Ello everyone! First off I would like to thank you guys for not trying to
kill me because I did that to Sesshomaru. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!
*huggles*
However, I have a feeling you MIGHT kill me after you read this chapter. Uhhh. . . should I be scared?
Anyway. . . here's chapter six to Take Flight My Dragon. In this chapter Sesshomaru is now in the hospital. You are also going to find out some things that happened in his past. OHHH AREN'T YOU EXCITED!?!?!?!? Hope you enjoy reading it! ^.^
Disclaimer: Plain and simple, I do not own anyone from the show Inuyasha. Tatsuyu, Dr. Chikogeshi, and Antonio are mine though so hands off! Have fun now!
*WARNING!!!!*: THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS SOME GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION AND A BIT OF LEMON! READ AT YOUR OWN RISK! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED SO IF YOU DON'T LIKE DON'T READ! PLAIN AND SIMPLE!
AN: (these parentheses mean Sesshomaru dreaming)
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Chapter 6
Sesshomaru groaned and shifted on something soft. His head felt fuzzy and his mouth was dry. Trying to open his eyes he made an incoherent grunt. Sesshomaru tried to speak but failed as something made him gag. He started to panic.
/ Where am I?! What's happening?! /
Two smooth hands clasped his shoulders and held him down. Sesshomaru panicked even more.
/ NO! IT'S HAPPENING AGAIN! STOP! /
"Shhh. . . be still Sesshomaru. Nothing is going to happen. Be calm."
Sesshomaru stopped trying to get out of the grip and relaxed. It was Tatsuyu's voice. He slowly raised a shaky hand and placed it over hers; making him feel safe. Again he tried to open his eyes. At first things were blurry, but slowly things took form and as he tilted his head to the side and sighed. Tatsuyu smiled back, a tired look in her eyes.
"Good morning."
Sesshomaru tried to speak but something was lodge in his throat. Tatsuyu placed her hand on his forehead, "Don't try to speak. Let's wait until the doctor says it's alright to take out the tube."
He raised an eyebrow in confusion. Taking his eyes off of Tatsuyu he took in his surroundings. A white room with white walls, white curtains, and everything else white. Monitors beeped and machines hummed. Sesshomaru remembered this before. He was in the hospital. But how did he get here, he wondered.
The door opened and a balding man of about fifty walked in, a clipboard in one hand and a pen in the other. The doctor looked up from the clipboard and smiled, "Well, look who decided to wake up." The man had a cheerful looking face and had on reader glasses. When he smiled you saw a row of straight white teeth, except for one of the front teeth, which was turned at a weird angle. All in all he seemed like an all round nice guy. Sesshomaru know him well.
Dr. Chikogeshi.
Chikogeshi walked over to him and sat on the edge of the bed, "So, Sesshomaru-san, you ready to take that tube out of your mouth?" Sesshomaru would have chuckled if he weren't so weary, so instead he gave a meek nod. As carefully as he could the doctor took out the tube, Sesshomaru wincing at the strange feeling. When the tube was out, Sesshomaru gave a slight cough and inhaled quickly.
"H-how long have I been here?" Sesshomaru whispered. The doctor said, "You were brought in Friday afternoon. It's 10:30 in the morning on Saturday."
The doctor placed the tube on a monitor and took out a tiny flashlight. "Now Sesshomaru I need you look right at me as I check for any signs of a concussion. It's probably unlikely but you can't be too careful. Now, tilt your head towards me." Stiffly, Sesshomaru looked at the doctor, only to be hit with a beam on light. Giving an irritated moan he felt Chikogeshi playing with his eyelids, completely making sure. He gave a satisfying noise.
"Well my friend, no concussions. The only things you have are some scratches and bruises. . ."
"W-what scratches?" Said Sesshomaru hoarsely. The doctor's eyes softened and looked at his arm. Sesshomaru followed his gaze and his eyes narrowed in recognition. His arm, from wrist to shoulder, was wrapped in bleached bandages, tiny red stains soaking through the fabric. Slowly he lifted the other arm to see it in the same condition. Unsteady fingers made there way to his throat where his fingers came in contact with more bandages. Sesshomaru closed his eyes and sighed.
