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Chap 27
Day 32 to 38 or 5^th week

Sesshomaru watched as Inuyasha slept. Sometime in the night they had switched pillows again. Now Inuyasha was resting in the groove between the two pillows, his ears forward and slightly to the side.   Lying on his side Sesshomaru admired the strong face and then returned to the puppy’s ears.
Those ears.   How fascinating. He watched them twitch and flicker. They moved independent of each other.
He focused on them a while longer.
‘Why was I so horrible to him? My own brother? Just because of those ears?   I think they are incredible now that I’m honest with myself. So responsive. So soft. So unique. They are more canine looking than I am. Was I jealous?’
Sesshomaru tentatively reached a fingertip out to touch his mate’s ears.
Flick.
Flick.
Flick.
The ears twitched as Sesshomaru lightly touched the fine hair that rose from his lover’s ear tips. On the third tease the ears moved back and flattened against Inuyasha’s head.
The dog demon sighed in disappointment and moved his hand to his mate’s head. Massaging around the base of the ear Inuyasha leaned in to his hand and let out a long sigh. He opened his eyes and focused on his mate.
“Keiko liked that.”
Sesshomaru’s eyes opened wider temporarily and then squinted. “Did I wake you from a dream?”
“Em yeh,” slurred the sleepy half demon. “She was telling me all about what she knew of life so far.   She likes to jump and twirl. She’s active, our little girl.   I think she’s going to be a handful. “Then pausing, he looked directly in his mate’s eyes. “Can you promise me that we’ll be good parents?   I mean, that we’ll treat her better than we treated each other?   If she has siblings will we be able to keep them from fighting?”
Sesshomaru was speechless for a moment as he thought about the best answer. ‘I can make no guarantees and yet I want to assure him.   I don’t lie so I can’t say it’ll be perfect. What is the best answer?’ So rather than answering, Sesshomaru asked Inuyasha.
“Can you promise me any of those questions, my love?”
Inuyasha rolled to his back and stared at the ceiling. “I want to be able to promise all of those things, Brother, but I don’t know.   I’ll do my best.”
“So will I.”
“I guess that’ll have to do for now,” Inuyasha nodded his head. “Hear that Keiko.   Your father and I will try our best.   And just to reassure you, baby, our best is pretty awesome.”   Sesshomaru heard the normal confidence radiate from his sibling and smiled.
‘Life was going to be interesting.’

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The advisors met that morning. First on the agenda Akio reported that miraculously the beaver settlement casualty report was zero. Then he told Lords Sesshomaru and Inuyasha and the other advisors of the distorted tale about Naraku’s bid for domination of the lands.   The story angered Inuyasha intensely and Jinenji intervened removing the younger lord from the room to give him a calming tea. Both of them missed the discussion about the possibility that the storyteller was Tsuneo. Also during the time they were gone, Captain Kenichi reported on the results of the search for the shape shifter and the proposed identity checking procedure. The advisors debated the issue fervently but eventually came to the conclusion that the method was sound.   Two-sense verification was described to all staff that day after the meeting.   Whether it was smell, taste, vision, hearing or touch, two senses must be used to verify to whom a castle member conversed.   Jaken brought up his concern that the staff would be too familiar with his lords. Lord Sesshomaru acknowledged his concern and pointed out that the situation warranted some bending of court decorum. He appended his comment with “No Person Will Touch My Mate.”   Jaken was content. He would have preferred no one would touch either of his lords, but he considered it would be either a brave soul or a fool that would approach Lord Sesshomaru any way so the matter would be self-correcting.
Inuyasha returned with Jinenji in a very mellow mood. Akio returned to his story telling and told of the “poor little missy” porcupine.   The story made all the advisors sad but Inuyasha shrugged his head and walked back out. Sesshomaru felt sadness and grief through his mark. Sesshomaru sent back his support and carried on with the meeting.
Jinenji stood in the doorway trying to decide whether to go with Inuyasha or stay when he suddenly realized he no longer had to duck to go through the doorway.   His facial expressions flashed through surprise, delight, and gratitude. Jaken caught his attention.
“Healer.”
“Yes, Master Jaken?”
“You need to tell us about the healer’s facility requirements.   It is time to discuss how big a facility you need.” Jaken pointed to a seat near him. Jinenji looked down the hall the direction Inuyasha went and then turned and returned into the meeting, sliding the shoji door shut.
The healer had been thinking about the issue since arriving at the castle and had discussed some ideas with Inuyasha. He felt comfortable enough bringing them up to the larger audience so he proceeded.
“It needs a place for sick beings to lay and rest. That could be like a barrack, I guess.” The gentle giant scratched his head. “It also needs some private areas to examine the patients. Finally it needs an operating area for lancing boils and cutting out infected tissues.   Of course we’ll need water and sewage.   If the patients stay overnight, will the castle kitchen staff cook for them or do we need to have our own food preparers? I suppose their family members could bring food but what if the patient doesn’t have family?”
