InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Pirate's Life ❯ Sessho-Maru, Oh Brother... ( Chapter 9 )

Alrighty then! We FINALLY get to hear about Sessho-Maru!

 

Chapter 9: Sessho-Maru, Oh Brother…

 

It had been almost a week at sea for the two pirate captains and what was left of their crew. They had finally settled everyone in and did a recount on who survived the attack. Both captains had only a hand full left, but thankfully it was almost all their best members, which all together was a little over sixty. It wasn't hard for both captains to adjust and command everyone together as they had first thought.

 

Inu Yasha was relieved to know that Kagome would help him around the ship since he was still recovering. Tsubaki had told them he had gotten miasma in his wounds, causing him a slow recovery. The only thing was; where had the miasma come from?

 

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“I'm glad to see you're doing better Sango!” chirped Kagome as she sat next to bed ridden friend, “Tsubaki and Renkotsu agree that you'll be up and walking again in less than a week.” `I'm so glad you'll be able to walk again.' She thought with glee.

 

“Um… Kagome?” Sango said in a small voice. `It's now or never…'

 

“Yes?” Kagome said as she looked at her friend. `Why does she look so sad?'

 

Sango sighed and looked towards the wall as she spoke weakly, “I'm sorry I ran off like that. But you know how much Hiraikotsu mean to me.”

 

Kagome placed a friendly hand on her first mate's cheek, “Sango, I know… but, you really scared me back there. You saw how so many people were dying on the beach and I was afraid I was going to lose you,” tears formed as she continued, “You're my best friend but you're more like a sister to me, Sango and I didn't want you dying on me. Just don't do that again.” She kissed Sango on the lips, “Promise you won't do that again?” Her hand remained on Sango's cheek, caressing it lovingly. “I couldn't bare to lose you.”

 

Sango silently cried and leaned into her friends touch, “I'm sorry. I promise to never do it again. I'm so sorry…”

 

Kagome laughed lightly, “There's nothing to be sorry about, my friend. All that matters is that you are safe here with me…”

 

Sango sniffled and smiled up at her Captain, “Thank you Kagome, you're right.” Sango soon drifted back to sleep.

 

Kagome smiled and looked at the three other occupants of the room. There were only three boys about the same age beside her. The others had recovered and left. Kagome looked at the bruised yet peaceful faces of the boys.

 

`So… these were the boys that tried to protect Evarina.' Kagome thought gloomily, `they're only children. Just like she. Why is it that she couldn't make it out alive?' Another tear fell down her cheek, “I wish you to Nirvana, Evarina.”

 

One of the boys groaned, “Water…” he croaked, his throat dry and itchy. Kagome got up and brought the boy a small cup of water. He drank some then went back to sleep. Kagome sat beside him and stroke his hair lovingly.

 

Memories of her childhood came to her. `Sota… I miss you so much, but I had to leave home. I hope you never feel the emptiness I did when I knew I couldn't be free on that god-forsaken island. If only I had taken you with me.'

 

The boy in front of her did look a lot like her younger brother. “Would Sota look like you if he were your age? I think Sota would be your age, just barely.” As if he heard her, he faced Kagome and said,

 

“Older…sister. Come back…” he whimpered. Kagome felt a pang in her heart. `Did he lose a sister too? If he wants, I shall be his older sister when he wakes up. Oh Sota, how I miss you…'

 

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In the conference room a floor below the captain's quarters, Inu Yasha and Miroku were in deep conversation.

 

“Inu Yasha… is this wise?” Miroku said as he crossed his left leg over his right one as he leaned on a wall across from Inu Yasha. “If Nanahara was here… he wouldn't agree either. Have you gone daft man?” his eyebrow furrowed.

 

Inu Yasha sighed from his seat and crossed his arm, “I'm going to need his help. That old bat Keade can't tell fact from fiction. I need all the information I can get on Naraku. Sessho-Maru is the only guy I know who can get the information. And Nana would so agree.” `I know Kagome knows something… but I can't bare to ask her.'

