Chaos Corner:
Sweet short chapter. 1 done 2 more to go.
Reviewers Response:
Thewolf74: Sesshomaru not cheating, yet
Inuhime1: So many questions (I LOVE) I promise to answer in due time, Naraku has his reasons. No love for Kagome at all (honestly I don't like her myself), what If I said, like Narkau, she only looking for love and is simply acting out.
Review! Give me feedback and ideas I truly appreciate them ;)
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7. We Leave Questions
Sesshomaru, Miroku, Sango and Natsume sat around the table in the dining hall. The children were sent to wash up before dinner. A mass amount of servants began to bring food to the group. A moment ago Sesshomaru had actually felt better after 'fighting' Natsume, but that relaxation was gone the moment he notice the lack of his mate. The western lord's muscles tighten in his back in anger.
Natsume couldn't take his eyes off of Sesshomaru. It was obvious to the man that Sesshomaru was upset. Natsume had satisfied his curiosity with the mock battle he had with Sesshomaru. He was highly surprised that the western lord liked males. Girls were all over him at any chance that they could get, the fact that Sesshomaru didn't try to kill them made him believe that the feelings were mutual. Natsume could kill himself. Maybe if he had pursued his feelings back then it would be him in a lover's quarrel with the lord. Seeing that worry about the past wasn't getting him anywhere he dismisses the ridiculous ideas. It wasn't like he had Sesshomaru, in retrospect he couldn't lose him after all it is impossible to lose something you never had. He knew he was happy for Sesshomaru. He was positive that whatever those two are going through will blow past.
The kids came running through the door. Halting their game they bow to those who were in the room. Rin bright honey brown eyes widen has she ran over to Natsume. The older demon bowed to the young girl and Rin giggles, "Rin is very happy to see you." her small arms secure his neck in a tight and friendly hug.
"Now little one," Natsume jokingly scowl, "don't you know it is inappropriate not to hug the lord first."
Rin giggles more and tightens her hold on him, "Rin says it is more impolite for a man to leave a young lady and return without gifts."
Natsume eyes double as a baritone laugh sprang forth. He knew he spoiled Rin, but the girl was so damn cute and intelligent.
Sesshomaru turns his eyes away from the door to watch those two. He knew Natsume was no good for Rin. For some odd reason the younger demon made it his duty to place Rin on some pedestal. Rin was not a foolish girl and use Natsume to treat her like a princess has he playfully waited on her hand and foot. Sesshomaru had to always make sure to remind Rin that was job for servants and such playful matter was not to be expected from most aristocrats. This time it was not their melodramatic playing that caught Sesshomaru's attention, but Natsume's laugh. The laugh was rich and deep and seemed to vibrate through the soul. For a quick second Sesshomaru began to wonder what would life had been like if he was with Natsume. Sesshomaru could openly admit that Rin and Natsume got along swimmingly. Those two were like family, Sesshomaru wondered if he would have been easily accepted into that picture.
Shippo walks over and takes the third seat down from Sesshomaru; he kept his eyes on the man that Rin was now sitting in the lap of. Shippo never seen this man and he instantly dislike him; he didn't know why, but the fact that Rin was so friendly with him bothered the young kit.
"Princess Rin," Natsume calls. Sesshomaru rolls his eyes mentally and locks his eyes on the door. Inuyasha must be really mad to purposefully skip a meal. "Why don't you introduce me to your friend?"
Running over to where Shippo is sitting, Rin actually begins to blush as she stammers out cutely, "This is Rin's best friend, Shippo." Shippo stood and bow blushing slightly that Rin was so close to him touching his arm.
Natsume laughs again, though this time quitter still has an effect on Sesshomaru, "Lord Sesshomaru best be careful about this one." He lowers his head and places a finger in front of his lips has if he is about to whispers a secret but his voice volume remains the same, "It might be my imagination but do I believe that the princess has found her a prince."
