Till The End Of Time [Inuyasha Fanfiction ]
Chapter 135's

The night was getting late, in the eastern pavilion garden, the party was getting lively. The cold of the winter night did not bother the audience in the least. Laughter continues to fill the night sky, until the aura of a youki is felt.

Silence soon filled the surroundings, and simultaneously, the youkai who were there immediately stopped partying. Kneeling without a word, they pay respect to who came—Sesshoumaru, the ruler of the western land along with kisaki and his heir.

Inuyasha and the others also did not say anything with the arrival of Sesshoumaru, Rin and Shura. Their eyes were all fixed on the ruling family of the western lands entering the garden.

The appearance of the ruling family of the western lands had indeed been awaited, only, no one had expected them to appear like this. With Kiri and Kira aside as bodyguards, Sesshoumaru walked straight and slowly while carrying Rin who hugged Shura. Her face was as flat and expressionless as ever, but not for the kisaki of the western lands, the human woman lowered her head in embarrassment at the appearance of those who she thought were disrespectful. As for Shura, the little inuyoukai stared intently and disliked her surroundings because they felt they had disturbed her mood.

Stepping straight towards their seats at the end of the park where youkai can see them clearly, Sesshoumaru did not drop Rin on the available kisaki pillow. Sitting cross-legged under the pillow where he was, the ruler of the western lands placed the human women who were hugging their son at his feet with Kiri and Kira standing at the side as bodyguards.

"S-sesshoumaru-sama.." call Rin stammering. His face could not hide the slightest feeling of shock in his heart This—inuyoukai did not intend to attend this party with this kind of sitting position until it was over, right?

However, Sesshoumaru did not care. His golden eyes stared at all the subordinates who were still bowing in emotionless respect. "Rise."

All the youkai that existed immediately stood up, and instantly, the view of all that existed was on the family of the ruler of the western lands. The sitting position of the ruler and kisaki was not as usual, however, no one said anything. How important and precious were the western lands to the ruler, they all knew—wasn't the two wars waged with regard to the human woman?

Then, rather than that the existence of the heir who more interest them all. The heir to the western lands, inuyoukai with the purest blood born of a human woman. An impossible but real existence. At the war a few days ago, they had seen it clearly, but tonight; at this feast, those who saw the main character of the party clearly inevitably returned stunned. White-haired with a pair of blood-red sclera with blue irises, a pair of stripes on the cheeks as well as a crescent moon on the forehead— western land heir is truly a perfect copy of his biological father; Sesshoumaru the ruler of the western lands.

Shura herself, although thousands of pairs of eyes were fixed on her, not a single hint of fear and bitterness appeared within her eyes. As if challenging them, the pair of blood-red sclera eyes and blue irises were staring back at everything in their power.

"Dad, it's Shura, right?" asked Shiro who was staring at Shura suddenly. From the smell, he was sure that the little dog in Rin's arms was Shura, his cousin. "—why is he a dog?"

Shiro had never seen the original figure of the inuyoukai all this time despite the blood inuyoukai flowing in his veins, therefore, he was quite confused by the original figure of Shura he saw now.

"Ah—iya,"Inuyasha scratched his head. He was quite confused as well explaining to his son the difference between youkai and hanyou. "That little dog is Shura."

"How can Shiro play ball with Shura if Shura is like that?" looking back at Inuyasha, Shiro's eyes were filled with innocence.

Kenji who heard Shiro's question laughed. Patting slowly on the small innuanyou head, he smiled. "Quiet, inuyoukai usually just get his human form after a month of birth—you can play ball with him at that time."

Kenji's words made everyone turn their faces to look at him. They didn't say anything, they were all trying to imagine Shura's human appearance. However, without imagining too, they were sure, apparently it would definitely be very similar to Sesshoumaru, his biological father.

"No—" Inukimi's laughing voice suddenly sounded from beside Inuyasha and the others. "My handsome grandson won't play ball, he'll play sword with you."

