Two Blades

Razor Nicked

Ruby is my eyesight
Like the petals of a rose
A shattered glass twilight
Of shining silver bold
Cutting my finger
You lick clean
Razor sharpen linger
Nicked my esteem

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Going to the market Inuyasha tried to curb his temper the whole time they were there as men and women bowed to them both calling them Lord and Lady Tashio. It was very difficult to keep his poker face up although he scowled at everyone.

Sesshoumaru however was scaring the public by walking around with a slight smile on his face. Usually to his subject that meant death for someone, but this time there was almost a bounce in his step as well as a sparkle in his eyes. If anyone were to say so the demon Lord was in love, but no one dared.

Inuyasha finally was taken to the tailors. The woman was from the mainland and she had a few new kimonos of fine silk out that Inuyasha delicately fingered.

“These are nice.”

Sesshoumaru nodded as he noticed the fact Inuyasha was looking at actually a female ensemble and not a male one. It was white with silver threading and cranes dancing over the silk. It was a pants and top set for sleeping.

The woman bowed low to the Lord and his Lady. Inuyasha frowned again deciding he didn’t like this place after all.

“Let’s go. No one here is going to take me seriously.”

Sesshoumaru corrected the woman in Chinese confirming Inuyasha was indeed a male. Then explained what they were looking for.

The woman shook her head at the men, but did as she was asked measuring the young boy after Inuyasha removed all except his fundoshi as she measured him.

Inuyasha then dressed himself and was asked to pick out what fabrics he liked out of all her silks. Sesshoumaru insisted however that his silks be brought so that they would carry the markings of his family, however he gave Inuyasha free reign to choose two fabrics from the vendor’s booth.

“I like this one.”

Inuyasha touched green silk with dragons that reminded him of Shippo with his green childish eyes. He missed the fox very much.

Sesshoumaru agreed and then he pointed out the gold fabric to Inuyasha with the golden flowers embroidered into the material. Inuyasha frowned, but he didn’t like any of the others except for the cranes.

“You can have them make something out of that, but I think I like the cranes.”

Sesshoumaru bought the crane Kimono although he explained it was indeed a female kimono for sleeping.

“So what, if I am asleep in it no one except you will see me in it. If I have to wear girly stuff at least I want something that I think looks good.”

“Very well.”

Sesshoumaru stated firmly. He was indeed pleased by Inuyasha’s choice since it was an attractive kimono and he had ruined the night gown that Inuyasha wore to bed.

“I am hungry….can we go home now?”

Inuyasha felt his stomach rumbling.

“Yes we shall do so. But I want a kiss first.”

Inuyasha rolled his eyes and pursed his lips until he felt Sesshoumaru slide his lips softly over his own. Then Sesshoumaru deepened the kiss only to have the worst person on the face of the earth show up right at that moment.

“Hey………”

Kouga stated as he came upon Sesshoumaru and then looked at the attractive Lady next to him only to realize it was Inuyasha. Kouga about fell over laughing until he saw what Inuyasha was wearing. Then licking his lips he almost forgot to duck the clawed fist coming at him.

“Do not look at my mate with such familiarity wolf.”

Inuyasha shrugged.

“Why? It is just Kouga the wimpy ass wolf. Like he could do anything, can’t even run circles around me anymore.”

Sesshoumaru stepped in front of Inuyasha.

“Do you wish to challenge me?”

Kouga frowned and shook his head trying to get his brain back on track.

“No. I was just coming to see Inuyasha and I smelled his stench in the air so I thought maybe I would come say hello Lord Sesshoumaru. We are friends ya know even though he is a mutt face.”

Inuyasha growled.

“Ya whatever fleabag…go chase your tail and let us alone already.”

“I guess I should say congradulations to you both.”

Sesshoumaru just Hned at the wolf, then stood protectively next to Inuyasha placing an arm around his waist. He could care less what the two said to each other as long as the wolf cub didn’t touch his mate.

“You look very nice Inuyasha even for a moron. When are you due with the pup?”

“What is it with you two demons? Men cannot have babies. I am being forced into this whole situation and you are both freaking me out.”

Inuyasha stated growling and storming away.

Sesshoumaru followed as Inuyasha muttered obscenities along the way back to the castle.

“He is due in 3 months so do not upset him.”

Inuyasha frowned and stopped mid obscenity.

“What do you mean 3 months? I thought I had like months…….not a couple…….like a lot of months.”

Sesshoumaru smirked.

“Why does it bother you? I thought men couldn’t get pregnant so why are you so concerned.”

Inuyasha then shrugged and kept walking since now his stomach was telling him to get food now.

“Kouga I do not want you following us, why are you doing so.”

Kouga looked at Sesshoumaru.

“My Lord you are to have the traditional celebration once the pups are born so I needed a time frame for my wolves to prepare something special. I have all the information I needed. Smell ya later Inuyasha.”

Inuyasha frowned and turned around to strangle the bastard when Kouga took off.

“I really hate him……..now he is going to tell all his wolf pals how girly I am. Thanks for nothing Sess. Protecting me sure the hell ain’t protecting my rep and I worked hard on being a bad ass hero for years. I really didn’t need this shit.”

Sesshoumaru frowned thinking about how quickly Kouga left. It was not a good sign. That wolf was up to something.