Melody of the Broken Heartened New Chapter!!

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Summary:

For over a year Sesshoumaru has sought the comfort of flesh from the most unlikely of lovers. But now has come the time for the InuYoukai lord to mate and acquire an heir, something his lover is unable to provide him with. In anguish, said lover flees not knowing that the heir his former lover sought was now growing heavily within his womb.

Lyrics- Different color

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Chapter Three

"Repercussions"

I feel you in my shadow
My heart feels cold and hollow
No matter where I run

I see your eyes

Miroku walked slowly towards the camp, and as the breeze lifted his hair over his face. Closing his eyes he sighed, hands lifting to his mouth he choked out a sob. Turning to the nearest tree he cried.

"Miroku, Miroku!"

He heard his name being called, the voices growing closer.

Stepping away from the tree he rubbed at his eyes and attempted to pull himself to together before he faced his, friends.

First came out the young miko Kagome dressed in the traditional robe of a miko, running behind her was Shippo dressed in a forest green kimono top, and a silver hakama Kilala danced at his feet and then came out Sango wearing a beautiful pale blue kimono whilst she held onto the arm of that prince. Hmph! Guess InuYasha guilt tripped him for mo reason. He could see the scowling Hanyou following the rest of their group; he was obviously pissed at Sango if the glare he was shooting her was anything to go by.

Smiling he made his way towards the group, Shippo and Kilala rushed at him; Kagome's arms flung around his neck as she jumped up and down excitedly.

"Ahhaha! You're in a very good mood may I ask why?" Miroku remarked happily.

Blushing, the miko lifted her left hands his eyes widened while his eyebrow disappeared into his hair. A beautiful diamond wedding band lay resting on her ring finger. Clasping the happy miko hands he looked up to the Hanyou only to see that he was looking away in blatant anger;

'I guess InuYasha didn't make the move'

"So who is the lucky groom-to-be."

"I am."A voice drawled out.

Looking up the color drained from his face as he heard the all too familiar voice of his "Lover".

"Miroku are you okay you look really pale."

Staring at the man in front of him in shock, he was dimly aware of Kagome and Shippo trying to get his attention. Staring down into the young miko worried face; he turned and fled into the forest.

"Miroku, Miroku where are you going? Miroku!"

"It's all my fault." Sango said as she turned to look at her husband. "I should've told him, he must think that I was going to marry him." Sango remarked humorously.

InuYasha snorted at the Taijia remark, whilst Sesshoumaru lifted an eyebrow at her proclamation.

"Poor Miroku, Inu…"

"Wait."

Looking up Kagome was greeted by the sight of her-husband to be, calling him her mate sounded to animalistic for her taste.

"I will find the monk and bring him back safely, why don't you and the rest of the group return to the village. I am sure that your wedding kimono has arrived by now."

Nodding her head she turned to the rest of the group who had already begun to make their way back to the village except.

"You've already broken his heart Sesshoumaru, what more do you wish to do."

Snorting at his brother emotional weakness, he turned and disappeared into the forest.

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That filthy son-of-a-bitch (literally)

He couldn't believe just how right InuYasha was Sesshoumaru didn't love his. And if that bastard thought that he was going to play the role of his mistress whilst he fucked and impregnated his friend then he had another thing coming.

He grasped at his chest as agonizing pain begun to course through it; leaning against a tree he fought to remain conscience.

"Miroku."

Always follow me

He didn't even bother to turn, pulling himself up Miroku continued to walk.

He was suddenly ripped from his thoughts as Sesshoumaru grabbed his arm. Flinging his hand he slapped the TaiYoukai across his face.

Miroku gasped his hands covering his mouth. "I'm so, no I'm not. What is going on between you and Kagome I thought that…."

You try to hold me
Try to own me
Keeping something that's not yours

"What that you were going to be my mate, need I remind you that you are missing a vital organ necessary for birthing and carrying. And even if you could bear my seed what makes you think that I would allow another half-bred further tarnish my name by being born."

