InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ To Bear Witness ❯ Inuyasha's Might Makes Right ( Chapter 36 )

SF: So sorry about the shortness of this chapter. I actually planned on a lot more stuff happening, but then I remembered that I hadn't started on Second Chance, and that that chapter was due the next day. Then I got to working on A Breaking Point…and well, things went to pot. Don't worry, because the next chapter promises to be longer, no matter what. And the next chapter is the next to last chapter! Yayness!! Oh, and see the little note attached to this for a special announcement!

Chapter Thirty-Six: Inuyasha's Might Makes Right

*10:23 PM Paris, France*

Inuyasha sat on the edge of the bed, thinking to himself as Katrina brushed her hair in the vanity mirror. 'Life's never been better,' he mused happily. 'I'm mated, I'm taking some well needed time off from the company, my brother's mated…'

'Actually,' Inuyasha pondered a moment, his brow furrowed slightly. 'I haven't heard anything about Sesshoumaru and Kagome. But I know he wouldn't let her get away. He loves her too much for that, even if he does try to deny it.'

He flopped backward onto the bed, his brow still creased as he closed his eyes. 'Still, I can't help but wonder about them. I'll just have to call them tomorrow.'

He listened as Katrina stood up and walked toward him, her footsteps stopping at his side. 'The only thing I'm unhappy about it my mate's new hairstyle, though…' Inuyasha opened his eyes, not entirely surprised to find Katrina's face so close to his. 'There is still enough for me to do this.' His hand shot toward the back of her neck, grabbed a fist full of Katrina's dark, shoulder-length tresses and jerked her head down for a quick kiss.

"Inuyasha!" she squeaked angrily, then giggled when he kissed her nose. "That hurts!"

"But you like it rough…don't you?"

"For the love of…" Katrina shook her head, then kissed his forehead and scratched behind one of his ears. The ear shifted instantly, Inuyasha's sealing spell disappearing the second he began to purr. "What am I going to do with you?"

"Um, give me lots of pups and learn how to cook? Because you can't now," Inuyasha replied helpfully. Katrina rolled her eyes, then moved on the bed to sit beside him.

"I don't appreciate the 'barefoot, pregnant and standing in front of a stove' bit. I think I'll fry you instead," she warned, turning her back on him and crossing her arms over her chest.

"You wouldn't do a thing like that," he pouted.

"Really? Why wouldn't I?"

Inuyasha sat up, wrapped his arms around her waist and puller her closer to him. "Because I love you, and you love me."

"Maybe…"

"Maybe huh?" Inuyasha growled moments before he tickled her side. "Is it still a maybe?"

"Inuy-(gasp) stop!" Katrina giggled, desperately trying to wiggle free of him as he pinned her to the bed by her shoulder and tickled her with his free hand.

"Is is still a maybe?"

"No! (wheeze) I love you (giggle) now stop!"

"That's what I thought." Inuyasha sat her up instantly, grinning innocently at her accusing glare. "What's wrong?'

"Did you have to do that?"

"Of course I-"

He paused as his cell phone rang, Bubba Sparkxx's 'Deliverance' effectively ruining the playful mood.

"I thought you turned that off," Katrina scolded as Inuyasha reached toward the nightstand.

"Me too. Hello?" He jerked from the phone moments later, taking a moment to rub his abused ear as a female's angry screams filtered into the room from the other end.

"Wait a minute! You've got to calm down!" Inuyasha waited until the yelling stopped to try again. "Look, I can't talk to you if you're screaming like that. Just calm down."

"Who is it?" Katrina mouthed. Inuyasha shrugged, then asked "Now, who's this?" His face lit up instantly, and a sunny smile spread across his face. "Hey Sango! How's Mir-" He winced as the yelling began anew, but this time a tad lower due to Katrina reaching over and turning down the volume. Inuyasha nodded through some of it, but for the most part wore the same confused expression he had when the yelling began.

"I know you're pissed Sango, but you've got to calm down! I don't understand a thing you're saying! Start over." He relaxed when she did start over, this time low enough for him to understand without permanently damaging his eardrums. He paled suddenly, his back becoming board straight as Katrina looked on.

