InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Makai ❯ Desires ( Chapter 20 )

Chapter Twenty: Desires

 

 

 

Over the next few months, Makai and Rin grew closer. Makai often spent the better part of her afternoons with Rin before they both cleaned up for dinner. She taught the little girl about the healing power of herbs, how to make flower crowns, and how to swim. She also began teaching her how to read and write, as well as basic math skills. She was slightly surprised that Sesshoumaru had allowed her education to go by the wayside. She knew the stoic demon lord cared greatly for his young ward, and it surprised her that he would allow her to remain ignorant.

 

The thought of Sesshoumaru brought forward a few more unpleasant thoughts. Ever since the night in her bedroom, he took great pains to keep himself from touching her. He treated her as if she was a walking disease, and she was quickly growing tired of it. She wasn't stupid enough to wish for a relationship with the demon lord, but she didn't see why asking to be treated as an actual person was so bad. She could feel a confrontation brewing, and she wasn't sure she wouldn't fly off the handle when it happened.

 

Brought back from her musings by Rin's shriek at the arrival of said demon lord, Makai watched the little girl launch herself at Sesshoumaru's leg, giving it an affectionate hug. The demon lord's features softened slightly as he looked down at his ward, softly patting her head in a show of affection. As his eyes traveled up, they connected with Makai's, turning cold once more.

 

He gently disengaged himself from Rin's grasp, walking slowly toward Makai's resting spot beside Rin's discarded lessons for the day. He stopped directly in front of her, his shadow engulfing her small form in darkness. She craned her neck back to look into his eyes, her own showing a slight hint of anger. He took in the mess that surrounded her before grabbing her arm and dragging her into the castle's interior.

 

Makai struggle against his hold, her anger finally getting the better of her. Sesshoumaru didn't even flinch as he continued to drag her down a hallway. When they reached a set of large, heavy oak doors, he opened one, pushing her in before him. He quietly closed the door, turning to face the hellion in front of him. A small smirk lit his face at causing the woman to lose control, even for a moment.

 

“What do you want, Sesshoumaru,” she spat, her eyes telling him exactly what she wanted to do to him. Castrating him was probably pretty high on the list. His smirk grew wider at her obvious displays. He hadn't had this much fun, human or demon, in a long time. He enjoyed baiting her. However, the reason he dragged her inside was important and needed to be addressed.

 

“Why have you been teaching Rin? She is my ward; therefore, I should decide when and if she is to be taught anything.”

 

“Are you stupid, Sesshoumaru? If you don't begin to teach her now, she'll have a hard time learning later. Do you want her to be ignorant,” she questioned with a sneer. Anger flashed in Sesshoumaru's eyes, before quickly being masked once more. He studied the woman before him, realizing she was right. If he ever hoped to raise Rin to be mated to someone who was suitable for her station, he had to make sure she was well educated. Knowing the human was right didn't sit well with him, though.

 

“Whether or not you are right, human, it is up to me when, where, how, and by whom Rin is taught. But, seeing as how you've already started, I will allow you to continue her education. I want full reports of her progress every two weeks. Furthermore, I want you to teach her self defense and archery as well,” he intoned authoritatively.

 

“Very well, Sesshoumaru. Just remember that I'm not doing this because you command me to. I am not one of your subjects. I'm a prisoner, remember. I'm doing this for Rin,” she said angrily before turning and exiting the room. Sesshoumaru watched her departure through narrowed eyes. That human had become much too forward lately. It was about time she learned who exactly was in charge. After dinner, tonight, Makai. I'll prove to you which of us is in charge.

 

Makai stormed from Sesshoumaru's study, heading once more to the gardens. She found Rin eagerly working at the last of her math problems for the day. A small smile graced her lips. They had finished lessons early today. Maybe now was the time to begin her self defense lessons.

 

“Rin, are you almost done?”

“Hai, Makai. Rin is doing her last problem.”

 

“Good. When you've finished we're going to begin self defense and archery lessons.”

 

Rin's eyes lit up. She hurriedly finished her problem, giving her paper to Makai who tucked it into her folder. She guided Rin to the practice fields. Seeing an open area, she told Rin to wait for her while she went to get weapons. Returning to her, Makai began to instruct Rin on the proper way to handle a sword, as well as sensing enemies. She then moved on to archery, showing her the best way to eye a target so that she would be better able to hit where she wanted. After a few hours of grueling practice, Makai carried an exhausted Rin to the indoor hot springs.

 

She stripped both her and the girl before submerging them in the hot water. The change in temperature jerked Rin from her dreams, and they both cleaned themselves. Finishing first, Rin excused herself from Makai to go dress for dinner. Makai settled more fully in the water, relaxing her sore muscles from the day's lessons. Hearing the door slide open, followed by the rustle of clothing and a small splash as the person entered the hot spring, Makai smiled.

 

“Rin, I thought you were going to dress for dinner,” she quietly spoke.

 

“Then I guess it helps that I'm not her,” a cold voice drawled. Giving a startle shriek, Makai opened her eyes to gaze upon Sesshoumaru. Ducking more fully under the steaming water, she tried to keep the blush from forming on her cheeks. Then the anger started to set in. Giving an indignant growl, her angry eyes met his cold ones.

 

“What do you think you're doing, Sesshoumaru,” she ground out.

 

“Why, I believe I'm taking a bath,” he said with a tinge of amusement.

 

“Couldn't you have used your private baths,” she practically yelled.

 

“And miss this,” he said.

 

“Go away,” she spat.

 

“I believe these hot springs you are enjoying now belong to me. Therefore, I will bathe in them if I want to,” he said coldly.

 

“Fine, then I'm leaving. Turn around.”

 

“I think not.”

 

“What?! This isn't funny, Sesshoumaru. Turn around.”

 

“No.”

 

Makai looked at the demon in front of her disbelievingly. He was actually going to watch her as she got out of the hot spring. Did he have no decency? Turning to hide most of her…assets… she started to climb from the hot spring when a very well muscled and very male body pressed into her from behind. Clawed fingers grazed her hips, skimming up her body to cups her breasts. One hand left her breast to gently brush her hair to one side before returning. A hot breath panted against her collarbone before her earlobe was taken between fanged teeth, suckling gently.

 

Makai inhaled sharply, the sudden sensations momentarily overriding her body. She couldn't concentrate on anything except the feel of Sesshoumaru's hands and mouth on her. He took her already stiff nipples between his fingers, rolling them and causing bolts of electricity to shoot from the point of contact to her womanhood. She could feel him swelling behind her.

 

“I th-thought that you would never r-runt with a filthy human,” she moaned as one hand reached down to cup her mound. The demon behind her stilled, his hands slowly leaving her body, before backing away. Makai let out a disappointed moan. Why couldn't she have kept her mouth shut? Chancing a glance behind her, she met Sesshoumaru's heated eyes.

 

“Leave,” he said with no emotion.

 

“But…”

 

“I said LEAVE,” he yelled, eliciting a startle squeak from the female in front of him. Makai hurriedly climbed from the hot spring, grabbing her robe and towel as she ran from the room. She couldn't believe what had just happened. She was so confused. Here he'd been treating her as if she didn't exist for the last three months, then he practically ravishes her, and then he gets angry. What was going on? What she failed to notice as she exited the bath house was the lust filled eyes of a demon lord following her every move.