Miroku eyes grew larger at his words.

"Do you think I have fallen so low that I would follow my foolish father's path, and fall in love with a human?" He spat.

"But…but you have lain with a huma…."

WHACK!

Miroku was flung to the ground by the force of the blow, looking up into red rimmed eyes.

It was love that caught me
Now it's fear that keeps me with

You

"Don't you dare finish that statement Houshi, if you still desire to have teeth in your mouth. That is the exact reason Youkai seldom take mortals as lovers because you're foolish human emotions always get in the way." Kneeling down towards the Houshi he grasped his face and pushed it up, gently caressing the youth bruised cheek. "I understand Miroku that you were upset and hurt that I did not tell you amount the miko and myself, but you must remember 'Koi', Miroku tried not to flinch as he said that word. "I am a demon Lord I am expected to produce an heir befitting my stature, the miko can provide me that child, and effectively secure an alliance between both Youkai and Spiritual leaders. With the Miko of the Shikon jewel by my side, our two kinds can finally live in peace. You understand right, Koi."

I want to be by your side
So I can close my eyes
To the growing emptiness
Inside

That kills me

Closing his eyes Miroku answered in a tired voice. "Yes."

"Good, now I know you are still upset but you must be punished I am a demon Lord such behavior is simply not tolerated. Now I would very much like to hear your response to my earlier inquiry."

"I need more time, this is so much. And perhaps you need some time to better acquaint yourself with, Lady Kagome."

"Very well Houshi you have a year to gather your feelings. After a year if you decide to continue our liaison you will travel to the Western Gate, do you still have the pelt I left."

You want to make me
Believe that I'm crazy
Make me think that you're the cure

Miroku nodded his head in response.

"Good you will need it to gain entrance into the castle, till we meet again 'lover'."

"Lord Sesshoumaru if I decide to end our liaison what then."

Sesshoumaru offered him a sinister smile.

When I'm with you
You try to break me

Try to hate me
So you can fall out of love


"Either way Koi you will be returning to me, how you return depends on you."

You want to make me
Believe that I'm crazy
That I'm nothing

Without you

Miroku jolted from bed breathing heavily his hands flew to his rapidly beating heart. Sighing he leaned back as he felt the morning rays washing over him gently.

'So peaceful….."

BOOM

'Maybe not' he thought warily as he turned his head to the door and the impending doom, the shoji door was practically ripped from its hinged before a whit blur propelled itself into his arms, looking down he was greeted by the sight of a teary-eyed child. Sighing Miroku pulled himself into a sitting position the now bawling child laid flat on his lap. Cooing he rubbed the child back, he heard the sound of another pair of feet looking up he narrowed his eyes at the child staring intently at his own feet.

"Satoshi, what have I told you about picking on your younger brother."

Looking up the boy pursed his lips as he sent Miroku an indignant look before he made his way towards his mother. Climbing onto the futon, he tugged his brother tail.

Turning around the sniffing child stared at his brother through his chubby fists.

"I am sorry Sounga, that you are such a cry baby."

"I am not!" Sounga roared in outrage before tackling his brother rising to his feet.

Miroku made his way towards his wardrobe and began to pull out his ebony basuro-bo, leaving his offspring's to fight among themselves. He had long ago given up on ever getting those two to get along.

"Ohayô gozaimasu Mama." A timid voice replied.

Turning Miroku smiled at his eldest son. 'Well at least one of the triplets got along'

"Ohayô Miyako, did you sleep well."

"Yes I did, thank you for asking mother." Miyako replied as he bestowed another beautiful smile upon his mother.

"Ohayô gozaimasu, Onii-san." Satoshi replied as he made his way towards his elder brother.

"Onii-chan!" Sounga screamed out in excitement as he threw his arms around his brother neck.

Chuckling Miyako sent his brother a beautiful smile before hugging him.