 

“But he hates you! You remember what happened last time you pissed him off royally. He's going to fucking kick your ass to kingdom bloody come!” shrieked Miroku as he slammed his palms on the table, “He'll most likely castrate you! Or worse!”

 

“Then I'll take my chances… though there is nothing worse than castration.” Inu Yasha smiled sadly, “He can hang me at the gallows and I could care less whether I live, or die by his hands. Either way… I could be with them, the two most precious women of my life. Evarina and my mother…”

 

Miroku gasped, “Don't say things like that, you idiot! Sessho-Maru might do the exact opposite of that too! He could send you to hell!”

 

^~^~^~^~^Flash Back^~^~^~^~^~^

 

Inu Yasha sat quietly on the bowsprit when his ship gave a sudden jerk, nearly sending him crashing into the water below him since the net was in need of repair. He wrapped his legs around the chunk of wood tightly as he stared at the water from upside down.

 

“What the bloody hell…” a burst of water in front interrupted him.

 

“Captain! We're under attack by the Navy!” Jaken squealed from his spot on the crow's nest.

 

“Oh great. This should be interesting.” Inu smirked as he swung back up into an upright position.

 

Inu Yasha quickly climbed back onto deck and began giving orders, “Topmen aloft to trim sail! Left full rudder!” Everywhere, men were scurrying about, going to their positions. Men flew up to the top of the yardarms and others on deck take up the lines to trim the canvas in this new point of sail.

 

The ship turned to her new course and her sails shook and shuddered till they were brought stiff and hard again. A gust of wind pulled the sails taut, making the Black Twilight gain speed. `This will be much fun…' Inu Yasha thought with joy.

 

Behind him, Miroku began to prepare the men for boarding, though it wasn't necessary since every man knew his place. It was all part of procedures and making Miroku feel like he was really needed on board…

 

“Nanahara! Bring her up broadside to broadside as quickly as she'll do it. Koga, ready the number two-gun port side and lay one across his bow as soon as it bears! Maxwell, ready gun number eight to put one at his stern when number two is fired!”

 

“Aye, aye, First Mate Miroku!” cried the men as they dashed to their battle stations.

 

“Men,” Inu Yasha said as he walked up and down the deck, “As we all know, it seems we have entered British waters. Let's put up a good fight and show them British bastards what real pirates can do!” He threw a fist into the air and howled in excitement.

 

The men cheered as well in glee as they thrusted their cutlasses in the air. Inu Yasha snickered as Nana brought the ship near the Navy's Naval Snow. Inu Yasha caught a glimpse at the name and grinned like the Cheshire cat.

 

`Why, if it ain't the Duchess! Good ol' Fluffy is back. This is getting better and better.' He thought giddily, `It's always fun to mess with him…'

 

“Inu Yasha!” a shout was heard from the opponent's ship once Nana moved the ship close enough. All fire stopped as a tall lean man with long smooth silvery hair like Inu Yasha glared daggers. His face was marked with two purple streaks on both cheeks and a blue crescent moon on his forehead. His elegant feature's made him envied by both women and men alike.

 

“Why… if it ain't my big pussy of a brother, Sessho-Maru!” Inu Yasha fiend a shocked expression. “How's it going, `Puss in Boots?'” The men behind him laughed.

 

“Don't be mocking me boy! I'll have your head and feed your ass to the sharks!” the older man said. He took a giant leap and with his demonic powers, landed gracefully in front of Inu Yasha, “Hello… baby brother.” He hissed.

 

“Sessho-Maru, a big show off as ever! You now I don't want to do this, so let's save the chitchat for later old chap? En Guard!!”

 

The two brothers unsheathed their swords. In lightening fast speed, they swung at one another with the same speed and strength, making sparks fly off their swords. Inu Yasha jumped to the left when Sessho-Maru came at him. Sessho-Maru was able to graze Inu Yasha's arms.

 

Inu Yasha pouted, “Awe, no fair! You got me!” He pretended to wipe away a tear. “It seems the little fairy can over come tetsuaiga. But from the look of it, that ain't the shitty tensaiga.”

 

“Be careful Inu Yasha. This time I'll aim for your HEAD! Toukijin is better than that god forsaken sword of yours!”

