InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Naresome no Netsuai ❯ Predicaments ( Chapter 23 )

Disclaimer: I claim no ownership of InuYasha. He, as well as all other original related characters belongs to Takahashi Rumiko-san. However, their children belong to me. *re-reads sentence* Ok, that sounded wrong on so many different levels…

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Alright, Hi again, I need a favour from you guys, but that will be at the end of the chapter.

This chapter is going to be dedicated completely to Shippou and his love triangle between Rin and Rikka. Since he has awakened his true form, he can now have mental conversations with it. Putting this note here so people don't think the poor kit has gone insane. Yes, I know that according to my previous chapter, it's been awhile, but look how long the Kouga, Kagome, InuYasha, Kikyou, Naraku, Houjo (but barely) hexagon was there? At least in Shippou's case it's only a triangle.

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Chapter 23: Predicaments

 

Shippou ambled down the stairs sleepily, mumbling grouchily about inu hanyou little sisters and their tactics of waking him up. Walking into the kitchen, he drowsily grabbed a coffee mug and proceeded to pour himself a cup of the steaming liquid. Grabbing a breakfast muffin on his way to the table, he glanced at the wall clock, two thirty. Shippou was almost at the table when his eyes widened in horror as the doorbell rang and Rikka's enthralling scent filled his nose. Breaking into a run, he sped up the stairs into his bedroom, and hurriedly began to dress himself.

 

Shit! I can't believe I forgot that Rikka was coming over today. Smooth Shippou, would you have said to her if she came in while I was changing? That you're a lazy ass who doesn't wake up until 2:00pm?!

 

It could be worse…

 

Yeah, how?

She could have walked in on you sleeping… or showering. You know Mother lets her in and leaves her to her own devices. She would have sniffed you out.

 

Blushing furiously at his own thoughts, Shippou tugged on some jeans and zipped them up just as the door opened and Rikka stepped into his room. Grinning, she walked over and sat on his bed.

“Do you ever clean your room?” She asked, throwing a sock neatly into the hamper by the door. Shippou shrugged and sat down beside her.

“Why bother? Besides, I like it.”

“Whatever, so what are we gonna do today?” She shifted so that she was sitting cross-legged. A fresh wave of her scent hit his nose, and Shippou shuddered at the effect it caused. Inhaling again, he was surprised to notice a slight change it in.

 

What's that? Oh Kami, she's in heat!

 

Mmm, smells delicious. I wonder if she tastes as good as she smells…

 

Hentai, what am I going to do? I can't mate her yet, Mother and Father will have a fit. They'll know too, so I can't do it secretively.

 

Ask them.

 

But what about Rin?

 

What about her? She's Sesshoumaru's pup, and technically your cousin. You can't mate with her anyways Sesshoumaru would murder you. Besides, I already chose Rikka a long time ago. You just have to except it.

 

I have, and I know I can restrain myself, but I'm not sure that I can restrain you.

 

That hurt.

 

Well it's true. Now, you behave or I'll get Mother to purify you out of me.

 

*gulps* I'll behave.

Good youkai.

 

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After Rikka went home for the night, Shippou rounded up his parents, and after making sure Aiko and Mika were asleep, sat them down in the living room.
“What's up runt?” InuYasha questioned, eyeing his son expectantly.

“Well, um… I…”
“Spit it out!”

“I've chosen a mate.” He blurted, the color rising to his cheeks, turning his face the color of InuYasha haori. Dead silence met his ears. Suddenly Kagome squealed and launched herself at her surrogate son, hugging him tightly.

“It's Rikka, isn't it?” She said, releasing him from the hug and staring at him. When he nodded, she squealed again. “That's wonderful Shippou! Have you told her yet?”

“No, I just realized it today. My youkai informed me that he had already chosen her. She is my life mate. I plan to ask her tomorrow.” He grinned.

“Oh I'm so happy for you!” Kagome bubbled. Shippou made eye contact with his father, and mouthed `pregnant?' InuYasha nodded, and then chuckled as Shippou mouthed `help'. Pulling his still bubbly mate, InuYasha glanced at the clock.

“I have to go; I told Kouga and Miroku I'd meet them at 7:00pm. See you two later.” He commented, kissing Kagome on the cheek and growling at her to calm her down, and walked out the front door.

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“Um, Rikka? I have something very important to ask you.” Shippou said quietly as they were walking through the park. Rikka looked at him expectantly, silently asking him to continue.

“I've know there was something special about you ever since I saved you from those boys when we were kids. I've always felt this way about you, and, well, um….” Shippou trailed off, looking a little lost and a little on edge. He was trying to get himself to calm down, and his youkai wasn't helping by berating him about stupid human-taught emotions and etiquette. Rikka looked at him expectantly, waiting for him to continue, but all the while, subtly egging him on. Taking a deep breath, Shippou gathered his scattered mind, and continued.

“I've been thinking about it a lot lately, and I've come to a conclusion, which my youkai agrees with as well. What I mean to say, is: Will you be my life mate?” He asked quickly, half hoping that she didn't hear him. Rikka stared blankly at him for a moment, before breaking out in an earth-shattering smile that nearly had Shippou pounce on her then and there.

“Yes, Shippou-kun, I'll be your mate, on one condition.”
“Hn?” Shippou was taken aback by this add-in.
“No pups until we're out of school.” She said, not bothering to hide her amusement. Shippou laughed nervously, inside, his youkai sighing with relief.

Tentatively, Shippou scooted closer to Rikka, glancing at her lips, then down to the floor. Finally gathering enough bravado, Shippou leaned over, and placed his lips gently over hers. Rikka was mildly surprised at first, but was soon kissing him back. Somehow, she managed to clamber into his lap without breaking to kiss, and wrapped her arms around his neck. Encircling her waist, Shippou pulled her closer, deepening the kiss. When they finally broke away, Rikka laid her head in the crook between his shoulder and neck, and Shippou laid his head on hers.

“I love you Rikka.” He murmured. She smiled softly and snuggled closer.

“I love you too.”

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Thank Kami-sama; I've wanted to pair those two off for ages. Sorry to those of you who wanted him to go with Rin, but you have to look at the logic. Sesshoumaru is InuYasha's brother. InuYasha is Shippou's surrogate son, and Sesshoumaru is Rin's surrogate father. This technically makes Rin and Shippou first cousins. To pair them off would just be wrong. Besides, Shippou's youkai is right, Sesshoumaru would kill him. He's much too protective of Rin.