InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Cornerstone ❯ Chapter 13: Be a Foundation for All ( Chapter 13 )

[ 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 13: Be a Foundation for All

The once quiet calm of my home was now disturbed by the constant cries of not one but two newborn pups. Pups who found themselves doted on at every moment and sadly enough I was one of the dotee's.

A week had flown by and in that week I barely left Inu Yasha's side. I had any important matters, including those on paper brought to my room and even went so far as to move my work desk in my sitting room into my bedroom so that no one could call me from my future mate or his nursing pups side.

Now that the week was ending I found my reason to constantly remain by Inu Yasha's side vanish as he was declared healthy and safe to be out of bed. Koname beamed down at the small pups ruffling their hair and admiring their newly opened eyes from their spots on my bed, surrounded in a cocoon of blankets and furs. Their eyes were a molten gold like the dawning sun which had given Inu Yasha many ideas for names and in the end he found himself conflicted and still undecided even after asking me my opinion.

“Have their names been decided,” she asked as she ruffled the next pup's hair.

At the question Inu Yasha looked down at his sons and pointed to the one of the right, “He is Keimei”, and then pointed to the one on the left and said, “He is Reimei”.

He turned to look at me and I couldn't help my surprise as I nodded in approval at his choices.

“Well named, sons of the dawn they are. I can now return to the tribe and tell them of the golden eyed princes,” replied Koname happily.

“How do you tell them apart,” asked the soft birdlike voice of Rin who lay atop my bad staring at the two in amazement.

I too had wondered. They were identical or so it seemed but Inu Yasha wasted no time in answering.

“Keimei is a bit longer than Reimei and Reimei has a small circular birthmark or freckle on the right side of his neck.”

I stood up and moved away from my desk coming to stand at the foot of my bed and stared at the pups finding what Inu Yasha had said was true. It alleviated some of my worry about telling them apart and made perfect sense.

The next day a feast was prepared and everyone in the castle gathered to celebrate the arrival of the twins and Inu Yasha's rest period being over. It was a warm scene having everyone gathered, the twins being passed from one relative to the next and rarely set down in their basket or slings which Koname had provided.

After the feast servants readied Ah Un and Hagashouri helped Koname aboard my chariot before stepping up behind her. I made sure that she was well bundled even though the snow storm had long passed us, snow still littered the ground and the air still had a frosty bite to it. I watched as Hagashouri took to the air and left our lands, returning Koname to her own.

“We should send someone to the village to inform Kaede-baba and the others,” said Inu Yasha from behind me. I looked into his eyes and then down at similar pair of golden eyes of one of his sons, his other son in a sling around his body.

“Yes…I suppose we should. I heard from Koname that they visited you in my absence.”

I left unsaid my curiosity of how his brother was now to be his new mate went over with his friends and traveling companions.

He smiled and nodded as he looked down at his sons with a loving smile, “Yes, they were glad to see I would be in good hands but a little worried because those hands were yours. I'd like to alleviate some of their worries and invite them to the castle come spring.”

“That can be arranged,” I said as I leaned over and ran my hands over the head of the pup in his arms.

“Keimei,” I asked.

“Reimei,” he said with a smile.

“I can see myself constantly mixing the two up. I am doubtful they will come to like me much in the future,” I said voicing a bit of concern.

He grinned and chuckled, “How about we dress each in a certain color until they are old enough to tell apart? I can already see the difference in their personalities so I am sure you will have no problem in doing so as well. Besides, I spend more time with them than you do.”

I found myself frowning and heard another chuckle, “Come Sesshomaru, let's go to the sitting room for some tea and cookies and I'll share with you what I have observed.”

With that I nodded and followed after him like some lost puppy.

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As weeks became months I found joy and distraction in watching my brother along with his sons.

Although, I considered them mine as well it was hard to voice such thoughts as ours aloud let alone to myself.

As I watched my Otouto I noted that my once slim brother had retained some of his carrying weight but it was not unpleasant, much like the swell of his hips. He had become slightly more effeminate in looks but not enough to give anyone cause to question his sex. To say he was pretty would be taken as an insult but that was a good way of describing him. Many a male in Japan had been called pretty or any other word to describe beauty in haiku's, stories and poetry and Inu Yasha was no different. No matter how much he wanted to be strong and masculine.

