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The Mermaid (Part 2)

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All through out their private dinner, Sesshomaru couldn't keep his eyes off of Rin. After dinner, he was pacing up and down in his chamber while he was waiting for Rin to return. He thought "What the hell is wrong with me? Lately every time I'm around her my heart begins beat loudly. I must be getting weak. She sometimes reminds me of my mother when she tells me those tales of hers. Mother did the same thing with me before she died."

Rin walked into the chamber saw Sesshomaru pacing. "I'm sorry my lord husband. Did I make you wait long?" She said to him.

He stopped his pacing, blushed and answered "No you haven't." He took her by the hand to the sofa and sat down next to her. Rin then begun the second part of her tale.

" 'What should I do Seiya?' Haruka asked her friend."

"Seiya looked Haruka in the eye and said 'I think that Usagi should go with you. You are the only person that she really trusts. Also, I think that she might do you some good and I don't think that your family would object.'"

"Haruka kissed Seiya on the cheek and said 'Thank you for helping me.' She then left Seiya's chamber and went to bed."

" 'She looks so cute when she's asleep. I almost hate to wake her up.' Haruka thought the next morning."

"Haruka gently shook Usagi awake. When Usagi woke up and saw Haruka's face, she smiled and hugged her. Haruka blushed a little. 'Good morning Usagi. I thought that you would like to have breakfast with me, alone. It will be here by the time you are dressed.' She said after Usagi let her go."

"A few minutes after Usagi was dressed, breakfast had arrived in her chamber. Haruka put some food on her plate and Usagi's. Usagi had never seen food like this before. 'It must be good since Haruka's eating it.' She thought. Usagi picked up her chopsticks, which she learned how to use last night from Haruka and began to eat."

"When they were finished eating, Haruka said, 'Usagi, I just sent word to my family that I am alive and well. In seven days, I will leave here and go to my kingdom, which is a five day journey. I would like you to come and live with me and my family. That is if you want to.'"

"Usagi's eyes lit up. 'Haruka I would follow you anywhere you go.' She replied. Usagi then asked 'When I go and live at your home, can I have a room next to yours?'"

" 'I think I can arrange it.' Haruka replied. She was relived that Usagi was willing to with her. She didn't know what to do if Usagi had said no."

" 'Now that we are finished eating, you and I are going into the village and buy some kimonos for ourselves. Nice as they are, I don't think that Seiya and Yaten would like us to wear their kimonos forever.' Haruka said to her."

"During the time they were there, Usagi fell more in love with Haruka. Her heart fluttered when Haruka was around. Usagi loved the way she smelled, walked and talked. Sometimes at night, when she couldn't sleep, Usagi would quietly creep into Haruka's chamber and crawl into her bed. While she was in the bed, she would watch Haruka sleep and hear her breathing. A few minutes later, Usagi would fall asleep."

"The time had come for them to leave. Seiya had decided to come with them as an escort. Usagi didn't mind since she had made friends with her and her cousins during her stay there. Usagi and Haruka said their goodbyes to Yaten and Taiki. Haruka helped Usagi in the ebony palanquin and the she got in herself and seated herself next to Usagi. Seiya was dressed in men's clothing because she was going on this journey by horseback, which Haruka would also do, once they were in her kingdom."

"When they entered Haruka's kingdom, Usagi saw that there were no hills or mountains. The land was green and the soil was rich. When they went through the village, she could smell the sea. 'The palace isn't too far from here.' Haruka told her."

"Haruka was a little nervous. She was wondering what her mother Queen Setsuna would think when she presented Usagi to her. Her mother was the ruling sovereign of the kingdom. Haruka was next in line to the throne. This was a very unique kingdom. It had been ruled by women for over a thousand years."

After Rin said that Sesshomaru stopped her. "How can a kingdom be ruled by women for centuries? I know perfectly well that women are not capable holding positions of leadership." He told her.

Rin resisted the strong urge to slap him. Very calmly she answered "My lord husband as you well know most kingdoms, including yours the eldest or firstborn male rules. However in Haruka's kingdom, it is in reverse. The eldest or firstborn female rules. Haruka's ancestors did that because there were very few males in the clan and believed that women could rule just as well as the men."

