InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The hearts of Children! ❯ Snow findings ( Chapter 16 )

Chapter sixteen: Snow findings!

A/n: Yeah! I got some more reviews! I can't believe it! All of you are so great! This really is the season of giving! This chapter is one of the longest, with many twist and turns. So, tell me what you think okay.

D/c: I shall never own Inuyasha and Co. Just a few of the Dvds, key chains, trading cards, and of course mangas. (Man, these things are stupid)

[Chapter sweet sixteen starts]

Inuyasha ran steadily to find, nothing! Everything was gone; nothing but a huge crater and ashes surrounded the once blacken forest. Even all the rubble had been turned to nothing! Kikyo was gone that was for sure. He wish that it wasn't so damn cold out and he could sniff things out. All he had was his ears and they told him all was still like a graveyard. Who ever did this he sure didn't want to fight them right about now.

Kagome: Inuyasha?

Inuyasha: Huh?

He didn't even hear them coming this time; even Sesshomaru had a look of awe on his face. The all were moving slowly to what minutes ago had been a wreck part of the forest. There was no need to look around any longer for there was nothing so the group headed out. Kagome got as close to the shocked hanyou as she could; she knew this was going to be a bitter pill to swallow. It seemed that Kikyo had died again, but who had killed or what had killed her?

Kagome: Sorry Inuyasha.

Inuyasha: (getting choke up) She's gone. I couldn't, but I promised her….. … …

Kagome: (gently) Shh. Remember first we have to………. ….

Inuyasha: (can hardly speak) Yeah I know…….. …. … I know…. ….. …

Sesshomaru: Then lets move on. We will head towards my castle perhaps those idiots guards of mine know something.

Sango: Right.

[Rin and Shippo.]

(A/n: Yes there alive. I told you no one would be killed at least not these two.)

Someone was shaking her but she didn't want to get up yet. Her head hurt, it hurt to move. Maybe she was dead? Was this what death felt like? She had trickled all over before that bright light came. Where did it all come from? Rin didn't know and didn't want to know. She just wished who ever was shaking her would stop. Oh no, now it was raining on her too. Maybe it was Jaken-sama? It didn't matter it seem all the energy had been suck dry from her.

Shippo: Rin-chan! Come on! You gotta get up! Rin-chan! Rin-chan! Come on you have to wake up. I can't do go on without you! (Starts crying) I want Kagome! I'm scared.

If not for his demonic powers, Shippo would have been out of it too. All he had remembered was just when Kikyo's arrow was about to hit them he unleashed some of his foxfire. Then a pinkish blue light surrounded them and protected them from the attack altogether, however that had been blasted to who knows where. A different part of the forest maybe? But what part and how far from Sesshomaru's castle? They were really lost now. Shippo's head was hurting all over again, but they were too vulnerable out in this open space he would have to find a shelter for them. This time he found a rabbit's hole big enough for them to both fit in as he gentle laid the sleeping Rin down on the ground. Then he drifted off into a deep slumber himself. It wasn't likely they would be found today.

[Inuyasha and the gang]

{Sesshomaru's castle}

Sesshomaru: (rubbing temples) You mean to tell me you let her go off into the forest without my permission? (Doesn't even want to use Jaken's name)

It was surprising to the rest of the group why Sesshomaru would let such idiot demons guard his front castle gates. Though the reason Sesshomaru kept them was because they were strong enough to handle nearly any outsider youkia or human that might pose a problem. Yet, they had a few cards loose in the deck, if you had asked anybody. They had nearly wasted a whole half hour trying to get a clear story out of the two. Of course Sesshomaru had to threaten to kill them before they could remember everything.

Guard 1: Aye, milord chibi Rin said she was on a secret mission for you milord.

Guard 2: you see master we thought she was playing a game.

Sesshomaru: a game?

Guard 2: aye, she said she had to look for this Shippo-chan that had disguised himself in the Kagura form we told ye about milord.

Sesshomaru: What?

Guard 1: Would you like us to explain the story again milord?

Group: NO!

Sesshomaru: (sighs) Just where again did you see her go off too?

Guard 2: Where the big explosion took place in the what used to be the center of the forest. Oh opps. (Looking at the other guard)

Guard 1: Did we do something we shouldn't have?

