InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Price of Freedom ❯ The Gardens ( Chapter 3 )

A/N just a quick little note or two. Kagome is a little ooc in this chapter. I think I wrote this chap when I was frustrated watching the whole kag/inu/kik triangle that appears in the show a lot, so I was thinking she needs to go after him and tell him what she thinks cuz its driving me insane!!! So she is ooc in this chap. you have been warned lol.

Fluffysgirl802005

 

 

InuYasha does not belong to me le sigh…

 

Chapter Three

 

He found Rin sitting outside in the middle of one of the gardens. The moon was shining high above the earth. It appeared as though its only rays found this girl sitting in the garden. He understood why Sesshomaru was taken with her. He would have expected no less from is eldest son. Now, if only he could convince Rin to trust Sesshomaru, things would fall into place.

 

Why did I do that? Why did I tense? He said I was breathtaking? Oh God! What am I gonna do now? I might as well have put up a wall around me. He's never gonna talk to me again. Putting her face in her hands she let her tears fall.

 

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Sesshomaru sat on the couch in his office with a glass of whiskey. He didn't drink it often, but tonight it just felt right. What had he been thinking making a move towards her? He knew she was frightened of him. He had acted impulsively. She just looked amazing standing there, that he wanted to see if her skin felt as smooth as it looked. If her lips were as soft as they seemed. He wanted to know what it would feel like holding her again. The first time was all too brief. He wanted her awake the next time he held her.

 

“Sesshomaru?” No answer. “Sesshomaru?” Izayoi poked her head in the doorway since he had not answered the knock. He was sitting on his couch looking out at the night sky with an untouched drink in his hands. He looked as if he were in a trance. “Sesshomaru?”

 

“Huh?” He jumped from the sound of his name and sloshed whiskey over the side of the glass. “Mother, what can I do for you?” He stood brushing whiskey off his shirt and walked over to his desk, sitting in his chair, he set the glass on the desk near his laptop.

 

“She was attacked by wolf demons you know.” Izayoi walked behind the chair and put her hands on his shoulders. Turning him towards her, she saw fury in his eyes. “Give her time Sesshy.”

 

He let a small smirk escape at the use of his nickname from her. She was the only one he had ever let call him that. “She does not seem to fear father, or InuYasha, only me. I don't understand. It was my arms she ran to. Me she asked for help. It was I who carried her and sat with her while she was unconscious. Why does she fear me now?”

 

She sat down on the desk in front of him. Taking the glass of whiskey, she tasted. “Ugh, wretched stuff. I don't know how you drink it.” Putting the glass down she turned her eyes to his smile. “Honey, when I first met your father, he had saved me from a demon, and I was very grateful. Then when I realized he was a demon, I became fearful of him. Later I realized that the reason I was so afraid, was because I had been taken off guard, you see I thought that your father was very handsome, so much more than any man I had ever known. It scared me beyond anything I ever thought possible. I, a human, attracted to a demon? Now, I didn't start falling in love with your father until I got to know him better. However, that first attraction, that first pull, frightened me.

When she walked into the room tonight, her eyes went straight to you. I think she had wanted your approval, but was also afraid of disappointing you as well.”

 

Moving off the desk Izayoi walked towards the door. “I don't know what is going on in her mind or yours for that matter. I think you need to find some way to earn her trust. It will be difficult, but in the end, it will be worth it. Goodnight dear.”

 

“Goodnight mother.” He watched her shut the door. Give her time. He needed to give himself some time as well. He had begun to think of things he never thought before, marriage, children, everything. Ridiculous is what it was. Walking out onto the balcony he looked into the garden. Following a ray of moonlight he saw her sitting with her hands covering her face. Her hair reflected the moonlight that danced upon her form.

 

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Rin heard a noise behind her and jerked. Standing behind her was Inutaisho. He sat down beside her. Wiping her tears away she said, “I'm sorry. That was very disrespectful of me to run out like that.”

 

“Nonsense. Some times we just need to get away as fast as we can, that's all. Did you choose a name for yourself yet?” Handing her a handkerchief he waited for a response.

 

A smile crossed her face as she took what he offered. Wiping her eyes she told him the name she chose.

