A/N : Hi it's me again ! (dodges rocks and knives) I know I know, I'm sorry for the wait !
Raiu : Yeah I bet you are...
Oh you don't start ! ... Anyway, chapter eight is finally here !
Raiu : Took you long enough.
Shut up I said ! Jeez, what a pain in the neck...
Raiu : That's funny coming from someone who's a major pain in the a-
Akari : Raiu ! Language !
Raiu : (mumbles darkly) ...sorry...
Akari : (smiles) That's better !
Thank you Akari-chan. Now, as I was saying before "someone" (glares at Raiu) interrupted me, chapter eight is finally here, and I made it long to amend myself a little for all the waiting I put you through ! I hope you'll enjoy it !
WARNING : I'm sure you all noticed by now that there was OOCness in this story. There's even another warning about it at the beginning of the fic. So if you're not a fan of that, please leave now. You've been warned. Flames will be royally ignored.
THANKS : A huge thank you toall my reviewers ! First for sending me reviews (kind of obvious !), secondly for bearing with me and thirdly for all the ideas you've suggested me ! A lot were very good and helped giving me back my inspiration ! Some of your comments also gave me ideas for later chapters, which is also a good thing ! Thanks a lot, you're all so wonderful !
Raiu : Would you get on with your stupid fic now ?
I thought I'd told you to SHUT UP !
Akari : (ignores the other two) Read and enjoy !
Reminder of chapter seven :
(Inu-Yasha's POV)
I bowed my head to her in respect. Then I looked at Sesshomaru who was holding his hand out to me. I took it and he gently brought me close to him, summoning air and water to form a light cloud beneath our feet. Before I knew it we were floating high above the ground, and I clung to him tightly in fear of falling. That cloud really didn't seem that solid... Normally it wouldn't have bothered me, but right now there was my pup to consider and the fact that because of my pregnancy my abilities weren't at their best. I glanced at Sesshomaru and he glanced back, holding me even closer, if it was possible. I immediately understood the silent message his eyes were sending me : Whatever happens, I won't let you fall...
I relaxed and leaned against him. Looking back underneath I saw my friends waving at me and I waved to them in return. Then Sesshomaru summoned wind and we flew swiftly toward the Western Lands... My new home...
Chapter eight : A new love, a new life
Normal POV
They flew silently for about two hours, simply enjoying each other's presence and both lost in their own thoughts.
Inu-Yasha was thinking about his friends, or his pack as he liked to call them. It had been harder to leave them than he would've thought. He already missed them... Hopefully he would see them again soon. He had never realized how attached he had become, especially since his first four months of pregnancy where Sango and the others had been so nice and supportive toward him. So maybe it had annoyed him a bit to have everyone babying him, but at the same time it had really felt great to have people protecting him for once, and not the other way around... Not that he normally minded looking after his pack, but now in his weakened state he was really glad to have someone to rely on. His friends had played that role at first and now, to Inu-Yasha's delight, Sesshomaru had taken over.
He wished he could've said goodbye to Kagome too, though. Maybe she hated him, but he on the other hand still saw her as a friend. He wished she hadn't reacted like she did. He wished she could have understood, like the others... But you don't always get what you wish. Now Kagome was gone, back to her time, and Inu-Yasha didn't know if he would ever see her again. Although, she still had their nine jewel shards with her, so maybe she would come eventually to give it back to Miroku and the others. Or maybe Inu-Yasha would have to go get them... He hoped he wouldn't have to. Kagome had made it clear that she didn't want to have anything to do with him anymore. He wasn't looking forward for a confrontation... Well, on the bright side, the jewel shards she had would be out of Naraku's reach.
While Inu-Yasha was lost in thought, Sesshomaru too was musing ; he couldn't believe he had finally taken his brother as a mate. More, he couldn't believe he had waited four months to do so. If he had only known, that famous night, that Inu-Yasha had wanted him to stay... But at the time, it had seemed like wishful thinking. They had fought each other for so long, he hadn't dared to think that his little brother would just fall into his arms without any protestations. Also, at the moment he'd had the vivid feeling to have taken advantage of Inu-Yasha. The hanyou had been in heat after all, he didn't really know what he was doing... He'd just wanted release, Sesshomaru or any other demon would've done... When he would wake up in the morning and regain his senses, he would probably throw a fit... Anyway, those had been Sesshomaru's thoughts back then. So he had left. Even though his whole being had been against it, he had left, making sure to throw one last snide remark at Inu-Yasha's face.
