InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Unexpected - Rain on Sakura Blossoms ❯ Chapter 23 ( Chapter 23 )
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By: Kittyrae 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Supernatural / Romance / Hentai / Drama | Type: Fanfiction Sequel | Uploaded On: 03.22.2008 | Pages: 4 | Words: 2.9K | Visits: 106 | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Supernatural / Romance / Hentai / Drama | Type: Fanfiction Sequel | Uploaded On: 03.22.2008 | Pages: 4 | Words: 2.9K | Visits: 106 | Status: Work In Progress
Chapter Twenty-three
Raine yawned and stretched as she sat up. She wasn’t very comfortable while sleeping anymore. Her back almost always hurt when she woke up. She climbed out of bed and started feeling a little dizzy. She propped herself up against a wall and took sometime to catch herself. Odd, that never happened before. She took a deep breath and made her way over to the trunk where she kept her clothes.
She didn’t even take five steps before she started feeling nauseous. She stopped and held her stomach. Before she knew it she was on her hands and knees throwing up. She stayed there, still on her hands and knees and shaking. She started to cough. Then the feeling hit her again and she threw up. She stayed that way for a good while and the feeling didn’t come back. Certain that she wouldn’t throw up again, she wiped her mouth with the back of her hand and went back to bed to wake Yosuke.
She shook her husband a few times and he rolled over on his back groaning.
“I threw up.” She said.
“Okay.” He said and went back to sleep.
Raine rolled her eyes and started shaking Yosuke again, but this time he refused to wake up. She couldn’t blame him; the sun wasn’t even up yet, but she needed him.
“Yosuke I’ve gone into labour.” She said.
“What!” He shouted bolting straight up.
“I threw up.” Raine said.
*oOo*
While Ayumi was cleaning her bedroom, Raine went out into the gardens with Jiro to write a letter to Thor. It had been two weeks since he sent Jiro and yet she couldn’t find something to write him. Maybe this time she would think of something to write. She started with Jiro and how much fun they were having, followed by her pregnancy status and she just kept on writing.
When she was done, she put the letter in Jiro’s gold collar and told him to deliver it to Thor. Then to her surprise, Jiro grew ten times bigger and flew off. She didn’t know he could do that. At the moment, Jiro’s amazing abilities didn’t matter, only her letter reaching her beloved Thor mattered.
*oOo*
Thor was in the hot spring relaxing with Malique and Sesshomaru. Mika’s battle with Mokuba would soon commence and they all wanted to relax before it began. Shiaka asked for a few days to train Mokuba since she knew her mother’s style of fighting, after all Mika did train her. Shiaka knew all of her mother’s weaknesses. Mokuba kept losing to Shiaka because he was afraid he hurt would her, so he held back. Since this was the case, Sesshomaru reluctantly agreed to give them extra time.
Seeing Shiaka with Mokuba made Thor miss Raine even more. They didn’t have to hide their feelings anymore, but he and Raine did. It depressed him to some extent and it hurt him that he had to hide the woman he loved. For the time being it was for the best. He secretly wished that Raine would leave her husband, but he wasn’t pushing her into anything. If she decided she no longer wanted to be with him and stay with her husband then he would accept that, but she really loved him then what was taking her so long?
Thor looked up upon hearing a familiar roar only to see Jiro. That only mean one thing; Raine had sent hi a letter. He was so excited to hear from her. As he landed, Jiro returned to the size of a kitten and floated down like a feather into Thor’s arms. Jiro had spent so much time with Raine that he now smelled like her. How he missed her, he could bury his face in Jiro’s fur all day long.
He took the letter out to Jiro’s collar and read it:
“My dear Thor, since the last time I’ve grown quite a bit, but that’s expected seeing that I’m pregnant and all. I’m still getting used to it; with the mood swings and everything. Jiro and I are getting along very well, he’s a lot of fun and we’ve grown quite fond of each other. He is very playful and loves going on walks with me. The morning sickness is a little worse; I threw up for the first time today. The baby hasn’t started kicking yet, but I’m patiently awaiting the day that it does. I’m a little nervous about the pain but I’ll be happy once the baby starts moving. I’ll write you next week. I love you and miss you.”
