Chapter 4
Friends
Inutaisho stood outside the lavish gates of the eastern palace. He had been summoned by Isamu to help him. He, much like Isamu, was a single parent. His mate also died during childbirth. The large gates opened and let Taisho (it's my nickname for him. DEAL WITH IT!) and his companion in. When they entered the courtyard, a servant greeted them and led down the long, narrow halls of the eastern palace.
They soon came to a stop in front of two lavishly decorated doors that led to the main room. The servant turned to the two and said in a cheery voice, "Isamu sama will be with you in a moment. He's currently dealing with his daughter." She then opened the doors and let the two in.
Taisho and his companion entered the large room. It, by far, was the most beautiful room in the palace. Its walls were covered with beautifully polished mahogany. Carved into the mahogany were giant dog demons in their true forms. The engravings were decorated with an assortment of different valuable gems such as ruby, emerald, sapphire and the most conman were diamonds. All different colors like orange, yellow, purple and the most popular color was black. Black diamonds sparkled brightly in the light of the rising sun shining through the ceiling high windows. The windowpanes were made of ivory and marble. The floors were mahogany planks with animal pelts scattered everywhere. The furniture in the room was the best money could buy, solid oak and silk. The desk, located in the corner, was made from the bones of Isamu's enemies.
Taisho and his companion sat on one of the silk couches and waited for their host's arrival. While they waited, a servant came and offered them something to drink. "Tea for me and some water for the boy." He stated solemnly. The servant them left to fill the order.
Moments later, the set of doors on the other side of the room opened and Isamu stepped into the room and sat in the chair next to the couch where Taisho sat. The moment he sat down, a loud screaming emitted from the room Isamu had just come from.
Sigh. "I wish she would go to sleep." He stated as he stood and began to walk back.
"I know exactly how you feel." Taisho stated as his friend walked away.
Moments later, Isamu returned with a wailing girl in his arms.
"Nani? Nani am I supposed to do?"
"You should try wearing her out, making her tired. It always works for me." Taisho stated calmly.
"That's a good idea. Arigito, Taisho."
Taisho bowed his head slightly.
"Now, how to do that?" asked Isamu to no one in particular.
"Maybe she would like to play with my son. He has been a good boy so I don't see a problem with that." Taisho said as he turned to his son. " Would you like to play with Naomi, SesshoMaru?" Taisho asked the 2yr old sitting next to him. The young boy nodded vigorously as he got off the couch and walked over to Isamu.
Isamu set his year old daughter on the ground and the two became fast friends.
That evening, when InuTaisho was leaving, the children refused to stop playing.
Isamu turned to Taisho and said, "I think their going to be very good friends when they get older. Don't you?"
Taisho stayed silent a moment then answered. "I think their going to be much more than friends."
Taisho turned and watched the children play.
"Much more."