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Okay my friends here's yet another chapter for you.

"Spoken words"

'thoughts'

"Talking though links"

A Christmas Family Vacation

by Nikkie23534

Marshall Family Cabin...

       Sesshomaru drove the Jeep up the narrow path leading up to a huge log cabin, hidden in the dense woods. Rolling up to the large iron gate, he rolled down his window. Sesshomaru punched in the code he was given, and waited as the massive gate silently rolled open. "Whoa, Sessho," Yasha exclaimed, getting his first look at the wood and stone mansion. "Now, that's impressive!" Turning from the log structure, he glanced at mate. "Whose cabin did you say this belonged too?"

       Sesshomaru smiled, "Yasha, love. You remember my old friend Rupert Marshall?"

       InuYasha frowned for a moment as he thought. "Oh, you mean that old Ougon Washi* youkai we met about 200 years ago? The one from England, that owns that big pharmaceutical research company?"

       "One and the same, little mate." He explained. "He came to New York last week. He's expanding his holding here in the states. He called and invited me to tea before he left." Smiling he continued. "It was then that I told him about us taking the pups on vacation. But, we couldn't decide were to go. That is when he mentioned that he and his family owned a small cabin in these woods. When he showed me a picture of it, I thought it was a perfect getaway."

       InuYasha whistled through his teeth, "a 'little' family cabin? I bet this thing looks makes the White House look like a shack!" InuYasha chuckled. Looking behind him to the pups, who were also staring at the 'cabin' before them. "Well, pups, what do you think?"

       "Whoa, this is way cool!" Gleamed Shoji, looking out of his window. He had been silently admiring the landscape of the path. Like his To-san, Sho's artist's eye already assessing the land. Trying to figure which angles he liked the best. Wondering if he would have time to stretch anything before the light goes. Turning his eyes front, they widen with excitement, nudging his brother and pointing. "Hey, Ichi, look at that lake! The contrast between the mountains it's mirror image on the lake is awesome!" InuYasha smiled upon hearing this, he felt pride in his pup's developing artist's eye. It made him happy that he, and his pup could share the same interest in art.

       Shoichi was happy for his brother, but his interests here focused on a different sight. A large buck appeared through the trees, then disappeared. Like it had never been there at all. "Chichi- ue?"

       "Yes, my son?"

       "Do you think we would be able to have a hunt like you and To-San used too? Back when you said you lived off the land." He asked, his voice dripping with excitement of watching his sires and learning from them. He and his brother and sister, where constantly enthralled by all the stories that they were told over the years. Of their parents fights with each other, as well as with other demons. Particularly, with a dark half demon that tried to rule the world. 'What did Chichi- ue say that foolish hanyou's name was again?' He shrugged, not remember or caring about some stupid long dead delusional hanyou.

       "We shall see, my son. We shall see." Sesshomaru answered, seeing the buck himself. He glanced over to his mate, sharing a feral smile. 'Oh, HELL YES!' Speaking to each other through their mating link. Pulling the Jeep up the circular driveway, Sesshomaru stopped in front of the large stone steps leading to the wide wrap around porch. "Well, everyone we're here." Looking at the boys through the review mirror, "Shoichi. Shoji. You will both help me and your To-san with the suitcases. Masumi, I expect you to be a good girl and stay out of the way."

       Three voices called out "Hai, To-Sama!" simultaneously. Causing their father to nod in approval, as everyone got out.

       As Sesshomaru and the boys were unloading the Jeep. Inu was busy taking Masumi out of her carseat, and Chihoshi... Well, she was, I guess you can say she was supervising. "Sesshomaru, dear, do be careful with my bags. Gucci, you know." She said, pulling her mink closer about herself. "They are custom made, darling. I wouldn't want them damaged." She smiled, as she turned and started for the cabin.

       Sesshomaru's lips formed a hard thin line, as he pulled the heavy cases from the back of the car. 'Don't want them damaged, huh.' "I won't damage them. I'll throw them into the lake, that's what I'll do!" He muttering to himself, an evil smirk graces his face.

