Till The End Of Time [Inuyasha Fanfiction ]
Chapter 87's

Tsubasa stared at the workspace of Akihiko, the ruler of the southern land from the outside. In front of that door, two youkai warriors stood with deathly pale faces and trembling bodies. The ears of the beloved concubine of the ruler of the southern land could hear clearly the noise from within, and also the terrifying aura that emanated.

Stepping forward, Tsubasa opened the door of the study slowly and walked in. The first time he saw there was a shattered space, broken tables and shelves, documents littered–no more neatness and harmony before from this space left.

Tsubasa's eyes were then directed at the figure of a silver-haired youkai sitting by the window.

Unmoving despite being aware of his presence, the silver-haired youkai stared out at the cherry blossoming tree beautifully outside. In his hand, there was a piece of letter that he crumpled up.

"Have you come to laugh at me, Tsubasa?" ask the silver-haired youkai flat.

"Hamba is not laughing at you, Akihiko-sama," Tsubasa replied flatly as well. "Hamba worries you."

"Isn't what you expected to be true" Akihiko laughed at Tsubasa's reply. Reversing his body, he looked at Tsubasa with a pair of blood red eyes. "You think I don't know what you've been doing while Rin and the dog are in my palace? You think I don't know what you said to that dog?"

Tsubasa's eyes were wide open at Tsubasa's words. But then for a moment he laughed. "Hamba just asked him what he was going to do because you intended to make the hime of the west as the kisaki of the southern land, blame the servant?"

Akihiko's blood-red eyes shone full of anger staring at Tsubasa. His mouth opened revealing a terrible grin.

"Although the servant did nothing," continued Tsubasa again. "Hime from the west will also never be yours, Akihiko-sama. That Hime loved Sesshoumaru from the west as Sesshoumaru loved him too."

Tsubasa's words made Akihiko suddenly laugh out loud. "Love?? Love you said??—dogs never loved her!! The dog made him a kisaki because of meido seki!!"

Tsubasa said nothing. Silently silent, he stared at the southern land lord who was laughing like a madman.

"That dog won't love a human!!!"

A smile adorned Tsubasa's face. There was pain and sadness in his heart seeing Akihiko now. He knew, the ruler of the southern lands was lying to himself. The wolf youkai clearly knew, that Sesshoumaru was also deeply in love with that human girl—Akihiko simply could not accept the reality that existed.

Last night, an invitation letter from the west to Akihiko arrived. A letter awaited by the ruler of the southern land who wants to visit the west for a human girl. But the letter came differently. The letter was indeed an invitation letter to the west, only it was a marriage invitation letter, the wedding of—Sesshoumaru, the ruler of the west and Rin, hime from the west.

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Akiko, a hime from the east, rips through an invitation letter to Asano, the ruler of the eastern lands, full of anger. His two blood-red eyes glowed full of murderous lust, a horrifying grin filled his beautiful face.

"So he prefers a human!! Nice one!! Very good Sesshoumaru from the west!!" akiko said with a laugh. His eyes then looked at Asano who was in front of him. "What are you going to do now, Daddy?"

Asano was silent. However, in his head he also thought hard, because he did not expect that Sesshoumaru would reject his offer to join East and West by making Akiko as a western kisaki.

"Hime from the west, what's he like?" ask Asano suddenly.

Akiko was silent at Asano's question. What's hime like from the west?—dia is a human girl. The human girl who happened to have a pretty and liked face of Inukimi, was weak and useless. But, that human girl was also the one Sesshoumaru chose to be his kisakinya.

Asano who saw Akiko speechless did not ask anything more. In his heart, he was very curious about the human girl who became a hime from the west and soon became a kisaki from the western lands.

Her beauty news is already very famous. However, he who revived the youkai in the south west war made him a western and southern idol. Then, from the info he got not long ago, the human girl was the only person who could use the real power of meido seki.

Meido seki's.

Unknown western youkai heirlooms. From the information obtained also, Asano heard, that the heirloom has extraordinary power. In fact, Sesshoumaru, Inukimi, Akihiko and Inuyasha were overwhelmed to handle it.

Such power, Asano was sure, was the reason Sesshoumaru wanted to make a human girl kisaki the land of the west. A dog that only knows the pursuit of power is unlikely to let meido seki fall into the hands of others.

"Akiko," called Asano then with a smile on her face. "The one who will sit as a western kisaki is you."

What the world of youkai looks like, Asano knows. Sesshoumaru dared to raise a human girl to become a western kisaki, but how long could that title last? How long can the human girl sit in that high position?

The humans.

Weak race with dirty blood. Forever, the hime of the west would not be able to give Sesshoumaru what would be his duty as a ruler.

