A/N: So sorry for the delay but life. Age. Etc. So a long ass chapter (can't avoid them because I follow my outlines) but I did add a lot of sexy times that are actually quite hard for me to edit for ff net. Which I managed. But if you want the extremely NSFW graphic version… find me at archive of our own. Author name kaltheinya.

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The stars were twinkling across the clear sky, looking like wispy clouds of light.

Hakkaku chewed on his piece of straw as he felt at peace that evening.

Sure his lord was leagues away from him and while that would normally give Ginta and him anxiety, he knew Lord Sesshomaru would take care of Inuyasha, especially after such a passionate display on the courtyards. He still couldn't believe the close call they both had when Inuyasha had sent his Windscar flying.

He glanced over at Ginta who was softly snoring away.

Training had been particularly brutal on the wolf demon and Hakkaku knew his turn was up next.

Little Katsu was definitely sword ready. Thank the lords he was still using a training steel.

Kouga would have been proud.

Ginta and he were proud.

If a bit scared.

Hakkaku could sometimes feel darkness in his little master, but Ginta would swear that Hakkaku was only feeling the powerful demonic presence Katsu possessed and that with Inuyasha's and Kouga's upbringing, it will be a testament to his strength.

"Our little master will not be like his sire," Ginta would proclaim. "Yes, he's a bit scary but you wait and see. He will be powerful enough to stop Naraku, if that crazy bastard is around long enough for Katsu to master his powers."

Hakkaku sighed. I hope you're right, Ginta, he thought to himself. After all, with Inuyasha's love, how could Katsu be anything like Naraku?

X

Inuyasha felt his heart racing as he lay looking up at Sesshomaru. Even though he had teased his brother for attention, he was suddenly feeling very shy.

Sesshomaru was staring at him with hooded eyes as he crawled upwards, his hands slipping towards the ties that held Inuyasha's garments closed.

His intense gaze was focused on his eyes as Sesshomaru's fingers deftly untied the wraps.

Inuyasha shuddered as he could feel the cool air brush against his skin as Sesshomaru slowly peeled back his clothes.

"Did you lose your ability to speak?" Sesshomaru purred.

"Uh…w-well…" Inuyasha stammered. He gasped as Sesshomaru gently blew air over his thickening member. "Geez, Sessh…urk!"

Did he just..?

Inuyasha gritted his teeth and threw his head back as Sesshomaru slowly sucked him in after having licked him from the base to the tip.

And then he hummed.

Inuyasha cried out as he thrust upwards, claws digging into the futon.

Sesshomaru's mouth felt so hot and Inuyasha felt as if he had been robbed of his ability to speak.

And Sesshomaru kept a steady rhythm and it was enough to drive Inuyasha mad in a matter of seconds.

"Please!" Inuyasha begged, feeing his cock straining. The pressure and speed was enough to keep him hard but there was no way he would achieve release at this pace.

Sesshomaru released him with an obscene slurp and Inuyasha could feel Sesshomaru's saliva ooze down over his sack and around.

Inuyasha ached to be touched in a more intrusive way.

"Damn you!" Inuyasha panted, seeing Sesshomaru's smug look.

Sesshomaru lowered his head again and Inuyasha let out a chocked cry as he arched his back, only to have Sesshomaru hold him down with one hand to his abdomen.

"Please!" Inuyasha continued to plead, feeling his demon threatening to come out. But he didn't feel anxious or scared. It was frustration.

"Please, what?" Sesshomaru murmured.

Inuyasha growled. "You bastard! Don't make me beg!"

Sesshomaru let out a deep chuckle that just resonated deep into the core of his soul. "Little brother, how can you demand that of me when the sound of you begging drives me wild?" The look Sesshomaru gave him sent chills down his back as did the playful growling tone his brother used.

"Then, please," Inuyasha begged.

"Please, what?"

"Rut with me."

Sesshomaru growled once more, eyes flashing red as he flipped Inuyasha face down.

The hanyou dug his claws into the futon's padding, tearing through the material with ease as he cried out.

Sesshomaru felt his blood rush through his veins as he tightened his grip on Inuyasha's hips. He moved harshly against his brother and hearing Inuyasha hissing and gasping and moaning out his name fueled his lust.

Meanwhile, Inuyasha was losing himself in the sensations of pleasure and pain. He could feel the poison of Sesshomaru's claws stinging at his hips, and how his opening was being spread open, painful at first but quickly becoming nothing but delight as Sesshomaru hit that one spot within him that made him writhe without fail.

He gasped as Sesshomaru suddenly hoisted him up, causing Inuyasha to impale himself further with his own weight.

He spun him around and Inuyasha found himself throwing out his hands to keep his face from being shoved into a wall.

No…

Not a wall…

A mirror.

"Look at yourself," Sesshomaru hissed in his ear. "Your demon is showing."

Sure enough, Inuyasha could see the marks on his cheeks and his eyes glowing red, but like before, his murderous rage was nonexistent.

Instead, he was consumed with lust and a bit of mortification as Sesshomaru thrust into him. And the mirror showed everything.

Inuyasha's eyes glanced up and met Sesshomaru's through the reflection.

Sesshomaru's own eyes were also red.

And the leer on Sesshomaru's face made Inuyasha shudder in pleasure.

Sesshomaru suddenly struck, biting his neck. Inuyasha cried out as semen burst from his cock, spattering onto the mirror. As it dripped down he could feel the heat from Sesshomaru's essence fill him up and slowly escape.

Inuyasha went limp as Sesshomaru staggered back and onto the futon. He felt him pull out and was rolled onto his back.

Inuyasha grunted as Sesshomaru dropped himself on top of him. "You're heavy," he moaned.

He could feel the vibrations as Sesshomaru let out a deep chuckle.

Lips found each other and Inuyasha let out a lazy chuckle of his own as he felt himself come down from his exhilarated state.

"Inuyasha…" Sesshomaru murmured, peppering him with soft and slow kisses. "Say it again… That you will be my mate."

"I'll be yours, you possessive bastard," Inuyasha whispered in response.

"And carry my young?"

"Mmm."

"If we are lucky, maybe we can have you full of litters of more than one pup each year."

Inuyasha's eyes snapped open. "Wait… what?!"

X

Kohaku jerked awake and quickly attempted to keep himself from falling out of the tree he was sleeping in.

He looked around but saw nothing nor felt anything out of the ordinary although he could have sworn there was a strong demonic presence around.

With a yawn, he settled back down and closed his eyes once he felt he was balanced well. He was beginning to relax when he felt a slight movement on the limb he was on.

Kohaku opened his eyes to see his lord standing on the limb, staring out into the open.

The human boy grinned. "You said something to have Inuyasha kick you out, didn't you?" he dared to ask.

The deadly glare Sesshomaru gave him was wasted as the brat had already closed his eyes to go back to sleep.

X

Arashi trembled with silent rage as the sounds of primal passion finally ceased from down the hall.

Was that wretched demon lord trying to prove that he was worthy of drawing out those sounds from Inuyasha?

The pain in his neck flared again and he clutched his forehead as it throbbed in pain. But that didn't matter.

Despite the pain, he could still vividly picture what the hanyou must have looked like. His lightly tanned skin glistening with sweat, chest heaving, eyes half lidded. Lips were probably moist, hair sticking to his temples and neck, body taunt and begging to be touched. All by the hands of that dirty Inu.