 

“Rin is a very beautiful name. Tell me Rin, why are you afraid of Sesshomaru? He won't hurt you, you know. In my opinion, I'd say he is quite taken with you.” Looking up at the house he saw his son on the balcony. He smiled to himself and turned his attention back to Rin.

 

“Before I was sold to Naraku, I was attacked by a pack of wolf demons. I still have the marks on my body from that. I know that he won't hurt me like they did. I just can't seem to stop myself from tensing up.” She lifted her head to the sky. “I don't know what it is about him that makes me nervous, but he just does.”

 

Inutaisho gave a chuckle. “He is a very intense boy my Sesshomaru. Give him a chance, he just might surprise you. Now, what do you say you and I go back into the house and find you something to eat?” Standing up he offered his arm. Sliding her arm through his, they walked into the house.

 

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Kagome and Sango sat at the island in the kitchen while InuYasha and Miroku looked through the refrigerator and cabinets for something to fix for the girls to eat. The island in front of them started filling up with food. Kagome and Sango looked at each other and laughed.

 

“What?” InuYasha asked as he turned. Looking at the pile of food on the island, he realized why they were laughing. They had enough food out for an army. “I think we have enough for them to pick something Miroku. So what do you want?” He looked at Kagome whose eyes were searching over the piles of food. She found an apple and a container of yogurt. “This'll work for me.”

 

Sango grabbed a bottle of water. She passed on the yogurt, but did choose a banana and an apple.

 

Miroku looked at all the food and couldn't understand why they hadn't chosen something else. “Is that all you're gonna eat?” Asking in disbelief, he saw Sango taking a bite out of the apple.

 

“What's wrong with what we chose?” Sango took another bite of her apple.

 

InuYasha sat down beside Kagome and grabbed an apple. “Yeah, what's wrong with apples Miroku?” InuYasha smiled and then took a bite out of his apple. “Kagome, would you like to take this with you and we can eat out on the patio?” InuYasha stood picking up a bottle of water and held his hand out to Kagome.

 

She accepted with a smile and with a final look at Sango took his hand and let him lead her outside.

 

Miroku sat down in the chair that Kagome had just vacated. “Finally, I never thought they'd leave so we could have some time alone.” Reaching behind her he stroked her bottom.

 

She stiffened as soon as she felt his hand. Looking over at him she smiled. When he smiled back she took his hand off of her butt. “Ya know, I'd think you would have had better manners seeing as though you are in someone else's home.”

 

Smiling he grabbed a pear and bit into it. “This is my home too Sango. My mother and father died about four years ago. I was friends with InuYasha. His mom decided that it would be terrible for me to lose my best friend as well, so they took me in. Master Inutaisho and Lady Izayoi have been wonderful to me. They always treated me like a son. They both have hearts of gold. They'll keep you here as long as you wish.” Touching her hand he whispered, “I hope you stay here as well. It gets awful lonely sometimes.”

 

She was touched by his story, and then she realized that her butt was touched as well, by his hand again. This time she smacked him and walked away. “Lecher,” was all she said.

 

Miroku watched her walk away with a smile on his face.

 

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After InuYasha and Kagome had finished their snack, He decided to take her on a walk of the grounds. She couldn't believe how much property they owned. After walking for a half hour, she saw water glistening in the moonlight. The stars were dim because of the moon, but it looked as though there were millions of them. “Oh!” Kagome squealed in delight at the sight of them. She ran down to the edge of the pond and looked back at InuYasha.

 

She was gorgeous in the moonlight. The smile on her face was beyond compare. For as long as he lived, he would always remember the happiness on her face. Putting his hands in his hoodie, he walked towards her. “Don't get too close to the water Kagome. It's shallow for a foot or two, then drops off.” She turned and flashed him a grin full of mischief that shot straight to his heart.

 

“What would you do if I fell in?” She took her flip flops off and stood right at the edge of the pond.

 

He stopped in front of her. “I'd hope you'd know how to swim so I wouldn't have to get wet.” Looking into her eyes, he let his gaze wonder to her lips. She took a step back and into water up to her ankles.

 

She started to untie the kimono. His heart skipped a beat. “Uh, Kagome, I ah… I don't think you should…” His words where lost as she let the kimono fall off of her shoulders.

