InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Young Love ❯ Introducing Rin and Sesshomaru ( Chapter 2 )

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Introducing Lord Sesshomaru

"Lord Sesshomaru, Lord Sesshomaru" Rin called after him. She ran through tall bushes and prickly plants to catch up to the graceful Sesshomaru. She was rudely intercepted by Jaken who also trailed Sesshomaru.

"Shut up brat, our lord is busy" Jaken hissed but she had already caught up with Sesshomaru and was walking along beside him. She looked up to see the magnificent inuyoukai looking down at her.

"What is it, Rin?" Sesshomaru asked stoically.

"Nothing milord, I just couldn't kept up" Rin said softly, lately she trailed slowly. He did not hold any malice in his voice; Rin knew he could never be upset with her. He gave her a pat on the head which she took as endearment and then continued walking.

"What is wrong with you, Rin?" Jaken asked. She wiped some snot away from her nose.

"Nothing Jaken, I am fine" Rin lied; as full blooded demons, both Jaken and Sesshomaru could tell.

"Rin, tell me what ails you?" Sesshomaru demanded.

"Nothing milord, Rin is fine" Rin lied again, but Sess stopped walking to face his ward. He kneeled down, getting his white pants dirty in the ground.

"Rin, do not lie to me. Tell me what ails you" Sesshomaru demanded again.

"Rin's nose is running, and Rin hurts everywhere. But I can still travel" Rin insisted.

"Jaken, search out a ningen village and take Rin to it. Find a healer for her illness; I will come back in several days. If anything happens to my ward, it is your life that pays the price" Sesshomaru said harshly. Jaken scurried off with Rin to the nearest ningen village.

"Filthy humans! I hate their stench, stupid little human got sick and I am stuck babysitting" grunted Jaken, following her throughout the village.

"Lady Kagome!" shouted Rin, she ran away from Jaken's side to see the familiar priestess.

"Hello Rin, it's a surprise to see you here after so long" Kagome said, she bent down to hug her.

"Sesshomaru-sama sent Rin to get herbs for my illness. My nose is runny and my body is in pain" said Rin.

"I can help you with that come with me" Kagome held onto Rin's hand and led her into the tent she labeled for the sickly.

"How can you help me Kagome-sama" Rin asked.

"I have medicine from my village far far away that can take care of you. Come lay down on the mat" Kagome pointed to the one closest to her. Rin lay patiently as Kagome pulled out for first aid kit from her backpack.

"This is called a thermometer; you put it under your tongue and wait until the bell rings" Kagome said, putting the thermometer in. When it came out, Kagome read it and put her temperature, it was normal.

"Well I can give you this; it's syrup that you have to swallow. Are you ready?" Kagome asked, she pulled out a plastic spoon and poured some of the cold medicine onto it. Rin opened her mouth to take it, but she hated how it tasted.

"Ewe, Kagome sama, its nasty" Rin stuck out her tongue.

"I know Rin, but now you should rest and I will come wake you up later. Alright?" Kagome asked softly.

"Ok Kagome sama" Rin agreed, lying back down on the mat.

"Is the brat alright?" Jaken asked worriedly. Kagome nodded with a smile, she knows the little kappa was concerned about the girl but refused to show it.

"Where is my bastard brother?" Inuyasha demanded, the kappa opened his mouth to protest but Kagome gave him a look that shut him up.

"Lord Sesshomaru is away" Jaken said, ignoring Inuyasha's tone.

"Well when he returns, he can talk to me about Rin. Be sure to tell him" Kagome said firmly, guiding her mate away from the tent. Unbeknownst to either of them, Shippo had slipped into the sick tent to see Rin. He had met her once before, but they were unable to speak much with Inuyasha and Sesshomaru bickering.

"Hello Rin" Shippo said softly. Rin was not sleep on the mat, but she had her eyes closed.

"Hey Shippo-kun" Rin greeted him nicely; she sat up on the bed and watched him.

"I heard you were sick. But you still look nice to me" Shippo looked away a little.

"Thank you, you're cute too" Rin said, a blush spread across her face.

"I can't believe you came to the same village that I and my family are staying in. Where is Sesshomaru?" Shippo asked.

