Chapter 10-More to Tell

Everything seemed to be fairly quiet as Sesshoumaru woke from his slumber and he could smell the foods that were being prepared for their dinner that night. He sat up in his bed realizing that he had not even been back a full day. The day seemed strange and out of place to him but he knew that he would get back into the routine.

Sesshoumaru's thoughts were interrupted when he heard a knock at the door. "My prince", one of the servants greeted him with a bow, "dinner is ready". Sesshoumaru nodded and followed him to the dining area where his parents already sat. He seated himself to the right of his father. Not wishing to even meet his father's face he kept his gaze straight. His mother of course knew exactly what he was doing and so ignored it as she sat to the left of Inutaisho. The royal family sat quietly eating their meal until Inutaisho broke the silence.

"Sesshoumaru, as your mother has already informed you, there will be changes in the next few weeks".

"Changes, father?", Sesshoumaru questioned still not looking at his father and keeping a distant stare.

"Yes, Sesshoumaru. You are aware of Izaiyoi as you made that clear two weeks ago. What you are not aware of is that Izaiyoi will be coming to stay in the castle with us. What you and Kisime also do not know is that she is with child. That is why Nakimi was moved to the South hall and her room was cleared out. That room is to be Inuyasha's."

At the first statement that Izaiyoi was coming to live with them Sesshoumaru shot his shock in his father's direction. His face was focused on his father's, with eyes slightly wider than usual. At the second statement about her being with child and Nakimi being moved because that was to be Inuyasha's room had taken him to the end and he couldn't find his way back. Sesshoumaru's anger raged inside of him. Not only was he bringing a filthy human inside the castle she was going to have a disgusting and repulsive half-demon.

Sesshoumaru quickly forgot that he had just returned from a two week punishment when he promptly flipped the table in anger and nearly ran from the room and out the door. He knew that his father would soon catch up to him but he couldn't stand it anymore. He had killed one innocent human and in two weeks his life had turned to hell. The once obedient child that he had been had turned into some kind of rebellious monster. He ran through the forest and bounded through the trees unsure of where he was running to but it didn't matter. His father didn't care about him or his mother's honor so why would it matter if he were gone?

Inutaisho and Kisime were shocked to say the least when their pup had managed to flip the table and get out of the room in the same second. Both held tea cups in their hands while the other dinner ware and food made a mockery of the wall. Kisime was angry that Inutaisho had not told her that the woman was with child but much like many things with her husband she decided in the same instant not to care.

"He is going to pay for this!" Inutaisho roared slamming down the tea cup onto the floor where the table once stood. It, too, became one of the former set that now lay strewn over the floor and wall.

"Taisho, wait, please let me talk to him first. Surely you could not have expected the pup to take it all in without a word. He is clearly angry and confused." Kisime pleaded, hoping to take her own leave from the entire situation.

Inutaisho took her words in and recounted the events of two weeks ago. Maybe it would be better to allow her to speak with their pup first.

"Fine, but this will not go unpunished Kisime.", he agreed

Kisime nodded and made her way out to find her pup.

'Why? Why does father need another pup? Am I not good enough? He trains me and knows how powerful that I have become. He complemented me all of the time and even entrusted me to go and watch the villages on more than one occasion. Am I really a disgrace to him? I don't always like to train but he even admitted that he was like me as a pup. I don't understand; what did I do wrong?' Sesshoumaru allowed a lone tear to fall as he sat in a tree overlooking the Northern Lake of their lands.

'A half-breed. A disastrous and wretched combination between human and demon.' It sickened him to think of it. He huffed and took in the scenery. The setting sun made the lake look as if a thousand melons had overtaken it while a spring breeze played through Sesshoumaru's hair and caused his features to take on that of his mother's face. Taking in the sight he relaxed his body against the tree and closed his eyes not wanting another tear to fall.

"Sesshoumaru, my pup, answer me", his mother spoke in a slightly raised voice.

Sesshoumaru opened his eyes and looked down from the tree. "Yes, mother?" he responded

Kisime stood there and narrowed her eyes. He knew that he was supposed to come down when called. Sesshoumaru knew that expression and jumped down from the tree. Quite frankly he was surprised to see his mother. She never dealt with discipline unless his father wasn't there but he was glad to see her instead.

"Sesshoumaru, your father and I were very disappointed with your actions earlier. I am not in the least excited about Izaiyoi joining us, especially with a half-breed on the way, but as I have told you before we are not to stand against your father's decisions. The way in which you marched out of that room was inexcusable and dishonorable. If you must be so angry then simply ask to be excused and keep it to yourself. Is that clear?"

"Yes, mother", he responded shifting his eyes from his mother's face.

He wanted to tell her how he felt. He wanted to know why she was so accepting of his father's decisions. Why didn't she ask why he had been so angry? Nobody cared as long as he grew up to take his father's place and become the perfect ruler. Nobody cared about him anymore because it was all about that stupid human, Izaiyoi and now her pup!

"Let's go Sesshoumaru. Your father will take care of the rest when we return", his mother turned to walk away but Sesshoumaru did not move. For a moment he thought about running away. He thought about wandering about on his own. No boundaries, no rules, no limitations and no one to tell him that he couldn't hate humans. If it were left up to him, none of them would exist.

Sesshoumaru had not realized that his mother had turned around until he felt the pain of her hand and claws ring across his face. Not even waiting for him to put his feet into motion she yanked him to walk in front of her then pushed him forward slightly digging her claws into his back.

"I don't know what you were thinking but you had better have your head clear before we get back!", his mother angrily commanded.

Sesshoumaru stumbled forward rubbing his cheek and feeling the pain in his back all at the same time. Unfortunately for him his mother had dug her claws in the sorest part of his back, a dreadful reminder.

Sesshoumaru is a bit OOC, and he does seem to just be angry all the time but early-mid teen years can be that way. Believe me, I KNOW!

So pleasith continue to readith :)

Preview Ch 11 - Resistance: Sesshoumaru's insistent refusal to accept his father's decision continues to resurface...why is he resisting the inevitable?