InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Gift of a Curse ❯ Chapter 9
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By: RayGirl 
A startling realization that may change the whole course of the story!
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): / Romance / Action | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 08.09.2005 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.1K | Visits: 389 | Status: Completed
A startling realization that may change the whole course of the story!
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): / Romance / Action | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 08.09.2005 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.1K | Visits: 389 | Status: Completed
Gift of a Curse
Chapter 9: Following in Father's Footsteps
Because so many have asked (or demanded), this chapter will have Sesshoumaru/Rin fluff. I'm trying, I really am! Though... the big fluffy parts will come later in the story, definently towards the ending. (I swear, Inu/Kag fluff is so much easier!)
Forgive any OOCness with Sesshoumaru, he's highly confused at the moment. o.O
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"This is your last warning!" Rin said, trying her best to keep her voice hard and look stern. "Leave!" The bird remained perched on her finger. With a sigh she brought her arm against her chest, looking down at the bird. It's feet caused small tinglings of pain from where it dug into her skin to hold on. "Why won't you go?"
It chirped in response, leaving her finger to fly across the room and land on the bed. Smiling Rin fell down beside it, face-first on the bed. It had been a whole week since her attempted escape. Time was moving slowly, each day bringing only the same thing the last did. 'Guess I should get changed...' she thought idly, 'explore the castle a bit...' The young woman found she approved of the idea. She changed, brushed her raven locks, and then left her rooms. Surely something interesting had to happen today. Nothing could be so boring for so long could it?
'I swear my kimonos are getting finer...' Rin though glancing down at herself. Definently not the rags her old ones were, but also not the finest. 'Maybe the one who makes these took pity on me.' The very thought of that made her angry. No matter what position she was in, she didn't need anyone's pity! Even if she was at the mercy of a cold demon lord.
Thinking of the said demon lord, she hadn't seen him since he'd thrown her over his shoulder and brought her back to the castle. Rin sighed hopelessly at the thought. He could have at least carried her in a more dignified manner right? She'd stay right next to the baka that whole time she thought he was inured only to be thrown over his shoulder like some deer that had just been hunted and killed. 'Though I did try to run away... then again he could have always grabbed my arm and dragged me back...' Suddenly aware she was standing in the middle of a hall staring into space, Rin began her trek through the castle once more.
'I'm in the West Wing.' She thought eyeing the blue tapestries. Veering off in another direction she entered a different part of the castle. 'Never will I go there again willingly! Not after what happened last time...'
"Kaori!" Rin gasped rounding a corner. In the dim flickering light of the castle torches, stood her friend. The cat demon's eyes widened and she darted. "Wait!" Rin cried running after her. Kaor iwas no where to be seen. After running for what seemed an eternity Rin stopped to catch her breath. 'I'm imagaining things.' She told herself. 'I'm so lonely I just wanted to see a friend...' Yes... Kaori had never really been there, but she had seemed so real. 'No! She is gone! Something else I can think that baka Sesshoumaru for!'
Rin began walking once more, no sense of where she was going and no destination in mind. At least she was getting the hang of finding her rooms after each exploration.
"You smell human! Are you human?" She looked around for the owner of the small voice, but couldn't see anyone. "Down here!" The small voice piped up again. Rin glanced down. A little boy... no a kitsune with red hair, large, curious jade eyes, and a bushy tail. She smiled.
"Hai. I am human, but I can see you are not. Humans don't have tails." Rin said with a small laugh. The kitsune continued to look at her.
"My pa said the master hates humans... how come you are here? Did you sneak in?"
"Uh... no. I'm held prisoner here."
"How come you aren't in the dungeon then?" He asked. She shrugged.
"Not sure actually. Have you been at this castle long?"
The kitsune puffed out his chest with pride. "Since I was born! My name is Shippou. What's yours?"
"Rin." She said with a laugh. "Pleased to meet you."
"You're the first human I've ever seen. Can you do anything special?"
