InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Special delivery ❯ Reassessment ( Chapter 14 )

Chapter 14: Reassessment

 

 

A/N: Funny how the chapters in this story are easily twice the length of chapters in my other fanfics. Oh well you guys rejoice for this early update!

 

You guys all hate Shin so much right now... I got so many reviews, so a thousand thanks to my dear reviewers:

 

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Disclaimer: If I owned Inuyasha, Sesshy and Kagura would be happily mated and working on silver haired baby number three by now…

 

 

“Talking”

`Thoughts'

 

 

“Don't worry Kanna's two years and a half, you won't hurt her or whatever. It's all safe” Kagura assured him as she took another step towards her boyfriend. She really did not like the look of revulsion that suddenly appeared on Shinichi's face.

 

“I'm not afraid of hurting her; it's rather that I don't want her to get attached to me or whatever.” He explained with a shrug.

 

Kagura looked at him in shock halting her stride, as if she had received a sudden blow.

 

“What do you mean?” She asked him suddenly pale and scared.

 

“Well since she's not coming with us” Shinichi answered as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.

 

“I'm not sure I understood what you just said” The wind sorceress whispered feeling shell shocked. Afraid that she might not like where the conversation would go, the wind witch deposited her daughter on the ground and hunching over her small form she instructed with a small uncomfortable smile “Kanna-chan, baby can you cover your ears for mommy just for a bit please?”

 

Seeing the scared look on her mother's face the little girl complied quickly. As if looking for guidance, Kanna turned around to look at Sesshoumaru.

 

Kanna was not entirely sure she understood what was going on. She knew that her mother was worried, sad and even a little angry but Kanna did not entirely grasp why. The toddler had on the other hand understood that the man her mother had came back with was to her surprise her father. Based on what Kagura had explained to her since her birth, fathers were kind men who were supposed to love you and protect you, but Kanna was not sure that was true. After all she had seen how Naraku had treated his own daughter…

 

When Kanna looked at her mother she associated her with warmth, comfort and love, when she thought about Sesshoumaru she thought about comfort and protection, not the same kind of protection her mother offered, the kind that meant that if anyone was to hurt her, she knew he would tear them to pieces.

 

`Isn't that what a daddy is?' She wondered trying and struggling to wrap her mind around what had happened during the past days.

 

But deciding not to dwell on the issue, Kanna raised her small hands to cover her ears to protect herself from the adults `bad words'. The little girl looked up to stare at the dark haired man Kagura had said was her father. Strangely Kanna felt nothing as she looked at him, albeit maybe curiosity, which was a far cry from the calming feelings she had when Sesshoumaru would look after her. She in fact very much appreciated his silent presence which mirrored her own so much.

 

Not noticing Kanna's inquisitive gaze, the dog demon was clenching his jaw in anger, but kept his mouth shut. He could not shake off the impression that his earlier suspicion was indeed taking place. He flexed his hand causing his knuckles to crack, the sound resonating eerily.

 

“You would get rid of our daughter?” Kagura asked in a choking voice.

 

“Well first of all you got to admit that it's normal for me to ask myself a few questions here. The kid looks more like your friend over there than me.” Shinichi stated with a shrug as he pointed a pale clawed tip finger towards Sesshoumaru. The dog demon's eyes shone in pure hatred.

 

'It is true and quite better that the child looks more like me than her bastard of a father' Sesshoumaru thought an uncanny mix of anger and pride spreading through him.

 

To his surprise, quite contrary to his usual cool and collected demeanor the dog demon was finding it increasingly more difficult not to melt the dark haired demon's body to a pile of vile goo with a well calculated swipe of his poison claws. Sesshoumaru was even sure he would be able to cut down Shinichi to pieces too fast for Kanna to even realize what had just took place, after all it wasn't his goal to traumatize the young child and condemn her to years of therapy...

 

Kagura unaware of her dog demon friend's murderous thoughts opened her mouth wide. She could not believe her boyfriend had just said that and intended to defend herself.

 

“I'm not done talking here.” The dark haired demon added as he noticed Kagura opening her mouth as if ready to protest.

 

“Secondly I never asked for a kid. Hell had I known you didn't have the money to get an abortion, I would have paid for it. To be honest when we were together I didn't use a condom because I thought you were on the pill or something.... but those are just details, she's still young I'm sure we can find her a nice loving family. Adoption is not uncommon at her age, right?” Shinichi asked looking from Kagura to Sesshoumaru with raised eyebrows.

