Till The End Of Time [Inuyasha Fanfiction ]
Chapter 86's

"Shiro, Mamoru, don't run!!" Call Aya and Maya together. The two twin sisters ran after their two sisters outside Rin's bedroom garden.

"No!! Catch us!!" Mamoru laughter happy.

"Catch her!! Catch her!!" Shiro continued while laughing.

The laughter of the children filled the garden was heard in Rin's room. However, inside the room itself, the owner of the room stared at the bewildered Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku, Sango and Inukimi who were sitting in front of him.

Except for the wry-faced Inuyasha, the others stared at him with a very strange wide smile. No one answered when Rin asked what was going on, they just shook their heads with the same smile.

"Rin-sama," the hoarse voice of someone's call suddenly sounded. "Can I come in?"

Rin and everyone turned their heads to the closed door. Happiness filled the human girl's heart, but a moment later a small frown appeared on her forehead. That voice was Jaken-sama's voice, right?–does this mean Sesshoumaru-sama has gone home?–but, why did he call himself, Rin-sama?

"Come in, little frog." Inukimi's laughter was happy. He answers her in place of the confused Rin.

Rin's bedroom door opened immediately, and everyone's eyes could see Jaken walking in with a large black box in her hand.

Kneeling and saluting Rin, Jaken presents the box in hand to the human girl who looks at him in confusion. "Sesshoumaru-sama asked the servant to deliver this to you, Rin-sama."

"Jaken-sama, why did you call Rin, Rin-sama?" ryn asked confusedly. "And why are you being this respectful? You're sick, huh?"

Jaken immediately shook his head. "H-servant is fine, Rin-sama. No need to worry."

Jaken's answer only made Rin even more confused. There was clearly something wrong with the frog youkai in front of him. From childhood to large, Jaken never acted like this to him.

"It's so beautiful." Kagome's soft voice full of admiration suddenly caught Rin's attention.

Looking into Kagome's eyes, he could see, not only that future miko, neither Inuyasha, Sango, Miroku nor Inukimi, their eyes were fixed forward on Jaken, they were, or rather on the black box that Jaken brought.

Slowly, Rin's brown eyes returned to the front. Stunned, he was unable to say anything, as he watched carefully the black box that was in front of him.

The box was quite large with a length of about one meter and a width of half a meter. Boxes made of ebony painted in shiny black with pure gold formed into cherry blossoms decorate the perimeter of the box. Large diamond gems in white and pink are scattered to fill each petal. Then, the symbol of western greatness made of red rubies with gold draped adorn the middle of the box.

Once see–anyone will realize, this black box is a box that is immeasurable price.

"I-this." said Rin stammered not knowing what to say because he was still stunned by the black box.

"Ugh, Sesshoumaru is really amazing." murmured Miroku and shook his head. He turned his head to look at Inuyasha and the others who were still silent in silence. For a lifetime, he was certain, the box would be the most precious item they had ever seen.

"Open the box, little Rin." Inukimi's orders are behind Rin all of a sudden. A satisfied smile filled her beautiful face. He was happy, because his foolish son knew of a proposal gift that would not humiliate the greatness of the west.

"Eh??" rin exclaimed from his stunned sense. He immediately looked his face back.

"Really! Open the box, Rin-chan!" agree Kagome fast. Both of his black eyes sparkled with joy.

"Yes, Rin-chan," added Sango not to be outdone. "Open the box."

Full of confusion and caution, slowly, Rin then opened the box. His two brown eyes widened upon seeing the contents.

A white kimono with a pink obi neatly folded inside.

Taking out the white kimono, Rin again lost his word. This white kimono was the most beautiful kimono he had ever seen. Beautiful white like snow with cherry blossoms that bloom beautifully decorate the arms and under the kimono. The flower itself feels very real like life. It was pink in color with a thin gold thread sewn around it.

Rin had no idea what kind of material this beautiful kimono was made from, but, it was very soft and also warm. Touching her, not knowing why, she remembered the inuyouka figure she loved.

