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SURVIVE	By : ajj77sunhawk Category: InuYasha > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 26393 -:- Recommendations : 3 -:- Currently Reading : 3
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Chapter 22 : Nature's gifts.
Miroku was driving Sesshoumaru to the brink of turning the bloody Cupid into a pile of steaming goo. It was not that Miroku did anything - too bad. He just STOLE his Inuyasha from him. Hmn, wait a second - that was not just bad, that should be a fate punishable by death. Sesshoumaru scowled in displeasure.
He did not appreciate his Hanyou being in the company of the Cupid for too long. Even if the training with the Cupid was helping Inuyasha relax a little and feel more comfortable with himself, Sesshoumaru was not happy. In the last two days, he had not gone further then kissing his little Hanyou throughly. He loved the kisses, but each kiss left the DaiYoukai hungering for more and more. And Inuyasha was still not ready. Sesshoumaru cursed his own sense of honor.
What was even more annoying was that very soon Inuyasha's other relatives would descend on his palace. Bakusen'O had Identified Inuyasha's Grandmother's family, and while both the sisters had passed on, the oldest daughter was coming to his lands to share information, that, she flatly refused to give over the mirror.
Inuyasha's aunt was suspicious of mirrors, and was therefore coming to his palace the old fashioned way, by land travel. She would arrive in a few days, and as much as Sesshoumaru wanted the information she had, he was irritated. It was one more thing to distract the Hanyou from him.
Sesshoumaru watched as Inuyasha walked with Jinenji through the gardens. He noted that even in the garden Inuyasha overtly did not relax, his stance was protective and watchful. The sharp ears moved constantly, taking in everything around him, his eyes were kept low, his body tense, Inuyasha was the picture of what a good humble watch-dog should be.
Poison seeped from Sesshoumaru's claws into the window frame, dissolving it. Those gods-be-damned bitches, they needed to roast slowly in Hell for what they did to his Inuyasha. Everyone was helping Inuyasha slowly reclaim himself. Jeninji and the Cupid, Sesshoumaru reluctantly acknowledged, were both critical in the process of teaching Inuyasha to integrate and learn the social skills that he had missed on. Sesshoumaru being born into his position, did not even know how to approach the issues. Bankotsu and Bakusen'O were in charge of Inuyasha's training as a General Apprentice, and Sesshoumaru knew better then to interfere with that at this juncture.
His role, was to keep his pup safe and hight and mark his as on of the pack. Sesshoumaru was the only one who could do that, but.. but it was not enough... Sesshoumaru wanted to do more. He wanted to do something unique and spectacular for his little Hanyou, that none of the others thought of doing. Oh yes, he was going to be the one to teach his Inuyasha about the pleasure of sex, Sesshoumaru unconsciously licked his lips at the thought. That, would come later. But he wanted to do something special now.
A gentle breeze wafted through the garden, strands of short silver hair, danced in the wind's embrace. Almost unwillingly, Inuyasha relaxed a little, unable to hold back his enjoyment of being in the sun, in nature. Sesshoumaru's eyes narrowed, he studied the young one intently. He noted the way, as still as he was, Inuyasha would brush against the bushes that he walked past, how the Hanyou seemed to take a deeper breath as he passed by scented flowers. Inuyasha may not look, but it dawned on Sesshoumaru that his Hanyou did enjoy nature. A memory of Pup, in his grass stained clothing flashed in Sesshoumaru's mind's eye, the story of how and where Inuyasha was brought up played in his head.
His usually cool golden eyes, warmed and softened, a satisfied glint entered them. Prefect! He knew what he could give his little one, a gift he was sure all of Inuyasha's intriguing aspects would enjoy.
Sesshoumaru was rather zealously guarded his knowledge of Inuyasha's other aspects. Yes he was sure that the blasted Cupid could give more information on the subject, BUT HE DID NOT WANT TO SHARE!
Sesshoumaru growled, softly. He watched the bloody Cupid, skip – yes actually SKIP out to Inuyasha, who gave a half smile in response. Sesshoumaru could almost feel his heckles rising. That stupid Cupid was such a bad influence on his Inuyasha. Sesshoumaru would have to do his best to limit that influence. Let the blasted GrandSire try, just try to interfere in Sesshoumaru's plans, and he would learn that Sesshoumaru had not won his battles on strength alone. Tactics were an essential ingredient for success.
With a toss of his head, Sesshoumaru leapt off the semi dissolved window pane, drawing everyone's undivided attention to him as he gracefully floated to his chosen one. Inuyasha's eye's brightened when he saw his pack Alpha, a fuller more relaxed smile, pulled at the full lips. Impeccably, Inuyasha relaxed a little more, it was the duty of the Alpha to protect after all. Sesshoumaru, noted the welcome, and the smile that crossed his face was openly smug as he ignored the others and wrapped his arm around Inuyasha's waist. Inuyahsa relaxed a little more.
