Well here is another chapter. Sorry, a college student has studies and such. Hope you like.

Forbidden Passion

Ch. 4 – The Affair

At the Northen estate, the six lords, four major and two minors, was having a good time and was talking about things other than war. They were near drunk and was acting like pups again. Being the youngest, Sesshoumaru knew that these fools would began to show their true selves soon and that they will start fights. By that time he would be gone back home back to his mate. He shifted a bit trying not to thnking of what he wanted to do with his mate, whether she refused him or not. He half-heartedly listen to the others were saying. His mind kept going towards Kageru also. The things that ran through his mind would've put the others to shame and shock, bu he choose to keep to himself and keep it at bay also. He do what he have to, what he need to.

As expected they began to argue about nonsense and the dishes began to fly. He swiftly moved out of the way including Taro who surprisingly is not drunk. He left the hall along with his friend. They two youkais walked down the hall until they were outside in the courtyard. Sesshoumaru found a bench and went over towards it and sat down. Taro follows his actions. He looked at his friend. He knows that he doesn't drink heavy but he always likes to get a buzz at least. He blinks trying to read his eyes which he already knows what impossible, unless you know him behind his castle walls.

"Sesshoumaru is there something wrong with you?"

"Why you would you say that Taro?"
"Because you have been thinking quite hard as of late. You barely listened to what the others had to say".

"I have a lot on my mind Taro".

"I know you do. Surly, you don't have that much, do you".

"You will be surprised how much I do have on my mind". Yes, he would be.

"I see. Well, whatever it is I know that you will do what you need to do.".

"Precisely".

Taro nodded as he looked ahead towards the horizon. His eyes scanning the fading lands. "So I take it that you will be leaving?"

"Yes. I don't want to miss the birth of the pup by any means".

Taro chuckles. "You have another month my friend".

"You never know though". The daiyoukai stood and began ascending using his ki cloud. "Tell the others I had to leave Taro, and I will speak to you soon".

Taro stood and nodded. "Farewell my friend". With that the two leaders parted ways.

Sesshoumaru flying through the skies towards his home. He soon landed by a beautiful lake right across his borders. He wanted a drink a water. He gracefully lands by the shore and kneels. He cups some water with his hands and began to drink. After a few dips from the water his thirst is quenched and he was beginning to leave again when he felt a presence. He gave a warning growl as he turn to face whoever was disturbing him.

"Show yourself".

"I can come and visit you, daiyoukai?" It was Kageru. Dressed in slim dress that had two slits on each side showing her creamy legs. "I was wondering if you would like to, talk". She wore a michievious smile on her face.

"Hn. What is it do you want?" He turns to her fully.

She walks up to him until she was only a few inches from his armor. "It is not I who wants, Sesshoumaru. It is you who wants" With that she grabs his armor and pulls him down, his lips crashing onto hers. She slides her arms around her neck while deepening the kiss. He was shocked that she would be as bold as she was. He also liked the feeling of her lips once again. He breaks the kiss and pulls her off of him.

"Don't do this". He was on the verge of breaking, thanks to her.

"I am only trying to help you Sesshoumaru. Was it not you who kissed me at the beach?"

He knew she would remember. He just merely shurgs. "And?"

She pouts then runs her fingers likely along his arms. "I can feel it Sesshoumaru. I'm more than just a mere kuro miko, but that will be revealed later, but for now. We need to solve your, problem". She glances down at his hakamas.

He follows her gaze and was surprised how responsive he was. He was bulging. Then when he looked up her lips was on his again and this time it was more passisonate . He was quickly breaking and needed to go home. His beast was thrashing to have his release,, as was he. The next thing he knew he was being lead off, her holding his hand, towards a nearby cave vowing to relieve his pressure......(A/N: Too lazy to do lemon...feh).

"I don't know Mimi. I really didn't want him to go but I also wanted him to have some time with the other lords".

"Ah don't worry Lady Kikyou. He will be home soon. Besides with your condition, he will be home tonight".

"I hope you are right Mimi" says the light miko who was sewing a design on a light yellow pillow.

Kikyou was doing some intriquie work while her mate was gone. She was wondering if he ever gotten drunk with her being beside him. She doubt it though. He had too much pride in a sense. She knew that once she was healed she wouldn't be able to leave their room for days. She gave a light smirk at the thought. She also knew that they would have to have breaks when the child is awoken. She gave a small sigh as she finishes her work.

"Mimi?"

"Yes?" Mimi was a human with blue hair and green eyes. She wore a blue kimono like the other servants in the castle with a red obi.

'Is it wrong of me to withhold him?"

"When my husband and I was expecting our first child, It was hard after I turned to my seventh month. But we stuck it out and was glad that we did. We kept talking about what we were going to do with our child. Making plans that didn't need to be making -gigles- it was rather amusing, but hard as we also like to uh...you know".

"Of course".. Kikyou chuckles at this and puts down her unfinished pillow. "I just hope we can hold out".

"Oh come now. He's a daiyoukai. He has more honor and pride than all of us here. Don't your worry".

