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Five Days Sequel	By : Saranwyn Category: InuYasha > Yaoi - Male/Male > InuYasha/Sessh?maru > InuYasha/Sessh?maru Views: 7365 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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“Lord InuYasha?” The Hanyou didn’t turn, but he inclined his head. “Out here all alone?” Kyoto came and to stand next to him. Over the course of the past five days, they’d spent a lot of time together, because Sesshoumaru was in and out of meetings all day. “You didn’t come to breakfast today – I got worried you were sick or something.”
“Oh, sorry. No, I just didn’t feel like eating with everyone, so I had breakfast brought to my room.”
“Should I leave?”
“What? No, no. It’s not you, it’s…well, everyone but you. Sometimes even Sessh, you know…we’re just…very different. And I hate it when he’s in politician mode, you know? He’s not the real him.”
“Oh? So what is the real him?”
“Complicated.” She smiled.
“I guess I understand that – a man like him…He could only show the real him to someone he really trusts.”
“Well, if he can’t trust his own mate, who can he trust?”
“True. It’s nice, to see you two so dedicated to each other. I mean, a lot of mating pairs, when it comes to demon lords, are totally without love. People sometimes mate for power or wealth…they’ll turn on their partners in a moment. Their lives are filled mistrust and stress. It’s sad when you have to watch your back even around your mate.”
“That’s just messed up.”
“It is. It’s very sad to see mates like that.” She reached out and combed her fingers through the Hanyou’s hair, admiring the silkiness. “To be honest, I didn’t pin you two as a good pair. I thought…well…”
“You thought our fighting would get in the way of our relationship?”
“Yeah, I guess. I mean…you guys went a long time hating each other – right? So…I don’t understand how you can turn that around.”
“It’s strange…just one day, I realized…I don’t hate him, and he…he realized the same thing.” InuYasha trailed off. It had been so long since he’d through about those five days back in the forest, taking care of Sesshoumaru, learning what he’d done for him, growing to realize that what he’d always assumed was hate was actually hurt. It seemed like forever ago, though by demon standards, it was almost no time at all. He felt like he was barely the same person that he was, before. How can one person change me so much? he mused. Not only was he happier, but he was more tolerant, less violent, and no longer lived in fear. Sure he was still stubborn and quick to get angry – he doubted those things would ever change – but never before would he have been able to live a life like this – on with a mate, a home, a pup growing inside him…
“Wow. What caused you to realize?”
“He did something for my sake…and he paid a high price for it. I don’t know…why he did it, but…I guess the stars aligned or something.” She chuckled softly.
“I guess that was just lucky, then. Care to walk with me?” He shrugged and fell into step as she strolled out around the garden. “So you really…have no regrets about this whole thing with your brother?” she asked. InuYasha laughed.
“You keep asking. No, I don’t. have any regrets. I…I never would’ve been able to say this, before, but I do love Sesshoumaru. Maybe the hormones have loosened my tongue or something, but I just…I’m not embarrassed about admitting it. Shouldn’t I be glad I have a mate who I love and who loves me?”
“You should be. It’s a beautiful thing.”
“What about you? I mean, you almost never talk about your mate – Daichi was it?”
“Ah, yes. I guess I’ve been so wrapped up wanting to learn about the newest celebrities in the demon world, I haven’t spoken much about my own life. There’s really not much to say. We’re happy. He loves me, I think.”
“You think?”
“Well, he does everything for me that he should, but sometimes…sometimes I feel like even though he mated me, he still cares about politics more. Sometimes I worry that he regrets taking a mate who gave him no political advantage.”
“I’m sure that can’t be the case. You’re sweet and kind and funny and smart, and you’ve learned how to be a noble much better than I have! There is no reason he wouldn’t adore you!”
“That’s very nice of you to say. You’re a good man, InuYasha.” The Hanyou looked away, embarrassed.
“N-not really,” he mumbled.
“So you really have none of those issues with Lord Sesshoumaru?”
“He said he didn’t already,” a voice called. Atsushi strode towards them. For once, he wasn’t smiling. “Why do you keep harping on the subject? Looking for something to exploit, vixen?” InuYasha gaped.
“Atsushi!” he reprimanded. “She’s just being nice!” The war demon placed the heel of his palm on her chest and pushed her back a few steps.
“Well, why doesn’t she do that a little further away?” he growled.
“Lord Atsushi…what a pleasure to see you again,” Kyoko drawled, setting her jaw grimly. The woman met Atsushi’s eyes directly, locking gazes with the much larger demon. After a moment she looked away. “Am I no longer allowed to make a friend with a kindred spirit?” she asked lowly.
“If I thought you were making friends, I’d be fine with it.”
“Atsushi, what’s wrong with you?” InuYasha demanded, grabbing the demon’s arm and yanking him back a few steps. What’s up with this guy? I’ve never seen him act like this towards anyone before! Atsushi sighed.
“Just…keep your distance, woman,” he warned. Kyoko chuckled and backed away. With a small shrug she turned her back on the two.
“See you later, InuYasha,” she called as she retreated back into the palace. The Hanyou turned to Atsushi, shocked.
“What was that about?” he snapped. “For once I get a friend who really understands me, and you chase her off?!”
“I don’t trust that woman – never did. She understands politics far better than she lets on, and she is always out for some sort of political benefit.”
