This story is AU, I don't own the characters, just the plot and original characters in this story. This story will have LGBTQIA+ characters, mating, Alpha's/Betas and there will be MPREG, it is rated M cause well Citrus goodness lol This is my first story so i'd love to hear your thoughts, but hate will be ignored.
"italics" means inner thoughts
"bold italics" means inner demon thoughts
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Inuyasha, all credits for story and characters belong to the creator.
Rated M: for mature language, and adult content throughout story
NEW: Thank you to everyone who reviewed, i'm really looking forward to taking this journey with you
Chapter 3: this is me trying
Clanking sounds could be heard throughout the apartment as Kyora focused on making breakfast, he steadied his hand as he felt butterflies buried deep inside. He placed the pancakes, and bacon on a tray and carried them to the bedroom. He walked barefoot wearing Sesshomaru's shirt, the oversized piece of clothing hung awkwardly on his smaller frame.
The scene before him cause him to pause as he took in the demons beauty
"He looks so peaceful" he thought to himself, he silently wished that he could keep his lover that way. He wished he could keep him here tangled in his bedsheet with an air of lightness, shielding him away from all his worries.
He lightly pounded against the wooden floor as he walked over to the bed and set the silver tray on his night table. He sat silently beside the dog demon, he brought his hand to the alpha's face moving the pearly hair that shielded his face.
"Sweets" he said softly as he shook him awake gently
A frown appeared on the alabaster face as he pulled the sheets to cover his face
"Go away" he muffled
Kyora laughed, and slightly peered under the covers and spoke "are we hiding"
"Yes" he huffed
Sesshomaru felt a shift on the bed and then turned to see the beta crawling into his makeshift cocoon.
"What are you doing" he asked
"If you're hiding than I'm hiding with you" Kyora responded simply, wrapping his arms around the alpha's torso
Sesshomaru laid in bed with Kyora in silence enjoying the warmth radiating from the smaller demon's body. They'd been fooling around ever since he'd met him last year at PRIDE, he smiled at the memory.
Remembering the first time he saw the fiery cherry bombshell clad in leather as he chewed out a police officer for touching his ass.
Everytime he thought he scared the beta away he was left surprised and welcomed with support and understanding, he knew that Kyora deserved better than someone who was broken. He knew he cared for the beta but everytime they reached this point he would run in fear of being hurt! Frustrating the red haired demon they'd spend months apart, only for him to come back and fall into the beta's arms.
He shifted to face Kyora and studied the red haired beauty whose heart was immensely big, he treated those around him sweetly and always cared for Sesshomaru with gentle passion as if he'd break. He lifted a clawed finger and lightly brushed Kyora's face, tracing his finger along the bridge of his nose trailing down towards pouty pink lips.
"You're beautiful" he muttered
Kyora's face reddened slightly at the alpha's confession, Sesshomaru leaned in and placed a chaste kissed again Kyora's lips. He pulled away and peered deeply into crimson eyes enjoying the sacred moment between the two.
He cleared his throat and asked "Do you ah have plans tonight?
"Sheesh horny already" Kyora snickered
"I was uhm wondering" as he cleared his throat "I was wondering if you wanted to get something to eat and maybe see a movie"
"As in outside? like get dressed up and go to a restaurant to eat and then watch a movie in a movie theater? " Kyora rambled on
He rolled his eyes and huffed "If you don't want -" he was cut off
"No! I mean yes I want to" Kyora chewed his bottom lip and closed his eyes firmly
"Like a date" the cherry haired beauty whispered softly
"Yeah" he said quietly
A huge grin stretched across Kyora's face as he pushed the alpha demon onto his back and straddled his hips before he could protest the smaller demon peppered kisses along his face and neck. Pulling away he looked softly at the demon beneath him searching the others face for any signs of hesitation
"Are you sure sweets? I don't want to-"
Sesshomaru cut him off "you're not" he whispered leaning his head against Kyora's
"I erhm I want take you out on a date" he admitted
A high pitched squeal erupted from the small frame, shocking Sesshomaru as Kyora bounced off the bed rampling about choosing an outfit for tonight. He chuckled and reached over to the nightstand for his phone, he reviewed his messages silently. Noticing a few missed calls he dialed his mom quickly, throwing the sheets from his body
"Sessh! Are you okay?" a concerned voice spoke
"Yeah I hung out with a friend last night"
"A certain red haired friend?" his mom questioned
He chuckled slightly "Yes mom" he admitted
"Oh alright! Well you two kids have fun" she laughed lightly as she hung up
He looked at his phone and continued responding to his messages as he heard Kyora rummaging throughout his apartment.