 

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All around them, their men were cheering them on. The pirate's did not board the ship just yet and the navy had yet to fire. They were so absorbed into the fight of the two brothers' that they forgot about one another.

 

The two brothers clashed swords with one another again and stared into each other's eyes. They used so much force; their swords were sent back wards. Sessho-Maru jumped up and pulled out his poison whip. It latched itself onto Inu Yasha's left arm.

 

Inu Yasha merely laughed though his skin was sizzling when his brother landed on the yardarm of the mizzenmast. He jumped up to the crow's nest and looked down towards his brother. In a blink of an eye, Inu Yasha jammed his right hand into his bloody shoulder and swung his arm at his brother.

 

“Blades of Blood!” he yelled as the blood crystallized and became blades. Sessho-Maru did a flip in mid air and landed on the poop deck with a grunt, causing his whip to fall from Inu Yasha.

 

“Not bad Inu Yasha!” he shouted, “It seems you've learned a new trick since the last time we've met!”

 

“Thanks to your fiancé! She was a good bang ya know?” Inu Yasha as he saw Sessho-Maru's face redden in rage. “Uh-oh.” He squeaked when his brother's battle aura darkened and became more intense. Electricity crackled around Sessho-Maru as his anger became raw energy.

 

“You…” he said in a harsh whisper that Inu Yasha could barely hear, “bastard!”

 

In one quick motion, Inu Yasha's face met the cold dirty floor of his ship. He gasped when he felt his brother's sword's cool tip at his neck, blood trickling down his neck and onto the floor.

 

“Ohhhhh… shit.” `I've done it this time… It'll be a miracle if he just jams his sword up my ass and feeds to me the sharks instead of him killing me after he feeds me my severed balls. Me and my damn big mouth…'

 

“Because of you, she left me! Saying I was too cold hearted and didn't show her love!” he barked, “For that, I'll have your head!”

 

“Inu Yasha!” cried a three-year-old Evarina. She ran to her captain and shoved the sword aside, “You will not harm him!” she hissed as she threw her arms in front of her, “Touch a hair on his head and you die! You big meanie!”

 

Sessho-Maru looked at the small girl quizzically. `Since when did Inu Yasha baby-sit? No way does the idiot have a daughter.'

 

While he was distracted, Inu Yasha shoved his brother to the floor, successfully hog-tying him with a rope that was near by. At that time, his men jumped onto the Duchess and quickly tied up her crew with out any casualties for either side. They stripped the men of their uniform and ran sacked the ship of its good.

 

“Good job Evarina! You saved my ass… again!!” Inu Yasha said as he picked up the little girl. She squealed and held onto Inu Yasha's neck.

 

“Thank you. But you know I will not allow you to be hurt, especially by your own brother.” She giggled and snuggled into his embrace. “I smelled blood and came up to see why you were bleeding.”

 

“That's quite a nose you got there!” he pinched her nose, “But I don't want you doing that again, you here? I will not have you getting hurt.”

 

Evarina pouted but agreed, “Yes, daddy…” Inu Yasha puffed out his chest in fatherly pride. He loved it when she called him `daddy'.

 

They watched Sessho-Maru's ship sail away. All of his men were in their long john's and Sessho-Maru stood there, stark naked and tied with only one hand free. He waved a fist in the air and roared with all his might,

 

“I'll get you for this Inu Yasha!”

 

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“Heh, that was great…” Inu Yasha grinned as he rubbed his chin with his thumb and forefinger, now feeling slightly better even if Evarina had saved his neck that day.

 

Miroku sighed, “Inu Yasha… how do you plan on getting his help?”

 

“Leave that to me!” Kagome said as she walked in. She wiped her eyes, just in case she had any left over tears. `I don't want them to worry…'

 

“And how do you plan to do that?” Miroku said. “I'm pretty sure Sessho-Maru would know who you are, Lady Kagome… If I am not mistaken, he has sketches of us all.”

 

“Pish posh. No way this guy will have Rin's face on a wanted poster. She usually hides in the kitchen with a pan just in case!” laughed Kagome, “That's Rin for ya…”

 

“Who?” Inu Yasha and Miroku said in unison.