"Nothing as special as you can do..." Rin thought with a slightly disappointed air, an annoying lock of hair falling in front of her face.
"Uh oh, I have to go! Sayonara!" The kitsune sped off, disappearing around a corner. She watched him go. What was with the sudden need to run off? She turned to look ahead once more and dread pooled inside her. 'Oh... that's why...'
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Sesshoumaru growled lightly. Seven days spent killing low-life youkai trying to overthrow the lord in the north. They had such weak defenses he was surprised no one had suceeded in doing so yet. Then again everytime a group attempted it, the North called in their allies. Perhaps if his father hadn't been so close to their lord, he would have taken over the North long ago and joined it with the West. He shrugged out of armour, letting it fall with a loud thump on the castle floor. And before he could even try to wash off the smell of blood, a toad imp ran in. "Milord! You are back early!"
"Of this I am clearly aware..." The taiyoukai said coldly staring down at Jaken who promptly lowered his head in respect.
"Gomen nasai Sesshoumaru-sama!" He backed out of the room. "This lowly Jaken is not good enough to serve you!" Sesshoumaru continued to give Jaken's retreating form the icy glare until he was out of sight.
The feeling of something drawing off of him grew stronger each day. Like it was tapping his strength, making him grow weary much faster then he ever should. And though it was not that evident, his silver hair had dulled slightly. Meerly a month remained before the curse would take place, if it were real. Was he already beginning to change?
Changing, he slipped from his wing and began a silent walk through the castle to see everything was in order. He caught a glimpse of red scurrying around the corner. 'Fox.' He thought, it's scent lingering in the air. 'Young kitsune with stolen goods from the kitchens.' He corrected himself. Soon their was the sound of voices, and the unmistakable scent of a human woman.
"Rin. Pleased to meet you."
"You're the first human I've seen. Can you do anything special?"
"Nothing as special as you can do..."
"Uh oh, I have to go! Sayonara!"
The demon lord could hear their conversation clearly as he came to a stop, golden hues narrowing on Rin standing in his way. Strangely, no ill thoughts surfaced as he watched her. Instead, only that strange heat...
Rin watched him nervously, chewing her bottom lip. Was she still in the West Wing? Surely not... but maybe she was? "Gomen... if I am in the Western Wing I didn't mean to be."
It took him a moment to realize she was speaking. "You are not in the West Wing." He said blandly. Rin sighed in relief, now she couldn't have her roaming privilages snatched away!
(A/n Prepare for my already over-done thing... but I just couldn't think of anything today!)
"Oh, then I'll just be on my way!" She said with forced cheerfulness. Being in his presence always seemed to make her dizzy somehow. Head held high, the young woman began a brisk walk, but of course her nerves were too much and she tripped over her own foot. Mentally cursing as she fell into Sesshoumaru, Rin closed her eyes, unable to meet his gaze. What cruel divine being was so bent on making her fall into him or run into him?
Sesshoumaru stared down at her, as if it would make her just disappear into thin air. But she remained, leaning into him and making no move to be apologetic or stand back up. Not that he could find himself complaining, for some reason he found himself wanting to pull her into a close embrace and take in that wondrous scent that so pleased his senses. 'She's human.' He told himself. 'Humans do not smell good in any way.' It didn't work. He was Lord Sesshoumaru, and Lord Sesshoumaru always got what he wanted no matter what it was.
The taiyoukai pulled her against him, making Rin gasp in surprise. Her head was rested against his chest, his strong arms snaked around her waist. "Sesshoumaru...?" She said softly. She should hate him, loathe him, but for some reason being held in his arms felt so right. How could it possibly be wrong? But it was. She knew it was...
The demon lord pulled her even closer against him making her tense for a moment, and then relax against him. She felt so safe in his arms.
Sesshoumaru inhaled her scent, allowing himself to close his ocher hues and indulge in this moment. Somehow, he'd wondered astray from his intentions and allowed this simple human to catch his interest. Rin was everything he wasn't, and being with her made him whole. When she wasn't near him, she was in his thoughts. Always smiling so kindly, as he silently wished she would for him. That's when it hit him. It was so obvious... how had he failed to recognize it before? He was following in his father's footsteps. He was falling in love with a human.
