InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Seven Brides for Seven Brothers ❯ A Wedding ( Chapter 1 )
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By: LizzieG3 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 05.16.2004 | Pages: 2 | Words: 3.5K | Visits: 641 | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 05.16.2004 | Pages: 2 | Words: 3.5K | Visits: 641 | Status: Work In Progress
Summary: The Takahashi Brothers are nothing but a bunch of back woodsmen who know nothing of life outside the mountains. After both of their parents die, they are left to take care of themselves the best they can for many years. When the oldest brother Sesshomaru decides they need a female to help with the ‘womanly’ chores, he goes into town to get married. Love at first site, Rin willingly marries him, but is in the shock of her life when she meets the rest of the family and finds out she is there to be basically their maid. Not one to be pushed over, she sets out to turn all the brothers into respectable men. Even though they all clean up nice, will they be able to win brides for themselves?
-Pairings Inuyasha/Kagome Sango/Miroku Sesshomaru/Rin
Author’s Note: The story is based loosely on the musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Even though it starts Rin and Sesshomaru, there will be plenty of all the other couples. Aside from Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, and Miroku, Kagome, Sango and Rin all the other brothers and there future brides are mine. Even though they do have Japanese names, the story takes place in America because I’m not to sure what life was like back then in Japan.
I hope you enjoy.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Inuyasha or any related characters. I also don’t own the musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. I do own any characters you do not recognize and this actual story.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Chapter 1
A Wedding and Seven Brothers
Takes place during the 1850’s in a small town in the Oregon Territory…
Sesshomaru slowly dismounted his wagon. He looked around the town taking in his surroundings. Today was the day. Today he was going to find himself a wife. Confident in his vow, he walked into the Myogua’s General Store to stock up on supplies carrying a large pile of skins from the wagon.
“Sesshomaru, what a surprise, can I assume you are here for the usual,” Myogua greeted from behind the counter.
“Yep, me and the boys are running low on some stuff, so I am here to stock up. How much for these skins?”
“Hmm, let’s see.” Myogua placed the bundle on a scale. “Well, you got 10 pounds here, and right now it’s six dollars a pound.”
Sesshomaru calmly looked around the store. “Alright, how about that plow there, and we need two tubs of lard, a barrel of molasses, twenty-five pounds of chewing tobacco, and a wife.”
“What? Did you just say a wife?”
“Yeah, I decided we could use a woman up there.”
“Well, is there a particular brand you are looking for,” Myogua asked laughing.
“Actually there is. I need a wife who isn’t afraid of work. There is seven of us, me and my brothers, eight if you include little Shippo. The place is a disaster, and the food taste worse. I need a wife who isn’t afraid to get her hands a little dirty, strong enough for minimal labor, and who can cook descent food.”
“Sorry to disappoint Sesshomaru, but you won’t find a wife here.”
“Are you saying all your women are married?”
“No, but the ones that aren’t, are spoken for.”
“So there are unmarried women. Good.”
“Now don’t get any ideas. Most of the single women in this town have at least ten different admires. There is no way they would agree to marrying some back woodsman.”
Just then, the door chimed, and two girls walked in.
“Morning Myogua. We were wondering if you had some more flour. We wanted to bake some pies for after Sunday’s service,” the girl with a high ponytail asked.
“Sure Sango, look over in the corner over there. Help yourself.”
“Thanks Myogua,” said the other girl smiling.
“Anything for you Kagome.”
Whispering and giggling the two girls walked away.
Sesshomaru stared after the two. “What’s wrong with those two girls, I could marry one of them couldn’t I?”
“Now don’t get any ideas. Most of the single women in this town have at least ten different admires. There is no way they would agree to marrying some back woodsman.”
“That’s what you think. Wait and see, I Sesshomaru always get what I want.”
With that, Sesshomaru gathered his supplies and left. He didn’t have time to hang around. He had a wife to find.
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After loading up his wagon, Sesshomaru began strolling down the street. He noticed the many stares following him as he walked, most from many of the pretty young girls. Many women caught his eye, but just as he was ready to approach them, something stopped him. Every time a woman caught his attention, she either had a husband, a child, or an obvious suitor right around the corner.
