Sesshoumaru's Son

Title: *~Sesshoumaru's Son*~
Summary: Sesshoumaru's mate gives birth to his first son. (One of my finer pieces of work)

Elements: Drama/Angst
Rating: R
Status: Incomplete; Prologue

Disclaimer: The characters of Inu-yasha belong to Rumiko Takahashi. I own other characters featured in my fanfictions.

Prologue

Lady Hoshiko's eyes opened to the tiny light of a candle burning on her bedroom table. Her body felt extremely tired and weak and she struggled not to pass out again. Lady Hoshiko was reclined on the bed, looking weary and exhausted. She drew in her breath sharply and put both hands on her distended abdomen. She quickly lost the urge to talk, and laid back, resting quietly in between the increasing powerful pains known as contractions.

"I think the pup's on its way", Jaken whispered to a disgruntled Sesshoumaru.

"So this one decided to arrive before the others...." Sesshoumaru pointed out as he traveled to his servant's bedchamber.

"Humph! Baring my pup will probably kill her" Sesshoumaru grinned

Maidservants were swarming Lady Hoshiko's bedchamber with blankets and hot water.

"Lord Sesshoumaru....." One of the maidservants gasped

"Have you come to witness your son's birth?" She continued nervously

Sesshoumaru only snorted in disgust and returned to his chambers

Over the next two hours, little progress appeared to be made, expect that the pains grew obviously stronger. Hoshiko's hair was soaked with perspiration by this time, and her face bright red with strain.

Goddamn you Sesshoumaru.....Hoshiko stated with grinded teeth

Noukatsu, the loyal physician of the Black Dog Clan, was at Lady Hoshiko's bedside, examining her condition.

As the last contraction subsided, Noukatsu flung back the bed sheets and her nightgown, and went rapidly to work, pressing here and there on the huge mound with quick skilled fingers.

"Now Push" Noukatsu commanded

She did, and Noukatsu dropped to his knees beside the bed. Apparently, he saw some sign of progress, for he poured a small amount of what looked like oil on his fingertips, and began to rub it gently between Hoshiko's legs.

"Push with me on the next one", Noukatsu said. "He's almost here."

Hoshiko straighten her legs against the bedding and pushed once more and a slimy blob swelled suddenly between her thighs. She pushed again, this time on her own and the pup slid out into Noukatsu's hands.

Noukatsu immediately wrapped the pup into a blanket and began cleaning it. Wiping a damp cloth across its pure white body.

Suddenly, a loud whimper came from within the blankets.

" It's a boy!" Noukatsu announced proudly holding the infant in the air.

The proud mother appeared to have passed out, her wet matted hair covering her face.

Sesshoumaru listened eagerly to the mewling cry of a newborn infant as he entered Lady Hoshiko's private bedroom.

Noukatsu carried the bundle over to Sesshoumaru.

"You should be proud.....you have a son" Noukatsu stated as he pass the pup into Sesshoumaru's arms.

Sesshoumaru looked down at the pup in astonishment. Small pointed ears poked out from under the pup's silvery white fur.

His son was the most beautiful being he'd ever seen. Soft cerulean-colored eyes peered up at Sesshoumaru from within the fox-pelt blankets.

Then there was his loyal mate......who had born him his legacy.

He was surprised she didn't died in the labor. Maybe she was stronger than he thought.

He couldn't wait to show Rin his new son. She had been excited about it for weeks.

"oh, look!" Rin squealed in delight.

"Isn't he cute?. And he has funny eyes like yours, Sesshoumaru!"

Sesshoumaru felt self-conscious realizing that he, too, had the same look.

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The room was small, but well lit, with a rather homely looking brazier in which burned a warm fire. As the sun edged its way above the horizon, Lady Hoshiko awoke from her slumber. Her body racked with the pains of childbirth and she could barely move an inch.

Sesshoumaru's scent was strong in the air and she knew he had their child.

New blankets were placed on her bed covering her up to her neck.

Suddenly, she felt Sesshoumaru's presence standing next to her.

"So, you didn't die wrench....." Sesshoumaru stated plainly

Hoshiko gave no reaction to Sesshoumaru's reply.

"My other mates envy you....you should be happy"

Sesshoumaru's arrogance was starting to annoy Hoshiko

"Where is my son?" she growled angrily

"He's being taken care of...since you passed out and was unable to nurse him" Sesshoumaru smirked

"I'm too tired to be bothered with your arrogance, my lord" Lady Hoshiko whispered

She still gave Sesshoumaru his respect, even though she was treated harshly.

Drowsiness came over her again and she slipped back into a deep sleep.

Sesshoumaru squeezed her hand tightly, and kissed her, murmuring something in her ear before turning to go. He hesitated in the doorway, looking back, and something resembling a smile cracked his lips.

Next Chapter: What will Sesshoumaru name his son? Will Hoshiko get better?

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