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- 3 Weeks Before Expected Delivery-
Inuyasha woke with a warm and heavy object laying overtop his belly. He cracked open a sleepy eye to realize it was Sesshomaru who draped his arm over his swollen stomach protectively. He smiled at the sight as he lightly caressed Sesshomaru's arm, hearing a small groan beside him.
"Ngh.. Your already up?" Sesshomaru sighed, pulling his arm away as he stood, pulling the sheets back up to Inuyasha's chest. He smiled lightly as he scratched his head. "Are you hungry? I could get you something to eat, if you'd like." Sesshomaru murmured glancing around the room nervously.
Inuyasha giggled and nodded excitedly. "It's ok Sesshomaru, I know your uncomfortable with the whole catering bit. You should know if I ever needed something, I'd just tell you. But yes I am hungry though." Inuyasha smiled rubbing his stomach.
Sesshomaru grunted and disappeared behind the door leaving Inuyasha to his thoughts. He really adored Sesshomaru's recent change in the way he treated him. He knew his delivery would come in the next couple of weeks and Sesshomaru did a good job at making sure he didn't exert himself too much. He even made sure if he had to use the bathroom or bathe that he would be there to be by Inuyasha's side to take care of him.
He smiled lightly and tried sitting up so when Sesshomaru came back so it would be easier on his mate. He glanced at the window with the curtains pulled back, revealing the beautiful garden to his liking.
Inuyasha grunted and pushed himself off the bed as he trudged towards the sliding doors, stepping onto the wet grass. He chuckled at the feeling since it had been weeks that he'd been able to go outside.
He lifted his yukata a bit so it wouldn't get wet by the dew while he walked over to his favorite spot underneath the single tree that stood in the middle of it all. Inuyasha sighed contently as he held onto the tree for support as he inhaled the scent that the garden gave off and smiled contently, seeing the fish swim about.
"Inuyasha?" Sesshomaru called, walking outside to see his mate leaning against the tree.
"Oh hey Sesshomaru." Inuyasha greeted as the elder demon approached his side.
Sesshomaru frowned and lifted the smaller half demon in his arms as he walked back to the bedroom. "If you wanted to go outside, you should've just told me Inuyasha. I don't like not knowing where you are." he growled closing the door behind him.
Inuyasha sighed as Sesshomaru put him down on the bed. "I only wanted to go out to the garden. It's not like I wanted to leave the lands." Inuyasha huffed crossing his arms over his chest childishly. He frowned as he watched his mate put the breakfast on the stand so he could eat.
"It doesn't matter Inuyasha. Just let me know when you feel like doing something. I don't want anything to happen to our pups." Sesshomaru exhaled.
Inuyasha bit his lip and pushed the food away from his body. "Damn it Sesshomaru. I'm not a helpless idiot! I can take care of myself! I don't need someone to worry about me! I've been alone ever since my mother died and I don't need you or anyone criticizing me about the way I live!" he yelled pushing the food off the table onto the carpet. "And I especially don't need you telling me how I should handle myself or my pups! So leave me alone! I'm not helpless!" Inuyasha cried as he struggled to get off his bed so he headed into the bathroom.
Sesshomaru sighed as he held his head in his hands. He knew Inuyasha was acting this way because he was expected to deliver within the next couple of weeks and it was beginning to get to him. Sesshomaru understood his brothers reasons for his outburst since he decided to lecture him on the way he carried himself.
He stood up and walked over to the door as he knocked gently. "Inuyasha?" he started. "Hey, I didn't mean it like that ok… so come out?" Sesshomaru coaxed as he heard the small muffled cries behind the door.
"Inuyasha?" he tried again.
He heard the facet running and waited patiently as Inuyasha emerged with dried tears staining his rosy cheeks. "I don't understand why everyone treats me as if I'm going to break or something. I just want to do things on my own sometimes. I know I have pups inside of me without everyone reminding me every single day." he sniffled lightly, plopping down on their bed as Sesshomaru quickly followed behind.
Sesshomaru smiled and wrapped his arms around his mates chest as he placed a small kiss on his cheek. "Everyone cares about you Inuyasha and they don't want anything to happen to you." he said burying his nose in his brothers hair. "Besides, I don't want anything to happen to you either. I care about you too much." he murmured against Inuyasha's ear, rubbing Inuyasha's belly at the same time.
