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Ever Us -- The Blessing; Keiko	By : DaddysSpecialRequest Category: InuYasha > Yaoi - Male/Male > InuYasha/Sessh?maru > InuYasha/Sessh?maru Views: 4015 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chap 37
Day 150 22wk-3 day or 5 month)
Usagi was meditating in the zen garden at the temple that morning. He looked up and noticed a hooded stranger walking quickly by with Tenseiga. Aware that Tenseiga was Lord Sesshomaru’s sword and that the lord was no where around, Usagi decided he needed to do something about it. He told a monk to let his father know what he was doing and which direction he was going. Usagi knew his dad could follow after him and then he took off chasing the mysterious stranger. Yori had been at the temple cleaning when he noticed Usagi dashing to a monk and then running off. Yori caught up with the monk as he left the temple grounds.
“What’s going on friend monk?” Yori inquired.
“Seems the young rabbit thinks that stranger stole the Tenseiga. I was just going to report it to Captain Kenichi.”
“Good man. Tell him Yori is following too. We’ll still need his help I’m sure if that is Lord Sesshomaru’s prized sword.” Yori chased after Usagi while the monk ran to the castle.
The monk ran to the castle. As he approached the gate guards they came to defensive mode. The monk yelled, “I need Captain Kenichi! Usagi is chasing a stranger with a sword he thinks is Tenseiga!”
The guards stared at each other. Both knew that the Captain would jump the second he heard his son was involved. One kept the monk and the other ran to get the captain of the guard.
Kenichi, Sesshomaru, and Inuyasha were just trading notes with Hiroshi. The transformation training was not going well so Hiroshi had been doing extra rounds looking at everyone and everything for any traces of tanuki magic. Just that morning he had found some outside the throne room. The foursome was entering the throne room just as the gate guard rushed in.
“My Lords, Captain Kenichi! A monk is at the front gate. He claims Usagi sent him. Usagi is chasing after a stranger who reportedly stole Tenseiga! And Yori is chasing after them.”
“What!” Came the cry from all the men.
Sesshomaru and Inuyasha looked to the throne room wall. Tenseiga was missing!
Hiroshi spoke up. “There is a lot of tanuki magic in here. I believe this is the last place the porcupine demon was before leaving the castle.”
Inuyasha looked at Sesshomaru.
“I’ll stay here with Hiroshi and we’ll find out who’s missing. You two go retrieve Tenseiga. But be careful. Please.”
Sesshomaru smirked as he grabbed Tessaiga from the wall and gave it to Inuyasha. Grabbing Bakusaiga he replied, “You too, Momma!” His hand patted his husband’s baby bump.
“Ugh! You know I want to be called Dad! DO I LOOK LIKE A WOMAN TO YOU!” Inuyasha had spread his legs out wide and put his hands on his hips. Anger rising in his voice and face turning red.
Kenichi and Hiroshi backed out of the throne room with all haste. As they disappeared from sight they missed the massive heated kiss that left the hanyou breathless.
‘How I love riling up that mate of mine!’ Sesshomaru smirked as he swaggered out of the throne room.
Inuyasha pulled himself together a second later and rushed to the front of the castle.
“Jaken! Call an emergency role call!”
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The monk relayed his message to Captain Kenichi and the two dog demon warriors were zooming out the gate at high speeds. They had to slow down when they hit the forest. Their prey had done a zig zag through the underbrush.
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At the castle all were accounted for except Nana, a chamber maid, and a guard.
Five minutes later Nana and the falcon demon rushed thorough the front gates.
“Identify yourselves!” Demanded the gate guards.
“It is I, falcon demon soldier and Nana,” replied the falcon guard.
Go the eagle demon was on duty. “You were reported killed in the line of duty. I saw the arrow.”
“Please I’ll tell you everything but we must talk to Lord Sesshomaru and Lord Inuyasha. Their very lives might be in danger!”
Go surveyed the falcon warrior carefully. “What is the last memory you have of me?”
“We were at the sumo contest. Captain Kenichi sent me to follow Tsuneo at a distance. He told me to be careful. You were right next to me. Go, please, it’s urgent!”
“Stay right here. Strange things have happpened here. Soldier, go get the tanuki and Master Jaken.”
Nana rubbed her arthritic joints. “Sure wish I had some menthol.”
Jeninji and Inuyasha had been watching from a hidden spot. But as soon as Nana mentioned menthol the two ran to the newcomers.
“My Lord! You’re so far along. Who knew you would progress so quickly these few months I’ve been gone.”
Inuyasha paled.
Go’s eyes opened wide.
Jaken squawked.
“Nana? Is it really you?”
Hiroshi approached the healer. “She’s the real one. The imposter must has been in the castle all this time.”
Silence reigned. Suddenly Inuyasha spoke up. “Nana, Jinenji, walk with me. Jaken, you and Go and Hiroshi debrief the falcon. Then prepare the fastest soldier to pass anything on to my mate.”
Inuyasha led the two healers into the first floor room. “Nana, please check Keiko and make sure the imposter didn’t hurt her.” Large pleading yellow eyes stared up at her from his sitting position.
“Of course my Lord.” Nana smiled a grandmotherly smile that was unique to her.
‘This is the real Nana.’ Inuyasha sighed. ‘Please be alright baby. Please be alright.’
