Chosen

A/N: Alright everyone here are the last two chapters. Chapter 9 is dedicated to Riken and Inuyasha. I hope you enjoy. Chapter 10 has been revised. hope you enjoy.


IX



About an hour passed and Riken sat there on the ground across from the hanyou, Inuyasha, just staring at his back, not really seeing it. Inuyasha's ears twitched and if he had a tail it would be swishing with annoyance. Riken sat there trying to figure a way of telling the hanyou what he already knew. However, from what he had been observing, it was not a very easy thing to do. Stubbornness must run in the family.



Riken's ears twitched at the thought of that annoying older brother, and his blood began to burn. He did not know how his brother could bond with the bastard. He was so deep in his thoughts that he failed to notice the hanyou's sudden movements, and in the space of a breath he was dangling off the ground staring into a pair of angry golden orbs. Riken just stared back, unperturbed. “Was I annoying you?” he asked, his voice filled with sarcasm. “My deepest apologies.”



“Why are you staring at me?” Inuyasha asked, growling, his voice loud. Riken's ears moved away to avoid the loud annoying noise and smiled. The others didn't even get a chance to move; without warning vines came out of no where, grabbing Inuyasha by the arms and pinning him to the far tree.



Getting up from where he had fallen Riken walked up to the now immobilized Inuyasha. The moment the others tried to come to their friends rescue Terlfyn immobilized them as well. Standing in front of Inuyasha Riken leaned forward. “You want to know why I was staring at you?” he asked, breathing sensually into Inuyasha's ear, his hands grazing over the hanyou's clothes. “This is why.” he said and ran his tongue along Inuyasha's warm flesh. It tasted wonderful, and it made him tingle. “We are to be one.” he breathed into his neck.



Inuyasha's body tingled at the feel of the youko's wet tongue and warm breath. “Bond mates.” he breathed. His skin was beginning to flush and an arousal was starting to form in his pants.



“Yes.” Riken said, his mouth continuing to explore the hanyou's delicious skin.



“Why?”



“That is just how it is to be.” Riken said as he continued to arouse his mate to be. “I don't ask questions, nor do I fight what is meant to be.”



That was good enough for Inuyasha. His body was beginning to flood with desire and his mind to cloud. “What now?” he asked softly, audible only to Riken.



“We become one.” Riken said with a smile, releasing Inuyasha. Inuyasha landed smoothly to the ground and stared at the young youko. Become one?



“How?” he asked leaning against the tree, his arms folding across his chest.



“Come, and I will show you.” Riken said with a smile, holding out his hand.



Inuyasha just stared at it, a little dubious. His body, however, had already made up its mind the moment the youko's tongue touched his skin. So, reaching out his hand, Inuyasha took Riken's.



“Where to?” Inuyasha asked, looking into Riken's blue-gold eyes.



“Your home.” Riken said with a smile as they began walking toward the group.



Inuyasha groaned. “I thought as much.” He did not like that idea at all. He and his brother were on speaking terms, but just barely.



“Sorry.” Riken said, meaning it. “That is where the ceremony needs to be done. And besides, I didn't bring my dagger with me, so I will have to borrow Kiri's.”



“Dagger?!” Inuyasha asked jumping back in alarm. “Why dagger?!”



Riken just smiled waving his hand in front of him. “Don't worry, it's just a part of the ceremony.” he said, then thought with glee, “I'm going to have to tie him to the bed. Oh how fun.”



A strange feeling swept over Inuyasha as he looked into the young youko's blue-gold eyes. It was a mix of apprehension and anticipation; mostly apprehension.



“I'm going to borrow you friend for a little while, okay.” Riken said when they were close enough to them.



“What are you going to do with him?” Miroku asked with a knowing smile. Miroku knew the young one was youko, and from what he had learned of them from his travels the race was mostly males, with very few females. So most of the males preferred their own gender. The youko race was and intriguing one and he wished to learn more.



“That is for me to know,” Riken said with a mischievous smile. “And for him to find out.” he added, nodding his head towards Inuyasha.



With that Inuyasha and Riken made their way to the Palace of the Western Lord. What only one missed was the look of pain on the strange human female's face. Riken saw it and knew what it meant. She was in love with the hanyou, but the hanyou was to be his. She will just have to find someone else. Someone that will love her unequivocally and protect her with his very being.





That evening Inuyasha found himself tied to his bed, his kimono top and undershirt discarded to the floor of his bedchamber. Riken was lying on top of him tying a blood red ribbon around their wrists. He did not like the ides of being tied to the bed. Nor did he like the ides of being cut, even if it was part of the bonding ceremony. And he most assuredly did not like the burning sensation that was beginning to spread down his arm.



“It's okay Inuyasha.” Riken whispered in Inuyasha's furry ear, his voice laced with pain. “This is- supposed to happen.”



that was all Riken was able to say before darkness enveloped them both and the second part of the ceremony began.







X

Through the foggy haze of sleep Kiri could feel the comforting presence of his twin and knew he was close by. By the feeling he was getting from the bond they shared he was in the third stage of the bonding ceremony, and really enjoying it. Kiri just chuckled mentally and when fell further into sleep.

Later that night when he awoke from a deep, peaceful, healing sleep he could feel a warm presence he had missed for so long. Sesshomaru was there, yes, but so was Neran, his plant guardian. This overjoyed him greatly and he was choked by tears of happiness that threatened to come.

Rolling over, Kiri wrapped his arm around Sesshomaru's waist and hugged him tightly. Sitting up, with his back resting against the head board, Sesshomaru took his bond mate into his arms and held him tightly. He could feel a change in Kiri, as well as himself and wondered how this was going to change things. He couldn't wait to find out.

