InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Huge Book of Fairy Tales...Sort of ❯ King Thrushbeard...Sort of: Part 4 ( Chapter 14 )
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By: Penthesileia 
Sesshomaru swore he was going to kill that smiling bastard one day.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Comedy | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 08.16.2006 | Updated On: 10.05.2006 | Pages: 4 | Words: 6.4K | Visits: 306 | Status: Completed
Sesshomaru swore he was going to kill that smiling bastard one day.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Comedy | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 08.16.2006 | Updated On: 10.05.2006 | Pages: 4 | Words: 6.4K | Visits: 306 | Status: Completed
AN: Hey, I know this is soooo late but my computer went crazy and I couldn’t really do anything for awhile until I got a new one. And I wasn’t totally sure what was happening in this part but that’s a whole different story.
Aelita-Kresta- I know, I deserve to die. But I really needed to laugh at something and what’s funnier then a handsome, icy, better-then-thou demon lord act wimpy when he sees a girl cry? And I think Rin’s going to start calling him Fluffy soon just as a heads up…(J)
Nothing to it but to do it- I haven’t been watching Inuyasha lately, my VCR’s broken and I can’t stay up to watch the episodes. I’m just waiting until the seasons come out. (Season 3 is coming out in September!!!!!!!) And of course Sess has a dirty mind! He’s a guy isn’t he?
Anime-lover-forever2007- Sorry but I think I’ve mentioned it’s my goal in life to torment you guys. (Mwhahahaha.)
Shinoryu- Thanks. (And sorry I didn’t update right away, my old computer was one of my demonic brother’s friends in disguise.)
Kurimusion Chisho- Thanks. And I hope you find any family you might have over there. (If you have the chance, go see Vienna. Really beautiful city.)
Inuyasha’sgurl16- Umm, to be honest with you I’m not sure yet. (I have this really bad habit of writing things down without thinking ahead. No wonder I’m so bad at chess.)
Mediaminer-
OrlandoLover- Thanks, and to be honest with you I was thinking about doing the Lion King as a long story. I was thinking instead of lions they could just be able to change into whatever demon they are. Of course, I don’t know what I would do with the humans and it probably wouldn’t be mainly Inu/Kag since Inuyasha’s brother Sess would probably become the leader and I really hate making Sess evil so I don’t know what I would do with Inuyasha and there’s 10 million other details I have to work out before even thinking about rewriting that. (I could probably think of something, there were and are 10 million details I have to work with Snow White, and that fic seems to be doing well) But I am seriously thinking of doing that one day, even if its only a small story instead of a long one. And I know I might sound like a moron when I ask this, but since I have no idea what you’re talking about, what’s ‘The Fairy’s Mistake’?
Evangeline_Lily- (slaps forehead) I can’t believe I did that! I’m probably the only person who could manage to post something twice without even realizing it. That says a lot for my intelligence doesn’t it? Thanks a lot for pointing that out, I never would have seen it otherwise. (Well, I might of, it just would have taken me awhile.)
What Happened Last Time-
“I don’t like that Holo guy.” Inuyasha said.
“Yeah, I recognize that look. The guy wants Rin underneath him, on top of him, sideways, standing up, from behind, upside down-“
”We don’t need the details Miroku.” Inu no Taisho interrupted. “But you’re right, Sess better watch out for that guy.”
“I wish there was some way we could warn him, I know if I ever caught a guy looking at my Kagome that way I would rip his head off.”
“Yeah.” Miroku and Inu no Taisho agreed.
“If I were that Hojo guy I would make sure my will and estate was in order- hey what’s that shadow following Rin?” Miroku asked.
“...oh shit.” they said together.
I think I forgot to mention this but Sess has his arm I REPEAT, SESS HAS BOTH ARMS!
And now Part 4 of King Thrushbeard…Sort of.
Disclaimer- Don’t own Inuyasha or King Thrushbeard, and if I was making money off this fic I wouldn’t be so broke.
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Rin~
Rin froze and tightened her fists in the fabric of her shawl as she heard a branch break behind her, musings about Sess forgotten.
She heard rustling in the trees and slowly started to back up, eyes searching the dark forest.
“Rin-” a voice said from behind her.She screamed in terror as she spun around to see a dark figure with antlers growing from his shoulders, feathers spread around his neck and bones extending from his head and kicked it between its legs instinctively. She gasped when a very familiar male voice cried out in agony and feel to his knees.
“Hojo?” Rin asked kneeling down beside him.
“Rin.” he gasped, “You really didn’t have to do that.”
“Oh Hojo! I’m so sorry, I didn’t know that was you!” Rin cried out, her hands fluttering helpless over him, not sure what to do.
Hojo brushed her hands off, still gasping for breath. “Don’t worry about it Rin, I’ll fine…or at least I will be.”
He slowly stood as Rin jumped up to help him. “What are you doing out here anyway?” Rin asked.
Hojo struggled to get something out of the long coat he wore. He drew out a stick, flint and set the torch on fire for her. “I thought you would like some light for the path back, so I brought you some.” he said proudly, holding it out towards her.
She carefully took the torch from him, “Thank you Hojo. …May I ask what you’re wearing?” she asked, being able to examine his…clothing with the light.
He wore a long dark coat that totally engulfed his whole body, with feathers and bones sewn into the thick leather. He had dead flowers dangling from his sleeves and black and white fluffy feathers were attached standing straight up to the neckline. He had deer antlers on his shoulders, with chicken bones tied to several of the points. But the strangest thing of all was the tiara of bones he was wearing around his head.
He beamed and brushed a speck of dirt off his outfit vainly, “Isn’t it great? A old witch sold it to me, and promised me no demons or evil humans could harm me while I wore it.” he boasted and Rin forced a interested smile on her face while she was mentally thinking, ‘Yeah because they’d be to scared to even get near you.’
She gazed off into the woods, pretending she was looking for wild animals so she wouldn’t have to look at his coat, totally missing the way he undressed her with his eyes.
“So umm Rin…it’s a nice night right?” Hojo asked, trying to appear cool and laid back when he was sweating like a pig.
Rin looked at Hojo, trying to avoid looking straight at his coat, “Yeah.” she said slowly, wondering what he was getting at. “Well I better get moving.”
“Wait! I mean, it’s um…night.” Hojo stuttered.
Rin nodded slowly, “Yes, that’s what most people usually call it when it gets dark out.”
“No I meant, you shouldn’t have to walk alone” Hojo finally got out, happy he didn’t screw that sentence up. “Let me walk you home? It’s dangerous out here.”
“I thought that was why you brought me the torch?” Rin asked.
“Well it’s not for you-No! I mean it’s not for you to carry. I’ll walk you over to your cottage holding it for you!”
Rin scowled, “What? You think my little arms are to weak to support it myself?”
“No! That’s not what I’m saying at all! I meant, um, look I’m scared of the dark? Can I walk with you for awhile?” Hojo begged, sacrificing his pride.
Rin smiled, “Oh, why didn’t you say so?” she tossed over her shoulder as she started walking.
“Because I’ve been trying to seduce you this entire time, and a coward isn’t sexy.” Hojo muttered under his breath.
“What was that?” Rin asked, not catching it.
“Oh um nothing important. Wait for me, will you?” Hojo called out, jogging to catch up with her.
“Shouldn’t we be walking towards your house? Once I get home you’ll have to go home alone.” Rin asked, looking at him with concern.
