InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Huge Book of Fairy Tales...Sort of ❯ King Thrushbeard...Sort of: Part 6 ( Chapter 16 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

AN: Well here’s the second to last chapter of KT. It’s mostly fluff, humor, beating Hojo up and lemon(s). Hope you guys enjoy it.

Kurimuson Chishio- Don’t keep yourself from laughing, I love it when people laugh at my stuff.

Phiawen-Thanks! Just be careful you don’t hurt your chest to much. If it gets that bad drink some water or something. (…I hope that’s what you’re suppose to do.)

Makaya-Loe- THANK YOU!!! I do the same thing, now my brother is convinced I need to be put in a mental hospital. (Honestly, I think he was adopted.)

Chebonne- You know, I felt a little guilty for calling them Perky Idiot’s 1, 2, and 3 but that’s probably how Sess thought of them. And I will probably never make Kagura evil or whoreish. (unless I’m writing something where she’s bad at first or a double agent or something to that effect. …Actually that’s not a bad idea.) I really wish I could draw that picture for you guys but if my life depended on my drawing skills I would die a horrible death. And Sess as a teacher…I don’t know if I want to laugh or feel ashamed about what I’m about to put Hojo through. (…never mind, I’ll laugh. Mwhahahaha.) Thanks for reviewing.

Shinoryu- Oh he will. (mwhahahahaha, poor Miroku) And I’ll happily give my brother a kick, just for you. (Ok and a little for myself.)

Cat- …it’s times like now I regret not being able to draw. Oh that would be so funny if someone could make a fan art or something out of that picture but I don’t know any fan art artists. And I LOVE that idea of using Hojo as one of those dummy things people use to practice beating stuff up on. (…did that make any sense?) I can’t believe I’m so mean to poor Hojo.

Anime-lover-forever2007- …why the hell haven’t I though of doing Mulan yet? I bet I could make that a long story to…I really have to think about this one. (…do you think I could get away with using Jaken as the dragon? No, Miroku! Hehehe)

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Inudewaruika- (ugh, I hope I spelled that right) Thank you!!!

OrlandoLover- Thank you, and thanks for reviewing. (I couldn’t think of anything to say either.)

Umm, there’s nothing really in the last part that’s important to remember so I’ll just put in one of my favorite scenes from last chapter.

Sesshomaru’s army tensed as their victim came closer. Finally the fool stopped right where they wanted him.
“Fire!” Sesshomaru cried out and the children attacked.
“What the…?” their target yelled helplessly as Hitomi and Satoru rolled away (with Satoru tucking his chin correctly against his chest, Sesshomaru noted proudly.) The troops threw dirt bombs, raising so much dust and dirt the target couldn’t see.
“Someone help!” the victim called out in the middle of the dust.
“Second attack!” Sesshomaru yelled and the children threw bags full of crushed berry juice and poison ivy. And according to the targets cries most of the bags hit.
“Third attack!” Sesshomaru yelled and watched as Taromaru and Suekicki jumped into the cloud, wearing the special goggles Saton enchanted so they could see.
“What! No! Stop pushing me! Ahh!” The prey screamed as the sound of cracking was heard and he fell straight down into the ditch.
The army waited breathlessly until the dust cleared, and one of the soldiers went forward to check the pit. She carefully looked down and send a thumbs up.

And of course the prey was Hojo in case anyone forgot. (hehehe)

IMPORTANT NOTE! This is a long chapter, so if you have something you need to do soon, you might want to read this later. (Just as long as you do read it eventually and give me a nice review.)
ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE! There wasn’t a lot of information I could find on the festival I chose to write about, so I took a few liberties, added some stuff of my own. Sorry if I terribly offend anyone.
YET ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE! The songs Rin sings are traditionally Celtic and I didn’t write them, they don’t belong to me. If anyone bothers to read them, I just liked the way they fit in the story, especially the first one. The second song I also don’t own, but I changed it slightly so it would fit Rin and Sesshomaru. I’ll put the site I got the lyrics on my profile, if anyone is interested in any more.
AND AGAIN, AN IMPORTANT NOTE! This is my second ever lemon, and my first Rin/Sess lemon. Please, please, please tell me how I did. I’m on my knees and begging here, if for no other reason, drop a review to tell me how it was, what was good, what I need to work on, all that stuff.

And now Part 5 of King Thrushbeard…Sort of.

Disclaimer- I do not own Inuyasha or King Thrushbeard. The only thing I’m taking from this is pleasure in torturing Hojo. (You know, sometimes I wonder how I became so evil. Then I shrug the thought off and go right back to beating Hojo up.)