“She just had some in common with me,” InuYasha protested. Sure, he’d been hesitant to believe it at first, but the more they got talking, the more they’d come to understand each other and find common ground. “We were really friends.”
“I’m sure she had you thinking that.”
“I’m not naïve, Atsushi! I can tell when someone’s playing me!”
“They wouldn’t be playing you if you could. I’m not saying you’re stupid or anything –I’m saying she’s good at it. Look, you really should trust me on this.”
“What proof do you have?”
“I have never seen her take a shine to anyone the way she has you.”
“Well, I’m not anyone.”
“But still…InuYasha, it just feels off. Please, just…be wary, okay?”
“Whatever. You didn’t have to be like that, anyways.” The war demon sighed. Of course, I should I have expected him to react. But the way she kept harping on his relationship with Sesshoumaru…it bothered me. I know a snake when I see one.
“It was just wrong, the way she kept asking about you and Sesshoumaru. And she’s playing up her own insecurities. She and Daichi milk her commoner beginnings for all they’re worth. She doesn’t act like it, but she did bring political advantage to her mate – a happy coincidence rather than design. They just took advantage of a very slim opportunity and it paid off quite well for him. Her knowledge of the commoners and how they think won him a lot of land and influence.”
“That may be, but that doesn’t mean she’s not insecure. Maybe she just doesn’t feel like she’s done enough!”
“She made him. He was a petty lord who controlled maybe one city, before her. He lacked a good angle and his ambitions were set hardly above where he already was.”
“That doesn’t prove anything, Atsushi! She was my friend! You know how lonely it gets when Sessh is busy?” Atsushi blinked, shocked.
“…I’m sorry,” he apologized at last, then added under his breath, “mostly.”
“Lord Atsushi!” a servant called. “You are needed in the council room.” With a soft sigh, he patted InuYasha’s shoulder and walked off. The half demon shook his head and walked off. My one, real friend here and Atsushi chases her off. Atsushi of all people! I mean, I’d get it if Sessh drove her off – he’s crazy possessive when he wants to be – but Atsushi?! He’s so laid back and friendly!
That night, like the past three nights, he went up to bed alone. With a small, huff, he sat down onto the bed to wait for Sesshoumaru to come back. Only a few more days before they really do have to get out of here, he thought. They can’t stick around here on my human night, right? He wrapped his arms around himself, pouting slightly.
“It’s not fair,” he complained to the child inside of him. He had a habit of talking to her – he had the feeling it was a she – when he was lonely. “I know there’s nothing Sessh can do about it, but still….” He rubbed his stomach gently. “And what was up with Atsushi. I mean…why would he do that? I just…don’t get it. It was really nice to have a friend, and he’s got to go become suspicious for once in his life and drive her away?” A knock on the door interrupted him from his rant. He inhaled deeply to see who it was. “Kyoko? Come in.” The demon poked her head in.
“Hi…are you okay? You seemed pretty upset with Lord Atsushi, and I know he’s got…anger management issues.”
“What do you mean?”
“Well, he’s usually pretty laid back, but he’s a war demon – he’s violent by nature, so when he does get angry…”
“Atsushi would never hurt me.”
“…Of course not.” She came in a few steps and looked around. “Is it okay for me to be in here?” InuYasha stood.
“Let’s go out to the garden.” The two of them headed outside together.
“Well, it’s not like you’d have any reason to hurt me, you know?” She smiled warmly, slipping her arm through his.
“That’s right. But you know, all these politicians…always think everyone’s up to something.” Suddenly, InuYasha’s nose wrinkled.
“What’s that sweet smell?” he asked. She tilted her head curiously.
“What smell?” InuYasha took another deep breath through his nose, his brows furrowing in concentration.
“It smells like…fruit and honey...and something else…I can’t tell what. It’s really strong though. It keeps getting…stronger…” Kyoko frowned and shook her head innocently.
“I don’t smell anything. Maybe it’s just got to do with the pregnancy – sometimes that sort of thing would happen to me when I was pregnant with my first.”
“Th-this has never happened before.” InuYasha blinked and rubbed his head. “Ugh…I think I need to sit down.” She helped him sit down, her face full of concern.
“InuYasha? Are you okay?” she asked worriedly.
“I feel…really dizzy, like…” His eyes widened minutely fighting the drowsiness with a wave of realization. “Like poison,” he gasped. Kyoko’s lips parted in a smirk.
“Wow…I didn’t think you’d figure it out. Don’t worry. It won’t hurt you or the pup, but you’ll be out for a while – a few days, in fact.”
“Y-you?” he stammered weakly. “You did…this?”
“That war demon was right, you know. You should never have trusted me, but you did, didn’t you? What was it? My sob story about worrying Daichi didn’t like me or my innocent admiration of how you’ve worked things out with your mate or the compassion I felt for you about having to learn the ways of this world?” She laughed softly. “You made it so easy, InuYasha. You were so…so desperate for a friend. You know, you should just tell Sesshoumaru how lonely you get. In fact, this all may work out in your favor – once we relieve your mate of his status, land, and power…then he can devote all his time to you. Won’t you like that?”
“Y-you could n-never…do that to Sessh.” She reached up and pinched his ear, causing him to yelp in shock and pain.
“Actually, InuYasha. We can and will…now that we have you.” Another demon appeared in a swirling cloud of red smoke. “Daichi, darling, he’s ready to come with us.” The male demon grinned.
“Perfect.” InuYasha’s eyes fell shut and he went limp.
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