InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Angel ❯ Chapter 9

Sadly, they aren't mine. I only use them for my wicked fantasies.

Chapter 9

Sesshomaru carried Nev into the bed and laid her down, then joined her. He pulled her close to him and just breathed in her scent.

He caressed her cheek, "Mate, your scared us all. You shouldn't have run away, didn't you know I would find you?"

Nev, who was already beginning to feel better, looked up at him. She gasped at how sick he looked and the worry in his eyes. Her heart clenched in her chest, and she felt a stab of guilt for being the cause of it. "The question was could she believe him? She knew nothing of his culture or lifestyle.", she was so confused.

Sesshomaru was surprised at the fear, distrust and confusion that was in her gaze. He didn't understand what would cause her to feel that way. He leaned over and kissed her, wanting to wipe that look away from her eyes.

Unable to help herself, her arms crept up around his neck and she pulled him tighter to her. He broke the kiss and gazed down at her.

She sat up, "What is going to happen to me? When you have all the children you need to serve your heir?"

"Woman, what are you talking about? You will give birth to my heir, any other we have will only be expected to swear to help protect our ancestral lands, when and if needed.", he was thoroughly confused now.

"She said that she was to marry you and will give birth to your heir. That our children and Daniel would be slaves to your child. That's why I left, I would rather die than my children live a life of servitude to another.", tears spilled from her eyes.

Sesshomaru began kissing the tears away, smiling at her tenderly between each kiss. "Mate, there is no marriage in the demon world. We mate, not marry. She lied to you. Let me explain to you who she is and maybe you will understand.", he kissed her again.

"I met Kagura over 500 years ago. She has always shown up here or there, and was always available to me. When I decided it was time to have an heir, and I began looking for a mate, she was there. Although, the attraction I felt for her minimal, she seemed to be the only one my youkai would consider as a mate."

"Before I left to come here, I had discussed the possibility of mating with her. I had told her that it was only so I could get an heir. Then, I met you and my youkai demanded I make you mine. Since, I was in agreement with it, I mated you.", he smiled at her.

"The evening after I mated you, Inu Yasha told me I made a mess of things. I guess he was right, I should have explained everything clearly to you. I never thought Kagura would find a way to get to you. I was afraid to overwhelm you with everything you will need to learn as my mate, and that it would scare you away.", he sighed.

"Now, I fear I have scared you away by my lack of explanation, and am unsure how to fix it.", he admitted.

Nev looked up at him, "I just don't know who or what to believe. I just meet you and the next night you mate me. You didn't even tell me you weren't human, Kagome told me who and what you are."

Tears filled her eyes again, "Sesshomaru, my heart tells me to trust you, but my head screams not to. Then, there is Daniel to think of. If I make the wrong decision, I could destroy his life."

Suddenly, her eyes grew wide, "Oh, but I don't have a choice, do I? I leave you and ultimately I leave him."

"Then I have to find a way to prove to your mind that your heart is right.", he tightened his arms around her.

"Why don't you take a nap? It will help you feel better. Inu Yasha has Daniel and he will care for him.", Sesshomaru said.

Nev gave him a small smile and closed her eyes, snuggling close to him. Soon her breathing evened out and she was asleep.

Sesshomaru was confused. He didn't understand what she meant by her heart. He had to talk with Inu Yasha, maybe he could help him. He slipped off the bed, gently laying her down and covering her.

He caressed her cheek, then turned to go in search of his half human brother.

Sesshomaru found him with Daniel and Koga in the video arcade. He asked Daniel to stay with Koga while he spoke with Inu Yasha.

They found a seat in the hotel bar, in a quiet corner. Sesshomaru looked at him, "Kagura told her that she was going to marry me and give birth to my heir, while her children would be slaves to hers. Now she says that she doesn't know what to believe, and is afraid to trust me."

Inu Yasha whistled, "What a mess. The first question is how to win back her trust, without you being separated?" He sat back in his chair and thought about it.

He looked over and saw a young couple sitting a couple of tables away. He watched the young man talking with her and holding her hand. As he watched the young man kiss the girl's palm, it hit him. He grinned at Sesshomaru, "Date her."

"What did you say?", Sesshomaru asked.

"I said date her. Spend time with her, let her get to know you. Stay close to her, but don't insist you live together. This will give her time to learn youkai custom and to get to know you. When she learns who you are, and that you wish her in your life, you will regain her trust.", Inu Yasha explained.

"I know nothing of these dates. You know Kagura accompanied me to anything that required I bring an escort. What do I do?", Sesshomaru asked.

Inu Yasha grinned again, "We have help on our side. We can ask Cookie what she likes to do and you can do those things with her. It will show her that you do care, because you took the time to find out what she likes."

"And this will make her head trust me as her heart does?", Sesshomaru asked.

Inu Yasha looked at him in confusion. "Neveah told me that her heart tells her to trust me, but her head says not to.", he explained.

Inu Yasha's face broke into a huge grin, "Brother, that is good news. It means she's not ready to turn you away, and this should work. Just remember to move slowly, don't push her. And open up to her, let her know you are."

"I will try brother. Tell me something what does she mean by her heart?", he asked.

"She is talking about her feelings. A human's "heart" is the epicenter of their emotions. Contained in there is love, anger, hate, pain, courage, every human emotion. It's what drives them, makes them who they are. Evidently, Neveah still cares for you, if her heart still trusts you.", he answered.

Sesshomaru's face broke into a wide smile, surprising Inu Yasha, "Thank you. I think I understand. I will ask Neveah if she would be willing to try this." He stood up, "I'll stop and collect Daniel, then return to our room."