       "What was that, dearest?" She asked.

       "He said that he'll do his best, Okaa- Chihoshi." InuYasha called out with a smile. "Isn't that right, mate?" InuYasha explained, walking up behind Sesshomaru wrapping his arms around his waist. Offering a little comfort, to soothe his mate's ruffled nerves. "It's just for the holidays. It will be over soon." He whispered into one elf-like ear. "Remember how happy the pups are having us all here together."

       Sesshomaru sighed and turned to face his mate. Placing the bags on the snow covered ground, he wrapped his arm around his young mate. Leaning over, he gently kisses husband. "I know, I know," he breathed against the warm soft lips. "I shall endeavor to try for your and the pups sake, My precious mate. But, I shall not be held responsible IF she and her damned luggage are at the bottom of the lake." They both snickered, as they kissed once more. They're attention was snapped by an angry roar coming from the wide porch of the cabin.

       "SESSHOMARU! FOR THE LOVE OF KAMI, HAVE YOU ANY IDEA HOW MUCH MY LUGGAGE COST!" Sesshomaru and InuYasha turned to see a frowning and extremely unhappy, Chihoshi. She was standing on the porch with Masumi right beside her. Her hands on her hips, as a small white leather Jimmy Choo boot tapped angrily on the wooden planks. With little Masumi standing beside her, mimicking every move her Obaa- chan made. "Yeah, To-san, you know how much dat lou-gage cost!" She said, trying her best to make her sweet little voice sound stern.

       A loud growl sounded, shaking the ground. Ichi and Sho carrying 2 suitcases each, stopped on the last step. Turning around they stared at their parents. Watching in amusement, as their poor dad struggled to keep their father from charging up the stairs to their Obaa sama. Looking to each other, they used their link to speak. 'I'll bet you before this is over, Chichi-ue's gonna kill Obaa- sama!' Shoji smirked. To which Shoichi shook his head. 'Nope. It's To- San that's gonna get it!' They looked back at their parents. Seeing the feral look in their father's eyes, they shared the same thought. 'It was nice knowin' you dad! R.I.P.!'

       After 15 tense minutes of trying to calm his irritated mate, the brothers finally make it into the cabin with the rest of the suitcases. InuYasha put down his burden, looking around the spacious common room. "Whoa, Sessh. This is awesome!" He gasped. Walking further into the space. The far side of the room was made up of a row of floor to ceiling windows, that gave a breathtaking view of the lake and mountains. To the right, a massive stone fireplace built into the wall. Next to that was a set of stairs leading up to the upper level, where the bedrooms were. To the left side of the great room, was a huge gourmet kitchen. 'Damn, I could feed a restaurant from this kitchen!'   He smiled walking up to his mate. "This place is great, Aniki." Leaning up to kiss his husband's striped cheek. "I love it, thank you for bringing us here." He turned to the children with a smile. "Hey pups, is this place great or what? What should you say?"

       "Arigatou gozaimasu*, Chichi- ue." The boys said in unison. While little Masumi walked up to her great father, pulling on his pant leg and holding her arms up to him. Sesshomaru bent down picking his little girl up. "Hai, musume?" He asked.

       The cheerily little pup smiled, leaning up to place a wet kiss on her father's pale cheek. "Arigatou, To san!"

       Watching the quaint little scene from by the door, were she stood rooted. Chihoshi decided she will no longer be ignored. "Ahem!" She interjected, startling the little family. "My sons, I wish to freshen up a bit. Where are my rooms?"

       InuYasha and Sesshomaru shared a worried glance. With the stress and re juggling of adding her to their trip, the last thing they thought about was were she would sleep! Trying hard not to roll his eyes, Sesshomaru muttered under his breath. "How about in a basket in the shed next to the car?"

       "What was that, son? I didn't quite catch that."

