Chapter 11: The Surprised Visit

"SH-SHIPPO?!" I hurriedly run towards him and hugged him air-tight. "When did you—! Why are you—! Since when—!"

He hugged me back tightly while laughing —though I think there's nothing funny— and whispered into my ear. "Relax Mum. I just arrived and went straight here..!"

I held his shoulders and faced him. "Your accent is kinda different unlike when we're talking thru phone—well of course it's different but what I wanted to know is why are you here?!"

He frowned at me. "What else? To see you of course! Though what gave me the push is that you are not answering my calls! I've tried to call you a million times and my old man's not also answering! What's with you people?! Worrying me like that!"

"That's it?! You travelled for what? 9 hours—"

"10 actually."

"—just to see if I'm alright?! I thought you're busy at school?!" I gripped his shoulder.

"Hey it's not 'just' you know? I've been worrying about you since you were born!" then he grinned and hugged me again. "What? Don't tell me you aren't happy to see your son…?" He whispered while chuckling.

I hugged him tight and whispered back. "Are you kidding? Of course I'm happy! So happy I'm gonna die! I missed you so much my dear…and I'm so glad you're doing okay…"

A cough broke our sentimental reunion. When I turned my head, it's surprisingly Megane-senpai. I just realized that my actions may look improper in their eyes —like hugging a guy and whatnot. So I introduced him to them to remove the tension.

"Everyone! I'd like you to meet Shippo! He's uhm…" I can't tell them he's my adopted son! "…my friend whom I am close to since long ago!" Did I say it right…?

I glanced at him and saw him bowed his head lightly while smiling. "Hello everyone. I'm Inu Shippo, currently studying at University College of London. I'm very pleased to finally meet all of you because Ma— I mean Kagome is always talking about you."

"Wait! The 'Inu Shippo'?! Son of Uncle Sesshomaru?!" burst Suoh-senpai who looks like his eyes are going to bulge on its sockets.

"It's good to see you too, Tamaki." Said Shippo while grinning.

"You know each other?!" Me and the others asked at the same time.

"He's my kohai in middle school." "He's my senpai in middle school!" They simultaneously said.

I tugged Shippo's sleeve, calling his attention. "Why didn't you tell me about this?!"

"Well…I figured you'll gonna know it sooner or later." Déjà vu…

"Why are you here? And wait! London?! I thought you are in Venice! And you're so much taller now unlike before!"

He smirked at him. "Change of plans and I'm here to see my dear Kagome because she's not answering my calls. Also, I'm a human being so it's only natural to grow up." He then chuckled.

I saw the twins pushed Suoh-senpai out of the way—hard. "What?! 'Dear'?! You—"

"You said you're studying at UCL, what major?" cut Ootori-senpai.

"Political Science. And you must be Ootori Kyouya." It's not a question.

"Yes, I am. Tamaki said you're Lord Sesshomaru's son? I apologize for saying this, but you don't look alike."

Well duh! Because he's—

"I'm adopted that's why." My head quickly turned and look at his smiling face. "And I already heard that a million times."

"You said Tamaki was your kohai in middle school? Then that means you also studied in Paris?"

"Yeah! And he's the coolest guy! He has actually got more girlfriends than me, during that time. Ahahahaha~" Wow…he recovered fast…

I heard him chuckled. "I'm a change man now."

"So if you studied there, how did you met Kagome and became friends with her?" I glanced at Ootori-senpai, he wears a calculative face while writing on his clipboard —it's like he's doing a personal interview.

"I was born and raised here. I only studied there for three years."

"Sorry but you didn't answer my question."

Shippo glanced at me before looking back at Megane-senpai. "We've known each other since we were kids, since my old man and her father were old friends."

What?! I didn't also hear any of that?!

"'Were'"? Asked the twins.

He ignored them and instead immediately changed the subject. "Also I came back here and studied here in Ouran for one year, she's mainly the reason why I came back."

REALLY?! I DIDN'T EVEN SEE YOU BACK THEN! I suppressed my facial expression because I don't want them to find out.

"Then why leave again after one year? Where to?"

"Well…a lot of things happened, mostly because the media's always following my every step. Then I spent my last two years in high school in Venice and now I'm in London for my degree."

He said all those things like its natural… like he's so used to people interviewing him. I glanced again at senpai, who I think is also thinking the same thing.

Shippo glanced at all of us while smirking. "What? No more questions?"

Hikaru spoke first, "What we want to know the most is—!" then in chorus, "—what's your real relationship with our nee-chan?!"

I massaged my temple. These two are always giving me headaches… I look again at Shippo who grinned at me before facing the two. "She's the most important woman in my life." I heard their gasps and gave a look to him. He also gave me a look like saying, What? It's the truth right? Haha!

Then his playful eyes suddenly changed its color when he slowly turned his head to…Mori-senpai and Hani-senpai? They didn't stand up from their seats and were just listening to our conversation, while the latter is still eating his cake. They noticed Shippo's stares so they looked back. "Hello Shi-chan! Why are you looking at us?" asked Hani-senpai who has flowers floating around him like always. "Do you want some cake?" He offered in a cute way.