Just as he was giving up hope, he saw a woman chopping wood. Surprised and intrigued, Sesshomaru began walking towards her. Standing just out of her sight, he watched her. She was actually very pretty, with a heart-shaped face, wavy brown hair, and the most beautiful eyes he had ever seen. Even though she looked fairly small, boy could she swing an ax. As he was about to approach her, a man came walking out of the building yelling at her.
“Rin, what are you doing chopping wood. You’ve got a bunch of boys in here waiting for their food. Come on.”
“They can wait J.B. I’ll be their in a minute.” She gathered the chopped wood and entered the building. Sesshomaru noticed it was a diner of sorts. He felt oddly captivated by this girl, and decided to follow her. Running a hand through his long, untidy hair, he attempted to smooth it some. Sesshomaru also ran a hand over his face noting it had been quite awhile since his last shave. He had almost a full beard by now. Glancing across the street, he saw a barber shop.
‘Maybe it would be a good idea to clean up first,’ he thought to himself as he made his way across the street.
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Twenty minutes, and a pound of hair lighter, Sesshomaru entered the diner he saw Rin go into. ‘She obviously is strong, but is she right for me.’ Just as he was thinking that, he saw her punch a guy that got a little too ‘friendly’ with her. Smiling, he nodded to himself, strong, beautiful and spirited, but could she cook?
Sesshomaru seated himself at the large table. Just as he sat down Rin looked up from the person she had been serving. She was awestruck. She had only been in town for a little over a year, but she knew she had never seen this man before. He was quite possible the handsomest man she had ever laid eyes on, almost beautiful. With long, silver hair, tide in a low ponytail at the nape of his neck slightly pointed ears, and eyes that looked almost golden. He obviously was a man of labor, she noted as she admired his strong build.
Sidetracked, Rin accidentally spilt some of the stew she had been serving onto one of man’s laps. “Oh my God, Ori, I am so sorry, let me get a napkin.”
“It’s Okay Rin, you can dump stew on me anytime,” Ori told her smiling.
“Yeah, anyway to get more of your cooking Rin.”
“Yep, no one can cook as well as you can Rin.”
“Say Rin, when are you going to marry me?”
“She ain’t gonna marry you dipstick, she’s gonna marry me.”
Laughing and shaking her head, Rin walked towards Sesshomaru. The boys around the table continued making comments to each other about who deserved to marry Rin.
“Just ignore them, they are always like that,” Rin said smiling at Sesshomaru. She carefully scooped some stew from her pot and onto his plate.
“Hmm, smells good.”
“Yeah, people even tell me it taste good enough too.”
Sesshomaru didn’t need to wait any longer. He dug in and after the first mouthful decided he definitely found the perfect wife for him. Now to just convince her of that.
A little while later, he found her outside the diner doing some chores.
“My names Sesshomaru Takahashi.”
“Wow, that’s some name.”
“I live up the mountain, got a farm up there. A real good farm, with a big house.”
“Have you now.”
“Real nice farm, lots of timberlands, meadows, sheep, cows, chickens, and fields of wheat. Just about everything but a woman. So how about it?” he asked lazily leaning on a fence.
Looking up Rin asked, “How about what.”
“How about marrying me?” Sesshomaru replied with a slight smile.
Stunned Rin stopped what she was doing.
Noticing her uneasy state, Sesshomaru walked towards her. He casually took her hand in his. “Now I know it is short notice, but there isn’t time for a long engagement like there is back east. I have to get back to my farm by tonight and tend to my stock and other chores. It could be another 5 months before I’m able to get back down here. You don’t want me to wait that long to see your beautiful face again, do you.”
Rin thought about it for a moment. She looked into Sesshomaru’s eyes and smiled. “Well, I have to finish my chores first but, alright.”
Smiling a very rare smile, Sesshomaru leaned down and gave her a chaste kiss on the lips. “Alright, I’ll meet you at the church then.”
Blushing, Rin nodded, “O.K. See you there.”
