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VII & VIII
A/N: All right there, here is the next two chapters. In cpt.7 there is slight voyurism, but only a little. i hope you enjoy these two chapters and i will start on 9 and 10. thank you for reading thus far and i hope you continue to do so.
VII
“I HATE YOU!” Kiri yelled behind him as he ran down the hall. This had been occurring quite often, especially after the pups were born. Twins of course. Sesshomaru was quite surprised with that one, and his father as well. The great lord was pleased though, and enjoyed watching him tend to the pups. Kiri didn't have to worry about what to do. The knowledge just came to him shortly after the pups were born.
His problem, though, was with his bond mate, Sesshomaru. He would take a step towards his goal, then Sesshomaru, the ass, would do something or say something that would piss him off and he would fall right back to where he had started off from. Almost all the time Sesshomaru would punish him for calling him an asshole, a bastard or telling him that he hated him. Whether that was true or not was still open for debate. It all depends on what has just happened.
Like now he would say that YES he hated the son of a bitch. Sometime he thought he spent more times on his back in Sesshomaru's bed then he did any where else. It irked him to think that Sesshomaru knew exactly how to piss him off. Sometime he thought that the sick bastard enjoyed punishing him. Like what happened shortly before the pups were born. Sesshomaru actually brought a bitch into their bedchamber. A BITCH!
That was one of the few times he had not gotten punished for what he did. He had a feeling that the only reason he didn't was only because Sesshomaru was amused by it. The bastard.
~Remembering~
He heard from one of the servants, while passing by, that Sesshomaru had taken another bed companion. He could tell from the bond that what they said was true. That self absorbed bond mate of his had indeed taken that bitch into his room. And he was liking it! A growl slowly seeped through clenched teeth as he ran down the hallway.
His belly felt heavy as the weight of the pup he carried weighed heavily on him. He still did not show and it has nearly been five months, and he wondered why. He did not know how long he was to carry them or what was to happen afterwards. Mother carried his brothers for nine months. But then she was female and he was male. She also showed after the fifth month and showed heavily later on. But that didn't help him. He knew no male youko that had kitts.
The tingling of the bond brought him back from his thoughts and he could tell that Sesshomaru was becoming aroused. His growl deepened at this as he pushed open a hidden section of the wall that led to a secret passageway connecting this unused room with Sesshomaru's. Closing it behind him he raced down the pitch black passageway. The trip was a short one, he made it to the end in the space of a breath. Reaching out his hand he found the knot that would release the latch and the section opened a crack, soundless. Without a ounce of hesitation Kiri pushed the wall open a little more and slipped through.
What greeted his eyes when they adjusted to the change in light made him growl deep in his throat. Sesshomaru sat there, naked, on the bed, his long slender legs spread out before, his strong arms supporting his weight as he leaned back. A beautiful erection protruding happily between his legs and he moaned softly a the wonderful sight. Sesshomaru's golden eyes were on him, a shiver rippled through his body. However, this did not deter him. Kiri looked over to the door and his topaz eyes narrowed, a growl slowly emerging from his throat, and he snapped out, “GET AWAY FROM MY MATE YOU DIRTY BITCH!”
The beautiful inuyoukai just stood there looking at the unusual pup that had just entered Sesshomaru's room. She wore her kimono open to expose her full breasts and her slender figure. Her skin was soft and creamy and her hair just as soft. It was long, brushing the backs of her knees as she walked, and the same colour as Lord Sesshomaru's. Glancing over to him she saw that he was watching the strange pup. The pup had a temper on him not to mention a nasty little mouth. She knew he was Sesshomaru's mate. Everyone in the palace knew. But Sesshomaru had summoned her and you never disobeyed a summons.
Kiri growled again and advanced a couple steps, growling, “I said leave you filthy whore!”
The inuyoukai just stood her ground wondering what the pup would do. She found out within seconds. The pup lunged at her growling. Her eyes widened in surprise at the pup's audacity and an undignified yipe escaped her slender throat. She did not dare to defend herself against this pup, knowing that he carried her lord's unborn pup so she decided to make a quick exit firmly closing the door behind her. Let Sesshomaru take care of the errant little pup.