"That's great." praise Kagome and Sango together. Their eyes were stunned again, the kimono in Rin's hand was the most beautiful kimono they had ever seen.

"Sesshoumaru.." Said Inuyasha suddenly. Both of his eyes widened in disbelief staring at the kimono. Standing up, he immediately stepped closer to Rin and smelled the smell of the kimono.

"No way!" Inukimi then. Standing up, he also stepped closer to Rin. His two golden eyes also stared wide at the kimono.

Rin, Kagome, Miroku and Sango who saw Inuyasha and Inukimi's reaction became full of confusion.

"Little frog" called Inukimi quietly. His golden eyes were directed at Jaken who was still kneeling motionlessly. "What do I see and smell right?"

Jaken gulped his saliva hearing Inukimi's question. The former ruler of this western land was observant, he immediately knew what the main ingredient of the kimono was. "I-iya, what you see is true, Inukimi-sama."

Jaken's reply instantly made Inukimi laugh out loud. Lifting his right hand shut his eyes, he shook his head in disbelief. His stupid son, his tall son–he has done something he never predicted.

Inuyasha said nothing upon hearing Jaken's reply and seeing Inukimi's reaction. Puffing dislikes, he then returned to his sitting appearance. Folding both hands he threw away his face not caring. But, undeniably too, there was a feeling of relief in the heart; the seriousness of Sesshoumaru, he could see it in that kimono.

"What's the matter, Inuyasha?" ask Kagome confused.

"Sih, it's none of my business." Inuyasha said no matter.

Inuyasha's ambiguous answer leaves Rin, Kagome and the others confused. However, it had not been time to ask more, Jaken's voice that suddenly grabbed the attention of all that was there. "Rin-sama, Sesshoumaru-sama also left a message for you."

Swallowing his saliva at the sight of everyone who was fixed on him, Jaken opened his mouth again. "Sesshoumaru-sama, ask you to put on this kimono and meet him in his study, j-if you want to be with him."

"Eh???" exclaim everything in the room at the same time, except Rin who returned confused.

"Not like this, brother!!" kagome shouted irritatedly suddenly. "This brother is the same as Inuyasha??! Don't understand women's hearts!!"

"Hey, Kagome!! Don't equate me with that bastard!!" inuyasha protest is upset. His two golden eyes stared fixedly at Kagome not liking.

"Aahhh, it turns out that Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru are indeed brothers," interrupted Miroku and let out a long sigh. "I gave him tips."

Sango chuckled and patted Miroku on the shoulder. "Sesshoumaru is wood, Miroku. You've been fighting."

Rin who did not understand the intention of Inuyasha and the others could only silently stare at them in confusion. He felt that today was a strange day, the attitude of Jaken, Inukimi, Inuyasha and the others was completely incomprehensible to him.

"Little Rin," called Inukimi suddenly. His right hand then patted Rin's shoulder slowly. "Message my stupid son, what are you going to do? Are you going to put on this kimono and meet him? Do you want to be with him?"

Rin smiled broadly at Inukimi's questions. Why is the former ruler of this western land still asking him?–is it not clear that his greatest desire for a lifetime is always to be with that inuyoukai. Today is really a strange day.

"Rin will wear it and meet Sesshoumaru-sama." Laughter Rin then.

Rin's smile and laughter instantly made Inukimi aware. This human girl seemed to be unaware of the meaning of the kimono and the meaning of Sesshoumaru's message. But, he was also unwilling to explain; it was the duty of his foolish son.

Smiling, Inukimi looked at Inuyasha and the others. "Male out. Strange miko, taijiya, help me change little Rin's kimono."

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"Rin go now." Said Rin who immediately greeted the smiles of Kagome and the others.

Stepping out of the room, the eyes of Kagome and the others stared at the figure of the beautiful white kimono girl until it disappeared from sight.

"Inuyasha, Inukimi-san," called Kagome then. His two black eyes looked at the inuanyou and inuyoukai at the same time. "Why were you two so surprised when you saw that kimono? Is there something strange about the kimono?"

