Chapter 10
Impersonation
Sesshomaru
Something was bothering Father, but I couldn't figure out what. I have asked him multiple times, but I just get shooed away as if I'm overreacting. But I know I'm not. I had caught Father and InuYasha whispering about something, but the moment I entered, they had stopped, which meant they were either hiding something from me…or Kagome.
I could care less if they were hiding something from me, but I need to know everything about my mate, especially if it is something that could harm her. Them keeping it a secret has only made me more determined to figure out what it is.
I looked out the window of my office, my chair turned away from my desk. I had my elbow on the armrest while my chin rested in my hand. I was patiently waiting for Father to leave his office for lunch so that I could figure out what his secret was. I shouldn't be snooping, but I needed to know, for Kagome's sake. How can I protect her if I don't know what is out there?
My thoughts flew to my twins and I couldn't keep the smile off of my face. I had never expected such a thing, and I was sure I couldn't be happier. Kagome and I are having twins. Now I just wish I could feel my pups. Kagome said she can feel them moving, but it's not yet strong enough for me. My patience was running thin, and I'm sure I won't be able to last much longer.
"Son, I'm going to lunch with Izayoi. Are you staying or going?" Father asked as he walked into my office. I turned in my chair to face him.
"I am going to take Kagome out." I answered, narrowing my eyes at him. He looked at me for a moment before nodding his head and making his way out.
After a few moments, I stood and walked to his office. I pushed out my aura and was glad when nothing pushed back. Quietly, I opened his door and snuck in before shutting it behind me. His office was pristine as always, nothing out of place.
The only thing was, I knew where he kept the things that were important. I made my way to his chair and sat down. I reached under the desk, feeling for the key he kept hidden. Once found, I unlocked the drawer in his desk and began rummaging around.
I was shocked to see a folder with Kagome's old last name on it: Higurashi. I pulled it out and opened it, my eyes gazing over the words. It was a background check on three people. People who I never thought I would meet. People who I wanted to kill for what they have done to my mate. Her parents.
"What are you doing!?" Father asked, storming into the room. He ran over to me and snatched away the folder, looking at me as if I had killed someone.
"Why?" I inquired, ignoring his question. He sighed before sitting in a chair. His hands went to his face, and I knew he was caving.
"They came to my house looking for Kagome." He admitted, making me bristle.
"What do they want?" I replied, a little worried about what could happen.
"They want to meet her. They want to be in her life and be her parents." Father whispered, looking down to the floor.
Instantly, I realized why he had been acting the way he has. The way he has been following her around. The way he has been hugging her and been even more protective of her. He felt as if he was in a competition. Him versus her real parents.
"You are a fool." I said, making him look up at me. The pain in his eyes was enough to make me cringe. He truly has been worried about this for some time now.
"Am I? This is the real deal. These are her real parents. How can I, or Izayoi, compete with that? How could we ever win?" He asked, his shoulders slumping.
"Does Izayoi feel this way?"
"No. She's more worried for Kagome than anything." Father said, looking back to the floor.
"You are overreacting." I stated, unsure of how to make him feel better.
"Stop telling me that!" He yelled as he stood to his feet. "Everyone is telling me I am overreacting, but she is my daughter! My only daughter! I saw her dead with a gaping hole in her stomach! I couldn't save her! Not even Tenseiga would work! Then she married you, and while I'm happy about that, my baby girl was still taken from me! Now the people in this fucking folder are coming to take her away, and I'm not sure I can stop it!"
I watched as he threw the folder to the floor, sending the papers flying all over the place. He was pacing now, and by the time he finished his rant, his voice was booming through the office. I stood and began walking towards him. I still wasn't sure what to do but something needed to be done.
"Have you talked to Kagome?" I asked, bending down to pick up the papers. Father just let out a miserable laugh before stopping his pacing.
"I haven't told her about her parents. How could I? It would be as if I was handing her to them." He said. "I can't lose her, Sesshomaru. I love her just as much as I love you or InuYasha. She is my daughter, and she may walk away from me."
