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The Bastard's Gift	By : Nightbloom Category: InuYasha > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 20057 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 2
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Chapter List
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A/N: Characters of Inuyasha do not belong to me, just to OCs created for the purpose of entertainment.
Bastard's Gift
Chapter 12
One of Sesshomaru's personal servants was placing the last piece of armor on his outfit when his door swung open. Holding back a growl, he watched as the elder female he had hired to watch over Inuyasha stormed in.
"I have spoken with your servants, Lord," she said, sounding angered, a large scowl on her face.
Any other demon and they would have been beheaded for daring to come in unannounced and speaking in such a tone. As it stood, Chie was a long time healer of the family and had been a grandmother type figure to him in his youth.
"What of it?"
"I hear you plan on keeping the brat and his son separated."
"It is not of your concern."
"As a healer it is my obligation to inform you that it will be bad for the health of the pup. While he is of an age to endure a few days of separation, he is not to be completely cut off from his father."
"They will see each other throughout the day."
"Not the same. They need to feed off of each other's presence during the night. You better make arrangements, Lord Sesshomaru. I will not stand by and watch you destroy the health of a child just because you don't like him. Seriously. A grown demon such as yourself should compose himself as such."
Sesshomaru growled, scaring off the last of his helpers.
"Do not growl at me, you impertinent brat. The young Master is not built for bearing. He is much too small."
"We Inu are of studier build."
"Well, until I see that, I don't want him put in a position that puts him at risk. Anxiety of too much separation from his pup can have some ill effects. And should he lose his unborn child, it will be on your head."
Sesshomaru chose not to respond to the healer. He walked past her, leaving his door open. She briskly caught up to him and stopped at Inuyasha's door. "I will wake him. I need to check up on the health of the pup as well."
Sesshomaru gave her a nod and continued out to the dining hall.
X
Morning came much too soon for Inuyasha as he woke up and stretched. A gentle smile stole across his face as he looked down upon his most trusted friends and son, watching how they were sprawled across his bed in various positions.
Katsutoshi was balled up against his side, looking very much like the little pup he was, as Ginta's arm hung off the edge of the bed and Hakkaku had somehow moved towards the foot of his bed, feet twitching in reaction from some dream he was probably having.
Inuyasha settled back down to relish the last few moments of peace he would be having, before remembering that he was going to have to present an argument with Sesshomaru on allowing him more time with his clan this way.
Maybe if they were incorporated into Sesshomaru's army… hanging around them would reduce the smell of the wolf clan.
Inuyasha sighed and felt Katsutoshi stirring up against him.
"Poppa?" he heard his voice call out, sleepily.
"Morning, Katsu."
"Sun is up already?" Katsu grumbled, unhappily.
"Yes, it is."
There was a knock on the door.
"Yes?" Inuyasha called out.
"Get up, boy. Time for a check up."
Inuyasha groaned as the damned Healer walked into his room. "Wasn't it enough yesterday?" he asked.
"I'm not here for you. Traipsing around for a month, I need to make sure the little one isn't sick."
Inuyasha did not want the woman laying her hands on his kid.
"Who are you?" asked Katsutoshi, rubbing his eyes.
Chie actually smiled at him, which irked Inuyasha for an unknown reason.
"I'm Chie, darling," she said. "I just want to make sure you aren't sick."
Katsutoshi gave her a big grin. "I'm okay," he said. "Poppa takes good care of me and feeds me lots of yummy stuff." Then he frowned. "But I guess I won't be eating poppa's food anymore now that we live in a castle."
Chie tousled his hair. "Well, you seem of normal height for a young one your age."
Ginta and Hakkaku stirred from where they were laying.
"Most wolves live in such unclean manners." Chie eyed the two wolves critically. "Although they're not as scrawny as most wolf demons I've seen."
"They've had a bit of human influence and a damn good leader," Inuyasha grumbled, wanting to defend his adoptive family.
"I suppose that would explain why this one here seems healthy enough. You, on the other hand, I can't believe something as dainty as yourself survived for so long."
"Grr!"
"Dainty?" Katsutoshi puzzled over the word. "Poppa isn't dainty. He may be smaller than most demons but he's really strong."
"Like a weed?" Chie added.
"And about as stubborn," commented Hakkaku with a chuckle, finally having woken up. He spotted the death glare Inuyasha sent his way. "Wait, who or what are we talking about?" he backpedalled.
"I just needed to check on the pup. Your servants should be here soon to prepare you for breakfast."
There was a knocking sound at his door as soon as she finished saying that.
Several servants walked in. "Young Master? We're here to get you dressed."
One servant stepped forward and pointed at Ginta, who was still asleep. "I'm here to guide him and the other wolf to the barracks. Unless they'd be more comfortable eating with the servants."
"Uh, no, that's fine," said Hakkaku, shaking Ginta awake.
Inuyasha felt saddened that they were already being separated.
"Stand aside!" came a more familiar voice, as his doors burst inward.
"Rin!" Inuyasha cried out, as the young girl dashed in with garments loaded up in her arms.
"I've got some of your new clothes, as well as ones for Katsu!" Trailing behind her was the tailor from the other day.
