InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ You're My Everything ❯ Darkest Before The Dawn ( Chapter 8 )

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Darkest Before The Dawn

Sesshoumaru squeezed Inuyasha's neck, steadily increasing the pressure. Inuyasha went limp; there was no resistance no fight. Eyes closed, head thrown back, Inuyasha looked almost peaceful.

“Open your eyes.”

Even while killing him, even as he strangled the life out of him, the demon Lord ordered his brother and even as he lay dying, Inuyasha obeyed his killer. As long as there was breath in him, Inuyasha would not disobey his master. If it pleased the Lord, he would look his own death in the face.

Tired, resigned eyes opened slowly; it was obviously a great effort for Inuyasha to do so.

Looking at the taiyoukai, Inuyasha smiled gently, the light fading slowly from his eyes.

And Sesshoumaru released him.

Inuyasha fell to the ground unconscious.

Despite himself, Sesshoumaru was moved by the depth of the hanyou's surrender. He had really given himself entirely to the demon Lord and this was the ultimate proof; even as he, Sesshoumaru, took his life, the boy had obeyed him. His little brother had vowed to belong to him forever, and perhaps he had spoken the truth. No, Sesshoumaru was sure Inuyasha would never runaway again.

Walking to the unconscious hanyou, he lifted him in his arms almost gently and walked to the foot of a nearby tree. He settled down under it, Inuyasha in his lap and waited for the hanyou to regain consciousness. He allowed his own eyes to close, one hand playing absently with the bangs on Inuyasha's face.

The night wore on peacefully until-

“Sesshoumaru-sama…ungh…please…”

Sesshoumaru's eyes snapped open to the hanyou writhing slightly in his lap, obviously in pain. Looking down at his little brother, Sesshoumaru saw that his eyes were still closed. The hanyou was talking in his sleep or having a nightmare.

“Sesshoumaru-sama…please forgive…me….”

The demon Lord's eyes widened in surprise. Even after everything, the hanyou was still begging for his forgiveness…

“Inuyasha…”

One hand came to the suffering hanyou's forehead, gently brushing away the bangs, caressing soothingly.

“It is alright. You are safe…with me.”

Inuyasha relaxed, sighing softly as if he had heard the words.

“Aniki-sama…”

Then his breathing slowed again as he fell back into slumber.

…

Next morning, Inuyasha slowly opened his eyes, only to scrunch them up again at the bright glare. It was obviously late morning. Had he really slept that long? Come to think of it, where was he…?

He was lying on something soft and silky…and warm…

Then his heart sped up as he remembered all the events of the previous night…Sesshoumaru-sama…the punishment…the rejection…death…Sesshoumaru-sama had not forgiven him…instead, he had finally decided to end his sorry existence….

Inuyasha panicked. But then why was he still alive? Had the demon Lord changed his mind and sent him away? Had he left-?

He opened his eyes and found a pair of impassive light gold eyes staring at him. Relief washed over him. Sesshoumaru-sama was still here! Then his eyes widened as he realized where he was. He was lying in Sesshoumaru-sama's lap! How-??

He tried to get up to beg forgiveness for his presumption when a heavy hand on his chest prevented him from getting up. Then Sesshoumaru brought a hand behind Inuyasha's neck and claimed his lips in a gentle, but possessive kiss that left Inuyasha breathless.

Inuyasha was speechless, unable to comprehend the change in the demon Lord. What was going on? Perhaps he had died and this was heaven.

Something akin to warmth flickered in the cold taiyoukai's eyes and Inuyasha gasped.

“You are forgiven, Inuyasha.”

Eyes wide and shining with delight, Inuyasha gaped.

“I-I…my Lord…”

The amused demon prince brought one finger to the stuttering hanyou's lips which effectively silenced him immediately.

“You wished to belong to me, Inuyasha. Now you are bound to me…you cannot leave. Even if you wish to.” Possessive arms held him close. “I will keep you here, even against your will.”

Inuyasha went limp in his arms. “My Lord…I can wish for…nothing more.”

Sesshoumaru released him.

“Get dressed, Inuyasha. We are leaving today.”

He glanced to the side and Inuyasha followed his gaze to a dark blue Kimono lying neatly folded.

He quickly scrambled to his feet and realized that the wounds from the previous night were gone. Sesshoumaru-sama must have done something to heal them. He quickly put on the clothes and turned to see Sesshoumaru watching his every move. He blushed.

The demon Lord got up and moved to the blushing hanyou and brought him in his arms. Inuyasha looked down, avoiding his gaze.

“M-may I ask, my Lord…where are we going?”

“We are going home, Inuyasha. The castle. Father's castle. My castle.”

Inuyasha could not help the excitement that rose within him. The castle of the Lord of the West! He had always wanted to see that but never dared to go there for fear of Sesshoumaru's wrath and now his elder brother himself was taking him there!