 

The wind sorceress opened and closed her mouth a couple of times before finally finding her voice.

 

“You are asking me to choose between my daughter and... you?” The wind sorceress asked struggling to keep her tears in. She felt as if she was in a nightmare, so she decided to ignore the emotions inside her. Just like she used to do when dealing with Naraku, she decided to tuck away her throbbing emotions in order to stay clear headed, and deal with them later on.

 

Sesshoumaru's amber eyes became dusted with red, he had never wanted more to tear his claws through someone before. He could not recall ever hating someone more than he did Shinichi at the moment. Even when he fought with his brother, or when the hanyou had accidentally severely injured his left arm, Sesshoumaru had never really wanted to hurt Inuyasha, but the same could not be said of Shinichi. No, to Sesshoumaru, he deserved any torment and great amount of pain he could get.

 

“Well it's quite an obvious choice. You told me things had been rough for you during the past years, so you should happy to get rid of the kid” The dark haired demon explained his reasoning.

 

“Things have been 'rough' for Kagura because you were not here for her and her daughter as you should have.” Sesshoumaru grumbled spitefully.

 

“Oh really “just a friend” when I want to ask your opinion I will be sure to ring you, okay?” Shinichi retorted dryly as he glared at Sesshoumaru.

 

Feeling his anger rise at being insulted in his own home, the dog demon took a step forward. Sensing the instability in Sesshoumaru's great demonic aura and not really keen on playing referee to a demonic wrestling match, Kagura stepped towards her friend and blocked him by extending her arm in front of his strong body.

 

“You were right Shin, it's quite an easy choice to make” Kagura agreed nodding her head in assent.

 

The dark haired demon smiled at her answer sending a cocky grin in the dog demon's direction. He could tell how much Sesshoumaru hated him, but of course the feeling was mutual. The inu youkai would have glared right back at him, but he was side tracked awaiting Kagura's answer with impatience. He feared that she would let herself be swayed by Shinichi once more.

 

'Do not disappoint me and fall into this bastard's deceptive words.' Sesshoumaru thought trying to will Kagura to make the right decision.

 

“Yeah it's very easy to decide.” Kagura paused to let out a humorless chuckle.

To Sesshoumaru's surprise and disgust she walked towards Shin and rested her palm against his cheek, cradling it tenderly. At the wind sorceress's apparent display of affection, Shinichi sent a grin at Sesshoumaru.

 

'What is the witch doing to that asshole?!' The dog demon wondered as he responded to the dark haired demon's grin with a sharp glare.

 

The answer of his question was soon provided when Kagura's hand left Shinichi's cheek, to come back as a sharp resonating slap.

 

“Get the hell out of here. My daughter is the most important person in my life, and if you don't feel the same way then you're not worth my time..... I can't believe I've been so stupid. My friends were right you really are a bastard. I don't want to ever see you again.” Kagura said shaking in fury. As much as she wanted to break down and cry, she refused to appear weak in Shinichi's eyes, and show him how much he could get to her.

 

At least looking at the bright red spot on the cheek of the pale skinned demon standing in front of her made Kagura feel at least a little better.

 

“What?You've got to be kidding.” Shinichi said his hazel eyes burring in anger and hatred. He massaged his sore cheek paying attention not to show Kagura in how much pain he was.

 

Sesshoumaru looked at Shinichi with gleeful eyes. Of course he would have wanted to be the one to deliver the blow, but he esteemed that it was sweet justice for Kagura to be the one defending herself.

 

'The witch is as strong as I knew she was' He thought then appreciatively as he pushed some of his silver bangs out of his eyes.

 

“I came all the way here and that's all you've got to say?!” The dark haired demon said fury reflecting in his deep hazel eyes. “Geez Kagura you're such a tease. Do you think I came all the way here to bond and get family time? Or even better to take you and that kid away so that we would happily ride together in the sunset? Ha! Please give me a break. There's only one reason I came down here...” He then trailed off eying Kagura with a lustful expression in his eyes as he slowly ran his tongue over his lower lip, in a gesture sure to infuriate his ex girlfriend and her dog demon friend.

 

The wind sorceress was crushed. 'All his time I've been waiting for him. I counted on him. Gods I was such a fool, all he truly wants is a good fuck before he disappears again?' She thought to herself feeling her heart shatter to pieces.

 

“I won't repeat myself. Get out! And don't you dare come next to me or Kanna again.” The wind sorceress said on a low threatening tone as she crouched to take her daughter in her arms and hug her tight to her chest.

