Discalimer: I do not own Inuyasha. I now have the second movie, but
somehow I don't think that counts. Nekoyasha, Lotus, Shinta are mine. I
also do not own the song.
"Spoken"
*Thoughts*
~Song~
Chapter 12: Sleeping Arrangements
Inuyasha watched the exchange between the two of them. He was surprised that she gave in. But then Nekoyasha didn't like to hold grudges. He couldn't quite explain why the blood licking him bothered him. *It is the most intimate thing, used usually between lovers. ::mental shrug:: and family That's what she has always considered him. . . She did that to me once a long time ago. I guess that is her way of saying he is forgiven.*
He watched her as she dressed his brother's wounds. When she finished she got up and crossed the room to Inuyasha. She lifted the little girl from his arms. He found that he really didn't want to give up holding her. He had found himself contented with her sleeping against him.
Nekoyasha took Rin over to Sesshomaru. He cradled Rin in his arm and Nekoyasha helped get his fluff and the blanket situated. When she was done with that she gathered her supplies and went back over to Inuyasha. "Well, it is probably time to change your bandages."
As she was attending to him, Inuyasha noticed Sesshomaru watching him as he had earlier. They were both taking stock of each other's injuries. If it came down to a fight, they both needed to know how hurt the other one was and what would be the advantages.
When she finished with him, she looked up at him. "I think it is time for you to go back to bed."
Inuyasha looked at her for a minute. "No." She cocked her eyebrow at him. "I would rather sleep in here so I can keep an eye on him." He indicated Sesshomaru.
Nekoyasha sighed. "Fine. But don't think that I am going to leave you both in the same room alone." She got up and sat with her back to the door between them. She glanced at both of the boys. "I guess we are all in for a very long night. I don't need any more blood on my floor."
And so they sat there looking at each other. Nekoyasha pulled out the hairbrush and started brushing her hair. This went on for about five minutes when they heard a scream. Inuyasha jumped to his feet only to collapse back to the floor. Nekoyasha was by his side in a flash.
"You shouldn't be moving right now, Inuyasha. These wounds won't heal if you keep pulling them."
"That was Shippo screaming," he replied. She noticed concern in his eyes.
"The poor thing is having a bad dream that's all. I am sure the others will handle it." She stated trying to console the dog.
But the screaming continued. They could hear the girls in the next room holding on to him. It sounded like they were walking with him trying get him to calm down. They could hear Kagome cooing to him, Sango humming, and Lotus speaking softly to him. But still the screams continued. At one point they heard, "Daddy!" quickly followed by Miroku saying, "Hand him here."
For a moment the kitsune quieted down. The he started up again with calls for his father. The sound of feet were heard and then the door to room slid open with Lotus standing in the door way with Miroku standing behind her holding the screaming kit.
Sesshomaru sighed. He hoped that Rin would be able to sleep through the night, but with a screaming child fox, that might prove to be impossible. As if on cue, Rin opened her eyes. "Sesshomaru-sama, what is that noise?"
"A child near by is having a bad dream. Sleep now," he replied softly. Rin yawned and snuggled close to him and went back to sleep.
Nekoyasha had crossed to the couple in the doorway. "What is going on?"
Lotus began explaining. "He just started screaming. I tried holding him to see if that would work. Kagome woke up and tried holding him as well since apparently he has bad dreams every so often. But he didn't respond to her either. Nor Sango. Then we were able to make out the word 'Daddy', so Miroku tried holding him. He quieted down and we thought that worked. Then he started up again."
"Hmmm..." Nekoyasha thought for a moment. She took the fox child from Miroku, and he screamed even louder. She flattened her ears against her head, as did Inuyasha, who had come up behind her. Out of the corner of her eyes she saw Sesshomaru give a slight wince. *Let's see. He quieted down when Miroku held him, but it didn't work. Why not? Because he didn't smell completely right. Had a male scent but not a demon. I wonder...*
"Nekoyasha, can't you make that child shut up!" Inuyasha yelled.
She turned to him with an evil grin on her face. "No, but you can." And she handed Shippo to Inuyasha.
Inuyasha looked startled as he stood there holding the kit. At first he held him out at arm's length, then slowly he brought Shippo against him. Shippo grabbed hold of one his forelocks and quieted down a little bit. "Daddy, please don't leave again."
Inuyasha absently started rubbing the child's back. "I'm not going anywhere, you stupid little child," he spoke softly. Shippo snuggled up even more against Inuyasha's chest, still clutching his forelock of hair.
Nekoyasha giggled. "Well, I guess you are stuck holding the child tonight."
