Strength

Sorry, for the wait. But have been very very busy and had a bit of a writers block. Thanks for all the reviews they are helping chip away at the bloody block. Wanted to respond t wonderful reviews but still bust and short of time, so forgive me for this and just saying – you are all wonderful. I know the story did not go the way some people wanted, but I had the story outline planned pretty well to the point of revelations. Still have taken suggestions and idea and made changes, sooooo if you want/dont want to see something – you need to tell me before I write it. And I may change, adapt or alter my idea to fit. But u gotta tell me before, okay? I cant make changes once I've posted a chappie.

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Chapter 14 : Pack or Play?


Small golden eyes glad at the DaiYoukai, the venom in the eyes were unmistakable, and had not abated a smidgen since they had learned they would be traveling together to the Western Lands, three days ago. YuushaMaten had not been happy with the idea of leaving Awa, it had been a good home to all of them. Worse there were going with that other Youkai, Yuusha did not trust him in the slightest, and so had stuck close to his Papa as they made the arrangements to leave. The pups and Shiori had seemed more needy when the announcement of the move had come, and despite individual reactions all three Pups crowded their papa for assurance, and the Guests (Including an increasingly irritated DaiYoukai) found that getting Inuyasha alone was impossible.

When Inuyasha had announced the move Mee-chan was sad and happy, sad to leave her friends, but very happy to be going with her Lord-father. She made shy advances at Sesshoumaru spending time watching him, or touching his hands and then running back to her Papa, for hugs and assurance. She mad tearful farewells with her friends and no matter who Inuyasha was with or what he was doing, when she came back, she would make a bee-line for him, climb into his lap and be cuddled. At these times, Sesshoumaru's presence was not even acknowledged. The guests began to realize that though the little girl was almost star struck by her other father, it did not in any way effect her love and loyalty to her Papa.

Kishi at first had seemed absolutely fine with the idea. He seemed to think of packing as a big game and happily got in the way as he 'helped'. It wasn't until the third day, when his 'bestest' friend in town was having his birthday the next week and Kishi was told that he would not be able to attend because they would have left, did Kishi finally understand what was going on. He did not like the idea of leaving his many friends, and right in the courtyard in front of all the guests the Little Youkai began to throw a tantrum, to end all tantrums. He kicked, threw stuff, and screamed the place down. Sesshoumaru got irritated at the poor behavior growled and began to move forward to correct his new son, only to be taken by surprise by a hand catching the back of his robes and jerking him back. He turned in surprise to see Inuyasha his eyes red glaring at him.

“Alpha or not, you have not earned the right to scold the pups yet. Till they acknowledge you as their father, you will NOT have the privileged.” Inuyasha growled, asserting fully his right as the pups bearer to nay-say the other father in terms of the pups welfare. Sesshoumaru's eyes narrowed, he nodded and stepped back.

'Then deal with this!” Sesshoumaru said flatly, he hid the flash of relief he felt at seeing the fire in the Hanyou's eyes. He wanted his hot headed younger brother back, and it saddened Sesshoumaru that the flash of fire only came in defense of his pups or others. The memory of the pools of pain and self blame in the huge innocent golden eyes, that seemed to accept without censor any abuse and pain aimed at them, haunted Sesshoumaru's thoughts. He did not have the time he wanted but Sesshoumaru would find a way to unlock his little brother from the shackles that now bound him. Still he would take a little time to seduce his little brother as he so deserved to be. Sesshoumaru pulled his thoughts back abruptly, damn thinking about that was causing a physical reaction, and in a courtyard surrounded by Youkai, ningens and his children was not a place for this. Sesshoumaru moved gracefully to sit on a low pillar and continue to watch, masking his reactions.

A low brook-like laugh in his ear, showed that he was not a 100% successful, the damnable goddess, she had physically left the next morning, but was still keeping an eye on the situation. Sesshoumaru was torn between thanking the goddess for saving Inuyasha and his pups, and strangling her for her interfering ways. He had long figured that if not for her interference Inuyasha would have been forced to come to him to save the pups. But even he could not predict how he would have reacted at that time, he had been so full of anger and self righteous hatred, it was really possible that he would have done irreversible damage. So for now, until they were safely in the Western Palace, Sesshoumaru would be patient. Once his family was safe and settled, Sesshoumaru would focus on capturing his mate.

The Hanyou was used to pain and horror,... swamping the lite frame in lust, wrapping that strong body from the tip of the puppy ears to his toes in desire and sensual pleasure was something Sesshoumaru was absolutely looking forward to.

A growl jerked the DaiYoukai out of his second daydream, the hard and as cold as ice chip eyes of his oldest son, bore steadily into him. Sesshoumaru met the gaze without outward emotions, inwardly he was torn between utter pride at the pup's strength and affront that a pup dared challenge him claim on his soon-to-be mate. Yuusha turned for Sesshoumaru disdainfully to watch his Papa try to calm Kishi down. And Sesshoumaru's lips curled in a half smile, what ever the case, he was ecstatic with his new family.