"Darling, I'm back! Just need some last minute measurements for some of the other outfits. And Rin here was an absolute doll and picked out a boy to use to measure some robes for your son. Oh, is this him? Look at that fabulous dark hair! So silky! Who knew wolves could have such fine hair."
"Poppa?" Katsutoshi looked up at him.
"Just… hold still, Katsu."
"I'll dress him up," said Rin. "You guys can leave," she then said to the servants. "If Lord Sesshomaru says anything, tell them that you were only obeying me." She grinned at them as they backed away.
"Um, we'll see you later, Lord Inuyasha," stammered Hakkaku, as he and Ginta were lead away.
Inuyasha nodded at them, and then sighed as he resigned to the fact that he would have to deal with this male before breakfast.
The tailor seemed to have a grand time undressing Inuyasha and putting him in some robes. Looking into the mirror, Inuyasha couldn't help but feel dismayed to see that it was a kimono. Granted the colors were masculine, but the appearance itself seemed too girly in his opinion.
"All my outfits better not look like this!" he growled.
"O, good heavens, no," commented the tailor. "This one is meant for a formal private function. I have a couple more elaborate ones for the more public formal functions as well as some meant for everyday life here, young lord."
"Even Lord Sesshomaru wears a traditional kimono for festivities," Rin added, as she tied a sash around Katsutoshi's waist.
Inuyasha tried to picture his brother in a traditional kimono and failed. "Well, I suppose if he does as well," he grumbled.
The time spent on doing minor touchups wasn't that long, and Rin was soon leading Inuyasha and Katsutoshi back to the dining hall for breakfast.
Inuyasha prepared himself for having another silent meal. He only hoped that Katsutoshi behaved himself.
X
Tamotsu eyes the wolves critically as they stood before him.
"I don't know what the standards were of your clan, but I demand complete respect if you are to continue training with us to better protect your fallen leader's ward and unborn child."
"And Inuyasha," added Ginta.
"Inuyasha is to be my concern. You may be companions to the young master, but your duties of protection apply only to the children. You will be their official bodyguards. You will spend time in these barracks brushing up on any techniques you know. Do you wolves only deal with hand to hand combat or do you have weapons' training as well?"
"We have some," admitted Hakkaku.
"Very well. We'll start there. Come pick your weapons. We spar. Depending on how you do determines if you'll be having breakfast."
Hakkaku and Ginta glanced at each other nervously. This wasn't going to be a pleasant morning.
X
"Jaken."
"Yes, my Lord?"
"Take Inuyasha's son and evaluate his level of education."
"Yes, my Lord."
"What?"
"Demons with no education are unworthy of being inside this castle," Sesshomaru stated. "Besides, there is business that needs to be discussed. Come this way."
"Are we discussing tonight's arrangements?" Inuyasha asked, following Sesshomaru to what looked like his study as Jaken lead Katsutoshi towards a different way. "Behave," he called out.
"I won't hurt him, Poppa," Katsu's voice came back.
"Disrespectful!" shouted Jaken.
Inuyasha couldn't help but grin as he walked into Sesshomaru's study. The doors closed behind them.
"We need to be clear on where we stand," Sesshomaru replied to the question Inuyasha has asked just a few scant seconds before.
Once inside the study, Sesshomaru sat behind his large wooden desk. Inuyasha, annoyed, stayed standing, ignoring Sesshomaru when his brother motioned for him to sit in one of the chairs.
"Tonight this one will begin the process of marking you. Tomorrow night this one will also be making an official claim of offering you protection in a public event. That still does not include your children as part of that claim. Your wolves will stay in the barracks."
"And my son?"
Sesshomaru gave him a look. "Chie informed this Sesshomaru that his age requires him to be near you for the duration."
Inuyasha gave a start. That old bat actually did something for him? Strange she-demon.
"He is to have his own quarters near your own. Do not spoil him and have him share your quarters every night. Nights of marking will be somewhat random."
"What about the night of the New Moon?" Inuyasha asked.
Sesshomaru remained silent for a moment. "Do you wish to remain in my quarters?"
"No!"
"Then you will be marked the night before. If it eases your mind, Naraku's spawn can stay in your quarters during that night."
"Don't refer to him as Naraku's son! He's mine!"
"But his blood runs through his veins. It is astonishing that you would share your bed with that brat on the night of your truest weak point. The same kind of night, one should add, that left you defenseless and growing that thing inside of you."
Inuyasha saw red as he tried desperately not to act out and attack Sesshomaru. He couldn't help but wonder if his own brother was trying to force him to react so that he could have a justifiable reason to kick him out of his homeland.
Well, no matter. If Sesshomaru wanted to get rid of him, he was going to have to be upfront about it, sacrificing face. Inuyasha was not going to be booted out due to some disrespectful action.
A sound of alarm interrupted their conversation.
A knock on the door, followed by the entrance of a soldier revealed the news. "A pack of mixed wolves are approaching the border. They cry out for sanctuary."
Inuyasha turned to Sesshomaru.
"Let us go," said the Inu.
X
A couple of the wolves were immediately taken to the infirmary, badly injured. The ones not injured waited to one side as one of the more human like wolves stood in front of Sesshomaru. Ginta and Hakkaku raced over to join them.
