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Chap 38
~Day 170 Two weeks later—
Delegations from each group were gathered at the castle. When the last group arrived Sesshomaru called the court to order.
The delegates were seated in the court. Ryota represented the beavers. Prince Kouga, Ginta and Hakkaku were the wolf tribes delegation. Two wolverine were present. Bunza represented the lynx. Hiroshi positioned himself so he could see the entire court because he was entrusted with the monitoring of tanuki transformation magic as well as representing his tanuki tribe. A small cluster of otters in hoods and capes sat in the back of the court.
Inuyasha convinced Sesshomaru that the real Nana needed to be there as well. Sesshomaru had not been as accepting of the real Nana as Inuyasha had. Even looking at her caused him great distress and distrust. He had trusted the woman he thought was Nana. She had even called him “healer”. She had calmed them both when they thought the baby might be miscarrying. Now he knew that Nana was Nami the porcupine. Could he ever trust Nana without seeing the other one instead?
Jinenji sat to the right of Inuyasha after the lords were seated. He was two weeks from delivery. Jinenji was concerned that all the stress from this situation would trigger an early labor, but Inuyasha counter argued that it was more stressful not knowing what was going on in the court. Sesshomaru allowed Inuyasha to be in the court so long as he took frequent breaks and he always had Jinenji at his side. Both were acceptable to the hanyous.
Captain Kenichi brought Nami to the court in chains. Hiroshi had performed an anti transformation spell as soon as they had arrived at the castle two weeks ago and had renewed it daily. Now he reinforced it. Then he stepped back.
Sesshomaru pointed at Nami who quivered in fear. “State your story for the court.”
Nami cleared her voice.
“It was my first litter. Female porcupines provide all parental care. For the first two weeks, my porcupettes were to rely on me for sustenance. After that, they would have learned to climb trees and to start to forage. They were supposed to continue to nurse for up to four months, which coincided with the fall mating season. They were supposed to stay close to me.”
“I left my nest to get food. I had no idea that the beavers were going to redirect the river. The river flooded my home in the old hollow tree, an old forest snag that had served as my home for my entire life. I had knew the forest snag would soon fall due to age and deterioration but I had wanted my first litter to share the same nest I had been born in. I had four precious porcupettes in my first litter. I was so proud. They were all healthy and beautiful to me.” Nami smiled as she recalled their small faces.
“I had just gone out for food. I’d had to go further though because all the food in my area was depleted no thanks to those wolverines. I left the babes napping. From my hunting spot I had heard the water roaring. Even the ground shook beneath my feet from the force of the water. I ran back to the tree as fast as I could. I was afraid but I was even more afraid for my children. As I rounded the bend I saw my tree home be crushed and carried away with the water. I saw multiple pieces floating and crashing violently into rocks and still standing trees. I collapsed and cried. I sat at the side of the river crying.”
“The redirected river flooded my nest and killed my four young porcupettes. I wandered aimlessly until I met Nana. I studied midwifery from her. I was a good learner and could memorize instructions easily. But she got too close to me. She wanted to fix me. My anger was the only thing I had left and I couldn’t let go. I ran away. I learned transformation magic from a tanuki and then tested it on Nana when I returned several years later. I transformed into a tall thin, elegantly dressed man and told Nana that I had seen a shredded flowered pinafore in the forest with blood on it. I told Nana that she shouldn’t go to look, because it was too gruesome. I told her some animal had eaten her. I knew my performance was solid when she dropped to her knees and cried.”
In the court room the real Nana covered her mouth as the shock of the story hit her.
“I tried mass hypnosis on the beavers but they just laughed at my tale. So I worked on manipulating individuals in each tribe along the river. I manipulated a beaver to destroy that first dam. I made sure his friend was watching. I got the wolverines to change their land. I didn’t anticipate the wolves would be so organized so I planted distrust among the wolverines and made them think they needed to destroy the cats. I hypnotized the bugs. I got them to participate by promising revenge for Naraku’s death. I persuade them that Naraku was just a mild mannered spider and the dogs were the evil ones. So many generations had passed that no insect still knew Naraku. I told them the dogs were weak. They had to be or they wouldn’t have let the beavers change the river without telling them!”
