rolled his eyes. "You made your choice, it was me or him. You dont get both." After ending the call he looked to Rins apartment door. He knew what would happen if he went back in there. If he looked into her eyes again he probably would keep coming back for her.
Running his fingers through his hair he smirked. "Of course youre going back there..." Of course he was because she was in there. The smell of alcohol seeping through her pores and she looked like a sick child right now but surprisingly he could tolerate it. She smelled lovely at the hospital underneath the smell of the drug cocktail her 'father-in-law' put her on.
"False alert..." As he walked back into the apartment. It wasnt like he needed to explain himself, he just needed to convince himself to not go and save Kagura again. He knew the ritual and it always ended up with her in Narakus hands.
He didnt wait for Kohakus reply and walked right past him towards Rins room. Sesshomaru cracks her door to peek in to check her breathing but her tossing and turning caught his attention. She was restless and the medicine he gave her didnt seem to be effecting her. He walked to her bedside to put his hand on her forehead. Rin was burning up. That foolish human drank herself sick in the little time he took his eyes off her. What kind of help did Naraku hire that would be so careless?
"Hakudoshi called, he said we need to get Rin over there now..." Kohakus light brown eyes trailed up to where Rin was still sleeping.
"Shes not leaving this apartment while she is under my care. Tell Narakus child that he will not harm her while I'm here." After taking his hand off her forehead Sesshomaru walked back out to the living room. He sat down and took out his phone to see he had a couple of missed calls from Kagura and a few texts from his live-in servant Jaken. Probably wondering where he was. That little green imp was worse than a clingy girlfriend but he liked that he could get his job done and going through new people was such a hassle.
"I could lose my job..." Kohaku shrugged before sitting next to him. "But whatever Naraku has planned for her worries me... It's not something you can walk away from."
It was silent for a few moments before they heard the click of Rins door and watched her stumble out. Sesshomaru could smell the alcohol on her lips and it made him growl to himself. Kohaku didnt get rid of the damn bottle while he was caring for her?
"It'sgone..Getting more." She stumbled to her doorway after looking for her purse that had her ID in it. "I'm fine boys...I do this a lot. I manage fine." As she was about to open the door it was immediatly slammed back shut. "Go back to bed Miss Ichihara... you will not be leaving while i am here. You need rest and to let the medicine i administered take effect." Sesshomaru was now leaning on the door when he saw Rin start trying to open the door harder. "Let...me...go!" she struggled.
Sesshomaru sighed and looked down into her eyes. He could tell he was angry but also that Rin was awake but was she actually there? "No Rin." He put a hand on her shoulder when she finally gave up on going out. "Lets go back to bed Rin..." He listened to her sniffling before picking her up. Glaring back to kohaku he stops mid step. "Get the bottle out of her room nurse.."
"I already drank it all..." Rin looked up at Sesshomaru and crossed her arms. She wasn't this rude toward him at the hospital Sesshomaru thought. He placed her in her bed but in seconds she sprung up and headed toward her dressers. She was almost positive there was another bottle she'd hidden or forgot about.
His golden eyes squinted as he watched her struggle about her room to find what he assumed was more alcohol. "Rin, stop." He demanded but she wouldnt listen to him. Was this human girl worth the effort he was putting into her just to piss off Naraku. How old was he again? Too old for these games. "But thereshould be one...a thingy..." She was halfway through throwing around her clothes when she found a nearly full bottle of vodka. Her vacant eyes lit up as she reached for it but as soon as she found the bottle it was taken from her hands by that-that doctor. Why was he even there? She didnt care, that bottle was all that mattered.
"Give it to me...I swear to God I'll-"
"I'll call the hospital and tell them to set you back up in that room they were keeping you hostage, Rin..."
Her eyes widened at his threat and also the way he said her name. It belonged to her but felt so foreign coming from his mouth. After a brief stare session Rin turned her gaze to the floor. "Then call them...I'd rather be there then locked up in that house with...him."
Sesshomaru stood and placed the bottle on top of the dresser. "Its your choice...Rin." He walked out of the room but didnt close the door all the way. He wanted to listen in if she decided to keep drinking, something her nurse was bad at doing. Why was kohaku still there if Naraku was just going to make her his prisoner again.
Rins zombie like stare went up to the bottle Sesshomaru stupidly left in her sight. He should have just poured it down the drain instead of giving her the option. Of course she was going to drink it. It was right there and her head was starting to kill her. Her hands reached toward the bottle before she fell flat on her face and slept for what felt like the first time in a couple of days.
"She fell asleep...again Doctor."
"I heard...well?"
Kohaku got up to walk to Rins room and put her back in bed but then Kohaku felt a hand on his shoulder. He flinched.
"I'll do it kid. Sit down." Sesshomaru stood and looked toward the room. What was he going to do about her? He thought about Kohaku picking her up and felt an urge to punch him in the throat. Over a human he scoffed.
