InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Consequences ❯ Chapter 11

 

 

 

Inuyasha felt a strange kind of relief as he watched Kagome disappear into the well. It was finally over. So, she didn't hate him, or think he was disgusting, as such. Just what he had done. As painful and infuriating as that was, he'd expected a lot worse. At least this way, it would be easier for him to move on with his life. She didn't hate him, which helped a little to ease the unbearable hurt he was feeling.

He wondered what she had meant, though, they could still try to be friends? Inuyasha felt happy that she'd wanted that, and certainly hadn't been about to tell her `no', but how was that supposed to happen? Obviously, she wouldn't be seeing him anymore. When Sango was better, they'd have to continue their search for Naraku, and now that he knew about the well, Kagome couldn't come with them, because Naraku might destroy her path back to her family, and Inuyasha knew she would never risk that. Was Kagome maybe so stupid she just hadn't realised it yet?

Inuyasha stood there for a while, peering unhappily into the dark depths of the well. He wouldn't be going through there again. He wouldn't want to risk being stuck in Kagome's world any more than she'd want to risk being stuck in his.

They wouldn't be seeing each other anymore.

 

After a restless night of sleep in goshinboku's branches, Inuyasha awoke depressed and hungry. The first thing he did was test himself to see whether his strength had come back yet. To his great annoyance, even making tessaiga transform was near impossible. There was no chance of actually attacking with it. His claws were a little more useful, in that he was able to attack with them, but with so little power that it would only be enough to kill the weakest of low level youkai. What the fuck was wrong with him? He'd expected to wake up and find himself back to normal. Discovering that he wasn't, Inuyasha got a strange, unsettled feeling in the bottom of his stomach. What if he stayed like this forever? What was he supposed to do about it? Inuyasha eventually decided that if he wasn't back to normal within the next couple of days, he might actually have to ask someone for help.

 

 

He made his way back to Kaede's hut to see how Sango and Kirara were, and whether there was breakfast available for him. Unfortunately, the others had already finished eating.

“Inuyasha! You just missed Kagome…” Said Miroku.

“What was she here for?” He demanded.

“She came to see how me and Kirara were. She probably would have waited around to see you, but after we talked about the well, she worried Naraku might destroy it while she was here, and so has gone back already.” Replied Sango.

“Oh. So, she'll just stay there from now on, at least until we've killed Naraku?” Inuyasha's question sounded more like a pleased statement.

“Yes…I'm sorry you two weren't able to work things out, Inuyasha.” Said Miroku.

“Keh. I'll survive.” He told him.

 

Kaede handed him a bowl of food she'd thoughtfully saved, and he sat down to eat. Shippo came over and started sniffing at him curiously. Inuyasha brushed the little kitsune away in annoyance.

“What's your problem?” He demanded.

“You smell really weird, Inuyasha!” Exclaimed Shippo.

“Yeah, well you smell gross, but I don't come tell you about it.” Replied Inuyasha, frowning at him.

“I do not! But what have you been doing? Yesterday you smelt like this a bit too, but today you smell even more funny!” Shippo told him, sniffing at him again.

“You weren't with Sesshomaru last night, were you?” Asked Sango.

“What? Of course not! I haven't been doing anything!” He exclaimed.

“You're feeling alright?” Asked Miroku.

“Fine!” Said Inuyasha, stubborn as ever.

“It's just that your aura seems a little different than usual…Kaede-sama, do you notice it too?” Asked Miroku.

“Indeed…are you sure there's nothing the matter, Inuyasha? If your scent is unusual also, there must be some cause…” Said the old miko, looking him over. “What does he smell like, Shippo?”

The little kitsune sniffed at Inuyasha again, then looked thoughtful for a moment.

“He smells like that woman who came here yesterday.” Said Shippo.

“Like Tamoko-san?” Asked Miroku, intruiged.

“Yeah, a bit like her.” Agreed Shippo.

“What was wrong with her?” Demanded Inuyasha.