Sesshomaru's youki had been furious at him. It had recognized the hanyou as his mate long before him, and since Sesshomaru had even marked his little brother the feeling had been even stronger. When he had left the clearing without even letting Inu-Yasha mark him too and complete the mating, his inner demon had almost gone totally berserk. It was only thanks to his strong will and self-control that he had been able to refrain the urge to turn around and go back to Inu-Yasha right away. His youki had clawed and roared threateningly inside of him but he had ignored it, keeping his cold facade on. It had been hard, because he too had wanted to go back ; he'd wanted to return to his brother and put a name on those forbidden things he'd been feeling... He'd been far from realizing that it was what humans called love...
Love. He'd never believed in it. He hadn't thought it existed. Hell, he didn't even think it would one day be in his vocabulary ! But then here he was, feeling it and needing it like he'd never thought he would... It was awkward to say the least. But on the bright side, his youki seemed quite pleased by this new turn of events. Sesshomaru was grateful it had finally calmed down. It had been restless since that night when he had left Inu-Yasha, demanding to see the hanyou, insisting that he went to search for his mate right away. Finally Sesshomaru had given up, and that's how he found himself at the outskirts of Inu-Yasha's forest, alone and waiting to catch a glimpse of his little brother, making sure he was OK so that his youki would shut up. Although, he'd known his inner demon wanted more ; it had wanted him to go and claim Inu-Yasha as his once again, and to complete the damn thing this time. Sesshomaru had been very tempted to obey... Not only because he'd wanted it too, but also because he knew his youki would be furious otherwise. Strangely enough, that's what he'd ended up to do, after all. Not that he regretted it.
Suddenly Sesshomaru wondered : how would've his youki reacted if it had known that Inu-Yasha was pregnant after the night they'd mated, four months ago...?
A furious inner growl was his answer... No surprise there. If Sesshomaru had known that his brother was pregnant, there's no way his youki would've allowed him leave, no matter how strong his self-control was. Just when Inu-Yasha had told him a couple of hours ago, and although he had been and still was very pleased to learn the news, it had taken everything out of him not to roar with rage ; to realize he had left his mate alone and defenseless in this vulnerable state had practically drove his youki mad with guilt, although Sesshomaru had managed to hide it well. But he couldn't seem to ignore the little voice in his head listing all that could've happened to Inu-Yasha and his... their pup, in his absence. Sure he'd had his human friends to help him, but, even though strong, they were after all just humans, and high-level youkais, along with Naraku, could easily get rid of them. And besides, this wasn't the point ; it was his job to protect his mate, and no one else's. If something had happened, it would've been his fault. What if Inu-Yasha had gotten hurt ? What if he'd lost the pup ? What if Naraku had caught him ? What if he'd gotten... killed ?
Sesshomaru's youki immediately rebelled at the idea, unable to even bear the thought of losing its mate and pup. Sesshomaru himself loathed the possibility, now more than ever... Instinctively, he pulled Inu-Yasha to him, holding him as close and tight as possible, however being extra careful not to hurt him.
"Sesshomaru...?" the hanyou asked, rather confused by this sudden display of affection.
It's really not that he minded, but... he was just curious as to what had brought it on.
"Shhh..." was all Sesshomaru answered, slowly stroking Inu-Yasha's hair.
