InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Bring Me to life ❯ Return with a Hint of Death ( Chapter 12 )

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Return With a Hint of Death

"You know… we should probably start looking for something to eat, since we won't be going to any village." Rin told Sesshoumaru, as they walked out of the forest into a clearing. Rin let go of his arm to pick up some flowers, smiling as she always did. Sesshoumaru stood there, looking at his dear mate walking toward the bundle of flowers. `Gorgeous…' He took in a deep breath, inhaling her sweet wild flower scent. `That is the only word worthy of her. She is perfect.' Rin was walking back toward Sesshoumaru, his eyes silently worshipping her slender curves. Rin was wearing the same white kimono with red flowers from the previous night, but now he had the chance to take a good look at it. `That kimono makes her beauty glow even more.' His eyes softened a bit at this though.

Walking up to him she offered Sesshoumaru the bouquet of flowers she had carefully picked. Sesshoumaru took the bouquet in one hand and picked a red flower from the whole bunch. He carefully placed the flower on her ear, embellishing her face. Rin blushed slightly, as Sesshoumaru brushed her hair out of her face. With a small smile on his lips, he kissed her lips softly, holding her in his embrace.

Rin felt Sesshoumaru tighten up suddenly, as he unburied his face from her hair. "There is a demon nearby…" he whispered to her.

Due to her inexperience, at first Rin couldn't smell anything beside the aroma the flowers gave out, but then she picked up a familiar scent. `Oh no… Nekosu?!' Raising his eyebrow, Sesshoumaru felt that Rin could recognize the foreign smell because of her own.

"Rin, do you recognize this scent?" Sesshoumaru softly asked. Rin didn't respond to his question, because she was too concentrated in the smell. Rin gasped softly as the bushes behind them rustled a little. Sesshoumaru whipped the bushes apart instantly, but the demon dodged the whip. Jumping out of the bushes, he revealed himself. Rin noticed that his black cape was missing, and his red and gold kimono was open, revealing his well-toned chest and stomach. Also, his violet mane was free of the red band that binded it, flowing freely in the wind. His purple ears were pointing upwards, and his hand was on his sword.

"Who the hell are you?! Why have you been stalking us?" Sesshoumaru demanded vigorously. Rin shook her head. `Why now Nekosu?!'

"Don't you remember me, Rin?" Nekosu looked at the woman with half lidded eyes. Sesshoumaru felt the deep sting of jealousy cut through him. He quickly turned his head to Rin, his eyes insisting for her answer.

"Rin, how do you know this youkai?! I demand an answer!!" Sesshoumaru's eyes were starting to emit a scarlet hue, confirming her certainty that he was becoming angry.

Rin took a few step backs from the two men, as she lowered her head, hiding her eyes with her bangs. "He escorted me… from the village…"

"Did he do anything to you?!" he replied quickly. Rin only turned her face to keep him from seeing her shame. Sesshoumaru swiftly grabbed her by both of her arms.

"I said: Did he do anything to you?! Answer me Rin!!" Sesshoumaru's fiercely gazing upon her started making her nervous. She didn't know if to answer him or not, afraid of his reaction. A small tear rolled down her cheek as she quivered in fear. His mind was quickly swarmed in jealousy, and unconsciously, his claws were releasing poison, spreading through her arms. Realizing what he had done, Sesshoumaru released Rin from his grip. Rin's eye color was starting to lose color, as she began to lose her balance. Sesshoumaru could only stare at the eyes of his mate, as his senses froze.

Noticing Rin's lack of balance, Nekosu seized her, as she fainted from the poison's effect. She wasn't weak, but the powerful poison still took an effect on her. "You idiot!!! Look at what you have done!!" Nekosu stood with Rin's motionless body in his arms protectively.

Sesshoumaru's eyes glowed deadly red. "STAY AWAY FROM HER!!!" his claws started dripping poison again.

Nekosu didn't budge, looking into his amber eyes boldly. "It was only a kiss…" Nekosu's eyes lowered to Rin. His voice came out low "…she neglected me anyway, even after I told her that I had fallen in love with her…" Sesshoumaru's jealousy grew tenfold, but it still was not as great as the horrible guilt that he felt for having hurt Rin. "But seeing as you treat her, she is definitely better off with me!!"

