Till The End Of Time [Inuyasha Fanfiction ]
Chapter 148's

"What do you think, Rin?" ask Sesshoumaru slowly. In their quiet bedroom right now, her golden eyes were staring at Rin who was lying next to her with Shura.

All those who had been here, from Akihiko, Inukimi, Inuyasha, Kagome and the others had left the room. Although they look a bit hesitant at first, but they know, Rin needs a rest and also a calm atmosphere to think.

Lying on a futon with Shura peacefully asleep in the middle and Sesshoumaru, Rin turns her head on the inuyoukai. But, she did not reply, she just silently silently stared at the handsome face that meant so much to her.

Raising his right hand, Sesshoumaru stroked slowly Rin's left cheek slowly and carefully. "Are you thinking about the answer you're going to give?"

"Sshoumaru-sama," call Rin then. His voice was slow and calm, as if nothing had happened. "If you're in Rin's position, what's your answer?"

Ssshoumaru. But a moment later he answered. "This Jesshoumaru will not choose to die. But, this Sesshoumaru won't share yourself with another man either, Rin."

Sesshoumaru's reply left Rin stunned, but a moment later he immediately nodded his head. Asking Sesshoumaru like that, he felt like he was really stupid. The Inuyoukai in front of him was the ruler of such a powerful western land, he couldn't possibly die just like that, and also, he couldn't possibly share his woman with anyone else.

"And you, Rin?" ask Sesshoumaru later. His right hand that was on Rin's face continued to gently stroke the human woman's cheek. "Can you share this Sesshoumaru with another woman?"

Sesshoumaru's question again made Rin stunned. Silent in silence and lowered her face, she never expected that inuyoukai would ask her like that. Can he share the man he loves with other women?

Sesshoumaru was a noble. In his blood flowed the most glorious blue blood in the world youkai—the ruler; a king. Did Rin ever think that she would be the only woman inuyoukai's long life?—the answer was; she never.

Both the human world and the youkai, Rin already saw, an influential and powerful man had many women beside him. No matter it was out of love or politics, the woman who became the wife of such a man never seemed to object in public. Maybe behind them crying, but in front, they still smile with pride like their identity as nobles— sharing their husband is an obligation from the wife of a ruler.

Rin knew, she understood the position of Sesshoumaru who was her husband, and she also understood his position which was his wife. From the beginning, they were actually unbalanced. If you put aside the reality of those who are youkai and humans, all you will find is the difference of a noble and a commoner—a master and a subordinate.

Rin never understood why Sesshoumaru chose her from so many women in the world. He who has nothing but; his great love.

Ah—Rin suddenly remembered, long ago when she heard the news that Sesshoumaru was getting married, she was very sad and heartbroken. After that, he was also conscious. His greatest wish is always to be with the inuyoukai. As a subordinate or servant is also okay. As long as he could always see it, he was already happy enough to always be by his side—although there were other women who filled the heart of the inuyoukai.

Does that mean he wouldn't mind in the slightest if Sesshoumaru had another woman? The former Rin would definitely without hesitation and smile happily replied; yes. But, Rin who is now—she doesn't know.

The face of Sesshoumaru she loved so much smiled at her. Those normally cold golden eyes looked at him gently, then for every touch and warm embrace—Rin wanted to laugh. It turned out that he was really stupid and also; selfish.

The importance of Sesshoumaru to her, Rin knows. Isn't it for that inuyoukai he has won many times against death?—love for Sesshoumaru, in this world surely there will be no one who will be able to match him.

Rin understood now; he would never be able to. Loving Sesshoumaru and being his wife—Rin will never be able to share the man he loves with another woman. Which woman can share her man with another woman?— will never exist.

"Ri." Call Sesshoumaru again slowly. His two golden eyes were still faithfully staring gently at the human woman who dissolved in his mind.

Realizing from his thoughts, Rin immediately raised his head to look at Sesshoumaru. Slowly, a small smile filled his face. "—Rin also can't," he said slowly. "Rin also can't share Sesshoumaru-sama with other women."