Inu Yasha nodded and thought, "He has it bad and doesn't even realize it. Hmph, and he always said there was no such emotion as love."

Sesshomaru looked down at the young boy riding in the elevator with him. "Daniel, you should know that you did exactly the right thing in calling me. I will ask one thing, if you ever see Kagura near you or your mother, that you call me right away."

"Yes, sir. That was the lady who lied to Mom, right?", he asked.

Sesshomaru nodded, "How did you know she was lying?"

Daniel grinned, "She told Mom that Inu Yasha was like a slave to you. Then told her that if Kagome wouldn't have lied to her that Inu Yasha would beat her. I saw how much he loves Kagome, he would never hurt her like that."

Sesshomaru laughed, "Wait until your Mom sees them arguing. She'll know for sure that Kagura lied. Kagome even frightens me sometimes."

Daniel grinned harder as the elevator doors open, to Neveah standing waiting on them. "Mom, you are better.", Daniel threw himself into her arms.

Sesshomaru gave her a tender smile, "I thought I would get Daniel while you slept. Come on, let's order something to eat and talk."

Nev gave him a bright smile, and nodded. She had been going in search of her son, and was a little relieved to see that he was safe and sound.

Sesshomaru led them back into the suite and called to order food for them. He sat back and listened to Daniel describe how he had spent his time with Inu Yasha and Koga.

"Who is Koga?", Nev asked.

"He's a friend of Inu Yasha's. He brought him with him to translate for him.", Sesshomaru explained.

"Why did he come back?", she asked.

"He had wanted to stay behind until I could return to you, but I insisted he travel home with his family. He told Kagome that he had a bad feeling and flew back almost as soon as they landed. I'm so glad he did, if not, you would have been a lot sicker than you were.", he answered her.

"Mr. Sesshomaru, why did Mom get so sick being away from you? I don't understand.", Daniel asked.

Sesshomaru looked at Nev, "Do you wish for me to tell him?"

Nev looked at him and nodded, then she looked to Daniel, "I don't want you to be frightened, baby. Sesshomaru would not hurt us."

"Daniel, I am not human. I am a youkai and I have mated your Mother. When our kind mate, there is a bond formed between them and if we separate for more than a couple of weeks, we get sick. Before telephones mates couldn't even separate for more that a couple of days. We must see or speak with each other daily.", Sesshomaru explained.

"Is that why you were so sick?", he asked.

"I would assume so, but, your mother hasn't marked me. It's very rare that a bond form this deep when only one mate has been marked. In our culture it is believed to be very good luck and that the couple was fated to be together.",Sesshomaru answered.

"Why hasn't Mom mated you?", he asked.

Sesshomaru smiled at him, "Well, I didn't have time to explain to her that she would need to mark me, and I wanted her to be able to have the ceremony that goes with it, if she wanted it. Once we are both marked, we would be unable to have it."

Nev sent him a small smile. She appreciated that he was willing to wait to see what she wanted, and she was pleased that he would want to spend time with both of them.

Sesshomaru looked up to find Nev watching him with a smile. It pleased him that she was happy, and he grinned back at her. She opened her mouth to speak, but was interrupted by room service.

Nev got the oddest look on her face when they began to uncover their meals. Sesshomaru looked a little sheepish, he had let Daniel order what ever he wanted. Then he ordered something for them.

"Young man, what did you talk Sesshomaru into?", she demanded when he uncovered the last dish to reveal a huge banana split.

"I ordered that for our desert. See the bowls? I have a weakness for ice cream.", he admitted.

Her face broke into a huge grin, "I think we might have a problem. Ice cream is one of my favorite things."

Daniel giggled, "It's true, she keeps ice cream in the freezer for us, then she has her own."

"Come on, let's eat. That way we can get to desert faster.", Sesshomaru grinned at Daniel. He offered Nev a chair, then took his.

As they ate, Sesshomaru drew Nev out. Asking about herself and telling her things about himself.

After dinner, they sat on the couch, Daniel on the floor at their feet, watching "Transformers". Nev doled out the banana split, Daniel took his never looking at her. "Thanks, Mom.", he said.

She smiled as she handed Sesshomaru his. "Is he always like this?", he asked.

"Only when one of his favorite movies is on.", she answered. Suddenly, she turned and leaned back against his side, moving his arm to wrap around her waist. He smiled, pleased that she wanted to be in his arms.

Silence reigned, except the noise from the television and the sounds of spoons scraping in bowls. A quiet peace stole into Nev's heart and she found that she felt this only with Sesshomaru.

He finished his ice cream and set his bowl on the table. Nev grinned at him and started feeding him bites of hers, teasing him with the spoon. She fed him the last bite and noticed the ice cream on his lips.

She grinned at him and put her hand on the nape of his neck, pulling him down to lick his lips. He smiled at her and leaned into her, his mouth meeting hers. She shuddered and pushed closer to him.

Daniel got their attention by clearing his throat. They broke apart and he grinned at them. "My movie is over and I'm going to bed.", he announced. He stepped over and hugged his mother and kissed her cheek, "Good night, Mom. I love you."

"Good night, baby. I love you. Do you want me come tuck you in?", she asked.

"No, I'm fine. Thank you.", he turned and left the room.

After he left, Sesshomaru looked at her. "Neveah, would you be willing to try again? Perhaps we should date? So that we could get to know one another.", he asked her.

Nev's face bloomed into a huge smile, "Yes. I think that is a wonderful idea." She threw her arms around his neck and hugged him.

Sesshomaru responded by burying his face in her neck and pulling her tight to him. He could only hope that this was not a long process.