Sesshomaru’s grip on his throne’s armrests cracked the marble. Jinenji noticed and motioned they take their first break. Sesshomaru’s eyes flashed from yellow to red and back. As he focused on Inuyasha however he calmed considerable and nodded his approval for the first break.
Jaken led the delegates into the dining hall for some tea. Captain Kenichi and Hiroshi remained in the court with a squad of the elite castle guard watching the small porcupine demon. In her original form she appeared diminutive and harmless. All the guards were warned and knew better. This was the imposter who competed well as a man in a sumo tournament, shot a falcon demon, impersonated a castle employee, guard, and healer. This was a very dangerous enemy.
When the break was over Sesshomaru asked Nami to recap her timeline
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Fifty years ago the river changed and destroyed her nest. Approximately forty years ago she met Nana and studied midwifery. Thirty years ago she met a Tanuki and learned to shape shift. Twenty years ago she learned hypnotism and attempted to swayed the bugs into a battle against the dog demons. It took that long to get them together to fight.
Nami muttered, “They deserved to die. Stupid bugs. Just pests and annoyances.”
An advisor responded, “That’s not true. Insects are part of the balance of life.”
Several other advisors nodded.
Captain Kenichi was prepared with the next question. “How did you get into the castle?”
Nami studied the floor and then replied.
“I scouted it out as Tsuneo the sumo wrestler. I realized the falcon was following me and I shot it through the wing downing it near the beavers settlement. Then I hypnotized the beaver and destroyed the dam. You brought your soldiers there to fight and I filled in as a soldier and returned to the castle.
I switched to the chamber maid form and was pulled aside to guard the door for Inuyasha. I slipped in and would have killed him but I felt the pregnancy. I could never kill an infant so I returned to the door. I saw Nana and Jinenji go in and I knew I could transform and take Nana’s place anytime I wanted. I had learned much from Nana and can repeat it verbatim. I even followed Jinenji and Nana when they toured the castle. When he was distracted I pointed her to the restrooms and told her to meet you in the library. Then I took her place and met the librarian that had been resurrected. I read the Ougai book and realized how Inuyasha was pregnant, then I walked out and turned back into the chamber maid. The real Nana walked in then from the restroom.
I put on my ninja gear and knocked out the chief just as he realized what the arrows were made from. I took the arrows. I was sloppy though. Nana almost caught me. She thought I was a ghost. I slipped away in the shadows.
I kept the chief unconscious with the incense.
The only other time I was almost caught was when I was carrying a stack of fresh linens. I could not see past them and was startled when Inuyasha ran into me. I squeaked and dropped the pile. Inuyasha bent and tried to help me. He tried to sniff me but he couldn’t smell. He asked my species. He flustered me and I started shaking uncontrollably. I even dropped a quill. He said he recognized me and he left.
After that I’ve slept in the guard quarters keeping an eye on things there.
I used the chamber maid form to send Nana off to help a shy mom without Jinenji. I switched into Nana and took her place so I could examine Inuyasha. He couldn’t tell because he couldn‘t smell. He didn’t realize anything. Then I checked the chief. He was still unconscious and I left. I switched back and forth for thirty days.
I’ve dictated portions of the book. I gave advice, reassured you all. I provided perinatal care, and health care for all of you and no one knew.
When Sesshomaru and Kenichi pointed out the two different odors of Nana, I realized I couldn’t keep up with the charade so my chamber maid character sent Nana to the countryside to help strangers. Then I took her place entirely. I couldn‘t switch to other people as easily but it kept me nearby so I could keep track of what was going on in the castle.
Nami stopped talking.
The quiet in the court room was oppressive.
Jinenji cleared his voice. “My Lord! It’s time for another break for Lord Inuyasha, perhaps even call it quits for the day.” Sesshomaru looked at his mate. Inuyasha was looking pale.
“Take her back to her cell. That is enough for today.” Sesshomaru adjourned the court.
The delegates moved to the dining hall again. The chef had a buffet prepared for their arrival. They all sat and ate as soon as Sesshomaru took a bite. Quiet surrounded the diners.