When that human girl was already useless, Sesshoumaru would definitely throw it away. Because, inuyoukai it must be aware, a large and strong west will not be possible to receive an heir who is a–hanyou.

The one who will laugh, sit as a kisaki and give birth to the rightful western heir will be his daughter, Akiko.

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Takeru laughed out loud reading the wedding invitation letter in his hand. Pursuing the letter, her green eyes were then directed at the figure of a male youkai in front of her.

The youkai was a young man with long blue hair with a pair of white eyes. Her more precise looking face was said to be beautiful not showing the slightest expression.

"The dog will raise a human into a western kisaki," Takeru's smile broadened. "You must have known, right?"

The blue-haired youkai said nothing. But, a moment later he opened his mouth after a long time. "I had expected that this day would come when I first saw Rin."

"Rin?" takeru was surprised. "Do you know that girl?"

The blue-haired youkai nodded his head. "A very unique human girl with a very rare beauty. "

"Oh, huh?" takeru. Curiosity filled her heart, this blue-haired youkai to the point of praising her beauty? How beautiful does such a famous western hime look? He never saw the human girl in the war in the south west.

"Human girls are very easy to like. I heard, Akihiko likes him a lot too." Continue the youkai again. Her white eyes glared away considering that human girl who was as warm as the sun.

"Also?" sela Takeru while laughing. "Also here means the wolf, or you alone?"

Takeru's question made the blue-haired youkai smile. "We both."

Takeru laughed even louder at the youkai's reply. "Then why are you in my palace now? Shouldn't you be thinking of a plan to snatch it from the dog now?"

The blue-haired youkai chuckled at Takeru's question. Rising up, he walked slowly towards the open window of the room and stared at the sakura tree in front. "In Rin's eyes there was only Sesshoumaru. To him, Sesshoumaru was everything no matter what I did."

"So you gave up?"

Laughing, the blue-haired youkai then turned to face Takeru. A grinning smile filled his handsome face while his pair of white eyes shone full of madness. "Something I cannot have, nor will anyone else have. And if it belongs to someone else my— will destroy it."

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The wind slowly entered the western master's bedroom through the open window, bringing in the pleasant fragrance of spring.

Today is a sunny day in late spring, where the sun shines warmly. The petals of cherry blossoms fall down slowly with the wind as if dancing to celebrate the joy in the palace of the west.

An inuyoukai stood in silence with a flat face expressionless. Short silver-haired with a pair of gold-colored eyes. Two purple lines on the cheeks and a crescent moon on the forehead. He wore a black kimono with a western coat of arms and a hakama patterned line.

His ears that had an extremely sharp sense of hearing could clearly hear the sound of commotion from within the palace that was preparing for the grand ceremony today, he could also clearly feel the aura of the youkai who had started to arrive at this palace.

Today is the day he is waiting for. Never imagined in his life, that he would wait for this day to come. Most important day of his life–day of his own wedding.

If eight years ago, someone said he was getting married, he would probably laugh and say he was crazy.

Eight years ago, he was just chasing strength. He just wants to be strong and raise the west who is his responsibility. Even if he would need an heir for the west, he would look for a partner who would give birth to an heir for him–like Taisho and Inukimi.

In these eight years, how much has he changed? Ever since she got hurt and met him–a human girl he ended up loving.

He who hates man ultimately loves a man. Out of all the living things that exist, out of all the powerful youkai that exist, in the end, he made his choice to a human girl as weak and fragile as glass.

Kisaki west–kisaki who will sit on par with her, the ruler of the western land is a human girl.

The human girl he brought to life, the human girl who followed him, the human girl he raised–the only one he will love in his life.

The future of the two of them would not be certain, togetherness forever would not be possible, however, he did not want to regret. For the girl he loves, he wants to give everything–he wants to keep, protect and make her happy as long as time allows.

"Sesshoumaru." The slow voice of someone calling his name from behind resuscitated the inuyoukai from daydream.

Reversing her body, Sesshoumaru's golden eyes found Inukimi, her birth mother smiling in front of the open door of the room.

"Mother." Reply Sesshoumaru slowly. He did not move and his face remained flat with no expression.

Walking in, Inukimi's golden eyes looked around. Her smile on her beautiful face grew wider, as she saw jewelry, beautiful paintings, shamisen, kimono and flowers adorning several corners of the room. The bedroom of his son, the ruler of the normally gloomy and empty western lands finally has the touch of a woman.

Sesshoumaru did not answer Inukimi's question, he simply stared at the inuyoukai in silence.

"Are you thinking of little Rin?" inukimi Laughter is slow.

Sesshoumaru did not answer.

A smile then filled Inukimi's face. On such an important day, his son remained unchanged. Quiet and flat without expression. Raising both hands, he then took a step forward and hugged Sesshoumaru tightly.