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Sesshomaru-
Sesshomaru watched his troops critically as they scrambled around trying to get their plan in order.
He nodded in approval a few times as he looked over their progress. The trap was almost ready, now all they needed was the prey…
“Sir!” Soten and her pet hovered above his head and all the children stopped what they were doing to listen.
“The enemy has been spotted. He’s at the outskirts of the village.” Soten informed him.
Sesshomaru nodded, “Very good Soten.” he said and she beamed in happiness.
He tilted his head back to see how Taromaru and Suekicki doing up in the branches of the tree.
“Is the rope secure?” Sesshomaru asked them.
He barely saw them nod, most of their body hidden by leaves. “Yes sir!” they called out.
“Then get down from there and into positions.” he ordered, watched as the boys crawled down the tree safely.
He turned his attention to a little girl sitting a little ways off, looking extremely upset.
He knelt down next to her, “Are you ready for this Koume?” he asked and she nodded.
“Yes Mr. Sesshomaru, I’m thinking of the saddest thing that’s ever happened to me.” she said tearfully.
“Good, you know what to do then. Good luck.” he said to her.
She nodded once, (something all the children started doing) and ran off.
Sesshomaru straightened and looked up at Soten, who was still the air. “Any sign of Bunza?” he asked her.
She shook her head regretfully, “No sir, I didn’t see him- oh wait!” she said suddenly, grinning, “He’s running up the path right now!” she called out cheerfully.
A gasping cat demon suddenly appeared, breathing hard, “Sir! I have it!” he called out in triumph and the other children cheered. “I’m sorry I was late, but my mother wanted me to clean my room first.” he explained disgustedly.
Sesshomaru mentally sighed in relief, “Thank Kami you got here at all then. Bunza, go place the bait.” Sesshomaru commanded solemnly.
The boy’s eyes widened, but he quickly bowed to Sesshomaru at the honor of this job. He felt ten feet tall as he confidently walked to the site, carefully avoiding the trap as he took the bait out of his pocket and slowly let it slip from his fingers, watching with satisfaction as it fluttered to the ground.
“Sir! The cobwebs are done and Koryu is in position!” Serina called out to him.
“Everyone! Get into positions, the target should be here any minute.” Sesshomaru ordered and immediately all the troops ran for the bushes and trees, and Sesshomaru was proud to see how they blended into the forest, without even a sound.
Silently, he melted into the woods as well, waiting with deadly anticipation for his victim.
“Please Mr. Hojo! I can’t let Miss. Rin know I lost it, you have to help me find it!” Koume wailed as she and Hojo looked around the woods, and Sesshomaru grinned with feral pleasure at the sight of Hojo. His hair was a funny blue/brown color and his face was streaked with red dye. And he had a horrible poison ivy rash all over his arms.
“Now, now Koume, it’s only a handkerchief. I’m sure Rin won’t be to upset.” Hojo said soothingly.
Koume sniffled. “But Rin said it was a special one. She said that was the one she uses to wash the delicate skin other cloths irritate.” Koume said miserably.
Hojo brightened, his kind smile turning into a smirk, “Really?“ he purred. “Well we can’t let Rin’s skin get irritated now can we?” He asked, his eyes lighting up.
He stopped suddenly and Sesshomaru could barely see him kneel down to a sobbing Koume. “Tell you what, I’m sure her handkerchief has gotten all dirty sitting out here in the forest for so long, so I’ll take it home and clean it for you. I’ll make sure Rin gets it back as soon as possible.” he swore.
She sniffled again, “You promise?”
He nodded, “Of course.” he straightened and started to offer his hand to her before remembering about the rash on his hands. “Come along then, it still needs to be found.” he said and started combing the woods for Rin’s handkerchief.
Koume let him look for a while, watching as he got more and more frustrated before finally sensing his patience was stretched far enough. “Mr. Hojo! I think I see it!” she calling out, her little finger pointing to a bit of red fabric laying on the ground.
Hojo quietly groaned. “Red, she uses red. That’s so fucking sexy.” he moaned.
Koume looked up at him, “Did you say something Mr. Hojo?” she asked politely.
Hojo shook his head to clear the building lust, “Oh no, nothing Koume. Shall we get it then?” He asked cheerfully.
Koume nodded in agreement and started walking with him, before stopping suddenly and screaming her head off.
“SPIDER!” She cried. “SPIDER! SPIDER! SPIDER!” she cried out at the sight of a very large spider crawling around on a cobweb in front of them.
Hojo sighed in impatience. ”Stay right there Koume, the spider won’t hurt you if you don’t go near it. Now just wait a minute while I get Rin’s handkerchief and we’ll be on our way.” Hojo said and moved determinedly towards the piece of red cloth.
Koume stopped screaming and bit her lip as the rest of the troops held their breath, waiting for it…Only one more step, and he would be holding the cloth that caressed Rin’s sweet body… Hojo thought longingly and reached out as he took that last step…
Snap.
Hojo screamed when a rope tightened around his ankle and shot him straight into the air, hanging him upside down.Hojo whimpered when he realized he was directly over Rin’s handkerchief, and vainly tried to grab for it.
Koume walked over to where he was hanging, taking her time and slowly reached down to grab the handkerchief. Sweetly she smiled up at Hojo. “Thanks so much for helping me Mr. Hojo. I’ll go give this to Miss. Rin right now.” she said and walked away.
“Wait! No! You can’t leave me here! …and please give me that back!” Hojo wailed at Koume’s retreating back.
Sesshomaru chuckled evilly at the sight of Hojo’s tears and whimpers. That man has it coming to him.
“…Um, sir? Are we just going to leave him there?” Taromaru asked hesitantly.
Sesshomaru sighed in disappointment. “I suppose not.” he said, sounding almost glum.
He made his way out of the wood, his troops following him faithfully. Koryu snapped back out of his spider disguise with a pop and returned to Soten’s shoulder.
“Hojo. I thank you for being a part of this activity.” Sesshomaru said, his voice sounding like silk. “The children now know how to capture large game, how to climb trees efficiently, and now have better teamwork skills.” Sesshomaru informed him.
“Yeah, that’s great, now put me down!” Hojo snapped.
Sesshomaru raised his hand, “Very well.” he said and slashed his whip across the rope.
Hojo screamed as he fell to the ground, twisting in time to avoid hitting his head.
Sesshomaru inclined his head to him as he laid moaning on the ground, “Again, thank you for your help. Come along children. It’s time to go.” he ordered and his students instantly obeyed, muttering goodbyes to Hojo as they walked past him.
Sesshomaru allowed himself to grin once more when Hojo’s whimpers echoed through the forest.

Rin and Inuyasha~


Rin watched idly as Nobunaga and Tsuyu wandered by, holding hands and smiling stupidly at each other, and wondering where Sess was. Inuyasha gently nudged his head against her calf and she absently reached down and stroked his head. The sun was setting and Sesshomaru still hadn’t shown up.
She sighed and stood up from where she was perched on the fountain, giving up on him. She had to get back to the house before it got dark, and she wasn’t waiting around for him any longer.
She stopped abruptly at the sound of a terrified female voice begging, and slowly turned to peer into the shadows.
“Please my lord, let me go.” the young girl pleaded to the finely dressed man holding her arm.
The man and his companions laughed cruelly at the girl, “Why should I? Your flesh is so firm and soft, I just want to take a big bite out of it.” he nipped hard on her shoulder and the men laughed at her cry.
“Take mercy on me, I beg of you!” the young woman prayed.
The men laughed harder and shoved her to the ground, delighting in her cries of fear. “There will be no mercy tonight.” He promised.
Rin made a sharp movement for Inuyasha to stay and flung herself between the men and the woman. She glared at the men while she put her body protectively in front of the girl, “What is going on here?” she demanded.
The man she guessed was the leader stared back coldly at her, (not that his ice glare had anything on Sesshomaru’s.) “What’s going on is you leaving and not speaking a word of this…unless you wanna join in.” the noble man licked his lips and looked her over. “I won’t bite you…hard.”
Rin curled her lip, “You are one of the most pathetic creatures I have ever met. I wouldn’t spit on you if you were on fire.” she mocked.
The man’s fist started to shake. “What the hell is that suppose to mean?” he asked.
Rin sniffed, “If you were any kind of man at all you wouldn’t need to force a woman into your bed. What’s wrong, you can’t satisfy one so you need to rape one?” she taunted. Her eyes traveled down and she raised a eyebrow. “Or is there something…wrong with you?”
The man’s face turned so red in rage she could see it even in the fading light, “That’s it you bitch You’ll see for yourself how much of a man I am.” he swore and slapped her so hard she saw stars and fell to the ground.
Rin mentally sighed in relief as her back hit nothing but stone. At least the girl had enough sense to get away.
She slowly sat up only to get knocked to the ground again with a viscous kick to her side.
She closed her eyes when the man appeared towering over her, teasingly lifting his leg and holding it above her, bracing herself for the pain that was sure to follow when he let it drop.
But it never came, and she opened her eyes again when she heard the men crying out.
“No! Please, I’m sorry, don’t hurt me!” he begged and Rin turned her head to see Sesshomaru holding the man effortlessly in the air with one hand, and pointing a sword at his throat in the other.
Sesshomaru didn’t feel any pity for this man at all, “Perhaps you should of thought about that before you harmed what will be mine.” he said coldly.
The man trembled in his grasp. “Please forgive me, I’ll never touch her again!” he promised.
“Your marks are still on her form. There will be no forgiveness.” Sesshomaru said emotionlessly and drew his hand back.
“Sess.” Rin said pathetically, stopping him. “Please, let him go. I hurt so much.” she said painfully, sounding worse then she really was.
He hesitated between nursing his mate and killing the one who hurt her, but finally put the man down.
He twisted his sword between his fingers and slammed the hilt against the noble man’s kneecap, screaming out in pain as it shattered.
Sesshomaru let him fall to the ground. “Your companions are hiding in the alley.” he said before sheathing his sword and turning to face Rin.
Tenderly, he reached down and gently cradled her in his arms, trying to be careful of her injuries. As his tail wrapped around her, he gave a sharp whistle and Inuyasha came out from where he was hiding as he followed his parents home.