Kagome's sudden question made Inuyasha cluck in dislike and throw his face away. However, not for Inukimi, the inuyoukai were laughing out loud.

"Because of the material." Inukimi replied then with a smile.

"Material?" asked Kagome, Sango and Miroku were simultaneously confused.

Inukimi nodded her head. "Yes. The ingredients for Rin's kimono are ....."

"What??????"

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Rin walked slowly towards Sesshoumaru's study. The closer, his heart was beating faster. His two brown eyes again observed the kimono he wore for the umpteenth time.

This white kimono was the most beautiful kimono he had ever seen. How much this kimono cost, Rin herself did not dare to imagine it either. Why did Sesshoumaru present him this kimono, he actually did not know. Then, most importantly, could she really wear this kimono?

However, putting aside all those confused feelings, he was also unable to hide the happy feelings in his heart, because–Sesshoumaru had already returned home. He could see again that inuyoukai after a long time.

Arriving at the door of Sesshoumaru's study, Rin gulped and observed his appearance once more, before opening his voice. "Sesshoumaru-sama."

"Come in, Rin." Sesshoumaru's calm and flat voice rang out from within his study.

Sighing and venturing out, Rin then opened the door of the study and stepped inside.

With his head bowed down, Rin's face flushed red. He did not know what reaction the inuyoukai would give him when he saw him wearing a kimono as beautiful as this. Will she look beautiful? Or will he look weird?

"Rin..."

Sesshoumaru's voice calling out his name slowly sounded, and it made Rin's face even more red. The human girl could feel the pair of golden eyes staring at her, as well as the footsteps that were approaching towards her.

Still not daring to raise his head, Rin could clearly see the body figure of the western land lord who had now stood in front of him. Not knowing why, he felt nervous today.

Swallowing spit once more, Rin then laughed. Raising his head up, he opened both of his hands to reveal the white kimono he was wearing. His mouth said words that he could not control. "Sesshoumaru-sama, does Rin look strange and ugly? Rin knows Rin is stupid, Rin is just trying to beautify herself so as not to embarrass you, because Rin is forever your subordinate.."

Rin's words were never resolved, because the figure of Sesshoumaru in front of him made him lose all words.

"S-s-sesshoumaru-sama," call Rin stammering. His two brown eyes were wide in disbelief. "Why your hair??"

Sesshoumaru stood in front of Rin with a simple white kimono bearing the western emblem. His handsome face remained as expressionless as ever, the only difference was that his long silvery-white hair had now been a short cut.

Sesshoumaru could clearly see the surprised expression of the human girl in front of him. But, he doesn't care. His two golden eyes continued to stare at Rin's figure wearing his gift kimono–kimono made with his hair and blood.

The two ingredients Onimura asked to make the kimono were his hair and blood. Hair to dress up cloth, and red blood to paint cherry blossoms.

That kimono will forever be only one in the world, and the one who can wear it is also forever just the human girl in front of him; Rin.

"Sesshoumaru-sama," call Rin again. His right hand raised touching Sesshoumaru's cheek. His two brown eyes shone full of worry. "What's going on?"

Sesshoumaru remained unanswered, his left hand moving catching Rin's hand touching his cheek. His two golden eyes looked at the human girl wearing her mane full of pride.

The smell is clearly smelled from Rin's body, blending with the fragrance of the girl's spring smell. A small smile flashed across Sesshoumaru's face, happiness filling his heart; this human girl was his.

"Sesshoumaru-sama.." call Rin again. His cheeks met red as he looked at the expression and gentle smile on that handsome inuyoukai face.

"You wear it?–you take it?"  ask Sesshoumaru slowly.

Rin laughed and nodded his head timidly. "Yes. Rin is very fond of this kimono, Sesshoumaru-sama, although Rin doubts whether Rin deserves to wear it."

"You're fast," Sesshoumaru replied again, his golden eyes staring at the gentler the human girl. "You're the only one who deserves to wear it."

Sesshoumaru's answer made Rin's heart beat faster, his cheeks reverberated red. But, happiness immeasurably filled the heart as well. Nodding her head, she smiled sweetly.