“Stupid cunt.” Kiri said under his breath. Kiri was afraid to turn around. He knew Sesshomaru was watching him. He could feel his eyes on his back and flinched when he spoke.
“Come here.” the tone was the usual, obey or be punished.
Turning around Kiri walked over to the bed. Looking up he noticed that Sesshomaru hadn't moved from his position. He moaned softly when he noticed that his mate was still aroused and licked his lips. He wanted so badly to take that wonderful erection into his mouth and suck it till his mate came.
Sesshomaru caught this stray though and commanded again. “Come here.”
Kiri's heart thumped in his throat and he crawled up on the bed kneeling before his mate, butt touching the bed and tail curling around his knee. Kiri stared at Sesshomaru's well toned chest, waiting.
“Remove your clothes.”
Kiri's eyes snapped up at this, and he stared at Sesshomaru, shocked. The bastard planned this, and he walked right into his trap. He knew if he hadn't he probably would have pleasured himself with the filthy whore. Kiri complied, his movements slow and sensual. Paybacks. If Sesshomaru wanted this then so be it, he will make the sorry bastard hard with want until he popped. He knew there was a possible draw back to that though. However that was null en void, considering his sexual need had risen immensely since he'd pupped.
When his clothing had been removed Sesshomaru looked him up and down. His golden gaze moving over every inch of his body. In a low voice he commanded, “Pleasure yourself.” Kiri looked up. He knew Sesshomaru was dead serious, the youkai never joked and rarely even smiled. The only time he smiled was when he was in the mood to play or, on the rare occasions, when Kiri pleased him. The look in his mate's golden eyes was unreadable, so he complied. He knew to do otherwise would result in punishment.
Reaching down he gripped his member and began pumping it. It was strange, knowing that Sesshomaru was watching his every move caused a heat to slowly spread through his body and pool down in his groin. He knew it wasn't embarrassment. It was pleasure. Having Sesshomaru watching him turned him on. His member responded to this revelation and began to pulse with desire. Kiri's breathing began to grow shallow as he continued to pump his filling member. His eyes were downcast and beginning to cloud with desire. Sesshomaru's words penetrated the fog that was slowly beginning to envelop his mind.
“Prepare yourself.”
“Hunh?” Kiri looked up, his eyes were milky with desire.
“Don't make me repeat myself.” Sesshomaru said. His erection had jumped when he saw the erotic look in his mate's eyes, as it flooded with desire. He chose to ignore it as he continued to watch the pup.
Kiri knew what he meant. It just took him a moment to register it. Reaching his hand up he stuck a finger in his mouth and began to suck it, continuing his pumping as he did. When the finger was good and moist he reached around and did as his mate commanded. He repeated this process until he was beginning to glow from the desire that was flooding through him.
Sesshomaru's erection twitched again with the desire to be inserted into the pup and he commanded again. “On your hands and knees.”
Kiri complied, moving into position. His body was on fire and his breathing even more erratic and shallow. He felt the bed shift as Sesshomaru moved in behind him. Gripping his hips Sesshomaru brushed the tip of his moistened erection at Kiri's prepared opening and with a carnal growl plunged in all the way. Kiri's head snapped back and a cry escaped from his parted lips. Sesshomaru was reaching depths that he was not able to when he was on his back.
Sesshomaru continued to thrust, his grip on the pup's hips tightening as he pounded into his glorious body. The pup held his ground, and even began rocking back into him, his rhythm perfect. Sesshomaru growled again and continued to thrust, picking up speed as he did. The pup's channel enveloped to perfectly and drove his desire to new heights. It was soon over and he climaxed into his mate, pumping the a few last times to expel all his seeds.
~End of Remembering~
That was one of the few times he didn't get punished. Kiri gazed into the still clear waters. He was holding his son Nikan, in his lap. The pup had followed him when he had stormed out of the room. Nikan looked a lot like Sesshomaru. The only difference is the light gray stripes streaking through his moon coloured hair. Ruken's stripes were darker in colour. Their eyes were a mix of both their parents.