Hojo forced a smile on his face when he really wanted to smash their lips together. “Oh no, that’s alright Rin. I’ll be fine as long as I walk with you a little, and I really have to get over this silly fear of mine.”
Rin nodded and they walked in silence, until Hojo noticed Rin start to shiver.
“Rin, are you cold?” he asked, worried.
“Oh no, I’ll be alright. Just have to remember to bring a heavier shawl next time.” she said, idly thinking about the warm coats and cloaks she left at her palace.
“There’s no need to be brave Rin, here.” he unwrapped his cloak and reached for her, drawing her back against his chest and wrapping them both up. “There. Now we’re both warm!” And if I’m lucky, I can cop a feel, Hojo thought, grinning to himself.
“I will take it from here human.” a cold voice said from behind him.
Hojo yelped and spun around, still clutching Rin while she sighed in annoyance.
“Don’t worry Rin! It won’t attack us while I’m wearing my coat.” he yelled his grip on her tightening, terrified at the sight of the white haired demon.
Rin narrowed her eyes at him, “What are you doing here?”
The demon raised a brow at her coolly before reaching out and tugging her from Hojo’s grasp.
…he tried to anyway. The idiot wouldn’t let go off her until he japed his fingers into a tender point in his wrist.
Once Hojo let go of Rin, (after letting out a pained cry) Sesshomaru tucked her under his arm and wrapped his tail around her to keep her warm.
“Did you honestly think I would allow you to walk around unescorted during the night?” Sesshomaru asked Rin, his lips bending down towards her ear, “And besides, after all the trouble you’ve given me, I’m the only one who will ‘eat you’ up.” he whispered, his lips brushing against her ear as she shivered in a way that wasn’t caused by the cold.
“Rin! Let her go you evil demon!”
Rin gently squeezed Sess’s waist as she felt him silently growl from irritation. “Hojo! I’m fine, this is the man I was telling you about. Hojo, this is Sesshomaru, Sesshomaru this is Hojo.” Rin said nervously as Sess counted to glare at Hojo.
Hojo brightened, “Oh well if you’re a friend of Rin’s you’re a friend of mine. Put it here pal.” Hojo said happily as he held out a hand for Sesshomaru to shake.
Sesshomaru looked at the hand in disbelief, not sure what to do with it.
“Um, Sess doesn’t like to touch other people.” Rin finally said and Hojo let his hand drop. “But he’d like to thank you for giving him a job!”
“…This is the human you want me to work for?” Sesshomaru growled, turning his glare on her.
Rin forced herself to smile brightly up at him, “Don’t worry, Hojo’s really very nice.” she bit her lips when his growling increased and turned towards Hojo.
“Well, we better go. Here, take the torch, there’s enough moonlight for us to see without it. we’ll see you in the morning!” Rin said cheerfully as she handed the light off and forced Sess to start walking.
“Well…um, ok. Good night.” Hojo called out helplessly from behind them.
“Explain yourself Rin.” Sesshomaru commanded as they walked.
She sighed, “Look, Hojo’s a good friend of mine. I knew he would give you a job if I asked and I already explained to you I don’t have enough money to support us both right now.”
“Who said it was your job to support us?” Sesshomaru asked furiously.
Rin looked up at him, “That’s what your so mad about? I bruised your male pride? Married women help out all the time, do you really think what a husband earns is enough to support his wife and five kids? But if it makes you feel better what I do isn’t exactly a job. I just go around playing my fiddle. So you’ll be the man with the job, alright?”
“That wasn’t what I meant.” he grumbled, “What makes you think I’ll work for a peasant?”
“Because you’re on your own for a few months and probably don’t have a lot of money? Just work for Hojo for a little bit, we should have enough money by then to get by.” Rin soothed.
Sesshomaru stayed stubbornly silent. “Do you spend much time with this Hobo?” he finally asked.
“Hojo. Honestly, I don’t know why everyone has such a hard time remembering his name. And I spend a bit of time with him, he is my friend.”
“How do you act around him?”
Rin glanced up at him, “What’s that suppose to mean?”
Sesshomaru absently lifted her over a rock before she could trip over it, “What did you do that makes him think of you as more then a friend?”
“Excuse me?” Rin shrieked and shoved herself out of his arms but didn’t manage to get rid of his tail. “What are you implying?” she asked tightly, her hands clenching into fists.
Sesshomaru looked at her, “I’m not implying you’re a slut, so stop looking like you want to cut me up into little pieces.” A small smile graced his face as he wrapped his arm around her tense form and led her forward, “Not that you could if you even wanted to.”
“Well then what are you saying?” She asked stiffly.
“You must of done something to get that kind of attention from him, what was it?”
“What kind of attention are you even talking about? I don’t understand.” Rin shook her head, feeling confused.
Sesshomaru looked down at her, surprised but not letting himself show it. “You don’t realize?”
“Realize what?” she questioned, feeling frustrated.
“That he’s in lust with you.”
Rin stopped short, “What? Are you kidding? Hojo’s just a friend, he doesn’t…want me that way.” she explained, feeling sick for some reason. “I mean, Hojo’s so…nice. There’s no way he has…feelings like that.”
Sesshomaru allowed himself to sigh inside his mind as he tugged her forward. “He is a man if you haven’t noticed.”
“I know but, I’ve always assumed Hojo was gay, he’s never even looked at a woman like that.” Rin said, feeling shaken.
“Well he isn‘t, and he wants you. I suggest you stop being whatever he wants.”
Rin punched him in the arm and yelped when it bruised her fist. He looked at her, shocked.
“Did you just try to hurt me?“
She ignored him, glaring up at him, “How can I do that when I didn’t even know Hojo was like…that. And I still think your wrong.”
Rin’s cottage came into view as Sesshomaru gently grasped her fist to look over her injury. “Foolish wench.” he sighed as he licked up her palm.
She yelped (and felt disgusted with herself after she let that noise out) and tried to jerk her hand back.
He kept hold of it, actually letting emotion shine though his gold eyes.
…ok it was that male ‘oh-you-silly-fragile-female’ amusement crap that made Rin’s teeth grit and her fist ache to give him a nice black eye while her knee introduced itself to his groin, but it was a emotion nonetheless. See? She was getting somewhere with him.
“Did you forget dog demons have healing agents in their saliva?” Sess asked as he opened the door for her.
She sniffed and regally walked past him, “No, it was just a shock. I never thought you would waste something so valuable on a human.”
Sesshomaru frowned, “I would insult my father’s wife if I did not help a woman in need.”
“Yeah but I wasn’t exactly in need, I could have lived with a little pain.” she shot back as she unwrapped his tail from around and tossed her shawl on the windowsill.
She grabbed a white shift from a chest and hesitated before rummaging around until she came up with a sheet.
She tossed it over to him, “I don’t have anything that will fit you, just wrap yourself in that…somehow.” she said, before walking outside to change.
Sesshomaru frowned at the sheet, but disrobed and wrapped the fabric around his hips
He heard a knock at the door just as he was folding his clothes up and placing his sword next to his bed. “You better be decent!” Rin called out as she opened the door and stepped in.
“we have a big day tomorrow so we should- ahh.” Rin stopped short when she saw Sesshomaru. She swallowed, “we need to…that is…um…” she stuttered as her eyes traced over his form eagerly.
