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Chapter 1 – Alliances

The hanyou, Inuyasha, was walking in the forest one day. He had had another fight with his friend and companion, the so called priestess Kagome.

After having one of their many disagreements, the woman had used her magic hold on his necklace to control him. With a simple yet degrading order as 'sit' the body of the hanyou slammed to the ground. His face first in the mud and rocks. Needless to say, this pissed him off a great deal. And why wouldn't it? This was not what you call friendship. Fed up with his company, the hanyou decided to leave camp and take a walk in the midnight forest.

These spats had happened a lot lately. Inuyasha's decisions were not always appreciated and the priestess never did hesitate to voice her objections. This of course, was natural. Inuyasha was no general or king, they did not need to follow him blindly. What irritated the hanyou was that there was no room for argument, if she said no, it was a definite no. He loved the girl dearly, but sometimes she could be as stubborn as a mule. This place was not her home, she came barging in one day and still had much to learn about it. Inuyasha has lived in this world, ridden with demons, for over two hundred years now, his advice and wisdom should be heeded.

Sango and Miroku usually don't interfere with their spats. When they do have their opinion they sometimes voice it, or try to change the subject. In their eyes, Inuyasha and Kagome were still young, it was natural for them to be at each other's throats sometimes. Even though the slayer and monk were older mentally and in appearance, the hanyou had many years on them, but sometimes he was treated as the child of the group.

When Inuyasha was deep into the forest, his sensitive nose caught a familiar scent. Using his predatory skills, Inuyasha tried to sneak up on his prey. Inuyasha usually never went looking for this man but having the advantage, he wanted to see if he could do it. Steps undetectable, he stayed downwind of the youkai he smelled. Getting closer to it, he found a lake. Hiding himself in the bushes, the hanyou looked through the thick foliage.

The leaves shadowing his face, but for two glowing amber eyes, they widened at the sight they saw. Staring at the beautiful scene in the distance, it was his brother undressing. His shirt slowly sliding off his shoulders, revealing alabaster skin. Magenta stripes contrasting on the skin in multiples places. The strands of pure white hair flowed on the wind. His body so tall and lean, he was the definition of beauty. The Adonis stepped into the lake, his hair covering his back. The moonlight seemed to love him as it enveloped him in its light. Inuyasha was unable to keep his eyes off him. Making himself comfortable in his tree, Inuyasha kept looking.

Inuyasha had never seen Sesshoumaru in anything but his armor. It was hard to imagine Sesshoumaru bathing and being so ..vulnerable. Though he knew better of course, that deadly killing machine was anything but vulnerable. Inuyasha guessed Sesshoumaru would rip the eyes out of anyone who laid them on his bare skin.

It had been a long time since he had last seen his older brother, well brother.. only in facts. No matter how much both of them denied it, the same blood flowed through their veins. Their father had taken a second mate and created a second son with her. Resulting in the two half brothers that despised each other. Inuyasha had wondered many times why his father had done such a thing. His first mate, Sesshoumaru's mother could not have been that bad, could she? Inuyasha could only imagine how beautiful she must be and of course a full youkai, who probably came from nobility or royalty. Why give that up for a mortal woman to result in a half-breed child? Though his own mother was a princess as well, Inuyasha was in all facts born royalty. But his parents being dead and his brother disowning him and turning him into an outcast, made it matter no more. Now he was just a poor hanyou, living in the wild. Although he had found something similar to a home in the village his life was turned upside down in.

The Daiyoukai bathed himself in the lake water, not going completely under. Cupping water in his hands he rinsed the invisible dirt of his shoulders and chest. He was standing with his back towards the intruder. He had not noticed his presence. Inuyasha couldn't help but hope the youkai would turn around so he could see his front side as well. As if hearing his wish, Sesshoumaru turned around and waded out of the water. Though the man was beautiful, you could see he was also strong in his arms and chest. A flat stomach and long legs. The man looked like an angel, being surrounded by his glistening white hair. The youkai slowly dressed himself until he felt the feeling of eyes on him. Looking up to the spot he thought it originated from, he found nothing but foliage. The hanyou had already run away as soon as he noticed Sesshoumaru's eyes going up. The Daiyoukai shrugged it off as his imagination and continued with his task. He left to return to his pack, having no idea he had given a certain hanyou a free show he'd never forget.

