Chosen

A/N: Hello there, sorry for taking so long in getting these chapters up. My muse was on vacation. I also have been really busy with other things, my job mainly so i have been unable to type it on the computer. well anyway here they are. i hope you enjoy.





XIII



Kiri sat there on the horse's back, really detesting the beast. The horse must have known it because he made every move as uncomfortable as possible, which made him hate him even more. Kiri growled as he glared at spot between the horse's ears. “You're glue, filthy beast.” he growled under his breath.



“Careful brother,” Riken warned with a chuckle. “I don't think you want to piss him off any more then he already is.”



Kiri just snorted, then snapped, “Are we almost there?”



Riken just chuckled, use to his brother's mood swings. “Yes brother, we are. And just so that you know, there is a nice hot spring close by so you can soak when we get there.”



Kiri sighed happily. “That is the most wonderful news I have heard all day.”



Riken chuckled at the look of bliss on his brother's tired face. The horse Kiri was attempting to ride cocked his head and looked at Kiri out the corner of his eye, and nickered.



The look on Kiri's face changed and he glared at the horse. “Oh shut up, beast.”



The horse gave a look similar to a grin and bucked his hind legs, jarring Kiri's entire body. Kiri grimaced and vowed revenge on the four legged beast with a twisted sense of humor.



They arrived there, much to Kiri's great relief, within the half hour. The sun was a little closer to the west, but not enough to be considered evening. Kiri nearly laughed aloud and jumped down off the horse the minute the home was in view. Looking back over his shoulder he glared at the offensive, twisted horse and said under his breath, “Glue factory.” the horse just snickered, shaking his head and stomping his foot.



Kiri just snorted turned and walked towards the house. Riken just glanced up in time to see the horse walk up to Kiri and butt him with his head, shoving him to the ground. The horse then snickered and danced around, very pleased with himself.



The air around Kiri began to heat and the horse stopped watching the youko on the ground. Kiri slowly got to his feet, the look in his eyes, malice. The horse just grinned as he watched the young youko, waiting.



“He's not going to kill the horse, is he?” Inuyasha asked, watching Kiri glare at the horse. It was a stare-down. Even the air around stilled. Just then Miroku and Sango came out. Their entrance snapped the two combatants out of their test of wills. Kiri just turned and walked away. Not once looking back. The horse just watched him go, his demeanor changing just a little.



“Well,” Inuyasha said heading towards the house. “That was interesting.”



Kiri turned and glared evilly at Inuyasha. Inuyasha winced and back up a step. Riken just chuckled. “He's still in a mood.” he said leaning in towards his mate, completely enjoying this.



“I can see that.” Inuyasha said continuing walking. “When will he be out of it?”



Riken just shrugged his shoulders. “Perhaps when he soaks away his aches. Who knows.”



The second Kiri's stuff hit the floor he was gone in a flash. Riken knew his brother knew where the hot spring was. Riding up, Kiri glanced in the correct direction and his nose twitched. After his and his brother's stuff was unpacked he went to the hot spring and found his brother lounging in the hot steamy water, completely in heaven.



Stripping down Riken glided into the water next to his out of it brother. Kiri glanced over just long enough to acknowledge he was there, then his eyes closed once more.



“Miroku and Inuyasha will be joining us in a couple of minutes.” Riken said copping his brother in relaxation.



“Mmm, that's fine.” Kiri murmured, his eyes still closed.



That evening after a wonderful dinner the five of them sat outside on the porch enjoying the crisp cool air of spring. Sango was cuddled in Miroku's arms with Riken in Inuyasha's. Kiri sat at the edge of the porch resting his back against the post, across from his brother, staring out at the trees that made up the Forest of Inuyasha. Kaede and the village was up the road a little ways. About a thirty minute walk.



“So,” Kiri said still staring out at the forest. “You have a forest named after you.”



“Yeah,” Inuyasha said dismissively. “Ancient history.”



Miroku and Sango just snickered, but a glare from Inuyasha prevented any explanation.



“Inuyasha saved our village and our priestess from a powerful demon.” an old voice explained.



