Chapter 11
Author's note: My laptop is getting messed up (Don't sit it up like me supposed too) But this story shall go on! Found a way for it to stop going crazy so we will see how much longer it can last.
Steam rose into the air, filling the large room with humid warmth. Inuyasha removed his kimono, taking off his haori. He sighed as he was about to take off his hakama, stopping when he heard the shoji open. He held the sash in his hand, the steam making it hard for him to smell who it was.
He turned, calming when he saw Tosin. He had a towel over his arm, another fundoshi and outfit held in his grasp. Tosin laid them down on a rock, bowing.
"Forgive me for interrupting your bath," he apologized, straightening up.
"We will be hosting a gathering tonight. The Nobels wish to see who has captured Lord Sesshomaru's eye," Tosin told him, Inuyasha nodding awkwardly. Tosin took a vial from his kimono, walking up to the hot spring. He took out the cork, pouring the clear liquid into the murky water. Inuyasha took in a deep breath at the smell of lavender.
"This will hide your scent of heat. Also you will smell good," Tosin chuckled the last part, Inuyasha smiling. Tosin left, Inuyasha breathing in deeply again. He let go of the sash, letting his hakama drop to the floor. He stepped out of it, taking off his fundoshi. He walked over to the water, putting in a foot. The water was hotter than he was used too, Inuyasha stepping in. He walked to the middle of it all, a small fountain placed near the front of it.
Inuyasha walked over to it, thinking of letting Rin comb his hair today. He put his hands over his ears, putting his head beneath the flow. It was warm, Inuyasha shaking as he stepped away. His hair was in thick globs on his shoulders and back, obscuring his vision also. Inuyasha moved his hair out of his eyes, shaking his head.
He looked to the side when he heard armor drop to the ground. He stiffened when he saw Sesshomaru, his body bare as he stepped into the water. Inuyasha looked away, stepping away from the flow. He saw his aura, his vision changing. The water was a mix of red and oranges, the entire room filled with yellow and oranges. Sesshomaru was all red, Inuyasha moving away from him.
"Tosin?" Sesshomaru asked after taking a deep breath, Inuyasha nodding. He turned his back to him, listening carefully to the shifting of the water or for any splashes, cleaning himself. The discharge was drying up more often so he knew he was close to the end of his fertile period, Inuyasha feeling butterflies in his stomach.
Did that mean he didn't get pregnant? Or did he?
He felt hands slide over his thighs, Inuyasha jolting. He was pressed against the hot spring edge though, Sesshomaru's lip pressing against his ear. His breath was hotter than the steam, Inuyasha fisting his hand in the sand.
"Don't do anything stupid." Sesshomaru pulled away with that, Inuyasha confused. He had been sure he was going to rut with him, Inuyasha feeling a drop in his stomach. He felt kind of sad he didn't fuck him, moving away from the edge. He grew angry with himself.
Why did he want it anyway? It just wasn't right!
Inuyasha slicked back his hair, sitting up on the edge. He used the sand to scrub his skin, Sesshomaru watching. Inuyasha looked to him, putting a hand in front of his groin. He growled, Sesshomaru smirking but looking away. Inuyasha continued, sliding back into the water. He rested against a rock, closing his eyes. He felt as long as Sesshomaru didn't touch him, he didn't care if he was in the hot spring or not. He just needed to rest.
He felt weaker and weaker by the second, so relaxed he was falling asleep. His mind was on full speed though. He had only been here for two days, yet they were already throwing a gathering. Sure he knew they probably wanted to see who he was, since he had been outcasted. No one probably knew what he looked like. He and his mother were banned to faraway lands and he never tried to get to know these people. They did the same and though his life was shitty, it was better than being stuck with Sesshomaru.
He ran a hand through his hair, frowning.
Why did they have to see him now? He understood it was only common curiosity to wait two days after the mates first come together, but he hadn't wanted to do any of this. He didn't even want to have his kid, but obviously that right was taken from him. He had to admit he was glad he didn't torture him like he had heard of other mates doing to their bitches, but this was just frustrating.
Kagome had taught him to be more social, she made sure he was before she died, but this was pushing it too far. What was the point of all this shit? He punched the water, growling low in his throat. He ducked under, keeping his ears above. He held his breath, closing his eyes.
He felt at peace like this, his body feeling weightless as the water lightly pushed against him. He cleared his mind, letting all of his thoughts go. He wouldn't feel any better about anything if he stressed. He rose out of the water when he felt he had calmed down, gasping for breath as he leaned against his rock. He opened his eyes, nearly jumping when he saw Sesshomaru standing in front of him. He looked up into his eyes, Sesshomaru staring down at him. His hair was wet, smooth and like a web as it hugged his neck and shoulders. Inuyasha looked away when his eyes ventured lower, his hair too long for him to follow.
"Get on the sand." Inuyasha frowned, thinking of a way he could escape. He had a clear feeling of what Sesshomaru wanted to do and he wasn't in the mood. He got up slowly, Sesshomaru spreading his legs before going between. Inuyasha felt weird as he stared down at him, leaning away slightly as he slid a hand up his thigh.