"You deserve better" Kagura's words echoed through his mind as he closed his eyes briefly.
He looked up and walked out into the living room, and observed the panicking red haired beta, the scene bringing a slight smile that reached his eyes.
Across the city a snowy haired beta sat at his kitchen counter while watching his parents fight for the hundredth time since he returned home, he stared at the scene in front of him with a bored expression. He toyed with his fingers awkwardly, his ears flickered erratically as he listened to his father howl at his mother.
"I should've stayed in England" he thought to himself rolling his eyes
"Enough Izayoi he's 20 years old, he can make his own decisions" Inutashio pleaded standing in front of his wife
"I'm his mother I think I know what best for him" Izayoi screeched as she shoved a manicured finger into his chest
"He's GAY" Inutashio bellowed rolling his eyes
"I-" Izayoi was cut off
"You can't change that! It's who he is!" he said and continued "Stop bringing these young women here! And promising them bullshit!"
"Not only are you hurting them but your hurting 'Yasha" he continued
Rolling her eyes Izayoi folded her arms and spoke "All he needs is a nice girl to straighten him out"
"ENOUGH" the alpha growled
Izayoi jumped at hearing her husband shout
"YOU WILL NOT CONTINUE THIS FOOLISH CRUSADE"
"I swear Izayoi if you continue this shit you will lose him" closing the distance between himself and his wife he continued "you will lose me" he finished lowly
He turned over to his son beckoning him "Come, I'll take you to Koga's. I'm heading downtown anyways"
Inutashio turned his back and Inuyasha followed his father silently, shrinking under the alpha demon imposing aura. The pair reached the car and climbed in, Inutashio reached up to start the engine but paused and looked over to his son.
"You know that I love you son" he questioned searching his sons face
"Yes Father" he replied numbly
"I wouldn't have you any other way" he said gingerly, placing his large clawed hand on his son's knee. He squeezed it slightly and pulled out of the driveway onto their street as he spoke.
"How was Cambridge?"
"It was fine" Inuyasha said glancing silently out the window
"Any plans"
"I'll be working at Davis, Polk and Wardwell with Koga" the beta said robotically
Inutashio rubbed his face and sighed "That's not what I meant 'Yasha"
Inuyasha stiffened at hearing his pet name fall from his fathers lips he looked over at his father avoiding his eyes.
"I'm proud of you" he said as he pulled onto the highway
"You did brilliantly in University and you've got an Associate position at a prestigious law firm" he continued
"But i want you to enjoy yourself, go out with your friends and meet a nice boy" he said softly
Inuyasha looked over at his father, watching his stoic mask slip as he sincerely pleaded with his son
"I just want you to be happy son" he whispered
He continued to focus his actions towards the road as he felt a pang in his chest, it's true he just wanted his son to be happy and love whoever he wanted. He didn't want to subject his son to the same fate. Yes, Inutashio was successful! none could attest that, he was the youngest supreme court judge. He was sex prosonifed, long wavy silver hair pulled into a high ponytail flowed behind him, citrine eye sat perfectly on his tan skin with indigo demonic marking kissing the sides of his face. His tall frame supported by powerful legs, taunt skin covered his muscular physique. He was all of these things but happy wasn't one of them!
Pulling up to the Davis Manor he watched his son climb out of the car, he looked at his son's sullen face and wished he had chosen a better life partner; he had wished he chose Inuyasha a better mother. He sighed and continued to his destination, with a substantial distance between himself and his son's friends home he dialed a number and waited.
