InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Cornerstone ❯ Chapter 1: All other ground is sinking sand ( Chapter 1 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Title: Cornerstone
Author: DeityOfDeath
Archive: Yes please...
Pairings: Inu Yasha/Sesshomaru,Inu Yasha / Kougamentions of Inu Yasha/Kagome and Inu Yasha/ Kikyo
Category: Drama, romance, slash, Mpreg,
rating: NC-17/R
Spoilers: Most likely.
Warnings: Yaoi, Lemon, Non-con, Mpreg, Incest, SPOILERS!
Disclaimers: I never have nor will I ever own Inu Yasha or its chars. They are property of Rumiko Takashi and major companies.

Note from Author: Thank You for reading and supporting fan fiction! Enjoy and please review!

The chapter titles are lyrics from the song "Cornerstone" by Day of Fire

Chapter 1: All other ground is sinking sand

“NO!!!”

It was a scream that pierced the air like a knife through the heart of all who had heard it. Why was such a deep pain filled scream leaving the throat of my brother, why were there tears streaming down his cheeks like overflowing rivers and the biggest question in my mind was why had the wolf leader Kouga threw himself in front of my Hanyou brother?

It had all happened in a matter of minutes. The joy and exhaustion of everyone in the clearing as Naraku was brought down and then the sudden gasps and yells as a set of tentacles lifted from Naraku's body aimed straight for my brother, the Hanyou who had did most of the work in bringing the beast down along with his band of wayward friends. Naraku's last ditch attempt at revenge wasn't to kill the reincarnated priestess Kagome or the monk Miroku he had helped in the making of, nor was it to kill the demon hunter Sango or the old priestess Kaede who held the hurt fox cub Shippo while sitting upon the large backbone of Kirara, no just Inu Yasha.

The exhaustion from the battle and something I hadn't noticed until now had caused his reaction speed to slow to nothing and you could see a desperate look and shock cross his face as he wrapped his arms around his midsection revealing that he was no longer the lithe and muscular fighter he used to be but a plump and soon to be giver of life.

I saw that and even though he was but fifteen feet away I knew there was no way to get there before those tentacles pierced his and his unborn pups flesh.

That was when a blur of whirlwind fur knocked my brother back and onto his bottom and I witnessed those tentacles pierce the chest of none other than the wolf clan leader Kouga.

The screams of surprise rang out a minute later as the surprise wore off and the tentacles withdrew causing the wolf clans leader to cough up blood.

Most stood still in shock as the proud okami turned to face Inu Yasha who had screamed only a moment ago, and smiled down at him with a fondness so soft and pleasant that I knew that second why he had jumped in front of my brother and it also answered an unasked new question as to who had most likely sired the pup or pups my brother carried.

“Don't…go…making that face mutt. I don't want that to be the last look… I see on your girly face...”

Inu Yasha shook his head whimpering as he fought to sit up. No sooner had he sat up on his heels then Kouga's legs gave way and he collapsed falling into Inu Yasha's arms, blood staining his already red fire rat hakama. Inu Yasha turned the wolf prince so that he was laying face up in his arms upon his lap.

I walked over to my brother slowly watching with silence as the priestess Kaede and his friend Kagome ran over. The Priestess Kaede knelt before Inu Yasha and began checking over the wolf's wounds.

“See you stupid wolf, everything's going to be okay. We've got Kaede-baba looking you over.”

I watched as my brother gave a tear stained grin trying to convince not only himself but the massively bleeding Kouga.

The look on the old priestesses withered and wrinkled face did nothing to comfort those around her but fortunately my brothers eyes stayed focused on the wolf prince who lay in his lap.

“Inu Yasha…”

Inu Yasha lay his head on Kouga's chest, his hand wrapped around Kouga's, “You shouldn't be talking wimpy wolf. Save your strength.”

“Yasha…I want you to take care of yourself and the pups.”

“Of course, you'll be there to help so I have no worries.”

“Ginta…,” he coughed them heavier things than blood coming up, “Hakaku.”

“What is it boss,” responded Ginta who pushed his way past the circle of friends who had gathered around.

“I want you…to witness my words and make sure that the pack knows…,” Kouga paused fighting for breath and strength.

“The pups that Inu Yasha carries are mine. He carries my heirs. Make sure they are accepted.”

“Stop talking like this Ko! You're gonna be fine. You'll be there for me and the pups and you'll be there for the next litter too.”

“My Yasha…,” Kouga lifted a hand and placed it on Inu Yasha's cheek as he smiled halfheartedly at him, “I wish I could stay…to see…their birth.”

Kouga's eyes slowly began to drift close and his hand started sliding down Inu Yasha's pale tear stained cheeks leaving a pale red hand print behind in its wake. Inu Yasha grabbed his hand before it completely fell and held it firmly in place while new tears fell carrying away bits of blood tinting them pink.

“No…No….please….I'll do anything.”

“I'm sorry….my Yasha….that….I couldn't…..keep…..my promise….”

“You did! You made me happy and we mated and you loved me for me and not because of the jewel or my prowess. You loved me!!”

“I…would have…loved to…grow…old….with…..you……”

“Ko….,” Inu Yasha lay his head on Kouga's chest as his breath grew less and less and his eyes shut completely.

“Love….you….my Yasha……”

Silence resounded throughout the forest for the briefest of moments and then the loud wails of sorrow filled the forest and with all the voices sounding one remained silent as he grasped the lone hand against his cheek and silently wept with his head still on his now deceased mate's chest.

To Be Continued…

A new story and a new inspiration. I quit my job at the elementary school. Things went down and I was tired of taking the fall so I now have time to update stories and start new ones. ^_^ So here's hoping I get my original published.

Kat