Looking at the source of the voice, Inuyasha and the others looked at Inukimi who did not know since when she had been sitting quietly drinking sake with a smile. "My good-looking grandson will like swords more than balls."

Inukimi's words made everything quiet. But they agree with the words of the former ruler of the western land. If Shura resembled Sesshoumaru, they could imagine him playing the sword, but could never imagine him playing the ball.

"Congratulations for the birth of the heir to the land of the west!" the laughter of someone's voice suddenly rang out loudly breaking the silence that existed.

Staring at the source of the voice, the eyes of all those in the garden of the western land palace pavilion could see Asano, the ruler of the eastern land and his entourage walking closer to the ruling family of the western land. A smile filled his old face, as well as Akiko who was beside him.

"Amazing silk" continued Asano again with a big smile full of happiness. "He will be an extraordinary ruler like you."

Sesshoumaru did not return Asano's congratulations. Sitting unmoved, he looked at Asano and his entourage who were in front with facial expressions that did not change in the slightest, as well as all the youkai under the leadership of the ruler of the western lands.

Asano kept smilingly looking at Sesshoumaru even though he could feel the scornful look around him and his entourage.

In the five-nation war that took place, the western lands came out victorious without the slightest loss as tensaiga revived those who died. But not for the eastern lands under his leadership. He lost very painfully.

As the ruler of the eastern lands, Asano knew, it would be a shame if he were here to congratulate the birth of Sesshoumaru's son after what he had done. But, he had no other choice.

The eastern lands from the beginning were no match for the western lands, especially now that the eastern lands had suffered defeat and lost many powerful youkai. If the western lands decide to attack now, then Asano knows; the eastern lands will disappear from Japan for good.

"Not much, but it's a gift from the east to honor the birth of the heir to the west." From behind Asano, a few eastern earth warriors walked forward with two large chests filled with golden gems.

Sesshoumaru remained silent, not saying a word of the gift given by the eastern lands. The scornful look of his golden eyes was fixed on Asano and his entourage, making the atmosphere very awkward.

Rin who was still sitting on Sesshoumaru's lap then smiled. He knew the intent of Asano's arrival here, however, he had no intention of complicating it. The Kisaki of the west favored peace over war.

"Thank you for the gift, Asano-sama." Rin's soft voice was heard breaking the silence. His brown eyes glowed kindly staring at Asano, Akiko and the others. "But, rather than this gift, Rin is pleased that you and Akiko-along with the entourage are willing to attend Shura's introductory ceremony."

The beautiful sound like the clink of a bell and also the warm smile of Rin's spring made Asano smile wider. Although angry because they are treated like this, at least their existence here is not so sad because it is still accepted by the western land.

Akiko said nothing, her two blue eyes staring straight at the figure of the human woman sitting on Sesshoumaru's lap. His face was expressionless, but he hid an incredible amount of self-worth and anger in his heart. Why the human woman and not her? She was born more than anything strong, beautiful with a higher status; a true youkai with a line of rulers. But, why would Sesshoumaru prefer that human woman? Then, why would that human woman be able to give birth to a pure-blooded inuyoukai son for the western lands?

Akiko's full gaze of selflessness and anger then accidentally fell on the figure of Kiri who stood up while smilingly grinning at him beside Rin. Instantly, the hime from the eastern lands immediately lowered his head down in fear. Looking at the smile of the inuyoukai personal guards of the western land kisaki, he recalled again with one of his tails broken off.

Shura who was in Rin's arms felt dislike. Seeing her mother's beautiful gaze and smile on someone other than herself and her father, she looked up full of anger at Asano, Akiko and the entourage that was in front of them. "Grp.. It's woof!"

"Shura, what's wrong?" Rin immediately gently caressed Shura's head and tried to calm her son's anger.

But, Shura did not stop, she barked getting stronger. His blood-red eyes looked at Asano and his entourage grew full of anger and horror unlike the newborn inuyoukai child not long ago.

