InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Huge Book of Fairy Tales...Sort of ❯ King Thrushbeard...Sort of: Part 2 ( Chapter 12 )

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AN: Hello my lovely, wonderful, dearest readers! (Sorry, to much sugar today) The next part of King Thrushbeard is here!!!!!!!!! Through I’m a little sad over the few reviews I got (cries bitter, sad tears) Oh well, probably needed to get a little humble any way.

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Mediaminer-
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NOTENOTENOTENOTENOTENOTENOTENOTENOTENOTENOTENOTENOTENOTENOTENOTENOTE!!!!! !!! I know this takes place in Japan and blah blah blah but there’s going to be some Irish stuff in here. I’m not Irish but I like what little I know of the culture so I have some pretty good ideas with that in this story. Sorry if I murder it horribly and greatly offend anyone who’s Irish.

Disclaimer- Don’t own Inuyasha, nor am I getting any money for it, blah, blah, blah. Don’t own King Thrushbeard either, (but with a name like that, who would want to?)

Ok, quick reminder of what happened last time-
`“What if I gave you money, lodging, a dowery and two days off a week?” Inu no Taisho tried one last time.
Rin smiled and stood up with her fiddle in her hand. “Thank you for the kind offer but no your highness. I would feel horrible even to take a few pennies after that wonderful meal. As much as I’d hate to leave your company I have to get back home. Again, thank you for the kind words and offer.”
She bowed and started backing up to leave.
“Wait.” Inu no Taisho’s voice carried throughout the room.
“Instead of a few pennies, how would you like to take my eldest son in marriage instead?”


And now that we all remember, here is part two of King Thrushbeard...Sort of.




Wait!!! READ THIS!!!! (am I annoying you? Good, hehehehehehe) I don’t know if anyone’s noticed this but I haven’t yet used first person with this story. I wanted to try to see if I could write in third/second whatever person and if anyone thinks I should go back to how I use to just let me know. If I get enough people telling me to stop writing like this I’ll assume I suck at writing second/third person and stop. NOW (this time I’m really serious) you may read.