I opened my mouth to say something when the office door opened. InuYasha walked in before closing the door behind him. He looked at both of us before his eyes stopped on Father. I could see the anger on his face, and I knew he had heard everything Father said.
"Stop it, Old Man. I have told you, Kagome has no desire to meet her real parents." InuYasha said, bending down to help me pick up the papers.
"Until she realizes that they are here. Then what? What girl isn't interested in finding her parents? Hell, even Sesshomaru was curious about his mother, and he had never even met her." Father argued.
"Exactly. He has no reason to hate her." A female voice said, making all three of us look at the door. There stood Kagome, fuming.
"Kagome." Father breathed as both InuYasha and myself stood up.
"The entire office heard everything you said, including me." Kagome snapped before walking towards me. She grabbed the papers from my hand and began looking over them.
"Kagome." Father said, trying to get her attention. She just ignored him and continued looking through the papers.
"Look, Sesshomaru, I have a brother." She said before letting out a gasp. "A twin brother. I guess that explains our twins."
"Kagome." Father called again.
"Did they keep him?" She asked, hurt filling her eyes before she looked towards Father. His face said everything. They kept their son but abandoned Kagome.
"I can't be mad at him." Kagome started. "He was only four after all. I guess that means he doesn't have spiritual powers like I do."
"Kagome." Father tried again.
"What, Daddy?" Kagome asked, finally replying to Father.
"Look at me." He ordered. Kagome sighed before looking up at him. I could see InuYasha watching the exchange, just as I was. I was worried for both of them because what Father didn't realize was that Kagome was wrapped around his finger just as much as he was wrapped around hers.
"How could you think that I would leave?" Kagome asked, her voice breaking.
"Because I'm not your real father."
Suddenly, all of the papers were being thrown in Father's face. He flinched as he looked at Kagome, unsure of what had caused her outburst.
"Are you serious!? They left me when I was four years old! All because I was a miko! They were supposed to be my parents! They were supposed to love me, and help me control my powers, not abandon me because of them! I watched my mother leave me! She never once turned around! No matter how much I cried and begged, she didn't care! Obviously my father didn't care either because he didn't try to stop her! Do you know who loved me? Do you know who took me in? Who taught me to control my powers? Who did that, Daddy?" Kagome yelled, tears running down her face.
"I did." Father whispered, his own eyes misting.
"You took me in. Even though I could hurt one of your real children, you accepted me as your daughter. You trained me with my reiki even though you, Sesshomaru, and InuYasha are demons. You didn't care. You helped me. Tell me, why? Why did you help me when I went to your house?" She asked, wiping away her tears before more fell.
"Because you're my daughter." He answered, taking a step forward. "The moment I took you in was the moment you became mine."
"You see me as your real daughter?" She replied, her voice softening a little.
"Of course. I see you as if I sired you myself." He retorted.
"Then why is it so hard for you to believe that I see you as my real father? That I see Izayoi as my real mom? Why can't I see the man who put everything on the line for me as my real father? The man who loved me when he didn't have to? The man who raised me as his own? If you can see me as your real daughter, then I can see you as my real father." Kagome cried.
In that moment, Father grabbed Kagome and pulled her into his arms. He held on to her tightly while she clutched on to his shirt. I looked at InuYasha who shrugged his shoulders. I knew that both of us were feeling a little awkward because neither one of us was an emotional being. Seeing these two like this was more emotion than we were used to.
"Keep them away from me, Daddy. I don't want to see them." Kagome sobbed.
"I won't let them near you." He whispered, holding her tighter. I guess, all along, Father had needed Kagome to ease his fears.
"You don't have to worry about me leaving. You and Mom are my parents, and always will be. Even if I were to forgive the people who birthed me, you will always come first." Kagome said, pulling away slightly to look at him.
"Thank-you." He said before kissing her forehead.
"This calls for a family hug!" Izayoi said, running in.
"MA?" InuYasha asked, shocked at seeing her here.