“Nothing was wrong...as such… Inuyasha, if you've noticed anything different in yourself at all, you should say so. Often if serious problems are discovered and dealt with quickly, they can easily be solved.” Said Kaede.

Inuyasha thought for a moment, then decided to just tell them. It wasn't like they'd leave him alone about it anyway if he didn't.

“Well, I noticed that it's been taking a little bit more effort than normal to do stuff, the last couple of days.” He admitted.

“To do what kinds of things?” Asked Kaede.

“Like, making tessaiga transform, and stuff. I can still do it! It just wasn't as easy as normal.” Inuyasha replied quickly, frowning. The others looked surprised, except for the old miko, who wore a slight smile that Inuyasha couldn't help feeling a bit unnerved by.

“I'd like to do an examination, just to make sure nothing is wrong. Would that be alright with you, Inuyasha?” She asked.

 

He refused at first, but such a fuss was made that he ended up giving in, and soon Kaede was poking and prodding at him, asking various questions. He became irritated when she spent a long time feeling and poking various spots on his abdomen, and eventually told her he'd had enough and to get her hands off.

“That's alright, I've just finished.” Said Kaede, smiling.

“So?” Asked Inuyasha.

“You're pregnant.” She told him.

“WHAT?!” He exclaimed. Everyone in the hut wore the same dumbstruck expression.

“Yes, I was quite surprised too. But there's no doubt. You are going to have a baby.” Said Kaede.

“Oh, no wonder he smelt like Tamoko- she was pregnant too! I hope it's a boy!” Said Shippo, immediately excited.

“Are you crazy? I'm not pregnant!” Said Inuyasha.

“You are certainly pregnant, Inuyasha. It's a bit rare for a youkai male to be able to carry a child, so I suppose it didn't occur to you or Sesshomaru that a hanyou male might become pregnant. But there is no doubt at all about it.” Said Kaede.

Inuyasha placed a hand on his stomach. Could a tiny baby really be growing in there? The thought was unbelievable, yet, exciting, and terrifying at the same time.

“Inuyasha is going to have a baby?!” Said Sango. “Ah, congratulations!”

“So if I am pregnant, how come I was having trouble with tessaiga then?” Demanded Inuyasha.

“Well, isn't that normal with boy youkai if they're going to have a baby? All of the strength goes into growing the baby, and their mate's supposed to protect them.” Said Shippo.

“That's right, Shippo. Because pregnancy is more difficult for a male, all of their youkai energy is used to support the baby.” Kaede explained.

“What? So now I'm going to be all weak and useless until it gets born?” Asked Inuyasha.

“Don't worry, we'll protect you!” Shippo proudly told him.

“oh, thanks.” Inuyasha replied, sarcastically. Deciding he needed some time to himself, Inuyasha strode out of the hut, ignoring his friends' calls for him to wait. He needed some time alone after such a dramatic revelation.

 

 

 

 

Ever since he'd walked out of that cave, Sesshomaru hadn't been able to get Inuyasha out of his mind. He'd previously put his infatuation with the hanyou down to his heat. That was now long over, yet the intensity of his desire remained. He tried to put him out of mind and focus himself on the hunt for Naraku, but memories and thoughts of his little brother kept creeping uninvited into his head.

How he'd failed to notice Inuyasha's beauty before then had become a mystery to Sesshomaru. With his perfectly built body, soft, honey coloured skin, and that long moonlight coloured hair, Inuyasha was truly a work of art. He'd even come to like the little puppy ears that adorned his head. He'd always thought them a stupid-looking, obvious weakness, but now found them to be cute and endearing, one of his favourite parts of his brothers body.

The things that used to cause him instant irritation whenever he thought of Inuyasha were no longer as bothersome. Mostly, anyway. The lack of grace, the rashness, and over expressiveness the hanyou possessed were becoming amusing more than aggravating. He didn't approve of the foul language he used, but that was something which could be changed over time. It did still bother Sesshomaru that Inuyasha was a hanyou, but not as much as before. It was, in a way, rather fascinating, and made him unique. Sesshomaru liked fascinating and unique.

