InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ One More Try at the Big "L" ❯ Chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )

 

::Beginning of chapter 3::

 

 

Suddenly a look of panic crossed Sesshomaru's features.

 

“What? Bug in your food?” Naraku teased.

 

“Do you think he could have done it accidentally on purpose?!”

 

“What are you talking about?”

 

“My father!” Sesshomaru hissed. “Do you think he found out, and it was killing him to know his heir was gay so he had Jaken kill Jakotsu?”

 

“That's ludicrous. He loves you. Why would he make you unhappy? I mean, look at the effect. You almost died because of Jakotsu's death once now…”

 

“Twice. The first time was about six months after he died—it was kept secret from the media. We had all the staff sign a contract to say nothing to anyone on the matter.”

 

“So why would your father kill him if he knew the outcome?”

 

“Maybe he didn't know this would be the outcome? Or maybe…he wants me dead?”

 

“WHAT?!” Naraku's yell drew stares from the rest of the shop. “Oh, uh…sorry…”he said to them. “Sesshomaru, why would your father want you dead? You're his heir!”

 

“He has Inuyasha. And it's obvious he likes Inuyasha better.”

 

“I just don't understand why he would do something like that…”

 

“He's an emperor. Ruthless and cunning is part of the job description. I'm his first-born; it's protocol for me to be the heir. But he doesn't like me…he never has. Even before Inuyasha was born, he never had time for me. But when my mother died, and he met Izayoi and had Inuyasha, suddenly he was taking days off work to play in the park, or go out for ice cream…. And he never once took me with him. If I'm gone, his favorite son can be the next emperor.”

 

“You realize you're talking murder here? Your father seemed like a nice man when I met him, and he seemed extremely relieved that you were found.”

 

“He was in public. He had to act like that.”

 

Naraku sighed. Damn, this is bad. There's no way he's gonna let this out of his mind, and it's all my fault! I cant think of a single thing to do to make this right… ugh. I feel awful. “Why don't you ask your father?”

 

“Yeah… I think I will. Right now.”

 

“Right now?!” Damn! I wanted to spend more time with him…

 

“Yeah. And then we can meet somewhere and I'll tell you how it turned out, OK?”

 

YES!!! YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES!!! That works for me, yes!! “Alright. Um, why don't you come to my apartment? You know where it is and everything, so…”

 

“Sure. Any specific time, or…?”

 

“Nah, just come over when you're finished with your dad.”

 

“OK. Thanks for everything, Naraku!” Sesshomaru dropped some money on the table for his food, kissed Naraku on the cheek, and ran out the door. Naraku brushed the spot on his cheek lightly with the tips of his fingers. He kissed me…

 

 

~Time warp!

Inutaishou's office

!praw emiT~

 

“Father?” Sesshomaru asked, knocking softly on the door to his father's study.

 

“Sesshomaru? Come in,” came his father's voice through the door. Sesshomaru entered and closed the door softly behind him, then went and sat in a chair in front of his father's desk. “Actually, I'm glad you came in. I've been wanting to ask, where did you go this morning?”

 

“I went to Naraku's place. I wanted to thank him personally for saving my life.”

 

“Ah, alright. So, what did you wish to talk to me about?”

 

“Jakotsu.”

 

His father's ivory skin paled. “Sesshomaru, that was so long ago…cant you just move on?”

 

“Yes…I think I will be ready to move on, if you can answer a few questions of mine.”

 

“Shoot.”

 

“I know for a fact you don't have anywhere to be on Sundays. You weren't taking Inuyasha out, he wasn't in the car. So where exactly were you going, when you hit Jakotsu?”

 

“To the market. We needed strawberries.”

 

“Liar. The market isn't open on Sundays, and even if it was you've never had to go in your life. If you needed strawberries you would've sent someone else to get them for you.”

 

Inutaishou went whiter still. Then, he narrowed his eyes. “How dare you question me? It's none of your business where I went, is it now?”

 

“I've already asked Jaken. You asked him to just drive, and you were telling him where to turn and everything. And as soon as you had dropped me off at work, you went straight back home, without doing anything.”

