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Five Days Sequel	By : Saranwyn Category: InuYasha > Yaoi - Male/Male > InuYasha/Sessh?maru > InuYasha/Sessh?maru Views: 7365 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Atsushi wrapped his arms around Sesshoumaru the minute they got into his office, a wide smirk playing across his face. The demon lord scowled and pulled away.
“You can’t do that, anymore. I’m not a pup and I’m mated.”
“So what, I can’t hug you anymore? Relax, Sesshou-kun.”
“I just don’t want InuYasha getting any weird ideas, and he’s not always rational right now, you know?”
“Ah, yes, I’ve heard pregnancy can do that. He smells delicious by the way.”
“I know. Hands off.”
“Yes, yes, calm down. What did you want to talk about?”
“I want to talk about a redistribution of land.” The InuYoukai took out a map with all the different territories marked out and rolled it open on his desk.
“You know, this is something everyone has to be involved with…” Atsushi commented, coming up behind him and resting his head on Sesshoumaru’s shoulder, his hands on either side of him on the desk. Ignoring him, Sesshoumaru continued, pointing to a province in his realm.
“I want to trade this province…for this one over here.”
“You sound so grown up when you talk politics…”
“That’s because I am grown up, Atsu-san! I’m not a pup, anymore, and I’m telling you, you’re just going to get both of us in trouble, if you don’t cut it out!”
“Oh, come on, Sessh. I’m like your big brother or favorite uncle – InuYasha will understand.”
“…I would not be so sure about that if I were you. You’re a habitual flirt, and my InuYasha can get awfully jealous over nothing, sometimes.”
“Flirt?” The war demon put on his best, wide-eyed, innocent look. “I have no idea what you’re talking about!” Sesshoumaru scoffed.
“Anyways, do you agree to the trade?”
“…Why do you want to switch these provinces? They’ve been as they are for centuries, and as far as I know, there have been no new tensions or wars to worry about.”
“Be that as it may, I’m actually thinking of InuYasha, here. The ruling family of this province here recently gave me this.” He took a letter from his desk drawer and handed it to Atsushi. “Go on and read it.” The war demon flipped it open, scanning through it.
“Well…that’s…inconsiderate…” he commented at last.
“They’re refusing to acknowledge InuYasha, even now, after everything that’s happened. I don’t really want to just obliterate them – they’ll start calling me heavy-handed – but I do want to make a statement.”
“So you want to basically disown them, but as a ruler, you can’t just toss them out on their own, so you want to make an exchange to get rid of them…rather symbolic, don’t you think?” This earned him a glare from the InuYoukai.
“Will you do it or not?”
“I already told you, we need the whole council’s approval.”
“I know, but if we both agree on something, it’s guaranteed the council will approve it. Anyways, I just wanted to get this arrangement over with so we could enjoy your visit properly…and will you please get off of me, now?” Atsushi chuckled and backed away.
“Calm down. And yes, I agree. I see no reason not to. It won’t be that huge of a change for either one of the provinces, really. So, how have things been going with InuYasha.”
“Fairly well. I’m a little worried for his human night…well, we’re…ah…it’s just worrisome. It comes in three days, so we’re just…anxious.”
“Three days? What is going to happen? I mean, his human male body can’t support a child, can it?”
“No, it can’t, but…we’ve got a way.”
“What way?”
“None of your business. Anyways, that’s all. So I’m glad we’ve got that worked out in time for the council meeting tomorrow. Now, get out so I can actually work.”
“Ah, then I guess I’ll go keep InuYasha company.” Sesshoumaru’s eyes narrowed suspiciously. “Calm down, Sessh. I’ve got no interest in your mate. How stupid do you think I am?” He chuckled and Sesshoumaru smirked.
“Do you really want me to answer that?” Atsushi leaned over and kissed Sesshoumaru’s cheek before strolling off. Ah, he was such a cute kid, he thought with a sigh. Figures he’d forget how to relax though, with a mother like the one he had. Besides, inheriting the title “Lord of the West” so early on…poor kid.
He found InuYasha seated in the garden watching as a young fox demon romped with one of the servants. The war demon stood off to the side, watching the scene with a small smile on his face. Funny that a violent guy like me would like this sort of thing, he mused idly. Suddenly, he found a pair of warm, gold eyes on him.
“You going to stand there watching all day or are you going to come over here?” InuYasha asked with a grin. Atsushi chuckled and walked over to the InuHanyou, sitting down next to him. I really wouldn’t mind either way. Just watching wasn’t too bad…
“So, you knew my father?”
