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The Emperor and his Champion	By : Lady_of_the_Squirrels Category: InuYasha AU/AR > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 944 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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                Zander was busy, some guests were arriving for meetings and he was getting tired. He didn’t like these days as much as others, Sesshomaru trusted him to ready noble quarters and when there were too many he felt a little stressed. He sighed, InuYasha had been disappointed to hear he was too busy to spend time with him today. He had wanted to sit in the garden again and Zander had told him he had too many jobs to do.
                He was rushing, wanting to find some spare time to hold onto him. He enjoyed sitting, watching the flowers from the hanyou’s lap and he knew his beau enjoyed it very much too. His heart fluttered each time he thought of the man, something he’d never experienced before.
                InuYasha had offered to help him but he knew this was a job he couldn’t bring anyone to help with. He had asked him to stay at the hotel today when his guardian had helped him call Zander’s phone. He had heard the disappointment in his voice, but he was understanding. Stupid nobles and their security rules, he could have a handsome dog who could actually reach across the mattress helping him put sheets down instead of having to run around to each corner and then smooth it.
                He huffed as he left one of the rooms, grumbling to himself. “Zander?”
                He let out a quiet gasp of surprise before swiveling on his heels quickly to see Sesshomaru. The regal emperor had folders in his hand, a noble eyebrow raised in question. Zander was quick to bow to him, “Emperor Sesshomaru!”
                “Zander, you know I don’t expect you to bow to me. Are you upset?” It was odd to see the cat anything but pleasant. He always had a smile, even when asked to do an unpleasant task.
                “No! Of course not, I just am busy is all,” Zander scrambled to stand upright, smiling quickly.
                Sesshomaru peeked into the nobles room he had left and then looked at Zander, “It looks like you have 5 ready, do you have the other staff helping?”
                “Well, there’s only a few of us with clearance, and they have other tasks—,” Zander started.
                “Tell me how many people you need to help. You shouldn’t be doing this on your own. It is too much to ask of you,” Sesshomaru’s free hand went to his hip.
                “Um, maybe like… 6?” Zander stammered, a blush running across his face.
                “What if we do 10?” Sesshomaru counter offered.
                “Oh, that would be so magnificent your highness!” Zander purred. With 10 he could get to his Inu faster!
                “You take a long lunch and when I am done with this meeting, I’d like you to take me down to the servant quarters and we can raise clearance for 10 more people,” Sesshomaru patted him on the head. Zander purred more, pressing his head lightly against Sesshomaru’s palm.
                “You are the best boss I’ve had! InuYasha will be so happy!” He didn’t think about the words, only that it was how he felt.
                “InuYasha? Why would he be happy?” The emperor stared curiously at him. His face burned immediately.
                “Well, Lord InuYasha likes to spend time with me. I told him I was too busy today because of this,” Zander’s tail found his hands and he fidgeted with it nervously.
                “Zander, is he inappropriate with you? You don’t have to entertain him just because he is my brother. I will take care of it if he is,” Sesshomaru’s voice became protective, ready to beat his brother down if he needed to.
                “No! Well, I mean I thought so at first but, I mean… I kissed him so I think I was inappropriate with him first?” Zander’s eyes found his feet, shuffling awkwardly.
                Sesshomaru’s face actually showed surprise and Zander was very worried he’d broke him when he looked up at the pure silence. “If you are happy, I am happy.”
                The words came out very cautiously, as if it took control not to reveal his true feelings. The little cat wasn’t sure how to interpret this, was he happy or not? “I am happy, I was very disappointed I’d not be able to sit in the garden with him today.”
                “I can raise clearance for 10 of the servants and task them with this myself if you would like to take time to go sit in the garden?” Sesshomaru offered.
                “Your highness! That is a very generous offer! Can I really have the afternoon off?” Zander chirped excitedly. He let go of his tail, it swishing in excitement.
                It took everything for Sesshomaru not to smile, he would almost swear his eye had twitched with restraint, “As your boss directly, yes. Please go enjoy your afternoon, I don’t think you’ve taken a day off once without being ill. I’d very much like for you to spend time with your special someone.”
                Zander didn’t need to be told twice, he hustled down the hall to go hang up his work apron. Sesshomaru stared at his retreating figure, shaking his head slowly. He had begun to assume the cat was just not interested at all, maybe not asexual but very much without a drive to have someone special in his life. He protected him like a child and he was unsure if he should threaten InuYasha over Zander’s heart or congratulate him on winning something that soldiers had been vying for in his palace for years.