Tatsuyu sat on the edge of the bed and placed a hand on Sesshomaru's cheek. He slightly leaned into her hand, a small tear escaping one of his eyes. Deciding that the two needed time to them, Dr. Chikogeshi spun on his heels and went out the door, making a small click as it closed. She watched him leave but turned her gaze back on Sesshomaru, who hadn't moved. She rubbed her thumb over his cheek, wiping away the tears that followed the first.
"Sesshomaru," she whispered, "Sesshomaru. . . are you okay?"
Silence. She tried again and silence preceded her question. Finally he whispered, "I don't think I'll ever be alright, Tatsuyu. I-I can't take it anymore."
"Can't take what? What is it Sesshomaru?"
Sesshomaru squeezed his eyes shut and gave a shuddered breath. "I-I can't take the memories! I can't take the pain! I can't take anymore of it!" Sesshomaru's breathing became raspy. Tatsuyu wrapped her arms around him, his arms now holding desperately to her. She rocked back and forth while making soft cooing sounds.
"Shhh. . . it's alright, calm down. I'm here, don't worry."
Sesshomaru's tears started to diminish and his grip loosen. Tatsuyu still rocked slowly, making him drowsy. Finally his eyes closed and his breathing evened out. Yet, Tatsuyu kept rocking him, never wanting him to be alone again.
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Inuyasha hastily walked down the hospital hall, his shoes making a soft patter on the tiles. He hoped that Sesshomaru was up this time. He made a right and kept walking. Poor Tatsuyu, she must be so tired right now. She stayed the whole night, afraid to leave him alone for a second. Well, now he would stay so she could get a good nights rest.
Inuyasha reached room 425 and opened the door. Much to his disappointment, Sesshomaru was asleep once again. Tatsuyu was lying down next to him, his arm around her waist as she created little circles on his chest with her finger. Upon entering, Tatsuyu raised her eyes, slightly puffy from crying herself. Inuyasha bit his lip and whispered, "How is he?"
Tatsuyu slid off the bed, so as not to disturb Sesshomaru. Taking Inuyasha by the arm, she led him out into the hall and sat on a bench. Taking in a deep breath she said, "I'm not sure Inuyasha. The doctors say he should be alright and be able to leave tonight, but. . ." She looked into space, "his wounds aren't in his body. He told me that he couldn't take the memories, the pain. I don't know what he means but he is so distressed." She hung her head.
Inuyasha rubbed her back and sighed, "Listen, I know Sesshomaru is having trouble. Sesshomaru has had. . . a hard past." Inuyasha's throat tightened, "I-I would tell you what happened but. . . that's something you need to hear from Sesshomaru himself. This is what I can tell you," he turned to face her, "Sesshomaru needs you more than anything right now. Please, help him."
Tatsuyu stared at Inuyasha and then nodded. She would never leave his side. His problems needed to be confronted and solved and she might be the only one to do it. Inuyasha's voice cut in her thoughts, "I do have a question for you though. How were you able to calm down Sesshomaru without even talking to him?"
She wrestled with the telling him the truth and making something up. Would he reject her? Or would he accept her? She decided to take her chances. Taking a deep breath she told him everything about her power.
*~*~* Back with Sesshomaru (WARNING!!! GRAPHIC SCENE STARTS HERE! DON'T LIKE IT JUST SKIP DOWN TO WHERE IT IS SAFE! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED AGAIN!) *~*~*~*
(Sesshomaru groaned in pain and slowly opened his eyes. "W-where am I?"
"You're with me."
Sesshomaru's eyes widened at the voice and tried to move, only to figure out he was bound hands and feet. He gasped when he also noticed he was tied down to his bed, naked. Sesshomaru pulled against the restraints but to no avail, they were securely fastened. Something pounced on him.