"The Nobles will try to intimidate you, stand tall and don't let them push you around," Sesshomaru told him, Inuyasha confused. Sesshomaru kissed his stomach, Inuyasha's hand moving without his permission. It touched the back of his head, Sesshomaru pulling away.
"Don't let them insult you or touch you. You are a son of Inutaisho, and I want you to show that. You may bring your sword, and only use it to put them in their place if they push you too far. Do not kill them though, that will only lead to a war." Sesshomaru kissed his thigh, Inuyasha's cheeks turning a dark shade of red when his member pulsed.
"Talk to them with dignity and if needed your ignorance. Talk down to them, don't let the roles be switched. They do not rule these lands, you do," Sesshomaru told him, Inuyasha doubting that. He took in a sharp breath when Sesshomaru spread his legs wider, placing them on his shoulders. He kissed his inner thigh, Inuyasha biting his lower lip.
"There will be other people, show them the same. You are a half breed, so many will try to talk you down. I give you all the right to talk them down, since once again these are not their lands. You have to be aggressive or they will eat you alive," Sesshomaru told him, stroking his cock. Inuyasha moaned, shaking his head as he grabbed his wrist. Sesshomaru kissed his inner thigh again, running his fangs over his flesh. Inuyasha squirmed, grabbing his hair and pulling him away.
"Thanks for the info, but i'm not letting you do this," Inuyasha told him, Sesshomaru growling softly. He squeezed his cock once before releasing it, Inuyasha releasing his hair.
"I have some paper work to do before the gathering. I have sent a maid to your room, she will get you ready. I will meet you in the east wing along with Rin in an hour. The guest have already started to arrive." Sesshomaru moved away from him, getting out of the water. He dried off and put back on his clothing, Inuyasha slipping back into the water. He felt like he got dirty all over again, willing his erection away. He soaked some more, sighing when his skin started to wrinkle.
He got out of the water, drying off before putting on the kimono. Even though it was humid it was not wet. Inuyasha wondered if it was like his fire rat one. He got dressed fully, walking out of the hot spring. He walked to his room in silence, following his own scent. he hadn't talked to Rin since yesterday, feeling down as he walked into the room.
Daisy stood there, an assortment of combs and oils placed on the table attached to the mirror.
"Oh Lady Inuyasha, I have been waiting. Please sit." She pulled out the bench, Inuyasha sighing as he sat down. He didn't want to be called lady but was too tired to argue with her. She picked up a vile, pouring some oil into her palm. She rubbed it on both hands before running it through his hair, sweet jasmine entering his nostrils.
"I know you do not brush your hair often, but this oil will make it less tangled," Daisy told him, seeming to almost scold him in a way. He closed his eyes, feeling the comb run through his hair. She had a bumpy start but it slowly began to smooth out under her gentle touch. He winced a few times when she pulled a tad too hard on a knot, but in no time she had combed through his hair, grabbing another vile. She poured the oil into her palm, Inuyasha sniffing the air. It smelled like cinnamon, Daisy running the oil through his hair.
"You smell divine," Daisy told him, picking up a small locket looking thing. His hair was dryer so it no longer stuck to his face, his eyes widening when he saw a black paste in the locket thing. She picked up a fine brush, dipping it in the paste.
"What is that for?" he asked, Daisy turning his head towards her.
"This will bring out your eyes. You have the perfect face, and your eyes are like magnets, they draw the eye and make someone want to see deeper. This will only enhance that effect." Inuyasha closed his eyes when she instructed him too, feeling like she was centimeters from poking his eyeballs out. The paste was warm, Daisy blowing against his face after she finished applying it. He opened his eyes, Daisy smiling as she held his chin.
When she released his chin he looked into the mirror, his breath taken away. He looked beautiful, the paste did in a thin line that ended in a soft curve at the end of his eye. It wasn't thick, only enough to make it noticeable but not enough to ruin his appearance. Daisy began to comb his hair up, a ribbon held between her teeth. Because she combed it out it was easier for her to style his hair, wrapping the ribbon around the base. She tied it tight, creating a small bow. Inuyasha felt different, his appearance completely altered. All he saw was his father.
"Your beautiful," Daisy breathed, smiling happily. She walked him to the east study, Inuyasha smiling when he saw Rin. When she saw him she gasped, running towards him. She stopped a foot away from him, taking in his new appearance. He was wearing a red kimono with white sakura leaves designed all over, his hakama a plain white. His hair looked straighter and his face was angel like. Rin hugged him, wiping away her tears.
Inuyasha grew afraid, frowning when he saw her tears.
"What's wrong?" he asked, Rin laughing as she let him go. She shook her head, glad she wore none of the paste he wore.
"Your just so beautiful," she told him, Inuyasha looking confused. When Rin finally stopped crying they sat down, Inuyasha sighing as she read The Sky Forest again. He closed his eyes, tired and hungry. He had slept for a large portion of the day, but he wasn't surprised. When he had left after eating, Sesshomaru followed soon after. He didn't let him sleep till the morning hours.