Shi-chan?Everyone must be thinking the same thing, except for Shippo I think… because he just stand there while in deep thought. When he noticed that we're all looking at him, he snapped out of it and smiled again. "Oh nothing, sorry for staring. It's just that…you two reminds me of some people I used to know…from long time ago… Ah! I mean in the past." Then he chuckled. "Oh well. It's about time for us to go, Kagome!"

"Huh?"

"You said you need a tutor for History right? And you know it, I'm the best one for that job! Haha!"

"Ohh…right…" I chuckled when I realized what he meant.

"Oh wait." Then I saw him look at Haruhi's direction then walked to her, offering his hand. "And you must be Haruhi Fujioka. Kagome always talks about you —or more like bragging about you." The latter slightly smiled and took his hand. "Please continue to take care of Kagome for me." He then remove his hold on her hand and look at the others. "So everyone! Again, I'm very pleased to meet you! And Tamaki! It's so nice to see you again! See you later! Bye~!" He waved to them while dragging me out so I only managed to shout, "See you tomorrow!" and then we're out.


The moment we stepped out of the building, a black limo made its way in front of us, then the driver opened the door for us to enter. When we did, I quickly bombarded him with questions.

"We are friends since we were kids? As far as I'm concern, you're the only kid at that time!" I asked him that but I still laughed.

"Well I don't know if you considered me as a friend when you were a kid. But we definitely met when you were…I think 4 years old?"

"And you were already big like that?" Then I remembered something. "Wait! Suoh-senpai said you grew taller! How?!"

He laughed at my tone of voice and it made me annoyed. "Relax my mother dearest. Please let me explain it first. Okay…" He then shuffled on his seat in a way that he can look at my reactions closer. "…you do know I'm a kitsune, right?" I nodded. "We have this ability where we can shape-shift. But in my case, I manipulated my body structure whenever I pleases. So if I want to look like a child, a teenager or an adult, then all I have to do is picture an image to my head and poof! Changed! Convenient isn't it?"

"So your true appearance is an old man now?!" I know my mouth is open.

"Hahahaha! Of course not!" He then wait for a few seconds to subside his laughter and again, it pisses me off. "My body stopped growing when I reached the age of 400? So this is my favourite appearance because it's my true form—oh not totally 'true form' since I'm still hiding my real ears and tail. Haha!"

"And when you said we met when I was 4 years old…you look like a kid, too?"

"Yeah! You see, your father and my old man are friends—well before your father died on an accident…" He stares at me as if asking my permission if he should go on.

"I really wanted to know how Sesshomaru kept his tabs on me even when I was still a child, so go on." I gave him a reassuring smile.

He smiled back. "Do you want me to start from the beginning? It might made you cry, you know."

"Huh? Why? Sure!"

"Though there are things I can't say…is that okay with you…?"

I thought for a second. "Only if it's absolutely necessary that you can't tell it to me, okay?"

He paused to think. "Okay! So here goes!" He breathe in and out. "Once upon a time—"

"Hey! Be serious!" I punched his shoulder lightly.

"I'm being serious here! Because it happened a loooong time ago. Though not really that long in my perception because time flies so fast in my book—"

"Hai! Hai! Carry on!"

"Okay, I'll be more specific." He inhaled and exhaled again. "After you did not return from the well—"

"That's the beginning?!"

"Will you please let me continue my dear mother?" He sounded irritated so I shut my mouth and nodded. Again, he inhaled and exhaled. "After you did not return from the well, Inuyasha was so devastated…"

I already heard that from Sesshomaru…

"…so my Oyaji took pity on him and had no choice but to help his brother to get back on his feet."

I raised my eyebrows, —What?! He did that?!—but he still resumed on talking.

"Of course Inuyasha refused it at first since he has a lot of pride. But Sango, Miroku and me urged him to accept it because we didn't want him to be like that forever…lifeless…"

I covered my mouth to prevent myself from crying.

"The Lady of the West welcomed him to their castle though not really completely because you know? He's the son of her husband's mistress… But time passed by and she learned to love him like her own son. The same with oyaji, he loved him as his brother—but he won't say it even we died— and made him the commander-in-chief of all his troops."

Wow…I can't believe something like that happened… I thought while still covering my mouth.

He grinned. "You won't believe it but Inuyasha matured a lot during that time. They fought countless battles together and they became well-known throughout the lands!" Then his smile faded. "But…as Inuyasha is only a half-yokai…the time…took his life away… Even on his death-bed, he's still crying-out your name…every single day… On his final moment, he held out his hand and my old man reached for it. He asked him to remain alive and look for you…and take care of you and me in his stead…because he can't do it anymore…" He lowered his head and heard him choke, so the tears flood out from eyes. "My old man nodded his head and that's when Inuyasha died with a smile on his face…"

He waited for me to calm down so I wiped my tears away and urged him to go on.

"That's why he adopted me as his son and took care of me…"

Instead of calming down, I became annoyed. "…because he wants me to be his mate" I rolled my eyes while saying that devious word.