If there was a figure this beautiful and perfect, there was no doubt Kami existed. The dying fire gleefully spread light on his torso, creating shadows made by the dips and curves of his abs, chest and perfect shoulders. His hair shone like silver gold, and Rin’s fingers twitched at the thought of running though it. His gold eyes looked like liquid gold, while the demon marks covering his forehead, cheeks, arms and (drool) hips just begged to be touched, and kissed, and licked and ohh…. His tail was still thrown over his shoulder while the sheet hung wickedly low on his hips, and just one little itty bitty touch, just a small brushing of the hand and it would fall to the floor, leaving him totally at her mercy.
She sighed in bliss, missing the way his eyes traced over her form.
“Is something wrong Rin?” Sesshomaru asked, knowing exactly what was causing her to stutter.
Rin shook herself, “Nope, I’m totally fine. We better get to sleep.” Here’s hoping those sheets covering him would be enough to calm her raging hormones down so she didn’t jump him in the middle of the night.
She laid down on her ‘bed’ as Sesshomaru did the same.
“ Night Sess.” she yawned, closing her eyes.
Sesshomaru looked over at her before turning his head and closing his eyes also.
…Somewhere~
The boys braced themselves for the demon to jump out and attack Rin, silently praying Sess would get there soon.
Their eyes widened and their mouths dropped open when the shadow came out and let himself get beat up by Rin, revealing Hojo dressed up in some stupid costume.
“What the hell?“ Inuyasha roared. “That’s it? It was some stupid human dressed up in dead animal bones?”
Miroku shook his head, “I feel so ashamed he’s part of my race.”
“If I was Sess, I would just kill him as a favor to the world.” Inu no Tashio muttered.
Miroku winced at Hojo’s attempt at flirting with Rin. “If I didn’t think Sess would kill me, I would show him a few tricks just to save women from this kind of torture.”
“Sess is already going to kill you dumbass. Teaching Holo had to act like a pervert is probably only going to lose you another finger.” Inuyasha pointed out. “Where’s Sess during all this?”
Miroku made the screen split in two, showing Rin and Hojo on one side and Sesshomaru spying on them on the other.
“My son has been reduced to spying on his mate while she’s with another man?” Inu no Taisho yelled, slamming his fists on the floor. “This is so degrading, Sesshomaru you useless fool, go after her!” he roared, glaring at the screen.
“Please calm down Lord Inu no Taisho. I’m sure Sesshomaru is just seeing how Rin treats other men when his presence isn’t nearby.” Miroku soothed, hoping the irate demon wouldn’t decide to slam his fist though him next.
Inu no Taisho took a deep breath, letting himself cool down before he sat back down again. “You’re right Miroku, that must be what Sess is doing. Why, I did the same thing with Izayoi.”
They watched Hojo try to talk Rin, saying nothing expect when they laughed their asses off at the parts he acted most like a idiot.
They gasped when Hojo hugged her, trying to ‘help’ her stay warm.
“No fucking way in hell is Sess gonna stand for that.” Inuyasha mumbled, feeling sorry for Hojo for the first and probably only time.
They chuckled darkly when Sess appeared behind them and scared Hojo.
“Look at that idiot, does he really think he could protect Rin if Sess wanted to harm here?” Inuyasha laughed.
“You know, instead of letting Sess kill him and getting all the credit I might go down there and do it myself.” Inu no Taisho muttered under his breath.
“What do you think he whispered in her ear?” Inuyasha asked, his ears flicking back and forth.
“One moment Inuyasha-” Miroku said as he mumbled a spell and words appeared on the bottom of the screen.
“Good one Miroku! I never would have though of using subtitles to spy on them!” Inuyasha praised as he read the words on the screen.
He chocked, “Ew! My brother is so gross!” He yelled, clawing at his eyes franticly, “My eyes are burning! I can’t get the image of Sess going down on Rin out of my head! Arghhh!!!! I’ll be back, I really need to see Kagome.” he whimpered and ran out of the room, slamming the door behind him.
Miroku laughed while Inu no Taisho looked sick.
“I knew I would rub off on him one day!” Miroku cried out, his fist pumping the air.
“I’m glad Sess found a girl he can…feel that way about, really I am, but that doesn’t mean I want to know about it!” Inu no Taisho wailed.
“Hey, Hojo’s making a fool of himself again!” Miroku cheered and Inu no Taisho stopped whining to watch.
“That moron, doesn’t he know better then to offer his hand to a demon he barely knows?” Inu no Taisho asked with disgust.
“He walks around wearing antlers on his shoulders, what do you think?” Miroku asked. “Finally they ditched him, what do you think they’re going to talk about?”
Inu no Tashio rolled his eyes. “All this talk is getting boring, where’s all the fight scenes?” he grumbled as Miroku watched avidly.
Rin had finally given Sesshomaru the sheet when Miroku shook the dog lord wake.
“How much do you want to bet he’s going to pose and preen in front of the fire for her?” he asked eagerly.
Inu no Taisho snorted, “My son would never ’pose’ for a woman. All he has to do is crook his finger and give them a look, and they’re wiping the drool off their chins.” he boasted as he slapped down the five yen Inuyasha had given him earlier.
“Oh, sort of like the way you do when Izayoi gives you ‘the look’?” Miroku asked as he laid his yen next to him.
Inu no Taisho glared, “Watch it if you want to stay alive before Sess comes homes.”
Miroku sighed, “Yes sir.” he said glumly and they waited until Rin had come back in.
“Ha! He’s posing! Look at the way she’s about to drool!” Miroku said happily, reaching for the money.
Inu no Taisho’s hand slammed down on the money first. “He’s not posing! It’s not his fault he was standing in front of fire when she came in!”
“Yeah but he’s not moving is he? Look at him, I do that all the time with Sango, I know posing when I see it.” Miroku said as he slide the money out from Inu no Tashio’s hand as he grumbled.
Inu no Taisho moaned and slammed his face in his hands, “Kami spare me, that’s the third time he’s let her go after he got her right where he wanted her! He takes after me in almost every aspect, you would think he would turn out to be a charmer to.” Inu no Taisho sighed as Miroku chose not to answer.
“Well it looks like they’re going to sleep. I better get back before Sango goes crazy without me with her.” Miroku bragged as he swept the screen clean and Inu no Tashio followed him out.
“Be here at the same time tomorrow, I can’t wait to see how long Sess restraints himself from killing that human.” Inu no Taisho ordered, grinning at the same time.
Day 1
Sesshomaru mentally glared at Rin’s retreating back and glanced over at a stupidly grinning Hojo waving goodbye.
Hojo turned to him, still grinning. “Well I guess we better get to work! We have a lot to do today.” he said as he led the way to his farm, making Sesshomaru grit his teeth at his back.
“You get three half hour breaks per day and a lunch break around noon. I need you to feed the animals, take care of the horses and clean the stables.”
Sesshomaru stilled. “You expect this Sesshomaru to clean the stables?” he asked furiously.
Hojo looked over, slightly scared before slapping his forehead, “Oh course you don’t want to clean stables, look at those clothes your wearing! Don’t worry Sesshomaru, I’ve got some plainer ones you can use.” Hojo reassured him cheerful before walking again.
Sesshomaru opened his mouth to protest, but let it die when he remembered the faster he earned enough money to take care of himself and Rin, the faster he could quit. All he really needed was to work a week, and they would be fine.
Two little boys started to run past them but stopped and giggled at Sesshomaru.
“Hey Suekichi, look at the white haired guy!” the one boy taunted.
“What a pansy, look at what he’s wearing. And all that hair! He must be a woman in disguise.”
