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At Death's Door
By : Vyper
Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female
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Louna was furious. Inuyasha and Pearl were nowhere to be found. The guards had searched everywhere. They were supposed to be at their history lesson and the Sensei was terribly upset that his students could not be found. They were the only two in his class.

“Did you search the forests?”

Louna roared to the Captain of the Guards.

“Yes, and we found no sign of them nor scent.”

He said.

“You should have checked the trees Raphael.”

Benjirou drawled to the Captain as he arrived with Lin although Daichi was missing.

The two men were still chuckling over what they heard.

“You found them?”

Louna said trying to get her heart back into her chest.

“Of course we did. We heard them running through the forests. It isn’t like the boy is quiet like his brother.”

Lin said.

“Why are they not here with you?”

Louna demanded.

“They are resting after plotting some grand scheme. Let them be sister. The two of them need each other more then they need lessons.”

Benjirou stated.

“What those two need is a good spanking.”

Elder Eiko stated angrily as she came down the hallway.

“You women worry too much. The two hanyous are not used to being indoors all day. It is obvious. You two may enjoy being indoors all day long, but these children need fresh air. Besides, no harm done and we will keep them from seeing Sesshoumaru as well as from harm. Daichi is watching over them as we speak. He will insure they get back safely.”

Benjirou stated.

“Those children do not know what is good for them! You know the prophecy well enough to know the powers they carry with them. What if they are kidnapped while they are here? What if someone harms that girl? The boy has a powerful sword at his side, but what if he falls? Will it be so amusing then Benjirou?!”

Eiko said angrily.

“Daichi is powerful enough to insure their safe return. They are not unguarded. Akio and Daisuke would agree with me.”

Benjirou stated.

“Of course they would. You are all men! You never raised a child so you have no idea on how to care for children! These hanyou are young, undisciplined, and out of control!”

Eiko said furious that Benjirou was being so flipetent about this whole thing.

“They are not out of control! They are being stifled here woman! Let them be!”

Benjirou growled.

“I am sorry, but I agree with Eiko brother. Inuyasha and Pearl are mere children who do not know what is good for them. It is obvious that if they can get past the guards so easily that anyone could capture them the same. For their safety I am having them sedated while here until it is safe to take them home.”

Louna stated.

“You will not Louna! If anyone is out of control it is the both of you! The hanyous will be under my care under my protection!”

Benjirou roared.

“But brother……..”

Lin stated.

“No! I will not allow to happen to these children what happened with Sesshoumaru! The one day that boy showed some feeling, some emotion you sedated him in fear his demon would get loose when he was only expressing his anger. I saw fire in Sesshoumaru’s eyes that day and you turned it back to ice Louna! I will not have this happen to two who have a fire burning in them so bright it melts the sun! I will protect them personally!”

Benjirou stated trying not to let his own emotions explode outward. He would not allow Inuyasha and Pearl to become like ice.

“Lin, you and Daichi know what to do! This is my final word and if either of you females even thinks of sedating these children I will take them from you where you cannot touch them!”

Benjirou stated storming away to take over the guard from Daichi.

Louna sighed. She made one mistake with Sesshoumaru and Benjirou never forgave her for that day. She just wanted to do what was best for Inuyasha and Pearl, but especially for Sesshoumaru. They would move Sesshoumaru to a different dungeon if Inuyasha and Pearl got to him. She just knew they would and the hanyous together were crafty enough to pull it off. Louna just couldn’t bear to think of her precious son being forced to go to a place so far from her when he had finally opened his heart.

“Louna, I am going to speak to Akio and Daisuke. Perhaps one of them will see reason.”

Eiko stated as she strode away.

Louna gathered the silk obi that she had embroidered for Sesshoumaru and the bundle of flowers Pearl had picked from the garden to give to her son. It was odd to be the one giving flowers to her son for a change. Inuyasha caught a frog for Sesshoumaru to keep him company and had put it in a glass jar with a bit of water and a rock. He hadn’t known what else to do, but Inuyasha liked frogs and it kind of looked like Jaken. Inuyasha figured Sesshoumaru liked green things since he kept Jaken around so he hoped he liked the frog. It was definitely something only a boy would think of.