Pulling him even closer, he breathed his little brother's scent, revelling in the soothing effect it had on him... Inu-Yasha raised his gaze and stared at him curiously. Sesshomaru just lowered his head and captured his brother's lips, one hand coming up to cup the hanyou's cheek and the other resting possessively in the small of his back. Inu-Yasha responded immediately, putting his hands on Sesshomaru's shoulders and raising on his tip-toes to be closer and deepen the kiss. The hand cupping his cheek moved to the back of his head, and Sesshomaru slowly licked his lips, asking for entrance. It was quickly given and they battled for dominance a moment, but Inu-Yasha eventually surrendered, letting Sesshomaru explore every last part of his mouth as he wished. The hanyou's legs started to feel weak, and so he slid his arms around his brother's neck, gripping to him for dear life as he slowly melted into the kiss. He was feeling incredible, his body was nothing but pleasure and he couldn't believe that a simple kiss could make him feel this way...
Finally Sesshomaru backed away slightly and lowered his arms to rest them around Inu-Yasha's waist, holding him gently while stroking his hair.
"Wha... what was that for...?" Inu-Yasha asked weakly, still trying to regain his focus.
"Do I need a reason ?" Sesshomaru retorted ever so calmly.
Inu-Yasha looked up at him, then smiled, snuggling in his embrace.
"No... I suppose not" he said with a contented sigh.
They stayed like that for a while, then Inu-Yasha moved away and looked beneath them, asking curiously :
"I think I recognize this landscape... Is the palace still far ?"
"No" answered Sesshomaru. "It's just over there, look"
He pointed something in the distance before them, and indeed Inu-Yasha could see the shape of a palace outlined against the horizon.
A few minutes later they were there, and Sesshomaru slowly lowered his magic cloud to the ground. They landed just before the palace's doors, and Inu-Yasha curiously glanced at his surroundings ; it was beautiful. The gardens were simply breathtaking and the size of the palace itself was truly amazing. This had been his father's home, and his mother had stayed here for a while too. He knew it, because she'd told him back when he was a child. Himself though had never been on his family's lands... mostly because Sesshomaru, who was now the Lord of the West, had always forbade him to come...
His older brother seemed to follow his train of thoughts because he suddenly said :
"I should've brought you here much sooner"
Inu-Yasha looked up at him. He knew that was Sesshomaru's way of apologizing, so he just smiled and answered :
"It's OK. I'm here now, aren't I ? That's what matters"
Sesshomaru raised his hand and gently caressed his brother's cheek, then he turned around and opened the doors. He walked in and beckoned Inu-Yasha to follow. This one quickly complied, taking a look around him while doing so ; the palace was as beautiful and luxurious inside that it was outside... It was a well-known fact, even for Inu-Yasha, that the Western Lands were the wealthiest lands in Japan, as well as the largest. Ruled for centuries by the mighty dog demons, they surpassed the other kingdoms by far in power, and Inu no Taisho, Inu-Yasha's father, had increased that power even more during the time of his reign. Now it was Sesshomaru's turn and he was doing the job just as flawlessly, thus easily explaining the magnificence of his palace.
"Don't you have any guards ?" Inu-Yasha asked his brother.
"Of course I do" answered Sesshomaru while closing the doors.
"Then where are they ? I haven't seen anyone at the entrance"
"They're patrolling on the palace's grounds. You may see some of them inside, too. As for the entrance, it doesn't need to be guarded"
Inu-Yasha gave him a stunned look and said :
"What ? But anyone could get in !"
"I doubt that, little brother. You see, the palace's front doors are protected by a special kind of magic that father had placed on them by the most powerful mage of his time. Only the royal family can enter anytime as pleased. Anybody else has to wait for the doors to be opened from the inside. They're pretty much indestructible, so no one can force their way in either"
"I see..." Inu-Yasha said. He hesitated, then added : "So, hum... do you think I could get in whenever I want... like you ?"
Sesshomaru stared at him and Inu-Yasha looked away nervously. Then he felt a hand on his cheek as his mate turned his face toward his again, locking gazes with him and saying softly :
"What kind of question is that, Inu-Yasha ? Of course you can enter whenever you want. You are my brother, a prince of the Western Lands. And now you are my mate as well. Obviously the doors will open for you anytime"
Inu-Yasha frowned a little then he told him somewhat awkwardly :
"Sorry. It's just that I thought... You know, since I'm... a hanyou..."