Sesshomaru turned to leave. Just outside the fence, he turned back and looked at Rin. Yes, he defiantly made a great choice.
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Later that afternoon, Rin and Sesshomaru stood in front of Lady Kaede, the woman who was to marry the two. Behind her stood six other girls, whom he assumed where friends of Rin. He recognized two from earlier at the store.
“Now Rin, you know I only have your best interest at heart. Are you sure you want to marry… him.”
“Yes Kaede, more then anything. Plus, haven’t you been pushing me to marry ever since I got here. You said it wasn’t right for a woman my age to be alone.”
“I know, but I meant for you to marry one of our boys.”
“I tried, but whenever one would ask me, always felt this empty spot in my heart. But when Sesshomaru asked me, I knew I couldn’t say no.”
“That is so sweet. Love at first sight,” one of the girls in the back said wistfully.
“Hush Hana,” the girl Sango said.
“Girls…”
“Sorry Kaede.”
“Alright, if you are sure,” at their nods Kaede took a deep breathe.
“Do you Sesshomaru take Rin as your wife?”
“I do.”
“And do you Rin, take Sesshomaru as your husband?”
“Definitely, I mean I do,” she said blushing.
“Then I pronounce you man and wife.” Rin smiled at Sesshomaru, and nearly turned bright as a tomato when he kissed her on the lips, as the girls started to “awwww!!!” at the two.
After the quick ceremony, Rin and Sesshomaru made their way to his wagon and loaded her few belongings up. With a quick goodbye and a promise to come visit, the two rode out of town to what Rin pictured as a perfect life.
As they were leaving, many of the town’s people talked amongst themselves.
“Where’s Rin going?”
“That Takahashi just married her. I knew there was a reason I hated those brothers.”
“Guess we need to find a new cook.”
Kaede walked over to where Myogua was.
“Well I’ll be. He said he’d find a wife, and he sure did,” Myogua stated laughing.
“I just don’t think its descent,” exclaimed a woman off to the side, “one woman up there alone with those brothers taking care of them.”
“I think she just may be what those boys need. It should all work out for the best,” Kaede replied wisely as she turned and began making her way to her home. ‘Yes, there would be some changes on the Takahashi farm soon.
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Well, that’s it for the first chapter. The next on is better. Get ready to meet the brothers. Read and review. Constructive criticism is welcome. Thanks!!
Elizabeth
-Pairings Inuyasha/Kagome Sango/Miroku Sesshomaru/Rin
Author’s Note: The story is based loosely on the musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Even though it starts Rin and Sesshomaru, there will be plenty of all the other couples. Aside from Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, and Miroku, Kagome, Sango and Rin all the other brothers and there future brides are mine. Even though they do have Japanese names, the story takes place in America because I’m not to sure what life was like back then in Japan.
I hope you enjoy.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Inuyasha or any related characters. I also don’t own the musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. I do own any characters you do not recognize and this actual story.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Chapter 1
A Wedding and Seven Brothers
Takes place during the 1850’s in a small town in the Oregon Territory…
Sesshomaru slowly dismounted his wagon. He looked around the town taking in his surroundings. Today was the day. Today he was going to find himself a wife. Confident in his vow, he walked into the Myogua’s General Store to stock up on supplies carrying a large pile of skins from the wagon.
“Sesshomaru, what a surprise, can I assume you are here for the usual,” Myogua greeted from behind the counter.
“Yep, me and the boys are running low on some stuff, so I am here to stock up. How much for these skins?”
“Hmm, let’s see.” Myogua placed the bundle on a scale. “Well, you got 10 pounds here, and right now it’s six dollars a pound.”
Sesshomaru calmly looked around the store. “Alright, how about that plow there, and we need two tubs of lard, a barrel of molasses, twenty-five pounds of chewing tobacco, and a wife.”
“What? Did you just say a wife?”
“Yeah, I decided we could use a woman up there.”
“Well, is there a particular brand you are looking for,” Myogua asked laughing.
“Actually there is. I need a wife who isn’t afraid of work. There is seven of us, me and my brothers, eight if you include little Shippo. The place is a disaster, and the food taste worse. I need a wife who isn’t afraid to get her hands a little dirty, strong enough for minimal labor, and who can cook descent food.”