"Hey you" a seductive voice filled his car
"Hey baby, I'm on the highway heading downtown you want to meet me at our usual spot" he questioned
"Yeah of course, is everything okay" she continued "You sound different!"
A smile tugged at his lips
"She knows me all to well" he thought
"Yeah just Izaoyi's bullshit" he sneered
"Talk to me baby, I'm here" she said softly
He smiled and commenced detailing his afternoon, starting with the shouting match he had with his wife about the upcoming Gala and segwaying into her attack on his son
"You've got to be kidding" she said
He laughed dryly "I wish I was, she actually had the NERVE to bring three girls over to meet Inuyasha his FIRST NIGHT HOME" roughly gripping the steering wheel as his knuckles turned white he seethed
"Breathe baby I don't want you to total your car" she joked "arrive alive please" she laughed
His body slacked at the sound of her sweet laughter, he sighed and said "I'm just worried about him, he's going to have so many battles in life! he doesn't need his own mother at his throat"
"You're right and we will figure out a solution together" she said firmly
He turned off the highway onto an all too familiar street and pulled up into the side street covered by an opposing building.
"I'm outside baby"
"Coming" she said as she rushed
He ended the call and sat patiently in silence until he heard the passenger side door open, he looked up to her as a smile formed on his face. He watched as she threw her overnight bag into the backseat and climbed in, he opened his mouth to speak but she interrupted.
"It's going to be okay Inutashio" she said and she placed her hand softly on the side of his face, she looked into his eyes watching the storm that brewed behind his honey coloured eye.
Inutashio leaned into her touch and peered into her loving eyes as he began to lose himself in her crimson eyes, he sighed and kissed her palm. He admired her face silently, her full lips that were pulled into a smile against her alabaster skin that were contrasted by her ebony locs that were pulled into a sloppy bun. He reached up and released the tendrils that were trapped in an elastic prison, he smiled as he watched her hair fall into her face. He moved a loc behind her ear softly, he leaned into her closely and whispered softly
"I hope so Kagura" as he kissed her delicate lips
"I hope so" he repeated leaning his head against hers
Inuyasha sat beside Koga as the wolf demon held him tightly while sobs wracked his body, tears fell from his golden eyes. His ears flattened against his head
"It's okay Inuyasha" Koga shushed
"My mother hates me! How is anything okay?" he shouted
Koga looked into his friend's face that was contoured in anguish, it pained him to watch his childhood friend look so sat next to him in silence as he comforted his friend
Inuyasha pulled himself from Koga's embrace and choked out "How was your first day?"
"Yeah my pop's receptionist smells like tuna" Koga spoke directly
He threw his head back in laughter he heaved trying to catch his breath he gasped
"Dude the fuck"
Koga chuckled he stood up from his seat and embraced his friend he whispered quietly "It's going to be okay"
Inuyasha held onto his friend tightly as he silently hoped those words rang true, he peered into Koga's eyes and shyly said "How is he?"
"Who?" Koga questioned as a smirk tugged at his lips
"Oh shut up, you know who" he said rolling his eyes as he crossed his arms in front of his chest
"I wondered when you'd ask" Koga laughed, he ran his hand over his face and sat on the bed
"Koga come on" he whined "Please" he continued
"I honestly don't know Inuyasha" Koga stated
"But you saw him and-" Inuyasha said while Koga cut him off
"Exactly! I SAW him that's it"
"Koga" he said quietly as he fidgeted "please" he said softly
A sigh left the wolf demon "He seems angry"
"Angry?" he questioned
"Yeah he was cold and he seemed so angry" Koga admitted shuddering at the memory of the alpha
"He hates me, everyone hates!" a whine escaped the smaller white haired beta as he sunk to the floor
"I thought you moved on from Sesshomaru" Koga question as he knelt before his friend
Inuyasha hid his face between his legs as tears threaten to fall from his eyes
"All those guys from Cambridge? The ones in the pictures you sent? It looked like-" Koga continued
"None of them were Sesshomaru" he admitted
"He's gone Inu" Koga said gently
Inuyasha looked up into cobalt eyes, and sighed "I know Koga"
"I know"
"Why don't we grab some take out and watch trashy T.V, there's this place downtown! They've got fucking amazing jalapeno poppers" Koga droned on as Inuyasha sat still on the floor
He felt numb as all the emotions he pushed down all these years came rushing back, he looked up at Koga as he tried to find some kind of anchor to calm the storm inside him.
