Chapter 17

Daisy inspected Rin's ankle, her lips set in a straight line. It had healed nicely, Rin finally able to walk on it. She limped, but it was progress. She lowered her ankle, wrapping it in bandages.

"You are healing well," Daisy told her after bandaging up her ankle, Rin grinning with pride. She stood when Daisy took a step back, her ankle only really feeling stiff now.

"I'm glad I have someone like you to take care of me," Rin told her, looking to the shoji when it opened. Inuyasha stood there, Rin waving to him. Inuyasha smiled as Daisy bowed.

"How is she doing?" he asked, his belly larger than last week. Daisy had put him on a sort of diet, mixing baby food with his meals. Rin only knew this because Daisy had started teaching her how to cook more things. She hadn't realised there was so much food in the world.

"She is almost fully healed," Daisy told him, Inuyasha smiling.

"I will take her outside," he told her, Daisy bowing again. Rin limped over to him, bowing to Daisy. She seemed shocked since she was higher in rank, but she couldn't help but smile. She had a feeling she didn't care about ranks or family status. She just wanted a family.

Inuyasha walked her outside, Rin squinting when the sun burned her eyes. She sighed, leaning against him. Inuyasha lightly nudged her away, Rin looking up to him. He shook his head, Rin understanding. Sometimes he wanted all of her attention, other times he just didn't want to be touched. She had been offended at first, but Daisy explained it to her.

"Wanna see something?" Inuyasha asked, Rin nodding with excitement. They hadn't seen the cave after the last time they went into it, but she knew he probably had another fun surprise for her. She gasped when he grabbed her, jumping into the air. Rin clinged to him, scared at first. It had been many years and she wasn't as use to this anymore. They passed over the maze, Inuyasha jumping from bush to bush. It looked like it almost made a face.

She smiled when they traveled over to the trees, Inuyasha jumping from tree to tree. They were blooming with life, some already carrying their fruit. Workers picked them, looking up when Inuyasha cast a shadow over them. They all bowed, Rin watching with fascination. It was something magical, to see all these people so willingly prepared to serve a person they hardly knew. They held trust, Rin feeling like she was in a fairy tale.

They passed over them, entering a part Rin vaguely remembered. It was all forest, Inuyasha stopping at the edge of it. He let her down, Rin's legs shaking slightly as she succumbed to the laws of gravity. She looked into the dense forest, Inuyasha whistling. At first there was nothing, Rin confused but anxious to see what he had called.

She heard a horse call, seeing white in the forest. A horse walked down a steep hill, Inuyasha smiling with pride and awe. Rin looked to him, wondering. He had done so many things, been through so many trials, yet he stilled seemed to the be the warrior she always saw him as.

The horse came from the forest, whining as it came to his side. It stopped, bowing it's head. Inuyasha ran a hand between it's eyes, looking to Rin.

"She had been my mothers," he told her, Rin's eyes going wide.

"But…" Rin gasped, knowing he was over two hundred years now. Inuyasha smiled, running a hand down the horse's side.

"In the barrier, everything stops aging. No one knows why, but this beauty here had been around a lot longer than I have." Inuyasha took an apple from his kimono, bringing it up to the horses nose. It opened it's mouth, taking half a bite of the ripe fruit. Rin reached a hand out, the horse closing it's eyes when she placed her hand between it's eyes.

"What's her name?" she asked, Inuyasha petting it's head after it finished the apple.

"Storm. My mother named her that after finding her as a colt during a storm. She told me this when I was very young," Inuyasha told her, Storm touching it's head to his. Inuyasha closed his eyes for a second, taking in a deep breath. Storm pulled away, turning away. She walked back into the forest, whining loudly as she began to run. Rin saw a colt appear at her side.

She looked to Inuyasha, smiling wide. She had lived her life up here more than she had ever lived it anywhere else. They traveled back to the flower maze, Inuyasha putting her down. He laid down on his side, falling asleep. Rin laughed softly, laying down next to him. She looked up at the sky, squinting at the sun's reflection.

She wished Lord Sesshomaru had been there to see Storm too.

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Sesshomaru read a scroll from the Nobles. Jaken stood in front of his desk as he read, remaining quiet. They had given up on trying to see him during his pregnancy, and though Sesshomaru could not see their faces, he could tell they had a newfound respect for Inuyasha. No Lady would expose herself during this time, especially since he had many enemies. They respected their privacy and asked for a gathering two weeks after his pups birth. Sesshomaru put down the scroll.