Rin sighed in despair with Shura's attitude. Staring at Sesshoumaru, he saw that the ruler of the western lands had no intention of stopping his son, in fact—his pair of golden eyes sparkled with delight.

Sighing once more, Rin then looked back at Asano, Akiko and his entourage. His face was full of apologetic expressions. "Pardon the attitude of Shura, Asano-sama, Akiko-sama. Please enjoy this party."

Rin's speech is a spoken word to control increasingly awkward circumstances. He knew Sesshoumaru would not stop Shura and would let the eastern Lands be humiliated in front of all that existed.

Asano nodded his head and let the few maids of the western land palace guide himself and his entourage to the existing seats. His face was still smiling even though he continued to feel the scornful, insulting and condescending look that was fixed on him.

Akiko also did not say anything, she silently remained silent and still lowered her head down. This humiliation for the humiliation he had obtained, he would one day definitely avenge him.

After Asano, Akiko and his entourage sat down, it was the turn of the northern land troupe that advanced. In accordance with the traditions and relations established between the four regions, both east and north do not dare to ignore the party of recognition of the heirs of this western land, because they are in an unfavorable position.

The northern lands also suffered huge losses in the war of the four regions. However, Takeru as the ruler of the northern land was not present, the only subordinates present were his confidants who came with the gift of gold gems just like the eastern land.

"Takeru-sama congratulated the birth of the heir to the western lands. He also apologized for not being able to attend this introductory party because there were many urgent matters to be resolved."

Sesshoumaru did not say anything as usual. Urgent thing?—did Takeru who was busy embracing the neutral land youkai clans who lost the thinking leader by doing so be able to strengthen the northern lands? It's funny, because a weak neutral ground won't add strength, and what's more, are they willing? Joining her was cunning and unbelievable.

Rin had not had time to say thank you, from behind the northern land entourage a noise sounded along with the terrifying aura of youkai.

The northern land entourage immediately paved its way and retreated. Unannounced, from the aura that was felt, they knew who was coming, namely; akihiko the ruler of the southern land.

The atmosphere instantly became gripping. The eyes of all there could see clearly, Akihiko who was walking in front towards the western land ruling family with Tsubasa and Koga at the side as well as his trust subordinates at the back.

Until now, the relationship between the western and southern lands was complicated enough to explain, in this one year, they had fought twice; a war in which they mobilized all forces and the ruler killed each other. However, casually too, the southern lands dared to come and calmly anyway, the western lands opened the doors for them—as if nothing had ever happened between them. They are not enemies, although they cannot be said to be friends.

"Akihiko-sama." Calling Rin, a laugh and a big smile immediately filled her beautiful face seeing the presence of the ruler of the northern land.

Akihiko did not return Rin's call. His eyes were fixed on the figure of the human woman he loved, and there was pain he felt, because seeing Rin sitting so gracefully and comfortably in the lap of Sesshoumaru—he could do nothing to separate them. But even so, his feelings remained the same. Never changed and always more dazzling than the sun—Rin like that, the ruler of the southern land always expected it; still very much in love with him.

Sesshoumaru remained silent. His golden eyes sharpened looking at Akihiko who kept walking closer to him and his family. However, he is not as resourceful as Kiri, Kira and the youkai around. The ruler of the western lands did not like the wolf youkai, but more than anyone, he also knew, the ruler of the southern lands would never attack him now, because Rin was in his lap. Rin's meaning for Akihiko-Sesshoumaru knows.

Continuing to walk closer, Akihiko then sat right in front of Sesshoumaru, Rin and Shura. Tsubasa and Koga did not sit, standing a few meters behind the ruler of the southern land, they were silent.

Still silent with an expressionless face, Akihiko's sky-blue eyes then fell on Shura in the arms of the western land's kisaki.

Shura looked back at Akihiko sharply, there was not the slightest fear in her eyes despite facing the ruler of the southern land.