He didn't finish his sentence. But Sesshomaru understood what he'd meant to say. He sneaked his arms around Inu-Yasha's waist and said :
"That is irrelevant, Inu-Yasha. Our father's blood flows in your veins and you are as much a part of the royal family as I am"
Inu-Yasha couldn't repress a bitter snort as he replied :
"Yeah, well that wasn't what you used to tell me"
He could feel Sesshomaru stiffen against him and he bit his tongue for the words that had just escaped his mouth. He couldn't help it ; a small part of him still resented his brother for the way he'd treated him in the past. Inu-Yasha had never shown it, but often Sesshomaru's words had hurt him. He didn't think even his brother had known what effect his snide remarks were having on him back then... But that wasn't important anymore, things had changed. Now they loved each other, their pup was growing inside him and they were happy together. Why did he have to go and say something like that ? All it did was bring back bad memories. Couldn't he have kept his mouth shut for once ?
"Inu-Yasha, I..." Sesshomaru started quietly while moving away from him.
"No !" the hanyou cried out, passing his own arms around his brother and clinging to him for dear life. "No..." he repeated more calmly while resting his head against Sesshomaru's chest. "Don't say anything... I'm sorry. I shouldn't have told you that. Let's just forget it OK ?"
"Inu-Yasha" the taiyoukai said again more firmly, frowning a little.
But Inu-Yasha just tightened his hold on him, retorting :
"Please Sesshomaru ? Just forget it. It's not important anymore. It's... Only now's important, alright ? Only now..."
Finally Sesshomaru sighed softly in defeat and hugged him back, resting his chin atop his brother's head. Then he whispered :
"As you wish, love..."
'If you won't let me apologize in words' he thought for himself, 'then I'll find other ways to do so...'
They were interrupted when a small green blur suddenly burst in, shouting indignantly :
"Stop at this instant, idiot human child ! Lord Sesshomaru will be informed of this !"
The green blur, who happened to be Jaken, was quickly followed by a giggling Rin, who was holding something that resembled suspiciously a small bowl filled with red paint. The girl stopped in her tracks when she saw her Lord in the hallway with another white-haired man, and she smiled sheepishly to Sesshomaru. Jaken though wasn't that lucky and bumped directly into Sesshomaru's legs ; of course the taiyoukai didn't budge but the little imp was knocked out on his back. He squeaked comically and raised his round protruding eyes to see what he had hit.
"Lord Sesshomaru !" he exclaimed, immediately going on his knees and bowing deeply. Staring at the ground, and not yet realizing Inu-Yasha's presence, he pursued : "I am so terribly sorry my Lord ! I didn't mean to bump into you but this stupid child was threatening to drop a bowl of red paint on your honorable servant, and I told her you would most certainly not agree with such a behaviour, but she did not listen and started chasing me along the hallways and..."
"Jaken" Sesshomaru interrupted coldly.
"Yes my Lord ?" Jaken instantly said, stopping his long tirade.
"Be silent"
The little toad did just that and Rin giggled, quite enjoying herself. Sesshomaru turned to her and asked with a softer tone :
"So Rin, what were you planning on doing with that red paint ?"
"Rin just wanted to make master Jaken look pretty, Lord Sesshomaru" she answered with a smile, not ashamed in the least. "Rin thinks his green color is ugly"
A smirk tugged at Sesshomaru's lips while Jaken exclaimed :
"My Lord ! You can't possibly let her treat your loyal servant with such..."
"Enough Jaken"
"Yes my Lord"
Meanwhile, Rin had turned her attention to Inu-Yasha ; the hanyou was looking something between amused and nervous, and he didn't dare to place a word yet. He'd moved a bit away from his brother, although Sesshomaru's left arm was still resting possessively around his waist. Then he noticed that the human girl was staring at him, and a small blush appeared on his cheeks. He didn't know why, but he suddenly felt a bit embarrassed and shy. Then, Rin smiled brightly at him and said :
"Hey, Rin knows you ! You're Lord Sesshomaru's brother !"