Later~

Sesshomaru balanced Rin against his right arm and tail as he reached out and slammed the door open, tenseness radiating from his form. Rin stayed silent as he placed her on the table and tilted her face up to the light to inspect the colorful bruise already forming.
“What were you thinking?” Sesshomaru finally demanded, “Taking on a nobleman by yourself? Are you sure you don’t have a death wish?” he asked.
Rin glared back, “I can take care of myself! And that woman needed someone to help her!” she shot back hotly.
Sesshomaru rolled his eyes, “I think you need help.” he mumbled and bent his face close to her cheek. “And my youngest student can take care of themselves better then you. At least they don’t have any bruises.” he said, more to himself as he licked a long line up her cheek.
She yelped and jumped in surprise. He pulled back with an annoyed expression, “Is something wrong, or do you need to be reminded dog demons have healing agents in their saliva?” he asked silkily.
Rin huffed and tossed her hair back, “It was unexpected that’s all.” she told him and he bent his head back down to hide his small grin.
She forced herself to stay still and not jump when his warm tongue stroked her cheek, and already she could feel heat spreading across the bruise and getting rid of the pain. She bit her lip when his long hair brushed against her, trying to forget the urge to wrap in around her fingers and rub her face across it. It was hard enough not to shiver every time his nose nudged her, almost like he was nuzzling her, she didn’t want to get caught ogling his hair.
“Are you cold Rin?” Sesshomaru asked and with one more lick to her bruise pulled back, as Rin tried not to show her disappointment. “You are shivering, perhaps I should start a fire?” he asked, amusement coloring his tone.
Rin blushed, “That would be nice.” she muttered.
He inclined his head before walking over to the fireplace and starting the fire as Rin tried to get herself under control.
He straightened from his crouch as the flames crackled and gave off an inviting warmth. He stared at her intensely until she started to squirm, and got a fur out of one of her chests, spreading it on the floor in front of the fire.
He looked over where Inuyasha was standing awkwardly in the middle of the room. “Inuyasha. Sleep.” he ordered, pointing to Inuyasha’s make shift bed at a corner of the cottage.
Inuyasha sent him a pathetic look before obeying and settling down among the cushions and blankets. Sesshomaru directed his golden gaze on Rin, making her shiver involuntarily as he stalked towards her.
She yelped again when he picked her up and headed back for the fireplace. “What are you doing?” she asked desperately.
He sank down to his knees and gently laid her down on the fur. “I’m taking a look at the injuries on your side.” he informed her and his hands went for her shirt.
Her eyes widened and she tried to push his hands away. “Hey!” she yelled, “I’ll do that!” she snapped and he let her take his hands off.
He smiled slightly, “Is it comforting for you to have an illusion of control?” he asked, sounding amused.
She glared back and revealed enough of her skin so he could see the bruise. The little teasing light that had been there disappeared.
“Bastard.” he hissed. “I should have killed him.”
He lowered his head down to the worst of a bruising and gently stroked his hand across it. The tightness of his face relaxed slightly. “At least they didn’t break a rib .” he mumbled before sweeping his tongue across the bruise.
She tried to lay quietly, she really did. But the heat spreading through her felt so good and he was so close to the bottom of her breast she could feel his breath. So maybe she let out a few little moans here and there, Sess probably didn’t hear it.
…ha. Like Sess ever missed anything.
She sharply drew her breath in when his nose grazed her breast, and his clawed hands grasped her hips and pulled her closer.
“I am almost finished. Your bruise won’t be as painful now.” Sesshomaru said briefly before returning to his work.
“Oh, please, take your time.” Rin said, before thinking about it.
She felt Sesshomaru grin against her skin, “I’ll make sure to go very slowly then.” he purred, “I wouldn’t want to miss a spot.”
Rin bit her lip as Sess dragged his tongue up and down, tortuously slow. She knew by now her bruise must almost be completely gone but Sesshomaru kept licking her, getting closer to her breast with every swipe.
She held her breath as he pushed her shirt up higher, exposing the underside of her breast. “Excuse me Rin, but there’s a discoloration here I need to attend to.” he said sultrily.
Rin swallowed, “Go right ahead Sess.” she said.
Gently he worked her breast bindings up so he could cup her breast and lift it up enough to where the ‘discoloration’ was. Rin inhaled sharply when his tongue found her tender flesh and stroked teasingly. She clutched at the fur under her, desperately wanting it to be Sesshomaru’s hair but not wanting to risk it. She had never been touched in such a way, and wondered what would happen if she let him go higher.
“Would you please make sure the rest of me is alright Sess? I wouldn’t want you to miss any bruises.” she asked, sounding unusually husky.
Sesshomaru paused for a second, shocked. He honestly didn’t think Rin would ask him to take this a step further. His lips curved up though and he quickly threw a leg over hers, pinning her to him. “Of course Rin, I wouldn’t want to take any chances with your well-being.“ he remarked and drew her shirt over her head and undid the rest of her bindings.
He gazed down at her in wonder while she slowly turned pink and resisted the urge to cover herself. She was firm, soft, full figured, and he couldn’t wait to get his hands on her.
“You’re beautiful.” he said softly before leaning down and putting his tongue to better work.
Rin gasped when he put his hot mouth over her nipple, laving it gently. His other hand came up to stroke her nipple and switched his mouth when it was hard enough to cut glass with. Rin gave up on the fur and fisted her hands in his long hair, holding him tightly to her.
He nibbled on her softly and stroked his hand down her stomach, delicately raking her with his claws. Her scent was in his nose, her flushed face in his mind, her cries in his ear, her soft skin imprinted on his hand, he wanted her taste on his tongue to, damn it!
He lifted his head from her breast, stifling her groan of disappointment with his lips. He broke away to trail his lips down the column of her throat, his hands teasingly playing over the waistline of her skirt.
She groaned in frustration and shoved her hips off. “Just take them off already!” she wailed.
He smirked and caressed her breast one last time before returning his attention to her skirt, eager to pull it off.
They both froze when rain suddenly started pouring down and hitting the roof harshly. Sesshomaru groaned. “Please Kami, no.” he begged.
But despite his plea, thunder cracked deafening and lighting hit the earth. Inuyasha whined in terror and ran up from his bed, racing towards his parents.
He whimpered, looking at them pitifully and Rin sighed as she pulled her shirt back on and wrapped her arms around the bull.
“Oh, poor Inuyasha. Are you still scared of the thunder?” she asked, rubbing his back soothingly.
Sesshomaru could have rammed his head through a wall, that damn cow! He was so close!
He sighed in defeat and got up to retrieve a blanket and a few pillows. He spread the blanket over Rin and Inuyasha and slid in next to them, curving his body and tail around Rin protectively after putting a pillow under her head.
Rin bent her head back and softly kissed his cheek. “Goodnight Sess.” she said before falling asleep, with her head nestled in the crook of his shoulder and her arms wrapped around Inuyasha.

