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Chapter 16
Day 23
A day with the healer
Word got around that Jinenji had come to the castle to be the healer.   Soon his days filled with gardening herbs and visiting refugees around the town. The advisors were true to their word and they provided Jinenji with help, and land.   Jaken hired several farmers as part of the castle staff to tend the gardens so Jinenji would have more time to care for the ailing.
Jinenji met an old grandmother who went by Nana. She was knowledgeable about children and their ailments and he asked her to assist him in the town.   Mothers were a bit frighten of the giant but when they saw Nana at his side they flocked to him to ask about breast feeding, nipple discomfort, and various aches and pains associated with childbirth.   Jinenji did not have much experience with these types of questions and listened attentively to Nana as she comforted and reassured young mothers.    There was also a litany of questions about newborns from sleeping to passing gas to feeding schedules.   Nana had lived a long life in the rural areas and worked with many people accumulating a great deal of information and she loved sharing it with anyone who listened. Jinenji added his knowledge of herbs to the discussions but for the most part he listened and absorbed Nana’s wisdom.
On one visit Nana noted the young mother had yet to get up from her birthing bed.   “Time to get up and move around. It’s better for you to move and exercise than just lay there.    Up now.”
Jinenji pulled Nana to the side. “Nana, the bedding period is not over yet.”
“I have worked with births in the rural area for many years, Son.   They couldn’t afford to lie around.   Too many chores to do and those women did just fine.   It won’t hurt your patients.”
“Yes, Nana.”   And so with that the bedding period was changed.
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Jinenji returned to the horse barn after finishing his morning rounds and spent some time relaxing with Jaken and A-Un.   Jaken often was seen resting with A-Un. There was no conversation, per say, but there was companionship pure and unconditional.   They shared tea from the miss matched tea set. The two headed dragon found the giant a curiosity and would wind his heads around Jinenji’s hands in an effort to get his heads scratched.   The giant would comply.   As his heads were scratched his back leg would twitch much like a common dog.
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That afternoon several sick patients started appearing at the castle gate begging for Lord Sesshomaru to heal them. Jinenji joined the castle guards and offered his services in place of the lord.
As he started taking care of a few of the patients he overheard a guard ask. “Pardon me, but why would you think that Lord Sesshomaru is the healer?”
The human ronin Yori who had escorted with the sick people replied, “Everybody across the country has heard that Lord Sesshomaru can operate, raise the dead and heal the sick.”
The people made more noise begging for Lord Sesshomaru’s attention.
Inuyasha, hearing the ruckus at the castle gate, came running with Captain Kenichi.
“What’s going on?” they asked the guards.
Yori recognized Captain Kenichi and Inuyasha as true warriors and bowed. “My Lords, I have escorted these sick and ailing humans from the lands destroyed by the bugs.   Along the way we have heard of the great healing abilities of Lord Sesshomaru.”
A limping older man continued the story. “I heard it from the beavers.”
Another said, “I heard it from the herons.”
And so forth it went all proclaiming that they had heard Lord Sesshomaru could operate, raise the dead and heal the sick.
“Well, Jinenji is the castle healer and he can help.   Have a seat in the court yard and I’ll go get my brother.” Inuyasha scratched his head as he turned and walked back into the castle in search of his mate.
Captain Kenichi and his men helped seat the wounded and ill while Jinenji found out who was the sickest and started there.
Inuyasha searched through the castle looking for Sesshomaru until he reached the library.   As he walked in he noticed his brother in a deep conversation with a moth demon.   His brother was obviously enthralled with the tale he was being told. Inuyasha stepped up to his brother’s side and rested his hand on Sesshomaru’s shoulder.
“Inuyasha!   I was just enjoying my chat with Jake’s mom!    She came to thank me for saving her son and then started regaling me with tales of her adventures.   She used to work here when I was but a pup.”
“Now, Sesshomaru.   That makes me sound old!” the moth scolded.
“Mom, You are old,” Jake sighed as he shook his head.
“I swear I taught you better manners, my boy.    Shouldn’t you be doing some research or something?” The moth demon shoed the book worm demon.    Jake shook his head again and inched away.
Inuyasha smiled and bowed to the mother moth. “Pleasure meeting you.   Do you mind if I interrupt for just one moment?”
The moth nodded her consent.
“My Lord Brother. There is a group of travelers at the gate asking for Lord Sesshomaru to heal them.”
“Hnnnn. I wonder why that would be.” Sesshomaru looked inquiringly at his brother who shrugged his shoulders, equally confused.
“That may be my fault, my dears,” the old moth cleared her throat. “You see Jake’s news of his resurrection thrilled me so I told everyone I met.”