"Kouga's old clan is disbanding," he was saying. "Many of us do not approve of the council's actions and wish to follow Lord Inuyasha. As a result, it seems we have been deemed traitors and the rest of the clan is under orders to hunt down and kill us on sight. Please, Lord Sesshomaru. We ask that in respect to Lord Kouga, you allow us to serve your army until it is time for Inuyasha or Kouga's heir to move back and take over the clan."
All the wolves bowed down low in front of Sesshomaru, showing their humility and desperation with their request.
Inuyasha felt sick to the stomach, and he wasn't too sure if it was part of morning sickness. These were wolves that were loyal to Kouga, and as a default, to him. It filled him with anguish that with that loyalty, they were now being condemned to death, all because they chose to follow him.
"We have been separated," the wolf, whom Inuyasha recalled was named Nabuo, said. "Several of our clansmen are still out in the wilderness. We do not know if they have survived."
Inuyasha looked at his brother.
"Sesshomaru," he hissed. "I beg you. These are good demons. Don't leave them to suffer Arashi's wrath just because I chose not to submit to him. They fight for my freedom from their ways!"
Sesshomaru glanced at Inuyasha, and then looked back at the wolves.
The four legged demons had their tails tucked between their legs while the two legs still kneeled before him, heads against the ground.
"Very well," Sesshomaru finally responded. "Tamotsu!"
"Here, my Lord. I will take these cave dwellers and show them our ways."
"Thank you," Inuyasha murmured. Sesshomaru didn't respond, but rather glanced at his half brother and then turned to walk away, back towards the castle.
X
Katsutoshi groaned as Jaken tried to get him to read another scroll. "I know how to read, you stupid toad!"
"Well, in that case, read and learn the laws of this land, you brat!"
Katsutoshi chucked the scroll in his hand at Jaken's head. "Make me!" he said, pulling down at his eyes and sticking his tongue out. He then turned and ran out of the room as Jaken scrambled to get a hold of the scroll.
"Come back here, you brat!"
By the time Jaken ran out of the room, Katsu was gone.
"Oh, Lord Sesshomaru won't be pleased!" the little demon fretted as he ran down the hall in the direction he hoped the dark haired brat ran off to.
X
Inuyasha was sitting in one of the gardens when he could smell and sense the presence of his son.
"Poppa!" The little demon launched himself onto his father's back, smiling broadly.
"Katsu!" Inuyasha couldn't help but grin as he stood up, grabbed his son's hands and twirled around, causing his son to laugh in delight. "Wait a minute… aren't you suppose to be with Jaken?"
"I was done so I came to find you!"
Inuyasha narrowed his eyes, a bit suspicious. "Why do I get the feeling that there is something more to this?"
"Because you are sometimes silly?" Katsu looked at him with large and innocent eyes.
Inuyasha couldn't help but roll his eyes. "That's because you make me silly." Then he sighed. "Listen, Katsu. I need to talk with you."
"Is it about the scenting stuff again?"
"Yeah, it's about that." Inuyasha settled him down on his lap. "You are going to have a room next to me, and you will only use it when I'm with Sesshomaru."
"When is that going to be?"
"Tonight and tomorrow night."
Katsutoshi pouted. "And then I can sleep with you?"
"Yes. Until it's time for me to be with Sesshomaru again."
"I suppose that's okay. I still don't like him. Is he really my uncle?"
Inuyasha chuckled. "Yes, he's your uncle. And that's all right. I really don't like him either. Never did."
"Then why did we have to come here?"
Inuyasha sighed. "Because like it or not, he's family. He's the only one we got right now."
"The only one we have, or the only one you have?"
Inuyasha froze at that question. "What do you mean?"
Katsutoshi shrugged. "Some of the wolves used to say funny things about how Sir Kouga showed how kind he was by taking in the son of a… a …"
"A what?" asked Inuyasha, heart pounding. He was not ready for a conversation about Naraku with his son.
"Something that sounded like it ended with turd," Katsutoshi said, his eyebrows scrunching up in confusion.
"You brat!" Jaken's voice carried over from a distance.
"Oops!" Katsu let out a nervous laugh. "I guess I'm not done!"
Inuyasha watched as his son leapt from his lap and took off running in the opposite direction of Jaken. He couldn't help but chuckle as he watched the little green toad attempt to catch up to his son. He knew he should go and help out as it was obvious that Katsutoshi lied about finishing whatever it was that Jaken was attempting to teach. But if he did, Katsu might want to resume the conversation they were having.
But thinking back to Naraku still brought chills to him. It was a constant nightmare that would not go away. The feeling of helplessness he suffered during those two months of capture… the death of his friends… Seven years was not enough time to erase the memories of the stench of blood that filled his nose.
At least Kouga had the patience to put up with him. Or rather his determination to remain top choice of future mate.
Inuyasha stood up from where he was sitting. He would need to find a way to talk about Naraku. Katsutoshi was still young but he was curious. It would be best to learn from him rather than through others. Who knows how warped the information would be. Especially if he should get it in his head to ask the wrong people, like Jaken.
X
So his father smelled nervous when he brought up the subject of family. It was a scent that soured the pleasant smell his father had. Katsu wondered if he should wait to bring it up again. Looking down, he watched as Jaken ran underneath the tree he was hiding in. From a distance, he could make out some of the guards that were patrolling the borders. So far he could see two possible escape routes due to his size, and using the cover of the night would make it easier. Not to mention, the guards were only glancing at him as if they were only checking to see if he was still there. It didn't seem like they were really looking out for him.
