InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Sesshoumaru's Secret Life ❯ Change Of Plans ( Chapter 16 )

Chapter 16: Change of Plans

 

“Twins? You're sure?” Miroku asked excitedly, a huge grin adorning his face.

 

“Yes, I am quite sure,” responded Sesshoumaru. She gave her mate a soft smile as he put his hands on her rather large belly. A small chuckle escaped her lips when she saw the look of wonder on his face as he felt his two children move within her.

 

Miroku puffed out his chest proudly and embraced his wife, kissing her ardently. “I'm so happy,” he whispered holding her tight. He could not believe his wondrous luck. Everything he had ever wished for was coming true. “Inuyasha sure will be surprised when we get home.”

 

Sesshoumaru snuggled into his arms, happier than she had ever been. She had a much better understanding of her father and his love for humans, all the anger and bitterness she had harboured towards him over the years was now gone.

 

She was currently only two months shy of giving birth and everyone was getting excited, especially now that the news had gotten out that she was carrying twins, a rare occurrence. The monks and priestess of the village had come and blessed the un- born children, saying it was a sure sign of good luck and prosperity for the couple and the village they were to be born in.

 

Sesshoumaru had been uncomfortable with all the attention from the humans but kept it to herself, she was supposed to be human as well and had to act the part. She had politely refused the aid of the village mid-wife, telling her that she had her own priestess and mid-wife in Kagome. She, of course, could not allow the kind village people to see the babes as they would most definitely be hanyous, raising suspicion as to what she was, and after the birth they were planning to leave as soon as possible to return to the western lands. Sesshoumaru made a mental note to provide aid for the poor village upon her return to her own lands. They needed many things and she would be sure to act as benefactor to this small village that had offered her kindness and aid.

 

Kagome, for her part, was busily reading and learning anything and everything she could about child birth. The young miko was nervous to be acting as mid-wife but excited as well that Sesshoumaru trusted her to do this. She had also bought many presents for the two pups and would not listen to Sesshoumaru when the demoness told her that she did not have to buy so much.

 

The two women had had a lot of time to get to know each other and spent many days walking and talking together as Miroku would help the men in the small fields or with repairs around the village. Sesshoumaru was still a bit overly quiet but the two were quickly becoming good friends. The demoness would even tease the miko about her hanyou brother as she knew the teen girl loved him. She also knew from her past talks with her brother that he loved the dark haired human was well.

 

“Perhaps we will be planning another wedding soon,” Sesshoumaru teased the girl, grinning slightly at the blush that crossed Kagome's face. They were currently sitting on a bench in a small park area of the village watching Rin as she ran and played with the other children.

 

Kagome rubbed the back of her head self consciously. “I don't think that's likely to happen,” she stated a bit sadly as the two of them sat down on a bench to rest.

 

“Really?” Sesshoumaru questioned. She thought she would definitely have to have a talk with her brother. Surely he would not allow his future mate to not know how he felt for her.

 

“I don't think Inuyasha thinks of me that way,” Kagome replied.

 

“Do not be so certain,” Sesshoumaru told her. “I am sure he cares deeply for you but is too stupid to tell you.”

 

Kagome broke out laughing at the serious tone of Sesshoumaru's voice leaving the demoness a bit confused as to what was so funny. “I'm sorry,” Kagome apologized between giggles. “You're so…so sombre. The young girl got herself back under control. “Does Inuyasha still make you mad?” she questioned.

 

“No, not mad. I would say he can be…irritating,” Sesshoumaru replied after giving it some thought.

 

Kagome nodded her head in agreement, giving the human looking demon a smile. “I can't argue with that,” she sighed. “We should head back, Miroku will be back soon, we should probably get supper ready,” she said as she rose from the bench they were sitting on. She held out her hand to help Sesshoumaru who was trying to rise, finding it difficult with her heavily pregnant stomach.

 

Sesshoumaru at first ignored her offer of aid, as always, not wanting to show any kind of weakness.

 

“It's okay to have help sometimes,” Kagome stated to her still holding her hand out with a friendly smile on her face, especially if it's from a friend.”

 

Sesshoumaru huffed indignantly but took Kagome's hand and allowed the girl to help her to her feet. As soon as she was standing a sharp pain ran though her belly causing her to gasp out.