Many times, it had occurred to him that perhaps the miko was indeed so stupid as to have refused to take Inuyasha back, and that he should at least go find out.

It infuriated him to think of the two together; Inuyasha happily courting his miko, regretting the things they'd done together, while Sesshomaru still lusted for him.

The situation was ridiculous. He, Sesshomaru, was always the one being desired and leaving his lovers to lust after him while he moved on, uninterested. If he wanted somebody, in the past, his main concern had been that they might try to latch onto him and prove to be more of an annoyance than they were worth, not that they might want somebody else and not himself. Now, Sesshomaru wanted a hanyou who preferred a human girl, of all things, to himself! It was completely unacceptable.

He refused to reduce himself to seeking him out just to confirm that Inuyasha was happily reunited with the accursed miko. He refused to do so many times, but there was a voice in his mind would simply not shut up about the sexy hanyou and how there was a chance that he could still have him. After almost an entire day of that voice incessantly nagging at him, Sesshomaru gave in, and turned around to go in search of Inuyasha.

 

 

 

 

Inuyasha had made his way back to the goshinboku, and settled himself high in it's branches. Somehow, he'd always found it easier to sort things in his mind out when he was around the tree. And right then, he definitely needed all the help he could get. He was going to be a mother? Or father, or whatever the right word would be… it was shocking, but also very amazing to think he was going to have a baby.

It made him feel special, important. A tiny little life was growing inside of him. Inuyasha had always hoped that he'd have a chance to have a child one day, but it had never occurred to him that he might be the one to give birth to it himself. That just made it all the more special. He'd only just found out, but Inuyasha found his heart already reaching out to that pup who was coming. Someone who'd rely on him for everything, someone who'd be his family, and love him no matter what. Who was a part of him, who he'd feed, and teach things to, who'd look up to him…

He wondered whether it would be a boy or a girl, whether it would look like himself, or Sesshomaru more…he was already positive it would be the most beautiful creature ever to grace Japan. And strong, too! He'd asked Myouga back when he was with Kikyou about what kind of kids a hanyou would have, since he'd never heard of anyone being a quarter youkai or a quarter human, he'd been curious. Apparently, if one parent was hanyou, the baby would turn out to be whatever the other parent was, completely. His baby would be a full inuyoukai, no doubt, the strongest one ever, he thought. It would never have to put up with the stigma of being a hanyou, or worry about the new moon, or people making fun of it's puppy-ears. He'd make sure it grew up healthy, and happy, and very loved.

 

Then, there were the worries. Would he really be alright during the pregnancy, and giving birth to it? And how was he going to feed it? Inuyasha looked down at his chest. Somehow, he couldn't imagine that breasts were going to swell up there. A pup would need a sheltered home, too. And clothing, and a bunch of other stuff…

And then there were enemies to worry about.

Obviously, the quest to destroy Naraku and get the shikon no tama back would have to be put on hold…maybe permanently. He wasn't going to risk taking his precious baby anywhere near Naraku. He supposed that Sesshomaru would eventually manage to kill him…that pissed him off. He was supposed to be the one to destroy Naraku! It enraged him, imagining the bastard killing his enemy, while he was sitting around all weak and useless…

Thinking about Sesshomaru, how was that bastard going to react if he found out about this? He was such a cold asshole, there was no way Inuyasha could imagine him being happy about it.

Sesshomaru might be angry at the thought of having a baby with a hanyou for a parent. What if he tried to take it away from him? Or worse! Inuyasha shuddered, imagining poisonous claws going through his stomach…again…

He was not going to risk something like that. He'd have to make sure Sesshomaru didn't find out about it, just in case.

Naraku, too. He'd certainly jump at the chance to kill him if he found out Inuyasha was pregnant. And he would be forced to rely on his friends for protection. That bothered him far more than Sesshomaru killing Naraku. Not that he thought of his companions as weak or anything, he just didn't like their chances against Naraku without him. And having to be protected by them?! Inuyasha had to swallow to prevent growling to himself in annoyance about it.

