InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The True Purpose ❯ Scene 24 ( Chapter 24 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

I didn't rush this relationship in my original 'hard copy' so I'm not going to rush it in here. After everything this 'couple' has been through in the past, they should have a lot of issues to work out. Riiight?? But, I promise, we are getting closer to a lemony goal. But, remember, this is meant to be a Romance, not a smutfest. :o)

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Scene 24 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- That Evening

* Sesshomaru is just finishing up the last of the paperwork that was in the desk when Inuyasha comes out of the bedroom. The demon Lord looks up at him.

Sesshomaru- Sleep well?
Inuyasha- Umm, yeah... I, uh.. I would like to take a bath...

* Sesshomaru stares quietly up at his mate, examining the hanyou's beautiful features. He realizes just how much he looks like his Father did in his seldom-seen human form.

Inuyasha- O-kay... Do I have to go out to the d--- Koi pond?

* Sesshomaru focuses himself back on Inuyasha's request.

Sesshomaru- Oh, no, of course not. Through that door is the bathing room.

* Inuyasha looks toward the door not far from him. As he turns to move toward it, he can feel Sesshomaru's eyes following him. Inuyasha pauses at the door and turns to look back at his brother.

Sesshomaru- May I join you? I just finished up all this paperwork.
Inuyasha- It's your place. You can go wherever the h--- you want.

* Sesshomaru stands and calmly follows Inuyasha into the large room. For a couple moments, the hanyou just stands, staring at the indoor hotspring. He looks around at the natural rock formations decorating the interior, then toward the large steaming pool of water. Sesshomaru comes up behind him and bends slightly to whisper against one of his furry, triangular ears.

Sesshomaru- (Quietly) Go on in, Pup.. I've already seen and.. touched.. every part of your beautiful body before.

* The sound of his Alpha's deep, calm voice touches all the feelings that Inuyasha had just spent a couple hours working to supress. He feels, too, the sincerity of his brother's words.

Sesshomaru- (Quietly) I know you didn't spend that whole time.. sleeping, Pup.

* Now, Inuyasha sighs and moves on in closer to the warm pool.

Inuyasha- Stop it, Sessh... I don't want you to feel pressured...
Sesshomaru- Pressured?
Inuyasha- I'm not an idiot... I figured out why you don't.. want.. me anymore.
Sesshomaru- I want you to be happy here...
Inuyasha- I didn't mean want... like that... I meant, I know that you have no.. desire to..
Sesshomaru- You are referring to.. rutting? But, Inuyasha, our...

* The hanyou now spins with a snarl.

Inuyasha- I know, d--- it!! The mating cycle is over! I'm already pregnant...! I thought we came in here to bathe!?

* The Inu demon watches Inuyasha undress, hurry down into the pool, then quickly wade over to the small waterfall pouring over an abuttment above the far side of the pool. Inuyasha quickly shoves his face beneath the rushing wide stream. Calmly, the white demon sheds his long, thin white yukata and moves down into the pool. He wades over to sit on a large, submerged rock bench.

Sesshomaru- I am the one failing... Not you, Pup.

* Slowly, Inuyasha pulls his face away, shakes his head, then turns to look slowly at his brother. Sesshomaru looks toward his mate and lets his eyes travel the expanse of Inuyasha's exposed body. The feelings that stir slightly inside him, puzzle him.

Sesshomaru- You are.. beautiful, Little Brother.. In both of your forms... I just... It's not proper to...

* Before Sesshomaru can finish, he finds himself being embraced by Inuyasha. The hanyou sinks to his knees before Sesshomaru, then hides his face in his Alpha's lap.

Inuyasha- I'm so sorry.. Don't let me make you feel this way... It-It's just.. this pregnancy... I know you love me and I know that you'll be the best mate that I could have ever asked for...

* Sesshomaru raises a hand to begin stroking Inuyasha's dampened silver strands gently.

Sesshomaru- Pup,...

* Inuyasha looks up at Sesshomaru and puts his best smile on.

Inuyasha- As much as I am, what I am.. You are what you are... I accepted you... Everything else I-I'll.. deal with eventually...

