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Brothers Forever

A/N: Well, another fanfic from me, hope you enjoy, please read and review

Chapter 1 - A Brother's Promise

Flashback

"Sesshomaru!" Inuyasha called, running as fast as his shorter legs could carry him, "Wait for me!"

Sesshomaru turned and smiled at the 7 year old Inuyasha running towards him. Inuyasha finally caught up with him, panting.

"What are you doing here? I told you to stay at the castle," Sesshomaru said, trying to be stern.

"But..but I wanted to go with you," Inuyasha pouted.

Sesshomaru sighed, "Alright, you can come with me, but you have to behave okay?"

Inuyasha nodded eagerly, and followed his brother. Sesshomaru was now Lord of the Western Lands, so he had to deal with the trouble makers in this region. He had gotten word of a demon destroying villages on his land, and he was on his way to stop him. Sesshomaru didn't like the idea of Inuyasha coming and being put in danger.

Well, Sesshomaru thought, He has to learn to protect himself, maybe this is a good time to start learning.

Sesshomaru continued walking. Inuyasha was walking by him, trying to mimic Sesshomaru's emotionless face. Sesshomaru almost laughed. After a few minutes of silence, Inuyasha finally gave up and started chattering non-stop about everything from the trees, to what food he liked. Sesshomaru mentally shook his head. Inuyasha never could stay quiet for very long.

"Hey, Sesshomaru?" Inuyasha said.

"Yes?"

"How come I didn't live with you before? I mean, you didn't come and get me until after my mom had died."

Sesshomaru was quiet for a moment, wondering how he should answer. Inuyasha stared at him expectantly, waiting for his answer.

"Because," Sesshomaru finally said, "Your mother was a human, and humans are not very welcome at the castle."

"Oh..." Inuyasha said, "What about me? I am half-human. Does that mean that I'm not welcome either?"

Sesshomaru stopped walking crouched down to Inuyasha's level, looking him straight in his eyes.

"It doesn't matter that you are a half-demon. You are my brother, never forget that. Don't let anyone tell you you're not welcome. You will always be my brother, no matter what, I promise. Okay?"

Inuyasha nodded. He went back to jumping around and talking. Sesshomaru stayed quiet, thinking.

He is going to have a hard life. I can't always protect him. Still, no matter what, he will always be my brother.

They arrived at a clearing where a large snake demon was eating humans. Sesshomaru stepped to the left slightly, putting his body in between the demon and Inuyasha.

"You have ravaged my lands," Sesshomaru spoke, calmly, "That is not allowed. You will die now."

Inuyasha looked at his brother in amazement. He didn't know that Sesshomaru could sound so cold and heartless. He was quiet, but always gentle with Inuyasha.

"You think you can defeat me," the snake-demon laughed, "I will eat you and the filthy half-breed behind you."

Inuyasha clutched at Sesshomaru's kimono. Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed at the threat.

"You will not touch me, or my brother," Sesshomaru said, coldly.

"Your brother, huh? You are the son of Inu No Taisho, are you not? Why do you lower yourself to protecting such vermin. Brother or not, you should killed him long ago, he is a shame to existence."

Inuyasha heard what he said and didn't fully understand. Why would Sesshomaru be ashamed of him? What was so different between him and Sesshomaru?

"Yes, I am the son of Inu No Taisho. Knowing this, you might as well give up now, and die." Sesshomaru shot towards him, leaving Inuyasha standing at the edge of the clearing.

The demon dodged to the side, avoiding Sesshomaru's claws. Sesshomaru kept up a relentless attack, slicing the demon. The snake-demon tried to get a hit in on Sesshomaru, but Sesshomaru was too fast for him. Becoming desperate, the snake-demon went after Inuyasha, baring his poisonous fangs.

Oh no,Sesshomaru thought, Inuyasha!

Inuyasha saw the large demon coming at him, "Sesshomaru!" He yelled.

The demon wrapped his coils around Inuyasha's body, lifting him into the air. Sesshomaru ran towards them.

"Do not come any closer," the demon threatened, "Or I will kill him."

Sesshomaru immediately stopped, growling at the demon. The demon saw this and laughed.

"I would be doing you a favor to get rid of this filthy half-breed. He is tarnishing your reputation. You are a full demon, you should not be protecting such a weak creature. You know it is true. Do you not feel anger at the fact that you are brother to such a lowly creature?" The snake smirked at Sesshomaru.

"W-What do you mean," Inuyasha said, crying, "He is my brother! We will always be together, and you can't stop it!"

The snake demon laughed and squeezed Inuyasha. Inuyasha was struggling to breathe. Sesshomaru roared, his eyes turning red. Before the demon knew what had happened, Sesshomaru attacked. He sliced through the snake's body, making him let go of Inuyasha. Inuyasha flew towards the ground, but Sesshomaru caught him and landed safely.

Sesshomaru was still angry, "You will die, no one will hurt my brother."

Sesshomaru immediately attacked again, killing the snake demon. When he turned back, Inuyasha was looking down, crying.

"What's wrong, little brother," Sesshomaru said, kneeling in front of him.

"T-That demon..." Inuyasha said, sniffling, "He was lying wasn't he?"

"Yes, he was," Sesshomaru answered, "Remember what I told you. You will always be my brother."

End Flashback

A/N: well, here is the first chapter, kind of short, I know. But it is necessary so that you can understand the later chapters. Anyways please read and review, and I will have an update as soon as possible.