Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha but I do own Taro and Mamoru and any other original character.
"Father why must she be here?"
They were almost back home. And by now Lady Inukimi would have been at Sesshomaru's castle for two days. Sesshomaru was concerned about the gift his mother brought with her. She said it was a flower. Something to teach the boys to work together, to train them for when they take over the western lands. But how was a flower supposed to do that?
"Father?"
Sesshomaru was pulled from his thoughts when he heard his eldest son speak his name.
"What is it Mamoru?"
"Why is grandmother here?"
Sesshomaru looked to his left at Mamoru then to his right to look for Taro but did not find him. He looked behind and still did not find him. He spun around and faced Mamoru.
"Where is your brother?"
He saw a smirk form on Mamoru's lips. "Father look ahead on the hill."
Sesshomaru looked on the top of the hill that is in front of the castle. There he saw Taro standing, looking at the castle. The wind blowing through his hair and mokomoko. Sesshomaru felt a since of pride in that moment looking at Taro. He could not look more like a son of the West than in that moment.
The two of them jumped and landed gently next to Taro. There was barely a sound from their feet as they landed.
"We are home Father." Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes at Taro. Did his son's voice change this past day?
Mamoru heard it as well. He looked at his father then at their home.
The three of them traveled to the castle's door and walk in. It seemed to calm the three of them being at home after their brief journey. As far as everyone was concerned Lord Sesshomaru took his sons on a journey twice a month to survey the lands. To teach them on what to keep an eye out for so once they reached the proper age they could survey the lands on their own. Rin was the only one who was aware of Taro and Mamoru's monthly change.
"Welcome home Lord Sesshomaru."
Suddenly Jaken ran in front of them bowing to them.
"Welcome home Master Mamoru and Master Taro."
"Jaken where is Rin?"
"She is with your mother in her library Lord Sesshomaru."
Sesshomaru let out a growl as he passed Jaken.
The four of them walked to the Library Sesshomaru leading the way. Mamoru and Taro were walking closed behind their father and Jaken followed behind them. It took some time to reach the Library door. Before they entered Taro turned around and faced Jaken.
"Jaken."
"Y-yes Master Taro?" Jaken realized the younger master was beginning to sound like his father. There was a cold tone in his voice paired with a glare that Jaken frequently received from Lord Sesshomaru.
Taro turned away from Jaken and faced the door again.
"Why are you still here?"
"Uh-uh yes Master Taro." He looked at Sesshomaru who was still facing to the door. Even though none of them could see it he still bowed.
Sesshomaru opened the door and braced himself for what his mother had brought his sons. She had informed him that she brought a flower. He closed his eyes and took in the scents that were in that room. He could smell his mate's flowered, honey scent that was still somewhat covered in his own. He could smell his mother's cinnamon and pine scent. However there was new scent there. It smelled like a lily. It was true his mother did bring his sons a simple flower.
"How ridiculous…"
Sesshomaru entered the room and hugged his mate.
"Mother how nice of you to visit."
Sesshomaru nodded his head towards his mother, acknowledging her presence.
"Sesshomaru." She nodded in return.
"My two grandsons I have brought you something for your birthday."
Mamoru and Taro stepped to Inukimi. Mamoru closed his eyes and gave out a slight growl of pleasure at the sudden new scent. Taro looked at his brother and felt his ears slightly twitch.
"This is your little flower, it shall teach you two to take care of something together." Inukimi nodded towards the hidden door in the library that connected to a small sitting room. The door opened and the smell of lily flowers filled the room.
Mamoru's eyes widened while Taro's ears flattened against his head.
Lady Inukimi smiled slightly as she stretched out her left hand to the door.
"Come here Sayuri."
A/N: Mwahahahaha aren't I evil! Tee hee. I know that this is another short one and I promise that I will have longer chapters starting now! No shorter than 2500 words. If you are waiting for a new chapter of my other story I will try to have it up by the end of this weekend. I hope that all of you like this yet again short installment of my story.
Peace and Love,
June