Arashi growled and opened his eyes. Tomorrow. The council would finally force them to give up the bitch pup and Inuyasha would follow.

He began to laugh low.

Soon.

X

Naraku opened his yes, a somewhat satisfied grin on his face. The stupid wolf was positively teeming with lust and it was so easy to fill his head with those images.

His hatred made him easy to manipulate.

Depending on the council's ruling, Naraku was certain Arashi was going to either attack Sesshomaru or make Inuyasha easily accessible. Naraku then frowned as he recalled Arashi's present memories.

He could only hope the council would vote in the demon lord's favor.

A war would work to his advantage for while Sesshomaru recovered, Naraku would be well rested enough to move in for a victory.

X

Katsu dashed across the courtyard towards the trees that always gave him cover. While he hadn't exactly heard from his sire, he knew roughly where Naraku was stationed.

Since his father was away it was easy to slip out of the room and he needed to take advantage of the timing.

He was almost to the trees when he had to force himself to a stop.

Kouga's wolves were right in his path, sleeping out in the open instead of the barracks!

Katsutoshi let out a small huff. Well it was possible to just go around, but he was pretty sure the wind was blowing towards him at the moment which meant if the wolves woke up for just a moment or their sense of smell was sensitive enough, they would catch wind of him once he was on the opposite side of them.

He debated whether he should call it quits and return to the room or take a chance when one of them, Hakakku, let out a loud snore which startled Ginta awake.

The dual tone haired demon sat up and blinked sleepily around. Katsu couldn't help but just freeze, willing the wolf demon to just lay back down.

As fate would have it, Ginta did the exact opposite. He turned and caught sight of Katsu.

"Little master," he said, confused. "What are you doing out of your room?"

Katsu couldn't help but scoff. "You haven't called me little master for a while," he said.

"Well, you're a big brother now. You definitely deserve more respect than what we've been giving you. Even though we have to play rough with you while training."

"That's rough? I thought you were holding back."

"Little master is being a brat. You really should go back to your room or do you want to lay under the stars like we used to when everyone else was, uh, being loud in the caves?"

Katsu thought about it. He had been hoping to train with his sire some more but then again his sire hadn't contacted him. And he had to admit, he somewhat missed the wolf piles he used to be a part of randomly when the caves were being too loud. And stinky.

He moved over towards Ginta and the still sleeping Hakkaku. The alert wolf demon slid over to make room for Katsu between them. Katsu withheld from rolling his eyes. While he knew he really wasn't that weak that he needed to be in the middle, he knew that it was always like this with the wolves. And if he tried to not sleep in the middle, Ginta would probably whine.

Better just to avoid that.

Katsu settled down and Ginta moved closer to him.

Within a few minutes he could hear Ginta softly snoring.

The sound actually soothed him as he looked up into the sky. And so did the heat coming from the two wolves.

To his annoyance, a few of the four legged wolves spotted them and quickly decided to join the three, becoming a real wolf pile.

Despite the unexpected company, he felt his eyelids became heavy and Katsu soon found himself drifting off, and having dreams of his times as a little pup with Kouga, his father, and the two idiots.

X

Inuyasha was still annoyed with Sesshomaru when the sun came up. However it was time to meet in the main audience chamber and he refused to look as if he had had a disagreement with his proclaimed mate to be.

Sesshomaru was suddenly at his side, looking like his typical silent bastard self, but Inuyasha knew that despite last night, this face was for the council.

The doors were opened and Sesshomaru moved forward, Inuyasha following closely behind.

Glancing around, Inuyasha knew he made the right choice when he saw the pleased look Lady Inu had.

As a bearer to a lord, he wouldn't really be acknowledges as an equal until Sesshomaru announced him as such.

Then he felt himself flush when she threw him a sharkish grin and he realized that some of the members were either avoiding eye contact, giving Sesshomaru approving looks, or treating Inuyasha to lecherous grins.

He probably should have found out how far others were sleeping from his room before teasing Sesshomaru.

Then he looked to his left and tensed up when he spotted the glowering dark wolf asshole.

Inuyasha smirked and then turned away, adopting the emotionless face his brother had.

Sesshomaru and Inuyasha finally came to where they were supposed to stand.

"Lord Sesshomaru," greeted the council member seated in the center. "Lord Arashi. As before we shall listen to both sides before suggesting what we believe to be fair."

Strange, thought Inuyasha, as he and Sesshomaru gave a short nod to the council member that spoke. This almost sounds like the judicial group Kagome would talk about when she was doing her stupid papers. His heart ached at the sudden thought of his friends. What would you guys think of me if you saw me now?

"Lord Arashi, as you are the complainant once more, you shall state your argument."

"Thank you. Council members, if you recall last time we were here, simple directions were called for. If the baby born of the late Lord Kouga and his mate Inuyasha were born male, he would stay with the Inu's until he was ready to challenge for his father's position as alpha. If the babe was to be female, it was to be raised by my clan. Last we were here, Lord Sesshomaru agreed to this. Now that the child has been born, this cocky bastard…"

"Objection," Lady Inu interrupted.

"Reason?" asked the baffled council member.

"This Lady will not take this grievance seriously if the accuser is going to question this one's son's legitimate birth. Refrain from calling Lord Sesshomaru a bastard. This one did not birth bastards."

"Please refrain from insulting our council members, Lord Arashi. Please continue."

Inuyasha could barely believe that Sesshomaru's mother would halt proceedings for that reason.

Then again… no…. he could.

Arashi was clearly seething. "Apologies," he growled. "Lord Sesshomaru has reneged on his agreement and refuses to hand over the child."

Lord Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow. It seemed Arashi had a least learned to curb his rash behavior from last time. He certainly came off as more mature than before despite the disrespectful word choice.

Inuyasha trembled slightly. Seven years ago, he would have launched himself over the podium to seek out blood. His hands were curled into tight fists, trying to keep himself under control.

The council members looked and quietly spoke amongst themselves.

The main council member turned towards Sesshomaru.

"Lord Sesshomaru. Last we were here, you proclaimed you wished to avoid war by trusting us to find a middle ground to settle this dispute. According to our records, you did indeed agree to hand the child over if it were female. Why have you broken this contract?"

"The contract has proven to be null and void due to not factoring potential secondary gender characteristics of this child."

"The council does not understand."

Inuyasha watched as Lady Inu smirked. So it seemed she hadn't mentioned anything to the Council.

"Demons of the council," Lord Sesshomaru continued. "We all know that children of civilized demons are sacred, considering how rare it is to conceive and carry full time for us demons. Half breeds and humans seem to produce at the same rate, but why should that lower how precious their lives are? Only lower class and uncivilized demons breed like vermin and slaughter each other meaninglessly. That brings me to the concern we have that the pup was born as a siring female."

"Amazing!" exclaimed one of the other members. "The hanyou is not only a bearer but managed to birth a strong female?"

Inuyasha bit back a retort and calmed down when Sesshomaru placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Please honor my mate to be and brother by referring to him as he or Lord Inuyasha."

"Begging your pardon, young lord."

"Accepted," Inuyasha managed to respond politely.

The council members once again quickly spoke to one another. "However the council is unsure of where you are taking this argument, Lord Sesshomaru. Siring or not, this child is a female."