"You know? Who told you? … Yeah, well-oh! For real? Thanks! Now what does this have to do with Fluffy-Kins-" Inuyasha fell silent, ignoring Katrina's 'gentle' prodding for information.

"Yeah, I knew about the transmission thing." His eyes narrowed suddenly, and a low growl rumbled from his throat. "You don't say," he drawled dangerously, seeming to see through Katrina as a grimace marred his features. "Don't worry about it Sango. I'm going to fix it. Yeah, I'll call you on the way there. Bye."

He hung up, then glanced at Katrina before running his hands down the length of his face. "What is it Inuyasha?" Katrina asked, pulling him into a gentle hug. "What did Sango say?"

"That my brother's a dumbass," Inuyasha muttered into her nightgown. "And that he's ruined his first and only chance at happiness."

"What happened? And does it have anything to do with Kagome?"

Inuyasha sighed deeply, then crawled off the bed and reached underneath it for his suitcase. "I have to go. I have to help him."

"Of course," Katrina said, reaching underneath the bed for her luggage as Inuyasha began to pack his.

"Oh no you don't," Inuyasha replied as he picked her up and tossed her back onto the bed. "You're staying right here."

"But-"

"I'm coming back as soon as possible. You just stay here and wait until I get back. Here," he reached inside his wallet and tossed her one of his credit cards. "Buy something nice. Have it on when I get back."

"What makes you think that I just won't wear the card?" Katrina retorted smugly, then pressed a quick, teasing kiss to his lips.

Inuyasha growled softly, then kissed her back. "Please don't make this harder than it already is."

"I thought they didn't get any harder than that."

Inuyasha rolled his eyes, his sealing spell slipping back into place as he pecked her forehead. "Bad girl."

"Bad doggie."

"Yeah, yeah." Inuyasha opened the door to leave, only to stop when Katrina said

"If Sango's right about Kagome being hurt, then Sesshoumaru may be too. No 'I told you so's, alright mister?"

"Yes dear," Inuyasha grumbled and closed the door behind him, muttering something along the lines of "Damned falcons and their hearing…"

*3:23 AM, Somewhere between Paris and Boston*

Inuyasha gazed out the side window of the plane, his chin in his hand and his thoughts a million miles away. 'I knew I should have stuck around,' he scolded himself. 'I should have known that he would somehow screw himself over. Why didn't I stay to make sure things went the way they should? Maybe I should call Rin…'

Inuyasha picked up his cell and pushed Rin's assigned number, waiting patiently for her to pick up. Her hushed, agitated tone answered after a few rings, her voice tighter than normal.

"Hey Rin! Are you ok?"

"No! I'm not!" She sighed then, and Inuyasha could feel the hairs on the back of his neck start to rise.

"Rin? What is it?"

"Believe it or not, it's Sesshoumaru-sama."

Inuyasha blinked, then his brow furrowed. "What do you mea-" He paused at a growl in the background. "Is that Sesshoumaru?"

"Yeah, he's been like that for the past couple of months. He's scary like this."

Inuyasha frowned instantly, his displeasure evident at the fear in Rin's voice. 'Has he really snapped, to the point where even Rin's afraid of him?'

"Are you coming Uncle Yasha?" she asked hopefully. It seemed like eons since he heard her so afraid, yet so hopeful…

*

"Unkle Yasha?"

Inuyasha yawned, then rolled on his side, his snowy ears flickering insistently at the shadowed figure in his doorway. "Rin?"

"Unkle Yasha, are you awake?"

"Yeah kiddo." Inuyasha yawned as he sat up, then raised his hand to shield his eyes from the brightness of the hallway light outside. "What's the matter?"

"Sesshoumaru-sama's not here, and I…" she sniffed a little, and traces of her fear and sweat filtered into the room.

"You had a nightmare?" Inuyasha offered, his reward being Rin's shadowed nod. "Well, come here and sit down."

"I'm sorry Unkle Yasha," Rin whispered as she hoisted herself onto the taller bed. "I know I'm supposed to be a big girl but-"

"I used to have nightmares too Rin."

Big round brown eyes stared up at him in wonder; as if she thought that nothing could scare him or her Sesshoumaru-sama. "Really?"