Nikan and Ruken still crawled to get about, but would soon be out of that stage. Ruken was already pulling himself and reaching for things he should have, and Kiri knew that Nikan would soon follow. As Kiri gazed into the beautiful water, his eyes fell upon his and his son's reflection. What he saw there amazed him. His son could easily be mistakened for his baby brother; if he were the same race.
As he sat there looking into the water, a disturbance behind him caused him to look. Nikan took this opportunity to chase a butterfly that flew by. A huge demon came out then, out of no where and went after his son. Kiri cried out and went after his baby. The cry caused Nikan to look up and the scream he gave made Kiri's blood run cold.
Kiri lunged for his baby just as the demon prepared to strike, protecting his son with his body. White hot pain ripped through his body as razor sharp poisoned nails tore open his shoulder. His world when vertigo then and just before he passed out he saw Sesshomaru kill the huge demon. His last image was of Sesshomaru looking at him with those penetrating golden eyes, his face expressionless.
VIII
Kiri's cries could be heard down the hall. They were filled with such pain and agony. He laid there in Sesshomaru's bed writhing in pain as the poison spread through his body. His veins felt like they were molten rivers of fire. The sheets he laid on were soaked with the sweat that poured from his overheated body in rivers. His night dark hair plastered to his ghost white face and body. His breathing was rapid and erratic and it pained those that tended to him. No matter what they did his body stilled burned from the poison that was ragging through the youko's veins.
His body wasn't the only thing being effected by the demon's poison. His mind was being tortured by hallucinations and illusions. They were horrible and made him think things that he would otherwise not have believed. The pain had gotten so bad that unknowing even to him Sesshomaru closed off the connection that was just beginning to firm between them.
This had an unfortunate effect. One that he did not intend. Without the stability of the bond to ground him in reality Kiri became lost to the dark hallucinations and quite literally went mad.
Late one night when everyone was asleep Kiri got up from the bed and dressed himself, Sesshomaru's sleeping form on the big comfy chair that rested in the corner by the big window. Kiri looked at his mate and tears began to trail down his cheek. He was gone. He could no longer feel his bond mate. A grimace crossed his features as pain shot through his shoulder. The wound there had stopped bleeding but refused to heal. Quietly opening the door he slipped out and was soon gone from the palace without anyone seeing or hearing him.
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“Come on Kagome.” Inuyasha yelled, looking behind him. “You're the one that wanted to see it.” the hanyou complained. “If you don't hurry you're going to miss it.”
“I'm coming.” Kagome tried to holler back, out of breath.
“Not all of us have demon blood running through our veins to give us more stamina.” Miroku said a little out of breath himself. “We can only go so fast and for so long.” he said following behind Kagome, leaning heavily on his staff.
“Miroku's right Inuyasha. We can go only so long.” Sango said coming up behind Miroku.
“Well we're going to be late, so get moving.” Inuyasha said then disappeared further into the forest.
They just barely made it in time to see the show. The girls and Shippo sat down on the big blanket that Kagome brought and watched as the setting sun reflected off the spray the falling water caused and the lights of the fireflies as they circled and danced in the fading light. The sight was incredibly breathtaking. Even to Inuyasha.
On the other side of the river was a large cliff wall. Looking up you could see the tops of the trees that made up the Ringan Forest. The forest was old and had an ominous feel to it. Because of this no one ever went into the old forest.
Inuyasha shivered as a cold eerie breeze drifted down from the forest. He forced his attention back to the reason why they were all here and began watching with rapt fascination the scene before him.
~
“Kiri please! Don't do this!”
Kiri continued walking through the eerie, ominous forest, his twin brother's mind voice screaming in his head.
“He's gone. The bond is no longer there.” Kiri said, his mind voice drenched with heart wrenching sadness.
“You know that is not true!” Riken yelled. “The bond cannot disappear! It can only be lessened!”
“I cannot feel it. It is gone.” Kiri continued as if oblivious to his brother's words. “My bond mate is gone.”
“This is getting me no where.” Riken groaned. He was nearing his brother's location, he could feel it. He just hoped he got there before his brother did the unthinkable.
