InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Demon Day Care ❯ Big brother has a little problem ( Chapter 5 )
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By: AngelsRebellion 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Comedy | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 11.21.2005 | Pages: 4 | Words: 4.3K | Visits: 1.3K | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Comedy | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 11.21.2005 | Pages: 4 | Words: 4.3K | Visits: 1.3K | Status: Work In Progress
Chapter Five: Big brother has a little problem
“Hello big brother.”
“Good morning Inuyasha, it’s nice to see you well. Don’t gawk Inuyasha, it isn’t polite.” Inuyasha stepped aside, allowing his brother to pass through the doorway. As soon as he was inside, Inuyasha closed the door quickly.
“What are you doing here Sesshomaru? I thought you were in Italy on business.”
“Oh I was, but I had to cut things short. Italians are such a lazy bunch you know. Always off taking naps when they should be working. And as to why I am here…Would you believe that I simply missed my little brother?” He said this with such sincerity that Inuyasha almost believed him. Almost.
“Keh, sure if you needed one of my kidneys or something. What are you really doing here Sessh? I gave you this address in case of an emergency, and unless you really do need a kidney, you have no business here.”
But Sesshomaru wasn’t listening to him. He’d figured out long ago that it was best to simply tune out most of the nonsense that came out of his half brother’s mouth. Instead he’s fixed his attention on the woman who was pretending not to eavesdrop. Another one of Inuyasha’s wenches? I don’t know…
“I’m apologize Inuyasha. Did I….interrupt something?” He smirked at the low growl Inuyasha sent him.
“If you had, do you think I would have opened the damn door in the first place?” Too late, Inuyasha realized. He’d totally forgotten that Kagome was standing not 5 feet away. Damn you Sesshomaru. What the hell does he want?
“Um, I think I should leave you two a-alone. I’ll, uh, see you later Inuyasha.”
“Wait a minute Kagome you don’t have to-” But she was already out the door before he could stop her. Damnit! Inuyasha turned to his brother, ready to pummel the bastard into the ground.
“What do you want Sesshomaru?!” He was royally pissed now. His stupid brother had just ruined maybe his one shot to get Kagome. Or, baka, he could have just saved you from a very painful rejection. Think about that why don’t ya. I thought I told you to shut up.
“Done talking to yourself hanyou?” Inuyasha promptly flipped him off. “Good, because I didn’t come here to play games with you and your wench. And don’t growl at me baka, or I’ll kick your ass.”
“Keh, as if you could Fluffy. Now, tell me what you want before I hurl your ass out of here.”
“Fine. I’ve come to take you back to civilization Inuyasha. Back to where you belong.”
Inuyasha glared at the demon in front of him. Long silver white hair like his own, and the same gold eyes. But that’s where the similarities ended. Where Inuyasha was scruffy, Sesshomaru was elegant. His features were sharp and severe, almost feminine, yet still very masculine. On each raised cheek were two purple slashes, and on his forehead, a blue crest. He was tall and agile, and stood with all the poise and confidence befitting a pure blooded demon. As far as first impressions went, Sesshomaru would come off as cold and aloof. But you met him a second time…he was still cold and aloof. Not many people knew the real Sesshomaru Taisho. Only close friends and family ever saw the playful, warm side of the man; but even they got the cold shoulder sometimes. It was just his nature; he wasn’t a cold hearted bastard really, he just didn’t care if people liked him or not. Inuyasha really did love his brother, and the feeling was mutual, but right now, he was extremely annoyed at the bastard.
“I thought I made it perfectly clear, Sesshomaru, that I’m through with that life. I don’t want it anymore, can’t you understand that? You should be pleased that I left, seeing as how you now control all of Taisho Corporations.” Sesshomaru waved his hand impatiently.
“Look Inuyasha, I would love nothing more than to take over completely, but it’s not as simple as that. Those stupid gits on the board of trustees are plotting a coup d’état. They figure with one son out of the picture, they can easily get rid of the other son. Don’t you get it Inuyasha? They want to force me out.” Maybe he was just imagining it, but Inuyasha thought he could hear a hint of panic in his brother’s voice.
“Don’t get your panties in a twist Sessh, you know they can’t do anything. Father’s will specifically states that his two sons, meaning you and I, are the sole heirs to Taisho Corp. When I left, you became sole President and Chairman. It’s a done deal, they’re just blowing smoke up your ass. I’m surprised you were actually worried Sessh, that’s so…not you.”
“I really should hit you for being so stupid Inuyasha. My lawyer’s have informed me that there may be a complication. Apparently father’s will stipulated that both of his sons were to inherit equal shares of the company. There was no contingency plan, should one of us decide to give up his role. The board is arguing that, with your withdrawal from Taisho Corp., father’s will is null and void.”