"Are you done training for the day, Inuyasha?" Sesshoumaru asked softly, his voice a gentle caress in the puppy ears.
"Yes,t.." Inuyasha began.
"He is supposed to train with me, now!" Miroku cut in quickly. His training schedules had not been fixed with Inuyasha as yet, and the Cupid was trying to make sure that he had more then one session with his Grand son a day.
"I believe you trained with Inuyasha, after the morning meal. That is enough for today." Sesshoumaru said his voice flat. "As luck would have it I am free this evening." Actually he had a few petitioners waiting to see him, but since he had a plan, as far as Sesshoumaru was concerned they would wait – or rot, which ever suited them. "I would like you to accompany me." Sesshoumaru finished his hand absently rubbing Inuyasha's back.
"Of course Lord Sesshoumaru." Inuyasha said without hesitation, his ears perked up. He was going to spend time with his Alpha, a shudder of pure pleasure shot down his spine.
"Where are we.." Miroku began.
Sesshoumaru cut him off. "We are not going anywhere. You and Jinenji are going to spend the next few hours conversing about Seraph and Youkai healing techniques. I am sure there are going to be more mixed bloods, and the two of you need to share as much information as possible on how to heal and care for them." Sesshoumaru's voice dripped satisfaction, as Jeninji was suddenly staring at Miroku as if he was starving and the Cupid was a bale of fresh hay. Tactics. There was nothing like an obessessed healer to keep Miroku locked in the palace and out of his hair. Sesshoumaru did not trust the Cupid to not follow if he was not otherwise occupied. From the eagerness emanating from the horse healer, and the look of dismay on Miroku's face, Sesshoumaru was damned sure his little outing was not going to be crashed.
Satisfied he led Inuyasha away.
They were traveling on a cloud, with Sesshoumaru's Youki blanketing Inuyasha throughly, so that to a curious prober it would seem that Sesshoumaru traveled alone.
The closest Inuyasha had come to flying, was his leaps from building to building. This was nothing like that, Inuyasha sat at Sesshoumaru's feet, staring at the clouds and birds. But, only his enlarged eyes and frantically oscillating ears gave away his excitement. It bothered Sesshoumaru, it bothered him even more that Inuyasha had not asked where they were going. As soon as they got on the cloud and left the safety of the Palace, Inuyasha had recognized how vulnerable they were to attack. He had wordlessly knelt at Sesshoumaru's feet, on guard and alert. Yet, unable to hide his excitement fully.
It dawned on Sesshoumaru, that if anything went wrong, if they were attacked, Inuyasha's healing would be further delayed. The puppy would blame his own excitement for the attack, and he would fall back on his 'training'. Sesshoumaru's Youki took a more dangerous tone to it. Any, who approached, were bombarded with a clear warning, "Stay away or Die!' None would interfere.
They approached the destination and Sesshoumaru not wanting to spoil the surprise ordered softly. "Inuyasha, close you eyes, little one and do not open them until I tell you to." Obediently, Inuyasha's eyes fluttered shut, they would not open until Sesshoumaru gave the word.
Inuyasha felt the cloud touch down to the earth. He was suddenly kneeling on a funny carpet, it felt soft and yet crunchy beneath him. He inhaled, and strange scents filled his senses. He had scented something similar before, but this was so much sharper, so much richer, so extraordinarily delicious. He pulled in a long breathe, it was amazing, it was beyond his ability to categorize such richness. His ears were gathering as much information as possible. The area they were in was silent, unsurprising given the DaiYoukai's sudden landing, and the overwhelming aura that warned others away. (Inuyasha wrapped in the aura – did not really feel it). Still extraordinarily sensitive puppy ears picked up the rustling of the breeze through leaves, the almost silent chirps of insects, the scampering of tiny feet as they run for cover and the murmuring of a brook in the distance.
It... it.. felt like he was in an amazing place. Inuyasha's ears and nose took in as much as he could, but his eyes remained shut and his hands remained on his lap.
Sesshoumaru felt an aching deep in his heart for the young one. How could they have done this to a child and not see themselves as monsters? How could Inuyasha have survived it all and remained so aching pure and untainted? He would free the young one from the bonds that held him so tightly, and this would be the melting of one more chain that yoked the young one's spirit.
"Inuyasha, open your eyes and be free." The DaiYoukai ordered softly, aware of the contradiction, but realizing it was needed.
Golden eyes opened and widened, his hands slipped off his lap and dropped to the earth beside him.
Emerald light flirted through the canopy of green, light and shadows danced around them as the evening sun trekked slowly downwards.