Riken ran along the edge of the Ringan Forest. The forest was on his right with the cliff's edge on his left. Just ahead was a rising hill. His brother was on the other side. Looking over the edge his heart sank. He knew what his brother was planning. He just prayed that he got there before he actually did.
As he reached the top of the hill, he saw his brother. Kiri was standing at the cliff's edge on a little out cropping, staring blankly out before him. Riken's heart leaped into his throat as he watched with horror as his brother fell over the edge. His mind exploded with despair and horror and a scream ripped from his throat, “KIRI NOOO!”
~
The heart wrenching scream caused all there to look up. When they did, the sight that greeted their eyes caused cries of their own. Inuyasha did not hesitate for one second, he sped forward leaping from stone to stone flying across the river. He knew the person that was falling so fast. It was Kiri, his brother's mate.
His heart clenched as he watched Kiri fall closer to the ground and realized that he was not going to make it in time. Just then something flashed out the corner of his eye and flew past. It caught the falling youko in midair and materialized into Sesshomaru as it landed on a large rock that protruded from the calm river, the young youko cradled in his arms.
Inuyasha's sigh of relief was cut short when he caught another movement and looked. A curse slipped out as he raced up the cliff wall and caught the young youko that looked identical to Kiri. “You moron.” Inuyasha scolded as he drifted safely to the ground.
“Bite me.” Riken growled breaking free from Inuyasha's arms and raced over to his brother.
“Why would he do that?” Sesshomaru wonder looking down at his unconscious mate cradled in his arms. “Did he wish to be rid of me that badly?”
“Moron.” Riken snorted glaring at Sesshomaru. “He did it because he loved you.”
Sesshomaru looked up, a deadly glare in his eyes.
Riken just ignored the glare. “The bond you two share; whether you like it or not, kept the poison's madness at bay. When you lessened it you caused it to come flooding forth, and he thought he lost you.” Riken looked up then and said, “He cannot live without you.”
“Then why does he say he hates me all the time?” he asked looking at his mate's twin. He seemed a lot like Kiri, in attitude as well as looks.
“That arrogant, superior attitude of yours is liable to piss anyone off.” Inuyasha said coming up, his arms crossed across his chest, his hands folded in the sleeves of his fire red kimono.
Sesshomaru shot him a dark glare which caused Inuyasha to take a half a step back, however he did not back down.
“Well, I've seen you Sesshomaru, you treat him like a common bitch and not your mate. That would rankle anyone.” he shot at his brother making his point. “You don't even treat him like an equal, Sesshomaru! You treat him like a pet! And you wonder why he says he hates you.” he snarled.
Riken just looked from one brother to the other, taking everything in. “I see,” he said, understanding lighting his blue-gold eyes. “So that must be why he feels like he has to prove himself to you.” he said looking up and into Sesshomaru's golden eyes. “What you're doing is wrong. He shouldn't have to prove nothing to you. He's your bond mate.” Riken said then looking down at his twin said softly. “No wonder his heart aches the way it does.” Reaching up his hand he caressed his brother's soft flushed cheek. It was still warm. Leaning his head forward he checked his forehead. It was still hot to the touch.
“You should never have caged Neran. Neran would have protected my brother from the demon as well as his poison.”
“He would have attacked me.” Sesshomaru stated simply.
“Then you should never have given him a reason to want to!” Riken said in a loud angry voice. Not quite a yell. “You should have trusted him! He's your bond mate! He loves you and cannot live without you- or your love!”
Riken stood up then, his blue-gold eyes filled with anger. How could his sweet, happy brother ever have bonded with this arrogant, self-absorbed bastard. It was like trying to reason with a brick wall.
“Release Neran and make amends with my brother.” he said as he walked away. Stopping he turned his head and added, “Or he will die.”
Turning back he closed his eyes and waited. When he felt the air rush past him he smiled. He knew Sesshomaru was leaving the way he had come and he knew he would do what he told him to do, just not in front of anyone. He knew he loved his brother. He just had a strange twisted way of showing it. Turning, he looked at his new problem and sighed. It would seem the hanyou, Sesshomaru's little brother, Inuyasha, was to be 'his' bond mate. “Great.” he thought, not at all pleased with that thought. “Oh well,” he sighed. “Might as well see and find out. Who knows, he might be the best thing in the world.” he thought as he walked to his prospective bond mate.