He wouldn't be surprised if they really didn't care if something happened to him. After all, he had heard stories from the omegas of Kouga's clan. The death of a pup triggered something called a heat cycle which allowed a bitch to produce more pups.
There was a chance that Uncle Sesshomaru was hoping this would happen so that he could mate with his Poppa.
Katsu growled. He refused to let that happen. When the timing was right, he would find a way to sneak out and meet with his blood Sire. He would train with him and then when he was strong enough, take his Poppa and future sibling away.
X
Night was falling and dinner was a rather tense affair. It wasn't that Sesshomaru was silent once more, for Inuyasha had quickly gotten use to that. But rather it was what awaited him.
He was not looking forward to having Sesshomaru mount him at all, and to be honest, it was making his heart race and his palms feel sweaty.
He couldn't even eat well.
Which of course triggered a tongue lashing from Chie when she came to see what kinds of nourishment he was taking into himself.
"Just because you birthed one healthy child doesn't mean you can do whatever you want! Eat, you scrawny runt."
"Chie," Sesshomaru said in a warning voice.
Inuyasha was livid. If it wasn't one, it was the other. He didn't want to hear Chie's criticisms and he didn't need Sesshomaru fighting his battles, even if he was going to be submitting to the arrogant jerk for a while.
"Forgive me, Lord Sesshomaru. I just don't see how he was able to produce such a fine young demon."
That completely threw Inuyasha off guard. There it was again. She spoke of Katsutoshi with a gentle voice. Well, as long as she treated his son with respect, he would endure whatever criticisms she had of him. Somehow. He wasn't too sure if he would be able to keep his tongue held the entire time of pregnancy.
When dinner ended, Sesshomaru excused himself to go to his study. "I will summon you when I retire to my chambers," he told Inuyasha.
At his dismissal, the servants took Inuyasha to Katsutoshi's new chambers. Sure enough, it was next to his own room, which made Inuyasha feel better. He had assumed that Sesshomaru was going to place Katsutoshi a bit further down the hall. Looking around, he was glad that his son was receiving the same kinds of luxury he seemed to be getting.
The bed was just as enormous as the one in his room and it had a step on one side that would help him climb up with little assistance.
Inuyasha tucked him in, tickling and telling him a couple of light hearted stories he still recalled from his travels with his human friends. He had just finished telling him about when Miroku conned yet another lord into letting them stay at his castle when another servant stepped in to inform him that Sesshomaru was ready for him.
"Poppa?" Katsutoshi looked up at him with that perplexed look.
"Everything will be all right," Inuyasha told him, ruffling his hair and giving him a kiss on his forehead. "I'll see you in the morning." With that, Inuyasha left the room and headed to where the messenger was waiting for him at the entrance to Sesshomaru's chambers.
Stepping in, Inuyasha couldn't help but look around in awe. Sesshomaru's private chambers looked more like a small home than a room. There was a center table to sit and have a conversation, and two doorways that led into two other rooms.
The one that Sesshomaru stood in front of obviously was his sleeping quarters.
"You are dismissed," Sesshomaru said, nodding towards the servant that had retrieved Inuyasha.
"Come," he motioned at Inuyasha.
Inuyasha followed his brother into his private quarters, hardening his resolve. He needed to go through this for Katsutoshi's sake. It was the only way he was going to be able to provide him enough protection until his future sibling was old enough to last travelling distances.
Inuyasha stopped short as he noticed his reflection on a large mirror besides Sesshomaru's bed. He honestly didn't like what he saw.
He always knew he was shorter than Sesshomaru, but to see the actual reflection of it, he looked almost meek. No wonder that blasted healer called him dainty!
That was not who he really was; At least not before his imprisonment and not after Katsutoshi's birth. It was different after the escape from Naraku. At that time, with the bodies of his friends around him, he knew had been broken, shamelessly throwing himself at the mercy of his brother and begging him to bring his friends back to life.
He would have never stooped to that level before his traumatic experience.
"Well," Sesshomaru murmured, coming up behind him and placing his hands on his shoulders.
"You're the one marking me, aren't you?" Inuyasha growled, tensing up.
"Scenting, to be more precise. It won't be as elaborate as the wolf did to you, I'm sure. After all, I am not accepting your offspring as a ward yet. I am merely making sure my scent is concentrated upon you so that all know who you are submitting yourself to."
Inuyasha couldn't help but shudder as those hands with those poisonous claws trailed down the front of his kimono, reaching in and caressing his chest. The robes fell open and away, exposing Inuyasha's flesh.
One cold hand continued to rub at his chest, while another brushed his hair away from the back of his neck. Lukewarm lips touched the side of his neck, near the mark that Kouga had left on their mating night.
Inuyasha closed his eyes, trying to calm down and just feel.
But it was still wrong. Kouga was of almost equal height and it felt right. With Sesshomaru towering over him, it felt uncomfortable.
His breath hitched as Sesshomaru slipped one arm around his waist and pulled him backwards towards the bed. He found himself sitting down between Sesshomaru's legs as the soft caress of lips began to be more possessive.
