InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Right Where I Belong ❯ The Tragedy That Changed Lives ( Chapter 3 )

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Chapter 3 The Tragedy That Changed Lives

When Izayoi and Kaiya reached the dining room, the men were sitting around the table. Sesshomaru sat at the head of the table and there were empty seats next to Inu No Taisho and Keytaro. The two women walked over with their babies and sat next to their lovers in the empty chairs. One of the servants brought out two slings that the mothers could lay the babies in while they ate.

A young man entered the room from the kitchen. “Dinner will be out in just a few moments. Thank you for your patience.” He said smiling. Sesshomaru nodded his head to dismiss him.

As the man had told them, a few moments later, the food was being brought out from the kitchen. They were all very hungry and they ate every morsel off of their plates. It was then time for bed. Sesshomaru asked two of his servants to show the couples to their rooms. They were both lead up the grand staircase and down a long hallway on the left. The rooms were right across from the other. Izayoi told Kaiya and Keytaro good night and Inu No Taisho did the same. They went into the bedrooms and curled up next to one another in the big cozy beds.

The next morning, Inu No Taisho woke up and felt for Izayoi in the bed. When he found nothing, he jumped up. He looked around the room and saw her staring out the window holding Inuyasha in her arms. He relaxed a little. He got out of the bed and walked over to her side. She noticed he was there and leaned into him. He put his strong arm around her and kissed the top of her head.

“You’re leaving today.” She said.

“Yes.” He said. “But it’s not the last time I will see you. I will be thinking of you every moment that I am gone. And I will be here every time I get the chance.”

She looked up into his eyes and stretched up onto her tip toes and kissed his lips.
“I love you.” She said.

“I love you more than I could ever say.” He replied. He passionately kissed her lips.
Later that day, it was time for Inu No Taisho and the Higurashis’ to return home. The Higurashis’ gave them hugs and said their goodbyes and they climbed into their carriage. It rode off and they were out of sight very quickly. Inu No Taisho turned to Izayoi.

“Are you going to be okay?” He asked.

“Yes. I have Inuyasha with me, and Sesshomaru is here as well.” She replied. Inu bent down and kissed her lips gently.

“Everything will be okay. I promise.” He said. He walked over to his carriage and started to step in but he hesitated and looked back at his family that he was leaving behind. He got in and closed the door.

A few moments later, the horses pranced towards the exit. Izayoi saw Inu No Taisho looking at her through the back window with sadness in his eyes. She smiled and waved to him to show that she was okay. He smiled and waved back to her. A tear ran down her cheek when the carriage went out of sight.

“He will be back.” Sesshomaru said. She was startled a little by Sesshomaru appearing behind her. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to scare you.” He apologized.

“Don’t be sorry dear, I just didn’t see you there.” She said smiling at him.

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Izayoi and Sesshomaru became very close over the next few weeks of her stay. She would visit him in his study often and she would talk with him about anything that was on her mind, as did Sesshomaru. He listened to her and she listened to him. She felt like her was a son to her.

Sesshomaru was very active in Inuyasha’s life as well. He would watch him, play with him and, when he was old enough, taught him how to read and write and also how to fight. Inuyasha trained with Sesshomaru very frequently in his free time.

Inu No Taisho came to the castle every few months. He got to see as Inuyasha grew taller and smarter. Inuyasha loved to play fun little tricks on the residence of the castle. He never meant any harm from them, and everyone knew that as well. It was just a way for Inuyasha to entertain himself.

The Higurashis’ also visited ever few months. Kagome and Inuyasha played together and became good friends. Izayoi recalled one time when Kagome visited very vividly. She remembered hearing Inuyasha fussing and she came quickly to see what was the matter. She saw Kagome grabbing at Inuyasha’s dog ears and Inuyasha was not happy about it. When she got a hold of them, she rubbed them and started to giggle. Inuyasha stopped fussing and sat crossed legged with his arms crossed and his eyes closed, quietly purring. He tried not to let her hear that it felt good to him.

They had close enough birthdays that both of their families gathered together to celebrate them. Every time Inuyasha hears that Kagome is visiting, he gets excited and sits and waits for her in the front garden. He would sit there for hours until she got there.

Izayoi would always remember the fond memories of Inuyasha growing up. Before she knew it, his fifteenth birthday was here. He had become a very handsome young man. His training with his brother had made him very tone and being outside so much made his skin a golden tan. His silky smooth, silver hair grew out past his waist. She was so proud of him.

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‘Today, I turn fifteen.’ Inuyasha thought. ‘Father, Kagome and her family are coming to the castle later too.’

