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DEFINITION OF A RUNNER IN FUEDAL TIMES WAS USUALLY A CHILD OF A SERVANT WHO RAN MESSAGES TO VARIOUS PARTS OF A LARGE ESTABLISHMENT, HOUSEHOLD OR PALACE
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DISCLAIMER :I DONT OWN INUYASHA – WISH I DID.
I DO OWN MY IDEAS
CHAPTER TWENTY ONE
it didn't take long to get Rin ready for their walk down to the village. Kagome was handed a parasol to cover her from the early morning glare, Inuyasha sheathed Tessaiga at his side and the group set off, including two females that changed into warrior clothes and carried their weapons close. Mao that held little Rin's hand and Inuyasha made sure that Kagome's hand was tucked into his elbow as they walked. The first store they came across was a tea room boasting a range of teas from all over the continent.
The next store was hard goods and building supplies. Inuyasha briefly excused himself to have a look, before he left he motioned one of the females to come and stand beside Kagome in case.
"He isn't going to get better is he?" Kagome asked no one in particular She looked around to see everyone even Rin was shaking her head. "Oh dear."
This actually brought a laugh from Kensei, but he quickly covered it with his hand at Inuyasha arrival back to the group.
The purchase made Inuyasha joined his mate, attaching her hand to his elbow, they moved slowly down the street. Passing store front after store front. Until they saw across the walk way was the seamstress they needed to see. But before them was a store that sold hair accessories. Kagome motioned Rin to join her. Both of them went inside, and were joined by Kaho and Eriko, and Mao. Kagome was looking through the stock that she could see. And came across several pairs of hair sticks and matching combs that she would like. Inuyasha stuck his head in the door and told her to just get them.
Looking up at the shop keep, she did, she gathered them together and handed them to him, Rin had found a comb that she wanted to get and handed her item to the keep as well. Mao reached forward to the keep for the items that he wrapped.
Crossing the walk way the entered the seamstress, as Sesshomaru made sure the establishment knew of their impending arrival and asked that the shop was closed for them as a personal request. One they adhered to without question. When they were safely inside they were offered tea. While Kagome and Rin were measured and fitted for kimonos, hakamas, haoris and other necessities, Inuyasha was going over the information that Sesshomaru had given the secretary.
There were several kimono's already made so that they could leave with clothing for a few days. They were made of demon silk, as the weaver was a silk moth youkai and he only weaves on the property. There were several kimonos in bright vibrant colours and several haori in the darker colours and also heavier demon silk. Before Kagome could open her mouth to ask what was demon silk, the answer came to her.
Demon silk is made stronger than normal silk, it is self cleaning, self mending, and it grows to accommodate the wearer. Namely you my goddess.
Like the fire rat?
Yeah like the fire rat.
Aren't you lucky it was self cleaning all those years ago and I accidentally would cause hard on's then. You could of just cleaned yourself up as we were moving along.
Funny 'Gome, helps to be standing still when you want the garment to clean itself and not plastering the mess everywhere especially when the mess drips off the sac and down your leg.
Understanding dawned on Kagome and laughed as she continued to be measured fitted and asked to mix various obi with her outfits that were presented to her. Inuyasha on the other hand was bright red all the way to the tips of his ears.
One of the seamstresses asked very quietly. "What colour is your house milady?"
Red and white. "Red and white, it also has open crescent moons outlined in red and no filling." unsure what this meant but continued to stand there until she could take no more. She asked to be seated for a while and Inuyasha joined her in partaking of tea.
Inuyasha was impressed usually his feisty mate didn't like people touching her much but she has bore several hours of it. Inuyasha could also feel Kagome's pressing need to want to be back at the forest as well. This his own youkai, and alpha echoed.
I don't want to be far from Sango, Miruko or Kaede Inuyasha. I know we just like found out that we pupped on the first go and all, but being away from our home, is going to be difficult especially when there are so many things to do there. I don't want to be in the West to birth. Hang on how long do hanyou's stay pregnant?
Kagome's little rant caught him off guard and he laughed out loud. And startled those around them. Six months beloved, and we will be home long before that. I will make sure of it.
Kagome let out a sigh and inquired as to how much longer they were needed. She wanted to return so that she could give Rin her lesson for today. She didn't expect the fitting to take this long. She was also getting a rise in temperature and the need to be closer to Inuyasha as well.
I feel it and will take care of it as soon as possible Inuyasha bent and slowly nibbled her jaw line to help her calm. Half hour later Mao and Kensei were loaded with packages, that would hold Inuyasha, Kagome and Rin over in clothes until the rest of the wardrobes could be completed in about a weeks time.
Inuyasha noticed that both Rin and Kagome were breathing easier now that they had spent time away from the palace. It was a truly oppressive place. Not enough light, not big enough windows came the suggestion as they walked slowly back to the palace. Inuyasha smiled at his mates comments. It took longer to return as Inuyasha slowed his steps and was pointing out things to Rin and Kagome.