"Lord Sesshomaru?" Jaken asked, Sesshomaru grunting as he wrote back to them in a scroll of his own. Jaken had been his messenger all this time, and though he was exhausted he did not complain.

"Is Inuyasha to stay after the birth along with Rin?" he asked, Sesshomaru looking to him. Jaken did not lift his gaze, but he started to shake a little when he narrowed his eyes. He was a cowardly demon, but one of his most trusted allies.

"Yes," was his only reply, Sesshomaru finishing up his report. He stood, handing it to Jaken. He left without another word, Sesshomaru pinching the bridge of his nose. He leaned against his desk, tired and bored. When he wasn't with Inuyasha he was working or checking over his lands, being the Lord of the West not easy. He had ventured over his lands for two days this week, reports of famine or small crimes his worst. He had food sent to the places with the worst famine while others he let to whether the storm if they weren't so bad off.

Most crimes were dealt with by the people, so he was only able to give them permission if they wished to put to death a person of their village. It was just turning to summer, but he knew the worst had yet to come. Winter was always the hardest time for the people of his lands.

He looked up when his door was opened, Inuyasha walking into his study. He was doing it more often, mostly to just get his attention. Besides being moody and sleeping a lot, he was still Inuyasha. Sesshomaru had a few more things he had to do before he gave him his attention though.

"Why are you always working?" Inuyasha asked as he closed the door, Sesshomaru not bothering to say anything. Inuyasha stood by the door for a moment longer before going over to him, sitting down next to him. He was only wearing a kimono, his nipples pressing against it. His hips had gotten a tad bigger, the kimono hugging his body tightly. His stomach showed the major difference though. Sesshomaru tried to switch his thoughts, reading the scroll's words. He managed to distract himself that way for a good thirty minutes, reporting or just ignoring.

Inuyasha leaned on him, his non verbal way of asking for attention. Sesshomaru looked to him, picking up his last scroll of the day. He opened it, seeing it was from his mother. She asked to see Inuyasha and his pups, Sesshomaru frowning. Inuyasha whined softly, Sesshomaru feeling he needed the distraction he gave. He put down the scroll, Inuyasha pulling away. He looked like he had just woken up, his eyes bright as he realized he was finally going to get the attention he craved.

Sesshomaru ran a hand through his hair, fisting a large chunk in his hand before pulling. Inuyasha's head fell back, a small gasp torn from his throat. Sesshomaru leaned forward, growling softly as he kissed his collar bone. He brought his lips down, his kimono getting in his way. He undid the sash, Inuyasha stopping his hand as his kimono fell open slightly.

"No," he breathed, Sesshomaru letting go of his hair. He gently nudged him down to the ground, Inuyasha closing his eyes when he ran a finger in between the opening of the kimono. It only showed a small portion of his chest, Sesshomaru feeling heat rise in him when he saw he didn't wear a fundoshi.

"Sessh," Inuyasha whispered, Sesshomaru pushing the kimono to the side. His chest had rose slightly but it wasn't too noticeable, his nipples showing the most change. Instead of being pink, they were now a light brown, Sesshomaru taking it into his mouth. He licked the dark flesh, sucking it into his mouth. He bit down with his flat front teeth, pulling on it lightly. Inuyasha whimpered, pushing against his shoulders lightly. Sesshomaru released his nipple, rising up.

He had spread open his kimono completely, Inuyasha panting softly when there was a knock on the door. Inuyasha pulled away from him, Sesshomaru straightening himself up as he sat back down in his seat. Inuyasha went over to the fire place, laying down in front of it facing away from him.

"Lord Sesshomaru, I have brought Inuyasha his food," Daisy's voice said from the other side, Sesshomaru looking to Inuyasha. He looked like he was falling asleep.

"Bring it in." Daisy opened the door, two trays held in her grasp. They were full of food, Inuyasha sitting up when the smell hit his nose. Daisy set the trays down by Inuyasha, the hanyou starting to eat greedily. It was a mixture of things Sesshomaru didn't even want to get to know.

"Lady Inuyasha, I will take out the baby food next week, but please do continue to eat as much as you want," Daisy told him, Inuyasha nodding as he licked a fish. He bit into it as she left, Sesshomaru sighing as his boner was forced away. Inuyasha would not rut with him while he was eating, so he had to go back to the scroll from his mother.

"I wish to see if your pup is suited to be an heir," it read, Sesshomaru wanting to roll his eyes. They would be, being as that they would be mostly demon. Only a small portion of their genetics would be human, but it wouldn't show. He had studied enough to know that much. Plus, it was no longer her decision.