Rin~

The entire room stood at a standstill at Inu no Taisho’s words. Servants dropped platters of food, the guards in earshot let their swords fall in shock, Miroku fell out of his chair and Inuyasha started to laugh like a manic. Kagome didn’t utter ‘sit’ until Sango nudged her and Inuyasha kept on laughing even when his face was buried in the floor. Rin almost let her precious fiddle slip to the floor, Izayoi looked at her husband in horror and even Sesshomaru didn’t maintain his cold, ice look.
“Father...you can’t be serious.” Sesshomaru finally forced out.
“I’m very serious Sesshomaru. I swore that the first beggar woman who came to my gates you would take as a wife, and I always keep my word. Miroku! Marry these two people at once!” Inu no Taisho ordered the monk.
“But your highness! I’m just a simple fiddler, I can’t marry the heir to the Western lands!” Rin cried out in horror.
“And I refuse to marry a low blooded wench.” Sesshomaru hissed.
Inu no Taisho gazed at them with a cold look that rivaled Sesshomaru’s. “You both will do as your king commands you. Miroku, get up here!”
Miroku shakily stood up from the floor. “Are you sure my Majesty?”
“As sure as anything.”
“My love-“ Izayoi began.
“No Izayoi. Sesshomaru must learn from his mistakes.”
She fell silent and bit her lip, trying to keep from crying.
“This is great! The Ice Prince is marrying a fiddler!” Inuyasha roared between his laughter.
“SIT!”
“Father, how can you let your heir marry anyone less then a noble?” Sesshomaru asked, horrified.
“Easily. Rin is a lovely girl and will make a fine queen. Now the both of you get up here now.” he commanded and Rin slowly walked up to stand before Miroku while Sesshomaru remained stubbornly sitting.
“Sesshomaru, obey me in this.” Inu no Taisho said softly.
You could have heard a pin drop in the room, as everyone waited for Sesshomaru’s decision. Would he obey his father and marry a commoner? And a human at that.
Slowly, Sesshomaru replaced his cold mask and stood up to walk towards Miroku and Rin.
Miroku was pale and wished he had dragged Sango up to protect him in case Sesshomaru thought it would be a good idea to knock his head off. He cleared his throat nervously as Sesshomaru let his cold gaze settle on him.
“I have the feeling you want this to be fast?” Miroku laughed weakly when Sesshomaru’s gaze grew colder. (If that was even possible.)
“Ok, never mind. Dearly beloved we are here today to bless the joining together of Prince Sesshomaru of the Western lands and...um the fiddler Rin in holy marriage. Groom, will you marry this woman and become her partner? Will you in peaceful times, during sickness, love this person, respect this person, comfort this person, help this person, until death do you promise to fulfill?”
“Yes I promise.” Sesshomaru said, and Rin got the feeling he would rather be eating glass instead.
“Bride, will you marry this man and become his partner? Will you in peaceful times, during sickness, love this person, respect this person, comfort this person, help this person, until death do you part?”
“Yes I promise.” Rin said softly.
“Prince Sesshomaru, please face your bride and take her hand and repeat after me.” They slowly turned to face each other and Sesshomaru took her hand like it was a dirty rag.
“I marry this woman.”
“I marry this woman.” Sesshomaru repeated, and Rin had to remind herself not to run away.
“No matter what the health situation is.”
He grimaced. “No matter what the health situation is.”
“I will love her.”
“I will love her.” Sesshomaru bit out, sounding like he had just sworn to love a rat.
“Respect her.”
“Respect her.”
“Console her.”
“Console her.” Sesshomaru looked like he really wanted to kill someone.
“Help her.”
“Help her.”
“Stay true to only her.”
“Stay true to only her. He growled and Miroku paled at the sight of his teeth.
“I take Rin as my wife until I die.”
“I take-Rin- as my wife until I die.” he said her name like it was scum.
“This I swear, amen.”
“This I swear, amen.” Sesshomaru said and threw her hand down.
Softly, Rin repeated the vow as Sesshomaru refused to look at her.
“You may kiss the bride.” Miroku said and cleared his throat when Sesshomaru didn’t take his eyes off the wall in front of him.
“I said you may kiss the bride.”
Scowling, Sesshomaru leaned down and barely brushed his lips across Rin’s.
“I now present Rin and Sesshomaru, husband and wife.”Miroku said shakily and fled to hide behind Sango.
Inu no Taisho smiled brightly. “Lovely ceremony, now I’m sure you’re eager to get to know your bride Sess-“
”As eager as I would be getting a flesh eating virus.” he said bitterly.
“So how about you go home with her while we get your wing ready here?” Inu no Taisho asked as if Sesshomaru never said a word.
Sesshomaru jerked back. “You want me to go where?”
“It’s a perfect idea. You and Rin get to know each other without the old ‘rents hanging around and you don’t have to suffer through your mother asking your opinion on every single damn color choice.” He lowered his voice a whisper as he firmly led both of them to the door. “Trust me, I’d rather be in your shoes.”
“But she’s a commoner. Just imagine what sort of flea bitten hovel she lives in.” Sess hissed.
“Hey!” Rin said, offended. “I bet my whole house is cleaner then your room.” she shot back.
“See? You two are getting along already!” Inu no Taisho cooed as he nodded to the guards to open the door and pushed both of them outside.
Sesshomaru whirled around. “Father! You’re just pushing me out without any of my possessions or servants?” He asked, horrified.
Inu no Taisho scowled. “Oh be a man Sesshomaru. You have your sword and a few coins at least. You can survive for two months.”
“Two months?” Rin and Sess asked at the same time as Inu no Taisho waved cheerily and slammed the door in their faces.
They stared at the closed door in shock before slowly looking at each other. Rin tired to grin as Sess stared at her with a icy look.
“Well you want to get going?”