"But Sesshoumaru-sama," called Rin then realized his unanswered question. Both of his eyeballs stared at inuyouki's short hair that was a little confused "Why did your hair become short like this?"

"It's okay. No need to think about it." Answer Sesshoumaru flat. He lowered Rin's hand that was on his cheek, but did not let go.

Rin nodded his head again. Although still confused he would not ask much if Sesshoumaru did not want to tell it.

Smiling again, Rin laughed. "Sesshoumaru-sama, the cherry blossoms and other flowers in the garden are already blooming, do you want to see them?"

Rin's question made Sesshoumaru stunned. The human girl's reaction inevitably made her feel that something was strange. "Rin, do you know what the kimono means you wear?"

"Kimono meaning? You mean Sesshoumaru-sama?" ryn asked back in confusion.

"Did miko, taijiya and the monk not tell you?"

"Tell me what?" rinn's confusion was clearly visible on his face. His two brown eyes looked at the increasingly confused Sesshoumaru who did not say anything more.

Sesshoumaru stared in amazement at Rin who was staring at him innocently full of confusion. Despite already wearing that kimono, this human girl still did not know she had proposed to him?

Sesshoumaru did not know to be angry or laughing right now. He realized, there was something wrong with all this application process right now. He proposes to Rin according to human tradition because the girl is a human being. But, he forgot the fact that the human girl was raised by youkai according to the tradition of youkai and blind to human traditions.

Then, seeing Rin's reaction now, he was also convinced, neither miko, taijiya nor the monk explained to Rin the existing human traditions. Gritting his teeth, Sesshoumaru could only endure the anger in his heartthe human foundation was useless!!

"Sesshoumaru-sama, what is it?" ask Rin again. Confused, he could only ask himself again, why is everyone so strange today?

"It's okay," Sesshoumaru replied and closed his golden eyes. Calming down, he brushed off the anger in his heart. He did not want this day to fall apart because of those useless humans. Opening her eyes again, she then looked at Rin. "Come on."

Sesshoumaru's strange attitude did not escape Rin's sight. However, he also did not ask any further. Nodding his head, he let the inuyoukai clasped his hands and guided him towards the sakura garden in front of the western lord's bedroom.

Sesshoumaru nodded his head. His two golden eyes could see the beauty within his garden. The cherry blossoms above as well as orchids, roses, lily, peonies, and so on bloom perfectly. The colors blue, red, yellow, pink, orange, green, brown, white and so on meet the view.

The girl stood there, between millions of colors. Smiling so beautifully, more beautiful than flowers, more radiant than the sun.

Sesshoumaru knew, although time would pass, although the figure would age, although one day, this girl would disappear from her life–forever, the girl would still be her spring.

"Rin," call Sesshoumaru then. His golden eyes looked gently at the girl who was smiling sweetly. "Sit under this Sesshoumaru tree to paint you."

"Eh??" rin was surprised. However, for a moment he smiled back and nodded his head. "good. Rin understood."

Reversing his body, Sesshoumaru walked towards his room and retrieved all the painting equipment available. Slowly, the inuyoukai then sat inside the porch of his room and gazed out looking for a human figure who was picking flowers not far from him.

"Sesshoumaru-sama, Rin can hug the flowers, right?" ask Rin slowly. He looked back and laughed.

Sesshoumaru nodded his head slowly. The two inuyoukai hands slowly arranged the paint and brush that he would use on the wooden floor. Opening the best quality canvas cloth, he then looked back at Rin.

What those golden eyes saw again was the smile of spring that he loved. Sitting under the cherry trees hugging the flowers, Rin laughed at him. Sesshoumaru's heart felt very warm. He wanted to capture this time. Slowly, the inuyoukai moved the brush in his hand.

Blue for the sky, green for the grass, brown for the trunk of the cherry tree, pink for the petals of the cherry blossoms, white for the lily, red for the rose, pink for the petals of cherry blossoms, orange for orchid flowers–million colors for Rin.