VII
“I HATE YOU!” Kiri yelled behind him as he ran down the hall. This had been occurring quite often, especially after the pups were born. Twins of course. Sesshomaru was quite surprised with that one, and his father as well. The great lord was pleased though, and enjoyed watching him tend to the pups. Kiri didn't have to worry about what to do. The knowledge just came to him shortly after the pups were born.
His problem, though, was with his bond mate, Sesshomaru. He would take a step towards his goal, then Sesshomaru, the ass, would do something or say something that would piss him off and he would fall right back to where he had started off from. Almost all the time Sesshomaru would punish him for calling him an asshole, a bastard or telling him that he hated him. Whether that was true or not was still open for debate. It all depends on what has just happened.
Like now he would say that YES he hated the son of a bitch. Sometime he thought he spent more times on his back in Sesshomaru's bed then he did any where else. It irked him to think that Sesshomaru knew exactly how to piss him off. Sometime he thought that the sick bastard enjoyed punishing him. Like what happened shortly before the pups were born. Sesshomaru actually brought a bitch into their bedchamber. A BITCH!
That was one of the few times he had not gotten punished for what he did. He had a feeling that the only reason he didn't was only because Sesshomaru was amused by it. The bastard.
~Remembering~
He heard from one of the servants, while passing by, that Sesshomaru had taken another bed companion. He could tell from the bond that what they said was true. That self absorbed bond mate of his had indeed taken that bitch into his room. And he was liking it! A growl slowly seeped through clenched teeth as he ran down the hallway.
His belly felt heavy as the weight of the pup he carried weighed heavily on him. He still did not show and it has nearly been five months, and he wondered why. He did not know how long he was to carry them or what was to happen afterwards. Mother carried his brothers for nine months. But then she was female and he was male. She also showed after the fifth month and showed heavily later on. But that didn't help him. He knew no male youko that had kitts.
The tingling of the bond brought him back from his thoughts and he could tell that Sesshomaru was becoming aroused. His growl deepened at this as he pushed open a hidden section of the wall that led to a secret passageway connecting this unused room with Sesshomaru's. Closing it behind him he raced down the pitch black passageway. The trip was a short one, he made it to the end in the space of a breath. Reaching out his hand he found the knot that would release the latch and the section opened a crack, soundless. Without a ounce of hesitation Kiri pushed the wall open a little more and slipped through.
What greeted his eyes when they adjusted to the change in light made him growl deep in his throat. Sesshomaru sat there, naked, on the bed, his long slender legs spread out before, his strong arms supporting his weight as he leaned back. A beautiful erection protruding happily between his legs and he moaned softly a the wonderful sight. Sesshomaru's golden eyes were on him, a shiver rippled through his body. However, this did not deter him. Kiri looked over to the door and his topaz eyes narrowed, a growl slowly emerging from his throat, and he snapped out, “GET AWAY FROM MY MATE YOU DIRTY BITCH!”
The beautiful inuyoukai just stood there looking at the unusual pup that had just entered Sesshomaru's room. She wore her kimono open to expose her full breasts and her slender figure. Her skin was soft and creamy and her hair just as soft. It was long, brushing the backs of her knees as she walked, and the same colour as Lord Sesshomaru's. Glancing over to him she saw that he was watching the strange pup. The pup had a temper on him not to mention a nasty little mouth. She knew he was Sesshomaru's mate. Everyone in the palace knew. But Sesshomaru had summoned her and you never disobeyed a summons.
Kiri growled again and advanced a couple steps, growling, “I said leave you filthy whore!”
The inuyoukai just stood her ground wondering what the pup would do. She found out within seconds. The pup lunged at her growling. Her eyes widened in surprise at the pup's audacity and an undignified yipe escaped her slender throat. She did not dare to defend herself against this pup, knowing that he carried her lord's unborn pup so she decided to make a quick exit firmly closing the door behind her. Let Sesshomaru take care of the errant little pup.
“Stupid cunt.” Kiri said under his breath. Kiri was afraid to turn around. He knew Sesshomaru was watching him. He could feel his eyes on his back and flinched when he spoke.