 

“I was upset. I had just hit someone and found him dead.”

 

“You were upset that you killed him, that's for sure. Upset that you killed him and not me!”

 

Inutaishou's eyes widened, and a look of panic crossed his features. “I - - I don't know what you're talking about! I never tried to kill you!”

 

“After just a week of me staying in my room, you ordered the cook to stop having food sent to me. You had my door locked from the outside! And you locked my windows as well. You wanted me to starve!”

 

“I had the butler save you!”

 

“INUYASHA HAD THE BUTLER SAVE ME!! INUYASHA, FATHER! THE ONE WHO CANT HAVE THE THRONE BECAUSE I'M IN THE WAY! YOU TRIED TO KILL ME TO SECURE IT FOR HIM AND HE SAVED MY LIFE ANYWAY!!”

 

“FINE! You're right, I did try to kill you! I don't deny it! I've wanted you dead ever since I overheard your phone conversation with that mongrel, Jakotsu! You're just like a cockroach, no matter what I do I cant seem to kill you!”

 

Both of them stiffened, catching the scent of salt water and hearing receding steps. Like lighting Sesshomaru yanked the door open and caught his little brother's wrist. “Let me go!”

 

“Inuyasha…”Sesshomaru let go, and Inuyasha ran.

 

He turned to face his father, frowning. He was both glad and unnerved that he had finally gotten the truth from his father. But he was very upset that his little brother had to be exposed to it. Inuyasha was always so innocent, and no matter how Sesshomaru despised him and his half-breed blood, he was still family. And he didn't deserve to find out like that.

 

He was not expecting his father to do what he did next - - smack him. Hard. He flew across the room, hit the wall, and slid to the floor. Inutaishou stood there, looking at the thin line of blood dripping from his son's head. Then, he started laughing. An evil, insane laugh - - he had cracked. He was still standing there laughing when the police came and cuffed him. Inuyasha glared daggers at his father, who was beyond noticing. Izayoi's scream caused him to jerk his head around to look back at the study. He ran towards his mom, looking for the cause of her upset. There. Sesshomaru, on the floor. Bleeding. Inuyasha's eyes went wide, and he grabbed the phone from his fathers desk and called in for an ambulance.

 

~Time warp!

Hospital (again)

!praw emiT~

 

Sesshomaru blinked slowly, trying to get his bearings. Inuyasha was on his left. Izayoi was next to him. Sesshomaru tried to prop himself up, but his arms didn't seem to want to help support him. Inuyasha noticed his efforts and pressed the button on the bed so he could sit up. “You feeling OK, Bro?” he asked.

 

“Been better, been worse.”

 

“Don't move too much - - you're broken.”

 

“Well, thanks for warning me. Where?”

 

“Uh, a couple of ribs…I wouldn't worry too much, you're demon blood has been doing lots of work. You'll be up and about in a day or two, the doctors say.”

 

“Thanks. How are you?”

 

“Besides heartbroken and traumatized, I'm great,” Inuyasha said grinning.

 

Sesshomaru sneered. “Oh yes, you're so very traumatized.”

 

“I am. Or at least, according to the psychiatrist, I'm supposed to be.”

 

“Are you?”

 

“Not really. I kinda figured he didn't like you. I never knew why, though, and I didn't expect it to go to the point of killing. And I'm kinda mad he compared you to a cockroach. I guess I will miss him…he was pretty nice to me. But if it was only because he wanted me to have the throne, I feel no sympathy. I'll get over him.”

 

“Feh. Where is he now?”

 

“In jail, charged with the murder of Jakotsu and the attempted murder of you. He's pleading insane. But weather he goes to jail or a padded room, he's still dethroned. And you know what that makes you.”

 

“Wait…I'm the emperor??”

 

“Unofficially, yes. They figured they better wait on the coronation ceremony `til you were awake to make an acceptance speech.”

 

“How long have I been out?”

 

“Three days. You would've been up sooner, but they kept you drugged cause they didn't want you to go on a rampage to find and kill Dad.”

 

“Because that is exactly the sort of thing I'd do…”

 

“Well, yeah.”