“Ah, yeah. Taisho was a cute kid.”
“So you really raised him?”
“Well, he spent a lot of time at my place. You see, his father was handling a lot of politics and treaties near our boarders, so Taisho got to stay with me.”
“You’re…really old.” Atsushi burst out in a full-throated, shoulder-shaking, booming laugh. “I-I mean…you raised my old man…”
“Yeah. I’ve been around a while.”
“So what was my father like?”
“Hm…well, when he was a kid he was just adorable. I mean, I can’t think of a word to more aptly describe him. He was a little ball of energy. I spent more time chasing around after him than I did ruling my lands…only person I’ve known to really be able to wear me out. He always got along well with humans because I kept them around the palace as healers, servants, and advisors along with the demons. I guess it’s just…I didn’t really get raised as a demon that I can remember, and I never felt that…disgust towards humans that most demons do. Who knows, maybe I was a human before this life…maybe.”
“Have you ever wanted to find out…who you were before this?”
“Not really. Your dad wanted to find out when he was a teen. He was always going on about it, but I think that’s because he thought I wanted to know. Honestly, I don’t really care. I live in the present…there’s really no other way to live, in my opinion. Anyways, your dad was a great man…a great leader, honest, just, compassionate, merciful…but…well, he did his best as a father, I guess. He just…didn’t know what to do with your brother.” InuYasha frowned a little.
“What do you mean?”
“Sesshoumaru was nothing like your father…not in any of the superficial ways, anyways. Sesshoumaru was nowhere near as rambunctious. He was naturally disciplined and strict with himself – not like any kid I’ve ever seen before. And around the time that your brother was born, there was a big battle, so your father was gone…for a while on the mainland. I guess that partially contributed to why things were always so formal and awkward between them. Your father just…well, he did his best, but Sesshoumaru was very timid and standoffish. I don’t think he even thought of Taisho as his father for the first few years of his life. And Taisho…I’d never seen him worry so much or get so nervous. He was always asking me what to do about Sessh.”
“Did things ever get better between them?”
“Some…when Taisho started training Sessh, they got a little closer, but Sesshoumaru has always been reserved. He’s never liked talking to people much or having heart-to-hearts. The only way I got close to him at all was when he was a kid he’d sit in my lap and I’d read with him or spar with him…As it was, Sesshoumaru was painfully formal with both me and your father. Of course, his mother encouraged the formality and always held her son at arm’s length. Then she was traveling a lot, and then when Taisho started seeing your mother…she left.” InuYasha swallowed hard.
“O-oh. It must have been very lonely.”
“I think so, too. Not that Sesshoumaru would’ve admitted that. Not for his life.”
“Why did his mother do that? I mean…how could she distance herself from her child like that? I mean…”
“Well, it made him a very strong leader who could separate himself emotionally from almost any situation. I’m sure, in her opinion, that was more important than…maybe even anything else. She was raising a ruler, not a son.”
“How can you sympathize with that?! Mothers should treasure and cherish and nurture their children, not push them away!”
“I know, but I’m not about to condemn the woman for her choices. It’s probably the only way she knew how to raise a child – chances are that was how she was raised, too. Taisho’s father was like that, too. Most demon nobility are.”
“It’s cruel! It’s wrong! They think they can sacrifice their children’s happiness for something like that?! That’s stupid! Part of being a good leader is feeling emotion and sympathizing with the people!”
“I know. Calm down, Yasha. I’m just saying, it might not really be her fault. Besides, what’s done is done. There’s no reason to get mad about it.”
“…Yeah, I know,” the half demon relented with a sigh. “I just…I guess I just…I’m only recently realizing how hard Sesshoumaru’s life was…and how lonely it was…just like mine. I always thought he was surrounded by people that adored him and that he would never want for company, but…it wasn’t like that, was it. Even if he didn’t want to admit it. He was lonely. I know what that’s like. It hurts.” Atsushi’s heart melted and the Hanyou’s pitiful expression. He leaned over and pulled him into a massive hug.
“Sesshoumaru is really lucky to have you, you know. You’re perfect for each other,” he whispered, giving the boy a squeeze before releasing him.
“You think so?”
“Yeah.”
“We fight a lot.”
“Disagreement is healthy in any relationship.”