"I came to eat lunch with your father. Now get over here, Son, or I will tell Kikyou you refused." Izayoi threatened as she wrapped her arms around Father and Kagome. Grumbling, InuYasha made his way over and was pulled in by Father. All of a sudden, all eyes were on me.
"No."
"Sesshomaru." Kagome called.
"No."
"Get over here." She ordered.
"No."
"If you do not join in on this hug, I won't tell you when you can feel the twins." She threatened, making me narrow my eyes at her.
I thought about it for a moment. In truth, she could very well keep that a secret from me and I would never know. With a very audible groan, I stepped forward and instantly regretted it when Father forcefully pulled me into the hug. A bright flash went off and we all looked towards the office door.
"I'm keeping that!" Ayame stated, holding a camera.
"Ayame!" I growled, warning her to delete the picture.
"Don't even think about it, Big Boy. I've got Kagome on my side so there's nothing you can do." She scoffed, looking as if she had won.
"You're fired." I snapped, making her laugh.
"I'm sure I am. I am posting this on Facebook." She said before walking out of the office. I growled and pulled myself away from the others before glaring at them all.
"I hate all of you."
"Even me?" Kagome gasped, more tears coming to her eyes. I instantly reached out and pulled her to me. I hated seeing her cry and I wanted it to stop.
"I could never hate you." I whispered into her ear.
"I know. I was just messing with you." She laughed, making me growl. I released her and began walking out of the office. I stopped at the door to look back at all of them. When they all started laughing, I growled again and left. This family is intolerable!
A few hours later, I was sitting in my office on the phone. I had my fingers pinching the bridge of my nose while I silently cursed the idiocy of the human race. I had been talking to them for an hour and they still couldn't get it through their heads that we weren't interested in their services.
I looked up when my door opened and Kagome walked in. I noticed that she looked insanely nervous and I wondered why. With her outburst earlier, she really needed to stay calm for the pups. I waved my hand and called her to me. I had her sit on my lap, and when she did, I wrapped one of my arms around her waist. My shoulder held up the phone while my other hand went to rest on her swollen stomach.
As I sat there, I realized I had not fed the pups today. I instantly pooled my youki into my hand but was shocked when I didn't feel the instant pull that I normally would. I looked down at her and noticed her looking up at me.
She reached up and ran a hand across my face before tracing my markings. Her lips met mine and for some reason, it felt wrong to be kissing her. It felt as if I shouldn't be. I pulled away from her and could see the confusion in her eyes. That and…fear. One thing Kagome has never done was fear me so why now?
I instantly excused myself from the call before hanging up. There was no reason I should be acting this way with my mate. I nuzzled into her neck and gently bit against the skin. She let out a moan and I smirked. I loved how responsive she was to me.
"Sesshomaru, I need–" Kagome said, walking into my door with InuYasha. I looked from the standing Kagome, who looked horrified, to the Kagome in my lap, who looked terrified. Instantly, I pushed her off of my lap, severely confused.
"What the fuck is going on?" InuYasha yelled, looking between the two. I stood up and looked between the two as well. I wasn't sure how I had missed it before, but I could easily tell which one was the real Kagome.
Something about the one in the doorway screamed to me. I walked towards her and turned to the Kagome still standing behind my desk. This explains why I felt as if I was doing something wrong earlier. Whoever this person was, wasn't my Kagome. But I was now worried on how my Kagome react. She just walked in on me with another woman.
"Who are you?" I snapped, my anger flying through the roof. I did not like to be tricked, and now my mate may hate me.
"It's me! I'm the real Kagome!" The fake Kagome snapped. "That bitch is the imposter."
"If you're going to act like me, you could at least be more realistic, Kagura." Kagome scoffed, surprising me. I looked at her before looking to the other woman who was glaring daggers at my mate.
"I shouldn't have to pretend to be filth to get his attention!" Kagura screeched before dropping whatever it was that made her look like my mate. In the blink of an eye, the Kagura I hated was standing in front of us.