Hojo frowned and crouched down next to them. “Now boys, its not very nice to tease someone.“
“Yeah, Taromaru, Her feelings might get hurt and she could start bawling!“ The boys laughed as Hojo’s looked at them disapprovingly.
Sesshomaru didn’t even let blink as he reached down and grabbed each boy by the scuff of their neck and launched them into the air. They fell, screaming, into a scum covered pond a few yards over.
Hojo sweat dropped. “Umm, Sesshomaru?”
He turned away and started walking towards the farmhouse he could see in the distance. “Come.” he commanded and Hojo scrambled to follow.
Later~
Sesshomaru frowned to himself as he stepped out, wearing common clothing instead of his silk.
Hojo clapped once and smiled, “Great! You look good Sess! Now everything you need is in the stable, food, brushes, shovels, etc, etc. I’ll check up on you later, right now I have other things that need to be done. Get to it.” he said cheerfully and walked away before Sesshomaru could open his mouth.
He sighed to himself as he made his way over to the stables. First he would feed the animals, that sounded like the easiest right?
He tapped his fingers against his chin as he looked over the food and tried to remember what Hojo told him. (he had been to busy wondering how it was humanly possible for anyone to smile that much, to be paying much attention.)
He said corn was for the chickens, oats for the horses and grain for the sheep.
He wasn’t sure how much was enough for the sheep so he grabbed three bags and dumped all the contents on the floor in their pen. He gave the horses their oats before grabbing the corn and heading outside, wondering if it was possible to die from boredom.
He tipped the bag over, letting the chickens run all over the place, fighting each other for a piece.
He watched them for a little bit, and after he was satisfied they would all get food he turned and started to walk away.
Before something jumped up and clamped down on to his hair.
He spun around so fast, the chicken was forced to let go of his hair as his eyes started to bleed red.
“You dare, to try and EAT MY HAIR?” He hissed, his claws growing and his face started to take on his demonic side as he manically glared at the chickens.
They all froze before turning tail…feather and fleeing into the woods.
He allowed himself a small grin as he calmed down and walked back to the stables.
Later~
Sesshomaru brushed the comb over the horses hide slowly, hoping he was doing it right. The horse nudged his hand encouragingly and Sess rubbed his palm over his nose before moving to the next one.
“Hey there Sess!” Hojo said cheerfully as he walked in and Sess had to remind himself not to slice his head just because he called him that annoying nickname. “How’s the chores going?”
Sesshomaru nodded once, “They are going well.”
“…you didn’t throw anymore kids into the pond right.” Hojo asked, feeling worried for some reason.
“Not yet.” he answered, not looking up from brushing the horse.
Hojo cleared his throat nervously. “Well I just came in to ask-” a loud mooing interrupted him, and startled he looked over to where one of his cows was laying on her side in her stall, moaning pathetically.
His eyes widened. “Oh no! Betsy is giving birth earlier then we thought! This is horrible, I don’t have enough stable hands on hand to help me!” his eyes traveled to Sesshomaru and he started to feel dread. “Sess! You have to help me deliver Betsy’s calf!”
His eyes widened a fraction, “You can’t be serious.”
“Dead serious. You have to help!” Hojo pleaded and even though all his instincts screamed against it Sess started walking towards the pregnant cow.
They kneeled down next the cow as Hojo started thanking Sess over and over for his help. As he talked, his hands moved over the cows stomach and his face got pale.
“Oh Kami, the calf is backwards. We’re going to have to help her.”
Sesshomaru eyes narrowed. “How much help?”
“You’re going to have to pull the calf out and while I hold her down.” Hojo said and started to get in position while Sess stared at him dumbly.
Hojo looked at him sharply. “What are you waiting for? Get behind the cow. Be careful when you stick your hands up her, the calf’s going to be headfirst. Cows are different from humans in that they come out feet first, but it‘s not the case this time.” Hojo helpfully informed him.
Sess glared down at the cow before getting down behind it. He looked…back there nervously. “I just stick my hand in there?”
“Yes, watch your claws. Find the calf’s shoulders and pull as hard as you can. Hurry!” Hojo instructed and started to hold the cow down.
Sesshomaru gritted his teeth before sliding his hands in. he kept his eyes on the wall in front of him as he started to feel around, looking for the calf.
His claw retracted hand caught hold of a small squirming thing and carefully took it by the shoulders.
“I’ve got it.”
“Then pull!” Hojo bit out.
Sess pulled, (of course it wasn’t as hard as he could have pulled because then he would rip the calf’s legs out) and fell on his back when a blood covered calf came out and landed on his chest.
Sesshomaru stared as the calf mooed happily and licked his cheek. Hojo sat up and grinned. “Congratulations Sess! You just helped bring a baby calf into the world.” he said and started checking over Betsy.
He groaned, “Oh Kami, the mother isn’t going to make it.” he slowly rubbed her neck. “Poor girl.” He looked over and gave that grin Sess was really starting to hate. “Good thing the calf found a father.”
Sesshomaru blinked. “What?”
Hojo gestured to the calf sitting on his chest. “You can’t see the little guy’s bonded with you? If you try to leave him now he’ll probably die. So Sesshomaru, you are now the proud father of a little bull!” Hojo said proudly.
Sesshomaru swore he was going to kill that smiling bastard one day.
Later~
“Ahhh Sess, he’s so adorable.” Rin cooed as the calf cuddled closer to Sesshomaru.
“It’s a cow.” He said stonily.
“Actually it’s a bull. There’s no such thing as a male cow.” Hojo pointed out.
“And he’s the cutest thing ever, look at those big brown eyes! And that white hide reminds me of you!”
“It’s a cow. There‘s nothing cute about that.”
“No, he’s a bull.” Hojo said, trying to be heard.
Rin glared at Sess, “Come on, he thinks you’re his father, you have to think that’s a little sweet.”
“I am a dog demon, we are in no way related to cows.”
“Bull!” Hojo tried to point out again.
Rin rolled her eyes, giving up. “Fine what are you going to call him?”
“,,,I have to name it?”
“Sess!”
Sesshomaru mentally sighed and decided to indulge her. “Fine.” he said, thinking deeply.
After a few moments he let a small smile cross his face. “His name will be Inuyasha.”
Rin stiffed her laughs as Hojo looked confused. “Why would you give him a name that meant dog demon?”
Sesshomaru gave him a cold look that sent him stuttering. “Do not question me.”
Rin stood up and stretched. “Well I guess we better get going. We’ll see you in the morning Hojo.”
He bit his lip. “About that…I’m afraid I’m going to have to let Sess go.”
“What?” Rin shrieked.
“Well you see…bad things happen around him. He threw two kids in the pond, he scared all my chickens away, he took my new bull, and he killed all my sheep.”
“He killed your sheep?” she yelled, fixing Sess with her death gaze.
Hojo squirmed, “Well he gave them to much grain. I’m sorry Rin, really. But I can’t keep him. I can’t give him his paycheck because I had to take the money for the dead sheep.”
Rin gritted her teeth. “It’s fine Hojo, really. I’ll talk to you soon.”
His face brightened when he realized she wasn’t mad at him. “Ok.”
Sesshomaru and Rin left, Inuyasha tagging his father happily. I’m not even going to yell, because I know it will go right over your hard head.” Rin said, sounding calm. “but don’t think you’re getting out of working. I’ll find something else for you to do.”
Sesshomaru had a bad feeling this was the woman he should fear.
…Somewhere~
“THAT FUCKING BASTRAD NAMED A COW AFTER ME?” Inuyasha roared in rage.
