Chapter Twenty-Four

Gobodō-Sama

The next morning InuYasha was slow to wake as he stirred. He turned his head and buried his nose into Kagome's raven hair as she cuddled closer to him. The feel of Izayoi moving against his side only assured him that all was well and so the hanyo resigned himself to go back to sleep until there was a quiet knock.

InuYasha's ears perked at the sound as InuYasha opened his eyes. Taking in the unfamiliar surroundings the half demon boy shot up into a sitting position and looked around.

Where are we? He wondered as he looked down at Kagome to assure himself that she and Izayoi were well. When he could sense nothing amiss he looked around at the room he had woken up in. It must have been a room for a noblewoman because it was decorated in very feminine colors and ways. The screen door was closed but even if he did not open it he could smell the garden beyond it.

InuYasha got ready to get up and look around when the knock sounded slightly louder for a second time. Body tense, prepared for an attack, InuYasha stood up and walked slowly toward the sliding wooden door. He took a beep breath and quickly slid the door open to reveal a petite female dog demon with her hair cut short so it framed her elegant face and wearing an elaborate kimono meant to be worn by a noblewoman's lady in waiting. He remembered the women that reluctantly attended to his mother when they lived with his mortal family and how cruel they had been when her back was turned.

"What?" he growled as he kept the door closed enough so only he could be seen.

The demoness blushed as she got a eye full of InuYasha's bare chest but the glaring golden eyes kept her from being to embarrassed as she felt it was extremely important to introduce herself before the hanyo attacked her or slammed the door closed in her face.

So she bowed low and spoke.

"My name is Emi, Daughter of Lord Raiden and Lady Kagome's Lady in Waiting."

InuYasha blinked as the girl's words registered.

"So wait you- you're"

Emi looked up at the surprised hanyo and smiled mischievously. "Um, Cousin if I may, Lord Sesshomaru wishes to see you in the throne room immediately."

InuYasha shook his head and then looked back into the room. The mention of Sesshomaru reminded the hanyo just where he was and why he was there and though he knew that ideally Kagome was safe here it still didn't sit right with him leaving her like this.

"That ass will have to wait until Kagome is up and feeling up to going to see him or he can come here. No way I am leaving Kagome alone and unprotected."

Emi stood and tilted her head to the side. "That is why I am here. I am to care for Kagome and protect her if the need arises. I am the only pup of the Second Commander of the West I was taught how to fight in a battle."

InuYasha shook his head as he turned to look into the room and away from his newfound cousin. It still shocked him that he had two uncles and two aunts. Finding out he had a cousin was extremely surprising for him.

Next thing you know some old hag will be pinching my cheeks talking about be my grandmother or something.

"I don't know you." He simply stated as he stared at her with hard eyes. Emi bowed again.

"InuYasha-sama I will in no shape or form harm your mate and daughter. You must go to Lord Sesshomaru it is very important."

InuYasha sighed as he walked back into the rooms followed by Emi. He quickly put his kosodo and fire rat robes on then he kneeled next to the futon and kissed his still sleeping mate.

"I love you." He whispered. "I'll be back soon." He then stood and nodded to Emi as he left. "She better be okay when I get back." He said and then he closed the doors leaving a stranger with his mate and child.

InuYasha followed his nose as he went in search of his brother.

When he finally came to the doors of the throne room he could already smell his brother, Raiden and Miroku and so will little no care for manners the hanyo threw the door and opened and stormed in.

"What do you want you bastard!" InuYasha asked as he came to stop next to the monk and took and almost protective stance next to him.

Sesshomaru eyed his younger sibling and then he looked to Raiden before addressing his brother.

"I'm please to smell that you didn't rut you female last night. That is the last scent that needs to cloud you where we going."

InuYasha sputtered, as his face became the same color as his robes.

"Oi what my mate and me do behind closed door is none of your business!" he yelled. "Besides Kagome's getting too big for that sort of thing anyway!"