When Sesshoumaru was younger he caught lizards and would give them to his Father. Touga always let the lizards go later on telling Sesshoumaru they escaped out of the cage since they were so fast so he would have to catch him a new one. It was a good hunting lesson for the boy and Touga loved Sesshoumaru dearly. Touga always said how proud he was that Sesshoumaru had caught a new one and it was the one time that Sesshoumaru did smile. Louna hoped Sesshoumaru would smile when he saw his new pet frog.

Going down to the dungeon, Louna was escorted by several guards who made certain the Lady was safe and that she did not try to break her son out of his cell.

The jailer unlocked the door and Louna found her son writing on a scroll diligently.

“Mother, let me finish this and I will speak to you shortly.”

Sesshoumaru said.

Sesshoumaru was still bare chested although he had wrappings around him. In a few areas the blood had seeped through the bandages to the other side. Louna was concerned about them, but knew Sesshoumaru would wave her concern off.

The jailer had brought in a stool for Louna so she sat upon it and waited patiently for Sesshoumaru to finish. It was apparent whatever was on the scroll was very important to Sesshoumaru.

Sesshoumaru finally finished and then set the scroll to the side for the ink to dry before he would roll it up.

“Mother, I would ask a favor.”

Sesshoumaru said.

“You know I will do anything for you son. What is it you need?”

Mother asked.

“I need scrolls Mother, enough scrolls and ink to write a letter a day to my mates. I wish for them to know every day how I feel about them.”

Sesshoumaru said.

“It is a simple enough request. I do not see that being an issue.”

Mother said.

“I have gifts for you Sesshoumaru. I know that they only allow plain clothing, but I asked and was able to give you this as a gift to wear during your stay here.”

Mother stated handing Sesshoumaru the obi with the dragons embroidered upon it. It was fine work and he appreciated the effort that went into making it.

“I shall wear it today after my punishment is completed.”

Sesshoumaru said taking the obi and carefully folding it then placing it on the end of his bed.

“These flowers are from Pearl and this is from Inuyasha. He thought you could use a friend and I am certain there are enough crickets about to feed it. You always seemed to be able to catch the quick little things.”

Mother said as she handed Sesshoumaru the flowers which made Sesshoumaru smile as he smelled them thinking of both Rin and Pearl. He would treasure these.

Then Sesshoumaru looked at the frog and frowned a bit.

“It looks like the kappa. Was Inuyasha intending this as a joke?”

Sesshoumaru asked.

“He said it looked like your little green demon and he thought you might miss him. I think Inuyasha was sincere in this gift. He is only a boy after all.”

Mother said.

“Hn… Tell me how are they fairing in light of all of this?”

Sesshoumaru asked as he set the frog onto the table as well as the flowers which he smelled one time before setting them down. He did indeed appreciate his gifts.

“They ran away from their guards today and they completely ignored the Matron during etiquette class. I honestly don’t know what I am going to do with those two!”

Mother said exasperatedly.

Sesshoumaru chuckled at this. It was just like Inuyasha and Pearl to defy everyone.

“It is not funny Sesshoumaru. They are in serious trouble. The poor history Sensei was completely upset since they missed his whole lesson and they were his only two students. Benjirou has made it an order that we let them be, but these children are out of control! Can you believe Pearl actually says please to a servant and thanks them every time? The Matron, Eiko, and I are at our wits end. I even caught Pearl using a curse word during the time we were embroidering with the other Ladies.’
“One of the Lady’s was complaining about how her servants dropped tea on her lap. Hot tea mind you and so she had them whipped which is a fitting punishment if you ask me. Pearl whispered that the woman complained too much and said that the rest of them were a bunch of mean…….oh I cannot say the word, but the b word that you males use to describe females came from her mouth! What if they heard her? These females are friends of mine and Ladies of the courts!”

Mother exclaimed.

“I am sorry Mother, but I agree with Pearl. Some of those women you call Ladies are mean bitches and some of them do complain way too much. I also like that Pearl is taking after my little brother. She is of his blood and they are connected Mother. She is also from the future so in her time females cursing must be common place. As long as she doesn’t offend anyone she is doing nothing wrong and even if she does offend it is not like she is harming anyone.’
“Also I like this concept of please and thank you. I have seen the miracles of using these words at home by watching Pearl. The servants tended to do more for her and better work when she used those words. I am testing her theory here and I must say my stay has been much more pleasant.’
“Tomorrow the servant girl who does my hair will be bringing sandalwood oil rather than the plain oil that she has been using on my hair. I like the scent of sandalwood.”