“Come here.” the tone was the usual, obey or be punished.
Turning around Kiri walked over to the bed. Looking up he noticed that Sesshomaru hadn't moved from his position. He moaned softly when he noticed that his mate was still aroused and licked his lips. He wanted so badly to take that wonderful erection into his mouth and suck it till his mate came.
Sesshomaru caught this stray though and commanded again. “Come here.”
Kiri's heart thumped in his throat and he crawled up on the bed kneeling before his mate, butt touching the bed and tail curling around his knee. Kiri stared at Sesshomaru's well toned chest, waiting.
“Remove your clothes.”
Kiri's eyes snapped up at this, and he stared at Sesshomaru, shocked. The bastard planned this, and he walked right into his trap. He knew if he hadn't he probably would have pleasured himself with the filthy whore. Kiri complied, his movements slow and sensual. Paybacks. If Sesshomaru wanted this then so be it, he will make the sorry bastard hard with want until he popped. He knew there was a possible draw back to that though. However that was null en void, considering his sexual need had risen immensely since he'd pupped.
When his clothing had been removed Sesshomaru looked him up and down. His golden gaze moving over every inch of his body. In a low voice he commanded, “Pleasure yourself.” Kiri looked up. He knew Sesshomaru was dead serious, the youkai never joked and rarely even smiled. The only time he smiled was when he was in the mood to play or, on the rare occasions, when Kiri pleased him. The look in his mate's golden eyes was unreadable, so he complied. He knew to do otherwise would result in punishment.
Reaching down he gripped his member and began pumping it. It was strange, knowing that Sesshomaru was watching his every move caused a heat to slowly spread through his body and pool down in his groin. He knew it wasn't embarrassment. It was pleasure. Having Sesshomaru watching him turned him on. His member responded to this revelation and began to pulse with desire. Kiri's breathing began to grow shallow as he continued to pump his filling member. His eyes were downcast and beginning to cloud with desire. Sesshomaru's words penetrated the fog that was slowly beginning to envelop his mind.
“Prepare yourself.”
“Hunh?” Kiri looked up, his eyes were milky with desire.
“Don't make me repeat myself.” Sesshomaru said. His erection had jumped when he saw the erotic look in his mate's eyes, as it flooded with desire. He chose to ignore it as he continued to watch the pup.
Kiri knew what he meant. It just took him a moment to register it. Reaching his hand up he stuck a finger in his mouth and began to suck it, continuing his pumping as he did. When the finger was good and moist he reached around and did as his mate commanded. He repeated this process until he was beginning to glow from the desire that was flooding through him.
Sesshomaru's erection twitched again with the desire to be inserted into the pup and he commanded again. “On your hands and knees.”
Kiri complied, moving into position. His body was on fire and his breathing even more erratic and shallow. He felt the bed shift as Sesshomaru moved in behind him. Gripping his hips Sesshomaru brushed the tip of his moistened erection at Kiri's prepared opening and with a carnal growl plunged in all the way. Kiri's head snapped back and a cry escaped from his parted lips. Sesshomaru was reaching depths that he was not able to when he was on his back.
Sesshomaru continued to thrust, his grip on the pup's hips tightening as he pounded into his glorious body. The pup held his ground, and even began rocking back into him, his rhythm perfect. Sesshomaru growled again and continued to thrust, picking up speed as he did. The pup's channel enveloped to perfectly and drove his desire to new heights. It was soon over and he climaxed into his mate, pumping the a few last times to expel all his seeds.
~End of Remembering~
That was one of the few times he didn't get punished. Kiri gazed into the still clear waters. He was holding his son Nikan, in his lap. The pup had followed him when he had stormed out of the room. Nikan looked a lot like Sesshomaru. The only difference is the light gray stripes streaking through his moon coloured hair. Ruken's stripes were darker in colour. Their eyes were a mix of both their parents.
Nikan and Ruken still crawled to get about, but would soon be out of that stage. Ruken was already pulling himself and reaching for things he should have, and Kiri knew that Nikan would soon follow. As Kiri gazed into the beautiful water, his eyes fell upon his and his son's reflection. What he saw there amazed him. His son could easily be mistakened for his baby brother; if he were the same race.