"I love you so much Sesshy…." Inuyasha whispered laying his head against his mates chest. Sesshomaru chuckled, feeling Inuyasha's belly. His eyes widened a bit when he noticed the small kicks coming from his mate.
"Do you always feel this?" Sesshomaru asked staring at Inuyasha's stomach with surprise. He never once felt the small kicks from a baby inside of a woman's belly before, so this new experience was a bit exciting to him.
Inuyasha giggled and shook his head slowly. "I only began to feel the kicks about a couple of weeks ago... Though, I know one of them is going to be a powerful demon just like you… but the other is quiet and doesn't move too much…" he whispered burying his head further against Sesshomaru's chest.
He frowned and eyed the half demon curiously at the weary statement. "What do you mean?" Sesshomaru inquired puling Inuyasha's chin.
The half demon hesitated as he bit his lip. "I-I know that one of them is healthy and strong… but the other doesn't have the same energy. I can just feel that something's wrong…" Inuyasha cried clutching Sesshomaru's yukata in a tightening grip.
Sesshomaru sighed and he let the tears evaporate onto his chest. "So this is why you acted so defensive when I talked about the pups?" he asked once Inuyasha calmed down.
He felt the nod and patted Inuyasha's head gently. "It doesn't matter… as long as he makes through, we will still love him the same. Just as I love you." Sesshomaru reassured kissing Inuyasha on the lips.
The half demon nodded and as Sesshomaru lifted him up in his arms. He saw the strange look Inuyasha gave him and smiled. "Come. Let's get you something to eat. I bet your hungry." Sesshomaru said walking out of their bedroom door.
-Later That Afternoon-
The three friends sat together in Sango's bedroom, glancing at one another as the tension filled the air. The demon slayer stared hard at the half demon who gripped the sheet's in his palms.
"I'm worried about Kohaku Inuyasha. I know your about to give birth but I know Naraku will emerge around that time and take the shard from his back to complete the shikon jewel." Sango spoke wiping down her weapon that sat in her lap. "I need this time to go and confront Kohaku before it's too late." she said eyeing Miroku. He quickly nodded in agreement as he folded his arms across his chest.
Inuyasha gasped and looked between Sango and Miroku who remained firm about their decision.
"Sango, Miroku! You can't leave yet! You know Naraku will be waiting for any chance so he can get the upper hand! Please don't leave until I give birth! Please!" Inuyasha pleaded clasping his hands together, locking eyes with the adamant demon slayer.
Sango sighed and shook her head. "I'm sorry Inuyasha but I cant stay here any longer. Kohaku needs me before he gets his jewel shard taken out of his back. I don't care if he doesn't recognize me or not. He's still my brother and I love him." Sango said, picking up Kirara in her arms.
"I have to agree with Sango on this one Inuyasha and I'm going with her. This means a lot to Sango and I respect her wishes." Miroku said standing along side Sango.
"But you guys can't leave yet. We have to wait till my pups are born! I can't come with you right now! Not in this condition!" Inuyasha yelled, clenching his fists.
"I'm sorry Inuyasha. But I have to do this for my baby brother." Sango whispered as she and Miroku pushed past the doors, leaving a trembling half demon staring at their backs.
He wiped the tears that fell and hurriedly chased after the two, that already made their way outside of the grounds.
"Nooooo! You can't! please don't go!" Inuyasha cried as they disappeared into the woods sending one last final wave of goodbye at the half demon who collapsed onto the ground crying and desperately trying to hold back his tears.
"I-Inuyasha-sama?!" Mokoto yelled as he lifted the half demon in his arms. "What are you doing out here?!" he asked seeing the tears fall down his cheeks.
"S-Sango and M-Miroku left to get K-Kohaku and I know Naraku is waiting f-for any opportunity to gain the upper hand…" Inuyasha sobbed as he clung to Mokoto's collar tighter. "I know it's s-selfish to ask them to wait until my p-pups are born, but at least I'd kn-know that they're ok…" he cried while the servant walked into Sesshomaru's study to find him sitting in his chair reading over some documents.
He looked up shocked to see Inuyasha crying in his servants arms, discarding the document he was reading back onto the table as he took Inuyasha into his own arms. "What is the meaning of this?!" Sesshomaru hissed, glaring at the raven who trembled from the intense glare.