"I'll try not to. Thank you Mimi. I'm going to go and rest". With that she got up from her private room and down the halls towards therir bedchambers. Sesshoumaru gave her a private room so she can be alone when she wants to. Or wants to do her art work in peace, mainly. She subconsciously rubs her large belly, feeling the pup move inside of her every so often. She can't wait to see him. She enters the room that she and her mate shared and changed into a light, thin kimono. She carefully slides onto the bed and snuggles into the furs that line its coverings. She thinks about her mate once more before sleep claims her, hoping he be home when she wakes up.

They were lightly panting as they had a really entertaining time. He got up and got dressed. After sliding his sowrds in he turns to look at her. Her hair was mangled and a light sheen of sweat was seen over her body. It has been a couple of hours since the event and he knew that she ewould truly feel it in the morning.

"I must go".

She blinks and looks at him. "Alright then. So, this will be the only time?"

"Yes". He turns his head towrads the cave's entrance.

"I understand your situation Sesshoumaru. If this is our only time, I would like to still be there for you, you know".

"A friend?"

"Yes. Even though what had just happened was of pure instinct, but yes".

"Hn. I'll concider it. Good night Kageru". He turns fully and slowly walks out of the cave.

"Goodnight Daiyoukai". She gave off a small smile. She knew that this would not be her only time, and that he would not tell his mate. She watch him slowly fade from the cave and into the night.

He takes off into the skies again after washing himself thoroughly. He knew that he broke a very sacred rule, but his instincts was too strong to hold any longer. He just didn't care at the time, nor did he care how he handled her. He glide over the canopies of his lands and was soon home. He lands on his balcony and quietly goes inside. After closing the window he took off his armor and clothes and puts them in a sac to be washed. He slides into the covers and draps an arm over his mate's belly. He could feel his son's presence which is strong. He closes his eyes and let sleep claims him.

Meanwhile, Kageru had already washed and went home. She didn't get there until the first glimpse of sunrise hits the skies. She fell onto her bed and could slowly feel the effects of what had happened moments earlier. Damn he was so rough, and so good. She loved it. She hope that they would do it again, but understood if they could not. She undresses and settles in for the day, hoping that no one disturbs her. Her mind keeps going over and over what they had done. She was wondering if he will see her now after this. The way his hands plaid a very sensual role made her shiver. She closes her eyes as sleep slowly made its way towards her to settle in for the night.

A week later.....

It was morning. The sun shining upon the Western territories with new light. For the people at the palace, it was actually a day off for them. Most have left to go home in the nearby village while others were housed in their rooms relaxing and enjoying the day. Only a few who have no families of therir own were workng for they didn't mind. One of which was Mimi as she was making sure that her lord and lady's breakfast was being prepared. She loved to leave a smile on Kikyou's face and a nod of approval from Sesshoumaru. It would always make her day more enjoyable. Today, she had Rin inside with her as they sample a bit of the food.

"Oh! Rin likes this one Mimi-san. It's gooey but not too gooey and sweet but not too sweet. I loved the other pastry as well and that the juice is all yummy".

"That's good Rin-chan". She always did love it when Rin would help her when she is up early. She just likes to stick her fingers in samples and sometimes get the cook all riled with laughter.

"Now how about we go and set up the table?"

"Yay!" Rin turns and marches out of the kitchen in a hum with a chuckling Mimi walking behind her.

Kikyou woke up to an empty bed this morning. She expected this for he is a busy man. He didn't toss and turn like he had been doing last week. All of a sudden stopped. Although, this confused her, she decided to press on the matter much later on. She got up and go dressed in a light yellow haori and black hakamas, since she prefers that hakamas are more confortable to her. She steps in light yellow shoes and brushes her hair. During that time there came a knock on the door. Kikyou finishes her long black tresses and walks towards the door and opened it to reveal Rin and Mimi.

"Oh, good morning you two". She smiles at them.

"Good morning Kikyou-okaasan".

"Kikyou-sama". Mimi bows with a smile. "How are you today?"

"I am well thank you. I take it that breakfast is ready?" They both nod. "Fine then, let's be off". With that they left the room while another servant goes inside to straighten up. "Rin how did you time in the kitchen go?"

"It was great! I sampled a lot of food, but not to spoil my appetite as I am still hungry".

"That's wonderful". She love to hear how she did in the kitchen.

"Kikyou-sama, Sesshoumaru-sama will be joining you two very shortly". By this time they entered the dining hall and was sitting down with guards helping Kikyou to sit.

'Thank you Mimi, you may go now". Mimi bows and scurries off to do her chores.

"Kikyou-okaa? Rin likes your hoari".

"Thank you Rin. As always you look lovely". Rin was wearing a dark blue and light blue striped kimono.

"Hehe, thanks".

The girls talked as they normally do when waiting on Sesshoumaru. They always did like each other's company and they never minded. During her earlier months in pregnance she even slept in Rin's room sometimes, just to play and joke with her.