He reentered her room to find she was in the same spot he left her. The drugs finally kicked in and she wasnt rolling around on the floor. He thanked whatever god there was and gently picked her up. He watched her chest rise and fall as she slept in his arms. She was so tiny and fragile. How many times had he stared at her during their time at the hospital? Why would Naraku hurt someone like this? His blood boiled at the very thought of Naraku or Narakus son touching her. Is this why he came when Kohaku called him? Just to be near her again.
He decided then that Rin wasnt going to return to the onigumo family. After she pulled this stunt he felt she would just do the same and kill herself with a bottle in her hands. "No..." He said to himself out loud.
Finally he placed her underneath her blanket and looked down at her sleeping form before he made himself turn away. Damn human...
When he returned to the living room he noticed Kohaku was on the phone. A low growl came from Sesshomarus throat. What was he now? A guard dog?
"That was Kagura, she called on Narakus behalf and told me I need to get Rin." Kohaku started to walk to Rins room but ended up with a cold stare from Sesshomaru. He wasnt going to let Kohaku pass or get close to Rin.
"Go home kid. I won't hurt you if leave quietly... I told you shes not leaving this place while under my care."
The silence between them made Kohaku back off and reach for his phone. "On my way." He said quickly before leaving the apartment.
After making sure Kohaku had left he looked to Rins room. She would probably be out for a couple of hours and he had no intention of leaving until she woke up again. Having time to himself he pulled out his phone and saw more missed calls from Kagura and one text from Naraku. So nothing important.
His eyes scanned the room to see how her modest apartment was set up. A lot of dog hair covered everything. He saw dishes Rin had left unattended to... Probably because of her drinking. He released a sigh and picked up a few of her dishes from the living room to tidy up a bit while he waited.
In the small kitchen he saw pictures taped to her fridge. Her and what he assumed was her mother... A picture of herself smiling up at the camera. She looked like a different person in this photo. He took the picture of Rin off the fridge and placed it in his pocket. Sesshomarus eyes glanced up to look at more pictures when he saw it... Her dog that he smelled all over this apartment but wasnt at the apartment...
The dog was nearly the size of her! What was she doing with a dog like that? He smirked to himself at that last thought. Would he tell her what he was if she didnt already know? His hair wasnt silver because he was old and his eyes werent a natural color.
After a couple hours of snooping he finally defaulted back to the couch. Instead of turning on her tiny television he reached for the picture in his pocket. The smile on her face was captivating. He only knew her a week at most but never saw her smile like this. If Naraku could turn that girl in the other room into a shell of what he saw in the photo then what was his actual plan for her?
Whatever it was wasnt going to happen. Not with his killer instincts inside telling him to keep her safe. She belonged to him now it seemed. How would he explain to her how he felt without coming off creepy?
9pm was coming around when he heard Rin rustling in her blanket. She sounded like she was coming to so he stood up to greet her.
"Again?' He listened to her talking to herself. "Ah? Ah are you out there? My heads killing me. Lets get our day started"
He heard her pick up the bottle of vodka and let out a groan. A growl crept up his throat. She was going to drink again after everything that happened? That Kohaku kid definitely couldnt handle her unless she was locked away by herself.
"I had the craziest dream Ah...AHH!" Rin finally walked out of her room and saw her doctor standing by her couch. Definitely not her beloved dog. "Doctor Taisho?" She asked. "Am I still dreaming?" Her shaky hands reached for the top of the vodka. She didnt need that shot glass she decided as she brought the bottle to her lips. One smooth gulp and the bottle was taken from her mouth.
"Excuse you? Thats mine... Give it back and tell me why youre in my apartment okay?" She looked at him as she wiped vodka off her mouth. He didnt say a word and just stared at her.
He tapped the seat next to him on the couch. "House call. Please sit Miss Ishihara. You havent been out of the hospital a full day and I get a call saying you werent breathing."
Rin stared at him while she made her way to the couch. Walking was hard but she decided if she wasnt throwing up yet she could make the walk. "Can you blame me?" She asked.
Sesshomaru reached his hand up to her cheek. "No... But youre safe now, so cut this out." He tossed the bottle onto her lap. "Youre not supposed to drink on your medication."
Her brown eyes examined the bottle. Her only friend. Her lifes downfall.
"Who is Ah?" Sesshomaru asked as he eyed her eyeing the bottle. He knew it was her dog but she never got into the details about it."
"He's my puppy." She smiled looking down to the bottle before deciding she was going to take another gulp. He couldnt stop her. "I love him. He kept me safe when I lived here alone... But when me and Hakudoshi started dating I had to give him to my dad...Thats where he is now. Happy without me." Her tears started falling but she tilted her head back to drink from her bottle again.