(Snap)

That was all it took to get Sesshomaru to loose all patience with his stupid guards. It was time for them to die. Sesshomaru unleashed his energy whip, as the guards started to plead for mercy for their foolishness. Sesshomaru wasn't heard it, he was in his killing mode and no one was going to stop him for taking their heads. Well maybe… … …

Kagome: Stop! Sesshomaru-sama listen to reason for a bit. We don't have time for this we have go back to that part of the forest so Kouga and Kirara can sniff out some clues on where they are.

Sango: Now we know they have to be somewhere in between that lake and the ruin part of the forest.

Miroku: Yes, but why wasn't Kirara or Kouga able to sniff them out we been through there twice now? Hmm?

Kagome: And we are going to check again!

Inuyasha: (softy) I don't want to go.

Kagome looked at Inuyasha who was sitting on a rock looking like an abandoned puppy. He was still in shock; Kikyo to all their knowledge had vanished after that attack. Plus they didn't know who had "killed" Kikyo either or if that person was still lurking about. Kagome cuddled the trouble hanyou from behind, he was in a lot of emotional pain, but he was trying to cover it up. Funny he almost looked identical to Sesshomaru for once.

Kagome: (Gently) Inuyasha everything going to be okay. One mystery at a time okay? We have to go okay?

Inuyasha: (Nodding) Okay.

Sesshomaru: Good cause we don't have time for sob stories right now. Let's go!

With that, order Sesshomaru, Sango, Miroku, Kouga, Kirara, Kagome, and Inuyasha head out. It was back to the destroyed forest again as darkness loomed ahead also it was getting a lot colder.

Guard 1: (running up to Kagome) Wait! Miss!

Kagome: Yeah.

Guard 1: Umm you see this humble guard wishes to thank you for saving me and my brother's lives from our master. Also if you would take this gift as a token of our appreciation.

Kagome: whoa thank you! (Holding up a thick winter fur coat.)

Guard 1: It's a made from the fur snow rabbits. It about to snow we hope it keep warm you. (Bows)

Kagome: I being meaning to ask but what type of demon are you?

Guard 1: My and my brother are turtle youkia! We been serving….

Inuyasha: Kagome! Get over here.

Kagome: Opps got to go. (Bows and run off)

Guard 1 & 2: GOOD LUCK! (Slight waves.)

Inuyasha: You would make friends with everyone wouldn't you?

Kagome: Gald your back to your old self.

Inuyasha: feh.

[The cubs]

This time Rin woke up first seeing Shippo snugly at her side still asleep. It was a tight situation but she manage to free her left arm from under him, then take in a breath of cold crisp night air. Whoa, it was already dark! She had to get Shippo up.

Rin: (shaking him) Shippo-chan! Shippo-chan! You have to wake up now! Hey can you hear Rin! Shippo-chan!

Shippo: (mumbling) Hey quit it Inuyasha! I don't want to get the firewood it's your turn.

Rin: Rin's not Inuyasha! You have to get firewood it's dark now.

Shippo: huh? What? (Rubbing his eyes)

Rin: (huffs) Rin says its dark time now! Shippo-chan has to wake up!

Shippo: (is fully awaken) RIN-CHAN! You awake! (Nuzzling her)

Rin: Hey stop now! That tickles! Hey, you have white stuff on your head.

Shippo: White stuff?

Rin: Oh no! It's snow!

Shippo: snow? (picking the little flakes out his hair) It is snow!

Rin: That means its snowing!

Shippo: But it not supposed to snow till tomorrow.

Rin: (shivering now) Brrr. We have to find better shelter. To cramp and cold out in here.

Shippo: Yeah plus we need some food to stock on and firewood.

Rin: fire won't burn Rin right?

Shippo: Nope. I'll start the fire.

Rin: Kay.

Shippo: I'll go out first.

Rin: Rin help you up.

So, Shippo with the assistance of Rin got out of the rabbit hole. Now that they looked at it, how were they both able to even fit in that tight little hole. It didn't matter as the cold blocked out any other thoughts. Sure, the snow was light but it was the wind that was cold and fierce. They would have to find shelter, then firewood, and lastly food. Water was important also but it was better to look for that in the morning.

