Chapter 21

Naraku had spent the last few days wandering around the burn castle. Sesshoumaru had warned him to be careful of falling bricks, or a week floor but other than that he let the hanyou do as he pleased. After all he knew Naraku was half demon, he could handle a little rumble.

Surprisingly he hadn't advanced on the spider. Most of the time he just stay near him and occasionally engage in small talk.

Naraku had even spent time with the human girl Sesshoumaru kept around him. First she seemed scared of him but than she slowly warmed up. Especially since Sesshoumaru told her he be giving her new friends to play with. Rin was very excited to have a friend to play with.

Naraku took note that since Sesshoumaru said the word friends instead of brother or sister. He had not really accepted the girl as his own daughter. Curiously he did some digging and managed to get the dog to talk. He thought of Rin as more of his ward, than his daughter. Even though he cared for the child he refused to become overly attached due to how short human's lives were.

This calmed the spider. At least his children would have no completion for their fathers love.

One day a small army of humans came to the castle. They were all men and they all carried axes, hammers, and other tools. At first Naraku thought they came to attack but then Sesshoumaru started ordering them to work on the castle.

"Why are they helping you?" Naraku asked watching the humans construct.

"These humans have villages on my lands. Because of this they have had very few demon attacks. Not many demons would dare cross my land. They know this so when I order something of them they will obey, less they risk being slaughtered."

"I see….."

Naraku was surprised how much work the humans managed to complete in a day, but then again there were hundreds of them.

At night Naraku was summoned to Sesshoumaru's personal corroders. Standing outside the door the spider sighed. He had long accepted that this was going to happen but he hoped the other would be kind. After all he had treated him very well for the last few days. Sesshoumaru had been nicer and more respectful than Kouga ever was. He hoped he wouldn't degrade and humiliate him during sex like the wolf often did.

He knocked on the door.

"Come in"

He opened the door to see Sesshoumaru standing near the window. Unlike Naraku who wore his red robs that served as pajamas, the demon was still in his full armor.

"The humans have made tents outside the castle. The head engineer has assured this Sesshoumaru that the castle will be fully repaired in a month." The dog demon said looking at the lights from the humans camp.

"That is good I suppose….."

"But even after that I must recruit servants and start a farm to provide food for them. Then I must start trading and working the land for all it resource. Cows run free here and can be used for meat and leather. There are plenty of trees for lumber and the mountains contain silver and other valuable minerals. The villages are full of humans who can sow and make clothes and blankets to sell. Putting it simply I have to start an economy and maintain it. It shall take years of work."

"At least you will not be bored. But will you have enough time to build your empire and take care of your children."

"This Sesshoumaru will manage. The only reason this Sesshoumaru is doing this is for them."

Naraku giggled. He was glad to hear that when he left the babies he left here would be taken care of. "It's funny to hear you talk in third person."

He swore he saw Sesshoumaru blush.

"You should let some intelligent demons on your land. Those wild one's just make a mess but there are lots of demons out there capable of living in peace with each other. They are a lot more capable than the humans too. They can form their own villages and help improve your land. They are stronger and faster than humans."

"Yes, I was thinking about that."

Naraku raised an eye brow. Sesshoumaru had just changed the ways he spoke. He wondered if it was because of what he said.

Naraku was surprised when he started to take off his armor. He stopped when he was just in the white shirt and pants. Naraku could admit that he looked good. His pale flawless skin glistened and those deep intense eyes were attractive. Plus his rare lush silver hair made him want to repeatedly run his hands threw it. Sesshoumaru also had a beautiful face, so perfect and lovely. It was just his cold personality that turned most people off him but his silent demander gave him a little mystery.

Kouga was also attractive, he had a wild and rugged look. His caramel skin and shining blue eyes were appealing. Not to mention he had a very well formed body but he was just an asshole. True is bold nature could send a thrill threw him at times but the wolf liked to show his dominance too much. Even when Naraku made sure to act submissive the wolf would still demand more.