Elsewhere-

He smiled with satisfaction as he heard the crunch of his bones mending back together, not even noticing the pain in his glee. He’d had his doubts at first, but trading a few years of his life to that witch for faster healing abilities seemed worth the price now.
Especially since he could get even with that bitch now.

Next Morning-

Rin smiled shyly at Sesshomaru, not totally sure how to act around him after last night. He merely raised a brow and bent down to take her mouth in a hot kiss that set her every nerve on end.
She cleared her throat after her brain finished melting. “I guess I’ll see you later?” she asked, dazed.
He smirked slightly, “You will.” he promised, and whistled for Inuyasha to follow him as he left for work.
Rin grinned to herself as she gathered her fiddle, shawl and money cup, humming. Sesshomaru definitely had feelings her. It might only be lust, but she was positive she could make him love her.
She smiled like an idiot as she walked along the path, wondering if Sess was going to try something tonight again. She would have lost her virginity last night if it hadn’t been for that damn thunder storm. Maybe tonight he’d let her try- ow.
She felt something poke her neck and absently slapped it, thinking it was only a fly. Instead a dart met her hand and she looked at it in puzzlement.
She gasped when the world started to spin and she sank to the ground, as her vision dimmed and she fell unconscious.

Sesshomaru-

For some strange reason, Sesshomaru wanted to smile as he and Inuyasha made their way to the dojo. He never thought he would feel this way…whatever this feeling was but it was certainly pleasant.
He wanted to touch Rin again, to see if she was as soft as she remembered or if last night was just a dream.
He wondered if she would let him-
He stopped abruptly, a cold chill going through him.
Rin. Rin. Rin. Rin. Rin. Her name kept running though his mind. His face stoic he spun around on his heel and headed back towards the cottage, fear racing though his heart for some unknown reason.
His eyes widened when he saw Rin’s crumpled form lying on the ground, her beloved fiddle still in her limp hand.
He rushed up to her, bending down and cradling her against his shoulder. “Rin?” he asked, shaking her gently.
He growled when he saw the dart on the ground, it’s yellow feather seemingly mocking him. He frantically searched her body for pinpricks, aware that every second her body got colder and her skin paler. Finally he found a small hole on her neck, and quickly slashed a shallow cut across it and started sucking the poison out. He spat it out to the side and spread saliva in the cut, hoping it would travel down her blood stream and get whatever poison he might have missed.
He gently rocked her back and forth, praying to Kami for a sign of life of any kind while Inuyasha laid next to them and whimpered.
“Damn you Rin.” he whispered brokenly. “Don’t you dare leave me now.”
He froze when he felt the faintest bit of movement from her, not sure if he should allow himself to hope.
Slowly, her eyelids fluttered open. “Sess?” she croaked out.
He held her tighter and wrapped his tail around her, “Rin.” he said back, as calmly as he could.
She smiled slightly, “I like it when you hold me.” she said, sounding almost like a child.
He stood up carefully, Rin still in his arms. “Well then, I suppose I should do it more often.” he remarked, grabbing Rin’s fiddle with his tail as he passed by it.
Rin’s eyes closed again, “I’m so tired, will you stay with me? I don’t want to be alone.” she asked.
Sesshomaru smiled quietly, looking down at the precious woman in his arms, “You won’t ever be alone again Rin.” he promised.
And she smiled in return as she fell asleep, feeling more protected then she ever had before, surrounded in his embrace.

Elsewhere-

He gritted his teeth in frustration as he watched that bastard save the bitch. That poison should have been able to kill her, but the white haired freak had to come in and ruin it.
No matter, the bitch’s life was still his.

…Somewhere-

Miroku sniffed and Inu no Taisho tried to subtly wipe a tear away as Inuyasha looked on in disgust.
“That was so beautiful.” Miroku whimpered.
Inu no Taisho nodded in agreement, “I’ve never been so proud of Sesshomaru.”
Inuyasha stared at them in shock. “Are you guys serious? That poor bull has been subjected to sexual content, violence, profanity, nudity, and you guys are worried about Rin and Sess?” he asked, almost shouting. “That poor animal is going to be scarred for life before he’s even a year old!“
He stood up and strode to the door, “I can’t believe you guys! You’re both a bunch of jerks who are cruel to animals!” he yelled, slamming the door behind him.
Miroku and Inu no Taisho looked at each other, before shrugging and looking back at the screen.


Sesshomaru

The children waited impatiently while Sesshomaru calmly knelt on the floor, waiting for their guest to show up. After he brought Rin back to the cottage his whole body was screaming at him to stay and watch over her, but his students had a new plan to learn how to work better in a team, persuasion skills, and self defense.
…ok, so it was another plot involving Hojo’s downfall. It was hardly his fault the children loved to torture him so much, (and that the fool had agreed to it.)
His students grinned evilly at one another when they heard footsteps coming up the dojo’s steps.
They eagerly ran to open the door for Hojo before he could even knock, and he bowed respectively at Sesshomaru before taking his shoes off and stepping inside.
“Good afternoon children.” he said cheerfully. “I got your note requesting my presence here.”
Sesshomaru smoothly stood up. “Thank you very much for coming. The children have all felt guilty about using you in so many of their exercises, so they asked you here to see the fruit of their labor.” Sesshomaru explained.
Hojo smiled and beamed, “Well I was only happy to help out.” he said.
Sesshomaru smiled in such a way, only Jaken and his family would have recognized it as a sign to quietly step out of the room. “Well, let the children show you what they’ve learned. Serina, you may begin.”
Serina bowed to Sesshomaru and Hojo before jumping into a karate stance. “Yeeeee Haaa!” she screamed as she punched Hojo in the stomach and swept his feet out from under him.
Hojo’s breath left him as he landed on the floor. Serina bowed again and helped him up.
“Your sister next.” Sesshomaru instructed.
Suzuna bounded up, bowing before flipping Hojo over her shoulder.
“As you see, my students have become very skilled in martial arts. I must leave now, but I hope you enjoy the rest of the presentation.” Sesshomaru said and walked out of the dojo, smirking when he heard Hojo’s cries as the next girl tossed him into the air.

Sesshomaru and Rin~

Sesshomaru swept his eyes possessively over Rin’s sleeping form as he walked into their cottage. He quietly sat down next to her, absently thinking about buying her a bed to replace the one he broke. Inuyasha lazily cracked a eye open, but closed it again when he saw it was only Sesshomaru.
Rin stirred and slowly opened her eyes. “Hey.” she said softly. “How long have I been asleep?” she asked.
“A few hours. I had to leave to go to work, but I made sure the cottage was safe before I left.” he informed her, tucking the blankets closer around her.
Rin sighed and briefly closed her eyes. “What did you do to Hojo this time?” she asked tiredly.
Sesshomaru tried to look as innocent as possible. “I didn’t do anything to him.”
Rin didn’t look convinced, but her expression was so…adorable for lack of a better word, he just had to bend down and kiss her.
He nipped lightly at her lips as he pulled away and smirked at the sight of her dazed eyes. “How are you feeling?” he asked.
She swallowed a few times, “Better. I don’t feel so tired.” she said.
Sesshomaru frowned, smoothing a hand over her hair. “I don’t want you leaving for awhile. That dart did not land in your neck by accident.” he pointed out.
Rin gave him an look, “Sess, I can’t hide here forever.” she shot back.
Sesshomaru shrugged, “We’ll be able to go home in little less then a month anyway, you’ll be very protected there, and with my job at the dojo you won’t need to work.” Sesshomaru said, ending all arguments before she could start them.
Rin bit her lip, wondering if this was a good time to tell him, “About that Sess…” she stopped, not sure she wanted to go on.
He raised a brow. “Yes?” he asked.
She opened her mouth before closing it with a sigh, “Never mind.” she said finally.