However far off to the distance the howling of wolves started to ring in Shippo cold ears, causing to shiver in fear now more than cold. His feet were getting numb along with his entire body. His tail was starting to have icicles on them, he wonder if his hand was going to freeze to Rin but he didn't want to give up that small ounce of warmth for that. Oh, wait his lucky green bow!

Shippo: Hold on lets stop for a bit.

Rin: Okay but Rin's feet might get frozen to the ground.

Shippo: This will only take a second. Watch.

Shippo removed his bow and started tying their hands in it. Rin smiled in approval, Shippo had to be one of the smartest friend she ever had, well next to her Sesshomaru-sama, but he was different. As well as Kagome and the others.

Shippo: See this way we won't get lost from each other and our hands won't get cold. Well at least you left one and my right one.

Rin: (smiling) Your so smart Shippo!

Shippo: Yeah I am a genius aren't I.

Dark voice: Yeah you are and also looking nice and plump too.

Shippo & Rin: WAAAH! Who's there?

The moon must have been on their side for it cleared away from the clouds to reveal a pack of growling hungry wolves. All of them licking their fangs, and smiling. The two huddled up closer in sheer fear. Maybe tying their hands together wasn't such a good idea. However, Shippo, being the clever kitsune that almost everyone loved, had an idea that could save them.

Shippo: You can't eat us!

Rin: Yeah! I think? (looking at Shippo confusion on her face)

Pack leader: Why not?

Shippo: Cause we're in alliance with Kouga!

Pack leader: Kouga, the leader of that east side pack?

Shippo: Yeah I guess so.

Pack leader: The young and stupid one, with the big cocky mouth who using three shards of jewel shards to gain more speed in his legs? We destroy the birds of paradise?

Shippo: yeah but now he only have two. That was a tough battle of course I helped! We are allies. (Puffing up his chest)

Pack leader: Well I hate that jerk and we aren't a part of his pack.

Shippo: (voice is getting smaller) You aren't?

Pack leader: No and even if I was, I wouldn't be dumb enough to admit it. Those morons over there give us wolf demons here on the south side a bad name!

Rin: Kouga is a big dummy. Inuyasha called him a moron too. Well he said a bad word before the moron part but Rin isn't allowed to say that because Sesshomaru-sama told her it wasn't lady like and…. … …

Pack leader: Inuyasha? Is that the half-breed that hangs around those humans and is giving demons all over a bad name?

Some other wolf: yeah but boss he also trying to take out that Naraku guy the one who kicked us from our lands.

Pack leader: yeah right how can a mere half-breed defeated a power demon like Naraku. He's going to get himself killed.

Wolf 3: Yeah but they say he fights as well as any full-blooded demon.

Pack leader: I doubt it.

Rin: But that is true! He even beat Sesshomaru-sama twice but he couldn't kill him because Sesshomaru-sama is unkillable! (Beaming with pride) Rin knows

Pack leader: Sesshomaru-sama? Ah, you must mean Lord Sesshomaru from the western lands! How can a mere (sniffs Rin) human child know of such a name.

Shippo: She just does because she hangs out with me. She's very useful for a human you'll see. ( Been trying to sound older than he is.)

Pack leader: well we also hate that violent prideful dog! He has kicked us out his lands so many times! Even when we tried to make a pact with him he still spat in our face. Just hearing his name still makes my blood boiling mad.

Shippo: You don't like him either?

Pack leader: Hell no! I'm glad someone chopped his right arm off! Wish I was the one who did it.

Rin: Inuyasha did it!

Pack leader: Inuyasha did that to the great and fearsome Sesshomaru!

Rin: That's because there brothers, but they don't get along well.

Shippo: That's an understatement.

Rin: understatement?

Shippo: Never mind. I learnt it form Kagome.

Pack leader: hey, that's the young miko with the many jewel shards right?

Rin: Yes and Rin thinks their in love!

Shippo: Rin! That's supposed to be a secret! Keep quiet. (Winks at her)

Rin: opps. (Looks confused)

Pack leader: Rintaro the name, I am the leader of this southern pack of youkia wolves.