       Sesshomaru was willing at this point to repeat himself, just this once. Just to see the look on his perfect mother's porcelain vestige crack with indignity. He was just about to open his mouth, when. "Oh...Well... Okaa- san," InuYasha jumped in. "Um... It's not like our winter residence on top of Mount Hakodate. We get one room apiece, and yours is upstairs. Last door on the left, next to Sumi's" Turning his gaze to his sons, "Boys, take your Obaa- san's suitcases upstairs, please." The boys looked at the 4 heavy designer bags sitting on the floor, then looked up to their dad ready to protest. But, whatever they were about to say, died on their lips when they saw the glare from their father. With a sigh of utter defeat, each picked up 2 bags, and headed for the stairs.

       One slender questioning brow raised, as she regarded her koinu eared son in law. "Oh, I see. Of course, I don't know what I was thinking." She said a frosty smile ghosting her lips. "Well, I'm sure I shall be quite...comfortable."

       Sesshomaru then picked up this and his mate's suitcases, while InuYasha lifted Sumi's. Heading up stairs to get everything squared away. An hour later InuYasha was in the room, he was sharing with his mate. He was putting some sweaters in a drawer, when he felt his mother in law's presence at the door. Looking up, he watched as she knocked on the open door frame. "Yasha, dear. I have a favor to ask of you. That is if you aren't to busy?"

       "Um...No, Okaa- san. I've just finished here, and I was about to go and see if the pups needed any help. Then I was going to go down to get familiar with the kitchen. What I can do for you?"

       Gliding into the bedroom, she gracefully sat on the corner of the bed. "Well, dear, that is what I wanted to discuss with you." It was at that moment, Sesshomaru walked out of the adjacent bathroom into the bedroom. He stopped short when he saw his mother sitting on the bed, 'What in the hell does the old bitch want now?' Turning to the open case on the bed, he began to put his things away. Completely ignoring his her. "Well, It's about my room, Inu dearest." Sesshomaru could no longer resist the urge, he let his eyes roll in exasperation. 'Uh-huh, this is how it starts. I told InuYasha we should have put the bitch in the shed, but no! I'm wrong. That's you mother Sesshomaru. There's no way we're putting her in a box in the shed' "I told you, you would regret not locking her in the shed, beloved." Sesshomaru teased through their link, with a devilish smirk.

       "Shut it, Sesshomaru!" InuYasha fired back. "Is there something wrong with your room, Okaa- san? Next to this one it's the second largest room in the house."

       "No, dear. It's very spacious and quite comfortable. It's very nice. It just that..." she said, flicking an imaginary piece of lint from her ice blue cashmere sweater. "I just noticed that I'm sharing a bathroom with Masumi- chan."

       "Yes...What about it?" Yasha asked, an apprehensive chill running through him.

       "Well, that's just it, my dear. With all of my personal item I need for the bathroom. My make up, combs, brushes, my toothbrush, mouth wash, bath salts and oils. There's simply not enough room. So, I came up with a solution!"

       "It's not to late. I found a cardboard box out there. Get some blankets and a pillow. The shed would be a nice spot for her."

       "You are not helping!" Yasha growled through the link, as he regarded Chihoshi with a slightly scared smile. "What do you suggest, Okaa- san?"

       A wide smile split Chihoshi's face, showing off a set of pearly white fangs. "I was thinking that we could switch rooms! Therefore, you could be closer to Masumi- chan if she needs help. And, I would not be worried about her breaking or spilling anything."

       "IN HELL WE WILL." Sesshomaru snapped at her. InuYasha closed his eyes, as his ears retreated into his hair. "You don't have to unpack everything you brought with you. Furthermore, if you are so worried about the clumsiness of my pup, than why don't YOU leave the more FRAGILE things in your room, Mother.

