InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Daughter of the West ❯ Delayed Explanations ( Chapter 12 )

[A/N: Yes Sirus, it was very short. That chapter was…short. I have every one of them outlined, and even that was very short. Oh, and Rabid-Inu-Girl, it was another damn cliffy. That's my specialty. Please remember, read and review.]

Daughter of the West

Chapter 12: Delayed Explanations

Aikina looked at her mother, who quickly pulled away from Sesshomaru. Aikina shot him an incredibly menacing glare, and emitted a low growl. It didn't take him long to figure out who exactly this girl was. Looked like him, calling Kimi 'mama', not to mention the scent. He knew she was his daughter, but it was still a little shocking.

"And who exactly are you?" she growled, not realizing that the man she was talking to was her father. Sesshomaru still had a slight look of disbelief, but it was quickly fading. "Aikina," Kimi started, setting her hand on her shoulder, "There's something I'd like to talk to you about."

Inu-Yasha laughed a little at the chaos that would ensue, although Kagome slapping him shut him up. Aikina looked between Kimi and Sesshomaru, a very suspicious look on her face. Her mother had been keeping something grave a secret from her, and she was determined to find out. "Mother, just tell me exactly who this is!" she demanded. Kimi placed a finger across her daughter's lips, silencing her almost at once.

In the background, Shippô had a very curious look on his face. He hopped up onto Inu-Yasha's shoulder, and although her had been shielded from most of the situation all-together, compared Aikina's, Sesshomaru's, and Inu-Yasha's attitudes and trademark looks, and put two and two together…

"Inu-Yasha, I didn't know you had a sister!" he whispered loudly,

…And got five.

Inu-Yasha smacked the small fox child, sending him to the ground. However, this time he got no slap from Kagome, weather it was because Shippô was being really, really stupid, or she was paying too much attention to the situation before her.

"Aikina," Kimi said softly, "Do you remember what I told you…about you father?" Aikina had to think back for a moment, but the memory slowly came back.

A small, white-haired little girl sat on a small balcony, looking out at the thousands of brilliant stars above her, as well as the bright, glowing full moon. She closed her bluish-gold eyes for a moment, when a raven-haired woman walked out and joined her.

"Aikina, what are you doing out here all alone?" she asked lightly, sitting next to her on the low stone bench. The little girl sighed. "Mama," she started, turning her head towards Kimi, "I was talking with Kaida today." Kaida was a little girl, the daughter of one of the servants at their manor, as well as her childhood friend. "And she asked me why I didn't have a daddy," she said. Kimi could hear her daughter's tiny voice cracking with emotion, no matter how hard she tried to hide it, and Kimi was beginning to feel the same way.

A few tears fell down Kimi's cheek, and Aikina looked up at her, her look a mix of concern and innocent curiosity. "Mama? What's wrong?" she asked. Kimi gently pulled her daughter onto her lap. "Honey…do you see all those stars, way up there?" she asked. Aikina giggled a little. "Of course I do, mama!" she laughed. Kimi's grip on her tightened, and another tear rolled down her cheek. "Sweetheart…" she said, trying as best she could to smile pleasantly, "Your father is up with those stars." Aikina looked upset, and a few tears started falling down her cheeks. "Does that mean he doesn't love me?" she asked, crying more still. "Oh, no, no, no," Kimi said soothingly, "That just means that he's always watching you."

Aikina looked thoughtful for a moment. "Even when I'm doing bad things?" she asked. Kimi nodded a little, a very slight smile on her face. Aikina's tears were now gone, and the little girl yawned a little. Kimi placed a single finger on the crescent on her forehead. "He had this exact mark, too. This means that you'll always be watched by the stars," she said sweetly, picking the small girl up. "C'mon, let's go to bed. It's getting late," she said.

She carried the girl back inside to her room and set her down on the large, Western style bed. She set her down on the bed, and covered her with many layers of blankets and sheets. She gave her a small kiss on the head.

That was the last thing she remembered from that night. A large glare grew on her face, and of course, it was directed at Sesshomaru. "I know what you're trying to pull on her, you asshole!" she yelled, pushed past her mother, and walked over to the demon. When she was right in front of him, she realized that he was much taller than she, but it was a small factor.

"You have a lot of gall coming here!" she hissed, "You disgusting bastard! Seducing my mother! You should be ashamed!" There was a vein showing on her forehead, and she was growling. Sesshomaru was looking very flustered, and look on his face that basically was saying 'you have got to be kidding me'. Aikina shook a finger in his face, her claw very close to his nose. He shook his head and grabbed her wrist. "Wave your finger in my face again, and I'll snap the thing off," he hissed.

Aikina gave a low growl. "Don't talk to me like I'm some little brat child!" she yelled. "Aikina! Stop this!" Kimi yelled. The white-haired girl spun on a heel and glared at her. "What is wrong with you? Here you are, flaunting all over this…this man that you hardly know!" Kimi walked over to her, an angered look on her face. "Aikina," she said, her voice low and angry, "You know who Sesshomaru is. I don't even need to explain this."

Aikina shook her head in disbelief. "No…I won't believe it!" she yelled, running off to the forest. "Aikina, wait! Don't go anywhere!" she yelled after her. "Oh, to hell with you!" Kimi went and ran after her daughter, leaving Sesshomaru in both an angered and shocked state. Inu-Yasha walked up and stood next to his brother, chuckling a little. "Chip off the old block, ain't she?" he asked sarcastically. Sesshomaru glared down at him. "Oh, shut up."