Shippo: I'm Shippo the great and clever kitsune youkia! (Nodding towards Rin) This is Rin my servant. (Squeeze her fingers hoping to get the hint) We are just wanders.

Rin: (Got it) Hello. It is nice to meet you. (Bows)

Rintaro: what happen to your pack?

Shippo: They were destroy by the thunder brothers a long time ago.

Rintaro: Ah, yes I remember them. Fearsome cocky assholes.

Shippo: Indeed. (trying to sound like Sesshomaru)

Rintaro: However I always wonder who brought them down?

Shippo: That would be Inuyasha once more.

Rintaro: Him again?

Wolf guy: See boss I told you he's as strong as a full-blooded youkia.

Rintaro: Quiet Yukio! You have said that already.

Yukio: I know boss but it because of this sword of his. They say it made from his father's fang and has the power to slay over a 100 demons.

Rintaro: Perhaps we should try to take that sword of his.

Shippo: You wouldn't be able to touch it.

Rintaro: Why not?

Shippo: You have to be a mere human or a hanyou that has a lot of compassion for humans. I tried to take it. Believe me its not worth it. That hanyou's crazy but strong.

Rintaro: You tried to take it?

Shippo: yeah so I could defeat the thunder brothers with it, if it wasn't for the young miko I would be long dead but now. She even got him to help me defeated them.

Rintaro: I see you don't have a lot of strength just a wise little kit. For your age anyways.

Shippo: (sighs) That is correct that why I often join alliances with other youkias. Clever as I may be one cannot live out here for long with only a human servant. (Starting to sound like Miroku.)

Yukio: True, true.

Rintaro: Ah, well then since you know so much and well I don't have the heart to eat you. Hang with us for the winter you and your human pet here.

Shippo: (nods) why thank you. For we have been just hopping from one, abandon place to the next from destroyed villages to old rabbit holes. I had to tie my human to me so she won't get lost or stumble behind.

Rintaro: well no more. Come on you can help us find some food.

Shippo: I'll do whatever to earn my (looks at Rin) our stay in your pack.

Rintaro: Very well. Let us hunt then.

Running with the wolves was a most welcomed event for any minute longer and Shippo and Rin would have been frozen stiff. Rin could feel her feet burn with coldness and she couldn't feel her toes anymore. She sadly smirk as Shippo tail indeed had tiny icicles all over.

[Kagome and Co.]

Kagome and Sango were snugly wrapped up in the fur coat now. They all sat closer to the fire, even Sesshomaru had his long fluffy tail warped around him more snugly. They were all still amazed how fast it just started to snow and how cold it was. Miroku was so cold he couldn't even grope Sango if he wanted too. They went back to find clues in the destroy forested but this time they found some of Shippo's mushrooms leading to a small abandon fox den, but the wind and snow started to pick up and they were forced to leave. Now they were miles away in a cave waiting for the snow to let up. They were all lost in their own thoughts as they sat around the fire. Though Kouga had started to think he gain back his voice and wanted to test his theory out.

Kouga: Funny I think those cubs of ours are doing the same thing right now.

Kagome: Kouga! You got you voice back!

Inuyasha: Oh great. (half heartily) Glad to hear it.

Kagome: Inuyasha be nice.

Kouga: Just mad cause he lost his sense of smell. Poor puppy.

Inuyasha: You want to lose you voice again but this time I'll…. … …

Sango & Kagome: CUT IT OUT NOW!

Sesshomaru: You both act like pups. Clearly, you have no idea what kind of situation we are in.

Miroku: Oh, and what is our situation?

Sesshomaru: We are on a bottom of a mountain should we cause any great disturbance we will be sealed in here perhaps forever. Under at least twenty feet of snow maybe more.

This caused a bit of silence within the cave though Inuyasha and Kouga kept passing death glares at each other across the fire it looked very creepy too how the reflection on the flames seem to battle within their eyes. Sesshomaru shook his head and sat up against the cave wall as he watched the flames dance.

Kagome: Won't you be able to your poison claws to dig us out Sesshomaru-sama?

Sesshomaru: I'll use my claws once you all have frozen to death.

Miroku: A little selfish still aren't we?

Inuyasha: He's always been like that.