“What’s that?” Malique asked.
“It’s nothing.” Thor lied. He walked out of the hot spring, the temperature of the hot spring immediately dropped, and put back on his kimono. The second he arrived in his room he would write a letter to Raine.
“Jiro smells like a female.” Malique said once Thor was out of earshot.
“A ningen female.” Sesshomaru said.
*oOo*
Mika looked at herself in the mirror. She was wearing a kimono like the one her Sesshomaru wore the first time she saw him except in blue and white. She also wore armour and boots. With Shibo no Katana on her hip, she was more than prepared fro her battle with Mokuba.
She did not expect Sesshomaru to pick her to fight her future son-in-law; she wasn’t qualified fro the job. Sesshomaru was the better fighter and a much tougher opponent to face. Even Thor, Malique or Shiaka herself would have been a better option. It had been a while since she fought someone. More like one hundred and eighty years to be exact. She sighed. Her Sesshomaru was wise and knew what was best, she put all her trust in him.
Speaking of whom, Sesshomaru slid open the door to their bedroom and wrapped his arms around her as he licked her neck. Mika turned around and licked the underside of his chin.
“Our son worries me.” He said.
Mika stopped licking Sesshomaru.
“Thor has never given us a reason to worry. What is it about our son that worries you so?” She asked.
“I fear he is in love with a human.” Sesshomaru said.
Mika sighed and smiled up at her mate.
“Thor is smarter and wiser than you give him credit for. He knows what happened between InuTaisho and Izayoi, he will not allow that to happen again. When push comes to shove he will handle his responsibilities. You are his father and you have raised him well and he is more like you than both of you think.” She said.
“I don’t want history to repeat itself or for our son to get hurt.” Sesshomaru said.
“I know koichii, I know. But like always we will be here for him.” Mika said.
*oOo*
Shiaka strapped on Mokuba’s armour and tightened it to fit his body. Today was the day he would fight her mother and she had never been more scared, nervous and confused in her life, not only fro Mokuba but for he mother as well. No one knew why her father picked her mother. It didn’t really make sense. Either way, Mokuba was more than prepared for the fight.
“You’re shaking.” Mokuba said taking Shiaka’s hand off of his shoulder and kissing it.
Shiaka shook her head. “It’s nothing.” She said.
Mokuba moved her hand to his cheek and sighed as he rubbed his face against her warm, smooth flesh.
“No matter what, tonight I will take you to my bed and we shall be eternally bound. I promise.” He said.
Shiaka blushed and turned away. “You make it sound so poetic.” She said.
Mokuba held her chin between his thumb and index finger and turned her face to his. They looked into each other’s eyes and fro the first time since they had been together they really felt like they should be together. In that one moment nothing else mattered to them except each other. For the first time they felt like soul mates.
Shiaka took a deep breath as she stroked Mokuba’s cheek with her thumb. Before she could mutter those three words he kissed her, snaking his arm around her waist and pulling her closer to his body, still holding her other hand as he gave her the roughest, hungriest, most passionate kiss they ever shared. When he pulled away he was out of breath.
She smiled, her eyes beginning to water. “I love you.” She whispered.
Mokuba kissed her again, this time gentler. “ I love you.” He said.
A knock sounded at the door. Thor poked his head inside.
“Okaasan is ready.” He said.
“Hai.” Shiaka and Mokuba said.
*oOo*
On the battle field , Sesshomaru and Malique were already there. Mika arrived, then Thor followed by Shiaka and Mokuba. Shiaka stood by Malique, who stood by Sesshomaru who was next to Thor.
“Chichiue, I do hope you will be fair.” Malique said.
“ I certainly will be.” Sesshomaru said.
Upon hearing her father’s words Shiaka became worried.
Mika and Mokuba stood facing each other on opposite sides of the field, hands ready to draw their swords.
Mokuba made the first move and removed his sword from its sheath, holding it in front of him. He took a deep breath and in the blink of an eye he was above Mika, ready to strike. He had moved so fast that no one had seen him. He brought down his sword and Mika blocked his attack with Shibo no Katana and pushed him away.
Before he could land she yelled: “Death Strike” as she swung the sword in a circle beside her and a shimmering green light shout out of her sword, digging up earth as it made it’s way towards Mokuba.