“Well, I guess but…we fight…a lot. I mean, basically every time I have to make a public appearance, or if he wants me to stay home when he goes on a patrol, or if he gets randomly overly-protective of me when it comes to the other nobles…He can be an arrogant bastard and he calls me a bull-headed moron…”
“You are both probably right, but is that so bad? No one is perfect.” Atsushi chuckled and ruffled InuYasha’s hair. “But do you love him any less for it?”
“Why do you have to ask such an embarrassing question?”
“Do you?”
“N-no…”
“And do you two make up, these days?”
“Yeah…yeah we make up every time. Sesshoumaru says he sometimes feels like he’s negotiating a treaty with another tribe when he’s…settling a fight.”
“Do you two ever just…have it out?”
“You mean fight…physically?”
“Yeah. You guys are dog-demons, you two should at the very least spar good-naturedly if not just let your fists do the talking when you get into arguments. I know it sounds counterintuitive, but sometimes you guys probably fight just because you’ve both got pent-up energy and frustration and a million other things and you just need an outlet. Neither of you really have anything else to take out your aggression out on, when it starts stacking up.”
“Yeah…I’ll talk to Sessh about that.”
“Oh, but don’t do that while you’re pregnant.”
“Of course not!” InuYasha put a hand protectively over his stomach. “What kind of idiot do you think I am?”
“Just making sure… Sesshoumaru would have my head if he thought I told you to fight while you were pregnant.”
“Hah. Sesshoumaru wouldn’t want me tussling with Shippo while pregnant or…doing some light jogging or…anything, really. Seriously, sometimes I feel like he thinks I’m made of glass, now that I’m carrying a pup.”
“Well, he’s terrified of hurting you and your pup – isn’t it only natural? His instincts are probably driving him nuts to keep you safe and sound. Any normal InuYoukai would have you tucked away in your room for the full pregnancy and sit guard with you all day every day except to hunt and get you anything else your heart desired. Really, I’m shocked he’s managed to suppress his protective instincts this much. Of course, his instincts are those of a demon who’d be out in the wild with his mate where there’s danger so they’re pretty extreme, but still, I was actually quite worried he wouldn’t leave your side or give you any freedom, whatsoever.”
“Yeah…I guess I never thought about that. I mean…I didn’t think it could get any worse than it is. I mean, he insists on doing everything for me!”
“That’s his role as your mate, right now. He’s supposed to take care of you and keep you comfortable and safe. He’s supposed to drop everything and see to your every desire.”
“I don’t know…that sounds…excessive.”
“Pregnancy is not something demons take lightly at all. If you haven’t noticed, we don’t actually have very many children. In fact, I’m really surprised that you got pregnant so quickly. I thought it would be years.”
“Well…I-I told Sessh I really wanted a pup, so…”
“So he gave it his all.”
“Y-yeah…plus Takeo said Ru was…potent…” A deep blush stained InuYasha’s cheeks, and he averted his eyes, clearing his throat uncomfortably. “For a demon, that is.”
“I see.” Atsushi did his utter best not to laugh, but he still ended up chuckling into his fist and attempting to cover it up with a cough. InuYasha lied down, folding his hands behind his head. He closed his eyes and exhaled deeply.
“It’s getting chilly,” he commented. “I guess it will be winter soon…hey, I’m going to have a winter pup.”
“You sound happy about that.”
“Yeah. I like that idea…I don’t know why. I just…I love the winter. I always have. Even if it was cold and I was usually half-starving and my human nights were at their longest, I just…I just really liked the winter. It’s really beautiful. And Sesshoumaru…he looks like the winter to me. I mean, yeah, he’s a cold-hearted bastard, but I mean…everything about him is pale and calm and perfect, you know? I just…I used to sit there in the trees and just stare at the snow falling down all around and…it just made me glad to be alive. And the winters…are going to be even better…now that I have someone to share them with. Ugh! I sound so sappy!”
“It’s the hormones.”
“Yeah. I know. It’s just stupid, because I’m not usually this…gushy. I sound like some love-struck, little girl.”
“It’s okay. I don’t think you sound particularly girly. I think you sound…happy. I’m glad for both of you. You deserve this happiness.”
“Thanks. It’s rare to meet other demons that support us.”
“Ah, they’re a bunch of stuck-up old farts that can’t see past their own noses. You and Sesshoumaru are going to have an amazing life with a beautiful pup – or pups – and years and years of happiness, at least if I have anything to say about it.” He reached over and petted the boy’s head lightly only to realize he’d fallen asleep. “I’ll make sure of it,” he whispered.
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