 

“Oh! Does the media know? About dad, and me?”

 

“They know about dad. But as for you, they just think you're staying at home getting everything in order. Oh, and some guy named Naraku called. He said to tell you that he forgives you for not coming over, but he expects you as soon as you can walk. Whatever that means.”

 

Sesshomaru nodded. Then he turned and looked at Izayoi. “I'm sorry. I forgot to say `hello' to you, Mom. How are you?”

 

Izayoi gasped. Inuyasha looked at Sesshomaru. “Fluffy, I think the drugs are messing with your head. That or something the psychiatrist gave me is messing with MY head…I could've sworn you just called her mom.”

 

“I did. And she didn't answer my question.”

 

“I - - I'm upset that he's gone, but…as long as I have both of you, I think I'll be OK.”

 

Sesshomaru yawned. “Sorry. I'm feeling kinda tired.”

 

“You're still crap full of drugs, Fluffy.”

 

“Inuyasha!”

 

“Okay, okay. Sheesh, mom.”

 

“Okay…O-K…O-J…orange juice!” Sesshomaru said. “Can I have something to drink?”

 

Izayoi smiled and nodded, pouring him a glass of water. She handed it to him and he drained it, then snuggled back into the pillows. “Say `thank-you' to Naraku for me, Puppy…” he said, and fell asleep.

 

Inuyasha nodded. “Anything you want, My Lord.” But he was already asleep. Together, Inuyasha and Izayoi got up and left the room.

 

~Time warp!

The house, next day

!praw emiT~

 

Inuyasha tapped his foot impatiently, waiting for someone to pick up the phone. Seven, eight, nine.… how many times did it have to ring, damnit?! Finally someone picked up. “Hello?” Naraku's voice came.

 

“Hi. This is Inuyasha.”

 

“Do you want anything?”

 

“The doctors say Sesshomaru will be out of the hospital tomorrow. And I visited him, and he said to tell you `thank-you.' So this is me telling you thanks from the Big Fluff.”

 

“ `The Big Fluff?' Is that what you call him?”

 

“No, usually I call him Fluffy. But since he's the emperor now, I have to be more respectful. So I call him the Big Fluff.”

 

Naraku laughed lightly. “That's a good one. I'll have to remember it.”

 

“FINALLY!!! SOMEONE ELSE IS GOING TO HELP ME KEEP HIM HUMBLE!!”

 

“Keep who humble?” came an icy voice from the door. “Who are you talking to, Puppy?”

 

“Uh… no one?”

 

“Give me the phone, Puppy.”

 

Inuyasha handed it over and left. “Hello? Inuyasha? You there?”

 

“Naraku? Is that you?”

 

“Sesshomaru?! Inuyasha said you wouldn't be out for another day!”

 

“The doctors are wimps. I can leave the hospital any damn time I want.”

 

Naraku laughed. “So, when are you coming over?”

 

“Right now.”

 

“NOW?!” Naraku screamed into the phone. The dial tone sounded. Sesshomaru had hung up. Damn! Naraku looked around his apartment. It was a mess. He was a mess. Quickly he started cleaning everything up, throwing dirty clothes in his closet and stacking books neatly. He checked the clock and decided he still had a bit of time, so he took a quick shower. Just as he got out, Sesshomaru knocked on the door. “Just a sec!” Naraku pulled on a pair of pants and went to open the door.

 

“Did you dress like that on purpose, or did I catch you at a bad time?” he drawled.

 

“I just got out of the shower. Oh! I got you a new hat!” Naraku tossed a Giants cap at him.

 

Sesshomaru caught it easily, and immediately put it on, then struck a pose. “How do I look?” He and Naraku burst out laughing.

 

“So I hear you're dad's going to jail? He did try to kill you, then?”

 

“Yeah. But I'm not really upset…I'm kinda glad he's gone. There's no one left to always criticize me anymore. I mean, there's always my brother but that's just sibling rivalry. I came to terms with Izayoi. Everything has gotten better since he left.”

 

“I'm glad to hear you're happy. Are you at all nervous of taking the throne, then?”

