No matter how much I love the Inuyasha series, as do us all, I have no ownership of anything Inuyasha.(sigh)
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Chapter Fourteen
Sesshoumaru arrives at the shrine, knowing even before he lands that they are gone. The scent of the miko and Rin are faint, telling him they had left nearly an hour ago. He changes and charges into the house, stopping short when he sees a thin trail of blood coming from the living room to the kitchen. He follows it, standing unmoving in the doorway.
Inuyasha lies crumpled on the floor beside Kagome, one hand resting over hers. The trail of blood ends where Inuyasha lies, the blood coming from a deep dagger wound in his back near his shoulder. Both are unconscious.
He kneels before them, careful of his brother's shoulder as he shakes him awake.
"Inuyasha?"
The hanyou shifts slightly, groaning before he sees the figure bending over him. Instinctively he strikes out but his fist is caught easily in a strong grip.
"Easy Inuyasha. It's me." Inuyasha blinks several times, recognizing his brother.
"What are you doing back...Rin!" He suddenly remembers, bolting upright. Sesshoumaru stops him.
"They are gone." Inuyasha weaves on his feet as he turns, kneeling down beside Kagome. The miko is still unconscious.
"What happened to her?" Inuyasha shakes his head.
"I don't know. That damn miko got behind me and jumped me so quick there was nothing I could do. I woke up and Rin was gone and Kagome was like this."
Just then there is a knock at the door. Both brothers turn, ready to fight.
"Who is it?" Sesshoumaru demands, his anger borderline from escaping him.
"Suiki." They two relax, Inuyasha staying with Kagome as Sesshoumaru goes to answer the door.
Inutaisho lands in the yard behind the shrine, his entire body trembling. Wounds, minor as they may be, are spread across his body, soaking his clothes in his blood. He changes, falling to his knees as soon as the change is complete. He kneels in the moonlit yard for a long moment, gathering himself before rising slowly and heading for the house.
It it silent, only a small light in the kitchen and a lamp near the stairs illuminating the first floor. He hears quiet sounds around the house, a floorboard creaking in the first floor bedroom guiding him toward his youngest son's room.
After a hesitant knock Inutaisho is let into the room but he is surprised to see more people in the room than he'd expected.
Inuyasha shuts the door behind his father, returning to the empty chair by the bed.
Suiki sits on the bed, legs curled under her and curled up at Kagome's side, appearing to be asleep. Kagome lies propped up on all the pillows on the bed, her skin pale in the soft light from the lamp on the bedside table.
"What happened?" He asks quietly. Inuyasha sighs, sitting back in the chair slowly.
"Mitsuki came while you and Sesshoumaru were gone. She jumped me and knocked me out. When I came to Rin was gone and Kagome..." His voice chokes and he drops his head into his hands. Inutaisho studies his son, then his daughter in law.
"Is she all right?" Inuyasha doesn't answer at first then Suiki stirs. Inutaisho goes to the empty bedside, helping Suiki slide from the bed. She smiles up at him, a weary smile, before straightening her clothes.
"I'm sorry. I must have dozed off. When did you arrive?" She asks, studying the demon lord.
"I just got here. Come, let me make you some tea." He says, guiding Suiki from the room.
In the kitchen he sets the tea to boil, moving painfully before setting his back to the counter. Suiki sits at the table, her head in her hands.
"What happened to Kagome?" Suiki sighs.
"From what I've been able to gather, considering I wasn't here, Kagome was hit with a huge blast of spiritual energy. It threw her across the room. When I got here she had massive internal bleeding. I was able to stop it but it will be a while before she wakes. A few days at least."
"What about Inuyasha?" He asks, having noticed the blood on his son's shirt.
"Stabbed in the back. It was sown up easily." She comments as if it is an after thought.
The kettle behind him whistles and he turns, prepping the tea before handing her the cup. He takes his own and sits across from her.
"Did they tell you about Rin?" She nods.
"Rin isn't dead." Inutaisho stares at her.
"What?"
"Rin is not dead. This is part of the curse, if it is what I think it is. The miko has put Rin into a coma, kind of. She is using the ties she has to Rin's body through the curse to manipulate her body. That was the only way the miko could have gotten Rin off the shrine without hurting her or the child." Inutaisho nods, staring into the teacup thoughtfully.
"They obviously plan on using her as leverage against us." He says quietly. Suiki nods.
"That's what it's looking like."
Both look up as Inuyasha appears in the doorway. The hanyou appears ragged, his ears drooping until they almost disappear into his hair, his clothes disarrayed.
"I've got to go take a walk for a bit." Both nod and he disappears.
Inutaisho turns, noticing Suiki's look.
"Is the babe all right?" She looks at him, sighing heavily.
"I think so, but it may be touch and go for a few days, maybe a week. Most of the rupturing was in the abdominal area. I'll have to keep a close eye on her." Inutaisho nods, taking a sip of tea before continuing.