 

Kanna blissfully unaware of the adults' discussion over her head, slightly surprised by her mother's sudden action. The toddler however slowly returned her mother's hug before letting out a yawn and burying her small face in her mother's neck, breathing in the comforting scent she was used to.

 

“As if I'd be interested in that kid. I'm not as stupid as you think, I'm sure you and your friend over there are trying to con me. Well, sorry but I ain't that gullible and I know she's not mine, so you're not getting one penny out of me.” Shinichi exclaimed. The fact that Sesshoumaru's penthouse was large and luxuriously furnished had seemingly not occurred to the dark haired demon.

 

Shinichi sighed as he was a little upset his plan had failed. All he intended to do was having Kagura in his bed at the end of the night before leaving her. He was then going to return to the nice and proper, albeit very boring in bed, fiancée his parents had approved of. His fiancée, Kaname was of course waiting for him back home not aware of his planned betrayal.

 

Shinichi had met her in school and the two of them made the perfect couple on paper, just what he needed. Kaname as he did came from a quiet, nice family, except hers was much much more wealthy. She had money, education and was adored by his parents. And after a lot of effort he had also managed to be liked by her parents, on who he planned to mostly depend financially speaking. In fact Kaname's father had already offered him a nicely paying job, which Shinichi had of course happily accepted. A pretty well bred wife and financial security were things Shinichi was not going to jeopardize for some sex.

 

'Even if Kagura's one hell of a good lover' The dark haired demon thought back to the summer he had spent in the wind sorceress's presence, which had resulted in the conception of Kanna.

 

“Yeah you're right. Kanna's mine all mine. You won't ever see her again or put your filthy hands on her. Now I'll say it one lat time get out!” Not even bothering to see if Shinichi was going to follow through on what she had said, Kagura took a step back and rocking her daughter gently murmured in her ear “Mommy loves you so so much. More than anything.”

 

“Do you think I'm stupid? In a few years when I'll inherit everything from the old man, I know you'll come back asking for money so we better...” Shinichi started before being interrupted. One of the main reason Shinichi had chosen to seduce Kaname was that she was an only child, therefore would inherit everything from her wealthy father, and Shinichi as her husband would get a large part of it.

 

Sesshoumaru had had enough. He did not know how he had managed to not say a word until then but enough was enough.

 

“You will shut your mouth.” The dog demon said on a low threatening tone. “Kagura put Kanna to bed, it is past her bedtime” He then added on a warmer tone turning towards the wind sorceress as if the reason for their fool mood was not standing in the room with them.

 

“I... what?” She asked the dog demon surprised.

 

“Do as I say and think of her well being, the child is sleepy.” He commanded soothingly, sounding less harsh than before. He could tell that the wind sorceress was confused and hurt and giving her a specific task would be sure to ease her mind.

 

“Okay” She agreed sending one last murderous glare towards the father of her daughter. “Come on Kanna-chan let's put you to bed.” The wind sorceress said kissing her daughter's pale bangs tenderly. The wind sorceress then headed towards the guest bedroom. Sesshoumaru almost let out a sigh as he was silently grateful Kagura listened to him without arguing or protesting for a change.

 

When Kagura and Kanna disappeared in the corridor, Sesshoumaru cracked his knuckles in a threatening way as he noticed Shinichi's hazel eyes following Kagura. With a step to the side, the dog demon effectively stood in front of the entrance of the corridor, preventing Shinichi from moving forward if he planned to. The latter scoffed and crossed his arms over his chest as he noticed the dog demon's protective stance.

 

“How much?” The dog demon asked resting his cold amber eyes in Shinichi's.

 

“Excuse me?” The dark haired demon asked in surprise.

 

“Name your price. Once you will be paid, you will refrain from ever coming into contact with Kagura and her daughter. You also will relinquish any paternal rights on the child. If you violate this agreement you will be sued.”

 

“Wow! What?! You mean to tell me she's really my kid? Ha! Now that's a good one. I really thought at the time Kagura was on the pill or whatever. Now well, how much to keep me away you asked? What if I was to say 50,000 dollars?” Shinichi asked with a mocking grin.

 

“Done. My lawyer will contact you once the necessary paperwork is drawn. Once you sign the money will be wired in its entirety in the bank account of your choice. Once again you will never come near Kagura or Kanna again.” Sating this the dog demon walked over to his working area and retrieved a business card from a drawer. “Contact my lawyer tomorrow he will inform you of the detail.”

