Bloodborne Duties

Bloodborne Duties

An ancient curse was placed upon the Inuyoukai family: if the youngest born heir does not produce an heir-apparent before his 205th birthday, the Dogs will surrender to the Panthers. Inuyasha is the youngest heir and it is his duty to avoid the curse.

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As luck would have it, there was nobody home at the shrine—much to Inuyasha's glee. Without putting Kagome down, he leapt out of the well and bounded to her humble abode, already planning on scaling the Goshinboku and entering her bedroom via her window. His senses were running wild as Kagome placed gentle kisses on his neck; he had half the mind to rip her clothes off and take her right there, in the middle of the shrine courtyard.

Loving that his mate never locked her bedroom window, Inuyasha was easily able to slip into the comfort of her bedroom. Placing Kagome down, he gave her the once over before pouncing on her like a hungry canine. Kagome's hands immediately began digging through his hair and Inuyasha moved his lips over to her neck, piercing the mark that he placed on the junction between the column of her neck and her shoulder.

The mark that claimed her as his mate.

Without much warning, Inuyasha pushed Kagome back onto her bed and climbed atop her, straddling her hips. His hair was askew and his eyes were glazed over with pure hunger and sheer need. Kagome brought her right hand up to trail her fingertips across his cheek.

"Kagome," he whispered as he turned his head to place gentle kisses on her fingertips. Catching her hand with his own, Inuyasha laced his fingers through hers and leaned forward to capture her lips in another searing kiss. Kagome's hands wrapped around his torso and she tugged him closer to her—she needed to feel him.

All of him.

Expertly, Inuyasha flipped them over so that Kagome was now lying on top of him. He pushed some stray bangs out of her eyes and gently pecked her nose. "You have no idea how lucky I am," he whispered, unsure of where that came from. But he wasn't going to stop it—he knew Kagome loved hearing stuff of emotional nature and, unfortunately for him, he wasn't that kind of guy unless it was the night of the new moon.

Or unless he was engaged with heated activities with his wife.

Kagome leaned forward, just slightly. "How lucky?" Her whisper matched his; sultry and low. Almost an echo of a whisper…

"Really lucky," he murmured, placing a kiss on the corner of her lips. "A half-demon with a mate… a beautiful, wonderful, caring, amazing mate."

Kagome could've died and gone to heaven.

"A mate that has plans to have pups with him… yeah," he hugged her tightly and pulled her off of him so that she was lying down beside him. "Really lucky."

Kagome felt her hair stand on end when his fingers brushed past her bare belly, just underneath her top. It didn't stop there, though; he worked his soft claws up to her breasts. A rumble sounded from deep within his throat as his hand cupped his wife's full and milky breast. Kagome squeaked and Inuyasha, not harbouring any inhibition, pushed himself off of her bed back into a straddling position. Kagome's eyes were wide, innocent and full of anticipation, and Inuyasha took that moment to shred her top to unrecoverable pieces.

Kagome didn't care much. She was too busy trying to untie the strings to his hakama and haori. The carnal desire to feel her husband and all of her husband was unbearable. Grunting, Inuyasha helped Kagome yank off his clothing before resuming his job in showering her with kisses. Her fingernails scratched the length of his toned back before she cupped his bare bottom.

Inuyasha left her lips to offer more attention to her neck… her breast… her pert nipples. Kagome had taken the opportunity to run her fingers down his chest and stop just short of his throbbing excitement—she felt her own wetness, and was dying to feel Inuyasha take her. The smell of her arousal, on Inuyasha's part, was intoxicating. Without taking his lips off of her left nipple, he trailed his fingers down to her inviting warmth. Using his middle finger and thumb to pull her wet folds apart, Inuyasha used his index finger to grind into her sensitive clit. Kagome threw her head back and moaned, rather loudly.

He looked up from his position at her breast and his eyes flashed red, hungrily, for a moment. "Like that?" His voice, however, had already reverted to its demonic state: a raspy, husky, sexy growl. Kagome couldn't form coherent words so she merely nodded desperately. Inuyasha grinned devilishly, leaning forward to capture her lips. Midway, he allowed his demon to take control. Kagome opened her eyes as they parted and saw that Inuyasha's youkai was grinning eagerly down at her.