Kiri remembered that voice. Turning his head he watched as the priestess that tattooed the rune on his belly came walking up. Inuyasha growled a warning but the priestess continued, unperturbed.



“The village was so grateful that they named the forest that the fight took place in after him.”she said looking at Inuyasha, then to Kiri and the others.



“I see.” Kiri said nodding his head. He can see why Inuyasha didn't want this knowledge shared, it could be- embarrassing. “What became of the priestess Inuyasha protected?” he asked looking at the priestess as she sat down on the porch in front of him.



“She died, of old age.” Kaede said. “She was my older sister, Kikyo.”



“Really?” Kiri asked, interested. This was news to him. Where he and Riken lived, they didn't get much in the way of news and information.



“Yes.” Kaede said looking Kiri. “She succeeded where so many others have failed, in purifying the Shikon-no-tama.” Kaede said sounding very proud.



“I heard of that.” Kiri said recognizing the word. “From Sesshomaru and his father when they talked. But only that it made demons powerful. Not what it is.”



“Was.” Kaede corrected. “It was destroyed when she purified it.”



“Well?” Kiri asked, curious. “What was it?”



Miroku stepped up then. “The Shikon-no-tama was created by a powerful priestess by combining her soul with those of the demons she was- purifying.” he said. “Her soul and those of the demons were trapped in the jewel. Upon its destruction it was released to go to the land of the dead.”



“Oh.” was all Kiri said. Then without a word got up and began walking towards the door to the house. He didn't get very far before his knees buckled and he fell to the floor grabbing his swollen stomach, a cry of agony escaping his lips.



Everyone jumped up then, but none faster then Riken. Within the space of a breath he was by his brother's side helping him to his feet and into the house. Kaede, Miroku, Sango and Inuyasha were right behind.





In the bedroom that Kiri occupied Riken help his brother lay down on the bed. Kaede came in carrying a pot full of cool water and a piece of cloth. Pulling up a chair she sat by the bed, submerging the cloth in the cold water then placing it on Kiri's burning forehead.



“Did ye inform your mate?” she asked patting the cloth to cool the flesh.



“Yes priestess,” Kiri said a little breathless from the pains of labor. “he knows and is on his way.”



“Good.” Kaede said, continuing her work.



Sesshomaru arrived half an hour later and went directly to his mate's side. He was there for the first births so he knows what to do. This will be Riken's first and he was curious as to what will happen.



As Sango was helping Kaede with Kiri, she stopped in her tracks, pain etching across her features, the pot of water laid spilled on the floor. Kaede turned when she heard the noise and sighed.



“Come Sango, let us take ye to your room.” she said helping Sango to her room. “At least Kiri is comfortable and will not birth until later tonight, perhaps tomorrow. I just hope the wee one can wait until he births to come.”





The cries sounded early in the morning waking everyone up that was not in labor. Riken sat bolt upright in bed with Inuyasha cursing at being woken from a deep sleep. Jumping out of bed he rushed to Kiri's chambers. It was when he was right at the door that another cry sounded coming form further down the hall. Kiri stopped and looked down the hall.



Kaede came up behind him, speaking his thoughts. “Two births on the same day. How interesting.” she just chuckled as she continued on to Sango's room. Riken went in then and found Sesshomaru holding the first twin in his arms. It was a boy. His hair was like Sesshomaru's in colour but with dark gray stripes streaking it; much like Ruken and Nikan, only darker. Moments later something happened and Sesshomaru handed the pup to him. What he witnessed took his breath away and made him want to have some of his own.



The next one to come was a gift from Inari. It was a girl. She was so beautiful. Her hair was both fathers in colour, moon coloured with night dark stripes streaking through it. Her eyes were a deep golden colour with flecks of golden topaz. Sesshomaru stood there holding his baby girl in his arms so tenderly, the look of love filling his eyes. Kiri just laid there on the bed, breathless from his exertions, but smiling. Down the hall the sounds of labor continued, then a moments silence, then a high pitched squeal of a newborn voice protesting its emergence into the world.



Kiri and Riken looked at each other and smiled. The smile deepened when the sounds repeated and a second small voice shouted at the world, and Miroku's voices hollering for joy. All the while the pup twins just laid there in the arms of father and uncle, quiet.



