InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Necromancer ❯ Cahpter 10 ( Chapter 10 )

Sadly, they aren't mine. I only use them for my wicked fantasies.

Chapter 10

Sesshomaru began his courtship as soon as dawn broke. He went off and came back with breakfast, fresh trout that he caught and dressed for her. Silently, he handed them to her and walked away.

Lin blushed bright red, and Inuyasha's eyes widened. The women all shot her a questioning look and she shook her head. Instead, she began preparing the fish. She roasted most of it over the fire, slicing the best portion, still raw, down into paper thin slices and taking it to Sesshomaru.

She knelt in front of him and offered him breakfast. He surprised everyone by accepting the bowl and beginning to eat.

Sophia worked her way over to Inuyasha and Kagome, "What is going on between those two?" They watched as she prepared a small bit of the fish for everyone there, giving breakfast to Rin and Jaken first, saving a small piece for herself.

Inuyasha looked at her, "My brother is courting Lin. His offer of fish is telling her that he would provide food for her and their pups."

"So?", Sophia asked.

"By accepting the food and preparing it Lin is telling him that she would be willing to care for him and their pups. By giving Sesshomaru the best piece and feeding his pack first, it tells him she would be loyal to him.", he finished.

"Nuh-uh?", Sophia never expected this.

Kagome looked between them, "I wonder if she is aware of what she has just agreed to?"

"She spent time with my father, I'm sure she is aware.", Inuyasha responded.

Sesshomaru grinned to himself, he knew that she thought he was his father. She was going to be livid when she realized who's suit she accepted. He couldn't wait to see what she did, it excited him to see what kind of fight she was going to put up.

Lin didn't know what kind of game Touga was playing bringing that fish to her. She knew by accepting it, she was accepting his request to court her, but, she was curious and let that curiosity get the better of her.

Inuyasha began to wonder if Lin realized who she was actually with. He looked at Sophia and whispered, "Make sure she is aware that she accepted Sesshomaru's offer."

Sophia gave him an odd look, but nodded her head. She was confused, and realized there was more going on here than she knew.

Sesshomaru noticed Inuyasha, Kagome, and Sophia talking. He decided to keep Lin near him today, he didn't want his game exposed right away.

He did notice that her heat scent was growing, and he felt himself grow hard at the thought of bedding her. He thought of the pup they would create, and hoped it would be a boy.

"Jaken,", he called to the imp. Jaken appeared at his side immediately, an unasked question in his eyes. "Take Au- Un, go to my house and get the kimono meant for my mate. Then find some sakura blooms.", his eyes on Lin and her movements.

Jaken's eyes grew wide, but he wisely said, "Yes, my Lord."

"Jaken, return by nightfall.", Sesshomaru ordered. Jaken nodded, bowed to him, and left. He watched as she cleaned up and helped pack up their camp.

The little group said their goodbyes to the female fox demon and her kit. Heading off to hunt for more shards.

Sesshomaru stayed close to Lin, just talking with her. He was surprised that they had a lot of the same interests, living such different lives. He found that she had a wicked sense of humor, and he could make her laugh easily.

He found himself wishing that she realized who he was and was responding to him. "So, tell her.", his father interrupted.

"Father, stay out of this. Better yet, leave.", he thought. He heard chuckles echoing through his thoughts.

What Seshomaru didn't know was that Lin was becoming suspicious. "Why is Touga asking me things about myself that he knows?', she asked herself.

"Unless it's Sesshomaru?", the question flitted through her mind. A thousand thoughts all raced through her head and she decided that if it was him, she wanted to see how far he was going to go, before admitting it.

When she felt his hand grasp hers, her eyes flew to his face and he was smiling at her! She stopped dead and looked into his eyes, there was a warmth there that wasn't there before. His look went straight to her gut, and she could feel heat pooling in her belly.

Sesshomaru was pleased, her look held questions, wariness, and surprise at his smile. What pleased him the most was the brilliant smile that bloomed across her features. He was throwing her off, he was hoping by doing so, that she would reveal her real self to him.

He let go of her hand and reached up to stroke her face. Her reaction was to turn her cheek into his palm and rubbing against it. Sesshomaru's heart skipped a beat, her look changed again. This time it became vulnerable, showing her inner turmoil.

"This Sesshomaru would stay at your side as long as I can.", the words flew out of his mouth, before he could stop them. She reached up and touched his cheek with a hand that shook, just a little. Then, before she lost her nerve, she slid her hand around to the nape of his neck, pulling him down to her mouth and kissing him.

His response was immediate, he wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her tight to him. His tongue danced over hers, enticing her to come play. As her tongue slipped into his mouth, he bit down, his fang grazed her and allowed a small amount of blood to drop on his tongue.

He growled deep in his chest and sucked on her tongue, drawing out more blood, like a man starved. Suddenly, a feminine voice yells, "Oh God, get a ROOM!"