Sesshomaru wanted to say something but knew that he'd better hold his tongue. Rin's answer satisfied him. He told her to proceed with the tale.

" 'Welcome home Haruka. I 'm glad that you are alive and well.' The queen said to her daughter."

"Haruka bowed to her mother and then gave her a hug. She tried to introduce Usagi to her mother but again she had gone behind Haruka and clung to her waist. Haruka had removed Usagi's arms from her waist and said to her 'Usagi, my mother will not hurt you. Come on out from behind. She wants to see your pretty face.'"

"Usagi blushed at Haruka's comment. Haruka gently pushed Usagi in front of her. Usagi looked at Queen Setsuna and bowed to her, just like Haruka taught her. After she bowed and Haruka introduced Usagi to her, Setsuna smiled and hugged her. 'I'm glad to meet you Usagi and I hope that you will stay with us for awhile. I also extend that to you Seiya. I'm sure that the three of you would like to go to your chambers and freshen up. My daughter will show you to your chambers.' She said afterwards."

"Haruka got a surprise when she came down for dinner. At the table she saw a handsome young man with dark blue hair and eyes. She never seen this man before. She was about to ask her mother about him. As soon as everyone was seated Setsuna announced, 'Everyone the gentleman that is sitting across from my daughter is Prince Sapphire; he's the younger brother of Prince Diamond of Rubyhaven. He is to marry my daughter within three months.'"

"Haruka looked at her mother with contempt but knew that now wasn't the time for words. Usagi tried to comfort Haruka with little success. For Usagi and Seiya's sake, Haruka kept her composure and wasn't going to let this match her mother set up, ruin her dinner."

"Sapphire looked at Usagi, who was sitting next to Haruka with contempt. 'It's seems that Princess Haruka is paying more attention to that young maiden, sitting next to her than she is to me. I am her betrothed, she should be looking and talking to me.' He thought."

"Two months has passed and Haruka's wedding was next month. She was civil to Prince Sapphire but she did not love him. Haruka thought that he was vain and selfish. She spent most of her spare time with Usagi and Seiya. Haruka did that because she knew that seeing them displeased Sapphire and she also enjoyed their company."

"Usagi had gone into Haruka's chamber, like many times before. She saw that Haruka was sitting by the window. The moonlight had brighten Haruka's hair and her features. 'Why such a sad face on this beautiful night?' Usagi asked her."

"Haruka turned around and looked at her. She replied 'It's nothing that you should worry about. (She then sighs) At least you're not going to marry someone you don't love.'"

" 'If you don't love this person, why are you marrying them? Where I come from, we spend the rest of our lives with the one we love.' Usagi said to her."

"Haruka couldn't help but laugh at Usagi's simple answer. She then explained to her about royal marriages. Usagi seemed to understand. She was a little heartbroken that Haruka was going to be with someone else. She wanted to go back to the sea before the wedding but Haruka had asked her and Seiya to be her attendants. As always, Usagi couldn't say not to her."

"Usagi had gotten into the bed. Haruka joined her shortly after. Usagi then fell asleep on Haruka's chest. Haruka stroked Usagi's long hair and thought 'She's so sweet and innocent. She's only been with me for a few months but it seems like she's been with me for a lifetime. I'm going to miss sleeping with her when I marry that prick next month. Sometimes I wish I was marrying her instead but I know that is not possible.' She then looked at Usagi, moved her so as not to disturb her and then kissed her softly on the lips."

"Late one night, Usagi crept out of Haruka's bed. Since the palace was too far from the sea, she went to Haruka's private bath. Once she was in, Usagi placed salt in the water (so she could go back to her mermaid form) and when she placed enough salt, she took off her nightgown and jumped into the water. She swam for about an hour. When she was finished, she got out of the water and dried herself off. She waited till she was back in her human form before putting on her nightgown and going back to Haruka's bed."

"She thought that no one saw her. She was mistaken. That night two people saw her. Seiya was one of them. She saw Usagi going towards the bath and followed her. She was very surprised to discover that Usagi was a mermaid. Seiya decided that she would confront Usagi about this in the morning. Seiya went to her chamber and went to sleep."

