InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Frozen ❯ Chapter 12: You hold the key ( Chapter 12 )

Title: Frozen
Author: DeityOfDeath
Archive: Yes please...
Pairings: Inu Yasha/ various, Inu Yasha/Sesshomaru, Inu Yasha/Kouga mentions of Inu Yasha/Kagome and Inu Yasha/ Kikyo
Category: Drama, romance, slash, Mpreg, yaoi
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 "Frozen” by Madonna


Chapter 12: You hold the key

The hot and muggy days of summer soon gave way to the cooler weather as autumn began to descend upon us. It had been a month since my predicament came to light but so far other than Shippo no one else seemed to notice. I had physically kept myself from laying hands upon my growing belly especially three nights ago when the all too familiar flutter of movement happened.

I could not deny my pups existence now, it was as if it were saying “hello” and letting me know that he or she was now a part of me and my life. I managed not to place my hands on my belly at the time but I couldn't hide the face splitting grin that had developed. It was Kaede and the others who had brought my smile to my attention. I blushed and cleared my throat before telling them that dinner had been especially good that night.

I would go off on my own to bathe and avoided being seen without my fire-rat robe which seemed to hide my new girth amazingly well. I had debated about what I would do and in the end I let my stubbornness win out as I made the decision to set off on my own and find a den somewhere either close to the village or somewhere in or around Sesshomaru's or Kouga's territories.

I started going on short trips to scout for potential dens, coming back to Kaede's at night where I began to store and stash goods and storable foods. She had given me a corner in her hut and seemed amused that I was “making it my own” with the many things I stashed there. When I hunted on the rare occasion I would bring home the furs or would turn the skin into soft leather. I would sit and watch many of the local villagers in their crafts learning how to make water skeins and even going so far as to watch and help Kaede make pickles.

She would often give me a crock with each batch she gave and in return I would bring home fresh deer and boar meat which we would divide into what could be eaten that night or could be given to a neighbor, the rest was given to a friend of Kaede's who turned it into jerky for us in trade for some of it. That too I stashed away with my pickles and water skeins.

Kagome had left behind “water bottles” which I also pilfered to make use of along with a blanket or two Kaede had given me.

As my fifth month lead into my sixth my roundness was becoming more apparent so it was then that I searched for a den more intensely.

I had found a deep and widened cave in the side of a small hill in a well forested area surrounded by bushes and trees. It was well hidden and just needed some fixing here and there. I started that day by moving rocks by the entrance and widening places near the opening until I made my way further into the cave. I had spent that day and most of the night hollowing out and digging downward until I could easily stand and not hit my head. I then found a comfy corner for the night and curled up, falling quickly asleep.

Upon waking the next morning I continued with my construction and when I was satisfied with my digging I then went outside and collected dried grasses and soft mosses. I covered what would become my sleeping and birthing area with the dried grasses and then the mosses. I traveled back to Kaede's hut that night and after eating a full meal cooked by Rin I curled up in my corner and slept.

No one commented or asked questions not that I gave them many chances to. When morning came I devoured the breakfast Rin made and while she and Kaede made their daily rounds to through the village and sometimes beyond I took my leave and returned to my soon to be abode. When I left this morning I took with me a few of the animal hides and furs.

I did more rearranging and gathered more grasses and moss so that the cave floor had become somewhat cushioned as well as helping to buffer the cold that was beginning to fall upon the land. With that thought I went to gather more moss and any fallen twigs and dry wood I could find. I made a pile in a corner so that when I got too far a long I could easily pull from it to build a fire. I then constructed a small area that would be a fire pit and cooking area should I need it and near it made a small ventilation area. I started a small fire to make sure it ventilated properly and then went outside to see how noticeable the smoke would be. Small trees atop the little cave hid it well and I decided to gather pine branches and used those to further hide what smoke could be seen and help cover the scent as well. Feeling proud of myself I went to gather more wood until evening began to fall. I fashioned a twig, branch and bush cover for the entrance of my cave so it would not be discovered and then I once again made my way back to Kaede's hut for the night.

When I arrived I scarfed down my dinner but did not escape the questioning stares or questions this time.

“Where have ye' been going everyday InuYasha,” asked Kaede looking me over.

I glanced down at myself and noted my enlarged belly was still hidden beneath my firerat robe but I was covered with dirt, mud, sap and pine needles.

“Exploring,” I said around a mouthful.

“Have you found anything interesting,” asked Rin as she served me another bowl of rice.

“Not really, just seeing what I can see,” I lied as I took the bowl and devoured it.

My answers seemed to suffice for now so they had their own conversations and I ate until I could eat no more, I thanked them for the meal and collapsed in my corner.

The next morning I woke earlier than normal and snuck out before Kaede or Rin had awoken with my arms loaded with furs, blankets and a satchel filled with my dried meat and pickles. I arrived at my cave and began to dig niches and spots inside to store my food and unfolded the furs into a comfortable pile atop dried grass and moss. I lay down to test it and quickly fell asleep.

When I awoke it was late afternoon so I decided to go hunting for my meal and stay the night in my little cave.

The area surrounding my little cave was teaming with life which meant plenty of sources of food. I managed to catch a fat rabbit which I skinned and ate raw. Carrying this pup seemed to give me a craving for raw meat more than cooked and since I could eat either I went with instinct. I left what I hadn't eaten for the crows and took the soft rabbit pelt into my cave where it would dry and become of use for the pup when it was born. I slept soundly that night wrapped in furs and two blankets pilfered from Kaede.