Inu no Taisho and Family~

Inu no Taisho made his way back to the great hall, where his family and friends were waiting for him.
He rushed into the room and dismissed all the servants. Finally when they were sure they were gone the entire family started laughing like maniacs.
“Oh my Kami, did you see his face?” Inuyasha roared.
“He looked like I just told him to marry a slug!” Inu no Taisho replied in between his laughter.
“It wasn’t that funny, he could have killed me!” Miroku whined and Sango lovingly punched his shoulder.
“He will kill you when he finds out you aren’t qualified for marriage.” Inuyasha said with a wicked grin.
Inuyasha and Inu no Taisho burst out laughing again as Miroku whimpered and buried his face in Sango’s neck as she stoked his hair soothingly.
Izayoi frowned and looked thoughtful. “Are you sure we did the right thing my love?’ she asked Inu no Taisho. “What if he really doesn’t feel anything for her?”
Inu no Taisho wrapped his tail around his mate’s waist reassuringly. “Don’t worry sweetheart, Rin’s tough. If anyone could make Sess feel something it’s going to be her.”
“Yeah, and if he kills her we can always take her land and gain control of the fields that give me my ramen. Wouldn’t that be great? Unrestricted, full access to my beloved Ramen.” Inuyasha sighed happily.
Inu no Taisho sighed. “Kagome?”
“SIT BOY!”

