Chosen

A/N: Well here are the last two chapters. sorry it took so long to post up. i have been really busy with work and all. thank you for your patience and hope you enjoy.





XV



“So what do you think Kiri's doing?” Inuyasha asked, feeling great desire resonating from his bond mate. Rolling over onto his side he ran his clawed fingers up and down Riken's slightly swollen belly. His body was still warm to the touch from their previous lovemaking.



“What do you think?” Riken asked, his face flushed from the remnants of desire and what he could feel his brother doing to his bond mate. His blue-gold eyes flashing with the remains of desire.



Inuyasha just smiled, his ears twitching playfully. Leaning forward he captured Riken's kiss swollen lips in a passionate kiss as his hand moved down to capture Riken's slightly swollen member. He knew it was because of what he felt his brother doing. The bond between them was very strong. Stronger then usual kitts.



Riken's breath caught when he felt Inuyasha's finger begin to caress and stimulate his organ and seed sac. Inuyasha just smiled, his lips still pressed against his bond mate's. Moving on top of Riken, Inuyasha positioned himself between his bond mate's spread legs, his hand still on the swelling member.



Letting go of Riken's luscious lips Inuyasha moved down to the kitt's soft sweet neck, licking, kissing and sucking the silky soft flesh, and the beautiful bite marks he gave to him last night. Riken moaned softly at the wonderful sensation that it made ripple through his body. The moan deepened when his hard aching member began to throb, his hands moving up to twine his fingers into the thick soft moon coloured mane.



Inuyasha continued to kiss, lick, suck and even bite the wonderful flesh of Riken's neck and chest, all the while positioning himself at his mate's entrance. When he was ready he plunged in, biting down hard on Riken's sore neck, righ t on the scar already there.



Riken cried out, pulling Inuyasha closer to him and holding on when Inuyasha began thrusting. Riken's whole body began to burn and his breathing quicken. He could tell from from his bond with his twin that Kiri was in a similar position, only top. He could also feel the passion and ecstasy flooding through the bond and his body began to respond, moving into each thrust of his bond mate, flowing with him. His breathing came quicker and his moans grew louder the faster Inuyasha moved. Their bodies becoming one as their souls and minds already were.



Their climax soon came. Riken was the first to reach his and with a cry his seeds exploded out, coating both their sweat soaked stomachs. Inuyasha was the next. After a few last thrusts he erupted into his bond mate. When the last of his seeds were expelled he laid down on his bond mate, snuggling his face into the soft neck, the smell of Riken's dark hair filling his senses.



Riken just laid there enjoying the feel of his bond mate in his arms. He contacted his brother when the feel of lust had dissipated. He could feel his brother's peace and was happy.



*So, I take it it went well.* Riken asked through their bond. He could feel Kiri smile and hum happily.



*Mmm, better then okay.* Kiri said with a grin.



*I bet. We learned from the best.* Riken said with a smile.



Kiri chuckled. *Nikan is the best.* Kiri said the humor lighting his mind voice and coating it with pleasure.



*Yeah.* Was all Riken said. Nikan was a close family friend. He was youko and older then mother, but as usual didn't look it. Nikan taught all the kitts when they were old enough the art of pleasure, and how to please their mates. He was, as stated, 'one of the best'.



The next day they all made their way to the shore. A was a few days ride, but a pleasant one. The day was pleasantly warm with a clear sky and bright sun. the shadows were crisp and cool, and the breeze that rippled gently through the air was nice and cool. Which made for a pleasant ride.



The journey took about a week to make. At the end of each day they would either stop at an inn or camp out under the stars. Both Riken and Kiri enjoyed camping out under the night sky, and so did the twins, so they ended up camping out more often then not. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha didn't mind. The weather proved pleasant enough.



By the afternoon of the eighth day they made it to the coast line and the beautiful white beaches of the rocky shore. The moment Kiri and Riken spotted the beautiful white sand they squealed with joy and headed quickly towards the warm white sand. The twins just stood there in awe at the beautiful scene before them, their mouths gapping open. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru just smiled at this and gently nudged their horses onto the beach. They have been here a few times before. Their father, InuTaisho, owns a beautiful Japanese palace on this strip of beach. It rests just inside the beach line, with a perfect view of the ocean.



All that day they played on the beach and in the waters. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru just sat on the man made stone wall and watched them. Tomorrow they plan to take their mates and the pups to a secret grotto that only members of their family know about. It was a very beautiful place and reminded everyone that saw it of a magical garden complete with a beautiful crystal clear waterfall that shimmered and sparkled in the sunlight.



They were eager to show this beautiful mystical place to them but the place looked its best in the early morning light. Besides that, that is when 'they' come out. 'They' are called Light Sprites. They are born in flecks of light and are very playful and mischievous. For some strange reason completely unknown to the Western Lord's family they have taken a liking to the brothers and other inuyoukai; much to their great annoyance. But they were willing to have their long silky hair pulled and tricks played upon them to show this wondrous place to their mates.



