Total Happiness

Disclaimer: I own nothing of Inuyasha but seasons 1-4 on dvd and all 4 movies.

Authors Note: Sorry to all about the lateness of this chapter. I needed a little break from it is all.

Since the night of their mating Sesshomaru and Rin had blissful nights and torturous days. They never waivered from another as months of someone trying to seperate them passed. Sesshomaru refused to leave her side; for every time he did she was attacked by a controlled person. Each in a different way, they concentrated on a bond they shared. With every attack that came Sesshomaru became even more determined to find the puppetmaster. He had his suspicions but he didn't have any proof but when he found it he was going to make he/her pay.

On a semi-brighter note Rin had kept high marks in all of her combined classes. She was skipping year 3 and was graduating with him in early May, just a couple of weeks. Also all of their friends would come to stay the entire weekend to help her with her power training.

They began every lesson with meditation to calm her frazzled nerves and to get her to open her powers. It took a couple of weeks but they finally did it. Then the hard part began. Rin would channel her power as far as she could without losing control; but when she would push just a little further the power would go wild. One time whenshe pushed it she almost incinerated them all and weeks later the backyard was still singed.

Miroku and Kohaku put their heads together and came up with an idea. It was dangerous but it would have to do. It was get out of the way and let her unleash them to talk. The group gathered at a window and peaked out at her in the yard. They watched as a black cloud desceneded around her, it was her aura.

Her dragons of Heaven and Hell came forward to int roduce themselves. The white dragon of Heaven was her instincts and guide. It would purify any tainted soulthat tried to inflict any hurt upon her. The smoky dragon of Hell was her defender. When she was attacked, it would incinerate the attacker and let them go for purification. He protected her.

Her parents flashed through her mind. The smoky dragon saw this and he explained.

(MEMORY)

"You were terrified." it said.

The day of her parents death was playing before her. She watched the younger version of herself go into the dojo followed by her parents. She appeared inside the dojo now. Her parents had their weapons in their hands telling her to release her power. Young Rin did as they said but it wasn't enough. They began to attack her to force her to let it go.

She felt all the emotions her younger self was feeling. Pain, betrayal, and hate. Right before her eyes her dragons appeared and did their work. Her parents were incinerated and purified.

"They wanted to use your power for whatever they wanted but I wasn't going to let them hurt you." it said.

"They used me?" she asked as tears welled up.

It nodded giving her the confirmation she needed. Her dragons then left her alone.


(MEMORY END)


Sesshomaru had been the one to feel her aura recede first and felt her sadness. He was by her side and holding her faster than anyone could blink. She told them all what the dragons had showed her. Her sisters were appalled that their parents had been using her for their own advantages. So everyone surmised that Rins' power was good and that they wouldn't hurt her.

Now that Rins' powers were under control they decided to turn their talk to graduation and prom.

On Sunday all of the guys were dragged to the mall to pick out prom dresses. It took them awhile to find a dress shop that had styles they all agreed to. They went one girl at a time.

Well they started out with Kikyo, she looked beautiful in a coral colored babydoll with flats and pearls. Next was Ayame she was stunning in an emerald green and ivory cocktail, with matching flats and silver bangles. Souten couldn't decide between a couple of dresses, but after much debate she decided upon a sunshine yellow slipdress, highheels and a choker.

Hiten helped Kagura pick out her dress. They all found he had very good taste in womens' formal wear. Kagura ended up with a purple kneelength, a clutch, and a pair of flats. Hiten even helped Kanna pick out a powder blue Cinderella ensemble with elbow length gloves and heels.

Kagome and Sango being twins helped each other. Sango picked out for Kagome a red empire with red heels and ruby necklace. Kagome picked out for Sango a pink pixie dress with matching flats, beads, and a clutch.

Now Sesshomaru picked out Rins' dress. She was truly lost for what color and style for her complexion and frame. She begged him to pickit out for her and it seemed he was very good at picking womens' clothing, too.

He picked a deep sunset orange number. Strapless, built in bra, and it hugged her waist and hips. It flared slightly until it hit the floor in the back but it was shorter in the front to show off her legs. He picked a matching clutch and wedge heels. Her only jewelry was the crystal and a copper band around her upper arm.

The girls were so excited that they nearly forgot to get the boys their suits. They made sure that each one matched their dress. (Yes I have Miroku wearing pink. Only a real man will wear pink.)

When they returned to the Takahashi residence they couples seperated; the boys to the kitchen happy to get away and the girls upstairs to Izayois' room. Her room was huge all nine girls could be in their with plenty of room to spare.

They showed her their dresses and she immediately launched into hair and make-up. She also told them that she was making a special aphrodisiac spray for them. She explained that it would enhance their own natural scent and that it would be ready it time for prom.

They made plans to stay over on Friday and send the men away to Narakus' on Friday, too. It was almost midnight when they all departed. Inutaisho had to call his sons to his room to get their mates for they were asleep in various places.

Sesshomaru didn't want to move her but he had to. He took Rin back to their room and put her in bed. She whimpered in her sleep when he laid her down. When he joined her she unconciously searched around for him and when he grasped her hand she sighed.

As he drifted off he felt her shift and he looked at her; she was cuddled up to him. Her head was on his chest, her arm thrown across his waist, and her leg was pulled up and across his hips. Sesshomaru just watched her. Rins face was so peaceful, so relaxed, she didn't have a trace of stress or any signs that she had any bad memories. She looked absolutely innocent.

He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her forehead, listening to her heartbeat.

In the room up the hall Inutaisho was talking to his mischevious wife.

"What did you ladies talk about?" he asked.

"We talked about their dresses, make-up, and hair. Oh darling, I and the girls have a little surprise for you all on the day of prom and we would like you to talk to the boys and meet at Narakus' house all day on Saturday. Then meet us at prom for our surprise." she explained.

He sighed, "Yes, dear. I'll talk to them."

"Thank you." she said and leaned over to kiss him.

One kiss was not enough for him. He pulled her beneath him.

"Horny old dog." she said.

He chuckled at her.

"You wouldn't have me any other way and you know it." he said.

"I know." she said as she kissed his throat.

They both knew it and they made sweet love that night.

Authors' Note: Finally another chapter. Sorry to all who have waited but I needed a reprieve. Also I had a nagging topic that I really had to put down. I will have another chapter soon. Apologies again for lateness.