Kiri just sat there in Sesshomaru's warm comforting arms, enjoying this new feeling that was resonating along their bond. He knew what it was- it was love. Looking up he gazed into his bond mate's golden eyes and watched as Sesshomaru leaned forward. Closing his eyes Kiri's breath caught when he felt Sesshomaru's warm smooth lips touch his in a gentle kiss. Things had changed, Sesshomaru was more gentle and loving. He liked it. Their love making was different as well. Kiri liked it both ways and told his mate this.

As the weeks passed their bond began to strengthen. There were ups and downs. Sesshomaru did things to piss Kiri off and Kiri did things that required punishments, but it wasn't on the high scale that it was previous. They were getting better.

Kiri enjoyed having his brother there as well. Riken helped Kiri and Sesshomaru with the pups, Ruken and Nikan. Life was great and Kiri was happier then he had been in his entire life. Sesshomaru liked this new change. Kiri positively glowed with life. It pleased him to see him like this. Riken also like this change in his twin. He could feel the bond his twin shared with his bond mate. It was completely solid now. The way it should be.

One day Sesshomaru's father summoned him. Sesshomaru was, admittedly, curious about what his father wanted. So was Kiri, as he watched him leave their room. He was lounging on the couch holding Nikan in his lap while Ruken played on the floor. He could feel the worry Kiri was feeling along their bond and he smiled.

“Don't worry Kiri, I will inform you what it is about when I return.” Sesshomaru said feeling relaxed. He felt this way only in Kiri's presence. This didn't concern him at all. It was as it should be.

Walking down the hall he felt his brother near by and when he looked out the door he saw his brother there with his bond mate Riken. Inuyasha was sitting down on the soft grass leaning against the tree, that Kiri like to be under, with Riken in his lap, his arms around his waist. They were reading a book that Riken had brought from home after Kiri had gotten better. Sesshomaru smiled at the sight.

“What are you grinning about?” Inuyasha asked, watching his older brother. He could see the change in his brother and he liked it. But he was still suspicious.

“When are you and Riken going to have pups?” Sesshomaru asked, coming up to his brother. Riken looked up from his book then and watched Sesshomaru.

“I'm not ready for pups just yet.” Inuyasha said looking at his brother. “And neither is Riken.” he added nodding his head, indicating Riken.

“When will you be?”

“I don't know.” Inuyasha said, then looked at his brother. “Why do you ask?”

Sesshomaru just smiled, turned and walked back to the door. Making his way down the hall he finally reached his father's door. He knocked once then entered when he heard his father give his consent.

Upon entry he noticed his father sitting at his desk, he was going over some papers, with quill in hand, and a serious look on his face. When he looked up he smiled at his oldest son.

“I am glad you and Kiri have made amends and are now truly bonded. It pleases me to see this.”

“I am glad to please you father.” Sesshomaru said staying where he was, waiting for the okay to be seated. When the okay was given he sat down in the soft comfy chair that was positioned in front of the desk.

“I hear that Kiri is expecting another set. I hope there is a girl this time.”

“Yes father, I will be glad for whatever he delivers, just as long as it is strong an healthy.” Sesshomaru said leaning back in his chair and crossing his long slender legs. He was wearing his usual outfit, as was his father.

“Spoken like a true father.” his father laughed, leaning back as well, folding his hands in his lap. “Now, down to business.” he said, humor gone from his face and eyes. “I will be retiring within the week. I know you can handle yourself as the new Lord of the Western Lands. I and my wives will retire to the palace on the border. If you would like you and Kiri can write and visit. I will be glad if you do.”

Sesshomaru nodded his head. “I will inform Kiri. I am sure he will like that. And he will miss you. So will the twins.”

“I will miss them as well.” his father chuckled. He had fond memories of those two, and all the trouble they got themselves into. “You may want to keep an eye on those two. The older they get, it seems, the more trouble they get into. Just the other day they got into the cattle yard and nearly caused a stampede.”

Sesshomaru grimaced. “I remember that. It was only through the quick actions of Kiri, myself, and his twin that the twins were not trampled to death.” he said remembering the entire scene. That could very well have taken years off his and his bond mate's life. Kiri was nearly livid, he was so scared. It took all night to calm his bond mate down. He came very close to killing the person that was supposed to be keeping an eye on the two.

“That was very quick acting on you three.” his father said, proud. His son had changed a lot since he brought Kiri back after the kitt tried to jump off a cliff. And it was for the better. He was very proud of his son. Very proud. That was why he decided to retire early. That and Izoe was expecting another child herself. The birth won't be for another few months. He so desperately wanted a girl this time, but as his son reminded him as long as it is healthy and strong he will be happy with whatever it is.

“Thank you father, I am pleased that you approve.” Sesshomaru said nodding his head. “Will that be all?” he asked looking up. “I have a bond mate waiting for me that is- worried.”

His father chuckled and nodded his head. “Yes my son, that will be all. I will see you at dinner. The announcement shall be made then.”

“Till dinner.” Sesshomaru said getting up and nodding his head in a partial bow. With that he left and made his way back to the rooms he shared with his bond mate. The twins rooms connected to theirs which made for some interesting nights. They still weren't old enough to comprehend private time, which exasperated both parents. Riken would just chuckle and offer to watch them over night. Tonight will be one such night. He had plans for his bond mate. Plans that will last all night.


A/N: Alright there revision done. i hope this one is better. and yes there will be another chapter. although i am still unsure on how to end it. any ideas, please let me know. thank you, and again sorry.