InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Rin wrapped in fur ❯ One-Shot

A fanfic before lunch

Usual disclaimers apply, I don't own Inuyasha and characters, Takahashi-sensei does

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"So much for a nice day. . ." Jaken complained as it started raining. It had been sunny until then, but suddenly a large dark cloud had surrounded them and in no time it had started to rain, first softly, and then pouring. He always tends to complain when it rains, I have no idea why.

"What's wrong, Jaken-sama?" Rin asked, making a sweet smile, though I would never admit to anyone that her smile is sweet. She is always concerned about Jaken, no matter what it is. Sure, she teases him over and over again, but when it comes to peril, no matter how weak she is, she does everything she can to help. Weak? What am I talking about? That girl is not weak.

"It's the rain, Rin," Jaken answered, "don't worry."

"You don't like the rain? I love the rain!" after saying this she started dancing around. It's not the first time she does it, yet it still amazes me the facility with which she can infect everyone around her with her joy. In no time I see her grabbing Jaken's arms and make him twirl with her. That's a scene.

Hold on, did I just say she amazes me? I must be feeling bad today, such thoughts should never dare to escape my mind. Never. Good that I am not talking to anyone, otherwise I would have said things I shouldn't.

To be truthful, lately I have been thinking a lot about Rin, and her future. She keeps on growing every day, so fast, that one day I woke up to find, not the child who attached herself to me eight years ago, but a young lady, much like Inuyasha's human companions back in the battle with Naraku. Hmm, I haven't bumped into Inuyasha for a while, just with that monk and the taiji-ya the other day, I mean, two years ago. That human brat, Kohaku, was with them, and we had departed rather quickly. It is only normal for us to keep away from humans, that's for sure, but Rin engaged in conversation with Kohaku so easily and so quickly, that I felt the urge to carry her away. Maybe that was selfish of me and I should have let her. Maybe now she would marry that Kohaku guy and finally part ways with us. But I don't think Jaken would be able to live with that. He is way too attached to Rin.

Funny, isn't it? At first he was the one to always ask me why I had revived that little girl. He kept on asking why I did not push her away from her side. . .

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"Sesshomaru-sama," he had said, "this is just insane! The girl is human! Humans mean nothing to you, yet you let this girl tag along with us?"

I did not answer, of course, I never answer to answers like that.

"Sesshomaru-sama," he insisted, "she is human! She gets into trouble so often! She has to eat, and all! I can't believe you even got her a new yukata. . . of course, hers was torn, but still! Sesshomaru-sama!!!! Listen to me!"

"Jaken, we're moving on."

"H. . .hai!"

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He had left it at that, but I knew well he wasn't so satisfied with my responses. But what could I do? It's not like I would tell him. It's not that I really knew. I sometimes pondered about it at night, when they both were asleep, but I never came to definite conclusions.

"We should stop," Rin said, "there's a cave over there. I am soaked."

I nodded. I don't want her to get sick, but I wouldn't say that out loud either. We entered the cave and she quickly made a fire, to get warm. She looked about frantically for a while, and then her eyes were fixed on me. Well, actually, on the fur on my shoulder.

"Can. . . can I borrow it?" she asked, a bit shyly.

I looked at her intently.

"The fur. . . I mean. . ."

I did not answer, and merely removed the fur from my shoulder and handed it to her. It is kind of big, but she seemed to manage. Jaken had gone out for a moment to get something for Rin to it, so we were alone. Once again she looked around and, quickly, sort of shocking me, took off her yukata and wrapped herself in the fur.

It looked nice on her, I must admit.

She then laid the yukata close to the fire to let it dry, and sat close to it. She did not look at me for a while, and was too silent. She is always talkative, so I was wondered what was going on.

"Rin," I said and she looked up. "What is it?"

"Huh?" she asked and blinked. "Nothing! I was just thinking."

I never ask her what she's thinking, but today I just had to.

"About?"

"Things. . ."

She had never been secretive.

"Come here," I ordered.

She came closer and sat beside me, leaning against the wall.

"Tell me."

"Un. I was thinking about Kohaku."

I didn't like that response.

"I was thinking. . . is he happy now? Naraku doesn't control him anymore, he's got his life back, he lives with his sister and all, but is he happy?"

"Why shouldn't he be?"

"I don't know. He must be about nineteen now. What do you think he's doing?"

"I don't know."

"Do you think I could go with Ah-un tomorrow to check on him? I wouldn't take long. It's just been a while since I've talked to a human and. . . well, I would like to see him again."

"You don't like being here anymore?"

"What? I didn't say that!"

She seemed afraid all of a sudden.

"Please, don't send me away!" she almost started crying. Rin never cried.

"I'm not sending you away, you can stay as long as you want."

"Yokatta!" she said and hugged the fur closer to her body. She really looked nice in it. "So, can I go see Kohaku?"

I didn't know what to answer. If I said yes, she would be happy, but I would risk too much by letting her go. If I said no, she would be sad, but I wouldn't risk anything.

"Sesshomaru-sama?" she asked, looking into my cold eyes.

"Hai."

"Arigatou!"

She looked pleased with herself now.

"Don't worry," she said, "I just want to check on him, nothing else."

Somehow her words made me feel better.

Jaken returned then, and they set to prepare dinner. Soon the whole cave smelled of fish and other things Jaken had brought. I never really bothered to notice, and sometimes ate a thing or two.

Then she went to sleep, still in my fur for her clothes were still wet. I contemplated her for a while, and then I knew. I knew exactly why I had taken her in with me. Why I had never let go. And why I never would. When I was injured she had worried about me, despite my cold replies. No matter how many times I pushed her away with cold words she would always come back, and bring me something to cure my wounds, even though most of the time she was wounded as well. Then the wolfs had attacked her, and killed her, and something drove me to take out my sword and bring her back to life. The way she looked at me when she finally opened her eyes was enough to melt everything inside me. It was all it took. No longer did I feel like a cold youkai, no longer. And then, I had to, I just had to protect her when she was in danger. She cared for us unconditionally, and trusted both Jaken and I, I couldn't fail her when she needed me.

She meant so much for me, that there's no way I could let go, not then, and not now; definitely not now.

I moved closer to her, trying not to wake Jaken, who was sleeping at the other end of the cave beside Ah-un. I laid myself down beside Rin and passed a hand through the fur on her back. That woke her alright.

"Sesshomaru-sama?" she asked in a sleepy whisper.

I did not answer, I simply pulled her to me with arm, and she rested her head on my chest. I could tell she was confused, but soon she was relaxing, and passing her arms around me.

"Kohaku is just a friend," she said. "You don't have to worry."

I was startled at her words, I had not even asked. One quick look down told me that she was looking at me with her big bright eyes, and I had to kiss her then. For the first time. She kissed back shyly, but I wouldn't really call her shy, for seconds later she was on top of me, kissing me passionately. Not that I complained though.

That night Rin became mine, and for the first time in my life I understood father. I understood how he, a full youkai, could fall in love with a human woman. Of course, I never really knew Inuyasha's mother, I just saw her a couple of times, but still, I don't think she can be compared to Rin. Rin is all there is, and all I will ever need.

Ok, that was weird But it was written rather quickly, and I only finished it after lunch. I don't expect Sesshomaru to be too expressive, therefore the fic is like that. I would expect though that the sparks would fly if he saw Rin wrapped in that furry thing he always carries So I hope you liked it, and I am expecting comments ^____~