Seeing that the attack was too fast for him to dodge, Mokuba counter attacked. He lifted his sword above his head and brought it down, slicing through air. A white light shot out of his sword, colliding with Mika’s attack and causing an explosion.
Sesshomaru and the others choked and coughed as smoke and dust blew everywhere. They shielded their faces with the sleeves of their kimonos when they smelled something familiar; Mika’s acid. Soon enough, through the thick dust and smoke they could see green light where Mika stood. She had transformed her sword into her acid whips.
When the smoke cleared, Mokuba was surmised to see Mika holding two whips in her hands. No matter, that didn’t scare him. One thing Sesshomaru had taught him was never underestimate your enemy and always be prepared. He expected no less from his Lord’s mate.
Mokuba again used his speed attack and this time appeared behind Mika. She quickly spun around and wrapped a whip around his waist and threw him some fifty yards away. The burn he sustained from that whip was very painful and he wished never to feel that whip again. It was then that he realized that the whips were either coated with or made of pure acid. Okay then. New Plan.
Mokuba stood and returned his sword to its sheath. He used his speed again, but this time he ran towards Mika. He pulled his sheath from his obi and hit Mika in her stomach. His speed combined with the force of his blow sent her flying several feet backwards. He returned his sheath to his obi.
Mika coughed as she stumbled to her feet. She did not expect that. Fine then, she could play rough too. She returned one of her whips to its sword from and held it over her head, opening her palm and letting it rest flat on her palm. It began to spin faster and faster until it was a shimmering blue disc and hurled it towards Mokuba. He, however, quickly pulled his sword from its sheath and halted her attack inches from his waist and sent it flying back at her. She caught it as it returned to a sword.
She thought she had tricks did she? Well so did he. He stabbed his sword into the ground and pushed it forward with such force that it sent earth flying in Mika’s direction. Using the one whip that she had not transformed she turned every last chunk of earth into dust.
Mokuba again used his speed and appeared behind Mika. He grabbed her ponytail and spun her around and around until he himself got dizzy and let her go, but she just did a back flip and landed safely.
Sesshomaru grinned. He had trained her well. She was almost as good as he was. Now to see if she would use Shibo no Katana’s one attack that only they knew about. She looked to him for a split second in which he nodded.
It was now time to bring this battle to an end. Mika returned her other whip to a sword and fused the two swords together.
“Now to end this.” She said.
She stabbed Shibo no Katana into the ground and a single green line raced towards Mokuba. The when it was but an inch in front of him it vanished. Suddenly the ground began to shake and the earth beneath Mokuba’s feet began to glow green. Before he could even think of running he was surrounded by green light. He screamed in agony.
It felt like his skin was being singed off or like if he were being turned inside out. Was this the end of him and Shiaka? He could not lose this battle for that would mean losing his true love.
Thinking he had enough Mika pulled the sword out of the ground.
Mokuba collapsed, landing face first in the dirt.
Shiaka moved to run to his aid but Sesshomaru held out his hand to stop her.
“Intervene now and he will have lost. The fight isn’t over yet.” He said.
He was in so much pain. He could barely move. But he had to ignore it, he had to fight through it, he had to win. Winning meant spending the rest of his life with Shiaka, with his true love. He could not just give up and throw that away. He coughed as he slowly tried to get up. The pain was way too much to bear but he did not think of it.
He was able to get up onto his knees but no further. His legs were most damaged by the attack. He drew his sword and held it in front of him. He took a few deep breaths and collapsed again.
“Mokuba!” Shiaka screamed and tore away her father’s hand as she ran to him. She pulled him onto her lap as she sat beside him.
How could her own mother do this to her intended? Her mother knew how much she loved him and still defeated him so they wouldn’t be together. Of all people she thought her mother would understand. She started crying as she missed him already.
Mika and Sesshomaru walked towards Shiaka, when they tried to touch her she turned around and growled. She was very upset.
“Mika.” Sesshomaru said.
“Shiaka. I see now why your father chose me. He knew that I wouldn’t go easy on Mokuba. He knew I would push Mokuba to show me how much he loves you; to show me how much you are worth to him. I see that now. You are worth his life and even when he was too weak he tried to fight for you. I approve.” Mika said.