"Mate?" He whispered, almost cautiously. Kagome smiled as he pushed her bangs out of her eyes.

"Mate," she affirmed, kissing his chin. Inuyasha crashed his lips against hers once more, trailing rather delicately his tongue over her lower lip. Kagome took that moment to cup his balls and feel the weight of it in her hand. Inuyasha growled, in a feral fashion.

"Feel. Good."

Kagome smiled. "Good."

Not being able to take it any longer, Inuyasha pulled her legs apart and positioned himself at her entrance. Their eyes locked and Inuyasha inhaled deeply—he loved how she smelt.

"Ready?" He murmured, his eyes shimmering between ochre and garnet.

Kagome nodded and entered a realm of passion as Inuyasha thrust his length into his wife…

.xx.

Inuyasha woke up before Kagome did, but couldn't bring himself to move. She was cuddled up next to him, both naked, her head on his shoulder and her arm wrapped around his torso. Inuyasha smiled lovingly at her, gently kissing her forehead. He rested his head back on the pillow and closed his eyes.

If this is a dream, don't let me wake up…

Kagome gently squeezed him and he looked down at her to see that she was just waking up. "Morning," he murmured and Kagome yawned, loudly.

"Morning," she cutely mumbled. "Have you been awake for long?"

He shook his head. "No, a few moments maybe, wench."

Kagome smiled affectionately and placed a soft kiss on his breastbone. "That was a great night sleep… I am not looking forward to shard hunting after something like that."

Inuyasha snickered. "Why, was I too amazing?"

"Don't get cocky, dog-boy."

Inuyasha sat up and, shamelessly, threw the covers off of him. Kagome tried her hardest to not look at it—it was tempting, with him sitting so naked in front of her. A blush rose to her cheeks and Inuyasha's eyes –and nose- were not oblivious to what she was feeling and thinking.

"We can shower here," he nudged her, "or we can soak in a hot spring… I know of a rather secluded one back home."

Kagome raised both eyebrows. "Are you implying what I think you're implying?"

"Pack the ramen, wench, and grab a container for the shards." He stood up and moved to pull on his hakama. Glancing over his shoulder, he grinned stupidly at her. "Last night was just the beginning."

.xx.

Kagome left a note for her family; according to Inuyasha's nose, they had arrived home the previous night but were still asleep when the two decided to depart. Telling them that the two had to get on with their shard-hunting, Kagome made sure to put in the note that they'd be back soon and that she loved them.

With Inuyasha's arm wrapped around her waist, they both jumped into the well and were engulfed by the familiar blue aura. Before they even touched foot on the other side, Inuyasha's eyes were wide and he blurted out: "Sango had the baby!"

Kagome all but choked on air. "WHAT?!"

His arm still around her waist, he leaped out of the well, pulled Kagome up so that he was carrying her bridal style, and sprinted straight towards Miroku and Sango's hut. Indeed, as they got closer, the sound of a wailing child was heard. Kagome and Inuyasha's eyes locked and she broke into a huge grin.

Arriving to their desired destination, Inuyasha put Kagome down and she ran right into the hut and squealed.

Loudly.

He lowered his ears for fear of deafness thanks to his significant other. He strolled into the hut in time to see Kagome pick up a tiny bundle of cloth – a girl, from the scent he caught—and cuddle her closely to her bosom. A fire erupted in the pit of Inuyasha's stomach; something rather unfamiliar.

Miroku came and stood beside Inuyasha. The half demon looked over at his friend. "Congratulations," he offered and Miroku grinned.

"Thank you," he put a hand on Inuyasha's shoulder. "We were wondering how to track you both down but… I guess it was fate that you two were on the other side of the well, hm?"

Inuyasha nodded and looked back at Kagome. She had begun walking around the hut, trying to calm the young one as Sango slept soundly. Sharing a glance with Miroku, both men exited the vicinity of the home, to share a conversation.