"Mother." Call Sesshoumaru slowly. He did not move, but there was confusion with his mother's sudden embrace. Never inuyoukai had given birth to him behaving like this before.

"Let me hold you for a while." Inukimi replied softly and placed her face on Sesshoumaru's shoulder.

His son.

His only biological son, his proud son. Hugging her who was an adult, Inukimi could only think back, how tiny a petite puppy she gave birth to hundreds of years ago. How much the boy had grown up beyond himself–how much time had passed without realizing it.

For his beloved son. Inukimi can only pray even if she as a youkai does not believe in a god or God. As a mother, she only wished for one; may her child be happy for eternity.

Sesshoumaru remained motionless, he let Inukimi embrace him even though confusion still filled his heart.

Inukimi's smile grew wider, and finally, it became a laugh. Releasing his embrace, he looked at Sesshoumaru again, his right hand moving down the short silver hair of the ruler of the western land. "He'll be very proud of you, Sesshoumaru."

Sesshoumaru was again stunned to hear Inukimi's words.

"You've exceeded it. Strength, power, greatness, wisdom and–courage. Your name will forever be greater than your father's, Taisho's son."

Beyond her father.

From a long time ago, Sesshoumaru knew that he had become stronger and surpassed Inu no taisho, his biological father. However, not knowing when, his obsession disappeared. A power that is always pursued and is the most important thing in his life, do not know since when does not matter anymore. He no longer cared whether he would surpass his father or not, because, he was already aware that life that only pursues strength is not life.

Sesshoumaru did not want his life to be filled with nothingness, coldness, solitude, blood and cries again. She wants a life full of color and warmth, full of songs and dances, full of smiles and laughter–she wants a happy life with the human girl she loves.

"Sesshoumaru-sama," the voice of a youkai western land palace warrior kneeling respectfully in front of the open door suddenly sounded. "It's time."

Inukimi laughed at the soldier's words. Staring at Sesshoumaru for a moment, he then lowered his hand that touched his son's hair. Walking slowly, he then picked up a black haori with a western emblem hanging in the corner of the room.

With a smile that was still fluffy, Inukimi slowly approached Sesshoumaru again. Not saying anything, he helped to put the haori on his biological son.

"My son," called Inukimi softly with a pair of shining golden eyes full of tenderness. His two hands slowly raised back to touch both cheeks of Sesshoumaru.  "You must be happy..."

Sesshoumaru was stunned by Inukimi's sudden remark, and also this was the first time he had seen the former ruler of the western lands looking at him this gently. But, not knowing why, there was warmth inhabiting his heart.

"Sesshoumaru will be happy, Mother."

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"I don't understand, why do I have to be here??!" inuyasha asked with a face full of annoyance. He stood in front of the corridor towards the western land lord's bedroom with Kagome holding Shiro at the side. "We're supposed to accompany Rin, not sow this son of a bitch!!!"

"You are half-sister and only brother's family after Inukimi-san, Inuyasha," Kagome replied unconcernedly. "So, you should be here, not Rin's company."

"We're a father, but we're not family!!" inuyasha protest is upset. But Kagome still didn't care.

Kagome, Inuyasha and Shiro were standing waiting for Sesshoumaru inside the corridor, and that was all because the innuhyou did not have the slightest intention to set foot into his half-brother's room.

The blessing of Sesshoumaru and Rin's wedding will be held in the main building of the western land palace. Sesshoumaru in the eastern pavilion of the western palace and Rin, now placed in the western pavilion of the palace, will meet in the garden of the main building and walk in together to begin the blessing.

The two brides will be accompanied by the family, which is why Kagome, Inuyasha and Shiro stand here waiting for Sesshoumaru. For Rin who is an orphan girl, Kaeda, Miroku, Sango and the others will accompany–because for them the girl is indeed family.

The wedding procession is held according to human tradition, but, in fact, not all traditions can be held, considering Sesshoumaru is a youkai. One of them, there can be no miko or priest who dares to perform purification rituals on both brides before the wedding procession, right?

Rin himself does not care at all about the existing human traditions, in fact, the human girl prefers this marriage to be held according to the tradition of youkai where the wedding process is started with her being marked by Sesshoumaru and closed with a dinner and drink partyeasy and simple.

"You've been waiting a long time, strange miko, son of taisho." The sound of Inukimi's laughter suddenly sounded breaking the silence.

Looking back at the source of the voice, Inuyasha and Kagome's eyes found the youkai party of the lord of the western lands in front of them.

The party was not large, consisting of twenty inuyoukai bodyguards dressed in armor with western emblems divided into two rows on the left and right. The inuyoukai at the vanguard carried the western-faced flag, while the rest carried spears in hand. One look, all will know, that these inuyoukai warriors are the best warriors.