Inuyasha walked back towards his pack in deep thought, his anger for the miko long forgotten. He couldn't get the image of his brother out of his head. Inuyasha had bathed with Miroku before, and had even gotten a glimpse of Kagome's nakedness, but aside from slight embarrassment, they did not stir the same feelings up inside of him. The beauty of the full-bred and his masculinity were unlike Inuyasha had ever seen before. A perfect balance of strength and beauty in a male. It was completely different with his own body. Inuyasha was smaller, less muscled and looked scrawny. His skin had been colored by the sun and he did not have the same markings his youkai family possessed. Neither did he have the elven ears Sesshoumaru tugs his hairs behind. If Inuyasha would lift up his hair, you would find no ears there but small canine ones on top of his head, the marking of an inu-hanyou.

When he arrived, Inuyasha said no word to the humans as he jumped into a nearby tree. They let him be for now, thinking he must still be angry. Little did they know that Inuyasha's mind was occupied with something completely different. He had never let his fights with Kagome occupy his mind for long. Tomorrow everything would be right as rain again and they would do it Kagome's way. Inuyasha just had to make sure he could save them from the upcoming disasters. He figured this way she would learn to heed his advice someday, though Inuyasha would never say 'I told you so', for it had already been done and nothing would change it.

Inuyasha thought back to the image of his bathing brother. He had always known Sesshoumaru was beautiful, denying that would be an obvious lie. But seeing him like that, naked and free, sent tingles to his stomach. With a small smile on his face, Inuyasha fell asleep.

-o-

It was now a few weeks later. The season had changed to fall. Instead of green and blue the world was now covered in colors of bright yellow, red and orange. It was not yet cold but the night brought a chill with it.

Inuyasha and his pack were walking through the forest for most of the day. Worn out from walking the entire time, they decided they would set up camp as soon as they got out of the forest. It was only when Kagome suddenly yelled out that everyone got their energy back. The ever faithful jewel detector felt another shard nearby. The group moved together as a unit as they left for the direction the priestess pointed out. Inuyasha had already forgotten what had happened a few weeks ago. The priestess had sat him because she didn't agree with him. He wanted to move a bit further because it didn't feel safe in the area, but Kagome insisted they would rest there. They were all very tired after all and didn't want to continue. He could keep being angry with her but it wouldn't matter either way. So he let it go, as always.

Inuyasha had been right, it wasn't safe in that area. A bear youkai had been claiming the territory around them. Inuyasha had managed to fight the beast of and non of the pack were worried. They did not realize Inuyasha was right all along. Inuyasha shrugged it off as always.

Now as a team again, they charged at the demons surrounding a nearby village. Kagome purifying the place with her arrows and Sango throwing her magnificent Hiraikotsu around. Inuyasha destroyed great numbers of them with his windscar but the demons kept coming. Miroku opened his windtunnel to suck in the great numbers, but was forced to stop when the poisonous insects of Naraku showed up. Of course that bastard was involved in this. Thankfully the monk still had his spells and sacred sutras to fend off the enemy.

"I'll go after the big one. You guys take care of these disgusting bugs" Inuyasha ordered. He referred to the great numbers of lesser youkai surrounding them. They all seemed to be some kind of insects. Disgusting creatures with too many legs and poisonous drool dripping from their fangs, making the ground sizzle beneath them. The humans had no qualms with destroying them. Inuyasha headed straight towards the giant youkai sitting safely behind them.

"Hey you! What do you think you're doing here!" Inuyasha asked the creature. It seemed to look like some sort of caterpillar or worm? His height nearly surpassing Sesshoumaru's in dog from. Looking at its simple face, the youkai probably just wanted to wreak havoc and eat some humans. His expression was as if it did not understand Inuyasha's words, tilting his head at the hanyou."You seem to possess something that I want so I'm gonna take it from you now." Inuyasha announced as he charged at the fat youkai. Trying to slice it with his Tessaiga, he was repelled by the blubber like skin, making him bounce back a few feet. "Ugh what are you made of anyway.." Inuyasha said disgusted by the creature. His attention was suddenly caught by a familiar scent. Looking to his right, Sesshoumaru was approaching. A blush landed on Inuyasha's face as he looked away quickly.

"Sesshoumaru, what are you doing here? " he asked the man.

Inuyasha had put his brother out of his mind after that day. Realizing where his feelings were suddenly going, he tried to stop it. His thoughts had made Inuyasha wonder of his own nature in many ways. Things he thought he had figured out and didn't want to question. But seeing the man again brought back all the thoughts he had had of him.

After a long silence, he decided to answer. That was Sesshoumaru's style. He would only talk if he deemed it necessary. And he would only answer if he felt like it."I smelled Naraku nearby" He answered as he looked up into the sky. "Unfortunately it is just one of his henchmen". Kagura was sitting on her feather high up in the sky, but as soon as she spotted the Daiyoukai, she hightailed it out of there. The Daiyoukai was not their objective today. Sesshoumaru changed his sights to the giant worm like youkai, his face showing no emotion.