Inuyasha got out of bed and walked over to his closet. He put on his favorite dark, washed out jeans and a fitted red t-shirt. He walked out of his bedroom door and down stairs to the dining hall. Before he walked to the set of doors, he could hear Sesshomaru and his mother talking and then, he smelt tears. His mother was crying. He figured it was because ‘her little boy was growing up,’ or something to that effect. He put a sarcastic grin on his face and opened the twin doors.

“Good morning everyone!” He said with the same sarcasm in his voice. The two just looked at him with a thick sadness in their eyes. “What? What’s the matter?” He asked confused.

Izayoi stood and rushed over and hugged him as her tears flowed more freely. He was shocked by her reaction. It took him a second but he hugged her back. He placed his hands on her shoulders and gently pulled her away from him so he could look at her in the eyes. “Mom, what’s wrong?” He asked looking into her eyes.

“Inuyasha, Kagome’s parents.” She cried, and through herself back into his arms. “They’re dead.”

Inuyasha was shocked. ‘They’re what?’ He thought.

“Uncle Keytaro and Aunt Kaiya are... dead?” Inuyasha asked still in shock. It seemed like his emotions were put on hold by seeing his mother so sad. “Where’s Kagome? What will happen with her?” He asked with more intensity. He didn’t want anything bad to happen to her.

Sesshomaru walked to his side and placed a hand on his shoulder. “Father is her god father, so it is up to him. He went and got her from the scene and he’s on his way here.” He told Inuyasha grimly. “Inuyasha, you need to keep yourself under as much control as possible for the next few days. No matter what happens, do you understand me?” Sesshomaru said sternly. Inuyasha nodded and comforted his mother.

A few hours later, Inu No Taisho’s carriage arrived at the castle. When Inuyasha heard the wheels approaching, he immediately rushed to the front door. He burst out of it and waited for his father and Kagome to get out of it.

A few moments later, the carriage door opened. His father exited first and he turned to assist Kagome. He walked with his arm around her shoulders. They walked up to the castle. Inuyasha expected to be greeted by his friend but he could see the dried tears on her cheeks and her eyes were covered by her bangs from her head hanging low.
He stayed silent as they walked by. Inu No Taisho placed a strong hand on Inuyasha’s shoulder as if he was to say he would talk with his later and that he still cared even though these were awful circumstances. When the two were inside the castle and out of sight, Inuyasha ran out into the woods to think. He didn’t know what to do or what to say. He didn’t know how to act around her or if he should even be around her. He didn’t know if she wanted anyone to be around her right now. He sat in a tall tree on the highest branch and just sat there coiled in his thoughts.

Back at the castle, Inu No Taisho guided Kagome to her new room and left her to be alone as she wished. He instructed a few of the servants to keep and eyes on her while he talked with his family. He went to Sesshomaru’s study, where Sesshomaru and Izayoi were grieving. He entered the room and sat on a chair next to his mate. “We have a lot to discuss. Where is Inuyasha?” He stated.

Inuyasha walked up to the outside of the door as his father spoke. He opened the door and shut it behind him. He walked to the wall and leaned up against it crossing his arms. “I’m right here.” He said.

“Good, then we can begin.” Inu No Taisho started. “This is very difficult for all of us, and there will be struggles ahead because of this, but we need to be strong for Kagome.”

“Do you know what happened?” Izayoi asked.

“Yes, a small group of spider demons stormed their fortress and destroyed nearly everything. Kagome was very fortunate. She was hiding in her parents’ closet when I arrived. I didn’t think that she would still be alive by the time I got there. They killed the Higurashis’ and any servant that tried to stop them, looted the house and left. Luckily, they didn’t find her.”

Inu No Taisho told them the tragic story.

Sesshomaru looked over to his little brother as he smelt blood entered the room.
Inuyasha was clenching his fist so hard that his claws pierced his skin. “Calm down.” Sesshomaru stated sternly.

“Inuyasha, I’m depending on you to comfort Kagome. You are her good friend and she really needs you right now. She needs you to support her and care about her. Can you do that for me?” Inu No Taisho asked his youngest.

Inuyasha took a deep breath and loosened his grip. “Whatever.” He huffed.

“Inuyasha.” Izayoi whispered as she started to walk up to him but was stopped by her mate’s hand holding her back.

“I have decided that it would be in her best interest to stay here with the rest of you. We are the closest thing she knows to be family.” His father said. Then he sighed and looked to Inuyasha who was looking at the window on the other side of the room. “Inuyasha, you are young and I know you are upset. I need you to try and understand that you will play an important role in everyone’s life from here on out.” He paused, waiting for a response.

“It’s not like I’m not her friend anymore.” He said as he began to walk towards the exit.

“Inuyasha, do not talk with Kagome until you are calmed and yourself again.” His father ordered. Inuyasha’s eyes narrowed and he exited and rushed to his room.