Our Future [C]

[Birdie]

((A Near Future RP Between Brigantia and Sesshomaru))


A young woman lay in her bed, her mid back length hair laying about her heart shaped face. Her appearance was that of someone who had gone through a great ordeal and needed some rest. Her features were still slim, her body still tan, her eyes the same color. The only real difference was the bit of maturity added to her face... and the small creatures she had a protective arm around. Yes, that bit of maturity, it was motherhood. It was something sudden, something she wasn't entirely prepared for, but something she had dreamed about for such a long time. Her chest rose and fell with the rythmic calm of sleep.

But her eyes opened and she glanced down at her children, smilin sweetly. Of course they came out this way. They were her children, were they not? Small rosy faces, human looking, but with a pair of dog ears and antenea atop their heads. Their wings would not develope just yet. She brushed a hand over one of the twins cheeks. It's lips opened just slightly. The love that adiated off the young womans body, that shone in her eyes, was only every seen by her mate.

It is funny to think they came from me. My children. I did not think it would ever happen. I do not know why... but I am so happy it did... To think I will live to see what my mother could not. I am blessed. My children... Our children... Such small creatures, I wonder if I was this small too. Surely not as cute. No... Perhaps not, oh.... I am so happy. she thought these things weakly, but a bright, energetic smile glowed on her face.

The midwife smield slightly at the sight. It was about time to let the fahter know everything was all right. Servants rushed about the young woman who saw only her children at this moment. She exited the room hoping to find him outside it somewhere. Once she had found him, she said "Everythings all right. Your.... woman... went through the whole thing perfectly fine. It was like she was designed to have children. You may seem them now.... All three of them." An almost evil smirk appeared on the midwife's face.

[Lord Sesshomaru]

How aggrivating it was, to be not allowed to enter his own home. But no, he was not allowed to come near his mate who had freaked him out when she suddenly said the baby was coming. To carry her to the room that had been made for her, and that moment; only to be pushed out again. Stupid. He thought it was stupid. No males were allowed to look upon a woman in labor. But not only was he not allowed in the room, he was not allowed in the domain. He had a right mind to kill the girl that insisted on this rule, but she did not relent. Either she knew that he couldn't kill her (because she was helping with the birth) or that she was ready to die for what she believed.

They should all just die.

It was these thoughts that passed through his head when the woman had found him. He didn't even look at her for a moment, about to just ignore her and walk off before her words entered his pointed ears and made them twitch. Nothing showed on his face, his stoic expression in place. Even while inside he was controlling himsefl from just running to Brigantia. No, he allowed himself to stay where he was until she was done speaking. So everything was fine. There was no problems with the pregnancy. Good.

With the words 'you may see them now' he turned and began to walk to the castle, only to stop instantly with the other words that he wasn't expecting to hear. He turned his head slightly, to look at her from the corner of his eyes. A little confusion shown in them. All....three? Ah, well, he'll find out himself when he went to see her. And so, without another word to the girl he walked with a fast pace into the castle.

Sesshomaru slowed his pace when he came to the door to the large room that he had chosen for her to give birth in. He hesitated, for a moment, before sliding the door open and walking inside. The scent of blood made his nose wrinkle for a moment, before he ignored it. Well, what did he expect? He might have never seen a pregnancy, but he knew what was to happen.

The demon lord walked toward the bed before he stopped at its side, staring down at the small bundles Brigantia held in her arm, before he looked at Brigantia's face. So...this was what that woman meant by all three of them. Sesshomaru couldn't find himself to say anything, but to stare at his children in Brigantia's arms. He was expecting one child. One. But two? And twins? They're going to wreak havoc on these lands, he just knew it.

[Birdie]

((His reaction is funny. It made me laugh out loud!))

She lay in piece for a moment. It had suddenly become so quiet. She almost fell asleep, but then a famliar presence came closer until it finally entered the room. The look on his face made her smile. Her expersion was somewhat tired, but held a happy glow that often appears on a mother soon after child birth. She brushed some silvery hairs from her face as she spoke.

