Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ To Shed Light On Truth ❯ Picking Up the Pieces ( Chapter 11 )

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Picking up the Pieces

The long awaited update! Vacation time came, and my muse and I had a great time! ^_^ Enjoy the chapter!

WARNINGS! SOME BAD LANGUAGE. ONLY LIKE TWO WORDS THOUGH.

Responses:

Kiko-san: Yeah...that chapter was depressing. And Naraku is an evil lil bastard...

Mina: FOOLED YOU! LOL My muse came up with that part with the sweet snow. Thought I'd give it a try ^_~.

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Poem was made by my muse, Rah-chan. It's titled "Custom Made."
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Aoji was stroking Shishio's hair softly while sitting behind him on his bed. He finally managed to calm the youth down after being so shaken up by his past. Aoji knew Shishio tried his best to prevent his past from consuming his life, but someine else had other thoughts. Even in Shishio's sleep, his face was contorted in pain, no doubt having nightmares about his abusive father.

'I will make certain that whoever caused this suffering will experience a much greater pain.' Aoji's eyes became a cold, icy blue hue as he thought about the many methods of torture he learned before. His was interrupted out of his thoughts when he heard the front door being opened.

"Tadaima." Sesshoumaru set down his briefcase by the door and took off his shoes. He noticed how quiet his home was as he took off his blazer and hung it on the coat rack. He walked back towards Shishio's room and saw Aoji standing outside of the room. He noticed the worn out, saddened look on his face as he leaned against the wall. "Aoji?"

"I'm glad your back. There is something we need to discuss--"

"TADAIMA!" Sora's cheery voice was heard from where they stood. After dropping off her belongings, she searched out for Aoji and Shishio. She was surprised to see her husband standing there as well.

"You're just in time. Now I won't have to say this twice..." Aoji said, with a sad smile on his face. Sora looked at him questionably.

'I have a bad feeling about this...' She rubbed her growing belly instinctively, awaiting what Aoji hd to say.

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After managing to get Inuyasha onto his feet, with some help from Kurama, Kouga lead them both to their bedroom. Inuyasha's amber eyes were clouded with grief, pain, self pity, and other depressing emotions. Kouga helped Inuyasha sit on their bear skin rug that was at foot of their bed and went to retrieve a bowl, that was specially crafted for burning, and the pictures that made his husband retreat within himself.

Inuyasha's POV

I can hear everything, but...I just can't make myself interact. I had to lock myself inside of me...so no one can hurt me. If I had learned to do that a long time ago...then maybe this wouldn't hurt so bad...

I heard ripping next to me, and then a bowl full of ripped up paper set in front of me, but I made no motion that I noticed it.

"Itoshii? I...I know you can hear me..."

Of course I can, and I feel bad for acting this way...

"Please...Inuyasha, look at me." His touch feels good. It warms my cheek as he touches it...not cold and dry like...I can't help but shudder at that unfinished thought, but the warmth went away. I look at him through the corners of my eyes, and I see the hurt in his eyes. I gave him a helpless look, because...I wanted to feel his warmth protecting me...

"I would never hurt you, uda. And you can't let your past hurt you again either." He placed his warm hand on my face again, and I leaned into the touch; not for its softness and gentleness, but because...I can't really describe it... "I'll protect you to the best of my abilities." I hesitantly look up into his cerulean depths...

~As I look into your eyes so bright,
Sparkling like saphires in the morning light~

He had this...smile on his face. I could tell, even with just that smile, that my protection was guaranteed. It's so...unreal how he can love me so thoroughly, when we both know well enough that I'm...tainted...

~I can't belive you're mine at last,
It happened oh so very fast~

"I won't leave you...nothing can make me stop loving you. Not even Na--not even him."

He caught himself. He knew that name would make me go to the abyss of insanity, and never return. I can't afford to lose this; to lose him.

~I have yet to find a body and soul as beautiful as you,
And even if I did, I would choose to stay forever with you~

He takes out a book of matches and lights one using the back of the matchbook. I watch as he tosses the lit match into the pile of scraps, setting a small blaze. The fire looks so...inviting.