“So that means…”
“Yes baka, it means those fuckers might actually be able to force me out!” Anger flashed in the demon’s eyes. Inuyasha edged back a few paces. The last time he’d seen his brother this angry, his father had had to hire a contractor to replace the wall that Sesshomaru had all but knocked down with his fists.
“Calm down Sessh, the lawyers will handle everything, they sure as hell get paid enough.” This seemed to calm the man down a bit, until Inuyasha opened his mouth again. “But, this doesn’t change my decision brother. I can’t, won’t, go back to that life. I’m not cut out for that crap and you know it.”
“How can you just turn your back on your responsibilities like this? How can you turn your back on the life you were born to? You’re better than this place Inuyasha; better than that Kagome woman. Do you really think you can have a satisfying future here?” Inuyasha shook his head, remembering past argument just like this one. Sesshomaru would never understand, and Inuyasha felt sorry for that.
“I’m already satisfied Sessh. I need my life to have more meaning, more value. I don’t want to wake up each morning thinking about my next hostile take over of some poor sap’s company. I remember what I was like back then, and it makes me cringe. The dreams I destroyed just for the hell of it, the pleasure I got in seeing yet another company crumble at my hands. And if you can’t understand that, if you’re too selfish to even try to understand that, then you’re no brother mine.” Shesshomaru sighed, shaking his head. He hated when Inuyasha pulled the brotherly love card. He couldn’t stand the boy most of the time, but they were brothers fro Christ’s sake.
“You’re annoying you that Inuyasha?”
“I try.” Inuyasha walked into the living room and flopped down on his plush couch. When Sesshomaru followed and sat down on the opposite end, he smirked.
“So, what are you going to do now?” Sesshomaru wiped a hand over his face and grimaced.
“I don’t know. Naraku suggested that I stay out of the city for a couple of weeks; let him get a handle on the situation before I go back to work. He said ’vacation,’ but we both know that I’ve been temporarily banished.” Inuyasha cringed at the name.
“Naraku, why do you keep that creep on the payroll anyway?”
“Because little brother, he’s the best attorney money can buy. He’s ruthless, cold hearted, and has not an ounce of moral conscience in his body. He’s perfect.”
“Keh, just don’t come crying to me when he finally figures out a way to screw you over.”
“I wouldn’t dream of it. Now, I need to find a decent, rat free hotel in this pathetic excuse for a city. Any suggestions?”
Hmm. Inuyasha studied his brother’s profile. Maybe a break from the ‘big city’ is exactly what Fluffy needs. God knows the bastard could use a dosage of life outside of business suits and corporate take-overs.
“Oh sorry bro, no rat less hotels for miles and miles. Might I suggest Chez Inuyasha? Got a spare bedroom in the back, full of boxes, but I think we could easily dispense of those.” Sesshomaru glanced at him suspiciously, but Inuyasha just shrugged and slid a lazy grin in place.
Sesshomaru nodded slowly. Whatever Inuyasha was up to, he’d figure it out. “Well then bell boy, show me to my room.”
“Whatever, just call your little toad and have him bring your stuff over.” Sesshomaru smirked.
“I’m sure Jaken is going to get a kick out of this. I think he’s more of a snob than I am.”
“If that were at all possible.” Sesshomaru promptly threw a couch cushion at him. Inuyasha caught it, throwing it back before walking towards the spare room at the back of the apartment.
“Follow me sir, and I’ll show you to your suite.” Sesshomaru followed and pulled out his cell phone to call his personal assistant, Jaken.
“There better be a chocolate mint on my pillow in the morning, Inuyasha!”
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Sesshomaru stared at the stacks off boxes littering the bedroom.
“Inuyasha, what could you possibly have in all these boxes?”
“I dunno, just stuff I guess. The real question is: Where are we going to put all these boxes?” Sesshomaru smirked.
“Up your ass?”
“Oh, Fluffy’s feeling funny today.”
“Shut up baka.”
“I know you are but what am I?” Sesshomaru growled menacingly.
“You’re about to be a dead hanyou if you don’t just up”
“Ow, that hurt Sessh, really, it hit me right here.” Inuyasha clapped a hand over his heart, his expression a mixture of hurt, and amusement.
“Oh please. Anyway, about the boxes, maybe we should just chuck them.”
“Hey, you don’t even know what’s in them and you want to trash them. There might be things of sentimental value in there.”
“Oh yeah? Well let’s just see about that.” Sesshomaru flipped open the nearest box and pulled out the first object he saw.
“What the fuck do you need with a crow bar?” Inuyasha shrugged innocently.
“Duh, in case I need to pry something open. Obviously.”
“Pardon me if I’m wrong, but you do still have claws right? You didn’t suddenly lose your demon strength and not tell me about it did you?” He flexed his own claws and bared his fangs for emphasis.
“Shut up Fluffy.” Sesshomaru just laughed at him.
