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Chapter 12 Washing My Hair

The day sped by.

Inuyasha checked on Miroku’s grandchildren and assured they had plenty of wood for their hearth and food for their table.   In exchange Miroku’s grandchildren gave him fresh vegetables from their garden and flowers for his home.

Inuyasha accepted the gifts and returned to his cabin to tidy it up. He opened all the windows and dusted the entire home.   He took out all the linen and aired out the futon.   To the bystander it appeared that a red tornado was at work in the home.

Next he started a stew with the vegetables and some meat that he had caught. He had become a very good cook if he said so himself. Time to impress his future mate.

Future mate.

Inuyasha stumbled. He really was in love with Sesshomaru.   It had happened.   He loved his brother as a friend and brother but suddenly he realized that he was IN LOVE with Sesshomaru.   Inuyasha sat down in the middle of the room.

Should he be shocked?

He tilted his head as he thought about it.

No, he really wasn’t.

He had fallen head over heels in love with his brother, the great dog demon.

How about that!

When all the pieces slipped together in his mind, he smiled and stood up.   ‘Better go to the hot springs and get cleaned up.’   So, he raced off to bathe.

While he soaked he pondered what gift Sesshomaru would bring him.   Would it be gold, or jewels?   He hoped not.   He really didn’t have any purpose for such things.   He laughed as he day dreamed of a tiara with a crescent moon dangling between his eyes. His hand raised and he batted at the imaginary jewel.

Silly.

Next he wondered if the present would be a sword; one made from Sesshomaru’s teeth. Wow! That would be very powerful, but totally unnecessary.
Inuyasha laughed at his imagination, each day dream crazier than the next.

Bathing complete, Inuyasha regarded his wardrobe.   Perhaps something different would be appropriate for tonight…

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At Castletown, Sesshomaru searched down a local artist that his father had used.

“I am in need of a painting of my father in his dog form resting with Izayoi, his human wife.”

“Right away, Lord Sesshomaru.   Can you describe for me what pose you would like?   I can easily draw them together. They were quite beautiful.” The old artist sighed happily.

Sesshomaru regarded the artist thoughtfully. “Yes, they were beautiful together.” ‘And so will Inuyasha and I,’ he added in his head. Then he proceeded to tell the artist the details he desired.

Sesshomaru left the artist to accomplish his task and returned to the castle. Wandering through his home he wondered what touches Inuyasha would add. He was lost in his fantasies when Jaken was heard squawking for him.

He counted to ten and then went in search of the old imp.   He did need to give Uncle Jaken a report on his courting.

As he walked by the throne room he saw Jaken. He nodded silently and entered the throne room, assuming his position on the elevated tatami.   As he waited for Jaken he took in the appearance of the room.   It was stark.   ‘I shall commission the artist to paint Father on that wall. Yes, that will improve this room tremendously.’

Sesshomaru was staring at the wall imagining the great Inu Taisho flying in his Inu form and some humans at the bottom of the mural staring in awe at his beauty when Jaken walked in.

“My Lord, it is so good you are here.   Word of your courting has reached your advisors and some of them are at odds.” Jaken was breathless.

Sesshomaru stared.   The only one who knew was Jaken. Clearly he had told the advisors.   Sesshomaru snarled, his fur rising slightly.

Jaken stopped in his tracks and dropped to the floor to gravel.

“My Lord, I told the maids to clean your chambers to prepare for the day you bring home a mate. They told the kitchen staff who told the stable hands who told the castle guard.   If I had known this result I would not have said anything.”

Sesshomaru’s fur smoothed back in place. Eventually he replied, “It matters not what any of them think.”

“As you say, Milord. But it would be to the hanyou’s benefit to clear the castle of---,” Jaken paused as he searched for the best word. An evil smile crossed his face. “It would be a good mating gift to Lord Inuyasha if the castle was cleared of hanyou haters.”

“Inuyasha is quite capable of defending himself,” Sesshomaru replied, curious as to Jaken’s plans.

“Certainly Lord Sesshomaru!” the imp agreed. “But one does clean out a viper’s nest before settling in its place.”

Sesshomaru nodded.

“Allow me, my Lord.   This uncle would love to search and dispose of,” Jaken rubbed his staff of two heads lovingly, “vermin who opposed my Lord’s happiness.”

“How long do you anticipate this “spring cleaning” will take,” Sesshomaru inquired.