He just sneered, turned around and walked away.

"You seriously just gonna walk away?" The Daiyoukai did not respond. Inuyasha's eyes followed him, a small smile on his face. When Sesshoumaru was out of sight, Inuyasha's face hardened again. "Well then, time to finish you off". Inuyasha took his stance and with the windscar the creature was history. Though it left some nasty youkai blubber splashed all around it. Inuyasha managed to shield himself with Tessaiga. Cutting out the shard, he gave it to Kagome. She purified it and put it in her vial with the others. Sango and Kilala had taken care of the rest of the demons.

When all the noise had died down, the villagers came out of their houses to take a look. Relief and happiness showed on their faces as they came out to greet their rescuers. However some of the villagers noted Inuyasha and became wary again. Inuyasha, realizing what they were thinking, quickly left the scene. Leaving the humans in the village. His pack would catch up sooner or later. With the final threat gone, the villagers thanked Kagome and the rest. Miroku looked with worry after their friend.

As Inuyasha walked back towards the forest, he remembered Sesshoumaru's appearance. His thoughts got stuck on his brother as he leisured away in his tree.

His brother sure was weird, just coming and going as he pleased. Though he was always around when it concerned Naraku. Sesshoumaru had a great sense of smell, for sure. Inuyasha hadn't even noticed Kagura and often just accidentally stumbles upon Naraku, while Sesshoumaru seems to sniff him out from miles away. Inuyasha's nose doesn't compare to a full blooded youkai's.

"Inuyasha why did you suddenly leave like that?" Kagome asked when she and the others had returned. She was a bit irritated. "They were trying to thank us." She said.

"Just thought it be better to leave before they got scared of me." He shrugged.

"Why would they get scared of you? You're being ridiculous." She sneered.

"Because I'm a hanyou, did you forget? You guys might be able to stand it being around me, but that doesn't mean all humans do. I just figured I'd leave quietly so those people could be grateful to you instead of being scared of me. It's no fucking big deal so just drop it would you."

"I believe our friend is right, Kagome-sama. We did not want to scare the villagers any further. But more important than that," Everyone waited for the important thing. "what's for dinner? I'm starving!" Miroku joked. The tension was gone and Inuyasha sighed. "I'll go hunt for something".

Inuyasha darted through the woods like a swift killer. His nose and eyes alert for any animals nearby. It didn't take him long to find a deer. He quickly killed it an hauled it over his shoulder before walking back to the group. Miroku had already started a fire and Kagome was making some tea, Shippo helped her out. Inuyasha butchered the animal and let Sango cook it. Their bellies were full that night as they fell asleep.

Inuyasha, however, fell into a restless slumber. High up his tree he dreamt of his brother. It was just fighting. The entire night was an endless battle it seemed. Neither side won, they just kept fighting. It was very unsatisfying. Maybe it was because he felt unsatisfied dealing with Sesshoumaru lately. This was very contradicting because at the same time, Inuyasha was happy that their non-existent relationship had simplified. He was awakened by the sunlight shining on him. Jumping from the tree, he went to relieve his bladder. Today would be another long day of searching for jewel shards.

-o-

Inuyasha had noticed how his behavior towards his brother had changed. Whenever he was around, his eyes could not stop following the Daiyoukai. He stared after him, listened to him, he tried to find out more about his brother. So far he had learned about his hatred for insects, his need for cleanliness and his love for Rin. Though that last one left a nasty sting in his heart. When his brother was around he did not find the need to attack him anymore. In fact, he mostly kept quiet. Only talking when he needed to. He felt different whenever Sesshoumaru was near, Inuyasha could not describe it. It just wasn't anger or hatred anymore. Keeping this to himself, Inuyasha spent many nights thinking about this. One night his thoughts had turned into dreams. And this time it was a restless dream of a different kind. Inuyasha had actually experienced his first wet dream.

Inuyasha stood inside a cave, though the moon still shone. Walking deeper into the cave, Inuyasha came upon a lake. Looking from behind a rock, the hanyou sought out the familiar sight of his brother's naked body. Alabaster skin glistening from the moonlight shinning thru a small opening reflected in the water drops on his skin. Wet hair sticking to his body. Sesshoumaru stood in all his glory, naked as the day he was born. Inuyasha's eyes traced his body. First that fine neckline in which he wanted to bury his fangs. His collarbone and nipples, plump from the cold water. His belly button with a small line of fur leading towards his cock. Inuyasha unconsciously rubbed his own hard dick against the rock he was leaning on. He wanted to touch that skin, taste it. Just imagining it sent the hanyou over the edge.