This time, it was Sesshoumaru's turn who was stunned by Rin's sudden speech. Both of his eyes widened to look at the human woman in front of him.

"Rin wants Sesshoumaru-sama to belong to only one Rin," Rin continued. There was sadness on her face, but she kept smiling. His two brown eyes stared fixedly at Sesshoumaru's golden eyes without hesitation. "You can say Rin is childish and selfish, Sesshoumaru-sama. But, that's Rin's real answer; Rin loves you so much that she doesn't want to share you with anyone."

Sesshoumaru's heart beat fast with Rin's reply. Rise up to sit down, without waking Shura who was among them, she moved her hands up and hugged her little body tightly. Closing her eyes, she said nothing, but a smile filled her handsome face.

Rin—'s answer how happy Sesshoumaru heard it. Rin who was never selfish and always put herself first, now without hesitation revealed her heart— does not want to share her with anyone.

"Sesshoumaru is pleased with your answer, Rin." Sesshoumaru later said. Holding her embrace, she then kissed the soft top of Rin's head.

The selfishness of Rin who does not want to divide himself, how could Sesshoumaru hate him?—Rin like that, he really likes it. The love of Rin who wants her whole self, the ruler of the western lands is very happy.

Rin who was in the arms of Sesshoumaru was stunned and at the same time surprised by what the inuyoukai said. "Sesshoumaru-sama, do you not mind if Rin is not willing to step down from the position as Kisaki?"

Opening his eyes, without letting go of his embrace, Sesshoumaru moved his right hand stroking Rin's head slowly. "Do you want to be a kisaki, Rin?"

Rin returns with a question from Sesshoumaru. A second later, he shook his head slowly. Under these circumstances, he really wished his hands could move to hug the ruler of the western lands.

Kisaki the west.

Indeed, until now, despite having sat in a position that everyone said was the most honorable position for a woman in the world, Rin had never thought more about her position. That position was the one Sesshoumaru had given him, and he was running it as perfectly as he could because he knew that he could help the western lands as well as Sesshoumaru.

"Compared to Kisaki, Rin would rather be forever with Sesshoumaru-sama and Shura."

Sesshoumaru was unable to hide his little laugh upon hearing Rin's reply. His wife who was so innocent had never changed. In this world, how many women are dying and will do anything to get that position?—but, for Rin herself, compared to the pinnacle of honor and power in this world, he said, he prefers himself and their son.

Rin's love like that, Sesshoumaru can only go back to thinking, how lucky he is in this world. The human woman who loved him beyond everything—how could she possibly find a love like this again?

Rin who heard Sesshoumaru's little laugh then closed his eyes and was a little confused, because he did not know what was funny about the answer just now. However, throwing it away, he could only go back to thinking; down or not—he actually could not find an answer.

"Sesshoumaru-sama," call Rin again. Opening his eyes, his gaze then fell on the figure of Shura who was soundly asleep while smiling beside them. "Rin could not find an answer. What do you think Rin should answer?"

The answer was to him, the decision was on him, both Kagome, Sango and Inukimi said so, and Rin knew it—it was right. He is the one who has to make the decision so that there will be no regrets. But, it's not all that easy.

Sesshoumaru did not answer Rin's question. His right hand just kept moving caressing the head of the woman in his arms slowly and gently.

"Rin can't share Sesshoumaru-sama, but Rin can't die either" Rin continued in a quiet voice. "Nothing is right and nothing is wrong. What should Rin do, Sesshoumaru-sama?"

"Rin," call Sesshoumaru then. Turning away the tiny body she was holding, she looked straight at Rin's face back at her. "Do you believe in this Sesshoumaru?"

Sesshoumaru's question confused Rin. However, a second later he laughed with his beautifully glowing brown eyeballs. "Rin has always believed in you, Sesshoumaru-sama."

Rin's laughter made Sesshoumaru smile a little. Rin always believed it. No matter what happens, even though life and happiness are at stake, the little girl he brings to life and grows up to be the woman he loves always trusts him.

Moving both of his hands, Sesshoumaru hugged Rin again. "Choose down—choose live with this Sesshoumaru and Shura, our son."

