InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Eternity ❯ Chapter 8 Part One ( Chapter 8 )

Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha or anyone else from that show, so sad. But Satsuki is MINE, lol.

 

 

 

Once Rin became accustomed to the daily bliss of her new life, she realized she was dying to tell Kagome. But this just wasn't the sort of thing you wrote in a letter. Over a light lunch, she broke the idea to Sesshomaru.

 

He tilted his head a little. “Surely you aren't lonely?” he asked.

 

She shook her head vigorously. “No, of course not,” she laughed lightly. “It's just, she's my friend, and…” she prodded her rice a little, trying to think how to explain it. “Well, it just doesn't seem real until I tell her.”

 

He accepted this without hesitation. “Perhaps you would like to visit them instead? It has been a while since you left the mansion.”

 

He was right, it had been almost a year since she had gone anywhere. She hadn't really minded much, since Kagome and Sango, and sometimes even Kohaku's wife Akami would visit, and she wanted for nothing in her own home. But when she thought about it, there was a part of her that missed the adventure of wandering across the country with Sesshomaru.

 

“Do you miss your travels?” Rin asked, following her thoughts to their conclusion.

 

Sesshomaru's face lightened, his pleasure at her understanding obvious. He nodded. “Though I have taken up my father's reign, I do sometimes feel… nostalgic for those years.”

 

She smiled. She had noticed that he hadn't left here either, and she thought she knew why. “Well, I would be more than happy to accompany you. You may have spoiled me for years,” she teased pointedly, “But I still remember what it's like to sleep under the stars. I'd like to think I can manage.”

 

He nodded. It was final then. He would leave the house in the servants' hands, they were capable and loyal. His alliances were secure and he had either defeated his enemies or negotiated out of any rivalries. It was time for him to enjoy his life again.

 

 

 

Rin was right—sleeping under the stars was as wonderful as she remembered. And while she hadn't let high living go to her head, apparently it had gone to her body. She found she could not walk as far as she would like, and her feet, legs, and back would protest before long. She wore a simple Yokata to simplify things, and tied her hair low down to keep it out of her way. After a few days of having to take a rest every few hours, Sesshomaru decided it would be best if he just flew them to his brother's village. Though embarrassed, Rin was very grateful to see at least the first leg of their journey completed.

 

As they touched down outside of the little village, Rin couldn't help but be reminded of the time that Sesshomaru had unceremoniously dumped her on Kagome and Sango the week of her first period. Although it had been confusing and upsetting at the time, Rin, remembering it now, thought it was quite funny. As they began to walk toward the village, carefully and slowly, lest any of the villagers not remember them and feel threatened, InuYasha came out of a hut and waved to them.

 

“What are you guys doing here?” he asked in lieu of a greeting.

 

“So polite,” Sesshomaru murmured under his breath.

 

“Just visiting! Is Kagome here?” By this time they had reached the small house, and InuYasha lifted the bamboo curtain that served as a door.

 

“Sure come on in,” He smiled proudly as if he knew something they didn't.

 

“Rin!” Kagome said, surprised, and stood up, leaving her cooking pot.

 

“Oh, I'm sorry, Kagome, I didn't mean to interrupt your meal,” Rin said.

 

“It's no problem, I made extras anyway, in case Sango and her family came back early.”

 

“Are they out on business?” Rin asked as Kagome pulled her into a friendly hug. She was about to ask another question when she noticed something. She pulled back and looked at Kagome carefully. She didn't want to be rude, so she carefully looked at Kagome's wrists and cheeks, which were still as perfectly slender as ever. That meant that the slight bulge in her stomach was….

 

“Oh, Kagome,” Rin breathed, immensely happy and jealous at the same time.

 

Kagome grinned sheepishly and glanced at InuYasha, who was leaning against the wall, a smug grin plastered on his face. She rested her hand against her stomach, a familiar and eternal gesture of those in her condition. “It gets harder to hide all the time,” she joked.

 

“Can I touch it?” Rin asked, her hand already held out. Everyone knew it was good luck to touch a pregnancy.

 

Kagome laughed. “Of course. You can't really feel anything yet, though.”

 

Rin rubbed the small bulge with a sense of wonder. “When?” she asked.

 

Kagome laughed louder. “Why are those always the first two questions?”

 

Rin laughed as well, and they began to chatter about details.

 

InuYasha caught Sesshomaru's eye and headed out the door. Sesshomaru followed. Once outside, InuYasha found a tree to lean against and Sesshomaru sat on a rock protruding from a natural ridge in the ground.

 

“I can only take so much fawning before it starts to irritate me,” he explained.

 

Sesshomaru nodded. “Congratulations,” he said simply.

 

“Thanks,” InuYasha replied.

 

They were quiet a moment, and Sesshomaru mulled something over in his head. “It may be rude to ask this…” he said slowly, “but one rarely hears of quarter-demons. I was under the impression that it was not possible. Especially with a former Miko.”

 

InuYasha laughed. “So was I. But, you know, there's that one night where I lose all my powers,” he shrugged. “Apparently, for that one night, I really am human.”

 

“Ah,” Sesshomaru said simply. “So the child…”

 

“Will probably be mostly human, yeah. That's what Kagome says. She thinks the kid might be a little stronger than usual, have a better sense of smell, that sort of thing, but for all appearances they'll be human.”

 

Sesshomaru thought about that a moment. “Considering the company you keep, I suppose that's for the best.”

 

InuYasha rolled his eyes. “Well, thanks so much for your approval,” he joked, then quickly changed the subject to avoid backlash. “I understand congratulations are in order for you as well,” he said suggestively.

 

Sesshomaru allowed himself a brief shadow of InuYasha's earlier smug grin. “Indeed. It is good to know your nose is still working,” he jibed back.

 

 

 

MediaMiner has decided that this chapter is too long. Go to the next chapter to read the rest.