Upon arrival at the palace Daishin was in the front of the palace, seeing that Inuyasha and Kagome had arrived back he followed them at a distance back to the family wing. The women that were in warrior clothes, turned at the beginning of the wing and stood guard knowing full well that Daishin was going to be coming towards them very soon.
As Daishin made his way to the family wing, he was close to passing through the doorway when he was stopped by the women. He could see Inuyasha hurrying Kagome and Rin inside their suite, before closing the door and walking towards him.
"Get out of my way, you useless things." he demanded.
"Yeah I don't think so." Inuyasha stated holding onto Tessaiga at his side.
"I want an audience with the hanyou lady." Daishin again demanded.
Inuyasha stood there in the middle of the passage, Sesshomaru was coming behind him. "Yeah. Really. As far as I know my wife wont see you." Inuyasha reminded Daishin, of his place none to gently.
"Why don't you just let me fuck the slut and maybe I might take her off your hands then hanyou."
Inuyasha's eyes bleed red, and the women warriors retreated back to the start of the suite.
"Another move against this one's brothers mate and it will be you that Inuyasha takes off my hands." Lord Sesshomaru growled with all certainty. "This one seriously doubts that he will let you even have a trial, this one knows his brother's temper, you are assured that your death will be very public indeed."
A feral growl left Daishin's mouth as he stormed away. "How dare those low life cunts?"
Sesshomaru kept watching the hall as the less than noble, noble left. He also indicated to Inuyasha that he was needed dealing with Kagome, as her heat was nearly fever pitched.
Inuyasha went into the suite, and gave permission for Mao, and Kaho to take Rin under strict guard out to the gardens to choose some flowers for her room. As he was giving the order, he had already untied his obi, put his sword inside the doorway of the bedroom, and was about to work his shirts off as he was closing the door. Using Kagome's abilities he threw a thick barrier up, and went to work taking care of his mate. She needed the tenderness of a mate's loving. Not necessarily a sexually encounter but tender none the less.
When he got inside the room, he noticed a few changes. A screen was placed directly in front of the door a few feet to protect the occupants of the bed from prying eyes. And he also noticed a very naked mate. He didn't waste time in stripping his hakama and launched himself to the side of the bed so he could crawl in and hold his Kagome.
It didn't take long with both of them purring to calm each other. An uneasy peace filled the room as Inuyasha went about kissing all the flesh that he could come in contact with without moving himself into another position, thus maybe upsetting and moving Kagome. To his beast that was unexceptionable. Kagome was also tenderly kissing the exposed flesh that she could reach, admiring his new looks, and more heavier muscles that had shown up over the course of the night. I wonder what making love to him would be like now?
You will find out later wife, for now the heat is raging and you need your alpha to help. You are already pupped so sex wont really help right now. Inuyasha carefully explained to her.
Damn was the only word that came from his beautiful mate.
Slowly the hanyou coaxed his mate into resting for an hour before the midday meal. Although his mate was dozing, Inuyasha stayed awake and more vigilant that ever. There was something about Daishin that he couldn't put his finger on, he just hoped he worked it out before it was too late.
Sesshomaru's Study.
Sesshomaru was longing to be outside with his brother, accompanying them to the village so he could also inspect the disrepair that it had fallen into. Sesshomaru had already got his secretary to draw up the release papers for the three women and one male to join Inuyasha's household. These will be presented that night before the evening meal. He had also met with the men that would be shadowing the ministers to report back.
Sesshomaru was expecting those reports the next day, he was hoping that Inuyasha and Kagome could join him to start working out the best places to see if trouble was brewing. They would have to start at the bottom and work their way up. And now time was more important than ever. He wanted Kagome well away from court before the pup was due to come. When notice of the birth came to him, via Inuyasha then he will announce that the pup will be his rightful heir. Not a minute before.
Abruptly Sesshomaru stood, and walked over to the window overlooking the gardens. There was Rin with three guards, and a basket nearly full of flowers and pretty sticks that she had found. He opened the window and leapt out to join the child in her hunt for perfect blooms to add to their rooms. There were also sukura blossoms by the dozens. He must remember to collect the wood and make Rin some nice hair sticks before they left for the boarder once more this would make a nice gift for Kagome as well. Sesshomaru had Rin's release papers stating that she was no longer under the care of the West but the care of Inuyasha and Kagome and was their daughter. A mating gift of sorts. He was also gifting them land connecting with their forest, without needed to pay for taxes or rates to himself. The land was still relatively forested, but also flat and prime farming sight, with the stream close by.
Sesshomaru sat under a cherry tree and watched Rin dance from flower patch to flower patch seeing how she was carefully collecting them. Hiro approached him, the bills for this mornings fittings have been delivered along with some other items that were close to finishing but not quite done. The bill was sent back with payment when the runner came with the bill to start with. I have also slipped the three ladies yonder their release papers. When do I let the servants know to be present for the lady's approval?"