 

“You wouldn't jump in to save me?” She lowered the kimono until the top of her breasts where exposed.

 

InuYasha swallowed hard. “Kagome, I don't think that…” She let the kimono fall into the water. Her body was spectacular. He didn't have much experience with a woman's body, but he thought he would never find another as perfect as hers. As she moved to take another step back, with speed that amazed her, he picked her up and carried her out of the water, somehow grabbing the kimono as he did. The moon went behind a cloud and he was thankful, not that he didn't enjoy looking at her, he just thought that now wasn't the best time, considering the fact that he was sure his father was outside close by. As he wrapped the damp kimono around her shoulders he saw hurt in her eyes. “What's wrong Kagome?”

 

“I don't, I mean, you don't like me do you?” A single tear threatened to fall from her eye. Wiping it away he leaned in and kissed her. “Does that answer your question?”

 

Looking into his eye she asked, “Then why did you… why cover me up?”

 

Turning her head gently, he pointed through the woods. “Over there, about 500 ft, my father is in the garden talking to Rin. I can hear then talking, as I imagine my father can hear us as well.” When he finished tying her kimono he kissed her softly and whispered, “There will be another time, don't worry. There is one thing you should know though. When I mate, I mate for life. So you should think long and hard about that. Once we do, you belong to me, as I will belong to you.” Taking her hand he led her back towards the house.

 

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Later on that night, the girls decided to explore their new home. Izayoi promised them their own rooms on the second floor that were connected with doorways. She and her husband had talked about it, and decided that the girls were welcome to stay with them as long as they like. This would be their home until the girls decided otherwise.

 

Kagome had ended up in the library reading a book. Sango had found the dojo and was quite fascinated with the weapons. Rin on the other hand had found the gardens more to her liking.

 

Kagome was lying on the couch reading a book when InuYasha walked in. She was so lost in the tale that she didn't even notice he was there. He grabbed one of his graphic novels off of the shelf and sat down in the chair across from her.

 

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Sango was looking at all the swords that were hanging from the wall when she came across hiraikotsu. Running her hand across it, she jumped when she heard movement behind her.

 

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Rin thought that the gardens were the most beautiful spot on the grounds. She couldn't get over how much property they actually had. She had walked quite far from the house as she was discovering all the plants and flowers. She hadn't known there were so many different kinds.

 

She saw a fountain up ahead surrounded by flowers and trees. As she walked towards them, she noticed that Sesshomaru was sitting on a bench surrounded by flowers. She turned to walk away, and then decided that she should try to give him an explanation.

 

Sesshomaru looked up when he heard the slightest noise and saw her standing there. For just a moment his breath was taken away. She was still wearing the same kimono she had on earlier. The moonlight surrounded her, making her glow.

 

When he looked up and their eyes met, her heart stopped for just a moment. His eyes were unlike any she had seen. They were knowing, warm, caring, and just a little frightening. Walking slowly towards him she stopped in front of him.

 

Sesshomaru stood intending to leave when she bowed her head. Placing his hand under her chin, he raised her head. “You do not need to bow to me. You are a guest in my home. It is I who should be showing you more respect, and giving you space. Please, enjoy the gardens, and I shall let you be alone.” Removing his hand, he started to walk away from her.

 

Before he could walk past her, she reached out and touched his arm. “I wanted to thank you. You saved my life. I don't know how I can ever repay you for that, but I will try.”

 

Sesshomaru turned and looked at her. She was frightened. Was she afraid of him, or something else? “There is no need to repay me. Would you like to sit? There are a few things I would like to know about you, if you would be willing to answer them.” Nodding her head, she walked towards the fountain, sitting down near a patch of wildflowers. A jolt ran through his system as he saw the picture she made. A beautiful young woman, sitting among a rainbow of wildflowers, moonlight shining down on her with the light spray of water from the fountain dancing on the breeze that surrounded her.

 

Sesshomaru slowly walked towards her as not to frighten her and sat down a few feet from her. “Are you still afraid of me?” There was no response from her. “Okay, let's start with something else. Have you chosen a name yet?”

 

A smile crossed her face as she answered in a small voice, “I have chosen Rin.”

 

Okay, so he was making a little progress. “Rin is a lovely name. I think it suits you well. You appear to like the gardens, so it is rather appropriate, considering the name means `park'. There are always beautiful flowers in the parks I have visited.”

