Till The End Of Time [Inuyasha Fanfiction ]
Chapter 122

In her study, standing alone, Akihiko read the letter in her hand. This letter arrived at the southern land today, and this letter was the second letter that Shui, the neutral land leader had written to him.

Closing her sky blue eyes, Akihiko squeezed the letter out strongly. The letter was an invitation to the south land lord to attend a meeting to be held at the neutral land leader's residence one week ahead.

In this letter it is written clearly that the western lands have refused to lower the western land kisaki and also, fixed on the establishment of the right of inheritance of the western land on a hanyou. The purpose of the meeting to be held was none other than the step they would take in the future.

Steps to be taken in the future—Akihiko knows clearly; war. The more here, the ruler of the southern lands knew, the humans who attacked, the village of youkai that perished, the neutral land that was frightened and asked for help—all had been well planned. The target is; the land of the west.

Akihiko was sure, Shui, the neutral youkai leader was the mastermind of all this, and he was also sure, not only himself, but also himself, Takeru from the northern lands and Asano from the eastern lands had also known all of this. They close their eyes and pretend they don't know.

Do not know as a spectator or as to what in front of him, but both the northern land and the eastern land were clearly seen not intending to delve deeper into the villages of the youkai clan below them that had been destroyed. They are willing to sacrifice the villages and their contents for their benefit. If the western lands were to be destroyed, if the peaks of all the peaks were to collapse, the gains they had gained were not foreseen, one or two weak villages that were destroyed would be meaningless.

Lalu—southland.

Shui's request, Akihiko had not answered him yet. He has not given an answer to the agreement of uniting forces to press the western lands on the neutral land leader, because, he cannot accept such lowly excuses as fear in humans, and also, he cannot accept, the lives of the youkai golden spiders that disappeared in this conspiracy—how did he as the ruler of the southern lands let it go?

But—

I can give Rin to you.

Shui's words were echoed in Akihiko's head. Giving Rin to him—get the human woman he so desired?

Akihiko.

The sound is like the clanking of bells calling his name, the smile and laughter of a beautiful woman who is like spring, the warmth like sun—Rin.

What Shui said was not wrong. If he agrees with the demand for neutral land, then, when the western land collapses, when Sesshoumaru is gone, having Rin is not impossible.

If the western lands had disappeared, if Sesshoumaru were to die, Rin would have nothing and no one else. The human woman will inevitably follow her if she reaches out the hand—Rin will be hers; Akihiko the lord of the southern lands.

It's just, can it? Can he let Rin experience all such tragic things? Is the human woman still able to smile and laugh after going through it all?—Akihiko really does not know.

Both the human world and the youkai world, Rin is dragged into real trouble is because; Sesshoumaru. If only the human woman had not been a kisaki of the western lands, if only Rin had not conceived Sesshoumaru's child, it would not have been beside that inuyoukai, not knowing the dog—then Rin's life will be very peaceful and peaceful.

Opening her eyes, Akihiko then decided. Rin can't see what's in his future if he's still on western soil, but he can. Therefore, he did not want the human woman to be dragged deeper into this matter. Before it's too late—he should move.

Not far from Akihiko's study, in the arid and cold garden, Tsubasa stood staring at the wolf youkai through the open window.

Looking at the crumpled letter and the sky blue eyes of Akihiko, Tsubasa did not know fully what the ruler of the southern land had in mind. But the hundreds of years he spent serving and accompanying the wolf youkai was enough to make him guess what he might be thinking.

Raising his head gazing at the blue sky above, Tsubasa closed his eyes. Akihiko's a fool, or he's the one who's stupid—youkai the bird doesn't know anymore.

Forcing is not good, but giving up is also not possible. The best way is to forget. It's just, forget it—mustahil.

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"You're not going back to the western lands, Kenji-san?" bokuseno asked, looking at Kenji who was sitting leaning on the trunk of his tree.

"No," replied Kenji while yawning widely. "I won't be returning to the western lands for a while."

"Hmn," muttered Bokuseno quietly. He raised his gaze up above the sky, staring at the past. "You haven't changed."

Kenji laughed loudly at Bokuseno's words. "You haven't changed either. The proof is that you keep quiet even though you know everything."

"Hmnnn," muttered Bokuseno again lowering his eyes on Kenji. "I'm too old to move."

"I'm too old to move, too" Kenji replied with a grinning smile. "And also, if I go back to the western lands now, Shui will definitely decide for people to keep an eye on me. I don't like anyone watching my every move."

Bokuseno nodded his head in agreement. "You're right."

"In addition," continued Kenji with a big smile. Both of his eyes sparkled full of puffiness as well as excitement. "Aren't you interested in seeing what Sesshoumaru is doing, the puppy's pride is facing this?"

This time it was Bokuseno's turn to laugh. "What's interesting about the boy?—dia going to war. Sesshoumaru is too similar to his father, Toga-sama."

"Yes" Kenji's smile grew wider. "Don't you want to see her figure like that?—she used to say that she hated humans and hanyou, but now, she was willing to face this whole world for the sake of a human and hanyou."