       Staring in disbelief, Chihoshi stood up rounding the bed to stand before her son. InuYasha quickly placing himself between them. "How dare you talk to me in such a manner! What an ungrateful son you turned out to be, Sesshomaru! I was merely making a suggestion that would be beneficial to all of us. I'm sure that InuYasha would agree with me. Besides, a pup as young as Masumi- chan shouldn't sleep as far away from her parents like she is." Crossing her arms over her chest, she leveled a heated glare at her son. "When you were her age, I remember your room being in the room adjacent to your father's and mine!"

       "Well, that explains a lot." He hissed between tightly clenched fangs.

       "Well, I never!" She gasped.

       "I find that hard to believe, Haha- ue." He growled.

       InuYasha, stuck in the middle, felt this head begin to explode. Looking over to the doorway, he saw his 3 pups standing there staring at what was happening. Although, his face was as stoic as his father's. Shoichi's eyes shifted nervously between his father and grandmother. Worry shone in Shoji's eyes as he tried to comfort his omouto. The little girl was standing there on the verge of tears, as she held her baby tightly to her chest. InuYasha had to put a stop to this, and he had to do it now. "Hey!" He yelled, causing everyone to jump then stare in his direction. "Stop. Just stop." Turning to the boys, "Ichi. Sho. You're Obaa- san is feeling cramped and needs some space. I want you and your otouto to gather your omouto's things. Move them into your room. I'll be there in a few to help you straighten everything out. Okay?"

       "H hai, To- san." The pups left to do as their to- san asked, taking their sister with them.

       Taking a deep breath, InuYasha turned to his mother in law and mate. "Now, that is settled. Okaa- san, you should feel less constricted." Turning to his mate, "we will feel a lot better about Sumi- chan sleeping a little closer to us anyway." Shifting his gaze between mother and son, he smiled. "Are we good?" When he received no answer, he strengthen his voice. "I asked ARE. WE. GOOD.?"

       Staring at his mother over his mate's head, Sesshomaru's eye twitched. "Yes, love."

       Returning the stare of her son. Chihoshi smiled coldly. "Of course, Yasha- kun."   Taking a deep breath, her smile warmed as she turned and left the room.

       "Mate."

       "It's just for the holidays, Sessho. After that she's gone."

Four hours later...

       It took a couple of hours, but the everyone was finally settled in. In the large family room Sesshomaru was sitting in a chair reading the paper. Ichi and Sho were playing a game of chess, while little Sumi and her doll cheered on. Clearly not understanding what they were doing. InuYasha spent the hour learning his way around the massive kitchen, while putting away the groceries they'd brought. He was just about finished with dinner, when Chihoshi came into the kitchen. Her dainty nose twitching as she goes to the range. Lifting the top from the pot. "You are quite the little domestic, dear." Her eyes closed, the aroma coming from that pot practically making her salivate. She picks up the large spoon on the counter, and gives it a quick stir. Picking up a small dish, she spoons some of the tomato sauce into it taking a sip. "Mm mm...InuYasha, this is divine! Absolutely delicious! What are you making, dear?"

       Opening the fridge, InuYasha pulls out lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a red onion. Closing the door with his hip, he turns and placing his load into the sink to wash off. "Thanks, Okaa- Chihoshi." Opening the cabinet, he pulls out a large bowl from it. "I'm making spaghetti with meatballs, Garlic bread and a salad." Putting the bowl onto the counter. He opens the drawer beneath, pulling out a large chef's knife. He begins cutting the vegetable and putting them into the bowl. "It's one of Sesshomaru and the pups favorite. Oh! Olives! I almost forgot the olives!" He said walking out of the kitchen into the pantry. He comes back in, tossing a can of black olives in his hand. Using a very sharp claw he opens the can. Draining the excess water out, he adds them to the salad along with a ton of croutons.

       "Oh, I see. Well, it smell and tastes wonderful. Do you need any help, dear boy?" She said, sitting down at the center island. Her bright golden eyes watching her son in law as he works.