 

 

He was left to his thoughts for a couple of hours before Miroku and Shippo came looking for him. As soon as he came down to sit at the foot of the tree with them, Shippo pounced on his lap, excitedly placing little hands on his stomach.

“It's not big enough to kick yet, stupid.” He told him. Shippo looked a little disappointed. Inuyasha decided Shippo would make a good older brother for his pup.

“So, are you excited?” Asked Shippo.

“I guess…” Replied Inuyasha.

“I must say, Inuyasha, I'm somewhat jealous. If I could bear my own children, there'd be ten of them by now… So, have you thought about what you're going to do? I mean, do you intend on telling Sesshomaru about this?” Miroku asked.

“Of course not!” Exclaimed Inuyasha. “That bastard might try to hurt it, or take it away from me when it comes out! There's no way he can find out about this!”

“You don't think he'll be happy?” Asked Shippo.

“Can you imagine Sesshomaru happy about anything?!” Cried Inuyasha.

“I suppose not…but he must like children, mustn't he? Considering he has that little girl travelling with him.” Said Miroku.

“He might just be planning to eat her, though.” Suggested Shippo.

“He is not planning to eat her! Whether he likes children or not, I don't want him to know about this.” Said Inuyasha.

“Well, it should be alright, Inuyasha. He doesn't come around here, and you'll just be hanging quietly around the village from now on, right?” Asked Miroku.

“Yeah…” He agreed, sulkily.

“And even if he did show up here and get angry, it's not like we'd let anything happen. I know it must be a great annoyance to you, but you'll have to let us keep you safe during the pregnancy.” Miroku told him.

“It's too bad I can't search for Naraku anymore…you know, if you and Sango want to keep looking, that's fine with me.” Said Inuyasha.

“Don't be ridiculous. We wouldn't leave you alone! Besides, if Sango and I were to fight Naraku, I'd probably end up having to suck him into my kazaana and die. We all think it's much better to stay here, especially since there are others who will no doubt kill him eventually anyway.” Said Miroku.

“It's good! Now I'll have more time to relax and play instead of travelling all the time. I was getting sick of doing that.” Said Shippo.

 

Soon he was persuaded to return to the hut, where the others spent most of the day bantering on about the pup. It was nice that they were happy and excited about it, and so was he, amongst other things, but after a while, he wished they'd just shut up about it!

He was still pretty flustered about the whole thing, and wished he could pretend for a little while that things were back to normal.

Shippo insisted on coming with him when he tried to escape to fetch water and things in the village, continuing to chatter about the pup. The little kitsune was so enthusiastic, he was already rattling off possible names for it.

All the attention was stifling. Sango and Kaede were telling him stories about pregnancies and childbirths they'd witnessed and forcing food down his throat, Shippo kept coming and touching his stomach, and Miroku seemed to be find the idea of him being with child amusing for some reason. The worst thing was that he couldn't leave the hut without them wanting to know where he was going, and Miroku insisting on accompanying him if he left the village. Like he was completely weak and defenceless! He still had his superior senses, speed and strength- he didn't need to be babied like this!

Many times, he yelled at them to shut up about him being pregnant and quit treating him like some kind of weak human woman. They'd stop it, then, a little while later, someone would mention something about the pup, or he'd try to wander off, and things would go back to how they'd been.

It wasn't until the night, when they'd all eaten dinner and were considering sleep that he could get away, after assuring them that he was just going out to sleep in a tree at the edge of the village.

He settled himself comfortably upon one of the branches. Sleep was impossible. Inuyasha was still very overwhelmed by all that had happened, his mind a complete mess of varied emotions, concerns, memories and questions he still couldn't sort out.

During the last few days, he'd been bombarded with one upsetting drama after another.

It really seemed to Inuyasha that the gods had all suddenly turned against him. This was further proved to him when the scent of one of the worst possible people reached his nose. Sesshomaru was coming.

 

 

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Also, sorry for the ramblingness, and lack of Sesshomaru and smut in recent chapters! I promise that will be fixed in the next chapter lol