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Chapter Three
Why oh why hadn't someone invented a washing machine and a dryer yet? Kagome muttered about savage conditions while washing as her husband, child and very good friend played in the field. Shippo had been with them for a few weeks and were waiting for Sango and Miroku to visit them any day now.
She smiled to herself. Hopefully they'll be coming with news of a new edition to their family, she thought. A girlish giggle flew from her mouth as she continued that train of thought. Her husband turned away from the little game he was playing with his son to look at his mate. He cocked his head to the side and quietly walked closer to her.
"Since when did doing the washing become such a fun thing to do? You're always 'sitting' me once you finish."
"Oh Inuyasha the whole group is going to be together again! It's been so long and maybe just maybe Sango will be expecting a little bundle of joy herself!"
The paranoid half demon backed away from her as if she were insane. Well knowing his mate she probably slipped into her moments of insanity once again. After knowing her for so long, and not to mention being married to her, you would think he'd learn just to smile and nod at her little display. However this is Inuyasha and couldn't help but make the comment, "What are you babbling about this time? We were together half a year ago! Typical human, making a big deal out of nothing."
She glared at him and closed her eyes. "Sit boy!"
Shippo turned away from Tristis and smirked at the familiar scene of Inuyasha groaning on the floor and muttering something about Kagome under his breath. The little boy tugged at the teenager's sleeve. "Mommy always 'sits' Daddy and then he calls her all these words that Mommy says I can't say."
"Well I've know your mom for a long time and it's just best to listen to her."
The little pup started to giggle but then turned to sniff the air. "What's that? It smells like a lower demon and it's getting closer."
Shippo sniffed the air as well and made a face. "Um Inuyasha that scent smells really familiar. And if it who I think it is I think you're going to have a visit from your family!"
The oldest of the group sat up and growled. "Wherever that stinking toad is his lord is always close by. Kagome, you and Tristis go inside. Shippo go get me Tetsusaiga."
"What is it Daddy? Is it a big bad demon? I want to help you and Uncle Shippo!"
The teenager's eyes got wide. "Hey Tristis I don't think so... Uncle Shippo doesn't want to stick around."
"Stop acting like a wuss and do as I tell you!"
Kagome gathered her son in her arms, "Inuyasha be careful! We don't know what Sesshoumaru is like now."
He smirked, "I can tell you what he's like," as he ran to a shaking bush. "He's still the bastard he's always been!"
Not waiting for Shippo to bring his sword he dove to the bush and tackled the intruder. A piercing shriek stopped Kagome's run to their home. She looked back and saw that a wailing Jaken was hitting a very confused Inuyasha over the head with his two headed staff. "Let me go! Let me go! I only have a message to deliver! Lord Sesshoumaru will have your head if anything happens to me!"
Inuyasha shoved him aside, "Where is that lousy half brother of mine? Your worthless ass never leaves his side for long!"
Jaken stood up and brushed the dirt off his clothes. "My master is not here! He had me seek you out so I could deliver this letter to you and hear your decision."
With a trembling hand he held out the letter with Sesshoumaru's seal. The younger brother snatched it out of his hand while the toad yelped and ran back to the safety of the bush. He broke the seal, half expecting for something to jump out at him. As he read Kagome slowly set her son down and walked to her husband to read the letter from his brother.
Seeing this as his window of opportunity, Tristis ran past his parents and toward the bush that covered the little demon his Daddy sort of fought. He peered inside and grinned when the imp shrunk back. A giggle escaped him, "You don't look like a big bad demon."
Despite his fear Jaken exploded, "Why you miserable little whelp! I ought to....."
He trailed off when he actually took the time to look at the boy who spoke to him. It was amazing. The boy was the spitting image of Lord Sesshoumaru when he was a pup. The same long silver hair, pointy ears, he even had a crescent moon in the middle of his forehead. Jaken stepped out of the bush and circled the boy. He had the same build Sesshoumaru had at his age and appeared to be the same height as he had been.