In Sesshoumaru's embrace, Rin nodded her head and closed her eyes.

"Give everything to this Sesshoumaru." continued Sesshoumaru and hugged Rin tighter and tighter. "This Jesshoumaru will never ignore you. You are the only woman in Sesshoumaru's life."

Rin nodded his head again. Burning his face on Sesshoumaru's chest, tears streamed down from his closed eyes. "Yes. Rin believes in you, Sesshoumaru."

Answer the question, down or not? And what will the future look like?—Rin has no idea. But, if he did have to answer that question and guess the future, then he's quite himself, right? Being her true self as she was when she was little and waiting for that inuyoukai in the flower field. Being her self who always knew that inuyoukai it would definitely be able to save her from anything in the world. Yes—wanted answer, Rin has found it, namely; believe in Sesshoumaru.

Rin's Answer. Sesshoumaru closed his eyes and smiled. Yep! Trust her. In their eternal togetherness, he will never allow anyone to enter into their bond. Rinnya, the mother of her son, the woman she loved—is the only everlasting Sesshoumaru kisaki.

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"Akihiko-sama." Calling Akihiko who was standing alone inside the garden of the western land palace, Tsubasa did not move. Staring at that strapping back, without being told he knew what was in the mind of the youkai wolf that ruled the southern land.

"Tsubasa," call Akihiko then. His voice was flat and calm as usual. "Deliver my orders to the entire clan in the southern underground—cari fushi no kusurus."

"Hamba understands." Reply Tsubasa while bowing her body in salute. From beginning to end, Akihiko was right never to change. In her pair of sky blue eyes, in her heart, there was forever only that human woman; kisaki the western land.

Fushi no kusurai.

Tsubasa really wanted to laugh. Does Akihiko want to find a fushi no kusuri and present it to the human woman in the hope that the human woman does not need to answer Akiko's request? So that the human woman can stay alive and happy with Sesshoumaru?— is indeed extraordinary great love of the ruler of the southern land to kisaki the western land.

Does his heart ache now?—Tsubasa feels pain. But most importantly besides being sick, she felt—capek. Akihiko's sincerity for that human woman—himself has seen it all, and he also doesn't want to see anymore.

What was the biggest mistake of his life?—Tsubasa always thought, that it was him kidnapping the human woman and bringing her before Akihiko. But, today he finally realized, it was not. His biggest mistake was to love a man who never loved him.

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The door of shoji's room opened, and Inukimi walked in. The Inuyoukai did not say anything, his two golden eyes only fixedly staring at the calm figure of Sesshoumaru in front of him.

"Shoumaru!!" From behind Inukimi, Inuyasha suddenly ran in. Staring at Sesshoumaru, his facial expression was unexplained. There were many questions in his mind, but he did not know how to uncover them.

Silently silent for a while, gulping down and strengthening her heart, Inuyasha then let out her voice to ask. "Sesshoumaru, is Rin going down?"

Inuyasha's question was not answered by Sesshoumaru. Still silently staring at Inukimi and Inuyasha, he could also see Kagome, Miroku and Sango standing outside the open door.

"Rin" Inuyasha continued slowly and carefully. He didn't know if the question would be right or wrong, but he wasn't one who could be patient waiting for an answer. "He'll choose life, right?"

"Rin already has the answer," Sesshoumaru replied later. His voice remained as calm as ever, as well as his facial expression. "He's going down. But—dia will answer it officially in the next three days."

"Eh??" sesshoumaru's reply immediately made all who heard the confusion, Inukimi was no exception. Rin's condition, they all know, if Rin already has an answer, why does he not answer immediately, but still reverse time?

"Why?" ask Kagome confused.

"Because Sesshoumaru asked for it that way." Sesshoumaru replied again.

Ssshoumaru's reply back made all those who heard stunned in disbelief. Beyond anyone, Sesshoumaru was the one who least wanted Rin to suffer. Therefore, they do not understand why the inuyoukai can now ask Rin to endure three days and suffer again.