"Now I can have you all to myself without that woman always getting in the way." Sesshomaru winced, the added weight pushing against the cuts and bruises already on his stomach and torso. He squirmed again; the result was he getting slapped across the face.
"Don't move!" But Sesshomaru didn't listen. He kept squirming and tried to push the person off from on top of him but that someone held fast to him. Finally his strength wore down and he slumped on the bed, his breathing ragged. He looked up at his attacker with tear filled eyes. "Why are you doing this to me. . . father?"
Sesshomaru's father's hand came to clasp around his throat, making him wheeze. "Why? Why am I doing this? I don't think the answer really matters to me now does it?" with that said he pressed his lips against Sesshomaru's pale ones, sure to leave a bruise afterwards. Sesshomaru tried to evade the kiss but his body was too battered to even move. The father scrapped his nails up and down his son's body, leaving giant welts. Sesshomaru cried silently, wanting to die.
His father broke the kiss and started taking off his shirt. Sesshomaru paled and thrashed frantically, "NO! PLEASE! STOP THIS!"
"Why should I?!" he had just finished taking off his pants when he slammed into his son, Sesshomaru giving out a silent cry of agony. He kept his eyes tightly shut as his father moved within him, sounds of pleasure coming from his throat. Sesshomaru looked away, tears falling down his eyes, wanting this pain to stop.
Suddenly his father bit down on his neck, drawing blood. Sesshomaru gave out a yelp mixed with a painful moan. His father only smiled and came to his climax, spilling his seed into Sesshomaru. Roughly pulling out, he got up and dressed. He walked back to the bed and forced on more kiss on Sesshomaru. "So long bitch. You don't know how long I wanted to do that." He left the room, Sesshomaru still tied down to the bed.
Sesshomaru cried, the pain on his body and between his legs unbearable. He knew he was losing a lot of blood and was wondering if he was going to die. To Sesshomaru guess, a half hour went by until he heard the door fly open to show Inuyasha, tears running down his own face and anger showing in his eyes.)
Sesshomaru cried silently in his sleep, never knowing someone else was sharing his nightmare.
*~*~*~* OKAY KIDDIES! IT'S SAFE NOW! *~*~*~*
Tatsuyu was kneeling on the ground, her hand over her mouth and tears streaming down her face. Inuyasha was kneeling next to her, trying to figure out what was wrong. At first he tried asking but it was like he was oblivious to her. He tried giving her a little shake but that just made her fall to her knees. Finally he just took her in his arms, slowly rocking back and forth.
"Hey Tats, what's wrong?"
Slowly she raised her tear-stained face to Inuyasha and said in a quiet, pained voice, "h-how could your father d-do that to him?!" Inuyasha stared in disbelief. "H-how did you know?! No one knows that. Not even Antonio. How did you. . ." He let his sentence trail off.
Tatsuyu went back into a kneeling position and pointed to her head, "Remember when I told you I could read a person's thoughts? Well, sometimes I will pick up something from someone nearby. I can't explain it, only that it's like they are shouting it or something and I hear it." She looked at Sesshomaru's door, "Sometimes when I'm in my room, my younger brother will have a nightmare and I will pick it up. So when he wakes up from it I'll be there to comfort him. I guess Sesshomaru just had one about. . ."
More tears fell from her eyes and she couldn't take it anymore. Bolting off the floor she rushed to the door opened it up, and ran to kneel by Sesshomaru's side. Sesshomaru was on the bed, his arms wrapped protectively around his body, which was curled into a fetal position. Tatsuyu touched his face, her shaky fingers wiping away some of the perspiration that fell from his face.
Inuyasha had tears in his own eyes. He may not have heard the whole story but he hated the fact that he still couldn't have done anything. So he and his brother haven't always been on good terms with each other that still don't change the fact that they were still brothers. Inuyasha walked up behind Tatsuyu and placed a hand on her head.