"The other person that saw her was Sapphire. He had also seen Usagi go towards the bath, but he had seen go in and out of there for a couple of nights. When he saw both Usagi and Haruka go into their chambers, he went and hid in a dark corner of the bath. He was also surprised when he saw Usagi's true identity. He thought 'I knew that there was something unusual about that maiden. I didn't think that getting her out of the way would be so easy. I wonder what my Haruka would do if she found out the truth about that maiden she likes so much? I must find a way to reveal this in a public way.'"

"The next day, Seiya asked Usagi to join her for tea. Usagi accepted since Haruka had to with her mother on business. Once the tea was served and the servants left the room, Seiya spoke 'Last night, I took a walk. On my way back, I saw you go into Haruka's private bath. I was wondering why you were going there so late at night; so I also went in. Maybe my eyes were playing tricks on me because I saw your legs turn into a mermaid's fin.'"

"Usagi dropped her teacup when she heard that Seiya found out that she was a mermaid. She was afraid of what Seiya was going to do and she asked 'Now that you found out about me, are you going to tell anyone?'"

"Seiya took a sip of her tea and when she was finished, she looked Usagi in the eye. 'Since you haven't done anyone any harm, I will keep silent about this. However you must be more careful. If Prince Sapphire ever found out, I don't know what evil he'll do to you. Only one person really needs to know about this and that is Haruka. I think that you should be the one that tells her. Now will you tell me how you met Haruka and how you rescued her?' She replied."

"Usagi was grateful for Seiya's reply. She enjoyed the rest of the tea. She had also told Seiya how she met and rescued Haruka."

"A few nights later, Usagi finally had the courage to tell Haruka the truth. She had asked Haruka for a private dinner in her chamber. Haruka granted Usagi's request, since she too couldn't say no to Usagi and she wanted to have an entire evening alone with her. After dinner, Usagi had planned to take Haruka to her bath and tell her there."

"Things didn't quite go as planned. Haruka had decided that tonight she was going to show Usagi how much she loved her. Before she married Sapphire, Haruka wanted to give herself to someone she loved; even if it could only be for one night. "

"Dinner was a quiet affair. Each had their own thoughts. After Usagi had eaten, she gathered all her courage and said 'Haruka there is something that I need to tell you. It's about…'"

"Haruka cut her off and said 'If it's about how you feel about me, you don't have to tell me because I feel the same way about you.' She then kissed Usagi."

"Usagi pushed her away. 'Yes I do love you but what I have to say is more important. It's about who I really am and …' She said afterwards before being cut off by Haruka again with another kiss."

"When they broke from that kiss and caught their breath, Haruka said to her 'It doesn't matter to me who you are. You don't have to tell me. Let tonight be a night that we become one.'"

" ' What about Prince Sapphire? I thought that you were supposed to marry him soon and that you could only give yourself to him.' Usagi said to her. She wanted to make love to Haruka but she knew that Haruka belonged to someone else; even thought she did not love him."

"Haruka took her hand and placed it on Usagi's cheek. She looked her in the eyes and replied 'It is my mother's desire that I marry Sapphire. It is also an unpleasant duty of mine as a princess of this kingdom. One thing that my mother (even though I love her) and Sapphire can't control and have is my heart. Before Sapphire becomes my husband, and I give myself to him, for one night I want to be intimate with the one that has my heart and soul. That person is you.' She then kissed Usagi again. This time it was with more passion. After that kiss, Usagi gave up( for the time being) telling Haruka that she was a mermaid. Haruka picked Usagi up and carried her to the bed. Once they were in the bed, they spent the entire night lost in each other."

"At breakfast, Sapphire said to everyone 'Later this afternoon, I invite everyone at the table aboard my ship for a party in honour of Princess Haruka.' Everyone accepted Sapphire's invitation. Only Seiya suspected that Sapphire had some other motive."

"Seiya escorted Usagi to the party, since Sapphire escorted Haruka and Setsuna. The ship was decorated with flowers of many kinds and colours. There were also red and white lanterns to lit after sunset."

"The party was well underway, when Sapphire asked Haruka, Usagi, Seiya and Setsuna to follow. He took them to the rear of the ship. Without anyone noticing, he threw Usagi overboard. She let out a scream and everyone saw that she went over."