“What else is in here?” He reached in and pulled out a folded piece of paper. Unfolding it, he raised an eyebrow at his brother. “Were you going to mention your little trip back to school, or did you just not plan on telling me?” He held out the diploma for Inuyasha to see, and smirked at the uncomfortable look on his brother’s face.
“I guess it slipped my mind.” Of course, Sesshomaru wasn’t buying that load of bullshit.
“A bachelor’s in Child Psychology just happened to slip your mind? When did this happen?”
“Uh, a few years ago. Right after I…right after I left Taisho Corp.”
“So is that what you’re doing now? Playing shrink to a bunch of spoiled, disturbed kids?” Inuyasha was starting to get uncomfortable now.
“Um, no”
“Well then?”
“Er…I’m not telling you.” Sesshomaru stared at him annoyed.
“What do you mean you’re not telling me? Why the hell not?”
“Because I know you Sesshomaru, and I know what a bastard you can be, and I know that if I tell you, I’ll never get a moment’s peace from you.”
“Oh come on Inuyasha, it can’t be all that bad. It’s not like you work at one of those cheesy day care centers… and oh my fucking God! You do work at one of those cheesy day care centers! Inuyasha, have you no dignity left man?!” He couldn’t stop the roar of laughter that burst from his mouth. Inuyasha growled, flinging a pillow at him.
“Oh fuck off Sesshomaru! This is exactly why I wasn’t going to tell you. You’re such an evil bastard.”
“I’m sorry, Inuyasha.” Though the grin on his face betrayed what a liar he was.
“No you’re not baka, so let’s just change the subject”
“Fine by me. I’d much rather talk about that little ningen that was here this morning. Just what exactly did I interrupt?” Inuyasha tilted his head to the side, debating whether or not to tell Fluffy anything about Kagome.
“If you must know, I was just about to have Kagome for breakfast, you stupid baka. Why couldn’t you have stopped by an hour later?”
“My apologies brother, I had no idea that my arrival would put such a damper on your sex life.”
“Yeah, well, not much of a sex life at the moment to put a damper on anyway.”
“So you and the little ningen haven’t….” Inuyasha snapped at him irritably.
“No!” Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow.
“And why not? She’s certainly pretty enough. What was her name again?”
“Kagome Higurashi, and she’s the most beautiful creature I’ve ever laid eyes on. But I’ve only just met her. She, uh, works with me.” Interesting. Sesshomaru couldn’t stop the smirk from forming on his lips.
“And she lives in the building I’m assuming. Does she have a boy friend?”
“No…I don’t know. She hasn’t mentioned one, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t exist.”
“That’s true. You know, I think these boxes can wait until later. I should very much like to meet this Kagome woman.” Inuyasha looked at him through narrowed eyes.
“Why?”
“Call it curiosity. I want to meet the woman who has Inuyasha Taisho all tied up in knots.”
“You’re an evil bastard Sesshomaru.” Sesshomaru just laughed, heading towards the door.
“Yes, but that’s all part of my charm.”
“Keh.”
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“For the last time Miroku: No! I am not lying to you. Kinky-ho hired a man to help me out, not a woman. I know how much you were looking forward to fondling the new girl’s ass, but something tells me that Inuyasha wouldn’t appreciate that very much.” Kagome gave him her best sympathetic smile, but it didn’t last long, and was replaced with a fit of giggles.
“You know Kagome, I wouldn’t even need to worry about perky new girls if you would just convince the lovely Sango to go out with me.”
“Sango doesn’t date lechers Miroku. Maybe if you stopped grabbing women’s asses, or better yet, if you stopped grabbing her ass every time you saw her, then maybe she would consider dating you.”
“But I can’t help myself Kagome, you know how I get. I blame television. Besides, if Sango doesn’t know how madly in love I am with her by now, I think I may just have to give up hope on her all together.”
“Now that would be a feat to see. You know, if you just told Sango how you feel, she might come around.”
“Oh yes, just walk up to her and tell her how I feel, then crawl under a rock and die when she tells me to take a hike. Thanks, but no thanks.”
“Well if you don’t tell her then she’ll never know will she? Sango isn’t going to make the first move, Miroku, you know how she is.”
“Yes, but I also know how much pain she can cause. Last time she slapped me, I had a red welt on my cheek for 2 days.”
“It’s your own doing.”
“I now, I know, but I just can’t seem to help myself when it comes to Sango.”
“Aww, poor baby.”
“I’m so abused. So, tell me about this Inuyasha.”
“Oh, he’s just some guy Kinky-ho hired to help me out, you know.”
“And…what does he look like?”
“Um, he’s fairly good looking. Long silver hair, gorgeous golden eyes, and a face that would make any woman weak in the knees.” She cleared her throat, remembering that this was Miroku, not Sango. “Uh, yeah, he’s fairly good looking.”
“Oh, I do believe my little Kagome is in…dare I say it? Lust.”
“Shut up you damn hentai. Inuyasha and I are just friends, that’s all.”