* Sesshomaru raises an elegant finger to Inuyasha's lips. Immediately his little brother laps at it with his tongue. He then leans against Sesshomaru's chest. When the full demon looks down, the hanyou's ears capture his attention again. Curiously, he lowers his head to take one into his mouth gently. The fine, white hairs tickle the roof of his sensitive mouth when the ear twitches spasmodically. Inuyasha looks up smirking when his brother sneezes.

Sesshomaru- That.. tickled.
Inuyasha- Same here.

* Inuyasha shakes his head a little, then twitches both ears. He then spots the trough of soapsand.

Inuyasha- Will you allow me to bathe you, M'Lord?
Sesshomaru- Only if you'll promise not to call me that... in such a manner that demeans yourself.

* Sesshomaru's nose twitches as he attempts to stave off another sneeze. Inuyasha genuinely smiles at the humorous sight on his brother's usually stoic features.

Inuyasha- But you are...
Sesshomaru- I like it when you honor me.. in the presence of others... But when we are alone, together, you may call me.... S-Sessh-Ooo...!

* The sneeze finally wins. Inuyasha tilts his head.

Inuyasha- Sesshoo?

* The Alpha promptly dunks his mate. Inuyasha comes up sputtering and snorting with a laugh.

Inuyasha- O-Okay, Sessh... That is what I'll call you.

* Sesshomaru nods as he wipes his nose to ease the remainder of the tickling.

Sesshomaru- I get enough grovelling from those outside this suite.

* Inuyasha gets a handful of the sand and begins to gently scrub his Alpha's broad, milky-colored chest. Sesshomaru feels the true affection that is blossoming from the hanyou in his ministering. Sesshomaru soon closes his eyes as the hands continue slowly working, covering every inch of his chest and down both of his arms. Again the deep feelings stir with the Inu because of the grooming. This time he allows himself to explore and study them. Having never had any relationship before, such as this, he has no past experiences to fall back on, except the formal training he'd had as a youth.

Sesshomaru- I was.. always taught,.. rather strictly due to my station as a Western Prince,.. the ways that a.. proper demon.. conducts themselves.

* The hanyou glances up at his royal brother.

Inuyasha- Perhaps I should take these teachings now, myself.

* Sesshomaru opens his eyes to meet Inuyasha's.

Sesshomaru- Why would you...?
Inuyasha- So that I'll learn to be a proper mate for you.
Sesshomaru- Inuyasha,... no.

* Inuyasha lowers his eyes, but Sesshomaru gently raises them again.

Sesshomaru- I only want you.. to be you... I was simply explaining why I can only.. conceive having... mating sessions when you are in heat... You will come into your cycle once every two years...

* Inuyasha freezes a moment, then slowly continues to bathe his Alpha.

Inuyasha- Once.. every two years... S-sounds.. great.

* Inuyasha remembers that Sesshomaru can feel what he's feeling and pauses before beginning to rinse the sandy residue off of him.

Inuyasha- It's okay, Sessh... I'll get used to it... Please be patient.

* Suddenly, Inuyasha yawns. Sesshomaru stops him from continuing his ministrations.

Sesshomaru- Your emotions have worn you out again... I think we are clean enough.

* Inuyasha nods, too tired now to argue. He raises up to brush Sesshomaru's lips quickly, then leaves the pool. Sesshomaru watches him shake himself dry. The Inu can't help but think of what Inuyasha would look like if he had his tail back. Inuyasha stops shaking, pausing on his haunches to look over his shoulder at Sesshomaru. He's actually beginning to hear Sesshomaru's thoughts himself.

Inuyasha- I'll think about it.

* Sesshomaru tilts his head a bit surprised. Inuyasha raises up and leaves, throwing the blue yukata back on. Sesshomaru smiles slightly to himself. Perhaps they are beginning to connect toward completion of the next stage in their bonding. After a couple moments, Sesshomaru moves up out of the pool himself. He pauses halfway to the towel table. Then, carefully he crouches down and gives himself a vigorous shake. A memory surfaces when he is done, of how he used to do this a lot when he was much younger. He straightens up when he hears a quiet chuckle echo through his mind and moves to gather up his yukata, then he leaves the room.