Chapter 7: Truth
Here's the day you hoped would never come
Don't feed me violins
just run with me through rows of speeding cars.
It was nostalgic to see his brothers coming towards him, he was even more glad to know he didn't need to go over-sea since his brother had already arrived with all of Makoto's inheritance, as well as the jewelry he wanted, specifically, a necklace she always wore around her neck since she assumed it to be a good luck charm.
It was now his, and he wanted to wear it proudly.
Though his brothers knew better, they wondered just why Makoto had returned to them, especially in this small village, and so Makoto sighed and glanced over to his brothers with a guilty look: "Can we sit down for tea, there's something I need to tell the both of you, and need your opinion on..." Both older brothers glanced to one another though nodded and sat down, while Makoto prepared tea for all of them. He often enough ran his hand over his stomach as he worked. His back was killing him, and even more his stomach now. It wasn't a sickening feeling, but more of an annoying stretched feeling, which was even worst, since he knew what it meant.
He sighed and returned with the tea pot, and poured tea for all of them before sitting down. And Setsuna, the orange furred brother blinked his orange eyes and tilted his head: "Well?" Kyomi though, was simply enjoying the tea, while Makoto took a deep breath and muttered, loud enough for both brothers to hardly ear: "I...I'm with child..." Kyomi almost spat out his tea right there and Setsuna's eyes widened: "Wait, with that beast of a demon! Does he know!" Makoto frowned and glared over to his brother: "You don't even know him! He's... He's my mate, so I learned to see the best sides of him and he's not much of a monster...A little anti-social, but he's been real kind to me since that time." He frowned and shook his head: "But he doesn't know, and I don't want him to find out if it's going to cause him to return to step one of our relationship. I need your help, this is so sudden and quick, I'm scared of how he'll react..."
Setsuna and Kyomi paused, staring at their youngest brother with a concerned look, though both soon glanced to one another, and Setsuna was the one to speak up: "I guess I understand, maybe it'd be best if you stay with us until you give birth?" Makoto blinked and peered from his cup up to his brother: "As in?"
Setsuna nodded as the other beckoned, and he continued: "Stay here with us, when ever you feel like you're ready to let him know, we'll bring you over to him and stand guard while you explain, if that doesn't come and you find it best to stay with us completely, then we'll take the child from you and find someone who's willing to raise it. We know if you're torn from him, you won't be able to live, and though it'll be hard, we treasure your life, and I'm sure someone would be pleased to take care of him as much as you want it to be your responsibility... We have to face the facts, trust your instincts, if you feel he can't know, then do you really want to risk it?"
Makoto teared up, though he really wanted to care for their unborn child, it was true...What if Sesshoumaru left him? It meant the demon Lord wasn't ready for a child, but the day might come when he was indeed ready and they'd be able to raise a child together. But for now, he wasn't ready to tell him, since he feared Sesshoumaru wouldn't be ready and he was scared to lose the progress they had already done. Though, the very thought of having to give away his first child tore him apart, did he really want to throw away his life?
Could he now that he was obviously in love with the Demon Lord?
It took Makoto all of his courage to agree with his brothers, and soon after the two older brothers were working on a bedroom for their brother to remain in while Makoto relaxed... Setsuna and Kyomi didn't want him doing any work. And Makoto did enjoy the idea of simply laying around, since he was use to walking every day when travelling with Sesshoumaru and the group. Though, he couldn't say he didn't miss them, as the days passed and he had a hard time finding sleep without the demon Lord close. He missed the feeling of being safe, of having no worry, and that peace of mind he felt when ever he was close to the demon Lord.
Remaining in the village wasn't so bad though, as days passed he got to meet the villagers and catch up on how his brothers were, both were still single though neither were really looking for a mate anytime soon. Typical of his brothers, since they both enjoyed the great adventures over the settled life indoors.
Months went by like weeks, and before he knew it, his stomach was more then obvious through his kimono, and his movements were limited because of his weight, he was far too big to only be carrying one child.
"That's going to be twins at least!" Setsuna was rubbing his hands over his younger brothers stomach, feeling the movements under the flesh, and Makoto laughed nervously, to know for a first litter he was going to carry twins, he closed his eyes and sighed. After so much work, he wondered if he'd be able to let go of them at all... He moved his hand along with Setsuna's, his brother chuckling and cooing to his stomach at the children just waiting to be born. About another month... Was when he was due. He felt the symptoms of pregnancy at it's max, morning sickness and sickness when ever the children kicked where they shouldn't. He also had gotten cravings for strange food mixes and ate enough to feed both children and himself. He was also grumpier and a lot more emotional then usual, having broken down in fits multiple times to see his beloved, though Setsuna and Kyomi knew better.