That got Jaken's attention and he quickly raised his gaze to look beside Sesshomaru ; when he saw Inu-Yasha, his eyes got even bigger than normal and it wasn't long before he asked :
"Lord Sesshomaru, why is this lowly half-breed here ? Did you caught him trying to sneak on your lands ?"
Before he knew what was happening, Jaken suddenly found himself thrown into the nearest wall. Rin stayed silent, not laughing at Jaken's expense like she used to do. She knew her Lord well, and she'd seen in his eyes that he was really angry this time... While sliding back to the ground with a series of painful groans, Jaken heard Sesshomaru say with the iciest voice he'd ever heard him use :
"Jaken, you will refer to my mate by his proper name and title, which will be Lord Inu-Yasha to you. If I ever hear that you've insulted him again, I will kill you. Understand ?"
Pushing himself up, Jaken nodded fearfully to him, before the first part of what Sesshomaru had just said suddenly sunk in...
"Your... your mate ?" he stuttered unbelievingly.
Sesshomaru set his cold glance on him and said, still holding his brother protectively :
"My mate and the bearer of my child. He is now your Lord too and you are to be at his entire disposition. Also, I want you to pass this information to the rest of the servants. Is that clear ?"
"Y-yes my Lord..."
Sesshomaru turned away from him and stopped to look at Inu-Yasha ; he then spoke to him with such a gentler tone that it was almost impossible to think it was the same person talking...
"Would you like something to eat ? I shall show you our chambers afterwards"
Inu-Yasha was about to answer when his stomach made a rumbling noise ; he chuckled and said :
"I don't know if it's me or the pup who's hungry, but yes I think I could use some food right now"
Sesshomaru stared down at him lovingly and tightened his hold a little, then he declared :
"Very well. Let's go get dinner then" He turned to Rin and added : "Rin, you come too"
"Yes my Lord !" she answered with a smile, happy that her Lord was in a better mood now.
The three of them walked out of the hallway, leaving a still stunned Jaken behind. A few moments later they were all settled in the dinning room, Sesshomaru sitting at the head of the table, Inu-Yasha to his right and Rin installed just beside the hanyou. Not even one minute after, servants came in, bringing all kinds of different dishes and setting them on the table, before retreating quietly out of the room. Inu-Yasha shifted awkwardly at all that display ; he was unused to such a royal treatment, and it made him a bit uncomfortable... 'Well I better get used to it if I'm to live here' he thought.
He was very hungry and the food smelt delicious, and so he wanted nothing more than to just dig in and stuff himself... But he decided to make an effort for his brother and also for Rin. He ate quickly but quite fittingly, remembering all the good manners his mother had taught him when he was young. He grinned like an idiot when Sesshomaru cast him an approving glance, all the while listening to Rin who was chatting happily beside him. After a moment the little girl addressed him directly and asked with a smile :
"Is it really true that you're bearing Lord Sesshomaru's baby ?"
Inu-Yasha blushed but answered :
"Yes, it is"
Rin squealed in delight and asked him with sparkling eyes :
"Oh, can Rin feel the baby ? Please ?"
"It is too early, Rin, you won't feel anything" Sesshomaru said softly.
Her face fell and she said :
"But can Rin see it anyway ? Please Lord Sesshomaru ?"
"You have to ask Inu-Yasha, Rin, not me"
She turned hopeful eyes to the hanyou, pleading him silently. Inu-Yasha sighed then smirked. Who could resist such puppy eyes, he wondered...
"Alright" he told her, "I'll let you see"
She brightened instantly at his words. He rolled his eyes and started loosening his obi, pulling out his cream gi and red haori and raising them a little to expose his swollen belly. Rin stared in awe, coming closer to Inu-Yasha to have a better look. The hanyou glanced at his brother only to see him also looking at his slightly swollen stomach, a tender expression dancing on his features. Inu-Yasha blushed but turned back to Rin when she asked innocently :
"Is there really a baby in there ? Rin is not sure, but there doesn't seem to have enough place"
Inu-Yasha grinned and said :
"That's because it's not fully grown yet. It'll become bigger in some time"
Rin nodded in understanding then asked :
"Can Rin touch please ?"