“…it’s actually a bull, Inuyasha.” Miroku pointed out meekly.
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AN: …You know if Sesshomaru or Inuyasha were real I think they would want to kill me right now. And to all you animal lovers, no chicken, sheep or cows/bulls were harmed to badly. And it really is possible to over feed a sheep grain. (I looked it up on google) Thanks for reading and please, please, please, please, please review.
Aelita-Kresta- I know, I deserve to die. But I really needed to laugh at something and what’s funnier then a handsome, icy, better-then-thou demon lord act wimpy when he sees a girl cry? And I think Rin’s going to start calling him Fluffy soon just as a heads up…(J)
Nothing to it but to do it- I haven’t been watching Inuyasha lately, my VCR’s broken and I can’t stay up to watch the episodes. I’m just waiting until the seasons come out. (Season 3 is coming out in September!!!!!!!) And of course Sess has a dirty mind! He’s a guy isn’t he?
Anime-lover-forever2007- Sorry but I think I’ve mentioned it’s my goal in life to torment you guys. (Mwhahahaha.)
Shinoryu- Thanks. (And sorry I didn’t update right away, my old computer was one of my demonic brother’s friends in disguise.)
Kurimusion Chisho- Thanks. And I hope you find any family you might have over there. (If you have the chance, go see Vienna. Really beautiful city.)
Inuyasha’sgurl16- Umm, to be honest with you I’m not sure yet. (I have this really bad habit of writing things down without thinking ahead. No wonder I’m so bad at chess.)
Mediaminer-
OrlandoLover- Thanks, and to be honest with you I was thinking about doing the Lion King as a long story. I was thinking instead of lions they could just be able to change into whatever demon they are. Of course, I don’t know what I would do with the humans and it probably wouldn’t be mainly Inu/Kag since Inuyasha’s brother Sess would probably become the leader and I really hate making Sess evil so I don’t know what I would do with Inuyasha and there’s 10 million other details I have to work out before even thinking about rewriting that. (I could probably think of something, there were and are 10 million details I have to work with Snow White, and that fic seems to be doing well) But I am seriously thinking of doing that one day, even if its only a small story instead of a long one. And I know I might sound like a moron when I ask this, but since I have no idea what you’re talking about, what’s ‘The Fairy’s Mistake’?
Evangeline_Lily- (slaps forehead) I can’t believe I did that! I’m probably the only person who could manage to post something twice without even realizing it. That says a lot for my intelligence doesn’t it? Thanks a lot for pointing that out, I never would have seen it otherwise. (Well, I might of, it just would have taken me awhile.)
What Happened Last Time-
“I don’t like that Holo guy.” Inuyasha said.
“Yeah, I recognize that look. The guy wants Rin underneath him, on top of him, sideways, standing up, from behind, upside down-“
”We don’t need the details Miroku.” Inu no Taisho interrupted. “But you’re right, Sess better watch out for that guy.”
“I wish there was some way we could warn him, I know if I ever caught a guy looking at my Kagome that way I would rip his head off.”
“Yeah.” Miroku and Inu no Taisho agreed.
“If I were that Hojo guy I would make sure my will and estate was in order- hey what’s that shadow following Rin?” Miroku asked.
“...oh shit.” they said together.
I think I forgot to mention this but Sess has his arm I REPEAT, SESS HAS BOTH ARMS!
And now Part 4 of King Thrushbeard…Sort of.
Disclaimer- Don’t own Inuyasha or King Thrushbeard, and if I was making money off this fic I wouldn’t be so broke.
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Rin~
Rin froze and tightened her fists in the fabric of her shawl as she heard a branch break behind her, musings about Sess forgotten.
She heard rustling in the trees and slowly started to back up, eyes searching the dark forest.
“Rin-” a voice said from behind her.She screamed in terror as she spun around to see a dark figure with antlers growing from his shoulders, feathers spread around his neck and bones extending from his head and kicked it between its legs instinctively. She gasped when a very familiar male voice cried out in agony and feel to his knees.
“Hojo?” Rin asked kneeling down beside him.
“Rin.” he gasped, “You really didn’t have to do that.”
“Oh Hojo! I’m so sorry, I didn’t know that was you!” Rin cried out, her hands fluttering helpless over him, not sure what to do.
Hojo brushed her hands off, still gasping for breath. “Don’t worry about it Rin, I’ll fine…or at least I will be.”
He slowly stood as Rin jumped up to help him. “What are you doing out here anyway?” Rin asked.
Hojo struggled to get something out of the long coat he wore. He drew out a stick, flint and set the torch on fire for her. “I thought you would like some light for the path back, so I brought you some.” he said proudly, holding it out towards her.
She carefully took the torch from him, “Thank you Hojo. …May I ask what you’re wearing?” she asked, being able to examine his…clothing with the light.
He wore a long dark coat that totally engulfed his whole body, with feathers and bones sewn into the thick leather. He had dead flowers dangling from his sleeves and black and white fluffy feathers were attached standing straight up to the neckline. He had deer antlers on his shoulders, with chicken bones tied to several of the points. But the strangest thing of all was the tiara of bones he was wearing around his head.
He beamed and brushed a speck of dirt off his outfit vainly, “Isn’t it great? A old witch sold it to me, and promised me no demons or evil humans could harm me while I wore it.” he boasted and Rin forced a interested smile on her face while she was mentally thinking, ‘Yeah because they’d be to scared to even get near you.’
She gazed off into the woods, pretending she was looking for wild animals so she wouldn’t have to look at his coat, totally missing the way he undressed her with his eyes.
“So umm Rin…it’s a nice night right?” Hojo asked, trying to appear cool and laid back when he was sweating like a pig.
Rin looked at Hojo, trying to avoid looking straight at his coat, “Yeah.” she said slowly, wondering what he was getting at. “Well I better get moving.”
“Wait! I mean, it’s um…night.” Hojo stuttered.
Rin nodded slowly, “Yes, that’s what most people usually call it when it gets dark out.”
“No I meant, you shouldn’t have to walk alone” Hojo finally got out, happy he didn’t screw that sentence up. “Let me walk you home? It’s dangerous out here.”
“I thought that was why you brought me the torch?” Rin asked.
“Well it’s not for you-No! I mean it’s not for you to carry. I’ll walk you over to your cottage holding it for you!”
Rin scowled, “What? You think my little arms are to weak to support it myself?”
“No! That’s not what I’m saying at all! I meant, um, look I’m scared of the dark? Can I walk with you for awhile?” Hojo begged, sacrificing his pride.
Rin smiled, “Oh, why didn’t you say so?” she tossed over her shoulder as she started walking.
“Because I’ve been trying to seduce you this entire time, and a coward isn’t sexy.” Hojo muttered under his breath.
“What was that?” Rin asked, not catching it.
“Oh um nothing important. Wait for me, will you?” Hojo called out, jogging to catch up with her.
“Shouldn’t we be walking towards your house? Once I get home you’ll have to go home alone.” Rin asked, looking at him with concern.
Hojo forced a smile on his face when he really wanted to smash their lips together. “Oh no, that’s alright Rin. I’ll be fine as long as I walk with you a little, and I really have to get over this silly fear of mine.”
Rin nodded and they walked in silence, until Hojo noticed Rin start to shiver.
“Rin, are you cold?” he asked, worried.
“Oh no, I’ll be alright. Just have to remember to bring a heavier shawl next time.” she said, idly thinking about the warm coats and cloaks she left at her palace.