"Mother," call Sesshoumaru unconcerned about everyone's reaction. The look in his eyes then fell on the silent Inukimi figure staring at him. "From this generation of Sesshoumaru, other than Inuyasha—who has the blood of the purest inuyoukai clan lord of the western lands?

The question that came back left Inukimi confused, as did Inuyasha and the others. They rightly did not understand the direction of the question that Sesshoumaru was in right now.

"If this Sesshoumaru descends from his throne as the ruler of the western lands, of this generation of Sesshoumaru, who is the most deserving ruler of the western lands?"

The next question Sesshoumaru did not make Inuyasha, Inukimi and the others confused again, but rather; shocked. Their eyes were all wide in disbelief at hearing the question that was thrown.

"Akiko wants the position of the kisaki of the western lands, and Rin will give it," continued Sesshoumaru. There was not the slightest change in his facial expression as if what he said was meaningless. "But, when it happened this—Sesshoumaru was also no longer the ruler of the western lands."

Sentence after sentence Sesshoumaru made Inukimi, Inuyasha and the others have no idea what kind of reaction it would be. That inuyoukai remark was too shocking and unbelievable.

The western land.

The ruler of the western lands in the youkai world was the pinnacle of all peaks. A position that has everything, from throne, power and honor. A position that is so coveted by many people but cannot be obtained that—Sesshoumaru wants to throw it away?

"Sesshoumaru, you.." murmured Inukimi in disbelief. Sesshoumaru's words surprised him, was that true? His son is unpredictable and crazy. But—dia loves it.

"Hahahahahahahaha," laughing loudly full of excitement, Inukimi lifted her head up. He continued to laugh no matter the confused look Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku and Sango were aiming at him. Lowering his head, with a grinning smile, he returned Sesshoumaru's gaze. "This madness of yours, mother loves it."

Akiko wanted to become a kisaki of the western lands, because she knew that by becoming the kisaki of the western lands, she would have unlimited power and power. But, what if it turns out that the ruler of the western lands is no longer Sesshoumaru?

The western lands are the pinnacle in the youkai world. But, the fact is now, the western land can be respected by all people is not because of its vast area or its many clans. The western land becomes the peak because—Sesshoumaru is the ruler.

That cunning fox wanted to enter and rule the western lands, right? Yep! They'll give it to him. But, what is the western land without Sesshoumaru?

The power of Sesshoumaru and the perfect blue blood of flowing youkai, the innate, the way of thinking as well as all youkai who swore the blood of loyalty to him—Sesshoumare the true land of the west.

Inukimi was impatient. For the old fox and the little fox, as well as for the eastern land of—he wanted to see how they became a joke in this world. "Give it to your mother" he continued again with a smile and eyes that sparkled with joy. "Mother will definitely find your perfect replacement."

"Sister, are you serious?" ask Kagome then quietly. His eyes looked straight at Sesshoumaru without a blink. In this world there are many men who are willing to leave the woman he loves only to be at the peak of power. But, how many men are willing to step down from the pinnacle of power just for a woman he loves?

Sango did not say anything, but his eyes were also directed at Sesshoumaru waiting for a response. His mind was the same as Kagome's, he was right takjud with inuyoukai in front of him right now.

Sesshoumaru simply replied to Kagome's question with a slow nod of his head.

Instantly, a single smile and laughter filled the faces of Kagome and Sango. They both laughed happily. Truly, Rin and Sesshoumaru—the bond of those who are bound and their love that is; how wonderful it is.

Youkai and humans.

Everyone says they shouldn't be together, and their togetherness is wrong. But, if you see Rin's sacrifice for Sesshoumaru and Sesshoumaru's sacrifice for Rin—, can anyone still say their love is wrong? Their love, Kagome and Sango know, will forever be the most beautiful and sincere love in the world.

"It's great that you think that way, Sesshoumaru!!" Inuyasha who was silent from earlier suddenly laughed as well. Staring at Sesshoumaru, his golden eyes gleamed happily. "I love this plan!!"

Ever since Akiko came up with her unreasonable request, Inuyasha was angry and unable to think. They all want Rin to live, but the consequences are also terrible, Rin's happiness.

