InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ To Release You to Him ❯ To Release You to Him ( Chapter 1 )

To Release You to Him

 

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha and company. All rights and privileges go to Rumiko Takahashi, who might be frightened of what I am doing to her boys.

 

This little `slice of life' is dedicated to the lovely InuGrrrl and her penchant for Sess/Inu. I just couldn't leave Kagome out! I hope you enjoy my first attempt at yaoi (and more).

 

Contains M/M, M/F, and M/M/F lemons. If any of this offends, turn back now.

 

This latest battle was more difficult than expected. Kagome sensed the nearly completed jewel and Inuyasha and crew immediately took off in that direction. Surprise. It turned out to be a trap. Naraku was trying to separate them in a swarm of lesser demons and grab Kagome. He could easily seek out Kohaku, but he was having trouble with the wolf prince. Not expecting Kagome's aim to have improved so much turned out to be the flaw in his plan and he had to flee before he was purified. Everyone was nursing injuries, but Inuyasha was the worst off. Oddly, Sesshomaru showed up at the last moment and showed off Tensaiga's newest move, Meidou-Zangetoha, and swept up the last portion of demons. He left without a word, only a long glance in Inuyasha's direction.

 

Kagome carefully finished sealing the wounds running over Inuyasha's chest and abdomen.

 

“I'm sorry, Inuyasha, but these cuts are deep. I had to use the Steri-Strips. You should have stitches but you heal too quickly for that.”

 

“Keh. I'm not some pathetic human who needs his skin sewn together, wench,” the hanyou growled out, wincing when he tried to stand. Grumbling the entire time, he allowed Kagome to assist.

 

“Inuyasha? Have you noticed Sesshomaru hovering around more often lately?”

 

“You…you've sensed h-h-him?”

 

She nodded. “His aura is similar to yours so I think it's easier for me to track him than Miroku. I don't think he notices Sesshomaru unless Sesshomaru wants to be noticed. I haven't said anything to the others about it. Why?”

 

Inuyasha crossed his arms before realizing it would hurt. “No reason, wench. Wasn't there a hot spring near here?”

 

Kagome cocked her eyebrow. “Yes. I thought that was why you picked this spot.” She raised a palm to Inuyasha's forehead. “Maybe you should go take a soak. It might help with the muscle aches. Those strips and bandages are waterproof.”

 

“Keh.”

 

She watched as the hanyou made his way though the woods then turned her attention to her friends. For once she was glad Shippou stayed with Kaede in the village. Miroku wasn't able to use his kanaaza to the fullest and was sporting a lot of bumps and bruises. Sango managed to get thrown from Kirara in the mayhem. The demon exterminator was asleep by the fire while Miroku was propped against a tree. His indigo eyes opened when Kagome sat down.

 

“Lady Kagome, have you noticed anything strange with the way Inuyasha has been acting lately. He has been spending more time by himself than usual. And he did not seem at all surprised that Lord Sesshomaru came to our aid today.”

 

Kagome smiled. “He's alright, Miroku. There's a lot on Inuyasha's mind right now. If he wants to talk about it he will. Right now, I think he needs time. I just feel like if I pry I'll push him away.”

 

“You don't think perhaps…”

 

“No,” Kagome cut the monk off firmly. “It's not Kikyou. I know that for a fact. It's different. He's different. Calmer, yet tenser at the same time,” she explained. “You should rest, too, Miroku. I'll stay up and wait for Inuyasha.”

 

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Inuyasha could sense his brother from the camp and when Kagome mentioned she knew he was nearby, he almost panicked. He didn't think she'd follow him to the hot spring, so he knew they wouldn't be interrupted and with the kit not on this trip, no one would know he was meeting with Sesshomaru. He also trusted her when she said she hadn't mentioned anything to the others.

 

“I see you managed to escape the Miko's hold, otouto,” a smooth voice drawled from the hot spring.

 

Inuyasha sighed as he stripped down and sank into the hot water next to the youkai.

 

“How many times do I have to tell you, Sesshomaru? Kagome doesn't control me. I can leave if I want to.” The hanyou's voice got softer. “She never even argued when I left her to see Kikyou.”