That evening after dinner; that Kaede prepared, Kiri, Sesshomaru, Miroku, Sango and Kaede sat on the porch enjoying the evening air. Both sets of twins there as well, quiet and sleeping in their parents arms.



Kaede just looked at both parents and smiled. “I guess they couldn't wait.” she said looking at Sango. Sango just chuckled tiredly. “I guess not.” she said with a weak smile. She bore twin girls. She held one and Miroku held the other.



Riken and Inuyasha were in their room. Apparently they were ready. Both Kiri and Sesshomaru smiled at this. All it took was Riken to witness a birth to get him ready for one. There was nothing Inuyasha could do when a youko was ready to have kitts. You just had to give in and go with the flow.



The next morning they prepared to leave after their good-bies and promises to visit. As Kiri stood outside holding his son, Teven, Riken came walking up holding the reins to the horse that tormented him so badly on the ride here. His eyes narrowed and he groaned, glaring at his brother.



Without being told to the horse walked up to Kiri, leaning his head forward breathed into Kiri's hair, affectionately. This surprised Kiri, and he just stood there, shocked. Sesshomaru just stood there holding Neria, watching.



Kiri just smiled, raising his free hand he placed it on the horse's neck and laid his forehead on the horse's, chuckling. His feelings for the horse changing with every breath took.



“Kiri,” Sesshomaru's voice said interrupting the connecting between the two.



Kiri looked up and at his bond mate, his eyes smiling.



“I will meet you back at the palace.” Sesshomaru said. Then walked up to where Kiri was standing. Looking down he indicated the pup there, “Do you with me to take him. It will make your journey home quicker. And I want you home as quick as possible.” he said, having double reasoning for that.



“Why don't you just take him home with you?” Riken asked looking up from the other side of the horse, hidden by its large body. “I will meet you back there, okay.” he said looking at his brother with a smile.



Kiri just nodded his head and closing the distance between him and his mate. Within moments the four were gone from sight. Riken just smiled and taking the reins in hand again walked back to his horse, got on and with a silent Inuyasha by his side made the journey back home; with a few pit-stops along the way.







XIV



The morning after Sesshomaru and Kiri returned home Sesshomaru and Kiri had wrote a letter to his father telling him that Kiri birthed a boy and a girl. Their names; Teven and Neria. He was very happy. Happier then he had been in in all his life and he wondered if this is what it was like to be bonded- or to be loved.



Ruken and Nikan were happy as well. They really loved their new baby brother and sister and wanted to play with them so badly. Sesshomaru just smiled as he recalled this. A couple months had passed by since the births. Kiri was so wonderful with them. He handles them so well. Sometimes Sesshomaru would stand back and just watch. His bond mate looks so beautiful and at peace. Just then a knock sounded at the door interrupting his thoughts.



“Enter.” Sesshomaru said without looking up from his paperwork.



A human wearing the clothes of a messenger entered the room. Bowing he walked up to the desk and handed Sesshomaru a rolled up scroll. Sesshomaru looked at the scroll that laid in his hand. It had his father's sigil. Opening the scroll he read the contents. It was a reply to the letter that he and Kiri wrote upon their return after the births.



It read:



“Congratulations my son on getting the daughter that you wanted. I too received the gender I wanted. All is well here. My wives are getting along better then I could ever hope. How is your mate doing? Let me know. Till I here from you again.”



Sesshomaru smiled as he placed the scroll aside. Picking up a quill he began writing a reply.



“Father, I am pleased that you now have the daughter that you wanted. Kiri is doing fine. Inuyasha and Riken are working on their own family so prepare for more grandchildren. I hope life is treating you well and write back.”



Rolling the scroll up he sealed it and placed his sigil on it. Looking up he handed the scroll to the messenger, who bowed, turned then left. Leaning back in his seat Sesshomaru brought his long slender hands up to his face, bringing his fingers together. The look on his face, thoughtful. They needed to get out and go somewhere. The pups were old enough to travel a short distance and Kiri has always said he wanted to visit the beach.