"A boy and a girl... What shall we name them Sesshomaru-sama?" She inquired in a soft, weak voice.

Her children... She looked back towards them. Their hair was the same silvery white as their parents, their faces a soft pink. They appeared to be just pudgy little creatures, and were not particularly adorable. It isprobably where one gets the saying 'a face only a mother could love'. New borns are never very cute, but, to Brigantia, she thought them beautiful all the same.

[Lord Sesshomaru]

Sesshomaru didn't say anything at first. Instead he looked his children. Yes, his pups. Part butterfly, part dog, and part human. He would never had thought that such parts would go together as they did. His eyes took in the small things that made his pups, the way they are. The hair, the colored skin, their eyes, the antennas from their mother.

They have Inuyasha's ears...ugh! Sesshomaru thought as he stared at the dog ears on their heads. A girl and a boy. Sesshomaru couldn't really think of names. He never had to think up names before so he was stuck with nothing coming to mind. Not very imaginative was he? Nope, not at all. He took his golden gaze away from the two pups and looked at Brigantia. A look that said "I got nothing". Well, if he came up with something he would be sure to tell her.

Sesshomaru wondered how his pups would grow up. He was a bit worried. Naraku was still alive, he was still out there. Not only could Brigantia be used against him, now his pups as well. Word of the western lord and his mate and children would make its way through all the other lands in a few weeks or so.

((hmmm...I can't think up names...okay, I do have one but its one that Sesshomaru would never think up of. Ichigo for the girl. Means strawberries. I love strawberries))

[Birdie]

Brigantia gave a small light laugh at his look. She then turned to her children, tinking rapidly. Finally she came up with a pair of names. "What do you think of these names? She will be Ichigo, he will be Anzu." Her smile, the one she was watching them with, was his smile. He was usually the only one to ever see it, but now it had also become her children's smile. She was too happy to realize this though. It was her dream, her only want, to have at least one child.

Her fingers trailed over the girl's cheek, the baby squirmed for a moment before grabbing a hold of her finger. Brigantia laughed again. She then looked towards Sesshomaru. "Would you like to hold one?" she asked, the same innocence appearing of her face. She could still have that gentle appearance of a person who was much to niave to be a mother. It was odd, one would wonder if her children wouldn't grow up spoiled.


The mid-wife had since left. She had been glad to meet a demoness like Brigantia. People said that the butterflies had long ago died out. That girl was living proof that this was wrong. Of course, the mid-wife was going to have to spread the word around the village. It was only a matter of time before the whole western land new. There were new, tiny rulers now. The Lord had children, and the Lady was something most people had thought extinct. Oh how the mid-wife would delight in making the Lord's life a living hell. Knowing the villagers, most would go to pay respects to the man.

It had, since the young Lady had appeared, grown prosperous. The village was no longer run down looking, trade had been established. Thigns were not as bad as they once had been. They knew they had the lady to thank for that. The forest had come back, as had the animals. They also knew the Lady was repsonsible. The Lord perhaps had nothing to do with it, but he still owned these lands. They would have to pay some respect to him, mostly because the villagers feared him.

[Lord Sesshomaru]

Sesshomaru took the names in with a small nod, staying quiet as usual as he kept his gaze on the two pups. Ichigo and Anzu. What would they be like, when they grew up? He didn't know. What he did know, was that he would be there as a father for them. He wouldn't be like his own father. No, he would have time for them. No meetings with the other lords would get in the way of that. They would have a different childhood then he had. Of course, Anzu would have to be taught how to become the next lord for the western lands. Much would be in store for his pups, he knew.

Sesshomaru watched, a small smile coming across his face as he watched the scene between his daughter and his mate. So many things were going to change now that his pups were in the world. Good and bad alike. Brigantia's question snapped Sesshomaru out of his reverie. He looked down at the two, hesitant of actually holding one. Finally, he nodded and reached out to gently take Ichigo from her mother's arms.