 

Rin smiled for a moment and then lowered her head, hiding her smile. “Do you really think I'm pretty?”

 

It was said so quietly, if he hadn't been a demon, he wouldn't have heard it. He could tell her she was amazingly beautiful. He could tell her that she was unlike anyone he had ever seen. Mother had said to give her time, and that is what he would do. “Yes Rin, I think that you are very pretty.”

 

She looked at him and smiling, sent a shockwave straight to his heart. Her eyes lit up with happiness at just being told she was pretty. “Thank you. I have never been told that before.”

 

He noticed that she was shivering slightly and called himself a fool for not realizing earlier that it was chilly out, and all she had was a cotton kimono. Rising he took off his hooded sweatshirt and knelt in front of her. “Lift your arms up Rin.” She did, but hesitantly. He slipped his sweatshirt over her hands and her head allowing it to fall onto her. “There, that should warm you up some.”

 

His sweat shirt has way too big on her, but she thought it was one of the sweetest things anyone had ever done for her. As he sat back down, she decided to talk to him about why she had been afraid of him.

 

“About two months ago, I was attacked by wolf demons. A man happened upon me and scared them away with a gun. If it hadn't been for him, I would have died. He cleaned my wounds, and I slowly recovered from them. When I had, he decided that I belonged to him. I was forced to cook, do chores, and clean for him. Luckily, that's all he wanted me for. Then he decided to take out all of his anger and aggression by beating me. Eventually he grew tired of using me as a punching bag, and decided to see how much he could get for me. He sold me to Naraku. That is where I met Sango and Kagome. A few days later, we escaped.”

 

“The best thing that happened was you being on the mountain that morning. If you hadn't been there… well, I… I don't know what would have happened to us. I was afraid of you when I realized that you were a demon, but I wasn't afraid of you in the library. I was nervous. You had been so nice to me, I was afraid that… What I mean is… Wow, this is a little harder than I thought it would be.” Lowering her head so as to avoid his eyes, she whispered, “I didn't want to see disappointment in your eyes when you saw me again. Kagome and Sango told me that you bought our freedom. I didn't want you regretting what you did.”

 

Sesshomaru stood and sat down beside her. Lifting her head, he looked deep into her eyes. “I would have paid fifty times that amount just to see you happy for one moment. I will never regret being able to give you your freedom, something which everyone deserves. The only thing I want from you in return, is for you to be happy. Goodnight Rin.”

 

She watched him as he walked back towards the house. She could smell his scent on the sweatshirt he gave her. Wrapping her arms around herself, she inhaled deeply. A tear escaped from her eye as she realized that he was not angry with her. He didn't regret what he had done. He thought she was pretty! No one had ever called her that before. In the library, he had said she was breathtaking, but she didn't know exactly what that meant. Maybe she would ask Izayoi what it meant. She had been very nice to her. She decided to go back into the house and see if Izayoi was still awake. When she stood up, the sweatshirt fell past her knees. She smiled at the size and started walking towards the house without a care in the world.

 

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Izayoi had been watching the scene unfold in the garden from the balcony off of her room. Her Sesshomaru was in love and didn't even know it yet. He had been so gentle with her. He had been romantic and probably hadn't even known it. She turned to walk back into her room with a smile on her face as she bumped into her husband.

 

“Did you enjoy the show?” With a grin on his face, he encircled her in his arms. “I was watching as well. It's just too bad you couldn't hear the things I heard.” Chuckling as she gave him a dirty look, he led her back into the room. “Don't worry. I think there are some things Rin would like to talk to you about. You'll be able to find out some of the things they talked about from her.” Opening the bedroom door, he walked her out into the hallway. “Go make yourself available to her. She has questions for you.” He gave her a kiss and closed the bedroom door.

 

What kind of questions could she have for me she thought to herself as she walked down the stairs and towards the back door. She saw the back door opening and figured she would find out soon enough. As the door opened, she saw Rin was smiling and humming to herself. She looked like a child in his sweatshirt, but thought that it was very sweet of Sesshomaru. “Rin, I hadn't known you were outside. I was just about to make some nice hot tea, would you like some?” There was no need for Rin to know that she had been watching, besides, it might make the poor child uncomfortable, and she wouldn't want to do that, she justified to herself. “Come child, let's go into the kitchen.” Putting her arm around Rins shoulder, she led her into the kitchen where they could have some privacy.