Inuyasha nodded solemnly, his golden eyes lightening briefly on the top of her head before settling to the outside window. "Yeah. I had them all the time when I was your age. As a matter of fact, I still do."

"About Auntie Kikyou…"

Inuyasha sighed again, this one tinged with sadness, longing and regret. "Yeah, about Kikyou…"

"Well, I know what could make us feel better?"

"Yeah?" Inuyasha asked skeptically, hiding his amusement rather well. "What's that?"

"Ice cream!"

"What?" Inuyasha stammered as Rin grabbed his hand and practically dragged the older, and infinitely stronger, youkai out of the room and down the stairs to the kitchen.

"Ice cream," Rin repeated simply. "I want ice cream. It makes me feel better. It'll make you feel better too."

"But it's 1:15 in the morning."

Rin stopped midway down the steps to smile back at him, her smile bright and sunny despite the gap from her missing tooth. "That's when it's the best."

"I think you should be in bed," Inuyasha reprimanded as he turned on the kitchen light. "Sesshoumaru would be really mad if he found out you were still awake…"

"But Unkle Yasha!" Rin whined before insistently tugging on his clawed hand. "Sesshoumaru-sama's away! You won't tell him...will you? Please?"

Inuyasha rolled his eyes, then shook his head. "No, I guess I won't. Besides, I wanted some ice cream anyway. You get the spoons and I'll get the rest of the stuff."

*

"Uncle Yasha?"

Inuyasha blinked, Rin's voice abruptly bringing him out of his stroll down memory lane. "Yeah Rin. I'm on my way."

*1:23 PM, The Emerald City*

Sesshoumaru stared out the window to the city around him, his mind wandering for the hundredth time today. 'Why can't I just forget about her?' He sat down at his desk and began to type, trying to focus on his work. 'I need to forget her…………but I can't!'

He snarled, viciously sweeping his hand across his desk. Papers flew everywhere, scattering around him as he ran his hands through his hair. "I just can't…"

>Knock-Knock!<

"Go away," Sesshoumaru growled. "I'm not to be disturbed."

.Knock-Knock!<

"I said go away."

>Knock Knock-knock Knock Knock. Knock Knock.<

'Ink in a bottle?' Sesshoumaru sighed. "Come in Inuyasha."

The door opened and Inuyasha stepped in, a wide smile on his face. "How are ya Fluffy-Bottom?" He glanced at the mess on the floor. "What's with this?"

"None of your business. What do you want? I thought you were still in Paris."

"Oh, I was," Inuyasha replied. He leaned against Sesshoumaru's desk leisurely, shirking off his sealing spell as he stared at him. "But I got the weirdest call last night."

"Really?" grumbled Sesshoumaru absently as he began to ignore him.

"Yeah. It was some hysterical female, at 11:00, screaming about some injustice done to her friend. You wouldn't happen to know what I'm talking about, do you?"

"I assure you I don't."

"Oh." Inuyasha nodded. "I thought so. Hey, how's Kagome doing?"

Sesshoumaru visibly stiffened, and his scent changed slightly. "I don't know. We no longer speak."

"Really?" Inuyasha said suspiciously. Sesshoumaru looked up at him as Inuyasha sighed. "That's a shame. You two were perfect together. Why don't you two speak anymore?"

"I don't know."

"Hmmm…" Inuyasha leaned closer to Sesshoumaru, bracing his hands on the desk for support. "It wouldn't happen to do with you locking her in your bedroom for 8 hours, would it?"

Sesshoumaru's eyes widened, then narrowed. "How do you-"

"How I know isn't important," Inuyasha interrupted quickly. "But what I know is. I'm a little confused thought. You see, I thought I was supposed to be the stupid one."

"What?" Sesshoumaru faltered in confusion.

Inuyasha sighed irritably, obviously perturbed at having to explain himself. "I'm supposed to be the dumb one. You know, the one making the stupid decisions and you're the one that's supposed to run to my aid and give me advice. Looks like the tables have turned."

"I don't need your advice hanyou," Sesshoumaru replied frigidly, resolving once again to ignore Inuyasha. He swiveled back to his keyboard as Inuyasha glared at him.

"Of course you need my advice. I gave it to you last time, but it seems like you didn't take it. That's why things are the way they are."