"Feh." Inuyasha sulked back to his spot against the wall across from Sesshomaru and sat down. He looked across the room at the Demon Lord. "Not one word, Sesshomaru. Not one word!"
"I wasn't going to say a thing, brother."
Inuyasha could just make out the shadow of a smile that played across Sesshomaru's face.
Miroku looked from one demon brother to the other. "With Sesshomaru here, perhaps I should stay here tonight?"
"No, that's quite alright, Miroku. I can handle these two. You would be better to sleep where you have been sleeping. Good night."
"Good night Lady Nekoyasha, Lady Lotus," he said as he bowed out of the room.
"Hey, can we get a blanket over here? This room is cold," came Inuyasha's irritated voice. Lotus smiled and retrieved a blanket. "Good night, grandmother."
"Good night, my dear."
Nekoyasha took the blanket to Inuyasha. Then she reseated herself in front of the door and continued brushing her hair. All was quiet. No screaming children, no arguing. She sighed and partially closed her eyes.
Then the door slid open. All the "adults" glanced at the door. Shinta was standing in the door. "I'm sorry, grandma. I couldn't sleep."
She smiled warmly at the child as she heard the two males relax. "That is alright. Come her sweetie."
Shinta climbed into her lap. She held him close and started singing:
~ Crescent moon floating on the cloud Over the crest of the mountain. Silver gem in a satin crown, Resting on the royal mountain.
Pale moon New moon Crescent moon Shining brightly over Counting.~
She heard Inuyasha faintly singing with her at the end of the first verse. As she began the second verse Sesshomaru started humming gently with her.
~Nightingale singing in the wood Softly serenading the forest. Fills the air with a sad refrain In the quiet of the evening.
Sweet song Fair song Lonely song Echoing through all of Counting.
Lotus blooms float along the stream Lovely waxen perfection. Slowly open to view the world, Slowly spreading their silken petals.
Wild flower Pink flower Lotus flower Floating on the streams of Counting.~
***** A/N: A longer chapter. Yea! About the song, I learned it in school many years ago.
I am not sure what to say right now. It's been hectic. Oh, yeah I forgot tonight was the season premiere of Angel. I was writing chapters for you. I realized I missed it at 9 this evening. Grrr. I hope someone taped it.
As I stated above, I got the second Inuyasha movie! It is sooo good. I like it better than the first one I think. The kiss wasn't quite what I was expecting, oh well. Poor Miroku.
Well time for me to go.
"Spoken"
*Thoughts*
~Song~
Chapter 12: Sleeping Arrangements
Inuyasha watched the exchange between the two of them. He was surprised that she gave in. But then Nekoyasha didn't like to hold grudges. He couldn't quite explain why the blood licking him bothered him. *It is the most intimate thing, used usually between lovers. ::mental shrug:: and family That's what she has always considered him. . . She did that to me once a long time ago. I guess that is her way of saying he is forgiven.*
He watched her as she dressed his brother's wounds. When she finished she got up and crossed the room to Inuyasha. She lifted the little girl from his arms. He found that he really didn't want to give up holding her. He had found himself contented with her sleeping against him.
Nekoyasha took Rin over to Sesshomaru. He cradled Rin in his arm and Nekoyasha helped get his fluff and the blanket situated. When she was done with that she gathered her supplies and went back over to Inuyasha. "Well, it is probably time to change your bandages."
As she was attending to him, Inuyasha noticed Sesshomaru watching him as he had earlier. They were both taking stock of each other's injuries. If it came down to a fight, they both needed to know how hurt the other one was and what would be the advantages.
When she finished with him, she looked up at him. "I think it is time for you to go back to bed."
Inuyasha looked at her for a minute. "No." She cocked her eyebrow at him. "I would rather sleep in here so I can keep an eye on him." He indicated Sesshomaru.
Nekoyasha sighed. "Fine. But don't think that I am going to leave you both in the same room alone." She got up and sat with her back to the door between them. She glanced at both of the boys. "I guess we are all in for a very long night. I don't need any more blood on my floor."
And so they sat there looking at each other. Nekoyasha pulled out the hairbrush and started brushing her hair. This went on for about five minutes when they heard a scream. Inuyasha jumped to his feet only to collapse back to the floor. Nekoyasha was by his side in a flash.
"You shouldn't be moving right now, Inuyasha. These wounds won't heal if you keep pulling them."
"That was Shippo screaming," he replied. She noticed concern in his eyes.
"The poor thing is having a bad dream that's all. I am sure the others will handle it." She stated trying to console the dog.
