A Mate for Sesshoumaru
Pairings: Sesshoumaru/Inuyasha
Disclaimer: The characters of InuYasha are not mine; they are the property of Rumiko Takahashi, Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, Sunrise, and Viz. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.

WARNING: This is about male pregnancy (possibly) and male/male relationships which includes incest. I'm letting you know now what the relationships WILL contain. So, if you are AGAINST such pairings, please find something else more to your liking, you have been WARNED.

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Special thanks to: Aralaiqualasse, Celestialfae, Zena McClain (I know the fic has be going a while but the last up date was in March. I'm trying not to go long periods of time without posting something. Thank you for asking), Shikome (Thank you for leaving a review! Sorry, that it's not completed but I'm working toward the end. Not sure when it will be but it's coming. Hope that you continue to read until the very end), Knaruto, inulovegirl713, , PearlesantlRose, Vykki Q, Guest 1, yaoiangelbaby, Inu Tashiro p, yuutakeiamz, ukeprami, Supernaturalfan17980, ankwhat, wolfluv13, MADStar529, clio1111, KikiBlackFox, Nala1220, itachisgurl93, in Nikkie23534, Princess Sin, Sesshygirl, and to those who have read and didn't review. I hope you enjoyed my story thus far.

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Chapter 27: A Dragon, A Dog, A Spider… Oh, my!

Smiling broadly at the scene in the far off distance, Ryuura turned away from the dancing fire-birds, happy that his brother allowed himself a bit of freedom, when there was a loud rumble followed by screeching.

Returning to his previous position, Ryuura almost stumbled at the sight—eyes wide in disbelief.

There looming over the tree line stood a magnificent white dragon—

—and ferocious fiery Phoenix...

The surrounding forest was already set ablaze as massive ardent wings spread wide. A trill from the bird called out and an answering thunderous roar boomed afterwards.

"Oh, shit!"

Ryuura ran from his room, almost tripping in his haste. He had to find Toga and tell him his brother was in the process of mating with a dragon.

oOoOoOo

Toga and Takehiko stared unblinkingly at Ryukotsusei, one dropping his goblet of wine while the other downed his drink in one gulp.

Toga shuddered at what his just did.

"He's… he's your… your nephew," Toga manage to say with some difficulty as his tried to get rid of the foul taste in his mouth.

The elder dragon simply nodded his head.

"Ryukotsusei… I'm still at a loss. In order for us to be discussing any type of dowry—Midori would have to be courting someone from my household. And last I checked, I haven't heard of any potential mating proposals," Toga said clearly upset that something of this magnitude managed to slip by him—it was a very disturbing thought for him and he didn't like it.

Ryokotsuset gave that bright enigmatic smile—as if he knew a secret that Toga didn't, which he probably did, and the Taiyoukai gritted his teeth further in anger.

"This is the first time that my nephew has expressed an interest for anyone. Most want to be with Midori because of his exotic looks and his fierceness in battle, but he does not want a passing fling or even a casual fuck. I feared that he would remain alone for the rest of his life.

"As you know, Toga, we are communal creatures and were not meant to be alone even in a household filled with family. We need physical as well as social contact with an intimate companion. Dragons at Midori's age should have a clutch of hatchlings by now. I worry for his state of mind during mating season," Ryukotsusei explained.

"What do you mean by that?" Takehiko asked now curious as well.

It wasn't hard to tell when Ryukotsuei was blushing as his facial markings blended-in with the deepening purple hue that was blooming on his cheeks.

"During the last several seasons, Midori has become increasingly violent and he's managed to lose control a couple of times—even to the point that I had to have him sedated. An incident happened where he transformed into his true form, which on this occasion saved his life. Once Midori claims a mate, he can ascend as head of his clan," Ryukotsusei continued to explain. "Someone has been trying, unsuccessfully, to kill Midori in order to lay claim on his land. Currently, I've been going back and forth to make sure that everything is in order for him. It is my belief, that Hanshou is the one behind the assassination attempts but… I do not have evidence or proof," Ryukotsusei finished.

"And who is it that Midori wishes to mate with?" Takehiko asked.

Crimson eyes lit-up with unexpected delight.

"Why, your lovely seneschal, Toga, Kyoura."

oOoOoOo

Kaori never felt so humiliated in her entire life, as Ryu flaunted her around in front of everyone like she was some common whore and not an Inu princess! This was an outrage, wait until she speaks with her father about this mistreatment! He would bring his whole army down around these stupid dragons.