The children face becomes bright red. Rin quickly stammers to alter the conversation, "O-over h-here there is the monk Miroku and his wife Sango the demon slayer" Natsume nod to the two as they blush at Rin's introduction but make no attempt to correct her. Rin's eyes scan their surroundings. She turns to Sesshomaru, "Lord Sesshomaru, where is Inuyasha?"
Miroku and Sango shared a worried look, they had totally forgotten about their half-demon companion. Quickly Miroku takes and wraps the prayer beads around his hands in an intricate manner. He chants to himself breaking away the barrier from around the room. Quickly he takes out a single piece of paper, again he chants and words form on the paper mystically. The monk rips the paper in half and those that were on Inuyasha disperse into air. The both breathe a sigh of relief. Sango offers to go and fetch him. Before the slayer is even able to open the doors Inuyasha came bursting in. Flying past Sango he grabs Miroku from the front of his shirt. "You damn bastards had me immobile on the damn floor all day." Miroku grabs the back of his neck and does a feeble laugh; he knew it wouldn't be a good idea to tell him that they simply had forgotten him. His actions were loud and clear has Inuyasha's mouth fell open, "You forgot I was there, didn't you?" the half-demon began to mercilessly shake Miroku senseless. Inuyasha throws the monk back in his chair has his stomach begins to grumble.
He takes a step to his usual seat right next to Sesshomaru. His eyes narrow at his brother, he rather skip a thousand meals that sit beside Sesshomaru and pretend to happy with a two face lying whore. Inuyasha turns on his heels so that he sit as far has possible from his mate. Suddenly his eyes land on the dark hair man. Inuyasha quickly recognizes him as the man that he push by earlier and the same guy that Sesshomaru had disappear into the woods with. What the hell was going on? Sesshomaru wasn't stupid has to bring his personal cock sucker around the dinner table with him? It made no difference to Inuyasha he was going to kick this man's ass anyway. "YOU" Inuyasha yells as he lays his hand on the hilt of his sword.
Automatically Natsume stands, towering over Inuyasha by two feet, "Yes,' he answers his right brow raising in question.
"You know each other?" Sesshomaru ask breaking the stare down the boys seemed to be having with one another.
"No, my lord," Natsume answers his piercing indigo eyes never leave Inuyasha. He was surprise that this was the type of guy Sesshomaru went for. In his mind he had visualize a man of the court dress in silk and elegance, or maybe a warrior kind of guy, build with muscles and well trained. Someone like this was the furthest thing from his mind. The dog was crude, his clothes a crumple mess and was late and didn't even see it right to apologize. He growled at himself, he was wrong for what he was doing. This was his lord choice; Sesshomaru knew what he was doing. To belittle the man was insulting to Sesshomaru and he will never do that. Ignoring the voice in his head that wanted to scream at Sesshomaru and tell him that he could do such much better he breaks eye contact with Inuyasha and simply nods his head instead of bowing, "Dear Prince, it is my honor to dine with you today."
The younger dog's ears twitch in irritation, 'Dead men don't eat," Inuyasha thinks. For a couple of seconds nothing happens the tension in the room can be cut with a knife. The group watches waiting for one of them to back down.
Sesshomaru stands everyone snaps their heads in his direction giving him full attention, "I believe introductions are needed then." Walking towards the two he stands between, "Natsume, this is my lover, brother and mate Inuyasha." Sesshomaru tries to put his arms over Inuyasha's shoulder to bring him closer, but Inuyasha shrugs him off. Natsume opens his mouth to say something but quickly bites his tongue instead. Continuing without showing the pain Inuyasha's actions took on him he introduced Natsume has the black ninja fox clan leader and also the western duke of his own lands. Turning around he adds, "He will also be Shippo's sensei from now on."
"Lord Sesshomaru…" Natsume begins.
"This is final." He took his place back at the head of the table, "We eat before the food chills."
Knowing when there wasn't any room for argument Natsume takes his seat at the back.
Reluctantly Inuyasha shuffles his feet towards Sesshomaru his golden eyes ice over with internal anger. He sat beside Sesshomaru and quietly began to eat his own share. Sesshomaru was Inuyasha's and to hell he was going to let him go.