Kishi refused to clam down. HE wanted to go the West AND have Awa as well, he could not see WHY his Papa could not see that it was the best thing! So the pup's tantrum continued; by now everyone had come to watch, their amusement at the frustrated Inuyasha trying to calm his child who was making spectacular demands to move the whole town just during his friend's birthday or making it so Kishi can be in two places at once, becoming more and more obvious. Kishi seemed to get worse with the audience and finally earned a sharp butt tap from his Papa, making the little Youkai wail even louder, then before. Muffled chuckles sounded and even Sesshoumaru was grinning.

Sharp golden eyes narrowed.

Yuusha glared at his little brother. Drawing himself up,reminding everyone of the DaiYoukai, the pup swept regally up to his little brother, Yuusha hit Kishi hard on the back of his head and snapped, “You are embarrassing Papa, you will stop this right NOW or I will stop you.” The pup radiated icy anger.

That cold behavior had an immediate impact. Kishi seemed to be shocked into silence. Silent tears still falling he threw himself at his Papa, huddling close and saying he was sorry over and over. Inuyasha stood holding the pup, and whispering to him that he should not behave in such a manner but his Papa loved him no matter what.

Finally the little Youkai lifted his head from his Papa's tear and snot covered shirt and muttered a painful “Sorry, Papa.” Inuyasha nodded and kissed his pups forehead.

Then Kishi looked sorrowfully at his big brother. Yuusha gave an exasperated sigh.

Kouga, Kaede and the other humans watching were disappointed, Kishi seemed obviously scared of Yuusha and the small pup seemed to be just like Sesshoumaru, hard and cold. The witnesses were expecting a royal nod or tiny smile from the oldest sibling before he walked off, having done what he needed to do.

Instead they were shocked when the Pup first seemed to glare at his little brother, then Inuyasha’s oldest son without changing his hard and cold expression opened his arms at his little brother. With utter confidence of being welcome and caught Kishi threw himself from Inuyasha's hug at his big brother. Kishi was only a little smaller then Yuusha and was defiantly heavier, still Yuusha caught Kishi easily. His brother clung to him like a limpet, Yuusha his face unchanging hugged and cuddled his little brother easily. Unsatisfied, Kishi raised his head and was nose to nose with Yuusha. “Kishi NOT embarrassing!!” he demanded.

Yuusha glanced desperately at his Papa, who gave him a smug grin in response. Kishi made the demand again and Yuusha's hard act melted, a slow huge grin bloomed on his face, and he leaned his forehead against Kishi. “No, Kishi is not embarrassing, Kishi is the best little brother, EVER!” Yuusha said in apology, a slight red flush to his face at having to expose his feelings in front of strangers. But it was all worth it when Inuyasha picked both his boys up into his strong embrace. After a moment, Mee-chan ran up and climbed to her Papa's shoulder to share in the hug. Inuyasha suddenly began tickling his pups, and somber mood quickly became a family romp. The audience was forgotten as the four laughed and played together, they were a picture of joy and innocence.

A few of the audience felt particularly left out.

Shiori, ran up and stood waiting, just at the edge. As soon as Inuyasha saw her, he gestured for her to join in and with a whoop she was tackled by Mee-chan.

Shippo sat next to Kilala watching, his tears gathering in his eyes, as he saw what really being part of Inuyasha's family meant. Since Inuyasha had allowed him to sleep in his kids room, and the announcement of heading West, Shippo did not know where he fit. Focused on packing and the details, he seemed to be forgotten, no one had said anything to him, and he was getting more and more depressed. He could not bear to watch, he turned to walk away, when he was suddenly dangling 6 feet in the air, his tail firmly caught in a clawed hand.

A mischievous grin on his face, Inuyasha tossed the Kitsune at the others, bowling all of them over. The kids rose spluttering in indignation, as Inuyasha stood mocking them. Yuusha glanced around, “There are 5 of us now, no evil will stand against us. GET THE TICKLE MONSTER!” And soon Inuyasha was buried under a pile of vengeful children and a fire-cat kitten who decided to join in.

The last one feeling left out, was feeling ridiculous for feeling left out and for not being invited to join the play.

Ryuko went quietly to stand beside her son. “My husband's second son, has a capacity to love and forgive that surpasses even his fathers'. Do the right thing Sesshoumaru and you will have a family that is so strong you will rewrite the history of this planet.”

“Strong?” Sesshoumaru said quietly, “This Sesshoumaru has always sought to test his strength, when I needed Inuyasha's help to overcome myself, Inuyasha whom I always considered weak -saved me. I thought it made me weak, made him weaker still and I could not abide that. Only now, watching them, seeing him.... do I understand. It is not Strength that my little brother needs, he has more then enough of that. The Hanyou, needs something else from this Sesshoumaru, and I will give him what he needs, we will be a family. I have decided!” Sesshoumaru said, as he watched the Hanyou pretend to beg for mercy at the hands of the avenging children, only to launch a surprise tickle attack.

---tbc---

Just for fun Chappie and to develop the kids a little more. Sigh Sesshy just wont stop calling Inu Hanyou.. so stubborn.. wat to do about that.. hmmmm....
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