Lovers and Friends: Perfect Match

sorry it took me so long to update, my computer's been out of commission for pretty much the entire summer

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Sessho-maru paused in his stride, gazing off to the east.

‘So the pup has been born…’

 

“Where are you off to?” Sachiko asked, helping Sessho-maru with his armor.

“My half-brother’s mate has given birth. I must go to recognize the whelp as one of our clan” He replied.

Sachiko was silent for a moment, “Am I right to assume that Fawks-san will be there as well?”

Silence was her answer.

“Well…it seems the Gods have smiled upon you after all”

Sessho-maru gave her a questioning look.

“You now have a substantial reason to see her again. Isn’t that what you were waiting for?” She smiled knowingly.

“…I know not of what you speak…”

“Sessho-maru…”Sachiko sighed. “Even before we were lovers, have I not been your voice of reason? Even a blind man can see that you love her”

Sessho-maru looked away.

“…I won’t deny…it pains me to see your heart stolen by another. But as your friend, I only want for you to be happy”

“Sachiko…” Sessho-maru began. But she shook her head, pulling away from him.

She pointed to the door, “As your most trusted friend and advisor, I order you to go and not return without Fawks-san”

Sessho-maru nodded, a smirk playing at his lips as he strode out the door. Only after he was gone did she give in to her tears.

Itnasha rested a hand on her shoulder.

“That was very kind of you, Sachiko-sama”

“…I don’t need you to tell me that” she whispered.

 

The sun had just begun to set when Inu-yasha and Miroku returned.

“Kagome!” Inu-yasha called as the two entered the hut. Sango, Kaede and Fawks were having tea.

“Shh, they’re both sleeping” Sango hushed.

“Took you long enough” Fawks began.

“Oi! We came back as fast as we…wait, what do you mean ‘both’?” Inu-yasha raised an eyebrow.

“K-chan’s given birth, that’s all” Fawks shrugged taking a sip.

“What do you mean ‘that’s all’?! Is she okay?! What about the baby?!

“Calm down, Inu-yasha, they are both fine” Keade smiled, “And congratulations are in order, you have a beautiful baby girl”

Inu-yasha stood there frozen, “…I have…a daughter…?”

“What are you waiting for, my friend, go welcome your child” Miroku grinned clasping him on the back. Inu-yasha hurried, as if in a dream, into the bedroom.

“What a day…” Fawks sighed, rubbing her neck.

“Be happy, you helped bring new life into this world” Miroku smiled.

Fawks returned his smile, “…Yeah, I guess your right”

“Well, we should be getting back. I think we left Rin and Shippo with the twins for long enough” Sango smiled.

“Yeah, I should make sure Yoko hasn’t caused any trouble” Fawks nodded getting up as well. “You coming, Keade?”

“Nay, I shall stay here and make sure the young ones are alright”

“See you tomorrow then” Sango bowed.

A chill settled over the room stopping the group in their tracks.

“Did you feel that?” Sango muttered.

“Aye…” Keade replied reaching for her bow.

“Such a strong demonic aura…” Miroku murmured.

“…Yeah but it…feels familiar somehow…” Fawks rubbed her arms.

“That’s because it’s Sessho-maru” Inu-yasha entered the main room, the baby wrapped in a bundle tucked safely into his arms. Fawks felt her heart stop.

“He’s coming to see the pup, so she can be welcomed into the clan” he said gazing down at the child with loving eyes. “I know how you feel about him, Fawks, consider this a heads up”

“…Yeah thanks…” Fawks blushed self-consciously.

“Would you like us to stay?” Miroku asked.

“No, he won’t hurt us, not when we’re so vulnerable. When Sessho-maru kills me, it will be in battle, it’s all about dominance”

“Dog-demons…” Fawks shook her head. “Well, I will take your advice and get outta here before his lord ass-ness shows up”

With that she turned on her heel, exiting the hut.

“…Will she’ll be okay?” Sango asked.

“Not unless Fawks and his lordship reconcile their feelings” Miroku sighed.

“But Fawks is so stubborn, maybe more so then Sessho-maru” Sango shook her head.

“The perfect match, I would say” Keade nodded.