InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Love Me For Who I Am ❯ The Plan ( Chapter 11 )

***** hey people… sorry for the long long long wait ok…. I couldn't update my stories becuz I didn't have internet for like a while now… and oh, I posted a new story so I hope that you guys read that as well… I'm like, trying my best here just to update everything…

 

 

well I guess that probably from now on, my chapters will have to be kinda short or something… I'll try to make it long, but if it's short, then please forgive me…. m(. .)m… well so now, onto the story ok…

 

 

Ch. 11 -The Plan

 

 

It had been days since Rin left Sakura and her family. By now, the stars were once again high in the skies and the moon had disappear for a few nights now. Rin had only stop a couple of times to eat the small bundle of food that Shinji had prepared for her and for resting only.

 

 

She was now doing the first part of the riddle by following up the River to where it was flowing from. She never knew that following up the River would be so dangerous. Just on the day that she left, a demon attacked her. And she haven't stop to kill in a single night ever since. Now that it's dark again, she'll have to find another place for her to rest.

 

 

Rin stop and bent down next to the river to get a drink of water. She cupped her hand into the cold water and took a drink out of her palm. She was about to continue but was stop at the rustling sounds that she heard not too far away. She got up from her spot and held onto her sword just incase there was any attack that was going to come to her.

 

 

The sound stop and she let go of the handle of the sword. She listens for any more signs but there was nothing. Just as she was about to continue for another drink, the sound came back and this time, she draws out her sword holding it tightly just inches in front of her.

 

The rustling sounds went from one side of the forest to the other. She turns and looks around her but there was nothing. Rin ran to follow the sound that was coming from the trees. She stop again to listen, now, the rustling sound wasn't far away.

 

 

Once again, she ran after it holding her sword with her right hand and having the sword pointing to the ground. Again, the sound stop. Rin started sniffing for whatever that was there. Just then, she heard talking. It was faint but she can hear them. Slowly and carefully, she follow to where the talking was coming from.

 

Rin came upon a group of brown inu youkais. They were chatting as of what to do with their broken wheel on the small carriage that they had. They all were in their human forms and wore plain clothing as of their rank.

 

 

There were three old demons and a young little inu puppy with them. The boy was no more than 7 or 8 years old and wore and blue haori with a pair of green pants. His ears were pointy and his hair was held in a ponytail. He had brown fur covering his wrist and ankles, and wore a necklace of a fang made from leather.

 

 

“Taharu…” one of the older ones call to the boy. “Try to go to the closest town that's near and get us a new wheel.” He said to the boy.

 

 

“But grandpa, I already went to the closest town and they were all scared of me.” The little boy whined.

 

 

“humm… then how are we going to get to the palace on time for the White Lords ceremony?” the old youkai said to them.

 

 

“We can always run there ourselves, but what are we suppose to do about the Lady Naomi?”

 

 

“She is the only reason why we're here Katsuo. Lady Naomi's the most important part of the Ceremony.” The old youkai told them again.

 

 

“Then what are we suppose to do then?” Katsuo ask again, only this time with a little anger.

 

 

“Why is the Lady so important Grandpa?” the little boy ask staring up at the old man.

 

 

“She is the start off of this Ceremony. Every Dog Clan must show up to the White Lords annual Ceremony. Only once in a hundred years does a Great Lord like himself celebrates the day that he was born. Lady Naomi represents the Brown Dog Clan by starting off with a song. That is why we cannot leave her.” The old man finish.

 

“Wow, have you been to all of his ceremonies grandpa?” the boy asks again.

 

“Of course I have Taharu. The Great Sesshoumaru of the White Inu Youkai clan is one of the most powerful youkai besides his father. This is only his 5th annual, but his father, the Greatest Inu Lord lived up to 15 ceremonies. And, the celebration only happens once in every one-hundred years.” The old man told the little boy.

 

After hearing Sesshoumaru's name, Rin remember who the owner of the Tenseiga was. And for her to get close enough to the Great Sesshoumaru, was to follow these Inuyoukai's to the palace where they will be celebrating his every 100th year anniversary.