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NOTES: I was going to make this chapter longer but I decided to end it here. Maybe it's just me, *tear* but it makes me all warm and fuzzy inside writing that! You got your promised fluff, so now I expect REVIEWS!
Q: How long will you wait before updating?
A: Roughly once a week, but it can range from every few days to 2 whole weeks. Depends on how busy I am. Reviews speed up the process though.
Q: Can you write longer chapters?
A: I will try...
Q: Is this going to end like Beauty and the Beast?
A: *Smirks evilly* Perhaps... perhaps not.
Q: Do you really do all the stuff you put in your livejournal?
A: Uh... yea. I don't just make stuff up to put in there you know.
Q: Is Sesshoumaru your favorite character?
A: Hai! Inuyasha is a close second though.
Q: How long will this story be?
A: I'm going to give the rough guess at anywhere between 15-20 chapters.
Goldenskyblue22: Thank you for all your reviews! You really do inspire me!
Animearlinefreak: Thanks to you too! I can't asnwer your question, just wait and see! ^_^
Mad-4-Manga: I never thought of sarcasm that way. Guess you're right. Hope you don't feel cheated by this chapter.
Sesshy-chansbestpal: >_> I don't think his best pal would want me to do that...
Vampiredogdemongirl89: Whoohoo! You've been a loyal reviewer! Thanks!
Rosery: Thank you very much! In return I shall glomp you! *Glomp*
Its Mia: If you love glomps so much you can have one too!! *Glomps*
Animedorkette: ^_^ Squee! Thank you.
DiRtY pIrAtE hooKeR: Thank you very very much! *huggle*
Melody: Thank you soooo much!
Siren66: Go Siren66! Thanks for all the reviews!
Ryous-Crystal: ^ ^ Thank you my dear reviewer for reviewing!
Sphinx: Arigatou for your reviews! =3
Kagome of Darkness: Yay! THANK YOU!!!!
Rose: THANKIES!!!! I love all reviews! Even mean ones!
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Chapter 9: Following in Father's Footsteps
Because so many have asked (or demanded), this chapter will have Sesshoumaru/Rin fluff. I'm trying, I really am! Though... the big fluffy parts will come later in the story, definently towards the ending. (I swear, Inu/Kag fluff is so much easier!)
Forgive any OOCness with Sesshoumaru, he's highly confused at the moment. o.O
<><><><>
"This is your last warning!" Rin said, trying her best to keep her voice hard and look stern. "Leave!" The bird remained perched on her finger. With a sigh she brought her arm against her chest, looking down at the bird. It's feet caused small tinglings of pain from where it dug into her skin to hold on. "Why won't you go?"
It chirped in response, leaving her finger to fly across the room and land on the bed. Smiling Rin fell down beside it, face-first on the bed. It had been a whole week since her attempted escape. Time was moving slowly, each day bringing only the same thing the last did. 'Guess I should get changed...' she thought idly, 'explore the castle a bit...' The young woman found she approved of the idea. She changed, brushed her raven locks, and then left her rooms. Surely something interesting had to happen today. Nothing could be so boring for so long could it?
'I swear my kimonos are getting finer...' Rin though glancing down at herself. Definently not the rags her old ones were, but also not the finest. 'Maybe the one who makes these took pity on me.' The very thought of that made her angry. No matter what position she was in, she didn't need anyone's pity! Even if she was at the mercy of a cold demon lord.
Thinking of the said demon lord, she hadn't seen him since he'd thrown her over his shoulder and brought her back to the castle. Rin sighed hopelessly at the thought. He could have at least carried her in a more dignified manner right? She'd stay right next to the baka that whole time she thought he was inured only to be thrown over his shoulder like some deer that had just been hunted and killed. 'Though I did try to run away... then again he could have always grabbed my arm and dragged me back...' Suddenly aware she was standing in the middle of a hall staring into space, Rin began her trek through the castle once more.