I let out a feral growl that had the windows shaking. How dare she?! I told her I would kill her if she stepped foot anywhere near me or my mate, and she dared to trick me to touch my person? I felt as if I needed to take multiple baths all of a sudden.
"You can't get his attention because he is mine!" Kagome growled, taking a step forward. "He is my mate! I am warning you now: back off, Kagura. You have gone too far this time."
"I will kill you! Then he will be mine." Kagura snapped, making me let out a feral growl once again.
"I will never be yours, Kagura! I want to kill you now! If you ever lay a finger on my mate, I will torture you until you beg for death. I will make you scream in agony until you wish you were never born." I snarled, my claws beginning to glow green with my poison. I could literally smell the fear coming off of Kagura as I stepped forward.
"You wouldn't kill me. We have too much history." Kagura argued, taking a step back.
"A history I regret. A history that might just go away when I wipe you from this earth." I snapped.
"Son, back off!" Father said, running into the room.
"No! This is the last straw! She dies today!" I snarled as Father stood between me and my prey.
"I vote that she be killed." InuYasha added, holding Kagome. I could see her anger and I knew she was trying to keep her cool.
"That bitch doesn't deserve you! I do! I had you first, and she came in and stole you from me!" Kagura screeched. I reached out to pull Father away, but an agonized scream from Kagura stopped me.
We all turned to look at her to see her falling to her knees with tears in her eyes. A pink was suddenly surrounding all of us, and my head snapped towards Kagome. InuYasha had jumped away from her, and I could understand why. Her reiki was flowing around her body, so much so her hair was floating with the power of it. Her pink eyes swirled with her anger and energy as she began to stalk forward.
I realized then why InuYasha, Father, and I were covered in reiki. She was protecting us so that she didn't hurt us. The reiki she was using on Kagura was the real thing. As she walked past, my eyes fell on her pregnant abdomen. A barrier, much like the one around us, was placed there as well, meaning she was keeping the pups safe.
"I have had enough!" Kagome said, her voice full of authority as she stood before the cowering demon. "How low have you fallen, Kagura? Sesshomaru is mated and married to me. I am pupped with his children. We are happy and in love, yet you still continue to try and push your way in. Accept that you will never have him. He is mine, and always will be. I will not tolerate your games anymore. You think you are in pain now? This is not even half of my power!"
Kagura let out another scream and fell to her rump as Kagome continued to tower over her. I had never seen Kagome so angry before in all of our time together. This was a side of her I never wanted directed towards me. She never used her reiki, yet here she was, basically torturing the wind demon. This wasn't her, and I didn't like it. I wanted my sweet Kagome back.
"Kagome." I called. I didn't receive an answer but I knew she was listening to me. "This isn't you. Let her go."
"Do you wish to be with her?" Kagome snapped, her pink eyes turning on me. She almost looked feral, and I realized that this wasn't Kagome. This was the Shikon Jewel. This was Kagome's power taking control.
"Of course not. I am yours and you know it. Do not let your power rule you. If you kill her, the moment you return to yourself, you will regret it." I said, inwardly flinching as she turned towards me. I wasn't sure just how far this Kagome would go.
"Come back to me, Love. You do not need to worry about the witch. We are forever and always and she, nor anyone else, can break that." I continued, sincerely hoping that she wouldn't hurt me.
"Make her leave." Kagome ordered.
"The moment you calm down, we will. But unless you return to us, we will be stuck in this barrier." I agreed, relieved to know that she was willing to back down. I looked into those pink eyes for a second longer and immediately noticed when Kagome was back. She swayed a bit and dropped our barrier. I was instantly at her side and held her against me.
"Kagura, leave and do not return. Next time, I will not stop her." I ordered, looking at the wind demon. She nodded, unable to say anything else. Father looked towards me and Kagome before helping Kagura to her feet. He escorted her out and I looked to InuYasha.
"Keep everyone out." I demanded. InuYasha nodded before closing my office door behind him.
Now that I was alone with my mate, I slowly walked over to the couch in my office. I helped Kagome sit down and kneeled in front of her between her legs. I could see the tears running down her face, and I gently wiped them away.