"Hum... alright, if you want" Inu-Yasha agreed.
Rin smiled from ear to ear and approached her little hand ; she rested it very gently on Inu-Yasha's stomach, then she whispered :
"Hello little baby ! Rin hopes you're doing well in there. Rin is very eager to see you"
Inu-Yasha smiled softly at that ; Rin really was an adorable child, and he liked her already. He could understand why his brother had taken her with him... He suddenly felt Sesshomaru's hand entwine with his, and he looked up to meet his lover's gaze. For God knows what reason, right now he wanted nothing more than going to Sesshomaru and kiss him until they couldn't breathe anymore... And from the look in his brother's eyes, the taiyoukai wanted pretty much the same thing.
Rin broke their train of thoughts when she suddenly asked :
"Lord Inu-Yasha, where is the pretty girl that was travelling with you ? The one that saved Rin once ? Is she doing Ok ?"
Inu-Yasha froze and didn't answer right away. Then he breathed out :
"Kagome..."
He'd broken eye contact with Sesshomaru but was gripping his hand even tighter, sadness shadowing his golden eyes.
"Yes, Rin thinks that was her name !" Rin said with a smile, oblivious to Inu-Yasha's distress. "Is Kagome alright ?"
"Rin" Sesshomaru interrupted. "Go play outside. Inu-Yasha is tired, you can talk to him later"
"Ok Lord Sesshomaru !" she said happily before rising and exiting the room.
Once they were alone, Sesshomaru rose and went to sit beside his mate. He then gently pulled Inu-Yasha to him and asked quietly :
"Kagome, that was the miko who was travelling with you ?"
Inu-Yasha just nodded, his hands taking fistfuls of his brother's white kimono. Sesshomaru stroke his hair and asked again :
"How is it that I didn't see her with your other friends ?"
"She's gone..." the hanyou whispered, his head tucked under his lover's chin. "And... I don't think she'll come back..."
Sesshomaru pulled Inu-Yasha in his lap and passed his arms around him, then he inquired softly :
"What happened ?"
The hanyou hesitated then answered :
"She... she was really mad when I told her about us. Not like the others... She said I'd betrayed her, and... she... she said that us being together was disgusting... She said that I was... sick..."
Sadness was coming from him in waves and Sesshomaru's inner demon growled menacingly, promising a very painful death for this miko girl who'd made its mate feel so bad.
Unaware of his brother's inner turmoil, Inu-Yasha pursued slowly :
"She said I was insane, and... that it was stupid to think you would ever love me... Then she left... Well, it's more like Miroku had to drag her away... That was two months ago... she hasn't come back since..."
Sesshomaru's youki was starting to have a lot of frightening murderous thoughts in store, but Sesshomaru reminded it that right now they needed to comfort their mate, not to plan an assassination. His youki instantly calmed down and went on comforting mode ; Sesshomaru's hand started making soothing circles in Inu-Yasha's back, while the other one was still stroking his hair.
"Do you agree with her ?" he asked with a low voice. "Do you dislike the thought of us being mates ?"
"Of course not" Inu-Yasha whispered back, snuggling closer to him. "Would've I come with you here if I did ? No, it's just that... I wish Kagome had not reacted like that... I... I wish she hadn't said the things she said..."
They stayed silent a moment, then Sesshomaru asked despite his youki's disapproval :
"Would you... prefer to be mated with her ?"
Inu-Yasha looked up at him in surprise, but Sesshomaru's face was expressionless. But then he caught something in the Lord's gaze, something that made him smile... He rested his head back on Sesshomaru's shoulder and grabbed one strand of his brother's long silver hair, playing with it as he answered :
"I thought I wanted her as a mate for a while... I really believed it was what I wanted... But then, even before... well, us... I started to realize that I didn't really love her in the romantic sense of the term. More like a very close friend. I do care for her, but... not in the way she wants me to..."
He stopped with a sigh, but Sesshomaru stayed mute, knowing his brother wasn't over. After a minute Inu-Yasha continued :
"I don't love her as a mate, but she was my friend anyway... I... I can't believe she told me all those things..."