He laughed awkwardly. "U-Uhm…is that what he said to you…?"

I raised an eyebrow. "Huh? Yeah. Why?"

I saw him scratched his nape uncomfortably. "U-Uh…y-you see…"

"What?"

"I was actually the one who suggested to make you his wife… Ha-haha…"

I took me awhile to process what he said. "WHAT?!" He flinched. "HOW COULD YOU?!"

"W-Well…first of all…he's not what you think he is right now—though he's still arrogant…BUT! He totally changed! He became one of the leaders who are promoting peace between yokais and humans! You wouldn't think that's possible right?! But it is!"

I glared at him. "This and that are different! You didn't even considered my feelings! And he accepted your suggestion?! Just like that?!" I was huffing from rage.

"It's not so bad right? He's rich, famous, powerful, good-looking and—"

"Haughty!"

"Yes, haughty. But—"

I'm still frowning at him so he deeply sighed. "Alright. I'm gonna tell it to you in a way that you will understand but please! Don't tell this to him, okay?"

"Hmph! Fine."

"You see…" He sighed again. "…he felt empty when Inuyasha died…"

My eyebrows rose.

"But then…he remembered his promise to him—that he will look for you and take care of you. I respect him even when Inuyasha's still alive, so when he offered to make me his son, I agreed. After that, I helped him establish his own company, make a name to the high society of both human and yokai and became the ambassador between the two races. All so we can provide you the best environment to live…"

My voice is lower when I spoke. "But why suggest to make me his wife…? Why not adopt me too?"

He smiled in a sad way. "You have no idea how much he refused to agree at first. He said he can't possibly marry his brother's woman and that it will seem like he will steal something special from him."

I gasped. Really…? So why did he…say those things to me when we met again…?

"You know what? When Inuyasha died and gave him that tasks, he first did it out of responsibility. Every day is like a routine for him. He won't let others to deeply enter his life. Not trusting people and living a secluded life, away from the mortals' eyes—not unless it's absolutely necessary to show his face to the public. Even me— though I know he cares for me, he frequently sends me away from country to country. It's like, he don't want me to completely enter his life. It's like…he don't like the feel of losing someone important to you…and that…he's afraid to get hurt again…so he locked away his heart. That's why, I gave him that suggestion...to make you his wife. Because I strongly believe you will bring happiness to his boring life and that you can easily enter to his heart, like what happened with Inuyasha."

I'm not that great…right?

"When he strongly refused about it, I said he can take care of you better when you're his mate, and that demons will be afraid of harming you because of his position to the society. Heck, he can even become the Prime Minister if he wishes! But he won't do it because it might endanger your life. And so…he finally agreed."

I just stared at him for a few seconds. "If my 'safety' is important to both of you…why send me to Ouran, gave me that mission and make him his fiancée?"

He sighed. "Honestly, I don't know why. I don't have any idea what's gotten into him and send you to that demon-infested school while you still have the Shikon no Tama. I told him it's too early to make you his fiancée but he didn't answer me when I ask him his reasons for doing so. I got fed-up from asking so I gave up since it seems like he won't answer however I threaten him."

Threaten…?

"Anyway, you're still not answering my first question! And I'm thirsty!"

So he took two sodas from the limo's mini fridge while laughing and give one to me. "Oh that? Can we talk about it tomorrow? You see…"

He motioned me to look outside the window and I saw that…IT'S ALREADY DARK OUTSIDE! How could that happen?!

"…we've reached the foot of the stairs to your house quite a few hours ago. Your mom is definitely worried about you."

"So we have been talking for hours?! Unbelievable!"

"Well…time flies when you're having fun. Haha!" He grinned this time.

I warmly smiled at him and pat his head. "You grew up and your appearance changed, but your smile is still the same as always…" He sheepishly smiled so I gave him a hug. "Why don't you come with me so I can introduce you to Okaa-san?"

"Nah. I'm not yet ready and I don't have anything with me. Besides, I'm staying here for a few weeks so we don't have to hurry."

"What?! Really! That's good news! I'm so glad we can still spend a lot of time together!" I hugged him again and slowly let go. "So, see you later?"

"Yep! Later Mum! Take care!"

I went out of the car, waved at him and waited till I can't no longer see the car before walking my way to our house.

This day is great indeed!


Yey! Chapter 11! I'm so happy! Do you like this chapter? Me? I love it! Why? 'Coz I finally got to revealed some of Sesshomaru's past so I felt a little relieve! Ahahaha~ I have to apologize though. Because I know 'Inu Shippo' sounds weird since he's a kitsune! I'm sorry! And you know what? While writing the things about Inuyasha. . .I started crying while imagining what if it really happened in the anime and manga? Urg! It's so sad! TT^TT

Anyway, I also know I have a lot of grammatical errors on this one and some parts are kinda vague so I have to apologize about this too and promise to edit this when I had the time again.

Again…thank you so much for your wonderful reviews! It keep me inspired to continue this story and never give up! I love you soooo much!

Sore ja~!

Matta ne~~!

Sincerely yours,

Natsuki

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