Teeth nipped at his skin and hands began to touch his abdomen, massaging him.
Inuyasha's eyes fluttered at the sensation, and he opened his eyes. He was facing the mirror and upon seeing his reflection, he shut them closed again. He didn't want to add to the uncomfortable feeling by seeing what his half brother was doing to him.
He could feel the hardness of his brother growing as it pressed up against his back side.
"Inuyasha," Sesshomaru whispered. "Do you accept my protection?"
"Y-yes."
Hands reached down to his legs and drew the kimono upwards. Those same hands removed the ties to his undergarments, leaving him exposed. Sesshomaru's right hand began to slide between his legs, tracing patterns on his thighs before reaching for his limp member and taking it into a steady hand.
Inuyasha whimpered as he felt the left hand move to fumble with Sesshomaru's own clothing, and before he knew it, he could feel the heat of Sesshomaru's cock pressed against his back side.
Inuyasha was startled to find himself pushed back, with Sesshomaru suddenly straddled over him.
Cold amber eyes stared down at the alarmed amber ones as a curtain of silver hair framed both of their faces.
"What?" Inuyasha started asking when Sesshomaru began to slowly thrust against him.
Inuyasha couldn't help but gasp at the sensations of his brother's member sliding against his own. His own body couldn't help but begin to respond to the stimulation.
His own cock twitched and hardened, and Inuyasha let out a groan as he involuntarily thrust upwards to meet his brother's movements.
Sesshomaru's hands were flat against the sides of his head, and not knowing what to do with his free hands, Inuyasha just held on to his brother's wrists.
"What are you doing?" Inuyasha was finally able to ask when Sesshomaru pressed his entire weight down on him, tongue laving across his collar bone.
"Marking you with my scent," Sesshomaru responded. "I'm sure the wolf mounted you as soon as you let him, but that was only because he was accepting that dark hanyou's bastard as his ward. This will be sufficient to put my scent on you for now. I won't mount you unless I decide to take Kouga's offspring as my own."
Inuyasha shuddered and groaned as heat built up in his groin. He could hear the breathing of Sesshomaru hitch as his temperature also seemed to rise.
"I, Sesshomaru, accept responsibility of your protection and safety, and with my seed, mark your return to the Inu clan."
Inuyasha cried out as he felt himself ejaculate, and judging from the amount of warmth coating his stomach and groin, Sesshomaru had also reached completion.
Sesshomaru lay on him for a few moments, softly panting before he moved off of his half brother and lay on his back.
"You will spend the night here," he said. "Tomorrow we will have a public display."
"What?" Inuyasha turned to look at Sesshomaru. He really didn't expect Inu traditions to be so similar to the wolves if all Sesshomaru was doing was just bathing him with his seed.
"Why so alarmed? I know of the customs of the wolves. Ours are not so crass. Do not fear. It is simply a public declaration and a quick display of my dominance over you by biting your neck.
"Now, sleep."
Sesshomaru closed his eyes and within seconds his breathing evened out. Inuyasha lay there with his heart still pounding.
The act was unexpected, but at the same time he was rather grateful that it wasn't what he had been expecting. He wasn't sure what would have been more uncomfortable; Frotting with his brother which seemed intimate due to the face to face contact, or an actual mounting, which wouldn't require seeing his brother's eyes but did mean a complete submission which he had been ready to give.
He also couldn't understand how his brother seemed to fall asleep so easily.
Inuyasha tried finding a comfortable position, although the heat coming from Sesshomaru's body felt so uncomfortable. Not to mention how itchy the semen across his stomach was feeling as it dried. It was a good long while before he finally succumbed to the land of dreams, although one of his last thoughts was the sudden realization that his brother once more did not refer to himself in third person.
X
Sesshomaru fought to keep his breathing and temperature under control. He could hear and feel his half brother shifting in his bed, and the feel of his semen drying on his skin was somewhat irritating. But it needed to stay to make the scent concentrated upon their flesh.
The sensations he experienced as he held his brother's body down with his own was unexpected and alarming.
He had honestly thought that the urge he felt during Inuyasha's heat would have been forgotten in the years that had passed. He had also hoped that the urge he felt when he first pinned his brother the night before was a fluke. But despite the knowledge that his brother refused him as a mate, held the child of Kouga and was the father of Naraku's child, his blood boiled at the first real intimate touch and it took everything not to mount Inuyasha where he lay.
Knowing how much of a mistake it would have been was the only reason he was able to control his urge just enough.
He had gone through the acts of mounting other demons purely for physical satisfaction. But none of them made his body sing the way it did while he was merely touching Inuyasha.
Sesshomaru became aware of when Inuyasha finally fell asleep. He reached out and touched his brother's hair once before allowing himself to really fall asleep.
X
A group of demons laughed around a campfire. "I can't believe we were able to get an order that large ready in such a short time!" one said.
"We've always have a stash ready for such emergencies."
"It's been a while since we've been summoned to Lord Sesshomaru's lands as well. Rest up, men. We should be there by the time the sun rises."
The demons began to settle down on the floor, unaware of the pairs of eyes that watched them from the dark.
X
The sun was already almost at its highest point in the sky and lines of carriages were trickling into the fortress, heading up in a caravan to the central location where all festivities were held.
