Chapter 8
"You need to go on maternity leave." Inuyasha looked to Miroku, the monk sitting at his desk with a frown. Inuyasha knew he was right, but he couldn't at this moment. Inuyasha was five months pregnant at the moment, and though he would love nothing more than to go on an early maternity leave, he couldn't. A party was being hosted since Christmas was just around the corner, but Inuyasha knew he couldn't.
"Inuyasha, you and me both know your struggling to stay awake half the time. Your body wasn't made to withstand this much str-"
"I get it!" Miroku pursed his lips at Inuyasha's sudden outburst, Inuyasha trying to reign in his anger as he laid his head down on his desk. He held back the tears that so badly wanted to come out, his emotions flopping everywhere once again. He sighed as he controlled himself, raising his head and placing his forehead on his hand.
"I know Miroku. I know…" Inuyasha wiped his eyes, looking up to his old friend.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to snap at you." Miroku's hard features softened, his shoulders shrugging as he sat back.
"I understand, this isn't easy for you. But please Inuyasha take the maternity leave. The board won't offer it again till your eight months." Inuyasha nodded, sitting back in his seat. He touched a hand to his stomach, the flesh more rounded than before. His stomach was a tad bigger than most women he had seen online at month five, but he just tried to accept it instead of thinking he was fat.
"After the party. I'll go on maternity leave then." Miroku nodded in agreement, looking to the door when it opened. Inuyasha looked up at the particular smell, Naraku standing there. His secretary apologized but Inuyasha just waved her away. She left silently, Inuyasha turning his chair so he didn't have to crane his neck to see his employee.
"Did you sleep with Kagome?" Naraku asked, Inuyasha almost tempted to say yes to make him feel horrible. He put a hand on his stomach, drawing Naraku's attention to it.
"No, the man who did was an old friend of hers. I have no interest in her." Naraku nodded, Inuyasha frowning when he saw him wipe away a tear. Inuyasha stood up and led him to his private office, Naraku going to the window and laying his head against the glass.
"I didn't know what to do. She had spoken about you before and I thought it was you who fathered her son." Inuyasha snorted a little bit at that, looking out to the city.
"I can't father children of my own. Half breed's are born sterile that way. The only way in which I could have a child is if I carry it." Naraku sniffled softly, Inuyasha suddenly feeling horrible of the way he wanted to hurt him. Naraku looked to Inuyasha, his eyes almost hollow.
"I remember things from my past life. Horrible things I did I wish I could take back. I remember a part of me back then wanted to stop, but the demons inside me wouldn't let me." Inuyasha flinched a little at that, his urge to kill Naraku becoming strong.
"I was a monster without mercy. But in this life, there was no pain. I was happy and Kagome… She made me whole again. But our son… His son…" Inuyasha's urge to kill him fell when Naraku started to full out cry, the hanyou wondering what to do. He had thought if Naraku remembered he would return to his ways, but it was a completely different story. This man was not a monster.
He was human.
Naraku banged his fist against the glass, Inuyasha wondering for a second what he was doing when he touched a hand to Naraku's shoulder. Naraku stopped crying when Inuyasha turned around and slapped him. Inuyasha felt good doing that to the once mass murderer, but he also did it for another reason.
He knew what it was it was like to be different in a world where no one accepted you. Where you were different from the rest. Where the only person who was there for you was your mother. He wasn't going to leave Kagome's kid fatherless.
"Go back to her and let her explain. Give that boy a father to look up to, whether he's your kid or not. You love her don't you?" Naraku nodded with a sniffle, Inuyasha grabbing his shoulders.
"Then go you pitiful excuse for a human." Naraku smiled a little at that, wiping away his tears.
"I thought you were going to kill me when I said I remembered," Naraku told him, Inuyasha raising his hand to slap him again.
"Go now or I will." Naraku walked over to the door, opening it but stopping. He looked over his shoulder, his eyes meeting Inuyasha's.
"I know you loved her Inuyasha. For you, I'll make sure no harm comes to her." Naraku left with that, Inuyasha sighing softly as he looked out the window again.
He should have killed him.
Inuyasha walked out of his private office and told Miroku he was leaving early, heading over to the elevator to head down to the garage. When the doors opened, Sesshomaru stood there. Inuyasha smiled despite his soured mood, Sesshomaru taking a present from behind his back.
"Early Christmas date?" Inuyasha walked into the elevator before the doors closed, taking the present and giving Sesshomaru a kiss. The demon had been trying hard to win Inuyasha's favor. He had taken him on dates, gave him massages, and made breakfast, lunch, and dinner for him. He was trying hard, and Inuyasha wasn't lying when he said he was impressed. He felt spoiled, and he liked it.
"Gladly. But can I take a shower first?" Inuyasha asked, Sesshomaru shaking his head no. Inuyasha raised an eyebrow, Sesshomaru's lips kicking up slightly at the sides.