Laughing, Rin opened her arms which hugged Shura and showed it to Akihiko. His soft laughter sounded, and his brown eyes sparkled with pride. "Include you Akihiko-sama. Shura, the son of the west, heir to the land of the west - Rin's beloved son."

Akihiko still did not say anything, he continued to stare at the figure of Shura who was so amazingly similar to Sesshoumaru in his original form.

"Shura is a true inuyoukai like her father, Sesshoumaru-sama," continued Rin again, both hands moving Shura's body up and kissing her forehead gently lovingly. Laughing he looked back at Akihiko. "Shura will grow up like him, just like him. Would you like to bet with Rin on that, Akihiko-sama?"

Akihiko remained silent, he could only look back at the laughter and smile that did not disappear from Rin's face. After becoming a mother, how beautiful and charming this human woman was now. The tenderness and affection she emitted, the warmth and love in her eyes—how could she forget about it?

Rin hugged her son, how Akihiko wished that the child was her child; hoping that the human woman could change like this was because of her and their son.

"Akihiko-sama," call Rin again slowly. She kept smiling gently looking at Akihiko who was not budging in the least. "Are you going to congratulate Rin on the birth of Shura?"

"Congratulations Rin." Akihiko said then. A small smile filled his handsome face. "Yes, let's bet—I'll bet for him it will be similar to you in the future."

Rin laughed at Akihiko's words. Smiling widely, he looked at the wolf youkai that was to him extremely precious; a dear friend of his.

Slowly, Rin then raised her right hand and pulled the red ribbon that tied her hair. With a smile still on her face, she then gave it to Akihiko. "Akihiko-sama, for you."

Akihiko was stunned by what Rin was doing, as well as everything else. Giving a ribbon she wears to another man in front of her husband as well as all youkai in Japan - what does that mean?

"You're a forgetful, Akihiko-sama," Rin laughed again. He didn't care about all the views he had. "First, you promised Rin not to invade the western lands. But, you forgot about it."

Akihiko could not say anything hearing Rin's words. Yeah, correct. He had promised never to invade the west. The promise he made in exchange for this human woman would be to visit the southern land palace when spring arrived. But, he forgot the promise because he only thought about what was best when the war of the five regions would take place.

"Because it's Rin's band for you." Rin laughed softly. He never blamed Akihiko for what had happened, for beyond all that he knew, all that this wolf youkai did; joining the invading western lands on the five region war was for him. How could he blame her for reneging on the promise they made that day?

"Rin hopes—lak, if things get messy. If the flames of war will flare up again, you will remember our promise that day when you look at this ribbon, "Rin's smile is getting softer, as are her brown eyes looking at Akihiko. "Never forget your promise to Rin again, Akihiko-sama. Rin does not expect the battle of—Rin expects us all to get through each day full of peace, laughter and smiles—happiness."

The words that Rin spoke were slow. But it makes the youkai who are there stunned. From beginning to end, despite being at the center of power and chaos, the human woman never expected anything else but; peace—the happiness of all that exists.

For all youkai western lands, how could they not love their kisaki like that? So too with most youkai there are—where will they find humans who sincerely hope for the peace and happiness of youkai? Only Asano, Akihiko and a small minority felt how foolish the thinking of the kisaki of the western land, because for them power and power are far more valuable than anything in the world.

Sesshoumaru did not stop whatever Rin was doing. He looked at her gently his grisly heart that was so innocent and pure, in this vast world. He is probably the only one who thinks like this.

How could Akihiko refuse Rin again? For everything that exists and forms a human woman named Rin, from laughter and smiles, warmth and gentleness, to determination and personality, despite knowing she would never be able to have this human woman again, this woman would forever be the sun in her life - always loved by her.

Rin laughed with Akihiko. He only hopes, with this promise between him and Akihiko, that in the future there will be no more wars where death and sorrow are left behind; wishing that the world in which his son would grow up would be a peaceful world full of smiles and laughter.

Shura who heard Rin's laughter with Akihiko then looked up dislike. Once again, she felt the mother's attention coming from her. "Giggly-haw!"