“Unknown my King.   I shall study the situation thoroughly.”

Sesshomaru paused as he considered what Jaken had told him.   It may take longer to get his mate home, but it would be safer for him. After a length of time he replied to Jaken, “So be it. This Sesshomaru does like a clean house.”

That matter resolved Jaken summarized the remainder of the castle business.   Everything else was in order.

When that was finished Sesshomaru returned to the artist’s studio. The painting was finished and drying. It was lovely.

“Thank you.   I would like another piece for the throne room. You may take your time on this piece.” He described the concept to the artist. Gathering up his courting gift, he left a pile of coin in payment.

Next Sesshomaru returned to the castle and soaked in the hot springs.

He selected his favorite clothing. Then he checked the time.

‘Tonight is a new moon. I need to hurry so I can protect my future mate.’ And with that thought, Sesshomaru phased into a bright ball and skyrocketed across the sky toward the forest of Inuyasha.

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Inuyasha had dressed in the lovely kimono and accompanying hakama and was regarding his visage in small mirror Kagome had brought to the Edo village on one of her first trips. He appraised his clothing and decided it was good when he suddenly changed to his human form.

“Holy Kami!” Inuyasha panicked as he looked in the mirror. “I look like Rin!   This cannot be happening to me!   This is a disaster!   Sesshomaru will take one look and turn around and walk away permanently. Kami, no!”

Inuyasha fussed with his hair and paced the room.

“Sesshomaru can’t see me like this. He just can’t! What can I do?”

Eyes frantically took in the materials available.   He spoke to himself. He could rub ashes in his hair.

‘That would smell bad. Sesshomaru could smell that.’

How about saying he was sick and Sesshomaru needed to come tomorrow?

‘Sesshomaru could smell a lie.’

Inuyasha’s panic mounted.

He spied a towel that Kagome had used to dry herself.   That could work.

‘Let’s try that,’ he agreed with himself.

Grabbing the towel he wrapped it around his hair like he had seen Kagome do. He grabbed the mirror and assured all the loose hairs were tucked in. “This would work.”

Just as he said that, Sesshomaru arrived at his door.

“Inuyasha? I have arrived. I’m coming in.”

Sesshomaru entered the hut bearing the painting in one hand. His eyes fell up his future mate standing in the middle of the floor with a piece of cloth wrapped around his head. Inuyasha appeared flustered and slightly embarrassed. Sesshomaru laid the portrait to the side.

“Inuyasha? Why have you got a piece of cloth wrapped around your head?” The dog demon stared dumb fixed.

“I –I – I…” Inuyasha started and then sighed deeply. “I was going to tell you I just washed my hair and it was still wet, but that would be a lie.”   Inuyasha’s face dropped. “I can’t tell you a lie.”

Sesshomaru stared. “I appreciate that. But why would you even consider it?” His tone was gentle but still confused.

Inuyasha took in a deep breath and centered himself. Lifting his hands to the towel, he unwrapped his hair. “It’s easier if I let you see than if I try and explain it.”

Lush ebony hair rolled down from the top of his head in large crashing waves, eventually falling in to their natural place about his face.   Inuyasha lowered his head and stared at the floor. Unbeknownst to Inuyasha the effect was bewitching to Sesshomaru.

Sesshomaru stepped forward, entering Inuyasha’s personal space. Gently cupping his chin he raised his brother’s face. Inuyasha looked away.

“Look at me, please,” Sesshomaru whispered reverently.

Inuyasha looked into Sesshomaru’s eyes.

“You are so handsome, my love,” Sesshomaru was star struck. Never in his life had he felt this way. He was really in love. He wanted to protect this lovely creature with his entire being. He wanted to be the first thing he saw in the morning and the last thing at night. He wanted to ensure he was well fed, safe, comfortable and content. He wanted to share his life with Inuyasha.

“Please don’t keep any part of you from me. Just when I think I know love, you enchant me even more.”

Sesshomaru leaned forward. He gently kissed Inuyasha’s human lips. They tasted sweet and delicate, more delicate than his hanyou form.   Sesshomaru would have to be careful on these nights.

He broke the kiss when he felt tears on his cheek.

“Why are you crying? Was I pressing too hard?” Sesshomaru checked his brother for blood or injury.

Inuyasha shook his head vigorously as he tried to find his voice.

“You – (sob) – were – (pant) - perfect.”