"Why don't you go and get something to eat. I'll wait here in case he wakes up." He whispered. She just shook her head, "I can't. I need to be here. He needs me." Inuyasha sighed and gave Tatsuyu a hug. "Then I'll go get us something to eat. You can't starve yourself. How about some noodles and ramen?" Tatsuyu gave a small smile and nodded.
"Arigato, Inuyasha."
"Douitashimashite, Tatsuyu." He gave her one final squeeze before he left.
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Sesshomaru woke up with a start, his eyes falling upon the top of Tatsuyu's head. Curious as to why she was there, he uncurled himself and reached out to touch the top of her head. Tatsuyu moved slightly and raised her head, blinking the sleep out of her eyes. Sesshomaru frowned. She was crying.
"Tatsuyu, is everything alright?" He moved his hand to her cheek. Giving a small sigh she said, "I should ask you that question. Especially after what happened. . . a year ago." Sesshomaru's face noticeably paled and he bolted upright. "H-how did you find out about that?" Said Sesshomaru in a trembling voice. "Who told you?"
"Actually. . . you did."
Sesshomaru's eyes widened and she continued, "Now don't freak out or anything when I tell you this. I have this. . . I have this gift. I have the power to read a person's thoughts. I can even change or erase them, which I could never do." She shifted from her place on the floor, "When you were sleeping, your thoughts were very animated and loud. When that happens sometimes I can pick up what they are seeing or saying. That's what happened with you," She looked into his eyes, "I saw you. . . I saw what happened, and I am so sorry."
Sesshomaru stared at her for a while. Reading minds? Erase memories? So that's how he heard her voice inside his head. He looked at her and raised an eyebrow. Her face was tilted towards the floor and her eyes were shut tightly. Was she afraid? Yes, afraid that he would reject her. Sesshomaru could never reject her though. She had helped him.
Sesshomaru took her chin in his hands and tilted her face upwards. "I never wanted you to figure out that way, and truth to be told, you only know half of what happened." Her eyes widened in horror but he kept on, "when the time comes you shall know the truth but not now. It's too painful a memory to tell right now. As for your gift I thank you for having it. You saved me."
She nodded her head and tears fell from her eyes. Tears came from Sesshomaru's eyes as well but he quickly wiped them away. His eyes fell on the small cut under Tatsuyu's eye and frowned. "What happened to your face?"
Tatsuyu gasped and started to ramble, "Oh you know, fell down and scraped my face. You know me; Queen of the Klutz's." She gave a nervous laugh. Sesshomaru looked into her eyes and knew she was lying. Someone hurt her and she wasn't telling. He would let the matter drop. . . for now.
The door flew open. "Sessio! Hey man, are you bueno?" Antonio rushed to his side, only to be followed by Kagome, Miroku, Sango, and Inuyasha, who at the moment was carrying some big bags.
"You know, you people could help me with these bags you know! Some of it's your food too!" Inuyasha grunted and dropped the bags on the chair. "Hey Sesshomaru, you feeling better?" Sesshomaru nodded his head and looked around, "What are you all doing here?"
"We came to see if you were feeling better, isn't that what friends do?" Kagome said with a smile. Sesshomaru gave a small grin and nodded his head. Miroku cut in, "Okay, now that he's awake, let's eat some food!" Everyone agreed and Inuyasha rolled his eyes. To Tatsuyu he said, "Ran into them while walking out of the hospital. They decided to come with me to get the food. I'm broke now!"
Tatsuyu giggled and looked at Sesshomaru. Both smiled at each other and decided that they would do everything in their power to help one another.
"Hey! They forgot the soy sauce!"
They all sweat dropped at Miroku's outburst.
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Okay now like I said you people are probably going to murder me in my sleep for doing this to Sesshomaru. But at least now you know a bit about his past! Right?! Right!? Please be kind!!!!! Like I said, it goes with the story and things will get better!!!!
Anyway, chapter done, hope ya like, R&R please and thank you, and stay tuned for another chapter to Take Flight My Dragon.