Rin and Sesshomaru~

Rin watched Sesshomaru warily out of the corner of her eyes as they walked down the forest path. He looked like if anyone dared to cross his path he would tear them down in a heartbeat.
There was no way in hell she was getting within ten feet of him.
But they were married...sort of. They needed to talk sooner or later right?
“Um...-“ Damn it, what was she suppose to call him? “My lord?”
Ok good start.
“I know we were both...forced into this marriage but shouldn’t we try to make the best of things? We are kinda stuck together.”
Sesshomaru slowly turned his head to look at her. “You will not speak to this Lord Sesshomaru.”
Rin narrowed her eyes, so he’s going to play that way is he?
She sharply put her fiddle to her neck and started to play the most annoying song she knew. If she couldn’t talk to him she would drive him insane instead.
The minutes passed and Rin didn’t let up, even as Sesshomaru’s eye started to twitch and he gritted his teeth. He let out a low snarl but Rin only played louder.
And louder.
And louder.
And Louder.
And. Louder.
AND LOUDER AND LOUDER AND LOUDER AND LOUDER AND LOUDER!
“Stop playing that song before you drive this Sesshomaru insane!” he hissed.
Rin mentally laughed. Some ‘ice prince’. A little annoying music and the guy can’t take it.
“I’m sorry my lord, but I use all the time I can to practice unless I’m doing something else. And since I’m just walking...” she shrugged as if the matter was out of her hands and lifted her fiddle again.
Sesshomaru growled. “You may...talk to this Sesshomaru.”
Rin beamed at him. “Thank you my lord! This Rin apperceives that you’ve given her permission to talk to you! This Rin thinks it’s a lovely day, don’t you Lord Sesshomaru think so also? This Rin will be able to travel to the village and play for money once she gets home. Rin hopes it will rain soon though because the she can just sit inside her little hut and watch the rain pound into the earth and write a song about it. Do you Sesshomaru like the rain? This Rin thinks you might not because you Sesshomaru’s tail would get wet and she thinks you don’t like that, do you? This Rin also thinks-“
Sesshomaru’s head started to spin. “Stop talking!” he commanded.
Rin sighed and lifted her fiddle again.
“No! Don’t play again either. Just stop talking about yourself in third person.” he ordered.
Rin blinked innocently at him. “This Rin will stop only if that Lord Sesshomaru will stop before he drives this Rin insane.”
Sesshomaru growled. “Fine. Where are we?” he asked, not recognizing the forest.
“We are in Queen Rin of the North’s lands.” Rin said proudly.
“You share the same name as your queen?” Sesshomaru asked.
I am the queen you dolt. Not that you would know that, she added silently. “Yes, my mother had great respect for Queen Rin’s late mother and decided to name me after her daughter.”
Sesshomaru looked around, “I didn’t realize she was this rich.”
“Oh she is!” Rin said eagerly. “And she’s kind, good of heart, and so generous to her people.”
Sesshomaru’s eye twitched and Rin got the feeling he was trying not to roll his eyes. “Right.”
Rin scowled at him. “What’s that suppose to mean?”
“Nothing.”
“Then why did you say that in that tone of voice?”
“What tone of voice?” Sesshomaru asked, feeling his patience fade.
“That tone of voice that says you don’t believe me.”
“I didn’t use that tone of voice.”
“Did to.”
“I did not.”
“Did to.”
“Did- I can’t believe I’m having this conversation.” he glared up at the sky “Do you think this is funny? Forcing me to marry some immature brat?”
Rin mimicked him insultingly. “What did I do to deserve this, Kami? Haven’t I been good? What did I possibly do that I had to be punished with him as a husband?”
“You should be praising Kami that you were so blessed as to have me for a spouse.”
“Ok, look let’s stop arguing, we’re stuck together whether we like it or not. We should try to at least be civil towards one another right?”
Sesshomaru didn’t reply.
“Ok, I’ll take that has a yes. We’re almost to my cottage.”
“Where’s the closest inn?”
“About a day or two away, why?”
“You must be insane to think I would actually sleep in your...’cottage’” he sneered, making cottage sound like something dirty.
Rin gritted her teeth. “My cottage is perfectly fine. And you’ll only be able to stand the inn for a second, the innkeeper cleans the place every time he gets a new wife.”
“How many wives has he had?”
“He’s been happily married to his first one for 30 years.”
“Where’s the nearest inn that isn’t a heath violation?”
“About four days away, and I doubt you have enough money to cover two months there.”
Sesshomaru’s lips settled into a think line. “Fine, then I will abide in your...home.”
Rin rolled her eyes. “Don’t make it sound like you’re doing me any favors.”
Rin continued walking on, not even noticing when Sesshomaru suddenly stopped.
“You know, my home really isn’t that bad. Maybe a little humble by your standards, but I take care of it.”
“Quiet.”
Rin scowled back at him. “Why should I? And what’s wrong with you? Getting tired already?”
Sesshomaru’s tail shot out just as the ground beneath her feet started to tremble. The white fur wrapped itself around her waist and yanked her away when a huge green snake demon exploded up from the ground.
Rin gasped as she dangled a few feet above the ground, clutching Sesshomaru’s tail as he calmly faced the demon.
The demon’s red eyes cruelly laughed at them. “Hand over the mortal, ssshe will make a exxxcellent snack for my babies.”
“No.” Sesshomaru said simply, tucking Rin against his back and jumping up, using his enegry whip to slice the snake’s head off as he passed over him.
Sesshomaru softly landed on the other side as the head hit the ground with a loud crash.
They looked back at the snake, Rin still safely cradled in Sesshomaru’s tail and one hand clutching at his shoulder, the other wrapped around her fiddle.
“Is it-“ Rin trailed off as the snake’s body righted itself and two head’s emerged from the neck.
“No.” Sesshomaru replied, staring at the snake with furrows in his forehead.
“I will give you one lassst chance. Give me the girl or you will die to.”
Rin tugged at Sesshomaru’s tail. “Sess, just let me go. One life lost is better then two.” she said quietly. “Besides, if I die you won’t have to suffer being married to a dirty human.”
In response, Sesshomaru tightened his hold on her and leapt over the demon again, slapping his whip against their heads and then slicing off one of their heads.
“Why did you do that?” Rin screeched as he landed and the snake grew two more heads. “I know I just offered myself up, but if you already have a death wish could you leave me out of it?”
Sesshomaru ignored her and waited patiently for the snake to finish growing its heads.
The three heads glared at him, “Fine, now you ssshall die to.” and they lunged at them.
Sesshomaru pulled Rin tighter against him and snapped his whip across the three snake’s forehead’s again, this time starting sparks. The sparks settled in the base of their throat and quickly caught fire. Sesshomaru quickly stepped around them before they fell to the ground in agony, their body writing in the flames that spread across them.
Sesshomaru turned his back on the dying snake and walked as calmly as if he hadn’t just turned a demon into barbeque. After a few moments he looked over his shoulder at Rin, as if he just remembered she had been there.
Slowly he brought her out from behind him to beside him. One edge of his lips jerked up, as if he wanted to smile but wasn’t sure if he should.
“Rin.” he almost purred, his voice reminding her of black velvet.
He leaned slightly towards her and Rin’s heart sped up when she caught sight of his golden eyes, subconsciously stroking the soft fur of his tail.
“Yes?” she asked breathlessly.
His beautiful lips quirked up a bit more. “You have demon blood all over your clothing.”
He abruptly dropped her on the ground and turned to sit gracefully under a tree as Rin sputtered.
“There’s a river a little ways out, you might want to wash your clothes off.” he told her, tilting his head in the direction he was talking about.
Rin finally did something close to a growl and angrily stomped away from him. She was so mad she missed the ghost of a smile that crossed Sesshomaru’s face.