Sesshomaru leaned to Inuyasha. “Are you feeling ok, Inuyasha?”
“Yeh. I’m ok. Maybe we were just hungry. I’m feeling better now.” He patted his baby bump. Silence hung over them like a blanket. Finally Inuyasha looked at Sesshomaru.
“Kami! Can you believe what you heard? She could have killed me. She was here, right under our own noses. I still don’t understand why.”
The conversation at the diner table picked up a little as soon as the delegates had food in their stomaches and a chance to think about what they heard.
“Sesshomaru?”
“Yes, Inuyasha.”
“I’d like to lay down in bed with you now. Can you make our excuses, please? I — we — need to be surrounded by you.” The inuhanyou grabbed his brother’s hand and squeezed it tight.
“Jaken! Make arrangements for the delegates. Inuyasha and I are leaving. We will start again in the morning.”
When they got to their room Inuyasha turned to Sesshomaru and looked deep in his eyes.
“I’ve never fought an enemy like this one. She wanted to kill me because she thought her children were killed by a river that the beavers redirected. That’s just crazy!” Inuyasha trembled.
Sesshomaru pulled his brother tightly into his arms. Mokomoko wrapped around them both enclosing them in a furry cocoon and filling Inuyasha’s limited smelling ability with Sesshomaru’s musk.
“Silly Hanyou,” he smiled as he rocked his mate gently in his arms. “I’ve told you more than once. Your life is mine. No one can take you from me. I will not let them.” Sesshomaru lead them to their bed. After undressing them Sesshomaru laid down next to his lover and pulled Inuyasha’s head to his heart. “Hear that sound. It beats for you only. Let the sound reassure you. You are mine.”
Wrapped snuggly to his older brother, Inuyasha drifted off to sleep, the steady beat of Sesshomaru’s heart comforting him.
Sesshomaru contemplated the situation a bit more before he followed his brother to sleep.
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The following morning, Sesshomaru asked Inuyasha if he intended to attend today after how exhausted he was yesterday. Inuyasha nodded. He still planned on attending the trial. He really wanted to hear the reason why.
Nami was again brought before the court. She looked exhausted. She drug her body onto the chair. She remained passive as Hiroshi put yet another anti transformation spell on her. She had given up. All questions she answered monotonously. She lacked interest in any of the activities surrounding her and studied the blocks on the court room floor.
As the various advisors interrogated her, a few details came out. Her original goal was to disrupt the western lands. Then she would cause as much misery as possible. But when she had infiltrated the castle town and found out about Tenseiga all she wanted to do was use the sword and revive her children. She stopped thinking about retaliation and started thinking about resurrection.
The lords sat quietly on their thrones. Jaken offered the chance to question the defendant to all the delegates. Finally Prince Kouga asked, “How many have died because of you?”
Nami remained silent.
An advisor replied, “Everyone of the bugs were killed.”
“Not by my hand,” the porcupine sighed.
“But you sent them into a situation of kill or be killed. And they killed numerous villagers including my adopted son’s family,” Kenichi spoke up.
Nami said nothing.
Another advisor said, “The death count includes the rat at the beaver settlement.”
“I did shoot him, but Lord Sesshomaru beheaded the other. Are you counting that?”Nami glared for a second then sighed heavily.
Jaken spoke next. “The falcon and chief will need rest only. But they were fortunate.”
“Or perhaps I knew where to hit so it wouldn’t kill,” Nami volunteered in a soft unassuming voice.
Lord Bunza took the opportunity to question Nami next.
“What about the Lynx tribe? How many did you kill?”
“None. They moved. They are alive.”
Lord Bunza was startled and sat down. His mind drifted to his tribe. He needed to verify this detail.
Ryota stood. “You hypnotized and killed my father’s friend. You made my Pops believe that his friend had acted against the tribe. Your crime isn’t just murder but damage to the morale and health of the beaver tribe.”
Nami looked up and glared at Ryota. The life came back in her eyes as she pulled herself up tall in her chair. The chains rattled and the guards moved toward her with pointed spears.
“You Stupid Beavers started this! You killed my four children!”
The audience rumbled and chairs shuffled.
