InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Impediment Between You and Me ❯ Prologue ( Chapter 1 )

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By: Tears of An Impassive Nymph
Former enemy not only wants revenge on Inuyasha and Co. but is also plotting evil plans on abducting a certain someone for his deeds and why does this concern Sesshoumaru? Sesshoumaru/Rin, Inuyasha/Kagome, Miroku/Sango

Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / Romance / Drama | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 10.04.2003 | Updated On: 12.29.2005 | Pages: 5 | Words: 5.6K | Visits: 958 | Status: Completed

A/N: Hey everyone, this is a fan fiction for you dedicated Sess/Rin fans out there. If you have any opinions or suggestions, just send me a review! Well, on with the story!
 
Note Translations for the Japanese vocabulary ( JV) will appear at both the end of each sentence or paragraph and the end of the page.
 
Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Inuyasha nordo I have anything that has to do with this wonderful animation. It solely belongs to Rumiko Takahashi.
 
'...' - character's thoughts
 
"..." - character's speech
 
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The Impediment Between You and Me
 
Prologue
 
Kagome and her friends were able to defeat Naraku ten years ago and the Shikon no Tama had finally been restored. Yet the mystical power of the jewel vanished since Kagome was able to purify the corrupted souls that were sealed within the heart of Midoriko, the creator of Shikon no Tama. She also decided to keep the jewel given that it reminded her of the precious moments she spent with her dear friends. Inuyasha was determined not to use the power of Shikon no Tama to become a full youkai. He shuddered at the idea of himself being one of those who in result swayed by the darkness due to their craves for perfection. No longer pondering about the exquisiteness of being the Tai InuYoukai, he learned to value his companions and abilities and was satisfied with his current condition. Inuyasha and Kagome confessed their feelings to each other and settled at the village near Inuyasha forest along with Miroku and Sango. ( JV : Shikon no Tama - Jewel of Four Souls, Tai InuYoukai - Great Dog Demon, Youkai - Demon )
 
The curse that had been passed on to Miroku had disappeared right after the defeat of Naraku. Then he and Sango married a few years later. The pervert houshi had somehow convinced and promised Sango that he would behave and be a responsible husband. Kohaku, who was living with his sister and brother-in-law regained conscious and was freed from Naraku's control. He continued his training of becoming a youkai exterminator and Miroku would sometimes provide the young fighter lectures regarding social interaction between males and females which the houshi considered to be essential for men. However, Kohaku usually ignores him but would sometimes pretend to be interested in the topic. He once suggested Miroku to terminate on giving him lectures since on one occasion Sango had caught his husband corrupting her brother's immaculate mind and ended up sending the houshi a few whacks on the head. ( JV : Houshi - Monk )
 
Over the years, Kohaku had grown to be quite appealing in the eyes of the village girls. As a brave youkai exterminator at defending the village, he earned a great deal of attentions and a number of female friends which his brother in law was somewhat pleased about. Yet, he would never cross the border of the relationship he had with his friends because he did not have the intention of doing so and being famous and all wasn't all that delightful to him. Kohaku was frequently asked to settle a family, and Miroku being his counselor even given him some suggestions regarding preferences. Kohaku declined all the requests nonetheless and his motive was vague. Maybe he was afraid. Maybe he still held the grief of killing his own family a long time ago and he needed time to rearrange his thoughts. ... Or maybe... just maybe...he is waiting for a certain someone he met in the past... will he ever be able to meet her again?
 
People often fail to recognize the reality when they believe their lives had reached perfection. They are in fact blinded by the illusions and are trapped within their own fantasy. The future of Kagome and her friends seemed promising but is it going to come about the way they thought it would?
 
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"Arcck!" The green youkai squealed. "Why am I always the one who ended up inculpated on..." he muttered. Well, let's trace back ten minutes for the cause of this little interruption...
 
