Chapter 8: Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Inuyasha gets reassured

Sesshomaru and Masami came to visit quite often in the coming months. Mostly every month against Inuyasha's wants, desires or happiness, but it made Rin happy so Inuyasha was happy. He and Sesshomaru talked more. They still werent' best friends but they could call each other brothers finally. Masami and Rin were in the garden where Rin was teaching Masami about herbs. Masami had brought over some herbs from her demoness doctor that could help the baby stay healthy when it needs it most. They were planting said herbs as their men watched them.

Sesshomaru looks at Inuyasha. "So how is she little brother?"

Inuyasha cringed at the title. "I have a name, you don't need to call me little brother."

Sesshomaru smirked briefly, but his face returns to a blank look when Inuyasha looks at him. "But I enjoy the looks I get from you when I call you little brother. Or do you prefer me calling you Yasha?"

Inuyasha glares and shakes his head. "Fine little brother. You can't call me Yasha. Only Rin can call me that."

Sesshomaru snorts, the glares at him. "How is Rin?"

Inuyasha smiles. "Just as she was last month, and the month before when you first started to show up. She is at her six month mark. The baby is growing strong. Miroku and Sango both thing it's a girl, as do the twins. Their son think it's a boy, so do I. Kaede says it's a strong child. Like it's mom and…father."

Sesshomaru notices the growl that comes with the word "father" and looks at his brother. He states bluntly. "You do not really see yourself as this child's father do you? You lied to Rin didn't you?"

Inuyasha looks to where Rin is still at, then to Sesshomaru. "I never lied. I love that pup like it's my own. It may have been created in the worst of ways, but it's a part of my Rin, so I'll love that pup with everything I am. Never doubt that Sesshomaru."

Sesshomaru nods. "Then what is with the way you said Father, like it gave a bad taste in your mouth."

Inuyasha sighs. "It isn't because I don't love that pup that grows inside my mate. It's just am I strong enough to raise this child? Rin told me about Naru at least of what she assumed. He seemed like a strong soldier."

Sesshomaru snorts slightly. "Rin doesn't know much of Naru, other than he is a soldier and he has to be strong to survive the battles I went into. But little brother, any soldier can live or they can die. I can tell you this, so listen well."

Inuyasha looks Sesshomaru, but his older brother faces off where Rin and Masami are. So Inuyasha does the same.

"Naru was an arrogant, selfish man. He didn't care about his fellow soldier. He would have cut them down if they got in his way as well. You may think you are not worthy of Rin because of being a half-demon. You are wrong. You are more worthy of my daughter than any human, any full demon as well. You have proven yourself over and over to me over the years how strong you are. You are worthy of this Demon Lord's daughter. Also you see that…"

Inuyasha sees Rin's smile and her waving at him. He nods to her but continues to listen to Sesshomaru. "No one forces one to fall in love. Rin loves you brother. Take good care of her. Care and love that baby and treat it like your own. He will need a strong half-demon to raise him."

Inuyasha smirks. "So you agree it's a boy. Good, care to explain to your daughter?"

Sesshomaru lets out a soft chuckle. "You're on your own there. She is your mate."

Inuyasha snorts softly. Then heads over to help Rin up and then helps Masami up as well. He smiles at both. "I am going to go get dinner ready for everyone."