Sesshomaru’s eyebrows lifted.
Inuyasha bit his upper lip nervously.   ‘What would his brother do in this situation?’
Sesshomaru remained silent for several heart beats.
“Well, come Inuyasha. We should see what the people need.”
Then he turned to the moth. “I expect you to join us for dinner.   You have many interesting stories to share.”
The moth bowed.
“Until dinner then.” Sesshomaru waved as the men left the room.
Sesshomaru lead Inuyasha out of the library and moved toward the court yard stopping only to pick up Tenseiga from its place in the main throne room.
Upon Sesshomaru’s arrival in the courtyard the faces of the sick and ill lit up briefly and then rested in their assigned positions.
Sesshomaru walked through the crowd to the castle healer.   “What is the situation, Jinenji?”
Bowing, the horse demon delineated the different ailments. Several were malnourished. Many children were weak from lack of fluid and food. Jinenji had started them on simple food with herbal supplements. One had a sprained ankle. Another had an insect bite that had caused a rash.   One had stepped on a sharp object and appeared to have developed an infection that was progressing up his leg.   The worst case was a man who was barely hanging on to life. His family huddled around him, sobbing quietly.
Usagi had come to the courtyard searching his father. But he ended up helping settle the refugee-patients. He had sympathized with the family crying for their father and was watching with big eyes when Lord Sesshomaru walked past them.
“Lord Sesshomaru,” Usagi called to the great dog demon.
Startled, Sesshomaru turned to Usagi.
“Yes, Usagi.”
“Lord Sesshomaru, they say you can raise the dead with that sword. Can you?”   The teen was hesitant as he asked, but his face had a look of hope.
Sesshomaru looked in the rabbit’s eyes. He faced Usagi and walked back to him.   Ushering the rabbit to a step he sat down on the step above and placed a hand on Usagi’s shoulder.
“Usagi, the sword of heaven can resurrect but it does not always choose to.   It is not something this Sesshomaru can command. Rather it commands me.   It speaks to me and tells me when it wants to be used.   Should that man perish, Tenseiga not I will determine whether he will be raised or allowed to pass on to the great circle of reincarnation.   It is not long now. Sit here with me and we will await Tenseiga’s will.”
So the rabbit teen and the great Lord sat quietly as others worked around them.

Yori, the ronin, sat with his back to the castle gate wall watching over the people he escorted. Captain Kenichi brought him a cup of water.
“You did well bringing this folks to the healer.   How much did they pay you?”
Yori looked up from under his woven hat.   “Nothin’. I didn’t charge them.   I was coming this way and just brought them along.”
“What brought you this way?”
“I heard there was to be a sumo tournament and I wanted to compete.   It didn’t say if there were any criteria.   Do you know? Can I compete?”
Inuyasha walked up when Yori mentioned “Sumo”.
Kenichi made eye contact with his lord and Inuyasha nodded.
“There is always a place for a good man to compete.   I’ll be watching you, Yori.” Add Inuyasha and Kenichi walked off to talk to the castle guards.
Jinenji lanced the infected foot and wrapped it in a poultice.   By the time he had finished with all his duties, only the dying man and his family were left.
Sesshomaru remained patiently sitting with Usagi. Neither had moved since sitting down.   They made a perfect tableau.
Kenichi walked up to them. “Come, Son,” Kenichi said.
Usagi excused himself from the Lord’s presence and stood up.   Father and son turned and walked away slowly, Kenichi hugging Usagi to his chest as they moved away from the sad scene.   Just as they got to the end of the court yard they heard the man’s wife sob loudly.   The man had perished.   Tears ran down Usagi’s cheeks and Kenichi stopped to hold him tighter to his bosom. Usagi turned his head to look one last time at the mourning family when he witness Sesshomaru stand and walk toward the group.   Inuyasha stood at the castle entrance watching.    Sesshomaru unsheathed the sword, his expression blank. Swinging with clear intent Sesshomaru appeared to vanquish an unseen enemy.   He sheathed the blade and turning he walked to his mate’s side and escorted him into the castle.
Usagi returned his eyes to the family. He blinked. He blinked again.   There in the middle of the family was the father, healthy and ALIVE.
“Dad! Dad! Did you see that!” Usagi tugged at Kenichi’s arm.
“Yes son. I did.   It never gets old.”
“You’ve seen it before?” Usagi stuttered.
“Once, a long time ago.” Kenichi patted Usagi between the ears.   “Come. It’s time to clean up before dinner.”
“Will you tell me the story?”
“After we eat.”