"Jaken-sama, do you know the reason as to why the sun always exists? Why is it so bright and warm? Why is the sky blue? Why..." a young lady asked, wearing a lavender coloured kimono with floral patterns. She was gazing at the endless sky while the summer breeze brushed against her silky skin and waist length hair that had an everlasting shine. She still held the undying innocence she had long ago when she met her Lord. In spite of everything she has been through, she was still energetic as always. ( JV : Kimono - Japanese traditional attire )
 
"Rin, will you just stop demanding answers for your pathetic questions? They are irritating and I am getting on my nerves since you have asked me those nonsense for the... what?... twentieth something times!" the little green figure yelled at her.
 
"But... Jaken-sama... you have never given Rin any decent answer every time Rin asks you... Rin thought you are proficient in answering these types of things..." Rin said quietly.
 
"Who cares about these things, they are always like that! There! No more questions asked!" the toad uttered while looking up at the female before him.
 
"But..."
 
"Would you just be quiet and behave yourself? You are not a child anymore and is still acting immature!" Jaken was waving his staff in the air due to his frustration.
 
Rin was confused whenever Jaken brought up the topic of her childish behaviour. She had no clue about the proper way of how a mature lady would act, because she did not know the exact meaning of mature although she has physically become one. She was often mistaken as a nymph due to her alluring features. This not only woke the desires of many youkai, but also brought countless unwanted battles for her Lord to end.
 
The girl was startled by the toad-like youkai's earlier sudden outburst and ran quickly beside her Lord. Speaking of toad-like youkai... this interesting issue brought up yet another question in Rin's mind. However, before approaching this issue any further, she looked to her side at the gorgeous creature, who was walking elegantly as his silver hair swayed with the rhythm of the wind. Rin discovered the sight before her was breathtaking and her cheeks turned rosy in response. After studying her Lord's captivating features, she decided to turn her attention back onto the pathway the group had been traveling along to distract her thoughts about him.
 
"So... Jaken-sama, what kind of youkai are you exactly? Are you one from the reptiles? Maybe a toad youkai? Or a deformed turtle?" Rin asked innocently.
 
Upon hearing the question from the girl, even the great youkai Lord found this to be quite an interesting topic. He nearly chuckled at Rin's last presumption of the mystery behind Jaken's species.
 
"Will you just leave me alone! How many more questions do you want to bombard me with? If you really want responds to your stupid questions that much then why don't you just ask Sesshoumaru-sama yourself! He is much more knowledgeable than this Jaken," the creature's face was steaming bright red like an overgrown tomato because his blood was boiling at the moment.
 
'Sesshoumaru-sama must know the answer to that because I have been in his service for several hundreds of years, so he should know me just like how well I know him. Kukuku, I am so proud of my Sesshoumaru-sama,' Jaken thought.
 
"Fine then!" Then Rin changed her attention to her side. "Sesshoumaru-sama, can you please tell Rin what exactly Jaken-sama is?" and there was a moment of silence.
 
"Rin, even this Sesshoumaru is uncertain of the correct answer to this query," Sesshoumaru replied calmly without looking at her. Stopped in his step, Jaken's eyes widen in shock from hearing his master's statement and tears started to flow from his eyes like waterfalls.
 
"Jaken!"
 
"... Hai, Sesshoumaru-sama?" Jaken sobbed out. ( JV : Hai - Yes )
 
"Explain it to Rin."
 
"But... Sesshoumaru-sama I thought you know the answer to that..."
 
"No I don't. And do not dare to throw doubt upon this Sesshoumaru."
 
"..." No respond from Jaken because he was currently in a form of a stone that's about to crack.
 
"...Jaken-sama? Daijoobu?" Rin asked worriedly. ( JV : Daijoobu - Are you okay? )
 
"...To..a..yo..ka..."
 
"Nani?" ( JV : Nani - What )
 
"TOAD YOUKAI! Are you satisfied now?" Jaken was back to his normal self.
 