"They are this way because she left me!" Sesshoumaru growled threateningly, his tone demanding that Inuyasha drop the subject. Inuyasha brushed this off, and glared right back.

"Do you really blame her? You were an ass! I told you that idea wouldn't work. But did you listen? Noooooooooo….."

"I don't need your 'I told you so's either," Sesshoumaru shot back. "So if that's what you came to do-"

"Nope, that's not what I came to do to be honest," Inuyasha interrupted yet again. "Katrina would have a fit if she knew I just said that. But I'm here to help you."

"Again, I don't need your help. She made her choice, and I've made mine."

Inuyasha sighed again. "And that's why you need my help. Look at you Fluffy. You never were the nicest person in the world, but now you're just this nasty tyrant. Everyone here is scared of you now, including Rin. Did you know that?"

"No," Sesshoumaru admitted. "I didn't…Rin too?"

Inuyasha nodded. "You've growled and snapped at everybody! Humans and youkai alike are afraid they'll lose their job or their lives around you, and it's all because of her! You've got to apologize to her!"

Sesshoumaru gave a bitter laugh, leaning back in his chair despondently. "I will not apologize to her. She should apologize to me."

Inuyasha balked, his fist balling at his side as he shook his head in disbelief. "Do you hear yourself?" he yelled. "Do you hear how you sound? This is your fault, you stubborn ass or did you forget?"

"I don't-"

"Shut up and listen to me for once, will you?!" Inuyasha snarled, his eyes glowing golden in his intensity. Sesshoumaru growled back, but Inuyasha's growl only became louder. "It's not a bad thing to have emotions, idiot! It's not a bad thing to miss her! And it's not a bad thing to apologize!"

"I am not apologizing to a worthless human!" Sesshoumaru snarled, his eyes bleeding red.

"Is that what you're telling yourself? That she means nothing to you? I was right, you are stupid!"

He dodged Sesshoumaru's attack, moving from in front of the desk to the door beside the break room in a flash. He jumped to Sesshoumaru's desk as the taiyoukai leapt to strike him.

"You're pride is hurting you! Can't you see that? If anything, you're pride's already hurt her!"

"What do you mean?" Sesshoumaru asked, stopping mid-swipe.

"You haven't seen her since she left you, have you?" Inuyasha asked softly, stepping down from Sesshoumaru's desk. "She's changed. She's not what she used to be."

Inuyasha warily watched Sesshoumaru as he sat back at his desk, Sesshoumaru's eyes downcast and heavy.

"She barely eats, she barely sleeps. She hasn't truly smiled in so long, her friends have forgotten what it looks like. Everything that was good and gentle, kind and energetic about her is gone and it's your fault."

Sesshoumaru swept a hand through his hair as Inuyasha sat in one of the chairs in front of his desk. "You've got to try to fix this. If not for you, then for her. You're taiyoukai honor should at least not want her to suffer."

"There is nothing I can do," Sesshoumaru argued.

"You only say that because you're afraid," Inuyasha countered, ignoring Sesshoumaru's glare. "You are and you should be. You realize now that in her hands is your happiness, and you don't know what to do if she refuses you. But you owe it to her to try. You owe it to yourself to try."

Inuyasha stood, glanced at the papers still on the floor, and shook his head. "I tell you what. I'm going back to Paris tonight. If I were you, I'd get on a plane and get myself to the ATL."

Inuyasha walked to the door, his sealing spell glimmering into effect around him. He stopped at the doorknob, seeming to debate something within himself before turning to Sesshoumaru. "It'll be hard; I never said that it wouldn't be. But sometimes it's worth it to put our pride aside, forget what others will think of us, and do what's in our hearts."

He smiled back at Sesshoumaru, a truly brotherly one as his sealing spell erased the last of the white in his hair. "I'm with you Aniki. No matter what you do."

Inuyasha opened the door, and with one last look back, left the office and shut the door. Sesshoumaru stared at it, Inuyasha's words replaying in his mind. 'Why must the hanyou be the wise one?' Sesshoumaru wondered sardonically as he picked up his keys and left the office.

