Love of the Rose Hime | By : nchsmi Category: InuYasha > Yaoi - Male/Male > InuYasha/Sessh?maru > InuYasha/Sessh?maru Views: 19299 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 3 |
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For the Love of My Rose Hime
Sixteenth Rose: Family
by
Nikkie23534
The Takeuchi Mansion...
It had been a long morning, long but it was time well spent! Spending the morning in court, ridding himself and his child of 6 years of torment. As he put his key in the door and let him self in, Sess felt lighter than he had in years. 'I'm free! At last. I'm finally free!' He sighed as he placed his briefcase and keys on the table in the middle of the foyer, taking a moment to stop and briefly admire the fresh cut roses in the vase. He leaned of and smelled them. He closed his eyes as he let the sweet fragrance ease his soul. It was funny. Everyday. Every. Single. Day. Jaken would put fresh flowers in this vase. And, everyday he would walk by them. Not even noticing them. Not noticing if they were red or white. Not noticing if they were Tea roses or American beauties. Now it seemed that everything had reshaped itself. Now he had a real interest in things, a purpose. He could see the roses. He could inhale their sweetness and lose himself in the beauty of them. Just like he used to when he was young. Before his world turned upside down. Yes, he was finally free! All Sess wanted to do was get a drink, a shower, kiss his daughter, and see his lady love. And, not necessarily in that order!
A shift in the corner of his eye caught his attention. He turned his gaze to the large sweeping stairway. Halfway down he saw his father. Touga's arms folded were across his massive chest. He smiled as he leaned against the railing; studying his son. Sess cocked his head to the side, as he wondered why is father was just staring at him. He was about to ask if there was something he need or was wrong, when Touga spoke.
"It's nice isn't, son?" He smiled at the confused look on Sess' face.
"What is dad?" Sess questioned as his father walked down the steps and up to the table. He watched as his dad mimicked his actions, and smelled the roses in the vase.
Touga closed his eyes and continues lose himself in the soothing aroma. "Nothing. It's just nice to stop and take some time, to acknowledge the simple things in this life. Life is just way to short to take anything for granted." Touga smiled as he reached out and plucked a perfect white rose from the vase, and caressed it with on finger. "Your mother was good for that," he smiled. "She had a great outlook on life, and always knew how to bring the good in everything and one." He chuckled.
Sesshomaru looked on with a serene expression. How could he had forgotten? His mother, Megumi was a very insightful person. She had a knack for finding a way through, even the most unbearable situations. All she had to do was flash one of those amazing smiles of hers, and you just knew everything was going to be fine!
He was jolted back to reality when his father spoke to him. "You know, son? You remind me so much of Megumi."
"I- I do?"
He nodded, "everyone always say how alike we are. But, you have always been your mother's child!" Touga smiled sadly, and looked him in the eye. "Especially when you smiled. You have your mother's smile. I missed that smile, I mourned it just as I mourned your sweet mother. I even mourned the way you used to call me dad. You always said it with such love and devotion. It always brought me such pride to hear you call me that! I never realized how much I missed hearing it."
Smiling, he handed the bud to Sess, who took it and smiled softly at it. Touga then placed his hand on Sess' shoulder. "I'm just glad you found someone that could do for you what I couldn't. Now, I suggest you go. There is a certain 7 year old that has been nagging the hell out of Jaken and I. Wondering when her father would be home, so she could go the cafe to see her mama!"
"Thank you dad. For everything!" Turning towards the stairs, Sess smiled as he climbed them going to his room. But, this smile was different. This was the smile of a soul freed from his pain. A soul freed from the scars of his pain filled past. This was the smile of a man looking forward to a better future. 'I can hardly wait! We're home free, now my Yasha Home free!. '
Dinner at the Fuma Household...
Inu was just taking the chicken out of the rotisserie, when the doorbell rang.
Ding Dong.
"Will someone answer that, please?" She yelled from the back.
Juromaru, who was trying to fix the broken lamp in the living room, sighed as he put the pieces down and went to the door. Swinging the door open, he was instantly knocked down by a super hyper little girl. "Hiya, Juro! I'm here!" She beamed as she sat on his chest, smiling down at him. 'I never would have known!' He though as he smirked up at her.
"Rin. What have I told you about jumping on people?" Scolded her father from the open doorway. "Now, get up young one." Shaking his head. "I'm sorry about that, Juromaru." He said as he bent down and scooped his excited little girl off the fallen man. When Juro was finally on his feet, he noticed that they where not alone. In the doorway, trying very hard not to laugh, was a tall casually dressed man. Juro stared at him for a moment. Thinking he was seeing double, he turned to Sess then to the man, then to Sess again. 'What the hell?'
