InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Dear brother ❯ Coming home ( Chapter 3 )

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Chapter 3: Coming home~

 

Dashing in and out of the tree tops, the inu was quickly approaching his destination. It would be only a few minutes now. The heat had slowed him down immensely. It was coming for sure. He knew it was a bit too early for it to happen seeing how it was not supposed to be for a few more weeks. Not even the symptoms should be showing up yet. It seemed that the closer he got to his destination, the heavier he felt from fatigue and hunger.

 

Shaking off the feeling of his weariness he pushed further on. InuYasha concentrated on the feeling of the bark and leaves of the trees as he made his way through them. The wind whipped his hair back and his dog ears flattened against his skull to prevent the wind from entering the ear canals. Taking a deep breath, he found the scent of the wolves again. They had left marks in the soft ground and mud that covered the forests floor.

 

Looking back up, he stayed on the trail.

 

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Kouga made his way through the forest after a long rest at the den. He was in no particular hurry. He knew that Kagome's pack of friends were safe. Kouga was not about to go and protect them all, as InuYasha had said to just watch them. He would, however, protect Kagome.

 

Entering the clearing he found Kagome, her human friends and the two demons camped around the fire. The smell of fish and dear reached his nose. The group was roasting their dinner. The looked up to him as the wolf demon entered the small clearing.

 

Kagome's eyes were full of hope for InuYasha's return, only to find it was Kouga. She sighed sadly. Kagome had not seen InuYasha in what felt like ages. She was feeling detached from what she was used to. Having InuYasha around made the world go round, it seemed. Now he was gone, and kami knows when he'd be back.

 

“What are you folks up to tonight?” Kouga greeted.

 

“We were just talking about where on earth InuYasha had gone to, seems like he is not himself,” the monk said as he rested his staff on the ground close to his feet.

 

The wolf demon shrugged nonchalantly, “He has his own business to tend to. Leave him be.”

 

“What do you know of where he has gone off to?” asked Sango.

 

Kouga watched the fire for a moment, deciding to try to keep things under wraps. Should Sesshomaru, the lord of the West, and the hanyou mate, it could be a strong alliance and possibly a strong bond. He knew how mates would be together; he was sure it would be regrettable if he betrayed them and interfered with the mating ritual. Choosing his words carefully he replied, “All he has told me when we crossed paths is that he is going to be somewhere far away. InuYasha told me he is meeting up with someone he knows that can help him out… you might say.” He was lying through his fangs. But it was also a half truth.

 

Kagome wasn't sure if he was telling the truth. Though she was sure that trust the wolf; he had yet to lie to her. Pursing her lips she dropped the question of if he was lying or not. “Do you know who?” the Miko asked.

 

“I have an idea of who it is. But I will not say who. Spreading rumors is bad when you do not know who it is,” Kouga replied as he took his spot next to the fire and sat Indian style.

 

“I see,” the monk said as he dropped the subject.

 

“So what brings you here anyways?” asked Shippo.

 

“I had nothing better to do so I came to visit. Especially since InuYasha is absent.” It was another half truth. He wanted to be around Kagome. Maybe he might get her to be his mate sometime. Kouga could start courting her soon after InuYasha took his mate. The wolf found that the hanyou was always in his way. Now he was not.

 

They didn't buy this one this time.

 

“That doesn't sound like something you would do or say. What is your real purpose?” asked Sango. The wolf was not the type to just `visit'. They would just run into him rather then going to see him or he come to them without a true purpose.

 

“Okay, you got me. All I am saying is that InuYasha asked me to watch out for you guys. It is not a forced thing, he asked me to do. I am just doing it to be around Kagome.”

 

Kagome gave a small blush as they went quiet.

 

 

 

Sesshomaru saw the wolves come dashing towards him. He had been expecting them to arrive any time. The wolves had been true to their speed and trust as they had arrived a bit earlier then they had thought they would. Sesshomaru was pleased as he watched them coming closer and closer. He could feel the ground shake with the pounding paws that made contact with the ground as they raced towards him.

 

They stopped short of him, their tongues lolling out as they panted. The black alpha male reached over to his mate's belt, to the tube the held the letter and pulled it out carefully. He then handed it to the Lord of the Western lands. The lord took it from his mouth. They watched waiting for dismissal, as the lord opened it carefully.

 

Sesshomaru looked it over quickly. It was a short letter.

 

Sesshomaru,

 

I have no idea if you are telling me the truth about you wanting to be forgiven, or as well as being my mate.

 

I do not find it funny if you are playing with me in some twisted game that Naraku created. Has he poisoned your mind?

 

The idea of coming 'home' to the Western lands is a bit pleasant; I have not been there in a while. Not since the day I was banished from your territory. I will come regardless of how I feel about this whole situation. If you are there when I am, I will tell you more.

 

Not sure quite yet if I am loving you back...