 

 

Rin had to figure out a way to follow them and how to do it without them noticing her. But how? She thought this in her mind until the group decide for the little boy to go into town again, only this time, he has to steal a wheel.

 

 

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It had been days since the day that Sesshoumaru met with the human girl at the pond, and only days ago when he saw the fox youkai fight with those spiders. And now, there was only 3 days left until the ceremony. When that happens, his uncle is probably going to make him choose his bride at the banquet.

 

 

His uncle is now very old and is enjoying what he has left of his youkai life. And when it comes to banquets like these, he would get all excited and be the first one to plan things for it. Like calling for every Inu Youkai Clan to come and have a girl to represent their clan and making a chair that's high enough for Sesshoumaru to sit on so that everyone can see how handsome the bachelor is.

 

 

Sometimes he would wonder how life would be like if his mother was still in this world. But his mother died giving birth to him. It may also be the cause that they were under attack by humans.

 

 

That's why he despises humans because they took the life of his mother and his father. A knock came to his door and he lost his thoughts at the sudden. Sesshoumaru look at the person that was coming through the door. His cousin walked in followed by Kioko.

 

 

“Gensoumaru, how was the wind able to blow you and carry you to my chambers?” Sesshoumaru ask his cousin with his calm face.

 

 

“It blew me from the garden to your quarters, then to your hallway and now here I am, in your chambers.” He answers back playfully.

 

 

“I see that you are as happy as your father with this coming up banquet.”

 

 

“Perhaps, it's been quite a long time now since we've had a banquet like this.”

 

 

“This is foolish. I don't even know why I'm here.”

 

 

“Cheer up cousin, the banquet is only in about 3 days from now… there's no need for you to be so sad and emotionless. At least try to greet the guesses and eat a little.” Gensoumaru say to Sesshoumaru.

 

 

“This is a waste of time.” Sesshoumaru says this as he walks over to the window and stare out into the dark night.

 

 

“You haven't change. The last time that my father gave you such a banquet was at least a hundred years ago. And yes, who can forget the wonderful Lord who did nothing but sits on his cushion like a puppy in a cage? You didn't eat one bite of your food and on top of that you disrespected your guests. Rumors went on for quite some decades. Even now the rumors still lingers. And now that it is time for your little ceremony again, every demon in the land is talking about how you would behave this time. I only pray that you can save your face without my father trying to put things back together like last time.” Gensoumaru barked at Sesshoumaru.

 

 

“I told your father, I didn't need a ceremony.” He said still looking out the window.

 

 

“Save your barks Sesshoumaru, your mother was the heart of this family. When she die and your father took in a human mate, all my father wanted to do was make it the best for you. I pray for you that this time; try to save my families name along as yours. If you don't want to do it for yourself and let your pride down for once then at least do it for the sake of my Father.” Gensoumaru say to Sesshoumaru and then made his way out the door.

 

 

Sesshoumaru didn't move from his spot where he was standing and his gaze was still looking out into the darkness.

 

 

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Taharu made his way through the forest then onto the road as Rin follow the little boy to town. She watches him as he made his way through the streets and sneak into a cart shop. She waited until the little inu came out with a wheel in his hands.

 

 

“Just about the same size.” He told himself softly. He was just about to make his way back to the woods when he tripped over a little rock and fell. Just then a man from inside the little house lit a candle and came outside and saw that there was a boy on the ground with one of his wheels.

 

 

“Hey! Thief!!! Thief!!!” the man scream as the villagers came out to see what all the commotion was. All the villagers surrounded the little inu youkai holding onto a stick as of to meant to hit the youkai.

 

 

“What are you doing back here? Didn't we tell you to stay away!” One of the villagers yelled out.

 

 

“I'm sorry, but I really do need a wheel… and I was willing to pay…” the little inu said.

 

 

“Pay! Hump, forget it… we don't sell anything to demons!!!”

 

 

“No, but you wouldn't mind selling a wheel to a human right…” Rin interrupted them before they did any harm to the young inu.