                Zander was fast, hanging all his work equipment up before going to get his bag. He ran through the hallways, skittering to a stop at the security desk in the front foyer of the palace. He looked to the burly security guard and grinned. “Hi Timmy! I need a car to the hotel!”
                The man smiled to him and nodded, calling one of the drivers to the drive in front of the palace. Zander clocked out quickly at the machine next to him and hustled out the double doors, calling back, “Have a good afternoon! I’ll see you tomorrow!”
                He was panting when he reached the drive, giddy as the driver came around and opened the back door for him. He knew Sesshomaru didn’t mind when he used the cars and all tips would be paid by his boss as long as they reported the ride. The drivers didn’t seem to mind this arrangement and gladly carted him where he needed to go. The exception was when it was time to go home for his day or drive to work, he felt like he was misusing his privileges and preferred his sister drive him.
                He was terrified of driving and already a nervous little demon to start with. Adding a ton of metal under his control he did not feel would be the best idea. He watched out the window as they drove down the long drive, enjoying seeing the flowers gracefully planted all down the drive. The large gates at the end of the drive swung open to let them out and it felt like no time at all before they were downtown at the hotel.
                He thanked the driver profusely before hustling into the hotel. The driver noted their drive and waved to him. The driver waited until he was inside the building before pulling away. He hustled to the elevator, riding it up to the third floor and power walking to the door to InuYasha’s suite. The guards posted outside looked to him and he grinned big before knocking.
                It took a minute, InuYasha grumbling before he opened the door. He’d asked that his nieces and nephews not bother him today, he was rather upset about Zander not wanting him to help him. He had run so many situations through his head on why he wasn’t wanted, not thinking Zander had been honest when stating he couldn’t. He yelped when the door came open and he was pounced on, whatever beast latched onto his middle was purring loudly.
                He tried to push it off of him before noticing it was Zander smirking up at him. “Your brother gave me the afternoon off!” He let go of InuYasha to throw his arms in the air in excitement. He glared at the guards as they laughed, not able to maintain their professional stances at his door.
                He pulled the little cat into his room, shutting the door rather harshly. Zander giggled as he was hoisted up so his face no longer pressed against InuYasha’s chest and now he could look into his eyes. He gave him an eskimo kiss, letting Inu hold him. “I thought you wouldn’t get to see me today?”
                “Well, I was very busy and it was security sensitive so I couldn’t get help but then I ran into your brother and he said I could come see you and he’d take care of it,” Zander’s voice was fast and it took Inu a moment to decipher it all, his ears pressed back as he tried to make it all make sense.
                He smiled once it all clicked into place. “That’s wonderful! Why did you come here though, I thought we were going to go to the garden?”
                Zander thought a second, “I guess I was just so excited I came straight to you.”
                Inu plopped him on the bed, pulling his chair over to sit in front of him. Zander played with the blanket a moment before moving to sit on his lap in the chair instead. He faced him, chewing his lip as he studied InuYasha’s face. Inu was pleasantly surprised, his hands holding Zander so he wouldn’t slide off of the chair.
                “Well, what do you want to do then?” InuYasha smiled.
                “I dunno, we haven’t talked a whole lot. Maybe we should just get to know each other?” Zander tilted his head, his hands gently pressing against InuYasha’s chest, barely able to contain just how excited he was to be there in the first place.
                “Okay,” this was a foreign concept to him but he was willing to try. He leaned back in his chair, kicking the footrest up to better accommodate Zander on his lap. Zander snuggled right in, quiet for a moment before the floodgates just burst and he told InuYasha all about himself.
                He was 75, young for a demon but still an adult. He had 1 sister who raised him as his parents passed away in an accident when he was young. Akimi was about 30 years older than him and she was a doctor. He had been working for Sesshomaru for around 25 years, originally applying to be a cook but had been accepted as a servant in the palace. His interactions with males interested in him hadn’t been great, so he hadn’t ever really been interested in anyone or with anyone. Before being in the palace, he had worked in hotels and with a cleaning service. He had half a degree in accounting, but he didn’t like it so he had stopped going to college; well that and his sister couldn’t afford to support him during it but he wouldn’t let her know that had factored into it.
                InuYasha just sat and listened to him, letting him talk as much as he wanted. He was content this way, almost dreading talking about the details Zander was revealing to him. He talked fast, Inu finding him easily excitable which was adorable to him. He watched the way his face lit up with each new thing he thought to share, the way his green eyes widened, and his cat ears flattened. Even the way his tail flicked to emphasize certain things.