"Fire cleanses everything, and with this flame, your past will be cleansed as well." He turned his gaze towards me, and captured my eyes with his. His features were illuminated by the dancing flames. When did he let his hair down? I guess I was too lost in my thoughts to notice when he let his hair loose.

~Your black hair, which shines like a raven's wing,
Always reminds me of your humble, yet regal bearing~

"You're not tainted, and don't ever say that about yourself again. Someone so...pure could never be clouded by such evil, uda."

~Your eyes; twin pieces of the sky,
Always make me want to fly~

Why can't I look away? Is it because...I know he's telling the truth, or that it's what I want to hear? He wouldn't say it if it weren't true, but...he's my husband. Maybe he was just saying this to make me feel better...I felt strong arms wrap around me from behind, and realized that he had moved.

"I mean every word that comes out of my mouth. And I'm not going to take any of it back either." His cheek met my own as he rested his head on my shoulder, while the rest of him protected me and warmed me.

~Your body and soul, both so strong and true,
No one can be as beautiful as you~

"You see, Inuyasha, Ara made you for me, and me for you. Therefore, we're destined to be there for each other. Through thick and thin, and through any other shit life can throw at us." I smile, for the first time since seeing the now burning pictures, at his wonderful words, and from him kissing the mark he made, making me his one and only.

~So now, you see, you're made for me~

I can feel myself fully enjoying these sensations that he revived from within me. He saw the smile I had on my face, and kissed my temple. I closed my eyes, savoring this moment. I knew it wouldn't last long. I held onto his strong arms and huddled closer to the warmth behind me, while focusing my eyes on the warmth in front of me. I felt my eyes get tired. The warmth and the emotional stress I went through in a short matter of time were finally taking its toll on me.

~And I pray to the gods that we will forever be....~

Normal POV

"Rest easy, uda. I'll always be here." Kouga could tell by the even breaths that his husband was asleep and smiled warmly at the sight.

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Sora was still spilling tears after hearing what Aoji had told them, even after they left their home. Sesshoumaru was sitting beside his wife while she laid on the examination table, awaiting her annual pregnancy check up to begin. Sesshoumaru stroked her hair gently and her swelling stomach as well.

"Adu* (AN: NEW WORD! been a while, eh? means 'wife'*) you must calm down. This won't look good for your checkup, not to mention our child."

"I know...I know. But..." Sora took deep breaths in an effort to calm herself. Sesshoumaru leaned over and dried her eyes with his thumb lightly, then placing a loving kiss on her forehead.

"We all know that Shishio has been through so much in such a short amount of time. And it's all thanks to his bastard of a father. I know he'll get through this, because he has us to help him be strong." Sesshoumaru smiled gently at her, trying to ease her fears and worries.

"Yeah, you're right, Maru." Their touching moment was interrupted by the doctor, who obviously knew she was treading on a private moment.

"Excuse the interruption. If you're ready for your check up, we can begin, otherwise I can give you two a bit more time." The doctor gave the couple a warm smile.

"No, it's alright." Sora shifted a bit on the examination table, so she could see the doctor better. The doctor, who's name was Chuzoi, checked Sora's blood pressure and heart rate. She pressed gently against the growing womb, making sure their child was developing properly and wasn't too cramped.

"Everything seems to be doing well, Mrs. Nishida." Doctor Chuzoi wheeled out a strange machine, making Sesshoumaru raise an eyebrow in suspicion. "With this machine, we'll be able to see your child. It will help me make sure that it's growing happy and healthy."

Sora beamed. "We'll...see our baby?" Her eyes filled with light and hope. Doctor Chuzoi nodded and turned on the machine. She brought out a tube of gel and used a generous amount of it onto the sonagram head (AN: hopefully this is right...if not please let me know.) and placed it onto the growing belly, causing Sora to jump. Both the doctor and Sesshoumaru looked at her suspiciously. "It's cold..." Sesshoumaru shook his head in amusement.

Everyone's attention was turned to the black and white screen, which showed weird images, until they found a form in a particular spot. "And there we are. Your child seems to be growing quite well." Doctor Chuzoi ponted out the details of the blurred image to the awestruck parents to be. Sesshoumaru couldn't take his eyes off the sight of his unborn child. A small smile graced his face, as the thought of being a father was becoming more real by the minute.

