InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ With Angel's Love ❯ Gina's Necklace ( Chapter 1 )

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With Angel's Love

Part I: Gina's Necklace

As Sesshomaru stepped outside, Gina turned. "Oh, hey," she said, smiling widely. He walked over, slipping his arms around her waist. She stood on her tiptoes and kissed him gently, running her hands down across his suit of angelic armor. A moment later, they parted. "That was unexpected," he said, smirking wickedly. She shut her eyes for a moment, feeling his hands move to her back, pulling her closer.

"Do you want to go now?" he asked. Gina nodded a little, snuggling against him. His grip on her tightened, and a moment later, a cloud of black and green mist formed below them, lifting the couple into the air. The cloud flew south with the wind, heading away from the heavenly forgery and towards the Western lord's castle.

After a few moments, Sesshomaru sat down, brining Gina with him. Nuzzling against his shoulder, Gina spoke. "I'm glad you and my brother are actually getting along," she said, "I'm surprised that he didn't try to kill you when he met you." A small smirk crossed his face. "There was an incident with a hammer…but I think it's simmered down just to some occasional insults," he replied. Gina laughed a little. "So he did try to hurt you?" she asked. His smile simply grew. "Don't worry about it. He could never hurt me."

About a half an hour later, they reached the large castle. As they cloud descended to the ground, they stepped off, the mist quickly dissipating. Sesshomaru looked over the mountain ridge, seeing the reds and oranges and even purples of the looming sunset. He instinctively slipped his arm around her waist, earning him an odd look from Gina. "What are you doing?" she asked. "Of course," he replied, smirking a bit. Without another word, Sesshomaru led Gina inside the castle, the sun sinking even lower behind the nearby mountains.

As they walked through the large doors of the castle, the kitsune servant Kyoko greeted them with a bow. "Milord, milady," she stated simply. Gina gave a small smile. "No need for the respect, we know each other well enough," Gina said. Kyoko sighed. "Thank you, Gina," she started, "And Lord Sesshomaru, I presume you received your new blade." The demon lord nodded, acknowledging the new sword hanging at his hip.

They were about to continue with the aimless chitchat, when a little girl in a little blue yukata ran up to them, giggling. "Gina! Sesshomaru-sama!" she exclaimed happily. Gina bent down and picked the small girl up, smiling widely herself. "I missed you, Gina-chan!!" she said, hugging her. Gina's smile grew. "I'm happy to be back, Rin," she replied. Sesshomaru gave the girl a small smile as Gina set the girl down.

"You're getting really heavy, Rin," she said. Rin gave her a large, toothy grin, missing two of her teeth. Gina gave a small smile, looking up at Sesshomaru. "I think I'll go bathe for a bit. Would you like to come too, Rin?" she asked. The little girl smiled and nodded. Gina then took her hand, and led her off the baths.

"Kyoko," Sesshomaru started briskly, "I would suggest that you don't bother Gina and myself tonight." "Oh? Oh…oh," she said, nodding as she spoke her last oh. A small smirk crossed his face as he reached into his armor, pulling out the same purple silk-wrapped parcel. As he pulled out the sapphire-and-silver necklace, and watched as she gasped in awe of the beautiful piece of jewelry. "Lord Sesshomaru…this is lovely," she said. He gave a slight laugh. "I had that smith make it for me to give to Gina. I figured she would enjoy a little gift," he replied. "So, you plan and making her your mate?"

He raised an eyebrow. "And what business is it of yours?" he asked. Kyoko laughed a little. "Whatever you say, milord," she said sarcastically, turning and walking away. Sesshomaru scowled, but then turned and walked off the other direction, heading to no particular place.

A bit later, after their long bath, Gina led a now quite sleepy but well-washed Rin to her room own large room. With a slight sigh, Gina picked her up, and sat her down on the bed. Rin yawned loudly, stretching her tiny arms. Gina smiled a bit, tucking the girl in. "Good night, Rin," Gina said happily, giving her a large smile. Rin gave her another toothy grin. "Night night, Gina-chan!" she said, giggling a little. Gina smiled, blowing out the oil lamp on her nightstand, and then left the room.

She shut the door, and felt an arm slip around her waist. She turned, and met Sesshomaru's amber gaze. Gina noticed the slight smirk on his face, but paid no mind to it. She gave him a slight smile, which he returned as a kiss. "What was that for?" Gina asked, a smile dancing on her features. "No particular reason," Sesshomaru replied, "I assume you're tired after the days traveling…"

Gina nodded a bit. "I guess I am a little worn-out," she said. Sesshomaru smirked a bit, then, giving Gina no warning whatsoever, quickly picked her up bridal-style. "Sesshomaru, warn me before you do something like that!" she laughed. He smiled down at her. "What? And spoil my fun?" he asked with a sweet sarcasm. After a moment, Gina nuzzled against Sesshomaru's shoulder. "Well, I guess being carried is better than having to walk by myself."

A moment later, they reached Sesshomaru's large quarters, which the young couple now shared. Gina hopped out of his arms and onto their bed, which was bathed in the moonlight that flooded the room from the still-open windows. Gina yawned and stretched, weaving her fingers over the smooth silk blanket. "I guess I didn't realize how exhausted I really was," she yawned, finding a comfortable spot.

Seizing the opportunity, Sesshomaru sat down next to her, stripped of his angelic armor. "Uh…Gina-chan…before you fall asleep, can I talk to you?" he asked. Gina reopened her eyes and sat up. "Is everything alright?" she asked, sounding quite concerned. "Oh, no, nothing's wrong," he said, smiling. "What's on your mind then?" Gina asked again. "Nothing, I just," he started, reaching onto the nightstand and grabbing at the parcel wrapped in purple silk, holding it out to her, "Wanted to give you this."

Gina gasped as she saw it. "Sesshomaru…you don't have to give me anything," she said. A small smile grew on his face. "Open it before you start thanking me," he said. Gina giggled a little, taking the purple-silk package. She quickly undid the tie, and gave a sharp gasp as she saw the utterly beautiful piece of jewelry. "Oh, Sesshomaru," she gasped, holding the large amulet up. As she did so, the moonlight bounced off the silver and sapphire perfectly, giving it an ethereal shine. "I…I don't know what to say…this is just so…so…"

"I'm glad you like it," he said, smiling warmly. Gina giggled a little. "How could I not?" she laughed, tears welling in her eyes. As one rolled down her cheek, the demon quickly wiped it away. "Turn around, I'll put it on for you," he said gently. Gina smiled and did as he had asked, pulling her hair away. Sesshomaru quickly undid the latch, then, with an end of the chain in each hand, reached around her neck. A moment later, he snapped it back together. Gina turned back around to look at him, the jewel hanging to the neckline of her yukata.

"You look even more beautiful with this on," he said. Gina blushed a little, but it quickly faded. He nuzzled her neck lovingly, getting another small giggled out of Gina. "Mmmm…you smell so good," Sesshomaru purred. Gina shut her eyes dreamily, reaching up to stroke his silver hair. He then began to kiss up her neck, then to her cheek, and finally, he found his way up to her lips, where he locked her in a passionate kiss. He slipped his arms around her waist, and she embraced him as well. After a moment, they parted from their warm kiss, gazing dreamily into each other's eyes. Sesshomaru gently laid her down on the bed before she could say a word, kissing her again. There was definetly one thing in the air…and the was passion.