RIN'S P.O.V
"Not bad, now try again."
Sesshomaru said as he charged at me again. I jumped and dodged him, then swung around and sliced through his hatori with my sai.
"Good. Switch to your katanas."
He ordered and I sheathed my sai and pulled my katanas from the sheaths on my back. I twirled them before crouching down into the stance Sesshomaru had showed me. He circled me, trying to see any mistakes. Finding none he smiled and lowered into a crouch.
"Charge me."
He said and I didn't hesitate. He brought his sword up and blocked my attack. I pushed off from him and used Kitsana's speed to move and get around him then attacked again. My blades cut through the back of his hatori and just barely cut through his skin before he disappeared and reappeared with his sword pressed to my neck.
"You are getting better. Try again."
He said before releasing me. I took a deep breath and cleared my mind. I circled Sesshomaru, looking for an opening then charged. I saw him prepare for a frontal attack, but just as I was close enough I used the technique I'd made up. I jumped up and used Kitsana's speed to kick myself higher in the air and shoot across the room at speeds that no one, not even Sesshomaru, could see. I landed behind him and pressed the blades of my katanas to his neck. Sesshomaru's eyes widened and he dropped his sword.
"Well done. That is enough for today."
He said and I smiled as I sheathed my katanas again.
"Go clean up and we shall have dinner."
He said and I nodded before running out of the dojo and heading towards the hot spring. I quickly bathed and dressed in the white kimono with sakura blossoms on it. I appreciate all the fine clothes Sesshomaru lets me wear, but I hate being in a dress all the time. Ever since Kagome brought me some clothes from her time I've been addicted to them. But of course Sesshomaru said that the black booty shorts, skin tight black long sleeve shirt, and fish net stockings were inappropriate to wear. So they were stored in the very back of my closet along with the other clothes I'd asked Kagome to bring me back from her time. How I longed to pull out a pair of faded blue jeans and a t-shirt, but Sesshomaru said he prefers me to wear formal kimonos so I do.
'Come on little one, we should get going.'
Kitsana said and I nodded before heading down the hall towards the dining hall.
"Sesshomaru, when do you think Kagome and the others will come back again?"
I asked as the servants cleared away the dishes from the table.
"I'm not sure Rin. But Kagome promised she'd come back."
"You still haven't given her an answer have you?"
I asked though I already knew the answer. I'd seen them flirting and enjoying each other's company, but Sesshomaru had still yet to tell Kagome his feeling for her.
"No, I was planning on telling her the next time they returned."
He said and I couldn't help but smile. It had been little over a month since their last visit. After the first night I met Kagome they had stayed for about a week before Sesshomaru's half-brother Inuyasha complained about the shards not finding themselves and they had to leave. It seemed that Inuyasha was upset with something, but I couldn't figure out what. They had come back a few months after that, and four months after that. Kagome had left last time saying they'd be back as soon as they could. Each time they were here I noticed that Inuyasha instantly took off, or when he was around he was always irritated.
"I can't wait."
"You like Kagome don't you?"
Sesshomaru asked and I smiled up at him.
"Good, because it would seem like she and everyone else is quite fond of you."
He said and I nodded before asking to be excused from the table. I went to my room and began to meditate like Miroku had taught me to do. He'd said it would help me control my emotions so that Kitsana wouldn't take over. Not even a week after having agreed to live here with Sesshomaru had he taken me out to hunt and Kitsana and I fully became a part of one another. Sesshomaru also made sure I was able to transform into my fox self at will. I could even change my size. The only thing I was having trouble with was controlling myself when I was upset. That's why I'd asked Miroku to help me find a way to control my emotions.
I took a deep breath and stilled. A familiar scent of honey and clovers filled my nose. It was still far away, but I could smell it as clearly as if it were in the room with me. I jumped up and ran to Sesshomaru's study.
"Rin? What is it?"
Sesshomaru asked surprised. I was shocked he wasn't able to smell her.
"It's Kagome, she's on her way here!"
I said with a smile. Sesshomaru was standing by my side instantly.
"When will she get here?"
He asked and my smiled widened and the barely hidden excitement in his voice. He truly did love her.
"She'll be at the gate in about three minutes."
I said and he dashed out of the room. I followed him down the hall and out into the courtyard. The guards let them through the gate and they all walked up to us. Kagome smiled at me and I waved at her and the others. Then she ran and hugged Sesshomaru. He wrapped his arms around her and she smiled.
"Kagome, I have something important I need to tell you."
Sesshomaru said and I knew he wanted to be alone with Kagome, so I walked up to the others and offered to show them to their rooms. Sango, Miroku, Kilala, and Shippo all started to follow me, but Inuyasha stayed glued to the spot glaring daggers at Kagome and Sesshomaru.
"Inuyasha, come on."
I said and motioned for him to follow us, but he shook his head.
"NO! I'm sick and tired of this!"
He yelled and everyone turned to look at him in surprise.
"What are you talking about Inuyasha?"
Kagome asked and I heard him growl. Sesshomaru pulled Kagome closer to him and I saw Inuyasha's eyes start to bleed pink.
"You! Every second of every damn day you're complaining about how you miss the West and Sesshomaru. You don't even focus on your job anymore and it's all that bastards fault!"
Inuyasha said pointing a clawed finger at Kagome.
"Inuyasha, I still do my job. I promised to find the jewel shards and I'm doing just tha-"
"No your not!"
Inuyasha said, his eyes bleeding completely red as his beast took control.
"I love you Kagome, you said at one time you loved me to. How could you betray me and turn to my brother! Are you that desperate for a lay that you'll go to the nearest dog you can?"
Inuyasha asked and my anger rose at his comment. Kagome was my friend and no one talks to my friends that way. I took a step towards him, but Sesshomaru stopped me.
"Inuyasha, control yourself. If Kagome no longer has feelings for you then you must accept that."
Sesshomaru said and Inuyasha growled before charging for them.
Sesshomaru picked Kagome up and dodged. Suddenly he appeared right next to me. He kissed her passionately before pulling away. I heard him whisper I love you before disappearing and reappearing right next to his brother.
"Sesshomaru!"
Kagome yelled starting to run after him, but I held her back.
"Calm down Kags, he knows what he's doing."
I said holding her back. There was a sudden loud growl and I turned back to see Inuyasha had broken through Sesshomaru's armor, and Tensaiga was laying several feet away. Inuyasha was trying to charge at Sesshomaru again, but he kept him at bay with his poison whip.
"Fine then brother…"
Inuyasha said, spitting the word 'brother' out like it burned his mouth.
"If I can't get to you, then I'll just go after that bitch."
He said before turning towards me and Kagome. He started running towards us and I called on Kitsana's power and my teeth and claws lengthened to deadly points.
"Don't even think about it."
I said blocking his view of Kagome. He growled at me before a bark from Sesshomaru's direction had him turning his attention back to him.
I turned to see something I thought I'd never see. I'd heard stories of Sesshomaru in his true form, but they did him no justice. The white fur that surrounded his body was absolutely beautiful. His magenta markings were gone, but the crescent moon on his forehead was still there. His usual golden eyes were now completely red. He was magnificent as well as deadly. Sesshomaru barked again and I understood that one clear demand.
'Protect Kagome with your life.'