"Sesshomaru-sama had Jaken bring Rin here and he will come back in a couple days. Rin does not know where he went" Rin answered truthfully.

"I'm just glad you're here. There are hardly any kids in this village that are healthy for me to play with. Inu baka is no fun, and mama is too busy to play with me" Shippo said sadly.

"Rin will play with you, Kagome-sama told Rin to rest until she came back though" Rin said.

"I doubt mama will be mad if we just talk, right?" Shippo asked.

"Rin wouldn't want to anger her. Rin doesn't know what it's like to have a mother" Rin confessed.

"I've always had Kagome as my mama and when she mated Inuyasha, he became my dad" Shippo said proudly.

"Mated?" Rin asked.

"That's what demons do, it's like getting married for humans" Shippo explained; he didn't exactly know how demons mated but he knew it meant they were together.

"Rin can't wait until Rin gets mated" Rin looked up dreamily at the sky.

"Wouldn't you get married? Being that you're human and all" Shippo asked.

"Rin does not want to marry a human, Rin wants a strong demon like Lord Sesshomaru" Rin answered. She looked over at Shippo.

"I'm going to be a strong demon like Inuyasha one day; he said he's going to start training me so that I can be a better demon" Shippo puffed out his chest.

"Inuyasha-sama is not more powerful than Sesshomaru-sama" Rin stated.

"Maybe not, but Inuyasha is really strong for a hanyou, stronger than most youkai" Shippo said, boasting about his adoptive father.

"Rin agrees on that. We both have strong fathers" Rin nodded.

"Hey runt, let Rin sleep. That bastard is going to be coming for her soon and we don't want him to have to stay any longer" Inuyasha barked in his native language. Although Kagome would not allow Inuyasha to properly train Shippo as a growing demon son should, he was still preparing him.

"Alright dad" Shippo replied. Rin looked at both of them confused.

"Inuyasha wants me to leave you alone so you can sleep. I'll see you tomorrow" He got up from the mat and ran out of the sick tent to join Inuyasha.

"Mama, I want Inuyasha to train me" Shippo said as they sat around in their hut eating dinner.

"What? Why? Don't you want to stay my little kit?" Kagome asked softly, she knew this day would come when her adopted son would grow into a taller, stronger demon but she was not ready yet.

"I like being your little kit mama, but I have to become a strong demon like Inuyasha so that I can have a family one day" Shippo said, he snuggled into Kagome's arms.

"Keh, I told you Kags. Shippo can't be a small runt forever; once he starts training his youkai powers, he will be able to provide for himself and start his own life" said Inuyasha, pretending that the compliment from Shippo went past him.

"I don't know yet Shippo, you are still so young" Kagome started but Inuyasha cut in.

"I was around his age when I had to train myself so that I could survive. With my help, he should be a powerful demon in several years" Inuyasha said brashly. Kagome looked at him like it hurt to hear him say that.

"Please mama, I promise I'll stay your little kit for as long as I can" Shippo smiled up at her.

"Alright, but nothing with a sword. I don't want you to get hurt. Let us finish our job in this village, and when we return to our house you can start training" Kagome finally agreed, she was not happy but she could see she had no choice. She quietly got up to check on the patients.

"Rin, do you feel well enough to eat?" Kagome asked. Rin's nose was still running but it seemed she no longer suffered from body aches.

"Kagome-sama, may Rin see Shippo-kun tomorrow?" Rin asked as Kagome served her some soup and another dose of medicine.

"Sure Rin, I don't see why not" Kagome answered, giving her the medicine first and then the food.

"Kagome-sama, can Rin ask you another question?" Rin asked.

"Of course, anything" Kagome replied, smiling at the young girl.

"How did you know you loved Inuyasha? You know…love him enough to mate with him?" Rin asked innocently, a blush spread across Kagome's face.

"Well, Inuyasha and I have known each other for years. We started off as just friends, then we progressed into a courtship, and then we got mated. I knew he was the one because he could make me feel better when I'm upset, he can protect and provide for me, and we make a good match. Does that answer your question?" Kagome explained.

