Chapter 16

Rin was alone. She sat in the library, writing a paragraph she was reading from a scroll. Inuyasha was napping, something he had been doing very frequently. He would wake up to go to the kitchen and eat half their supply of food, but when the cooks made the daily meals, he wasn't hungry anymore. Rin sighed as she put down her brush, letting go of her kimono sleeve. She stood, nearly falling when her ankle protested. She grabbed her cane, limping out of the library.

"Tosin," she breathed in relief, the older demon stopping in his walk. He gave her smile, helping her to lean on her cane in a less strenuous way.

"Are you done with your studies?" Tosin asked, Rin shaking her head. Tosin let go of her arm, Rin relaxing as she felt less like she was dragging herself.

"Is Inuyasha awake? I wanted to see him," Rin asked, Tosin nodding his head.

"He had just left from the kitchen. You may make it before he goes back to sleep," Tosin told her, helping her to his room. It took a good five minutes, Rin feeling happy when she saw him standing at his door, about to close it.

"Inuyasha!" she called, Inuyasha stopping. He looked over his shoulder, a tired smile touching his lips. He turned to face her, Rin seeing his stomach was bigger than it was a week ago. It was a significant difference, his pregnancy known now throughout the castle. The workers had threw a secret party, Rin only getting a glimpse of it while going to get some water. They couldn't wait to meet the new additions to their family.

Rin guessed everyone here was close, even though they weren't related by blood. Just like her and Inuyasha.

"I missed you!" Rin gasped as she hopped to his side, cane forgotten. Inuyasha laughed, catching her before she could fall. Rin thanked him, straightening up. He looked tired but his face shined, his hair also seeming to have more of a sheen to it.

"I can't stay long because of my studies, but I wanted to check up on you," Rin told him, Inuyasha looking to Tosin.

"I will take her outside with me," Inuyasha told him, Tosin bowing deeply.

"Yes, my Lady." Rin saw Inuyasha wince, thinking that maybe he didn't like being called that. Inuyasha let her lean on him, the two walking slowly. When the warm sun touched her face, Rin closed her eyes. She hadn't been outside since she sprained her ankle, a warm shiver running down her spine. She remembered when she used to pick flowers, singing as she waited for Lord Sesshomaru to return from his travels.

She had so much fun, finding names for all the different types of flowers she had found. As she began to study, she learned their real names. Her favorite had always been the tulip. She for some reason always knew it's name, Rin taking in a deep breath. How badly she craved for those days again. She hadn't seen Uh-Un since she had been left in Kaede's care. She missed him dearly.

"That place can get stuffy, can't it?" Inuyasha asked, Rin nodding her head. She didn't like being in there as much anymore, Inuyasha taking her into the flower maze. They walked for a good five minutes, Inuyasha finding a shady place for them to sit. Rin leaned against a wall, Inuyasha laying on his back. He was staring up at the sky, Rin following his eyes. She gasped when she saw the moon.

"How can the moon be seen during the day?" she asked, Inuyasha smirked, his eyes seeming lost in a daze.

"I'm supposed to know everything now?" he teased, Rin blushing. Inuyasha sat up, patting her head.

"I was just joking, how do you feel about some fruit?' Rin smiled, nodding her head. Inuyasha got up, jumping out of the maze. Rin thought he shouldn't be doing that in his condition, but soon enough he came back with three apples. Rin took the one he gave, running a finger over the red skin. She brought it to her lips, taking a bite. It was very juicy, Rin putting a hand beneath her chin when the juice seemed to explode from it.

It wasn't too soft or too crunchy, Rin giggling with happiness. Inuyasha had already went through one, starting his second. He had his eyes closed, seeming to be sleep eating. Rin thought talking would keep him awake long enough before he suffocated on the apple in his sleep.

"Today in my studies I was learning how to write paragraphs. I was rewriting a paragraph from a scroll of history, and though I understood, it was so tedious," Rin sighed, Inuyasha's eyes opening. He sat up, finishing his apple.

"I don't mind learning, it's just whose teaching me," Inuyasha said, sighing as he stood. Rin stood too, barely half way done with her apple.