“Come now Kagome, I haven’t even met the guy and I already know you want to fuck him.”
“Die HENTAI!” Kagome launched herself off the couch and went to grab Miroku by the throat. He easily avoided her and ducked behind the couch.
“Don’t get in a huff, Kagome. Sex is a natural part of life. You should embrace it, not shy away from it.”
He ducked again, and ran across the living room as angry hands grabbed for his shirt. How did we go from talking about my problems with Sango, to her trying to murder me? He was jerked back suddenly as Kagome finally managed to grab a piece of his shirt and tug hard. His feet slipped out from under him, but he tried to do that awkward twist thing so he’d land on his feet, but all he managed to do was switch from falling backwards on top of Kagome, to falling front wards on top of her. Kagome let of at cry of surprise as she landed on her back with a thud, and seconds later had the air knocked out of her lungs when Miroku landed on top of her. She barely heard running foot steps as she sucked in gasps of air. It didn’t help that Miroku was on top of her, laughing his ass off. “Miroku would you-”
“Kagome are you alright? I heard….you….scream….” Inuyasha was standing there, looking at the pair on the floor. His face was a canvas of emotions, ranging from confusion, to hurt, to shock. So this is the boy friend. Stupid baka, I knew it. I knew there was no way a girl like that could possibly be single.
“Inuyasha! Hi!” She shoved Miroku in the shoulder. “Oh get off Miroku, it’s not like you’re hurt, and I can’t breath!”
“Oh but you’ve got plenty of breath to yell abuse at me!” He had another fit of laughter as his rolled off onto his back giving her a chance to stand up and catch her breath. “It’s your fault anyway. I wouldn’t have lost my balance if you had not grabbed me like that.”
“Oh yes, blame it all on me, like you had nothing to do with it. Stupid lech.” She aimed a swift kick to her shoulder, which replaced his laughter with a howl of pain.
“Oi, Kagome, save the abuse for Sango, I get enough from her as it is. Is this anyway to treat a friend? I think not!” That got him another swift kick to the shoulder, albeit not as hard as the last.
Sesshomaru, who had been standing quietly behind Inuyasha through the entire production, cleared his throat, making Kagome jump. She looked in his direction to find Inuyasha staring silently at her, more confused than ever. She noticed the man from earlier standing behind him, an amused smirk on his face. Dear God, what must they be thinking?
Sesshomaru walked past his still silent brother and held out his hand to Kagome.
“I don’t believe we’ve been properly introduced. I am Sesshomaru Taisho, Inuyasha’s older brother.” Kagome took his hand, shaking it warmly. So, the Sesshomaru that Kouga was talking about, is actually Inuyasha’s brother.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you Sesshomaru, I’m Kagome, Kagome Higurashi.” Man, their gene pool must be overflowing with good looks.
“Uh, could someone give me a hand up?” Kagome turned around and laughed at Miroku, who was still laying on the floor, and went over to help him up.
Sesshomaru took the opportunity to sidle up next to Inuyasha. “At least you know he’s not her boy friend.” Inuyasha’s head snapped to the side to stare at his brother.
“What do you mean he’s not her boyfriend. Did you not walk in on the same scene as I did just a few moments ago? Of course he’s her boy friend.”
“Inuyasha, look at them. The only love between those two is one of friendship, the kind you see between two siblings even. Trust me Inuyasha, they are not dating.” Inuyasha looked at the pair hopefully. I think Sessh may be right here. They do seem more like brother and sister than a couple. God, please let Sessh be right.
Kagome walked back over with a grinning Miroku in tow. She pushed him forward playfully and introduced him.
“Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, this is my dear friend Miroku Houshi. Miroku, this is Inuyasha Taisho(she pinched his arm, making sure he wouldn’t say anything stupid) and his brother Sesshomaru Taisho.” Inuyasha breathed a sigh of relief. He’s her dear friend, not her dear boy friend. He took Miroku’s hand in and shook it, followed by Sesshomaru.
“Taisho, Taisho…now where have I heard that name before?” Miroku looked at the two demons with questioning eyes. Then he snapped his fingers and smiled broadly. “Now I remember. Taisho as in Taisho Corporations, right? You two by any chance connected to that family?” Sesshomaru cleared his throat.
“We are indeed ‘connected’ with Taisho Corporations. It so happens that we…I…am President an-” He was interrupted by a cry of delight from Kagome.
“That’s where I remember your name from Inuyasha! God, it’s been bugging me since the day I met you, but now I finally remember! And now I know why I’m n-” Oh my God. Now I know why I’m not good enough. Why I’ll never be good enough. Inuyasha could never want someone like me; he would never be interested in someone so…beneath him. The man is a fucking billionaire for Christ’s sake. He could never…he could never…he could…
The last thing Kagome remembered before her world went dark, was a pair of strong arms wrapping around her waist, as she slid into the black nothingness of unconscious mind.