"Ah.. Well.. I found Inu-Master on the ground outside crying and I immediately brought him to you." Mokoto stated hiding behind his bangs so he didn't have to face the demon lord's stare.
Sesshomaru frowned but patted Inuyasha's head to calm him down. "I see. Dismissed." he barked making the demon flinch at the tone and scurry away, closing the door behind him as he left.
Sesshomaru sighed as he took in the appearance of his mates trembling body. He hummed a light tune as he shifted Inuyasha in his arms.
"Inuyasha clam down and listen to me. What happened?" Sesshomaru asked as the whimpers died down telling him that his mate was listening.
"Sango and Miroku left. They left to go find Kohaku before Naraku could get the shard from his back." Inuyasha whispered looking up at his brother who rolled his eyes as he growled. "I-I told them to wait until I gave birth but Sango was determined to go so she could save Kohaku." he rasped wiping the tears from his cheeks.
Sesshomaru rubbed his temples as he listened to Inuyasha's story. He couldn't believe how stupid and ignorant that move was. Did they not know that Naraku was trying to split them up? That's why he put up with the damn humans for so long and kept a watch on them. If they remained in his home for the time being, there was no way that Naraku would show up and attack them without warning.
He sighed, picking up his tired and stressed mate as he sat in the chair. He wiped the few remaining tears away, comforting the smaller sibling. "Inuyasha, you have to realize that they probably didn't understand the reason for me keeping them here. I did it to protect all of us and as long if they stayed here they would be safe from any attacks coming from Naraku. They knew he was going to come after me once our children were born and the demon slayer must've realized that in order for Naraku to truly defeat me, he needs the complete shikon jewel to do so." he said frowning a bit. "The loss of the slayers sibling is inevitable and she probably couldn't cope with the grief and is in denial as we speak. She knows there is no way for her to save her younger brother and she can't come to terms with reality. Either way, he will die. He was given another chance at life, and Naraku can take it way just as fast." he said rubbing his chin.
Inuyasha stared as the information processed through his mind. He knew Kohaku had a jewel implanted in his back when he was killed but he didn't think Naraku had thought this much up already… he gasped and looked at Sesshomaru with a terrified expression. "So your telling me that this could have been a trap he planned all along?" he asked holding onto Sesshomaru for dear life.
The Lord shook his head and locked gazes with his mate. "I do not know whether or not he knew of this outcome, but this has fallen into his plans perfectly. He knows how to manipulate the human heart as much as he can and he knows exactly how the demon slayer will react to knowing the death of her younger brother. We can only hope that he didn't think this far through with his plans and that it only somehow ended in his favor. But like I said before. His death will come soon. He shouldn't even be alive right now and Naraku is the only reason that his is." Sesshomaru said closing his eyes as he deeply exhaled. He couldn't believe the stupidity of the humans and how irrational they could be.
Inuyasha frowned and tried sitting up in his brother's lap only to fail miserably because of his swollen belly. Sesshomaru smiled as he slightly lifted his mate up so he could sit in his lap. "So if we don't stop them, then he could kill them if he wanted right?" Inuyasha asked holding his breath.
Sesshomaru sighed and nodded slightly. "I might have to go after them if they don't show up within the next couple of days and I really don't want to leave you and Rin here alone. Your delivery is too close for me to go and I don't want to risk it." he sighed lifting up Inuyasha in his arms and he walked to their room.
Inuyasha frowned and bit his thumb nervously. He knew to avoid any deaths, Sesshomaru should go after his friends but the idea of his mate being gone for any reason, made his heart thump. He glanced up at Sesshomaru with a unreadable expression as he clenched his fist.
"I don't see why you can't go and get them now Sesshomaru. I think if you chased after them, that you'd catch up to them very quickly." Inuyasha asked as his mate as he placed him onto the bed gently. He knew the feeling in his chest was telling him not to offer that option but he needed to protect his friends at all costs. Even if it made him feel uneasy, he had to do it.
He eyed Inuyasha with a bored expression before replying. "I really don't want to chase after two humans right now. All I want is for you to relax." he said kissing Inuyasha on the head. "If I have to then I will but if I don't then I won't." he said looking away. Inuyasha felt the uneasy wave within his chest disappear when he heard Sesshomaru's statement.