Hope you enjoyed it!
Ja ne!
However, I have a feeling you MIGHT kill me after you read this chapter. Uhhh. . . should I be scared?
Anyway. . . here's chapter six to Take Flight My Dragon. In this chapter Sesshomaru is now in the hospital. You are also going to find out some things that happened in his past. OHHH AREN'T YOU EXCITED!?!?!?!? Hope you enjoy reading it! ^.^
Disclaimer: Plain and simple, I do not own anyone from the show Inuyasha. Tatsuyu, Dr. Chikogeshi, and Antonio are mine though so hands off! Have fun now!
*WARNING!!!!*: THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS SOME GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION AND A BIT OF LEMON! READ AT YOUR OWN RISK! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED SO IF YOU DON'T LIKE DON'T READ! PLAIN AND SIMPLE!
AN: (these parentheses mean Sesshomaru dreaming)
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Chapter 6
Sesshomaru groaned and shifted on something soft. His head felt fuzzy and his mouth was dry. Trying to open his eyes he made an incoherent grunt. Sesshomaru tried to speak but failed as something made him gag. He started to panic.
/ Where am I?! What's happening?! /
Two smooth hands clasped his shoulders and held him down. Sesshomaru panicked even more.
/ NO! IT'S HAPPENING AGAIN! STOP! /
"Shhh. . . be still Sesshomaru. Nothing is going to happen. Be calm."
Sesshomaru stopped trying to get out of the grip and relaxed. It was Tatsuyu's voice. He slowly raised a shaky hand and placed it over hers; making him feel safe. Again he tried to open his eyes. At first things were blurry, but slowly things took form and as he tilted his head to the side and sighed. Tatsuyu smiled back, a tired look in her eyes.
"Good morning."
Sesshomaru tried to speak but something was lodge in his throat. Tatsuyu placed her hand on his forehead, "Don't try to speak. Let's wait until the doctor says it's alright to take out the tube."
He raised an eyebrow in confusion. Taking his eyes off of Tatsuyu he took in his surroundings. A white room with white walls, white curtains, and everything else white. Monitors beeped and machines hummed. Sesshomaru remembered this before. He was in the hospital. But how did he get here, he wondered.
The door opened and a balding man of about fifty walked in, a clipboard in one hand and a pen in the other. The doctor looked up from the clipboard and smiled, "Well, look who decided to wake up." The man had a cheerful looking face and had on reader glasses. When he smiled you saw a row of straight white teeth, except for one of the front teeth, which was turned at a weird angle. All in all he seemed like an all round nice guy. Sesshomaru know him well.
Dr. Chikogeshi.
Chikogeshi walked over to him and sat on the edge of the bed, "So, Sesshomaru-san, you ready to take that tube out of your mouth?" Sesshomaru would have chuckled if he weren't so weary, so instead he gave a meek nod. As carefully as he could the doctor took out the tube, Sesshomaru wincing at the strange feeling. When the tube was out, Sesshomaru gave a slight cough and inhaled quickly.
"H-how long have I been here?" Sesshomaru whispered. The doctor said, "You were brought in Friday afternoon. It's 10:30 in the morning on Saturday."
The doctor placed the tube on a monitor and took out a tiny flashlight. "Now Sesshomaru I need you look right at me as I check for any signs of a concussion. It's probably unlikely but you can't be too careful. Now, tilt your head towards me." Stiffly, Sesshomaru looked at the doctor, only to be hit with a beam on light. Giving an irritated moan he felt Chikogeshi playing with his eyelids, completely making sure. He gave a satisfying noise.
"Well my friend, no concussions. The only things you have are some scratches and bruises. . ."
"W-what scratches?" Said Sesshomaru hoarsely. The doctor's eyes softened and looked at his arm. Sesshomaru followed his gaze and his eyes narrowed in recognition. His arm, from wrist to shoulder, was wrapped in bleached bandages, tiny red stains soaking through the fabric. Slowly he lifted the other arm to see it in the same condition. Unsteady fingers made there way to his throat where his fingers came in contact with more bandages. Sesshomaru closed his eyes and sighed.