 

“I'm not taking the throne.”

 

“WHAT?!”

 

“I'm giving it to Inuyasha. I don't want to be Emperor. He can provide an heir. He's more likable than I am. He knows how to rule. He's compassionate. He can listen. He can talk. He's strong-minded and strong-willed. He has a great girlfriend, and great friends. He's comfortable talking in front of people. And he's not stiff or stuck up.

 

“Besides, this works best for me anyway. People will focus on him and he'll thrive in the light. I'll get to date who I want, and not be judged. I wont have to produce an heir. I never even wanted the throne. I always imagined I'd be disowned before my father died. Besides, I have like zero training. I don't want to let my country down.”

 

“Sounds like you have everything all figured out.”

 

Sesshomaru smiled dully. “I'm not so sure. I kind of want to go to college, but I don't know what to major in. And I don't know if I really want to go back to school anyway. I think maybe I'll just get a job somewhere…”

 

“You said you'd be free to date. Does that mean you're over Jakotsu?”

 

“Yeah. He's probably happy, wherever he is now. He's want me to move on.”

 

“Why did you kiss me?”

 

“What?!”

 

“In the coffee shop, before you left to go see your dad. Why did you kiss me?”

 

Sesshomaru frowned. “Dunno.”

 

“Do you like me?”

 

Sesshomaru looked at him. Do I? Do I like Naraku? I… he smiled inwardly. Yup. I like him, no doubt about it. But does he like me? “Do you like me?” he asked.

 

“I - -” YES!!! TELL HIM YES!! He screamed inside. But what if he doesn't like me? Then I'll look the fool.

 

“On the count of three, we'll both say either yes or no. Ok?”

 

“OK.”

 

“One,” Sesshomaru said.

 

“Two,” Naraku whispered.

 

“Three. Yes,” they said together. They stared at each other. Silence reined for what seemed like an eternity.

 

Naraku grinned and kissed Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru pulled back. “Wait,” he said.

 

“No.” Naraku leaned in to kiss him again, but Sesshomaru pushed him away.

 

“I said WAIT, damnit!” He pulled the hat off his head and set it down, then said. “Ok. Go.”

 

Naraku grinned and kissed him, running his tongue over Sesshomaru's lips, begging for entrance. Sesshomaru parted his lips slightly and Naraku slipped his tongue inside, tasting. They parted for breath, panting. Sesshomaru's cell phone rang, on vibrate in his pants pocket. “Goddamnit,” Sesshomaru muttered, and tugged his cell phone out of his pocket. He flipped it open and looked at the number.

 

“Who is it?”

 

“I dunno… Hello?” Sesshomaru said into the phone.

 

“Son?! Get me out of here! You have to buy my bail! Please, they're going to put me in the insane asylum! I'm not insane!”

 

“If you're not insane, you should change your plea. If you call me again, I'll call the police.” He hung up.

 

“You're father?”

 

“Yeah…” Sesshomaru said, dialing a number.

 

“Now who are you calling?”

 

“Puppy.”

 

“WHAT?! YOU'RE CALLING YOUR DOG?!”

 

“My little brother. Shush. Hello? Puppy?”

 

“Fluffy? What's up? Oh, one sec. Someone's calling… Do you know this number?”

 

“Inuyasha! That's our dad calling from jail!”

 

“What?! Oh… one sec, hello?”

 

“Inuyasha, please! You have to help me! I don't want to go to a padded room!! Inuyasha, I'm your FATHER!!”

 

“Mister, I'm not going to spend my money on you. I told you before, you've been disowned. You are no longer my father. And if you don't want to go to a padded room, plead guilty and go to a concrete room.” He hung up, then went back to talking to Sesshomaru. “Hey. Thanks for warning me. Oh, Kagome's here, I have to go. Talk to you later!”

 

“Later.” Sesshomaru snapped his phone shut, terminating the call, then decided to turn it off. “Sorry `bout that…”

 

“No problem. Put it down with the hat.”

 

Sesshomaru complied, then turned to look at Naraku. “Are - - ”he was cut off by Naraku's kiss.

 

 

 

::End of chapter 3::