Next day~

Rin snorted to herself after Sesshomaru left. He didn’t really think she was going to hide in her cottage forever did he? She gathered her things as she got ready to leave, promising herself she would only play for a hour or two, just in case the person who tried to poison her was still out there. She whistled to Inuyasha to follow her and he happily trotted next to her.
She really didn’t see what Sess’s problem was, the dart had to be some freak accident. There was no reason why she should stay shut up in her house. And besides, wouldn’t this guy find her more easily if she was stuck in one place? Sess was just way to paranoid.…or that was the way she thought before that tree started falling down towards her.
She gasped and pushed Inuyasha out of the way, only to trip over a root.
…Kami she was going to die because of a root.
She closed her eyes and braced herself for the pain of being killed by a falling tree.
Only instead of hearing her bones crunching into dust as the tree smashed them into smithereens, she heard a soft sigh and cautiously looked up.
Sesshomaru was looking down at her with annoyance written all over his face, holding the tree up with one hand as if it weighted nothing.
“Do you plan on moving anytime soon?” he asked her coolly.
Rin blushed and rolled out of the way. Sesshomaru was about to let the tree drop, thought better of it and merely flipped it over his shoulder so it landed in the woods somewhere.
“And just what do you think you are doing?” he asked, suspiciously calm.
Rin swallowed nervously. “I was just…you see…I…that is…” she quieted, trying to think of an excuse. Finally she settled for glaring at him.
“What do you mean, what am I doing? What are you doing?” she shot back.
He raised a silver brow. “You mean besides saving you again?” he shrugged elegantly. “I though you might try to sneak out so I waited for you.” he ignored her stuttering as he walked around to study the tree stump, running his hand over it lightly, frowning.
“This was no accident. The tree was cut enough that only a small push was required to break it.” Sesshomaru informed her.
Rin felt the color drain from her skin. “So maybe someone really is trying to kill me.” she said quietly.
Sesshomaru sent her a look over his shoulder, “I believe I told you that, with explicit instructions not to leave the house.” he said, his tone hardening.
Rin glared at him, “You honestly thought I would hide away in my house?” she asked.
“Yes.” he said simply.
Rin finally got up, petting Inuyasha when he pushed his head into her hands. “Well it’s not going to happen. I refuse to stay locked up in my cottage.” she said firmly and picked up her fiddle as she walked past him.
She was stopped by Sesshomaru’s arm blocking her path and wrapping around her waist. “A compromise then. You go nowhere without another person with you. I don’t ever want you alone.” Sesshomaru said.
Rin thought about it before nodding, “Fine.” she agreed, her hand sliding down to entwine with his. “Just promise me you’ll be careful to. We don’t know who this man is but I don’t want you harmed because of me.” she said softly.
Sesshomaru studied her for a moment before nodding and pulling her along, Inuyasha close at their heels.

Elsewhere-

He felt himself tremble with anger. That bitch had escaped again. No more, once that weird dog demon left her side he was going head to head with her.
And she would suffer the way he had.
And then she would die.


A Few Days Later~


Rin happily skipped next to Sesshomaru as they made their way back to the cottage, Inuyasha leaping next to her the best he could.
“Come on Sess, you know you want to.”
“No.”
“Please? It’ll be really fun.” Rin drawled out.
Sesshomaru gave her a hot look, “I can think of other things just as fun.” he said, huskily, sending a shiver down Rin’s spine.
Rin looked at him under her eyelashes, “Please Sess? I have this new kimono I want to wear, and the children are expecting me to play tonight. Do you really wanted to disappoint your students like that?” Taking something she picked up from him she peered up at him and smiled slowly, “And it’ll give us a chance to find a babysitter for Inuyasha.” she said seductively.
Sesshomaru looked like he wanted to swallow. “Very well, we will go to this…festival.”
Rin squealed and hugged him hard, “Thank you!” she said.
He grabbed the back of her neck and gave her a long drugging kiss. They broke apart with a smack and Sess studied Rin under lidded eyes, the golden color almost glowing. “Save your gratitude for tonight, after I’ve made you scream my name so many times, we’ve lost count.” he murmured, grabbing her hand and guiding her when she looked to shocked to walk.

Later~

Rin carefully slid the ring of flowers around Inuyasha’s neck, giving him a sharp look when he tried to eat one of the buds.
“What are you doing to that poor animal?” Sesshomaru asked from behind her, sounding strained.
She rolled her eyes and fixed a flower. “What does it look like?” she asked dryly, standing up and turning to face Sess.
“You can’t possibly expect a bull of mine-” Sesshomaru stopped in mid sentence when he got a good look at Rin.
She was the most gorgeous woman he’d ever seen, with a dark blue kimono covered in purple and white flowers, a purple obi, her hair drawn up into a loose bun and surrounded by violets.
She was use to him looking like a god no matter what he did so she recovered her voice first, “Is something wrong Sesshomaru?” she turned in a small circle. “Don’t you like my kimono?” she asked, pouting a bit, but quietly enjoying his shocked look.
His gaze darkened, “I will like it a lot more when it’s on the floor.”
Rin blushed as Sesshomaru’s mouth tightened when he looked at the garland of flowers around Inuyasha’s neck.
“Why are do you have weeds around my bulls neck?” he asked calmly.
Rin glared at him and patted the flowers she wove together, “I though Inuyasha would want to look nice to.” she said.
Sesshomaru wanted to roll his eyes but somehow managed to control himself. “He’s a bull. He looks the way nature made him.”
Rin beamed at him, “You called Inuyasha a ‘he’!” she said happily.
“What does that have to do with anything?” Sesshomaru asked, getting annoyed.
“You like Inuyasha.” Rin said simply. “If you didn’t, you would call him ‘it’” she explained and walked towards the door with Inuyasha faithfully following her.
Sesshomaru stayed where he was standing, unable to move for a moment when he realized she was right.
…Kami, when did he get so soft?
He shook his head and walked out the door, catching up quickly to Inuyasha and Rin with a few large strides on their way to the festival.

Festival-

Rin carefully held the bottom of the lantern as she scribbled a message across it. She smiled down at Inuyasha, who looked confused about why everybody was writing on paper lanterns.
“This is the Lantern Floating festival Inuyasha. On this day, everyone sends a lit lantern down the river to light a way for a departed ancestor. Many people also write messages, wishing them good journey, and some even ask them for help or advice with a certain problem.” she explained to the bull.
Inuyasha nodded as if he understood and went back to chewing grass.
Rin brought her attention back to her lantern, smiling slightly. Her message was for her grandmother, Koharu, who believed in true love and happily ever after’s her whole life. She scanned her fine writing again, nodding in approval.

