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Chapter List
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Chapter 6
Sesshomaru never complains, no matter how severe any pain is. When InuYasha severed his left arm all those years ago, he just went off by himself to heal. There was never a tear shed not a word spoken to indicate he was in any pain. But this, this thing called labor pains, he would trade getting his arm cut off several times a week and ten times on Sunday to avoid this kind of pain!
Added to the pain of contractions, was the fact that males just weren't set up to deliver babies the way females were. The midwives in the village, even though they too were InuDemons had no clue what to do. There was talk that the only way to deliver the baby was to cut open Sesshomaru and take the baby or babies out. That led to other problems, like how would he heal from such a thing? Then there was the nurturing of the child. Let's be honest, males just don't have the physical capacity to nurse babies. Wet nurses were suggested but there were none available in the vicinity at that time. There were just so many questions and no viable answers.
The Panther Divas were still there, patrolling the grounds like always. Word had somehow gotten out that the Great Lord Sesshomaru was with child. The uninvited/trespassers were escorted off the land. with little effort. It was more shocking that Panthers were patrolling with InuDemons than anything else. There were no major skirmishes, after all, who wants to get into a big cat fight? (sorry- I just had to say it)
Miroku was very worried about his mate. Sesshomaru had taken to his bed these last three days, not being able to eat or drink. He hardly slept because he was in so much pain. He worried that lack of food and water not only would hurt Sesshomaru but affect the baby. The already pale-skinned InuDemon Lord was even more pale, his magenta stripes were barely pink at this point. Even the silky silvery hair had to be tied back because it irritated the suffering demon to have it touching his body.
On the morning of the fourth day that Sesshomaru was in labor there was a commotion in the foyer of the castle. Miroku was forced to leave his mate's side to attend to the matter, leaving midwives to tend the castle's lord. As he descended the stairs, he was more than a little surprised to see the Priestess there. It was the same one that had performed their mating ceremony just a year before.
The Priestess ignored everyone around here, those making all the commotion and spoke only to Miroku. "My Lord Miroku. The time has come for the child to be born. You must take me to Lord Sesshomaru."
Miroku was stunned. First, the fact that the Priestess was here, but the fact that she knew that Sesshomaru was pregnant, much less in labor. Still, she was a Priestess and Priestesses did seem to have special abilities. They were the earthly messengers to the gods. Once the initial shock wore off that she was indeed here, Miroku bowed. "My Lady, Yes, it is time."
"Then I suggest you take me to him, unless you have a better way for the child to be born." She was so melodic in her voice, but the admonishment was there nonetheless.
Miroku stepped aside. "My apologies. Please, come with me."
The ethereal Priestess seemed to glide as she walked up the stairs, followed by Miroku. They made their way into the bedchamber where the midwives were tending Sesshomaru. She turned to Miroku. "You must wait outside. Once the child is here, I will have one of the ladies come and get you."
The way she spoke was soft and comforting, but Miroku knew that she was all business. He also knew, it was time to go. He quickly went to Sesshomaru's side, gave him a kiss. "I'll be right outside. I love you." Then he turned, bowed to the Priestess and made haste to leave the room and close the door.
Once the door was closed, Miroku just paced back and forth. He was joined by InuYasha, Kagome and Sango. Jaken tried to sneak up there to see what was going on, but InuYasha kicked him down the stairs with a "Get lost you little toad." Eventually, Rin made her way to the fourth floor too. It was a sight to see all of them pacing in a ring outside the Lord's bedchamber waiting on the arrival of the new heir.
Inside, the Priestess was getting to work. "Ladies, prepare a tub of warm water for the infant when he is born. He must be washed. Then he must be wrapped warmly in these blankets." She handed a stack of thin white blankets to the midwives. "Until I ask for you to take the child, I want you to turn around and not look at me. The gods have sent me to deliver the child into this world safely. Do not interfere with what the gods have ordained me to do. Know that no harm with come to your Lord."
The midwives looked at one another. Never had they been asked to not assist in the delivery of a child in this family. Still, a Priestess is the ultimate authority. Even Lords and Ladies obey them, so the midwives turned away.