Sesshomaru made sure to be careful with his daughter, cradling her in his arm, making sure that if she squirmed he wouldn't drop her. He barely even noticed that he was still smiling. Somehow Ichigo had gotten her little stubby fingers around a lock of his hair, she tugged at it, letting out out a small gurgle that he couldn't tell if she was laughing or choking on spit. Probably laughing, since she had a toothless grin on her face. Sesshomaru sighed in annoyance.

If he had his other arm it would be easy enough get her to let go, but he was stuck with the little pup tugging and pulling on his hair. He hoped that she didn't grow up thinking his hair would be her play thing.

[Birdie]

Brigantia also giggled. If she had the strength she would have stood up to help her lover. But she found she could not. She still hurt, but that was to be expected. She did just push out two babies! He, in turn, gave her children her smile. She felt complete happiness well up in her chest. He was accepting them. She feared he might ignore them... but no. "You look cute together." She commented. She was looking at him now. He would be an interesting father.

She cuddled her son closer. "Anzu." she whispered to the child, closing her eyes and softly kissing the baby's closed eye. It squirmed slightly, turning into the warmth that was his mother. She closed her eyes, not really sleeping. Someone else was comming, some one not all that welcome.



Damn it all! How he hated that woman! She hadn't even considered coming to talk to him! He had to hear it from one of the servants. For crying out loud! She was his little sister.

After Hitoshi had found the girl just for him, he had come to have a brother/sister realotionship with Brigantia. Of course, he still touched her, and hugged her, making her blush, just to see Sesshomaru get all upset. But, he didn't feel the same as he had before. Now she was the only girl, besides his mate, that he held any respect for. The rest were just women,

He barged into the room with out warning. This caused Anzu and Ichigo to stir. The two began sobbing in alarm.

Brigantia's eyes flew open, and she immediatly started making cooing noises, comforting the small boy. In a few moments Anzu was quieted down... but as for Ichigo.

[Lord Sesshomaru]

Sesshomaru ignored Brigantia's comment of being him and Ichigo being cute. Sure, Ichigo, but him? Such was an insult to someone of his stature. He turned his head to look at his mate with Anzu, and felt his hair being tugged even harder, forcing his gaze to turn back to his daughter. He looked down at her with a raised brow. Did she tug on his hard to make him look at her? What a rediculous thought. He pulled his head back a bit, trying to pull his hair out of her grasp, but she held on tight. The one thing he didn't want was to have Ichigo grow up with a fondness for hair. His hair to be more precise.

Sesshomaru sensed the red panda's approach, though thought nothing of it until the door was slammed open and the two twins started to cry. He turned his head, glaring daggers at the man who had startled his pups. "Hitoshi..." he growled out in warning, his fangs bared in a silent threat. The demon lord didn't know what to do with the small infant he held, her cry making his sensitive ears hurt.

This was something that he didn't know how to do, nor wanted to learn how to do. Letting out an irritated sigh he gently brought Ichigo back to her mother's arms so that Brigantia could make her quiet down. Something Sesshomaru could not do, just yet. Maybe he would learn to do....or, probably not.

[Birdie]

Brigantia proceeded with calming the tiny Ichigo. Soon the twins were asleep, curled against their mother. Brigantia closed her eyes yet again, her arm laid protectivly over her childern.


Hitoshi watched for a moment, his eyes half lidded. It was an amazing sight, to see his niece and nephew... His little sister's children. He smirked, looking at Sesshomaru. "Lucky..." He paused for a long moment, his smile growing even wider. "Villagers have come to congratulate you, otou-sama." Hitoshi said in an almost mocking voice. Yes, the mid-wife was bad news from the begining, but it seemed Brigantia would have no one else deliver her. Ah well, the young woman was much to innocent to understand the bad in people.


Brigantia was not really asleep. Oh no, it was more of a 'rest'. Sort of like conserving energy. A stand by mode. At hearing that people were comming she opened her eyes, her face showing a weak shock. "Why now? It's not as if they can see them." That would be the only reason Brigantia would ever go to congratualte someone on having a child... to actually see the child.

