InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Pleasant Diversion ❯ Chapter 11

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Chapter 11

Four months later, Kiku sat outside beside Kagome in the sun. They watched as Shippo played with Masaru, in the grass.

"He's growing so fast. His father won't recognize him.", Kiku said, smiling at her son.

Kagome grinned at her, "He's not going to recognize you." She pointed at her belly.

Kiku laughed, "Well, you and Sango aren't far behind me." Kagome chuckled back and rubbed her presently flat stomach.

Kiku suddenly grew quiet, and grabbed Kagome's hand. They watched as Masaru stood and stride over to them, as if he had been walking all his life.

"What a good boy you are.", his mother gushed at him. "Wait until Papa sees, he will be so proud of you.", she smiled.

Just then, Sango came running to them. "Kagome and Kiku, we must leave now. There is a female demon, traveling from village to village, searching for a hanyou and it's pregnant mother, and she is not far from here."

Kiku looked at the women, "We can go to the cave. Sesshomaru said one time it's best asset was that it was easily defendable. He'll know where to find us as well."

They hurried and packed extra food and clothes. Inuyasha, Miruko, Sango, Kagome, Kiku, Masaru, Shippo, and Kirara left the village. They went by boat thinking they could travel quicker with three pregnant women and a small pup.

They paddled upstream, until Kiku pointed out the dock she had found when running from Sesshomaru not so long ago. After alighting from the boat, it was allowed to travel downstream, hopefully carrying their scent and throwing off their pursuer.

When they arrived at the cave, it was torn apart. Like someone had been there looking for them.

Kiku rubbed her mark and called to her mate, he responded telling her he was coming to her now. Not to worry, she would be safe.

"My mother probably did that hunting you. I don't doubt Mei told her of the cave and how to find it.", he said.

The women began cleaning up and salvaging anything of use. While Miruko and Shippo stock piled firewood and Inuyasha kept watch.

As they cleaned Kiku told Kagome and Sango how she felt this was a special place, because she gave birth to Masaru here and this was the place that she and Sesshomaru mated at.

Sango smiled at her, "You love Sesshomaru- sama with all your heart."

"I love Sesshomaru-sama with all my being. I have loved him since I first saw him at my father's table." she told them.

"Have you told him?", Kagome asked.

"No. I don't want him to feel that he has to return those feelings.", she said. Kagome grinned at her.

"I think he knows now.", Kagome pointed at a spot behind Kiku.

Kiku whirled around to find Sesshomaru standing there staring at her. Sudddenly, he smiled and she launched herself into his arms. "My lord, I am so happy you are home!", tears flooded her eyes.

Kagome and Sango bowed to Sesshomaru and went to stand with Miroku and Inuyasha at the mouth of the cave.

Kiku pulled herself from his arms and walked to Masaru, who was playing in the corner. She knelt beside him and whispered to him.

Masaru turned and saw his Papa standing there. He was so excited he jumped up and ran to him.

Sesshomaru's eyes grew wide and he laughed out loud. Bending down he picked the boy up and said, "Well, look how you have grown my son. Walking and sooner than any youkai pup I know."

He reached out and pulled Kiku to him and kissed her. "I have missed you, mate.", he said.

Kiku's eyes shone and she said, "We have missed you as well, mate. I have missed you." She leaned up and whispered to him, "Tonight, I will show you how much I have missed you."

Sesshomaru growled at her and she snuggled into his embrace. As he stood holding his family, He wondered if this feeling of strength and warmth was love. He made up his mind to ask Kiku to explain what love was.

A sudden commotion ended their embrace, "Wait here." She nodded and took Masaru from him. Moments later Kagome and Sango joined her.

"Sesshomaru's mother is here. She is demanding you and Masaru to be brought to her.", Kagome said.

Sounds of a battle were heard coming from outside. Kiku sat and cried quietly. Kagome asked her what was wrong.

"I had hoped this would not happen. I want my pups to know their grandmother.", she explained.

The sudden silence was more deafening than the battle, and Kiku ran outside to see what had happened.

Sesshomaru stood, breathing heavily, his mother lay dead at his feet. Kiku cried out, knelt before her and sobbed. "Mate, why do you cry for one who hated you so?", he asked.

"I grieve for the loss of our pups' grandmother. She could have taught them much, if only she would have accepted them. I had hoped, given time, she may have changed her mind about them. Now, they will never have that chance.", she said.

Sesshomaru looked at Kiku, he decided to risk something for her and their pups. He pulled Tenseiga from it's sheath. Immediately, the imps of death became visible and using the sword he revived his mother.