"You'll get wet enough where we are going." Inuyasha was suddenly intrigued, his claws picking at the wrapping paper.
"You can open it now." Inuyasha tore open the paper, his eyes widening slightly when he saw a small set of old fashioned clothing. He would have started crying if he hadn't been happy, Inuyasha touching the smooth cloth. It was similar to his fire rat kimono, but it was made of a different material.
"Most of it is made from fire rat, but it is mixed with spider silk. It will protect our child from anything." Inuyasha smiled, thumbing over the material.
"I thought those types of demons were extinct?" Inuyasha inquired, Sesshomaru looking to Inuyasha who was looking to him with a raised eyebrow. Sesshomaru cleared his throat, looking to the elevator doors.
"When I woke, a hoard of demons had come to my resting place. They seeked protection, and in turn I asked of them their loyalty. They live amongst humans, but unlike you, their presence would be unwanted. I had one of the elder demons to make me this." Inuyasha started to wonder how much demons were actually left in this world, looking back to the small outfit. After all of this time in which he thought he was alone…
"It's beautiful."
Inuyasha felt his eyes build with tears, Sesshomaru looking to him when he heard Inuyasha sniffle. Inuyasha wiped away an escaped tear, the elevator doors opening. Inuyasha looked up, his eyes stopping when he saw Naraku. Kagome was crying, their son in her arms. Naraku seemed to be talking to her, Inuyasha stepping out of the elevator. Naraku knelt down, hugging Kagome.
Inuyasha looked to the side, seeing Koga standing by the receptionist. Inuyasha walked up to him, stopping beside him.
"Do you ever stop smelling like shit?" Koga looked to him, his eyes widening slightly. Inuyasha raised an eyebrow, Sesshomaru coming to his side with a frown. Koga turned to face him, a small smile touching his lips.
"Ever stop smelling like wet dog?" Inuyasha smirked, looking to Kagome and Naraku.
"Did you know she was carrying your kid?" Inuyasha asked, Koga sighing softly as he looked back to the crying couple.
"Yeah. She told me, but she was happy with Naraku. I didn't want to break that. I didn't want to be stuck with her any longer anyway." Inuyasha snorted softly, slicking back his hair. Koga looked back to him, his eyes shifting to his stomach.
"I thought they were joking when they said you were pregnant on the news." Inuyasha shook his head, remembering when it blew up the news. It was less intriguing now, but paparazzi used to follow him everywhere about it.
"No I actually am. Sucks, but I'm going on maternity leave soon." Koga just shook his head, looking to the side when there was a loud shout.
"Mommy!" Inuyasha stood up straight at the sound of Kyo's shout, calming slightly as she ran towards him with a smile. He picked her up when she jumped, holding her on his hip. She instantly cuddled him, rubbing her face against his neck as she took in his scent.
"When did you have her?" Koga asked, Kyo looking to the older demon. She tilted her head, looking to Sesshomaru for an answer of the man's identity.
"This is Kyo, me and Sesshomaru adopted her. She's been calling me mommy since day one." Koga smiled at that, patting Kyo's head. She shook her head, leaning against Inuyasha with a frown.
"You keep the smelly mutt in line, alright Kyo?" Koga told her, Kyo's eyes lightening up.
"My mom isn't smelly," Kyo argued, Inuyasha putting her down when she squirmed. She gave Koga an entire lecture of why he shouldn't call people smelly, Inuyasha laughing at how Koga pretended to earnestly apologize. When she was done she went with Sesshomaru to the car, Inuyasha looking back to his old enemy.
"I've never seen you glow so much, not even with Kagome." Inuyasha's smile fell slightly, his eyes meeting Koga's.
"You deserve a family like that, Inuyasha." Inuyasha narrowed his eyes, looking Koga over.
"What happened to the asshole?" Inuyasha asked, Koga looking back to Kagome and Naraku who were fawning over their son.
"He grew up, just like you." Inuyasha looked over his shoulder when Kyo called for him, leaving Koga to stand alone. Right then, the past was put behind them. Sesshomaru surprised Inuyasha with a waterpark in the warmer regions of Japan, Kyo more than excited about being there. Inuyasha stayed strictly in the pool, playing with Kyo when she got bored of the rides. Sesshomaru played with them, the trio playing together until they got tired.
On the way home Kyo fell asleep in the car, Sesshomaru driving silently as to not wake her. Inuyasha held his hand, his eyes drooping despite his hardest efforts. When they got home Sesshomaru carried Kyo to her room, Inuyasha watching silently as he tucked her in. Inuyasha smiled when Sesshomaru kissed her forehead, his heart skipping a beat at the sight.
Even after all this time, Sesshomaru still saw her as his own.