Tatsuyu sat on the edge of the bed and placed a hand on Sesshomaru's cheek. He slightly leaned into her hand, a small tear escaping one of his eyes. Deciding that the two needed time to them, Dr. Chikogeshi spun on his heels and went out the door, making a small click as it closed. She watched him leave but turned her gaze back on Sesshomaru, who hadn't moved. She rubbed her thumb over his cheek, wiping away the tears that followed the first.
"Sesshomaru," she whispered, "Sesshomaru. . . are you okay?"
Silence. She tried again and silence preceded her question. Finally he whispered, "I don't think I'll ever be alright, Tatsuyu. I-I can't take it anymore."
"Can't take what? What is it Sesshomaru?"
Sesshomaru squeezed his eyes shut and gave a shuddered breath. "I-I can't take the memories! I can't take the pain! I can't take anymore of it!" Sesshomaru's breathing became raspy. Tatsuyu wrapped her arms around him, his arms now holding desperately to her. She rocked back and forth while making soft cooing sounds.
"Shhh. . . it's alright, calm down. I'm here, don't worry."
Sesshomaru's tears started to diminish and his grip loosen. Tatsuyu still rocked slowly, making him drowsy. Finally his eyes closed and his breathing evened out. Yet, Tatsuyu kept rocking him, never wanting him to be alone again.
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Inuyasha hastily walked down the hospital hall, his shoes making a soft patter on the tiles. He hoped that Sesshomaru was up this time. He made a right and kept walking. Poor Tatsuyu, she must be so tired right now. She stayed the whole night, afraid to leave him alone for a second. Well, now he would stay so she could get a good nights rest.
Inuyasha reached room 425 and opened the door. Much to his disappointment, Sesshomaru was asleep once again. Tatsuyu was lying down next to him, his arm around her waist as she created little circles on his chest with her finger. Upon entering, Tatsuyu raised her eyes, slightly puffy from crying herself. Inuyasha bit his lip and whispered, "How is he?"
Tatsuyu slid off the bed, so as not to disturb Sesshomaru. Taking Inuyasha by the arm, she led him out into the hall and sat on a bench. Taking in a deep breath she said, "I'm not sure Inuyasha. The doctors say he should be alright and be able to leave tonight, but. . ." She looked into space, "his wounds aren't in his body. He told me that he couldn't take the memories, the pain. I don't know what he means but he is so distressed." She hung her head.
Inuyasha rubbed her back and sighed, "Listen, I know Sesshomaru is having trouble. Sesshomaru has had. . . a hard past." Inuyasha's throat tightened, "I-I would tell you what happened but. . . that's something you need to hear from Sesshomaru himself. This is what I can tell you," he turned to face her, "Sesshomaru needs you more than anything right now. Please, help him."
Tatsuyu stared at Inuyasha and then nodded. She would never leave his side. His problems needed to be confronted and solved and she might be the only one to do it. Inuyasha's voice cut in her thoughts, "I do have a question for you though. How were you able to calm down Sesshomaru without even talking to him?"
She wrestled with the telling him the truth and making something up. Would he reject her? Or would he accept her? She decided to take her chances. Taking a deep breath she told him everything about her power.
*~*~* Back with Sesshomaru (WARNING!!! GRAPHIC SCENE STARTS HERE! DON'T LIKE IT JUST SKIP DOWN TO WHERE IT IS SAFE! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED AGAIN!) *~*~*~*
(Sesshomaru groaned in pain and slowly opened his eyes. "W-where am I?"
"You're with me."
Sesshomaru's eyes widened at the voice and tried to move, only to figure out he was bound hands and feet. He gasped when he also noticed he was tied down to his bed, naked. Sesshomaru pulled against the restraints but to no avail, they were securely fastened. Something pounced on him.