 

“And what is the undead miko's relationship with you?”

 

“Sess, I owe her peace. I owe her vengeance, that's all. I won't die for her. Not her.”

 

“But you would for the other. Because the rosary around your neck binds you to her,” Sesshomaru answered, moving closer to his brother.

 

“Damn it, no. I'd die for Kagome because I couldn't stand to see her get hurt. I couldn't live with myself if that happened. I couldn't live without her.”

 

Sesshomaru leaned over Inuyasha, his lips only inches from the hanyou's.

 

“And what of me, otouto? Could you live without me?”

 

With that, he lunged, capturing Inuyasha's lips with his own. He moved slowly, coaxing the younger boy to open his mouth, to submit. With a low growl, Inuyasha gave in, snaking his hands around his aniki's waist. Sesshomaru was relentless; he left no part of Inuyasha's mouth untouched. Sucking his lower lip lightly, the taiyoukai moved lower, nipping at his otouto's jaw and down to his collar bone.

 

Inuyasha groaned. He needed to feel more of Sesshomaru. Dragging his claws to the front, he ran the sharp tips over his hard abs then teased around his nipples before Inuyasha pinched and rolled them to attention. Not to be outdone, Sesshomaru closed his mouth over the hanyou's own nipple, sucking and biting at the sensitive flesh. His hand wandered down to Inuyasha's arousal and began to stroke, moving from shaft to scrotum with increasing speed and pressure. Inuyasha couldn't help but buck into his brother's hand.

 

“Please, aniki.”

 

“Do not worry, otouto. I will give you what you desire.”

 

The taiyoukai pulled both of them from the water and laid Inuyasha on the soft grass. He used the moisture coating his fingers to circle his younger brother's entrance, stretching the tight hole for entry. Inuyasha let out a long moan which Sesshomaru quickly silenced with his lips. He never dreamed of being this close to his half brother. Such relationships were not uncommon among youkai, although most still took female mates in order to produce an heir. Sesshomaru had no such desire. Most of his hatred for his brother came from a deeply buried desire for what he considered to be `tainted flesh'. And fifty years ago there was the now undead miko whom his otouto seemed to love. Now, there was the strange miko that traveled with the hanyou and Sesshomaru knew for certain Inuyasha loved her. But he was here with him and not her. Sesshomaru felt satisfaction that he won.

 

Feeling his little brother was ready and not wanting to flip him with the injuries running along his chest, injuries he received while protecting the undeserving human female no doubt, Sesshomaru raised Inuyasha's legs to wrap around his waist and entered his slowly. The hanyou moaned and raised his hips to meet his brother's stoke. Each moved in unison, Sesshomaru's thrusts increasing in speed and strength while Inuyasha's hips raised and lowered in time to take him deeper, stretching further. Leaning over his otouto, Sesshomaru grabbed the hanyou's stiff erection and began to stroke and squeeze in time with their thrusts. The air was filled with growls and moans then both cried out in release. Sesshomaru leaned down to kiss his brother softly, but quickly pulled away, snarling.

 

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

 

Kagome had gotten worried. It was taking Inuyasha way too long at the hot spring and she knew Sesshomaru was in the area. She didn't think his half brother meant him any harm or the youkai would have attacked already, but she was concerned. Not trying to be particularly quiet on the path, she sped up when she heard a moan. That sounds like Inuyasha! The sight she came upon was nothing she could have imagined.

 

There was Inuyasha, lying flat on the ground with Sesshomaru above him, having sex with him. No, the look on both their faces said it was something more. They were bonding, making love. Inuyasha had his brother back and so much more. He had a lover. Something Kagome knew now she would never have. She loved the stubborn inu hanyou too much to try and fool herself with another. But he looked happy. He would have a home and a family now, which was something she always longed to give him. This must have been the reason the hanyou was growing so distant and secretive. He didn't know how to tell her, didn't want her to get angry and `sit' him.

 

The taiyoukai noticed her and looked up, his eyes bleeding red. The snarl he gave was a warning that if Kagome didn't leave now she was going to be attacked.