"SHUT UP YOU SMUT!!" Sesshoumaru's hands were clenched so tightly that blood was dripping from his fists. His hands were also shaking with anger as he stared at his eyes. Nekosu gently laid down Rin beside a nearby tree.

"Why should I?! It's the truth! YOU DON'T DESERVE TO HAVE HER!!!" Now Nekosu's eyes too glowed scarlet with rage. A purple aura began to surround him as he began transforming into his full-fledged youkai form. First, his arms grew larger and longer, and darkened with a deep violet fur. His legs mimicked his arms, reaching almost ten times of its original size. A long, thick tail grew from his lower back, as his torso enlarged greatly. His nose and jaw grew into a cat-like snout, his eyes sharpened, as they turned completely crimson. From above his eyes flowed a long, violet mane, similar to his tail. Nekosu resembled a very large, violet wild cat.

As Nekosu began his transformation, Sesshoumaru also started his own. Sesshoumaru's arms and legs grew tenfold. The pelt he wore incorporated to his torso, as it grew larger and wider. His ears stretched and grew a small mane at the tips. His tail was covered with long hair, swinging back and forth. His eyes became completely red; the crescent moon on his forehead remained. Also, instead of the four lines on both his cheeks were now two lilac lines that bordered the corner of his mouth.

The two fierce youkais circled the clearing in which they were to battle, looking straight into each other's eyes. Paw after paw was put forward as their fierce visual war raged. Sesshoumaru glared at Nekosu's crimson orbs as his blood boiled in his veins. Loud snarls were heard from both of them. Nekosu hissed as his defiant stare was locked onto Sesshoumaru's.

Nekosu quickly shifted his body's direction straight to Sesshoumaru, dashing towards his opponent, as Sesshoumaru did the same. Their foreheads met in a terrible clash, as they pushed the other with all of their might. The struggle continued for some seconds, until Nekosu moved his head to the side, leaving his neck open to Sesshoumaru. Taking advantage of the moment, Sesshoumaru bit into Nekosu's neck forcefully, as he could taste his blood in his mouth. Growling painfully, Nekosu struggled to break free. Sesshoumaru tightened his grip on the neko youkai's neck drawing more blood from the wound. Nekosu grunted once again and fell on his back, positioning Sesshoumaru on top of him. Nekosu kicked Sesshoumaru as hard as he could on his stomach, sending him unto a nearby tree.

Nekosu stood up difficultly, the pain from his neck spread throughout all his body, making it tough to move. Sesshoumaru stood up quickly, and began circling the clearing again. Nekosu darted again to Sesshoumaru, only to be dodged by the giant dog, who sunk his fangs in Nekosu's shoulder. Sesshoumaru began shaking his jaw violently, making Nekosu whimper loudly. Sesshoumaru kept jangling Nekosu by his shoulder as the cat's blood flowed wildly form the wound. Sesshoumaru tossed Nekosu's body against a nearby boulder, cracking the boulder into several pieces. Nekosu grunted painfully as some snaps could be heard; some of his ribs and one of his leg's bones broke.

"Fool." Sesshoumaru laughed softly as he approached the cat demon. Sesshoumaru jumped on top of him, pressing his shoulder drawing more blood from his shoulder. With unknown strength, Nekosu bit Sesshoumaru's neck deeply and pushed him to the side. Sesshoumaru clung on to Nekosu, still pressing on his wound; this made them begin to roll about the clearing, struggling to wound one another more. Both left trails of their blood as they hit some trees and stopped revolving. Nekosu kicked Sesshoumaru's heavy body off his once again, into a large rock. It was Sesshoumaru's bones that cracked now; his left front leg and various ribs had broken.

Standing up on all fours, Sesshoumaru shook his head a bit form the jolting pain. Nekosu began to close the distance between the two as Sesshoumaru dashed madly toward him once again. Nekosu then did something unexpected to Sesshoumaru; he jumped swiftly to Sesshoumaru's rear and dug his claws very deeply into Sesshoumaru's shoulder to his broken ribs, and then backing away from him. Sesshoumaru groaned painfully, as large amounts of blood flowed from his wound.