Dear respectful grandmother Koharu,
I beg of your help in making Lord Sesshomaru, Heir to the Western throne fall in love with me. He really is a softie no matter how cold he acts, and I believe you would like him. Please aid me in this.

She carefully lit the wick inside and placed it on the river, watching as it floated away.
She turned to look at Sesshomaru, who was still writing. “Who are you writing to?” she asked
Sesshomaru turned his nose up slightly, “This Sesshomaru needs no help from anyone, dead or alive.”
Rin looked at Inuyasha, who looked as confused as she did at the sudden change of attitude, but she just shrugged at him and turned back to watch other lanterns moving down with the current.
Making sure Rin’s attention was elsewhere, Sesshomaru looked down at his lantern, checking for mistakes. For the first and probably the only time ever, he was glad he had an ancestor who was a pervert.

Dear Master of Carnal Pleasures,
I humbly beg your assistance in making sure nothing tonight could ruin my chances of making Rin mine. I am sure your mere joy in knowing I am not homosexual will be enough for you to aid me tonight. I am not asking for anything unreasonable, just please make sure there are no distractions tonight.

Sesshomaru lit the lantern and placed it on the stream, watching as it floated away from him. He glanced over at Rin and was struck by how beautiful she looked in the candlelight.
She looked from the corner of her eye at him. “The priests are getting ready to lead us in prayer, after that they’re will be a huge party at the village.” she quietly informed him and they grew silent as the priests started to chant.

Later-

Rin grinned up at him as they entered the village. “Look at this place!” she exclaimed, and even Sesshomaru had to admit to himself there was a certain charm to the village.
Everywhere lights were strung up, and booths lined the whole street. Children laughed and giggled as they ducked around adults to watch performers. Half of Sesshomaru’s students ignored him as they watched a man swallow fire in awe, and the other half was gorging themselves on sweets.
Rin wrapped her arm around Sesshomaru’s. “Isn’t this amazing?” she asked dreamily.
He glanced down at her smiling face, “Yes, it is.”
“Do you want something to eat?” she asked him, “I could really use something sweet right now.”
Sesshomaru slowly looked her up and down and dragged his tongue across his bottom lip. “So could I.”
Rin blushed and Sesshomaru’s face grew cold as Ayame hesitantly stopped in front of them.
“Hey guys, enjoying the festival?” she asked nervously.
Sesshomaru’s expression didn’t change, even as Rin gently stepped on his toe.
“Hello Ayame! How have you been?” Rin asked brightly.She smiled slightly back, “I’ve been good, listen, Lord Sesshomaru.” she turned her attention to him and paused before taking a breath. “I’m really sorry about painting you as a woman. I should have told you, but I needed to win that contest. Will you please forgive me?” she asked humbly.
Sesshomaru thought for a moment before a evil glint appeared in his eye that only Rin recognized. “I will forgive you…on one condition.”
Ayame nodded, “Anything you want.”
Her eyes widened with glee as he explained to her-in detail-what he wanted.
She shook her head, amazed. “That’s really cruel…but I think I’m going to like you Lord Sesshomaru.” She bowed slightly. “Anytime you’re ready, send a message and I’ll happily go to your palace as fast as possible. I’ll leave you two to enjoy the night now. I hope to see you soon Rin!” she waved cheerfully and disappeared in the crowd.
Rin glared at Sess, “That’s really mean Sess.”
“And yet so fitting.”
She grinned suddenly, “Yeah, it is, isn’t it?” she dragged him towards one of the booths that sold sweets. “C’mon Sess, if you want me at my best tonight, I’m going to need a lot of sugar,” she purred.
Sesshomaru gave her a hot look from under his lashes and quickly pulled out his money pouch. He grabbed a handful of gold coins and set them on the table.
“I want as many sweets that will buy me.” he ordered the man as he stood staring at the amount of money sitting on his counter.
He bowed hurriedly and quickly took the money before Sesshomaru could change his mind. “Yes sir.” he said and started pouring all kinds of desserts into bags.
Rin’s eyes widened as the man put at least six full bags of treats on the counter. Sesshomaru firmly pushed them towards her.
“Eat.” he commanded.
She stared at Sess. “There’s no way I can eat all this!” she hissed.
He bent down to whisper in her ear, “You aren’t eating them all right now, we’re saving some for later, when you need to bring your energy levels up.” he licked the skin behind her ear before he pulled away. He grabbed four of the bags, so Rin would have to eat the two before they reached home. He bent down again as they walked away, “Save the fruit cakes for me, I want to use the filling in a more pleasurable way to eat it.” his voice send shivers down her spine as she imagined what exactly he meant by that.
“Rin! Rin!” the children called as they ran up to her. “Will you play now?” they asked eagerly.
Rin handed the two bags of sweets to Sess as she lifted her fiddle to her neck. The other villagers quieted as she began to play and soon laughter and the sounds of dancing filled the air.
Sesshomaru studied her in the glow of the light, her eyes closed in the mere pleasure of playing. Every time he watched her play, he kept expecting the magic to be lost, for her to look like an ordinarily human.
But she just looked more angelic then before.
“Sing something Rin!” one of the children begged.
She smiled and nodded, the music changing to another tune.
“A gypsy rover came over the hill Down through the valley so shady. He whistled and he sang 'til the green woods rang And he won the heart of a lady.
Ah-dee-doo-ah-dee-doo-dah-day Ah-dee-doo-ah-dee-day-dee He whistled and he sang 'til the green woods rang And he won the heart of a lady.
She left her father's castle gate. She left her own fine lover. She left her servants and her state To follow her gypsy rover.
She left behind her velvet gownAnd shoes of Spanish leatherThey whistled and they sang 'till the green woods rangAs they rode off togetherLast night, she slept on a goose feather bedWith silken sheets for coverTonight she'll sleep on the cold, cold groundBeside her gyspy lover
Her father saddled up his fastest stead And roamed the valley all over. Sought his daughter at great speed And the whistlin' gypsy rover.
He came at last to a mansion fine Down by the river Claydee. And there was music and there was wine For the gypsy and his lady.
"Have you forsaken your house and home?Have you forsaken your baby?Have you forsaken your husband dearFor a whistling gypsy rover?"
"He is no gypsy, my Father," she cried "but Lord of these lands all over. And I shall stay 'til my dying day with my whistlin' gypsy rover."

Sesshomaru slightly narrowed his eyes, somehow feeling the song was related to him, even if it was a princess instead of a prince, but shrugged it off as the villagers cheered and begged for another song.
Rin thought for a moment, and staring straight at him started her next song.