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A/N: Forgive me, but I just couldn’t bring myself to make Sesshy an evil cold hearted bastard. I just love the way brothers joke around and fight, so I wanted that for Yasha and Sesshy. I hope you forgive me.
“Hello big brother.”
“Good morning Inuyasha, it’s nice to see you well. Don’t gawk Inuyasha, it isn’t polite.” Inuyasha stepped aside, allowing his brother to pass through the doorway. As soon as he was inside, Inuyasha closed the door quickly.
“What are you doing here Sesshomaru? I thought you were in Italy on business.”
“Oh I was, but I had to cut things short. Italians are such a lazy bunch you know. Always off taking naps when they should be working. And as to why I am here…Would you believe that I simply missed my little brother?” He said this with such sincerity that Inuyasha almost believed him. Almost.
“Keh, sure if you needed one of my kidneys or something. What are you really doing here Sessh? I gave you this address in case of an emergency, and unless you really do need a kidney, you have no business here.”
But Sesshomaru wasn’t listening to him. He’d figured out long ago that it was best to simply tune out most of the nonsense that came out of his half brother’s mouth. Instead he’s fixed his attention on the woman who was pretending not to eavesdrop. Another one of Inuyasha’s wenches? I don’t know…
“I’m apologize Inuyasha. Did I….interrupt something?” He smirked at the low growl Inuyasha sent him.
“If you had, do you think I would have opened the damn door in the first place?” Too late, Inuyasha realized. He’d totally forgotten that Kagome was standing not 5 feet away. Damn you Sesshomaru. What the hell does he want?
“Um, I think I should leave you two a-alone. I’ll, uh, see you later Inuyasha.”
“Wait a minute Kagome you don’t have to-” But she was already out the door before he could stop her. Damnit! Inuyasha turned to his brother, ready to pummel the bastard into the ground.
“What do you want Sesshomaru?!” He was royally pissed now. His stupid brother had just ruined maybe his one shot to get Kagome. Or, baka, he could have just saved you from a very painful rejection. Think about that why don’t ya. I thought I told you to shut up.
“Done talking to yourself hanyou?” Inuyasha promptly flipped him off. “Good, because I didn’t come here to play games with you and your wench. And don’t growl at me baka, or I’ll kick your ass.”
“Keh, as if you could Fluffy. Now, tell me what you want before I hurl your ass out of here.”
“Fine. I’ve come to take you back to civilization Inuyasha. Back to where you belong.”
Inuyasha glared at the demon in front of him. Long silver white hair like his own, and the same gold eyes. But that’s where the similarities ended. Where Inuyasha was scruffy, Sesshomaru was elegant. His features were sharp and severe, almost feminine, yet still very masculine. On each raised cheek were two purple slashes, and on his forehead, a blue crest. He was tall and agile, and stood with all the poise and confidence befitting a pure blooded demon. As far as first impressions went, Sesshomaru would come off as cold and aloof. But you met him a second time…he was still cold and aloof. Not many people knew the real Sesshomaru Taisho. Only close friends and family ever saw the playful, warm side of the man; but even they got the cold shoulder sometimes. It was just his nature; he wasn’t a cold hearted bastard really, he just didn’t care if people liked him or not. Inuyasha really did love his brother, and the feeling was mutual, but right now, he was extremely annoyed at the bastard.
“I thought I made it perfectly clear, Sesshomaru, that I’m through with that life. I don’t want it anymore, can’t you understand that? You should be pleased that I left, seeing as how you now control all of Taisho Corporations.” Sesshomaru waved his hand impatiently.
“Look Inuyasha, I would love nothing more than to take over completely, but it’s not as simple as that. Those stupid gits on the board of trustees are plotting a coup d’état. They figure with one son out of the picture, they can easily get rid of the other son. Don’t you get it Inuyasha? They want to force me out.” Maybe he was just imagining it, but Inuyasha thought he could hear a hint of panic in his brother’s voice.
“Don’t get your panties in a twist Sessh, you know they can’t do anything. Father’s will specifically states that his two sons, meaning you and I, are the sole heirs to Taisho Corp. When I left, you became sole President and Chairman. It’s a done deal, they’re just blowing smoke up your ass. I’m surprised you were actually worried Sessh, that’s so…not you.”
“I really should hit you for being so stupid Inuyasha. My lawyer’s have informed me that there may be a complication. Apparently father’s will stipulated that both of his sons were to inherit equal shares of the company. There was no contingency plan, should one of us decide to give up his role. The board is arguing that, with your withdrawal from Taisho Corp., father’s will is null and void.”
“So that means…”
“Yes baka, it means those fuckers might actually be able to force me out!” Anger flashed in the demon’s eyes. Inuyasha edged back a few paces. The last time he’d seen his brother this angry, his father had had to hire a contractor to replace the wall that Sesshomaru had all but knocked down with his fists.