In the morning the movement of the pup woke me. He or she seemed overly active and I lay there enjoying each kick and movement until a well aimed kick to the bladder forced me out of bed and outside to find a spot to relieve myself.

I went hunting again and caught another rabbit. They were fat and juicy and seemed to appease my appetite and that of my pups and the pelts would make nice swaddling for my pup when it arrived.

A few days became a week until I once again left my cave to return to Kaede's hut. It seemed every time I visited she was out so I would take more of my stores and items and return to my cave.

I was on my seventh month of carrying, my belly almost visible through my fire rat robe, when I happened to arrive during Sesshomaru's visit. I had entered the hut and I was so entranced with gathering more blankets and stores that I hadn't noticed him sitting in the corner waiting for Rin's return.

“What do you intend to do with all of that,” I heard his deep monotone voice ask from behind me. I startled and jumped dropping some of the things in my arms.

I turned to face him and saw him raise a brow in question. I tried to think of an answer but none would come and my pup began to kick irritated with the stress and startle itself. I placed a free hand on my stomach to settle it before realizing that was a stupid move.

“None of your business idiot,” I growled at him as I picked up what I had dropped and walked past him quickly before taking off in the direction of my cave.

I was paranoid and worried he would follow me back to my cave and my instincts were screaming at me to keep it a secret so instead of going straight to my cave I circled the area leaving my scent on various trees and even walked through the nearby stream and on the other side before finally returning to my den. Den…yes, that's what it was, a den. I only needed a few more things and then it would be perfect.

The thought of risking Kaede's made me nervous but I had left a few pelts there and the pup would need them to be warm plus it was time to harvest the crops I had watched the villagers plant and when I helped they always gave a small share as well as other gifts of thanks and I could use the food as well as extras.

I huddled down in my den that night after putting away the items I had retrieved; making sure everything was in its proper place.

The next morning before the sun rose I caught some fish by the stream and gathered some dried reeds and took them back to my den. Some ladies in the village had taught me how to weave baskets and the pup would need something to lay in when I couldn't carry it. I then hid the entrance and made sure I left no trail visible or scent-wise and made my way to Kaede's village once again.

I arrived not long after sunrise and was not surprised to see Kade's hut crowded with friends and villagers. Sango and Miroku excitedly waved at me and I grinned and gave them a wave back. I kept my distance and was careful to make sure that no one bumped into my expanded waist. We all sat and drank warm tea for a bit before the call to help was given and we gathered around and split into groups. It's was late in October so the first thing to be harvested was the last crop of rice.

We were given sickles to cut the stalks which were gathered up by children who ran back and forth between rows and then taken to women who took care of separating the rice from the stalks. The rice gathered was taken away to began the process of drying. I worked until midday when my back began to ache horribly. I was given a skein of water to drink from which I all but emptied before taking refuge in a nearby trees cooling shade. I only took an hours rest before getting back up and beginning to work again.

Together everyone had cleared three fields and gathered a good enough harvest that the village would have extra to sell to nearby villages or towns and even enough to make sake.

The town came together that night and prepared a meal fit for royalty which I ate my fill of before retiring to my corner in Kaede's hut. My rest was short lived thanks to my insistent kicking pup and aching back. By time morning came I was out and helping again to thresh the rice. When the fields had been cleared we moved on to helping dig up sweet potatoes, carrots and taro.

Night came quickly as it always did when hard work was done and upon arriving back at Kaede's I discovered a nice size bag of rice sitting in my corner with a woven basket brimming with all the vegetables I had helped harvest and then others I hadn't.

I tried to settle down for sleep with no luck. Kaede saw my discomfort and called me over to her. I was wary especially when she had me turn around with my back to her. I startled slightly when she placed her hands on my lower back but I soon became soft clay in her hands as she worked all the tension, stress and pain from my lower and upper back. If I had been a cat demon you could have heard me purring a mile away.

“Think you can get some sleep now,” she asked and I could hear the grin in her voice.

I blushed despite myself and nodded, “Thanks Kaede-baba.”

I slept well that night and stayed one more day to help with the harvesting of the many Fall fruits, this years harvest mainly being Nashi pears, chestnuts, apples and persimmons. When evening fell I left for my secret den taking the rice strapped to my back and my vegetable haul in my arms.

I once again spent that evening putting everything away in its proper place and then checking the inside and outside of the den to make sure it hadn't been disturbed while I had been away. I found nothing but the few scents of chipmunks and birds. Feeling all was well I fell asleep atop furs and blankets.

I made one last trip to Kaede's collecting some tea leaves and was happy to discover another basket of goodies in thanks for helping harvest them. I gave Kaede a quick glance and cleared my throat so she would look in my direction.

“What is it InuYasha?”

“I'm going to be doing some traveling and I'm not sure when I'll be back around this way so… make sure you take care of yourself and don't do anything stupid like die,” I ended the last with a scowl in her direction.”

She grinned and stood up with her hands behind her back “I would't give you the satisfaction.”

I nodded and left her hut, stopping just outside the village where I jumped into a sturdy high branch and got a last good view of the whole village, mentally noting Kaede's hut before I took off I the direction of my den.

To Be Continued….

I need to work on two POV stories or chapters; one for Sesshomaru and one for Kouga, Kouga's will probably be a stand alone fic. I will at some point switch over to their point of view during the next chapter or two. Hopefully I can make it work, if not, single chapter add on it will be.

Thanks for all the reviews and I will try to update my Naruto fic and Harry Potter fics sometime soon. So…much to finish in so little time. I'm even. working on this before I head to work every day.

Well…off to write more.

Kat