"Ohayô otouto, I take it you slept well judging by how energetic you are this morning." Miyako remarked as he held onto his jittering brother torso.

Smiling in reply at his brother question Sounga grabbed the hem of Miyako yukata before he begun to drag his elder away.

"Ma-mama I fixed your bath." His elder called out, Satoshi merely nodded his made towards his mother direction before he to disappeared through the screen.

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Sighing Miroku allowed the hot water to caress his stress-riddled body. For the past five-year's Miroku has hidden himself from the father of his pups. How was he to have known that the little Youkai blood he had would give way to a pregnancy Miroku was no fool he knew the punishment for hiding the birth of pureblood Youkai's from his or her sire, particularly royal ones. It was for that precise reason he stayed hidden, there was no way in hell he would allow his pups to be raised by Kagome no matter how close they once were. Besides Sesshoumaru would just use the boys against him as much as he loved his pups he just could not stand the idea of being force to comply with that whore demands.

His pups they were so alike yet so different.

Miyako his first-born and the rightful heir to the Western Lands could barely pass for an InuYoukai, but Miroku guessed it was his fault. Miyako was everything he could never be in his youth from his luxurious hair to his expression filled eyes, he was his mother's child. Miyako took Miroku features more so then Sesshoumaru he had long black hair that fell into glorious curls against ankles, his amethyst eyes were always glittering with humor at his younger siblings constant bickering and rough housing or quietly surveying the wounds they would acquire. He had a healing touch and not violent bone throughout his body. Miyako was more of a mediator then a warrior (like his Otou-san, Oji-san, Ojii-san, and so on, and so on) and the voice of reason in many of Satoshi and Sounga disputes. On his forehead, he bore the symbol of the West, the crescent moon and along his cheeks, wrist, hips, eyelids and ankles he bore the same markings as his bother except they were more of a Prussian blue color. Though, at times he would appear docile and otherwise, harmless some never knew that even Miyako possessed a razor sharp tongue which he use quite regularly on the local human Purinsu who visited their village regularly. Though the Purinsu was five years Miyako junior he possessed little intellect on how to approach him, it was a crush and like most youths, he used insults to garner his attention. Miroku could not help but to chuckle at Purinsu determination in winning Miyako hands.

Then there was his second born Satoshi. He was the exact copy of his sire in both his appearance and personality, though his mannerism resembled that of both his Oji-san Ojii-san. Rude, sarcastic, cynical, and downright insensitive Satoshi temper had gotten him in quite a number of scraps with Sounga and the local children, though Satoshi always the victor. Out of the three he was the most perspective in regards to Miroku's emotions, he always knew what was wrong and had no qualms merely sitting next to him. His shoulder length hair was always kept perfectly in place (the brat had him cut it every three days), whilst Miyako beauty was coveted by the village boys it was a known fact that the girls went gaga for both him and Sounga. Satoshi was always immaculate and took to his grooming quite seriously, his eyes were two different colors one gold the other amethyst. He read about the condition in one of Kagomes textbooks it was called,Heterochromia thankfully though none of the disorders normally associated with the condition had passed onto his pup. Unlike Miyako, both Satoshi and Sounga had inherited the exact same coloring in regards to their markings as their Otou-san. Sadly enough Satoshi hated his Otou-san with a passion he somehow figured it out the precise reason of their "home" and the nature of Miroku's and Sesshoumaru relationship, thus in his eyes his sire was nothing more but a vagabond and a whore. Sometimes that boy was too perceptive for his own good.

