Summary: Nine years have passed since the defeat of Naraku. Rin is now a young woman, at the ripe age of 17. What happens when she notices Kagome's mate mark, and starts asking Sesshomaru questions about mating?

Name of Chapter: The Next Day

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Everything hurt. Kami, why did everything hurt? She could feel the pain before she opened her eyes to the light morning sun. Her whole body was sore. Her head was pounding. There was an assortment of smells that was in the air. Some pleasant, others not. There was a particular aroma that smelled heavenly right next to her.

There was a warm and comforting presence wrapped around her waist and a small breath that tickled the top of her ear. Rin smiled, looking at the familiar hand draped across her hips.

Rin whimpered, moving her shoulder. Pain spread down her arm.

"Rin," Sesshomaru whispered to his mate, sensing her pain. Sesshomaru leaned down, and licked his mark, relieving Rin of her pain.

Rin smiled, nestling into Sesshomaru naked body's warmth. Her pain vanished with his soft touches.

"I will be very happy," Rin began, as Sesshomaru kissed her neck, "if we never have to leave this room today."

"Consider it done, Ai," Sesshomaru replied. Rin turned and pressed her lips against his. Whatever was on his agenda today could wait. He needed to continue strengthening their bond by soothing Rin's sore body.

In any way possible.

They laid like for a while, kissing passionately and feeling each other's bare skin. The fire burned once again beneath their skins as they touched each other.

Sesshomaru laid on top of her, desiring to feel more of her skin on his. Even though he had her once more during the night, he wanted her more.

Rin moaned, arching her back. She felt his large erect member at her entrance, then he was in her.

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"When did you first sense you wanted me as a mate," Rin spoke to Sesshomaru as she lay curled on his side. Her head was resting on his shoulder and her arm was draped over his abdomen.

Sesshomaru looked at her. He knew this day. It was a day he could always remember. That day, was when his life shifted towards a direction he never thought possible.

"Two years ago," Sesshomaru replied, picturing that day clearly in his mind. "We were visiting outside Kaede's village. You were speaking of Kagome teaching you to read. I suddenly thought you were beautiful. The wind blew your hair into your eyes." His voice was low and soft, intending for her ears only. He knew with her recently acquired heightened hearing, she could hear him.

"I met your eyes and my heart skipped a beat. From that moment, I knew."

Rin was silent. She too, remembered that day. It was that day she began to think of Sesshomaru not as father figure, but something more than that.

At first, she ignored her feelings, thinking it was not proper. Then, as time moved on and Sesshomaru's visits, she began dreaming of his soft touches on her skin. She realized then she was falling for him.

Rin smiled at Sesshomaru before brushing her lips against his and sinking her tongue into his mouth. Their kiss deepened, and Rin tangled her fingers in his silver hair that felt like silk.

Sesshomaru growled softly, his hand holding her body tight against his.

Rin broke their kiss, smiling and panting lightly. "I love you," she breathed.

"And, I you," Sesshomaru replied, softly kissing her.

They laid in silence, listening to each other breathe and the soft chirping of the birds outside.

"How many children do you want," Rin whispered, breaking their silence. Her head was resting on Sesshomaru's chest and she lazily drew circles around his nipple.

This question has been weighing heavy on her mind since she first started falling for Sesshomaru. She always thought he would make an excellent father.

"Two," Sesshomaru said without hesitating. He had thought about this question long ago, just after he had realized he loved Rin. He knew Rin would want children; she loved children.

He never really cared for children. It was bizarre he had taken Rin in when she was a child.

However, with her by his side, he would learn to love children. He had some practice already with InuYasha's daughter and son.

"Two is a good number," Rin replied, smiling. She could imagine it now, two beautiful babies with his golden eyes and her features. She didn't even mind if they acted like Sesshomaru so as long as they were happy.

Rin lay a hand over her belly, imagining in months' time a little babe kicking her hand.

"If I were to be with child," Rin started, as a thought occurred to her. "How long will my pregnancy last?"

"Six months," Sesshomaru replied. "If you were to be a full demon, it would only be four months."