But the screaming continued. They could hear the girls in the next room holding on to him. It sounded like they were walking with him trying get him to calm down. They could hear Kagome cooing to him, Sango humming, and Lotus speaking softly to him. But still the screams continued. At one point they heard, "Daddy!" quickly followed by Miroku saying, "Hand him here."
For a moment the kitsune quieted down. The he started up again with calls for his father. The sound of feet were heard and then the door to room slid open with Lotus standing in the door way with Miroku standing behind her holding the screaming kit.
Sesshomaru sighed. He hoped that Rin would be able to sleep through the night, but with a screaming child fox, that might prove to be impossible. As if on cue, Rin opened her eyes. "Sesshomaru-sama, what is that noise?"
"A child near by is having a bad dream. Sleep now," he replied softly. Rin yawned and snuggled close to him and went back to sleep.
Nekoyasha had crossed to the couple in the doorway. "What is going on?"
Lotus began explaining. "He just started screaming. I tried holding him to see if that would work. Kagome woke up and tried holding him as well since apparently he has bad dreams every so often. But he didn't respond to her either. Nor Sango. Then we were able to make out the word 'Daddy', so Miroku tried holding him. He quieted down and we thought that worked. Then he started up again."
"Hmmm..." Nekoyasha thought for a moment. She took the fox child from Miroku, and he screamed even louder. She flattened her ears against her head, as did Inuyasha, who had come up behind her. Out of the corner of her eyes she saw Sesshomaru give a slight wince. *Let's see. He quieted down when Miroku held him, but it didn't work. Why not? Because he didn't smell completely right. Had a male scent but not a demon. I wonder...*
"Nekoyasha, can't you make that child shut up!" Inuyasha yelled.
She turned to him with an evil grin on her face. "No, but you can." And she handed Shippo to Inuyasha.
Inuyasha looked startled as he stood there holding the kit. At first he held him out at arm's length, then slowly he brought Shippo against him. Shippo grabbed hold of one his forelocks and quieted down a little bit. "Daddy, please don't leave again."
Inuyasha absently started rubbing the child's back. "I'm not going anywhere, you stupid little child," he spoke softly. Shippo snuggled up even more against Inuyasha's chest, still clutching his forelock of hair.
Nekoyasha giggled. "Well, I guess you are stuck holding the child tonight."
"Feh." Inuyasha sulked back to his spot against the wall across from Sesshomaru and sat down. He looked across the room at the Demon Lord. "Not one word, Sesshomaru. Not one word!"
"I wasn't going to say a thing, brother."
Inuyasha could just make out the shadow of a smile that played across Sesshomaru's face.
Miroku looked from one demon brother to the other. "With Sesshomaru here, perhaps I should stay here tonight?"
"No, that's quite alright, Miroku. I can handle these two. You would be better to sleep where you have been sleeping. Good night."
"Good night Lady Nekoyasha, Lady Lotus," he said as he bowed out of the room.
"Hey, can we get a blanket over here? This room is cold," came Inuyasha's irritated voice. Lotus smiled and retrieved a blanket. "Good night, grandmother."
"Good night, my dear."
Nekoyasha took the blanket to Inuyasha. Then she reseated herself in front of the door and continued brushing her hair. All was quiet. No screaming children, no arguing. She sighed and partially closed her eyes.
Then the door slid open. All the "adults" glanced at the door. Shinta was standing in the door. "I'm sorry, grandma. I couldn't sleep."
She smiled warmly at the child as she heard the two males relax. "That is alright. Come her sweetie."
Shinta climbed into her lap. She held him close and started singing:
~ Crescent moon floating on the cloud Over the crest of the mountain. Silver gem in a satin crown, Resting on the royal mountain.
Pale moon New moon Crescent moon Shining brightly over Counting.~
She heard Inuyasha faintly singing with her at the end of the first verse. As she began the second verse Sesshomaru started humming gently with her.
~Nightingale singing in the wood Softly serenading the forest. Fills the air with a sad refrain In the quiet of the evening.
Sweet song Fair song Lonely song Echoing through all of Counting.
Lotus blooms float along the stream Lovely waxen perfection. Slowly open to view the world, Slowly spreading their silken petals.
Wild flower Pink flower Lotus flower Floating on the streams of Counting.~
***** A/N: A longer chapter. Yea! About the song, I learned it in school many years ago.
I am not sure what to say right now. It's been hectic. Oh, yeah I forgot tonight was the season premiere of Angel. I was writing chapters for you. I realized I missed it at 9 this evening. Grrr. I hope someone taped it.
As I stated above, I got the second Inuyasha movie! It is sooo good. I like it better than the first one I think. The kiss wasn't quite what I was expecting, oh well. Poor Miroku.
Well time for me to go.
