Sesshoumaru's Son
Title: Sesshoumaru's Son
Summary: Sesshoumaru's mate gives birth his first born son. From Lady Hoshiko's perspective (One-shot)
Elements: Drama/Suspense
Rating: R
Status: Second Chapter
Chapter Two: Seisho
I awoke in a state of complete confusion. I vaguely remembered that something was wrong, but couldn't remember what. I felt warm, and the surrounding room was piercingly cold. I tried to burrow back into the cocoon of pelt blankets but the voices that had wakened me was still nagging.
"Lady Hoshiko....."
"Lady Hoshiko.....are you awake?"
"Please answer me...."
"You mustn't die now....."
"Will she be alright doctor....?"
"No......"
"Why....why is she dying?"
"Its not your fault.....please don't cry....."
I had so far avoided looking at him, but now glanced up to find him staring down at me. I tried to smile at him, but the corners of my mouth wobbled precariously. He grinned down at me, but his eyes held an uncertain expression that rather touched me, in spite of everything. Then, I noticed the room was filled with several different youkai.
Suddenly, I found myself fighting off waves nausea and trying to stay awake. Sesshoumaru had opened his mouth to say something further, but was silenced by Usagi, who laid a hand timidly on his arm, then blushing, snatched it back as though he were red hot.
"That bitch!, how dare she touch my Sesshoumaru!" I thought angrily
Usagi, was a two-faced bitch-of-a handmaiden that Sesshoumaru had little favor with. She wasn't consider one of the five elite mates he had chosen but rather a spy to keep an eye on us. She was older than I was and very cunning and deceitful. Such actions as she had previously preformed would certainly not be tolerated by Sesshoumaru.
"Look....Lady Hoshiko has awaken!" a squeaky voice shouted
Suddenly, everyone's attention was drawn onto me, like metal to a magnet.
"How do you feel...." a deep voice stated
I just stared at the doctor looking down at me with concerned eyes. He was very handsome and tall, being just a few feet taller than Sesshoumaru. Long ebony-black hair slid down his shoulders into his crimson kimono.
"Um....." was all I said as I slid back into a deep sleep.
"You know that I am still very concerned about the condition my mate" Sesshoumaru said forcefully drawing a cup to his lips.
"I am not one to question your feelings, my lord" the physician Ginpatsu stated.
"So, will she live?" Sesshoumaru grinned
"I do not know at the moment...she seems very...ill" Ginpatsu affirmed
"The child is in excellent condition....I am surprised she became so ill quickly" Ginpatsu continued
"Humph....She is weaker than I thought...." Sesshoumaru murmured sipping from his cup.
"Her recovery might take longer than expected...." Ginpatsu smiled
"But she hasn't died yet"
"Yes...the other mates seem quite concerned about her.." Sesshoumaru explained
The next time I awoke, a few days had passed, and everyone appeared to be back to normal.
The other mates complained that they had not seen Sesshoumaru since I feel sleep. I felt well enough to sit up in the bed and stretch. Kameko, one of Sesshoumaru younger mates was at my beside with a damp cloth.
"Lady Hoshiko....Sesshoumaru has left...." she said nervously bowing her head
"I image he had his reasons," I said, my attention divided between me and the handmaidens standing in the doorway.
"Oh, I expect you've something to with his disappearance" I laughed
"Don't be silly....he was very angry....." she smiled
"Well.....what else is new?" I stated
"And what about my son....my precious little boy.."
"Oh! He is fine, my lady....do you wish to see him?" Kameko pointed out.
"He is a sweet little male with a lovely disposition...." One of the handmaidens whispered.
"So,...Sesshoumaru decides he wants to take a vacation in the middle of my sickness?" I growled angrily
"No...but you can stop running your mouth.." Sesshoumaru snapped
I jumped at the sound of his voice as it echoed in my ears
Sesshoumaru was holding a bundle close to his chest.
"The child shall be named after its father...." he said rather coldly.
"Seisho" .... he stated entering the room with me staring in amazement.
Sesshoumaru grumbled as he passed the bundle into my arms. It felt like in weighed four pounds. A tiny arm reached out of the blankets then a whimper. I was a little afraid to open the cloth with Sesshoumaru staring at me. It was my son.....
A louder whimper made its way from inside....
"He's getting impatience..." Sesshoumaru growled
I slowly and carefully unwrapped the cloth, until my eyes met with some big round blue ones.
He was so beautiful! Almost a mirror image of Sesshoumaru but more subtle.