"I'm leaving," he told CiCi, walking past her desk to the elevator. He pushed the button for the elevator, watching the lights approach as he questioned his actions. 'Why am I doing this? Is Inuyasha right?' Sesshoumaru mentally shook himself. 'Forget Inuyasha and what he thinks. I can't be that easy to read…'

Sesshoumaru's eyes widened as the elevator stopped at his floor. "Or am I?"

The doors opened, and Inuyasha stood on the other side, clicking his claws against the control buttons as he leaned against the glass wall. "What took you so damned long?"

Sesshoumaru said nothing, but stepped into the elevator as Inuyasha pushed the button for the lobby floor.

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SF: Yay!

Sango: It's about bleeding time!

Silver Fox: {::grumbles something rude, then goes to the fridge with Sesshou trailing behind him::}

SF: I'm so proud of you Inu-chan! {::glomp::}

Kagome: Yeah! You're so smart in this one! {::glomp::}

Sango: And sweet too! {::glomp::}

Inu-chan: {::trying to shake SF, Sango, and Kagome off him::} Aww, come on! You guys are killing me!

Trunks: {::digging around in the fridge too::} Feel the love, Inuyasha. Feel the love.

Inu-chan: Right now, I can't feel my ribs. And one of you stinks!

SF/Kagome/Sango: {::jump away from Inu-chan::} WHAT!!!!!!

Inu-chan: Yeah, one of you smells like old blood. Ew!

Kagome: {::starts to cry, then runs offstage::}

Sango: Kagome! {::runs off behind her::}

SF: Great going Inu-chan.

Inu-chan: What? I can't help that she smells!

>Zap!<

SF: {::glaring down at smoky Inu-chan::} You are a jerk. Never forget that. {::walks off behind Sango and Kagome::}

Inu-chan: {::scratching a smoking ear::} What did I do?

Silver Fox: {::glaring at Sesshou::} You didn't teach him the birds and the bees, did you?

Sesshou: What Inuyasha knows is not my problem, kitsune. If you are so concerned, then you teach him.

Trunks: I'm up for it.

Silver Fox: I guess I am too. Well, we're going to explain some things to Inuyasha. The preview, recommendation and the review responses are below. Hey Inuyasha! We need to talk!

Chapter Thirty-Six: Is Happiness All It's Cracked Up to Be?

Is it possible to forgive, forget, love and loose at the same time?

RECOMMENDATION: I actually don't have a recommendation for this week. If anyone has a story that they really like, but don't think I know about, please let me know in the reviews. Thanks!

Responses:

Blooded-Blade: Thanks so much! I'm glad you're up to this part too. I must admit that this story is a tad longer than I'm used to writing, but a lot of people like it that way. I kinda hate it when he's sad too, though he and I tend to be at odds most of the time.

Silver Mystic: You're right about real life, but I'm such a sucker for a happy ending. I don't know what I plan to do. No problem about the review wait. I haven't updated in a while either.

Babygirl200008: Well, I can't give away the ending. That's partially because I don't know the ending. I'm still thinking on whether they should hook back up or what.

Nishigirl: The apology is unnecessary. I totally understand. Yeah, Sesshou's sad, but he's at least going to try now. I'm not entirely sure how well that'll go...

Gopher2806: It's amazing what a little brotherly wisdom will do to a youkai. Thanks for the early vote of confidence!

Sukera, CarmMeldoll, Dana Daidouji, Anon, Ava-dreams and Misu no Hikaru: Thanks a lot! Another update's on the way!

Raine84: Don't cry! I hate to see people cry! Weird, huh? That would be rather mean of me...but I'm not saying that I'm not capable of such meanness. We'll just have to see. Second Chance was updated Monday, per your suggestion.

BelleDayNight: I'm draggin' it out? Silver Fox: {::bops SF upside the head::} Don't be coy. You know what you're doing. SF: {:: holding the knot on her head::} Just for that, I'm going to put you in the most torturous position possible. Silver Fox: {::backing away::} No SF! Don't do it! We're family! SF: So? {::thinks a moment, then::} I know! You'll train Inuyasha in 'A Kiss'. Silver Fox: {::running offstage::} nooooooooooo!! SF: Tee hee! I thought that would work. I've made a lot of people cry lately. I wonder what's wrong with me...