"Alone with that fact, you are correct. However, long has the traditions been held amongst a majority of demon clans to hold female sires as equals to the men of any tribe, as if they were sons. It has been recorded, however, that the wolf tribes are notorious in rejecting female sires as they have an all exclusive acceptance of male leaders. Speaking with the members of the tribe that has chosen to follow Lord Inuyasha, the common practice for female sires are to leave them for death out in the wilderness, or drown them in the rivers."

There was a quick gasp of horror and looks of shock on their faces as they turned to Lord Arashi.

"Is this true?" one of the other members asked.

"Our traditions are our own and do not need to be scrutinized," Arashi growled.

One of the members nodded. "While this may be true, we must then decide not what is best for the clans in question but the child itself. It would be pointless to hand the child over to a clan that would only leave it to die if the other clan is seeking to keep it and raise the pup."

"But it is still the offspring of Lord Kouga and we deserve to have a say in what happens to it!" Arashi shouted.

Sesshomaru glanced at Inuyasha with an amused look.

This was the Arashi they were both quickly becoming familiar with. Gone was his aloof and restrained mannerisms. He was losing his composure judging by the vein throbbing on the side of his forehead.

The council members sat back.

"This is also true. As a council we will make a decision as this is something neither of you seem to be able to come to an agreement to amongst ourselves."

The members leaned forward once more and spoke amongst one another. Lady Inu however just stayed still in her seat. The main council member glanced over at her. "Lady?"

She waved her hand. "This one is currently trying to become a grandmother. The decision must be made by the rest of the council."

"I… I see."

Sesshomaru let out a sigh so small Inuyasha wasn't so sure he imagined it. But seeing that his mother was not voting made Inuyasha feel a bit worried.

The members sat back in their chairs. "We have come to a decision."

"Already?" Inuyasha hissed. That seemed a little too quickly for his tastes.

The council member stood up. "The council does recognize Lord Arashi's claims as valid. However, the council respects the life of a noble infant and thus cannot grant Lord Arashi's wish to hand over the child that will most likely be killed. We therefore are granting custody to Lord Sesshomaru who has claimed to keep the infant as a ward."

"No!" shouted Arashi.

"Lord Arashi!" the council member snapped. "We pride ourselves as not being barbaric as most other demons out there. If you wish to appeal this decision, it will not be granted. Not until your clan changes its practices towards female sires, and we know that may take several years. If you do not accept our decision, you can remove yourself from our Council's registry and no longer be protected by the regulations we ask all who are intelligent and mature enough to follow!"

Arashi leapt over the podium, eyes blazing and hands tensed with claws ready for action.

"Fine! My clan does not agree to your decision!"

"Interesting choice of words, Lord Arashi. We were not aware you are the only deciding vote for your clan. Are you sure your lordship is not going to take the time to seek council amongst his own members before proclaiming such a statement?"

"I don't need to council amongst my clan! My word is law! Take your stupid regulations and shove them up your asses!"

The council members were taken aback, with the exception of Lady Inu who just yawned.

"My clan will seek war, you filthy dog! That pup and that hanyou bitch belong to me! I will bring you all down to your knees."

Sesshomaru inspected his own claws, not bothering to look at Arashi.

"The only one who will be on his knees will be my future consort Inuyasha during recreational purposes. Your threats are meaningless."

Lady Inu cackled as Inuyasha stared up at Sesshomaru, unable to believe what he just heard come out of his brother's mouth. The wide eyes of the council members also showed their stunned reactions with a few random members blushing and fanning themselves.

In a split moment, Inuyasha realized that Sesshomaru only said what he said to further antagonize the wolf.

Arashi lunged across the chamber with a growl, and without hesitation, Inuyasha found himself lunging forward in retaliation, claws having already dug into his own flesh and emerged with blood, already swinging out and sending it flying.

Arashi flew back having been struck by Inuyasha's Blades of Blood.

All looked at the hanyou who stood in front of his brother and future mate, hair wild, eyes also blazing with fury.

Sesshomaru placed a hand on his shoulder and stepped beside him. "Arashi," he said, deciding that the wolf no longer deserved to be addressed as a lord. "Come near this one and his own once more, be prepared to be decimated. You foolishly seek this hanyou as a subservient mate when he can clearly match you at full strength. Inuyasha has been asked to be this one's consort not because he is a docile mate. Far from it. This one has the strength, courage, and tenacity to keep up with this one."

"I see you left out cunning," Inuyasha muttered, realizing that Sesshomaru had pretty much declared his equality to the council.

"Your courage runs too much on the reckless side of the spectrum. Cunning would be stretching the truth," Sesshomaru quietly replied, a hint of a smirk on his lips.

"Tch. Bastard."

Arashi slowly stood up.

"I will have my war," he growled.

"Lord Arashi. Know that this war will be unsanctioned. You will not receive any form of aid from the Council and its members."

"I don't need your help! I'm done with this wretched group!" Arashi turned around and stormed out of the room.

"Lord Sesshomaru. Unfortunately if Arashi does seek war with you, we cannot encourage other kingdoms to fight with you as this is a personal battle."

Sesshomaru bowed his head. "Nor does this one need assistance, Council members. Arashi is a foolish demon who is not taking into consideration the size of my army which has only grown with the addition of the demons who have abandoned his tribe."

"As long as you understand. This meeting is adjourned. Lord Sesshomaru. Lord Inuyasha. May you have safe travels."

"Thank you," Inuyasha responded, regaining his own composure.

Sesshomaru looked down at Inuyasha. "Shall we?" he asked, holding out his arm.

Inuyasha almost balked at the action until he quickly remembered that here in the Council it would be expected for Inuyasha to show some form of trust in his mate to be, and what better way than to allow himself to be escorted out of the chambers.

Inuyasha slipped his hand into the crook of Sesshomaru's arm and together then left the chambers.

"That went a lot easier than I thought," Inuyasha stated once the doors behind them were closed.

Sesshomaru hummed in response. "Now we must ready for war. That fool will not hesitate to start."

"He's gonna regret ever starting this," Inuyasha growled out. "I don't have a pup inside to fear for anymore. He's going to find out that the image I upheld with Kouga was not who I really was. Naraku may have temporarily broken me during that time, but that asshole is going to know who I was before that happened. Full sparring when we get back, Sesshomaru. No holding back."

"Has this one been holding back lately?" Sesshomaru asked with a slightly amused look on his face.

Inuyasha narrowed his eyes.

"We are talking about sparring, right?" he asked with suspicion in his voice.

"Of course."

"Tch. I'm sure you are."

Sesshomaru let out a soft chuckle as Inuyasha's cheeks turned pink.

X

Arashi ran his claws over the bark of a tree, not caring that it was doing more damage to his claws than he to the bark.

"I won't let that pristine mutt get his way again! War! War!" Arashi muttered to himself, boiling over in rage.

As soon as he got back to his tribe, he would rally his troops. His new tribal council would gladly follow his lead.

He would have that pompous lord on his knees and forced to watch as Arashi killed the pups as punishment to both inus. And then, before slicing Sesshomaru's head off, he would make him watch as he rutted Inuyasha like the bitch he was meant to be.

He paused his attack on the tree mid fantasy.

Five weeks. If his timing was correct, five weeks would be the best opportunity. However… there was still one matter to take care of.

