InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Lost Hopes ❯ Chapter 27

Author Notes: Hello Guys, here's the chapter, you all have been waiting for. Yeah, yeah I know you guys are pretty angry with for hurting Inuyasha in the last but don't worry everything will turn out. So go read and Enjoy!

 

Reviewer Thanks: inuyashawifey, Bibi11, acr, sesshys numba1 gurl.

 

Also Molly and Silence for a job well done. HUGZ!

 

Chapter 27

 

Kouga paced in the front of the close doors, worrying his lower lips viciously as he repeatedly looked at the closed doors and sighed. He had hurried Inuyasha to Keiko not a moment ago, the woman wearing a thunderous expression as she asked him to follow her to the infirmary. Kaiya had joined them in the mid way, wearing a glare that threatened to flay him alive if anything happened to Inuyasha. To add to the mix the volatile Hotaru had somehow seemed to know about it and was found at the doors. The three women had quietly ushered him inside and then promptly threw him out as soon as he had placed Inuyasha on a bed. Mi-chan, he assumed has already informed them of the event, her version of course, in which her Onii-chan was the great villain and the Nii-san was the poor victim. Frankly speaking he felt like a villain. It was really unwise to loose his temper and the fight, now as he regarded it with a cool brain it, was totally his fault.

 

He had been silently watching Inuyasha these days; the forlorn look laced with distress, which the hanyou tried so hard to hide. With the mating season over, half the clan females including his sister were with child. Everyone was overjoyed, celebrations and feast were held everywhere, everyone smiled even Inuyasha but Kouga could see the underlying pain in the golden pools. It was if his suns had dimmed somewhat.

 

He had desperately hoped that he had planted a babe in mate's belly this season yet even the extended efforts had borne no fruit and it only pained him to see Inuyasha suffer so. Perhaps it was the prime reason he had agreed readily to go to the war. He his heart clenched he looked at Inuyasha, the guilt eating away at him. That is why he chose flee like coward not even once considering the feelings of his mate.

 

“Chikuso!” he cursed at he punched a nearby wall making the debris fly. “Everything's my fault. Why do I manage to cause you pain, damn it?”

 

He knew had Inuyasha had overdone it by hitting the elders, but hadn't there been countless time when he himself had thought of doing the same? The elders knowing well and good had acted without his consent and thus it is was justified for Inuyasha to protest. Moreover they had denied his plea to join Kouga stating the delicate condition of the hanyou may cause him to snap and turn demonically evil, and they could not risk the life of their own wolves and demons. He knew very well that they were referring to the event of the Hyena attack not long ago but still Inuyasha had come a long way after that. They had deliberately spiked the Inuyasha's ire not mention he and Mashiro had done nothing to appease it rather they sided the elders and hurt Inuyasha's pride. Maybe just maybe if he had acted a little bit more sensibly….

 

`I could have solved it with a cool brain. Instead I picked up a fight. What a moron!' Kouga mused as he leant against the damaged wall, knocking his head lightly on it. However his attempt at self-abasement was cut short as the doors to the infirmary opened and he stood rigid watching Keiko and Hotaru emerge, speaking silently before the elder demoness fixed the Kouga with an arched eyebrow and a glare then quietly turning and leaving.

 

Kouga gulped.

 

“Kouga, come in.” the wolf prince looked at the stern demeanour of his mother and felt stones settles in his stomach as he Quietly followed her into the room. Suddenly the woman stopped short and turned shapely causing Kouga to flinch. “Mother… Inuyasha…”

 

“…is still alive” Keiko snapped. “Explain!”

 

“M-Mother!” Kouga stuttered as he watched Inuyasha lying in bed nearby from the corner of his eyes with Kaiya sitting over his head wiping his face carefully with a cloth. “We…”

 

“Stop stuttering like a mindless idiot, Kouga. I have a inkling of what had taken place in the council room but what had led to this!” she pointed to the comatose hanyou. “I had heard Mi-chan's account now I want to hear it from you.”

 

“Mother I…” Kouga sighed. “I never intended the fight to come to this. Inuyasha had lost his temper in the council room and have hurt a few elders. Of course they had more than deserved it however it still stands the point that raising a hand against an elder is going against every rule that had been ingrained against us. Thus as the alpha of the relationship it was expected that I discipline him properly. I… mother I just acted stupidly I could have handled this more level-headedly yet at the heat of the moment when Inuyasha began to challenge me I totally lost it. We fought, like we used to…” he never added “over Kagome”. “I never meant to hurt him mother. It's just…”

 

“What Kouga?” the demoness inquired calmly the fiery choler cooled somewhat from the emerald gaze.

