InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Cornerstone ❯ Chapter 3: Where darkness rules the heart of man ( Chapter 3 )

[ 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 3: Where darkness rules the heart of man

I nodded and sat down at my brother's bed side.

“So shall we discuss how it came to be that Kouga is dead and Inu Yasha is distressed”, she asked without any hesitation.

It was then the skin covering the doorway moved aside and the Priestess entered followed by the rest of the pack. For once I was glad for their presences.

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I sat quietly in the corner of what seemed to be a communal den among what seemed to be the Wolf Prince's family and closest friends as well as those Inu Yasha called pack and friends. They took turns telling what happened and not a sound was heard from Kouga's pack during the retelling. There was a smell of salty water and I knew that there were tears falling but I didn't care enough to look up from my corner, no my eyes stayed focused on the flap of white animal skin a few feet from the communal den.

The old one had wanted me to tell her the story but in the end the coppery smell of blood coming from Inu Yasha concerned her and thus all of us with the exception of the older priestess were booted from the room. It had been a while since then and all of my brothers companions had told their version of what had happened and still no word of my brother's condition.

“So none of you knew of Inu Yasha's condition,” questioned the tired voice of Kouga's mother; Amaya, I believe was her name.

“He's been avoiding us as of late,” replied the one my brother calls Kagome.

“I had noticed his being ill but when asking about it or his well being entirely he would get hostile and run off,” replied the now curse free monk.

“He smelled funny, kinda like Kouga but he also smells like my Mom used to,” replied the kitsune kit as he seemed to think back on past events.

“I told you he wasn't going to tell them until his condition became much too obvious to hide mother,” said a fiery looking female who much resembled Kouga in temperament but favored the one she called mother in looks. I was certain she was the Princess of this wolf tribe.

“Kourin now is not the time to place blame especially not on one who is already suffering! We bare the weight of the knowledge as much as he, we knew he was expecting and so did Ko. It was inevitable that the evil Hanyou Naraku would come after your brother and Inu Yasha. Yasha for revenge and the shards the Priestess carries and your brother for much the same reason. Yes, his shards made him stronger but ill-gotten is just that and will never be means to any sort of good.”

Kourin bowed her head and stifled a growl, sniffling back angry tears at the same time.

“But had others known…” the hardheaded female continued.

“Then there would be others who would overhear… and the safety of the pup was all Inu Yasha AND Ko wanted.”

“At the cost of…”

“It is not wise to finish that sentence wolf bitch.”

Even as the words left my mouth I felt no regret at having said them or at the tone having delivered them. The silence that reigned after was well worth it.

The flap opened and the wizened old wolf healer exited, the clothes she wore stained crimson and rust around her waist.

“Inu Yasha!?”

The mass calling out pained my sensitive ears and yet I stayed where I was unlike the others who jumped up, some making their way towards the old wolf priestess.

“How is he,” Kagome asked.

The old wolf shook her head. “He's lost some blood and due to his fall caused some trauma to the sac holding the pup. With rest he should be fine. A few cuts on the inside of his thighs from when he fell as well but they should heal in a short time.”

I felt my heart stutter momentarily. Why? Since when had the life of my brother come to mean so much more than just blood shared? I shoved such questions to the back of my mind to mull over at my discretion another time. For now other things lingered unsaid, who would say what needed to be said in a manner that wouldn't leave a huge gap between the wolf and inu clan.

“Why do you look so stern Sesshomaru-sama,” queried Amaya with a calm look of calculation behind her indigo eyes.

“Say what needs to be said Amaya-sama and do not hold back because of fear of consequences. We both know what subject need be breached before Inu Yasha wakes and must be discussed again after he awakes and is properly healed.”

She nodded and cleared her throat, “Please everyone come and sit.”

The others looked somewhat confused and taken aback except for the demon huntress Sango and the monk Miroku.

“What's a matter, why do you all look so serious all of sudden,” asked the young Kitsune.

“Come Shippo,” called Sango as she sat on a fur pelt on the ground.

Shippo looked up from his spot in the middle of what felt like two strong fighting auras, first turning to look at Sesshomaru and then Amaya before walking over to sango and perching himself in her lap.

“I don't like the way the air feels,” he stated somewhat poutedly.

“Like ants crawling over your skin,” commented the monk Miroku.

With that comment I watched Amaya's calm return as she said what I was thinking.

“The question yet to be posed as of yet is, what is to become of Inu Yasha?”

All eyes turned towards Kouga's mother at this statement.

“What do you mean,” asked Kagome.

Clueless human…..

“Inu Yasha is still in the early stages of pregnancy and already his skills are hindered as well as his movement. He is without a mate now and he will need the care and guidance of a mate throughout his final months carrying.”

Sango's eyes widened but everyone else still looked clueless, as if they weren't following what was being said or have yet to fully comprehend what wasn't being said.

“He can return the village with us and stay in Kaede's hut. She wouldn't mind,” said Kagome

Perhaps she wasn't as dumb as I thought.

“But what of Kouga's heir, can we trust humans to help keep Inu Yasha and the pup safe,” replied Amaya.

“We can and will!”

“Oh Kagome, You say that and yet you couldn't show us so out on the battlefield today.”

“NO ONE KNEW!”

“Exactly, which means he couldn't trust you.”

Kagome's eyes filled with tears and the salty aroma filled the room.

“We are not blaming you but merely wondering where and how Inu Yasha can be kept safe.”

Kagome nodded, “In saying that I know that even due to Inu Yasha's human blood and hanyou appearance there are many in the wolf tribe who would take him as mate.”

“And yet…that would cause much commotion among the tribe or should I say `pack'”, I goaded mirthlessly.

“It is as you say. Many would fight and push until they saw him mated and unless there is perhaps another option your dear brother would end up forced into an unwanted marriage in a tribe he would no longer recognize and a place he would not want to call home…but there are other ….options.”

How clever the bitch is. Many wondered why I had never settled and mated and with female demons as cunning as this Amaya who could blame me?

I see what she has done and she can probably see every thought that has crossed my mind tonight with those endless blue eyes.

She has driven me into a corner. She has forced this and she knows the consequences. Either way he is forced into something he doesn't want but I suppose one of us getting what we want isn't going to end too horribly.

“Then arrangements shall be made,” I said with a steady and even voice.

“Good, it will be known to all that Inu Yasha is off limits.”

She gave me a smile, A SMILE! Wretched conniving females!

“What has been decided, what arrangements,” Kagome asked somewhat panicked and angry.

“Lord Sesshomaru has agreed to step in for Inu Yasha as his mate.”

“But he can't! Brothers…”

“Can mate…” supplied Sango finishing Kagome's unasked question.

“In demon society our blood cleans out most impurities so in-breeding is not such a large problem unlike in human society,” replied the old Priestess.

Kagome looked lost and I could understand. Somehow I had gained a mate and pups all in a day. Could things get anymore complicated?

To Be Continued…

I'm not sure if Kouga's mother was ever in the series or any other relatives. I only made it to the fourth season when money got tight so if anyone sees the names and has a cow then this is why.

Still alive, still writing still collecting ball jointed dolls. I have my second one (Pipos Baha~!) and I'm still working cons. I've been to Anime Boston and it was “ehhhh…”.

Next is Otakon.

YAY~!

More story coming soon

Kat