X

Naraku let out a deep chuckle as he finished observing what had happened in the council chambers. He knew he needed to work quickly as he could. His offspring was almost ready. He would find a way to integrate some of his own demons with Arashi's armies to give him closer access.

He knew that the wolf's tribe was going to lose but it would gain him some headway into sneaking his own army deeper into Sesshomaru's lands.

And he also needed to make sure that his offspring was willing to "protect" their secret when it counted.

X

Katsu waited at the window, staring at the sky. His father and uncle should be back soon, and he really wanted to make sure his father was fine. He hated not seeing him especially after having barely had time to apologize for the way he had treated his father before he left.

A happy gurgle distracted him and he moved to join Ginta who was on the floor playing with Nami.

Of Kouga's two most trusted servants, Katsu clearly remembered that it was Ginta who played with him the most when he was a tiny pup. Even when the other demon children were a bit wary of playing with him.

Granted Hakkaku was usually around too but now that he thought about it… Hakkaku always seemed to be more easily scared. How the two survived for so long was a good question. Maybe Kouga protected them that well.

Katsu sighed. Despite the nice clothes and bed, he did miss the caves. He liked Kouga. His uncle was slowly changing but that didn't mean Katsu was going to be that willing to start liking him.

"What's the little master thinking that has him making wrinkles on his forehead?" he heard Ginta ask in a sing song voice.

"I do not have wrinkles on my forehead!"

"No but you got the same X that your father would get with Lord Kouga."

"Grr!"

Ginta laughed as Katsu leapt at him. The wolf demon rolled back out of the way and Katsu landed between him and Nami who also made a small growling sound.

"Hey now, don't teach the princess to act so savage like!"

"I am not teaching my sister anything! You are the one playing with her as if she were a stinking feline!"

Nami continued to make growling noises and Katsu looked down at her.

He couldn't help but feel his lips pull out into a smile as he realized that she was watching him.

Nami stopped growling and smiled as she put her hands in her mouth, kicked out her legs, and wagged her wolf tail.

Ginta stood up and moved next to Katsu, crouching back down and placing a hand on his shoulder.

"She's really fond of you, little master. I think she knows she's safe with you."

"Well that's probably because I don't put her on the floor."

Katsu knelt down to pick up his sister.

"She's on a rug! It's soft! It's not like she was on dirt." Ginta pouted.

Katsu could tell that Ginta was ready to take over if Nami became too heavy for him.

"Where's Rin? I thought she was taking care of us today?"

Ginta chuckled. "I think the girl is more interested in spying on Kohaku."

Katsu rolled his eyes. He tried adjusting his grip on Nami and considering that she was one third his length, he realized that maybe it was easier to sit on the ground.

He ignored the wolf demon as he settled down to the ground, cradling Nami in his lap.

"Kohaku wants to mate her doesn't he? She's so silly though."

Ginta chuckled. "Well… Humans think about their mates differently. Or at least that's what I've observed now that we live in kingdom that has both humans and demons living together. For them it's not all about power. The humans that mate because of affection seem happier than the ones who mate because of money or status. It seems a bit strange for us because naturally we prefer mates that are equal in strength or stronger. It's kind of rare for us to seek a mate that's weaker.

"Which is why hanyous are usually looked down upon. Your father did not have an easy time because no demon could understand what another demon found worthy of a human. To most demons, humans are either food or useful tools. But your father proved himself time and time again that just because his mother was human, he was not weak. Your uncle used to chase your father around trying to kill him. I think subconsciously maybe your uncle just wanted to see if Inuyasha was worth having around or not."

Katsu grunted.

"Even Kouga and Inuyasha used to fight a lot too before they became mates. Actually, they used to fight for the same human female."

Ginta looked at Katsu and gave him a small smile. "You know, Little Master… Your father mating Sesshomaru is a great thing for the both of them."

Katsu snarled.

"No, seriously. Sesshomaru has the power and the lands to provide a safe place for your father. And Inuyasha will have another place to call home. He won't have to worry about other wolves fighting for the right to be his mate. He got to make a choice. And because your father is so tough and stubborn, he won't let your uncle make him act like some weak mate. He'll be your uncle's equal, just like he was with Kouga."

"But he has me. He really doesn't need a mate."

Ginta chuckled. "Master Katsu, he loves you; that is true. But mates are a different type of love. You will always be his first born and you will always take priority until you decide to live your own life and choose your own mate. And Lord Sesshomaru will be there to keep Inuyasha some company once you leave. Because we all leave the nest at some point, even if it's just to explore."

Katsu sighed as Nami reached out for his face, placing her hands on his cheeks and cooing.

"Besides, hopefully you'll have lots of little brothers and sisters to adore and protect and help teach."

Katsu made a face. "Only if my father has a way of having them without Sesshomaru siring them."

Ginta was taken aback. "Siring?"

Katsu rolled his eyes. "I may be little but I saw Kouga and my father wrestling a few times naked. One of the grandma's told me Kouga was trying to sire a cub when I asked what they were doing."

"Does your father know you know?"

Katsu shrugged and focused his attention on Nami.

Ginta nervously chuckled. After all, cubs were normally kept away from public displays until they started expressing interest in siring or bearing cubs themselves.

One of the servants stepped into the room. "The lords are arriving," she announced.

"Finally!" Katsu cried out, struggling to stand with Nami still in his arms.

"Great timing," Ginta muttered, helping Katsu.

X

Inuyasha smiled as he listened to Katsu prattle on about what happened while he was gone as he fed Nami. She was already attempting to grab the milk sack on her own making him feel a bit sad that she was growing really fast.

"Are you spending the night with Uncle Sesshomaru?" Katsu suddenly asked, sounding petulant.

Inuyasha was slightly startled. "Well I wasn't planning to," he said. "Why?"

Katsu furrowed his brows. "Because the sun will be setting shortly."

Inuyasha gave a start realizing that with the stress of waiting for the council, he had lost track of time. Was the new moon really upon him tonight?

"Oh," he said. "Probably not."

He still felt a bit perplexed staying with Sesshomaru during his human night. Especially since Sesshomaru had become more… passionate… in their nightly activities.

"Yeah, right," Katsu muttered.

Before Inuyasha could respond, he went off on another tangent, speaking of some of the history he had learned.

X

Sesshomaru dismissed his head servants, having already mapped out the plans that were to take place in two weeks.

Now that he and Inuyasha had publically declared a courtship, and Inuyasha agreed to eventually give him pups (he would try to convince him to have them often), Sesshomaru needed to have a formal dinner announcing to the neighboring lords the official courtship.

Hopefully he would stop receiving proposals to unite kingdoms through marriage. While he easily dismissed ones directed to him, he would incinerate the ones requesting Inuyasha.

Glancing out the window, he realized that his meeting took him well past sundown. The courtyard torches were lit and he could see some of the scouts patrolling the grounds.

He smothered out the light of the oil lamps around his desk, not even recalling when one of the servants had lit them. Making his way to the chambers, Sesshomaru decided to stop by Inuyasha's chambers. He paused once he stepped in, taking him a moment to recognize the black haired Inuyasha staring out the window, with a peaceful expression on his face.

On his lap sat Nami, and the brat was at his knees making faces at Nami, who in return was responding with gibberish and a giggle.

Inuyasha turned to look at Nami before looking at Sesshomaru.

