Disclaimer: Inuyasha and its characters belongs to Rumiko Takahashi, Yomuri TV, Viz Communications, Sunrise, Shogakukan and its affiliates; it does not belong to me. I am only borrowing the characters of the series in order to write this story; no profit or money is being made from this.
Rating: T.
Summary: When Sesshoumaru wants to share happy news with his long time boyfriend and half-brother, Inuyasha, it becomes very painful when Inuyasha breaks up with him to be with his ex-boyfriend. When Sesshoumaru faces a personal tragedy, someone from his past comes to help him heal and to move on. When Inuyasha realizes that he still loves Sesshoumaru and wants him back, it seems that Sesshoumaru has fallen in love with someone else.
Personal notes: It's an AU story, and takes place in the modern era. Inu no Tashiou, and Izayoi is alive in this story as well.
Warnings: Yaoi, mpreg, some OOCs.
Italics – flashback, thoughts, and emphasized words.
Chapter 1: Break-Up
It was past midday, when a figure came out of large white three-story building. The figure had long straight silver-white hair that went past his waist; he wore black denims and a white shirt. His had an indigo crescent shaped moon in the center of his forehead and two parallel magenta stripes on each side of his face. He had had red colour in above part of eyes, making it appear as if he had given eye shadow. From behind, the stature of the silhouette appeared feminine; however, appearances can be deceiving.
Sesshoumaru was ecstatic. After the news he got, he felt that he was in the seventh heaven, though he wouldn't admit it to anyone, except for Inuyasha. Therefore, he tried to be in his normally and stoic self on the outside; nevertheless, he could not conceal the expression and the glow of elation and exhilaration on his face, no matter how hard he tried. His honey-golden coloured eyes, which usually divulged detached and superior appearance, now dazzled brilliantly and were full of life.
"I should call him and give him the news," Sesshoumaru spoke to himself, after looking at his golden Titan watch. Inuyasha is going to be so happy when hears this.
Inuyasha and he had been together since the beginning of their senior year at the Shikon International University. They had both graduated from the prestigious University approximately eight months ago. Shikon International was an expensive private college, and was one of the top ranked Universities in Japan. After graduating, they both worked in their father's company. Their father, Inu no Tashiou, was a very renowned and an influential entrepreneurin Japan; he was the CEO and the owner of the firm Tashiou and Sons International Corporation.
Today was their first anniversary since they had been together, and within three months they would walk down the aisle and would say, "I do." And today, after what the doctor had said, he knew that Inuyasha would be just as ecstatic and blissful and would be eager to get together. Sesshoumaru looked at the gold engagement ring with a small square diamond stone on it and smiled a bit. Inuyasha gave this ring to him in their engagement celebration. All in all, today it was his, no not his, their happy day.
He couldn't wait to tell it Inuyasha. It was three thirty in the afternoon, and Inuyasha wouldn't come until five. Sesshoumaru took out his gleaming silver cell phone and started to dial the numbers of Inuyasha's cell. After sometime he could someone picking the phone on the other side.
"Hello," a rough voice answered.
"Hey, Inuyasha," Sesshoumaru said in an elated voice.
"Sess… Sesshoumaru…"
"Could you come home soon, tonight, Inuyasha," Sesshoumaru inquired.
"Why?" Inuyasha asked. "Did doctor say what is wrong with you? Why have falling sick with no explanation?"
"Yes. And I have a surprise for you. I'm…" he stopped when a thought crossed his mind.
No! Don't say it in the phone. Sesshoumaru inner voice contemplated. Tell Inuyasha when he comes home tonight.
"You're what?" there was a slight tentativeness in Inuyasha's voice. "Sesshoumaru… Sess… are you there? Hello!!"
"Yes," he responded after sometime.
"So what happened to you?" Inuyasha inquired in an uncomfortable tone.
"As I told you it's a surprise. Please, can you come home early?" He continued to say in a joyous sound, oblivious to Inuyasha's unpleasant voice.
"Um… Um… Okay. Umm… Sess… I also have something… that I want to talk to you about as well," Inuyasha asserted.
"Yeah." Sesshoumaru continued. "What is it?"
"I think it would be better if we talked about this tonight at home."
"Fine!"
"Okay, I'll see in the evening, alright. Bye" Inuyasha said.