'I'm in the West Wing.' She thought eyeing the blue tapestries. Veering off in another direction she entered a different part of the castle. 'Never will I go there again willingly! Not after what happened last time...'
"Kaori!" Rin gasped rounding a corner. In the dim flickering light of the castle torches, stood her friend. The cat demon's eyes widened and she darted. "Wait!" Rin cried running after her. Kaor iwas no where to be seen. After running for what seemed an eternity Rin stopped to catch her breath. 'I'm imagaining things.' She told herself. 'I'm so lonely I just wanted to see a friend...' Yes... Kaori had never really been there, but she had seemed so real. 'No! She is gone! Something else I can think that baka Sesshoumaru for!'
Rin began walking once more, no sense of where she was going and no destination in mind. At least she was getting the hang of finding her rooms after each exploration.
"You smell human! Are you human?" She looked around for the owner of the small voice, but couldn't see anyone. "Down here!" The small voice piped up again. Rin glanced down. A little boy... no a kitsune with red hair, large, curious jade eyes, and a bushy tail. She smiled.
"Hai. I am human, but I can see you are not. Humans don't have tails." Rin said with a small laugh. The kitsune continued to look at her.
"My pa said the master hates humans... how come you are here? Did you sneak in?"
"Uh... no. I'm held prisoner here."
"How come you aren't in the dungeon then?" He asked. She shrugged.
"Not sure actually. Have you been at this castle long?"
The kitsune puffed out his chest with pride. "Since I was born! My name is Shippou. What's yours?"
"Rin." She said with a laugh. "Pleased to meet you."
"You're the first human I've ever seen. Can you do anything special?"
"Nothing as special as you can do..." Rin thought with a slightly disappointed air, an annoying lock of hair falling in front of her face.
"Uh oh, I have to go! Sayonara!" The kitsune sped off, disappearing around a corner. She watched him go. What was with the sudden need to run off? She turned to look ahead once more and dread pooled inside her. 'Oh... that's why...'
<><><><>
Sesshoumaru growled lightly. Seven days spent killing low-life youkai trying to overthrow the lord in the north. They had such weak defenses he was surprised no one had suceeded in doing so yet. Then again everytime a group attempted it, the North called in their allies. Perhaps if his father hadn't been so close to their lord, he would have taken over the North long ago and joined it with the West. He shrugged out of armour, letting it fall with a loud thump on the castle floor. And before he could even try to wash off the smell of blood, a toad imp ran in. "Milord! You are back early!"
"Of this I am clearly aware..." The taiyoukai said coldly staring down at Jaken who promptly lowered his head in respect.
"Gomen nasai Sesshoumaru-sama!" He backed out of the room. "This lowly Jaken is not good enough to serve you!" Sesshoumaru continued to give Jaken's retreating form the icy glare until he was out of sight.
The feeling of something drawing off of him grew stronger each day. Like it was tapping his strength, making him grow weary much faster then he ever should. And though it was not that evident, his silver hair had dulled slightly. Meerly a month remained before the curse would take place, if it were real. Was he already beginning to change?
Changing, he slipped from his wing and began a silent walk through the castle to see everything was in order. He caught a glimpse of red scurrying around the corner. 'Fox.' He thought, it's scent lingering in the air. 'Young kitsune with stolen goods from the kitchens.' He corrected himself. Soon their was the sound of voices, and the unmistakable scent of a human woman.
"Rin. Pleased to meet you."
"You're the first human I've seen. Can you do anything special?"
"Nothing as special as you can do..."
"Uh oh, I have to go! Sayonara!"
The demon lord could hear their conversation clearly as he came to a stop, golden hues narrowing on Rin standing in his way. Strangely, no ill thoughts surfaced as he watched her. Instead, only that strange heat...
Rin watched him nervously, chewing her bottom lip. Was she still in the West Wing? Surely not... but maybe she was? "Gomen... if I am in the Western Wing I didn't mean to be."
