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It was a day just like any other out in the open inside a barrier where a group of persons lived, shared, bonded and formed a closely knit family unit for little over eight months; except the patriarch, the former lord of the west Sesshomaru and his mate were seated under a tree which was quite secluded.
It was much needed time away from the children so that they could talk and relax without interruptions. Because having so many children around all the time in such a close space could get hectic and overbearing for anyone much less a worn weary, moody and a very pregnant Kagome.
And just as suddenly as he pressed his hand down and stroked her large belly soothingly in slow circular motions the baby kicked and moved within; the occurrence wasn't startling in the least because he was quite familiar with such an event. Still he rubbed her swollen stomach knowing that it was a source of comfort for her. Kagome sighed, closed her eyes and stretched at the wonderful feelings like a cat responding to a sensual stroke.
The little birds that flew overhead sang a gentle tune, while the breeze was easy going giving the atmosphere a lazy kind of allure. Sighing softly Kagome addressed Sesshomaru. "The baby will come very soon, and I can't wait." Her words were slow, calm and yet he could hear very clearly the things that she did not say.
The slight shift in her tone spoken just an octave higher than her usual pitch gave away what she tried to hide from him, and he questioned her thusly, although he did it guardedly. "Are you perhaps worried?" he asked because her mood swings were unpredictable and often times would leave her a crying mess.
Allowing his query to simmer as she perused her thoughts brought a smile to her face. Sesshomaru had come to know her moods and attitudes very well. Holding still the hand on her tummy while her fingers brushed fleetingly on the top of his hand she responded. "I am a little worried, but I guess it's just jitters from not knowing, and I couldn't stand it if we lost another child," her voice grim as she related her worse fears.
The sentiments mirrored what he was thinking quite accurately, causing him to pull her closer in his embrace as she was lying cross-ways on his lap. And while he wasn't an expert on childbearing he believed one thing and that was, Kagome and their baby would be safe.
His comments thereafter had the desired effects. "The fruits of our joining and you my koi will be safe, never doubt my words." How could she not believe every word he said when the convictions in his voice and his eyes shone so brightly with love for her and their baby?
A smile brightened her face and she eased up and kissed his lips chastely before moving back to her former position. The worries lessened from her thoughts and finally she could fully appreciate the beautiful autumn season, while Sesshomaru's back arched slightly off the tree as he continued to caress her swollen belly.
Seizing the reigns of the west in her greedy hands came closest to ecstasy, as she sat on the throne with the dragon by her side as co-ruler and in some instances mimicking the role of consort, and in all likelihood he would soon become her bed partner. Because how much longer could she deny the attraction that they both could feel as it consumed them?
Seira was released from the cold cell shortly after the inauguration of lady Harumi to her pleasure. The distant echoing of the loss of her mate and children was brief as she focused on revenge as a tool to lessen the pain in her dark heart. Her conscience or lack thereof did not allow her to feel remorse as she believed that her actions were just; she was her mother's daughter in every way that counts.
The first council meeting that was held two months ago with lady Harumi as lady of the west did not sit well with Seira, she wanted to be acknowledged as ruler, a position that she thought was rightfully hers, because by her reasoning's she was still Sesshomaru's mate, and by choice he had chosen to abdicate the throne for his human woman which wasn't any fault of hers, so lawfully the throne belonged to her.
In the privacy of the lady's chambers sat lord Ryoma and Seira who waited for the demoness to tell them why they were summoned to her bedroom. This was not a traditional custom neither was it deemed necessary because whatever needed to be discussed could have been done elsewhere.
The ryu was uncomfortable because although he wanted to bed the bitch in the worse way, he wanted it to be in secret, his ambitions were lofty because his grandfather's death needed avenging.
In the first instance he was wounded and sealed by the Inu no Taisho, and another one and a half century later would see his half breed son finishing the job and killing him. His family's honor dictated that he purged his bloodline with the deaths of the general's offsprings along with the destruction of the west. He would bide his time until the moment was right then he would strike.
The demoness entered through a side door leading into her bedroom, where she sat on a chair with her two guests sitting to the right and left of her. Fixing the chair so that she would be facing them when she spoke, a hand eased back some loose strands of hair as they became unbound from her hair clips.
Quietly sitting back down she looked at them, one then the other, and with her expression grim she began. "The time draws closer when we will defend our species; the humans wiped us out of their history books with our annihilation once…But this time our fates will not be decided so easily."
Pausing briefly, the ryu took the opportunity to question her. "When will we strike?" He asked with obvious disgust lacing his voice. How could such a weak set of people destroy his kind so easily? He asked himself because the thought was perplexing and vexing as well.
Looking at him directly the demoness could read his thoughts as if they were clearly written on his face like an open book just waiting to be read. "Might and power are good attributes to have in times of war, but cunning and knowledge are even greater. We will strike in fifty of their human years, but for now we breed and plan."
He was not convinced, why should they wait, wiping out the threat made more sense to him as a warrior? And he related his thoughts on the matter while Seira sat and listened quietly. Her mother was smart and she was confident in her abilities. Let them decide the fates of her people. And as she thought on those things the ryu words rung into her ears like the pealing of a bell, giving her a moment of clarity when he said. "They breed like rodents and in sixty years their numbers will be greater still. We need to remove the threat now."
The quiet that followed was drenched in apprehension so that when a knock on the door was heard no one moved to answer it, even as the knocking got louder and with more consistency. In time Seira got up and moved to the source of the disturbance; returning a short time later looking a little displeased as she was forced to dismiss the servant and doing it rudely, as he was insistent that the lady of the house had ordered tea.
But knowing lady mother as she did, she knew that the demoness would be very upset by the interruptions, and so she sent him away although he whined like a petulant child. Lady Harumi's voice was clear and unforgiving as she repeated her objectives on her return. "There are no real threats to us right now, the humans who wiped us out are not yet born, and I for one will take pleasure in killing the holy ones myself that are responsible." Her words cold and her eyes shined as she spewed out her intentions.
The ryu nodded his head in understanding because he too wanted to see the blood as it flowed from his enemies. With the air cleared, lady Harumi cleared her throat and spoke. "There is another matter that needs resolving and very quickly," the statement left her guests quite puzzled as they looked to her for clarification.
Kagome fell asleep feeling so relaxed as Sesshomaru continued to stroke her stomach tenderly. The sensation of something pressing down on her womb uncomfortably woke her up with a pained moan alarming her mate as he held her more firmly. Her bladder felt heavy and loose as liquid gushed from her vagina wetting her lower half. "Oh no!" she gasped, "Sesshomaru the baby is coming and its coming quickly!"