"Bye." With that said, Sesshoumaru shut his cell-phone off and kept it inside of his left pocket of his shirt.
Suddenly an idea struck him. I know how to give the news. But I'll have to hurry.
So without causing any delay, he started to creamy-white coloured Toyota Camry car and drove in the direction of Tengu Restaurant. Tengu restaurant, which was in Shibuya, served a number of Japanese cuisine like sashimisushitofusakeand salads. Other than ramen, Inuyasha did like to eat chicken Tempura, and anything that had some meat in it, teriyaki, yakitori, sushi, and Sashimi. Although he did uttered that he didn't like curry much; he found it too hot for his tongue.
As he drove through the afternoon traffic, Sesshoumaru's mind drifted back to what the doctor said about ten-fifteen minutes ago,
"I'm so glad you came, Mr. Tashiou," the middle aged doctor said. He wore a pale yellow shirt and black pants over his long white coat. On the top left pocket corner, it was written Bankotsu, Tanaka, M. D.
"Dr. Tanaka," Sesshoumaru addressed formally, "did you find out why I feeling sick past few weeks?"
Sesshoumaru was slightly disturbed, although he didn't express it. He had never been sick in his entire life, but the past few weeks been feeling sick, and often throwing up in the early morning after waking up from bed. He had also been feeling a bit lightheaded, exhausted and worn-out; sometimes he felt so nauseated and queasy, in the early morning hours that he didn't want to get out of bed. And sometimes he often had thrown up at his office. Somehow when his father came to know about it, he (Sesshoumaru) didn't know how, he told him to take days off. He remembered the conversation very well.
--//--
"Sesshoumaru," a deep powerful voice said. "It has come to my attention that you've been sick past weeks."
"No. It's nothing." Sesshoumaru replied. "It will go away soon."
"Does Inuyasha know?"
"No. It seems that he is busy with office work." Sesshoumaru replied.
"I want you take some days off. Go to a doctor for check up, alright son." Said the tall pale figure sitting in front of him.
"But Father …" Sesshoumaru tried to say before his father interrupted saying.
"I don't want my sons to work when they are sick." Inu no Tashiou reprimanded.
"What about the CEO from the Kenshin Industries…"
"Don't worry about them. I'll take of care of it." Then Inu no Tashiou's authoritative voice added saying, "Sesshoumaru, your health and well-being is more vital to me than any money or company profit.
"And I will tell Inuyasha to take care of you, and not give too much work, until you become well. And you'll take some days off, go for check up. NO if, ands, or buts" he added furthermore, leaving no room for anymore argument.
"As you wish, father." Because of this, he had taken five days leave from his father's office. He wanted to know what was wrong with him.
--//--
"I have seen the all the test results," Dr. Tanaka said in a serious tone, "Mr. Tashiou…" and then he stopped for a few moments.
Those few moments felt were like centuries for Sesshoumaru; he didn't know what bad news doctor Tanaka was going to give to him. The somber look on the doctor's face made him cringe, although he looked quiet aloof on the outside.
"… Congratulations… Mr. Tashiou," he said in a delighted voice. "You're pregnant."
Sesshoumaru's mind blanked for sometime, before registering what the doctor said.
"I'm pregnant!" Sesshoumaru said astounded.
"Yes, Mr. Tashiou," the doctor replied to confirm his thoughts. "The fetus is five weeks old. By the way, relax yourself. Excessive stress is harmful for the baby. And take this?" After saying Dr. Tanka took out one green and one pink brochure.
"What are these?"
"The green pamphlet talks about the different food groups and how much amount of food a pregnant person should eat. The pink one talks about the changes that your body will undergo through out the pregnancy, and other vital things."
"Thank you."
Slowly, Sesshoumaru came out of his reverie. After traveling for twenty to thirty minutes, he reached Tengu Restaurant. From there he brought fried tempura, teriyaki, sashimi, shou niku, and sasami yakitori, and miso soup. Sesshoumaru also went to a nearby supermarket and brought several packets of ramen. He knew Inuyasha was fanatic about Ramen noodles. After all ramen was his favourite meal, and Inuyasha would do anything to eat it.
It was close to five in the evening; sky appeared indigo blue-black colour, which were now filling up fiercely burning tiny stars. When the doorbell rang, and Sesshoumaru opened the door without any delay thinking it was Inuyasha.