                When Zander stopped talking, he looked to him expectantly. Zander’s hands were still on his chest holding his body up so he still had eye contact, the rest of his little body pushed against Inu because of the way the chair tilted with the footrest up. InuYasha sighed, looking reluctant and then the pout came. He slowly began telling Zander his story: all about his mom and his dad, how he had been outcast, meeting Kikyo and all the friends he’d had.
                Zander’s facial expressions were open, each sad thing making his face twist in heartbreak as his hands kneaded Inu’s chest absentmindedly. He struggled with himself, wanting to hold him but wanting Inu to keep telling him all about himself.
                Inu found himself instinctually annoyed each time he interpreted pity across Zander’s face. He had to remind himself Zander wasn’t pitying him at all, just listening. The little cat seemed to notice his annoyed ticks though, his eyes glancing down each time Inu felt those jolts of irritated emotions.
                When he was done recounting everything, Zander softly kissed him, “That sounds awful but I’m glad you’re here now.”
                Inu was surprised, responding to the brief touch of lips before looking at him. Pity again, he frowned just a little and then corrected his facial expression. The little massage on his chest stopped when he frowned and Zander sighed just a little, “I’m sorry, I’m not mad or anything I just really don’t like it when it looks like someone is looking to me in pity. I turned out fine. I survived, didn’t I?”
                “I understand, I just don’t see how someone can treat you like that,” Zander pouted, a clawed hand coming up to cup his face tenderly.
                “You can always ask Sesshomaru, he tried to kill me consistently,” InuYasha chuckled uncomfortably.
                “Shame on our emperor,” Zander’s pout deepened, purring just a little. He nuzzled against Inu, wanting to offer comfort. Inu allowed a slight smile, his arms shifting to hold Zander more comfortably. Zander’s hand returned to his chest, supporting himself again.
                Zander leaned back, his hips pressing down into InuYasha as his body weight shifted. Inu blushed a little, glancing down between them. “Zander, uh, maybe avoid that? It’s been a long time.”
                He looked to him thoughtfully, his little cat ears swiveling in thought. InuYasha watched him, knowing how to read his ear twitches thanks to his own fuzzy appendages. He held his hips, trying to prevent Zander from squirming to avoid an awkward situation. Zander shimmied right out of his grip, his little body rubbing against him in the most wonderful way. He felt heat pool in his stomach and his groin sprung to life.
                “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to—I mean…shit,” InuYasha stammered, Zander looking down between their bodies as well. His cheeks burned at the musk wafting up to his nose.
                “I need to go get something!” Zander sprung up from his lap quickly, running to the door and then down the hall. InuYasha groaned, covering his eyes with his arm. He’d ruined it, his little lover wasn’t coming back.
                He waited a few moments and then sighed. He at least thought he’d take care of the problem. He took his arm off his eyes, slowly sliding his hand down his own chest and further to undo his jeans. He massaged himself in his hand, pulling his member out to stroke himself. He felt himself further hardening in his hand before the door flung open again. He looked startled towards the intrusion to see Zander hustling back to him in the chair.
                Inu tried to cover himself back up but the cat was there too quickly. Zander stared at his hand gripped around his length, his cheeks burning. He held up a little square packet, averting his eyes. InuYasha tucked himself back into his jeans and cleared his throat to let him know it was okay to look. Zander looked back to him, “Um, well… we’re gonna want this to avoid babies. I’m a born effeminate.”
                “A square prevents babies?” InuYasha’s face was burning. He was so embarrassed.
                “A condom prevents babies,” Zander fidgeted, the image of InuYasha burned into his mind. He was nervous, but he was comfortable at least knowing he knew a little more so far.
                InuYasha was getting uncomfortably frustrated. He had heard the term before, he was trying to rack his brain on where he’d heard ‘condom’ before. Kagome maybe, he vaguely remembered her finding one in her big backpack, something about her mother. Her face had been as red as his haori. He looked to Zander, still lost on how that would help.
                “I’ll show you,” Zander offered an awkward smile before climbing back onto his lap. He set the condom to the side and positioned himself to rest against Inu again. Inu grunted, Zander’s hips pressing back down into his.
                “You don’t have to, this is the second time—,” Zander’s fingers interrupted his chivalry.
                “I wouldn’t offer if I didn’t want to. I turned you down the other day, I could easily do that now,” Zander smiled.
                InuYasha nodded a little, pressing a little kiss to his fingertip. Zander giggled and gave him another eskimo kiss, moving his hand out of the way and resting it on Inu’s shoulder. Inu found his hands snaking around Zander’s hips, gripping his ass, one cheek comfortably in each hand. “Have you done this before?”