 

InuYasha

 

He was slightly pained at the ending note. Of course it was not to be expected. After all Sesshomaru had put him through. It was a wonder that they had not killed each other with all the venomous words that they had shot at each other through the years.

 

Sesshomaru did feel a bit of relief as his brother had agreed to come to his lands. But it was a matter of time as to when he would arrive. The letter told him to stay put and that he would arrive to tell him more. More of what, though? Of how much he hates him? The letter said nothing about forgiveness. That was what made his heart sink slightly.

 

Even more was that his brother thought he was playing games with him and that his mind was poisoned. Sesshomaru was not poisoned. He knew very well what his actions were. He would not play such foolish games with his brother. The matters at hand of mating were too serious to taken lightly.

 

“Thank you. You have my protection and a feast waiting at your den. If you have any need of me, just call. You're dismissed.”

 

The dog lord watched the wolves give a slight bow and race back to their den, eager to feast on the food waiting. They were satisfied that they had protection from the farmers and other hunters that came for their hides and killed them for sport.

 

Sesshomaru started back to the castle. He would make any final preparations for his leave before he left InuYasha his castle to guard. It was a relief to Sesshomaru that InuYasha agreed to watch his lands while he was gone. The DaiYoukai really had not expected his younger sibling to take up the mating offer or anything. It had not even been thought he would watch over his lands. Sesshomaru only could hope he was making the right decision.

 

 

 

 

InuYasha felt ready to die. The heat was really tearing him to pieces as he emerged from the forest that covered the grounds of his older brother's lands. The castle was really not far off now. It was but a quarter of a mile. The sensitive nose of his caught the scents of the wolves and something else, his brother. Sesshomaru. The wolves must have passed him the letter.

 

Where was he now?

 

He must have gone back to the castle. He would go there.

 

Not exactly liking the fact he was in an open field and very vulnerable, he dashed off to the outer walls where he hoped that he could get in. Looking ahead he found the gates were wide open in welcome. There were two guards that stood on either side which concerned him. He hoped he would not be recognized and thrown out of the castle's grounds. Hoping that Sesshomaru had let them know ahead of time of his arrival, he slowed down as he neared the arch and calmly made his way towards it. Acting perfectly normal, he was just starting to pass through the arch when the guards stopped him.

 

“Are you the Lord's younger brother, InuYasha?” asked the first one, who was posted to the left side of the gate. It was a demon. Must have been some form of fox demon or something, as both of them had fox tails coming out of the armor covering their rears.

 

“What's it to you?” InuYasha replied in a harsher tone than was necessary.

 

“Just wondering. You look like shit, though. Are you okay?” commented the second guard nonchalantly as he shrugged.

 

“I am just fine. Thank you very much. I need to find Sesshomaru. Where is he?”

 

“Lord Sesshomaru is probably on his way to his castle, if not there already. He may be found in his study on the ground floor. I am not quite sure as he has not told us where to find him. He is often there, though,” the guard to the left said.

 

“I'll check there.” InuYasha moved past them and into the castle's outer city.

 

It was just like home, if less lively than it had been when his mother was with him. The streets were packed though. Venders and merchants sold silks and food goods. It seemed that his brother had kept this place in good working order.

 

It was a nose's paradise as he walked around, trying to make his way up to the castle that resided in the heart of the small sea of villagers. He was distracted however, as one dog's nose could get him into trouble. He found a small food stand that had some of the most delicious smelling food ever. He could already feel his mouth salivate. His stomach growled in need as he approached the being who was cooking it. Watching the meat cook he wondered how much it might cost him to buy such delicious meat that smelt so good. He of course never really had cash on him seeing he never went into the city anyways. Miroku and Sango carried that stuff.

 

Sighing, he turned away and started back up the road with an empty stomach. It was already cramping in pain. Pain that stopped him several times before he reached the front doors. Those painful resting moments got him odd looks from everyone as he stopped to go lean over next to the wall. The ones who didn't shoot him the odd looks stared at him concerned whether to help him or not.

 

Shaking it off, he had continued on to the front doors where he was met again by two demons. This time they looked to be panther demons as they had the liquid silver aqua eyes and black cat tails, along with the rounded panther ears sprouting from the tops of their heads. Rosette spots covered their skin faintly to also give away their breed of demon.

 

“I'd like to meet with my eldest brother, Sesshomaru. I think he is expecting me?” he greeted as he stopped short in front of them.

 

The cat eyes narrowed. “Son of the late InuTaisho?” asked the one to the right.

 

“Of course.”

 

“Hm, well I guess he is expecting you. You may pass,” the one to the left said as he opened the door for him. “I am sure you know where the study is. If not, use your nose.”

 

“Feh. Was planning on it.”

 

InuYasha walked through the held opened door into the place he used to call home. It had not changed much during his time away. Sesshomaru kept just about everything the same. He must not like changing something's around. Like where everything was. The castle was in complete order. Just some smells and different furniture had been moved, replaced or taken away.