"Hey Inuyasha…" Sesshoumaru greeted happily, but stopped when he realized it wasn't him.
"Kouga…" Sesshoumaru questioned. "What are you doing here?"
"Inuyasha called me here." He replied smoothly.
Sesshoumaru was surprised. Why is he here? And for what business did Inuyasha called him here?
"Come in." Kouga, who wore a brown coat and khakis, entered and sat on the white sofa with yellow floral designs on it.
"Can I get some water?" He asked in a officious way, which Sesshoumaru didn't like at all; though he didn't show it when he went to get a glass of water.
Kouga was Inuyasha's ex-boyfriend. Before he and Inuyasha were together, Inuyasha and Kouga were in an exclusive relationship. Their relationship was quite popular; the whole university knew about their affairs and what they did before they broke up at the end of their junior year. Though he didn't know the details, not that he cared, Inuyasha did tell him that Kouga liked to flirt and toy with Kagome, a popular cheerleader at the University, a lot more than him. That is why he broke up with him.
"So, how are you to going you and the mutt going on?" He asked after drinking.
Sesshoumaru just stared at him for sometime before replying, "good."
"When is the mutt going to come?
"It's time." He replied coldly. "Don't call Inuyasha 'mutt.' I don't like it."
"Hey," Kouga answered, before he took some sniff and instead questioned. "You made Ramen." It was more of statement than a question. A luscious and succulent smell of Ramen mixed chicken and vegetables, along with various other delicacies spread all around the house, especially at the kitchen table, which now wafted through the drawing room to outside.
"So you made Inuyasha's favourite?"
Before Sesshoumaru could reply, the door opened and Inuyasha came. He looked tired and exhausted as he closed the door. He unfastened his pale yellow coat buttons of his cream coloured coat and placed in the coat hanger. Then he looked up at both Kouga and Sesshoumaru.
"Inuyasha," Sesshoumaru questioned, "Kouga is here. He said that you called him here."
"Yes." Inuyasha said.
"Then I'll you two alone." Sesshoumaru said as he went towards the kitchen.
"Ummm… could you stay here?" Inuyasha voice sounded almost pleading.
"Why?"
"Um… you see… I think it is best… for you to know now… than later on…" Inuyasha slightly stammered as he spoke.
"Know what, Inuyasha?" Sesshoumaru spoke slowly but directly. For some strange reason, a small fear crept into him, but he didn't show it.
"…That Kouga and I are back together." Then taking a deep breath, Inuyasha said, "I want to break up with you." After saying that he took his golden with a square shaped diamond engagement ring out his left third finger, which Sesshoumaru gave him, placed in the circular drawing room tea table.
Tengu: it is a restaurant located in Shibuya, Tokyo. It serves large selection of Japanese cuisine as well as salads and English menu, which was reasonably priced; it is a part of well known izakaya chain
Japanese Terms: (taken from directly wikipedia)
Izakaya – Japanese pub.
Sushi – food made of vinegared rice mixed various toppings, but frequently seafood.
Sashimi – is a Japanese delicacy primarily consisting of very fresh raw seafood served with dipping sauce like soy sauce and wasabe.
Wasabe – a member of the cabbage family; its roots are used as spice and has an extremely strong flavour.
Tofu – A food of Chinese origin, which is made by coagulating soymilk and then pressing the resulting, curds into blocks.
Sake – means Japanese rice wine; a beverage. Also called nihonshu.
Tempura -- deep-fried batter-dipped vegetable or seafood. Often served with the great daikon and is eaten hot.
Miso soup – soup made of miso dissolved in dashi, a broth.
Teriyaki – grilled, pan-fried chicken, meat or vegetables glazed with sweetened soy sauce.
Shou niku – standard yakitori; chicken thighs with skin
Sasami – skinless chicken breast; a type of yakitori dish.
Yakitori -- barbecued or grilled chicken skewers, usually served with beer, salt, or tare sauce.
Author Notes: I know some of you may have read stories similar to mine, but my story is going to be different from the others. It will have so many twists and turns and lots of angst; an Indian soap opera program I see often inspired the theme story. I've only taken one aspect of that show, which was most common in that show, and used it to write the story; but still I'll ask the following question.
Question: Should I continue or delete the story. And please tell me if my characters are too OOCs.