 

From behind Kagome, Rin poked her head over her shoulder, “That would be me, sir.” She said shyly at first, “I have an idea. I might be able to persuade him in some way to give me the information we need, judging by your first talk of your brother, Inu Yasha.”

 

“I see…” Miroku said, “But what methods do you plan to use Seduction will not work.” His left brow rose, “You don't seem to be the type to do it.”

 

Rin blushed furiously while Kagome giggled, “Oh NO!” cried Rin; “I've already figured what to do with out doing… Th-that! With the information Inu Yasha has giving me, and the fact that London is having a grand ball tomorrow night, I can perhaps befriend him.” Rin gulped, “He is a gentleman after all… at least I hope he is.”

 

“Sounds brilliant! If I remember Fluffy correctly, he wouldn't dare let a lady be alone at a ball…” Inu Yasha said, “Well, we will arrive at England tomorrow morning, so you will make it to the ball. Brings back memories, don't it Miroku?”

 

“You mean our failed attempt to rip off the damn Queen? Oh yes… very happy memories of being locked up with a fucking mad lunatic bitch like YOU!” Miroku laughed sarcastically.

 

“You know I can be a crazy bastard, but I never thought you can think of me as a bitch. Oh Miroku! I didn't know you were into me in that way.” Inu Yasha as he stepped away in pretend shock. “I never knew you were a eunuch!”

 

“Hey! That's not what I meant!” cried the blushing Miroku. He drew his staff and bonked Inu Yasha on the head, “Asshole! The day when women leave earth and there is no hope of them coming back, I rather drown in Davy Jones's locker than sleep with a man…”

 

Inu Yasha held his abused head, “Hey… I was only kidding you jackass! And I would be right behind you brother on that last statement.” Inu Yasha laughed. “But who knows, you could be a fairy. You've groped me before.”

 

The girls giggled while Inu Yasha and Miroku bickered with one another.

 

`I'm glad to see he's doing better. He looks sexier when he's smiling. And that laugh… it's to die for!' squealed Kagome to herself.

 

“What do you mean that I groped you before, Inu?” shrieked an aggravated Miroku.

 

“You were drunk and thought I was a girl!” Inu Yasha put his index finger to his lip and pretended to be very hurt, his ears moving back against his skull, “I know I'm sexy, but you didn't have to grab my happy sack.”

 

“Perhaps you should cut your hair!” Miroku blushed, “And I so did not touch that thing you call a happy sack! It's too damn small!”

 

“NEVER!” howled Inu Yasha as he grabbed his beloved hair, “Shh, he didn't mean it baby. Daddy is here…. HEY! It is too big! It's like… so big… it could be a being of it's own!”

 

The room was silent after that. Kagome and Rin had a huge blush that reached down to their necks and Miroku's eyes bulged out. Inu Yasha stood there with a small blush on his face, “What?”

 

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Nighttime came and the ship was quiet. Inu Yasha stood on the bowsprit, over looking the calm sea. He was banished from his own study after his comment thanks to the embarrassed Kagome. He was in a deep trance, remembering what Kagura had said two days ago that lead him into finding Sessho-Maru once again.

 

`Perhaps we should make amends… Just for the hell of it.' “My ass we would.” Chuckled Inu Yasha “Jee I amuse myself…”

 

Flash Back

 

“Say that again…” Inu Yasha said as he took a small sip from his medicine Renkotsu recommended for his healing. “Those demons on the island are Naraku's?”

 

“Yes… I fought with them, and I have no doubt I saw Goshinki there, Naraku's first mate. He's just as powerful as Naraku.” Kagura said in a dead serious voice.

 

“Tell me Kagura, what do you want me to do? Tell me everything that you know.” Inu Yasha blanched at the tea, “I wanted to get back at him as much as you do. He took away the most precious thing to me. I'll be damned if I do not avenge my daughter's death.”

 

“I am sorry, but I said at Tortuga is all that I know. Perhaps Keade would know.” Kagura leaned back on her chair, searching into Inu Yasha's eyes, “Or we could get something from the navy. Anywhere else and it would fairy tales.”