Sesshoumaru said.

“That young Lady will not be cursing around others Sesshoumaru. If she is to be the next Lady of the West she will learn proper manners of this time. This is not the future although I am certain there is much she can teach us.’
“I am interested in this indoor plumbing she continues to complain about us not having. Something called toilets and the other concept of toilet paper.”

Mother stated.

“I too wish to further explore this idea of pipes bringing in clean water and pipes that take out the wastes to a facility that expels them. However, she said she does not have the books to show these concepts. I do think however that some of the local inventors and scientists would be interested in her theories and testing them.”

Sesshoumaru said.

As Sesshoumaru listened to his Mother talk about the day he wondered really how his two mates were holding up. He really wanted to see them and felt an emptiness without them close by. He did not sleep well last night as all he could do was dream about them being near him. Sesshoumaru swore that when he got his mates back he was going to treasure them like they were gold.

Soon the servant girl from the day before arrived with meat plus some fruit and a cup of cherry wine as she had promised. She had a bruise on her cheek, but other than that she looked the same.

“Sire, I brought you some spiced meat this time with some of our fresh fruits from my meal. I don’t much care for fruit, but I thought perhaps you might like it. They are pears from the fruit trees and some cherries from our orchards.’
“I wasn’t supposed to bring you the wine, but I promised I would so I got you some. I snuck a whole bottle out so you may have as much as ya like.”

The girl said timidly as she set the food on the table careful not to spill anything. She looked like she had been crying and Sesshoumaru saw more bruises on her wrists and arms.

“Do not get yourself into trouble child over me. Are these bruises from you trying to help me?”

Sesshoumaru asked grasping her wrist and looking at her arm.

“Oh those are nothing, just clumsy is all. Dropped the food for the prisoner yesterday. Just terribly clumsy so had to be punished my Prince.”

The girl said with a wavering smile.

Sesshoumaru growled frightening the girl.

“You are a demon and these bruises should have healed by now. Who is beating you?”

Sesshoumaru demanded.

“She is just a servant Sesshoumaru and you have had done worse to servants who displease you so why are you so concerned over this girl?”

Mother asked genuinely interested in why her son was suddenly so concerned about a prison servant.

“Rin was beaten to bring me food Mother. Beaten like this poor girl. I am not the man I used to be and this is unnecessary cruelty.”

Sesshoumaru said and the poor girl didn’t know what to think. She had no one ever defend her and her sweet Prince was being so kind. She loved him that instant.

Playing with a lock of her hair the servant girl sighed and realized he was still touching her. Her great proud Prince had his gentle hand on her arm.

“These bruises should have healed by now. I want you to find out who is beating this child and have a stop put to it Mother. It is one thing to punish a servant it is another to be blatantly cruel to one who serves us.”

Sesshoumaru growled as he dropped the girl’s arm and thanked her as she rushed away smiling.

Mother simply rolled her eyes and sighed.

“I will talk to Benjirou, but do not expect miracles my son. You are not a Lord here and I doubt you will get far pushing for the ‘rights’ of servants. Really I think the hanyous might be a bad influence on you as was your Rin.”

Mother stated annoyed that she was going to defend a mere serving girl just to humor her son.

“Rin was the best thing that ever happened to me in my life Mother. That child meant everything to me. Be careful what you say about her.”

Sesshoumaru said in warning.

Mother sighed. Rin had indeed been good for Sesshoumaru, but he was acting less and less like a Lord lately and that concerned her. It was one thing to be kind and show mercy to ones enemy, but it was another to show pity to a servant who more than likely deserved what she got. Those men went without food because of that girl and if Sesshoumaru had his food dropped because of a clumsy servant she would administer the punishment herself.

Sesshoumaru ate the meat moaning at the flavor. It was delicious. It was much better then yesterday’s meal and almost better than what he had at home. He wondered how the girl got such delicious meat to him and so much of it. He sincerely hoped she was not giving him her food other than the fruit.