Sesshomaru: Yes well I'm not crying over a dead again miko who sealed me to a tree for fifty years. Came back, betrayed me again, and tried to murder my comrades as well as myself, tried to take me to hell, and gave more power to one of my mortal enemies with shards of the shikon jewel.

Inuyasha: (fuming) Okay, that's it! I'm killing you here and now. (Tessaiga out and glowing)

Kagome: Inuyasha! Put that away right now! Didn't you hear what he said about this place?

Sesshomaru: Go ahead and try hanyou. You won't succeed in killing me.

Inuyasha: (Sticking it straight near Sesshomaru's heart) Listen you heartless bastard, at least I can admit I can fell in love once. Unlike you who can't find a mate to save your sorry ass.

Sesshomaru: Love is a weakness Inuyasha. Look what it did to our dear father and that human mother of yours. Or have you forgotten how much you had to suffer for their foolishness? This Sesshomaru shall not repeat that mistake. I shall not bring in another weak and stupid hanyou bastard into this world.

Inuyasha flung his sword at Sesshomaru's head but stop. While the other watched on in sheer fear. The idea that they might be snowed in forever with a headless Sesshomaru or Inuyasha wasn't a very pretty one. Well Kouga was enjoying the little quarrel seeing that if one brother killed the other he would at least have one mutt he wouldn't have worry about anymore. Inside his head, he was cheering for Sesshomaru. With Inuyasha gone he could have Kagome, defeat Naraku, and collect the rest of jewel shards.

Inuyasha: I hate you. (Low growl) Your too low for me to kill. You want father's sword then take it.

With that, Inuyasha dropped his sword in Sesshomaru's lap and walked out of the cave. Kagome noticed the sadden hurt look on his face it almost looked like he was about to cry. Inuyasha crying out in the snow? That had to be one of the most saddest images she ever picture in her mind. Though Inuyasha crying in generally was sad. Sesshomaru had hit a very sensitive spot but that how he played dirty. He sat there with a smug smirk on his face as he pushed Tessaiga aside from him. Hurting Inuyasha pride was more enjoyable for him. It was more than Kagome could take as tears welled up in her eye. How could he just smirk like that? That jerk!

[Smack]

Time stood still once more. Not even the fire crackled any longer as Kagome stood above Sesshomaru with her hand still out as if to smack him again. Her handprint big and red on the side of his shocked face. The question on everyone but Sesshomaru's mind is why Sesshomaru let his guard down so low? The question on Sesshomaru's mind was who was this human wench that she would dare to strike him like you would a child or a woman? She had to die even if that meant breaking the pact and having to kill off everyone else. Then he'll hunt down that damn kitsune bite his head off and send Rin away to some village. Those two caused him so much grief and annoyance.

Kagome held the Tessaiga , which had, somehow transform. Okay now Sesshomaru had to think things out more carefully. How was this miko able to get it to transform? It never happen before. Though the second he tried to move his head Kagome held it fast to his neck almost hard enough to draw blood. For a spilt second, the great and fearless Sesshomaru trembled in fear before a mere human girl and nearly whimpered. Kagome held the sword steady and hard on Sesshomaru if he tried to kill her, she wouldn't be going alone.

[The anime lecture]

Kagome: Listen you, I don't know who you think you are, but what give you the right to mess with Inuyasha's feeling like that? Those words hurt him Sesshomaru and you knew it too. We have been trying to show you the respect you demanded and all you have done nothing but tried to best Inuyasha, Kouga, and Miroku. I for one am sick of this macho competition and I demand it be stopped here and now. We wasted enough time because of it. We could have found both Shippo and Rin if it wasn't for all of you. Now you will go out there find Inuyasha and apologize to him. Do you understand me Sesshomaru? Because when you hurt Inuyasha you hurt me and I been hurt enough in this lifetime. Inuyasha is my friend and I won't allow you to cause him any more pain. Now go and if you try to attack me or him, I'll hack that fluffy tail of yours off! Now go! (Pointing the sword towards the exit)

Sesshomaru was no fool, when you had an angry female telling you to do something, and she was giving off that much strength in her aura you had better do whatever she said. He hadn't been this afraid of a female since his own mother, wait scratch that, since Inuyasha's mother. These mikos were nothing to play with. Though he had to admit to himself, at least Kagome would make a fine mate for his baka brother. As he slowly left the cave to search of that baka. Fighting with his fluffy tail so it wouldn't go in between his legs.