The Priestess walked over to Sesshomaru's bedside. She brushed her finger across his sweaty brow. "You must trust me."
The Demon Lord was in great pain, but the touch from the Priestess was like a narcotic and eased pain. He opened his bleary eyes and stared into her golden orbs and saw the smile on her face. "I trust you."
"It will all be over very soon. Now close your eyes and relax." After his eyes were closed, she lifted his bedshirt to reveal his bulging stomach. The little one inside was most anxious to enter the world. She could see it kicking, trying to get out. She laid her hand over it, "Soon little one, just a few more moments." The kicking stopped.
Next she raised her hands, palms upward to the heavens. "I ask your help in delivering this child from the union of Sesshomaru and Miroku who you have previously blessed in mating. Help me bring him into this world safely and healthy." She then lowered her hands and held her palms downward over Sesshomaru stomach. There was an blinding light that came down. It seemed to split open Sesshomaru's abdomen right where the baby was. The Priestess reached down and picked out the baby. Once the baby was in her hands, the light disappeared, just as suddenly as it appeared. When it was gone, Sesshomaru's abdomen was flat, as if he had never had a baby inside him.
The Priestess turned around. "Ladies, quickly, take the child and do as I bid you." She handed the newborn to the nearest lady who, with the two other ladies bathed the little boy and then swaddled him in the white blankets she had given them.
Next she went to the same tub of water to wash her own hands. "Milady, that water is dirty." She smiled at the woman. When she put her hand in the water, it became as clear as if it had just been filled. After washing her hands, she took one of the swaddling blankets not yet used and dried her hands. She went over to Sesshomaru and covered him with a blanket. "You will need to sleep now. Your son will need you when you awaken."
The door opened, as if by some magical force, and the Priestess left. She walked down the hall toward the stairs, stopping only to speak to Miroku. "Your mate is fine, he sleeps now. The ladies are tending your son. " And she left.
Miroku stood there in silence, stunned. "Son? I have a son? I HAVE A SON!!!" He turned to InuYasha, grabbed him by the shoulders, "I HAVE A SON!!!" He was elated. He picked up Rin, "RIN, YOU HAVE A LITTLE BROTHER!"
Suddenly, one of the ladies came out in the hall. "My Lord, you might want to keep your voice down a little. Your son isn't used to loud noises just yet." She handed the swaddled boy to Miroku.
The little boy opened his eyes and Miroku almost melted. He had Sesshomaru's eyes, golden with a thin magenta line on the lid. A pale little blue crescent moon adorned his tiny forehead under a full head of dark black hair, just like Miroku had. When Miroku turned his head, he saw cute little pointed ears like Sesshomaru's. The obligatory counting of fingers and toes found all of them there, five on each hand and foot.
The proud papa was showing the newest member of the family off to the assembled group. "Rin, this is your little brother." Rin gave the infant a kiss on the forehead which garnered a gurgle, which Rin called a laugh. Next came Aunt Sango and Aunt Kagome. Lastly, InuYasha was introduced. "So, Uncle InuYasha, this is you new nephew."
InuYasha looked at the baby. "Figures he'd take after Sesshomaru. Still, he's got your hair, so that's good." InuYasha bent down close to the baby's face and gently rubbed the baby's nose. "Coochy coo." The baby wiggled his arm out of the blanket, reached up with his index finger and touched InuYasha's nose and shocked him. "Ouch!" He pulled back. "He sure is Sesshomaru's kid, he's got that electric whip!" Everyone started laughing.
Soon it was time to put the baby down and Miroku wanted to check on his mate. Everyone agreed to give the happy family some space. Rin gave her new brother another kiss on the cheek and went off to play. Miroku thanked everyone for being there and took the newborn into the bedchamber. He placed the babe in the cradle near the bed. The midwives had just finished cleaning up everything. "Ladies, I want to thank you for all your help. "
One of them, the oldest, spoke, "We figured that there would be a problem with nursing, so we have gotten bottles ready for the child. He will be fed milk that we will get for him every morning, if that is what My Lord wishes."