"Are we going back inside?" she asked, disappointed. Inuyasha shook his head, taking her hand and leading her away. Her apple dropped onto the grass. He led her slowly through the maze, coming to stop at a cave. Rin was surprised, the cave similar to the one from the book. Inuyasha grinned, leading her inside. It was beautiful, Rin looking to the walls and floors. At first the walls were bare, but the further they got in she began to see small pictures.

"This cave only opens when you see the moon in the sky. I walked onto it by accident one morning. I didn't see it for a while, but I noticed every time I saw the moon in the sky it was here," Inuyasha told her, Rin stopping. She touched a hand to a drawing of stick figures, four stick figures surrounded by the arms of one. Rin smiled, running a finger over the smallest one.

"That was a family," Inuyasha told her, Rin looking to him. She looked back to the drawing, looking back to the one who held them all together.

"We can't stay here for long. Once the sun goes down the entrance closes," Inuyasha told her, Rin nodding. They continued to walk, Inuyasha going further and further into the cave. They eventually came to a chamber with stones and crystals in the walls.

"This is the chamber of an extinct volcano. It had been rumored to only erupt once, but it never fell from the sky." Rin looked down, seeing a small hole. Dirt and plants had corroded over it, Rin taking a step towards it.

"Orimi had been real?" Rin whispered, Inuyasha going to his knees near the hole. He began to dig, Rin watching with fascination. He created a big enough hole for her to see through, seeing the forest below.

"This was Orimi's cave," Rin whispered, looking up at the sound of a branch breaking. The white rabbit stood there, a baby rabbit standing next to her. But they turned away, disappearing into thin air. Rin felt frozen to the bone in shock and awe. Inuyasha saw, touching a hand to her shoulder.

"Rin, what's wrong?" She looked to him, looking down to his belly. She touched a hand to it, Inuyasha taking in a sharp breath. She felt a small kick, Rin pulling her hand away with a sudden sense of happiness and wholeness.

She felt for the first time in her life, she had found her home.

She looked up to his face, smiling softly. Inuyasha seemed confused, Rin shaking her head with a giggle.

"Let's go home, my ankle is starting to kill me." They left the cave, the sun going down just as they left it's large belly. Rin and Inuyasha watched as the ground seemed to rise, shrubs and flowers covering the entrance. In a few minutes, it was back to being the end of the wall of flowers. Rin smiled, looking to Inuyasha. The only evidence they had of the cave was their memories.

They returned to the palace, Daisy scolding her about skipping her studies. Rin just smiled, promising to do her studies first thing when she woke up. Daisy was surprised by this, Rin usually complaining about how boring it all was. For once Inuyasha ate dinner with her and Lord Sesshomaru, happily shoving his face with food. He cleaned off most of the table, Lord Sesshomaru not even seeming to notice. Rin wondered how many mouths he would be feeding and how they would look when born.

White fur was signature, so she knew to expect that. She day dreamed more than she ate, feeling very tired after all of the days activities. Her ankle hurt a lot less and she felt like giggling about everything, but she controlled it. She went to bed early, Lord Sesshomaru and Inuyasha discussing something about the Nobles as she left the table. She didn't care, collapsing on her bed.

Orimi was true. Everything she had dreamed of, was true.

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"Why do they want to see me again? Don't they need to only see me once until I have my pups?" Inuyasha asked, Sesshomaru nodding. He placed down his chopsticks, a butler taking his dishes. Inuyasha wasn't even close to done, putting a piece of cheese on his fish. He had stopped eating bark, eating more dairy products and seafood. He was eating a lot of fruits too, Inuyasha feeling exhausted as he finished what was left. He had cleaned off the table, only bones and cores left on the table. Sesshomaru didn't even seem to notice.

"They know this, but they are testing to see how much of a loyal dog you are," Sesshomaru told him, Inuyasha quiet for a second. Sesshomaru sighed when Inuyasha stood up abruptly, slamming his hand down on the table.

"Loyal dog?! Loyal fucking dog! I'll show them a loyal fucking dog when I shove my sword up their asses!" Inuyasha roared, Sesshomaru quick to come to his side. He took him into an embrace, the table a new one. He had lost the other when Inuyasha got angry and emotional over a worker who tried to give him chocolate after he asked for it.

"They will continue to do this, but just know all because I tell you doesn't mean you have to do it," Sesshomaru told him, Inuyasha relaxing in his arms. He leaned against him, suddenly very tired.