This is what I get for dealing with inferior creatures, Kaori viciously thought wanting to scratch out Ryu eyes.

So, far, Kaori kept her mouth closed as Ryu kept a steady burning hand on hers. She was starting to hate him more and more.

The doors opened again and this time Lady Emi stepped in escorted by Naraku. They were led to where Ryu and Kaori were standing.

Emi's eyes widen at the display but said nothing as she bowed to Ryu, ignoring her daughter completely. Naraku for once was surprised to see his soon-to-be ex-mate in such a state of undress. A slight curve of his lips showed Kaori (and Ryu) how amused he was by the scene.

"Lord Naraku and Lady Emi. I'm so delighted that you finally arrived." Ryu formally greeted.

"Thank you for having us, Master Ryu," Naraku answered looking Emi for guidance. She minutely nodded her head in approval of his response.

"Is my grandfather and Uncle about?"

"They should be joining us-"

As the words where leaving Ryu's mouth Toga, Takehiko, and his father all came-in to part-take in the festivities.

No longer able to hold her tongue, Kaori exploded. "What is going-on! I want to see my Father! Now!"

Ryu looked quite murderous then and Emi was scandalized by her daughter's outburst.

Smirking at the gathered group, Ryukotsusei quietly ushered everyone to the war room down the corridor from the banquet hall and away from prying eyes and over active ears.

For the most part, Kaori remained standing outside the door until Ryu told her to go inside.

"I would like something to wear," she demanded.

She took a step back when Ryu grabbed onto her none too kindly by the upper arm.

"You forfeited that right when you refused my gift," Ryu coldly answered.

"Why are you being like this?" her eyes tearing up again as the heat on her skin was maintained.

"We are no longer business associates, Kaori. You are going to be my mate soon. Therefore, you are no longer granted certain liberties when it concerns me. Now, if you're finished whining, they are waiting for us," Ryu chastised.

Together they walked into the chamber without another word being uttered from Kaori. She noticed that the only remaining chair was to the right of Lord Ryukotsusei and she knew that she was not allowed to sit next to him.

Once Ryu was seated and Kaori was left standing behind his chair, Takehiko stood-up.

"First order of business—we the Shiro Inu clan accept and acknowledge the upcoming nuptials of Lady Kaori, Second heir of the Southern Lands and Master Ryu, heir of the Valley of Bone Dragons."

Everyone heard Kaori gasp but ignored her.

"Lord Naraku, since we are still waiting for Lady Kaede to arrive to perform the dissolution of your bond—is there anything that you would like to add?" Takehiko asked before retaking his seat.

Naraku briefly stood answering, "No, my lord."

"Due to recent events," Takehiko began, glaring menacing at Kaori (who had the audacity to blush). "We now have found ourselves mourning the loss of my second son, Gorai. Any and all future dealings will now be handled by his first heir, Naraku-"

Kaori cut him off by her screeching.

"You're lying! All of you are lying! My father isn't dead! I'm his only pup! There's no way that this half-breed is related to us! Let alone… My father would never-"

"KAORI!" Emi rebuked. Reaching inside the band of her obi, she pulled out a letter then handed it over to her visible quivering child.

Huffing lightly from her tanturm, Kaori recognized the neat flowing script of her father's handwriting as she unfolded the tightly creased parchment. The words on the paper blurred instantly.

To My Beloved, Emi

If you are reading this then it means that I have died. I left instructions with Toga to give you this letter should anything happens to me and you needed to know the truth.

I'm sorry that I could not tell you in person. I wanted too, so many times but I just couldn't bear the thought of you hating me; but just remember, I love you. Even in death, I love you.

Long before we met, I was involved with another; and from that union, I beget a child. My father did not approve of my choice but I would not hear of it. However, father told me that I had to give up my lover or face dire consequences. So, with a heavy heart I did; but I kept him close and made him my General. I did not know at that that he was with child until much later.

Miso is a half-demon, which gives him the ability to conceive; and if you haven't figure it out by now, Naraku is our son, my first heir. Owing to the fact that Kaori is unsuited to rule over the Southern Lands simply for the fact that she has no desire or knowledge of leading one of the Four Corners that task will fall to Naraku.

My father will bestow lordship to Naraku in my stead—may he rule the South with a benevolent heart. I know that I ask a lot of you, my love, but I please help guide him and teach him what it means to be an Honorable Ruler.

