Title: Love of a Lifetime
By: Spiritraven
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or Inuyasha. They belong to those that created them I'm just playing with them for a bit.
Warnings: Slash and AU, and no beta so you have been warned.
Pairings: Main pairing Sesshoumaru/Severus, Mitsuya/Sirius, Katsuya/Inuyasha, and more later on.
Chapter Eleven:
It didn't take long for the three demons to arrive at Inuyasha's forest and found Severus outside his garden with the kit and Sesshoumaru's ward. Konohamaru was impresses when he got a good look at the Topaz omega. This Snape was beautiful and the kitsune Lord may have been interested in courting if not for the small kit. Shippo was a small kitsune even with having just one tail. The kit also had fox feet something that was very rare, but that the Lord has seen before. When the kit gained a second or third tail his feet would turn more human like instead of like a kitsune. Konohamaru knew where this kit came from who his parents were and for once he wished he was wrong.
"This kit has family." The kitsune Lord snarled at the other demons as he saw his chance at having an omega mate crashing. If a kit had a living relative then the kit would go to him or her it was kitsune law one not even a Lord could change.
"Inuyasha said the kit had no family the omega that gave birth to him died when he was young and his father was killed by the thunder brothers." Sesshoumaru told the other two demons what he knew about the kit and his family.
"Shippo's father was Takada's brother." Konohamaru felt rage as he remembered the traitor Takada's younger brother. It was a simple mission just go to the omega in the Southern lands and explains to him how the Lord of the East wished to make him his mate. Konohamaru couldn't go to the South and had to send one of his soldiers one he believed could be trusted. Instead the bastard stayed in the South and mated the omega himself and there was nothing Konohamaru could do. The kit looked like his father and his uncle, but that didn't change the fact of him wanting Shippo. "Takada is the kit's uncle he would have the final say in what happens to him."
Toga was amused he knew the kit was related to the kitsune General they did look a little alike. When he heard Takada took a mate he was so sure it was Konohamaru. While the Eastern Lord was a great warrior and a powerful Alpha, Konohamaru never realized the feelings his general had for him. Toga believed it was why Akio left Takada to being with he must have known of his feelings for the Lord. "What will you do Konohamaru now that you have the kit?"
Konohamaru snarled running a hand through his long hair pushing it from his face. "I'm not the type to blame a kit for its parents crimes and his 'mother' did nothing wrong and truly can I blame his father for falling in love?" A small smile crossed the Lord's face. "Having a kit around may be what Takada needs. I will still take the kit to him and if agreed by Takada I will help to train Shippo."
"Getting Snape to let go will not be easy." Toga watched as the Topaz dog demon glared at them standing in front of the pups. "He looks ready for battle."
Sesshoumaru ignored his father walking up to the other dog demons. Snape will not be happy about what was going to happen, but in the end he will understand and maybe agree. Sesshoumaru met Snape halfway as the other dog demon pushed the young ones behind him. The Topaz knew something was about to happen. "Lord Konohamaru of the Eastern Lands is here for the kit to take him to his relative in the East." Sesshoumaru turned his attention to small kit hiding behind Snape's right leg. "Did you know you had an Uncle your father's brother?"
Shippo nodded he remembered his papa telling him about his brother the great kitsune warrior a General and a demon to be proud of one that would fight at your side. He was told stories about how brave and wise his uncle was and what a great kitsune. "Papa told me if something happened to him I was to the East and look for my uncle that he would take care of me. The Thunder Brothers happened killing my papa and then I met Kagome and Inuyasha and stayed with them." A smile lit up Shippo's face as he turned towards the Lord of the Eastern Lands. "Do you know my uncle Lord Konohamaru? My papa said he was a great warrior."
"Yes, Takada is indeed a great warrior and a wise General very respected by his troops and his enemies. He keeps my lands safe for me and I respect him a great deal as a warrior and as a kitsune." Konohamaru smiled as he told Shippo the truth on what he felt for the kit's uncle. The kitsune didn't care that was not acting like himself he only wanted to convince the kit to come with him to his palace. Takada was loyal to him, but his nephew's safety and happiness would come first of that Konohamaru knew for a fact. "He would be so happy to see you Shippo he's been so lonely for so very long."
Shippo was overjoyed he liked the thought of having a family again one that was really his by blood. Kagome, Inuyasha, and the others including Severus and Rin were very kind to him and they took very good care of him and the kit considered them family, but they weren't blood. His uncle knew his papa grew up with him and would be able to tell him stories about when he was younger. Shippo liked the idea a lot and he would be taught again. He was tired of being short and wanted another tail as soon as he could manage it. "I would like to go with my uncle."