He nodded and glanced outside seeing the sky grow dark. He knew it was about to rain and that always signaled a bad omen.
"I'll go and get Rin and the young fox so you can explain to them." Sesshomaru said stepping outside to retrieve the little ones, leaving Inuyasha to his own thoughts.
Inuyasha slapped his forehead for the fifth time within the last hour. He stared wearily at Rin who sat next to him on the bed.
"But I still don't understand why they left then." Rin asked biting her finger cutely. Inuyasha sighed as his shoulders slumped.
"I can't explain it any other way Rin. Even Shippo gets it, but why can't you?" Inuyasha asked pointing to the fox who cured up against Inuyasha's stomach.
"I get most of it mommy but what I don't understand is why she would go and look for Kohaku anyway. I know he's her little brother but if he's already died once. Why doesn't she just let him go?" she inquired quirking a brow.
The half demon sighed and rubbed his temples. "Ok, so you get it then. Now I can answer this question. I think she needs closure for Kohaku's impending death. She's already lost him once and she doesn't want to lose him again, though her attempt to retrieve him will eventually fail, she still wants to see if she can save him. Miroku is basically her support when the time comes for her to grieve the loss of her brother." Inuyasha said patting Shippo's head.
Rin frowned and stared at her hands. She finally understood the reason behind Sango's actions and felt the sorrow in her heart. She too, lost her family when the wolf demons attacked her village, making her the only survival from her home. But luckily Sesshomaru came along and found her, treating her as if she was his own.
She fiddled with her fingers as she thought about all the things both Sesshomaru and Inuyasha had done for her and smiled. She couldn't have asked for anyone better to raise her. She looked up at Inuyasha and saw the smile directed at her.
"I only hope that Sango knows what she's doing. Naraku would do anything he could to get his hands on anything that can make him more powerful." Inuyasha sighed ruffling Shippo's hair. The little kitsune bit his lip and glanced at Rin.
"But what about Sesshomaru, Inuyasha? Won't he go after them?" he whispered. Inuyasha sighed and patted the demon over the head lightly.
"Shippo… Sesshomaru only wants to after them if and only when its necessary. He doesn't want to leave me alone while I'm like this and I don't want to do this by myself either." Inuyasha whispered glancing at the door catching Rin's attention.
"Oh I see then.."
Inuyasha sighed and gently pushed the demon from his belly as he tried to get up. "Well you two, I need to go check on Sesshomaru ok?" he announced looking back at the door.
The two little ones sitting on the bed nodded at the half demons comment as he left suddenly.
Inuyasha poked his head into Sesshomaru's study, noticing Mokoto bowing as he left. He nodded at the demon and sent him a warm smile as he disappeared behind the door, leaving the two brothers to themselves.
Inuyasha quietly walked over to Sesshomaru's desk, glancing at the documents he was reading. He quirked a curious brow when he saw the disgruntled expression on his mates face as he re-read one of the scrolls.
"What's wrong Sesshomaru?" Inuyasha inquired, resting his chin on his brothers shoulder. He saw the small frown plastered on his face and sighed. What was he going to do with a brooding mate if he didn't want to even talk?
"Sesshomaru…" Inuyasha warned as he twirled a strand of hair around his finger.
The demon growled softly as he looked over his shoulder. "I don't think going after them would be the smart thing Inuyasha and you know it. I have this feeling that something will happen when I leave and I refuse to let something happen to you." he stated looking over at his mate who frowned.
Inuyasha bit his lip and rubbed his temples. "I know what you mean Sesshomaru but I want to make sure that they would be ok. There are demons here that can protect me and if that still doesn't go well with you then I could always come along?" Inuyasha winced as he finished his small remark.
Shessomaru growled loudly when he heard his mates ridiculous suggestion. "I don't see how bringing you along would help anything, it's just not an ideal situation for you to be in." Sesshomaru murmured.
Inuyasha nodded in agreement. He knew the idea was an insane thought but he just wanted to throw the idea out there but he also knew the way Sesshomaru said it wasn't meant to hurt him.
Inuyasha pulled back and sat in the open seat in front of his brother, watching him look over the documents with an intense stare. He agreed with his brother's statement about going after Miroku and Sango but he just couldn't get over the fact that they were his best friends. He didn't want anything to happen to them and the only alternative would be for Sesshomaru to go after them.