 

Kouga gulped again and decided to finally let out the truth, “It's been so frustrating. He is hurting, mother, and it hurts me see him in pain. I just…”

 

“So you wanted to flee from him,” Keiko concluded as she settled herself in a nearby chair sighing wearily. “Kouga, you call yourself dominant of your relationship yet you failed to act accordingly. Yes handling the matter more carefully was essential. Inuyasha, of the way he had acted is not out of reason. Perhaps he has acted wrongly but you could have made him understand that more civilly instead of charging at him like a mindless bull. Remember, whatever position he may hold may today, that he was never born here so he may be unaware of our ways and it takes years for one to fully incorporate the rules set by the clan (some of which still have a great many flaws in them). Moreover he had had very little in his life to call his own therefore whatever he may have now he is very possessive of it. You should have talked with him before agreeing to the elders or your father, Kouga. He is your other half, and should be treated as much. Even you yourself were rebellious of our ways not so long ago and I had expected you better than others to have understand Inuyasha's situation.”

 

“I understand now mother.” Kouga sighed as he gazed at the pale form of his inu “you have no idea how I regret my actions.”

 

“You should, child. A relationship depends on a lot of things and when Inuyasha submitted to you he had placed himself in your care and expects you support him through the hardship not run away like a rat. Kouga for the last time, if you want this to last you have to act more sensibly. Especially now, when Inuyasha is expecting.”

 

“Yes mother!” Kouga nodded guilt ridden again before his head snapped up suddenly. “What?!”

 

The scowl Keiko wore morphed in a gentle smile. “Your mate is with child dear. Maybe that why he was so strongly against parting with you.”

 

“Mother…I” Kouga gulped. “Oh god!” the wolf suddenly collapsed on the ground stunned. `Damn the seven hells, I am going to be father again, Inuyasha is pregnant and I…I could have seriously hurt my mate and the child. “Oh Fuck!”

 

“Kouga!” Keiko reprimanded. “Watch your language!”

 

The said ookami tensed suddenly, “he is all right isn't he? I mean the pup…a-and Inuyasha?”

 

“Yes child, he is fine.” Keiko confirmed. “just a little drained”

 

Kouga sagged in relief. “Oh mother I… I am so so so sorry. I… I could have seriously injured him and in his state.” He shuddered violently thinking of the consequences.

 

“Yes, and that is why I would expect you to act more sensibly in the future. A pup is a great responsibly and your foolhardy ways will not do.”

 

“Hai mother. I will take care of him. I will…Oh god… I'm going to be a father.” He contemplated silently on the matter for a moment before looking up again, “I am going to a father!”

 

Keiko smirked amused. “I believe so!” she nodded. “Now come son, let me treat your wounds as well.”

 

A weak groan was heard from the corner of the room and Kouga immediately turned his attention to his mate slowly coming awake. Ignoring his minor wounds he rushed towards the inu, bowing slightly to his sister who immediately emptied her chair allowing Kouga to sit in it.

 

“Inuyasha” Kouga called as he settled beside his mate and caressed a pale cheek with revered fingers.

 

Golden orbs opened slowly, blinking and confused as Inuyasha perused in surroundings. “What happened?” was a choked enquiry.

 

Retrieving a glass from a nearby table Kouga settled himself beside his mate as he held it to Inuyasha's lips supporting the inu as he drank heavily. “Nothing, I was just being an ass as usual, love.”

 

Weary eyes widened slightly, the cold emptiness settling as the words of hatred spoken not too long ago haunted him. “Inuyasha” the whispered name brought him out of his musings and the inu found himself trembling unconsciously within the circle of strong arms. Tears that suddenly threatened to well up were desperately pushed down as golden eyes rose to the cerulean ones in askance.

 

Kouga winced inwardly; he hated this Inuyasha, this insecure and silent creature. It made him want to kill himself, “I have done it again, haven't I, Inuyasha?” he asked softly dreading as no answer was received. Tightening his arms around the inu he sighed when the hanyou rested silently against his chest. “I hurt you again, it seems. This pigheaded mate of yours never knows when to do what. I should never have allowed the elders to play you. You looked at me for support and I denied it. It hurt Inuyasha, hurt to see you in so much pain and trying to hide it so efficiently.” He felt the hanyou stiffen in his arms and knew Inuyasha understood what he meant. “Wrapped in my cowardice I was so eager to flee that I never considered your feelings, not even once. I even allowed myself to blame you for your behaviour while my own was at fault. I do not know whether I could ask it of you time and again, love, but please forgive me. I… I never meant to hurt you this way”

 

Silence reigned around the room as the other occupants who had distanced themselves from the due waited with baited breath for the answer. Keiko was impressed with Kouga's choice of words and glad he didn't hesitate (because of so called legendary ego) anymore to ask for forgiveness. Perhaps there was hope for the young wolf yet.

 

Finally after what seemed like hours, Inuyasha looked up again regarding his mate silently for moment. “You do not hate me?” he asked in a small voice.

 

“No love, never. I love you more than anything, it's just sometimes I say thing I never really mean.” Kouga said sincerely.