“Calm down Sessh, the lawyers will handle everything, they sure as hell get paid enough.” This seemed to calm the man down a bit, until Inuyasha opened his mouth again. “But, this doesn’t change my decision brother. I can’t, won’t, go back to that life. I’m not cut out for that crap and you know it.”
“How can you just turn your back on your responsibilities like this? How can you turn your back on the life you were born to? You’re better than this place Inuyasha; better than that Kagome woman. Do you really think you can have a satisfying future here?” Inuyasha shook his head, remembering past argument just like this one. Sesshomaru would never understand, and Inuyasha felt sorry for that.
“I’m already satisfied Sessh. I need my life to have more meaning, more value. I don’t want to wake up each morning thinking about my next hostile take over of some poor sap’s company. I remember what I was like back then, and it makes me cringe. The dreams I destroyed just for the hell of it, the pleasure I got in seeing yet another company crumble at my hands. And if you can’t understand that, if you’re too selfish to even try to understand that, then you’re no brother mine.” Shesshomaru sighed, shaking his head. He hated when Inuyasha pulled the brotherly love card. He couldn’t stand the boy most of the time, but they were brothers fro Christ’s sake.
“You’re annoying you that Inuyasha?”
“I try.” Inuyasha walked into the living room and flopped down on his plush couch. When Sesshomaru followed and sat down on the opposite end, he smirked.
“So, what are you going to do now?” Sesshomaru wiped a hand over his face and grimaced.
“I don’t know. Naraku suggested that I stay out of the city for a couple of weeks; let him get a handle on the situation before I go back to work. He said ’vacation,’ but we both know that I’ve been temporarily banished.” Inuyasha cringed at the name.
“Naraku, why do you keep that creep on the payroll anyway?”
“Because little brother, he’s the best attorney money can buy. He’s ruthless, cold hearted, and has not an ounce of moral conscience in his body. He’s perfect.”
“Keh, just don’t come crying to me when he finally figures out a way to screw you over.”
“I wouldn’t dream of it. Now, I need to find a decent, rat free hotel in this pathetic excuse for a city. Any suggestions?”
Hmm. Inuyasha studied his brother’s profile. Maybe a break from the ‘big city’ is exactly what Fluffy needs. God knows the bastard could use a dosage of life outside of business suits and corporate take-overs.
“Oh sorry bro, no rat less hotels for miles and miles. Might I suggest Chez Inuyasha? Got a spare bedroom in the back, full of boxes, but I think we could easily dispense of those.” Sesshomaru glanced at him suspiciously, but Inuyasha just shrugged and slid a lazy grin in place.
Sesshomaru nodded slowly. Whatever Inuyasha was up to, he’d figure it out. “Well then bell boy, show me to my room.”
“Whatever, just call your little toad and have him bring your stuff over.” Sesshomaru smirked.
“I’m sure Jaken is going to get a kick out of this. I think he’s more of a snob than I am.”
“If that were at all possible.” Sesshomaru promptly threw a couch cushion at him. Inuyasha caught it, throwing it back before walking towards the spare room at the back of the apartment.
“Follow me sir, and I’ll show you to your suite.” Sesshomaru followed and pulled out his cell phone to call his personal assistant, Jaken.
“There better be a chocolate mint on my pillow in the morning, Inuyasha!”
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Sesshomaru stared at the stacks off boxes littering the bedroom.
“Inuyasha, what could you possibly have in all these boxes?”
“I dunno, just stuff I guess. The real question is: Where are we going to put all these boxes?” Sesshomaru smirked.
“Up your ass?”
“Oh, Fluffy’s feeling funny today.”
“Shut up baka.”
“I know you are but what am I?” Sesshomaru growled menacingly.
“You’re about to be a dead hanyou if you don’t just up”
“Ow, that hurt Sessh, really, it hit me right here.” Inuyasha clapped a hand over his heart, his expression a mixture of hurt, and amusement.
“Oh please. Anyway, about the boxes, maybe we should just chuck them.”
“Hey, you don’t even know what’s in them and you want to trash them. There might be things of sentimental value in there.”
“Oh yeah? Well let’s just see about that.” Sesshomaru flipped open the nearest box and pulled out the first object he saw.
“What the fuck do you need with a crow bar?” Inuyasha shrugged innocently.
“Duh, in case I need to pry something open. Obviously.”
“Pardon me if I’m wrong, but you do still have claws right? You didn’t suddenly lose your demon strength and not tell me about it did you?” He flexed his own claws and bared his fangs for emphasis.
“Shut up Fluffy.” Sesshomaru just laughed at him.
“What else is in here?” He reached in and pulled out a folded piece of paper. Unfolding it, he raised an eyebrow at his brother. “Were you going to mention your little trip back to school, or did you just not plan on telling me?” He held out the diploma for Inuyasha to see, and smirked at the uncomfortable look on his brother’s face.