Finally yet importantly was Sounga, his baby boy. Sounga had his Oji-san and Ojii-san gruff appearance but he was so shy and sweet (when he was fighting with Satoshi). He spoke with an intelligence that far outshone his age, he could be just as loud as InuYasha yet as cool as Sesshoumaru and he walked with such grace. It was no surprise that the village girls and women all cooed at him (his Ojii-san would be so proud), if Satoshi was the fire and Miyako was the earth then Sounga was definitely the water. Though at times he could be such a crybaby (much to his Oji-san and Onii-san delight) he never back down form what he believed. Like when this local boy started talking bad about him and the triplet's lack of father, he stood his ground even though the boy was twice his size. Let's just say that neither boy nor mother would be spreading malicious gossip about them anymore. Sounga kept his hair in a strange style; the front was cut and maintained in spikes whilst the back was kept in a ponytail that reached mid-back. His koi-koi was such a delight and quite the fighter overall, he was the one who sought a father's touch out of the three. Miroku feared that by spoiling Sounga (letting him sleep in the same futon, nursing him till he was three, giving him candy, protecting him form Satoshi, no training with InuYasha, etc) and giving into his pleas he was only weakening him. InuYasha was the one who answered his plea along with an InuYoukai by the name of Atari, Atari though was using the triplet's affections to wiggle his way into InuYasha heart much to his amusement. What? That little punk laughed at him throughout his entire pregnancy and the complete nursing fiasco why not laugh at his expense.

And he was no longer the same, throughout his pregnancy he kept shifting his spiritual powers in hopes of retaining them and protecting his unborn offspring's. How was he supposed to know that, that stupid bite had also begun to change him awakening the Youkai blood in his vein. Waist length hair was always kept in a braid or when the pups were younger as chew toys and jump ropes (before he cut it, it trailed behind him when he walked). He bore on his hips, cheeks, wrist, eyelids and ankles as his children the same marking, though his were the same shade as Miyako. On his neck, he bore a jagged crescent moon, the mark of a concubine.

You're still haunting me
In my sleep
You're all I see

Together with Kaede assistance, he was able to suppress the markings thus nulling Sesshoumaru control over him through it. However, Sesshoumaru sense of scent would not deter, thus the distance from his pack mates and old hunting grounds. Stretching in the water like a cat Miroku couldn't help the low moan that escaped his lips, everything was so peaceful…

BOOM!

"Haha!"

And then the sound of crying followed by rapidly approaching feet's.

He should have known that there was no such thing as peace with his three children. Reaching for his Basuro-bo he quickly stood up in the onsen and began to prepare for whatever dispute his pups would need him to delegate.

Whoever said children gave you peace of mind should be forced to perform Yubitsume; he bet a single mon that after a minute with his children that person would most likely commit Seppuku.

Sighing once more, Miroku made his way out of the onsen and calmly sat down on the rock in front of the screen.

"Haha!" He heard the three cry out.

Yup just another typical day in the life of the no longer Broken Heartened.

But I can't go back
Cause I know it's wrong
For us to go on
And I'm growing strong
To confront my fears

It's unbelievable

But I believed you
Unforgivable

But I forgave you
Insane what love can do
That keeps me coming back to you
You're irreplaceable

But
I'll replace you
Now I'm standing on my own
Alone

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I apologize before hands for the verse I know their erratic but each verse deals with a different point in Miroku's relationship with Sesshoumaru, the song is by Kaci Brown and called "Unpredictable". Anyway how do you like chapter three lots of references I know, I spent half the night typing two chapters at once. It is three-thirty in the morning so I must bid you Ohayô gozaimasu.

Ps. I hope you don't mind Miroku and the pups descriptions.

Glossary

Ohayô gozaimasu- Good morning (formal)

Ohayô- Good morning (informal)

Otouto- Little brother

Onii-chan- Older brother (formal)

Onii-san- Older brother (informal)

Basuro-bo –Bathrobe

Otou-san- Father

Oji-san- Uncle

Ojii-san-Grandfather

Purinsu - Prince

Heterochromia- Condition in which both eyes differ in color (L or R iris is blue or brown)

Seppuku- Samurai act of suicide usually performed as capital punishment for shaming oneself.

Yubitsume- The slicing of one's finger in retribution for discretions, performed by the Yakuza.

Mon-Currency used during Sengoku period.