Inuyasha knew, if told to choose, Sesshoumaru would definitely choose Rin alive, even though that meant Akiko would be a kisaki of the western lands. But, that innuanyou worried about Rin's happiness for the next. Rin and Sesshoumaru are his family, he really does not want to see their happiness damaged by the actions of a shameless woman.

Best solution. Inuyasha had thought and kept thinking. Did he kill Akiko after getting information about fushi no kusur? or was he supposed to teach Sesshoumaru to use violence and force Akiko to reveal the existence of fushi no kusur?—maybe war will break out. But that's not a problem, is it? The eastern land where dare to raise a sword against the western land.

However, now Sesshoumaru proposes a solution. Solutions that do not occur to him or anyone else. Rin will stay alive and their happiness will stay awake— there will be no better solution than this, right?! Inuyasha admitted now, it turns out that Sesshoumaru is indeed smarter than him.

"If you, Rin and the little one have no place to live after leaving the palace, you can hitch a ride in my house" Inuyasha continued, beating his chest full of confidence. "My house isn't big, but it can still hold all three of you. Oh—you may build a house beside my house, Sesshoumaru, the land is still empty."

Inuyasha's remarks made the view of all that is now directed at the inuanyou not believe. However, the concerned did not notice it at all, he walked up to Sesshoumaru with a wide smile on his handsome face.

"You can relax if you stay there. If you're not around, there's still Kagome or Sango accompanying Rin. The little one will also have many friends—Ah, if for income and financial problems, you calm down. You can also come along with me and Miroku does side work of wiping out the evil youkai. I'm telling you, the service of wiping out youkai is pretty much sought after."

Inuyasha's increasingly vague remarks made Kagome, Miroku and Sango not know what to say. But for Inukimi, he laughed happily like he heard a joke.

"Inuyasha," called Miroku then while scratching his non-itchy head and laughing nervously. "For that, we have to have an argument first."

If Sesshoumaru really follows them to eradicate the youkai, how could they possibly find youkai again? The name alone is enough to make youkai bend their knees asking for mercy—and most importantly, are there humans who dare to hire their services again in the future?

"What other deliberation is Miroku?" reply Inuyasha hard. Looking at Miroku, he looked at her in annoyance. "We family—we have to help each other. Why do you still say that?? With the help of Sesshoumaru, our task will definitely be quickly completed. Aren't you supposed to be happy that you're going home soon??!"

Inuyasha's questions and remarks really made Miroku wonder inwardly, is the one in front of it true Inuyasha? or is it Shippo in disguise?

"Hahahahahaha," Inukimi who laughed out loud was unbearable to hear Inuyasha's words clapping happily. "Good! Goody! Really good idea, Son of Taisho. Take my son with you one day, and if I have time, take me with you. Oh, we might as well take Kiri, Kira and the old monkey!"

"Of course," replied Inuyasha happily. He nodded his head imagining the western land youkai who would join him later. "The more crowded the sooner our task will be completed."

Miroku didn't say anything more. Silently silent he could not imagine anymore what would happen if the trio 'Sesshoumaru-Inuyasha-Inukimi' really reacted later, and if it was true to add Left, Kira and Kenji— they did not intend to conquer the world, he said, didn't he??

Kagome and Sango were also unable to say anything or rather did not know what to give a reaction. Inuyasha said, has this guy gone crazy???

Sesshoumaru looked at Inuyasha and the others remained in silence. But, he could imagine. Inviting Inuyasha to live in the human world is not bad in his ears. Closing her eyes, she could see the smiles on Rin and Shura's faces with their families. Not tied to anything, every day will continue to laugh and smile—live like it will be very fun, right?

Opening his eyes, not caring about the reaction of those at the front, Sesshoumaru again let out his voice. "Rin still doesn't know anything. Don't tell him about Sesshoumaru's decision."

Sesshoumaru's words instantly made everyone stare at the inuyoukai. However, a moment later they nodded their heads. They all knew, Rin would definitely never agree if Sesshoumaru was willing to throw everything away just for her.

"This Jesshoumaru will tell Rin when the time comes."

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