Lowering his gaze, Rin then again fondly stroked Shura's head. "Yes-yes, Rin will laugh for you Shura."

Akihiko's eyes also came down staring at Shura who was growling with anger at him. His bet with Rin, he knows Rinlah will win later, his son is really similar to Sesshoumaru.

"Don't behave like this, Shura," Rin shook her head looking at Shura's uncontrollable attitude. "Akihiko-sama has come all the way to attend your party."

"What do you want for your son, Rin?" akihiko interrupted Rin's words. His blue eyes were still staring gently at the human woman. "Whatever it is, I'll give it to you."

Akihiko's words once again made everything there stunned. What is wanted? Whatever it? Was the ruler of the southern lands serious about his remark?

"For Shura?" rin muttered softly, confused by Akihiko's question.

Akihiko nodded his head. "I didn't bring anything here. Therefore, say what you want for your son—whatever it is, I will grant it to you."

"Whatever Rin wants for our son, this Sesshoumaru will grant it for him" Sesshoumaru sidelined from earlier silently mute suddenly. His golden eyes stared intently at Akihiko who he thought was beginning to forget again with her status. "No need for you to grant it, wolf."

Akihiko returned Sesshoumaru's gaze. However, the ruler of the southern land did not budge or retreat from what he wanted to do.

"Rin wants Shura to grow up well" said Rin, who is between Sesshoumaru and Akihiko slowly. Not caring for the slightest bit of tension between the two rulers, he lowered his gaze to look at Shura who was wagging her tail in delight due to her mother's gentle gaze. "Rin wants Shura to be safe, healthy and always happy."

Laughing a little, Rin then raised her head to look at Akihiko. "Akihiko-sama, are you willing to help us take care of and protect Shura later."

"Rin." call Sesshoumaru. There was a feeling of dislike in his heart hearing what Rin said. He knows, we in the words of the human woman are Rin herself and herself.

Rin turned her head to look at Sesshoumaru and laughed. "The more willing to take care of Shura later, Rin will be more relieved and calm. Rin wants Rin's precious son to grow up well."

Sesshoumaru was unable to say anything more once he heard Rin's words. He wanted to tell that Shura did not need the shelter of Aikihiko and the southern land, but the laughter that was on the human woman's face rendered her helpless.

Staring at Akihiko again, Rin smiled. Both of her brown eyes sparkled beautifully full of excitement. "Are you willing to help guard and protect Shura someday, Akihiko-sama?"

Akihiko could only laugh and nod his head.

"Promise?" thrusting her right little finger, Rin's smile grew wider.

Akihiko's laughter is getting louder. He didn't care the slightest bit about the surroundings staring at him right now. Linking her right pinky finger, she smiled. "Promise."

Akihiko made promises and will keep them for the rest of his life. To Rin who so loved Shura, to the son of the human woman he loved—sang the ruler of the southern land swore in his heart; forever, he would look after and protect her the child no matter what.

Tsubasa who was behind Akihiko turned a blind eye to Akihiko's promise. His face was calm with no expression, but deep down he felt sad. The bird Youkai knew, Akihiko was already aware, she would never be able to have that human woman. But, it is still not enough to stop the love that is in the heart. Like her who could not turn away from Akihiko, Akihiko also could not turn away from the human woman.

Who would have thought they would be like this in the end? But, Tsubasa was also quite satisfied in her grief. At least Akihiko will not be owned by anyone, not for the human woman, nor; herself.

Kagome who saw what happened sighed. Until now, the future miko did not hate Akihiko. He knows, the wolf youkai really loves Rin sincerely, only fate says otherwise, his love is unrequited love.

"I wish Akihiko-san could be happy," Sango said suddenly quietly. A small smile filled her beautiful face. "He's a very nice guy."

"What good man do you mean, my wife?" ask Miroku quickly. Sango who praised the other man in front of her clearly made her pride hurt, because all this time, the taijiya had never praised her like this.