"Purpose," one of the guards stated.
"Food."
"To the right, please. Next! Purose?"
"Games."
"To the far left. Next! Purpose?"
"Sky lights."
"You're late." The guard flipped the tarp over to inspect the cartridges of fire powder.
"A thousand pardons. We had trouble in the evening."
"Center line," the guard then stated as he waved the carriage through.
It pulled forward to join the center line, heading up with some more demons and people that were all travelling to the same destination.
Up above, at the highest point, the castle's inhabitants could only see the lines of colors that were forming.
X
Katsutoshi looked around in confusion. He had heard about there being some public display of his uncle and Poppa that was going to be done. Seeing so many people was overwhelming. In the wolf tribe, public declarations and displays were often done in the presence of high ranking officers and councilmen.
He was not expecting in the Inu kingdom that it would involve the entire kingdom as well as residents of the neighboring lands.
Streamers and food carts decorated the streets, and so his first real time of visiting the kingdom was seeing it dressed for celebration. He could see numerous amounts of what appeared to be both humans and demons bartering, cheering, and having a good time while gossiping about the return of the youngest Inu prince.
As it was, he only got to see his father during breakfast. He was then whisked away to be dressed in the outfit he was currently wearing. With all the amount of robes and sashes and décor on him, he couldn't help but wonder if this was the reason why Lord Sesshomaru walked so stiffly. He found himself too afraid to relax for fear that the edges of his outfit would drag in the dirt.
He honestly shouldn't care, but the fact that he was told to make his father proud forced him to care.
He looked up at Chie who was currently holding his hand. He didn't understand this older female demon. She was so mean with her words to his father, but with him she was extremely kind and doting. It was rather annoying. But if he didn't behave himself, he was a bit worried that she would take it as another reason to not like his father.
He would need to find out why she was the way she was. And he wanted to know why the people were making such a big deal about a simple ritual.
"Lady Chie," Katsutoshi finally said as they hit a quieter section of the roads. "Why is there so much celebration?"
"Well, your father has been a missing prince since before he was born. To the people that have loved the Inu dynasty, knowing that the young lord is back and under Lord Sesshomaru's protection means that there is hope for the white Inu clan to live on. You see, other than Lord Sesshomaru, most of the white Inus are much too old or injured to be able to produce any heirs."
Katsu made a disgusted sound. "So they want my Poppa and Lord Sesshomaru to make babies?" While he was looking forward to what his sibling from Kouga would be like, Katsutoshi wasn't sure how he felt at the thought of having a brother or sister that had his uncle as a father.
Chie laughed. "That would be ideal. But I think it's more of the fact that Inu heirs will come from either Sesshomaru, Inuyasha, or both. As long as they mate with one of the other Inus. The people here aren't expecting pure white inus. Just inus with white Inu blood."
"Do you hate my Poppa?" Katsu then asked, eyeing the old female.
Chie looked down in surprised. "Hate? No. I'm just not happy with the way he is taking care of himself. Impudent brat. But I suppose I shouldn't fault him. He was raised by humans and then lived with wolves. I'm just surprised he managed to have such a strong pup as yourself."
Funny how she said the human thing like it was completely bad.
"But aren't there humans here?"
"These humans know of the demon ways. I have heard of how human villages fear and treat demons and hanyous."
Katsu nodded. "If being a hanyou is so bad, why do the people here seem happy about my father being a young lord?"
Chie knelt in front of Katsutoshi. "Honestly, hanyous were feared due to superstition. Most hanyous are dreadful looking."
"But not my poppa."
"No, not your poppa. Hanyous were said to bring bad luck. But times are changing and most demons and humans see things differently. There are still, however, quite a few that still believe in the old ways. Now come. I'm sure you must be hungry by now. If we eat, we'll be able to get a good seat to watch the shooting sky lights displays and see your Poppa and Lord Sesshomaru."
Katsutoshi still had tons of questions, such as why Sesshomaru would allow humans to live here when he supposedly hated them, but at least he knew that he would be able to get answers from her in the days to come.
X
"I can't move in this get up," Inuyasha growled, feeling the weight of the garments hanging off his arm as he held it out to look at the pattern. He had thought the kimono he had worn the day before was ridiculously feminine, but this… this was atrocious! Seeing Sesshomaru dressed in a similar style did nothing to appease Inuyasha as Sesshomaru was still able to move fluidly.
Inuyasha looked around.
They currently had him seated in an elaborate dual person litter with a canopy. Gauze-like fabric covered all sides, hiding him and Sesshomaru from public view. While he could somewhat see past the fabric, much of the colors were muted. He was sorely tempted to lift one corner and peer out. But according to tradition, with the loyalty both he and Sesshomaru were swearing upon one another, they were only to see each other until they got to the center square where the declarations would take place.
He could hear the gold chains from the adornment on his head clinking against one another. He certainly didn't like having all of his hair tied up. But he needed to have his neck exposed.
Sesshomaru had his hair pulled up in a tail, but similar to Inuyasha, gold pins with dangling chains were inserted into the base like a small crown.
Kohl had been brushed on both of their eyes, accenting the amber look they had. White powder had also been put lightly on their faces, making Inuyasha's skin seem pale and Sesshomaru's look even more white than it was. With his stony face, he seemed more like a statue sitting next to him.