The crackly voice old advisor spoke up. “Well thought out, healer.   I am very impressed with your insight.   I think a few nursing staff types need to be hired.   Perhaps the kitchen staff can cover until we see how busy this clinic of ours will be.   Up until now the healer has gone to each home.   This is a new idea to have them come to us. I like it, but I know I always sleep better in my own bed. Not sure how many will stay overnight.”
A chorus of agreements echoed the old man’s sentiment.
“I’m interested in the treasury report before we go any further on the healing facility,” interrupted Lord Sesshomaru. “I would be proud to have the excellent edifice you describe, Jinenji, but I’d like to know we can afford it first.” Lord Sesshomaru pointed to the castle treasurer for his report.
“The final totals are in. The Castle town festival was a big success, My Lord,” the treasurer cooed.    He continued his report relaying that they had made plenty of money and they were able to pay for construction with funds from the tournament. “Merchants are still raving about the amount of money they brought in. It will allow them the opportunity to increase their stock and in some cases ever their shop size.   The energy from the festival still vibrates in the air and in the minds of the community.” The treasurer concluded his report with a starry eyed optimistic expression.
“Good then, “Lord Sesshomaru declared. “Let’s get to building!”
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Construction crews were taught over the next few days.   They started on simple housing first to get the refugees off the streets and alleys.   Next two story apartment complexes were attempted with some resistance from the people.   The advisors had an open court day for the people to express their concerns. The common concern was anxiety about the people above them falling on them in the night as they slept.   Akio stepped up at this concern.   He explained that the two story apartments were constructed similarly to the castle.   As soon as he compared the apartments to the castle, everyone wanted a place and the open court day concluded uneventfully.
Alone in their thrones at the top of the court steps, Inuyasha leaned over to Sesshomaru.
“Excellent choice in advisors, Dear brother. He has been with us for a week and has accomplished quite a bit. Perhaps a bonus is in order?’
“Find out how he’s doing, Inuyasha. How is he balancing his work with us and his farming? Perhaps he needs some help on his farm?”
A cocky smile passes across Inuyasha’s face. “Nothing slips passed you, does it?”
“Well, I have managed the Western Lands, the castle and its staff for a few years…”Sesshomaru smirked back.
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At the castle security remained tight with limited movement.
As the days of imposed confinement passed Inuyasha began to get restless. And that manifested itself in a glorious fight between the two lovers.
Sesshomaru had been trying to do everything for his mate; opening doors, fluffing the pillow at the dining table, giving an “odor” report of all the dishes. Essentially he responded to the increased security by becoming even more overprotective of his mate. Inuyasha did not care for that at all, and “escaped” one afternoon to the cherry tree in the castle garden. His freedom lasted all of thirty minutes before he saw a shrieking Jaken fly overhead.
“Ouch. Bet that one hurts.” Inuyasha muttered as he gritted his teeth in sympathy.
“Not compared to how much you’re going to hurt, HANYOU!” growled a hovering, steaming angry InuDaiyoukai.
“Can’t hurt me. I’m pregnant, remember,” the hanyou replied nonchalantly, a straw hanging from the corner of his mouth.
“Trust me, it’s the only thing keeping me from beating your ass,” the demon snarled.
The confinement has worn on Inuyasha’s last nerve. He stood and placed his hands on his hips. “OH YEAH! Bring it BIG DOG!” And he jumped to the ground.
“Inuyasha, you are being impossible.   I need to keep you safe!” Sesshomaru argued after floating down to the ground several feet from his mate.
“Oh, and I’m a helpless little female?!   I don’t think so, jackass!   I can protect us all!” Inuyasha’s voice rose in pitch and volume and emphasized each word.
“That’s not how it works, Inuyasha,” Sesshomaru was calming down but still frustrated. “Why can’t you understand that!”
“And why can’t you understand I am able to be independent and strong and protect us too! You aren’t being sensitive to me. You make me crazy.”
Both men stared at each other.
Jaken stumbled back into the garden and plopped down at the foot of the tree between the two mates.
“My Lords, perhaps a work out in the dojo would help work off some of your frustrations.   I understand there are some new kendo bamboo swords.    It’s designed for rigorous training and doesn’t injure your opponent.”
No sounds were heard from the lords.
“Or perhaps you could go on patrol? Get out of the castle. See the lands.   Maybe get away for an hour or two?” Jaken’s voice got smaller and softer. ‘I’m going to get kicked again. I just know it.’ Jaken balled up in preparation for the next airborne adventure.
Nothing happened.
Jaken opened his left eye just a little and looked around.
The lords were gone.