“Oh well,” he thought with a sigh. “I will talk with him about it tonight and see what he wants.”



*Talk about what?* Kiri's voice came to his head. The feeling behind it was peaceful and curious. Sesshomaru was getting use to the idea of Kiri being in his head and knew if he wasn't there he wouldn't know what he would do or how he could live.



*Are the pups asleep.* he asked the same way, looking at the papers he needed to go through on the desk, but not seeing them.



*Yes, all four.* Came the reply. Then Kiri added, *Your avoiding the question.*



*Tonight.* was all Sesshomaru said, picking up the quill he began going the the pile of paperwork that required his attention.



But I'm ready for you now.* Kiri said, his mind voice lascivious and full of desire. Sesshomaru groaned as Kiri's need for him flowed through the bond in erotic waves. Within seconds his member was hard and throbbing. Kiri,* Sesshomaru said, his mind voice thick with his desire for his bond mate. You're going to pay for this.* he thought, getting up he began moving towards the door.



Mmm, I hope so.* Kiri said, the undertone still lascivious and his mind voice shining with desire and need. I'm right here love, come and get me.* With that message he sent his bond mate a picture of himself sitting naked on the bed with his legs spread wide, waiting for him.



Sesshomaru moaned and his member jumped with desire. Within a flash he was gone. Only a displacement of air telling that he had ever been there.



Kiri watched the door. He knew Sesshomaru was on his way. The amount of desire he sent through their bond would be very hard to resist. A mischievous smile came to his reddened lips and he felt his bond mate enter the first set of doors. He waited, his breathing coming quicker and his body already beginning to heat. Moments later the door opened and there Sesshomaru stood staring at him. Kiri just smiled.



Sesshomaru watched his mate on the bed. A mischievous was on his lips and Sesshomaru knew with absolute certainty that the boy did this on purpose. His bond mate played him. Fine, the boy wants some action, he'll give him some.



Kiri watched Sesshomaru and knew he had figured out his little game. The smile on his lips deepened. If only he knew the whole of it. He had so much more planned for his bond mate then a little round of sex. Oh yeah, he had much more planned then that.



Sesshomaru knew there was more to it then that and his body hummed with anticipation. With his eyes locked with his bond mate, Sesshomaru began walking towards the beautiful, sensual figure on the bed. His body was vibrating with his need and he ached for his bond mate's sensual body.



Kiri scooted up to the edge of the large bed, his legs dangling over the end of it. Kneeling before him, Sesshomaru wrapped his long arms around his mate's slender waist, capturing his beautiful, full red lips. Kiri's hands rose and his fingers entwined themselves in his mate's beautiful silky moon coloured hair, pulling him closer.



“Kiri.” Sesshomaru moaned into his mate's soft creamy neck.



Kiri reached out and began removing his mate's clothes, beginning with his robes. With those removed Sesshomaru climbed onto the bed, mounting his mate. Kiri just laid there and waited, locking his eyes with his mate's.



When Sesshomaru was ready he plunged himself into his mate's beautiful inviting body, burying himself deep. Kiri just laid his head back, a moan rumbling deep in his chest. Soon Sesshomaru began rocking back and forth, moving his body to their special rhythm, Kiri soon following.



They played this game for what seemed like hours, when it was over Kiri laid there in his mate's arms, his breathing slowly returning to normal.



“Now it's my turn.” Kiri thought with a smile as he got up. Straddling Sesshomaru's hips Kiri gazed down at his bond mate. Sesshomaru just looked up, his eyes staring deep into his mate's amber gold eyes. There was mischief there and he knew the true purpose was about ready to be shown. “My love,” Kiri said his hands gently running along his mate's well tone chest. “You have been the dominating one in this relationship. Now it's my turn.” he said leaning forward, his tongue grazing along Sesshomaru's sensitive facial markings. “Allow me to show you what I can do. The unimaginable pleasures I can give you.” he whispered, the tip of his tongue grazing the side of his mate's slightly pointed ear.



Sesshomaru moaned and wrapped his arms around his mate's slender waist. He knew it was time for him to surrender this to him, so with firm resolve he gave into his bond mate.