Miroku was grateful that the issue of feeding the newborn was taken care of. "Hai. Thank you ladies. That would be very kind of you. I am certain Lord Sesshomaru will approve." Just then the newborn started crying. "I think he might be hungry now. How long will it take to get his bottles ready?"
The ladies giggled. "We will get some now. You might also want to check to see if the little lord needs his swaddling changed." A lady picked up the infant and indeed, he was wet. She took him to the nearby table and changed the swaddling blankets. "We will tend the little one, sir. You tend Lord Sesshomaru."
Again, Miroku was glad for the extra help. He nodded and went to his mate's side. Sesshomaru was still asleep and stayed that way for a few hours. The baby was fed, changed again, and finally was asleep in his cradle. Two of the ladies had gone home and it was decided that they would take shifts caring for the newborn lord. They were overheard talking about how to convince Sesshomaru and Miroku not to keep the baby in the room at night, lest they not get any sleep. Have around the clock help meant the child could be cared for, and the parents could get their rest. Still, the child could spend the daytime hours with the parents as much as they liked. Miroku made a mental note to talk to Sesshomaru about that the next day.,
Several hours after the baby was 'born' Sesshomaru woke up. He was eager to get out of bed. Miroku thought he needed more rest. "I feel fine, why are you hovering over me. I don't need to stay in bed and rest for days." The argument went on for a couple more hours. Finally a very loud crying baby broke into the conversation. Sesshomaru froze as soon as the baby started screaming. "What was that?"
"That sir is your son. I believe he wants some attention."
It finally hit Sesshomaru that he hadn't yet seen or held his son. He got out of bed, walked over to the cradle and looked down at the source of all the noise. There lay the cutest little InuDemon baby. Two clawed hands reached into the cradle and picked up the noise-making infant. As soon as Sesshomaru held him to his chest, the crying stopped. Instinctively, Sesshomaru held his son, stroking the tiny back and head ever so gently. His voice was low as he spoke to his son. "I'm your father." The baby started cooing. Sesshomaru looked at his mate. "I think he likes me."
Miroku smiled. "Of course he likes you. He's been inside you for six months. He's been listening to everything you say and do."
Sesshomaru held his son out to take a good look at him. "So little one, what do we call you? It has to be a majestic name, you come from a long line of majestic InuDemons." Then he turned to Miroku. "Ah, but we must also think of your other father. I must think on this. The naming ceremony is in three days time, that is when I will make the announcement."
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Sesshomaru stopped arguing with his beloved mate about taking more time to recover from childbirth. Of course, that didn't take too much arm twisting when the baby kept howling at the top of his lungs every time Sesshomaru put him down. Sesshomaru wasn't getting any rest. He now understood what females went through when they were left to tend their babies all the time. He had a new found respect for mothers. Still in all, Sesshomaru was having a good time being a first time father. He was glad when t he ladies "convinced" him to let the baby sleep in his own room at night. At least he let them think they "convinced" him. He was grateful for some peace and quiet at night again.
The next three days were full of joy and happiness in the castle. Even Jaken was in good spirits, especially when Sesshomaru insisted that he be allowed in to see the baby. Lords and Ladies from all over were due to come to welcome in the newest Heir to the Western Lands. Naming ceremonies were always pleasurable events in the Demon World, and Sesshomaru and Miroku wanted this one to be the best. Still to be determined was the baby's name. Sesshomaru hadn't given his mate or anyone else an inkling to what it might be.
Miroku and Sesshomaru got dressed for the ceremony. It was fitting that they would wear the same clothes they wore they day of their mating ceremony. Rin was given a new kimono for the occasion, this one was blue with a white dog (with the familial blue crescent on the forehead) embroidered on the back, it was identical to the one Miroku would be wearing. Her obi was red and yellow checkered, like the kimono that she always wore as a smaller child. The Sango and Kagome were given new kimonos as gifts from the happy family and InuYasha was requested to wear the same clothes he wore for the mating ceremony also. This time, no Tetsaiga or Tensaiga were to be worn with them. For this most auspicious occasion, a new outfit befitting the Heir-Apparent was commissioned. The baby would wear a kimono of pure white silk trimmed in gold, a white sash also trimmed in gold and tiny white hakama. On his feet were tiny white silk booties, after all it was early spring and a bit of a chill was still in the air. Rin had asked some of the ladies of the court to help her make a special blanket for her little brother and he would be wrapped in that too. It wasn't silk, but it was white and the ladies had helped her hand-embroider a black dog on the back with a blue crescent on its forehead.