"Well you shouldn't yell at Rin! Rin was worried about you!" She was a bit upset at the respond she received from Jaken.
 
"I would not have acted this way if it was not for you! You baka onna!" Not only Rin was totally upset but was also hurt because Jaken called her a stupid woman. ( JV : Baka - Stupid, Onna - Woman )
 
Sesshoumaru stopped in his track when he noticed Jaken had addressed Rin with inappropriate language.
 
'I need to put an end to this or else...' Sesshoumaru decided to give the toad a punishment.
 
"Arcck!" the green youkai squealed, a bruise forming on his head.
 
"Jaken! That's enough," Sesshoumaru said impatiently.
 
"Why am I always the one who ended up inculpated on..."
 
"Jaken? You have something to say?"
 
"Iie, gomen nasai Sesshoumaru-sama! Gomen nasai!" Jaken begged anxiously. ( JV : Iie - No, Gomen nasai - Very sorry )
 
Ignoring Jaken's apology, Sesshoumaru walked away and continued his endless journey with Rin and Jaken following closely behind like it had always been in the past.
 
'...it had always been like this ever since I saved this human girl... and situations like this will continue to occur until I have a definite conclusion of what to do with her...' Sesshoumaru felt himself stirred at the thought that he had to make a final decision for the sake of his and Rin's benefit.
 
After a few moments, he noticed the girl was gazing at him. And the feeling of wanting to protect and hold her would occur to him whenever she performed that little charm of hers.
 
Innocence and purity enabled Rin to trust her Sesshoumaru-sama with her faithful heart without any hesitation. She felt secured yet agitated whenever she was close to him. She could not identify the reason of the warmth on her face and the ache in her heart every time she thought of him. There was also this other feeling...the feeling of emptiness, and in result of that, she would overflow herself with tears. Confusion plunged her as numerous unfamiliar feelings bathe her senses. However, she was certain that she wanted more, desired more to satiate the emptiness she felt deep down.
 
'Is this how people feel when they are... in love?... Onegai... Kami-sama..., please guide this Rin out of her confusion...' Rin thought, frowning a little for a moment. ( JV : Onegai - Please, Kami-sama - God )
 
"Rin, don't fall behind," Sesshoumaru said coolly and the girl was brought back to reality.
 
"Hai! Sesshoumaru-sama," Rin replied cheerfully and ran to catch up with her companions and smiled brightly at her Lord before continuing with their endless journey.
 
Unbeknownst to them, there was someone observing the group from afar and planning to take action for his/her evil deed in the near future.
 
'Kukuku... soon it will be mine...'
 
Who might this be and what is it that he/she craves? Sesshoumaru's majestic pelt? Tenseiga or Toukijin? Jaken, the extraordinary deformed youkai? Or Rin, an ordinary human girl with her not so ordinary attractions?
 
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Now most of you are probably wondering about the age of each character. Well, this whole event takes place ten years after Kagome had fell into the well. Anyways, here we go... Note: the age only correspond to this fanfiction!
 
Sesshoumaru - several hundreds of years but 22 in his human form and you will notice that he is the only one who did not age because he is a FULL youkai.
 
Rin - 16
 
Jaken - who cares about this stupid toad - several hundreds of years
 
Inuyasha - 25
 
Kagome - 25
 
Miroku - 27 (I'm not sure about his age when he first appeared in the series)
 
Sango - 25 (same for her )
 
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Japanese Vocabulary
 
Baka - Stupid
 
Daijoobu - Are you okay?
 
Gomen nasai - Very sorry
 
Hai - Yes
 
Houshi - Monk
 
Iie - No
 
Kami - God
 
Kimono - Japanese traditional attire
 
Nani - What
 
Onegai - Please
 
Onna - Woman
 
Sama - used when addressing someone with a higher status
 
Shikon no Tama - Jewel of Four Souls
 
Tai InuYoukai - Great Dog Demon
 
Youkai - Demon