"Yes it does, thank you Kagome-sama" Rin said, feigning tiredness. Kagome allowed her to go back to sleep as she tended to other patients in the tent. After everyone was cared for, she put them all to bed and then went back to her own hut. Inuyasha stood guard at the door again, waiting for his older half brother to return for the girl. Jaken stood outside the sick tent to make sure the human ward remained unharmed until his lord returned for them both.

Morning woke up the entire village, and many of the villagers were strong enough to return to the harvesting and chores of the town.

"How do you feel Rin?" Kagome asked the girl as she woke that morning.

"Rin feels great" Rin answered, with her usual bubbly personality.

"Shippo is waiting outside for you. Go ahead and get ready" Kagome said, excusing herself as she went to help the few remaining sick patients. Rin ran outside to see Shippo sitting on a tree stump.

"Hello Shippo-kun" She greeted.

"Good morning Rin, you look healed" Shippo said.

"Rin is all healed; can you take Rin to pick flowers?" Rin asked, Shippo knew of a meadow nearby the village. Kagome wouldn't like him to leave without permission but he felt he would be safe with Rin.

"Come, I can show you" Shippo said. Rin followed him closely, as they left the safety of the village and went out to a huge field. There were tons of flowers out there. Rin instantly starting grabbing bunches, and tying them into flower crowns and necklaces. She adored being able to be out in nature, picking flowers and enjoying the sunshine.

"Shippo-kun, thank you for taking Rin to pick flowers" Rin said.

"No problem Rin" He looked away, he liked Rin. She reminded him so much of his mother. She was nice, loved to be outdoors, and patient.

"Rin…I think I like you" Shippo said softly, he instantly looked down to the ground blushing.

"Rin likes you too" Rin replied, moving over to where he stood. He still kept his eyes down on the ground.

"I want to become a strong demon so that I can protect you, and maybe one day we can get mated" Shippo whispered.

"Rin likes the sound of that. Promise Rin that one day we will become mates?" Rin questioned.

"I promise! Even if it takes forever" Shippo chirped.

"But we must wait until after my fourteenth summer. Sesshomaru-sama said so" Rin added but Shippo was not concerned. He knew he only had 5 more years until Rin was old enough to be his mate and he had so much left to do.

"Two tasty morsels for us to eat" hissed a snake demon. Rin turned around to see two medium snake demons coming their way.

"Stay back! I am Lord Sesshomaru's ward, and he will kill you where you stand if you harm Rin or her friend" Rin shouted; although they were on the western lands, these demons could care less about Sesshomaru.

"Husssh little one" said one of the snakes. Shippo was scared, he had never faced a demon alone before. All he had was his fox magic but even that was not enough to protect them both.

"Fox magic" Shippo yelled, throwing out a small smoke bomb, with the confusion and the smoke, he was able to turn into the pink balloon and carry him and Rin away. Rin was as light as a feather, and he knew where the village was.

"Shippo" shouted Kagome, she hadn't seen her son in about two hours and that was abnormal for him.

"Shippo" she shouted again but she could see him in the claws of Sesshomaru.

"Bastard" snapped Inuyasha, jumping to his feet with his hand on his sword's hilt and was ready to strike.

"Hanyou, calm yourself. This Sesshomaru has no reason to harm the kit" Sesshomaru said slowly, his usual façade in place.

"Shippo-kun saved Rin from being eaten by the snake demon" Rin blurted. Sesshomaru released Shippo, who scampered over to his mother's protection.

"Did you?" Kagome asked worried.

"Two snake demons attempted to eat this Sesshomaru's ward and your kit, but he used his fox magic to escape. This Sesshomaru appreciates the kindness your kit has done for the Western family" Sesshomaru said honorably.

"Thank you Shippo-kun" Rin said softly, she walked over to him. He left his mother's safe arms to meet her half way. She leaned in and gave him a peck on the cheek which caused him to blush.

"This Sesshomaru also is grateful for the herbs from your miko, hanyou. That is why this Sesshomaru will spare your life for allowing Rin to wander so far from the village" Sesshomaru spat.

"This Inuyasha did not allow your brat to wander that far; she left on her own accord" Inuyasha mocked.

"Do not test this Sesshomaru's patience. Come Rin" Sesshomaru said, he left the village with Jaken and Rin in tow. Rin did turn back once to wave goodbye to Shippo but she couldn't do that for long because she would quickly fall behind.