 

“I-I…I'm sorry. I-I was worried about Inuyasha taking so long,” Kagome stuttered out while backing up. “I'll leave a-a-and go back to camp. Inu…” her voice caught, “Inuyasha, you don't have to come b-back if you don't w-want to. I-I'll tell the o-o-others some-something.”

 

“Kagome,” Inuyasha breathed out, staring at the now crying girl. He never wanted her to find out like this. He was going to tell her when she went home, when they would have time to talk in private.

 

She shook her head, holding up her hands as Sesshomaru rose. “It's o-okay, Inuyasha. You know I-I love y-y-you and want you t-to be happy. T-that's all I ever w-wanted.” With that she took off at a run.

 

“It is better this way, otouto. The miko will no longer hold out false hope and keep you on her leash,” Sesshomaru said as he began to dress.

 

Inuyasha sat up. “Fuck that, Sesshomaru. Just fuck that.”

 

Sesshomaru raised an elegant eyebrow.

 

“Damn it, I didn't want to hurt her and that's exactly what I did. I wanted to explain things to her when the others weren't around to eavesdrop. There's so much to fucking talk about. Don't you get it? I don't want to be free of Kagome.” He pulled on his hakama and stood, turning his back on his lover.

 

“You wish to remain with the ningen? You do no want to come to this Sesshomaru's home? To your home?”

 

Inuyasha's shoulders shook as he pulled on his kimono and haori. “Don't make me choose, aniki. Kagome never made me choose. I-I can't.”

 

Sesshomaru wrapped his arm around his brother, careful of the injuries, and rested his chin on the shorter boy's shoulder.

 

“I will wait near camp in the morning. The choice is yours, Inuyasha. You can go home, or I will continue to follow at a distance and watch over you. But think about how your miko will treat you now that she knows the truth. Will she want to touch you?” he placed a soft kiss on Inuyasha's lips and glided off to wherever Jaken and Rin were staying.

 

Inuyasha let out a breath he didn't realize he was holding as he started back to camp. That was something else he wanted to explain to Kagome. He knew humans thought that a male taking another male as a lover was unacceptable in her time. It was very common in the feudal era and often you had to watch when picking up a prostitute to be sure you got one of the gender you preferred. Among demons, it was common in families to strengthen the relationship between male family members, but never of the opposite sex. Children brought about by that union were considered lower than hanyous. There was nothing left to do but talk to Kagome.

 

Entering the light of the fire, Inuyasha saw Kagome was already asleep. He could still smell the lingering salt of her tears. Kirara was awake and guarding the others and she gave a soft meow of acknowledgement before curling next to Sango. Inuyasha eased himself down beside Kagome and brushed her dark bangs away. She groaned and moved into his touch without waking.

 

“I'm so sorry, Inuyasha. I never meant to hurt you,” she whispered.

 

“Oh, Kagome, you don't understand. Sleep. We'll talk in the morning.”

 

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

 

Just before dawn Inuyasha felt Kagome stir. He watched as her blue-gray eyes opened, bloodshot and still pained. She stared up at the hanyou and smiled. As she rose from her sleeping bag, a frown began to form.

 

“Inuyasha, you came back. But why? I saw you; you looked so content, so happy. Why would you leave him?” Tears threatened to fall again.

 

Inuyasha drew the small miko onto his lap and wrapped his arms around her. She didn't protest, just buried her face into the crook of his neck as quiet sobs wracked her body.

 

“Shhh, wench, don't cry. It's not worth crying over. I couldn't leave you.”

 

“No. No, Inuyasha, I will not let you sacrifice your happiness for me.” Faster than he thought possible, Kagome pulled the rosary over his head, clutching it in her fist. “I want to keep it to remember you by,” she whispered in answer to his questioning look.

 

“Kagome. I am happy with Sesshomaru, but I'm happy with you, too. That's why I came back. There's just so much going on and I'm not ready to talk about it with the others yet. I wanted to tell you when you went home, when we could talk in private,” Inuyasha explained, rocking her.

 

She stared at him with tears still streaming down her face. “Sesshomaru can give you something I never could, Inuyasha. He gave you your family back, your home. You're accepted now. You have a lover, a new life.” She swallowed. “I don't want you to have to fight anymore.”