“I guess it slipped my mind.” Of course, Sesshomaru wasn’t buying that load of bullshit.
“A bachelor’s in Child Psychology just happened to slip your mind? When did this happen?”
“Uh, a few years ago. Right after I…right after I left Taisho Corp.”
“So is that what you’re doing now? Playing shrink to a bunch of spoiled, disturbed kids?” Inuyasha was starting to get uncomfortable now.
“Um, no”
“Well then?”
“Er…I’m not telling you.” Sesshomaru stared at him annoyed.
“What do you mean you’re not telling me? Why the hell not?”
“Because I know you Sesshomaru, and I know what a bastard you can be, and I know that if I tell you, I’ll never get a moment’s peace from you.”
“Oh come on Inuyasha, it can’t be all that bad. It’s not like you work at one of those cheesy day care centers… and oh my fucking God! You do work at one of those cheesy day care centers! Inuyasha, have you no dignity left man?!” He couldn’t stop the roar of laughter that burst from his mouth. Inuyasha growled, flinging a pillow at him.
“Oh fuck off Sesshomaru! This is exactly why I wasn’t going to tell you. You’re such an evil bastard.”
“I’m sorry, Inuyasha.” Though the grin on his face betrayed what a liar he was.
“No you’re not baka, so let’s just change the subject”
“Fine by me. I’d much rather talk about that little ningen that was here this morning. Just what exactly did I interrupt?” Inuyasha tilted his head to the side, debating whether or not to tell Fluffy anything about Kagome.
“If you must know, I was just about to have Kagome for breakfast, you stupid baka. Why couldn’t you have stopped by an hour later?”
“My apologies brother, I had no idea that my arrival would put such a damper on your sex life.”
“Yeah, well, not much of a sex life at the moment to put a damper on anyway.”
“So you and the little ningen haven’t….” Inuyasha snapped at him irritably.
“No!” Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow.
“And why not? She’s certainly pretty enough. What was her name again?”
“Kagome Higurashi, and she’s the most beautiful creature I’ve ever laid eyes on. But I’ve only just met her. She, uh, works with me.” Interesting. Sesshomaru couldn’t stop the smirk from forming on his lips.
“And she lives in the building I’m assuming. Does she have a boy friend?”
“No…I don’t know. She hasn’t mentioned one, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t exist.”
“That’s true. You know, I think these boxes can wait until later. I should very much like to meet this Kagome woman.” Inuyasha looked at him through narrowed eyes.
“Why?”
“Call it curiosity. I want to meet the woman who has Inuyasha Taisho all tied up in knots.”
“You’re an evil bastard Sesshomaru.” Sesshomaru just laughed, heading towards the door.
“Yes, but that’s all part of my charm.”
“Keh.”
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“For the last time Miroku: No! I am not lying to you. Kinky-ho hired a man to help me out, not a woman. I know how much you were looking forward to fondling the new girl’s ass, but something tells me that Inuyasha wouldn’t appreciate that very much.” Kagome gave him her best sympathetic smile, but it didn’t last long, and was replaced with a fit of giggles.
“You know Kagome, I wouldn’t even need to worry about perky new girls if you would just convince the lovely Sango to go out with me.”
“Sango doesn’t date lechers Miroku. Maybe if you stopped grabbing women’s asses, or better yet, if you stopped grabbing her ass every time you saw her, then maybe she would consider dating you.”
“But I can’t help myself Kagome, you know how I get. I blame television. Besides, if Sango doesn’t know how madly in love I am with her by now, I think I may just have to give up hope on her all together.”
“Now that would be a feat to see. You know, if you just told Sango how you feel, she might come around.”
“Oh yes, just walk up to her and tell her how I feel, then crawl under a rock and die when she tells me to take a hike. Thanks, but no thanks.”
“Well if you don’t tell her then she’ll never know will she? Sango isn’t going to make the first move, Miroku, you know how she is.”
“Yes, but I also know how much pain she can cause. Last time she slapped me, I had a red welt on my cheek for 2 days.”
“It’s your own doing.”
“I now, I know, but I just can’t seem to help myself when it comes to Sango.”
“Aww, poor baby.”
“I’m so abused. So, tell me about this Inuyasha.”
“Oh, he’s just some guy Kinky-ho hired to help me out, you know.”
“And…what does he look like?”
“Um, he’s fairly good looking. Long silver hair, gorgeous golden eyes, and a face that would make any woman weak in the knees.” She cleared her throat, remembering that this was Miroku, not Sango. “Uh, yeah, he’s fairly good looking.”
“Oh, I do believe my little Kagome is in…dare I say it? Lust.”
“Shut up you damn hentai. Inuyasha and I are just friends, that’s all.”
“Come now Kagome, I haven’t even met the guy and I already know you want to fuck him.”
“Die HENTAI!” Kagome launched herself off the couch and went to grab Miroku by the throat. He easily avoided her and ducked behind the couch.