(A/n: You know there's always a scene when one the main character gives a big speech to the bad guy. I thought I'll do the same just add lots of emphasis on the you's.)

[The cubs]

Shippo had helped them hunt down two boars and some ducks. He had found in some village they had crossed a jacket for Rin and some shoes though both were too big for her. The wolves had let him have a fur so they were no longer cold or hungry. Though for some reason Rin was sad, but Shippo figured because they were still lost and she missed Sesshomaru. He was never able to talk to her alone. As Rintaro kept asking him questions, and talking about why he hated Kouga and all the other demons that were giving bad names to demon like him. Finally, they settled down and Shippo and Rin fell asleep.

[Kikyo! Yup she's lives! Well you know what I mean]

Kikyo had awaken miles from the forest and in a meadow. Her clothes in ruins as well as her body. She was freezing, it was snowing, and she didn't even know where she was. All she knew it that those brats had fought her back with abnormal strength. Could it be that the young girl was a miko? Or did that fox gain an extra boost of power? Moreover had both events happen and their powers combined? It was true for that second she had let her guard down but that had been an unbelievable attack. How many days has past she wonder? As she shook the snow off her body and began what she did best, wandered the lands for whatever caught her fancy. She would have to examine that girl and kitsune someday, as well as find Inuyasha.

[Inuyasha]

Inuyasha ran far away from the cave, which he knew was stupid since his sword was back there and he knew he was half way helpless. Almost as helpless as when he turned all human. The coldness didn't even effect his ears anymore, actually it didn't matter to him at all. He wasn't going to allow himself to cry, no matter how much Sesshomaru's words stung him. No, matter how many bad memories it had brought up that he wish he could just forget. He didn't really remember his father but his mother was the one he had some of his fondest memories of. She was after all the only woman that truly loved him for what he was and who he was.

Also, there was Kikyo why did Miroku open his big mouth? Were they all against him? Was he always going to place second after Sesshomaru no matter what he did? Was Sesshomaru always going to have the last laugh? Even when he was little Sesshomaru always did stuff like this, making him cry. Telling him how weak he was because of his tainted demon blood.

Inuyasha fell down on his knees whimpering out in the cold frozen darkness. No, he wasn't going to cry. He was too big and old for that. He hadn't cried in years. If he cried they, all would know he couldn't hide his scent. His poor heart broken in more ways then one. Kikyo had died again in some horrible battle against someone other than Naraku. His weaken senses and instance told him that much. If Naraku had done it, he would have been the first to know. Naraku and him were tied to a death match. Maybe she killed herself? He didn't know. All he knew was that she was gone. He had failed to protect her like he had promised. If he had failed to protect her then how could he protect Kagome and the others? How could he find Rin and Shippo? Maybe everyone was right maybe he was just a stupid, weak, and worthless hanyou.

He jumped up a tree. Always in tree where he could escape the taunts and torture of both youkias and human. The name-calling, the ear pulling, the beatings he got, and the looks he got whenever he tried to be just a little friendly. Of course, he remembered it all. How could he forget? Forget the fact that his own older brother blamed him for his father death, that same brother who told him that it was his fault his mother died, the same brother who kicked him out of their father's domain, and that same brother who had tried to kill him and his friends many times over a damn sword. No, he couldn't forget and he wouldn't forget. He never would no matter how much he tired. His life was just a joke to everyone especially Sesshomaru.

[Sesshomaru]

Sesshomaru was for the most and expected part pissed! There goes his pride, his dignity, and his very essence of him all gone. He, the great, and fearless Sesshomaru ruler of the western land had gotten downsized but a mere human miko. Yes, she was powerful for a human and there was something rather exotic about her. He wasn't a fool he knew she didn't belong in this world, this era, or this realm of time. This had been the first time in his life that a woman of any status had raise a hand against him, had order him around, and had threaten to kill him. Well she had threaten to cut off his tail but then she would have to kill him because he would do everything in his power to kill her. He would have smiled if he wasn't so pissed. His respect and fear he had work so hard to managed to get had vanish. That girl wasn't afraid of him; come to think of it, she hardly ever was and had tried to strike him down numerous times.

