Falling Away: Chapter 10 A Fathers Words

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Falling Away
Fandom: Inuyasha
Pair: Sess/Inu
Warnings:PG- NC-17: Inucest and Some OOCness (Kagome)

Chapter 10 A Fathers Words 

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(Sesshomaru’s POV)

That damned inescapable hesitation washed over me again, and it took a bit more to shake it off this time. I have hesitated more in the last few minutes than I have over the past fifty years, a low growl of self annoyance escapes my throat as my cautious fingers begin to unravel the scroll… 

 Sesshoumaru,

If you are reading this then my last battle was indeed just that. I know it will be you who finds this, for I know my eldest son. I sincerely hope that you followed the last few orders I gave you. I know they seemed strange but I can only surmise that in your time as ruler you have come to understand my reasoning. There were so many things I wanted to live to see as far as you and Inuyasha were concerned. There is only one thing that would cause this enchanted parchment to call out to you and for the seal upon it to break. 

That would be your full acceptance of your Hanyou brother, 
needless to say, I am proud as well as pleased. 

I take it you have seen as well as realized that his ningen blood does not hinder him as you initially believed it would. It takes more than a little thinning of the blood to hinder the power of a Tai-Youkai such as myself. I believe you will find that having him rule by your side will prove fruitful in more ways than you ever dared dreamed. Embrace your brother for you two are the last of our kind. Draw strength from each other and in battle, you will find the two of you to be better suited fighting back-to-back instead of face-to-face. Learn from his passion as I hope he will learn from your calm. Pull his heart from the forefront as I hope he pulls yours to the fore. Let his fire fuel this Kingdom as your ice holds it steady, and I assure you the Western lands will bend to will of Inu no Taisho’s sons. 

The two of you will rule with a completeness that no being 
living or otherwise will ever dare to question. 

                                         Inu no Taisho 

 

It is a while before I can stir from the place in which I stand. Reading my fathers words brings a wave of his presence that holds me somewhat frozen. When I can finally bring myself to move, I roll the scroll up and as soon as I place it back into the cabinet from which I removed it, it reseals itself. I cannot help but be somewhat amazed, the strangest thought coming to mind – Father must have had a sorcerer in his court worth his salt, unlike that fool Diago. Why I think of that bumbling Baka now is beyond me, unless it is my father’s way of illustrating how having allies worth their keep is an essential thing indeed. I make a note to fill that position in my court as soon as possible. Finding myself taking my time departing my father’s chambers, when I do I realize, I am, for the first time in many decades…tired. 

On my way to my own chambers I pass that groveling retainer of mine. Immediately I watch that sniveling, cringe-worthy look cross the toad’s features. 

“Is there anything I can do for my Lord?”
“Yes there is, keep everyone including Rin out of the North Wing, I want no interruptions of any sort until I tell you different.”
“Yes Lord Sesshomaru.”
“I am leaving you to make sure my instructions are carried out appropriately and to my liking.”
“Are you taking your leave of the palace my Lord?”
“No, I am going to take a nap.” 

I couldn’t help but sigh in exasperated amusement as I watched the toad demons eyes roll back in his head as he fainted – again.

Awakening to find the sun low in the sky, I was pleased that for once Rin hadn’t managed to elude Jaken and disturb my slumber. I had to admit I felt a century younger, much more refreshed, and feeling the need to expend some energy. After a brief soak in my personal hot spring, I decided a trip to the battle court was in order. Donning a light-weight kimono minus my armor, I headed toward my destination. No sooner than I set a foot out of the Northern Wing, did I smell Rin, my ears soon picking up the, none-too-delicate clamor of her shoes followed by; 

“Sesshomaru-sama!” and I quickly found my left leg captured by the young ningen. “Rin.”
“Where have you been all day, My Lord?”
“Resting.”
“Where are you going? Can I come too?”
“I am going to the battle court, if you wish to come you may, but you must stay on the deck.”
“YAY!” 

I have yet to figure out why I have grown so fond of this little girl, but I have, and it would be wise for anyone who has any objections to this fatherly affection this demon holds for this human, to keep them unvoiced.