Flash back

Naraku sat by the fire in his castle. It was before he was pregnant with Sky. The wolf clan had just arrived at the castle and were still adjusting.

Naraku was sitting near the fire with Melda and Tero, they were talking when all of a sudden Kouga came up to them and growled loudly. He bared his teeth. Melda and Tero whimpered submissively walked away with their tails between their legs. Naraku tried to do the same but Kouga stepped in front of him. The spider than bared his throat to the other.

A crowed was starting to form around them. Kouga cared little for the eyes on them.

He kneeled down and bit Naraku's throat, he did it hard enough to draw blood and leave a mark. When he was done he grabbed the spider by the neck and forced him to lay on his back.

"Please Kouga don't." Naraku whimpered. Never had the wolf taken him in front of others.

Kouga just growled. The wolf straddles his waist. Leaning over he kissed the spider hard. His fangs cut the hanyou's soft lips. Clawed hands kept delicate wrist pinned. The kiss was rough and cruel. When Naraku was in tears he smirked and got off the spider.

"Why." Naraku cried. He clutched his bleeding wound.

"Just a reminder." Kouga licked the blood from his throat. "Never forget who's owns you."

After that Kouga left him alone by the fire again. Naraku was so ashamed he spent the rest of the day hiding under one of the tables.

End of flash back.

Naraku sat on the bed. He knew what was expected of him. Closing his eyes he removed his komodo and got on all fours on the sheets.

He waited for several minutes before turning around confused.

Sesshoumaru had his face turned away from him. He hadn't even moved an inch closer.

"What's wrong?" Was is possible Sesshoumaru didn't find him attractive? Though being attractive had little to do with this. All Sesshoumaru needed him for was to bear children.

Slowly the silver haired man turned towards him. His eyes looked straight at him. They refused to look at the spider's naked body. He stared for several minutes before walking to the bed. For a second, just a split second Sesshoumaru's eyes wandered down before quickly going back to his face. His cheeks turned a bright red.

Naraku tilted his head to the side. Sesshoumaru was acting like he had never seen a naked person before. He thought back to when Naraku had been tied down to the bed. Sesshoumaru hadn't only looked at his face before.

"Sesshoumaru, are you a virgin?"

Shesshoumaru blushed deeper and turned his head to the side.

"I…. have never done something like this."

Naraku was shocked. Sesshoumaru was attractive man with a title. Had no one ever dared to approach him romantically? He had a cold and threatening ora but it was still a surprise. How could it be that the feared dog demon was as white as a lily.

Smiling softly Naraku held in the urge to laugh.

"Come sit nearby me. I'll talk you through it." He patted the spot next to him.

Nervously the dog demon obeyed. He sat next to the other awkwardly.

"Have you ever kissed anybody?"

Sesshoumaru shook his head.

Naraku tiled the taller mans head down. "Now lean in and push your lips against mind. Close your eyes and just do what feels right."

Sesshoumaru pushed his lips against his. Naraku kissed him softly, first just a few gentle pecks but then he slowly pushed his tongue into the others mouth. The dog was timid but soon he got the hang of it. Slowly their tongues danced together in a deep kiss.

Naraku was surprised when a hand wrapped around his black collar and tore it from his neck. It was the dog collar Kouga had made him wear. He had had it so long he forgotten it existed.

"I have wanted to take that off you since you arrived. I hated seeing wear such demeaning thing."

Naraku rubbed his neck. He felt lighter without it around his neck.

"Thank you Sesshoumaru."

"Can we kiss again?" Sesshoumaeu asked timely.

"If you want." Naraku connected their mouths again. Slowly his hands traveled over the silvernettes chest. He helped Sesshoumaru take off his shirt.

"No" Sesshoumaru said sternly. "Let's just kiss for tonight."

Slightly confused the spider nobbed. Guess this was the first intimate act the demon had ever had. He must want to take it slow. It was understandable.