But Brigantia wanted nothing. She had everything she desired in this room. She wanted to go out and great the people she had come to know as her's. But she felt she could not stand. Such a delima formed in her poor head.


"I think most of them do not want to actually see you. It's more like they've just come to show some sort of respect." Hiotshi explained to Brigantia, kneeling down near the butterfly, and clasping her hand in the way an overly protective brother might. He saw Brigantia's smile as she settled down to rest again.

"Well, you better go get rid of them or something.... Or maybe I can." A devlish grin appeared on the red panda's face.

[Lord Sesshomaru]

Damn Hitoshi, barging in here as he did, then acting as if it had not happened. Sesshomaru wanted to kill the red panda on the spot. Of everything that the demon had done, he would of thought that Hitoshi would have at least noticed what he had done, and apologize. Not that Sesshomaru would even accept it. The demon lord's golden eyes narrowed even more when Hitoshi spoke. Lucky? Was that all that Hitoshi had to say, after barging in the room and making his pups cry?

Sesshomaru waited for Hitoshi to say something more. He swore, if that was the only thing that the annoying demon came in here for he would kill him. Finally, Hitoshi spoke again, his words made the demon lord even angrier. Why would they want to come and congratulate him? Why the hell was Hitoshi calling him Otou-sama? He forced himself to stay calm, when he wanted to do nothing more then slice Hitoshi in half. Kami, must he always be so irritating?

And the villagers. How did they find out so quickly of Brigantia's birthing? Why would they even want to come here, and congratulate him if they feared Sesshomaru so much? It made no sense, but the demon lord didn't want to go out there and deal with them. Throughout the whole conversation between Hitoshi and Brigantia, Sesshomaru stayed quiet, not wanting to have any part of it.

Sesshomaru watched the two with silent annoyance. He wanted nothing more for Hitoshi to leave...and not come back. But that last part wasn't going to happen. Oh, how he wished it was so though. With Hitoshi's last words the first thought that came to mind to Sesshomaru was that he wasn't leaving Brigantia's side. Including not today, when she was so weak.

"Go ahead." he replied. He didn't want to deal with the villagers, but if Hitoshi would then all the better. The devilish grin meant nothing to Sesshomaru. He didn't care on how Hitoshi would get rid of them. Maybe it would be better this way, maybe they won't come back.

[Birdie]

Hitoshi's smirk grew even wider. "All righty then, Ja ne!" He waved a happy good bye and walked proudly out of the room. He was going to have fun with those villagers. The only problem was, there were women amongst the group. They came to inquire after their Lady's health. He couldn't exactly do anything with them there. So he answered questions, and was forced to send them away, rather than the joyous event he had planned.


Once Hitoshi had left Brigantia opened her eyes. A tiny smile on her lips. Pure amusement sparkled in her eyes. "Do not be mad with Hitoshi-san. He was just worried. Please try to understand." she said in a soft, weak voice. Even so weak she was still the same, worrying over others, trying her best to make peace between Master and Servant... in other words Sesshomaru and Hitoshi. She knew Sesshomaru did not like the red panda, mostly because Hitoshi had no fear of the demon dog. She hoped that, deep down, they really did care for each other, and that this fighting was some sort of sign of friendship. Of course, it was only what she hoped. He eyes were so often deceived when it came to others.

But, her mind also wandered to Inuyasha. He was an uncle now, wasn't he. How was his group doing? Was everything all right with Kagome? She wondered how he would react to his niece and nephew.

[Lord Sesshomaru]

Sesshomaru was glad when Hitoshi was gone. At least he left without slamming the door. Either way, he was just glad that he was gone. The only reason he hasn't killed him yet because he was still useful. Just really, really, really aggrivating. With Hitoshi gone he was able to calm down. He didn't care what the red panda did with the villagers, as long as they left, and as long as it kept the demon busy.