"You know, we need to find a priestess of some sort to help us, though we know how to help you when the babies come...I'm not really comfortable with it." Setsuna muttered, and Kyomi agreed with his brother: "Me neither, it's our first time and we only know it because the villagers thought it'd be a good idea for us to learn... So we know what to do when you do end up being mated and ready for a child." Makoto, whom had been laying on his futon, rubbing his stomach with both hands, blinked over to his brothers whom were sitting beside him simply enjoying the comfort of one another: "A priestess, how will she help?"
Kyomi, whom was at his turn to rub the stomach and feel the strong kicks from the twins, chuckled and glanced over to his brother: "She'll be of good hand if something goes wrong, since they're experienced in healing arts, it'll be a double chance in case... And make us feel more at ease so we're not a nervous wreck." Both glanced to one another and chuckled, and Makoto smiled and nodded. If it helped them feel more at ease then how could they go wrong bringing a priestess into the picture. He slowly sat up, even that was an issue for him at this time, making him worry for how much more he'd grow in the next few weeks... If he could even grow any bigger!
After researching around the village, Setsuna and Kyomi heard of a great priestess living on the other side of the western lands. Kyomi and Setsuna... Despite the travel, thought it'd be a great idea to remain there until the child was born, and make new contacts for the future.
It wasn't long after that all three were off, and travelling towards the village in hopes of getting some assistance, with bags full of Yen to pay for the service, and hopefully get the best care while their brother was going through his first experience giving birth. When Makoto was born, priests lavished their family in fortune, which got to his fathers head, while he should have lavished Makoto, instead, he saw Makoto as a burden and hated the child with a passion. He loved the money but hated the child since all he cared for, was that his name was passed on. His pride remained in his long line of sons, 6 boys, though one would never carry his name. It was because of him that the name Setsuya wouldn't be carried through 6 future generations. But only five...
And it was because of that, that Makoto forgot the name Setsuya completely.
Priests encouraged Kyomi and Setsuna, whom loved their younger brother deeply, to learn how to help their brother once his time came to carry...Though it was only a rumour that Makoto might be able to bare children, it was still something they needed to learn. To cut the stomach open and retrieve the children without hurting Makoto or killing him. Since if he could carry, it was still impossible for a male to give birth as a woman would, and in fact...It would probably kill him if no one knew how to assist him.
Kyomi and Setsuna were both convinced that it was possible for Makoto to carry, they loved the idea of being uncles to Makoto's children, and so took the training seriously for most of their lives, being re-taught multiple times in case they forgot. And now was the time for them to put it to the test, though even now, they didn't feel ready for something so important to Makoto.
A few days later, they made it to the village, Setsuna and Kyomi helping Makoto off the horse they had been riding. All were greeted by an elderly looking woman with only one eye, as well as a younger looking priestess with a half demon following. Kagome and Kaede took no time to recognize the cat demon they had attempted to save quite sometime back, known to be Sesshoumaru's mate: "It's so nice to see you're alright!" Kagome was the one who was first in cheering, and Makoto glanced around to his brothers to see both were confused, and the priestess was addressing him. He pointed to himself and then raised a thinly shaped eyebrow: "I beg your pardon?" Makoto blinked some, and Kagome paused for a second before realizing...Makoto was gravely ill and probably didn't remember his stay with them: "Ah... We attempted to save you when we found you passed out in the woods, Sesshoumaru didn't bind properly with you, so you were being poisoned. It was me and InuYasha who found you. So are you two alright together?" She paused again when she realized something...She didn't even know his name: "Oh how rude of me, my name's Kagome, and this is InuYasha, Kaede, we were all here taking care of you, along with Sango and Miroku who you'll meet soon enough...And your name?"
Makoto smiled at the rather kind girl, already feeling comfortable in this village: "I'm Makoto, and these are my brothers Setsuna and Kyomi...Actually, since you know Sesshoumaru I'm a lot more at ease...Since it's because of him that I'm here, I'm carrying his child... And also hiding from him because of it." Taken aback, InuYasha was the one to outburst: "You're carrying his pup! What the... It wasn't enough that you already MATED with the bastard!" Kagome took no time in silencing the ranting and raving InuYasha, shoving her hands on his mouth before laughing nervously: "Hehe...How about we discuss this over some tea?" Kaede nodded: "Aye, this is an issue indeed, and excuse InuYasha, Sesshoumaru's his...brother." It was then Makoto's turn to get startled at the news...His brother? Makoto never pondered on Sesshoumaru's family before, since he was so cold and head strong, his origins never seemed to matter when in his presence. He placed his hand over his stomach and gently rubbed over the swollen bit, his eyes staring over to InuYasha before glancing over to the older woman and Kagome.
