InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The True Purpose ❯ Scene 34 ( Chapter 34 )

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Scene 34 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Later That Day

* Nothing much more happens except for Sesshomaru and Lohana sharing the noon meal. The white Lord is searching a shelf for a book when one of the titles reminds him of something. He moves to the bedroom entry to look in at the healer. She is still waiting beside the closet entry.

Sesshomaru- What phase of the moon are we in?
Lohana- Umm.. The first quarter I believe.

* Sesshomaru nods relaxing.

Lohana- Why?

* Sesshomaru waves a hand dismissively as he moves to relax on his bed.

Sesshomaru- Just curious.
Lohana- Makes sense that he would have them now, though... Most of your clan were born during this phase.
Sesshomaru- Inuyasha was born on the night of the new moon.

* Lohana glances up at Sesshomaru, but keeps her thoughts to herself. For a few more moments, everything is silent, then Sesshomaru feels another dull twinge of pain in his lower regions. He sits up and looks toward the closet entrance.


(+) Sesshomaru- Puppy?

* At first, he gets no response, but he feels Inuyasha's nervousness begin to build. Then another phantom pain hits.

(+) Sesshomaru- Do you need Lohana?

* Finally he hears Inuyasha's mental growl.


(+) Inuyasha- No, I-I need to... do this..

* Sesshomaru sighs at his brother's stubbornness. His mate's whine echoes through his mind.

(+) Inuyasha- Sessh,.. I want you to... block..
(+) Sesshomaru- I am fine, Pup... Relax...

* Sesshomaru looks toward the healer.

Sesshomaru- His contractions have started.

* Lohana starts to stand, but Sesshomaru raises his hand to stop her.

Sesshomaru- He wants to do this himself.. for now.
Lohana- I am here if he needs me.

* The white demon nods. He then keeps his concentration on Inuyasha. The Alpha feels his mate's pain and straining for nearly half an hour before he hears Inuyasha's groaning voice again.

(+) Inuyasha- Sessh,.. if I d-die.. please...
(+) Sesshomaru- You're not going to die, koi... I still have Tenseiga.

* Sesshomaru looks up at the swords where they are resting on the wall. A few more moments of silence and struggling, then a quiet weary announcement.

(+) Inuyasha- F-first.. pup... White male..

* Sesshomaru smiles slightly. In the closet, Inuyasha wearily cleans the new pup off, instincts guiding him in full gear on the snipping of the cord gently, then he guides the mewling pup, in its full demon form, to one of his modestly-sized tits to have his first meal. Over the next couple hours two more pups are born a little easier. Another white male and a white female. Inuyasha is really beginning to feel the exhaustion and can barely move when the next contraction starts. Something about this pup alarms his instincts and he whimpers loudly.


(+) Inuyasha- S-sesssh... Help...

* This is all he needs to utter as two blurs materialize beside him as his Alpha and the healer. Inuyasha arches and cries out as he grasps one of Sesshomaru's arms.

Inuyasha- S-some-thing.. wrong..! Ahhh!!

* The hanyou is in such pain that he just clutches at his Alpha, not caring that Lohana is working her hand up into him. Sesshomaru hugs Inuyasha and whispers encouragements to him softly. Inuyasha sobs out painfully.

Inuyasha- I'm s-so.. ex-hausted... Uhhh!! Sessh!!
Sesshomaru- Easy now.. Don't panic...
Lohana- It's a breech.. I'll just... line it up...

* As she works the pup around Inuyasha strains and cries out.

Lohana- Almost..

* When she has the pup lined up Inuyasha expells it with a couple more weak pushes. He feels the pup leave him and tries to reach for it, but collapses to lay trembling on the cushion. Sesshomaru checks him as Lohana sees to the bloody white female pup.

Sesshomaru- 'Yasha? -- 'Yasha, wake up, koi...

* Sesshomaru looks nervously at the healer.

Lohana- (Quietly) Stay calm, sire... Let him rest.. He'll come around.. when the next pup is ready to move...

* Sesshomaru sighs and lets his eyes examine the first four puppies as they nurse.

Lohana- It seems that they are pure demons, M'Lord.. They'll keep this form until you teach them to transform.

* Sesshomaru moves a hand down to stroke the firstborn's tiny head with a couple fingers. He smiles to himself when the male pup growls. It is a couple hours before Inuyasha stirs again with a straining moan. The hanyou opens his eyes, but they seem glazed.

Inuyasha- (Whispered) I-I don't.. think I can...
Sesshomaru- Sure you can.. You're doing great, Love...
Inuyasha- (Quietly) Soo.. tired... Uuhh!

* Inuyasha closes his eyes and continues struggling weakly in Sesshomaru's embrace. The Alpha works with his instincts as well, helping Inuyasha to raise up and strain. It takes a full hour for the next male pup to arrive. Lohana glances up at her Lord when this pup makes no move or sound. When Sesshomaru sees her lay the tiny, limp body aside he quickly lays Inuyasha down and blinks out. Inuyasha's eyes roll and he passes out before he can witness Sesshomaru re-enter brandishing Tenseiga.


Sesshomaru- Lay the pup over here, Lohana.