He gave a light smirk now; if only his brother hadn't claimed her first, he would do so. She had power and a strong will of mercy and justice. Plus she was beautiful more so than most human women were these days. Contrast to what he always told himself and others he could at least love her. That human girl, Kagome. She who had totally gained nothing but respect of him now. However, he wasn't ever going to say it and he wasn't ever going to admit it to anyone other than himself.

He lighten his steps as he saw his little brother sitting on an snow covered tree limb. That hanyou was too easy to predict. Every since they were little Inuyasha was always running up tree leaving him to wonder sometimes if that human mother of his was actually a neko-youkia in disguised. Nay she had only been a miko too, a powerful one who he had almost convinced himself had put a spell on his father and caused not only his father end but hers as well.

He remember when Inuyasha was born how their father brag on and on about that vile creature he called a son. They didn't know what it was like. They didn't know that the day their father claimed his mother was the day his whole life fell apart. When Inuyasha was born that, it mark all their doom. He had been lucky to have even lived though it all. Didn't Inuyasha realized he had to endured just as much suffering as he had? He also had to deal with taunts, dirty looks, fights, and other stupidities from both youkias and humans. However as he found after their father died he could easily kill those who didn't show him the respect he demanded. He the once great son of the most powerful Inu-youkia that ever roam the lands.

He watched his brother more as the snow and snowflakes dance around the hanyou. He was suffering still? Had his words effected him that much? Of course, the cold nightly air didn't effect Sesshomaru he had been born during the winter, fought great battle in the winter, and learn to survive in the winter. So, he could stand still forever watching his younger brother whimper to the sky, like some lost sick pup.

Inuyasha: Why won't you go away? Haven't you had enough fun toying with me Sesshomaru?

Shocked that Inuyasha even knew he was around, for the hanyou had looked so heavy in thought. The snow piled up on his ears and shoulders. He would have thought he would had been traumatized by trees. He remember when he tried to search for Inuyasha only to find that he had been killed by some miko who sealed him away with an arrow to a tree deep into the forest. He had tried searching for the spot but could never find it.

Inuyasha continue to stare at his cold-hearted older brother. Anger and pain welled up inside Inuyasha down to his very core. His older brother stared back stepping forward shaking all the snow that had piled on him and his armor. His tail even looking stiff with cold.

Inuyasha: what do you want Sesshomaru!

Sesshomaru: I want to apologize.

Inuyasha: Sesshomaru?

Inuyasha stared confused out his mind. Did he just hear what he thought he heard? Had he frozen to death and died? Was this all an illusion? He had to be dreaming! Sesshomaru had never once done anything to bring joy and happiness to his heart. He would never apologize to him. That wasn't in his cold, bloodthirsty, and conceited nature. Sesshomaru's pride and cockiness wouldn't allow him too even if he wanted to. He had to ask again. As he shook the snow from him, his ears twitching in annoyance because of the cold and snow.

Inuyasha: What did you just say?

Sesshomaru: I'm sorry Inuyasha.

{Chapter sweet sixteen ends}

~~Authoress notes: Only for you, my wonderful faithful reviewers would I stay up all night and write up a fifth teen page story for. Yes, I'm sorry I didn't do a third re-read so there might still be a lot spelling and grammar mistakes. Also, some missing words but you'll forgive me. Right? This is absolute the last chapter I can post however I only finished typing up only two and a half pages of the next one. I really I have to re check my bags and get going. It will be the first time I send the holidays over at my aunt's house. It's a two-hour flight, so I hope I can get some sleep on the plane. Ah, sleep. Anyhow, forgive my many mistakes, and I hope you all have a wonder time during the holiday and get a lot of money and gifts. Just don't forget to review please.~

[Next chapter: Will Sesshomaru and Inuyasha make-up and be well brothers again? Will Rin and Shippo be forced to stay with Rintaro and the wolves all winter long? What's that sound? Why is everyone running? How come youkias don't ice skate? What all brown with two heads that screams help? Will Jaken be found? Who gets the chills and fever? Find out in the next chapter or so! Coming next year!]