"This one is a bit surprised to see you in the open," Sesshomaru admitted, recalling how despite the months that Inuyasha had now been here he would either lock himself in the chambers or hide under the covers while waiting for him. He felt a strange pang as he saw how as a human the three really looked to be family. He couldn't help but envision a horde of white haired pups again running at his feet.

"The Council meeting threw off my days," Inuyasha admitted with a shrug. "And sitting here I ended up not really caring. I mean, I have to trust those who live here not to cause me harm." He gave Sesshomaru a grin. "After all, you'd probably sentence them to gruesome deaths."

Sesshomaru nodded only once, focusing on the exposed skin he could spot on Inuyasha.

His hakama had slid to reveal part of his shoulder and a bit of his chest.

Sesshomaru could feel his blood rising. Some look must have crossed his face.

"What is it?" Inuyasha asked.

The brat looked at him before wrinkling his nose.

"Ew. He smells like he wants to mount you."

"Katsu! Where did you hear such talk?" Inuyasha had turned an amusing shade of pink.

Katsu stood up and strutted his way towards the door, passing Sesshomaru. "Barracks talk," he quipped. "And the Lady," he added with a sidelong glance to Sesshomaru.

Sesshomaru held back a sigh as Inuyasha sputtered.

"I'm going to my room. I don't want to see or smell things if you decide to do wrestle naked with my father."

"I can't believe him," Inuyasha muttered as he stood up with Nami and came closer to Sesshomaru.

"Is there a reason you came to see me?" he asked him.

"Your son was not that far off the mark. This one did want to see if you were willing to spend the night in my quarters."

"O-oh," Inuyasha stammered. "I…"

"I will send for a servant to watch over Nami until she is asleep. Enter my chambers when she gets here."

With that, Sesshomaru left the room, wondering if his own face was flushing pink from the heat he could feel in his cheeks.

X

The servant was slightly taken aback when she first saw Inuyasha before breaking into a big smile. "I am honored that you trust me in your moment of greatest weakness, Lord Inuyasha!" she loudly proclaimed, leaving Inuyasha feeling a bit peeved. "Not that you actually are weak," she finished lamely, realizing that her words sounded disrespectful.

She took Nami who was not happy at being separated or willing to go to bed yet, allowing Inuyasha to be free to head to Sesshomaru's chambers.

Standing in front of the doors, Inuyasha felt a bit nervous. He took a deep breath and knocked.

"Enter," he heard.

Inuyasha stepped in, feeling the apprehension grow. Despite the last couple ruts he and Sesshomaru had shared, this felt very different.

Being with him all this time, Inuyasha knew that Sesshomaru really didn't despise humans, or at least those within his kingdom.

But he hadn't actually befriended any other than Rin and Kohaku.

To be presenting himself as a human lover… there was a bit of irony in recalling how much Sesshomaru hated their father for falling in love with his human mother.

Inuyasha glanced around the room, his human eyesight making it hard to see where his brother was.

The rustling sound of cloth was the only warning he got as Sesshomaru's hands descended upon his shoulders, gently tugging his hakama down.

He shuddered as he felt Sesshomaru lean into him against his back, and heard him deeply inhale.

"How strange that I still cannot find a single trace of your demon," he murmured. "But how about you? Do you at least feel your demon instincts hiding just beneath the surface?"

"Somewhat," Inuyasha murmured. "They do feel trapped."

Sesshomaru's hands slowly brushed across the front of his chest, reaching into his hakama and gently running his claws across Inuyasha's stomach.

Inuyasha shuddered as he felt one of Sesshomaru's hands reach lower while the other one was pulled out and began tugging at his ties, loosening them.

Sesshomaru's chin rested on top of his head, his white hair falling around his shoulders, mixing in with his black hair.

Inuyasha let out a moan as Sesshomaru grasped his newly exposed member and began to teasingly rub against his flesh. Inuyasha grasped onto Sesshomaru's upper arms as he felt his knees grow weak. He felt the rest of his coverings fall to the floor as the cool air in Sesshomaru's room caused goosebumps all over his skin.

And then Sesshomaru moved his head and released Inuyasha's engorged member and gently urged him to turn around. Inuyasha swallowed hard as Sesshomaru's eyes pierced through the dimly lit room, almost looking like they were glowing from within. Sesshomaru began to shed his own clothing, and Inuyasha couldn't help but feel the apprehension grow even more.

In his normal state, Sesshomaru was large in many ways. From his presence, height, length….

But as a human, Inuyasha felt even smaller next to Sesshomaru. Being with Kouga didn't make him feel as intimidated as it appeared that Sesshomaru had very specific intentions in mind.

"I want to sheath myself in you," Sesshomaru huskily stated. "But will your body be able to handle me as a human?"

"I don't know," Inuyasha whispered, as Sesshomaru brushed back Inuyasha's hair from his face.

"Did Kouga ever take you in your human form?"

Inuyasha felt himself flush red. "Do… do you really want an answer to that?!"

Sesshomaru crouched slightly and suddenly grabbed Inuyasha around the waist, lifting him up, which in turn forced Inuyasha to wrap his legs around Sesshomaru's waist and his arms around his neck. He gasped as his sensitive member was pressed against Sesshomaru's hard abdomen.

Sesshomaru walked to the bed and gently lowered Inuyasha down onto the covers, propping himself over the human. "I only ask because I fear what would happen to you if I attempted to do so tonight."

Inuyasha glanced away. "Yes," he responded. "But he usually started while I was still a hanyou."

"Then next time. For now we shall do as before…"

Inuyasha's eyes fluttered closed as Sesshomaru leaned forward and gently pressed his lips against his collarbone. Inuyasha's breathing became slightly erratic as Sesshomaru continued to lay gentle kisses, moving downwards. Small licks across his nipples made him hiss, and a more forceful pressure began as Sesshomaru reached his navel. Inuyasha let out a moan as he could feel his member throbbing in anticipation as his hands moved upward to gently grasp Sesshomaru's hair.

Sesshomaru lifted his head up for a moment, his heated eyes meeting Inuyasha's. He smirked at seeing the flushed look on his brother. It seemed he was a bit more sensitive in this state. Deciding that he wanted to see how sensitive he was, Sesshomaru lowered his head and paid attention to what lay between Inuyasha's legs.

Inuyasha let out a strangled groan as his grip tightened in Sesshomaru's hair. He threw his head back as he felt Sesshomaru engulf him.

Unlike the night at the Council's, Sesshomaru's mouth felt hotter. And greedy.

And Inuyasha struggled not to release so soon. He knew Sesshomaru was willing to wait, but he also had not given Inuyasha time to make a suggestion. And with that wicked tongue, Inuyasha was having trouble putting sounds together. He found himself unable to even say Sesshomaru's name.

With an obscene slurping sound, Sesshomaru lifted his head once more. "Say my name," he murmured.

"Sesshomaru," Inuyasha murmured, panting for air. He opened his eyes to look down at him. "C-can I? May I?"

"What is it?"

"I would like to return the favor."

Sesshomaru smiled gently and lay on his back next to Inuyasha.

He watched with anticipation as Inuyasha straddled his legs. His face still flushed, whether from embarrassment or heat, Inuyasha leaned forward. Giving tentative licks before beginning to take his member into his mouth, Sesshomaru closed his eyes and purred.