"When Haruka saw Usagi in the water, she quickly took off her outer kimono and sandals; then jumped into the water to save Usagi. When Haruka rose her head from the water, she swam around and looked for Usagi. She panicked when she saw Usagi's outer and inner kimonos with her not in them. 'She can't be dead!?' Haruka thought. She dove in the water again looking for Usagi. She swam underwater for a few minutes when she felt something bump into her. She then felt something pulling her up. Haruka caught her breath and then looked up. To her surprise and relief, it was Usagi. Usagi looked at Haruka, laughed and said 'I'm sorry that I bumped into you.'"

" ' That's alright. When I saw only your kimonos, I thought that you were dead. I thank the gods you're alive.' Haruka replied. She then hugged and kissed Usagi. She then said afterwards 'Let's see if a lifeboat has come for us.'"

"After searching for several minutes, they saw a lifeboat. They swam towards it. Sapphire and Setsuna were inside the boat. Setsuna was relived to see that her daughter and her friend were alive. Sapphire smiled slyly. 'My plan is going better than I expected. Soon Queen Setsuna and my Haruka will seen Usagi's true self.' He thought."

"Sapphire helped Haruka into the boat. Setsuna had helped Usagi into the boat. As soon as she got in, Haruka and Setsuna were surprised to see that instead of a pair of legs on Usagi, they saw a pink tale of many shades and a white fin. Usagi saw the expressions on their faces and had also realized that she was still in her mermaid form. She cast her eyes and face down. She was afraid of what they (especially Haruka) were going to do to her."

" 'Looks like we caught a mermaid! Now what shall we do with her?' Sapphire said with an evil grin on his face. He then pulled out a sword, that he had concealed and was about to strike it at Usagi. All of a sudden an arrow flew and went into Sapphire's head."

"Haruka, Usagi and Setsuna wondered where the arrow had come from and looked towards the ships, They saw Seiya with a bow. 'She save me the trouble of doing it myself. I'll have to thank her when we get back to the ship.'" Haruka thought. She then picked up Sapphire's body and dropped it into the sea. She then grabbed the oars and rowed them to the ship."

" 'Usagi, you being a mermaid… Was that what you wanted to tell me last night?' Haruka asked her while she was rowing."

"Usagi looked into her eyes and replied, Yes it was. Your not upset by it are you?'"

"Haruka stopped rowing. She placed her hand on Usagi's face and stroked it gently. Usagi felt comforted by that. 'I'm still quite shocked to find this out but I'm not upset by it. It doesn't matter to me that you're still a mermaid. I still love you.' Haruka said to her. She then picked up the oars and started rowing again."

"By the time the boat had gotten back to the ship, Usagi had gone back to her human form. Setsuna had told both Haruka and Usagi not to tell anyone what had happened in the boat. The boat was pulled by the sailors of Sapphire's ship. Seiya had helped them out of the boat and a servant had given Usagi a robe to put on. 'Everyone I have some bad news. Prince Sapphire has died while saving the lives of my daughter and her friend Lady Usagi. The sea has taken his body to heaven. Tomorrow I invite everyone to visit my shrine and honour the memory of Prince Sapphire.' Setsuna said to everyone on the ship."

" ' My mother is thinking of having me marry Sapphire's brother Prince Diamond. She thinks it would be the best way to advert a possible war. I told her I didn't think that it would be a very good idea. She told me to think about it anyway and to give her an answer in a week.' Haruka said to Usagi and Seiya when they were back at the palace."

"Seiya had also agreed with Haruka about her marrying Prince Diamond. 'I don't think that Sapphire's death will bring a war. Your mother's explanation of his death was acceptable to everyone, even to Sapphire's servants. I think the reason why she suggested it is that she still wants your kingdom and his to unite and she is also anxious for you to bear the next heir to your throne.' Seiya told her. After she said that, Seiya said goodnight to Haruka and Usagi, then left and went to her chamber."

" 'Haruka, do you want to take a midnight swim with a mermaid?' Usagi asked her when Seiya left."

"Haruka grinned slyly and replied 'You know perfectly well that I do.' She and Usagi walked hand in hand to her private bath."

"Once Usagi found the water suitable, she jumped in and joined Haruka. They played in the water for awhile. When they got a little tired of it, they swam to a shallow part of the bath and Usagi cuddled with Haruka. 'Since the moment I thought that you had drowned, I realized how much I really love you. I have also realized that I can't marry or be intimate with any man. I want to spend the rest of my life with you but as a princess, I don't know how that is possible.' Haruka said to her, while still in her arms."