He had began to doze off when the door opened. He opened his eyes, yawning wide. Sesshomaru stood there, his hair put into a low ponytail. He wore his regular outfit, only the armor discarded. Inuyasha stood up, Rin following. She held his hand as they walked towards the second ballroom, Inuyasha's exhaustion wiped away with nervousness. Butterflies swarmed in his stomach, his hand tightening around Rin's. She squeezed back.
The doors were opened by heavily armored guards, their brown eyes stoic. Inuyasha trained his features in a similar way, taking in a deep breath. A thousand pair of eyes turned to them. Daisy came to his side, taking Rin's hand. He let go, watching her leave. Sesshomaru took his hand, Inuyasha looking to him. He straightened his back, walking with his eyes focused on the wall on the far side of the room. He could feel eyes look him up and down, heard there small murmurs of either awe or disgust.
Sesshomaru got to the far end of the hall, two chairs set there. He sat down in the larger one, Inuyasha sitting down in the one next to him. It was like an american throne, Inuyasha letting his eyes finally scan over the large mass. He spotted Rin, his anxiety dying down. Sesshomaru stood once a scroll was given to him by a guard, Inuyasha looking to him. He gave a long speech, first thanking them all for coming. He introduced Inuyasha who stood, but he was never given the okay to sit back down.
He talked about his lands, his heritage, and his possible heir. When he finished, he took Inuyasha's hand. A butler played the piano in a soft tune, Inuyasha feeling off as he was led down to the crowd of people. Sesshomaru never left his side as he introduced him to the Nobles, the old men staring him down. Inuyasha remembered what Sesshomaru said, setting his brows before staring straight back.
There was Mokito, the highest of the elders. He was as old as their father, but didn't age as well. There was Ukita who was a few hundred years younger, his personality the warmest. Then there was Uchito. He was the youngest, but like the others did not age well.
They were the main three, many more behind them. Only their opinion mattered the most. They talked ill to him at first, and Inuyasha pulled away from Sesshomaru, challenging their every word. They seemed surprised, their attitudes changing as he showed to not just be another bitch. Sesshomaru left his side to speak with them privately, Inuyasha walking towards Rin. He was stopped by a woman, her hand holding tight onto his arm. She pretended to be nice though.
"My name is Umeka. I am daughter of the Lord of the East. Who may you be?" Inuyasha knew she was playing coy, pulling his arm from his grasp.
"If you are too slow to keep up with Lord Sesshomaru's words, then you have no right to know who I am." He walked away with that, but she followed, stopping him again. She seemed furious, Inuyasha wanting to smirk in amusement. He held his expression in check though, his eyes narrowing.
"Do you think you have any right to speak to me that way half breed!?" she growled, Inuyasha raising an eyebrow. He grabbed her by the neck, her eyes going wide. Everyone became silent, Sesshomaru and the Nobles looking to them. He didn't know if this was the right thing to do but he didn't care. Half breed or not he was not her's to talk to in such a way. He spoke loud enough for everyone to hear.
"I may be a half breed, but talk down to me in such a way again, and this will be the last time your pretty eyes see my lands. You are on my lands, you do not own me or it. So here, learn your place." He released her, striding towards Rin. She ran to him, hugging his waist. Umeka's cheeks were a deep shade of red, her father not caring to come to her side. She rushed out, Rin looking up to him as people went back to what they were doing, a new found respect in their eyes.
"Was she being mean to you?" Rin asked, Inuyasha nodding his head. He ran his fingers through her hair, sighing softly. That was the last time he saw her for the rest of the gathering. Everyone seemed to crowd around him, talking nonstop and introducing him to others or bragging about their lands. The Lord of the East came up to him, heavy bags of age under his eyes. He apologized for his daughter's attitude, Inuyasha dismissing it.
They went to the dining hall and feasted, Inuyasha not eating much. He stomached had twisted and turned will all of the butterflies swarming around, and even though the swarm calmed further into the night, he still felt sick. He left the table early, saying he was exhausted. He left the dining room and went to the other side of the castle, following Rin's scent. He found her asleep in her room, sighing as he walked to her bed side.
He sat down on the edge, running his hand through her hair. She shifted, groaning softly. She didn't wake though, Inuyasha smiling softly. He left, heading towards his own room. He went to the mirror, a vile and cloth set on the table. A small piece of paper sat by it.
"Use this to remove the paste." He shrugged, picking up the towel. He poured the oil onto it, closing his left eye. He wiped it across the paste, pulling his eyelashes in the process. He pulled away the towel, most of the paste removed. He went over it again, removing the rest. He did the same with the other eye, taking down his hair. He stripped down, leaving only the fundoshi on. He got into bed, closing his eyes.
He couldn't sleep though, tossing and turning for a few minutes. He finally just got up, walking over to two small doors against the wall. There was a fireplace behind them, some burnt wood left in there, Inuyasha grabbing a piece. He sat next to the fire place, munching on it. That's when he realized he was pregnant.
Author's note: He will have a pregnancy similar to a dog, not a human.