 

Inuyasha couldn't keep his jaw from dropping. “What are you saying, Kagome? You…you want me to leave?”

 

“Kami, no! But I'd be selfish to ask you to stay. I'll keep after Naraku with Sango and Miroku. We'll catch up with Kouga again and see if the wolf demons will help. I'll keep your promise to Kikyou. I'll avenge her death for you.”

 

He placed two fingers under her jaw and tilted her head up so gold met watery blue-gray. “And after that? When the jewel is complete? Then what will you do?”

 

“The jewel is yours, Inuyasha. I want you to have it. I'll find a way to send word to you. After that…after that I'll go home and try to adjust. Maybe I'll become a doctor, a healer. You've given me enough practice.” Kagome gave a small smile before wrapping her arms around Inuyasha's neck and squeezing. “Kami, I'll miss you!”

 

Stroking her hair, Inuyasha began a low, soothing rumble in his chest. He could feel his brother drawing closer and was sure Sesshomaru caught at least part of their conversation. Casting a glance at the monk and slayer to confirm they were still sleeping, he rose and carried Kagome towards the road.

 

“Sesshomaru is here, wench,” he whispered as he set Kagome on her feet.

 

“I know.”

 

“Fuck. Kagome this isn't right. You shouldn't have to take on all this alone. I should st…” She silenced him with her fingers on his lips.

 

“Don't, please, don't. I will not have you feeling guilty when you should be happy. You deserve this more than anyone I know. If you and Sesshomaru are alive in 500 years please come and see me. Let me know how you are.”

 

With that, Kagome raised herself up on tiptoe and shyly kissed Inuyasha's lips. A nearby growl caused her to pull back with a blush.

 

“I'm sorry. I just wanted to make sure you were my first kiss. I know I shouldn't have done it. I love you, Inuyasha, be happy.” She turned to face Sesshomaru who had stepped out of the tree line. “Please, take care of him. He needs it more than you know.”

 

Kagome moved to walk past Inuyasha when he grabbed her arm.

 

“Wait. I-I want something of yours. Something with your scent on it.” He looked at the miko and thought. “I want your uniform scarf.”

 

Nodding, she slipped the red material out of her collar and handed it to him, tears falling again. Before she could move, Inuyasha bent down and pulled her into a much deeper kiss. This time Sesshomaru did not interrupt.

 

“I love you, too, Kagome. Remember that,” he said releasing her.

 

“I'll think of something to tell the others. Don't look back when you leave. I won't either. Okay?”

 

He nodded and they both turned, heading for opposite horizons.

 

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

 

“What do you mean Inuyasha left? Where did he go? Did that baka leave with Kikyou again?” Sango growled out when she woke to find her best friend sitting on her bed roll staring at her hands.

 

“No, Sango and Inuyasha isn't a baka. He left with Sesshomaru just after dawn.”

 

“Sesshomaru? Why?” A slap followed the question as Miroku's hand wandered.

 

“That's why Inuyasha has been so quiet lately, so withdrawn. He and Sesshomaru have been talking. They made up, worked through their differences. He has his family back. Sesshomaru wanted Inuyasha to go with him to the Western lands and I told him to go.” Kirara jumped in Kagome's lap and began to purr.

 

“Lady Kagome, what of Naraku and the jewel?”

 

“I told him that we would still look for Naraku and that we'd try to get the wolf demons help. I told him I would see Naraku dead and avenge Kikyou's death for him. Please, don't judge Inuyasha. He's happy.”

 

Sango got up and put her arm around the younger girl. “And what about you, Kagome? What about your happiness?”

 

She smiled. “I'm happy as long as Inuyasha is happy. I'll complete the jewel, give it to him, and go home. That's how things will be.”

 

Shrugging off Sango's arm, Kagome stood and began to pack up camp. “Come on, we should head out if we're going to meet up with Kouga.”

 

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Rin ran up to Inuyasha as soon as he came into view.

 

“Master Inuyasha! Lord Sesshomaru told Rin you will be coming home with us! Rin is excited to have someone else to play with.” The little girl bounced from one foot to the other.

 

“Yeah, pup, I'm going home. Where's the toad?”

