InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Captive Soul ❯ chapter 14 ( Chapter 14 )

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Chapter 14 Errands

Rin woke to the sound of a cardinal chirping outside her bedroom window.

The room was too bright for early morning.

Groggily, she looked at the clock then groaned. It read 10:30 a.m.

She had forgotten to set the clock and overslept.

Closing her eyes, Rin tried to think back to the events of the night before.

A faint smile graced her lips as she remembered lying next to Sesshomaru under the starlit sky.

But what happened after that was fuzzy, a dreamy recollection of being carried then tucked into her bed like a child.

Rin touched her temple.

Shaking her head slowly, she let out a sleepy sigh "Must have dreamed that part."

With a deep yawn, she stretched every muscle in her body then eased out of bed.

Suddenly, she had the need to go and go really bad.

As fast as her sluggish body would allow, she rushed to the bathroom.

When she finished with her business in the bathroom, she stepped out into the hallway and noticed Sesshomaru's door ajar.

Her bare feet squished along the plush carpet as she headed for his room.

Maybe he was awake.

While giving the door a light quick rap, Rin spoke up softly "Sesshomaru... are you awake?"

She looked in and found the youkai still in bed. His silver hair strewn across the navy blue pillow.

Even though his eyes were closed, she had the distinct feeling he was not sleeping.

Moving closer to the bed, her eyes fell upon his body, bare from the waist up, the covers pooling about his hips.

The idea that he may sleep in the nude did not escape her.

Daring to observe the perfect male further, she took in every line and curve of his chest as it rose and fell with his breathing.

She briefly wondered if his creamy skin would be soft to the touch.

She slowly followed the faintest whisper of white down.....beginning at his chest...and stretching down to circle his navel...gradually growing thicker..... down to the point where only her imagination could discern what lay beneath the sheet.

Rin closed her eyes and scolded herself. What was she doing?

Ogling someone while they were resting was so not polite.

Opening her eyes, she looked up to find the demon staring back with confusion.

He moved over to the other side, leaving a space on the bed between them.

While he sat up the pearly strands of his hair fell about his shoulders.

He leaned towards her with his hand outstretched.

His amber gaze tinted with desire, and his deep voice laced with want but at the same time unsure and hesitant.

"Do you...need me.....Rin?"

Rin became rooted to the spot, half of her wanting to ease into the warm covers next to him, the other half of her scattering off in all different directions.

Taking a step forward, Rin opened her mouth to reply but the words would not come.

Something was wrong with this picture.

So she took a step back, not trusting herself before the alluring male and his somewhat innocent way of asking if she required his services.

At least that is what she believed he was asking.

Rin smiled calmly and slowly shook her head.

"I think we need to get ready. We have some errands to run today. Why don't you go take a shower in the downstairs bathroom while I get dressed? Okay?"

The yokai's dropped his hand and nodded once. "Yes..Rin."

An hour later, they were set to go.

After locking the front door, Rin walked over to the mini garage next to the house and pointed to the door on the passenger side of her small, blue, late model mustang and said "Get in."

The car seat warmed her blue jean pants as she slipped into the drivers side.

While reaching over to grab Sesshomaru's seat belt and click it into place, her head spun with the scent of male spice.

She inhaled deeply.

'Oh boy, does he smell good.'

Rin fought to center her thoughts as she put the keys in the ignition.

They had way too much to do today.

And she had no time for her mind to ponder on just why he smelled so good.

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Rin pulled into the parking lot of the local breakfast restaurant.

Her stomach had been giving her a verbal thrashing and she knew Sesshomaru had to be hungry as well.

Upon entering, the smell of coffee and pancakes made Rin's mouth water.

A waitress came and showed them to a booth.

After handing them two menus, the waitress informed them she would be back in a few minutes with their water and to take their order.

Reading the menu very carefully, Rin decided on the pancakes and bacon with a cup of coffee.

When she looked up, Rin found Sesshomaru studying his menu with confusion and wonderment.

She tapped the paper in front of him to get his attention. "What's wrong?"

The youkai switched his gaze from her to the menu in front of him. "There is so much to choose from."

Rin tilted her head. "Haven't you ever been in a restaurant before?"His brow drew together as he seemed to consider her question. "Yes...while guarding my other masters. But I was not allowed to sit or eat."

Rin politely grasped his menu and laid it flat on the table between them so she could help him decide what to order. "How hungry are you?"

The youkai did not reply and his golden eyes lowered to the table.