“As do I,” Sesshomaru said “Mokuba is hereby released from his bond.”
Shiaka looked down at Mokuba, tears streaming down her face and kissed him.
Raine yawned and stretched as she sat up. She wasn’t very comfortable while sleeping anymore. Her back almost always hurt when she woke up. She climbed out of bed and started feeling a little dizzy. She propped herself up against a wall and took sometime to catch herself. Odd, that never happened before. She took a deep breath and made her way over to the trunk where she kept her clothes.
She didn’t even take five steps before she started feeling nauseous. She stopped and held her stomach. Before she knew it she was on her hands and knees throwing up. She stayed there, still on her hands and knees and shaking. She started to cough. Then the feeling hit her again and she threw up. She stayed that way for a good while and the feeling didn’t come back. Certain that she wouldn’t throw up again, she wiped her mouth with the back of her hand and went back to bed to wake Yosuke.
She shook her husband a few times and he rolled over on his back groaning.
“I threw up.” She said.
“Okay.” He said and went back to sleep.
Raine rolled her eyes and started shaking Yosuke again, but this time he refused to wake up. She couldn’t blame him; the sun wasn’t even up yet, but she needed him.
“Yosuke I’ve gone into labour.” She said.
“What!” He shouted bolting straight up.
“I threw up.” Raine said.
*oOo*
While Ayumi was cleaning her bedroom, Raine went out into the gardens with Jiro to write a letter to Thor. It had been two weeks since he sent Jiro and yet she couldn’t find something to write him. Maybe this time she would think of something to write. She started with Jiro and how much fun they were having, followed by her pregnancy status and she just kept on writing.
When she was done, she put the letter in Jiro’s gold collar and told him to deliver it to Thor. Then to her surprise, Jiro grew ten times bigger and flew off. She didn’t know he could do that. At the moment, Jiro’s amazing abilities didn’t matter, only her letter reaching her beloved Thor mattered.
*oOo*
Thor was in the hot spring relaxing with Malique and Sesshomaru. Mika’s battle with Mokuba would soon commence and they all wanted to relax before it began. Shiaka asked for a few days to train Mokuba since she knew her mother’s style of fighting, after all Mika did train her. Shiaka knew all of her mother’s weaknesses. Mokuba kept losing to Shiaka because he was afraid he hurt would her, so he held back. Since this was the case, Sesshomaru reluctantly agreed to give them extra time.
Seeing Shiaka with Mokuba made Thor miss Raine even more. They didn’t have to hide their feelings anymore, but he and Raine did. It depressed him to some extent and it hurt him that he had to hide the woman he loved. For the time being it was for the best. He secretly wished that Raine would leave her husband, but he wasn’t pushing her into anything. If she decided she no longer wanted to be with him and stay with her husband then he would accept that, but she really loved him then what was taking her so long?
Thor looked up upon hearing a familiar roar only to see Jiro. That only mean one thing; Raine had sent hi a letter. He was so excited to hear from her. As he landed, Jiro returned to the size of a kitten and floated down like a feather into Thor’s arms. Jiro had spent so much time with Raine that he now smelled like her. How he missed her, he could bury his face in Jiro’s fur all day long.
He took the letter out to Jiro’s collar and read it:
“My dear Thor, since the last time I’ve grown quite a bit, but that’s expected seeing that I’m pregnant and all. I’m still getting used to it; with the mood swings and everything. Jiro and I are getting along very well, he’s a lot of fun and we’ve grown quite fond of each other. He is very playful and loves going on walks with me. The morning sickness is a little worse; I threw up for the first time today. The baby hasn’t started kicking yet, but I’m patiently awaiting the day that it does. I’m a little nervous about the pain but I’ll be happy once the baby starts moving. I’ll write you next week. I love you and miss you.”
“What’s that?” Malique asked.
“It’s nothing.” Thor lied. He walked out of the hot spring, the temperature of the hot spring immediately dropped, and put back on his kimono. The second he arrived in his room he would write a letter to Raine.
“Jiro smells like a female.” Malique said once Thor was out of earshot.