This was so different from some of their previous encounters.

It felt more relaxed, yet more titillating. He didn't have an ounce of disgust despite his history. Being tender with someone who was considerable more fragile was both terrifying and humbling, and he could begin to understand why his father chose to remain with a human.

Lost in sensations, Sesshomaru realized that Inuyasha was only grabbing him with one hand. Opening his eyes he was a bit puzzled to see that Inuyasha was doing something to himself with the other hand.

Inuyasha lifted his head to meet Sesshomaru's gaze.

"Try not to make any sudden movements," Inuyasha murmured, as he shifted forward, using both hands to do so.

Sesshomaru's eyes widened as Inuyasha positioned himself over him.

"Inuyasha!"

"Shh… Let me…" Inuyasha slowly sank down and Sesshomaru hissed, clutching at the sheets and doing his best not to thrust upward into the tight heat that was slowly enveloping him.

Inuyasha's thighs were straining at the exertion of holding himself up to keep him from coming down too fast.

Sesshomaru placed trembling hands on Inuyasha's hips.

Inuyasha gasped and moaned as he continued to sink downwards.

In what seemed like forever, Inuyasha was finally fully seated. He continued to pant for air as did Sesshomaru. Inuyasha could feel the trembling in his brother's frame, and knew that he was doing everything to not move.

Giving Sesshomaru a quick and grateful smile, Inuyasha began to move, slowly lifting himself and bringing himself back down, testing whether or not his body was adjusted.

It hurt, but it also felt good.

"Inuyasha" Sesshomaru said in a strangled voice.

It encouraged him.

Feeling himself loosening, Inuyasha began to ride his brother a bit more freely.

Sesshomaru's grip tightened on his hips and he could feel that Sesshomaru was gently thrusting upwards to meet him.

Sesshomaru stared up at his human brother, watching those black tresses sticking to his glowing skin. Inuyasha's voice had a slightly higher pitch as he let out short strangled cries.

It made Sesshomaru want to drive deeper into him.

He forced himself to sit up and Inuyasha gasped at the sudden movement, his eyes meeting his own.

"Ses…shomaru…" Inuyasha stammered as he panted for air.

"Inuyasha" Sesshomaru whispered, before continuing to awkwardly thrust upward.

"Nngh!" Inuyasha's eyes snapped shut as his hands grasped at Sesshomaru's shoulders, catching several strands of Sesshomaru's hair.

But Sesshomaru didn't care. He was enthralled in the wanton display before him. A spark of jealously filled him again at the thought that Kouga got to experience this for a good seven years. He had much time to catch up.

Pulling his legs in, he surprised Inuyasha by suddenly pushing the human back onto his upper shoulders. Hands holding onto Inuyasha's thighs, Sesshomaru continued to push into him, slowly but firmly, relishing in the choked sounds of pleasure that kept coming out of Inuyasha.

He could see the bruising he was causing on those milky thighs, but it was also clear that Inuyasha was too far gone to feel any pain. The heat in his lions continued to build and when he finally felt himself reaching his peak, he reached out to gently grasp Inuyasha's red straining member and ran his hand up and down.

"Ah!" Inuyasha went taunt, and began to spurt his fluids over Sesshomaru's hand. The tension also caused Sesshomaru to reach his own climax as he felt himself emptying into Inuyasha.

With an exhausted sigh, Sesshomaru let himself collapse down on top of Inuyasha, burying his face into the crook of Inuyasha's neck. He smiles and purred as he felt Inuyasha wrap his arms around his head and shoulders, placing his chin on top of his head. Feeling content, Sesshomaru fell asleep quickly.

Meanwhile, Inuyasha was still awake, although exhausted. His heart was still racing and he couldn't believe that he went through with full intercourse with his demon brother while in his human form. Sure he had with Kouga numerous times, but compared to Sesshomaru, Kouga was closer to his own size. Not the monster that Sesshomaru was. Or how brutally excitable Sesshomaru seemed to have recently become with the recent ruts they have had. For him to have restrained himself as much as he had.

Inuyasha gently smiled.

With everything he had done for him, maybe taking the tea to give him pups wouldn't be so bad. And maybe it would be sooner rather than later. Now he just needed to figure out the best time to tell him.

X

There was a knock at the door followed by a "Breakfast is ready, Lords."

"Leave it in the room and then get out," Sesshomaru snarled.

"Don't you dare!" Inuyasha growled out as he tried to push back against Sesshomaru.

An amused giggle was heard as the servant entered and rolled the table in. "Sorry, young Lord, but Sesshomaru's orders take precedence in cases of contradictions unless it puts one of your lives in danger."

Sesshomaru snapped his hips harshly forward forcing Inuyasha face first into the bed.

"Enjoy your morning!" The servant waved before stepping back out of the room.

"Damn you, you horny bastard! Are you trying to kill me from humiliation or mortification?!" Inuyasha practically shrieked before gasping as Sesshomaru once again hit that spot in him with precision. "Get off me, you insatiable beast!"

"Only you make me this way," Sesshomaru growled. "I held myself back last night. You should have expected I would have wanted you like this in the morning once you were able to handle me."

Inuyasha cried out as his body burned with pleasure.

This was definitely a side of his brother that he never believed would have existed.

Now if only being an exhibitionist was not going to become a habit.

X

Naraku chuckled as he watched Katsutoshi decimate the group of demons he had gathered in a single swipe.

"Still struggling as an older brother?" he couldn't help but ask.

"Tch," the young demon let out, sounding like his bearer. "No. She doesn't bother me at all. How many times do I have to tell you that? It's my father and my stupid uncle!"

"Oh?"

"Uncle Sesshomaru keeps sniffing around my father and taking him away from me."

Katsu watched his sire from the corner of his eyes. Ever since he kept suggesting that he absorb his sister to gain powers, Katsu had the need to watch him more closely.

Especially since he was "protecting" that sphere with power that his sire had given him.

A sphere that he was chipping away at with his own power to see just what was inside.

He saw a dark look very similar to that wolf bastard cross his sire's face. And so he continued on his rant.

"Everyone is talking about how they're going to be mated. I don't want Uncle as a second father. Kouga was enough for me!"

It was brief, but there was another look that crossed his sire's face. One that spoke of danger to him. Interesting.

"Uncle Sesshomaru will be hosting a dinner party soon. Three weeks' time. I guess to make it official or something."

"I see."

Yes. His sire was not happy and Katsu could see that he was planning something. But what? Well, time would tell.

X

Between planning and training, three weeks went by fast for everyone in the castle. And far too soon did Inuyasha find himself facing his servants and the excitable tailor demon whose name he could never remember. Thank the gods for etiquette lessons. Unless the tailor said otherwise, Inuyasha took to referring to him as "Master Tailor" which the demon was most flattered.

"Doll, this will make you look exquisite for the dinner. These were tailored to the desires of Lord Sesshomaru but I made alterations where needed. And these will be the only undergarments required for this outfit as you will be showing off what the others will not have."

"What do you… wait… I don't see loin clothes."

"No, that will ruin the views of the slits that runs up to your chest."

"What am I wearing?!"

Inuyasha silently fumed as he was put into a rather risqué style of kimono unlike one he'd never seen before. The sleeves were normal and loose, but the rest... The chest was tight and then it just flowed loose… but the sides… thin strips of cloth criss crossed down the entire length of his sides, starting from the middle of his ribs. At least his obi covered parts of his waist. But other than that the side of his hips and all of his legs were peeking through the openings.

