Before the Oncoming Storm

By Zaru

Summary: The great Inutaisho has returned full force from the world of spirits. He follows the scent of his youngest son only to become mesmerized by the sweet scent of Sesshomaru's ward left behind in the village.

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. It was created by Rumiko Takahashi.

A/n: An update after so long….

~~~~~~Chapter 3~~~~~~

The silence in the hut was agitating Inuyasha. It seemed that nobody wanted to begin explaining anything and it left his ears twitching. Sitting Indian-style, his left leg moved of its own accord, up and down. To think there was so much he needed to say, yet the half-demon couldn't pluck up the courage himself to begin. Here was his long-lost father right in front of him. After all this time in the flesh before his very eyes.

Kagome picked up her husband's annoyance with the coming quiet, so to help ease the tension from him, she opened her mouth to begin her own line of questioning.

"Lord Inutaisho, how is this possible?" The priestess wondered. "From what I understood, you have been dead for nearly 200 or so years. Yet why are you here with us?"

The great dog demon sighed. Finally someone was talking as he had no idea where to begin. "I was dead, Lady Kagome. But somehow, I was able to be live again after so long."

"But how?"

His head shook and he shoved his pony-tailed hair off his shoulder. "I cannot say. The only thing I can recall was my last battle with Ryuukoutsei and fighting in the fire of that castle with that dastardly human, knowing I am dead afterwards. But while I was in the world of spirits, it was growing fuzzy and next thing I know, I am here." He glanced over at Rin who was sitting suspiciously close to Sesshomaru, a smile coming to his face. "And meet this sweet child in the process who helped reunite me with my youngest son."

Sesshomaru growled in his throat. His father was talking sweet on his adorable Rin. And knowing how his father was with beautiful, young human girls, most likely, the demon lord himself would have to keep his father at a distance. "So, father, you do not recall who or what brought you back?" He asked, his fingers absently kneading the inside of his haori.

"No. I do not recall." With a smirk, he leaned back, his claws supporting him. "But that is not of importance right now. What matters to me is finding your mother, Inuyasha." Inutaisho finally mentioned his human mate, Inuyasha gazing at him with a melancholy look. "What is it, Inuyasha?"

The half-demon stood up slowly, glaring down at his father. "My mother died a long time ago." Turning, he left the group inside the hut staring at the swishing bamboo door.

She what? The tall demon looked around confused. How could that happen? How long was he dead for again? Didn't his son's mate say a couple hundred years? His own amber eyes squeezed shut, watering from the corners, a tear falling down his cheek. How could he be so selfish? He was alive, yet his darling Izayoi wasn't. It wasn't fair.

Rin's lips pursed together in sympathy. The demon's own mate was long dead before he was revived again and now he was all alone in the world with no one to care for him. The thirteen-year-old fisted her hands together and stood up, bare feet padding along the wooden floor and slowly sinking down in front of her new friend.

"I am sorry to hear about your mate, Lord Inutaisho. It's very sad." She set a small hand on his leg. "I lost my brother and parents during the war. I was all alone myself. At least until Lord Sesshomaru found me." Her big, brown eyes drooped slightly. "And if it wasn't for Lord Sesshomaru, I wouldn't be here today. I would have stayed dead."

Inutaisho opened his eyes, glittering amber growing warm just seeing Rin's innocent face. Her brown eyes grew worrisome for him and he honestly felt happy about that. She reminded him a lot of Izayoi a lot when she was younger. Oh the memories he carried within him.

Kagome couldn't help but smile herself at the sight before her. Rin was very loving and caring toward others. Even though he was a great demon lord just revived from the dead. But she figured it was more because he was Sesshomaru and Inuyasha's father that she cared so much. He was apart of her lord and that was more than enough for her to worry about him since he was family.

"Lord Inutaisho, now that you are back, what will you do from now on?" Kagome wondered, a hand splayed over the baby bump of her belly.

Inutaisho turned his gaze away from Rin for once and answered, "I do not know. Perhaps roam the country for awhile to reacquaint myself with my land."

"But, my lord, you just got here. Don't you think you can stay with us for awhile? You must be exhausted after coming back to life are you not?" Rin asked. "Please stay with us. I am sure you will like it here. The humans of this village are very nice and have become adjusted to accepting demons in the surrounding areas." Her brown eyes pleaded with him. She really wanted him to stay. Rin had no idea why she did though.

The great demon sighed heavily. Perhaps it would be best if he stayed in this place for awhile. After all, he was finally reunited with both of his sons and was able to meet a sweet maiden in the process. If he stayed, he could get to know her better and understand the meaning of why she was with Sesshomaru. Besides, it would be an interesting tale to hear from his eldest human-hating son.

"All right, sweet Rin." He brought a clawed hand up to her cheek and caressed the smooth skin and silky hair she possessed. "I will stay. But only for a short time. I cannot stay here forever you know."

Her eyes widened in excitement. "Yes!" She nodded quickly. "I shall prepare a place for you right away, Lord Inutaisho!" Getting up, she ran out of the hut quickly, followed by Kagome.

Inutaisho just smiled, his head resting on the fist of his hand. How he was going to enjoy getting to know her better. His eyes glinted with happiness.

Sesshomaru growled in his throat, drawing the attention of his father from the door to himself.

"What is it, Sesshomaru? You seem a little frustrated about something."

The taiyoukai fisted his own clawed hands in his lap. "How dare you eye Rin like that, father. I thought you might have changed since being killed."

His father shook his head, a grin appearing over his smile. "Come now, Sesshomaru. She is but a child. I only wish to know more about the one who has opened you up to the idea of loving a human."

"You didn't show up in front of her on accident, did you, father?" Sesshomaru accused. "You followed that sweet scent of hers thinking it was a young virgin for you to take."

Inutaisho shrugged. That was partially true. Although, he had to find out about that innocent scent that pulled him. That lulled him away from his current task. If Rin was perhaps a year or two older, the demon might have charmed his way into her heart within the first few moments of meeting then drown her in unbridled pleasure that only he could give.

"Hmm… perhaps you are right, Sesshomaru. But do not worry. I do not plan on taking young Rin in any way." He chuckled. "Not unless she wishes for me to-"

A lightning whip protruded from his fingers, slashing at his disgrace of a father who moved out of the way as quickly as possible. The other humans within the hut moved away quickly not wanting to be harmed.

"Don't speak of Rin that way!" He growled. "You stay away from her, father!"

"I don't intend to stray from her side as long as she wishes for me to be here, son." He replied, making Sesshomaru's demon blood boil.

Oh how he wished his father just stayed dead at that moment.

TBC…

A/n: Not long but an update at least. Sorry it's been really long since I've updated at least something for the story. Take care!

Zaru-san