After he had had several wet dreams about his brother, Inuyasha had figured out what had happened to him. Though they would remain his own private thoughts, never to be said out loud. He would keep his feelings to himself. His feelings of attraction for his own brother. After this realization Inuyasha refrained from attacking Sesshoumaru all together. He did not dare touch Sesshoumaru in any way. Afraid of showing his feelings. But at the same time Inuyasha had definitely shown something had changed in him. The way he acted around his brother had probably not gone unnoticed by any of them. But Inuyasha did not care so much. Outwardly he just didn't hate his brother anymore and didn't really care for his presence, inside he wanted to throw himself into the Daiyoukai's arms.

After the wet dreams he would just walk into the forest an clean himself up before anyone else noticed. Which is what he was doing now. The hanyou had accidentally fallen asleep during the daytime, tired as he was from all the wild dreams. He was lucky the others hadn't noticed.

After cleaning up properly, Inuyasha decided to go hunting for breakfast. The area they were in did not have a lot of animals so it took him a while to catch something. When he returned he had smelled the familiar scent of his brother. He took a deep breath, swallowed a thick lump of saliva and walked further. Arriving at the campsite everyone was very much awake with a Daiyoukai in their midst. This time Rin and Jaken were there too. Inuyasha dropped the deer and started butchering it. "yo!" he just said as a greeting.

"Good evening, lord Inuyasha!" Rin greeted. But as soon as she saw what he was up to she quickly turned away and went playing with Shippo. She had no need for seeing the insides of the animal. Inuyasha secured the pieces of meat they could eat. "Are you going to eat with us?" Inuyasha asked. The rest of the group looked strange at his behavior. Though they were all less weary of the Daiyoukai, they never expected to act so familiar with each other. Though no one was interested in a fight so they just went along with it. Sesshoumaru was no threat right now.

"Rin hasn't had meat for a while" Sesshoumaru stated.

"You never hunt meat for her?" Inuyasha asked. It was strange but at the same time it felt completely normal to the hanyou. Simple questions and talks without poisonous words or gritted teeth. Inuyasha liked it this way, if the Daiyoukai minded he could go away anytime..

"As if Lord Sesshoumaru would do something so low as hunting food for a human, watch your mouth you halfbreed!" Jaken screeched. "Jaken" Sesshoumaru said as a warning. "Rin is capable of procuring her own food".

"Poor girl.." Inuyasha mumbled. He gave all the meat to Sango so she could cook it for them. Kagome helped her. "Forgive me for asking, Lord Sesshoumaru, but why are you here?" Miroku dared to ask.

"I believe I found Naraku's hideout." At this everyone looked up. "With our past experience I deemed it wise to inform you of it." Though this seemed very uncharacteristic for him, Sesshoumaru had a point. With Rin around and Naraku's many minions it would be wise to have backup before going into the snake's den.

"No kidding, where is it?" Inuyasha asked. Sesshoumaru turned around and pointed at the mountains behind them. "Great. Now we can finally get rid the bastard." Inuyasha said as he went to sit by the fire. He had waited for many years to get rid of the spider hanyou, ever since he put Kikyo and himself through that.. He could finally have his revenge.

"Indeed" Sesshoumaru went to sit on a nearby rock. The peace and quiet overwhelmed him as Jaken and Rin were preoccupied with the Kitsune in the distance. He looked at his younger brother. Inuyasha sat there like it was normal. There were no battles or fights, no harsh words or disagreements, just peace and quiet. It was strange but he did not mind it.

When he found out about Naraku's whereabouts he decided to inform his brother about it. It really would be wise to have him watch his back. Over the years, Inuyasha's had proven his strength and he more than qualifies to be Sesshoumaru's partner in battle. No one else could fill that position. That's why his attitude towards the boy had changed. But why the boy had changed, Sesshoumaru did not know. But he did not mind at all. He had enough of the girl, silent dragon and imp being his only company. This was pleasant indeed.

As the food was ready the group ate. Sesshoumaru declined the offered food though. Instead he watched his brother as he ate it. Sesshoumaru remembered a time where his brother would look thin and frail. He had been malnourished for a long period of his life. It was only when he reached puberty that he seemed to be able to take care of himself. He had gotten strong and was less forgiving of both human and demon. In fact, he had become quite the wildling. It was only because of that miko that he had changed. He had found his humanity because of her. Now Inuyasha cared for both humans and demons, as long as they did not hurt anyone. He carried himself with pride, no

longer letting his half breed blood define who he is. After everything he had been through, he became a fine young man.