 

“Are you alright?” Kagome questioned worriedly.

 

“I believe so,” Sesshoumaru answered as the pain began to subside. She started to walk and the pain came back worse than a moment ago. She doubled over, gripping her stomach and moaning.

 

“You're not alright,” Kagome cried out. The teen girl called for Rin and the two of them helped Sesshoumaru back to the hut as quickly as the demoness could move and helped her onto the futon. Some of the villagers had seen them pass and a couple of the women knocked on the door.

 

“Is Rumiko okay?” The younger of the two asked Kagome. “Should I go get the mid-wife?”

 

“No, that won't be necessary, but thank you for offering. We would be most appreciative if you would get Miroku and could someone take care of Rin for awhile?” Kagome smiled.

 

“I'll go get Miroku-sama one girl said while her friend took Rin's hand and led her to the door. “I have a daughter Rin's age, they can play together so don't worry.”

 

“Can't I stay, Kagome-chan?” Rin asked, her eyes big and bright.

 

“We'll come get you when your sisters or brothers are born, okay? Be a good girl so you don't worry mama,” Kagome instructed the child patiently.

 

“Okay,” agreed Rin half-heartedly but her spirits picked up when the lady told her that she could have cookies with her daughter and that they would have lots of fun playing.

 

Kagome closed the door and went back in towards the futon where Sesshoumaru was panting and sweating. The bedding under her was wet, her water had broken. Kagome also noticed there was a great deal of blood and she tried to hide her fear. Something wasn't right, labour should not have progressed so fast and even though she knew birthing was a messy business, there still should not have been this much blood.

 

“It is too soon,” gasped out Sesshoumaru as another contraction took over her body. For the first time, Kagome saw true fear in the normally stoic demon's eyes.

 

Kagome took a breath to calm herself, this was not the time to lose it. “It's going to be okay,” she soothed. “Twins usually come early.” She smiled at the panting demoness trying to quell the panic she could see starting to show in Sesshoumaru's eyes. “I'm going to get my bag; it has everything we need, remember the breathing I taught you.”

 

Sesshoumaru nodded her head and began to do the breathing exercises Kagome had shown her out of one of the many books the girl had read, beginning to feel better at the calmness being shown by the young miko. She grunted as another wave of pain claimed her.

 

Kagome was in the other room getting things ready and boiling the water she would need when Miroku barged through the door. Many of the villagers had accompanied him to the hut.

 

“Is she okay? What about the babies? They were not due for another two months,” Miroku rushed out in anxiety.

 

“Sess…Rumiko is fine,” Kagome answered seeing that some of the women had followed Miroku into the hut, also asking questions and making a fuss, the mid-wife being one of them. The young miko tried to keep a calm, happy look on her face so the others would leave.

 

“Do you require my assistance?” the pushy mid-wife asked coming forward as if she was going to go into the other room. “You are quite young to be acting as a mid-wife and with the babies coming this soon…” She never got to finish her sentence as Miroku came and gently took her elbow and led her back to the door.

 

“Thank you so much Yuri-sama, but Kagome is quite experienced in these matters,” he lied. “My wife would not feel comfortable with anyone else.” He gave the woman his most charming smile, causing the mid-wife to blush hotly. She grinned at the charming monk and then shooed the rest out the door.

 

“Please do not hesitate to call me if you need me,” she said as she too followed the rest out the door.

 

“We will, thank you,” Miroku replied as he slid the door shut. He turned his now serious and worried eyes to Kagome.

 

“It's okay, Miroku, I know it's early but we have to help Sesshoumaru. The babies will be strong, they have her demon blood in them, everything will be alright,” Kagome told him, trying to sooth his fears and her own.

 

“Right,” he affirmed. “What can I do?”

 

“Help me get everything into the bedroom, you can stay with her if you want, that would probably help her the most.” Kagome knew that men in this era did not come into the birthing room as the men of her time did, but she knew that both Miroku and Sesshoumaru would feel better if they were together. The two friends gathered up everything and headed for the bedroom. Opening the door the pair stood in shocked silence, not believing what they were seeing.

 

Sesshoumaru was gone.