Sipping the cherry wine Sesshoumaru wondered about how they fermented their cherries since this was also better than his own at home. He would have to ask.

Mother smirked at Sesshoumaru who was so caught up in his meal he almost forgot she was there.

“I am glad to see you have an appetite.”

Mother said as Sesshoumaru licked some blood off the corner of his mouth.

“Well I am used to eating much more than this Mother. Still I will not complain. It is delicious. We must find out their recipe and especially find out more about this wine. It is absolutely the best wine I have tasted in years.”

Sesshoumaru said as he devoured another slice of meat.

“Are you going to eat the fruit she gave you?”

Mother asked.

“I will try it. I have never been one who ate much fruit, but Inuyasha seems to enjoy it.”

Sesshoumaru said.

“You will like the pears Sesshoumaru. I had one sliced for breakfast and it was sweeter than our apples. Inuyasha had four of them this morning and Pearl had two. They both seemed to enjoy themselves and of course we started a new trend with the concept of napkins. The Ladies found that to be innovative and we are making plans to have some cloths dyed in multiple colors for future feasts.”

Mother said with a smile.

“I would like to see them when I am released from here.”

Sesshoumaru said with a smile.

“Well I had better go. Tea is being served soon and the Ladies wish to paint this afternoon before it gets too dark. I will come see you again before bedtime though my son.”

Mother stated and Sesshoumaru rolled up the scrolls handing them to his Mother.

“This scroll is only for Inuyasha’s eyes. Not even Pearl is allowed to read it.”

Sesshoumaru said pointing to the scroll with the blue ribbon on it that he pulled from his hair. He still had one ribbon in, but he wanted to differentiate the two scrolls so that his Mother would know which one he intended for his brother.

“I will insure he gets it when they return.”

Mother stated as she got up and left with a kiss to Sesshoumaru’s cheek. The jailer unlocked the door and took the stool out of the cell after locking the door.

Sesshoumaru looked at the frog and sighed. Only his brother would give him something ridiculous like this to care for. Than Sesshoumaru looked at the walls of his cell debating on painting it today or not. He knew what he wanted to paint, but did not know if he could paint them. Painting was definitely not his best subject, but he had nothing better to do and Mother said that the books would be coming tomorrow.

Finally decided what he wanted to do he called for the jailer to bring him the paint and brushes. He was going to create a mural on the wall that held the least amount of interest and had the blankest space.

When the jailer came with the paint and brushes Sesshoumaru was surprised at the many hues of color he had to work with. He was also pleased they had yellow paint, but he wished it was more gold like his beloved’s eyes. Still it would do.

Sesshoumaru used the large brush to paint over everything in sky blue. Then he started painting the clouds and slowly it came to him as he went along what he wanted to do. It would be perfect and something that would make him feel much better about being in here.

It was like Sesshoumaru had an inner demon Master Artist that was controlling the strokes of his brush and it was a masterpiece by the time he was done. It was the most beautiful scene he could imagine and when he was done he was quite pleased ignoring the fact that both his Uncles came into the cell to get him and were standing in awe of the beautiful painting on the wall.

The painting was of a forest with his two mates sitting in a tree as they always did resting against each other however their eyes were facing him as though they were there with him. He hoped that now he could sleep at night with his two beloved’s watching him for the three months he was here.

“That is very good Sesshoumaru.”

Uncle Daichi complimented.

“Yes, I am impressed.”

Uncle Lin said.

“Thank you.”

Sesshoumaru said as he put the paint and brushes to the side and prepared himself for his beating.

“Where is Uncle Benjirou?”

Sesshoumaru asked.

“He is watching over your mates personally Sesshoumaru. He will no longer be punishing you except in the early morning while the two of them are sleeping.”

Uncle Daichi said.

Sesshoumaru frowned at that since it also meant his beating was going to last longer and be much harsher then before. However he thought about Inuyasha and what Inuyasha would do. This time he was ready.

“Come with us Sesshoumaru.”

Uncle Lin said as he took the boy out of the cell telling the jailer to forgo the shackles for today. The two men had plans for their nephew and shackles would be a hindrance to what they were planning to do.
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At Death's Door	By : Vyper Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female Views: 6412 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 2
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha nor make money on my writings.

At Death's Door