“There’s no need to be brave Rin, here.” he unwrapped his cloak and reached for her, drawing her back against his chest and wrapping them both up. “There. Now we’re both warm!” And if I’m lucky, I can cop a feel, Hojo thought, grinning to himself.
“I will take it from here human.” a cold voice said from behind him.
Hojo yelped and spun around, still clutching Rin while she sighed in annoyance.
“Don’t worry Rin! It won’t attack us while I’m wearing my coat.” he yelled his grip on her tightening, terrified at the sight of the white haired demon.
Rin narrowed her eyes at him, “What are you doing here?”
The demon raised a brow at her coolly before reaching out and tugging her from Hojo’s grasp.
…he tried to anyway. The idiot wouldn’t let go off her until he japed his fingers into a tender point in his wrist.
Once Hojo let go of Rin, (after letting out a pained cry) Sesshomaru tucked her under his arm and wrapped his tail around her to keep her warm.
“Did you honestly think I would allow you to walk around unescorted during the night?” Sesshomaru asked Rin, his lips bending down towards her ear, “And besides, after all the trouble you’ve given me, I’m the only one who will ‘eat you’ up.” he whispered, his lips brushing against her ear as she shivered in a way that wasn’t caused by the cold.
“Rin! Let her go you evil demon!”
Rin gently squeezed Sess’s waist as she felt him silently growl from irritation. “Hojo! I’m fine, this is the man I was telling you about. Hojo, this is Sesshomaru, Sesshomaru this is Hojo.” Rin said nervously as Sess counted to glare at Hojo.
Hojo brightened, “Oh well if you’re a friend of Rin’s you’re a friend of mine. Put it here pal.” Hojo said happily as he held out a hand for Sesshomaru to shake.
Sesshomaru looked at the hand in disbelief, not sure what to do with it.
“Um, Sess doesn’t like to touch other people.” Rin finally said and Hojo let his hand drop. “But he’d like to thank you for giving him a job!”
“…This is the human you want me to work for?” Sesshomaru growled, turning his glare on her.
Rin forced herself to smile brightly up at him, “Don’t worry, Hojo’s really very nice.” she bit her lips when his growling increased and turned towards Hojo.
“Well, we better go. Here, take the torch, there’s enough moonlight for us to see without it. we’ll see you in the morning!” Rin said cheerfully as she handed the light off and forced Sess to start walking.
“Well…um, ok. Good night.” Hojo called out helplessly from behind them.
“Explain yourself Rin.” Sesshomaru commanded as they walked.
She sighed, “Look, Hojo’s a good friend of mine. I knew he would give you a job if I asked and I already explained to you I don’t have enough money to support us both right now.”
“Who said it was your job to support us?” Sesshomaru asked furiously.
Rin looked up at him, “That’s what your so mad about? I bruised your male pride? Married women help out all the time, do you really think what a husband earns is enough to support his wife and five kids? But if it makes you feel better what I do isn’t exactly a job. I just go around playing my fiddle. So you’ll be the man with the job, alright?”
“That wasn’t what I meant.” he grumbled, “What makes you think I’ll work for a peasant?”
“Because you’re on your own for a few months and probably don’t have a lot of money? Just work for Hojo for a little bit, we should have enough money by then to get by.” Rin soothed.
Sesshomaru stayed stubbornly silent. “Do you spend much time with this Hobo?” he finally asked.
“Hojo. Honestly, I don’t know why everyone has such a hard time remembering his name. And I spend a bit of time with him, he is my friend.”
“How do you act around him?”
Rin glanced up at him, “What’s that suppose to mean?”
Sesshomaru absently lifted her over a rock before she could trip over it, “What did you do that makes him think of you as more then a friend?”
“Excuse me?” Rin shrieked and shoved herself out of his arms but didn’t manage to get rid of his tail. “What are you implying?” she asked tightly, her hands clenching into fists.
Sesshomaru looked at her, “I’m not implying you’re a slut, so stop looking like you want to cut me up into little pieces.” A small smile graced his face as he wrapped his arm around her tense form and led her forward, “Not that you could if you even wanted to.”
“Well then what are you saying?” She asked stiffly.
“You must of done something to get that kind of attention from him, what was it?”
“What kind of attention are you even talking about? I don’t understand.” Rin shook her head, feeling confused.
Sesshomaru looked down at her, surprised but not letting himself show it. “You don’t realize?”
“Realize what?” she questioned, feeling frustrated.
“That he’s in lust with you.”
Rin stopped short, “What? Are you kidding? Hojo’s just a friend, he doesn’t…want me that way.” she explained, feeling sick for some reason. “I mean, Hojo’s so…nice. There’s no way he has…feelings like that.”
Sesshomaru allowed himself to sigh inside his mind as he tugged her forward. “He is a man if you haven’t noticed.”
“I know but, I’ve always assumed Hojo was gay, he’s never even looked at a woman like that.” Rin said, feeling shaken.
“Well he isn‘t, and he wants you. I suggest you stop being whatever he wants.”
Rin punched him in the arm and yelped when it bruised her fist. He looked at her, shocked.
“Did you just try to hurt me?“
She ignored him, glaring up at him, “How can I do that when I didn’t even know Hojo was like…that. And I still think your wrong.”
Rin’s cottage came into view as Sesshomaru gently grasped her fist to look over her injury. “Foolish wench.” he sighed as he licked up her palm.
She yelped (and felt disgusted with herself after she let that noise out) and tried to jerk her hand back.
He kept hold of it, actually letting emotion shine though his gold eyes.
…ok it was that male ‘oh-you-silly-fragile-female’ amusement crap that made Rin’s teeth grit and her fist ache to give him a nice black eye while her knee introduced itself to his groin, but it was a emotion nonetheless. See? She was getting somewhere with him.
“Did you forget dog demons have healing agents in their saliva?” Sess asked as he opened the door for her.
She sniffed and regally walked past him, “No, it was just a shock. I never thought you would waste something so valuable on a human.”
Sesshomaru frowned, “I would insult my father’s wife if I did not help a woman in need.”
“Yeah but I wasn’t exactly in need, I could have lived with a little pain.” she shot back as she unwrapped his tail from around and tossed her shawl on the windowsill.
She grabbed a white shift from a chest and hesitated before rummaging around until she came up with a sheet.
She tossed it over to him, “I don’t have anything that will fit you, just wrap yourself in that…somehow.” she said, before walking outside to change.
Sesshomaru frowned at the sheet, but disrobed and wrapped the fabric around his hips
He heard a knock at the door just as he was folding his clothes up and placing his sword next to his bed. “You better be decent!” Rin called out as she opened the door and stepped in.
“we have a big day tomorrow so we should- ahh.” Rin stopped short when she saw Sesshomaru. She swallowed, “we need to…that is…um…” she stuttered as her eyes traced over his form eagerly.
If there was a figure this beautiful and perfect, there was no doubt Kami existed. The dying fire gleefully spread light on his torso, creating shadows made by the dips and curves of his abs, chest and perfect shoulders. His hair shone like silver gold, and Rin’s fingers twitched at the thought of running though it. His gold eyes looked like liquid gold, while the demon marks covering his forehead, cheeks, arms and (drool) hips just begged to be touched, and kissed, and licked and ohh…. His tail was still thrown over his shoulder while the sheet hung wickedly low on his hips, and just one little itty bitty touch, just a small brushing of the hand and it would fall to the floor, leaving him totally at her mercy.