"What about Rin's babe? Could Rin being induced into this coma effect the child?" Suiki shakes her head slightly.
"To be honest, I'm not sure. Depends on how long they keep her like that. I don't think they're goal is to harm or kill the child but it's hard to say." Inutaisho shifts slightly in his chair, winching as the wood chair catches one of his wounds. Suiki watches him, then sighs.
"Come on. Let's get you tended to." He finishes his cup in one gulp and follows the demoness upstairs.
Upstairs Suiki sheds her outer kimono, leaving on the soft white layer beneath so as not to get Inutaisho's blood on her clothes. He sits on the edge of the bathtub, leaning forward tiredly.
Without a word between them Suiki begins stripping the demon lord of his armor and clothes until he is naked before her. He moves enough to assist her, nothing more.
Suiki wets a rag in the sink, making sure the water is hot before beginning to run the cloth lightly over Inutaisho's body, washing away the blood. She stands between his legs, letting Inutaisho lean his body against hers as she washes him.
After several minutes of silence he speaks, his voice quiet.
"I fear that loses are ahead." He says quietly. Suiki doesn't pause, letting him speak. "I cannot imagine what it must have been like, how it effected my son's when I lost my life last time. I fear it may happen again, that pain should be inflicted upon them again should we lose Rin or her babe, or Kagome's." Suiki's hand guides the washcloth down his back slowly.
"If it their time to pass, it shall happen, just as it did with you." She says softly. "Though the pain is there, your sons are strong." Against her Inutaisho smiles, his arms reaching up to slide around her waist.
"I remember a time, hundreds of years ago, when we were lovers. Before I found Izaoi." Suiki nods as she gathers his hair, pulling it to one side so she can reach the back of his neck.
"Yes, we were. It was a good pairing. You had no desire for more children and I cannot bear children, the price I paid in order to gain the power I have." She says quietly. He nods against her belly.
"You were and are truly a good companion." He says quietly.
Finished with his back Suiki shifts to the side, plugging the bathtub and beginning to run the water, preparing a bath for him. He watches her, not questioning her.
They sit together in silence, the only sound in the bathroom is the sound of rushing water. Unlike the upstairs bathroom, this bathroom's bathtub is quite large, and quite deep.
Inutaisho studies Suiki, watching how gracefully she moves as she moves about the large bathroom, gathering a bottle of this or that to set beside the tub. Her elegant body is outlined by her inner kimono, the soft cotton clinging to her body slightly in the hot, moist air. He feels his body reacting to watching her and he knows that she notices.
Suiki pauses as she passes the door, her hand shifting to lock the door with a decisive click. She glances at Inutaisho sitting on the edge of the tub, his body covered in battle wounds only seems to make him appear more beautiful, and more lethal. The gleam in his gold eyes sends a shiver down her back but she doesn't show it as she gathers the bath towel from it's rack, folding it over on itself before setting it on the floor beside the tub.
Suiki kneels on the bathroom floor, her knees on the folded bath towel as she reaches out to shut off the water. She sees Inutaisho move out of the corner of her eye and hesitates, watching as he reaches out to run his hand lightly over her backside and down the back of her thigh. Suiki shivers beneath his hand and he feels it. Inutaisho rises, standing over her a second before sliding an arm around her waist, lifting her to her feet. She is about to turn in his arms but he stops her, pulling her back against his body.
"Could we...?" He whispers in her ear, his arms sliding around her body to rest flat against her belly. "Could we rekindle what we had, if even for one night?" He whispers in her ear. "I..."
Sensing the vulnerability in him Suiki doesn't answer in words, instead shifting his hands to the side enough to release the obi around her waist. The strip of cloth flutters to the floor and her kimono slides open, allowing him access to her body.
Using his teeth Inutaisho slides the kimono off her shoulders, moving his body back far enough to allow the garment to fall to the floor. She stands naked before him, her back to him, and he studies her a moment before pulling her back against him hungrily. She comes willingly, shivering as his teeth graze the back of her neck. Her head falls forward, allowing him full access to her neck as his hands begin to move. One slides up, cupping a breast as if weighing it before teasing the nipple relentlessly. Inutaisho's other hand slides down, hesitating before sliding between her legs. Suiki moves her hips against his hand as his fingers find her.
Suiki shudders against him, sliding a hand back to grip his hip, pulling him forward harder against her body.
Suiki's breath quickens when she feels Inutaisho's penis pressing against her inner thigh and she moves her hips against him, grinding her butt against his hips. Inutaisho growls as she arches her back against him.
"You remember that?" She whispers to him. In response his hand on her breast slides down, finding the spot only Inutaisho knew of just on the inside of her thigh near his other hand. His fingers kneed the flesh there and Suiki gasps. Behind her Inutaisho chuckles.