May you live long, my dear.

Eternally yours,

Gorai

The letter fell from trembling hands.

Kaori crumbled.

Dead.

Her father was dead.

And she was left with nothing.

All her scheming was for naught. Naraku took everything from her.

Tears of anger marred her vision.

She had nothing but a title. She was nothing more than breeding stock—for a dragon no less—not even someone worthy from her own clan.

She ran out the room disregarding the heated shouts of her name being called.

Crimson eyes dance with mirth. "Well, Ryu… looks like you have your hands full with that one," Ryukotsusei said holding back a chuckle.

Ryu glared at his father. Without any further prompting from his sire, Ryu sprinted after his wayward betrothal.

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Waking in the arms of his mate was a feeling that Inuyasha couldn't describe. Sitting quietly on the side of the bed, Inuyasha watched Sesshoumaru as he continued to sleep into the early hours of the morning.

His back had been aching throughout the night, and finally with dawn peeking over the horizon, Inuyasha could no longer lay comfortably beside his slumbering mate.

Inuyasha left the bed without making too much noise and without moving about too much as he rubbed his lower back to relieve the ache of his growing pup.

He slid open the shoji and spied a servant cleaning around the hallway not far from their room. He requested some breakfast for himself and Sesshoumaru as well as having a bath drawn for him.

Although he looked about a month or two with child in his male form, Inuyasha looked about ready burst in his female. He figured it wouldn't be to much longer until he gave birth.

Hmm, Moriyaku, did say that she wasn't sure how long my gestation would last, Inuyasha pondered as he gathered his supplies to bathe with. Casting one last lingering look toward his mate, Inuyasha slipped into the adjoining bath once the servants informed him that the water was ready and they had left.

Inuyasha was nearing asleep in the soothing hot water when he heard a swooshing of air and the rustling of clothes then someone climbing into the bathing pool with him.

Amber eyes languidly traveled up the span of porcelain like skin, quickly passing the impressive length up to the face of his mate.

Sesshoumaru stood before him, unhindered by the many layers of clothes, even his precious tail was no longer draped over his shoulder. It lay on the floor in a coil of fluff, waiting to strike at a moment's notice.

The water vapor left a glistening shine on Sesshoumaru's body as fat droplets slowly meander down the chiseled contour of his chest and rippling stomach.

Inuyasha nearly drowned himself from the heavenly vision in front of him. His cock jumped.

Sesshoumaru made a lascivious smirk.

Smug bastard! He's doing it on purpose, Inuyasha thought with some irritation.

"I'm done with my bath. If this is your way of telling me to get out just say so," Inuyasha said as he attempted to leave the pool.

The smirk turned into a full-blown smile as Sesshoumaru stepped into the water covering his mate's body with his own.

Was it his imagination or did it seem as if Sesshoumaru's markings became darker?

The Daiyoukai slid further down into the water and settled in-between his mate's legs. Inhaling deeply, Sesshoumaru noted with satisfaction that Inuyasha's scent was heavily laced in arousal. His breathing sped-up as Inuyasha's pupils dilated to his close proximity.

Without saying a word, Sesshoumaru surged forward claiming lips and latching onto the throbbing member that was nested between them.

Inuyasha parted his legs wider to accommodate his mate's girth.

No words were spoken. None were needed.

Sesshoumaru maneuvered himself further between Inuyasha's legs slipping inside of his mate's warm channel with relative ease.

Moaning aloud from the welcomed intrusion, Inuyasha wrapped his limbs around Sesshoumaru's narrow waist as best as he could while his mate thrust upward, hitting that spot deep within the depth of his hole.

He felt himself drifting above the bathing chamber, the feeling of completion was within his grasp—all Inuyasha needed was to fondle his erection.

Knock… knock… knock…

Groaning in frustration, Sesshoumaru didn't pause in his ministrations of loving his mate.

Softly whispering in a furred appendage, his said, "Answer whoever is there and send them on their way."

Complying with his mate's wishes, Inuyasha said, "Y-yes?"

The servant on the other side of the door blushed as she pieced together what was happening inside the bathing chamber.

"Sorry to disturb you, my lord, but young Shippou is demanding to see you and also your father has requested Lord Sesshoumaru's presence in the war room."

Inuyasha inhaled, biting his lower lip to prevent himself from moaning out loud. A rainbow of color exploded across his vision as he willed himself not to pass out from the intensity of his mate's languid strokes.