There it was again, that sadness shrouding the hanyou's youki. Sesshomaru brought his fingers under his brother's chin and gently raised his face toward his own ; their eyes met and Sesshomaru said calmly :
"Your other pack members have stayed loyal to you. All is not lost"
Inu-Yasha stared back at him, then he smirked slightly and answered :
"Yeah... I suppose you're right"
"Of course I am" the taiyoukai retorted with a smirk of his own, pleased to see his mate in a better mood.
Inu-Yasha snorted sarcastically and laid back against his brother. Sesshomaru's youki was bragging like a peacock, proud to have made its mate happier. After a moment of silence Inu-Yasha said in a somewhat teasing tone :
"So brother, didn't you tell me earlier that you would show me our chambers after dinner ?"
Sesshomaru looked down and saw the little grin dancing on the hanyou's lips. He smirked and rose slowly, bringing Inu-Yasha with him ; they locked gazes and Sesshomaru took a step closer, sneaking one arm around his brother's waist and resting his hand in the small of his back. He then brought his face inches away from Inu-Yasha's, never breaking eye contact. By then his smirk had all but vanished and there was a deep seriousness in his voice when he said softly :
"If only you knew how long I have been waiting for this..."
Inu-Yasha closed his eyes and rested his forehead against his mate's. He put his hands on his brother's chest before whispering :
"I know, because I've waited just as long"
Sesshomaru kissed him softly then murmured against his lips :
"Then let's not wait any longer"
And they left the dinning room toward Sesshomaru's chambers... which were now Inu-Yasha's as well.
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"So, he did brought him to his castle after all..."
"You didn't think he would ?"
"Oh, I knew he would. I just thought it would be sooner"
Silence.
"What are you planning exactly ?"
A smirk.
"You'll know in due time. Now, what about the miko ?"
"Impossible to find. I couldn't locate her anywhere"
"I see"
"What do you want me to do with the rest of his group ?"
"Nothing. I have no interests in them. Let's just concentrate on our two lovebirds..."
"You want to attempt something now ?"
"And ruin their idyll so soon ? That would be terribly rude of me. I am rather curious to see how this will turn out..."
A dark smile.
"... it sure promises to be interesting"
"What are your orders then ?"
"None for the moment. You are dismissed, Kagura"
"Yes Naraku"
The wind sorceress bowed (however reluctantly) and exited the room.
"The next couple of months shall be most entertaining" Naraku said with an evil grin. "Don't you think so Kanna ?"
"Yes master Naraku" answered the white-haired child, her face and voice as emotionless as ever.
Naraku merely smirked and turned his gaze back to the images swirling in Kanna's mirror.
"I hope you'll enjoy your new found romance, Sesshomaru and Inu-Yasha" Naraku said as if speaking to himself, his red eyes fixed on the mirror. "I wish for you to be as happy as you have ever been... so that the pain may be unbearable when I rip it all away from you !"
Kanna didn't stir when he started laughing devilishly. What else would you expect from a demon child totally devoid of emotions ?
Translations
obi : japanese equivalent of a sash or a belt
gi : kimono shirt, worn by fighters or sword practitioners
haori : kimono coat which adds formality... they can be hip or thigh-length
miko : priestess
taiyoukai : I'm pretty sure it means "youkai lord" or something similar... please tell me if I'm wrong !
I don't think I need to translate hanyou or youki for you, you probably all know what it means. Just let me know if you don't !
A/N : So that's it for chapter eight ! What da ya think ? Good or bad ? Please review and tell me !
Raiu : What for ? We all already know it's horrible.
I'm gonna strangle you in your sleep...
Raiu : Pfff, you wouldn't even be able to strangle a giraffe.
Why you...!
Akari : Stop it you two or I'm dumping my bucket of caramel on you !
Raiu : Why the hell do you have a bucket of caramel in the first place ?
Akari : Because I want to eat it, why else ?
Raiu : O.o That's it, I give up...
Hum... alright, to come back to a more sane conversation, please send me lot of reviews ! Unlike chapter eight, chapter nine shouldn't take too long to come ! See you there !