All around them, living pillars of brown rose from the earth, reaching for the heavens, huge branches outstretched giving shade to the weary. Dried leaves and twigs carpeted the ground, cushioning tired feet. Birds peeked out of the high branches, watching the intruders. The scents of wood, of fruit, of fresh mud, health soil, of LIFE wrapped around them. Straight ahead towering above the others was a huge tree. Garlanded with symbols and amulets, the tree stood tall and ancient. It pulsed with the magic of nature herself.
Slowly Inuyasha pushed himself to his feet. He could not believe it. He stood and slowly turned in a circle, there were trees and greens all around him. He could not absorb it all. He had heard of this, hells... almost daily, he had dreamed of this... but he had never dared even hope for it, not once had he consciously wished for it.
He... he .. was in a forest, a real forest. His arms outstretched, his eyes locked on the canopy above him, Inuyasha turned again, in absolute awe.
Sesshoumaru watched silently. He had done good. This was what Inuyasha had needed. The pup, born and trapped in a city, exposed to pruned gardens and cobbled roads, had never experienced nature. And there was something about Inuyasha that screamed of the wild. Of nature at its purest.
And Sesshoumaru was the one giving this gift to Inuyasha.
Sesshoumaru was himself awed not by nature, but by how as Inuyasha spun, he could see glimpses of all Inuyasha's aspects flash out. Once circle, his eyes went purple and his hair darkened, and other and his eyes flashed red, his marking suddenly vivid, another circle, and he was shorter, a child. As Inuyasha spun slowly, the other three aspects all flashed out and merged with the Hanyou, it was a unique sight, and Sesshoumaru was privileged to witness it.
Inuyasha finally stopped spinning, he knelt, buried his hand in the soil, bent down and breathed it in. When he finally raised his head, his faces was stained with earth and grass, his eyes sought and found Sesshoumaru. The DaiYoukai's breath caught, Inuyasha was looking at him with eyes brimming with emotions. As Sesshoumaru watched nature returned to the young Hanyou, one of the things that the Human City of the West had stolen from Inuyasha.
The brimming eyes overflowed, and as Inuyasha smiled, tears finally rolled free down his cheeks. "Th...thank you!"
Inuyasha whispered blindly to Sesshoumaru, "Thank you!"
He kicked his shoes off he feet and felt the grass and leaves under his toes. Inuyasha could not focus on Sesshoumaru, something was calling to him. He turned away from his alpha, and on slightly unsteady legs, he walked to the huge tree in the middle. Twice the width and three times the height of the others, the tree itself seemed to beckon, to welcome Inuyasha.
"This is Ginsenboku, Inuyasha, the Tree of Time, said to be the first living thing born on this planet after creation." Sesshoumaru said softly, his words measured to not interrupt the Hanyou's focus. Inuyasha nodded, his hand trembled as he reached out to touch the rough bark. His body shook, and he did not really understand why.
"Lord Sesshoumaru..." Inuyasha's voice was soft, horse, and filled with need. "Please, Lord Sesshoumaru, please.." He could not say what he needed, he needed it so badly, but he could not say it.
Sesshoumaru, understood. "Hush Inuyasha, I will be nearby, nothing will be allowed to hurt or attack you. Take you time." the DaiYoukai's voice was soft and loving, "Moko-moko will keep you warm." The fluff detached from Sesshoumaru, and flowed to Inuyasha draping around his shoulders and back. Sesshoumaru bowed in acknowledgement of the Ancient Tree, and he quietly melted into the woods. To give Inuyasha some precious time alone, the solitude that allows one to absorb the gifts that are offered by nature to those sensitive enough to appreciate them.
Inuyasha leaned against the giant trunk. The presence of the tree soothing him, seeping peace and acceptance into every level of his consciousness. Inuyasha lost track of the time as he was blessed by the Ancient Tree.
Sesshoumaru sat in a different tree, watching from a safe distance. He would make sure Inuyasha was safe, and his tail would keep Inuyasha warm through the night. He smiled gently, the morning was a good enough a time as to return. Sesshoumaru the Lord of the West, played the watch dog that that night, through the long night he guarded and kept his young love warm.
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Deep in the bowels of the city, it roared. No, no! The abomination was strengthening. It would not allow this. It had to be destroyed. The abomination should not, could not exist, and yet.. it did. They would destroy it, destroy the abomination before it could pollute the worlds, and destroy all that they had sacrificed so much to create. It could sleep no longer... the abomination had to be destroyed!
-tbc-

Lol came out much longer then I had planned in my head. Apologies to those who expected some sex, a LOT of loving here, that I think is more suited then sex. So am I right? What do you think of the story? Review please.
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