Seeing his confusion, Sess smirked. "Juromaru, this is my father, Touga Takeuchi. Dad, this is Juromaru Todou. Inu's adopted brother." Juro gave a relieved smile and reached out his hand to the man. The 2 shook hands briefly, then turned at Rin's excited squeal.
"Shippo!" She yelled as she ran to the young boy.
"Hi Rin!" He said as the 2 children hugged. "I thought you would never get here! Guess what! Kanna said my name! Come see!" He was about to drag her in the back where his mother and sister was, when a stern, yet amused voice stopped him. "Hold it, Ship! Is Rin the only person you see? Son, where are your manners?" Asked his father, who had just walked in from the family room; where he was waiting for dinner to be ready. "What do you do when you see an elder, son?"
Properly shamed, Shippo turned and bowed respectfully to Sess and Touga. "Welcome, Mr. Sesshomaru and-and." The boy looked confused as he looked at Touga. Rin lend over to him and whispered something in his ear. The boy smile and said, "And, welcome to you to Grandpa!" Naraku rolled his eyes, while the other men snickered.
Touga bowed to the boy. "Thank you so much, I've always wanted more grandchildren!" He hid his smile, as he heard Sess choke. The others laughed. They turned when yet another voice was heard.
"Good lord, Naraku. Just how long do you and Juro intend to leave our guests standing in the doorway?" InuYasha scolded lightly. Yasha walked up to Sesshomaru, grinning from ear to ear. standing on her toes, she wrapped her arms around his neck. "Hello, my love!" They kissed briefly.
"Hello back, My beauty." He smiled as he held her against him, not wanting to release her. 'God she smells good enough to eat. Down boy, down!' He Bent his head and nuzzled her neck, completely forgetting the fact that they weren't alone. That is until, Rin reminded them.
"Mama!" Rin yelled as she ran to the woman.
"Hey sweetie!" She bent down and scooped the girl up in a tight hug. Turning to see Touga, she bowed. "Welcome to our humble home, Master Takeuchi. It is an honor to have you here."
Touga smiled and bent low before her. "The honor is all mine, InuYasha. Thank you for inviting me, I'm looking forward to having some more of you fabulous cooking!" He turned his nose up to the air. "It certainly smells good!" Yasha laughed and assured them it was almost ready.
Placing Rin on her feet, she turned to Shippo. "Ship, why don't you take Rin in the family room. I'm sure that Souta has the game set up by now."
"Okay, come on Rin! Souta just got a cool new game, and he promised to teach us how to play!" Then the 2 ran to the back of the house.
"Shippo, Rin, slow down dears. No, running in the house."
"Yes, Ma'am." They yelled as they continued to run through the house, to the back. The woman sighed and shook her head as she came upon the group. "Well, Inu, I see our honored guests have now arrived. And, just in time, too. That stupid uncle of yours is driving me crazy with his 'when are we going to eat?' nonsense. I swear if it wasn't for Aoi and Kagome, he'd be roasting along with that chicken!" Yasha turned and smiled. She stepped away from Sess and went up to the Sess' father. Taking him by the hand, she lead him to the grinning gray haired woman.
"Touga- domo, this is my grandmother Keade Fuma. Gram, this is Sess' father Touga." Keade and Touga bowed respectfully to each other.
"Mr. Takeuchi, it's an honor to have you in our home. InuYasha has told me so many good things about you! Welcome!"
"Ma'am, Yasha has told me a great deal about you as well! The pleasure is all mine! Thank you for having me!" Keade's face burned when Touga smiled and winked at her with a devilish glint in his captivating amber eyes.
"Oh my!" She breathed as she covered her cheeks with her hands. Leaning over she whispered to InuYasha "Now I can see how you could have those dreams, dear. I might be having a real rowdy one tonight!"
Yasha's eyes bugged and she blushed violently. "Gram!" Sess snickered and Touga gave a hearty laugh!
Reaching over and grasping Touga by the hand, Keade told them to follow her into the Kitchen to meet the rest of the family. After Touga's introduction to Hiko, Aoi, Kagome and baby Kanna, Inu announced dinner was ready.
Since it was such a warm and beautiful evening, dinner was going to be served outside in the garden. They all took their places at the large picnic table and benches. Hiko at one end with Aoi on his right, and Souta on his left. Next to Souta sat Kagome and Naraku with their children. Next to Aoi, sat Juro. Next to Juro sat InuYasha and Sess with Rin in the middle. Keade sat at the other end of the table, flirting outrageously with an equally flirtatious Touga. The group dined on rotisserie chicken, steamed spring vegetables, baked sweet potatoes and garden salad. For dessert they had homemade vanilla ice cream, lemon and strawberry sherbet, and cherry cobbler. After dinner, Kagome, Inu, and Aoi cleared the table and packed the food away. The rest of the family including Rin and Touga were in the family room, listening to Hiko and Keade argue... I mean reminisce over the 'good old days'. As they stretched out to allow their food to digest. After a half an hour, most of them had fallen asleep. It was at that time Naraku asked Sess to join him outside for some fresh air.
