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Chapter 3

A proposal
Year 1497-1503

Sesshomaru had never been interested in sex or mating although as a child, he was taught the mechanics of it.   He had seen no purpose in protecting anyone, having progeny, or experiencing the emotion of love.   To him, those ideas were frivolous, potentially hazardous when he reflected on his father’s experience.   His priorities were focused on creating his kingdom, conquering and building a world where he was king.   That had been his purpose in life, until Naraku’s machinations, deceit, and betrayal had plagued his world. Somewhere along that deviated path, he found a sweet young human girl who showed him faithfulness and compassion when he was injured.   His perceptions on emotions were further expanded when he felt something, perhaps compassion, for Kagura as she was dying. Regardless of all of the changes, he was still a novice at the emotion of love.

He had left Rin with Kaede after the battle with Naraku so that she could learn the human way and afterwards choose to stay or be with him.   It was her choice of course, but he had continued to see her and bring her gifts regularly.    Perhaps he did it so she would not forget him, but he would never admit that.    He enjoyed spending time with her although he seldom spoke; he did listen intently, memorizing every detail and nuance.   He could tell if she was happy or sad based on her tone and body language.   He watched her grow and develop. He bought her kimonos “because she was growing”. That’s what he claimed but if he was honest with himself he always felt there was something more with his relationship with Rin. Inuyasha and Kagome found it humorous that the demon who does not lie was lying to himself. Giving kimonos was definitely a courting gift.

Rin had been living in the village for several years, working with Kaede and learning about delivering babies, but she was still innocent and naive.    At some point prior to the return of Kagome, she asked Kaede how babies were created and Kaede explained it simply.

“A woman and a man love each other, they marry, and then they have babies.”

Rin smiled and asked no further questions.   The village was small but they did have several marriages followed by babies. She had seen that pattern during the time she lived there.

On one visit with her lord, when Rin was nine or so, she and Sesshomaru walked to a field packed with fresh flowers.   Rin twirled and squealed in delight. He sat in the shade watching as she gathered flowers.   She brought them over to him and sat nearby.

“Lord Sesshomaru? Are you married?” Rin asked nonchalantly as she wove the flower stems.

Looking long and hard at her he answered, “I am not.”

“Why don’t you marry me when I’m old enough?   I love you and you care for me.   Seems logical.” She continued weaving.

“Hnnn,” was his reply.

Sesshomaru’s mind openly considered marriage or mating.    Rin, the sweet little smiling girl at his side, had upset his world.   She showed him that power was not just made of physical strength.   It could also be made from love and faithfulness.   She showed him a side of the world he did not know existed.

If marriage or mating was thrust before him then he would prefer being with Rin to anyone. So that day when she asked, “Why don’t you marry me,” he had internal accepted her proposal and started his planning. ‘She is too young to marry currently but this Sesshomaru can wait.    This Sesshomaru has waited this long. What was a few more years to a dog demon?’

Rin did not know what Sesshomaru was thinking about and continued weaving flowers.

Practical to a fault, Sesshomaru recognized that Rin would need to be near other humans so they would need a cottage near the village but far enough from it that he would not have to smell the human environs. Though he truly did care for Rin, he still did not care for other humans — much.

‘Ok, well, maybe the demon slayer and her brother were ok’

‘And maybe the miko had her place. She does care for the half breed and mothers the orphan fox demon extremely well for a human.’

‘And of course the older miko—This Sesshomaru trusts her with his most treasured companion, Rin.’

The visit ended later that day with Sesshomaru promising to return at a designated time. In the meantime he commissioned some workers and started building a cabin in the forest, a reasonable distance from the others but close enough she could get to them when she needed them.   It would be surrounded by trees and sheltered from prying eyes so that he could be there with her.

These visits continued regularly until Rin turned 14 years old. That visit Sesshomaru brought Rin a very special kimono, a shiromuku wedding kimono. Rin did not recognize what the kimono represented only that all the parts of it; over-kimono, under-kimono, and obi were pure white just like her lord.   She was thrilled with the beautiful kimono and promptly showed it to all she saw.    Kagome recognized the significance of the beautiful gown.   It was in her history textbooks. Brides from samurai families wore the shiromuku kimono.

“I’m so excited for you, Rin!” She squealed. “When is the big day?”

Rin was baffled by the exuberance shown to her by her older girl friend.   “What do you mean?”

“Your wedding!”

“But I’m not getting married.   He hasn’t asked me.”

Now Kagome was confused.

“This is a shiromuku wedding kimono, Rin.   It’s a very beautiful kimono used by the richest of samurai families.   To wear it is the greatest of honors.”

Rin sighed heavily.   “Well, I’ll take it back to him then. Maybe Jaken got the boxes mixed up.”

When Sesshomaru reappeared later, he was surprised that Rin was not dressed yet.

“Did the kimono not fit, Rin?”

“Oh no, my Lord. I believe Jaken must have mixed up the boxes. This is a wedding kimono—-and a very beautiful one at that.”

“Good,” Sesshomaru responded.

Rin stared. “Good?”

“I’m glad you like it.”

“But….”

“Go, put it on,” Sesshomaru patted her on the shoulder and sent her back in Kaede’s cottage.

Rin stared and then looking confused walked back into Kaede’s cabin.

Kagome was still talking with Kaede when Rin re-entered.   They looked up at her from their seats at the fire pit.

“He said for me to put it on,” Rin said slowly.   “I’m so confused.”

Kagome rose and patted her shoulder.

“I’ll be right back,” and she walked out to talk to Sesshomaru. He was gone.

“Inuyasha!”

The red clad hanyou dropped from a tree and stood near his wife.

“What!”

“Go find your brother, please.   He gave Rin a wedding kimono and then he told her to put it on.   Find out what’s going on in that head of his.”