"We will have to explain to the miko why you are leaving here Shippo." As much as Severus wanted to stop the kit from going he knew it wouldn't do any good. Shippo needed to learn from his own kind and who better than his uncle. Severus knew kitsunes didn't grow the same way as normal demons and Shippo should have at least two by now. It was for the kit's own good for him to go with Lord Konohamaru. "Lord Toga will explain to Inuyasha when his son's return."
"They may come to the Eastern palace and visit you whenever they wish it." Konohamaru found a smile on his face hating the idea of so many dogs and humans coming into his home. It was for Shippo he was doing this for to keep him happy. If that meant letting dirty humans into home than so be it as long as the kit was happy.
Toga smiled at the happy kit and how excited he was becoming at meeting his uncle. "I'll go to the village and explain to the humans about Shippo being sent to his uncle. I don't know about the miko however the slayer and monk will understand and support him."
"Shippo is there anything you would like to take with you?" Konohamaru asked gently while at the same time pushing the kit to hurry. He wanted to return to his lands this place stunk to much of humans.
"I don't have much so it's all with me already." Shippo showed the small pouch he always carried with him.
Konohamaru nodded turning to face the oldest dog demon. "Then I'll leave the explaining to you Lord Toga.
Toga smiled. "Yes, it's best if you be on your way Konohmaru."
"I will go with you." Severus said firmly because there was no telling what the older demon would say. Before following Sesshoumaru's father Severus took out a few of the chocolate frogs he carries with him for the children. "Safe journey, Shippo."
Shippo took the frogs and attached himself to Severus' leg and giving it a tight hug. "Thanks for everything, Lord Severus."
Severus smiled a small one only Shippo and Rin could see and ruffled the kit's hair in affection. "Grow and be strong, Shippo."
"I will I promise." Shippo let go of his teacher than gave Rin a hug ignoring Sesshoumaru's glare.
"Shouldn't the kit be able to say goodbye to his other friends?" Sesshoumaru kept the annoyance out of his voice. He had to be ignored and Snape was acting like he wasn't even standing in front of him.
Severus turned and looked up into Sesshoumaru's face it angered him how the silver dog was taller than he was something he wasn't used to at all. Severus was used to being the tallest one his height the only good thing he ever got from Tobias Snape. "Would you like to see Kagome before you go Shippo?"
Shippo turned his face down to look at his feet a sad look on his face. Severus grew worried through he would never admit it out loud. Konohamaru also grew worried as he went down on one knee next to the small kit. "Why so sad, Shippo?"
Shippo looked up tears in his eyes. "Kagome would cry and I don't want to see her cry."
"How about we write her a better?" Severus told the kit believing it was the better way than Shippo saying bye face to face with the emotional miko. "I can help you to write it if you like?"
"Snape and I can deliver the letter to the miko for you when we go to speak with her." Toga heard stories from both his sons about the miko and not all of them were good.
Severus guided Shippo into the cottage to write his letter. Rin went to her Sesshoumaru-sama crying silently that her friend was leaving. Sesshoumaru picked up the small human pup and wiped off her tears knowing how upset she was because the kit was leaving and he was the only friend her age. "You will see him again Rin of that I do not doubt."
Rin nodded against his shoulder. "I know Sesshoumaru-sama"
"I can take you to the East if Sesshoumaru is too busy little one." Toga grinned from ear to ear as he watched the young human smile. Rin was like a grandchild to the great Taiyoukai and like his son he wanted her to be happy.
It didn't take long for Shippo to finish his letter and with another goodbye he was going being held in Konohamaru's arms as they flew away on a youki cloud. Toga sighed; they had business to take care of in the village. "Let's go and get this over with Snape."
"Rin let us go." Sesshoumaru planned to follow he didn't trust the miko and would not let take out her anger out on Snape. As his future mate it was up to the Taiyoukai to keep him safe rather he wanted it or not.
Severus felt a headache coming on as the miko kept on crying and if that wasn't bad enough she got louder and louder. Rin was even covering her ears while Toga was fighting the urge to cover his ears out of pure will power. Sesshoumaru was clutching his claws like he wanted to sharpen them on his half brother's friend.
"You have to understand this is for the kit's own good." Toga smiled with charm despite the fact he believed his ears were bleeding.