He glanced at the little claws and then found himself looking at innocent golden eyes that stared at him with a bit of confusion. Some, most likely the pup's parents, would argue that the innocent eyes was the only thing that set him apart from his uncle but the faithful servant knew better. A sad sigh almost passed his lips as he remembered a time when Lord Sesshoumaru's eyes held the same innocent light. This whelp appeared to be the carefree pure child that his master once was.
Old memories were forgotten as Inuyasha picked up the toad by the back of his robes and brought him close to his face. "What's this all about Jaken? Why does Sesshoumaru want me to take care of some girl?"
"If I were you I'd learn how to address her properly. Lord Sesshoumaru has killed people for not giving her the respect he deems is appropriate for her. Even demons coming to pay respect to your brother bring her something as well."
Kagome raised an eyebrow. "You can't be taking about that little girl that used to follow you around are you? Why she must be a woman now."
Her husband listened to her and felt his heart drop. He had really hoped that she had left his brother so her pure spirit couldn't be tainted. "That girl... Rin, is that the one he wants me to take in? Kagome's right she's already old enough to take on a mate and have a family so why do I have to care for her?"
"Lord Sesshoumaru already explained in that letter! He's suppose to be seeking a mate now so that he may have an heir. A lady of great standing is coming to call on his home and he doesn't want Rin around. The lady is terribly jealous and might try to harm her. Now explain something to me Inuyasha! Why does this pup look so much like your brother?"
He gave a low growl. "How the hell should I know? What's going to happen to her if I don't allow her to live here?"
"Then we'll have to find some place else to send her. She'd rather be here since she doesn't trust humans."
"Oh that's Sesshoumaru's doing!"
The little toad demon glared hateful at Kagome. "Hold your tongue you miserable human! Before she started to follow us her family was killed and then she was constantly abused. She was even beaten very badly right before she was killed and brought her back to life by Lord Sesshoumaru with Tensiega."
With that the future priestess shut her mouth and looked at her mate. Inuyasha glanced at the letter one more time and sighed. Why him? Sesshoumaru hated him and if he was so damn protective of his human companion then why send her to the person he hates the most? It sounded like a plot to kill him once and for all but it couldn't be. He had heard of the rumors concerning his brother and Rin. Many of the demons talked of how the ruthless human-hating Lord Sesshoumaru had a human mistress.
Feh, he thought. When Sesshoumaru took Rin or any female human as his mistress then he would personally hand over Tetsusaiga. Though he didn't question his "love" or rather possessiveness over the human girl that he had taken in years ago. He had saw it first hand when he fought Naraku after he had kidnaped Rin. The full demon had acted as if he didn't care when she was back in his care but Inuyasha knew better. His older brother had walked away, pretending like he didn't notice the small girl following him but in truth he was watching her every move. Most likely preparing himself to attack if anything made a step towards his precious child. He had done the same when he was in the same position with Kagome.
"Daddy is someone going to come live with us like Uncle Shippo?"
He looked down at his tiny son who at first caused pain to look at when he was first born. Having to see and completely love a person who is a carbon copy of someone who hates you with every fiber of their being had been something Inuyasha had to get used to. Maybe this is why his father had often told him never to hate. One of the few things he could remember about the old man and he didn't listen to him.
"Inuyasha? Inuyasha what are we going to do?"
The half breed crumpled the letter, dropped the toad, and picked up his son. Then he walked to a confused Kagome took her hand and motioned for Shippo to follow them. Silently they made their way back inside to their home, forgetting about the washing and the laughter they shared in the field.
Jaken sighed and turned around ready to deliver the bad news to his master. He hoped Rin was keeping him in good spirits, perhaps his punishment for failing wouldn't hurt too much.
"Jaken tell Sesshoumaru that we'll have everything prepared for Rin by the time he sends her."
The little imp turned around and stared at the retreating half demon. He swallowed hard and began making his journey back to his master with his "good news."