InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Cornerstone ❯ Chapter 19: Lord of all ( Chapter 19 )

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

Title: Cornerstone
Author: DeityOfDeath
Archive: Yes please...
Pairings: Inu Yasha/Sesshomaru, Inu Yasha / Kouga mentions 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 19: Lord of all

They say time goes faster when one is happy and I must say that I am beginning to agree with this. It has been two months since Inu Yasha and I coupled during his heat and already you can see the signs upon him that he is soon to be a giver of life. He has grown slightly plumper around his face and the belly. His toned body is starting to soften and his hips have gained a more curvaceous shape. He almost glows whether from happiness or because he is expecting though my mother says everyone who bears young glows whether or not they be human, demon or hanyou. She said it is an inner happiness and even when she herself carried and spent most of her days heaving up her innards and felt like the scum at the bottom of lakes, everyone swore she was the most beautiful being ever beheld.

Luckily Yasha has not had such horrible ailments. His biggest complaint is the same as our sons; he tires quickly and naps often. He seems to sleep longer and even when he's awake he finds himself nodding off in mid-conversation. Though it is not him I worry about…

It has come to my attention that Rin is not herself. It has been weeks since I have last seen her with Hagashouri and the few times they have been in the same room I have watched her look at him with sad watery eyes while he avoids her altogether. I was witnessing such a thing now as we all sat around the large table dining on our supper. Rin seemed to have no appetite and merely moved the items on her plate around while my younger brother took a bite every so often avoiding everyone's eyes and conversations.

I felt Inu Yasha's hand gently squeeze mine as he leaned in pretending to whisper sweet nothings in my ear but what he whispered was, “I shall talk to Rin later tonight and find out what has happened”.

He moved from my ear and pecked me on the cheek smiling as he did so before returning to his meal.

As the meal ended and everyone began to go their separate ways Inu Yasha smiled brightly, “Would you be a dear and see that the boys are bathed before bed. I have a need for fresh air.”

“I will meet you upstairs,” I said as I gathered our messy sons to my side and as I began to lead them towards the bathing area I heard Inu Yasha say, “Rin would you accompany me. It's too beautiful a night to walk alone.”

“Of course Lord Inu Yasha,” was her surprised reply.

I had taken the boys to be bathed which is always an adventure in itself though the two year olds who were almost three they worked hard to gain my approval as they watched me bathe and tried to copy what I did. I helped when needed and allowed them to be as independent as they could be. I gave them towels and watched as the dried themselves stepping in to help dry their hair and behind their ears and then I helped each of them into their yukatas and brushed their hair out. The two of them were already sporting tiny ponytails.

After we were dressed and ready we headed to our chambers. I was met by Yasha who stood at the top of the stairs with a soft smile as he watched me walk up. He leaned in and gave me a soft kiss. We walked together into the boys' room and made sure that they were tucked in, Yasha giving each boy and kiss on his now clean forehead and wished them pleasant dreams.

We made it to our to our room right next to theirs and as we entered he took my hand and squeezed it tightly. I looked up into his face and saw the sadness there. He pulled me over to our bed and sat down bringing me to kneel at his knees.

“You must listen to what I have to say and promise me that you will not do anything rash.”

I felt my eyes widen and my hands were gripped tightly in his as he stared into my eyes more intensely, “Promise”, he hissed softly but sternly.

I sighed and looked into his eyes, “I will try my hardest but if you are making me promise I am sure I will not like what you are about to tell me.”

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, “Rin is in the motherly way.”

I stared at him, “The motherly way?”

“Rin and I are both carrying,” he said with a small smile.

I couldn't imagine the young child I had raised carrying and birthing her own child and then I growled…, who had knocked up my ward, a child I had raised!? And then I remembered the shared kiss in the autumn leaves and the sad looks Rin kept giving Hagashouri.

I was angry and upset and I felt a tad bit betrayed and all of it must have flashed across my face because Inu Yasha let go of my hands and gently cradled my face between his hands, “I understand you are feeling a lot right now but please don't do anything until I finish telling you what I've found out.”

I nodded and closed my eyes feeling his soft but callused hands against my face.

“Rin is fifteen and yes, for us that is young but by human standards it is not so unusual for one her age to be married and caring for children. It seems as though she and Hagashouri have bonded and become quite close and unfortunately they both let young love cloud their minds and one thing led to another…Rin began getting morning sickness and realized her ailment. She said something to Hagashouri and he…took it badly.”

“And what do you mean by badly,” I asked fearing the truth even though I needed to hear it.

“It seems he told her there was a tea she could drink and that it would help her lose the pup. She begged him to reconsider and said that even if they would never be married that she would still love the child and care for him on her own if need be. He said he would not be apart of her bringing a deformed hanyou into this world.”