Inuyasha wrapped his arms around his brother, hugging him tightly and continued to sob until he calmed himself.

Sesshomaru reciprocated the hug, hold his brother snuggly to his chest, occasionally sniffing to determine his state but also just savoring the moment. This creature was beautiful!

When Inuyasha calmed enough to speak he did not release his brother from his grip but rather turned his head so he could smell and see Sesshomaru’s neck.

“Are you able to talk yet, my Inuyasha?”

“Your Inuyasha? You would still take me looking this way and crying like a frightened rabbit?” Inuyasha laughed nervously.

“Mine, only mine. No one but me gets MY Inuyasha,” Sesshomaru growled in a possessive manner.

“Does that mean that—that—you’re My Sesshomaru?” Inuyasha hesitantly whispered.

“Yes!” the great demon said emphatically.

“Even with all the tears?” Inuyasha continued to question.

“Tears or laughter. Happiness or sadness. Wealth or poverty,” Sesshomaru answered.   “Now, I get to ask some questions.”

Inuyasha nodded his head against Sesshomaru’s chest. Sesshomaru pulled back a bit and lifted Inuyasha’s face to look at him.   The soft visage sported tear-streaked cheeks and swollen puffy eyes but still looked ravishing.

“What has brought my future mate to such a state?   I should like to know so I can vanquish it to the Netherworld.” Sesshomaru declared.

A small smile appeared on Inuyasha’s face.

“I am afraid my thoughts are the cause of this,” Inuyasha admitted sheepishly.

“Explain,” said Sesshomaru.

“I forgot tonight was my human night, so Itriedtohideitfromyou,” Inuyasha mumbled.

Sesshomaru furrowed his brow as he replayed the answer slower in his mind.   Quickly he blinked his eyes and shook his head ever so slightly as if to clear cobwebs from his face.

“I know of your human nights. Why would you hide it from me?”

Inuyasha hung his head.   “Because tonight I look like Rin.”

Sesshomaru pulled back and looked closer at Inuyasha.

“Intriguing. You were upset because you thought you looked like my deceased wife?   I am not sure I understand why?   Her looks were appealing.”

Inuyasha sighed again. “I didn’t want to remind you of her loss and make you sad.”

“Yet, you made yourself sad instead,” Sesshomaru finished.   “Inuyasha, you are exquisite. You look like you.”

Sesshomaru place his hands on either side of Inuyasha’s face. His thumbs wiped away any tears that remained. “I am truly bewitched by you. I want to spend my life with you even more today than yesterday. You are so much more than handsome. You are beautiful in body and spirit. You are courageous, loving, generous, and strong.   It is I who should fear being rejected by you.   Accept my courting gift. Be my mate, Inuyasha.”

Tears sprang anew but this time for joy.

“Yes, I will be your mate, Sesshomaru.”

“First sit and let me show you my gift. Then after that you would serve me a bowl of that divine smelling stew in turn?”

A genuine smile took over Inuyasha’s face for the first time that night. “I love presents. I can’t wait to see.”

Sesshomaru turned to retrieve the portrait. It had been rolled up and placed inside a heavier piece of paper.

“Close your eyes. I wish to hang it so I can see your expression when you look upon it.”

Inuyasha did as he was instructed and closed his eyes.

Sesshomaru unrolled the portrait and after determining the size wall that would be best for it, hung it and stepped back.

“You can look now, Koi.”

The newish nickname brought a flush to Inuyasha’s cheeks. He opened his eyes and stared mesmerized at the picture. It was a painting of their father in his giant demon dog form and his mother resting safely in his paws.
Inuyasha was speechless.     He stared into Sesshomaru’s face, tears of happiness welling again in his eyes.

Sesshomaru replied, “I had seen them together like that a number of times so I just asked the castle artist to capture my memory.   Seems that he did a good job,” Sesshomaru turned to look at the portrait again. He was caught off guard when Inuyasha ran to him and hugged him with such force that they both fell on the tatami floor of the cabin.   Inuyasha peppered his mate-to-be with kisses.

In between kisses he murmured, “It is the most thoughtful gift anyone had ever given me.” “It’s beautiful.” “I love it.” “Thank you so much.” “I’ll treasure it forever.” “It’s the best gift ever.” and others.

Sesshomaru glowed. He was pleased with himself. He had picked the best gift for his mate. He would have to thank Uncle Jaken. He caressed Inuyasha’s back and arms as the pup covered him in kisses. He would have been content to remain there all night however a rather loud grumble from a certain inuhanyou’s stomach stopped the affectionate attack.