...Somewhere~

“Yo Miroku, pass the Ramen.” Inuyasha ordered as he shifted positions on the cushion he was laying on.
“You’ve already had three bowls.”
“So? It’s like money, you can never have enough of it.”
“Hush, Sess is being an idiot again!” Inu no Taisho cheered as the other two boys quickly looked back at the screen.
Inuyasha scowled. “Damn it, why didn’t I know he talked to nothing before he left? That’s some serious blackmail information right there.” he remarked as Sesshomaru complained about being married to Rin.
Miroku rolled his eyes. “He’s talking to Kami you baka.”
“Kami, thin air, it’s all the same.”
The boys roared with laughter at Rin’s response. “Damn, she can serve it right back can’t she?” Inu no Taisho cheered.
“This has got to be the best idea you’ve had in awhile Miroku.” Inuyasha said. “I never would have through about using that mirror-spiritual shit to spy on Sess and Rin.”
Miroku cleared his throat nervously. “Please Inuyasha, we’re not spying we’re watching over Rin in case Sesshomaru wants to harm her.”
“Ah, don’t worry ‘Roku! He’ll never guess this was your idea if he finds out. Oh! Look at that!” Inu no Taisho said as the snake demon came out of the ground and Sess snatched Rin out of its way.
“Since when can he jump that high?” Inuyasha asked annoyed.
“Must be all the hot air in his head lifting him up.” Inu no Taisho remarked, his hand going through the bowl full of nuts.
“What hot air? He’s the Ice Prince.” Inuyasha rolled his eyes after Sesshomaru knocked off one of the demon’s heads.
“Oh come on, he’s freaking showing off there. He didn’t need to add a few extra heads to start the sparks.”
“He must really like Rin then.” Inu no Taisho said, gleefully rubbing his hands. “I’ve always wanted her as a daughter-in-law.”
“Guys, guys, look!” Miroku said as Sesshomaru slowly drew Rin to him.
“Oh my Kami, you don’t think he’s going to...do you?” Inuyasha asked, spellbound.
The boys held their breath as Sess lowered his head towards her ear.
“Come on son, plant a big one on her!” Inu no Taisho cheered.
“Prove to everyone you’ve got hormones!” Inuyasha added.
“Please like her so you don’t kill me when you find out you’re not really married.” Miroku begged.
They groaned when Sess dropped her and sent her off to the river to bath by herself.
“What a idiot! He has her right in the palm of his hand and he lets her go?” Inuyasha groaned.
“He didn’t even escort her to the river or offer to scrub her back.” Miroku added.
“Sesshomaru, have you learned nothing from me?” his father asked sadly.
“That’s it, it’s official. He’s gay!” Inuyasha said, throwing his hands up in the air. “There’s no hope for him.”
“Wait a minute, is that...no it can’t be...is that a smile?” Miroku asked, astonied at the look on Sesshomaru’s face.
Inu no Taisho’s mouth dropped open and Inuyasha chocked on his Ramen. “Oh my Kami, he is!” Inu no Taisho said happily.
“Are you sure Rin didn’t trip and break her neck? Or cut herself badly and is now lying on the ground dying?” Inuyasha asked.
Miroku quickly zoomed out to see Rin walked towards the river safely and then quickly zoomed back in to see the same small smile on Sesshomaru’s face.
“No...he’s really smiling.” Miroku said.
“He’s smiling and he likes Rin!” Inu no Taisho pumped his fist through the air, “Finally! The kingdom will be safe!”
“...what’s that suppose to mean dad?” Inuyasha asked, narrowing his eyes.
“Umm...only that...I mean...that is to say...” he sighed in defeat “Your mother and I bought you a ramen field for your birthday.”
Inuyasha brightened. “Really? Thanks dad!”
“...do you think this means Sess won’t kill me?” Miroku asked hopefully.
Inuyasha and Inu no Taisho fell quiet. “Look at it this way son, if anything happens I’ll make sure Sango is well taken care of.” he promised solemnly.
As Miroku buried his head in his arms and whimpered, Inuyasha studied the screen again and sighed. “Does this mean he’s not gay?” he asked, sounding disappointed.
“Probably, why?”
“Well I was going to tell that gay guy in the palace guard Sess had a crush on him. I bet Kag he would start a affair with him and eventually they’s marry and have kids. She bet Sess would just slice his head off.” Inuyasha pouted. “I guess we’ll never know now. Which really sucks because the loser was going to be the other’s sex slave for a month. I had such big plans for the dungeon. See I was going to-“
”I don’t want to hear it!” Inu no Taisho yelled, throwing his hands over his ears.
“Guys, shut up, something’s happening!” Miroku interrupted them.