It took him a moment to realize she was speaking. "You are not in the West Wing." He said blandly. Rin sighed in relief, now she couldn't have her roaming privilages snatched away!
(A/n Prepare for my already over-done thing... but I just couldn't think of anything today!)
"Oh, then I'll just be on my way!" She said with forced cheerfulness. Being in his presence always seemed to make her dizzy somehow. Head held high, the young woman began a brisk walk, but of course her nerves were too much and she tripped over her own foot. Mentally cursing as she fell into Sesshoumaru, Rin closed her eyes, unable to meet his gaze. What cruel divine being was so bent on making her fall into him or run into him?
Sesshoumaru stared down at her, as if it would make her just disappear into thin air. But she remained, leaning into him and making no move to be apologetic or stand back up. Not that he could find himself complaining, for some reason he found himself wanting to pull her into a close embrace and take in that wondrous scent that so pleased his senses. 'She's human.' He told himself. 'Humans do not smell good in any way.' It didn't work. He was Lord Sesshoumaru, and Lord Sesshoumaru always got what he wanted no matter what it was.
The taiyoukai pulled her against him, making Rin gasp in surprise. Her head was rested against his chest, his strong arms snaked around her waist. "Sesshoumaru...?" She said softly. She should hate him, loathe him, but for some reason being held in his arms felt so right. How could it possibly be wrong? But it was. She knew it was...
The demon lord pulled her even closer against him making her tense for a moment, and then relax against him. She felt so safe in his arms.
Sesshoumaru inhaled her scent, allowing himself to close his ocher hues and indulge in this moment. Somehow, he'd wondered astray from his intentions and allowed this simple human to catch his interest. Rin was everything he wasn't, and being with her made him whole. When she wasn't near him, she was in his thoughts. Always smiling so kindly, as he silently wished she would for him. That's when it hit him. It was so obvious... how had he failed to recognize it before? He was following in his father's footsteps. He was falling in love with a human.
<><><><>
NOTES: I was going to make this chapter longer but I decided to end it here. Maybe it's just me, *tear* but it makes me all warm and fuzzy inside writing that! You got your promised fluff, so now I expect REVIEWS!
Q: How long will you wait before updating?
A: Roughly once a week, but it can range from every few days to 2 whole weeks. Depends on how busy I am. Reviews speed up the process though.
Q: Can you write longer chapters?
A: I will try...
Q: Is this going to end like Beauty and the Beast?
A: *Smirks evilly* Perhaps... perhaps not.
Q: Do you really do all the stuff you put in your livejournal?
A: Uh... yea. I don't just make stuff up to put in there you know.
Q: Is Sesshoumaru your favorite character?
A: Hai! Inuyasha is a close second though.
Q: How long will this story be?
A: I'm going to give the rough guess at anywhere between 15-20 chapters.
Goldenskyblue22: Thank you for all your reviews! You really do inspire me!
Animearlinefreak: Thanks to you too! I can't asnwer your question, just wait and see! ^_^
Mad-4-Manga: I never thought of sarcasm that way. Guess you're right. Hope you don't feel cheated by this chapter.
Sesshy-chansbestpal: >_> I don't think his best pal would want me to do that...
Vampiredogdemongirl89: Whoohoo! You've been a loyal reviewer! Thanks!
Rosery: Thank you very much! In return I shall glomp you! *Glomp*
Its Mia: If you love glomps so much you can have one too!! *Glomps*
Animedorkette: ^_^ Squee! Thank you.
DiRtY pIrAtE hooKeR: Thank you very very much! *huggle*
Melody: Thank you soooo much!
Siren66: Go Siren66! Thanks for all the reviews!
Ryous-Crystal: ^ ^ Thank you my dear reviewer for reviewing!
Sphinx: Arigatou for your reviews! =3
Kagome of Darkness: Yay! THANK YOU!!!!
Rose: THANKIES!!!! I love all reviews! Even mean ones!
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