InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Simple Kind Of Life ❯ Chapter 22

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Chapter 22

 

 

It was Totosai that finally walked over to the halted three and ushered them to their seats. Kagome had seen the twinkle in the old man's eyes. A mental groan as she thought what he was up to now. It could not have been an accident that there was a beaten and half-dead Naraku attached to a chair like a pet. She looked over at Sesshomaru who seemed to be in deep thought as usual.

 

“Totosai, What are his crimes?” Maru asked

 

“Its Naraku. That is a crime in its self.” Sesshomaru snorted

 

“Yes, because all Sesshomarus are the same.” Kagome chided.

 

“He altered the well causing some shifts in the rule of the realm he lives.” Totosai sighed wishing that he could do something for the man.

 

“The well. Was he the reason I ended up in Maru's world?” Kagome gasped wanting to thank the man for helping her find Maru.

 

“Hn, There is more to this Totosai. What is it?” Sesshomaru asked shifting his eyes to Totosai who only smiled.

 

“Just a change of rule. A new king.” Totosai said casting a glance to Maru.

 

Sesshomaru rubbed the bridge of his nose. “Maru. The sun king.” Sesshomaru stated

 

“Very good, always so quick.” Totosai said. Kagome looked a little panicked.

 

“Who was running the kingdom?” Kagome asked wondering what kind of tyrant would torture someone like that.

 

“Inuyasha.” Sesshomaru said blandly.

 

“I hardly think that Inuyasha would be capable of that kind of torture.” Kagome said.

 

“It is true. Is it not Totosai? Inuyasha is the elder half brother of Maru.” Sesshomaru said quirking a brow and catching onto the old man's game.

 

“It is. It is. You are too smart Sesshomaru. Too smart indeed.” The old man said walking away.

 

Sesshomaru frowned at the knowledge.

 

He recalled the plan that he never set into motion when he learned of the birth of Inuyasha. It would have been so simple and quick over throwing his father's thrown. He was going to defeat his father and gain the name as most powerful demon in Japan. Inuyasha was to be killed along with his human mother. So simple and so easy, but when he learned of the death of his father and found the woman he couldn't go through with it. Saying he would kill the boy later when he deemed the time right.

 

Sesshomaru looked at Maru and wondered if this half brother of his had maybe went through with a plan similar. He would have to be even crueler than Sesshomaru in his earlier days. Then as he cast his eyes on the still bleeding form of Naraku he realized this Inuyasha would be capable of pulling off what he couldn't. Sesshomaru only hoped that Maru didn't think this was going to be a happy family reunion.

 

Kagome watched the frown deepen on Sesshomaru face when he looked to Maru. She couldn't help, but wonder what it was that was making his aura so sad. She figured that he must know or think he knows something that the rest of them had not even thought of yet. When she looked at Maru he almost seemed hopeful and excited.

 

Sesshomaru reached across and tugged Maru's sleeve getting his attention.

 

“Remember. You have your own family now.” Sesshomaru said getting a strange look from Maru.

 

Kagome had gone to ask what he meant by that, but the sound of yelling from the hall caught her attention. The doors were thrown open and a very confident and pissed looking Inuyasha strutted into the room. His eyes narrowed when they caught on Maru. Flicking his hair over his shoulder he walked to his half brother.

 

“Maru what a surprise.” Inuyasha smirked with a strange glint that chilled even Sesshomaru.

 

Maru moved from his seat and Kagome tensed. For some reason the whole first meeting with Sesshomaru popped into her mind. Kagome was gnawing on her lip so hard it was almost drawing blood. Sesshomaru readied himself to intervene.

 

“You are my brother?” Maru asked with an almost innocent voice that made every female in the room melt and swoon. Kagome growled at them to back off.

 

“Half brothers. We are half brothers. My father mated your mother when mine died of an illness. ” Inuyasha snarled at the memory.

 

“Did you know I was alive?” Maru asked his voice a little broken.

 

“I had hoped that you died a rather painful death.” Inuyasha said nonchalantly.

 

“Why? I am your brother. Do you know what my life was like? Did you know what they did to me!” Maru thundered. His voice reflecting the pain of the life that he endured until Kagome freed him.

 

“Of course I know! I told them to do!” Inuyasha rebuked quickly forgetting that they were not alone in the room as the sounds of outrage rang out. His eyes met with those of the occupants and he could feel the weight of their eyes on him.

 

Inuyasha might as well have shot Maru with that one comment. He staggered back shaking his head in denial that his brother would be such a bastard. He looked to Kagome and could see her heart breaking for him. Sesshomaru would not even look at him, but had his eyes trained on the floor. Totosai had called for the guards to take Inuyasha away.

 

Maru had heard enough and exited the room. Kagome and Sesshomaru had followed after him. They found him sitting by a lake and staring at the water. Kagome hurried over and threw her arms around him in a hug. He had wrapped his arm around her, but not really confirming she was there.

 

“I love you. Maru.” She said softly and as she ran her fingers through his hair.

 

“I know, Kagome.” He whispered

 

Sesshomaru wasn't sure what to do at times like this. Maru was normally the one that was the emotional support for the family while he was the brawn. Kagome was a tiny bit of both he guessed. So he just sat down next to them to show his support. He found himself staring at the water also and wishing that he could have made things right with his brother.

 

Totosai had walked toward the three. Sesshomaru jumped to his feet getting ready to draw his sword, but stopped when he heard the sound of Kagome pleas. Totosai for once held no mirth in his step and didn't seem to have a hidden agenda. Kagome only hoped that she was right in stopping Sesshomaru.

 

“I'm sorry about this pup, but it had to be done. He never would have confessed other wise and the others would still believe Sesshomaru's father to have been guilty. It was a dirty trick and I hope one day you can forgive me.” Totosai said humbling himself for once.

 

“No more secrets, lies or tricks right?” Kagome asked snuggling closer to Maru who still had said nothing at all.

 

“I only ask one more thing. Find your father Kagome. Go to the sun realm and find your father for your mother's sake. I have to get back and see how Naraku is fairing. He risked a lot to help me in this endeavor.” Totosai said

 

“Naraku helped you?” Kagome asked wide-eyed.

 

“You of all people should know not to judge a book by its cover Kagome.” Totosai finished bowing his head and walking back to the palace.

 

“He is not like you Sesshomaru.” Maru said cocking his head to his silent partner.

 

“Hn, That was almost me.” Sesshomaru replied unblinking.

 

“Almost isn't the same.” Maru finished and Kagome looked a little confused, but if her inus were okay then she was too.

 

“Ready to see where you were born?” Kagome asked getting to her feet.

 

“Not really, but I think we should find out what happened to your father.” Maru said receiving a nod in agreement from Sesshomaru.