She sighed in bliss, missing the way his eyes traced over her form.
“Is something wrong Rin?” Sesshomaru asked, knowing exactly what was causing her to stutter.
Rin shook herself, “Nope, I’m totally fine. We better get to sleep.” Here’s hoping those sheets covering him would be enough to calm her raging hormones down so she didn’t jump him in the middle of the night.
She laid down on her ‘bed’ as Sesshomaru did the same.
“ Night Sess.” she yawned, closing her eyes.
Sesshomaru looked over at her before turning his head and closing his eyes also.
…Somewhere~
The boys braced themselves for the demon to jump out and attack Rin, silently praying Sess would get there soon.
Their eyes widened and their mouths dropped open when the shadow came out and let himself get beat up by Rin, revealing Hojo dressed up in some stupid costume.
“What the hell?“ Inuyasha roared. “That’s it? It was some stupid human dressed up in dead animal bones?”
Miroku shook his head, “I feel so ashamed he’s part of my race.”
“If I was Sess, I would just kill him as a favor to the world.” Inu no Tashio muttered.
Miroku winced at Hojo’s attempt at flirting with Rin. “If I didn’t think Sess would kill me, I would show him a few tricks just to save women from this kind of torture.”
“Sess is already going to kill you dumbass. Teaching Holo had to act like a pervert is probably only going to lose you another finger.” Inuyasha pointed out. “Where’s Sess during all this?”
Miroku made the screen split in two, showing Rin and Hojo on one side and Sesshomaru spying on them on the other.
“My son has been reduced to spying on his mate while she’s with another man?” Inu no Taisho yelled, slamming his fists on the floor. “This is so degrading, Sesshomaru you useless fool, go after her!” he roared, glaring at the screen.
“Please calm down Lord Inu no Taisho. I’m sure Sesshomaru is just seeing how Rin treats other men when his presence isn’t nearby.” Miroku soothed, hoping the irate demon wouldn’t decide to slam his fist though him next.
Inu no Taisho took a deep breath, letting himself cool down before he sat back down again. “You’re right Miroku, that must be what Sess is doing. Why, I did the same thing with Izayoi.”
They watched Hojo try to talk Rin, saying nothing expect when they laughed their asses off at the parts he acted most like a idiot.
They gasped when Hojo hugged her, trying to ‘help’ her stay warm.
“No fucking way in hell is Sess gonna stand for that.” Inuyasha mumbled, feeling sorry for Hojo for the first and probably only time.
They chuckled darkly when Sess appeared behind them and scared Hojo.
“Look at that idiot, does he really think he could protect Rin if Sess wanted to harm here?” Inuyasha laughed.
“You know, instead of letting Sess kill him and getting all the credit I might go down there and do it myself.” Inu no Taisho muttered under his breath.
“What do you think he whispered in her ear?” Inuyasha asked, his ears flicking back and forth.
“One moment Inuyasha-” Miroku said as he mumbled a spell and words appeared on the bottom of the screen.
“Good one Miroku! I never would have though of using subtitles to spy on them!” Inuyasha praised as he read the words on the screen.
He chocked, “Ew! My brother is so gross!” He yelled, clawing at his eyes franticly, “My eyes are burning! I can’t get the image of Sess going down on Rin out of my head! Arghhh!!!! I’ll be back, I really need to see Kagome.” he whimpered and ran out of the room, slamming the door behind him.
Miroku laughed while Inu no Taisho looked sick.
“I knew I would rub off on him one day!” Miroku cried out, his fist pumping the air.
“I’m glad Sess found a girl he can…feel that way about, really I am, but that doesn’t mean I want to know about it!” Inu no Taisho wailed.
“Hey, Hojo’s making a fool of himself again!” Miroku cheered and Inu no Taisho stopped whining to watch.
“That moron, doesn’t he know better then to offer his hand to a demon he barely knows?” Inu no Taisho asked with disgust.
“He walks around wearing antlers on his shoulders, what do you think?” Miroku asked. “Finally they ditched him, what do you think they’re going to talk about?”
Inu no Tashio rolled his eyes. “All this talk is getting boring, where’s all the fight scenes?” he grumbled as Miroku watched avidly.
Rin had finally given Sesshomaru the sheet when Miroku shook the dog lord wake.
“How much do you want to bet he’s going to pose and preen in front of the fire for her?” he asked eagerly.
Inu no Taisho snorted, “My son would never ’pose’ for a woman. All he has to do is crook his finger and give them a look, and they’re wiping the drool off their chins.” he boasted as he slapped down the five yen Inuyasha had given him earlier.
“Oh, sort of like the way you do when Izayoi gives you ‘the look’?” Miroku asked as he laid his yen next to him.
Inu no Taisho glared, “Watch it if you want to stay alive before Sess comes homes.”
Miroku sighed, “Yes sir.” he said glumly and they waited until Rin had come back in.
“Ha! He’s posing! Look at the way she’s about to drool!” Miroku said happily, reaching for the money.
Inu no Taisho’s hand slammed down on the money first. “He’s not posing! It’s not his fault he was standing in front of fire when she came in!”
“Yeah but he’s not moving is he? Look at him, I do that all the time with Sango, I know posing when I see it.” Miroku said as he slide the money out from Inu no Tashio’s hand as he grumbled.
Inu no Taisho moaned and slammed his face in his hands, “Kami spare me, that’s the third time he’s let her go after he got her right where he wanted her! He takes after me in almost every aspect, you would think he would turn out to be a charmer to.” Inu no Taisho sighed as Miroku chose not to answer.
“Well it looks like they’re going to sleep. I better get back before Sango goes crazy without me with her.” Miroku bragged as he swept the screen clean and Inu no Tashio followed him out.
“Be here at the same time tomorrow, I can’t wait to see how long Sess restraints himself from killing that human.” Inu no Taisho ordered, grinning at the same time.
Day 1
Sesshomaru mentally glared at Rin’s retreating back and glanced over at a stupidly grinning Hojo waving goodbye.
Hojo turned to him, still grinning. “Well I guess we better get to work! We have a lot to do today.” he said as he led the way to his farm, making Sesshomaru grit his teeth at his back.
“You get three half hour breaks per day and a lunch break around noon. I need you to feed the animals, take care of the horses and clean the stables.”
Sesshomaru stilled. “You expect this Sesshomaru to clean the stables?” he asked furiously.
Hojo looked over, slightly scared before slapping his forehead, “Oh course you don’t want to clean stables, look at those clothes your wearing! Don’t worry Sesshomaru, I’ve got some plainer ones you can use.” Hojo reassured him cheerful before walking again.
Sesshomaru opened his mouth to protest, but let it die when he remembered the faster he earned enough money to take care of himself and Rin, the faster he could quit. All he really needed was to work a week, and they would be fine.
Two little boys started to run past them but stopped and giggled at Sesshomaru.
“Hey Suekichi, look at the white haired guy!” the one boy taunted.
“What a pansy, look at what he’s wearing. And all that hair! He must be a woman in disguise.”
Hojo frowned and crouched down next to them. “Now boys, its not very nice to tease someone.“
“Yeah, Taromaru, Her feelings might get hurt and she could start bawling!“ The boys laughed as Hojo’s looked at them disapprovingly.
Sesshomaru didn’t even let blink as he reached down and grabbed each boy by the scuff of their neck and launched them into the air. They fell, screaming, into a scum covered pond a few yards over.
Hojo sweat dropped. “Umm, Sesshomaru?”