"Are you blind, Sango? Wolves are like that, what is good?!" inuyasha doesn't like it. His eyes looked at the cynical Akihiko and then aimed at Shiro who was in his carrier. "Shiro, remember! Forever, wolves are unreliable creatures! They were shameless, thick face—"

"Inuyasha," cut Kagome down. Both of his hands moved quickly to snatch Shiro who was in his carriage. Smiling kindly he then laughed. "Osuvari."

"Kagome!!!" inuyasha's screams instantly filled the surroundings because of the visible gravity that pushed him down on the tatami.

Shura who was in Rin's embrace could not help the anger in her heart anymore saw Rin's little finger that was linked to Akihiko's little finger. Snarling with anger, he jumped up to bite the hand of the ruler of the southern land.

Rin who is aware of what Shura wants to do immediately releases her little finger that is linked to Akihiko's little finger. Catching that small inuyoukai body, a small frown appeared on his face. "It can't be like that, Shura."

Shura looked at Rin, stuck out her tongue, then licked her little finger to remove the smell of others left behind. To him, he just wanted the smell of himself and his real father left behind in the body of the mother.

Rin could only shake his head and laugh resignedly with Shura's possessive attitude towards him. Will it be that when he grows up, his attitude will still exist?

Sesshoumaru snorted softly full of satisfaction with Shura's attitude. To him, his son's attitude was now very right. Rin is both of them, no one can touch her at will other than them.

Akihiko did not say anything, silent in silence she looked at Shura who licked Rin's pinkie and then grinning full of anger looking at her. A small frown appeared on his handsome face "You—"

"Yes!!!" the sound of screams full of Inukimi laughter suddenly sounded interrupting the conversation. Not knowing since when, the former ruler of the western lands had stood behind Akihiko. "The time has come."

Inukimi's voice immediately made all who were back turned to look at the former ruler of the western land. They knew this party that was going on was going to reach its peak now.

Walking closer to Sesshoumaru, Rin, Shura and Akihiko, Inukimi smiled proudly at her granddaughter who looked back at her. Really, Shura's figure really reminds her of Sesshoumaru when she was a child.

Arriving in front of Sesshoumaru, Rin and Shura, not caring for Akihiko in his damping, Inukimi crouched down and extended her hands to Shura. Smiling widely, he looked at his daughter-in-law who immediately returned his smile.

Smiling turned into laughter. Rin again lowered his gaze on Shura who looked confused by what happened. Raising her son's body slowly, Rin closed her eyes and once again kissed Shura softly on the forehead.

Opening his eyes and seeing Shura wagging her tail overjoyed at her kiss, Rin then handed her son over to Inukimi.

Inukimi immediately accepted Shura with an increasingly wide smile. Unconcerned by the protest his brooding grandson disliked him for being separated from his mother, he got up.

Inukimi then turned her back and walked to the center of the park where the views of all the youkai were centered. In the middle of the park, he could see Jaken running and putting a cushion sitting on the tatami floor available.

"Please, Inukimi-sama" said Jaken happily. His eyes twinkled at Shura's figure for a moment before then retreating backwards.

With an unchanging smile, slowly, the former lord of the western lands then placed his grandson there.

The tradition of the introduction of inuyoukai from the ruling family of the western lands is a sacred ceremony. On the seventh night, the newborn inuyoukai will be introduced to all existing youkai and marked by the elder directly. This ceremony is proof that the blood flowing in his veins is blood from the family line of the leader of the western land. Then for Shura who was born as the heir to the western lands, the, tonight he will also receive the salute of all the first official western land youkai and confirm his legitimacy as the future leader of the western land.

The elder from the western land that existed now was Inukimi, and he would gladly signify the purity of their family's blood flowing in Shura's veins.

Smiling with pride, Inukimi bit her right index finger until it bled. Using his blood, he smeared it on the crescent moon mark on Shura's forehead. "The father of an inuyoukai and a thousand men. But, born as a true inuyoukai with pure blood—bau will not be lied to, the appearance will not deceive, the blood flowing will not be wrong. I Inukimi from the western lands admitted legitimately that you are the son of Sesshoumaru the ruler of the western lands and Rin the kisakinya—sang the son of the western lands."