LilNezumi LilInu: Wow! Four days? I never thought it would take that long! Well, I'm glad to see that you've caught up with the story. {::blushes::} I'm so glad you like the story enough to print it.

Fire Phoenix: Hopefully this chapter is happier. I tried to get it that way at least. The next chapter promises to be great and long, which means tedious to write. No problem, because I don't mind. I have three days off from work, and I'm going to use and abuse them. LP#9 is one of my favorites too.

MoonliteCrescndo: Yeah. I'm on this sad kick lately. I don't know why. I'm trying to get out of it. I'm even reading more blood and gore than normal. It normally cheers me up. Three cheers for the new roommate! No more funky perfumes that make you sneeze and no more eating your stuff. Good luck with your finals!

Jadefeather: You're not the only one that thinks that. A lot of people want Kagome to hit him. I think that's what I'll do...I'm not entirely sure. But I have to tell you, I love happy endings.

Rin-D: Don't worry about it. A lot of people don't have time to review every chapter. I'm just glad that you review what you do! I'm so easy to please!

Reality: I know. I'm trying to make things better.
HellzAznGrl: I'm not entirely sure about all men. Well, there's my brother, and Silver. Then there's my ex-no, all of my ex's...um. Never mind. At least 99% of them are stupid. (No offense to the male readers out there.)

InuKagOnly: But of course! Or at least I'm going to try for it to be.

Kagome: Thanks for clocking Sesshou. There's a lot of people screaming for someone to.

White Deer: Um, I need him whole for the next two chapters. Then you can punch him all you want to. Why does everyone want to beat on Sesshou lately?

Avonnalay-Ariemay: Now what would make you think that I would get Inuyasha involved? ~.^ Of course I would have Inu-chan drop a little brotherly advice. Maybe he'll get listened to this time. I've explained things in story form myself. It's normally when Moms busts me for doing something.

Badgerwolf: I tried to make it happier. Did it work?

MoonlightPrincess: You have my deepest apologies if I offended you. As a matter of fact, my best friend went through the same thing when we were in school. Hers didn't end like Kagome's will though. Glad to see you still with me.

Takara, Lady of Western Lands: No worries about reviewing. Thanks for the love, and hopefully I'll make you smile soon.

Yura of the Hair: I'm working on it! Here. {::passes over a handkerchief::} Sorry about the floodworks.

Sesshys Hime: My sister's bag is filled with Blue's Clues stuff. Go fig. You're right about the Kag thing. I think I'd fry him on sight after this stunt.

Migele: I agree with you wholeheartedly. However, I have to find some way to fix things since I made the mess.

NoLabel: I have seen it! That's why the chapters are so sad! I don't know what's wrong with me! Oh. That does explain the hypocrite thing. I love that song too, though I could have seriously hurt him over the video. I don't like to cry in front of Moms either. She freaks and starts blaming herself.

Asmodeus: LOL. I'm sorry. The brain reboot comment was great! I needed that laugh when I read your review too. So sorry about school. I hated it too.

Fire Kitsune Goddess: I know, and I'm really sorry about that. If you think that's bad, then don't read 'Guiding Darkness'. I think I'm going to get hanged for that one.

StarkXNaked: {::runs out with deliberators::} Everyone get out of the way! Clear! >Zap!< Clear! >Zap!< >Beep...Beep...Beep...Whew! I thought I lost you there for a moment. UA's Trial of the Century was deleted a few weeks ago. It's on mediaminer until I can repost. Thanks for the compliment. The popularity of this story really surprises me sometimes, especially since it's inspiration came from such an unlikely source.

SesshFan: I'll try really hard. Promise.

Sore wa himitsu desu!: Dude, for real! Wow! I usually worry about the details, but thanks! Hope you're this far!

Tokia: I'm so very sorry. I don't mean to be mean! I'm trying right now to fix it! I just need a minute! Again, I'm so sorry. I wrote those two chapters after seeing the Passion, and I haven't been the same since.

*Special Note: If there's anyone out that that may want to write the next lemon, please holler at your girl… or bird as it were. Thanks! Silver's finals are coming up, and he's trying to stiff me. You guys saw the lemon I did on MM, so you KNOW I need the help!*