He took out a scroll of his own, writing his response. He would let her see them if Inuyasha was willing to. He would be very protective of them until they grow of age, so if he said no her answer would be no. He was secretly hoping Inuyasha would say no to her proposal. He finished his response and had a messenger of his take it to her. He cleaned off his desk of scrolls, the sun going down in the sky. Inuyasha had fallen asleep while he cleaned, Sesshomaru not needing to do anything else till the following morning.

He took off his armor, laying down behind Inuyasha. He was warm, his chest rising and falling softly. Sesshomaru tried to go to sleep too but couldn't, sitting up. This movement woke Inuyasha, his eyes opening to a squint. He yawned, stretching before resting again.

"You done?" he asked in a hoarse voice, Sesshomaru grunting. Inuyasha turned onto his back, pawing his arm.

"Can't sleep?" he asked, Sesshomaru shaking his head. Inuyasha grunted softly, sitting up. He yawned again, Sesshomaru looking to him. His kimono was coming undone, the material riding up his legs and exposing his tan thighs. Sesshomaru sighed when Inuyasha ran a hand through his hair, his eyes closing as he relaxed.

"Lay down with me," Inuyasha whispered, laying down and Sesshomaru following. He ended up with his head just above his chest, the kimono parted and giving him a view inside. He closed his eyes though, shivering as Inuyasha ran his fingers through his hair. He opened his eyes after a minute when Inuyasha started to hum, lookin up to him. He had his eyes closed, seeming nearly asleep.

He surrounded him with his aura, watching as his linked together with his own. Inuyasha shivered, opening his eyes.

"Why aren't you asleep?" he mumbled, Sesshomaru smirking. He ran a hand up his thigh, bringing the kimono that much higher. Inuyasha groaned softly, moving his leg away. Sesshomaru's hand followed.

"You didn't wear a fundoshi today," Sesshomaru told him as his other hand pulled at the sash. He undid it, Inuyasha turning away from him.

"Because I didn't want too," he mumbled, Sesshomaru pulling the kimono back. His ass and legs came into his vision, a part of his upper torso also exposed. Inuyasha growled softly, Sesshomaru running a hand up his thigh.

"I said sleep, not rut," Inuyasha growled, turning onto his back. He gave Sesshomaru a glare, removing his hand from his body. Sesshomaru could see he was tired and moody, but he couldn't go to sleep like this. He hadn't touched him for the entire week, doing errands and work. he wanted him, wanted touch him, to rut and love him. All Inuyasha wanted do was sleep.

"Inuyasha." His yellow eyes turned to him, Sesshomaru grabbing his chin gently. He kissed him, Inuyasha not pulling away. He kissed back after a few seconds, his hand coming up and pressing against the back of his neck. Sesshomaru pried open his mouth with his tongue, Inuyasha's tongue sliding against his. Sesshomaru pulled away, Inuyasha panting softly.

"I love you," Sesshomaru whispered, Inuyasha turning towards him. He kissed him again, Sesshomaru pushing off his kimono. Inuyasha sat up so they could get it off fully, Sesshomaru looking over his body. Inuyasha covered his chest with an arm, a blush touching his cheeks. Sesshomaru rose up, removing his arm. Inuyasha gasped when he kissed him, the heat of the fire making him sweat.

Sesshomaru coaxed him down onto his back, Inuyasha raising his knees. Sesshomaru slid between his thighs, undoing his sash as he kissed him. He pulled away and pushed down his hakama, undoing his fundoshi. He was at full mast, Inuyasha helping him get the two articles off, throwing them across the room carelessly. Sesshomaru stroked himself, releasing some of the pressure. Inuyasha pushed off his kimono, Sesshomaru grabbing one of his legs and pushing it up.

"Let me turn over," Inuyasha panted, Sesshomaru releasing his leg. Inuyasha got onto all fours, folding his arms on the ground and resting his head on them. He raised his ass higher up into the air, Sesshomaru running a hand over his ass before giving it a hard smack. Inuyasha jolted, groaning against the floor.

Sesshomaru lined himself up, pressing in slowly. He grit his teeth as he grabbed Inuyasha's hips, going in half way before he felt Inuyasha tighten. He stopped, panting as he tried to control himself and not take him like he really wanted too. Inuyasha relaxed slowly, gasping for breath as he slid inside him fully.

Inuyasha's wetness slid down his thighs, Sesshomaru pulling out before thrusting back in slowly. Inuyasha didn't need his gentleness, pushing against him with a moan.