                Zander blushed, “No. It’s like, I know what it is, and I uh, have seen things on how to do it but I haven’t done it.”
                Inu grinned, he could’ve guessed. He kissed him, pulling his hips down into his own. He ground against him, tuning in to Zander’s body language make sure he wouldn’t change his mind at any point. His mouth hung open a little, eyes closing for only a second before he peered at Inu through his lashes.
                “Have you done this before?” Zander chewed his lip, the pressure against his budding erection lessening and then coming back full force as InuYasha pulled his hips down again.
                “I have,” He shifted, looking to the bed a moment. He pushed the footrest down, lifting Zander with him as he stood and set him gently on the bed.
                Zander looked up to him, his legs hanging off the edge of the bed before he pulled his legs up and sat on his knees. Those sweet green eyes shone in wonder as InuYasha peeled his shirt off, showing off his toned muscles. He smelled a spike in Zander’s arousal and chuckled a little.
                “Even with a boy?” Zander’s tail swished as he enjoyed his show.
                “Even with a man, yes,” InuYasha laughed, he reached and pulled Zander’s shirt over his head, Zander raising his arms up over his head to make his job easier. He was all curves with soft skin. He leaned in, kissing him, relishing in the feel of Zander throwing his arms around his neck eagerly.
                Inu gently pushed him back, Zander’s legs shifting easily to allow him to lay him back as InuYasha’s tongue invaded his mouth. InuYasha looked to him surprised as he felt his legs latch around his hips, that beautiful smile playful as he looked down at him. “I told you I know some things, just haven’t put them into practice.”
                “Clearly,” InuYasha pressed down into him for much needed contact. Zander’s face flushed, a little groan coming from him. He was going to push him over the edge without even trying the way his face was an open book on how he felt and those little sounds that came out of him.
                InuYasha ran his hands along Zander’s sides, worshipping his neck and collarbone with kisses. He sucked gently on the hollow of Zander’s neck, listening to the little mewls as his kitten squirmed under him. “’Yasha.”
                Zander’s voice made him shiver, his cock twitching between them. He was gonna lose it. He pulled away, gently using his hands to untangle Zander from him. He looked down at the flushed cat, his beautiful lips swollen from chewing on them and kisses. He slid his pants off, using it as a way to calm himself before he finished too soon. His efforts failed, watching Zander mimic him as he shimmied out of his own pants, little body wiggling and his erection springing out.
                It was small, just like him and Inu was amused as he saw him bashfully cover himself when his eyes lingered too long. “You’re so perfect.”
                Zander purred in response, his whole body blushing as InuYasha leaned back over him. He groaned, grinding down into him. “You’re perfect too.”
                InuYasha froze a second, no one had ever said anything like that about him. Stubborn, hard-headed, halfbreed, mutt; of all the things he’d been described as ‘perfect’ was not on the list. Zander reached to him, gently twirling a piece of his hair around his fingers as he purred, letting InuYasha process. He snapped out of it quickly, kissing him hard and passionately, pulling Zander’s body flush against his.
                Zander let out a groan as they moved together, erections rubbing with slow thrusts. His noises disappeared into Inu’s mouth, the hanyou keeping it occupied with his tongue. He felt hands run up his sides, thumbs easily finding his nipples and running circles over both. Zander broke their kiss, gasping for breath as he moaned loudly at all the sensations. He felt himself leaking between their bodies and he looked at InuYasha.
                “I-I don’t know if I can… go much more,” he sounded desperate. Inu smirked to him, kissing his cheeks and his jaw. He gave a small nod and leaned up, looking around before looking to Zander. The cat tilted his head before understanding. He sat up and opened his mouth, tongue rolling out invitingly. InuYasha blushed, all of the dirty thoughts flooding his mind.
                “Do you want my,uh, cock or my fingers?” He looked to his clawed digits and then back at Zander. He watched Zander pull his hand to his mouth, wrapping his fingers in the moist heat of his mouth. Inu gave a small growl of approval, wishing it had been the other the option. Zander sucked at his fingers, tongue swirling around them to get his fingers nice and slick. He pulled away, strings of saliva creating a bridge between his lips and Inu’s fingers.
                Inu kissed him sweetly before he watched Zander turn onto his belly, hips in the air for him. His kitten hadn’t been lying when he said he knew what to do and this view was the best view yet. His ass was in the air, tail moved to the side with his package dangling between his spread legs. Inu ran one of his wet fingers between his cheeks, finding his prize easily. He pressed very carefully, his finger sliding into Zander with little resistance.