 

 

“And who the heck are you?” said one of the villagers.

 

 

“that doesn't matter. I was the one who told this boy to come and get me the wheel. My carriage broke down and I need a replacement for the broken wheel.” Rin told the villagers.

 

 

“How do we know that you're not a demon?” Said the man who lives in the cart house.

 

 

“That's simple. Look, I don't have sharp ears nor fangs. Can't you see the differences between me and the boy?”

 

 

All the villagers looked at her and then to the boy. She was right, their resemblance were different. But why would a human be doing with this inu boy?

 

 

“Alright, I will sell the wheel to you for 3 times the price that I regularly sell it for.”

 

 

“What?” Rin ask with narrow eyebrows. “You can't do that.”

 

 

“I am the one who's selling it. I can do whatever I want.” The man said sharply.

 

 

“Fine.” Rin said in agreement. The puppy got off the ground with the wheel and ran to where Rin was. She threw a bag full of coins to the man and turn to leave.

 

 

“Stupid dog…” the man muttered as the little inu ran after his savior.

 

 

“Hey, why did you do that for?” he question her. She look at the boy and then back to the village.

 

 

“These people have no respect towards anyone do they?” She said still casting her gaze at the village. “Why do you need that wheel?” she question the boy.

 

 

“Oh, me, my uncle, my dad, and my grandpa are on our way to take the Lady Naomi to the Palace so she can sing.” He told her counting his small little fingers.

 

 

“Why is she singing at the Palace?”

 

 

“Oh, my mother said that it was the Great White Lords birthday. So, every dog clan has to be there and bring a special person to represent their clan. Lady Naomi is going to be there to start off the ceremony by singing a song.” The puppy told her.

 

 

“Oh, so what's this Lord's name?”

 

 

“His name Lord Sesshoumaru. He's from the west, but since he has no family, the Lord of the North, which is his uncle, wanted to do the 100th year ceremony for him.”

 

 

“Lord Sesshoumaru? Do you know if he possesses the sword Tenseiga?” Rin ask the little boy, knowing that he'll tell her whatever that he knows.

 

 

“Hummm… I'm not sure… but uhhh… I think so…” the little boy smiles at her.

 

 

*I wonder if it's worth a try getting there.* Rin thought to herself.

 

 

“Well it's getting late; the others might be worry about me… but thanks for helping me. My names Taharu and I'm 8 years old from the Brown Dog Clan. Our clan is not very strong, but we're very proud of it. Can I get your name? although you dress like a boy, I know that you're a girl… I can smell you ya know.” He finish sending her another smile and showing off his two little fangs. Rin smile back at the boy.

 

 

“My name is Rin Shimizu, and I will always help the ones who needs help.”

 

 

“You know, I hope that someday I can grow up to be as nice and brave as you are. You're very brave. For a girl I mean.” He bow to her and ran off into the forest.

Rin look after the little inu and follow him back to the woods.

 

 

It was almost morning when Rin slipped into her youkai clothes. She went to where the repaired carriage was sitting and open the curtain that was covering of what's inside.

 

 

A beautiful youkai maiden lie there with her brown hair coy around her face. She had on red eye shadows and her lips were painted red. There was a single zigzag marking on both sides of her check and on her arms.

 

 

The carriage was full of kimonos and fabrics that was probably meant to be given to the White Lord as a gift. She made her way into a small trunk that contained only a single, but beautifully designed piece of pick fabric.

 

 

She closes the trunk and stayed inside for it was almost dawn. She just hopes that no one will detect her while she was in there. Before she made her decision about sneaking into the carriage, she put on some powder to hide her scent. She just prays that the powder doesn't wear off before they reach the palace. But for now, all she can do is stay where she is, and hopes that she won't be found.

 

 

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Ok… here you go… this took me like all day and man, it's so hard…*sigh* well I hope that you guys will enjoy cuz Rin is about to go to the palace to attend Sesshoumaru's party… wooo hoo hoo… yeah….

 

 

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