Setsuna and Kyomi frowned, glancing down to Makoto: "Are you alright?" Both were rather concerned for their brother and how he felt about being in presence of Sesshoumaru's family. Makoto though nodded to the two, InuYasha didn't seem like he cared for his brother, and so, maybe he'd be at his safest here. He followed the two into the old looking cabin, sitting with the Priestesses and InuYasha, as he explained his situation to the lot of them and why he was here, for his brothers.
Kaede and Kagome both seemed pleased with the offer: "Yee need not worry about the money, we'll give these services for free...Though... Maybe informing Sesshoumaru about this would be a good idea." Kagome glanced over to Kaede and nodded: "I'm sure you want to raise your children, and maybe Sesshoumaru won't take it as bad as you think. He takes really good care of Rin, maybe he has a fatherly instinct already set, you're thinking too deeply into it, and what's the worst that could happen." Setsuna frowned and was the one to answer Kagome for Makoto: "He could die, if you're wrong, and he ends up abandoning Makoto for being able to carry children, Makoto will be the one to die, even if he did come and pick up Makoto when he found out he didn't bond right, and also came to retrieve him from us... Makoto's male, what if he enjoys the idea of being someone who can't get pregnant? We don't know... And Makoto's life is on the line, as long as he feels that he shouldn't tell Sesshoumaru, it's best we trust his instinct..." Kagome glared, arguing the point:
"But what if Sesshoumaru ends up abandoning him because he's hiding something! I'm sure he won't be pleased to know Makoto ran from him and didn't tell him he was carrying his child, he's protective, we've all seen it with Rin!"
Makoto, as the argument carried on being thrown between his brothers and Kagome and her group. He frowned and found out that maybe he did indeed do a big mistake, but...: "I'm here now, what's done is done, maybe I did do a mistake, but wouldn't it be worst if I returned now to tell him why I really ran away? Not to mention, this stress isn't good for me, please...Let's all just calm down...Please?" Setsuna and Kyomi stared to their brother, before glancing back to Kaede and Kagome, InuYasha simply ignoring the whole situation as he was still sinking in the idea that he was going to be an uncle soon. Kagome sighed and nodded: "Sorry... You're right."
Kagome and Kaede then proceeded to slave work InuYasha into getting a hut ready for Makoto and his brothers, which was located right beside Kaede's home, and behind Kagome and InuYasha's home. Since both were married now, and Kagome remained in the Feudal era as Kikyo's replacement. They had a home of their own. InuYasha complained quite a bit, but the house got done, and the half demon was able to relax in a tree not too far away from the village.
It was then, that their whole plan went to hell. Myoga, whom only came by to visit once in a while now, found itself to InuYasha's shoulder and took no time in making himself known: "Master InuYasha, long time no see, why the long face!" InuYasha's golden eyes glared over to the flea located on his shoulder. He huffed, then turned his nose up: "I'm exhausted! After preparing a house for Sesshoumaru's new mate!" Myoga, startled by the news, was taken aback: "Mate! Your brother's mated!" InuYasha growled: "Yeah, and he's here with his unborn child! I'm not ready to be a damn uncle!" Myoga followed with another outburst: "And with child! That's wonderful news! I need to congratulate him!"
DAMN HIS BIG MOUTH! Before InuYasha could stop the flea he was already gone and bouncing away, which made him jump and attempt to chase the flea: "Wait! Myoga! You can't!" Aaaannndddddd he lost him! "MYYYOOOGGAAAA!" He yelled out into the woods and there was no answer, the flea had darted off before he knew it and now he was in a SHIT load of trouble.
Sesshoumaru was going to find out, and that meant Makoto's whole plan was foiled. He groaned and slapped a hand to his forehead, guessing that keeping quiet about all of this would be the best bet or Kagome would rip his head off in seconds time.
He just hoped Sesshoumaru wouldn't believe the flea...
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Which I will finish tonight...Again! Lol! I have a great idea for it and I need to write it!
At Sprite: Nope! Actually expect at least three chapters from me tonight! I'm in a huge writing mood and can catch up on my project later on tonight.
Actually, I'm long done with school. I'm working on a manga while also working on this fanfic. I might even turn this work into a doujinshi if it captures enough attention later on. Since I DO love this story and how it's turning out. Hehe...
Glad you liked the Lemon, muahaha!
That's a lot of stories, oh well, the time will come when you'll manage to gather the inspiration to finish a story. So far, I have good vibes from this story, as long as I keep my interest in it I should be able to finish it off. Though I need to get around to skipping over to your profile and read some of your stories. I'm just kind of overwhelmed with everything. Over the weekend I went to a convention and right now I don't want to lose my string of inspiration. Maybe when I have the time to relax I'll wrap myself in a blanket and read over your stories hun.
Have fun with the one shot~! Let me know when it's up!]]