"Now I can have you all to myself without that woman always getting in the way." Sesshomaru winced, the added weight pushing against the cuts and bruises already on his stomach and torso. He squirmed again; the result was he getting slapped across the face.
"Don't move!" But Sesshomaru didn't listen. He kept squirming and tried to push the person off from on top of him but that someone held fast to him. Finally his strength wore down and he slumped on the bed, his breathing ragged. He looked up at his attacker with tear filled eyes. "Why are you doing this to me. . . father?"
Sesshomaru's father's hand came to clasp around his throat, making him wheeze. "Why? Why am I doing this? I don't think the answer really matters to me now does it?" with that said he pressed his lips against Sesshomaru's pale ones, sure to leave a bruise afterwards. Sesshomaru tried to evade the kiss but his body was too battered to even move. The father scrapped his nails up and down his son's body, leaving giant welts. Sesshomaru cried silently, wanting to die.
His father broke the kiss and started taking off his shirt. Sesshomaru paled and thrashed frantically, "NO! PLEASE! STOP THIS!"
"Why should I?!" he had just finished taking off his pants when he slammed into his son, Sesshomaru giving out a silent cry of agony. He kept his eyes tightly shut as his father moved within him, sounds of pleasure coming from his throat. Sesshomaru looked away, tears falling down his eyes, wanting this pain to stop.
Suddenly his father bit down on his neck, drawing blood. Sesshomaru gave out a yelp mixed with a painful moan. His father only smiled and came to his climax, spilling his seed into Sesshomaru. Roughly pulling out, he got up and dressed. He walked back to the bed and forced on more kiss on Sesshomaru. "So long bitch. You don't know how long I wanted to do that." He left the room, Sesshomaru still tied down to the bed.
Sesshomaru cried, the pain on his body and between his legs unbearable. He knew he was losing a lot of blood and was wondering if he was going to die. To Sesshomaru guess, a half hour went by until he heard the door fly open to show Inuyasha, tears running down his own face and anger showing in his eyes.)
Sesshomaru cried silently in his sleep, never knowing someone else was sharing his nightmare.
*~*~*~* OKAY KIDDIES! IT'S SAFE NOW! *~*~*~*
Tatsuyu was kneeling on the ground, her hand over her mouth and tears streaming down her face. Inuyasha was kneeling next to her, trying to figure out what was wrong. At first he tried asking but it was like he was oblivious to her. He tried giving her a little shake but that just made her fall to her knees. Finally he just took her in his arms, slowly rocking back and forth.
"Hey Tats, what's wrong?"
Slowly she raised her tear-stained face to Inuyasha and said in a quiet, pained voice, "h-how could your father d-do that to him?!" Inuyasha stared in disbelief. "H-how did you know?! No one knows that. Not even Antonio. How did you. . ." He let his sentence trail off.
Tatsuyu went back into a kneeling position and pointed to her head, "Remember when I told you I could read a person's thoughts? Well, sometimes I will pick up something from someone nearby. I can't explain it, only that it's like they are shouting it or something and I hear it." She looked at Sesshomaru's door, "Sometimes when I'm in my room, my younger brother will have a nightmare and I will pick it up. So when he wakes up from it I'll be there to comfort him. I guess Sesshomaru just had one about. . ."
More tears fell from her eyes and she couldn't take it anymore. Bolting off the floor she rushed to the door opened it up, and ran to kneel by Sesshomaru's side. Sesshomaru was on the bed, his arms wrapped protectively around his body, which was curled into a fetal position. Tatsuyu touched his face, her shaky fingers wiping away some of the perspiration that fell from his face.
Inuyasha had tears in his own eyes. He may not have heard the whole story but he hated the fact that he still couldn't have done anything. So he and his brother haven't always been on good terms with each other that still don't change the fact that they were still brothers. Inuyasha walked up behind Tatsuyu and placed a hand on her head.