Inuyasha's thoughts wandered as the gentle swaying of the litter almost had him falling asleep. He occupied himself with random thought, such as the memory of having seen pictures of emperors before. He never expected to be dressed as finely as one. If only they had been given the head covering most male noble men wore instead of the wretched pins that he was dying to pull out of his hair.
He could hear people's cheers growing larger, and he could only assume there were nearing their destination. At least he wasn't completely alone. Two of the carriers were Ginta and Hakkaku. And it had been somewhat amusing to see them wearing clothing not of fur. And judging from the giggling some of the female servants were doing, they carried their new look pretty well.
Too bad Inuyasha didn't get a chance to catch up with them. He hoped he would get an opportunity once this whole act was over.
He felt the litter being lowered, and the front canopy was lifted open. Tamotsu reached a hand out to help Sesshomaru out of the litter. In turn, Sesshomaru extended his hand out to Inuyasha. The white hanyou took the hand, and as he got up, couldn't help but feel more disgruntled at how easily Sesshomaru appeared to get up. Because even with help, Inuyasha felt like he was going to fall backwards.
Sesshomaru let him up a small set of stairs, to stand in a stone podium that overlooked the crowd. Seeing the vast number of people, Inuyasha tried looking for Katsutoshi. Having only seen him for breakfast actually made him anxious and he hoped that son was doing fine. Considering that it was that miserable hag Chie that was taking care of him.
People kept cheering until Sesshomaru raised a hand.
"As you all know, with changing times means changing knowledge. What was once feared is nothing more than silly superstitions. Foolish pride kept our youngest prince away."
Funny how with those words once couldn't determine who's pride he was talking about. But Inuyasha remained silent and still. To scoff like he wanted to would have embarrassed his brother in front of the population and it would not have been beneficial to him.
"As many of you know, he was an honored mate to Kouga, Lord of the wolf clan, who fell at the hands of our common enemy, Naraku. It is due to his final written decree that Inuyasha be returned to Inu lands so that he may be protected under Inu law until he can care for himself once more, or become mate to an honored demon. With this request, this Sesshomaru offers his protection as asked by Lord Kouga."
Sesshomaru turned to Inuyasha. "Do you, Inuyasha, son of Inutaisho, brother of this Sesshomaru, former mate to the fallen Kouga, accept this one's protection?"
Inuyasha bowed his head, hoping that nothing fell off of him, or that he wouldn't lose his balance. "I do," he responded.
"Do you, Inuyasha, accept the rules of the Inu clan, abiding by this one's laws, and swearing loyalty to the Inu clan until you are properly mated once more?"
"I do."
"As young lord to the Inu clan, do you accept that your only master will be this one?"
Inuyasha held back his growl. "I do."
He could hear the demons and people sighing with pleasure out in the crowd as a few cheers of joy began to escalate. What was wrong with these people? Did they really have that much understanding in Inu demon laws and were they really that happy for what was happening here? He felt Sesshomaru's hand reach under his chin and pull his face upwards so that he was looking up at his brother.
"Then by Inu decree, the young Lord Inuyasha falls under Sesshomaru's law." Inuyasha stepped forward and swallowed hard. Reaching up, he licked the jaw of his brother as he was instructed to do by the servants preparing him. This was a submissive action that told all other demons, especially the inus, that he looked to Sesshomaru alone for all his needs.
Sesshomaru then leaned forward and clamped his teeth into Inuyasha's neck, causing the hanyou to flinch and let out a small whimper of pain.
He knew he was being marked, but he was not prepared for the pain. Hearing the cheers, Inuyasha couldn't help but wonder if he had not been told because his reaction was to be expected and genuine.
Sesshomaru pulled back and Inuyasha could make out a small trace of blood on his lips. He also couldn't help but notice the flash of red that crossed Sesshomaru's eyes, alarming him a bit. He could also feel the burning sensation of the bite mark on his neck. Sesshomaru, with his eyes golden in color, then took his hand and led him down the stairs.
"Carry on," he said.
Whistling sounds and explosions began to sound out as fire trails of different colors lit up the sky.
People cheered and began to dance as instruments began to play.
Chants of "Lord Sesshomaru, Lord Inuyasha!" were heard throughout the streets.
"You will follow Tamotsu," Sesshomaru told Inuyasha, nodding to his soldier that was standing at the bottom of the steps. "He will take you to where you can safely change into a different attire so that you can enjoy the festivities."
"Thank kami," Inuyasha sighed.
The inu soldier chuckled. "Come this way, Lord Inuyasha. A changing room has been prepared in one of the nearby inns."
X
A small group of demons ran up to the fortress's walls.
"Who are you?" asked one of the soldiers standing guard.
"Please, sir! We were attacked and robbed of our wares."
"What concern is that of ours?"
"They were wares for the party in which Lord Sesshomaru was going to declare being his brother's protector!"
The soldier glanced at his partner.
"When and where were you attacked?"
"Late last night! We were due to arrive shortly after sunrise this morning. We were afraid what the true intentions were of the wolf demons that attacked us so we continued our journey in hopes to warn you!"
"Wolf demons? What wares did you have?"
"The lights for the skies!"