"Damn," said Naraku as he and Sess listened through the screen door. "You know, after all these years, it still amazes me how loud that old coot snores!" Naraku shook his head and grimaced, as the man snorted, then coughed and resumed snoring. "It's a wonder, the old crow, doesn't choke on his air!"
Sess sighed, as he hear his own father's mighty exhaust system kick in. "I know what you mean. My father could wake the dead!" Their eyes widened in shock and they looked at each other in disbelief, as Keade added her own to the fray. They shook their heads and snickered. They continued to enjoy the stars for a minute longer.
"Naraku, have you ever thought about going into private investigations, rather than staying in the police department," asked Sesshomaru. "Inu tells me you are very resourceful, and you have a great reputation for getting the job done. I was just wondering why you don't go private."
Naraku shrugged his shoulders. "I don't do it for a paycheck, or to earn awards, or even glory." He looked at Sess with a smile. "I do it to give second chances." Sess raised his eye brow in questioning. "You see, the dept. I work in deals mostly with troubled kids. Kids that have done crimes, but can be worked with. If, someone takes the time. I... Well, I don't know if Inu told you, but I used to lead a gang when I was younger. In fact, when I met Kagome and Inu, my crew and I was on our way to a fight with a rival gang; who was trying to muscle in on us." He laughed as he thought back on the scene. "Some guys where trying to drag her and Yasha away, and do god knows what. I was impressed by the way they were trying to defend themselves. They were kicking and biting. Inu even bitch slapped a couple of them. That is until one of the bastards sucker punched her in the head. She told Kags to run, but she wouldn't. Kags stood her ground and tried to help Inu to her feet!" He smiled. "When I saw that, I knew Kags was the girl for me! She made me want to turn my life around! She and this family saved me!"
Sess nodded in understanding. He knew exactly what Naraku meant. He felt the same way about InuYasha. She was the light that came into his world when he needed it. Her memory kept him from the very depths of despair, for he just knew in his heart he and she would be together again. If not in this life, than in the next.
"So, Inu tells me that your divorce was final now." Naraku asked, still staring at the ripe full moon. "What are you plans? I mean, in regard to Inu and you? What is the next step?" Sess raised his brow at him in question. Naraku clarified. "She and Kagome are extremely tight. They are more than cousins, they are sisters. And so, You see, Inu... Well, Inu is like a little sister to me. I care about her welfare. I want her to be happy. She deserves to be happy."
"My plans? Hn. Well, concerning InuYasha. I have been advised to wait, but I'd marry her tomorrow if she'd say yes."
"You love her that much, huh?" He smirked.
Sess, embarrassed about having his heart displayed so openly, turned his gaze to the clear sky. He had never talked about his true feelings before. Well, not in so much depth, and certainly not to someone he hadn't known for to long. "Yes, So much so that it kind of scares me. I- I can't don't know what I have done, to be so blessed to have that beautiful woman come back into my life. But, I thank what ever force that I was granted a second chance with her. And, believe me, I will not let her go again! Not ever!"
The two lapsed back into a comfortable silence again. Listening to the gentle chirps of night bugs and the occasional croak of a frog. Sess cleared his throat. "I- I wanted to thank you, Naraku."
"Thank me? For what?"
"Inu told me... " He sighed. "I know about Heero Takamoto." Sess felt like spitting, to rid himself of the foulness of having to speak name of the bastard who tried to rape his lady. 'If I ever meet him, I will break that son of a bitch!' "If it wasn't for you... If you hadn't been there... " He stopped, not wanting to in picture the image of Inu when she told him. The pain and despair in her face.
"Told you did she?" Sess nodded. "I didn't think she would soon. I guess it was unavoidable. If Kagome wasn't there, I would have probably killed him that night; instead of breaking the creeps ribs, and fracturing his arms. All I could think was. 'that could have been my Kagome,' and I lost it!" Naraku sighed. "Did she tell you that he came around?" Naraku flinched at the uncontrolled rage displayed in Sess' face. "I don't think you have anything to worry about. Juro and I were there, to keep him from her." He sighed heavily, then turned hard cold eyes to Sesshomaru. "You want to thank me, then you promise me you will love and protect her for the rest of your life. Make her happy. Give her the life she deserves! If you don't, I won't rest until I make you pay!"
Sess nodded, "I give you my word. The only tears InuYasha Shinta will cry, are tears of happiness!"
"Hmm!" Naraku smiled and they both returned their gazes to the skies above. Listening and enjoying the sound of family.
TBC...
I hope you liked this little chapter. I felt I should take the advice of some of my reviewers, and slow down. Thanks for reading and reviewing! Until the seventeenth rose~ B reading U!
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