 

“I agree with you, and Keade is too old and senile. I never thought I would need his help.” Inu Yasha sighed, “Shit… how am I gonna pull this off?”

 

“Excuse me, but who do you mean?” Kagura inquired, tilting her head to the right a little. “Who are you referring too?”

 

Inu Yasha sighed, “My brother, Commodore Sessho-Maru O'Gradey of Great Britain's Elite Navy Force, perhaps one of the most respected and well known in England besides her Majesty.”

 

“You have a brother?” Kagome gasped as she opened the door, “Pardon my intrusion, I've come to retrieve your tea cup.”

 

Inu Yasha chuckle, “It's alright. Kagura and I were just talking about Naraku.”

 

Kagura smiled lightly and stood up. “I'll take the cups, Kagome. I'm sure there is much to discuss with Inu Yasha.”

 

Kagura took the tray from Kagome's hands and placed the teacups inside and left the two captains alone. Once the door was shut, Kagome turned her attention to Inu Yasha.

 

“Well, she's right. Since we're in this together, I might as well tell you what I know…”

 

“And that is?” Inu Yasha said as he reclined in his chair.

 

“I know of something that is connected to Naraku. It is called the Shikon no Tama.” Kagome closed her eyes, “I was hoping to get it and maybe make a living off it. I heard about off the coast of Spain.”

 

“By God, out with it woman!”

 

“Well, Naraku had it during his reign of the ocean. It was a jewel that could absorb evil and make him stronger. The world is so full of evil, so it was very strong and easy to find. At some point, before Naraku could harness it's full powers, six great priests and priestess battled him.

 

“Midoriko, the strongest one, sealed him away and separated him the jewel. I think I also heard a rumor that she divided it into six pieces and gave one to each priest or priestess to protect for generations. I guess so its powers would not grow throughout the years and easier to control. That thing is worth so much; I would have been richer than her royal pain in the ass Queen of England!” Kagome sighed, “And that's all I know.”

 

“The Shikon no Tama… That could be a clue as to how to get rid of him!” exclaimed the excited hanyou, “But that doesn't tell me shit about Naraku! I must get Sessho-Maru to help!”

 

“I can ask around, maybe one of the girls can do some snooping around once we make berth at England.” Kagome began to giggle.

 

“What's so funny?” Inu Yasha asked.

 

“O'Gradey! Your last name is… O'Gradey? Might as well be O'Gracey like that character in that Irish song.”

 

“HEY! I'm proud being half Irish Spaniard! Not my fault my dad didn't want to take my mother's maiden name, Takahashi. Inu Yasha Takahashi… that sounds better.” Inu Yasha smiled.

 

“I prefer mine the way it is, Higurashi. Kagome Cathleen Higurashi, first and only daughter of the Count and Countess Higurashi of Germany. I am actually part Arabic, Spaniard and Japanese.” Kagome grinned, “And by your mother's name, she is part Japanese too.”

 

“And Russian… How the hell did we get into this conversation?” laughed Inu Yasha.

 

“I dunno, O'Gradey. Perhaps when the situation isn't so dire, we may continue with this. Since we will be living with each other, might as well get to know one another.”

 

“Shut it. Shouldn't you be with Sango right now?” Inu Yasha growled slightly. “Kagura said she was awake.”

 

Kagome gasped, “She is? Why didn't you tell me sooner?” she bolted it out the door.

 

“GET MIROKU FOR ME TOO!” hollered Inu Yasha after her retreating form.

 

“No need… I'm right here. I was headed for the library. What do you need Inu Yasha?” Miroku said with a small yawn.

 

“Sit down, Miroku. I have a plan!”

 

End of Flash back

 

“Inu Yasha?” came Kagome's soft voice, “Let's go to bed. We have a busy day tomorrow.” She leaned on the railing and smiled at him. “I hope we can purchase a new bed for me. We are not married and there for should not be sharing a bed.” `But I don't mind. I hope you forget that I even asked!'