"Why don't you go and get something to eat. I'll wait here in case he wakes up." He whispered. She just shook her head, "I can't. I need to be here. He needs me." Inuyasha sighed and gave Tatsuyu a hug. "Then I'll go get us something to eat. You can't starve yourself. How about some noodles and ramen?" Tatsuyu gave a small smile and nodded.
"Arigato, Inuyasha."
"Douitashimashite, Tatsuyu." He gave her one final squeeze before he left.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Sesshomaru woke up with a start, his eyes falling upon the top of Tatsuyu's head. Curious as to why she was there, he uncurled himself and reached out to touch the top of her head. Tatsuyu moved slightly and raised her head, blinking the sleep out of her eyes. Sesshomaru frowned. She was crying.
"Tatsuyu, is everything alright?" He moved his hand to her cheek. Giving a small sigh she said, "I should ask you that question. Especially after what happened. . . a year ago." Sesshomaru's face noticeably paled and he bolted upright. "H-how did you find out about that?" Said Sesshomaru in a trembling voice. "Who told you?"
"Actually. . . you did."
Sesshomaru's eyes widened and she continued, "Now don't freak out or anything when I tell you this. I have this. . . I have this gift. I have the power to read a person's thoughts. I can even change or erase them, which I could never do." She shifted from her place on the floor, "When you were sleeping, your thoughts were very animated and loud. When that happens sometimes I can pick up what they are seeing or saying. That's what happened with you," She looked into his eyes, "I saw you. . . I saw what happened, and I am so sorry."
Sesshomaru stared at her for a while. Reading minds? Erase memories? So that's how he heard her voice inside his head. He looked at her and raised an eyebrow. Her face was tilted towards the floor and her eyes were shut tightly. Was she afraid? Yes, afraid that he would reject her. Sesshomaru could never reject her though. She had helped him.
Sesshomaru took her chin in his hands and tilted her face upwards. "I never wanted you to figure out that way, and truth to be told, you only know half of what happened." Her eyes widened in horror but he kept on, "when the time comes you shall know the truth but not now. It's too painful a memory to tell right now. As for your gift I thank you for having it. You saved me."
She nodded her head and tears fell from her eyes. Tears came from Sesshomaru's eyes as well but he quickly wiped them away. His eyes fell on the small cut under Tatsuyu's eye and frowned. "What happened to your face?"
Tatsuyu gasped and started to ramble, "Oh you know, fell down and scraped my face. You know me; Queen of the Klutz's." She gave a nervous laugh. Sesshomaru looked into her eyes and knew she was lying. Someone hurt her and she wasn't telling. He would let the matter drop. . . for now.
The door flew open. "Sessio! Hey man, are you bueno?" Antonio rushed to his side, only to be followed by Kagome, Miroku, Sango, and Inuyasha, who at the moment was carrying some big bags.
"You know, you people could help me with these bags you know! Some of it's your food too!" Inuyasha grunted and dropped the bags on the chair. "Hey Sesshomaru, you feeling better?" Sesshomaru nodded his head and looked around, "What are you all doing here?"
"We came to see if you were feeling better, isn't that what friends do?" Kagome said with a smile. Sesshomaru gave a small grin and nodded his head. Miroku cut in, "Okay, now that he's awake, let's eat some food!" Everyone agreed and Inuyasha rolled his eyes. To Tatsuyu he said, "Ran into them while walking out of the hospital. They decided to come with me to get the food. I'm broke now!"
Tatsuyu giggled and looked at Sesshomaru. Both smiled at each other and decided that they would do everything in their power to help one another.
"Hey! They forgot the soy sauce!"
They all sweat dropped at Miroku's outburst.
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Okay now like I said you people are probably going to murder me in my sleep for doing this to Sesshomaru. But at least now you know a bit about his past! Right?! Right!? Please be kind!!!!! Like I said, it goes with the story and things will get better!!!!
Anyway, chapter done, hope ya like, R&R please and thank you, and stay tuned for another chapter to Take Flight My Dragon.
Hope you enjoyed it!
Ja ne!