In every movement of the brush and every color that was painted, he stored that beauty in his memory. For that spring smile–Sesshoumaru carved it immortal in the heart.

Rin did not move, she smiled looking at Sesshoumaru. Those soft eyes and serious face without expression. How much he loved her. Forever, until the end of time, Rin knew, she would always love that inuyoukai.

"Sesshoumaru-sama," called Rin then with an unchanging smile.

Stopping the movement of his brush, Sesshoumaru raised his head to look at Rin for a moment.

"Rin loves you–forever and always."

Confession of love that knows not how many times. However, it always keeps Sesshoumaru's heart warm. Smiling, the inuyoukai lowered his head down and painted. "Sesshoumaru this knows, Rin."

Rin said nothing more with red cheeks. Staring at Sesshoumaru he chuckled. Today, he had twice seen the inuyoukai smiling gently.

Sesshoumaru changes, Rin can clearly feel it, and she– likes it. How handsome that inuyoukai was when he smiled gently, he found no words to describe it. Like a dream, if he could, he wanted forever like this, only they were both–Sesshoumaru and Rin forever.

Opening her mouth again, while observing Sesshoumaru painting her, Rin began to sing softly.

Sakura

hira mai ochiru

momo’iro no hanabira

tsunaida kimi no te wo

gyutto nigitta

Sesshoumaru could hear it again. The same song as Rin sung in hanami in the palace of the southern land. The love song that the human girl wrote last year.

sakura tsudzuku massugu na michi

kaze ga futari wo sotto tsutsumu

tonari aruku dake

konna shiawase

kanjirareru nante

shirarnakatta's

A sweet sound like the clang of bells singing a love song to her. Sesshoumaru could only smile back.

hira mai ochiru

momo’iro no hanabira

kisetsu ga wiretemo

zutto soba ni

The girl who was singing in the flower garden, bloomed like a flower itself.

kimi no sugata ga mieru

naze ka itsumo anshin

kurushii koto ga aru

kimi ni sasaerarete

koto ga aru

tsutaetakute

How peaceful and quiet they were together. Sesshoumaru realized how much he could smile just by looking at her.

ima waratta kao mo's

yobu koe mo

kimi jyanakya dame da yo

dou ka shitte’ite

Want to protect her, want her to always smile and laugh. Not knowing since when, it became something he wanted the most, beyond wanting to be strong.

tatta hitori no hito

mitsuketa ki ga shiteru

the tonari de kimi mo

onaji kimochi nara …

The human girl changed it. His way of thinking, his way of looking, his way of life–his feelings. However, Sesshoumaru had no regrets. If time plays back, he will still turn on and be with this human girl again.

Why?–because this human girl taught him the real meaning of life.

hira mai ochiru

momo’iro no hanabira

kisetsu ga wiretemo

zutto soba ni

The chanting slowly ended, smiling again, Rin looked at Sesshoumaru. Her eyes sparkling with joyfull joy–happiness.

Nobody said anything anymore. Rin sat in silence with a smile on her face and sometimes laughed. As for Sesshoumaru, the inuyoukai just kept painting, looked at the human girl for a moment and went back to painting again.

Peace and tranquility.

The blue sky turned reddish, as time went on, there was no other sound in the garden, until Sesshoumaru put a brush in his hand indicating that the painting was finished.

"Is the painting finished, Sesshoumaru-sama?" rin asked then with a face full of smiles.

Sesshoumaru nodded his head answering the girl's question.

Laughing, Rin immediately got up and ran towards Sesshoumaru. Putting down the flower he was hugging, he immediately sat beside the inuyoukai staring at the recently finished painting.

Rin was stunned when he saw the painting. Sesshoumaru is very talented in painting, he already knows. His paintings are always beautiful until he is always charming. However, for this painting–the human girl was at a loss for words.

The human girl in the painting is very well drawn like life. Sunless sky-black hair, snow-white skin, pointed nose, stumpy lips and red rose-colored cheeks, large brown eyes that are clear and shine full of innocence— very-very-beautiful human girls.