Natsume wasn't no fool he could tell Inuyasha was directly challenging him. If the half-breed wasn't carefully he might just take him up on that challenge. Inuyasha might be a slight challenge, but he was sure he could take him. The boy was just too crude; the fact that he pushed Sesshomaru away was evidence of that.
Everyone sat and ate in silence except the kids who chatter among themselves about what they are going to do after they ate. After everyone was finish, servants came and clean up.
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Night had fallen among the residences of the western estate. Everyone went to their respected room expect Sesshomaru and Inuyasha. Both males stood outside the bedroom door. Sesshomaru takes a step back gesturing Inuyasha to go in first.
Quickly Inuyasha scans Sesshomaru from the top of his head to the soil of feet. It is undeniable that Sesshomaru is a beautiful man. Inuyasha could feel his face begin to heat up. The man was a god among men, Inuyasha's love him that fact is unquestionable. Sesshomaru had hurt him so bad. He quickly imagines Natsume, where the hell that damn fox came from anyway. Inuyasha didn't like this at all. Sesshomaru was supposed to be his, he didn't like the thought that Sesshomaru could move on so quickly. The man was gorgeous and was a damn good lover. It didn't matter if it was the beast or not, but whenever that body was done with him he felt boneless. Inuyasha bites down on his bottom lip his puppy ears flat on his head as he slowly sinks down into his thoughts.
Sesshomaru watches the young dog and his antics. Sesshomaru reaches out to him but stop short, thinking better of it. "Inuyasha will just push us away," he answers his beast that whimpers for him to hold Inuyasha close. Sesshomaru would go in first, but he worried if Inuyasha would actually follow. The day was horrible, he fear that the night would be cold.
"Umm… Sesshomaru" Inuyasha calls. The western lord nods his head signaling for him to continue. Inuyasha begins to second guess himself. He had to know, swallowing the lump in his throat he subconsciously takes a step back, "Sesshomaru, would you cheat on me?"
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Their plans where set. Kagome quickly began to seal the horde of demon into the small box that Naraku had given to her. Just a few more and she will be done with the task. She held out her hands a light gray light engulf them. She slowly began to chant when suddenly he stomach turn and she found herself on the ground. Her throat burn with acidity has she began to throw up. She panted heavily. She knew it was too early for her to be having morning sickness. Throwing up once again she murmurs Naraku's name.
In that instant said demon approaches. He watches her vomit. "We are done for the day." he concludes when she is finish coughing.
Kagome stands by herself. Wiping her mouth with the side of her hand, "I'll finish."
Naraku nods his head once again Kagome tries succeeding this time, but falls coughing up blood. Naraku shakes his head as Kagome sits up. "The child will die if you keep this up."
"It already has outlived its purpose." Kagome answers cold and heartless. Naraku just watch her she begins to catch her breath. "What I don't understand is why all of this is happening," she notes the vomit on the floor.
"It is the demon blood you drank fighting against both the human blood and your purification powers." He leans on the wall nonchalantly, "Basically," he continues as if he was only speaking about trivial matters, "your body is fighting against it."
Kagome narrows her eyes at the man. The bastard knew all along what was happening and didn't say anything. "What do you suggest?" the girl asks knowing it was best to play in Naraku's hand when he was playing coy.
The famous evil smirk played on Naraku's face. "You must choose a side." Kagome nods as she rotates her arms to tell him to hurry up and get to the point. "You must choose if you want the child to remain human or become demonic."
"How am I supposed to do that?"
Naraku walks over to her and holds out his hand getting her to her feet, "The answer is simple." His hands circle around her waist. Kagome gets a little nervous. She'll admit that she enjoys sex, but that was all it was. She wasn't sure if Naraku was on that level.
"What is the answer?" Kagome ask has she takes a step backwards, but not far enough to draw suspicion
"You find a mate of stronger blood."
Kagome's mouth fell open he couldn't be offering…this wasn't in her plan
"The death of GOD left the angels in a strange position"
― Donald Barthelme
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