Rin watched the youkai sitting across from her somewhat perplexed.Something she had said had triggered him to withdraw from her.

A nasty feeling knawed in her gut.

Reaching across the table, she lightly touched his arm and spoke softly. "Hey...."

When he looked up she gave him a comforting smile. "....Whatever you want, you can have."

He nodded and then pointed to several items.

Rin winked at him "After eating all that, you may be too full to move. But I stand by what I say. You can have whatever you want."

The waitress came back with two glasses of ice water, wrote down their order, then left.

Rin drummed her fingers on the table's surface. It would probably take some time for the order considering what Sesshomaru had wanted.

Sesshomaru was looking around, seemingly interested in everything.

Rin watched with amusement as he inspected the syrup bottle.

The stickness coated his fingers as he poured some out.

He sniffed it then stuck his tounge out experimentally.

His eyes went wide and Rin had to grab the bottle before he downed it. "UH ,UH...Hey...this goes on the pancakes." she laughed.

He seemed to pout then set about investigating the sugar packets and desert menu.

"Rin, can I have this?"

He was pointing to a desert on the paper, a piece of cherry pie covered with ice cream.

Rin didn't have the heart to tell him no. He was acting like a kid in a candy store.

She gave him a nod. "Sure."

The waitress brought out the food.

Rin poured the maple syrup on her pancakes then proceeded to pour some on Sesshomaru's pancakes. Very aware that if she let him do it she would have a very hyper youkai on her hands.

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Halfway through the meal a small child seemingly appeared from out of nowhere.

The girl could have been no older than six years of age. </>She had long blond hair and wore an ankle length yellow dress.

As she skipped over to their table, the little girl greeted them. "Hi!"

Rin smiled warmly at the child. "Hello there."

The little girl pulled out a small flower and held it out to the youkai. "This is for you. Mommy says that I must give to others."

Sesshomaru accepted the small white flower from the child's tiny hand.

The girl gave the youkai a come closer gesture with her little index finger.

Rin watched in curiosity as Sesshomaru inclined toward child who then reached up to whisper in his ear.

The little girl then backed up with a big grin.

The youkai nodded to the child before she flitted through the tables and disappeared. Sesshomaru held the flower out to her. "Fate has given me a gift. This gift I give to you."

Mystified, Rin reached out and took the small white flower.

She was speechless.

Then, for some reason, the words that had escaped her before, came to her. "Thank you... I will accept your gift and keep it near."

He smiled and bowed his head. "You honor me with your acceptance."

Rin smiled then placed the flower behind her right ear.

After they finished eating, Rin paid the tab and they left.

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The next stop on her list was the county courthouse.

The old style building stood two stories high, a statue of a blindfolded woman holding scales graced the lawn.

They entered the musty building.

Rin stepped up to the front desk.

An older lady with graying hair greeted her. "Yes, may I help you?"

Rin spoke up. "Uh...yes..could you direct me to the section for buying a servant's social status?"

The older woman peered over horn rimmed glasses at her then at the youkai standing behind her. Pointing to the right she said in a dry tone. " Down the hall, first door on the left."

Rin gave a brief nod "Thank you, miss."

Walking over to the door indicated, Rin entered and Sesshomaru followed.

A younger lady behind a long wooden counter greeted them. "Hello."

Rin approached the counter. "I am here to pay the fee for my servant's social status."

"Do you have their papers?" The lady asked.

Rin pulled out the papers from her bag and handed them over.

The woman began typing on the computer keyboard in front of her.

"Ah, yes...here we go....

Servant number 63492...

Race....Inu Youkai...Dog Demon...

Age, unknown...

Date of Registration...Seven, Fifteen, Sixteen hundred and Ninety Two..

Current Status...servant by ownership..

Current Servant Job Specification...guardian of owner..body guard..

Controlled by Subjugation....method of retraint...collar..

The fee will be 1000.00"

Rin blinked. "1000.00?"

The lady looked up from her computer screen. "Yes, miss, that is the total amount. It includes legal paperwork, attorney and clerk fees, as well as the processing of his citizens license."

Rin nodded slowly. "Okay."

The lady smiled. "Wait one moment while I print out the paperwork."

The lady placed the printed papers on the counter. "Here, you must sign in the spaces indicated as owner."

Rin signed the papers then paid the fee.

The woman handed Rin her first set of papers along with the new set of copies. "It will take one week for the paperwork to process. You will receive his license in the mail. After he receives his license he must sign it. According to state law, he will then be a first class citizen."