“Do I get a special treat?”

“Of course.”

The hanyou was gone before she ended her answer.

Inuyasha and Sesshomaru were at least semi-social now.   No more cries of “Die Half Breed” or “Bastard”. Now it was a peaceful crossing of paths, no words, no angry actions, just tolerance.   Their relation still needed work but it was considerably better than before.

A ways out of town Inuyasha found Sesshomaru observing the clouds. He walked up beside him slowly and stood silently for a minute.

“Is she ready?” Sesshomaru asked.

“Well, I guess that’s part of why I’m here.   Why is she putting on a wedding kimono?” Inuyasha tilted his head and gave his brother a curious look.

Sesshomaru looked at his brother as though he was talking to a simpleton.   “Because she asked me to marry her. She’s old enough so it’s time to get married.” Sesshomaru regarded his brother to see if he understood.

Inuyasha stared at him. Then he started laughing.

“Oh Kami! That’s priceless!   So you never asked her to marry you?”

Sesshomaru was surprised at Inuyasha’s response. “Why? She asked me.”

The hanyou laughed harder. When he regained his breath he asked, “How long ago, Sesshomaru?”

Sesshomaru stopped to figure it out. “Three years, I guess.”

“Did you mention it to her that you accepted the proposal?” Inuyasha asked as he tried to keep his mirth under control.

“I assumed she knew.” Sesshomaru appeared off balance.

“OH Brother!   I have to tell you about human women! They like to hear you respond to them. If they ask a question, answer it regardless if it is obvious or not.   And about weddings, they like to make a big deal out of it, food, celebration, the works.   Perhaps you might consider that.”

Sesshomaru paused as he processed all Inuyasha had said. Guardedly he probed, “Inuyasha, will she wear the kimono?”

“Undoubtedly! She’s crazy about you. That’s all we ever hear.”

He switched his voice imitating Rin, “Sesshomaru-sama this and Lord Sesshomaru that.” He batted his eyes and held his hands demurely near his cheek as he sighed like the love struck teen.

Resuming his normal voice and stance, he appraised his brother.

“Tell you what, let me share a few things with you about human women then we’ll go back together and I’ll help you do this right, ok?”

“I’ll take your experience into consideration on the matter of human women,” Sesshomaru nodded.

After a lengthy discussion about sex with a human female where Inuyasha shared some awkward subject matter with his older brother, the two siblings returned to Kaede’s cabin.

As they walked up Inuyasha whispered in Sesshomaru’s ear, “First bend on one knee and ask to hold her hand.”

“Very well. Why?”

“Then ask her to marry you.”

“I’ll do as you suggest, but with a modification.” Sesshomaru was beginning to be annoyed that he didn’t know as much as he had originally thought.

“Just ask her, ok?” Inuyasha recognized the strain in his brother’s voice and tried to keep him focused.

Kaede was standing at the doorway, leaning on a cane. Kagome stepped aside when they approached the door.

Inuyasha spoke first.

“Kaede, my brother comes to ask Rin a question. Can you bring her out please?” The hanyou bowed respectfully to the elder.

Kaede eyed the demon carefully then whispered, “If you hurt that little girl I will purify you.” She raised her aura just to prove the point. It was still very powerful for such an old woman.

“Fear not, Elder.   I intend nothing of the sort.” Sesshomaru nodded respectfully at the elder.

“Then you have my blessing.” Turning Kaede called into the cottage for Rin to join them.

A delicate foot stepped through the bamboo doorway followed by the rest of her frame.   Sesshomaru followed the hem of the skirt upward, noting the intricate bow accenting the petite waist.   The blossoming bosom filled out the upper shiromuku kimono nicely. Rin’s hair was steeped on her head and secured with ornate hairpins that sparkled in the light. Her face beamed and blushed as she bowed bewitchingly to her Lord. She was simply breathtaking.

Kagome grabbed her mouth and nose and tears ran down her cheeks. She moved to Inuyasha’s side and he wrapped an arm around her to comfort her.

Kaede turned to Rin and smiled kindly.   “Your lord is here for you.   Be happy, child.”

Inuyasha had to push Sesshomaru forward. The great dog demon was stuck in one place. His mouth was open in shock.   Inuyasha pushed harder and Sesshomaru stumbled to one knee.

Gathering his wits about him, Sesshomaru reached for Rin’s hand.

“Three years ago you asked me to marry you.   I will.   Now I ask you. Rin, will you marry me?”

Rin’s smile radiated.

“There is no other in this whole world, my Lord that I would want to be married to. Yes. I will marry you.”

The dog demon rose gracefully and held his bride tight to his chest. His heart was pounding as though he had fought many foes.   Rin looked up to him and rose on tiptoes. He bent forward to meet her.   Their lips met. It was a chaste kiss, a first for both of them.   As they broke apart from the kiss, a faint blush appeared on both of their cheeks.

Although all around them applauded and complimented them, they only had eyes for each other.   After several drinks of sake and words from Miroku and Kaede, Sesshomaru grabbed his bride and flew away to their new cottage in the forest. Rin was surprised and delighted that her lord had put so much thought into her happiness that she nearly wept for joy. Enthusiastically she hugged him. He leaned to her.

“Do I get another kiss for that?   I rather enjoyed our first one.”

Rin and Sesshomaru did consummate their marriage that night, although both were terribly awkward and fumbled quite a bit.   Sesshomaru was able to heal Rin’s initial discomfort and was a very tender lover. Rin worried that she wasn’t sure she was doing it right.   Sesshomaru confided that she was his first lover ever. She was flattered and shocked at the same time. The two shared many secrets that night after they had become one.

As she fell asleep wrapped in his arms he basked in the emotions she experienced with him. Kissing her temple he whispered, “Now I know what love is, My Rin. Love is you.”
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