InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Pleasant Diversion ❯ Chapter 5

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Chapter 5

Sesshomaru sat at his desk, talking with the third wet nurse. Masaru was refusing to nurse, and he was screaming inconsolably.

Suddenly, the soji opens and his Mother walks in. "I understand that I'm a Grandmother? A hanyou at that?", she demanded.

"Not now, Mother. I have enough problems, without you suddenly appearing and demanding answers.", he replied.

"That pup wants it's Mother. That what it cries for.", she said.

He narrowed his eyes at her, "What do you mean?"

"The pup is refusing to nurse and cries constantly?", she asked. He nodded. "He wants his mother. Somehow he is connected to her, it can sense that she lives. Take him to her."

Another knock at the door and Mei enters the room. "My Lord, The girl is gone. She has run away. I tracked her scent as far as the river and it disappeared."

His Mother looked at him, "You'd better find her quick or the pup will die."

Sesshomaru didn't say a word. He walked to the balcony, created a cloud, and flew off. He knew right where to start. That river flowed right by the village Inuyasha lived in.

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Back at Kaede's the little group was discussing what they could do to help the girl. When, Sesshomaru landed. Tension appeared in the air immediately. "Brother, I seem to have lost something. I was wondering if you found it?", he said.

Inuyasha, who had positioned himself between Sesshomaru and the hut, said, "I don't think so.

Maybe if you describe it."

Sesshomaru took a delicate sniff and narrowed his eyes at his brother. "You will not keep what is mine.", he growled, his eyes began streaking red.

"You have abused her enough, Sesshomaru. She is not a toy, you will destroy her.", Inuyasha said.

The noise woke Kiku and she stepped out of the hut. She started to duck back in, when she heard Sesshomaru. "Kiku, your son needs you. Masaru needs his mother.", he pleaded.

She walked to him. "Swear that if I go with you. You will take me to my pup.", she demanded.

He looked her in the eye, "I swear." She nodded and walked into his arms.

"Thank you for your kindness.", she said to everyone. Sesshomaru created a cloud and took off, heading toward his home.

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He landed on the balcony to his office to find his Mother and Mei having tea there. He ignored them, but Kiku kneeled and bowed before his mother. He called for the pup to be brought to him.

He became fascinated when the pup's wails could be clearly heard and the front of Kiku's kimono became wet. She jumped up when the wet nurse walked in with him and snatched him from her arms. She pause long enough to turn her back, before pulling her kimono open and putting the pup to her breast.

Silence reigned except the sound of the pup suckling at his mother. Sesshomaru could smell her tears. He looked over at her and could see her wiping her eyes, but she made no sound.

A servant came to collect the tea things. Sesshomaru's Mother said, "Prepare a room for this woman." Sesshomaru gave her a look. "You will not take her back to where you had her. I will not allow it. If you try, I will take her and the pup and leave.", she snapped at him.

Sesshomaru's eyes streaked red and he started growling, low and menacing. "Remember, who it is you challenge, son.", she growled back at him. "I know how this woman had been misused by both human and demon males, and it will stop now. She has provided me with a grandson, and I can place her under my protection.", she snorted at him.

"This Sesshomaru will do as he sees fit with his bitch." His eyes turned red, again he growled. "She is mine. No one else will touch or take her anywhere."

"Then at least treat her like she is yours. Your father didn't hide his human woman, much to my distaste. You have no mate, so make her your favorite concubine. She deserves that honor.", she stated.

"My Lady," Kiku interrupted, "Please don't argue with Sesshomaru-sama. I have no desire to become his concubine, and would refuse the offer. I only wish to stay with my son, at least while he is small." She never turned, pup still at her breast.

Sesshomaru's eyes widened at the comment. He had been sure she would still welcome him into her bed. He couldn't understand why she would refuse him now, when she had enjoyed his attentions before.

His Mother grinned at him, "Seems like your little human has some backbone after all, Sesshomaru." Mei's eyes sparkled with delight.

They heard the rustle of silk as Kiku straightened her clothing when Masaru had finished. Sesshomaru signaled the wet nurse to take him, but Kiku pulled him tighter to her. "Let her keep the pup. It will make her happy. She'll care for him.", his mother said.

Sesshomaru nodded and waved the nurse away. "Bring her what she needs to care for him.", he said to her. She bowed and left the room.

Another servant entered the room and bowed before them. "The woman's room is ready. Shall, I show her where it is?", she asked.

"Oh, good.", his mother said, rising. "Come, little one, let's get you cleaned up and in bed. You should be resting. And I have not had a good look at my grandson." She held her hand out and gave her a small smile.

Kiku's eyes widened and she thought, "That's where he gets his charm." She gave her a distrustful look and stood on her own. Kiku gave her a small bow and indicated she should go first.