"Did they do this to your mom?" Inuyasha asked, Sesshomaru nodding as he led him back to their chambers.

"She went each time, and gained their respect, but they didn't take her seriously. You are stronger than her, not in power, but in mind," Sesshomaru told him, Inuyasha smirking softly. Sesshomaru opened the bedroom door, letting Inuyasha step inside first before entering. Inuyasha stripped, getting into bed. Sesshomaru followed, taking off his clothing. He got into bed, Inuyasha turning towards him.

"Was your mom a good woman?" Inuyasha asked, Sesshomaru sighing as he laid down. He pulled Inuyasha close, placing his chin on his head.

"No, she never wanted me. She only did it because she had no choice," Sesshomaru mumbled, Inuyasha feeling bad for having asked. Sesshomaru didn't seem to mind, running his fingers up his spine. Inuyasha shivered, pressing closer. Sesshomaru closed his eyes, exhaustion overtaking his body. He was snapped awake though when soft lips wrapped around his cock, not even realising Inuyasha was between his legs.

This was the first time Inuyasha had done this, Sesshomaru stiffening at first. He relaxed slowly, closing his eyes as his tongue lapped at the head of his cock. His tongue was unsure, but the wet suction he created was perfect, Sesshomaru reaching down. He ran his fingers through his hair, shivering when he tried to take him down. He got halfway before going back, trying again. He did this a few times till he found the right angle to accept him, taking him all the way down.

Sesshomaru grinded his teeth, groaning softly when he swallowed around him. His tongue pressed against the underside of his cock, his lips pulling back. He pulled away completely, Sesshomaru lifting the blankets. Inuyasha looked up to him, smiling sheepishly. Sesshomaru was at full mast now, Inuyasha rising up and crawling back up the bed. He pushed Sesshomaru onto his back, straddling his hips.

"I wanted to apologize for getting mad at you earlier, I know you didn't deserve that," Inuyasha told him, Sesshomaru smirking. Inuyasha leaned down, kissing his lips. Sesshomaru ran his hands up his thighs, feeling his smooth flesh. He was feeling for hair but he knew he wouldn't find any. He knew it was there though, it was just too soft and thin to be felt by his calloused fingers. Inuyasha shivered, pressing closer to him.

Sesshomaru felt something wet on his thigh, Inuyasha prepared for him. Sesshomaru slid his hands up his sides, Inuyasha pulling away with a gasp. He lifted his hips, grabbing Sesshomaru's cock. He lowered himself down slowly, growling softly as his body showed a moment of resistance. Sesshomaru reached behind him, spreading his cheeks so he could take him in better. Inuyasha bit his lip as he pushed down harder, Sesshomaru's cock popping past his ring of muscles.

Inuyasha moaned as he slid down, stopping half way with a whimper. He went onto the balls of his feet, a pleasure he hadn't felt before making his thighs shake. He rose back up and pushed down, going farther. He moaned, Sesshomaru digging his fingers into his ass as he helped him rise and fall. He tried to get him to go deeper, Inuyasha moaning when he felt his hard heat touch places he hadn't known existed. There was so much more now, Inuyasha sensitive all over. Every touch of his heat against his inner walls drove him crazy, Inuyasha unable to take it when he nearly got all the way down.

"Not so deep," he gasped, Sesshomaru grunting as he lifted him. Inuyasha rode him, his head bowed as he moaned. He was panting on every exhale, carnal pleasure surprising him. He threw his head back, arching out with a whimpering moan. Sesshomaru kept him there, that constant pressure against that spot making him want to cry from the pleasure. He wanted movement though, looking down when he felt a hand against his stomach. Sesshomaru ran a hand over his large stomach, his hand sliding up to his nipples. They were a tad darker, more swollen than last week.

"Your beautiful," Sesshomaru breathed, Inuyasha's blush becoming darker. Sesshomaru rose up, kissing his belly. Inuyasha felt it contract and he winced. Sesshomaru looked to his face, lying back down.

"Did I hurt you?" he asked, Inuyasha scrunching up his nose.

"It felt like a contraction. Same thing happened with Daisy when she touched my stomach," Inuyasha told him, Sesshomaru looking back to his stomach. He ran a hand over it, stopping at his protruding belly button. He thrusted up, Inuyasha gasping. He put his hands on his chest, rolling his hips, Sesshomaru's cock rubbing against his spot.