* The healer obeys. She watches Sesshomaru lift the sword as he stares at the tiny body. Tenseiga begins to hum as his white hair lifts slightly in the swirling energy. Then he swings the sword over the still pup. In a couple moments it's body jolts and Sesshomaru kneels to gently help it over to join the others.

Lohana- That's five.. Just two more..

* When Tenseiga continues to hum and vibrate Sesshomaru looks down at it, then looks closer at Inuyasha. When he sees the death imps crawling all over his mate he stands quickly. Lohana jerks backward startled.

Sesshomaru- No!!

* The healer watches Sesshomaru sweep the sword through Inuyasha. She then realizes what had happened and moves up to help the hanyou lift his head. Inuyasha takes a gulp of air. Sesshomaru sinks to his knees to take Lohana's place, nodding and keeping his grip on the now-silent sword.

Sesshomaru- (Whisper) Yes... Thank you, Father.. N-now I.. understand...
Inuyasha- Sessh, I..
Sesshomaru- You're okay now, Pup.. Just two more to deliver...

* Inuyasha moans and spasms, grateful that some of his energy is replenished. Lohana glances up as she moves back to her place between Inuyasha's legs.

Lohana- Feed him some of your energy, M'Lord... small amounts..

* Sesshomaru nods, embracing his mate's head. The hanyou can barely move, except for the contractions.

Inuyasha- I want... to have them!
Sesshomaru- I know, Puppy.. We will have all of them.. Just let your body do it...
Lohana- Help him push gently... Place your hand here, M'Lord...


* Lohana shows Sesshomaru where to put his hand against Inuyasha's slightly dimenished bulge.

Lohana- Easy.. That's it... It's coming... Almost...

* When she pulls the next pup free it squirms as she works the membrane away.

Lohana- There we go.. Welcome, little girl...

* Lohana chuckles when the tiny female squeaks. Inuyasha jerks his head up at the cry.

Inuyasha- My.. baby...
Sesshomaru- She's okay, koi... She just has your temper.

* The healer places her with her siblings.

Lohana- So that's three of each so far.. Only one more, Lord Inuyasha.

* Inuyasha's eyes slide shut again as he relaxes back against Sesshomaru.

Inuyasha- So.. so weak... P-pa-thetic...
Sesshomaru- (Quietly) No, not at all... You're doing great, Pup... There's only one more...

* Inuyasha mumbles incoherantly, but the thought makes his Alpha chuckle.

Sesshomaru- No, it cannot stay in there...
Lohana- This wouldn't be so hard if he were a full...

* Sesshomaru's glare silences the dragon demoness a moment.

Lohana- Sorry, Sire.. Bad timing...
Sesshomaru- He is doing very well.

* She nods in agreeance. Sesshomaru relaxes and looks down at Inuyasha when he hears his next thought.

(+) Inuyasha- Do you.. mean it,.. Sessh?

* Sesshomaru bends to nuzzle one of his mate's ears.


(+) Sesshomaru- You know I do.. Come on... We just have one more... We can do this.. Then you can rest all you want.. and heal...

* Sesshomaru gets no response, so he raises his head to make sure Inuyasha is still with them.

Lohana- He's gathering himself.. When he's done he'll probably go into a healing hibernation for a couple days.

* Sesshomaru glances at her, then quietly nods. Another half hour passes before Sesshomaru feels Inuyasha's body jerk. With some more of his strength restored, Inuyasha gives birth to his last pup, a black male, in quick, straining pushes. As soon as the pup is out the hanyou collapses once more. Sesshomaru uses his fluffy boa to wipe his mate's sweaty brow. He then leans to kiss Inuyasha's relaxed forehead. The younger brother gives no response other than labored breathing. Lohana cleans the black pup then raises it by the scruff of his neck to show Sesshomaru. As soon as the demon Lord sees the struggling pup his eyes widen momentarily. Then he quickly moves to take the black pup from her. He guides him to a tit.

Lohana- Four boys, three girls... All whites, but that one... The curse holds...
Sesshomaru- Silence, woman! Inuyasha's human mother had black hair... Finish up and leave us!

* Lohana stares at her Lord a moment, then quietly obeys. She concentrates on Inuyasha until she is sure there are no more threats with him. She then gathers up the discarded mess she'd placed on a large towel as she stands.

Lohana- I feel no major problems.. He'll just be very weak for one or two days until his demon blood heals him... You'll have to help him with the pups...
Sesshomaru- Yes. This is my duty, Healer.
Lohana- Shall I stay close?

* Sesshomaru calms himself as he thinks and looks down at Inuyasha.

Sesshomaru- Yes. Perhaps you should stay for tonight.

* Lohana bows respectfully.

Lohana- I shall sleep on the chais, M'Lord.

* Lohana glances down at the litter once more, then leaves. Sesshomaru smoothes Inuyasha's damp bangs out of his eyes. He watches the pups slowly slip off to sleep as they curl around each other. Sesshomaru then lays down beside his hibernating mate to catch some rest himself.


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Wow, some scenes are just mentally draining. Any of you other writers ever experience this or am I just crazy? lol
I didn't want to 'spoil' the surprise, so I'll apologize now for any graphicness. I'm not an expert on birthing, but I had raised several litters of puppies a few years ago. I hope I portrayed this 'blessed event' realistically. Anyone feeling a new plot twist coming?