"Harder," he gasped, Sesshomaru losing all of his control. He pulled out, pulling Inuyasha back as he thrust forward. He groaned as his walls clenched around him, pressing his chest against his back. He bit his neck, thrusting hard into his body. Inuyasha gasped and moaned, his blood pouring down his flesh. Sesshomaru groaned when he started to move his own hips, pushing against him harder.

Sesshomaru released his neck, licking away his blood. He shivered, holding Inuyasha's hips still as he grinded against him. He rose up, thrusting into him hard and fast. Inuyasha jolted with each one, moaning against the floor. He rose up to his hands, pushing against him with new force. Sesshomaru groaned, rolling his hips against him.

Inuyasha was in heaven. His stomach tightened up with his thrusts, his spine tingling as pleasure electrocuted his every vertebrae. His balls tightened and his cock weeped, a puddle of precum on the floor. He released a whimpering moan when Sesshomaru's fingers reached under him, his thumb and index finger playing with his nipple. Electricity zapped down to his balls, his cock jumping and drawing a whimper from his mouth. Sesshomaru lifted him up, reclining back onto his calves.

Inuyasha whimpered as the angle changed, that carnal pleasure zapping up his spine. He cried out, Sesshomaru covering his mouth with a hand as he continued to tease his nipple with the other.

"Shh," he whispered into his ear, Inuyasha closing his eyes as he moaned behind his hand. Sesshomaru thrust harder, licking the shell of his ear. Inuyasha cried out behind his hand with every thrust, the angle so perfect he wanted to cry. The faster he got the louder he got, the harder he thrust the more his cry became a pleasured scream.

"Sessh," Inuyasha cried out, Sesshomaru pinching his nipple harshly. It was red from his treatments, Sesshomaru bringing his fingers to his lips. He licked them, playing with his other nipple. Inuyasha writhed and jolted, his stomach bouncing and his cock wagging between his legs. Sesshomaru growled as he grew closer, Inuyasha screaming behind his hand. His own hands went behind, fisting Sesshomaru's hair. Sesshomaru slowed his thrusts, pushing in hard and slow. Inuyasha took in a sharp breath, arching out with a pleasured scream.

His cock gushed, a mock orgasm tearing him to shreds. Inuyasha reached between his legs but Sesshomaru grabbed his wrist, his nipples forgotten. He grunted against his neck, Inuyasha's drool wetting his hand.

"Do it for me again," he growled, Inuyasha shaking his head frantically. Sesshomaru spread his legs slightly, thrusting up harder. Inuyasha gasped for breath, closing his eyes tight as he fought his grip. His other hand wouldn't let go of his hair, Inuyasha pushing back against him with a whimper, trying to end the pressure that built up to maddening heights.

"Cum for me Inuyasha," Sesshomaru growled into his ear, Inuyasha's thighs shaking as he shook his head. Sesshomaru wanted to see it happen, pulling out and turning Inuyasha around. He had him up against the wall, Inuyasha gasping as he pushed back inside. The angle changed, Inuyasha whimpering as his back scraped against the rock wall.

"Sessh please," he gasped, Sesshomaru pinning his wrists against the wall as he thrust faster. Inuyasha closed his eyes, his orgasm cracking the dam. He was trying so hard, moaning as the heat of the fire seemed to burn his thigh. Sesshomaru was so rough, his eyes determined as he thrust into his body. Inuyasha went up the wall with each thrust, his back raw. He moaned as he thrust in and stayed, panting as he leaned forward and kissed him. He moved them to the floor, Inuyasha gasping as he pushed in harder, using the floor to gain momentum.

"Sesshomaru! Please!" Inuyasha screamed in pleasure, Sesshomaru kissing him to silence him. Inuyasha gasped into the kiss, the dam breaking that much more. Sesshomaru dug his claws into the ground, thrusting forward hard enough to make Inuyasha move up the floor. The dam broke suddenly, Inuyasha arching with a scream. Sesshomaru groaned as he clenched around him, pressing his nose into the crook of his neck as he came. The knot formed, Sesshomaru shaking as he panted roughly.

Inuyasha was panting even harder, his leg jumping a little when Sesshomaru licked his neck. He pulled out when the knot undid, falling down next to him. He shivered when Inuyasha placed his head on his chest, placing a kiss to his neck. Sesshomaru felt something sharp slide up his neck, his eyes going wide. Inuyasha bit down, Sesshomaru groaning. Inuyasha pulled away, licking the blood that poured down his flesh. Sesshomaru was hard again, Inuyasha reaching down and running his thumb over the head.

Sesshomaru could have died happy.

Author's note: Three more weeks until the puppies come!