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In the dining hall that evening Jake’s mom entertained everyone with her adventures.    She had read many of the tomes in the castle library when she was a book worm librarian and had decided when she became a moth that she would travel and see all the cool things she had read about.   She had the audience spell bound. She talked to the adults and the children. She stressed the importance of reading to the young kits. Inuyasha understand how his brother had been enthralled with her tales. He found himself following her every word.
First she told them of the jungles and large Buddhas and temples in the lands south of them. Then she told them that there was a country far from here that was covered in sand.   “As I flew over it I noticed the backbone of the mountain looked like a sleeping dragon.   I wasn’t sure it wasn’t a dragon. If it was, I did not want to wake it.   It was so large and so beautiful.   The sun rose over the desert and for just a moment of time it was painted in different shades of colors.    When the sun was fully in the sky, it was very hot there and I searched for shade.    I saw these wondrous horse creatures with two humps on their backs. I started to rest in the shade of one of these gentle beasts when I saw an eight legged insect rush toward me.   It nearly frightened me to death. The camel spider as he was called rests in the shade of the beast. I stayed clear of him though, I found his eight long legs, speed, and his great girth terrifying.”
“I flew toward the water then and saw many men on ships. Some wore rags on their heads and smelled of alcohol and sweat. The water was crystal clear like a gem.   At points I wondered if I saw movement below. The men on the ships would call out for harpoons and they would lay chase to the great beasts of the sea.   Naturally I cheered for the beasts.”
“I flew over a land that had large cats.   I have never seen non demon cats that large. There was one in every group that had a large fringe of hair around his face.   He made a ferocious sound that echoed over the savannah. The other animals offered deference to him as though he was the royalty of the area.   There were also many long necked creatures that ate from the top of the trees. Funny looking creatures but they could run fast.”
“About that point I found myself a bit homesick for my son and my country so I returned a different way. The air was cold and the mountains touched the sky. It was a holy place. I found that I became lightheaded and I descended the mountains and bravely crossed the main land country.   I saw the great wall. I rested there awhile as I scanned the view.   It is a glorious site.   But nothing compared to the view of our beloved home.”
The diners oohed and aahed as she described the places and animals. The kits asked all sorts of questions of the old moth until Tsuki caught her youngest yawning. She herded the leash off to bed.   The remaining adults savored one final cup of tea together before dispersing for the night. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha saw their guest out of the castle and invited her to visit any time.
Once the moth had left Sesshomaru pulled Inuyasha under his chin and hugged him. They were standing at the top of the stairs that lead to the courtyard that had been the scene of the refugee patients from earlier that day.   Sesshomaru didn’t say a word but held his mate to his chest securely. Inuyasha could feel his chest expand and collapse as he breathed.   The stars had filled the sky and the noise of Castle town had nearly died off.   They enjoyed the night a little while longer then turned and entered their home.
Walking through the castle hand in hand the dog demons continued their silent reflections.   When they reached their third floor master suite Inuyasha pushed the shoji door open and led his mate in.   Sesshomaru didn’t drop Inuyasha’s hand when he turned to shut the door, but kept his mate close.
Inuyasha faced Sesshomaru.   “You said you wished that I’d tell you when I felt sick--- that you needed to know about the health of your mate.”
“That’s what I said,” replied the demon.
“Thank you for caring about me, Sesshomaru.” Inuyasha pulled their clasped hands to his chest.
“What ails you my love?” Sesshomaru look at their clasped hands and bent over it to kiss Inuyasha’s knuckles.
“It’s nothing serious-- just little stuff. Seems kinda silly to bother you, but after today I get it. We’re the only family we have. We’re blessed to have each other.”
Another kiss was bestowed on the hanyou’s knuckles to encourage him to continue.
“My nose has been stuffy all day.   Because of that I’ve had some trouble smelling. S’pose that was a blessing, because the dying man in the front of the castle probably smelled really bad.”
Sesshomaru nodded his agreement.
“I still have heartburn.”
“Is that all, my love?” Sesshomaru gazed into the round eyes of his love while bringing the hand he was kissing up between them. The gentle pecks turned into open lip kisses. Hooded eyes suggested more erotic intentions. Inuyasha smiled, a touch of pink lighting his cheeks.
“Well, my nipples are still tender. Clothes rubbing against them --- well—it arouses me.” He motioned to his chest, gently touching one breast with his fingertips and bewitchingly drawing his hand across his chest to the other nipple before shedding his shirt. “Can you help a brother out?” The hanyou threw his mate a seductive look and shucked the rest of his clothes as he slowly strutted to the bed.
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