When Jaken had mentioned “bamboo swords” Sesshomaru shook his head negatively.   Inuyasha’s shoulders had dropped in frustration and sadness. However when Jaken had offered “patrol” the puppy ears sprang to life.   Sesshomaru could live with that option and had grabbed his mate and had flown off immediately.   While on the ki cloud Sesshomaru had grabbed Inuyasha with his mokomoko and transformed into his demon form. Mokomoko placed the hanyou gently between Sesshomaru’s shoulders and with a short “huff” they dashed through the sky.
It was a clear day and the land was visible all around them. The land had a patchwork appearance between forests and in areas where farms had planted crops. The flooded rice patties reflected back further creating a massive mosaic.   Humans, demons, and hanyous worked the soil and travelled the lands.   The large road that lead to Edo were busy with merchants and traveling salesmen.   Birds and other plain animals fed until they saw the demon dog shadow go over them and then they fled for fear.   Sesshomaru’s demon form was a higher level predator and all animals knew it.
Soon they reached a mountain clearing and Sesshomaru landed.
“Shall we stretch our legs, Brother?” Sesshomaru looked to Inuyasha.
“Try to keep up, old man!” The hanyou teased as he dashed off through the woods and glades.
Their run took them by a hot spring.   Inuyasha stopped dead in his tracks.
“That looks amazing.   Does it smell safe, Sesshomaru?”   Inuyasha appreciated that his brother gave him “odor reports”, he really did, but he still missed smelling.
“It’s safe. We can stop here. Just remember Nana and Jinenji have restricted the amount of time you spend in the hot water.”   Nana and Jinenji had dropped by that week with a list of things that were safe in pregnancy, foods to avoid, and activities that were ok. Sex had topped the approved list and Inuyasha had again blushed bright red.   Nana had mentioned some dojo exercise was ok. However, in private later that day Sesshomaru had vetoed any sword battles or sparring.   A quick reminder of his nightmare and Inuyasha reluctantly agreed.
The men stripped and stepped into the natural hot spring.
“Ah! This is great!” Inuyasha uttered as he leaned his head back on the edge of the spring.
“It is.” Sesshomaru sidled up next to Inuyasha and copied his position.
They rested like that for five minutes.
“Look at that cloud, Sesshomaru. It looks like Jaken. Ha Ha Ha!” The hanyou laughed and pointed at the odd shaped cloud.
Sesshomaru shook his head in disbelief.   “We can’t get away from the old imp, even here.”
“Hey, that ‘old’ imp had some pretty good counsel this afternoon.   ‘Go on patrol he said’. Brilliant. Kami, Sesshomaru! That’s all I needed--just some fresh air.   I don’t like being confined. You know that.” Inuyasha brought down his hand and splashed the water weakly.
Sesshomaru listened. He knew that confinement didn’t suit his mate. It was time to share the rest of the day mare with his mate.
“Time to rest on the grass for a while and then we can get back in, I promise. I want to tell you something.”
The two climbed out of the hot springs and after a good shake they sat on the grass.
“Inuyasha, I told you that I had a nightmare that you died on the sparring field.”
“Yeh. I remember.”
“Well, there was more to it.”
Inuyasha had sat in seiza and gave his brother his complete attention.
“It was actually a day mare, and the pups died too.”
Inuyasha curl up around his abdomen and wrapped his arms around himself, and then leaned into Sesshomaru for added protection. Instantly he realized he had instinctively relied on his mate to assist him in protecting their pup. “No wonder you don’t want us spar. What a horrible day mare.” He shivered, not from cold but from the repulsive idea.
“Yes it was. That’s why I nearly slayed Kenichi.   I owe you my thanks for bringing me back to myself with that ‘smell me’ comment.”   Sesshomaru pulled his mate tighter onto his lap and held on firmly.
“Thought about that later. Bet I was pretty ripe from all that exercising,” Inuyasha snickered. “ It sure felt good though.   I miss working out like that.” A pout crossed his face.
“I can think of an exercise or two,” Sesshomaru whispered suggestively.
Inuyasha had not caught his suggestive tone and was still pouting about no exercise. “Isn’t there some type of sword play that would be ok?”
This time Sesshomaru pulled his mate away from his chest so he could look in his eyes.   “How about this sword play?” This time he would not be misunderstood. He raised and lowered his eyebrows quickly and made a grip around his dick.
“I could enjoy that kind of exercise,” Inuyasha smiled and leaned in to kiss his mate.
The men had learned through the years that “make up sex” was pretty hot. Their anger had heated them up and sex allowed them the outlet they needed to blow off their excess energy.   Additionally it restored their feelings of intimacy and closeness. This lovely private location with a hot spring in the background added to the heat. Soon the lovers were sweating and gyrating, lost in their own world yet again; the only battle fought--who would cum first.
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