                His lover mewled again, this time with slight discomfort and Inu froze. He assessed the situation, gently withdrawing his finger.
                “Are you okay? Do you need me to stop?” His body screamed at him for even offering, he was so hard it was almost painful.
                “I’m fine, it’s just the first time someone else has, um, done that. It hurt just a little,” Zander blushed, pulling a pillow over to hold under his chest. Inu nodded, sliding his finger back in, easier this time but that little mewl came again. He focused on stretching him, knowing Zander’s discomfort was expected and his kitten was fine. It clicked after a few thrusts of his finger that Zander had said ‘someone else has done that’ and his mind went wild with images of Zander fingering himself.
                As his mind wandered, he slid a second finger in. He worked on finding that little spot he knew would drive Zander crazy. When he heard the very loud purr accompanied with a moan he knew. He grinned, leaning forward to nuzzle gently against his neck as he hit that spot a few more times with his fingers. His fingers made scissoring motions, doing his best to open him up before invading him.
                After a few agonizing moments he withdrew his fingers, reaching between Zander’s legs to stroke him a few times. He gathered the precum that leaked from him on his fingers and then stroked it onto himself and lined himself up. Zander pushed towards him then stopped. “Wait, wait, the condom!”
                InuYasha growled in frustration under his breath, he’d been so close. Zander grabbed the square and opened it. He pulled the rubber out and turned to focus on Inu’s member, stroking it a couple times before rolling the condom on. He made sure it was on properly before kissing his lover and resuming his position.
                Inu had watched, those soft hands stroking him before the condom rolled on. He didn’t understand but he wouldn’t argue with his kitten. He lined himself up again, gently pushing into him without hesitation. He wanted no opportunities for him to stop him again unless he indicated he didn’t wish to continue.
                His mind swirled as he finally felt that tight heat around him. It’d been so long. He had to steady himself, reminding himself it was Zander’s first time. He couldn’t just rut into him however he wanted. Zander was adjusting, his breathing a little labored as he willed his body to relax to this much wanted intrusion. When he rocked his hips Inu proceeded to gently thrust into him.
                He closed his eyes, working hard at keeping a steady pace. He wanted his time with Zander to be filled with love and enjoyment. This wasn’t some quick fuck to satiate himself in the woods where he had to worry about other demons and predators. This was safety and tenderness, his kitten splayed before him with all the trust in the world. His hips met InuYasha’s every move, purrs and soft noises coming from him that were like a sensual song.
                “Hah, ‘Yasha, please, faster,” Zander begged for it, his green eyes peering back at Inu filled with desire. His hands clutched the sheets in preparation for it.
                He didn’t wish to disappoint, moving his hips faster and harder. He was getting closer and closer. He watched Zander shift under him, one shoulder dipping down and he realized his kitten was stroking himself with his thrusts. He felt Zander’s muscles tighten before hearing the contented moan from him as he spilled into his own hand. Inu managed a few more thrusts before being taken by the white hot feeling coursing through his body as he exploded.
                InuYasha leaned forward, holding himself over Zander’s body so he didn’t crush him but still pressing his body against Zander’s back as he panted. Zander’s body vibrated under him in bliss. He pulled his softened member from Zander after a moment of rest and looked down at the condom before looking to Zander. Zander moved finally, looking to InuYasha with admiration and awe. He followed his gaze down and helped him remove the condom.
                He tossed it into the trash can before quickly cleaning up his little mess from the bed. InuYasha watched him lazily, himself a puddle of happy goo on the bed. His limbs felt heavy and his mind sleepy. He could rut like this the rest of his life and be happy. He yawned and grunted as he found his middle quickly conquered by his lover’s body. Zander fit perfectly against him, pressed chest to chest as he kissed InuYasha.
                Inu wrapped his arms around him, if he kept this up he was heading for round two and he’d only seen Zander bring one condom in. He felt that button nose nuzzle into his neck next, taking in his scent. “Thank you for this.”
                “I should be thanking you, kitten,” He said the pet name out loud and Zander giggled with glee.
                “I think I need a nap. Will you nap with me?” Zander moved off his body, laying down next to him and snuggling right up against him with his back to InuYasha. Inu moved and wrapped himself around Zander, his ass fitting right up against him like a puzzle piece. He swung his arm around Zander’s waist, holding him possessively.
