Well I didn't exactly count the votes but I don't think I really had to. Kouga only got like 1 or 2 votes while everyone else was cheering for Sesshomaru/Fluffy. I'd like to know where he got that nickname. I've seen a lot of the series but I've never seen anyone not even Rin call him that. There's a lot of stuff like that in fanfic's that I can't find in the anime. Maybe its in the manga or maybe its just become a favorite among fanfic writers but if anyone knows, please clue me in. So as I said Sesshomaru won by a landslide. Sesshomaru is the new president. Oops, wrong voting (I'm getting as bad as the voters in Florida *no offense*). This chapter is about Sesshomaru.
lilemmy - I, myself, was surprised as to how good the fluff turned out. I was worried at first but once I finished I found that I really liked it. As for the West/Sunset Garden, that came to me just a little before writing the chapter. I was planning on the garden and the sunset but the name of the garden was new and I really liked the idea. As for Kouga, I wonder what you'll think of what's going to happen when he shows up. I can't say my idea is original since I got the idea from another story but I really liked it. So I'm going to use something like it. If everything goes as planned Kouga will show up in Chapter 14.
Noel - thank you for clueing me in about Kikyo. Why can't she just stay dead. I was even going around singing "Ding Dong the bitch is dead. Which bitch? The Wicked (or Evil) bitch." I really despised Kikyo but she's staying dead in this fic.
Takerus Lost Angel - You've only seen up to episode 7 and then you jumped to 112?!? How do you know what's still going on? I'd have no clue. I'm sad to inform you but you are the only person who voted for Kouga to show up first. But never fear, Kouga will be showing up in Chapter 14 and I mean my chapter 14 not ff.net's cause they count the prologue.
Well once again, I'll put in useless personal information if anyone cares. My Christmas went good, I hope everyone else's did. I got DDR for Christmas so I'm gonna have some fun. Only problem is that it doesn't have Captain Jack or Freckles. My 2 favorites songs. A good friend of mine got me a DBZ wall scroll which is pretty cool. I got him a limited edition BGC 2040 collector's box so its cool. Other than that, I haven't done jack the past few days. I hope everyone's happy, I'm typing this up at almost 4 AM. I'm at least feeling better cause I no longer have a cold. Other than that I've got nothing new.
Disclaimer: Santa didn't bring me IY or any other anime characters for christmas so I still can't say that I own them. On with the story:
Chapter 12: The True Lord of the Western Lands
Inuyasha slowly opened his eyes. It took him a few seconds to realize where he was. He remembered he was in the Sunset Garden. He looked to his right side and there was Kagome still sleeping. He had to admit she looked even more beautiful as she lay there. Just looking at her and thinking about the chance that she might feel the same about him, he was willing to admit his feelings for her right then and there. Kagome chose that moment to wake up. As she awoke, she stretched out her arms and accidently hit him in the face
"Ow, watch what your doing," Inuyasha grumbled already forgetting about admitting his feelings.
Kagome quickly did a double take as she realized where she was. "I'm sorry, Inuyasha. I didn't even realize that I fell asleep. Did you sleep out here with me?"
"Yes," Inuyasha replied. "I wasn't about to leave you out here all night and I didn't want to wake you so I just stayed here."
"That was sweet of you," Kagome said with a smile. "And so was that wish you made. I told you before that you were a big softie. All you have to do is show it a little more."
"Feh, whatever," Inuyasha said not really denying it. "Get on my back, I want to get something to eat and I figure you're hungry too?"
"Yes, I don't think I've had anything to eat since we got a snack on the tour you gave us yesterday," Kagome replied as she got on Inuyasha's back. With that Inuyasha quickly ran off towards the kitchen.
The day seemed to pass like every other uneventful day. But in the evening was when the feast began. Everyone was seated in the main hall. Inside there was one long table at which everyone sat. On one side Sango and Miroku's family sat with Miroku and Sango sitting next to one another. On the other was Shippo and Inuyasha's family. Kagome sat between Inuyasha and Shippo.