Nana was thorough and even checked Inuyasha’s nails. He would not let her check his raphe, but she said it wasn’t necessary at this time. That corresponded with what the other Nana had said as well. Inuyasha and Jinenji continued to be anxious the longer Nana took. At last Nana stood straight up and placed her hands on her back, rubbing her back and taking her time to face both of them.
“Keiko appears to be in perfect health and so do you. Perfect weight. Perfect growth. You are doing well.” Inuyasha rubbed his mark as he radiated joy and wellbeing to his mate.
“Now will you tell this old woman what went on in my absence.”
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Nami transformed to her porcupine demon form and sat in the hollowed out part of her old tree nest. She had found it in the uncovered river bed a short distance away from the beavers’ settlement. She was vacillating between cackling and muttering softly to herself.
Usagi had followed her unseen and crept up to hear her words. His soft rabbit feet had kept his steps quiet.
Yori had followed Usagi. He had not been able to keep the same pace but did manage to keep Usagi in sight.
“I’ll get you back my babies. I have the sword!”
She lifted the Tenseiga and prepared to remove it from its sheathe. Rubbing the sheath gently she continued to mutter.
“It’s only right. If they would have done something my babies would still be alive today. They get to have a baby. I want mine back.” She completed her sentence as she pulled the sword free. Brandishing the weapon she noted her reflection in the mirror-like surface. Talking to herself she continued her monologue.
Usagi leaned in to hear more. He closed the distance cautiously.
“Those brainless dogs, those stupid beavers, that vile dam, those hapless wolverines,--none could do what I can. I will return my babies to me.” Just as she started to swing the sword over her old tree nest she noted the refection of Usagi in the blade. Turning quickly she thrust the sword through Usagi.
The rabbit gasped in shock. ‘So, I’m going to die. But I’m not ready.’ His mind flew through his recent times with his new father. He had grown so much. He wanted to live.
Fortunately, Tenseiga did not cut.
Both the porcupine and the rabbit stared at the sword of heaven. Usagi regained his wits first. Removing the blade from his chest and walking calmly toward the porcupine, he put his hand on the hilt of Tenseiga and took the sword from her hands.
“Lady Porcupine, Lord Sesshomaru told me that the sword of heaven can resurrect but it does not always choose to. It is something that even Lord Sesshomaru cannot command. Rather it commands him. It speaks to him and tells him when it wants to be used. It is Tenseiga that will determine whether someone can be raised or allowed to pass on to the great circle of reincarnation. It will not work because you want it to.”
The lady crumbled on the ground sobbing inconsolably.
Usagi patted her gently. The teenager thought about the adults he had looked up to. Mimicking their words and actions, Usagi spoke softly, “I’m here. We can talk to Kami together. Talking to Kami helps.”
The rabbit started talking to the kami. His childlike voice sounded in Nami’s ear. He acknowledged he wasn’t sure which one to talk to but asked if the kami would sort it out for him. Then he proceeded as his father had taught him; thanking the kami for food and friends, expressing his sorrow for missing family, asking for wishes for the future, everything. He even told his kami he was grateful for the porcupine.
At that the porcupine cried even harder.
During this time Yori had gotten close enough to hear everything as well. He remained hidden in a bush, readying himself to attack when the timing was right.
Sesshomaru and Kenichi showed up just at that time, swords drawn and ready to attack. The rustling startled Nami and instinctively her quills started rising. Usagi was kneeling right next to her and threw himself over the porcupine to protect both her and his father.
Kenichi was livid. “What are you doing son, protecting a killer? Has she hypnotized you too?”
Yori jumped from the bush and raised his arms in surrender. “NO Lords! It’s not what it looks like. Allow me the chance to explain.”
Usagi kept talking calmly to Nami. “It’s ok. Kami is watching over us. It’s ok. Kami is watching over us.”
Nami remained huddled, quills flat. She would never hurt a child. With the rabbit covering her she was unable to transform so she was captured.
After listening to Yori’s summary, Kenichi had to make sure his son was ok. He stepped to Usagi’s side.
“Are you ok? Really son? I would die if anything happened to you. I love you so much, my precious boy.”
Nami sobbed as Usagi lifted his head and looked his father in the eye. “Kami is watching over us, Dad.”
Sesshomaru moved to stand next to Kenichi. All Nami could see were the black boots the lord preferred. She heard a sword being unsheathed.
“Stand back Usagi, Kenichi.”Sesshomaru’s voice was gruff. His teeth were clenched and the grip on his sword so tight his knuckles were white.
Nami heard the anger in Lord Sesshomaru’s voice and cried uncontrollably.
“Here’s the sword. It doesn’t want to return my babies. Take my life so I can join them in the afterlife.” She offered up the sword to Sesshomaru. Nami was prepared to die.
Usagi cried out, “NO”.
Kenichi whispered in Sesshomaru’s ear. “Remember the tale of the otter caring for porcupettes.”
Yori yelled, “Please stop”.
Sesshomaru barked out, “SILENCE!”
All noise in the area stopped.
“I want everyone to court NOW. Kenichi, I want that porcupine out of my sight and under arrest until her case is heard. All concerned parties need to be gathered!”
When Lord Sesshomaru returned to the castle he sent his fastest messengers to the wolves, the wolverines, the beavers, the lynx, the otters, and the tanuki. Then he went to his mate’s side.
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