"I am so sorry, Love." I whispered, hoping she could forgive me for what happened.
At my words, she let out a sob and my heart broke. I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her as close to me as possible. I tightened my hands in her hair and closed my eyes. I prayed to the Kami I could fix this. If the roles were reversed, I would never be able to forget the sight of Kagome being affectionate with another male. I would understand if she didn't forgive me; I just hoped that she would. Without her, I am nothing.
"Please, Kagome. I love you." I begged, not knowing what else to do. Her hands tightened on my shirt, and I buried my face in her neck.
"I understand if you hate me. I understand if you can't forgive me. Just know that, no matter what, I love you." I whispered, desperately wanting her to talk to me.
"I don't hate you, nor do I blame you." She sobbed, making my shoulders sag in relief. "I hate myself. I hurt her. I've never lost control of my anger like that before."
"It's okay, Love. It happens to everyone. You have seen me losing control. Father almost lost control when we found out about Naraku and the pups. It happens." I soothed, pulling back to look at her. I placed my hands on her face, once again wiping away her tears.
"But I tortured her. It doesn't matter what she did, I never should have hurt her." Kagome argued.
"You stopped. You didn't kill her. You let her go. Kagome, any female in this situation would have acted the same way. Ayame would have killed Kagura and Kouga. Sango would have beat Kagura to a pulp while refusing to give herself to Miroku. Izayoi and Kikyou would have been a hysterical mess that chased their mates around with knives. You reacted how any female would. I am proud of you. You claimed me in front of others for the first time since we have been together. You proved you are strong enough to stay by my side. Kagura will not come back to mess with us anymore. Do not hate yourself for what you did. You are a normal being who was angry. Nothing more." I replied, making her much calmer pink eyes look into my golden ones. She nodded and I pushed my lips against hers in a gentle kiss. When I pulled away, she was beginning to calm down.
"Will you lay down with me for a bit?" She asked, making me smile.
"Of course." I replied as I stood from the floor.
While taking the time to remove my uncomfortable suit shirt and tie, I never took my eyes from her. I placed my shirt on my desk and removed my belt while simultaneously kicking off my shoes. When I was bare chested and comfortable, I turned my attention to Kagome.
She had on a business dress, and I knew it was becoming too tight for her. I was going to have to take her shopping for new clothes as she continued to get bigger. I reached behind her and unzipped the dress before pulling it over her head. I unhooked her bra, knowing that her breasts have been sore lately.
When I knew she was comfortable, I helped her lay down on the couch. I noticed her heeled shoes and made quick work of removing them. I grabbed a blanket from the back of the couch before I carefully crawled over her. I laid down behind her, my chest to her back, before I unfolded the blanket over us. When I was sure we were covered, I wrapped my arm around her waist and snuggled into her.
"Not that I'm angry, but why were you coming in here anyway?" I asked, curious.
"The pups are hungry." She answered, making me growl. I placed my hand over the pups and began feeding them.
"I should have fed them this morning." I stated, a little disappointed with myself.
"They are okay." She replied, turning her head to look up at me. I kissed her forehead and let my lips linger there for a moment.
"I love you, Kagome. Never forget that." I whispered once I pulled away.
"I know, and the same goes for you. You belong to me, and I belong to you." She answered. I pushed my lips to hers and gently kissed her, letting her know that I completely agreed with her.
"Sesshomaru, I need you." She said against my lips. I groaned at her words and instantly grew hard. She knew exactly what to say to get me going.
I pushed my hips into her ass, letting her know that I would give her what she needed. I kissed her again, this time hungrily. When I licked her lip, she instantly opened her mouth and I didn't waste any time. My tongue dove in and tasted every part of her mouth that I could.
It didn't take long before the pups were finished eating, and the moment they were, I reached up and grabbed a swollen breast. For a while now, her breasts have been growing, and there were a few times I had to massage them for her, not that I minded. I was gentle with her breast knowing that they were sore.