Sora was idly rubbing the side of her stomach, mesmerized by the visuals of the screen. She felt her emotions get the best of her, and her vision blurred a bit. She sniffled, which made the other two turn towards her. The fact that she could actually see her child growing inside of her, and knowing she would care for it til she took her last breath overwhelmed her and began sobbing hysterically.

"Adu, what's wrong?" Sesshoumaru rubbed her cheeks in reasurance. She looked into his concerned amber orbs and gave him a sad smile. She placed her hand over the one on her face.

"That's...that's our child. All of this is real, Maru..." She turned her gaze back to the screen and saw the stilled image of their developing child. Doctor Chuzoi busied herself and tried to make herself invisible to the couple to at least give them some sort of privacy. She cleaned of the sonagram head and Sora's belly of the gel and covered her up.

"It is real. And we will be the best parents for this child." Sesshoumaru kissed her lips gently and rested his forehead on hers, as they looked at each other with pure happiness.

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"All I could do was hold you, beloved. Give you a shoulder to cry on. Some comforting words. Nothing more." Aoji sat on the edge of the bed, running gentle fingers through Shishio's hair as he slept. "What else can I do for you? I couldn't possibly comprehend what you've been through, and it wouldn't do you justice if I tried."

"Being here for me is enough..." Aoji was startled by the unexpected answer. Shishio lifted his head a bit, just enough to look at Aoji and give him a reassuring smile.

"...Shishio..." The tanned male knelt in front of the bed and looked into crimson eyes, seeing nothing but appreciation and love in them.

Shishio reached out a weak, shakey hand and lightly caressed his lover's face. Aoji held the hand within his own, helping to stll the shakey hand. "Whatever you have to offer me, is more than enough." His voice was still weak from what happened before. "I have you, and my nee-san, and ani, and everyone else. I..." He looked down sadly. "I know it'll take long for me to cope with my past, but," His eyes shone with a brightness that was missed by his tanned lover, who smiled. "With all of you there, it won't be so bad."

"Of course it won't." He stroked his milky cheek affectionately. "I love you, Shishio. No past will scare me away." Shishio tugged at his arm, indicating him to join him on the bed. Aoji climbed in and brought the broken, healing teen closer to him, wrapping protecting arms about his fragile form.

Shishio buried himself against the toned chest, relishing in Aoji's relaxing scent and enjoying the warmth he emitted. "I love you too, Aoji." He looked up, and was met by ice blue eyes, which smiled down at him. "Protect me?" He let his tears he had been holding back fall freely, in a sad attempt to appear strong and brave. They were quickly wiped away, and Aoji nodded in affirmation. He held the sobbing teen in his embrace, rubbing his back soothingly and whispering words of reassurance to him.

'You will always be protected.'

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The next day, Sora was scheduled to meet with Tokuya. Sesshuomaru didn't want her to go by herself, so he accompanied her. They entered the board room, with Tokuya seated at the head of a long table. He stood when his guests had arrived.

"Ah, Mrs. Nishida, so good to see you. And your husband accompanied you, how pleasant." Sesshoumaru just narrowed his eyes at the man, making him adjust his tie in nervousness. "Er, shall we begin the meeting? There is a videotape I would like you to see."

Sesshoumaru pulled out a swivel chair for his wife and helped her sit down, then sat down next to her. Tokuya inserted the disc and then turned towards his guests. "It would be in your best interest to watch the entire film. There will be consequences if you don't." He gave them both a smirk before starting the disc.

Soon, the screen was filled with horrifying pictures, which made Tokuya's special guest pale at the sight. Tortured screams vibrated through the room. Sora covered her mouth in shock, and to prevent her from being sick. Sesshoumaru's eyes flared with helplessness and rage as he saw who was being tortured in the film.

Sora turned her head away, not being able to stand the sight any longer. "Please continue viewing, Mrs. Nishida, unless you want this to reach every household." Sora looked up at the cold hearted man with unbelief.

"You...how did you..." Sesshoumaru was seething with rage. How can he just sit there and watch a video of his younger brothers being raped by Naraku?

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Yep, I'm evil. I'm in an angsty mood...please review.

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