Chapter 8

Fantastic Hot Springs, Romantic encounters!

3 days had passes, the group was wandering through the south region. Slaying demons, resting, slaying demons, resting, all of it was starting to get to everyone, even Master Jaken.

"Uhhh lord Sesshomaru, can we stop? My feet are killing me.." "Jaken.."

"Look Master Jaken! A hot spring!" "Where?" "Its over there, in the brush!" "Hurray! Good work Rin!" "Wow!"

Kohaku, Ah-Un, Rin, and Jaken ran through the brush. There was more that just one spring! There were over 5! "Wow! Amazing!" "Ok Rin we will use those huts over there for places to sleep." "Great idea Master Jaken. Master Kohaku, we can finally use those futons we got from the market!" "I know!"

Kohaku grabbed the futons from Ah-Un's back and put some in each hut.

Rin claimed the far hut as hers. "This one is mine and Lord Sesshomaru's!"

"Rin you can't share a hut with Lord Sesshomaru!" " Why not?" "Lord Sesshomaru is a" "I am what Jaken?" "WAH! Lord Sesshomaru, I didn't see you there." "Master Jaken we can share, after all, we are engaged." "Yes but, umm.." "Jaken, is there something you wish to say?" Sesshomaru said, glaring at him. "UHH! No My lord, there isn't. I'll be going to my hut now."

Jaken ran inside his own hut, cowering in fear.

Rins Spring..

"AWA…. Feels nice…" Rin melted in the springs.. Sesshomaru sat inside the hut waiting for her… "It's really warm my lord… you should try it.."

"No thanks.." Rin rolled her eyes. She got out and threw on a nightgown Kagome gave her, then a house coat on top of it. She slid open the doors.

"Ahhhhh, that was nice!" Rin sat on the futon and threw off her house coat.

Once she laid down, she stared up at the ceiling.

"I wonder what Miss Kagome and Master Inuyasha are doing."

"Who cares…" "Humph, someone is grumpy. You need some sleep Lord Sesshomaru." "I don't need sleep. Exhaustion is for humans." "Pshhh, you sure are stubborn. I suppose I should get use to it, seeing as I am going to be your wife." "You don't have to, you can have a human life with Kohaku." "Idiot, I already told you you're the only one for me. Kohaku is engaged to Aya-me. As we are engaged too. You even said you would never leave me again, right?" "Just go to sleep." "Make me, doggy." Rin said, sticking her tongue out." "Humph."

Sesshomaru smirked, and walked over to Rin. She looked up at him and smiled. Sesshomaru kissed Rins forehead and opened the divider.

"Where are you going?" "Out." "Lord Sesshomaru! Wait!"

She jumped on the youki's back. "Rin! Get off me!" "Oh my lord, stay with me!" "Will you get off?" "Lord Sesshomaru please, I need you!"

"Will you please get off of my back!" "My lord, I want you to-"

"Rin, you need to stop this, and get off of me." "Uh, yes my lord.."

Rin slid off of the youki's back. He knew what she was asking for, he wasn't going to. They weren't even married and Rin was already asking the youki to sleep with her! Sesshomaru grunted and walked outside of the brush. Rin failed, she thought that if they were engaged, they could do those things. She sighed and stood up. "Wanna talk about it?" Rin turned around, there was her loyal Master, standing there by the porch thing. "Master Kohaku…did you see all of that?" "Yes… I think you embarrassed him… come, lets' talk."

Inside Rin and Sesshomaru's hut…

"He blew me off, am I not attractive enough?" "Rin, you have to understand, he is old fashioned. He wants to wait." "It's not fair, I shared a hut with him, and for what? For him to take off and leave me alone.."

"Rin.." Kohaku's advice wasn't helping.. "I mean, don't you get those kind of urges with Miss Aya-me?" "Rin! That's enough.." Kohaku blushed uncontrollably. "See! that's what I am saying!"

Just then, Sesshomaru was returning… he heard the twosome talking…

"Am I not worthy enough for him in bed? I guess not…" "Rin, don't put yourself down like that! I'm sure he thinks you are attractive.."

"HUMPH, if he did, my lord wouldn't of said no."

Rin sat cross legged and steamed in a stubborn manor, ignoring Kohaku. She then shed a tear or two and said " Master, I will see you in the morning." "I understand."

Kohaku exited the hut, not knowing the youki was on the roof, listening to their conversation.

' *sigh* Perhaps I should go back to the village. I miss Lady Kaede and the others. My urges for Lord Sesshomaru are too great now. Maybe meditating will help me.'

Rin thought, sitting cross legged. She held out her hands and did her meditation exercises. Sesshomaru came into the hut.