       Inu stopped when she offered to help. His mind going back to the last time his mother in law offered to help. Sesshomaru spent $65,000 to have the kitchen and half of their penthouse in Japan remodeled. 'I didn't think it was possible, for one woman blow up a half the house just by using a rice cooker and a microwave?' InuYasha gave a little nervous chuckle. "Nah, I pretty much have everything under control. Thanks anyway." Going to the range top. He grabs a large pot off, and carries it to the sink. Taking a strainer out he places it in the sink, and pours the pasta into it. "Why do you not have someone do this for you dear?" She asks, picking up a banana from the fruit bowl there. She peels it popping a small piece into her mouth. "Surly, my son can afford a cook and housekeeper, can't he? Why are you doing everything?"

       InuYasha smiles, giving the salad a couple of quick tosses. Setting the bowl on the table. "No. Sessho can afford to hire a house full of people to take care of everything." Going into the fridge, he pulls out a bottle of Bacon Ranch and a bottle of lite zesty Italian dressings. "I like taking care of my family. It gives me something to do with my days. You know when Sessho and the pups are gone, and I'm in between inspirations. I got bored just sitting around the house."

       "So you turned yourself into the maid and cook?" She asked, her brows rising into her hair. "Interesting."

       She continued to watch, fascinated by how efficient he was in the kitchen. He poured the spaghetti into one large bowl then placed it on the table. Doing the same with the sauce. With that done he took the bread out of the warmer, and placed it in the basket on the table. Her eyes following him as he walked into the family room, to announce that dinner was almost on the table. She smiled, hearing the sounds of 6 pairs of feet running up the steps to wash up.

       InuYasha walked back into the kitchen with his mate in following close behind. Sesshomaru nods to his mother, before going to the sink to wash his hands. Sesshomaru goes to the wine rack in the pantry. Coming out with a bottle of his and Yasha's favorite red wine. He made quick work of opening it, setting it on the table to let breathe. Just then, the pups came in. He turned his attention to them. "Shoichi, set the table for your To san, please. Shoji, help your sister into her chair. Make sure she's in properly."

       "Hai, Chichi- ue", they answered doing their father's bidding. Chihoshi took her seat her son's right, so she would be next to Masumi and across from Ichi. As the family took their seats, InuYasha poured juice for the pups while Sesshomaru filled the adults glasses with wine.

       When dinner ended, the twins loaded the dishes into the washer. While little Sumi stood by, a cup of dishwashing powder in her hand. She waits for her brothers to tell her when to put it in. "Look Kisa chan. Isn't this powder a pretty color?" She cooed to her doll, suddenly she gasps and pulls the cup away. Spilling a little of it on the floor. "No, Kisa, this is not for you to eat. You greedy baby!" She scolds her doll.

       "Masumi! Be careful. Your getting that stuff all over the place!" Ichi scolded the little pup. Her large gold eyes began to fill with tears as her lip began to quiver.

       Sniff. Sniff. "Hai. Gomen, Ichi- nii-san." Her little voice called out.

       Sho felt bad for his little sister, patting her on the head. "Be good and hold that Omouto. If you can keep it from spilling, I will let you play a game on my iPad before bed. Okay?" In that instant, Sumi's tears dried and a huge smile lit her face, as she nodded. Long silver pigtails danced up and down. Ichi just stood there shaking his head at the 2 of them. He knew that no matter what she did, or who would scold her. Shoji would feel sorry for her, and try to make her happy. 'Sucker.' He mused as they finished loading the washer. Watching from the table, the adults sipped on their coffee.

       "Hey, Sessho. Did you check the weather for tomorrow? I don't want the pups to freeze out there while we're choosing a tree." InuYasha asked his mate. "I'd rather not have to deal with runny noses." He joked, watching his mate wrinkle his own nose at the thought.

       "Yasha, you know as well as I do, that a little cold will not affect our pups." He sighed. "But, yes, I checked. Conditions will be most favorable tomorrow. We should be able to find a tree with no problems."

       "A tree?" Asked Chihoshi. A frown marring her delicate features. Then it dawned on her, "Ah, yes. The 'Christmas' tree. So, my son. You are actually going to cut a tree down yourself and bring it into the house?"