He rose up, Sesshomaru sitting up. Inuyasha laid down on his back, Sesshomaru going between his legs. Inuyasha was panting, sweat sliding down his skin as Sesshomaru slowly pushed in. He closed his eyes, fisting the sheets as he slid inside. He went deeper than Inuyasha had gone, grabbing him under the knee and pushing his legs up. Inuyasha moaned, shaking as his hips touched against his ass. Inuyasha opened his eyes, panting softly as he looked up to Sesshomaru.

"I love you," Sesshomaru breathed, Inuyasha reaching up. He slid his hands into his hair, massaging his scalp. He blinked blearily, taking in a sharp breath when he pulled out then pushed back in. Inuyasha tightened around him, his eyes closing as Sesshomaru thrust slowly into his body. His stomach jumped, his lips parting as he moaned. He pulled him closer, Sesshomaru groaning as he thrust hard into his body. Inuyasha gasped, his heart tightening when Sesshomaru whispered into his ear.

"Admit it," he whispered, Inuyasha fisting his hands in his hair. He arched with a moan, his eyes opening. Sesshomaru was so close to him, his eyes bright shining yellow crystals. His cheeks were flushed red and his lips were red and wet from his kisses. His hair fell over his shoulders, creating a curtain around their bodies. Inuyasha gasped, bringing him down and kissing his lips. He pulled away after a moment, gasping for breath.

"I… I love you." His demon seemed to roar in his mind, Inuyasha's eyes becoming lidded as his vision turned. Sesshomaru's aura surrounded him and linked with his, Inuyasha arching with a cry when he began to thrust faster into him. He could feel it now, his mark throbbing. Inuyasha felt a wave of emotions, his eyes closing when he couldn't take it anymore. Sesshomaru groaned above him, Inuyasha screaming when he slammed against that spot.

His spine was tore apart, his balls tightened and his cock gushing. He was so close now, his thighs shaking when Sesshomaru let go of them. Inuyasha wrapped them around his waist, letting go of his hair and grabbing his ass. he pulled him against him, moaning as he seemed to go deeper and burn everything, Inuyasha gasping when he thrusted hard into him.

His cock gushed, but once again he didn't come. Neither touched his cock though, Inuyasha feeling like they were trying to see if he could do it. Sesshomaru placed his hands on either side of his head, digging his claws into the mattress before thrusting harder. He had slowed down his fast thrusts some to increase the strength, growling when Inuyasha clenched around him.

"Sesshomaru," Inuyasha moaned, Sesshomaru leaning down and kissing his lips. For the past few weeks he had felt drained as Inuyasha took more and more of his power, but now he felt at full strength again. The final seem had been mended, the two now one.

Inuyasha groaned into the kiss, frustrated and hurting from the pleasure build up as he came close to cumming. He threw his head back with a pleasured cry when Sesshomaru grinded against him, gasping for breath as his orgasm finally started to break down the dam. He was so lost in it all, taking in a sharp breath when Sesshomaru claimed his lips. His tongue darted into his mouth, Inuyasha's tongue playing with his. They twirled around each other, fighting for dominance.

Inuyasha felt weak when Sesshomaru sucked his tongue into his mouth, his entire body shaking as the dam crumpled. He pulled away from the kiss, arching up with a silent scream. Sesshomaru groaned above him, cumming into his body. Inuyasha gasped as he fell against the sheets, the knot forming inside his body. Sesshomaru shook above him, pressing his face into the crook of his neck. Inuyasha undid his legs, raising his knees as he ran a hand through Sesshomaru's hair. He was tired now, his eyes closing.

The knot slowly undid, Sesshomaru falling down next to him. Inuyasha curled up on his side, Sesshomaru laying down behind him. He ran a hand over his stomach, Inuyasha shivering.

"Do you love me?" Sesshomaru whispered, Inuyasha too tired to think it over.

"Don't get cocky," was his only reply, but he could almost feel the smile that rose on Sesshomaru's lips.

"How many do you think you carry?" Sesshomaru asked, rising up when Inuyasha didn't answer. He was fast asleep.

Author's note: I wanted to cry out with joy over this. Finally, he had learned to move on.