Mawwy Me, Big Brother?
"Mawwy me, Sessy?"
Sesshomaru peered down at the plump child at his feet. He was a toddler now—a mere 15 years old, which would translate to 2 or 3 in human years, he learned. His growth was fast for a youkai, but slow for a human, which was logical given his heritage. Sesshomaru often found himself wondering whether Inuyasha's existence would ever be done in halves or whether at some point he may have a choice and live up to the blood and power flowing in his veins.
But then, there would not be moments like these, where Sesshomaru was truly lost.
"What do you mean by 'mawwy,' Inuyasha? I do not understand your meaning."
"Oh." The child looked crestfallen and then brightened, excitement coloring his voice, "I mean like Susheeo-san and Lady Tambi at papa's festuval. He axed her to mawwy 'im an she said 'Yes" and they were vewy happy and they had a biiiiiig pawty! So mawwy me Sessy an' we have biiiiiig pawty, too!"
Sesshomaru cocked his head at the little one beside him. Sushio was the head of his father's personal guard and had asked for the hand of Lady Tandi at the solstice festival a fortnight ago. Their father had, of course, thrown them an incredible engagement party befitting Sushio's rank and status and forced his two sons to attend. Inuyasha had loved it—smothered in demon breasts as he was—but the entire event had been quite boring to the young Sesshomaru as he batted away fawning women seeking to align themselves with his power and status through a mating.
Who would ever want to be married?
"I am a man, Inuyasha. As such, you cannot marry me. You must marry a woman."
"Oh." The crestfallen look returned and then disappeared in the same instant. "But Sessy pwetty like a woman."
Sesshomaru resisted the urge to roll his eyes. "I am a man, Inuyasha. I am handsome, not pretty."
"Oh." The pup had taken his hand now, little fingers squeezing his single finger tight. He was thinking, little puppy ears flicking back and forth until they stood up straight with an answer.
"Will hann'some Sessy mawwy pwetty 'Yasha?"
Sesshomaru looked down at that wide and smiling face, those innocent eyes, those darling ripe lips...
It was decided, then.
"Yes. This Sesshomaru will marry you, little brother."
A/N: I couldn't resist! Baby Inuyasha is the most persuasive being on the planet...