"Shippo needs to learn from another kitsune Kagome and we should be happy for him for finding his uncle." Sango was trying to be the voice of reason. "Shippo hasn't grown at all and it's very dangerous if he can't take care of himself Kagome."
"Lord Toga said we can visit him at any time Lady Kagome." Miroku kept his eyes on Sesshoumaru the Taiyoukai was starting to get annoyed from the miko's crying. "This is for the best."
Kagome reached a hand up and wiped her tears feeling a little better now that she knew she could visit her adopted kit, but there was still something that bothered her. "Then why didn't Shippo come to say goodbye?" The miko glared and pointed at Snape. "It was your fault I know it is. You made Shippo leave before I could say goodbye."
Severus sneered and would have taken a step forward if Sesshoumaru didn't stop him by grabbing his arm. "Shippo left on his own accord and while I do hate you it was I take had Shippo write you a letter." The demon's eyes turned cold and hard. "The kit loves you and if you told him to stay he would have knowing he might never grow stronger. If you truly love him then let him go so he can become stronger." With that said Severus smirked at the humans tan turned around and began to walk off. Sesshoumaru was impressed and followed the Topaz demon. There would be no escaping him this time the Taiyoukai had something he needed to say. Rin was about to follow when she was picked up by Toga.
"Sesshoumaru needs to speak with your teacher little one." Toga gave the small girl a wink. "Sesshoumaru if successful will get you a 'mommy' isn't that nice?"
Rin looked confused for a bit and then smiled. "Severus-sama will be my mama?"
"Yep, won't that be good?" Toga was grinning.
Rin nodded beaming.
Severus sighed as he ran through the trees speeding towards home knowing no matter how fast he went Sesshoumaru's youki was still coming from behind him. Even if he did make it to his cottage and the safety of his wards the Taiyoukai wouldn't leave and would try to find a way inside. It would be better to just stop and wait for Sesshoumaru to show up and find out what he wanted. Severus didn't have to wait long for the Taiyoukai to appear in front of him.
"Is there something you wanted Lord Sesshoumaru?" Severus sneered crossing his arms over his chest letting the other demon know how annoyed he was at seeing him. "I wish to return home there are potions that need to be brewed."
"I have an offer for you, Snape." Sesshoumaru said simply keeping his eyes on Severus's face. "You are stubborn and rude however you are not afraid of me and would even stand up against me. I respect this about you Snape and all I can ask is that you listen to what I have to say."
Severus raised one perfect eyebrow at Sesshoumaru in debrief as the Taiyoukai seemed the type to only respect himself and perhaps his father. He would sense a trap or at least a blanket being put over his head. "What type of offer do you have for me Lord Sesshoumaru you think I would want?"
Sesshoumaru allowed a small smirk to appear on his face as he stepped closer to the other dog demon. Severus refused to step back and it amused the Taiyoukai greatly. "You value your freedom Snape something I can also respect."
"Enough just state your offer so I can turn you down and go home." Severus snarled as he glared at the taller male. He wanted to go home have some tea and brew his potions in peace, but he knew peace wouldn't come easy.
"It's simple enough I want you to return with me to the Western Lands and allow me to court you." Sesshoumaru said pleased with himself when the other demon blushed a bright red.
"Are you insane?" Severus growled hating the fact he blushed around a demon he considered one of his greater enemies. If Sesshoumaru keeps on the way he is then he would make get his name above the James Potter of those he hated the most
Sesshoumaru has been called many names behind his back however that wasn't one of them of that he was sure. Perhaps he was somewhat insane to follow the idea of taking this creature as his mate and future 'mother' of his pups. "You will be left alone with your own rooms and an area to brew your potions. You may put up as many wards as you wish to keep me and others other." Not that he would let a little magic keep him out.
"Still not a reason for me to leave my home for yours." Severus turned around to walk off when he was grabbed turned around and forced against a tree. He snarled and tried to get out from the Taiyoukai's hands.
Sesshoumaru leaned up close almost nose to nose with Severus a smirk on his face. "Shall this Sesshoumaru give you another reason?" Sesshoumaru chuckled as Snape turned his head away. "I could force you Snape to become my mate it would be easy I am stronger then you. However all I ask is a chance to prove myself." He stepped back freeing Snape and giving him some room to breathe.
Snape snarled as he took off running through the trees heading home and safety. Sesshoumaru let him go there will be more chances later onto catch his prey.