“Through a market, I wandered and prayedThat I'd find me a man I might marry some day.Well, I never dreamed when I prayed that prayerThat the man I longed for was standing there.
When he held me in his arms that night,I held him close, and I held him tight.And I swore that day forth, I'd love him all of me life.When he held me in his arms that night.
He smelled of the cleanest sandalwood skin.And I admit it now it drew me inOh, his voice cast a spell I could not disobey.Every word was a river that swept me away.
Oh, the market became a more beautiful place:The flowers more fragrant, and the clothing all lace.And his eyes, oh, his eyes! They begged me to stayAnd twenty years later, I've not regretted a day.”

Rin sang so sweetly, never breaking eye contact with Sesshomaru that he could have sworn the song was for him. They never even noticed when the villagers started clapping and wiping a tear away from their eyes as they grasped their loved ones tight to them. They begged for her to play another song, but she didn’t even look away from Sess.
“I’m sorry, but I can’t stay any longer.” she announced to the crowd and they sighed in disappointment before going back to the festival.
Rin boldly walked to Sesshomaru, not taking her gaze off his as she wove thought the crowd.
“I think we need to find Ayame and get her to baby-sit.” she said huskily.
With out even blinking, Sesshomaru grabbed Rin, barked a order at Ayame and Inuyasha and rushed back to her cottage.

At the Cottage~

LEMON!!!!!LEMON!!!!!!!LEMON!!!!!!!!!LEMON!!!!!!!LEMON!!!! !!!!LEMON!!!

Sesshomaru pressed Rin up against her door and ravaged her mouth, his hands tunneling deeply into her hair and loosening the pins and flowers.
He broke away to start kissing her neck as she panted.
“If you don’t want this, tell me no now Rin.” Sess ordered, “Because once we go through this door, there’s nothing that’ll stop me.” he warned.
Rin raised her arms and slid them around his neck, “There’s nothing in the wolrd I want more then you.” she told him.
His eyes went red for a split second before he sealed his lips over hers again and fumbled for the door knob. When he finally got the door open, he wrapped his hands around her back and lifted her up so her chest pressed up against his as he walked them to their bed. He gently laid her down, following her for a moment before getting up and starting the fire. Rin waited impatiently for him, her skin flushed and her hair a tangled halo around her head for him to return to her.
Finally, he came back and locking his gaze with hers, rolled her over slightly to untie her obi. He flung it away once it was loosened, not caring where it landed and reverently peeled her kimono from her body. His eyes went wide and he froze when he saw she wore nothing under the kimono. He licked his lips when she sat up and let it slip from her shoulders, showing off the smooth white skin. He helped her take off the rest of it, and put it to the side without a thought of putting it away properly and pushed her back down to the fur.
His eyes greedily drank in the sight of her lying on her back, her beautiful black hair spread out, and her arms not hiding anything to his gaze. Very slowly he ran a hand down the side of her body, smirking when she moaned and tried to push her body into the caress. He bent down to kiss her again, his hands making their way to her breasts while she eagerly helped him with his clothing. Her gaze darkened when she saw his bare chest, and literally jumped him, sending him straight onto his back in surprise. He decided to let her have her fun for awhile, because then it would be his turn and he wouldn’t give up any of the control after this.
She ran her hands over his body, memorizing every dip and curve of his abs. She experimentally brushed her thumb over his nipple, and feeling encouraged by his slight groan, bent her head down to lick it in the same way he had done to hers.
She played with his nipples for awhile, before she decided the ridges on his stomach looked just as interesting and nuzzled his navel before tracing the bumps with her tongue.
He groaned again and started stroking her back and shoulders, “Rin.” he said.
Rin looked innocently up at him as her finger gently ran up and down his cock thought the silk of his pants. “Yes Sesshomaru?”
He glared down at her as best he could with her tracing distracting patterns over him, she blinked innocently back at him before slowly untying the knot of his pants and slipping the silk down over his legs.
She sat back and studied him curiously, never having seen one before. Sesshomaru tried not to growl at her to do something, trying to be patient since this was her first time, but if she didn’t stop staring like that soon…
Carefully Rin swirled her finger over his head, smoothing his pre cum over him. She scooped some up, and hesitantly sucked it off.
She shrugged slightly, “Kinda salty, but not as bad as I thought it would be.” she said more to herself then to him.
His eyes rolled back to his head as she replaced her finger with her tongue, wondering what other reactions she could get from him.
He grasped the fur under him, trying to control himself. Finally, he knew he couldn’t let her go any further before exploding, so he firmly grabbed her and flipped their positions.
She pouted up at him, “I wasn’t done yet!” she protested, before licking off a bit of cum that had been left behind at the corner of her mouth.
He groaned again at her seemingly innocent action and in one quick move, had her arms stretched above her head and kept there by his tail.
“Well, it is my turn now.” he told her and before she could argue, attached his mouth to her nipple.
She gasped and withered under him as he lightly sucked on her sensitive nipple and played with the other one. She bit her lips and strained against his tail when he started moving down and did something wicked with his tongue on her naval.
“Sess!” she cried out when he started stroking the inside of her thighs, not sure what she wanted.
Sess lent down and inhaled deeply, a blissful look on his face. “You smell so good Rin.” he gently traveled his hand from her thighs to her aching center. “And you’re so wet for me. I hope you taste as good as you look.” he murmured against her skin before putting his mouth over her.
Rin gasped and bucked her hips in surprise. Sess firmly grasped her hips and held them down as he worked his tongue over her clit. She flung her head back and forth, whimpering and moaning.
“Sess.” she whined and he locked gazes with her as he thrust his tongue deep into her.
“SESSHOMARUUUU!!!” she wailed as she came. Sess grinned devilishly and took a few more quick licks before crawling his way back up her body.
He nuzzled his nose against hers tenderly as he adjusted the head of his cock against her entrance.
“This will hurt a little Rin.” he warned her.
Rin took a deep breath and tugged against his tail. He let her go and she wrapped her arms lovingly around him, “I’m ready.” she told him, her hands stroking his tail as it wound itself around one of her wrists.
He took her mouth in a deep kiss before plunging inside her with one thrust.
She cried out at the pain and Sess waited until she got use to him, nuzzling and licking her neck trying to soothe her.
Finally she hesitantly moved against him and he slowly thrust into her, moving faster when she started moaning.
Her nails dug into his flesh as he pounded harder into her, “Sesssssss.” she cried, her nails scratching his back as he twisted and touched a spot that made her jump.
He stared straight down into her eyes, “Come for me Rin.” he ordered her in that low voice that made her thighs clench and her face flush.
“I love you!” she gasped out before as she came, screaming his name. He followed her soon after, unable to bear her sweet muscles milking him any longer.
Afterwards, he slowly pulled out of her and curled his body protectively around her as she lazily stroked his tail.
“Sess-’ she started to say but he sat up long enough to kiss her sweetly.
“We’ll talk in the morning, go to sleep for now.” He nuzzled the side of her neck affectionately, sweeping his tail over her. He nestled his head into the crook of her neck so he could smell her scent as he fell asleep, soothed by the feel of Rin stroking his hair.
She sighed to herself before closing her eyes to, wondering how he was going to react in the morning when she told him the truth.