As he sat there looking into the water, a disturbance behind him caused him to look. Nikan took this opportunity to chase a butterfly that flew by. A huge demon came out then, out of no where and went after his son. Kiri cried out and went after his baby. The cry caused Nikan to look up and the scream he gave made Kiri's blood run cold.
Kiri lunged for his baby just as the demon prepared to strike, protecting his son with his body. White hot pain ripped through his body as razor sharp poisoned nails tore open his shoulder. His world when vertigo then and just before he passed out he saw Sesshomaru kill the huge demon. His last image was of Sesshomaru looking at him with those penetrating golden eyes, his face expressionless.
VIII
Kiri's cries could be heard down the hall. They were filled with such pain and agony. He laid there in Sesshomaru's bed writhing in pain as the poison spread through his body. His veins felt like they were molten rivers of fire. The sheets he laid on were soaked with the sweat that poured from his overheated body in rivers. His night dark hair plastered to his ghost white face and body. His breathing was rapid and erratic and it pained those that tended to him. No matter what they did his body stilled burned from the poison that was ragging through the youko's veins.
His body wasn't the only thing being effected by the demon's poison. His mind was being tortured by hallucinations and illusions. They were horrible and made him think things that he would otherwise not have believed. The pain had gotten so bad that unknowing even to him Sesshomaru closed off the connection that was just beginning to firm between them.
This had an unfortunate effect. One that he did not intend. Without the stability of the bond to ground him in reality Kiri became lost to the dark hallucinations and quite literally went mad.
Late one night when everyone was asleep Kiri got up from the bed and dressed himself, Sesshomaru's sleeping form on the big comfy chair that rested in the corner by the big window. Kiri looked at his mate and tears began to trail down his cheek. He was gone. He could no longer feel his bond mate. A grimace crossed his features as pain shot through his shoulder. The wound there had stopped bleeding but refused to heal. Quietly opening the door he slipped out and was soon gone from the palace without anyone seeing or hearing him.
~
“Come on Kagome.” Inuyasha yelled, looking behind him. “You're the one that wanted to see it.” the hanyou complained. “If you don't hurry you're going to miss it.”
“I'm coming.” Kagome tried to holler back, out of breath.
“Not all of us have demon blood running through our veins to give us more stamina.” Miroku said a little out of breath himself. “We can only go so fast and for so long.” he said following behind Kagome, leaning heavily on his staff.
“Miroku's right Inuyasha. We can go only so long.” Sango said coming up behind Miroku.
“Well we're going to be late, so get moving.” Inuyasha said then disappeared further into the forest.
They just barely made it in time to see the show. The girls and Shippo sat down on the big blanket that Kagome brought and watched as the setting sun reflected off the spray the falling water caused and the lights of the fireflies as they circled and danced in the fading light. The sight was incredibly breathtaking. Even to Inuyasha.
On the other side of the river was a large cliff wall. Looking up you could see the tops of the trees that made up the Ringan Forest. The forest was old and had an ominous feel to it. Because of this no one ever went into the old forest.
Inuyasha shivered as a cold eerie breeze drifted down from the forest. He forced his attention back to the reason why they were all here and began watching with rapt fascination the scene before him.
~
“Kiri please! Don't do this!”
Kiri continued walking through the eerie, ominous forest, his twin brother's mind voice screaming in his head.
“He's gone. The bond is no longer there.” Kiri said, his mind voice drenched with heart wrenching sadness.
“You know that is not true!” Riken yelled. “The bond cannot disappear! It can only be lessened!”
“I cannot feel it. It is gone.” Kiri continued as if oblivious to his brother's words. “My bond mate is gone.”
“This is getting me no where.” Riken groaned. He was nearing his brother's location, he could feel it. He just hoped he got there before his brother did the unthinkable.
Riken ran along the edge of the Ringan Forest. The forest was on his right with the cliff's edge on his left. Just ahead was a rising hill. His brother was on the other side. Looking over the edge his heart sank. He knew what his brother was planning. He just prayed that he got there before he actually did.