"He's really trying to put me on display!" he finally said as he looked at himself in a mirror. The tailor had finally left, satisfied with his creation allowing the servant girls and Rin to continue with the finishing touches.

"We are ready to style your hair," Rin said cheerfully, holding a tray with combs and brushes and adornments and oils.

"Tch. That means I have to wear stupid pins as well, right?"

The older female servants giggled as they quickly began brushing and braiding his hair.

"It won't be too elaborate, my lord," one of them said. "But the few pins that we use will be the most ornate ones made of gold to show off that you are fully accepting Sesshomaru's courtship."

"As if he biting me in public wasn't invasive enough, now I got to wear his markings, too?"

"Well, you did skip out on the public rutting, my lord. Perhaps wearing his markings is less invasive according to your standards, Lord Inuyasha?"

"Gah, don't remind me." Inuyasha stopped complaining at recalling just what he had inadvertently avoided when he allowed Sesshomaru to run him to the ground on the training fields. He felt his cheeks go pink as he found himself unable to lie to himself. He didn't let Sesshomaru defeat him. He was fully caught unawares and forced into such a position.

But he couldn't deny that his body sure as hell enjoyed it. Even after a couple weeks have passed.

Although there was that morning right after his human transformation. He supposed he could have been grateful it was just one servant who witnessed their coupling.

The ladies began placing the large pin in his hair that showed off what looked like a miniature scepter with a crescent moon. Small gold chains fell around from the ring that would keep it upright in his hair and they began to weave the thin chains into his hair.

All he knew was after the dinner Sesshomaru had better restrain himself. This monstrosity was going to be a pain to remove.

X

Sesshomaru was waiting for him at the great doors that led to the main dining hall. He was also wearing a matching hair pin that was once again less delicate looking or ornate as his.

"This is utter bull that you have me in this shit," Inuyasha stated, glaring at the smaller adornment on his brother.

Sesshomaru gave him a small smirk. "I believe its true intention is to keep the dominant from ruthless ravishing his or her mate after dinner. At least if they have no desire to harm their mate. The servants are just looking out for your well-being as they are aware of how volatile our couplings can be based upon the damage that is still being repaired in our courtyards."

Inuyasha looked away, feeling his face burning as he held out his hand for Sesshomaru to take.

He slightly balked when Sesshomaru grazed his lips across his knuckles before placing it in the crook of his arm to lead him into the dining hall.

The doors opened as a servant announced Lords Sesshomaru and Inuyasha.

Looking forward, Inuyasha couldn't help but be amazed at how quickly Sesshomaru could pull a dinner this large. And he was now looking forward to the celebration. With everything that happened he couldn't wait to really go out and enjoy Sesshomaru's land with Katsu by his side.

Servants were running back and forth to the table, bringing out dishes and drinks while the visitors remained standing by their chairs. Several long tables ran down the length of the hall while a smaller but more ornate one sat parallel to them.

It was this table that Sesshomaru led Inuyasha to. Moving to the center, Inuyasha noted to his left sat Katsu, Kohaku, and Rin holding his daughter Nami. To Sesshomaru's right stood Jaken and Tamotsu.

He could make out several faces waiting at the other tables to include some of the higher class demons and humans that lived on Sesshomaru's lands. Sesshomaru waited as the servants temporarily came to a standstill and the group at the tables became quiet.

"My fellow people. As you may know, this one has been in a dispute over the rights of Lord Inuyasha's young daughter. As it turns out, Lord Inuyasha has once again surprised us all by giving birth to a siring female."

Inuyasha could hear the approving murmurs from the crowd.

"That fact has allowed us to retain custody of her."

The attendees clapped politely at the news.

"However, that is not the main reason for this dinner. It is a proposal to begin preparations for a celebration. Shortly before receiving news that Princess Nami will be ours, Your Master and Lord Inuyasha have commenced a mating courtship. The damage you may have noticed within our walls was the casualties of a vigorous mating chase."

Inuyasha could not believe Sesshomaru was so bluntly announcing what had happened, but the people were breaking out into a tremendous cheer.

He could hear a few distinct "About time!" cheers coming from some of the visiting lords.

One of them, who stood closer to the main table, bowed before them. "It will be my honor if I may begin organizing the courtship celebration, my lords."

Sesshomaru glanced at Inuyasha, giving him a small nudge.

"We will be pleased," Inuyasha said, hoping his voice didn't crack. In all honesty, seeing how pleased the people were made him feel happy, too. They weren't just being polite. They were genuinely glad to hear the news.

Then someone had to ask the one question that was bothering Inuyasha the most.

"Are we expecting an heir then?"

Everyone seemed to perk up.

Sesshomaru opened his mouth to answer, but Inuyasha beat him to it.

"No. Not at this moment. But we have discussed ways to, uh, shorten the courtship so that our mating will not be long in coming."

"And with that, let us enjoy our meals." Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow as he looked at Inuyasha while the people cheered and began to sit down. Servants began to move again.

Inuyasha gave Sesshomaru a small pout as he mentioned in a low voice, "I know how important it is so I'll drink the dam tea. Just… just give me a couple weeks to be brave enough to do it."

He glanced over at Katsutoshi who looked so morose over the whole affair.

Inuyasha patted his head. "I'm still going to need my number one to help me protect your future brothers and sisters."

"Nami will be my favorite," Katsu muttered.

Inuyasha couldn't help but chuckle while Sesshomaru gave Katsu a sidelong glare.

The royal family began to eat as the noblemen around them began making plans on when and how to hold the celebration.

Inuyasha had only taken a few spoons full when Sesshomaru leaned towards him to speak in his ear. "Please join me for a moment outside the dining hall.

Perplexed, Inuyasha only nodded as he and Sesshomaru stood from the table and left the room. Judging by the noise level the guests were not too disturbed by their abrupt departure.

As soon as the doors to the dining hall closed, Inuyasha found himself being pushed up against the wall with Sesshomaru's hard body pressed against him.

Taken by surprise, Inuyasha didn't even fight back.

"Did you mean it?" he heard Sesshomaru ask.

"Mean what?" Inuyasha furrowed his brows in irritation having mentally caught up with what had just happened.

"The tea to give me an heir as soon as possible."

Inuyasha turned bright red. "I've been meaning to tell you that but yes… I'd rather make sure we're in the clear with Arashi at least but yes, I'll drink the damn tea."

Sesshomaru leaned forward and pressed his lips hard against Inuyasha's for a quick moment before pulling back. Inuyasha gulped as he saw how intense Sesshomaru's eyes were. "Thank you," Sesshomaru said in his low, usually associated with a rut, voice, which was giving Inuyasha reason to be alarmed. "You have no idea how hearing you make that proclamation has set my blood to boil."

"Actually, I'm getting a pretty good idea right now," Inuyasha murmured, feeling the evidence pushing against his stomach.

"My apologies. But I doubt I can wait until after dinner nor do we have the time to be gentle."

"What?"

Inuyasha found himself being turned around to face the wall and he found himself trying to grab Sesshomaru's hands as he lifted his kimono up, exposing him to anyone who may come down the hallway.

