Standing on the balcony as I watched the snow fall, it had been snowing like this for days now and I wondered when it'd let up. Yes, it was in fact winter now and I didn't really enjoy the cold so I hadn't stepped out of the castle in a few weeks now. My brother had said winter was half over so it wouldn't be long before spring returned. Even if I didn't enjoy the cold much I couldn't dislike the snow, for some reason watching it fall or seeing it cover the earth, it always looked so pretty, like another world. Turning so I was facing my bedroom, there sitting on the sofa in the room my brother was relaxed as could be with a book in his hand. He'd been reading a lot lately, or well more then just for work. He hadn't really told me why though so I thought I'd let it go till he decided to tell me, hopefully he would soon. As I gazed at his profile I took in his warm aura, he was so gentle with me now well even more so then before and some part of me was happy with this. I didn't think he'd ever be so, well soft. But there was something that nagged at me, for a few months now. I'd been feeling weird, like there was something wrong inside me or something was changing or growing in me but that was crazy right? I'd had this thought for awhile now and it was that; I thought I was pregnant. And maybe because of this Sesshomaru was watching me around the clock, he refused to be away from me for more then even an hour. So with him being like this and me feeling all achy in my own body, I knew that had to be the reason. But even with that being the case I hadn't come to my mate yet, not until my suspicion that I was pregnant were true. Once I found out I was then I'd tell him, so until I knew for sure I'd bare this on my own. I'd be going to the castle doctor tonight when Sesshomaru was busy with his work, hopefully he wouldn't be too mad at me for sneaking off to do this. Still if I could find out what was going on with my body I'd have to do this on my own. As I looked on at Sesshomaru he finally looked up from the book he'd been reading and gazed at me for a moment before smiling warmly and coming over by my side. Placing a kiss on my forehead he picked me up and held me like princess, bringing me into our room and placing me on the soft bed before sitting beside me.
"Is there something on your mind?"
"Nothing, really. Just wondering if it's okay for you to be with me so much, isn't your work pilling up?"
"Hah hah, you don't have to worry about that. My most loyal subordinate Snow is taking care of everything for the time being, he's good at his job. You have nothing to fear."
"Hmm...well when you put it like that, I guess I don't have to worry then."
"Yes. Besides being by your side is more important to me."
"I can't say I don't like that. I...I've enjoyed it very much that you've been around so much."
"So have I."
Seeing his smile before kissing my cheek he hugs me tight before placing me on his lap. His fingers slowly running through my long silver hair as I sigh and take in a whiff of his scent. As always it was enough to make me dizzy, I could never get enough of his smell. There was something about it that was truly intoxicating, it drew me in without mercy and wouldn't let me go. "I loved it..." I'd never tell him though, I'm sure he'd think I was a pervert or something. Geez...what is happening to me? Ever since we became mates I've been met with so many different changes to my life and myself. Not that any of those changes were bad ones, just getting used to them and being honest with myself took time. "This guys made it impossible for me to live without him." As I thought that I couldn't stop the red that graced my cheeks at that moment. Sesshomaru seeing this gazed lovely at my face seeming to like the expression I was wearing. Just as I was willing my embarrassment away, I mumbled something under my breath.
"It's all this baka's fault..."
Having no idea what I was talking about my brother gave me a confused look as he raised his eye brow. He playfully ruffled my silky hair as he spoke, his arms then wrapped around my waist as he held me close.
"What are you mumbling about, hm?"
"N-Nothing. Just talking to myself."
"I see."
"Ah! Anyways let's go get something to eat? I've starving."
"That sounds like a good idea. Let's go."
Having said that, he scooped me up into his arms and again I was carried off as we went to eat dinner.
Later after dinner, my brother reluctantly left me. Having been pulled away to attend to work that had to be done. Or so his subordinates had said, all of them looking exhausted from over work and seeming now more like zombies as they ran around doing there everyday jobs. Now left on my own I found it to be the perfect time for a doctor visit, so I made my way to see him. As I walked the castle halls it was alive with Sesshomaru's men up and down the halls as I passed by many of them on my way to the doctor. Once there, I peeked my head into the room to see if the demon I was seeking was there. Spotting the middle aged fox demon in a old chair at a desk, papers all neat and on the surface. The room was really well organized as far as I could tell as I stepped inside, the man hearing me enter turned around to look at me and smiled as he stood and walked over to me, placed a hand on my shoulder and patting me a few times as he spoke in a lazy tone.
"So your Sesshomaru's mate huh? I've heard a lot of talk about you around the castle. Good to finally meet you."
"A..ah hah um yeah, nice to meet you as well. And hopefully it's good things being said about me."
"Oh you don't have to worry so much, all I keep hearing on repeat is how cute you are or what a beauty he is! ...well that's how they've been talking. Sounds like good talk to me."
"....! Hah...hah yeah, well it's not hate talk so I suppose it's fine."
"Right right."
Well since they all sounded like compliments to me I didn't mind. Not thinking on that a second longer I wanted to get to what I came here for. As if he had read my thoughts the fox demon told me to take a seat and he'd get ready to check if I was with a child or not. Now sitting he brought over stethoscope and placed in on my stomach.
"Now try to slow your breathing while I listen."
"Yes sir."
Not arguing on this I did my best to slow down my breathing as he listened with his stethoscope. After what felt like forever he finally took the stethoscope away and placed it around his neck before looking back at me without saying a word. Not being able to take the silence a second longer I spoke up in a loud voice.
"Well?!"
As if my voice brought him out of his own thoughts he looked at me and then finally nodded his head before speaking in a joyfully tone. As if he were the father himself and was more excited then myself or my brother.
"You're pregnant, Inuyasha. Congratulations!!"
"I am?! Oh my god...I can't believe it."
With the truth now out there, I was filled with shock and awe. But it didn't take me long to be filled completely by happiness. Now that I knew for sure I was in fact pregnant, I couldn't wait to tell my mate. I stood up placing my hands to my stomach with a warm smile playing on my face, before looking over to the doctor that looked equally happy.
"How many?"
"As far as I can tell, one. Just one pup, the little guy's got a strong heart beat so I'd guess it's a boy."
"This is so great. Sesshomaru will be a father, I can't wait to tell him now."
"I'm glad to be of help Inuyasha. Now you should go get some rest, gotta make sure you take care of yourself. Now that you know you have a pup."
"I'll be sure to take good care of myself, don't worry. I'll be going back now."
"Yes, rest well."
With my business here concluded I walked back to my bedroom, the smile on my face never leaving me as I held my stomach.
Now back in my room I looked into the mirror in the bathroom, my whole being was so happy so full of joy right down to my core. I giggled as I realized Sesshomaru would soon be a father and I...well the mother I suppose. Either way I was beyond happy and I heard the familar sound of my brothers footsteps reach our door, I turned around as he came into the room. Then as he closed the door he stopped in his tracks, as if sensing a shift in me. I'm sure to him I must of looked like I was glowing, and boy was I. How could I not, I had my own pup inside me now. I felt my parental instincts inside me kick in as I walked over to my brother and hugged him tight. As I loosened my grip to look up at him, he leaned down to kiss my forehead before asking;
"You seem different. Did something good happen?"
"Yes, yes something amazing happened."
"Oh? What is it Inuyasha?"
Smiling when he asked that I could barely hold back my joy as I spoke the words aloud.
"Sesshomaru. I'm pregnant, with your pup."
Sesshomaru's eyes went wide at my words but not of shock or upset, no none of those. All I saw in his eyes were the warmth and love of a father. As I gazed into those loving eyes and we held hands, a warm feeling washed over me. "If this is what creating a family of your own is like, there could be no better feeling then this."