                “I could use a nap too,” he felt the purrs start again, such a comforting, welcoming feeling. It made him feel wanted and loved. He knew he was doing good because Zander’s body immediately told him so. He didn’t have to guess or question if he was just being polite. His kitten let out little snores after seconds and he found himself right behind him, his dreams for once pleasant and filled with a certain cat.

                At the palace, Sesshomaru was dealing with a member of his council. The man was older, his hair whitened from age but still plentiful and still with plenty of life left in him. He was exasperating, droning on and on about how certain nobles weren’t getting the chance to make heirs because noble women were scarce. He had the nerve to suggest young noble women at the age of 18 take on a much older husband to continue the blood lines. This included Sesshomaru’s 4 daughters which he was beginning to become annoyed with.
                “Gilbreth, are you suggesting our daughters,” he motioned around the table, “All take on a man of your age simply to produce heirs? Nothing else?”
                The man stammered, “Well, your highness, yes. How else would we continue the noble lines?”
                “You breed with someone else, take on a noble man for all I care. Maybe someone not noble at all. We shouldn’t be expecting our daughters to marry for anything but love,” Sesshomaru replied wryly.
                “You say that because you have daughters. What about my sons? Surely they should get a nice noble girl to marry,” another council man piped in, hope in his voice.
                “I have more sons than daughters and I would wish an arranged marriage on none of them. You should wish the same for your children,” he held his temper in check well, but the clench of his jaw was an indication to all around the table he was angry.
                “They could learn to love each other though, I mean surely if they’re raising children together--,” The words died in the second councilman’s throat as he saw the deadly gaze of the emperor upon him.
                “The answer is no, I will not vote for such a thing. If that is how you wish to conduct business with your family, so be it. It will not become a law forced upon the women of my realm,” his voice was calm and pointed, betraying the rage that poured from his stare.
                The meeting ended, all the men pouring out from the meeting room grumping and grumbling about the many voided ideas that had been shot down in the day. Sess stayed in his chair, his gaze avoiding any faces as they left lest they see just how furious he was. He could think of nothing but his four girls expected to do nothing but pour babies from their bodies for selfish nobles.
                As if being summoned, Akiko strutted in and looked to him hesitantly. “Dad?”
                He shook out of his thoughts, looking to her, his eyes softening as they fell upon her. “Yes, Akiko?”
                “Well, I think what I came in here for is less important than if you are okay?” Akiko sat in one of the chairs, flicking the name plate away from the spot just in front of her on the table.
                “They wanted to pass a law that would require all women of nobility to marry at the age of 18 to a man at least 50 years older than herself to produce heirs. I am furious,” He ground the words out in spite, even the feeling of them coming out in those sentences making him feel sick.
                “But, men can produce heirs. Why do they only want to impose this on women?” Akiko’s eyes narrowed.
                “I don’t know. I won’t allow it to pass, don’t worry. Their thought process disturbs me though,” Sesshomaru sighed and looked to her.
                “I know you wouldn’t, dad,” She smiled, holding his hand affectionately, “I came here to see if you and Helaku wanted to go to lunch with me and Keiko.”
                Sesshomaru squeezed her hand, “Let me check with Helaku. I’ve minimized my meetings because he’s going through the change so lunch should be open but if he’s not feeling well we may not go out.”
                “We can bring it to you two! We just want to spend time with you, we haven’t had a twin & dad date in a long time,” her second hand came and joined the first, pleading with him.
                “Let me check, just hold on,” He patted her hands. He reached out through their bond, checking on his poor bed ridden mate. He inquired about his willingness to have lunch with his girls and they decided food at Helaku’s would be best. Akiko sat confused but patiently as he seemed to have an internal conversation with himself. “Helaku says he is willing to have lunch at his house as long as that won’t ruin your lunch.”
                “Absolutely not! Only not having our dad would ruin our lunch!” She got up, flinging her arms around him. He hugged her back, patting her back lovingly.
                “Better be careful, someone’s gonna find out you’re soft,” Sess looked at her amused.
                “I’ll turn them into a toad and we’ll see who’s soft,” She smirked and walked out of the room. He gathered his things and hustled back through the hall, getting someone to drive him quickly back to the house. He burst into the door and set his things down, going straight into the bedroom.
                Helaku was curled into a ball, hot water bottle pressed to his bare stomach. He was in his sweatpants with no shirt, a light sheen of sweat on his body. Sesshomaru crawled onto the bed next to him, kissing him and gently stroking his arm, “I felt you go through your cramps, I’m sorry.”
                “I hate you,” he groaned, waiting for his pain meds to kick in.
                “I know you do,” Sesshomaru held him, “want me to get you the salve?”