He looked away quickly and stared at the books aligned on the bookshelf. "Sesshomaru…" Inuyasha mumbled catching his attention. "I think…." he paused closing his eyes as he rubbed his belly.
He looked at his brother and bit his lip. He knew the words he wanted to say but he just couldn't spit them out. Sesshomaru rose a delicate brow at the half demon. "Yes? What is it?" Sesshomaru questioned looking back at the documents on his desk.
Inuyasha fidgeted and squirmed in his seat. "Oh… um it was nothing.." he whispered looking away quickly.
Sesshomaru 'hn' as he continued reading the scroll.
Inuyasha sighed deeply as he got up and headed for the door only to pause and say goodnight to his mate.
-A Week Later-
Inuyasha sat in the dinning room as he ate his meal in silence. He looked over to his right where Sesshomaru was supposed to be sitting and sighed.
'Yet another meal I have to go through with out the presence of Sesshomaru.' Inuyasha thought, dropping his spoon in the soup he was eating. He glanced around the room and saw Mokoto standing near the door waiting for him to finish so he could take his dishes.
Inuyasha sighed and pushed his plate back signaling that he was done. He watched as Mokoto silently took the plates with a smile, disappearing into the kitchen leaving the lone half demon by himself once again.
His attention was suddenly caught when he heard a loud commotion coming from the foyer with a few other demon servants running in that direction.
Inuyasha tiredly got up from his seat and trudged into the room only to find the wolf prince shouting. He walked closer and pushed past the servants telling them to release Kouga.
"Inuyasha!" Kouga shouted once he saw the half demon. "Inuyasha! I heard that Miroku and Sango are in trouble! I was on my way through the forest when I smelled Naraku's scent mixed with Sango's and Miroku's!" he yelled.
Inuyasha palled at the information. "Are you sure?" he asked clutching his yukata tightly.
"Yes, I'm positive! I even got into a scuffle with Kagura. She tried to stop me from coming to you." Kouga said as he pointed to the gash on his left arm.
Inuyasha bit his lip, glancing at Mokoto when he came into the room. "Mokoto, could you please go and get Sesshomaru for me. I think he's in the bedroom." Inuyasha commanded turning his attention back to the wolf.
"Would you know why Miroku and Sango left?" Kouga asked eyeing Inuyasha warily.
He nodded and buried his face in his hands. "Sango wanted to save Kohaku before Naraku completed the jewel." Inuyasha whispered not noticing Kouga's quirked eyebrow as Sesshomaru entered into the room.
He frowned when he smelled the scent in the air and immediately looked at Inuyasha and Kouga. "Why do you smell like Naraku." Sesshomaru demanded placing his hand on the handle of his Tokijin.
Kouga waved his hands erratically as he backed away slowly. "I was fighting with Kagura earlier so maybe that's why I smell like Naraku." he said glancing at Inuyasha for help.
Inuyasha nodded and stood beside Kouga as he examined the cut. "Yea, see here. He got cut by Kagura so relax Sesshomaru." Inuyasha said sighing.
Sesshomaru glared at the prince as he slowly removed his hand from his sword. "So what was it that you needed to tell me." he demanded.
Kouga slapped his head, looking at Inuyasha. "Like I said, I know Miroku and Sango are in trouble. I could smell their scent as well as Naraku's. He's finally come out of hiding." he said locking eyes with the lord.
Sesshomaru growled once he heard the prince. He didn't want this to happen so early but it was bound to come about. "Fine. I'll go after them." he hissed looking at Inuyasha knowing he'd find a smile.
"Well, I hope you find them quickly Sesshomaru…." Inuyasha said as he placed a kiss on his mates cheek.
"Hn." he replied eyeing the wolf with a glare as they followed him to the door. "Make sure you watch Inuyasha. I don't want anything to happen to him." Sesshomaru warned as he back away and headed off in the direction of Naraku's scent.
Inuyasha sighed as watched his mate disappear from his sight. "I hope Sesshomaru makes it in time before Naraku does something to them." Inuyasha murmured.
"Don't you agree?" he asked.
"…"
"Kouga?" Inuyasha said turning around because he didn't respond.
"Ko-
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Until next time,
-Urahara.