They sat there on the weather worn stones and watched as their mates played with the pups in the oceans cool waters. They couldn't help themselves, they smiled. They still had not desire to join, they enjoyed watching more. The sun was beginning to set and from what they observed the pups were beginning to tire so they all made their way inside to clean up and prepare for dinner. After dinner they headed for their beds so they could get as much rest as they could. It was going to be a long day tomorrow.



The next morning they woke just before dawn. Both Kiri and Riken looked like the walking dead which made Inuyasha and and the twins chuckle. Sesshomaru just smiled as he wrapped his long half asleep mate. Kiri leaned back into Sesshomaru's arms and fell back to sleep. Moments later Riken did the same, although he practically fell into Inuyasha's arms. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha just smiled and asked the twins if they could help by carrying their brother and sister. They were delighted with this, so with the twins following they walked down to the beach, down to the waters edge.



Carefully they walked across the slippery rocks that lined the side of the shore. There was a hidden cove on the other side. It was only a couple minutes walk, but the walk was treacherous, even for inuyoukai. They made it there without incident and began searching for the hidden cave that led to the secret alcove that was their destination.



They found the opening after a couple of minutes of searching and walked into the pitch darkness. It has been a very long time since Inuyasha and Sesshomaru came to this place, but the memory of it burned brightly in their minds as they walked down the pitch black tunnel. Both their races have superb night vision so they had no trouble maneuvering through the dark cave. Within a few minutes they reached the end and stepped out into the most breathtaking sight.



All around them were beautiful bright green trees with darker green vines growing form them. On the vines were flowers of all different colours. The grass at their feet was soft as velvet and a moss green in colour. Kiri and Riken awoke to the unusual combination of a fruity/flowery/grassy aroma that drifted to them on the light cool breeze. They could also smell water and sunlight. It smelled so pleasant and inviting- and also so very familiar.



He felt safe here. Like he feels when his mother would hold him in her warm inviting embrace. Warm. Comforted. Loved. Also, like when Sesshomaru holds him. Protected. All these things wrapped in one; that is what he feels here.



The bonded and the children slowly made their way to the waterfall they heard- and smelled, nearby. The area was veiled behind a curtain of flowering vines. Pushing the vines aside they stepped through the perfumed curtain. The sight that greeted their eyes was simply breathtaking. The whole area sparkled and shimmered in the morning light, and the spray from the waterfall added to it. It was like they were in a whole new world.



The lights, to Kiri and Riken's great surprise, began to make their way towards them. And when the lights began to dance and giggle as they floated around them Kiri and Riken shrieked in surprise, grabbing a hold of their bond mates. Sesshomaru just smiled while Inuyasha burst out laughing, only to receive a punch to his stomach from a much aggrieved bond mate.



Upon seeing the beautiful dancing lights the twins set down the little ones and started running around, chasing after the dancing lights. After retrieving their littlest set Kiri and Sesshomaru smiled as their older ones played with the lights, squealing when the lights tugged at their furred ears or silky tails.



The four of them sat down and watched them play. Sesshomaru and Kiri holding the still sleeping pups in their arms. Riken leaned back into Inuyasha's arms and snuggled there, happy and content.



They stayed there in that peaceful place until night fall. Then they bid a sad farewell to the light sprites and left for home.





Epilogue



Ten years passed by. They visited the alcove many times during those ten years and enjoyed ever minute of it. It was the happiest time of their lives. That is until two years ago. Kiri sat there in his favorite spot by the pond, staring into the still waters. It was two years ago that an enemy of the inuyoukai, Ryokoutsei, began ruthlessly attacking the western lands. InuTaisho, Sesshomaru and Inuyasha's father, came only days after news arrived at the Western Palace. He left then taking Inuyasha and Sesshomaru with him. They have yet to return. Which is why he was here staring into the water, his heart a painful lump in his chest.



Just then he felt warm arms surround his waist and long slender legs drape over his. A gentle mouth moved by his ear and it whispered, “You okay Papa?” Nikan asked. He was now nearly fifteen years, and his brother and sister were almost twelve. Riken's first set were only a couple months younger then Kiri's second his second just celebrated their fifth birthday. Everyone at the palace longed for the return of their lord and his brother. They missed them terribly.



Kiri leaned back into his son's arms as tears began to trailed down his cheeks. He had been crying nonstop since his bond mate left, and so has Riken. “I miss him Nikan. I want him back.” he cried softly as his heart ached painfully.



“I know Papa. I know.” Nikan said as soothingly as he could. Just then a thought came to him. “Papa, Uncle Riken told me something, is it true that yours and father's bond is stronger then Uncle Riken and Uncle Inuyasha's?”



Kiri just laid there for a moment, staring into the waters. Then he spoke, “Yes it is my son. I do not know why, but it is.”