"Rin…" "Ummmm- Oh, hello Lord Sesshomaru, back from your walk already?" "Rin… we need to talk." "What's there to talk about? I made a mistake you walk away, no news there." "Rin… please stop…" "Stop doing what?" "Stop swallowing your pride, I heard every single word that came out of your mouth to Kohaku." "OH! My lord you see- we- I was- I'm sorry my lord.. Its just… I want you close to me… that's all, nothing more."

"Rin, can you not wait?" The youki said, sitting next to her on the futon. Rin sighed and looked at the youki. "No, I can't…" Sesshomaru rolled his eyes and leaned back on the futon. "You are a stubborn human Rin…" "Does that mean you will?! Right now?!" "Uhh, Rin I wasn't exactly saying yes." " So you will or you wont?" She asked, sitting on Sesshomaru's lap with puppy dog eyes.

"Well I wasn't saying no either…" "Oh Lord Sesshomaru thank you!" She tackled Sesshomaru on to the futon. When it came to intercourse, the youki was discreet as a high school boy. "Uhh, Rin wait, I don't think this is really something for you." "Oh? Lord Sesshomaru are you afraid?" "Me afraid? Humph, perish the thought." "Show me then, please Lord Sesshomaru, please!" Rin begged, undoing the top of her Kimono, exposing her 17 year old skin. Sesshomaru rolled his eyes and blushed at her exposed skin.

" I have an uncertain feeling about this…"

"Hehe"

Sesshomaru kissed Rin with passion. That night, he broke away her innocence . That night, Rins virginity spilled on to the futon like a vase full of water breaking. The bond between them was now permanent, as the made love all night long.

"Uhh Lord Sesshomaru!"

Next Morning…

"Mmm, Uhhh." Rin woke up from her slumber. She rubbed the sleep out of her eyes and sat up. Sesshomaru woke up as well, sitting up next to her.

He scratched his head with the one claw and rested his chin on her naked shoulder. "Hello Rin." "Good morning my lord." "Did sleep come easy to you?" "Yes, you knew that." "Yes, I just wanted to hear it for myself."

"Hahaha, right."

Sesshomaru embraced Rin in his arms again, kissing her neck. He was trying to go for a 2nd round; or 4th, counting the night before.

"Ah, my lord stop that!" Rin said, giggling. " Lord Sesshomaru?"

It was Jaken and the others. Lord Sesshomaru rolled his eyes and stood up.

"Get dressed." "Yes my lord." Rin pushed the blankets away, exposing her blood on the futon. 'It wasn't a dream' Rin thought. 'I truly gave myself to him' She thought again with a smile.

Later.. As the group was getting ready to return to the village, Jaken already noticed Sesshomaru and Rin's utter clinginess to each other . He watched Sesshomaru lick Rins face while she smiled. "Uhh, my lord?" "What is it?!" He said, glaring at the imp. "Uhh nothing!" "We better get going if were going to be at the village in 3 days, right Jaken.." Rin said, also glaring at the imp. "Uhh yes! Of course!"

Somewhere in the west…

"My what nice trees they have this time of year." Rin said, acting like she always did." "Yes, the blossoms are really in bloom." Kohaku added in agreement, walking next to his pupil. Jaken knew something happened between his Master and Rin last night! The stupid imp was dumb enough to ask. "Me Lord.." Jaken said, walking behind the youki. "What is it?" the youki replied, in an annoyed manor. "Umm, did something happen between you and Rin last night?" "Nothing, now shut up and keep walking."

Sesshomaru walked ahead of the imp beside Rin. The little demon sighed

' What could she be doing to make him so kind towards her?' He thought, sighing again. 'What does she have that I don't?' he thought again, crossing his little arms.

Later… The group came upon a dark dreary looking forest. Rin looked up at the freakishly large trees, and clouds surrounding it. "Master Kohaku, where are we exactly?" "Umm, according to this map, we are in the West Region.

"Yes I know that! I mean, what is this place?" "Oh Rin, it is called the dark forest of Swashi." The imp demon said, adding himself to the conversation.

"The dark forest of Swashi?" "Yes, this forest is inhabited by a terrible demon named Swashi. He coats this forest with his demonic aura so no one will disturb this place. He claims it as his own." "Humph."

Sesshomaru went through the brush, entering the forest. Kohaku trailed behind him. "Oh wait for me Lord Sesshomaru" Rin said, catching up to her fiancée . "WAH! WAIT FOR ME!"

So the group went inside, not knowing what was in store. As they went into the dark forest, Rin stayed close to Sesshomaru, as they approached the unknown.