Bokuseno paused for a moment and finally laughed again. "You want to say he has received his karma?"

Kenji nodded his head quickly and laughed. "Your mouth, harimau. I don't think the boy can say anything more about his arrogance in the past."

"Hmnn," Bakuseno's smile then looked at Kenji. "I'm really curious about the human woman who can make the precious child of high self snuggle with the knees."

"Rin-rin is too charming" replied Kenji. The shadow of the smiling human woman was as beautiful as spring reflected in her mind. "The charm is too extraordinary. Therefore, Sesshoumaru was unable to wrinkle."

"Toga-sama sacrificed himself for Izayoi-sama and Inuyasha. Now Sesshoumaru will also sacrifice himself for his kisaki and their child," said Bokuseno quietly, there was a smile on the face of the youkai tree. "Fruit does not fall far from the tree. History repeats itself, the boy chose the same choice as his father, he will become like Toga-san."

"Oh, no," interrupted Kenji quickly. "Sesshoumaru won't be like that dog."

Kenji's speech made Bokuseno stare at the puzzled youkai monkey.

"Ah, I mean," said Kenji, scratching his head to explain what he meant. "For his chosen choice, Sesshoumaru will not fall like Toga."

"Their situation is mirp but at the same time not similar. Bigger again—" Raised his head staring at the sky, Kenji smiled grinning. "There I am."

Bokuseno laughed loudly at Kenji's confident speech. "And you're just gonna show up at the last second?"

"Sure," Kenji replied with a grinning smile that was still on his face. "The main person always shows up late. Anyway, I'd like to give a surprise to Toga's beloved sister."

With increasingly loud laughter, Bokuseno shook his head. His friend has never changed, he is still a monkey youkai that he has known hundreds of years ago.

"Kenji-sama! Tokuseno!" the sound of shouting calling Kenji and Bokuseno captured the attention of the two laughing youkai.

Looking at the source of the sound, they saw Myoga, the youkai flea jumping near Kenji's feet.

"Myoga, are you still here?" kenji asked looking at Myoga who had now jumped over his shoulder.

"Of course," Myoga replied sadly. "I can't go home until I get information about fushi no kusurus."

"You're still looking for that fushi no kurusi??" asked Kenji in surprise. He did not think Myoga was still loyal to his task of searching for the medicine of immortality. It seemed, this flea youkai was indeed more afraid of Sesshoumaru than Inu No Taisho, the proof, he still dared to ignore their master's orders just yet.

"Yes," Myoga replied in tears. "If I were to be found by Sesshoumaru and have no information whatsoever—he would definitely not hesitate in the least to kill me!!"

Myoga who was still crying was sad feeling a little guilty now. When the western lands are in danger, he is grateful. Because, under these circumstances, Sesshoumaru definitely did not have time to think about it and fushi no kusuri. Even though he himself did not know what to do if all these threats had passed.

Thinking of her dark and gloomy future as long as she had no clue, Myoga could only cry increasingly louder. "Toga-sama!! In dreams it's okay!! Meet your servant and tell me where you hid the fushi no kursai!!"

Sighing, Kenji then turned his face forward again. A grin filled his face as he looked at the figures of three small youkai who were running while laughing from a distance towards them.

Bokuseno also did not stare at Myoga anymore. He raised his head staring at the sky above and closed his eyes. "Fushi no kusur, for a human kisaki that has been turned on twice," muttered Bokuseno in a very slow voice as if whispering. "Sesshoumaru, you're such a fool.."

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"Sister?" calling Kagome softly, her eyes fell on the figure of Sesshoumaru who was not far in front of her. "Would you like to go back to the room?"

Sesshoumaru who was aware of the existence of Kagome and Inuyasha not far from him did not reply to the question of the future miko. Despite turning his back on them, from the bitter smell of the medicinal herbs smelled, the inuyoukai knew that the two of them must also be on their way to his room and Rin.

Walking quickly closer to Sesshoumaru firmly containing a black potion for Rin, Kagome laughed. "We also headed for the room. Come on, let's go together."

Sesshoumaru still did not give the slightest reaction. But not for Inuyasha. The Huanyou stared at Kagome with a resigned face mixed with disbelief. Why is his wife always trying to familiarize herself with his half-brother?

Not saying anything, Inuyasha could only sigh and follow Sesshoumaru and Kagome from behind. Looking at his wife who kept talking and his half-brother who did not give a reaction, he thought; does the future risk not feel uncomfortable not being cared about like this?

Sesshoumaru seemed to be getting busy these few days. He no longer accompanies Rin all day and completes his duties as ruler in the room. All knew, the war would again strike the western lands, and as the ruler of the western lands, Sesshoumaru had his obligations and orders to be carried out.

Getting closer to the master bedroom of the western lands, the sharp ears of Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha could clearly hear the sound of singing like the clanking of bells flowing in the air.

Name no naka

Kaze no naka

Yume no naka's

Without even looking, Inuyasha knew who was singing. In this world, maybe only the human woman alone will sing this strange song without stopping—Rin.