 

The dog demon was not sure why he had decided to bargain with Shinichi, but he felt he had made the right decision. As much as the silver haired youkai hated the idea of giving money to him, he felt that spending such a sum was little next to nothing if in exchange it could buy Kagura and Kanna's safety, freedom and peace of mind.

 

Shinichi whistled appreciatively as he eyed the golden letters on Sesshoumaru's attorney's business card.

 

“Well I'll be damned, maybe I should have asked for more.” The dark haired demon mocked as he carefully placed the card in his pocket.

 

“I trust we have reached an agreement” Sesshoumaru said eager to get rid of the offending man standing next to him.

 

“Well it was good for me, though I wonder what's in it for you. Well then again if I remember Kagura's pretty good in bed. So, I guess to you she's a good enough fuck to be worth that kind of cash!” Shinichi then let out a roaring laughter.

 

Hearing this Sesshoumaru reached his breaking point, he did not think he would be able to restrain himself anymore. With a growl of pure hatred he advanced towards Shinichi. Before the dark haired demon could register what had happened, he was lying across Sesshoumaru's living room carpet, holding a shaking hand to his heavily bleeding nose.

 

“Oh. My apologies, it seems my fist could not help but connect with your nose.” The dog demon commented with a smirk, an absolutely not contrite expression on his face as he glowered down to the demon who was now struggling to get to his feet.

 

“Now how about you leave, it would be unbecoming if you left a pool of blood on my floor. I trust you know the way to the door.” On this note, Sesshoumaru turned around and walked towards the corridor of his penthouse. He did not fear any retaliation from Shinichi, after all the dog demon knew a coward when he saw him...

 

 

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“Kagura?” Sesshoumaru asked as he softly knocked on the door of the guest bedroom. The dog demon had at least waited until he was sure to have heard Shinichi close the front door behind him to go look for his house guest.

 

The silver haired youkai had a small contented smile even if he knew that in the following days his bank account would be slightly lighter. The money was not really an issue to him, it was after all nothing he would not be able to remake in no matter of time.

 

“Is he gone?” The broken choking voice of Kagura woke Sesshoumaru from his reflection. He looked down at the wind sorceress and what he saw made him ache inside. Despite her best efforts to hide it, the red rimming and mascara smudges under her eyes were a clear indication that she had been crying.

 

“Yes and he will not be back.” The dog demon answered raising a clawed tip finger to wipe away a stray tear from her fair cheek.

 

“How do you know that?” Kagura asked worriedly. For all she knew Shinichi could come and claim his right to Kanna in a few years, and this scared her more than anything.

 

Sesshoumaru knew that the fact that he had paid off her ex-boyfriend to stay away would not go down well with Kagura, also it would cause her unnecessary stress; therefore, he decided to keep his mouth shut.

 

“He revealed to me he had been lying to you all along and had not plans to bring you along. He had not even mentioned Kanna to any of his relatives.” Sesshoumaru lied effortlessly before adding “He will never be back or take her away from you.”

 

“I hope you're right.” Kagura said doing her best to swallow the persistent lump in her throat. With a small forced smile she walked forward, closing the door behind her, whispering a small “Kanna's asleep, wouldn't want to wake her.”

 

“Do you think you can wait until tomorrow to gloat and say 'I told you so'?” The wind sorceress asked with a humorless chuckle as she and her host walked towards the living room.

 

“I intend to do no such thing” The dog demon assured her, feeling hurt that she would think otherwise.

 

“Well, you're a better man than I would be... . So Shin won't ever be back. I bet you scared the shit out of him. That's the only reason I can see for him to leave.” Looking into his deep golden eyes did not show her wrong.

 

“Guess it's one more thing I have you to thank for. I don't know if I'll ever be able to pay you back for all you did for me and Kanna.” Kagura said raising her hand to caress Sesshoumaru's cheek, sweeping her thumb over his stripes.

 

The dog demon was shocked at first by the physical contact, but did not comment on it, as he actually quite enjoyed it.

 

'Contrary to what I thought Sessh is such a nice guy, he would never hurt me like Shin did' Kagura thought as tears ran down her cheeks when her ex boyfriend's hurtful revelations came back to her mind. She leaned forward, approaching her unsuspecting friend.

 

“Kagura, what are you...” Sesshoumaru started but she interrupted him by a firm kiss pressed to his lips.

 

 

To be continued...

 

A/N: I know you all hate Shin right now, and are all wondering how Sesshy is going to react to Kagura's sudden kiss. We'll find out in Comforting embrace.