She took a deep breath and opened her eyes. "Why?", she demanded.

"My mate grieved for your loss. She thought that maybe one day, you would grow to accept our pups. I brought you back to give you the opportunity. You will not be welcome into our home, until I'm sure you will not harm my mate or pups.", Sesshomaru answered her.

His mother looked at Kiku, "You would grieve for my loss?"

"Yes, there is much you could teach our pups. A grandparent is very important to raising pups, and they need all the knowledge and training they can get.", Kiku answered her.

She was surprised at the young woman's comments, but saw the truth to them. "I will need to consider your words. You may see me again one day." She created an energy ball and flew away.

Kiku turned to her mate, "Thank you, my lord." He nodded his head and smiled at her.

"Come everyone, let's go celebrate. The threat to my mate and pups has been eliminated.", Sesshomaru said.

Later, he took her to a small, outdoor hotspring. He pulled her clothes from her and carried her into the water. His lips melded to hers, and he rubbed her belly. He broke the kiss and looked into her eyes, "I have missed you greatly."

"My heart and body hurt in my need for you, my Lord.", she told him. He smiled and kissed her, moving his lips down to his mark. Getting a shudder and moan for his efforts. Slowly, he moved his mouth down to her breasts and over her belly, pausing to kiss it and talk to the pup. He settled himself between her legs, and tasted her.

"Sesshomaru, please.", she cried out, "I need you." He stopped and moved over her, slipping inside her. He began a slow and agonizing rhythm, and she started begging him to move faster. they reached their peaks together and he looked down at her. Again he felt a warmth and strength surge through him. He pulled from her and cradled her in his arms.

"Mate, what is this love I hear everyone speak of?", Sesshomaru asked.

She smiled at him, "It's very hard to explain. It's a feeling of being whole and belonging to someone. It becomes a driving need to be with that person, and when you are with them, you feel as if nothing can stop you. But, at the same time you feel at peace, for you are with the one who makes you feel whole."

It dawned on him, that he was feeling love for Kiku. He kissed her and said, "I love you, Kiku. You make me whole and make me feel like that nothing can stop me."

Kiku looked at him with tears in her eyes, "Sesshomaru, I love you, too. I always have."

"Let's go back to the cave and get some rest. We return home tomorrow and need to present the new Lady of the Western lands. We have much planning to do.", he said. She nodded and they dressed walking back to the cave together.

Six months later........................

Kiku was nervous, tonight she was being presented to court and Sesshomaru's allies. Her father was one of the allies. Kagome and Sango were doing their best to calm her, but nothing seemed to be helping.

Sesshomaru came into the room and smiled at her. "Don't worry, mate. Everything will be fine. I am with you.", he said.

She smiled at him, "I know and I'm ready." He took her arm and led her to the great hall. They paused long enough to allow Kagome and Sango to find their places and for Jaken to announce them.

Jaken tapped his staff and said, "Lord Sesshomaru and Lady Kiku of the Western Lands." An audible gasp went through the crowd when they caught sight of the beautiful human woman at Sesshomaru's side.

All except one feminine voice that cried out, "My BABY!"

As they walked past, Kiku whispered, "Mama, we will talk later." The woman nodded, sending a glaring look to Kiku's father.

Sesshomaru and Kiku sat in their places and was presented to each guest personally. When her parents were presented. Her mother said, "I was told you were killed by bandits."

Kiku smiled at her, "No, Mama, Sesshomaru saved me. Please come to my rooms later and I will introduce you to your grandchildren." Her mother's eyes widened and she nodded, moving away.

She refused to speak or look at her father. Sesshomaru looked at him, "I believe you owe my mate an apology, for she was pure until I took her."

Her father bowed to her and humbled himself by apologizing. Kiku accepted, but knew she would never look at him quite the same way again.

Jaken announced one last guest, "Lord Sesshomaru's Lady Mother." she came in and bowed before Sesshomaru and Kiku.

"I have thought about what you have said, and would like to try if I may?", she asked.

Kiku looked to her mate and he nodded. Kiku stood and bowed to her, "Please, stay with us and later come meet you new granddaughter."

Sesshomaru stood and said to those there, "Let's celebrate. We have a new Lady." He smiled to Kiku. Which she returned, and the hall broke into cheers. The celebration began in earnest, and went through to the wee hours of the morning.

After the night ended, Sesshomaru and Kiku were in their bed together. "Goodnight, my love.", he said to her. She gave him a brilliant smile, "Goodnight, my darling."

She closed her eyes thinking of the years they had ahead of them and smiled.

THE END.