Sesshoumaru-sama doko ni iru

Jakken - sama wo shita naete

Slowly, Inuyasha turned his gaze to the back of Sesshoumaru in front of him. There was curiosity in his heart, what did Sesshoumaru feel when he heard Rin singing this song while waiting for him?

Pleased? Embarrassed? No like? Distracted? or— mediocre? But, in this song that Rin had sung since childhood, Inuyasha could feel how much Sesshoumaru meant in Rin's life. If she was Sesshoumaru, or the one singing was Kagome, then—dia would definitely be very happy.

Watashi wa hitori de machimashou

Shura wa hitori de machimashou

Wareware wa hitori de machimashou

Kagome could hear Rin's singing voice. A smile filled her face as she heard the lyrics that the human woman was singing.

Stealing a look to the side, Kagome's smile only grew wider when she saw Sesshoumaru. Although the inuyoukai face remained expressionless, he could see how soft his golden eyes were now.

Sesshoumaru never said, but from what he did, Kagome knew, how important Rin's existence in his heart—what inuyoukai was to love the human woman he saved first.

For the sake of Rin and their child, Sesshoumaru was willing to do anything. From fighting the human world to fighting the world of youkai—love Sesshoumaru to Rin and Shura; Kagome was really touched to see it.

Sesshoumaru - samomodori wo

Arriving in front of the western lord's bedroom, Kiri who was guarding outside the door immediately saluted Sesshoumaru and opened the closed room's shoji door.

Stepping in, what Sesshoumaru first saw was none other than a smile that was etched eternally in his heart; the smile of spring—s Rin's smile.

"Sesshoumaru-sama," call Rin excited. Sitting on a futon, both of his eyes gleamed with joy upon seeing Sesshoumaru. Then, as the sight fell on Kagome and Inuyasha, he also immediately called out their names. "Kagome-sama, Inuyasha-sama."

As usual, Sesshoumaru did not return Rin's greeting, approached her, she then sat down next to the human woman. Both of his eyes stared at the worry of his still weak kisak and his big belly.

Kagome laughs. Stepping fast, the future miko immediately sat down beside Sesshoumaru and handed over the medicinal herb in her hand was Rin. "Drink, Rin."

Inuyasha also did not return Rin's favor. Sitting not far behind Sesshoumaru and Kagome, the innuanyou folded both hands on his chest and silently remained silent.

Several days had passed since Shui's arrival. However, it seems that the arrival and what the white-eyed youkai said did not affect Rin in the least. The human woman remained as she always was; full of smiles and laughter.

Staring at Rin who was now taking her medicinal herbs quietly, both Inuyasha and Kagome remembered what they had seen a few days ago, namely; rins words and orders.

Rin's remark that her son will be born as a true youkai—Inuyasha and Kagome really does not understand where this human woman has such beliefs from? For it is impossible for the union between man and youkai to give birth to a true youkai. Maybe because they do not want their child to suffer Rin said it—and they only hope that when the child has been born, the human woman will not grieve because her child is still a hanyou.

Then—command.

The commandment uttered by Rin to Sesshoumaru. Rin, who had always been meek and smiling, gave orders seriously and firmly to the inuyoukai ruler of the western lands that feared all living things, as a kisaki. Who ever suspected it?

So also with Sesshoumaru, inuyoukai pride and high self-esteem was happy to obey the orders of a human?—if not to look directly, no one will believe it.

Rin lowered the bowl containing the medicinal herbs he had finished. As usual, there was not the slightest change in expression on his face even though the medicine was extremely bitter. A smile returned to her pale beautiful face.

Not saying anything, Sesshoumaru immediately moved his right hand. Carefully, he wiped away the rest of the potion that was at the tip of the lips of the human woman he loved.

Kagome's smile only grew wider looking at Sesshoumaru's attitude. Who would have thought that the famous inuyoukai so cold and tidal-feeling was actually a person who was so considerate of the woman he loved? It is different from the ignorant and insensitive Inuyasha.

Rin laughed and looked gently at Sesshoumaru. "Thank you, Sesshoumaru-sama."

Sesshoumaru remained silent not returning Rin's thanks. But, her gentle eyes grew softer.

Inuyasha who from earlier was silent, could not stand the silence anymore. Pouting, he let out his voice to break the silence, "Cih, Rin, you—"

However, his words were not resolved. His face immediately turned serious, as did Sesshoumaru who immediately turned his gaze on the closed shoji door.

"What does this mean???!" inuyasha shouted while standing full of anger not caring about the confusion of Rin and Kagome who saw the change in attitude of the two brothers.

Not wasting any time, Inuyasha immediately stepped up and opened the wide of the closed room door. His eyes fell on the Left standing right in front of the door in a position ready to attack.

A grin of anger filled the face of the western land's kisaki personal guard, as well as his eyes that had turned blood red.

Following the gaze of the Left eye, Inuyasha loudly shouted at the figure of a wolf youkai who flew down from the sky and landed within the park—Akihiko.

"Do you want to come here again, damn it??!!"

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