Inutaisho coughed to get everyone's attention. He then motioned for everyone to raise their glasses which were filled with sake except for Shippo and Kohaku who were too young. "I want to give thanks to Inuyasha for finding such a wonderful group of friends. I also want to thank all of them for doing something great as defeating Naraku and proving what humans and demons can do when they work together." Everyone cheered in response.
Shippo's father was the next to speak as he raised his glass as well, "I'd also like to give thanks to Inuyasha. For one, without your wish I would never have gotten another chance to see my son grow up. Secondly, I want to thank both Inuyasha and Kagome for taking care of my son. He spoke highly of you." Once again there were cheers.
Inuyasha leaned to Kagome and whispered, "that brat actually spoke nice of me. That's a first."
Kagome chuckled a bit but whispered back, "yeah, I'm surprised as well, seeing as how you were always hitting him on the head." Inuyasha just gave a 'Feh' in response while Kagome stifled another laugh.
The feast continued as planned. Everyone was eating and telling stories of their adventures. Inuyasha's mother seemed to enjoy telling stories of Inuyasha's childhood. Inuyasha didn't say much other than trying to stop his mother from embarrassing him. It was only a little bit into the feast when Kagome looked over to Inuyasha and he didn't seem to be paying attention. He seemed to be sniffing the air. "Is something wrong, Inuyasha?"
"Yeah, I think I overlooked something or I should say someone," Inuyasha said as he stood up. Everyone had looked to him but he quickly said to them, "I'll be right back I need to take care of something." Inuyasha then left the room but Kagome followed him.
"Do you think I embarrassed him too much?" Inuyasha's mother asked her husband.
"No, not at all. This is a different matter. In fact, I think I should go as well. I will return soon," Inutaisho said as he left to follow.
Inuyasha had walked out to the middle of the main courtyard when the entrance doors started to open. Inuyasha wasn't surprised by who stood there as the doors opened. When he had caught the scent, he realized the one person he hadn't thought of in his plans. His half-brother, Sesshomaru. The youkai wasted no time as he seemed to just suddenly appear 5 feet away from Inuyasha. "Might I exactly ask what you have done, Inuyasha?" he said coldly. "Last thing I knew, father was dead and his remains are in your eye. Now for some reason I smell his scent. How are you faking his scent?"
"I'm not faking his scent," Inuyasha said back.
"Really, well he's suppose to be dead. Do I have to check your eye to make sure," Sesshomaru said with a simple cracking of his knuckles.
"I don't think that is necessary," a voice called out. Sesshomaru looked over to see his father.
"How is this? You're suppose to be dead?" Sesshomaru asked as his voice almost changed tone.
"I think your brother can answer that," Inutaisho replied.
"I made a wish using the Shikon no Tama. Father being brought back to life was one of the results," Inuyasha told his brother.
"I see," Sesshomaru replied.
At this time another voice made itself known from behind Sesshomaru, "Lord Sesshomaru, Jaken is being mean again." Sesshomaru looked behind himself to see Rin standing there. Just then her stomach rumbled, "Lord Sesshomaru, Rin is hungry."
"After we leave, we will see about food," Sesshomaru said.
"Actually," Inutaisho interrupted, "we're having a feast in the main hall. If she would like some food she is welcome to have."
"May I, Lord Sesshomaru?" Rin asked politely.
"If you wish Rin."
"Kagome, will you please take Rin to the main hall," Inutaisho said to Kagome who had been hiding behind a tree. She quickly came out and proceeded to take Rin to the feast. "So I have heard about what you've been up to from Inuyasha."
"What exactly has he told you?" Sesshomaru asked.
"He told me that you and he no longer try to kill one another. You just have your sibling rivalry," Inutaisho replied.
"I will not disgrace my honor by lying as my brother has," Sesshomaru replied. "He has lied to you. I have tried to kill Inuyasha on many occasions. The first time I tried to take Tetsusaiga from him it cost me my arm but I returned later with a plan to steal it once again and when I had it I tried to kill him with it."