"Sesshomaru, is hoping this afternoon. Rin has lessons to attend yet."
Hiro rushed off. At least I am assured of loosing the few extra pounds that I gained.
Tea room in the Suite.
Kagome had been woken and just sent a runner to collect Rin and in form her guards that she was needed for her lessons. The runner was back within minutes informing the lady that they were on their way.
Kagome had set out some parchment and a quill and ink. She then had written on the parchment the letters covered so far. There was a sand box already prepared for Rin to practice her writings, this parchment will show the letters and numbers already covered and the more to come.
Kagome spent the time alone with Inuyasha just relaxing and leaning into his chest. She could very easily feel the definition of the muscles encased in there. Sighing they both sipped their tea and waited until Rin arrived so that he could leave to work with his brother.
It took three more minutes before Rin burst into the room and went to hug her oba and then her oji before settling down to learn her lessons.
Inuyasha gently lent Kagome forward to an upright position so she could teach the pup for the next few hours. All the women were in the room and a runner was dispatched for more tea and some snacks as well. He didn't believe that Kagome will make lunch in the hall so he made arrangements to have it served in their tea room so that Rin could work uninterrupted.
Mao went into the master bedroom and tidied up quickly so that she could be at the lady's disposal. Kagome went to the small desk provided, and quickly wrote out a note begging off the lunch in the hall, due to obligations. She then sent Mao to deliver this to Hiro or Sesshomaru himself.
The two hours passed very quickly. And Rin was becoming a little distracted so she was taken to her room with one of the staff and was allowed to play. While Rin was busy she would compose another note.
Sango and Miruko
Please tell me how things are going there. Here it is beyond insane and I feel I should be armed at all times with an arrow drawn to purify idiots that have no common sense or decency. It is still unknown when we will leave as we have only just arrived and settled.
Rin misses everyone and chatters to her lady guard about Shippo and the twins non stop. That is to be expected I am guessing. If things here become to much can we send her to you both until our return?
Yours
Kagome
Taking Rin's hand she walked towards the office she could sense Sesshomaru in. and tapped lightly. Hiro opened the door to her, and politely bowed. And stepped back. She sent Rin to her corner with her colouring and drawing things to occupy her mind for a while. When the door closed the rooms occupants didn't see that Daishin was trying to catch up to Kagome to get her attention.
Kagome sat with her mate, and politely waited until Sesshomaru had finished his business before asking for a messenger to carry her letter to the village for Miruko and Sango. She had left it unsealed so that there was no misconception of what was written. Inuyasha handed the note to Sesshomaru and Sesshomaru sealed it without reading the letter.
"This one doesn't need to read a lady's letter. I'm sure that it only describes what ladies talk about without the presence of their men folk. This one is fairly certain that the information carried between the two is definitely none of this ones business and would suffer greatly should he pry."
Inuyasha looked at his brother in disbelief. "Who are you and where the hell is my brother?"
Sesshomaru just shrugged. "On to business. Inuyasha can catch you up on the matters already discussed. Though there is a matter that I have not raised yet and waited for your arrival Kagome. The matter of Daishin. This one understands that this is not a name that you are going to associate with pleasantness, but please hear this lord out." Sesshomaru watched Kagome settle on the pillows and poured her tea to sip it and listen. Inuyasha moved to sit behind so that she could recline and be at ease for a while.
"This one would like to request that his sister refrain from outbursts in the hall." Sesshomaru put up his hand knowing that he deserved anything at that time being thrown at him. "only for the time being. This one is not saying that you must put up with anything a female youkai doesn't and other females around your mate is one thing that will great heavily upon you. But with Daishin please consider speaking with him, obviously you have caught his eye and you would be the better one that infiltrates his circle."
"You ask much of a pregnant woman especially your 'sister' as you put it." Inuyasha was almost howling in anger at this request. "I wont allow you to use her like this."
Sesshomaru considered the point. And let the matter drop. He then went on to the next item of the list. The staff. "Please sister this one would ask that you look over his household staff and see what you can see."
Kagome nodded "Yes I will do that Sesshomaru. Anything else that needs my presence?"
"Keep the bond open mate." Inuyasha nuzzled at her neck, and mumbled into her ear as he kissed it gently. Pleasure flooded both of them before the act was completed. He helped her to stand.
"Rin will be safe here. I do not wish to expose her to people that possibly hurt her." Sesshomaru nodded. Inuyasha told Rin to bring what she was working on to their table so he could watch. Rin complied and settled back down for the remaining time before the last meal in the hall.
Kagome slipped out unawares that Daishin was watching. The two female guards quickly flanked her as they directed their charge to the kitchens where most of the staff would be. Sesshomaru had given her the ledger for the palaces food stocks as well.