"How goes the construction?" Inuyasha asked and Miroku beamed.

"Amazing. We have the basic structure up. Most of the men are chopping up wood so we can put up the foundation. Sango said she knows of a travelling merchant that sells household equipment so we sent Shippo and Kirara to find him." Miroku knew by the look Inuyasha was giving him that he was curious about their decision on sending Shippo out in the world. Alone.

"The boy has seen enough death and sacrifice during our travels to know what he must do," Miroku defended. "He isn't your runt anymore, Inuyasha."

The dog demon rolled his eyes. "Keh, I just worry for his sake. Kagome's sanity depends on him."

Miroku laughed. "That it does. Oh, I needed to tell you… Daiki dropped by? I have no idea who he is but he said you and Lady Kagome would recognize him."

Inuyasha stared at his friend. "What did he say?"

Miroku shrugged. "Nothing much. He came just as Sango was having the baby so he just left the message and went on his way. Do you know what he wants?"

Inuyasha shook his head, blatantly lying to Miroku and his friend knew. He hadn't travelled with Inuyasha for three years and not learned his significant body signals. Inuyasha's left ear twitched and his nostrils flared, just slightly, indicating that he was lying.

But Miroku wasn't going to press it. Kagome and Inuyasha had a secret that they weren't willing to share.

Yet.

"Whatever it is, I'm sure you both have it under control," Miroku lightened the atmosphere. "Now let's go back. I feel antsy when I'm away from Sango and Ai for too long."

Inuyasha couldn't fight the smile on his lips.

"Ai," he repeated. "Nice name."

.xx.

Sango, when she woke up, could not stop telling Kagome about the gory details regarding the birthing. At one point, Inuyasha found her descriptions to be very graphic and asked her to tone it down five notches.

"I'll deal with it when we're having a pup," he cringed, "but I don't need to know about how big a woman gets to have one."

Sango and Kagome only laughed and Kaede chuckled, as she was in the hut and caring for young Ai.

As quickly as Inuyasha and Kagome arrived, they decided to be on their way. With only three shards to call their own, they were very behind on their hunt and Inuyasha was anxious to get his mate into a hot spring and into his arms.

Daiki could wait.

Sesshomaru could wait.

And so could the mountain witch that would eventually make Kagome's haori robes. Inuyasha made a mental note to ask Myoga (if he dropped by) where he could find her… or perhaps ask Sesshomaru. He was going to ask Totosai but that asshole pulled the stairs shenanigan and Inuyasha forgot.

They were on their way, once more, taking the path out of the village that they had become so used to. Inuyasha was carrying Kagome's bag – a giant purple bag that Kagome found in her closet. The yellow one incinerated with Naraku. "What's the plan now?" Kagome asked, almost skipping with every step she took.

Inuyasha's eyes flickered to her and back onto the path. "We have to bathe," she caught the innuendo, "and apparently Daiki summoned us."

Kagome frowned. "Why?"

"Beats me. He left word with Miroku."

Kagome bit her bottom lip. "You think it's Sesshomaru?"

"Don't care much, but I figure you're gonna make me go see them so we'll go. After our bath."

"You're such a horny dog."

"That is, in no way, an insult."

Kagome laughed. "I figured as much. When do we get my robes?"

"After we meet with Sesshomaru. Not too sure where the witch actually lives. If Myoga drops by, we can ask him too." He adjusted the strap on his shoulder. "Any more questions?"

She shook her head and Inuyasha smirked, wrapping an arm around her shoulders and pulling her close to him. "Good, because the spring is just a few feet away and I believe we need to finish what we started last night."

Kagome nudged him, gently. "Great. Last one there has to tell Sesshomaru he looks like a girl!" Taking advantage of Inuyasha's shocked expression, Kagome began running.

The half-demon couldn't help but laugh. "Wench!" And he took off after her…

No way was he going to tell Sesshomaru that he looked like a girl.

.xx.

Slightly filler-ish… but I hope it'll do, for now. Action picks up soon.