InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Miko Jumped Over the Moon ❯ Hey diddle diddle do you have a fiddle? ( Chapter 2 )

Hey diddle, diddle do you have a fiddle?

It had been four weeks since the curse had been cast and the group learnt, soon after the initial cursing, that Inuyasha was only around four months old. Sesshoumaru revealed to them that his impressive ability to jump was merely a product of being partially Yokai; he developed faster. He could only say the one thing; `Momma' and actually refused to walk, only ever jumping to cling to Kagome's neck and crawling.

He still wore the beads of subjugation but Kagome was unwilling to test and see if they still worked when he was cursed; there was no way she was going to abuse a child!

Sesshoumaru had procured the child a tiny replica of his original fire-rat robe, much to the complete astonishment of everyone. When asked why he had told them that Hanyou's were weak enough to die from exposure to the elements.

They accepted his reasoning but Kagome secretly found his providing for Inuyasha sweet. Not that she would ever tell him that.

Inuyasha had an extreme affection for biting Jaken, which everyone except Jaken found amusing, and grew increasingly attached to both Kagome and Sesshoumaru, to Sesshoumaru's disgust.

The babe couldn't get enough of the Taiyokai and followed him around as best as he was able. Sometimes Sesshoumaru was able to bully the baby into crawling, crying and whimpering, back to Kagome who, in turn, would scold the mighty Taiyokai.

That was an event in and of itself. Kagome scolding someone who was around a foot taller than her, who carried two swords and who, emitted immense amounts of youki; whilst she was carrying a baby, was truly a sight to behold. It sounded ludicrous, but was actually developing into something of a spectator sport for the rest of the group.

Kagome, who had been collecting water for the rice, came back into the clearing in time to see Inuyasha crawl over the Sesshoumaru, who sat there, leaning against his chosen tree, looking haughty.

The child was brandishing a spoon and a dish at the Taiyokai and sporadically banging them together when Sesshoumaru ignored him.

Kagome chuckled merrily at the sight and, plucking the bowl from the baby, she plopped it onto Sesshoumaru's head. It fell rakishly over one eye as he glowered at her menacingly.

She laughed again at the menace in his eyes.

“Miko” he cautioned.

“Sesshoumaru-sama!” she giggled. She picked up the babe and bounced him on her hip. Inuyasha batted the dish with his spoon and gurgled.

“Miko.” Sesshoumaru growled.

She laughed and sat Inuyasha on his lap. Before twirling away to bow before him.

“Might I regale you with a story?”

He raised an eyebrow as the pup bit his right index finger hungrily.

“Inu-chan, listen!” she commanded.

The pup looked up at her innocently and released the finger he had been gnawing on.

“Hey diddle, diddle, the cat and the fiddle, the cow jumped over the moon, the little dog laughed” Inuyasha barked happily “to see such fun and the dish ran away with the spoon”

The pup picked up the dish and banged it on Sesshoumaru's knee for emphasis.

“You tell strange stories Miko” Sesshoumaru interjected.

She frowned a little. “I guess they are very western,” a smile blossomed across her pretty face. “but you are the lord of the west aren't you?”

“Hn” he acknowledged.

“Then it is appropriate to share them with you.” she grinned wickedly. “You don't happen to have a fiddle hidden in your kimono do you?”

The look he gave her would have reduced an ordinary human to tears; Kagome- who seemed to be the exception to all definitions of normal- began to laugh. It was a deep laugh that emanated from her belly and bubbled over her lips, her eyes sparkled happily.

Sesshoumaru titled his head to the side slightly, delighting in the sound. The sound was intoxicating and indescribably soothing to a soul as old as Sesshoumaru.

Inuyasha, deciding he had been ignored long enough, abruptly shoved the spoon up Sesshoumaru's nose. Effectively killing his moment of peace.

This time Kagome's laughter reduced her to tears. The startled look on Sesshoumaru's face was priceless!

Pulling the spoon form his nose sharply, Sesshoumaru rolled his eyes and wondered why he still adored the sound even when she was laughing at him. It was one of those wondrous things about her, her ability to make him feel content.

He had never truly felt contentment until he had begun spending time with the Miko. It was a strange feeling, like sitting beside a warm fire in a fragrant meadow, and not one he was entirely comfortable with. It made him feel like he was liable to be pounced upon by a stray Yokai. It made him feel vulnerable.

And that was something Sesshoumaru tried to avoid at all costs. He had been adept at it until he had met her. But she changed things, changed people. She had made lonely people happy, made rude people caring, gave lonely people a family.

Change was what she did, and the Taiyokai was not sure whether he was quite ready for that.

A/N: I don't own Inuyasha.