Once all the guests were seated, the family headed to the family ceremonial grounds. There, as had been the day of the mating ceremony stood the Priestess. On a table in front of her sat a golden bowl and a white silk sash. Sesshomaru and Miroku walked to the front and stood before the Priestess, Sesshomaru held their son. To his left was InuYasha, to Miroku's left was Kagome. Rin, Sango, Kohaku and the rest sat behind them.
Here is the ceremony:
The Priestess speaks: "Sesshomaru, Miroku, Why do you come here today?"
In unison they say, "We come to name our son and get blessings."
"Do you bring the child's daifu and daibo?"
InuYasha and Kagome step closer. "We are."
The Priestess picks up the sash and InuYasha and Kagome put out their right hands. The Priestess loosely wraps it around their arms. "You have taken on a solemn responsibility. If anything befalls the parents of this child, it is your duty to raise him as your own. You must do the bidding of the parents and raise him as they have wished. Do you so promise to do this?"
InuYasha looks at his brother, half expecting the look of death upon him for not immediately saying yes. But there is no response from Sesshomaru. He knows this is a very sacred oath that is being taken. InuYasha looks at the Priestess and loudly proclaims, "YES!" Kagome's reply is a bit more demure with a quiet, "Yes."
The Priestess holds her hands on top and below the sashed hands. "These two have come and sworn their loyalty as godparents to this infant. We ask the gods bless them and care for them in his holy endeavor." A few seconds later, there is a glowing that surrounds the Priestess's hands and the sash disappears, and what is left are two slender gold bracelets. "These bracelets are a sign from the gods that they look with favor on you. Do no break that favor." She nods and the two step back to their original positions.
The Priestess continues and she calls Sesshomaru and Miroku to come forward: "The gods have blessed this couple with a happy union. In any happy union, it is hoped that there will be children. Sesshomaru and Miroku have been so blessed with the birth of a son. We come here today to present this son to the gods. We ask them to look with favor on this young boy. We ask for them to bless his life, that he lead it with the strength, courage and dignity that his father Sesshomaru has led in his life, and the faith and righteousness that his father Miroku has led in his life. May he know the love and compassion that his parents have. In all his endeavors, may he have wisdom, knowledge, and courage, and treat others with kindness. May he always remember that all that he is and all that he has is but for the grace and goodness from the gods. " She then takes the child from Sesshomaru and holds him.
"Lord Sesshomaru, have you a name for this child."
The time is finally here, Miroku has been waiting for three long, arduous days for his mate to tell him what he is naming his son. Finally, the answer is given. "Hai, I have. The child is to be called Teijimaru. Righteous One Who Circles Us." Sesshomaru looks to his mate and smiles.
"So be it. Teijimaru, I present you to the gods. May they always look upon you with favor." She holds him higher. A bright light shines down from the Heavens, almost blinding everyone, but it lasts only a few seconds. When it stops, Teijimaru is still being held, but the gold bowl beneath him has been transformed into a golden cradle. The Priestess lowers the baby into the new cradle. "And so it is. Teijimaru, the gods have shown their favor upon you. From this day forward, you and your family will live in with their grace. May you always have happiness and love in your life, and your parents have."
She gave a small smile to the happy parents. It is not often that I am able to witness the birth of a lord, his mating and the birth of his child Sesshomaru. I was here for your birth, your mating to Miroku and now the birth and naming of your child. I have come full circle, and now I will leave you. It has been a most joyous occasion indeed. It is what I like to call a fitting Conclusion.
The End
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