                “Yes, please,” Helaku whined, trying to stretch out but the pain shot through him. He curled back up and watched Sesshomaru get into the supply closet and come back with the numbing salve. He stretched out just enough for Sesshomaru to spread the salve before curling back up as soon as it was over.
                “Are you sure you want to have lunch with the girls?” He put the salve away, going into the bathroom to wash his hands. His beast swelled with pride, ‘such a strong, caring mate.’ He felt Sesshomaru’s beast respond with nuzzles to his soul, a warmth he couldn’t describe spreading through his chest.
                “Yeah, the salve should kick in soon and I’ll be able to get up,” another whimper forced itself out of him as he rolled over. Sesshomaru was back at his side, looking to his suit before carefully sitting on the bed. He didn’t want salve all over his clothes but the need to comfort Helaku won. He kissed his temple and pulled him up against him. Helaku was immediately receptive to him, snuggling right up against him.
                They laid there a while before the girls arrived at the door, bags of food from their favorite restaurant in hand. Sesshomaru let them in and they looked all around Helaku’s house in awe. “Daddy, where’s the dining table?”
                “We just eat at the counter,” Sesshomaru pointed at the area where they typically ate together. Akiko and Keiko looked to each other before setting the food down.
                “Permission to use magic to get this counter big enough for our feast?” Akiko’s fingers wiggled enigmatically.
                “As long as that is all you do, yes,” Sesshomaru looked to her pointedly, “This is Helaku’s home, it will need to be put right back how you found it when we’re done.”
                Akiko was a gifted mage, her magic pushing limits. She had poured all of her young life into her studies, becoming one of the greatest magic users in the demon capital, if not the realm. She was known for her more dark attire, always found in clothing of grim colors that accentuated her milky pale skin and raven black hair that went down to her hips in straight, untangled strands. Her eyes were a deep, mesmerizing blue like her mother’s though they were narrow and could hold an icy stare just like her father’s. She wasn’t known for being soft, in fact she had been in trouble numerous times for turning her brothers into various small animals when angry, even freezing them in time at points to get to destinations before them when the boys would try to childishly race each other.
                Keiko looked very similar to Akiko, though her personality was much different. Her favorite color was pink, she had no interest in magic and really enjoyed fashion. She liked curling her hair, always putting careful effort into how she looked. She was bubbly, always one to chat and appreciate others.
                They loved each other, having always gotten along despite their differences. Akiko’s obsession with the darker things in life never seemed to offset Keiko’s love of all things colorful and wonderful and vice versa. They could oft times be found in the same place, discussing an odd mixture of their interests; such as high end gothic fashions or if wraiths would like boy bands.
                Akiko’s eyes danced gleefully as she used her magic, rings on her fingers glittering as her hands swung through the air. The counter elongated, two more stools appearing for the girls. Akiko began putting the food out and Keiko pulled some bottles of wine from a bag and found glasses, pouring them all a glass.
                Helaku came out of his room, having dressed himself well enough for lunch. His body still ached and he could care less about what his step daughters thought as he plopped down on a stool and pulled Sesshomaru over by the hand to lean back against him. They paused a moment, watching their dad hold his mate against him, Helaku staring lovingly up at him with his head rested on his stomach. They knew their parents had loved each other, but such open affection was odd from their remaining parent.
                “Daddy, do you… love Helaku more than mom?” Keiko placed a wine glass down by Helaku. Helaku’s eyes looked to her, alarmed. He held Sesshomaru’s arms in place, praying he wouldn’t step away from him because of the question. Sesshomaru’s whole body had tensed, his gaze snapping to her.
                “Keiko, of course not. Every relationship is different, Helaku and dad are just more open,” Akiko looked to Keiko and then grinned at her dad and stepdad. Sesshomaru relaxed and looked at Helaku again, who was realizing he had gripped his arms to hold them in place harder than he thought.
                “Your sister is right; I loved your mother just as much. Right now, he’s growing a uterus, he’s in a lot of pain so I want to make sure he’s comforted as much as I can,” he kissed the top of Helaku’s head before gently removing his arms to sit next to him.
                Keiko squealed excited, “Oh! Are we going to get a new baby sister?”
                “You need to make sure it’s a sister, we’re outnumbered,” Akiko pointed a plastic fork at him threateningly.
                “We don’t have plans to have pups, he’s just going through the change,” Sesshomaru looked to his side cautiously. He wasn’t sure how sensitive Helaku would be about the subject.