He seemed to be happy, or as happy as one in his situation could be. I watched as he played with his pups smiling joyously or grinning proudly at their antics. He seemed to be well adjusted and often talked or joked with my brother's; Kouakajou more than Hagashouri, although Hagashouri seemed to be coming around more to the “Insufferable hanyou's” personality and even though he wouldn't admit it he enjoyed Inu Yasha and the pups company.

Our Uncle Shanshouto had business in his own lands but visited often, he too seemed to enjoy the company and joys of family; not that I found it too surprising. He seemed to dote on my mother tirelessly and the two seemed inseparable at times. I doubt they would ever consider bonding, but not because of us; most likely afraid of years of happiness somehow slipping away with the mistake that could happen in their bonding. This Sesshomaru understands that perfectly. But I agree with Inu Yasha when he voiced his opinion on the matter; “Nothing ventured, nothing gained”.

My mother who had often been too morose and absent during most of my adolescent years seemed to enjoy being with the twins. It wasn't that my mother lacked love for any of her children, just that her own heart had been in need of much repair and thus had left her pretty much incapacitated where as now she almost reveled in the joys of her grandparent-hood.

When the snows of winter vanished and spring finally made its appearance on the fifteenth day of April I sent Jaken to deliver a message to the Old Priestess' village to deliver an invite to the castle. It was two days after that when Jaken returned with my brothers old pack members and once traveling companions.

I enjoyed the moment of surprised happiness that covered his face when he saw them, all but the old priestess had made the journey and I promised to go with him to visit her as well early in the summer or early fall if he preferred. He seemed content with that and gave heated thanks, his smile heating my own insides with its size and cause.

I watched and followed at somewhat of a distance as the group moved towards the back garden, Inu Yasha leading the way; the twins already in the arms of his past pack members.

I watched as they sat and chatted endlessly about the twins before switching topics to what news could be shared and then they told what happenings were going on in their own lives. Inu Yasha listened intently but also kept a careful eye on his sons.

“His happiness is rather contagious is it not,” asked my Unlce who had somehow managed to sneak up behind me.

“Yes, it is.”

“It is said that the happiness of the one you love is your happiness,” he said as he came to stand beside me.

“I find that a fitting saying, Uncle and I believe you should see to it that my mother remains so.”

“Always thinking of others Sesshomaru, I never knew you could be such a worrier. Never mind…. I kindly asked the servants to bring blankets and mats to the garden and upon hearing of the arrival of more jovial guests they took it upon themselves to prepare a picnic lunch.”

I nodded my approval at my Uncle's dismissal as much as my servants overachieving.

“I believe that this is a good year to bond, have you talked to your intended about the upcoming event yet,” he asked; his playful smile turning a bit more serious.

“This Sesshomaru wishes nothing but his brother's happiness and though I would prefer to have it done soon I will not rush him into a union he is unsure of.”

“Referring to yourself in third person is something that I just about thought you had gotten over. If that is how you prefer to hide your feelings then so be it but heed my words nephew, bond to your brother before the New Year comes. Your indecision and reluctant-ness to mention it or move forward with it will cause him to fret and wonder whether or not you have second guessed your decision. Inu Yasha seems to be one confident on the outside and be the complete opposite on the in.”

“I am beginning to believe this is a family trait,” I muttered.

“Only your father seemed immune to it, though I daresay he never stayed long enough to allow such thoughts to travel his mind let alone take root,” my Uncle said with an amused smile.

“I believe Inu Yasha would have been the same had he not had such a hard life,” said the calm and quiet voice of a young woman below us.

We both looked down at the ebony haired priestess who my brother called `Kagome', who had seated herself on the wooden deck at our feet a few feet away.

We were too stunned at having not sensed or heard her arrival that we were speechless for a second or two.

“Don't allow him the chance to regret what he has with you. I allowed that to happen and look where it got me. I mean, I'm happy now….don't get me wrong, but don't hurt him like I did. Just for once I want him to get his happy ending.”

My Uncle nodded, “Wise words for one so young.”

“They have to be, we humans have to learn quickly; we don't have millennia like you guys and even though he's a hanyou I wonder just how long you'll be able to enjoy his company as well.”

I nodded and before I could speak she stood up and made her way back over to her group of friends just as the servants arrived with blankets and mats in tow, laying them atop the soft spring grass.

As I watched Inu Yasha with his friends I took a deep breath and agreed with my Uncle and the human girl Kagome. I would need to broach the subject of our bonding before the year ended.

To Be Continued….

Sorry it's such a short chapter, more to come I promise. What's your idea or a romantic proposal? I have a few ideas in my head. I guess we'll see where my mood and music take me.

Kat