As he reached the top of the hill, he saw his brother. Kiri was standing at the cliff's edge on a little out cropping, staring blankly out before him. Riken's heart leaped into his throat as he watched with horror as his brother fell over the edge. His mind exploded with despair and horror and a scream ripped from his throat, “KIRI NOOO!”
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The heart wrenching scream caused all there to look up. When they did, the sight that greeted their eyes caused cries of their own. Inuyasha did not hesitate for one second, he sped forward leaping from stone to stone flying across the river. He knew the person that was falling so fast. It was Kiri, his brother's mate.
His heart clenched as he watched Kiri fall closer to the ground and realized that he was not going to make it in time. Just then something flashed out the corner of his eye and flew past. It caught the falling youko in midair and materialized into Sesshomaru as it landed on a large rock that protruded from the calm river, the young youko cradled in his arms.
Inuyasha's sigh of relief was cut short when he caught another movement and looked. A curse slipped out as he raced up the cliff wall and caught the young youko that looked identical to Kiri. “You moron.” Inuyasha scolded as he drifted safely to the ground.
“Bite me.” Riken growled breaking free from Inuyasha's arms and raced over to his brother.
“Why would he do that?” Sesshomaru wonder looking down at his unconscious mate cradled in his arms. “Did he wish to be rid of me that badly?”
“Moron.” Riken snorted glaring at Sesshomaru. “He did it because he loved you.”
Sesshomaru looked up, a deadly glare in his eyes.
Riken just ignored the glare. “The bond you two share; whether you like it or not, kept the poison's madness at bay. When you lessened it you caused it to come flooding forth, and he thought he lost you.” Riken looked up then and said, “He cannot live without you.”
“Then why does he say he hates me all the time?” he asked looking at his mate's twin. He seemed a lot like Kiri, in attitude as well as looks.
“That arrogant, superior attitude of yours is liable to piss anyone off.” Inuyasha said coming up, his arms crossed across his chest, his hands folded in the sleeves of his fire red kimono.
Sesshomaru shot him a dark glare which caused Inuyasha to take a half a step back, however he did not back down.
“Well, I've seen you Sesshomaru, you treat him like a common bitch and not your mate. That would rankle anyone.” he shot at his brother making his point. “You don't even treat him like an equal, Sesshomaru! You treat him like a pet! And you wonder why he says he hates you.” he snarled.
Riken just looked from one brother to the other, taking everything in. “I see,” he said, understanding lighting his blue-gold eyes. “So that must be why he feels like he has to prove himself to you.” he said looking up and into Sesshomaru's golden eyes. “What you're doing is wrong. He shouldn't have to prove nothing to you. He's your bond mate.” Riken said then looking down at his twin said softly. “No wonder his heart aches the way it does.” Reaching up his hand he caressed his brother's soft flushed cheek. It was still warm. Leaning his head forward he checked his forehead. It was still hot to the touch.
“You should never have caged Neran. Neran would have protected my brother from the demon as well as his poison.”
“He would have attacked me.” Sesshomaru stated simply.
“Then you should never have given him a reason to want to!” Riken said in a loud angry voice. Not quite a yell. “You should have trusted him! He's your bond mate! He loves you and cannot live without you- or your love!”
Riken stood up then, his blue-gold eyes filled with anger. How could his sweet, happy brother ever have bonded with this arrogant, self-absorbed bastard. It was like trying to reason with a brick wall.
“Release Neran and make amends with my brother.” he said as he walked away. Stopping he turned his head and added, “Or he will die.”
Turning back he closed his eyes and waited. When he felt the air rush past him he smiled. He knew Sesshomaru was leaving the way he had come and he knew he would do what he told him to do, just not in front of anyone. He knew he loved his brother. He just had a strange twisted way of showing it. Turning, he looked at his new problem and sighed. It would seem the hanyou, Sesshomaru's little brother, Inuyasha, was to be 'his' bond mate. “Great.” he thought, not at all pleased with that thought. “Oh well,” he sighed. “Might as well see and find out. Who knows, he might be the best thing in the world.” he thought as he walked to his prospective bond mate.