"Is this Rin, Sesshoumaru-sama?" ask Rin slowly. He looked at Sesshoumaru. "Is Rin as beautiful as this painting?"

Sesshoumaru seemed to want to smile again at Rin's question. Beautiful?–indeed, for Sesshoumaru, this painting is still unable to capture the perfection of human beauty.

"Yes, this is your painting, Rin." Sesshoumaru replied later.

Rin blushed in embarrassment and looked back at the painting. His heart skipped a beat and his heart cheered happily. Is this as beautiful as she is inside those inuyoukai eyes?

"Rin," called Sesshoumaru quietly and made the human girl turn her head back to look at him. "What do you think the title of this Sesshoumaru painting is?"

"Title?" rin asked stunned. However, a second later a smile rose on his face. "Spring!!"

Sesshoumaru looked gently at the human girl and shook his head.

"Gee!" rin with sparkling eyes. "Because there is Rin, so the title of this painting; Rin and spring!!"

Sesshoumaru again shook his head and closed his eyes.

"Then, what is the title of this painting, Sesshoumaru-sama?" rin asked puzzledly, he found no other title for this painting.

Opening his eyes, Sesshoumaru's pair of golden eyes stared fixedly at the brown eyes of the human girl. A gentle smile filled his face. "The title of this painting is–Kisaki.

"Eh??"

"–Kisaki west land."

Rin's eyes widened in shock at Sesshoumaru's reply. Unable to move, he stared at the inuyoukai like a fool.

"Rin," call Sesshoumaru once again. His right hand moved down the left cheek of the human girl. "Marry this Sesshoumaru.."

Rin remained motionless. He was still staring at Sesshoumaru with the same facial expression. The dream? Is he dreaming?–today everyone is acting very strange, maybe he is dreaming. But, Sesshoumaru's hand that was on his cheek felt so real.

"R-rin is dreaming, right, Sesshoumaru-sama?" ask Rin. Both of his eyes looked at Sesshoumaru in disbelief.

Demgan gave a gentle smile, Sesshoumaru shook his head. "No. Marry me and be a kisaki west of the land–be a Kisaki Sesshoumaru's.."

With her hands shaking violently, Rin then raised the two to touch both cheeks of Sesshoumaru. His gaze became blurry due to the tears that suddenly flowed down. He can touch that inuyoukai, it's not a dream. "If this is a dream, don't wake Rin again. Let Rin be in this dream forever; the dream could be the bride of Sesshoumaru-sama."

Rin's reply made a warm feeling of happiness fill the entire recesses of Sesshoumaru's heart, so warm and happy he felt as if he wanted to explode. The smile on his face widened and widened, until it finally turned into a laughter of happiness. "You're not dreaming, Rin. You are the only bride of this Sesshoumaru in the world."

Rin's tears filled his face. However, despite crying, an extremely wide and beautiful smile filled her face.

Moving her left hand, Sesshoumaru touched Rin's right cheek, catching both cheeks like the human girl caught both cheeks. Removing the tears, he smiled. "Don't cry Rin."

Rin nodded his head and released a hand on Sesshoumaru's face. Trying to stop her tears, she again failed. Her tears continued to flow unstoppably.

Laughing once more, Sesshoumaru wiped away the gently flowing tears and glued their foreheads. "Smile, Rin. Laugh at.."

Sesshoumaru's speech and attitude this time again made Rin nod his head with tears that still did not stop. "If this is a dream, let Rin live forever in this dream."

Rin's attitude made Sesshoumaru smile. This human girl still seemed to be unable to believe this reality. Advancing his face, the inuyoukai slowly caught the human girl's lips in a short kiss.

The touch of warm and soft lips made Rin's tears stop immediately. His eyes were wide again staring at the face of Sesshoumaru who was very close to him.

"It's not a dream." whispered Sesshoumaru quietly. Closing his golden eyes, once again, the inuyoukai advanced his face and caught the tiny lips in a soft kiss.

Rin's eyes widened again, but, a moment later, slowly, he closed his eyes. Soft touch of lips, warm touch of lips–he let herself dissolve in the kiss there.

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