"Yes." He says, his voice deep and lustful. Suiki spreads her legs, allowing Inutaisho better access and he takes it, leaning forward slightly.
Together, never breaking contact, they kneel on the bath towel, Inutaisho's knees between Suiki's. She leans back against him a moment before he grips the back of her neck hard. Knowing what is coming Suiki lets him push her upper body down, bending her over the edge of the bathtub. Suiki grips the edge of the bathtub for support as Inutaisho's free hand urges her legs wider still.
She can feel the tip of him just outside her opening and she tries to push her hips back, to take him, but his hand on the back of her neck prevents her.
She relinquishes control to him, sensing his need to feel in control. As if sensing her decision Inutaisho growls slightly, his talons digging into her neck slightly, drawing blood as he thrusts his hips forward, entering her in one hard, violent thrust. Suiki gasps, her hands tightening on the edge of the bathtub as Inutaisho sinks into her body, sending waves of arousal through her., tingling up her back. His penis fills her in a familiar but new way, stretching her until she is gasping.
Even before he is seated within her he begins thrusting into her, setting the pace. Inutaisho's other hand slides down her back, sending electric shocks down her spine until he grips her him, sliding his hand around her waist and gripping her hard. He begins thrusting harder, all his pent up feelings and frustrations being released as he takes her.
Suiki takes him completely, shifting her knees wider still and letting the feelings and impulses take her, letting instinct and memories take over. Suiki shifts her feet inward, hooking her ankles over his and arches her back again, the curve of her back deepening and earning a lustful growl from the demon lord.
Inutaisho's thrusts come faster and harder, Suiki having to tighten her grip even harder on the edge of the tub. Her entire body shakes with barely bridled lust, her toes curling as she rides the wave of her passion, her climax taking her suddenly and completely.
Behind her Inutaisho climaxes, his hips slamming into hers as he seats himself completely within her, releasing himself into her. Both kneel on the floor, trembling from residual lust and reawakened emotions.
Suiki shudders slightly as Inutaisho withdraws from her, rising to his feet. Suiki shifts over on the floor, turning to sit as she looks up at him. He stands over her, heartbreakingly handsome as he stares down at her with bright gold eyes. After a second she rises, stepping into the tub and stands in the water, holding her hand up to him.
"You're bath will get cold." He smiles slightly and steps in with her. She turns his back to her and guides them both down, Suiki cushioning his body with hers. He lies against her body, his legs between hers. His head settles between her breasts and he closes his eyes as she retrieves the wash cloth, beginning to bathe his front with slow, soothing strokes. Under her gentle hand he drifts to sleep in minutes.
Sunlight through the window wakes him and Inutaisho rises from where he lies on his stomach on the bed. He is dressed in a loose pair of boxers, his hair combed and braided down his back A light blanket is draped over him and he kicks it to the side. Outside his door he can hear voices in the kitchen area.
He rises and dresses quickly, stopping in the kitchen doorway.
Inuyasha sits at the table, a full plate of food in front of him. He picks at it, clearly not in the mood to eat even though he appears a bit better than the night before. Suiki stands at the stove, smiling slightly, secretly at him before speaking.
"You're just in time, Inutaisho. I just finished your food." He smiles, taking the plate from her and setting it on the counter.
"I would like to eat but I need to go see Sesshoumaru. Does anyone know where he is?" Inuyasha points up.
"He's in their room. He's refusing to come out and refusing to talk to anyone." Inutaisho and Suiki share a concerned glance. This behavior is unlike anything Sesshoumaru had ever exhibited.
Upstairs Inutaisho does not knock, doesn't even hesitate before entering the room.
The shades are drawn, the room dark despite the brightness outside. Inutaisho has to scan the room a moment before spotting his son.
Sesshoumaru sits in the corner of the room, his back to the wall and knees drawn up to his chest. His forehead is resting against his forearms, his silver hair creating a curtain around his head.
"Sesshoumaru."
"Leave me be." His son's voice sounds weary, heartbroken, and defeated.
"I can't do that and you know it." Inutaisho shuts the door behind him, crossing the room to take the empty chair near the bed. He sits, crossing one leg over the other. "Have you spoken with Suiki?" Sesshoumaru shakes his head. "Suiki has a theory. She thinks she knows what the miko has done with Rin." Sesshoumaru visibly flinches at her name but remains silent. Inutaisho sighs.
"Suiki believes that the miko is controlling Rin's body. She used that to get her off the shrine grounds. She didn't kill her though, just put her into a coma." Sesshoumaru's head rises a fraction of an inch.
"She's not dead?" He asks. Inutaisho shakes his head.
"No. It would not serve their purposes to kill Rin and the child. There's a pretty good chance that Rin is alive."
Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Yes, I am getting close to wrapping it up, but another few chapters. Two or three maybe, but that's all I'll say! Lol. I'll post again as soon as chapter 15 is done, promise!