"Tell… te-tell my father that Sess—that Lord Sesshoumaru will… ahhh! Will be there as soon as he's finished fuck—I mean—he'll be there shortly," Inuyasha rambled incessantly.

"As you wish, my lord."

They didn't hear her retreating footsteps nor did they care about splashing water on the floor; nor did they care about the sounds of their passion being heard by the guests and the household.

Sesshoumaru growled lowly in his throat as he thrust deeply into his mate.

"You are a complete and utter bastard, Sesshoumaru," Inuyasha grunted as his body arched out of the water as he reached completion.

Propelling his hips a few more times, Sesshoumaru followed his mate in reaching his peak.

Gazing into mirrored amber eyes, Sesshoumaru answered, "I didn't hear you complaining nor did you tell me to stop."

Inuyasha frowned but made no comment as Sesshoumaru exited the pool and helping him out to attend to their respective duties.

oOoOoOo

Busting through the doors at full tilt, Ryuura took in a deep breath of air. Looking clearly disturb, Ryuura bowed as an afterthought.

Ryukotsusei immediately stood from his seat at the head of the table as Toga and Takehiko turned to face their unannounced guest. Toga tried his best not to roll his eyes but the situation called for it. At times his advisor was on the side of the dramatic.

"Sorry, to interrupt, my lords, but…" Ryuura began. "But it seems that Kyoura has found his mate."

"And that's problem, why?" Ryukotsusei asked not understanding the problem.

The room shook from a loud rumble not far from the castle. Dust and debris sprinkled down upon their heads through the cracks in the ceilng.

"Who is it?" Toga demanded.

"I'm not sure, sir. I saw Kyoura's phoenix and a white dragon with spread wings. I couldn't see much through the fire and rain."

Gasping, Ryukotsusei choked.

"What? You saw a white dragon?"

Nodding, Ryuura answered, "Ye-yes, sir."

"Toga, that's Midori," Ryukotsusei said.

"Any suggestions on how to proceed?"

Shaking his head, Ryukotsusei was at a loss.

"Well, obviously, we must allow this game to be played to the end," Takehiko answered.

The building shook again with more force.

"They must be nearing the castle."

"Why?" Emi asked.

"Thinking about it. This is Midori's home and his den. He's bringing is intended home to mate," Ryukotsusei replied.

"You mean that they are coming to…" Emi couldn't finish her sentenced as red blossomed in her cheeks of the thought of what they were about to do.

"I'm afraid so. I must go end the party and make sure that everyone is safely escorted to their rooms for their stay. If you will excuse me, and please remain here until my return," Ryukotsusei said then turning to address the younger Taiyoukai. "Toga, if you will come with me, there is something else that I must discuss with you."

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Kaori ran all the way to her chambers, uncaring if anyone now saw her. The only thing on her mind was that her father was dead and no one told her. Everyone knew of his demised and yet, she was kept in the dark.

She flung herself onto the massive bed burying her head into the soft plush pillows and cried.

The door opened and was gently closed.

She didn't want to be bothered; she didn't want anyone to see her at her weakest point. Not that it mattered, her life now had no meaning.

"Kaori."

"Go away, Ryu."

He didn't leave of course. He sat on the bed next to her of huddled form and there he stayed until she cried herself to sleep.

Maybe in the morning, he could talk with her and get her to see reason that it was now futile to escape from reality and that she now needed to deal with the consequences of what she's done without her father from bailing her out.

Hopefully, Ryu thought that after they were officially mated they could come to sort of an agreement in regards to their relationship. If they couldn't, she would have a long, hard road ahead of her.

oOo TBC oOo

A/N: Well, how was that? I kind of feel bad for Kaori, but not totally, she had it coming. She just had her world shattered by finding out that her father is now dead and that she's been usurped by Naraku—what a blow. Plus, she also realized that she will never gain the title of Lady of the South as long as Naraku has heirs. Her daughter will gain that title now.

But Ryu is not finished with her yet. She's going to learn humility, especially after she made him look like a fool by selling him Inuyasha.

And how did all of you like the scene with Inu and Sesshy? I thought it was sweet. Inu can't look at Sesshy without blushing prettily or without becoming randy; I'll just blame it on the pregnancy hormones. And what has Ryuura on edge? Don't know? Well, stay tuned for the next chapter to find out.

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