“Sorry to disappoint Sesshomaru, but you won’t find a wife here.”
“Are you saying all your women are married?”
“No, but the ones that aren’t, are spoken for.”
“So there are unmarried women. Good.”
“Now don’t get any ideas. Most of the single women in this town have at least ten different admires. There is no way they would agree to marrying some back woodsman.”
Just then, the door chimed, and two girls walked in.
“Morning Myogua. We were wondering if you had some more flour. We wanted to bake some pies for after Sunday’s service,” the girl with a high ponytail asked.
“Sure Sango, look over in the corner over there. Help yourself.”
“Thanks Myogua,” said the other girl smiling.
“Anything for you Kagome.”
Whispering and giggling the two girls walked away.
Sesshomaru stared after the two. “What’s wrong with those two girls, I could marry one of them couldn’t I?”
“Now don’t get any ideas. Most of the single women in this town have at least ten different admires. There is no way they would agree to marrying some back woodsman.”
“That’s what you think. Wait and see, I Sesshomaru always get what I want.”
With that, Sesshomaru gathered his supplies and left. He didn’t have time to hang around. He had a wife to find.
* &n bsp; * &n bsp; * &n bsp; * &n bsp; *
After loading up his wagon, Sesshomaru began strolling down the street. He noticed the many stares following him as he walked, most from many of the pretty young girls. Many women caught his eye, but just as he was ready to approach them, something stopped him. Every time a woman caught his attention, she either had a husband, a child, or an obvious suitor right around the corner.
Just as he was giving up hope, he saw a woman chopping wood. Surprised and intrigued, Sesshomaru began walking towards her. Standing just out of her sight, he watched her. She was actually very pretty, with a heart-shaped face, wavy brown hair, and the most beautiful eyes he had ever seen. Even though she looked fairly small, boy could she swing an ax. As he was about to approach her, a man came walking out of the building yelling at her.
“Rin, what are you doing chopping wood. You’ve got a bunch of boys in here waiting for their food. Come on.”
“They can wait J.B. I’ll be their in a minute.” She gathered the chopped wood and entered the building. Sesshomaru noticed it was a diner of sorts. He felt oddly captivated by this girl, and decided to follow her. Running a hand through his long, untidy hair, he attempted to smooth it some. Sesshomaru also ran a hand over his face noting it had been quite awhile since his last shave. He had almost a full beard by now. Glancing across the street, he saw a barber shop.
‘Maybe it would be a good idea to clean up first,’ he thought to himself as he made his way across the street.
* &n bsp; * &n bsp; * &n bsp; * &n bsp; *
Twenty minutes, and a pound of hair lighter, Sesshomaru entered the diner he saw Rin go into. ‘She obviously is strong, but is she right for me.’ Just as he was thinking that, he saw her punch a guy that got a little too ‘friendly’ with her. Smiling, he nodded to himself, strong, beautiful and spirited, but could she cook?
Sesshomaru seated himself at the large table. Just as he sat down Rin looked up from the person she had been serving. She was awestruck. She had only been in town for a little over a year, but she knew she had never seen this man before. He was quite possible the handsomest man she had ever laid eyes on, almost beautiful. With long, silver hair, tide in a low ponytail at the nape of his neck slightly pointed ears, and eyes that looked almost golden. He obviously was a man of labor, she noted as she admired his strong build.
Sidetracked, Rin accidentally spilt some of the stew she had been serving onto one of man’s laps. “Oh my God, Ori, I am so sorry, let me get a napkin.”
“It’s Okay Rin, you can dump stew on me anytime,” Ori told her smiling.
“Yeah, anyway to get more of your cooking Rin.”
“Yep, no one can cook as well as you can Rin.”
“Say Rin, when are you going to marry me?”
“She ain’t gonna marry you dipstick, she’s gonna marry me.”
Laughing and shaking her head, Rin walked towards Sesshomaru. The boys around the table continued making comments to each other about who deserved to marry Rin.