“A ningen female.” Sesshomaru said.
*oOo*
Mika looked at herself in the mirror. She was wearing a kimono like the one her Sesshomaru wore the first time she saw him except in blue and white. She also wore armour and boots. With Shibo no Katana on her hip, she was more than prepared fro her battle with Mokuba.
She did not expect Sesshomaru to pick her to fight her future son-in-law; she wasn’t qualified fro the job. Sesshomaru was the better fighter and a much tougher opponent to face. Even Thor, Malique or Shiaka herself would have been a better option. It had been a while since she fought someone. More like one hundred and eighty years to be exact. She sighed. Her Sesshomaru was wise and knew what was best, she put all her trust in him.
Speaking of whom, Sesshomaru slid open the door to their bedroom and wrapped his arms around her as he licked her neck. Mika turned around and licked the underside of his chin.
“Our son worries me.” He said.
Mika stopped licking Sesshomaru.
“Thor has never given us a reason to worry. What is it about our son that worries you so?” She asked.
“I fear he is in love with a human.” Sesshomaru said.
Mika sighed and smiled up at her mate.
“Thor is smarter and wiser than you give him credit for. He knows what happened between InuTaisho and Izayoi, he will not allow that to happen again. When push comes to shove he will handle his responsibilities. You are his father and you have raised him well and he is more like you than both of you think.” She said.
“I don’t want history to repeat itself or for our son to get hurt.” Sesshomaru said.
“I know koichii, I know. But like always we will be here for him.” Mika said.
*oOo*
Shiaka strapped on Mokuba’s armour and tightened it to fit his body. Today was the day he would fight her mother and she had never been more scared, nervous and confused in her life, not only fro Mokuba but for he mother as well. No one knew why her father picked her mother. It didn’t really make sense. Either way, Mokuba was more than prepared for the fight.
“You’re shaking.” Mokuba said taking Shiaka’s hand off of his shoulder and kissing it.
Shiaka shook her head. “It’s nothing.” She said.
Mokuba moved her hand to his cheek and sighed as he rubbed his face against her warm, smooth flesh.
“No matter what, tonight I will take you to my bed and we shall be eternally bound. I promise.” He said.
Shiaka blushed and turned away. “You make it sound so poetic.” She said.
Mokuba held her chin between his thumb and index finger and turned her face to his. They looked into each other’s eyes and fro the first time since they had been together they really felt like they should be together. In that one moment nothing else mattered to them except each other. For the first time they felt like soul mates.
Shiaka took a deep breath as she stroked Mokuba’s cheek with her thumb. Before she could mutter those three words he kissed her, snaking his arm around her waist and pulling her closer to his body, still holding her other hand as he gave her the roughest, hungriest, most passionate kiss they ever shared. When he pulled away he was out of breath.
She smiled, her eyes beginning to water. “I love you.” She whispered.
Mokuba kissed her again, this time gentler. “ I love you.” He said.
A knock sounded at the door. Thor poked his head inside.
“Okaasan is ready.” He said.
“Hai.” Shiaka and Mokuba said.
*oOo*
On the battle field , Sesshomaru and Malique were already there. Mika arrived, then Thor followed by Shiaka and Mokuba. Shiaka stood by Malique, who stood by Sesshomaru who was next to Thor.
“Chichiue, I do hope you will be fair.” Malique said.
“ I certainly will be.” Sesshomaru said.
Upon hearing her father’s words Shiaka became worried.
Mika and Mokuba stood facing each other on opposite sides of the field, hands ready to draw their swords.
Mokuba made the first move and removed his sword from its sheath, holding it in front of him. He took a deep breath and in the blink of an eye he was above Mika, ready to strike. He had moved so fast that no one had seen him. He brought down his sword and Mika blocked his attack with Shibo no Katana and pushed him away.
Before he could land she yelled: “Death Strike” as she swung the sword in a circle beside her and a shimmering green light shout out of her sword, digging up earth as it made it’s way towards Mokuba.
Seeing that the attack was too fast for him to dodge, Mokuba counter attacked. He lifted his sword above his head and brought it down, slicing through air. A white light shot out of his sword, colliding with Mika’s attack and causing an explosion.