Waking the halls, the daiyoukai's mind was racing. Last week was a slow blur of questions and what ifs. He knows that he would not and will not tell his mate what he had done. He did not want to loose her and won't. He just won't let what he had done happen...ever. He do loves his mate but his insticts were too strong to ignore. He hears the two girls talking and chatting as he walks into the living room. They stopped and lowes their heads. He returns the gesturs and then Rin gets up and runs towards him. Crashing into his legs, giving them a tight ssqueeze. He pats her on the head and she lets good and returns to her seat. He went over and sat at the head of his table. He looked at his amte.

"How are you feeling?"

"I am well thank you. Busy day today?"

"As always. Servants". With that the servants entered the dining hall filling the table with eggs, ham, bread fruit and juices. They quickly left so the trio can eat in peace. He taks a bite of eggs and nods, signaling that it is ok to eat.

"Sesshoumaru-otou? Rin was wondering when if Rin aan go outside and play with ah-Un today?"

He looked at his ward with a raised brow. Since when did 'otou' appeared with his name? He will talk to her later . He nods and they continued eating.

"Sesshoumaru, I was wonndering....if...there is away to...hurry this along?" she looks at her large belly as she rubs it.

He looks over at her. "You have four more weeks, you can't wait until then?"

"I'm sorry but I really want to see him now". She smiles up at him and then back at her belly. "Besides, I know that he will be fine during this stage. He is your son after all". She was right there.

"I will talk to the healer to see what she can do". He wanted to make sure that if this is what she wanted, but the look on her face proved that. As she stated, the pup will be fine. His own aura is strong at such an early age.

"Thank you koi".

They soon finished their meal and went on their seperate ways. He went towards the healing wing and spoke with the palace's healer. A cat demon that has been there since his father was alive. She had red hair and yellow cat-like eyes. Her long tail sway slowly as she listens to her lord. She approves of the thought and he left to go and tell his mate.

"Kikyou?" He found her in his study. "The healer approves of the notion you made".

"Good, when can we start?"

"In three days. The potion needs to be made precisely".

"Alright. I guess three days would hurt". She looks down and continues to read the book she was holding.

He walked over towards his desk and sat down. He takes a small stack of scrolls and begans to write. This was their daily routine if nothing else happens. An occasional small talk, but the confortable silence is always welcomed. In three day's time, their silence will be filled with their son's cries.

Kageru hasn't been feeling well for days. She takes herbs and medicines, only to throw it up soon after she takes it. She then decides to go to a healer for reassurance. The symptoms she was having were similar to what she heard from other women, but that can't be her, no, not her. No fucking way was she going to have some brat that demands her attention 24/7! She walked into the healer's house. She would visit Kiyoha today to tell her what she's been experiencing as of late. Maybe she was coming down with something, maybe carrying something.....or is carrying someone.

"HI Moni". The woman turns and smiles. Ignoring her lack of formalities.

"Ah, Kageru-chan, what can I do your for?". Kageru told her what she has been feeling for the past several days. "Ah the symptoms sounds very similar to pregnancy. Lay down and I'll search your aura".

'Did she just say....no....can't be' she thought as she lays down.

"Ok, let's see...." the woman uses light magic and searches the kuro's body for any other signs using her hands to hover lightly over her body. She then stops at her stomach. "ah...I thought so". She removes her hands and looks at Kageru. "You're pregnant".

Kageru sits up and looks at Moni like she didn't understand. "P-p-pregnant...but...but....it was...one...but". She couldn't believe it. She wasn't even on her cycle then! "I wasn't on..." She was in no ways ready to be a motheor. Especially not a single mother. Certainly as hell isn't ready to be the mother of a man she had only one night with! How the hell was this....damn it....why her?

"Sometimes you don't have to be on your cycle. Mostly, the seed reaches it's destination before the cycle begans fully".

Kageru thanked Moni and left. She then walked up a small hill and sat down. How the hell was she going to explain this to him. It is true at what they say. It only takes one time, if you are lucky it might not happen, but it did...to her. She gets up and vanishes into the forest.....and towards Sesshoumaru.

Mere hours later....

Sesshoumaru was walking along the halls when a servant informed him that he had a visitor. He wondered who this visitor is and went towards the waiting room where visitors go to be waited on. He enters the room to find a shock-shelled Kageru sitting down. She was staring at the wall making it look very interesting to watch. He was wondering what happened for her to be in such a dull and lifeless state. He blinks and takes a few steps towards her. She was one person he did not need to see here.

"What are you doing here Kageru?"

She was startled out of her thoughts and looks at him. She gets up and walks up to him until she was within arm's reach. She looks down at his boots, finding them very interesting. "I have something to tell you".

He raised a brow and waits for her to answer. "And that is?"

She looks up at him and looked at him straight in his eyes. "I'm pregnant...with your child".

Both brows shot up slightly as he looks at her fully...."what?"

Well that's that folks. Looks like Sesshy's troubles are just staring to become wild. Sorry that it's a bit short and quick. I have college courses and they takes up part of my writing time. Not to mention unwelcomed visitors. But I will update as soon as possible!

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