InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Cornerstone ❯ Chapter 10: Be a Rock ( Chapter 10 )

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 10: Be a Rock

 

 

 

Last Chapter:

 

“Your family is very kind.”

 

“Yes but also very annoying.”

 

He grinned, “That's your way of saying you care for them.”

 

I shook my head exasperated but gave him a reassuring smile, “Come, let's get you a clean change of clothes and then I will escort you to dinner.”

 

He nodded. Already it seemed as if we were falling into what would be our routine. I worried for Inu Yasha's health, physical and mental but the fact that he could still smile was proof he would be okay.

 

I looked forward to the birth of the cubs even though it would cause things to be even more complicated and chaotic. I also couldn't wait to see him plump with my pups. The thought made my chest hot and my lower body even hotter. It was going to be a long few months.

 

 

 

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As routines went ours was simple, peaceful and most often stress free. Inuyasha spent his time learning about his new family and household. He watched and asked questions and wandered through every nook and cranny of his new home as if committing everything to memory.

 

He wanted to see what was outside of the castle walls and as much as I would have enjoyed giving him a tour along with our brothers he had grown overly large with cubs and as of late even walking a few feet had tired him out so I promised him that as soon as he had birthed his cubs and was recovered we would tour our lands.

 

He had accepted that with quiet contemplation. I had a feeling he was weighing my words and actions. I can't say I blame him. How do you trust one who has attacked you and your companions multiple times without reason other than you were of mixed heritage?

 

The past few days he had begun an odd habit of pacing. Pacing the halls, pacing our room, pacing other rooms, and when he wasn't pacing he would settle himself down for small naps; exhausted from the toll his unborn cub or cubs had on his ever growing widening body. This wasn't a constant thing but was done what seemed to be every few hours. I let him be, afraid to hurt his feelings or break what calm he had achieved.

 

I felt immense worry and sympathy for him. His body ached constantly and the one/s within seemed to be active day and night but not once did he bother me others in the family. He quietly slunk from the bed we shared and out of our room. My servants told me of their own worries when they found him wandering the halls of slumbering in the shallowest part of our indoor hot springs. My brother's independence was an amazing trait and something that he could be proud of but at the same time it was immensely infuriating.

 

What were we to do?

 

We put it with it a day more before we made a strategy and began to watch him carefully for signs of discomfort. Rubbing his back and shoulders when he looked too tense or the corners of his eyes became wrinkled from what we now recognized as pain or discomfort, walking with him to keep his mind off his worries and lending an arm when needed, providing small amounts of pain stealing herbs to his tea's when needed.

 

This morning I watched him pace the halls, stopping every so often to lean against the wall or press his hands against his back. His face looked pained; more so than usual, which I had noticed was new for him. I had yet before to see his face so scrunched in pain and it worried me a bit to see it now.

 

I approached him slowly and made my way around to face him, “What ails you?”

 

His eyes opened a bit shocked at having been asked but he quickly replaced it with a small grimace and what I had also discovered was his worried or shy smile.

 

“I've been having pains this morning but I don't think it's anything to worry about just yet.”

 

I gave him my best expressionless look while chaos took the reins inside my head.

 

“Perhaps we should send someone for the wolf pack's healer?”

 

I asked but I had already decided that I would. Under all pretenses it would be kind to ask first so as not to cause him undue stress or worry but inside I was alleviating my own worry by contacting her.

 

“We should wait, I would hate to haul Koname all the way out here without due cause.”

 

“We shall wait then,” I lied quite easily.

 

“Come Yasha, let's head downstairs to sit by the fireplace on your cushions. It's cold in this hallway.”

 

He nodded and stood straighter, no longer wincing in pain as he walked beside me. We made it down the stairs slowly, his hand in mine. I refused to release his hand, using any excuse to touch him. I felt his hand clench in mine outside of the receiving room. His free hand rubbed his overly large stomach in circles, his jaw clenched in pain once again. I would be sending for the healer.

 

When he seemed to have a respite we opened the doors and entered. My mother looked up from her spot on a cushion beside my uncle; her brother.

 

“What a pleasant sight indeed. We were wondering where our Yasha had gone. Come Yasha, sit beside me. I followed and sat beside him waiting for an excuse to excuse myself from their company. Minutes passed as mother and Yasha talked. My Uncle tried to pull me into conversation and he managed to get somewhat of a decent conversation out of me, as I continued watching Inu Yasha on his pile of cushions.

 

I watched as he once again clenched his jaw once again his hands rubbing his bloated belly in search of some relief. I saw my mother's eyes widen and she turned to look in my direction. I nodded, acknowledging her silent question.

 

“Before we finish we finish our conversation my dear Inu Yasha; Sesshomaru would you be so kind to ask one of your brothers to run an errand for me.”

 

“Of course mother,” I stood and looked down at Inu Yasha, “I shall be back.”

 

He nodded and gave a small almost relieved smile.

 

I made my way into the hall and bellowed for a servant and two came running quickly to my side as I walked towards the entryway.

 

“I need Koakajou and Hagashouri as soon as possible as well as someone to ready Ah Un.”

 

“Lord…do not think me insolent but it is awful weather outside today, horrid winds and heavy snowfall.”

 

“This Sesshomaru knows but I must go out. I need you to see to any all of Inu Yasha's needs.”

 

I watched confusion cross the young lady's features and then realization.

 

“Yes, My lord!” She turned and shouted to two guardsmen in the hall fussing at them.

 

Hagashouri entered the hall followed by Koakajou.

 

“What's with all the nervous energy all of a sudden,” asked Koakajou as he came to stand in front of me.

 

Hagashouri quietly observed me along with Koakajou as I ran a hand through my hair, “I'll need your help, I must go fetch the healer Koname from the wolf clan and I need the two of you to watch over the castle in my absence. Inu Yasha must not panic! He is to remain calm until I return.”

 

“The pups, today of all days?!”

 

“I cannot be certain and Inu Yasha is being very secretive and keeping to himself so let him be while I fetch the healer, do anything to comfort him and see to his physical and mental comfort anyway possible. I'd rather have the wolf healer here before the weather takes a turn for the worse.”

 

A servant came to me bearing heavy robes and a thick fur and leather lined cloak. I quickly threw them on and walked into the outer entry way.

 

“See to his needs and make sure no one crowds him”, I reminded.

 

“Shouldn't one of us go in your stead,” asked Hagashouri.

 

“I had considered that but it is best I go to make sure of no misunderstandings.”

 

“Return safely, brother.”

 

I looked them both in the eyes and nodded.

 

I made my way outside and found Ah Un standing there in the howling winds which scattered white flurries everywhere and the snow up to their knees. Two servants stood beside them, one patting them down and the other making sure everything were correctly fastened.

 

I stepped on to the chariot and took the reigns giving them a quick snap causing Ah Un to fumble in the snow as the hurried to take flight. It took all of a moment to be air born with the frosty wind whipping at us. We passed tree tops and towns as the gray sky went on endlessly.

 

To Be Continued…..

 

Sorry it took so long. I decided to be evil and leave it on a cliffhanger. I'm working on Inu Yasha's story; this one in his point of view. I am debating on how he and Kouga hooked up but I basically have it all in my head.

 

So hopefully more soon.

 

Kat