Sesshomaru and the others choked and coughed as smoke and dust blew everywhere. They shielded their faces with the sleeves of their kimonos when they smelled something familiar; Mika’s acid. Soon enough, through the thick dust and smoke they could see green light where Mika stood. She had transformed her sword into her acid whips.
When the smoke cleared, Mokuba was surmised to see Mika holding two whips in her hands. No matter, that didn’t scare him. One thing Sesshomaru had taught him was never underestimate your enemy and always be prepared. He expected no less from his Lord’s mate.
Mokuba again used his speed attack and this time appeared behind Mika. She quickly spun around and wrapped a whip around his waist and threw him some fifty yards away. The burn he sustained from that whip was very painful and he wished never to feel that whip again. It was then that he realized that the whips were either coated with or made of pure acid. Okay then. New Plan.
Mokuba stood and returned his sword to its sheath. He used his speed again, but this time he ran towards Mika. He pulled his sheath from his obi and hit Mika in her stomach. His speed combined with the force of his blow sent her flying several feet backwards. He returned his sheath to his obi.
Mika coughed as she stumbled to her feet. She did not expect that. Fine then, she could play rough too. She returned one of her whips to its sword from and held it over her head, opening her palm and letting it rest flat on her palm. It began to spin faster and faster until it was a shimmering blue disc and hurled it towards Mokuba. He, however, quickly pulled his sword from its sheath and halted her attack inches from his waist and sent it flying back at her. She caught it as it returned to a sword.
She thought she had tricks did she? Well so did he. He stabbed his sword into the ground and pushed it forward with such force that it sent earth flying in Mika’s direction. Using the one whip that she had not transformed she turned every last chunk of earth into dust.
Mokuba again used his speed and appeared behind Mika. He grabbed her ponytail and spun her around and around until he himself got dizzy and let her go, but she just did a back flip and landed safely.
Sesshomaru grinned. He had trained her well. She was almost as good as he was. Now to see if she would use Shibo no Katana’s one attack that only they knew about. She looked to him for a split second in which he nodded.
It was now time to bring this battle to an end. Mika returned her other whip to a sword and fused the two swords together.
“Now to end this.” She said.
She stabbed Shibo no Katana into the ground and a single green line raced towards Mokuba. The when it was but an inch in front of him it vanished. Suddenly the ground began to shake and the earth beneath Mokuba’s feet began to glow green. Before he could even think of running he was surrounded by green light. He screamed in agony.
It felt like his skin was being singed off or like if he were being turned inside out. Was this the end of him and Shiaka? He could not lose this battle for that would mean losing his true love.
Thinking he had enough Mika pulled the sword out of the ground.
Mokuba collapsed, landing face first in the dirt.
Shiaka moved to run to his aid but Sesshomaru held out his hand to stop her.
“Intervene now and he will have lost. The fight isn’t over yet.” He said.
He was in so much pain. He could barely move. But he had to ignore it, he had to fight through it, he had to win. Winning meant spending the rest of his life with Shiaka, with his true love. He could not just give up and throw that away. He coughed as he slowly tried to get up. The pain was way too much to bear but he did not think of it.
He was able to get up onto his knees but no further. His legs were most damaged by the attack. He drew his sword and held it in front of him. He took a few deep breaths and collapsed again.
“Mokuba!” Shiaka screamed and tore away her father’s hand as she ran to him. She pulled him onto her lap as she sat beside him.
How could her own mother do this to her intended? Her mother knew how much she loved him and still defeated him so they wouldn’t be together. Of all people she thought her mother would understand. She started crying as she missed him already.
Mika and Sesshomaru walked towards Shiaka, when they tried to touch her she turned around and growled. She was very upset.
“Mika.” Sesshomaru said.
“Shiaka. I see now why your father chose me. He knew that I wouldn’t go easy on Mokuba. He knew I would push Mokuba to show me how much he loves you; to show me how much you are worth to him. I see that now. You are worth his life and even when he was too weak he tried to fight for you. I approve.” Mika said.
“As do I,” Sesshomaru said “Mokuba is hereby released from his bond.”
Shiaka looked down at Mokuba, tears streaming down her face and kissed him.