InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Forges of Love ❯ Reunion and Farwell ( Chapter 10 )

"What do you think?" Sessho-maru asked.

"Oh, Sessh-kun, he's beautiful..." Tensei gasped, staring up at the two headed dragon.

Ah-Un, apparently pleased by the compliment, threw his heads back, giving him a more regal aire.

"I knew you would appreciate him..." Sessho-maru whispered softly into her ear making her blush.

Ah-Un immediately sensed the relationship between his master and this female, causing him to huff impatiently. He had used him yet again to impress someone and this time a female. Sessho-maru's hand slid from her shoulder to down her arm, taking hold of her hand he held it out for the dragon to smell.

"Don't be afraid..." he sighed.

"...I'm not..." Tensei blushed darker.

Ah-Un lowered one of his heads to smell the girl's hand, he could understand why his master desired her, her scent was sweet, holding no fear. She was truly a brave female. The dragon whined, nuzzling his nose into her palm, smiling, she reached up to stroke his muzzle. He let out a sort of purr.

"...He's really taken to you...Ah-Un won't let anyone but me near him, he's trampled Jaken a few times for trying..."

"You're so sweet..." Tensei giggled. "Promise me you'll always take care of my Sessh-kun..."

The dragon bowed one of it's great heads, the other moved to lick her cheek.

"...Careful, Sessh-kun, he's flirting with me..." she giggled.

Sessho-maru chuckled as well.

Jaken paced nervously, glancing around in hope of signs his lord had returned. He had left quite abruptly and without explanation. Ah-Un lifted his heads, sniffing the air, he came to his feet.

"Ah-Un?" Rin asked as she picked flowers.

The great dragon seemed to recall the scent, as he bounded over to the source. It was Sessho-maru, but he had a woman with him, it was her scent that attracted him.

"Ah-Un, it's been so long..." she smiled, lovingly stroking his scaly neck.

The dragon purred softly. Jaken and Rin ran over to them.

"L...l...lady Tensei...You've returned..." Jaken stuttered.

"Did you miss me, master Jaken?" she winked teasingly.

The toad demon blushed heatedly, seeing this, Sessho-maru growled, reminding the servant of his place.

"Jaken, prepare Ah-Un, we're going..."

"...Y...y...yes...My lord!" The toad began, grabbing hold of the dragon's reins as Rin climbed onto his back behind the toad demon. Sessho-maru wrapped a protective arm around Tensei as he leapt into the air, Ah-Un not far behind.

"Say, master Jaken, who is that lady, Lord Sessho-maru brought back with him?" Rin asked quietly.

"The woman I told you about...Lady Tensei..." Jaken whispered back.

"She sure is pretty..." Rin began.

"...Yes..." Jaken sighed dreamily.

Sessho-maru, obviously hearing the conversation, glared back at him, his eyes tinged red. Jaken became deathly pale, 'I think I may have shortened my life by 200 years...'

By nightfall, the group reached a human village near the sea, they landed at a hut near the outskirts of the town.

"The Headman agreed to let you stay here in exchange for his life..." Sessho-maru said softly.

"...Did you...have to threaten him, Sessh-kun?" Tensei sweatdropped.

Sessho-maru gazed out at sea, "This is the safest place for you, Naraku would never to look so far west, I will send someone to keep an eye on you..."

Tensei nodded then lowered her gaze.

"...it...makes me sad...having to part so soon..."

Sessho-maru lovingly caressed her cheek.

"...I will return after I have killed Naraku and ensured you freedom..."

Tensei nodded, managing to smile, he then turned to his companions.

"Rin, you will stay here with Tensei, understood?"

"Yes, My lord" Rin replied obediently.

Jaken puffed out his chest in triumph, marching over to Ah-Un.

"...As will you, Jaken" Sessho-maru continued.

"What?!" Jaken squawked.

Sessho-maru merely glared at him, "That is an order, Jaken, do not argue..."

"...as you will, Milord..." Jaken sighed in defeat.

"Please be careful..." Tensei began.

Sessho-maru stroked her cheek again, leaning his forehead against hers. She closed her eyes, placing her hand against his.

"I won't be away for long, I promise. When I return I will take you back with me to the castle..." he whispered.

Tensei nodded softly, trying desperately to fight back her tears. Sessho-maru leaned forward and caught her lips in a passionate kiss. Pulling away from her, he began to leave, "Come along, Ah-Un"

The two headed dragon whimpered, lowering it's heads as he began to follow, his tail planted firmly between his legs. He was seriously hoping he be among the ones left behind with Tensei. Sensing his distress, Sessho-maru sighed.

"...You may say your goodbyes..."

The dragon raised both heads, scampering over to the others like a hatchling to it's mother. Tensei giggled as he nuzzled one of his heads against, her cheek while the other was being stroked by Rin.

"Don't be sad, Ah-Un. You made me a promise, remember? You promised you would take care of my Sessh-kun..."

He whined softly, wishing he could stay none-the-less.

"It's important that you keep your promise now more then ever..." Leaning forward she whispered something in the great beast's ear.

Two pairs of eyes went wide, the dragon then turned, bounding over to his master. Sessho-maru glanced back, one last time before disappearing into the mist.