 

The castle within was clean. Servants carried on with orders and chores, hardly paying him any attention as he made his way to the corridor leading to one of the studies on the first floor. Slowing his pace as his cramping stomach started up again he panted slightly and scrunched his face up in pain. Trying to ignore the problem was hardly a solution as he clenched his teeth together and flattened his sliver dog ears to his skull. “Damn it!” he hissed. He could swear that they're getting worse with every step.

 

Soon the cramp resided and he made his way down the long corridor, looking around at the paintings and flowers that were in vases every other two doors. The hanyou suspected that Rin was responsible for the flowers. He could never picture Sesshomaru having flowers in his castle, though they did make it look homey.

 

Reaching his destination; where the freshest scent of his brother ended, he really was not sure what he was going to say when he got in there. He would, however, forgive his brother. Though it may be the hardest thing he had ever done he would do it. But before he would forgive, he had to be sure that his brother was not playing him as a fool.

 

 

 

 

Sesshomaru was laying down in his study. He could feel his own body begin its first signs of its heat. Fatigue, fever, hunger, cramping and sickness. He should have left much earlier. He would have had InuYasha not told him to wait. But even then he not anticipated this heat coming on so strongly.

 

Why now?

 

He must have miscalculated the heat. Maybe he had the days off. How could he? No… He didn't, something in their blood was doing this. Gods… It hurt so bad, them fucking cramps. Sesshomaru hissed to himself as he felt a wave come over him.

 

Perhaps he should just stay back at the castle. Lock himself up in a dungeon or something. No, his Youki was too strong; he would break out and harm his destined mate. Without a mate the heat would be harder. Mating eased the pain and replaced it with fire heat that pleasured a mated pair to the fullest.

 

The DaiYoukai had hardly heard his brother as he had just opened the door to find him lying on the couch facing the hearth of the fireplace. No one had really seen him “lounge”. He had always sat up. Seeing him so relaxed was very unusual for the Hanyou.

 

To lie down was a sign of weakness in demons. It left one in a vulnerable state. Open for attack. Something his brother would never expose himself too, other than in sleep.

 

`He must be suffering as well,' thought InuYasha he made his way into the room. Sesshomaru gestured with his hand to take a seat across from him.

 

“I am glad you came,” he said as he pushed himself up into a pained sitting position. His stomach was still protesting and he broke out in more sweat. “As you and I can see. We're both suffering. Why? I do not know. It must be our chemical reactions to each other.”

 

InuYasha nodded in agreement. It was most likely so. He could feel his own stomach cramping further.

 

“So what do you have to say?”

 

InuYasha lowered his eyes so that his bangs covered his golden eyes. It was a tough decision. “Are you playing me? Are you going to kill me and steal the Tetsusaiga? Has Naraku's poison got to your brain?” he questioned.

 

“You know damn well, InuYasha, that I do not play such childish games. I am asking forgiveness. Are you taking it or not? I want you to put the past behind you as I have done. Forgive, forget and move on. You have my word; I am not playing such games with you!” his voice was stern and very serious. He was looking InuYasha straight in the eyes through his bangs in which they were covered by.

 

InuYasha could see and smell no lie. He was telling him the truth. But could he really forgive his brother for all he had done. He would somehow.

 

“I'll forgive you, Sesshomaru. I can not love you just yet, though,” he said softly as he looked back up at him with unveiled vision. “I would like to try to give us a go, though.”

 

Sesshomaru gave him a rare smile before it disappeared in pain. “I think we should bathe and perhaps eat before attempting things further into conversation. I had tried eating before, the pain lasted shortly. Though it does help.”

 

InuYasha nodded.

 

“So you will not be leaving?” InuYasha asked as he watched his brother rise.

 

“No, not if you're willing to give this a go.”

 

Pleased, he watched Sesshomaru hold out his hand for him. Sesshomaru would have never pictured himself doing such but it was necessary to earn some trust from his little brother. He would need to do a lot of courting if he was going to have a mate for life.

 

Mating required more than forgiveness and sex. It required partnership and ultimate trust. Something that Sesshomaru had still yet to earn. However old venom still flowed in his blood that required to be purified. He would no longer hate his brother for his half breed blood. He would learn to live with it and love it.

 

Inside him was his own war with his hate for the human in his brother. His Youkai should accept him though soon after mating.

 

`But let the courting begin,' he thought escorting his soon-to-be-mate to the bathhouses down the corridor and to the right where it led to another corridor which opened to a hot spring. Sesshomaru's Youkai would have its own courting to do if InuYasha wishes to mate with him as well.

 

The lord could only wish him luck as he was tough to please.

 

 

A/n: Thanks for your patience as I got this done. I was thinking over what I want in the story. So I'm still working on what the hell will be going on. So far so good ^_^ Thanks for the reviews.