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Sango whipped herself around intending to defend herself from whoever was sneaking up on her. As she kicked out, Miroku caught her leg and brought her softly to the ground. “You should be careful of the things you touch, Master Inutaisho is very protective of his `collection',” He gestured with his hand towards the weapons on the wall.

 

Sango looked at the smirk on his face and very quickly reversed their position so she was on top of Miroku. “Well Sango, if I had known you were the aggressive type, I would have made myself more available to you.”

 

SMACK!

 

As she walked away from him, he sat up. “Surprisingly enough, I'm rather starting to enjoy these little moments we share when your hand makes contact with my face. However, if you did so more softly, I would enjoy it much more.” Standing he walked towards her. “If you like, I might be able to get permission from Master Inutaisho, and let you try out some of these weapons. I'm sure he would be very pleased to know that you have taken an interest in them. He would probably be more than willing to train you in the use of them as well.”

 

She stopped with the doorknob in her hand, she was just beginning to open the door when she shut it again. “Do you really think he would allow me to use them?”

 

He saw her eyes light up with excitement. A little smile escaped from his face. “I'm sure of it.” Miroku walked towards her. “If you like, after breakfast tomorrow, we can ask him.”

 

She nodded her head. “Thank you Miroku. That would please me very much.”

 

“It's getting late, and you have had a long day. Why don't I take you back up to your room so you can get some rest?” He offered her his hand and she accepted. Walking out of the training room, Miroku turned off the lights and shut the door behind them. He walked her back to her room and said goodnight. To his credit, he didn't fondle her once.

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InuYasha had been sitting in the chair for about an hour, and he had only read one page in his book. Kagome still had not noticed he was sitting there, but he was enjoying seeing her smile so much, he didn't have the heart to disturb her. Suddenly she burst out laughing. She was laughing so hard she fell off of the couch and onto her butt.

 

“Ouch. That would have been embarrassing if someone had…” She looked up and saw InuYasha smiling at her.

 

“I was wondering when you would get to that part. When I read it, I laughed so hard and long that mother thought I had gone mad. She was ready to have me committed until she read it herself.” He stood up and offered her a hand. She accepted and he pulled her to her feet. She hadn't realized his strength until she had been pulled against him.

 

“Thank You.” She looked up and met her eyes with his. She felt a jolt flow through her body and pulled away from him. “I should really be getting back to my room. I'll let you have some privacy.”

 

He took hold of her hand. “There are a lot of places I could go to around here if I wanted privacy. Sometimes it's just nice to share a place with someone and relax. Don't leave on my account. If you like, I can leave. You were here first anyways.” He let go of her hand and walked over to where his book had landed.

 

“I don't mind you being here. It would be nice to have someone to talk to for a little. That is if you have time.” She put her hands behind her back and suddenly became very shy.

 

“Have you seen the top part of the library?” He asked pointing above their heads. She followed his finger with her eyes and they grew larger as she realized that the library was actually two stories high. “That's what I thought.” With a laugh he held out his hand. “Come on, I'll show you how to get up there.”

 

Not allowing her gaze to leave the massive amount of books this room held, she took his offered hands and allowed herself to be led up a winding staircase, discovering a whole other world of books.

 

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“This man said that his name was Lord Sesshomaru huh. Well, he is but a Lord, while I am a Master.” Naraku rose from his chair and circled around the desk until he was standing in front of his guard. “Well then, we will just have to find this Lord, and tell him that he did not pay nearly enough for those girls, and that I will want them returned to me. Besides, I had some plans for Kauga. She was to be my wife after all. One cannot buy another mans fiancé now can he.” Walking behind the guard, he pulled out a dagger and with one quick, fluid motion, slit the man's throat. “Discard of this, this, useless leech. I never liked him anyway”

 

“Yes Master. What would you have me do about the girls?”

 

Sitting down at his desk he decided that he would try a short, yet respectful correspondence asking for the return of his fiancé. “And if that does not work, well, we'll just have to take back what belongs to me.”

 

 

 

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