Riken stood by the door that led out into the garden, watching his brother and his nephew. It was true, his brother and Sesshomaru's bond was much stronger then his and Inuyasha's. He wasn't jealous, he like the bond he had and would never ask it to be stronger. There was a reason, should anything happen to Inuyasha he wouldn't die. His brother, his brother would if Sesshomaru fell and never returned home, and that pained him greatly.



His heart ached to see his brother like this. To see him in so much pain. It had been gradually getting worse, and as the days went by it was steadily getting even more so. Kiri didn't want to do anything. He just sat there staring into the waters, a blank expression on his paling face. Riken began to worry even more when his brother began to refuse food.



Youko could go long without food. It was normal for one going through heart sickness to not want any, and sadly, the only way to cure heart sickness was for the one that the heart longed for to return home. In other words, for Kiri to get better Sesshomaru had to return home. Something that wasn't going to happen anytime soon.



When Kiri began to worsen Riken sent word to their mother for her to come. Perhaps she knew something that would help, if not cure then to stop the progression.



It took her a day and a half to arrive at the palace and the moment she set foot on the palace grounds she was rushed to her sons' side. Riken sat with his back to the tree, with Kiri nestled in his lap. Kiri was sleeping peacefully. The look on his pale face, calm and relaxed. Both Kiri and Riken's plant guardians were doing everything they could to ease Kiri's pain, and it was helping.



Shea just smiled as she gazed at her sons. The smile faltered when she noticed the workings of the heart sickness. It was minute but it was there. Her boy was paler then normal, and it looked like he has not eaten anything in weeks. The fur on his tail and ears had lost their luster and shine, and no longer look silky. It looked dull and limp. This saddened her greatly, her child looking so--. The words for it eluded her. She just shook her head as tears came to her eyes.



Riken looked up to see his mother standing at the doorway, incredible sadness in her eyes. Everyone knew and accepted that of all her children she protected and loved Kiri just a little bit more. They were all okay with it because in some way, Kiri needed it more. Shea walked up to them and gently taking her sleeping boy in her arms began walking back to Kiri's rooms, with Riken in the lead.



After putting Kiri to bed she and Riken began to talk. He informed her of all that has happened so far in the battle with Ryokoutsei. She just sat there with sadness in her eyes as he spoke. When he was finished she said with great sadness, “You do know what will happen if anything should happen to Sesshomaru.”



“Yes mother, I know.” Riken said sadly, looking down.



“I heard that the Neko clan from the east has joined Ryokoutsei.” Shea said, watching her son.



Riken looked up. “Really?” he asked a little surprised. “I had heard that they had a grudge with the Inu clan for a long time now.”



“That is correct my son.” Shea said nodding her head. “It has been over two thousand years now.”



“Wow.” Riken exclaimed, highly surprised. “That is a long time to hold a grudge.”



Shea smiled and chuckled a little. “They say neko's are experts when it comes to holding grudges.”



“That is true.” Riken said with a chuckle.



They stayed there and talked for some time until it was time for dinner. They tried to get Kiri to come to dinner, but he wouldn't come. After dinner Shea told Riken she would watch the children so he could stay with Kiri. So, crawling in bed he curled up behind his twin and held him like that all night. When Kiri woke from a nightmare he would whisper in his ear that it was alright until he fell back to sleep.



That's how things went for the next couple of weeks and it looked like he was getting better. He even began to eat, which pleased everyone exponentially. However, one day, he was nowhere to be found.



Kiri stared out at the crashing waters as the sun began to rise. He has been here for two days now and he knew everyone must be worried sick. He knew Riken was. He could feel it, although Riken couldn't feel him. Which is what he wanted. He didn't know how much longer he could endure, although he knew it wasn't long. A day or two perhaps. That is why he came here. It was the only place he felt at home and safe. And with no one around.



Sighing he made his way to the cave and the alcove. Once inside he sat down with his back to a moss covered tree inside the vine curtain and watched as the light sprites danced around, playing a game of their own. After a little while his eyes slowly began to close. The lights stopped and surrounded the kit, worried.



Just then the vine curtain parted and Sesshomaru came to his bond mates side, taking him into his arms. Sesshomaru just sat there and waited for his mate to return. He didn't have to wait very long, soon Kiri's eyes began to flutter, then open. When his eyes met Sesshomaru's gold ones he smiled big and hugged him tight.



“Welcome back.” Sesshomaru said with a smile.



“I should say the same.” Kiri said looking into his mate's eyes.



“I promise I will never leave your side again.”



“Never?” Kiri said skeptically.



“Never.” Sesshomaru said leaning forward and capturing Kiri's lips. Kiri surrendered. It was good to have him back. Very good. And that is how it should be. And will be.



THE END.





A/N: Well there we go. I hope you have enjoyed this story. I am quite pleased with how it turned out. Thank you for reading and reviewing and rating. I enjoyed all the reviews and look forward to more (please).