Smiling ever wider, Inukimi once smeared blood on her index finger on Shura's forehead. Using the power of his youkinya, he raised his voice until it was heard filling the entire garden. "By my blood as the elder in the line of the inuyoukai family of the western lands, today also I validate yourselvesy—status, your inheritance, your rights; the great and glorious western lands are forever yours. You are the future lord of the western lands, Shura of the west."

Shura who did not understand what Inukimi did kept staring at her grandmother. But he had not had time to do anything, the former ruler of the western land then retreated and let him sit alone on a pillow in front of all youkai.

A second later, along with that, from Kenji who was standing beside Inuyasha, Kiri and Kira who was beside Sesshoumaru and Rin, who was, Jaken who was crying loudly as well as the entire western land youkai knelt down and gave a respectful greeting to Shura who was in the middle of the garden.

"Hamba Kenji, saru shogun salutes Shura-sama."

"Hamba, the left twin from the western lands saluted Shura-sama."

"Hamba, Kira the twins from the western tanh give their regards to Shura-sama."

"Hamba, Jaken salutes Shura-sama."

A loud voice answered. The entire western land youkai no matter age, status and position united and recognized the existence of a small Inuyoukai before them as the heir; their future master.

Rin looked from afar, and tears flowed unstoppably from her face. But, a beautiful smile filled her face. Her heart felt very, very tight—sak because happy.

Under the winter night, the little inuyoukai sat alone without fear. Her beautiful white fur, her strong eye gaze—her beloved son. No one will doubt the blood that flows in his son's veins even though he has a human mother, forever he will not be rejected by the youkai world in which he was born.

For the son she conceived and gave birth to so hard, for the child of the only man who loved wholeheartedly—Rin knew, she could not give anything to Shura other than; giving birth and praying for her happiness.

"Shura will grow strong," Sesshoumaru's slow voice sounded. Flat but full of softness. Both of his hands moved tightly around Rin's waist. "He will grow bigger and stronger than his real father, this Sesshoumaru. Because of that—don't worry Rin."

Sesshoumaru's words made Rin nod her head. However, the tears were flowing more and more.

Don'worry.

Rin nodded his head in reply to Sesshoumaru's words. But, he also knew, no matter how strong Shura would be, he would always worry about her. The child will still be a child for a mother, no matter how she grows up later, in the eyes of the mother, she will forever be a figure of concern, and for Rin, she will be, Shura was forever the little inuyoukai child she embraced on the day she was born in this world; warm, small, helpless and precious—.

Shura continued to look around dislikefully, then as her eyes fell on Rin's wide smiling figure full of happiness while crying, she again growled full of anger. The little Inuyoukai thought something was making her mother cry again.

Rin realized what Shura felt. Instantly, his smile turned into laughter, shaking his head, he immediately wiped away the tears. The look in his eyes that was directed at his son softened tremendously, opening his mouth, he softly uttered his heart with all his feelings. "Love you—always and forever, Rin will love you, Shura. I will forever wish you all the best, my son from the west.."

Sesshoumaru smiled at Rin's words. Following Shura's gaze, her golden eyes softened like her grisly eyes were directed at her son. Their proud son—their priceless treasure.

Shura stopped growling with anger at the laughter Rin liked so much and also the smile on her father's face. He could not hear and also understand what his mother was saying. However, he knew whatever it was, a gentle look, a smiling laugh directed at him, his mother and father considering his importance.

Happiness and contentment filled Shura's heart. His tail swayed slowly, not caring about all who were still bowing towards him, he then raised his head upwards and howled. "Aw..Au's..Au..."

For Shura, nothing is more important than her parents, her mother laughs and her father smiles. Therefore he howled as hard as he could—his victory and happiness.

"Aw..Au's...Au..."

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