“Don’t get in a huff, Kagome. Sex is a natural part of life. You should embrace it, not shy away from it.”
He ducked again, and ran across the living room as angry hands grabbed for his shirt. How did we go from talking about my problems with Sango, to her trying to murder me? He was jerked back suddenly as Kagome finally managed to grab a piece of his shirt and tug hard. His feet slipped out from under him, but he tried to do that awkward twist thing so he’d land on his feet, but all he managed to do was switch from falling backwards on top of Kagome, to falling front wards on top of her. Kagome let of at cry of surprise as she landed on her back with a thud, and seconds later had the air knocked out of her lungs when Miroku landed on top of her. She barely heard running foot steps as she sucked in gasps of air. It didn’t help that Miroku was on top of her, laughing his ass off. “Miroku would you-”
“Kagome are you alright? I heard….you….scream….” Inuyasha was standing there, looking at the pair on the floor. His face was a canvas of emotions, ranging from confusion, to hurt, to shock. So this is the boy friend. Stupid baka, I knew it. I knew there was no way a girl like that could possibly be single.
“Inuyasha! Hi!” She shoved Miroku in the shoulder. “Oh get off Miroku, it’s not like you’re hurt, and I can’t breath!”
“Oh but you’ve got plenty of breath to yell abuse at me!” He had another fit of laughter as his rolled off onto his back giving her a chance to stand up and catch her breath. “It’s your fault anyway. I wouldn’t have lost my balance if you had not grabbed me like that.”
“Oh yes, blame it all on me, like you had nothing to do with it. Stupid lech.” She aimed a swift kick to her shoulder, which replaced his laughter with a howl of pain.
“Oi, Kagome, save the abuse for Sango, I get enough from her as it is. Is this anyway to treat a friend? I think not!” That got him another swift kick to the shoulder, albeit not as hard as the last.
Sesshomaru, who had been standing quietly behind Inuyasha through the entire production, cleared his throat, making Kagome jump. She looked in his direction to find Inuyasha staring silently at her, more confused than ever. She noticed the man from earlier standing behind him, an amused smirk on his face. Dear God, what must they be thinking?
Sesshomaru walked past his still silent brother and held out his hand to Kagome.
“I don’t believe we’ve been properly introduced. I am Sesshomaru Taisho, Inuyasha’s older brother.” Kagome took his hand, shaking it warmly. So, the Sesshomaru that Kouga was talking about, is actually Inuyasha’s brother.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you Sesshomaru, I’m Kagome, Kagome Higurashi.” Man, their gene pool must be overflowing with good looks.
“Uh, could someone give me a hand up?” Kagome turned around and laughed at Miroku, who was still laying on the floor, and went over to help him up.
Sesshomaru took the opportunity to sidle up next to Inuyasha. “At least you know he’s not her boy friend.” Inuyasha’s head snapped to the side to stare at his brother.
“What do you mean he’s not her boyfriend. Did you not walk in on the same scene as I did just a few moments ago? Of course he’s her boy friend.”
“Inuyasha, look at them. The only love between those two is one of friendship, the kind you see between two siblings even. Trust me Inuyasha, they are not dating.” Inuyasha looked at the pair hopefully. I think Sessh may be right here. They do seem more like brother and sister than a couple. God, please let Sessh be right.
Kagome walked back over with a grinning Miroku in tow. She pushed him forward playfully and introduced him.
“Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, this is my dear friend Miroku Houshi. Miroku, this is Inuyasha Taisho(she pinched his arm, making sure he wouldn’t say anything stupid) and his brother Sesshomaru Taisho.” Inuyasha breathed a sigh of relief. He’s her dear friend, not her dear boy friend. He took Miroku’s hand in and shook it, followed by Sesshomaru.
“Taisho, Taisho…now where have I heard that name before?” Miroku looked at the two demons with questioning eyes. Then he snapped his fingers and smiled broadly. “Now I remember. Taisho as in Taisho Corporations, right? You two by any chance connected to that family?” Sesshomaru cleared his throat.
“We are indeed ‘connected’ with Taisho Corporations. It so happens that we…I…am President an-” He was interrupted by a cry of delight from Kagome.
“That’s where I remember your name from Inuyasha! God, it’s been bugging me since the day I met you, but now I finally remember! And now I know why I’m n-” Oh my God. Now I know why I’m not good enough. Why I’ll never be good enough. Inuyasha could never want someone like me; he would never be interested in someone so…beneath him. The man is a fucking billionaire for Christ’s sake. He could never…he could never…he could…
The last thing Kagome remembered before her world went dark, was a pair of strong arms wrapping around her waist, as she slid into the black nothingness of unconscious mind.
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A/N: Forgive me, but I just couldn’t bring myself to make Sesshy an evil cold hearted bastard. I just love the way brothers joke around and fight, so I wanted that for Yasha and Sesshy. I hope you forgive me.