Sesshomaru said nothing when Brigantia spoke, instead acting like he had ignored her words. Try to understand? Understand what? That he was a moron that couldn't act seriously? There was nothing to understand about the demon. He let out a deep breath, no longer allowing himself to even think about Hitoshi now. Instead he payed attention to his mate, who had that look that clearly said "I'm thinking about something." Without a word he sat down at the edge of the bed. Relishing in her presence and the silence that surrounded the room.

((bleh, crap))

[Birdie]

"Does Inuyasha-kun know?" she finally asked. She ment about the whol pregnancy ordeal. She had not seen him since that time. He had been an interesting person, and she hoped that Sesshomaru and he would get along one day. She noticed Sesshomaru wasn't on very good terms with pretty much everybody, except for her. Brigantia didn't know wether to be happy about that or to feel a little sad. She decided on both.

A smile grew on her lips. "Of course he doesn't." she answered herself. "It's amazing you two are such good enemies. I would have liked to have a real brother." she commented, pressing a finger just to the left of her lips in a thoughtful manor. Her large eyes were still showing her amusement. She then reached out that same hand and grasped his. "Can you please try to get along with him, if just for a little bit. I would like him to come and meet them." Her large innocent eyes begged him.

Oh, would he deny her this request? She looked so innocent, so cute.

[Lord Sesshomaru]

Sesshomaru didn't respond with Brigantia's question. Did Inuyasha know? What did this have to do with Inuyasha? Why would Sesshomaru want him to know? He didn't. Inuaysha had nothing to do with this. He wouldn't know, he shouldn't know. He was angry that she had even thought of him knowing. He stayed quiet, not even answering her question and after a few seconds of silence, she answered it herself. He hated the hanyou. More then Hitoshi, that was for sure.

Brigantia knew of his feelings toward his half-brother, so how dare she even bring up the dispicable mongril. He was seething inside. The last thing he wanted was to talk about Inuyasha. Have a real brother. Yeah, right. Sesshomaru kept his gaze away from Brigantia, eyes narrowed as she spoke and grasped his hand.

Sesshomaru finally met her gaze as she spoke and begged with her eyes. Get along with Inuyasha? Was she insane? His eyes narrowed, before he looked away again. "You may do whatever you like. But you will meet Inuyasha alone." he pulled his hand away from her grasp. "If you must have him here, then I will go somewhere else." ah, stubborn wasn't he? Inuyasha was still a worthless hanyou. Though Brigantia was also a hanyou, it just wansn't the same. She was just different. Inuyasha was loud, obnoxious, annoying, and weak.

Sesshomaru must admit, that the hatrid for Inuyasha was not as deep as it really seemed. He didn't truly, really, hate Inuyasha. He could, maybe, stand to be in his presence. The point that such feelings had died down, he didn't want anyone else to know this. He was stubborn, and he had always believed he would despise Inuyasha. So to have it die down even a little made him hate Inuyasha even more, just because of this fact alone.

[Birdie]

Brigantia frowned. She sat up, hiding her pain with a tiny gasp. She reached out and hugged him fron behind, her head resting between his shoulder blades, her longer hair falling around her face as she just sat there. Her babies made a sort of irritated noise, but found warmth in each other. Brigantia spared a glance for them, but returned her attention to her mate.

"Please.... Just meet with him, just for a little bit. I will not ask you again... Just this once. It is important, for them... Ichigo and Anzu." she whispered, her fingers gripping the front of his robe. She ignored the ache of pain she felt. It was getting better, her body was getting used to sittng, so it was slowly dieing away. "It is important to me as well. It tears me up inside, to know that you are on such bad terms with your relatives. It's hard to hide it, when ever his name is mentioned, or your father comes around. And to see you in such pain, to see you so angry... It... I..." she could hardly speak any more, her body shivering with her emotion. Sadness, mostly. She wishe dhe could always be happy, always showing that smile. But she knew it would never be. Only those truely important, his family, those he considered his family... those wer ethe only people he let in. And, until an hour ago, it had just been Brigantia.