"I don't need foreplay." Kagome said, making me groan again. I released her and unbuttoned my pants before pushing them down. When I was freed, I grabbed my hardened cock and stroked it a few times while Kagome pushed down her thong before she kicked it away.
I released myself and ran a hand along her thigh before pulling it up and placing it above my waist. Slowly, I pushed into her core, and we both moaned at the feeling of her slick walls sheathing my length. When I bottomed out, I was panting from the sensations coursing through my body. I would never get enough of this woman.
"Please, Sesshomaru." She begged. Wrapping my arm around her thigh, I pulled it up as high as it could go without hurting the pups. When she was spread for me, I pulled back out and pushed in, creating a slow and steady rhythm.
I wanted to show her just how much I loved her. I wanted her to see that no one could take her from me, or vice versa. I belonged solely to her, just as she belonged to me. My eyes never fell on another and never will.
She owned me. She owned my heart and soul. She controlled every part of my being and I had no problem with that. As long as it was to her, I would gladly submit. She was my wife and mate. She was the person made for me, and nothing could tear us apart.
Her moans began to get louder, and it encouraged me to speed up my thrusts. My mouth went to her neck, which she happily bared for me. I nuzzled along the skin, leaving little nibble marks. I noticed her mark and, for the first time in my life, I wished there was a way for her to mark me. I wished there was a way for her to leave something on me that said I was hers. That's when an idea came to my mind.
"Kagome, look at me." I ordered, never slowing my pace. She turned her head and my golden eyes met her pink ones. I kissed her gently before pulling away.
"When I marked you, I placed my youki into your body. I want you to try and put some of your reiki into me." I said, finally stopping my thrusts so that she could concentrate on me.
"That could hurt you." She said, a little confused.
"No, you can filter it, just like I do when I feed the pups. I want you to mark me. I want something to show that I am yours." I informed. Her eyes started to water and I kissed her forehead again. "Will you try?"
"Yes, but you will tell me if it begins to hurt." She demanded and I nodded.
She reached around as best she could before placing a hand on the crook of my neck. She looked at me to make sure this was what I wanted, and when I gave her a nod, I could feel the tingle of her reiki. It didn't hurt. Instead, it was as if it was warm and caressing. She stayed like that for a few moments before pulling away.
"Did it work?" I asked, a little nervous. She didn't say anything. Instead, she reached down to the pants that was still around my ankles. She dug around and pulled out my phone. She turned it towards me and I flinched at the bright flash.
When she showed me my phone, a wave of happiness went through me. There, on the crook of my neck, was a pink sun. It was simple, just a circle with waves around it, but it was so Kagome. I smiled as she set my phone back down.
"I didn't think my mark would be a sun." She admitted, looking up to me.
"You are the sun, and I am the moon. You are light, and I am darkness. It fits everything about you." I whispered before pushing my lips to hers and beginning to thrust into her again. "I love it, Kagome."
Her kisses turned into the most loving caresses I have ever received from her. My arm tightened around her leg, and I poured the love I felt into every movement, every kiss, every thrust I could. It didn't take long before we both reached our end at the same time. We moaned into each other's mouths as we came to our completion.
After a few moments, I let go of her leg and kicked my pants fully away but kept my knee placed between hers. I had no desire to leave her cavern, and I would make sure I would stay there until I was ready to pull away. Panting, she leaned back against me and I wrapped my arm around her waist after I fixed the blanket over us.
I leaned my chin against the top of her head and neither of us said another word. Nothing needed to be said. We both knew how much we loved each other. We both knew how much we owned the other. So, holding on to that love, and each other, it didn't take long before we were both drifting off into sleep, our bodies and souls keeping each other warm.
-sSs-
Here's Chapter 10. This is kind of an emotional chapter, wouldn't you say? I still like it though. I hope you enjoyed it. Thank-you for reading.
Teaser: Chapter 11: Parents: How does Kagome react to meeting her parents for the first time? Does she get angry, or accept them? Continue reading to find out.
I do not own InuYasha.