Amidst the two rows of inuyoukai, Sesshoumaru walked with Inukimi on the side. Wearing a black kimono and haori with a western oversized emblem, Sesshoumaru's handsome face did not show the slightest expression.

"Sister!!" call Kagome happy. With Shiro in his arms, he pulled Inuyasha closer to the party.

Kagome's black eyes stared at Sesshoumaru's figure. This was the first time he had seen inuyoukai who usually always wore a white kimono wearing a dark-colored formal kimono. Then, with long silver hair now cut short, the figure of the ruler of the western lands really looked very different. However, it must be admitted, he was very; handsome.

His carriage was calm and full of pride. High self-esteem and a flat handsome face with no expression–anyone who sees will know soon, Sesshoumaru is a noble youkai with very high degrees. What a big question mark why Inuyasha who is his half-brother is so different like heaven and earth.

"Good Brother!!" the laughter of Kagome. Looking at Shiro who was now staring at Sesshoumaru, he moved his son's hand. "Come on Shiro, congratulate Uncle Sesshoumaru."

Shiro looked at Sesshoumaru timidly, because until now, he was still unfamiliar with the terrifying youkai aura he felt from the inuyoukai. But, forcing a small smile, he said slowly. "C-celamat, uncle."

Sesshoumaru did not return congratulations from Kagome and Shiro. His golden eyes only stared straight at the Inuyasha family in silence.

"Cih," clucking disliked and folding both hands on the chest, Inuyasha then walked up to Sesshoumaru. "I did this for Rin, remember that!!?"

Sesshoumaru did not care about Inuyasha's attitude, as usual, he just silently stared at the inuanyou.

"I think of Rin as a sister" continued inuyasha again. His golden eyes stared fixedly at the golden eyes of Sesshoumaru that were identical to him. "She looks so happy when she's with you, that's why I let her marry you. Don't you ever hurt her.You gotta make her happy."

Kagome looked at Inuyasha and shook her head. She really did not know anymore this husband was actually Sesshoumaru's half-brother or Rin's older brother.

"Sesshoumaru this will definitely make Rin happy." Sesshoumaru later said. His facial expression did not change, however, his two golden eyes that were staring at Inuyasha were shining full of seriousness.

Sesshoumaru's words stunned Inuyasha, because he did not expect that the inuyoukai would reply he said. A moment later, he immediately threw away his face.

"Well, then. I won't congratulate you, so don't expect that word from me" Inuyasha's voice grew smaller and smaller. "K-word, 'Congratulations'."

Kagome and Inukimi who saw the attitude and heard Inuyasha's words, inevitably laughed out loud.

"You said you wouldn't say it, but you clearly said it, son of Taisho," Inukimi's smile held back a laugh. "You're really sweet like your real mother, Izayoi."

"I don't congratulate this motherfucker!!" inuyasha shouted loudly. However, the expression on his face betrayed his words just now, Kagome and Inukimi could clearly see that the face of the inuanyou was flushed red.

Kagome laughed even harder. He immediately pulled Inuyasha and walked to the back of the silent Sesshoumaru staring at Inuyasha. "Yes, yes, you didn't congratulate Brother."

Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha's relationship was never good, Kagome had known that since the first time she had seen the two of them meet. However, not knowing since when too, the relationship between them changed. Slowly no doubt, there is a sense of mutual understanding created.

Not knowing when it began, Sesshoumaru began to be able to tolerate Inuyasha's presence, as well as vice versa with Inuyasha on Sesshoumaru. Slightly different and very strange, although never spoken and seen– may be deep in the heart, they both have actually acknowledged the existing blood relationship; family.

Although her mouth continued to speak out in protest, wasn't Inuyasha still in Sesshoumaru's entourage?–if she didn't want to, Kagome knew, she wouldn't be able to force her stubborn husband. Inuyasha can't be honest with his own feelings.

With a smile still on his face, Inukimi laughed again. "Our entourage is complete, let's head to the main garden of the palace."

Inukimi's words immediately made the stopped group move again. No one said anything else.

Stepping slowly, Sesshoumaru's eyes could see clearly, the long corridors then turned into a cherry blossom garden that bloomed beautifully. The wooden ceiling of the corridor turned into a bright blue sky with a warm shining sun. 

Entering the park, their entourage then stopped at the meeting point of the two brides. Slowly, Sesshoumaru and the others then turned around and gazed towards the western pavilion of the western land palace.

The wind blew slowly, bringing with it the pleasant smell of spring as well as the fallen petals of cherry blossoms.

Sesshoumaru waited in silence. Still no expression on his face. But his two golden eyes shone brilliantly in the sunlight. Happiness before his eyes, he could see it clearly now. He just needs to be patient and wait a while, waiting for–bride his woman.

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