 

“Yeah as expected, baka” Inuyasha sighed quietly before smiling a bit as he snuggled closer to Kouga, closing his eyes to enjoy the comfort of genuine companionship. Kouga smiled. They stayed like for sometimes with Kouga holding onto his inu until a sharp cough made them break apart hurriedly. Watching as the inu's cheeks redden ever so silently he smirked before readjusting himself to warp him arms around his mate and pull him closer to his body.

 

“Inuyasha” Keiko smiled at the inu. “How do you feel now dear?”

 

“I'm okay” he answered, shyly still trying to dislodge the possessive arm around his shoulder. If only, the arm tightened some more and he growled lightly causing the occupants to laugh which made him blush more deeply.

 

“It's good to see you in such healthy colouring” Kaiya teased as she settled herself at the foot of the bed, “and no, don't you dare apologise for anything Inuyasha. What you did was though not ethical but very badly needed.” Keiko smirked nodding at her daughter's comment. “God knows how we used to bear with the stubborn old fools day after day. It's good to know that at least one of us possesses the guts to show them their place once in a while. I know you never meant anything against Katashi or me. It's all right”

 

“Yes dear.” Keiko agreed patting his thigh gently. “and don't you go worrying yourself about anything there. I am sure mother will be successful in wooing them of taking any action against you and see that you receive full justice.” At the enquiring look she received from the couple, she smiled. “well, the great Hotaru-sama has taken upon herself `to knock some senses on the old empty rattle brains'. Yes, this probably how she puts it.”

 

Inuyasha couldn't stop a smirk to form on his face. Oh what he would give to see the scene going within the council room now. However there was still another thing to be confirmed. “so Kouga is not going to leave” he turned his worried eyes towards his mate “are you?”

 

Kouga shock his head. “There is no question of leaving, love? I will never abandon you, especially in this condition.

 

“Huh?” Inuyasha titled his head to one side, ears twitching in obvious confusion.

 

“Ara! Kawaii!” Kaiya squealed as she leaped to hug the hanyou, however suddenly withdrew in mid stride and she quickly composed herself with a cough. “Excuse me, hormones.”

 

Inuyasha smiled at that, failing to notice the silent conversation between the mother and son.

 

“Inuyasha dear” Keiko called drawing his attention to him. “we think we have an explanation for why you seemed so unwilling to let Kouga go” receiving the expectant look she continued. “You see with demons in their early breeding season seemed to develop a dire need to close to their mate. it makes them feel safe and….” She saw the inu's eyes widen before Inuyasha interrupted.

 

“But mother I am not pregnant, am I? I would have felt it if I were so…”

 

“Oh no dear. You most definitely with pup. It is why you are experiencing such high emotions and the need to stay close to Kouga.”

 

“NO!” Inuyasha stared wide-eyed towards the alpha demoness before turning to his mate in confusion who only smiled pressing a reassuring kiss to temple. Kouga could see the confusion laced with hope and even the slight fleeting traces of uncertainty and fear in those huge eyes. “Kouga?”

 

“Yes, love. You're with pup.” Kouga confirmed almost giddy with the feelings that arose in the realization of having a pup.

 

“But I… mother” Inuyasha was still confused so he turned to the one the one person who could give him the answers. “Mother, but why didn't I feel any different? I mean I didn't feel sick, or dizzy or even in pain like…” he couldn't finish it.

 

“Well Inuyasha, each conception is unique and it isn't necessary to feel the same symptoms every time. Moreover you are mated now, feeling safe and happy where you are, right?” receiving a nod she smiled. “This may also be the cause that you are stronger than before. It is also the reason you were able to conceive in the first place.” Inuyasha nodded yet Keiko sense the fear and uncertainty coming form the hanyou in waves, even the almost inaudible whimper that escaped his lips. “Shh, it's okay dear. We are all here for you. You will be just fine. Now you just have to take care of yourself.”

 

“Yep, the Kouga the great will always protect you” Kouga assured patting his chest causing the others to smile.

 

Inuyasha nodded albeit unsurely. Then he smiled. A pup, he was going to have a pup! Yes, he was scared to death at the aspect and saddened a bit, but the knowledge of a life growing inside him somehow washed away the pain of loosing his first kit. He looked around him, yes he could do it now, they were here for him, his family. The ones who loved him.

 

“Yes Inuyasha and we shall grow fat together. Do not worry” Kaiya added distastefully. “Although I feel fat already.”

 

“Yush child” Keiko rolled her eyes. “you are no different then you were a week ago, so stop fretting.”

 

“Yeah Nii-chan you look…um.. radiant” Kouga added.

 

“As if” Kaiya huffed disbelievingly “and Kouga stop using such nice words. I might think you really have a brain.”

 

“Onii-chan!”

 

Inuyasha smiled. He knew his family was trying to lighten the mood and he was grateful for their effort. He did not know what future might hold for him but he knew he could rely on his small family.

 

TBC…

 

A/N: See there's the happy ending you all wanted… xD