"The Flying Bull I think it's called" Koga said as he pulled his friend to his feet.
"Come on we will grab the take out and come back here and raid my mom's wine collection"
Koga led Inuyasha to the garage and grabbed the door of his cherry sports car, he climbed in and waited for his friend.
Inuyasha slid into the car silently and leaned against the window, Koga was determined to help Inuyasha forget his problems, at least for one night! He pulled out of the garage and headed towards his destination; he dialed the bar's number.
"The Flying Bull, Kage speaking" a velvety voice filled his car speakers
"Hey Kage, can I place an order for pick up please" he said earnestly
"Of course baby what can I get you" the voice cooned
Koga's cheeks reddened "Can I get 2 orders of Jalapeno Poppers, 2 Orders of Buffalo Wings Tradition and a side of Southern Mac and Cheese please" he said
"So polite! Well when you ask me like that" the man teased
Inuyasha looked over to Koga and raised his eyebrow at the other beta.
Clearing his throat he awkwardly laughed and said nervously "Well uhm I"
"And articulate! SEXY! It will be 25 minutes and your total is 43.55$ ! When you arrive call this number and I'll bring it out"
"Oh okay perfect, thank you" Koga said gingerly
"Yeah that's me, Perfect" the voice purred before hanging up
Inuyasha chucked at the scene in front of himand said "Wow Koga smooth real smooth"
"Oh Shut up Takahashi" he huffed
The cherry corvette pulled up to the bar with minutes to spare, he dialed the number and patiently waited.
"The Flying Bull" a familiar voiced announced
"Erm Hi I ordered take out a few -" he was cut off
"Yes the polite and articulate guy, you outside?" the voice teased
Laughing awkwardly he said "Yeah, I'm in the red corvette"
"Oh we're going for a ride baby?" the voice laughed and continued "I'm coming out"
Naraku hung up the phone and grabbed the take out bag behind the counter, he jogged over to the door and peered into the street quickly finding the red corvette on the opposite side of the street. He whistled lowly
He rushed over to the driver side and tapped the window slightly, tinted windows rolled down to reveal a sweet faced cinnamon shaded wolf demon with bright sapphire eyes with a slight blush on his face. He handed the smaller demon the bag, and as cash was placed in his hand he gripped the beta's hand softly and bent closer to the window.
"And what's your name baby" he said seductively
"K-Koga" the man stuttered
Inuyasha looked out his window not caring for the situation, he just wanted to go back to his friend's place and get hammered.
"And what's your name baby"
His eyes widened recognizing the voice, he leaned forward and choked out
"Naraku"
He looked into crimson eyes that hardened at the sight of him
"The hell!" the spider demon whispered
"Aren't you supposed to be in France or something" the elder demon continued as he leaned into the window
"England,I was in England" he said quietly
"Whatever I don't care, you aren't supposed to be HERE"
Inuyasha pursed his lips and fidgeted in his seat under the other demons heated glare
"When did you get back?"
"Yesterday" he whispered
"And the first thing you do is get some sad sap to drive you around!" Naraku accused as he continued on
"still fucking using people"
The wolf demon eyes widened and looked over to his friend as a lump filled his throat
"Do yourself a favour kid, ditch this him! He's a dick" Naraku pushed his body off the car door and walked over heatedly to the bar
Koga sped off and the two sat in silence until Inuyasha spoke up and said
"Well so much for our chill night in"
Koga sat silently as Inuyasha spoke, he tried to get his attention
"Hey Davis, you okay?"
"He didn't remember me" Koga said softly
Inuyasha said a silent O as he remembered his best friends highschool crush
"It was dark Koga" he said
"He didn't remember me" Koga repeated sadly
The pair drove back to Koga's in silence as Inuyasha's mind raced with thoughts of Sesshomaru. He wondered if he'd receive the same response or worse, he admitted that he certainly wasn't expecting a warm welcome but he had hoped that maybe they could all be friends at least.