Rin thanked the lady and left, Sesshomaru trailing behind.

When they returned to the car, Rin gave Sesshomaru a calm smile. "Well, I guess we need to get you some new clothes."

"Time to go shopping." she breathed while starting the engine.

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Rin found the line of clothing shops she had in mind then parked the car.

After getting out of the car, she waited for Sesshomaru on the sidewalk. Taking his hand, she then led him to the first store.

They weaved through the men's section.

Rin flipped through some shirts on a rack. "Is there anything you want or like? You can pick out whatever you want."

The youkai picked out three white dress shirts, one pair of black dress pants, one pair of khaki dress pants and one pair of blue jeans as well as a light floor length black leather trench coat with a hood.

Rin scratched her head. " You may want to try those on unless you are sure they will fit."

"The men's changing rooms are over there." she informed him while pointing to a door near the back of the store.

The demon stared at the door but did not move. "No, Rin. These will fit. I am sure."

Rin shrugged her shoulders and moved to the checkout counter, completely missing the glare of warning her guardian gave a jackal hanyou who had been lurking about nearby.

After paying for the garments, they left and continued along the sidewalk.

They browsed for awhile then found some nice boots and tennis shoes in a nearby shoe store.

While coming to the end of the row of shops, Rin noticed Sesshomaru's interest in an old antique clothing store.

"Want to go in there?" she asked brightly.

Looking in the glass window intently, he replied. "Yes, Rin."

So they ventured into the shop together.

He seemed quite taken with a very ancient styled dress suit.

It was white with a red flower pattern on the shoulder, the sleeves and pants were billowy. A yellow and blue swirled belt completed the outfit.

Rin picked up the tag. "Mmmm....this says its a replica of ancient youkai royal attire. It's not too pricey. Do you want it?"

The demon before her seemed lost in thought as he gazed at the suit hanging on the rack.

His voice low and reminiscent. "Yes....Rin, I would like that."

Rin went to fetch the clerk.

While coming out of the antique shop, Rin let out an exhausted breath. "I think you have enough to do you for awhile. Ready to go home?"

The youkai nodded.

They piled the bags in the trunk of her blue mustang then headed home.

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As they came through the front door, loaded with packages, Rin heard the phone ringing.

After nearly falling over the sofa while trying to get to the phone, she grasped the receiver. "Hello?" she answered, breathing hard.

"Rin?"

"Oh, hey Kagome." Rin replied while sitting down and motioning for Sesshomaru to sit beside her.

"Hey, little sis. I got good news." Kagome beamed.

"Really?" Rin brightened as the youkai set the packages next to the couch then sat down beside her.

"Yes, the releasing spell I found will work and I can have it ready in one weeks time. There are a few ingredients that will take that long to prepare."

"That's great, Kagome!" Rin said excitedly

"It's Wednesday now so I will have everything ready by Tuesday of next week. I think the best place to perform the incantation will be in your flower garden. The positive natural aura can only help with the outpouring of energy."

Rin smiled at Sesshomaru "Sounds good to me, Kagome."

"Oh, by the way, Rin, you need to come over tomorrow to my house and pick out a dress for Saturday night. We can talk more then. Kikyo will be out visiting so we won't have to worry about being interupted. I'll even have dinner fixed and you can bring Sesshomaru. I think he will love my special roast. Does five o'clock sound good to you?"

"That sounds so good, Kagome, I can't wait."

"I gotta go now, Rin. We'll talk more tomorrow, O.K.?"

"Sure thing sis, bye."

Rin hung up the phone and turned to Sesshomaru. "Kagome says the releasing spell will be ready in one week. Isn't that great?"

"Yes, Rin."

Rin frowned "You don't seem very excited, Sess."

The youkai gazed out the large window. "I....have been this way....for so long, Rin. The concept of freedom still seems.... unreal.... to me."

Rin slid off the couch and knelt before him. "Hey... look at me..."

The youkai turned his reflective amber eyes to hers.

With every ounce of conviction she could muster, Rin grasped his hand and said. "I promise.....I promise you.. that I will do everything in my power to set you free. And get this thing..." She pointed to his collar. "...off of you."

"Do you believe me?" she implored.

Rin held her breath as his expression softened.

His hand reached up and lightly touched the white flower pinned behind her ear then caressed her cheek.

Her heart thumped at his simple whispered admission.

"I....believe you....Rin."

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