InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ RavynSkyes's Drabbles ❯ Equivalent Exchange ( Chapter 55 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
By: Ravyn Skye
A/N: If you read this fic, you may have to first read the bolded lines, then the unbolded ones, then it all again to really 'GET' it.

The bolded lines are Sesshoumaru's thoughts, the non-bolded ones are Rin's thoughts… And all together it weaves into something (sort of, almost) coherent. XD

*Inspired by a single line in an as-of-yet unpublished Affie fic. READ HER NAO!

Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Fanfiction Sequel | Uploaded On: 08.27.2010 | Pages: 1 | Words: 1.4K | Visits: 492 | Status: Completed

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN SESSHOUMARU OR RIN!
A/N: If you read this fic, you may have to first read the bolded lines, then the unbolded ones, then it all again to really 'GET' it.
The bolded lines are Sesshoumaru's thoughts, the non-bolded ones are Rin's thoughts… And all together it weaves into something (sort of, almost) coherent. XD
*Inspired by a single line in an as-of-yet unpublished Affie fic. READ HER NAO!
Equivalent Exchange
For centuries Sesshoumaru had claimed the absence of a 'heart'… Not the organ within his chest, but the feelings associated with the idea of caring about another.
Rin knew that she was weak, had no skills in either defense or offense, and no strength or weapon of her own…
He was self-serving, cold, indifferent, and had no need for such useless feelings.
Rin knew that she was alone, but still she showed kindness to all who crossed her small path.
He may have been curious at times, but he most certainly did not 'care'.
Rin knew that there was nothing she could do when the men beat her, or the bandits came and took all she had… but still she held out hope for a better life.
Later, he admitted that - perhaps - he might have learned to care a little, but only about those who directly affected him personally… So in the end it was still ultimately selfish.
She could not wield a weapon, or take the life of another - even if it were in her best interest to do so.
That was fine by him.
That was fine by her.
It was only recently that Sesshoumaru once again realized that he did not have a heart…
It was only recently that Rin had realized that she did not have a sword… But she did have a weapon.
He did not have a heart… He had a girl.
She could not lift a blade… But she had someone who could.
Rin held more care and concern in her small human heart than he could fathom…
He was stronger than anyone she'd ever known.
She was his heart…
Hewas her fortress.
No… He did not keep possession of emotions such as care and concern.
No… She had no warrior spirit, or killing intent.
She bore that burden for him…
He bore that burden for her.
He thought he must have the better end of the deal…
She knew how fortunate she was…
All he had to do was protect her…
All she had to do was love him…
And she'd love him.
And he'd protect her.