"Six months," Rin repeated, a smile spreading across her face.

Sesshomaru watched as Rin's thoughts danced across her hazel eyes. His lips turned up, knowing what she was thinking.

Suddenly, Rin was on top of him, kissing his neck. Sesshomaru moaned, feeling her lips on his ear lobe, nipping at his skin.

Rin smiled, loving how he responded to her touches. Sesshomaru groaned, clenching her small buttocks in his hand as Rin continued her lip assault on his neck and ears.

He caught the scent of Rin's arousal as she took on the dominant role. He was only too happy to let her dominate him this time.

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Rin groaned, waking up from a peaceful slumber. Her eyes fluttered, adjusting to the late morning sun. She looked beside her, and frowned slightly.

Then she remembered. Sesshomaru had left just before the sun had risen, saying he had to attend a meeting and she should go back to sleep.

Rin grimaced, feeling her stomach flip. This has been happening to her the last two mornings but always stopped after eating a little food.

Rin hummed, quickly dressing into a silver and red swirled kimono with a matching obi.

Soon, she was in the kitchen, smiling at the servants that were employed there.

"Good morning, Lady Rin," a demoness greeted Rin as she sat down at the table.

"Good morning, Sakura," Rin replied, smiling. It was still strange to hear her being called 'Lady' even though she has been officially mated to Sesshomaru for three weeks now.

There was no denying their bond the next day as they emerged from their room, covered in each other's scent and red marks.

Now, the demoness Sakura prepared her a plate of eggs and meat.

Rin smiled in thanks before eating her food.

During the meal, she made small talk with the demoness, planning her day.

Suddenly, a flipping sensation filled her belly and her face paled.

"Lady Rin," the demoness began, seeing Rin pale after finishing her plate. "Are you feeling well? Humans get sick so easily."

"Yes, I am fine," Rin replied, breathing through her mouth and pushing back her finished plate. Her stomach was suddenly churning worse than ever.

"Shall I fetch the Lord," Sakura asked, looking at Rin worriedly.

"No," Rin breathed, her nausea subsiding. No doubt Sesshomaru would be feeling what she is by now. She could tell already he was worried about her.

"I'm just going to go lay down. Excuse me," Rin told her and left the room before Sakura could say anything.

Why am I feeling like this, Rin thought as she entered hers and Sesshomaru's room. I've never felt like this before.

Suddenly, Rin clamped her hand over her mouth and ran to the, thankfully empty, chamber pot and emptied the contents of her belly into it.

Could I be, Rin thought as she breathed heavily, her stomach emptied. Her stomach churned uncomfortably. She thought back to the health lessons Kagome taught her when she started bleeding monthly.

Rin's heart skipped a beat, realizing she was late.

"Rin," Sesshomaru's soft concerned voice came from behind her. He knelt by her, ignoring the foul smell.

"Am I what I think I am," Rin asked, looking at him with wide eyes and her heart beating fast.

Sesshomaru knew what she was talking about. It was only a matter of time before she started experiencing symptoms. He had smelt her change in scent just the other morning, when she first started feeling ill. He was silent, letting her find out on her own.

"Yes," Sesshomaru replied, smiling. He couldn't believe it himself when he smelt her scent. He stared at the ceiling, thinking that he, the great cold hearted dog Lord Sesshomaru, was going to…

"We're going to have a pup," Rin breathed, smiling ear to ear. She gazed into Sesshomaru's eyes and saw nothing but happiness and a smile on his lips. "We're going to have a pup."

Rin excitedly wrapped her arms around Sesshomaru neck, tears of joy cascading down her cheeks. Sesshomaru wrapped his arms around his mate, feeling her happiness.

"I love you, Rin," Sesshomaru whispered gently in her ear.

"I love you, too, Sesshomaru," Rin replied.

The End…for now….

So, this is the end. I'm not doing an epilogue. I kind of want to pick this story back up in the future, if possible. So, I'm ending it right here. At a point where I could pick up in the future. Hope you all enjoyed reading!

R&R Kindly please!

Drama Kagome