After dinner, the group sat around the campfire. With the strange company it was hard to start a conversation, leaving the group in a lot of uncomfortable silences. Kagome was talking with Sango and Miroku at some point. Shippo was sharing stories with Rin and Inuyasha was just staring into the fire. He was in deep thought. It would be wise to go to Naraku as soon as possible, but tomorrow was the night of the new moon. Leaning back on his hands Inuyasha looked at the sky. The faintest hint of the moon could be seen. A sigh left his lips, his weakness really was an annoyance. It would be two, maybe three days travel before they reached the mountain. Miroku saw his line of sight and worried over the same thing. Would Sesshoumaru travel with them?

"Lord Sesshoumaru, what do you suggest will be our course of action?" the monk asked. Inuyasha waited for an answer as well. Sesshoumaru seemed to ponder the answer for a bit. "At dawn we shall leave for the mountain and kill that wretched hanyou." Miroku quickly and shortly met eyes with Inuyasha. "Does that mean you will travel with us?" Miroku asked.

"Does this form a problem for you?" The Daiyoukai said irritated. "No, of course not. It's just.."

"It's fine Miroku. I can deal." Inuyasha interrupted. When that time came Inuyasha would just hide in the forest away from them for the night. Sesshoumaru turned to look at Inuyasha. "Does my presence bother you, little brother?" He said in mocking tone. He could not forgive his brothers insolence. "You can do whatever you want, prince-sama" Inuyasha mocked back. He then laid on the ground, hands arms under his head as he stared at the night sky. Sesshoumaru frowned his brow for a bit but quickly let it go. Whatever, Inuyasha just had to deal with it then..

The hanyou could barely contain his emotions. Sesshoumaru would be travelling with them. He would certainly enjoy the company but the new moon posed a problem. He did not want Sesshoumaru to see him as a human and think even less of him. They were finally at a point where they didn't constantly insult each other, Inuyasha did not want that to change. He would miss the warmth and protection of his friends on his most vulnerable night, but it would be better this way. Besides he hid himself alone in the forest for most of his life, he was used to it. He wasn't about to get soft just because he had some humans around him.

The rest of the company also went to sleep. It would probably be an early morning tomorrow and they should be well rested. No one knew what it exactly entailed to be travelling with Sesshoumaru, but something told them he wasn't one for patience. It was best to not let him wait. With that the camp went silent. Soft snores and deep breathing could be heard. The fire crackled and the cicadas sang their song. But the only one who could enjoy it was Sesshoumaru. He did not sleep, at least not with this company. He sat in silence, watching the world around him. At some point, Rin had turned around and made her blanket fall off. Sesshoumaru stood up to cover her up properly. When done with his task, the Daiyoukai went into the forest.

Inuyasha watched the display with one eye open. Feigning sleep, he had secretly watched the older man. A painful feeling grabbed his heart when he saw the affection his brother showed for the human girl. A nasty pang of jealousy and feeling of unworthiness overwhelmed him before he quickly swallowed it. There was no need for worrying about it now. His past with Sesshoumaru could never be changed, and neither could his brother's feelings for him. That Sesshoumaru accepted and loved a human girl was strange but Inuyasha understood it. Humans had a certain allure that could make you love them. It was easy to love a human. But Inuyasha was a half-demon. Neither one or the other, not belonging to either side. He had dirty blood in his veins and Sesshoumaru would never be able to see past that. Inuyasha could understand and he had accepted it. But that didn't make the pain go away.

Sitting upright, Inuyasha noticed the Daiyoukai had left the camp. Silently he followed his brother. Using his nose, it was easy to find out where Sesshoumaru was headed. The smell of water was close by. His heartbeat accelerated just a bit when he realized what that had meant. The hanyou made himself completely undetectable from his brother, staying downwind. He found a little place in a tree where he made himself comfortable as he watched his brother undress. As if he was aware of it, his brother undressed slowly and sensually. But that was just his way, he had no hurry. Removing his armor and boots first. Then slowly taking of the rest of his clothes, he folded it and placed it on the grass. Inuyasha watched intently as his brother walked around. How he unintentionally flexed his muscles or bended over, revealing a delicate area of his body. Inuyasha felt himself get hard. Untying his clothes, Inuyasha grabbed hold of his own cock. Stroking it while watching his older brother. Gritting his teeth, Inuyasha did his best not to let out a sound. It didn't take the virgin long to come. Quickly leaving the scene, he returned to the camp before Sesshoumaru did.

That was the first chapter. please review!