“Um. Excuse my stomach,” Inuyasha blushed.

“Let’s feed that stomach,” Sesshomaru smirked, “so we can get back to more affectionate demonstrations, hum, My Inuyasha?”

Inuyasha scrambled to his feet and dashed to the fireplace. Grabbing two bowls of stew he sat them at the table.

“Now it’s my turn to gift you, dear brother.   I am a pretty good cook, if I say so myself!” The pup was returning to his normally self-assured self.

“I look forward to it. It smells wonderful!”

Sesshomaru sat at the head of the table.   That small act hit Inuyasha with a ton of force. That had always been his chair, his place, as head of his home.   Now he would be second to his brother.   They should probably talk about that….

But not now.

As soon as Inuyasha sat down to his right Sesshomaru dipped a spoon into the bowl.   Flavors exploded on his tongue! “This is amazing, My Inuyasha!   Delicious! Yum!”   Sesshomaru savored the flavors and gave his positive review regarding the meat and vegetables.

The compliments fed the hanyou’s soul. Inuyasha smiled. Maybe they wouldn’t have to talk about it after all. He could see himself cooking for his brother. Something about taking care of Sesshomaru appealed to Inuyasha.   He took a bite of stew and savored his own cooking.

“Yeh, I’m a pretty good cook.”

When dinner was finished complete with second helpings and Inuyasha had cleaned and put up the dishes, Sesshomaru decided it was time to talk about the third step in their courting process.

“Inuyasha, I need to tell you about the third step in our courting process.”

“Okay,” Inuyasha said and he sat down in front of Sesshomaru.

“The scroll says the last phase is to invite you to come home, to our castle.   I am ready for that stage, my Inuyasha but it appears my home is full of vipers that are venomous to hanyous.”

“S’ok. I can take care of myself,” the brave pup declared.

“I am quite aware of that,” Sesshomaru said as he rubbed his sword arm at the point where Inuyasha had detached it.

“Oops. Did I ever apologize for that? I’m—“

But Sesshomaru cut him off. “Don’t be sorry. You were protecting yourself and Kagome.   You were justified. If anyone needs to apo—“

But Inuyasha leaned over and kissed him stopping all talk of apologies.

The kiss broke apart and Inuyasha leaned back in his chair smiling self-satisfied.

“So then tell me why I shouldn’t go home with you,” Inuyasha asked.

Sesshomaru began to wonder himself. What a kisser!   He took a moment to put his thoughts together.

“In Uncle Jaken’s words one does clean out a viper’s nest before settling in its place.”

Inuyasha allowed the wisdom of the statement to sink in.

“Go figure. The old imp has some smarts. Can’t argue with that logic. But where does that leave us?”

Sesshomaru had hoped Inuyasha would understand the situation. He was right again.   He stood and offered a hand to Inuyasha who stood in front of him.

“That leaves us with right here, right now.   Inuyasha Takahashi, I would very much like to mate you this evening.   If you feel your human body is not –“

A hard kiss slammed into the dog demon’s mouth. A tongue requested entry. Sesshomaru teased it and then broke them apart. He kept Inuyasha close to his body but back far enough he could look him in the eyes.

“I believe it is custom for humans to recite some words to each other first. I like the idea.
I, Sesshomaru Takahashi, promise to accept and love you.
I promise to share with you all my love.
I promise to be faithful to you forever.
I promise to watch your back.
I promise to treasure you.
I promise to share my life with you until it ends.
These promises I will keep through good times and bad.
I proudly proclaim this to the world.”

Inuyasha smiled.

“I like the idea too.

I, Inuyasha Takahashi, promise to accept and love you.
I promise to share with you all my love.
I promise to be faithful to you forever.
I promise to watch your back.
I promise to treasure you.
I promise to share my life with you until it ends.
These promises I will keep through good times and bad.
I proudly proclaim this to the world.”

The new mates stared at each other. Sesshomaru leaned toward Inuyasha as Inuyasha leaned up to meet him. Halfway there, the lovers lingered a breath apart. Anticipation mounted. Then lips met and electricity flowed.

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In the Elysian Fields a young girl with a pony tail on the side of her head jumped up and down with joy.   A jovial dog demon warrior reached down and patted her head.

“Well done, little one. You have done well to help my sons. Thank you.

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