 

Kagome only wore one of Inu Yasha's shirts since all of her belongings were gone. It barely reached past her legs by three inches or less. Her hair was in a high ponytail and a strand of hair came loose, dancing in the wind. The nightshirt rustled in the wind, giving Inu Yasha an eyeful of her panties underneath.

 

Inu Yasha blushed. He hadn't realized till now how short his shirts had fit her and how tight it was around her bust line. Her chest was also practically showing in the opening where she didn't tie up. He felt an uncomfortable feeling in his groin and he bit his lower lip. That separate bed would come in handy.

 

“I'll uh… be there in a bit,” he said nervously.

 

“Um… ok…” Kagome said as she left. Just outside their room, she turned and smiled a sleepy smile at him before walking it.

 

`GOD DAMMITY!! We share the same fucking bed too! Oh shit, if I'm not careful, she's gonna be feelin' mini-me at night…' he groaned mentally as he slowly began his walk to their room.

 

When he entered their quarters, Kagome was already fast asleep and snuggled deep within their covers. Inu Yasha chuckled to himself as he gazed into her angelic face.

 

“Beautiful…” he whispered. He could see her Arabic traits. Her eyelashes were thick and her skin was tanned ever so slightly, but looked so natural, not like the tans he'd seen on some of the girls who got it from the many days at sea. And now he knew it was natural after he got a good view her long, flawless legs. How did she not have hair there? He would never know, nor did he care.

 

He then focused on her Spanish traits as well. Her lips were naturally pouty and her face was perfectly shaped to capture her beauty. He had seen many women with an oddly shaped head yet a beautiful face. Then her Japanese side was last to be seen. Her eyes were small and almond shaped, but they were not slits. Her body was small, but she was very feisty and full of spirit. Her nose her tiny, but not to small. She was very beautiful.

 

He removed his shirt and boots and climbed into the other side of the bed. Kagome immediately rolled over and wrapped her arms around his waist after he got under the covers and placed her face on his chest. Inu Yasha gasped and blushed even more when she rubbed one of her legs against his.

 

`This is going to be a looooooooooooooooooong night.' He thought to himself as he felt little Inu being to hurt in the constraints of his pants. He groaned and closed his eyes, biting his lips to reframe from waking the sleeping girl next to him. `She is just a child compared to me, who is her senior by nine years… what is wrong with me?'

 

“Why me?” he gazed at Kagome's sleeping figure, “Damn you wench for doing this to me!” he hissed silently.

 

Kagome snuggled more to his side and Inu Yasha could feel her soft breasts rub against his sides every time she would breathe deeply.

 

“Damn you wench! Damn you for making me all… horny and shit! `Go to sleep' my ass!” Inu Yasha growled as he attempted to sleep through the pounding of little Inu, “Damn you…”

 

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Aw… poor Inu Yasha…

 

Inu Yasha: You bitch! Torturing me like that… YOU BITCH! (T.T)

 

Dylan (me): Excuse me? (-.-;)

 

Kagome: *gasp!* Don't upset the authoress! She can have you raped by Kikyo…

 

Inu: *gulp* (O__O;) I mean… uh…uh… oh shit… SPARE ME!!

 

Dylan: Say… what happened to Kikyo? She hasn't appeared yet Inu… Kagome? What did you do to her? (o.o;)

 

Kagome: (throws a trunk over board) argh… Damn that's heavy!

 

Inu: Kag… what was that? (O.o;)

 

Kagome: Oh… nothing…

 

Person in the trunk: DAMN YOU KAGOME!!! ACK!!! Can't… breathe… (drowns) (X_X;;;)

 

Dylan: Oh! So that's what happened to Kikyo? (?.?)

 

Kikyo: No… I'm right here! oh Inu-Baby! I was powdering my nose for you!

 

Inu: *runs away* mommy! (;.;)

 

Dylan: then who was that? (o.o)

 

Kagome: Kikyo's stunt double. Hopefully Kikyo will die in her next stunt… SWIMMING IN A POOL FULL OF MAN EATING SHARKS!! NYAHAHAHAHAHA!! XD

 

Dylan: …. I've created a monster…. Well REVIEW FOLKS!