Miroku coffed to hid a laugh threating to escape where as Raiden let out a boisterous laugh that had he a large belly would have made it jiggle. Even Sesshomaru chuckled slightly as he turned toward the doors.

"Come I will explain on the way."

As the three demons and one monk left the palace InuYasha grew tired of the silence.

"Oi, where are we going anyway?"

Sesshomaru sighed as he turned around. "We are going to see Gobodō-sama."

Miroku looked intrigued as he followed the two full demons along with his half demon friend.

"My I ask who is this Gobodō-sama?" he asked. Raiden looked back and smiled. "She's an old Inu Yokai witch said to be able to see the future. She's very wise and it is tradition that when the Inu no Taisho becomes a father that he comes to seek her wisdom and their child's future. That is why we are bringing you. InuYasha you will be Izayoi's father and Sesshomaru her mentor, so you both must be there and the monk, well, he is considered to be your beta so just as I accompany Lord Sesshomaru so too must Miroku accompany you."

"Amazing." Miroku mumbled as he mulled over what he had learned. "This Gobodō-sama must very old and powerful."

"Yes she is." Sesshomaru said as they walked up to a small manor. "And that is why, little brother, it is best that you do not do anything foolish."

"My Lord Sesshomaru, why must ye be so serious all the time?" a soft voice asked as a beautiful silver haired woman with a crescent moon on her forehead and dark blue stripes on her high cheekbones. Her royal robes made her graceful frame seem even more elegant and beautiful and her hair was worn long and free without bangs of any kind.

The woman's red painted lips stretched into a smile as she moved aside. "Please my children enter."

Sesshomaru walked into the manor followed by Raiden and a cautious InuYasha and Miroku.

Once they got the main sitting room where guests where greeted the demon woman sat before a large decorative bowl filled with water.

"Please my Lords sit."

The men did as they were told and got comfortable. As Gobodō-sama study the children before her, because compared to her that was what they were, she smiled serenely then her eyes latched onto the monk in black and purple robes.

"I've never heard of a monk as a beta in an Inu pack before." She said as she held out a clawed hand. "You must be very trustworthy and loyal my boy. May I see you hand?"

Miroku held out his left hand but the woman merely smiled seductively and shook her head. "Wrong hand my child."

Miroku raised an eyebrow as he handed her his hand with the wind tunnel.

Gobodō-sama ran her clawed fingers over the covering and as she could feel the slight wind from the dark void she growled as annoyance took root in her.

"Disgusting beast this Naraku is." She said as she sat back. "You'll have to learn how to fight without the use of you double edged sword there. For Naraku's death will come very soon."

InuYasha's ears perked as he sat forward.

"How do we kill the bastard?" he asked eagerly. "Tell me."

Gobodō-sama shook her head. "You are not the one meant to kill him InuYasha."

"Wha- how do you know my name?" he asked.

Gobodō-sama reached forward and brushed the back of her hand against the hanyo's cheek.

"You look like him you know." She said as she smiled. You're very handsome, my little one."

InuYasha growled as he jerked his face from her reach. "Answer me already wench!" he growled. "How do you know me?"

The demon woman looked to Sesshomaru and Raiden.

"Did you two not tell him?" she asked almost sternly.

"Tell me what?" the half demon asked as his temper flared. Something was being kept from him and he didn't like it. Did he follow his brother into a trap?

"You two should be ashamed of yourselves." She said then she turned to InuYasha. "My name is Katsumi mate to the Lord Ryo and mother of Ryoichi. I am your grandmother."

A/N: Another chapter done and another family member revealed. So many new faces! Please review and let me know what you all think.

Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha!

Katsumi is the wife of Ryo, Mother of Ryoichi (Toga), InuYasha and Sesshomaru's Grandmother. She goes by the title Gobodō-sama meaning Lady Mother. She is an Inu Sorceress known for her gentle soul and accepting nature. Katsumi believes that even hanyos had a divine purpose in life. She stood with her eldest son when he challenged his father. Her weapon of Choice is Inu Magic.

Her name means victorious beauty.