Next Morning

Rin slowly opened her eyes, finding herself sprawled across Sesshomaru chest, and him holding her to him loosely. She smiled smugly when she realized she was awake before him, and got up, thinking it would be a good idea to tell him who she was after she stuffed him full of food.
The way to a man’s stomach was through his heart right?
…or is it the other way around?
Shrugging off the thought, she pulled out a pan and cracked an egg awkwardly with two hands. No matter how many times she practiced, she wasn’t use to cooking her own meals.
She heard a tapping at her window, and felt her face pale when she saw the red bird sitting there. She looked at Sess quickly, thanking Kami he was still asleep while she scribbled a quick note and threw the kimono she’d worn the night before over the shift she pulled on when she got up.
She quietly opened the door and ran out barefooted, hoping nothing serious had happened.

Sess

Sess elegantly stretched as he woke up, expecting to feel Rin sleeping across him, but found he was alone.
He frowned slightly as he looked around the cottage, not seeing Rin anywhere. He knew he had to tell her something in response to what she said last night.
But first he wanted to smear honey all over her and eat her up for breakfast, then show her just how talented he was with his tail and after a few hours of that, then bring the subject up.
But she shot all those plans to hell when she disappeared.
He got up, wrapping a plain cotton kimono around him as he wandered over to the kitchen counter where it looked like Rin was starting to cook.
His eyes scanned over a hurriedly written note, saying nothing more that she’ll be back soon.
Nothing about where she was, what she was doing, if someone was with her, nothing.
Sesshomaru scowled to himself as he let the note slip from his fingers. As much as he loved Rin, he hated her being so careless with her well-being. She was going to be Lady of the Western Lands someday, she had to take more care-
… love?
He couldn’t love Rin, he was the cold ice prince of the west, it was impossible for him to love anything. What was there to love anyway, she was a peasant.
But she was kind, caring, sweet, funny, brave, strong, talented and so damn beautiful she made his eyes hurt. What wasn’t there to love?
…he loved her.
He loved her.
Sesshomaru felt himself grinning stupidly as he rushed towards the door and yanked it open, immediately finding her scent. He loved her and he had to tell her right now.

Rin

Rin made her way to the clearing where her most trusted adviser, Hojo waited.
He bowed as he saw her approach and she smiled down at him, “It’s alright Hojo, while I’m here you can still act like a simple farmer.”
Hojo straightened, “Please my queen, let me have this one honor while we’re in private. Every time I don’t treat you as royalty I keep expecting Hiten to cut my head off for such disrespect.” he said dryly.
She bit her lip, “Before I forget, I’m sorry you’ve been getting hurt by Sess and the kids.”
Hojo grinned, “Sess, huh?” he asked teasingly.
Rin blushed, “Yes. Tell me, what’s so important you called me out here.” she asked.
He sobered and drew a document out of his robes, “A few of the lords have been accused of plotting a revolt against you, my queen. We need to know if we should sentence them to death or not.”
Rin signed, hating this part of her job. “I need to make an example of them, they’ll die by hanging a moon from now.” Rin ordered, signing her name on the document.
Hojo rolled it back up and slid it into his sleeve. “That’s all I needed.” he grinned again, “You can go back to Sesshomaru now.”
She smiled back, “He really is something, isn’t he?”
His smile strained, “He’s the perfect husband for a queen.”
Rin bit her lip nervously, “Hojo, you know you’re the adviser I trust the most right?”
He softened, “If I wasn’t, I wouldn’t be here your highness.” he sighed. “I suppose I’ll learn how to live with him.”
Rin grimaced, “Maybe, I still haven’t told him who I am.”
He shrugged, “He’d be a fool to give you up my queen.” he said simply.
Rin grinned, “If you wanted a raise, you just got it.” she spun around and started walking away. “I’ll talk to you later!” she called over her shoulder and he bowed before leaving as well.

…Elsewhere

He was so close to the bitch, it would be easy to just reach out and snap her pretty little neck. That farmer she was talking to wouldn’t be a problem at all, he obviously wasn’t a warrior.
But that damn white haired bastard just wouldn’t leave her alone! Even now, he was hiding in the woods, watching over her.
Damn them both to hell!
He calmed himself and snuck away, promising himself he would get that bitch if it was the last thing he did.

Sesshomaru~

Sesshomaru forced himself to appear as cold and calm as possible when he ran back to the cottage before Rin, even though he was trembling with anger inside.
Rin had lied to him. She wasn’t a peasant, she didn’t make a living as a musician, her mother wasn’t a teacher, she wasn’t poor.
She wasn’t the Rin he fell in love with.
He straightened his shoulders as the door opened and Rin walked in, smiling.
She blushed slightly, “Good morning Sess.” she gave him a peck on the cheek, as she walked to the counter. “Sorry if I got back a little late, I wanted to make breakfast for you.”
He raised an eyebrow. “You would have cooked breakfast for me yourself instead of ordering a servant to do so? I’m honored, Queen Rin.”
Rin froze over the eggs.
The tension was so thick Rin imagined she had trouble turning around to face him. “What do you mean Sess?” she asked quietly.
His lip curled, “I know who you really are.”
She took a deep breath, dread closing her throat. “Please, let me explain.”
“Explain what? Why you lied to me? Why you are acting like a peasant? Why you were so desperate for a man you pretended to be someone else to get him.” he asked cruelly.
She shook her head wildly, “That isn’t it.”
“No? Tell me why then, please, I’d love to know.” he said, sounding sarcastic.
She bit her lip and looked away, “I just…I just wanted to be your wife. And the way you treated me at the feast showed me you would never give me a chance.”
“…feast?”
Rin gritted her teeth together, “At the banquet where you insulted so many women your father decided to marry you to a beggar?” she reminded tightly.
Sesshomaru thought for a moment before nodding, “I see. Go on.” he commanded.
She swallowed, “Well, you called me less than a worthless peasant.” her fists clenched, “And I was so angry that I wanted to get back at you, I’m not proud of it but I’m admitting it. But Sesshomaru,” she looked up, tears shining in her eyes, “You have to believe me, I meant everything I said last night. I love you so much it aches. I shouldn’t have lied to you, I know that now. But…” she looked away, “I just had to try any way I could to make you feel the same way.” she whispered.
Sesshomaru stared at her, his anger fading and leaving him miserable and tired.
“And you succeeded. I love Rin, the musician, the courageous friend, and the poor peasant. You aren’t my Rin. I don’t even know you.” Sesshomaru said coldly.
He bent down and picked up his kimono and swords. “I can not stay here any longer.”
Rin heard a cracking sound that she vaguely recognized as her heart breaking, “Sess, please don’t leave, I’m still that Rin.” she said desperately.
He shook his head slowly as he walked to the door, “No, you aren’t.”
Rin watched him go, knowing nothing she could say would stop him.
She failed, she made Sesshomaru love, but he didn’t love her.
Rin sank to the ground, as she screamed in agony, tears pouring down her face.
He was gone.
And he wasn’t coming back.

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AN: (cowers behind computer.) Please, please don’t hurt me. It had to be done, Sesshomaru would never be alright with someone lying to him like that. And after everything I’ve put Hojo through, I decided to be nice to him. (Don’t worry, this kindness won’t last for long) I hoped you liked the chapter, even if both their hearts are broken. Please, please, please, please review and I’ll update faster, (I’m finishing this before I update Snow White again, by the way.)