“Just ignore them, they are always like that,” Rin said smiling at Sesshomaru. She carefully scooped some stew from her pot and onto his plate.
“Hmm, smells good.”
“Yeah, people even tell me it taste good enough too.”
Sesshomaru didn’t need to wait any longer. He dug in and after the first mouthful decided he definitely found the perfect wife for him. Now to just convince her of that.
A little while later, he found her outside the diner doing some chores.
“My names Sesshomaru Takahashi.”
“Wow, that’s some name.”
“I live up the mountain, got a farm up there. A real good farm, with a big house.”
“Have you now.”
“Real nice farm, lots of timberlands, meadows, sheep, cows, chickens, and fields of wheat. Just about everything but a woman. So how about it?” he asked lazily leaning on a fence.
Looking up Rin asked, “How about what.”
“How about marrying me?” Sesshomaru replied with a slight smile.
Stunned Rin stopped what she was doing.
Noticing her uneasy state, Sesshomaru walked towards her. He casually took her hand in his. “Now I know it is short notice, but there isn’t time for a long engagement like there is back east. I have to get back to my farm by tonight and tend to my stock and other chores. It could be another 5 months before I’m able to get back down here. You don’t want me to wait that long to see your beautiful face again, do you.”
Rin thought about it for a moment. She looked into Sesshomaru’s eyes and smiled. “Well, I have to finish my chores first but, alright.”
Smiling a very rare smile, Sesshomaru leaned down and gave her a chaste kiss on the lips. “Alright, I’ll meet you at the church then.”
Blushing, Rin nodded, “O.K. See you there.”
Sesshomaru turned to leave. Just outside the fence, he turned back and looked at Rin. Yes, he defiantly made a great choice.
* &n bsp; * &n bsp; * &n bsp; * &n bsp; *
Later that afternoon, Rin and Sesshomaru stood in front of Lady Kaede, the woman who was to marry the two. Behind her stood six other girls, whom he assumed where friends of Rin. He recognized two from earlier at the store.
“Now Rin, you know I only have your best interest at heart. Are you sure you want to marry… him.”
“Yes Kaede, more then anything. Plus, haven’t you been pushing me to marry ever since I got here. You said it wasn’t right for a woman my age to be alone.”
“I know, but I meant for you to marry one of our boys.”
“I tried, but whenever one would ask me, always felt this empty spot in my heart. But when Sesshomaru asked me, I knew I couldn’t say no.”
“That is so sweet. Love at first sight,” one of the girls in the back said wistfully.
“Hush Hana,” the girl Sango said.
“Girls…”
“Sorry Kaede.”
“Alright, if you are sure,” at their nods Kaede took a deep breathe.
“Do you Sesshomaru take Rin as your wife?”
“I do.”
“And do you Rin, take Sesshomaru as your husband?”
“Definitely, I mean I do,” she said blushing.
“Then I pronounce you man and wife.” Rin smiled at Sesshomaru, and nearly turned bright as a tomato when he kissed her on the lips, as the girls started to “awwww!!!” at the two.
After the quick ceremony, Rin and Sesshomaru made their way to his wagon and loaded her few belongings up. With a quick goodbye and a promise to come visit, the two rode out of town to what Rin pictured as a perfect life.
As they were leaving, many of the town’s people talked amongst themselves.
“Where’s Rin going?”
“That Takahashi just married her. I knew there was a reason I hated those brothers.”
“Guess we need to find a new cook.”
Kaede walked over to where Myogua was.
“Well I’ll be. He said he’d find a wife, and he sure did,” Myogua stated laughing.
“I just don’t think its descent,” exclaimed a woman off to the side, “one woman up there alone with those brothers taking care of them.”
“I think she just may be what those boys need. It should all work out for the best,” Kaede replied wisely as she turned and began making her way to her home. ‘Yes, there would be some changes on the Takahashi farm soon.
* &n bsp; * &n bsp; * &n bsp; * &n bsp; *
Well, that’s it for the first chapter. The next on is better. Get ready to meet the brothers. Read and review. Constructive criticism is welcome. Thanks!!
Elizabeth