"I see," Inutaisho replied. "Believe it or not, I still hold both of you in high regard. Sesshomaru, you were honest to me even though I'm sure you knew that I wouldn't like the truth. Inuyasha, I'm not totally sure if your intention was to make your brother look better in my eyes or just telling me what I wanted to hear. That is why I still hold both of you in regard." Both of them chose not to say anything in return.
It was about that time that Kagome came back from the main hall. She had a question that was bothering her and decided to ask it. She first looked at Inutaisho, "Umm… if you were Lord of the Western Lands originally and when you died it passed onto Sesshomaru. Who is the Lord now that you have returned?" Even Sesshomaru looked a little confused and looked to Inutaisho for an answer.
"It is true that when I died the title passed to Sesshomaru. Me returning to life does not change that. Unless Sesshomaru chooses to give the title back to me, he remains Lord of the Western Lands and I have no problem with that. If you should ever need any help, do not be afraid to ask for help."
"I will, father," Sesshomaru said as he bowed.
"There is one thing, I'd like to do first though," Inutaisho said. "May I see Tensaiga?" Without any hassle, Sesshomaru handed over the sword. Inutaisho pulled it from its sheath and looked over it for a second. He then faced Sesshomaru and swung it. For a second, Kagome was surprised that Inutaisho would swing at his own son like that but she soon realized that he wasn't hurt. She remembered being told that Tensaiga was a healing sword. She looked and saw that Sesshomaru now had two capable arms.
"You have returned my arm," Sesshomaru said. "I was not aware that Tensaiga had that power."
"Just as Tetsusaiga has more than just the Kaze no Kizu, so Tensaiga can do more than just return a person to life. Though, you wouldn't have been able to do this because the sword cannot be used on the wielder. That's why it was necessary for me to use it."
"For doing this, I am in you debt, father," Sesshomaru said seriously.
"All I ask is that you try to get along with your brother," the father replied. "I can't force you to get along with him but I ask that you try. It may take a hundred years or you may never get along but please try."
"I will try," Sesshomaru seemed to grind out in a very low tone of voice.
"Thank you. Now if you wish you may get something to eat as well," Inutaisho offered.
"I am not hungry at the moment, though if it is okay with you, I would like to look around," Sesshomaru said.
"By all means, this is still partly your home so feel free," his father replied. With that Sesshomaru headed off elsewhere within the castle and the others made their way back to the feast.
Inuyasha walked with Kagome and whispered to her, "the only reason he isn't eating with us is because he doesn't want to eat with humans."
"Well he promised he'd try to get along with you not like all humans," Kagome replied. "But will everyone be safe with Sesshomaru in the castle?"
"Everyone should be fine. Sesshomaru realizes that everyone here is a guest of father's, so he won't do anything," Inuyasha replied. "Now let's get back to the feast, I'm still hungry." Kagome gave a laugh as they walked back into the main hall.
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Well that's another chapter done with. As everyone can see, I haven't gotten rid of Sesshomaru yet. You probably won't see much of him next chapter if at all. Maybe see a bit of Rin. Next chapter is to talk a little about Rin, about relations between families and just to put off Kouga's appearance by one more chapter. I'm sure I have more to say but once again I'm at a lose for words since its almost 4 AM and I'm tired as ever. I should note that the Notes at the top and bottom correspond in time because I add them after the chapter is written. Okay now for a referral:
Take Me for Who I Am by btRkun storyid=1298243 very nice story that I read a while ago. Most stories up until now have been complete. This one is as well but from now on I might start mentioning ones that aren't. I know that last chapters was ongoing as well.
Thanks to all my reviewers: Sakume Nohara, lilemmy, jammies2000, Caligo Origuu, InuShemeeko, Defafaeth Mechqua, noel, K19137, Aeris219(aka keri), animesoul3, Ryu Sachiko Sama, firestarter8811, Lynns, Ryguy, Xxspit-firexX, Queeney, and Takerus Lost Angel. Thank you all.
See you next time for:
Chapter 13: At the Feast (I know the feast is talked about in this
chapter but it isn't really talked about)