Sesshomaru snapped his fingers and the court became silent. “Captain Kenichi, take that demon to the dungeons, NOW!”
“Forgive me Lord Sesshomaru,” came a voice from the otter delegation. “May we have the opportunity to talk with the prisoner? We can go to the dungeons if you wish. We are curious about something.”
All eyes turned to the hooded delegate. The lady otter lowered her hood and stepped forward.
“Ask your question here in the presence of the other delegates. There will be no secrets amongst our delegation,” Sesshomaru calmly replied. “Lady Claudia, I presume.”
Kouga and Inuyasha looked up with a start. They looked back and forth between Sesshomaru and the otter.
“Yes, Lord Sesshomaru. I am Healer Claudia of the otter clan.”
The delegates rumbled again but were silenced when Sesshomaru cleared his throat.
“Delegates, Nami, Fifty years ago I rescued four porcupettes from a log that had float to the sea. I raised the four as my own while I walked up the river to find their mother.”
Nami’s eyes opened wide and her hand flew up to cover her mouth, although a startled gasp still slipped out.
Claudia continued, “Our journey up the river took years. We had to walk along the river. We traveled long together and the porcupines were young adults by the time they had arrived at the wolves’ territory. During that entire trip we could not find anyone along the way that knew of a porcupine mother who was missing children. So we turned around and walked back to the sea.”
“I’d like to know how that is possible? If this defendant is the biological mother of my adopted children, how did we miss her?”
“Because the river’s course had been changed several times,” Lord Sesshomaru said as he looked her in the eye.
“What do you really want from me, Lord Sesshomaru?”
Nami gasped and began crying.
“I will not subject my children to the ravings of a mentally ill woman.”
Nami wailed.
“I cannot believe that a mother who claimed to love her children so much would cause so much destruction and havoc in the name of that love.”
“I-(sob)-thought- (sob)- they (weep) – were (bawl) – dead,” Nami’s body wracked with sobs.
“These were not the actions of a sane being.” Claudia put her hands on her hips.
“Very well. We will take your words into consideration. Captain Kenichi, you may return the prisoner to the dungeon now.” Sesshomaru turned to Inuyasha. Inuyasha was staring, mouth wide open at the events that had unfurled.
“Inuyasha, are you ok or shall we take a break?”
Jinenji responded. “A break please.”
The prisoner was lead away.
Jaken addressed the crowd. “We will have a brief intermission. Tea will be served in the dining hall.”
Sesshomaru led Inuyasha to the first floor study. Jinenji and Nana followed behind.
When they arrived at the study Sesshomaru guided his brother to the day bed. “Rest a little while. I will return shortly.”
Inuyasha nodded and curled on his side. Jinenji stepped through the door to Inuyasha’s side.
Sesshomaru and Nana stared at each other.
“You wanted an outside healer to call her insane, didn’t you?” Nana confronted Sesshomaru as he attempted to exit the room.
“I don’t know you Nana. The other,” Sesshomaru was hesitant, “healer was here the last three months. You may be here. Just stay to the side.” Sesshomaru walked passed her and to the dining hall.
“He is a smart young man,” Nana said to Jinenji. “Very smart.”
“Why do you say that, Nana?” Jinenji looked up from his place at the side of a sleeping Inuyasha.
“He couldn’t get you or I to declare her insane. That would look like we were just doing his bidding. This way a healer who has no connections to the Western Lands can make the diagnosis and he can still have his way.”
“His way?”
“Why certainly. He really had grown to trust her. They both had. Her betrayal affected them deeply. He has to deal with her crimes but he wants to be just and fair. If he took her life, it would not come close to equaling all the lives lost. If he didn’t take her life, then all the western land citizens that died in the bug infestation would not have been avenged. It’s quite the dilemma. But if she is determined to be mentally ill, she will be put in confinement, get medical and mental care, and be able to make some restitution.”
“Oh,” the gentle giant scratched his head. “That’s probably right.” He sat there for a bit longer and added, “Nana?”
“Yes dear.”
“Lord Sesshomaru only looks young. He’s almost a thousand years old.”
“Oh I’m such a silly Nana!”
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