Rin's senses were awakened by her master's blood, as its smell intoxicated her mind. Her eyes snapped open as she heard his painful cry, horrified by the sight. On one side, Nekosu was bleeding from a bad bite wound in his neck, panting harshly, his senses completely focused on Sesshoumaru, who was lying on the grass, bleeding badly from the wound on his backside. Sesshoumaru struggled to stand up, but the wound was too painful to do so, and fell down again.

Nekosu's voice came out deep and almost demonic, "Jeh, pitiful."

Nekosu quickly began closing the distance between them, and rushed for a final blow. Drawing almost all of the strength he had left, Sesshoumaru managed to slash Nekosu on his snout with his unbroken paw; drawing a whimper from him and making him back off. Not having enough strength to sustain his demon form, Sesshoumaru transformed back into his human form. Sesshoumaru lay against a tree, covered in red stains, accompanied by his three swords. He was fighting for air and bleeding badly, staining the grass beneath him.

Nekosu chuckled once again. "Die." His claws began to glow with a purple hue, dripping some poison. Rin saw this scene horrified; as Sesshoumaru was unable to defend himself against Nekosu's next attack. Sesshoumaru stared at death's scarlet eyes unemotionally as ever; none of his limbs seemed to responds to his commands.

Rin watched horrified as Sesshoumaru seemingly met a very certain death. `Sesshoumaru… NOO!!' Her legs sprung up with amazing speed, as she ran frantically towards Sesshoumaru. `Now that he knows, Sesshoumaru may not be the same…'

She put forward leg after leg, feeling the still humid grass under her steps. Nekosu's claws began shimmering with the liquid pouring from them. `…I know that I am not worthy of his love…'

Tears began spilling from her eyes as Nekosu slowly approached Sesshoumaru with a devilish grin. `…but my soul still belongs to him…'

Nekosu slashed in Sesshoumaru's direction sending flashes of light toward him. Rin focused her eyes in Sesshoumaru's stained body. `…and if there is anything I can do for his safety…'

Rin positioned herself between Nekosu's blow and Sesshoumaru with her arms open side to side, facing the inu youkai; her mate. `…I will protect him with my own body…' Sesshoumaru watched in awe as Rin materialized in front of him.

Nekosu's blow came into contact with Rin's back, and a mix of red and purple colored the blood that spurted out of her mouth. `…even if it means giving up my own LIFE!!!' Sesshoumaru stretched out his arm to protect Rin. "Rin…!"

Sesshoumaru's eyes widened as he could see Rin mouthing the words. "Sumimasen… Aishiteru…" His heart fell from his chest as tears fell from her russet eyes. Everything seemed to be played in slow motion for him.

Rin fell on her knees to the blood-spattered floor.

As her body leaned forward, the air revolted her black hair with silver streaks.

Rin's body plummeted on top of Sesshoumaru, allowing him to see her back. The wound Nekosu's poison had created was horrible. Three diagonal stripes cut the silky cloth of her kimono, along with her pale skin.

Purple blood poured out from it, tainting everything it touched.

Sesshoumaru held his breath as he turned over her body.

Her face was pale and her lips had taken a bluish tone.

He swallowed hard as he saw that she was not breathing. Sesshoumaru put his ear on her chest.

Sesshoumaru felt his heart break and his soul shatter. Her heartbeat was gone.

Rin was dead.

End of Chapter Eleven

A/N: kumi: I busted my ass for this chapter, so please be gentle.

sess: (looks at kumi very dangerously with bloodshot eyes)

kumi: (laughs VERY nervously) ejej… please review, it fuels my creativity. If u don't I won't write and sesshoumaru here will probably murder me coldly.

Ahem… nobody reviewed chapter 10… but I do remember a reviewer in particular that asked me to rub his belly. (I think?) weelllllll…

thanks to `I' !!!! (im rubbing the belly)

Also I wanna thank personally my good fellow authors/buddies(?)/crazypeoplewhofillmydefinitionofmindlesswithme: Zetus-chan and Hiroshi, who are always telling me to hurry up and write, and also give me part of their wisdom. Thanx!!!

And finally, thanks to my editor, Nana-kun, who says that I never listen to her… (well sometimes I do…)

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