With that I saw tears gather in Yasha's eyes and knew that it hurt him as much as it had hurt Rin.

I pulled his hands from my face and kissed each palm before I stood and brought him against my chest and held him tightly against me.

“Do not cry my dearest, I will talk to my brother and make this right, one way or another.”

I let go and then leaned down to place a kiss on his forehead and then one on each cheek before finally placing a lingering one on his warm lips.

“Prepare yourself for bed and I shall return shortly,” I said as I gently cupped my left hand to his cheek and my right to the rounding of his belly.

I turned and walked out of our room and down the stairs and walked into the sitting room finding my mother and uncle sitting by a low fire talking happily as I almost stomped my way over to them. They both looked up at me as I approached.

“Have you seen Hagashouri,” I asked with as serious a look I could give.

“Your older brother Kouakajou has taken him outside to talk. Is there something we should know,” my mother asked with an honest concerned tone.

“Not at the moment but all should reveal itself soon. Thank you.”

I made my way outside leaving my bewildered elders behind me. It wasn't hard to find my siblings; I merely had to follow to harsh whispers.

They stood under torch light by the garden pond at the far gate.

“She is within her right to make her own decisions; she should NOT do this on her own. She is young and human and more than likely scared out of her wits,” I heard Kouakajou say in the harshest tone I've ever heard him use.

“She should do as I asked then,” I heard Hagshouri say softly.

“And how is killing an unborn hanyou going to solve any problems,” I asked as I approached.

Hagshouri turned and gave me a startled and almost horrorstruck look.

“It wasn't on purpose I swear to you. It was something that went too far and when I found out…I didn't want her to destroy her life or its,” he almost sobbed out.

“I want you to consider something Otouto; my brother, yours by marriage is a hanyou. I understand your terror and fear for her and your unborn pup but you must understand something that took me hundreds of years to and if you can then you will have surpassed me when I was your age.”

“And what is that,” he asked almost miserably.

“As long as you care not what others think and love for the sake of love then you have no need to fear.”

Both Kouakajou and Hagashouri stared at me surprised.

“Inu Yasha was loved by our father who gave his life for his and by his mother who against all odds raised him until her untimely death. He found love again and again despite his hanyou body. He grew to become the strongest and make many friends. Can you look at him and not think that your own child might have such a grand destiny,” I asked.

Hagashouri stood there with his hands clenched and then he nodded. I walked over and clasped him on the arm, “Do what's right by her and by your self.”

He nodded and started making his way toward the palace when I cleared my throat, “Hagashouri…”

He turned around to face me again and before I could fully think about it I punched him in the jaw causing him to fly backwards hitting the ground hard. I then walked towards him with Kouakajou on my heels panicked at what I had just done.

“That is for disobeying my orders and touching my ward without first taking her hand in marriage or talking to this Sesshomaru. Should this not end with marriage or at least you making her an official mate I will have to do more than that, brother or not.”

I walked past him and into the house leaving a parting shot as I did do, “And don't forget to apologize to Inu Yasha, I do not like seeing my mate distraught over such trivial things especially when he carries my heirs and your nieces or nephews. Good night.”

As I entered the palace I passed by my uncle and mother once more who only stared as I walked by.

“I expected a bit more blood,” my uncle commented who then let out a yelp of pain as mother hit him with her closed fan.

At the bottom of the stairs stood Inu Yasha, who smiled upon seeing me, “Shouldn't you be upstairs waiting for me patiently like an obedient mate?”

He held out his hand and I clasped it as we walked up the stairs, “And what mate are you thinking of,” he asked as he looked ahead.

“I cannot say. I know that I prefer my mate disobedient and naughty with a bit of sass,” I said as I massaged his rounded bottom which seemed to be pressed tight in his yukata.

“Hey now, who are you calling naughty,” he said as he swatted my hand away with his free hand.

Once in our room he pulled me into his arms and kissed me passionately our tongues dueling. When we finally broke for air he gave me a look so deep and filled with loving that my breath caught in my throat.

“I love you,” he said softly.

“And I you,” I said holding him against me hoping that I could enjoy this happiness to the fullest even if I should die I would leave this world with no regrets.

To Be Continued….

Yay! Two chapters in one day…holy crap. Trying to finish this story so I can start working on others. I have new story ideas but I'm forcing myself to finish older ones first. Already have a new Inu Yasha fic in my head that needs to be typed. I think it will be called Castle of Glass and will be an actual Kouga X Inu Yasha with Kouga staying alive and as the main pairing.

Thanks for reading and reviewing. Hope to have more soon.

Kat