He turned away and started walking towards the farmhouse he could see in the distance. “Come.” he commanded and Hojo scrambled to follow.
Later~
Sesshomaru frowned to himself as he stepped out, wearing common clothing instead of his silk.
Hojo clapped once and smiled, “Great! You look good Sess! Now everything you need is in the stable, food, brushes, shovels, etc, etc. I’ll check up on you later, right now I have other things that need to be done. Get to it.” he said cheerfully and walked away before Sesshomaru could open his mouth.
He sighed to himself as he made his way over to the stables. First he would feed the animals, that sounded like the easiest right?
He tapped his fingers against his chin as he looked over the food and tried to remember what Hojo told him. (he had been to busy wondering how it was humanly possible for anyone to smile that much, to be paying much attention.)
He said corn was for the chickens, oats for the horses and grain for the sheep.
He wasn’t sure how much was enough for the sheep so he grabbed three bags and dumped all the contents on the floor in their pen. He gave the horses their oats before grabbing the corn and heading outside, wondering if it was possible to die from boredom.
He tipped the bag over, letting the chickens run all over the place, fighting each other for a piece.
He watched them for a little bit, and after he was satisfied they would all get food he turned and started to walk away.
Before something jumped up and clamped down on to his hair.
He spun around so fast, the chicken was forced to let go of his hair as his eyes started to bleed red.
“You dare, to try and EAT MY HAIR?” He hissed, his claws growing and his face started to take on his demonic side as he manically glared at the chickens.
They all froze before turning tail…feather and fleeing into the woods.
He allowed himself a small grin as he calmed down and walked back to the stables.
Later~
Sesshomaru brushed the comb over the horses hide slowly, hoping he was doing it right. The horse nudged his hand encouragingly and Sess rubbed his palm over his nose before moving to the next one.
“Hey there Sess!” Hojo said cheerfully as he walked in and Sess had to remind himself not to slice his head just because he called him that annoying nickname. “How’s the chores going?”
Sesshomaru nodded once, “They are going well.”
“…you didn’t throw anymore kids into the pond right.” Hojo asked, feeling worried for some reason.
“Not yet.” he answered, not looking up from brushing the horse.
Hojo cleared his throat nervously. “Well I just came in to ask-” a loud mooing interrupted him, and startled he looked over to where one of his cows was laying on her side in her stall, moaning pathetically.
His eyes widened. “Oh no! Betsy is giving birth earlier then we thought! This is horrible, I don’t have enough stable hands on hand to help me!” his eyes traveled to Sesshomaru and he started to feel dread. “Sess! You have to help me deliver Betsy’s calf!”
His eyes widened a fraction, “You can’t be serious.”
“Dead serious. You have to help!” Hojo pleaded and even though all his instincts screamed against it Sess started walking towards the pregnant cow.
They kneeled down next the cow as Hojo started thanking Sess over and over for his help. As he talked, his hands moved over the cows stomach and his face got pale.
“Oh Kami, the calf is backwards. We’re going to have to help her.”
Sesshomaru eyes narrowed. “How much help?”
“You’re going to have to pull the calf out and while I hold her down.” Hojo said and started to get in position while Sess stared at him dumbly.
Hojo looked at him sharply. “What are you waiting for? Get behind the cow. Be careful when you stick your hands up her, the calf’s going to be headfirst. Cows are different from humans in that they come out feet first, but it‘s not the case this time.” Hojo helpfully informed him.
Sess glared down at the cow before getting down behind it. He looked…back there nervously. “I just stick my hand in there?”
“Yes, watch your claws. Find the calf’s shoulders and pull as hard as you can. Hurry!” Hojo instructed and started to hold the cow down.
Sesshomaru gritted his teeth before sliding his hands in. he kept his eyes on the wall in front of him as he started to feel around, looking for the calf.
His claw retracted hand caught hold of a small squirming thing and carefully took it by the shoulders.
“I’ve got it.”
“Then pull!” Hojo bit out.
Sess pulled, (of course it wasn’t as hard as he could have pulled because then he would rip the calf’s legs out) and fell on his back when a blood covered calf came out and landed on his chest.
Sesshomaru stared as the calf mooed happily and licked his cheek. Hojo sat up and grinned. “Congratulations Sess! You just helped bring a baby calf into the world.” he said and started checking over Betsy.
He groaned, “Oh Kami, the mother isn’t going to make it.” he slowly rubbed her neck. “Poor girl.” He looked over and gave that grin Sess was really starting to hate. “Good thing the calf found a father.”
Sesshomaru blinked. “What?”
Hojo gestured to the calf sitting on his chest. “You can’t see the little guy’s bonded with you? If you try to leave him now he’ll probably die. So Sesshomaru, you are now the proud father of a little bull!” Hojo said proudly.
Sesshomaru swore he was going to kill that smiling bastard one day.
Later~
“Ahhh Sess, he’s so adorable.” Rin cooed as the calf cuddled closer to Sesshomaru.
“It’s a cow.” He said stonily.
“Actually it’s a bull. There’s no such thing as a male cow.” Hojo pointed out.
“And he’s the cutest thing ever, look at those big brown eyes! And that white hide reminds me of you!”
“It’s a cow. There‘s nothing cute about that.”
“No, he’s a bull.” Hojo said, trying to be heard.
Rin glared at Sess, “Come on, he thinks you’re his father, you have to think that’s a little sweet.”
“I am a dog demon, we are in no way related to cows.”
“Bull!” Hojo tried to point out again.
Rin rolled her eyes, giving up. “Fine what are you going to call him?”
“,,,I have to name it?”
“Sess!”
Sesshomaru mentally sighed and decided to indulge her. “Fine.” he said, thinking deeply.
After a few moments he let a small smile cross his face. “His name will be Inuyasha.”
Rin stiffed her laughs as Hojo looked confused. “Why would you give him a name that meant dog demon?”
Sesshomaru gave him a cold look that sent him stuttering. “Do not question me.”
Rin stood up and stretched. “Well I guess we better get going. We’ll see you in the morning Hojo.”
He bit his lip. “About that…I’m afraid I’m going to have to let Sess go.”
“What?” Rin shrieked.
“Well you see…bad things happen around him. He threw two kids in the pond, he scared all my chickens away, he took my new bull, and he killed all my sheep.”
“He killed your sheep?” she yelled, fixing Sess with her death gaze.
Hojo squirmed, “Well he gave them to much grain. I’m sorry Rin, really. But I can’t keep him. I can’t give him his paycheck because I had to take the money for the dead sheep.”
Rin gritted her teeth. “It’s fine Hojo, really. I’ll talk to you soon.”
His face brightened when he realized she wasn’t mad at him. “Ok.”
Sesshomaru and Rin left, Inuyasha tagging his father happily. I’m not even going to yell, because I know it will go right over your hard head.” Rin said, sounding calm. “but don’t think you’re getting out of working. I’ll find something else for you to do.”
Sesshomaru had a bad feeling this was the woman he should fear.
…Somewhere~
“THAT FUCKING BASTRAD NAMED A COW AFTER ME?” Inuyasha roared in rage.
“…it’s actually a bull, Inuyasha.” Miroku pointed out meekly.
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AN: …You know if Sesshomaru or Inuyasha were real I think they would want to kill me right now. And to all you animal lovers, no chicken, sheep or cows/bulls were harmed to badly. And it really is possible to over feed a sheep grain. (I looked it up on google) Thanks for reading and please, please, please, please, please review.