"Bastard!" Inuyasha hissed. "Is this why you designed this to not have anything underneath?!"

"Perhaps," Sesshomaru murmured back.

"We have dinner guests, you jerk!"

"Do you want us to move this to the dining hall and give them a proper show?"

"No, that's not what I meant!"

"Good. While it's acceptable I would rather limit to whom can see your face when you're about to reach your peak."

Inuyasha gasped as Sesshomaru sheathed himself in him.

Within moments he found himself releasing his pleasure into Sesshomaru's hand, and he could also feel Sesshomaru shooting into him moments later.

Inuyasha panted for air as he leaned against the wall, legs trembling as he supported Sesshomaru's weight.

"You have bewitched me, brother," Sesshomaru murmured into Inuyasha's ear before licking and nipping at it. "You are but a drop of sweetness is a tasteless world and this I cannot have enough of you."

Inuyasha bit back a moan as his ear twitched, trying to escape the assault. Sesshomaru sure had a way with words.

He felt Sesshomaru pull out and let go of his kimono. Inuyasha shuddered as he felt his brother's essence flow out of him and halfway down his legs.

"Dammit, now I have to go and get cleaned up," Inuyasha muttered.

"No. The lords most likely expected this. At least the scent will confirm that this has happened."

And just like that Sesshomaru looked like his regal presentable self again as he moved through the doors and a red faced Inuyasha had to quickly adjust his clothes and dash to catch up to him. He did his best to keep from making a face at feeling the evidence of their coupling continue to ooze down and dry against his skin.

The rest of the dinner was slightly awkward as Katsu glared at Sesshomaru and several of the lords would "discreetly" sniff in Inuyasha's direction before shooting Sesshomaru a grin.

X

Lady Inu was contemplating whether or not she should wait for an invite from her ungrateful son. He had left immediately after the decisions without a thanks and it left her feeling rather disgruntled.

She knew that he was probably back home holding some sort of feast or dinner to celebrate the outcome and with Sesshomaru mentioning that they publically declared themselves as intended mates, then that also meant that a public celebration was due to follow.

She refused to miss out on such an event.

But she also only had her Council outfit available. She would have to make a trip to her castle in the sky to find an outfit that would definitely upstage her son. And maybe a gaudy ornament to gift to Inuyasha and guilt the hanyou into wearing it.

She mentally cackled at the thought.

While it was true that she held no love for humans, she understood their uses and was well aware of the danger they could also be. At least the human princess had given birth to a hanyou that was easy on the eyes. His temperament would keep things lively for Sesshomaru.

She never really agreed with Ino Taisho's beliefs on having something to protect, but she had to admit that her son did seem just a bit more approachable.

Her thoughts were interrupted by a familiar acrid scent.

Blood had been spilt. But from where?

The Lady slowly approached her door and carefully cracked it open.

X

The moon was shining bright by the time the last of the guests left the dining room hall. Nami had already been put to bed and even Rin and Kohaku had retired.

Servants were quickly cleaning up as Sesshomaru led Inuyasha out of the dining room, a sleepy Katsu in Inuyasha's arms.

The black haired demon child had fought every moment of sleepiness up until Inuyasha picked him up.

Then he simply placed his head upon Inuyasha's shoulder and shut his eyes.

"Let's go to bed," Inuyasha murmured.

"My room," Katsu murmured. "I don't want to sleep with uncle's stench tonight."

Inuyasha gave an embarrassed chuckle as Sesshomaru gave a wasted glare at the child. He wisely refrained from saying anything. Instead he refocused his attention to the little chains that were woven in Inuyasha's hair. They would be interesting to unravel. Sure he could ask his servants to do so but then that would take the fun out of what he planned to do to Inuyasha as a continuation to earlier in the evening.

He patiently waited in his chambers as Inuyasha put the brat to bed.

By the time Inuyasha had entered his chambers, Sesshomaru was wearing a simple white yukata.

Inuyasha paused seeing how much flesh his brother was showing off. He couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and smirk. "Are you really still that horny?" he asked as he turned away from Sesshomaru and began to loosen the ties to his own formal wear.

A short moment later Sesshomaru's arms draped over him, taking over the ties. Inuyasha couldn't help but shudder as he felt Sesshomaru kissing his exposed neck. Sesshomaru maneuvered Inuyasha to sit down on the bed. He began removing pins and Inuyasha could feel his hair slowly unravelling. With each strand separated from the chains, Sesshomaru gently ran his fingers through the hair, causing goosebumps to run down Inuyasha's arms.

It felt so soothing that Inuyasha couldn't help but moan.

When he felt the main piece being lifted out of his hair and saw Sesshomaru place it by the bedside, Inuyasha decided to surprise Sesshomaru.

He quickly turned around and straddled Sesshomaru's legs, trying to ignore that his face was probably flushed red from slight embarrassment.

Sesshomaru looked both pleased and smug as he quickly thrust his hands into Inuyasha's hair and grasped his head.

"Bold move, Brother," he murmured.

"You were the one trying to be tempting," Inuyasha responded.

Sesshomaru pulled Inuyasha's head forward into a possessive kiss.

His hands moved from out of Inuyasha hair and trailed down the side of his neck and onto Inuyasha's shoulders.

"I only ask this because I still feel like I'm dreaming. How serious are you about the tea?"

Inuyasha sighed. "Look, obviously there are a couple reasons I want to delay from having more pups. The fact that I'm finally getting back to my old self being one. Almost dying, or dying with Nami is another reason."

Sesshomaru paused in his actions.

"Look, we're just gonna have to consider forcibly removing the pups if they're late again or I'm too close to my human night. It'll be more painful for me, sure, but at least I'll heal."

"You said pups."

Inuyasha really did blush this time.

"Yeah, well, I'm not going to give them to you every year. Every five years."

"Two."

"Four."

"Three."

"Tch… Fine, you bastard."

Sesshomaru leaned forward and nipped at where he had left his mark.

Inuyasha gasped and shuddered, his hands reaching up to grab Sesshomaru's yukata around his upper arms. "I'll do my best to make sure each litter is more than one pup if those are my restraints," he growled, pulling down on Inuyasha's kimono, both exposing Inuyasha's shoulders and chest while restraining his arms.

He quickly then wrapped his arms around Inuyasha's waist and swung him down onto the bed, pleased at the rosy color that was still decorating Inuyasha's face.

"So let me start practicing," he said.

Inuyasha smirked before his eyes glanced away from him and towards the window.

"Wait, what's that?!"

Sesshomaru turned to look as well and spotted a bright ball of light heading in their direction.

The sound of alarms from his army began to ring as they too noticed the approaching demon.

But there wasn't any ill intent resonating from the power.

There was only one other demon that had that same speed and form when travelling fast.

Sesshomaru moved off of Inuyasha allowing the hanyou to pull his clothes partly back on just as the ball approached and shot into their room through the window.

It crashed into the wall and the light faded away revealing the bloody and familiar form of his mother collapsed on the floor.

"Mother!" Sesshomaru cried and Inuyasha also called out "Lady Inu!"

The daiyokai rushed to his mother, reaching out towards her.

A bruised face of the usually pristine princess looked up at Sesshomaru, her hands weakly and desperately grasping his wrist.

"The Council!" she gasped out. "The Council!.. That wretched wolf and his army… He eliminated the rest of the Council!"

TBC….