This time the soldiers looked at each other in alarm. Having expected this shipment, they knew when it had arrived, especially considering how late it was. The shrill whistling sound of one of the sky lights going into the air and exploding escalated the concern.
He shouted up to one of the messengers waiting in the tower above. "Alert Lord Sesshomaru! We have been infiltrated by an unknown amount of enemy wolves!"
X
"Do you know where Katsutoshi is?" Inuyasha asked Tamotsu as a servant tied yet another sash around Inuyasha's waist.
"Ginta and Hakkaku are retrieving him as we speak."
"How are they doing?" Inuyasha asked, smacking the hands of the servant away. "Hey! I like breathing! Plus there's a pup in there!"
"Sorry, young Lord."
"It has only been a day. But I see the potential in them. Despite our similarities, we inus and wolves are still very much different. Forgive me for saying so, but I am amazed that you were able to adapt to their ways."
Inuyasha shrugged. "I lived with bigotry all my life. It allowed me to be tolerant of all others."
Tamotsu bowed and held out a small pouch that Inuyasha took from him. "This is from Lord Sesshomaru, so that you may enjoy what is being offered by the peddlers on the streets. I will go on ahead and meet up with your son and the two wolves. The two guards outside this door can escort you to the festivities if you do not wish to wait for my return."
"Keh. Whatever."
Inuyasha had no intention of being led around by guards. He didn't feel like patiently waiting for his son to be brought to him either. Testing his fluidity with the new garments he was wearing, he was grateful to feel that they were very much light and stopped right above his ankles. He was wearing shoes similar to the ones Sesshomaru wore, and it felt odd, but he wasn't as restrained as he was while sitting inside of that ridiculous box.
Knowing that the guards were standing outside the room, Inuyasha turned to the window. Sitting on the sill was a head piece of similar style to the one he had been wishing he wore instead. Inuyasha narrowed his eyes. He picked it up and inspected it. Then he glanced at the mirror in his room. To hell with it all. He gathered his hair and was able to tuck it most of it underneath. Some of it was trailed out from underneath, making it appear as if he had short hair. And it was wide enough to cover his ears. With a mischievous grin and the excitement of exploring while looking for Katsutoshi, Inuyasha jumped out the window and made his way down into the festival.
X
Sesshomaru was surrounded be his guards as the led him down the streets and into one of the food tents. He was offered a table right away and different types of foods were brought out to him.
To be honest, he never cared for festivities. These were too elaborate for him. The balls, on the other hand, were much more to his liking. After all, these public events were open to everyone inside the grounds and the neighboring villages as well. The balls were only for those of noble blood and were by invitation only. Nobles meant no one was expressing loud and obnoxious excitement at meeting him.
As he ate his food, ignoring the cheers from the growing crowd of village people, a guard that was not part of his personal entourage made his way in.
He leaned forward and whispered something into the ear of one of his soldiers, who then in turn leaned towards him.
"Forgive me, Lord," he said. "Word is that a pack of wolves attacked some of our expected peddlers and infiltrated our fortress by using their carriage."
"Find them," Sesshomaru growled, standing up. "Find them and rectify this careless mistake before this one takes matter into his own hands."
X
Arashi grinned as he stalked his prey.
With all the scents and sounds, it seemed that his little hanyou was distracted.
Although to be honest, it was only by mere chance that he spotted his prize leaping out a window. With his hair apparently tucked underneath the hat, even he wouldn't have given the figure a second glance if he hadn't seen him up near the window before donning on the article of clothing.
But this made the opportunity even better. For someone who had just received protection from the high Lord Sesshomaru, the little hanyou was currently unguarded and recklessly gallivanting about.
He watched and waited as Inuyasha bought some treats called dangos from a human and ate them with relish. A couple more of his followers stood behind him, tense.
Inuyasha stepped past his hiding spot, tossing the sticks to the ground. In one quick movement, Arashi reached out and grabbed Inuyasha around the arms.
"What the…" Inuyasha let out a growl, but it was barely heard over the sound of the people who were still celebrating.
"Though you could escape me, little hanyou?" Arashi growled as he pressed his cheek against the side of Inuyasha's face.
To be continued
A/N2: Thanks for the comments many of you have written. Unfortunately, unless you have found me on the y-gall website, it is difficult for me to answer questions as I never liked it when authors had a whole bunch of question and answer sections in their chapters. Although one common question is about the submissiveness of Inuyasha. Think about it. Not only did he experience trauma at the hands of Naraku at his most vulnerable point, but he stumbled across his viciously massacred friends. Anyone would be broken at that. But his time with Kouga (flashbacks aren't over yet for all the kouga/inu lovers, it just depends on the circumstance that will trigger a memory) allowed him to come back. Being the mate of a leader also would teach him a few things about manners. At least I would like to think so. I am only hoping that everyone catches those random glimpses of the old Inuyasha that is still hiding, waiting to come out. So again, sorry if i do not answer any questions. You can get some direct responses though if you PM me through fanfiction.net or leave a comment at yaoi.y-gallery.com. :) (JDBBRZ, love how you've gotten to me on all three sites.) Unless it's something that might spoil a chapter, then no. You'll just get a vague response. :P Hope you all continue to enjoy what I've come to call BG for short.
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