Sesshomaru and Lin broke apart, she looked around to see the whole group staring at them. Sophia stood with her hands on her hips, grinning from ear to ear.

Sesshomaru pulled Lin behind him, and glared at all of them. Wisely, the entire group turned and started walking, leaving them alone.

He turned back to Lin, smiling at her. "I would speak with you later. When we can go somewhere private.", he told her. She nodded her head, and turned, following the group.

Lin was now certain that this was not Touga that was walking at her side. A million questions flew through her mind. First and foremost was, "What are you up to?" She would just have to wait and see.

They walked a while longer, each to their own thoughts, until Inuyasha said that they should stop for the night. He sent Sesshomaru a look and he nodded his agreement, knowing that Inuyasha stopped right after he crossed onto his lands.

Jaken returned to the group as they were setting up camp and gave a package to Sesshomaru, who promptly disappeared with it, returning in a few moments, empty handed.

As the women prepared the evening meal, Sophia teased Lin, "A fine line between love and hate, huh Lin?" Lin blushed red and didn't say a word, but grinned at Sophia.

Sophia leaned close, "Inuyasha asked to find out if you know that you accepted Sesshomaru's suit?"

"Tell Inuyasha I know exactly who's suit I accepted.", Lin whispered back.

Sophia's eyes widened and she smiled, "He is drop dead gorgeous isn't he? OH, here he comes." Lin returned the grin and nodded.

Sesshomaru stopped in front of her, "Come." He held his hand out, smiling again.

She took his hand and stood. He pulled her away from the campsite, then wrapped his arm around her, they rose in the air and flew off.

He landed in a small glade, just as the sun was setting. Trees surrounded it, and a hot spring bubbled in the center of it. He had prepared a fire, even gathered extra wood for it.

She smiled at him, "What a pretty spot."

"It's one of my favorite places. It brings me peace, I thought perhaps it could do the same for you.", he told her.

"Thank you, it is a quiet place. A good place to think and relax.", her voice was quiet, relaying to him the nervousness she felt.

"Come, sit and we will talk.", he walked over and sat done by the unlit fire. She sat beside him.

"I know what my father was up to, and I'll tell you, if you agree to hear me out. Before you refuse.", he said.

Lin looked at him and nodded.

"Father was going to impregnate you, before you do the rite and are rendered sterile.", he announced.

"How can he do that?", then understanding dawned in her eyes, "He was going to use your body, wasn't he?"

Sesshomaru nodded, "I don't wish for father to touch you, I find that I want you for myself. My question is would you be willing to have a pup with me and consider becoming my mate in the future, after this mess with Naraku is cleaned up?"

"Why?", she asked.

Sesshomaru sighed, "If you are pregnant, when you perform the rite, my pup could be born a god. Plus, you would have a person you care about at your side. One who wouldn't leave you."

"What if something happened to the baby during to the rite?", she asked.

"I'm willing to risk it if you are. We don't have to mate right away, I will give you time to make sure you wish to be with me. If you want a pup, you must decide now. You are in heat and can get pregnant tonight. We can't wait any longer, I can sense that everything will be coming to a head soon.", he said.

"Why do you wish to mate with me? Please be honest, I won't be offended. I know a lot of matings take place for reasons other than wanting to be together.", she asked him.

He smiled at her, "There is a chance the blood bond would make me an immortal as well, but I must wait until after the rite. It is not my only reason, I believe that we would mesh well together and could spend forever together as friends and lovers."

She looked at him, "You can't know that. You just met me."

"I have a bit of an advantage over you. Father shared his memories of you with me. I watched you grow up, and spending time with you today only reinforced my belief.", he stated.

Suddenly, he snatched up her hands, "Think of it. You could have a family that wouldn't leave you, they would live as long as you."

"We will fight a lot. I'm not very submissive.", she grinned at him.

"We will make up.", Sesshomaru answered, a smile played on his lips, as if he were thinking how they could make up.

"It will be you who creates this pup with me and not your father?", she demanded.

This time he did smile, "Yes, it will be me, father will not touch you. I have a question, why would you never let him be with you?"

"He has a mate. I won't be second to anyone in my man's life.", she smiled at him.

"You would expect me to have no other?", he demanded.

"You would expect me to do the same.", her response.

Sesshomaru laughed out loud, "You are right. I would expect you to have no other."

"Sesshomaru, I would expect that if I am doing or not doing something right, that you would tell me. If I were yours, I would want to please you, not make you unhappy.", she explained.

He moved to her side, his face close to hers, "Then make me happy and say yes." His lips met hers in a gentle kiss, slowly he tasted her, slipping his tongue in her mouth. He broke away from her and smiled.

Lin looked at him, "I'm afraid."

"I swear I will be at your side. I won't leave unless you ask me to.", he looked into her eyes.

The fear Lin felt, fled when she saw the strength in Sesshomaru's eyes and his resolve to stay with her. she gave him a brilliant smile, "Yes."

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