                Helaku didn’t confirm or deny this statement, his own mind a mix of emotions regarding the subject. His beast desperately wanted pups of its own, this made him angry to hear Sesshomaru say no new pups. On the other hand, he was not ready to mother pups. He gave a half assed smile to everyone and gripped his stomach as a cramp wracked his body, lessened by the numbing salve.
                “I have a very hard time imagining you’re not having children with him. There are 18 of us. He won’t keep his hands off you that long,” Akiko rolled her eyes at her father looking to Helaku.
                “He didn’t want any of us, is what mom said. Shika was the first mistake and then they never stopped making more mistakes,” Keiko took her seat, beginning to eat her lunch.
                Sesshomaru’s eyes narrowed slightly at his daughters, not enjoying being the subject of this conversation. Helaku gave them a genuine smile, taking a sip of his wine as soon as his cramp was gone.
                “But seriously, girls Helaku. We need to even out the playing field,” Keiko joined in on the threatening look from Akiko.
                “Well, I can’t help it if your dad mostly shoots boys,” he teased. Sesshomaru looked even more displeased, but he didn’t comment, eating his lunch. He held Sess’s hand as they ate, grinning as he conversed with the girls. He was loving this.
                The girls helped clean up after lunch, Akiko returning his counter to normal. They hugged Sesshomaru tightly, each girl kissing a cheek on each side of his face before they looked to Helaku. He wasn’t sure what to expect, his hands folded behind his back as he smiled to them. Then they attacked, wrapping him in their arms and kissing his cheeks too. “Thanks for lunch, dads! Looking forward to many more twin and dads lunches!”
                He was stunned but looked at Sesshomaru with a stupid grin on his face as he wrapped them in his arms and then they left. “Is this what having kids is like?”
                “It is the most rewarding experience of my entire existence, but don’t tell them I said that. They will amaze you with the things they can do and your heart will break every time theirs does but I wouldn’t change any of it for the world.”
                “You know, I always wanted to be a dad and this kind of validates it for me. I mean, I didn’t think I’d just inherit 18 kids or be birthing any children myself but hey, I think I’m gonna be good at this dad thing!” Helaku laughed.
                “You say that now, with 18 grown step-children who I have raised to behave like young royals. Wait until you have a little one,” Sesshomaru warned, “They will test your patience in ways you never thought possible. Why do you think my office has alcohol and a lock on it?”
                Helaku laughed, just imagining him hiding from toddlers as he sipped his favorite scotch at his desk after hours. “Katherine had to’ve been pretty mad at you for hiding from them at some point.”
                “I always told her I was working late,” He admitted, a fond smile on his face, “I think she knew I was exhausted from my day and then coming upstairs to find a little one wanting all of my attention until well past their bedtime was sometimes too much for me. She’d send a servant down to check how my work was going after about 30 minutes and I knew if I didn’t come upstairs she was going to murder me in my sleep. I didn’t do it often, maybe once a month. She stayed with the kids most of the day, it would be unkind of me to expect her to do all the parenting.”
                “Well, at least I know if you tell me you’re working late you’re probably just enjoying a drink somewhere. I won’t have to worry about you having an affair,” Helaku mused with a hint of humor.
                “You don’t have to worry about that. I don’t want you to catch me crying in the bath again because I royally fucked up,” He tried to spin it as a joke but Helaku could tell he may have scratched a still open wound.
                Helaku went and sat on the couch, sprawling his legs out. He looked to Sesshomaru as he disappeared into the bedroom and came back and laid a blanket over him before sitting by his feet. He pulled his feet to his lap and began rubbing them. Helaku smirked, enjoying the foot massage. “I think I’m officially the most powerful man in the realm. I have the demon emperor who comes running at my every call. He even rubs my feet.”
                Sesshomaru scoffed a little, watching Helaku wiggle his toes as he emphasized ‘rubs my feet’. He wasn’t going to tell Helaku he was wrong, just focused on taking care of his mate. He did check his watch discreetly, making sure he had time before his next meeting. Helaku was beaming, his handsome smile running almost ear to ear as he watched him; he wasn’t about to leave him until the last minute.
                He drifted off to sleep with the relaxing feeling of Sesshomaru’s hands working methodically on his feet. He vaguely felt Sesshomaru cover them with the blanket as he rose. He could barely remember him whispering to him softly about a bottle of water and his pills on the end table accompanied by the warm sensation of his hot water bottle against his stomach. A smile tugged his lips as soft lips brushed his forehead and he was back in a deep sleep as the door clicked close while Sesshomaru ran to his next meeting.
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