Inuyasha looked to the door when there was a knock, walking over to the front door. He opened the door, his eyes widening at whom he saw. Inuyasha dropped his keys, Sesshomaru rushing to his aid. He stopped midway when he saw who was at the doorway, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"Mother."
Inuyasha took a step back when she moved closer, her eyes never leaving him. Inuyasha looked to Sesshomaru, his eyes asking why she was here. He jumped back when she touched his stomach, her eyes still locked on Inuyasha.
"Such miracles, aren't they?" Inuyasha would have yelled, swore, hell even get tetsusaiga if necessary. He wouldn't allow this woman to lay a hand on his child or Kyo.
"What do you want?" Sesshomaru asked, moving to stand in front of Inuyasha. His mother merely smiled, her powerful aura not dimed by her modern day dress. It was still a kimono, but less layers than usual.
"I merely wished to witness the creation of my grandchildren. He does know he is harboring twins, does he not?" Inuyasha frowned at that, touching a hand to his stomach. Sesshomaru's mother looked to him, her eyes almost seeming to look straight through him.
"I can feel their power from miles away. You have made very strong offspring." Inuyasha suddenly felt territorial, moving to stand in front of Sesshomaru.
"Get out of my house. You are not welcome here." Her smile fell slightly, Sesshomaru touching a hand to Inuyasha's shoulder.
"Let her explain herself Inuyasha." Inuyasha would have argued a thousand years, but a small voice caught his attention.
"Who is she mommy?" Inuyasha looked to Kyo, quickly going to her side. He picked her up, Kyo laying her head on his shoulder. Inuyasha looked to Sesshomaru, holding Kyo tighter.
"You talk to her. I will put Kyo to bed." Sesshomaru nodded, looking to his mother. He led her to the living room, sitting her down. She looked at the pictures Sesshomaru had taken of them over the months, her eyes stopping on one from a couple nights ago. Inuyasha was glowing brightly in the picture, Kyo held in his arms and hugging Inuyasha tightly. She picked it up, touching a finger to Inuyasha's face.
"He looks just like your father. Back when we were young and reckless." Sesshomaru frowned, sitting down himself.
"Mother, what do you want? Inuyasha is not comfortable with you here." His mother looked up, her eyes becoming stone.
"What did I do to gain this hostility?" She asked, Sesshomaru frowning. He sat back, leveling her with his eyes.
"When humans began to reign, you killed off hundreds. Some of those people had been his friends." His mother put down the picture, smoothing out her dress. Sesshomaru listened for any sign of distress from either Inuyasha or Kyo, his eyes trained on his mother as well. Her being here was not good. The stress it had on Inuyasha made Sesshomaru fear he would miscarry.
"Can't the past be put in the past? I admit I am not sorry for the murders, but a half breed like himself couldn't possibly understand the threat humans were to us." Sesshomaru frowned, his anger rising at how she referred to him as a half breed. Half breed or not, that was his mate and she would respect him.
"That half breed is carrying on your legacy. You will respect his name in this household." His mother frowned, her eyes demanding he submit. Sesshomaru faced her head on, and in the end she looked away with a sigh.
"You sound just like your father when he brought in Inuyasha's mother. I couldn't have hated him more." Sesshomaru frowned, looking to the hallway when he heard a soft gag. He got up, walking to their room. Inuyasha was lying on the bed, his body curled into a ball. Sesshomaru was at his side in an instant, Inuyasha looking to him with tear filled eyes.
"I'm okay. I just threw up." Sesshomaru frowned, rubbing Inuyasha's back. He knew Inuyasha wasn't alright, he knew whenever he threw up it hurt him. Sesshomaru ran his fingers through Inuyasha's hair till he fell asleep, his eyes looking to the bathroom. Inuyasha had barely made it to the toilet it seemed, Sesshomaru sighing softly as he looked back to his mate.
"He will be sick for a while. His offspring will drain him to near death if he isn't careful." Sesshomaru looked to his mother, the woman standing by the door. Sesshomaru looked back to Inuyasha, touching a hand to his cheek.
"What can I do to help him?" Sesshomaru asked, his mother coming to his side. She touched a hand to Inuyasha's stomach, her fingers hissing with acid. It didn't burn Inuyasha though, instead his body untensed, his features relaxing as he drifted into a painless sleep.
"Your offspring need to draw on your power. They will be born full demons, his body cannot give them the power they need. Most half breed parents die after birth because of this." Sesshomaru ran his fingers through Inuyasha's hair, his eyes looking over his mate.
"You may stay the night. I will talk to Inuyasha about this in the morning." His mother smiled, standing up and heading back to the living room. Sesshomaru looked back to his mate, his heart skipping a beat.
What would he do if he lost Inuyasha?
Author's note: Sorry for the late update, but I have been very busy the past few days.