"Usagi replied 'With love anything is possible. There is a way you can be with me forever but it will be hard for you.'"

" 'Tell me how it is possible and I will decide for myself if the hardship is worth it.' She said to Usagi."

" 'You can come and live with me in the sea. While in my mermaid form, I can mark you as mine and the way you get that mark will make you a mermaid. If you want this, you will have to give up your life as a princess. I'm willing to return here, once a year, during the winter months. Being in the sea in the winter is not that pleasant. Also that way you can still see your mother and Seiya while they are still alive. I'll give you some time to think about it since it will forever change your life. ' Usagi told her."

"Haruka thought for a moment and knew what her answer was. 'I don't need a lot of time to give you my answer. I would love to come away with you. There is not much that I'll miss leaving here. I'll have Seiya take my place. She'll do a good job of ruling this kingdom as I would have. How long will it take for me to become a mermaid? Also how long will it be before we have to leave? I would like to say goodbye to my mother and Seiya.' Haruka replied."

"Usagi smiled and answered 'It will take at least two days for you to become a mermaid. You and I will have to leave as soon as the transformation is complete. Are you ready for me to start?'"

"Haruka nodded. Usagi passionately kissed Haruka on the lips. From her lips, Usagi planted a trail of kisses from her face to her neck. 'I'm very sorry Haruka but this going to hurt but the pain will be short lived.' She told Haruka before she continued. She kissed Haruka's neck up and down. Haruka moaned in delight. Usagi then bit Haruka's neck till she drew blood. Haruka cried out in pain but like Usagi said it was short lived. Once she drew blood, Usagi licked the wound till it no longer bleed. 'Now that the process is done, would you like to pick up where we were last night, in your chamber?' Usagi asked her."

" 'What's wrong with here? I wanted to make love to you in your mermaid form.' Haruka answered."

"Usagi giggled at Haruka's answer. She replied 'I like to be more comfortable and your bed is much more comfortable than here. Also, I prefer doing you as a human.' Haruka picked Usagi up and placed her on a bench. Haruka dried herself off and put on her nightgown. Once she was dressed, she picked up Usagi's nightgown and gave it to her. After Usagi dried herself and put on her nightgown, Haruka picked her up and carried Usagi to her chamber. When they got there, Haruka placed her on the bed. Once again, the two lovers became one."

"A few days later when Haruka's transformation was complete, Usagi and Haruka said goodbye to Setsuna and Seiya. They promised them that they would come back and stay during the winter months. After they said goodbyes, Haruka and Usagi jumped into the sea. Once Haruka was in her mermaid form (she had a bright blue tale and fins), she and Usagi swam to their future hand in hand."

Before Rin could start another tale, Sesshomaru stopped her. Rin wondered why. He had never done that before. "How about you start your next tale tomorrow evening? I'll let you live till then. I'm tired and would like to go to bed." He said to her. They both got into the bed. Rin as always, kissed him on the cheek. She was surprised when she was laying down, Sesshomaru placed his arm around her.

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I'm very sorry that this chapter took so long to get to you. I'm having problems with my computer and it has taken me awhile to get this typed and sent to you. This chapter was extra long to somewhat make up for this.

I also hope that you did enjoy this chapter. I wasn't able to get this chapter betaed, so I'm sorry if it's a bit rough.

Also, this will be the only same sex paring of this fic. Hopefully, the next chapter won't take as long as this one has taken me.

Haruka-chan, thank you very much for helping me plot the story out for this chapter. Also, thanks for being a friend.

Tenjou Utena, I don't know what I would do without you. You're always giving me encouragement when I need it the most. You are also one of the few people that can calm me down when I need to be. I also thank you for being a very good friend.

Finally thanks to the following who have taken the time to review chapter 4: Kittymoon 22, Kiss This, Lynn, Vegtpart 9, Jacie, Sweecnenk (no Sess and Rin haven't had sex yet but don't worry they will later on), Shadow Angel, Omni and Toby Sneer (thanks for sending me stories to help me with my fic. I hope that you have a lot of people reading your fic.). If it wasn't for you reviewing and liking this fic, I would have never continued it.