They pulled into the driveway and walked numbly into the house, Inuyasha sat in the living room as his friend entered the kitchen. He waited as he rummaged into the take-out bag he pulled out the contents as Koga joined him with a bottle of his father's bourbon.
He pulled out a small piece of paper, he turned it over and read aloud the message
"You sound sexy, call me?" a number was written beneath
Koga looked over at Inuyasha bewildered as Inuyasha began laughing, the heaviness of the evening dissipating slowly.
"He gave me his number" the wolf demon confirmed slowly reaching for the paper between Inuyasha's hands. He looked at his with widened eyes
"Yep, he might not remember you but he thinks you have a sexy voice" he laughed trying to imitate the spider alpha
The pair started laughing, and poured themselves drinks and began eating, Koga reached over and turned on the TV selecting some trashy reality TV show.
Sesshomaru pulled up to the familiar building as he waited for the cherry haired demon he looked over and his jaw slacked at the sight in front of him. Kyora was wearing black slacks that fit perfectly over his thick thighs, a purple dress shirt adorned his chest while crimson hair was pulled lightly from his face in a half updo. The beta looked sexy, Sesshomaru thought as he left his pants tighten slightly, he eyed the other demon as the passenger side door swung open and the short male huffed trying to get into the trunk
"You could've open the door ya know" Kyora said annoyed looking over at the alpha demon
Sesshomaru's mouth was dry as he looked heatedly at Kyora
"Sess?" Kyora questioned with a worried look on his face
Shaking his head Sesshomaru sobered up quickly and cleared his throat "you look uhm"
"You look really nice" he said gingerly
Kyora blushed slightly and leaned over to place a chaste peck on his check
"Thank you sweetness"
The two pulled off as Kyora fidgeted with the radio silently until he came across a station he liked
"You're listening to Z100 giving you the hottest hits in NEW YORK tonight, here's Taylor Swift with This is me trying:
Ethereal sounds spilled into the truck as Sesshomaru drove to the restaurant, a light drumming sound was layered into the track.
I've been having a hard time adjusting
I had the shiniest wheels, now they're rusting
I didn't know if you'd care if I came back
I have a lot of regrets about that
Pulled the car off the road to the lookout
Could've followed my fears all the way down
And maybe I don't quite know what to say
But I'm here in your doorway
Sesshomaru hummed along to the familiar song and looked over to Kyora and smiled slightly, he was excited yet nervous. He knew what this meant to the smaller demon and he wasn't sure if he was ready to take that leap but he knew he wanted to be with the fiery beta.
I just wanted you to know
That this is me trying
I just wanted you to know
That this is me trying
He sang along to the song, his smooth voice filled the tuck as he focused on the words. He continued on as Kyora looked at him passionately.
They told me all of my cages were mental
So I got wasted like all my potential
And my words shoot to kill when I'm mad
I have a lot of regrets about that
I was so ahead of the curve, the curve became a sphere
Fell behind on my classmates, and I ended up here
Pouring out my heart to a stranger
But I didn't pour the whiskey
He belted out the next few lines as the words he sang pierced his heart, he pulled up to a traffic light and looked at the beta demon beside of him gingerly as he sung
And I just wanted you to know
That this is me trying
I just wanted you to know
That this is me trying
The song faded and Sesshomaru turned to face the road, as Kyora placed his small hand on top of the alpha's thigh.
Sesshomaru might not be sure of taking chances but he was trying, at least he was trying.
Okay sorry it took so long for an update, I got swamped at work!
The song in the chapter is: This Is Me Try by Taylor Swift
Alright first order of business: Naraku's last name is Kage, Koga and Inuyasha will be working together *FUN*, Yes Izayoi's a total bitch lol She's always depicted as a sweet lady so i went the opposite direction. Also just to clarify ( Inuyasha and Sesshomaru AREN'T brothers) Toga and Inutashio are two different people in this fic
Let me know what you think!
Have a great weekend loves