       "Yes, Haha- ue."

       "I see." She takes a sip from her coffee, quietly contemplating. "Then what do you do with it?"

       Both mates looked at each other for a moment, then at her. "Um..." InuYasha started. "Well, Okaa san, we're gonna bring it into the house, set it up and decorate it. In fact we are gonna decorate the house for Christmas."

       "Ah, yes. Christmas, that human holiday. Well, this should be interesting." At this time, the pups came back to the table. The boys took their seats, while Sumi crawled into InuYasha's lap. She turns to her Obaa- san.

       "Obaa- chan? Didn't you have Chwistmas when you was a giwl?"

       Chihoshi laughed, "No, my sweetling. In your Ojii- sama, MitsuoNami, and my day we didn't have this 'Christmas'. We had Winter's Solstice."

       "What's a solstest?" Asked the confused girl.

       "Winter Solstice," her father corrected. "Was celebrated hundreds of years ago. It celebrated the longest and coldest night of the year." Explained Sesshomaru. "I remember as a boy, my parents would have a huge ball every year. Their would be a huge feast with dancing and music. The hall would be decorated, and everyone wore their best winter kimonos. And, your Ojii- sama would have fireworks lit the sky."

       The little girl's eye shone with excitement. Imagining all the wonderful things her father described. Turning to her other father. "To- chan, did you have fun at da pawty too?"

       Sesshomaru tensed as his eye darted over to his husband. He knew his mate's past wasn't pretty, and it was mostly due to him. But, what amazed him the most was the fact that InuYasha never let it affect their relationship. Even after the death of Naraku, and the two had gotten closer. InuYasha never resented Sesshomaru, and forgave him years ago.

       At her question, InuYasha just smiled softly. "No, my musume*. My To- San died when I was a baby. So, I didn't have the chance of spending winter solstice in the Inu Shiro, like your To- San did. I spent it with my own haha- ue, and her human relatives."

       "Oh. But, you had fun, whight?"

       At that moment, Sesshomaru cleared his throat. "It's getting late, pups." Looking to the boys, he smiled. "Shoichi, Shoji, take your omooto upstairs and help her get ready for bed. We will need an early start, if we want to find the best tree. So, off with you, now. Your To- San and I will be up shortly." With that the 3 pups bid their parents and grandmother goodnight, and left for their rooms. Shoji carrying their sister, as Ichi lead the way.

       Sensing the change in InuYasha's mood, as well as her son's need to comfort his mate. Chihoshi stood. "Well, I do believe it's time I also retired. Goodnight, my sons." The two males nodded and wished her goodnight. Chihoshi reached over and caressed one of InuYasha's ears softly, before leaving the room.

       InuYasha stood. Picking up their empty coffee cups, he rinsed them out in the sink. He glanced over his shoulder, as he felt his mate come to stand behind him. Wrapping his arms around his waist, Sesshomaru rested his chin on his mates shoulder. Inhaling his scent deeply. "I'm sorry, mate. I didn't mean for any old hurts to be brought up. Forgive me."

       Turning in his husbands arms. InuYasha reached up, and caressed the stripped cheek of his beloved. "There is nothing to forgive, Sessho. Any old hurts that I might have had, you've spent the last 510 years healing." He pressed his lips to Sesshomaru's in the briefest of kisses. I think we should check on the pups before bed, don't you?"

       "Lead the way, otouto."

TBC...

I just wanted to address a question that someone asked me. Yes, youkai in my story live in secret. They use charms to hide their identities from the world, and only a chosen few humans know of their existence. I didn't really go into it, because I'm trying to just keep the story on the family. Not including any dealings with the outside world. But, I haven't decided on if I will invite outsiders in, yet. As for why they waited, that's another chapter.

I hope this make you feel a little better Desiree!

Ougon Washi Golden eagle. Found in the UK. They are on the endangered list.

musume- daughter.

Arigatou gozaimasu- thank you very much.
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