Rin and Sesshomaru~

Rin glared at Sesshomaru as she strode towards him in damp clothes, her fiddle in one hand. She did a turn in front of him. “I washed, happy?”
Sesshomaru slowly got up. “When will we be at your home?”
“Soon. I live on the outskirts if the village so we’ll be passing by close to there. I like my privacy so I don’t live near many people.” she explained as she led the way.
They were finally able to walk in silence for a few minutes before shouting reached their ears coming from the end of the road.
“Rin! Rin!” a group of children called as they raced towards them.
Rin gasped as she took the weight of two little bodies thrown at her and barely managed to stay upright.
The other four children crowded around her. “Rin you’re home!” one of the little girls cried out.
“We’ve missed you!” said one of them and the others nodded in agreement.
“Please play something for us?” a boy asked her.
Rin smiled gently as she set down the two children in her arms and thought of something to play.
The children cheered as she started to play one of their favorite songs and danced around her.
Sesshomaru watched as another child took out a whistle and joined her, looking up at her admiringly. Her eyes were closed in joy of the song she was playing, and it was almost as if her soul was shining out through her song.
She was so...beautiful.
Sesshomaru jerked back and struggled to put his ice mask back on. He couldn’t let himself feel this way, Rin wasn’t beautiful, it was just the....the angle of the light making her look that way. Yes that was it.
The children bowed as she finished her song. “Thank you for the song Rin.”
Rin smiled down at the girl and ruffed her hair. “Go on home now kids, you probably have told you’re parents where you are.”
They grinned at her and ran off, waving as they left.
Rin looked over at Sesshomaru. “What?” she asked. She rolled her eyes when he didn’t bother responding. “Forget it, let’s get home, I’m starving.”
She led the way towards a beaten path going off the main road and started walking on it, skillfully avoiding the rocks and branches that littered the way.
Finally she stopped and looked back at him. “Well Sesshomaru, welcome to your new home for the next two months.”

...Somewhere~

The boys started to laugh so hard tears rolled down their cheeks at the look on Sesshomaru’s face when he first caught sight of the house.
“Sesshomaru is going to kill himself before even a week is through!” Inuyasha roared between tears.
“Oh Kami, I’m going to die.” Miroku muttered as he rocked himself back and forth.



AN: Poor Miroku. (Evil laughter) Oh and the wedding vows are real vows said in Japan that I looked up on goggle. Thanks for reading the latest part in King Thurshbeard, hope you all liked it. Please, please, please, please review and tell me what you think if you love/hate it and any suggestions on what Sess should do for a job or what the house looks like (sorry, can’t make it a dump but I’m willing to do anything that will annoy Sess about it!) Don’t forget, the newest chapter to Snow White is FINALLY out to so go check that out in case you haven’t already. Thanks again for reading.