 

“Master Jaken said something Rin did not understand and Lord Sesshomaru kicked him into the woods. He will catch up. He always does.”

 

Inuyasha watched as the pup skipped merrily ahead of the two inus.

 

“You do not seem happy, otouto.”

 

“That's because I'm not, aniki. I didn't want to leave her, Sess.” Inuyasha raised the scarf to his nose. “She's too fucking kind hearted for her own good. It's killing her. Couldn't you smell it? It broke her heart to tell me to leave.”

 

“And it broke your heart to leave her, but you need to move on, otouto. You will be happy with me will you not?”

 

“Yeah, I will be, but that doesn't mean I'm going to miss her any less. I love her, aniki, and not just as a friend” He sighed and tucked the scarf safely back into his haori.

 

“How long till we reach the castle?”

 

“We should be there by sundown, dear brother. And then you will be home.”

 

Home, Inuyasha thought, home was always with Kagome.

 

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

 

Inuyasha lay awake in the large bed he shared with his brother. He'd been unable to sleep more than a few minutes at a time in the five weeks since arriving back at his childhood home. The servants adjusted to him and treated him no differently than a full demon lord. Many commented on how much he resembled his late father. Sesshomaru did everything to make sure he was comfortable and taken care of but still Inuyasha felt something was missing. Kagome's scarf stayed with him at all times, either tucked in his haori or under his pillow. Her scent was beginning to fade and he was plagued with the feeling that something terrible happened to Kagome because he wasn't there protecting her.

 

“You are unable to sleep again, otouto?” Sesshomaru whispered from his place beside the hanyou. The demon lord was sprawled on his stomach with his good arm draped over his little brother's bare chest.

 

“I can't sleep, Sess. I just know something happened to Kagome. Something bad. I can feel it.” He shook his head. “I'm sorry. I know you said I had to try and stop living in the past but I can't forget her. Damn it, I love you, aniki, but I love Kagome, too. Nothing has changed that and I don't think it ever will. What am I supposed to do?”

 

Sesshomaru sighed and sat up. He knew Inuyasha would be angry for not explaining this option to him, but the demon lord was unsure sure of how deep the hanyou or the miko's true feelings ran.

 

“Inuyasha, you know that a relationship between male family members is normal for demons and I am happy having only you for the rest of our lives. There is a part of this I never explained to you. I had hoped you would feel as I did, be happy with only me as your companion, but now I see that is not true. You can still have a mate, Inuyasha. You are not pledged to me in any way. Many male demons with a male lover also take a mate in order to breed.”

 

Sesshomaru could feel Inuyasha's demon pulsing just below the surface and he wasn't sure he could control it. The only one he knew of who could was the little miko.

 

“I don't want Kagome just to fucking breed with her. I want her because I love her and I'm miserable without her. Why the fuck didn't you tell me this before?” Inuyasha growled out, struggling for control. He could tell his inner demon wasn't recognizing Sesshomaru and it would be a very bad thing if he lost control.

 

“As I said, I hoped you would be happy with only me. You were betrayed before by a miko and I did not know if this one would do the same.”

 

“Kagome is nothing like Kikyou!”

 

“Otouto, be calm. You and I will find the miko in the morning. You will explain everything to her without the rest of your pack interfering. This Sesshomaru will make sure of it. If she agrees, you will take her as your mate as soon as possible. She seemed to accept that you were with me.”

 

Inuyasha nodded. “She didn't mind at all. She only wants what's best for me. We need to go to my village. That's where I think she is. And we need to hurry, Sess.”

 

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The village was strangely quiet when Inuyasha and Sesshomaru arrived. They had traveled as Sesshomaru's energy form and made the trip in a few hours instead of days. Kaede hobbled out of the hut when she sensed them approach. Her face was tired and worn. Inuyasha drew a sharp breath.

 

“How bad is she, Babaa?”

 

“Somehow, I knew you would be aware, Inuyasha. The child calls out to you in her sleep. She hasn't woken in nearly seven days and her wounds are infected. I believe she is still with us because of a promise she made to you.”

 

“Can I see her?”

 

Kaede turned to lead the two into the hut. “I think that would be best.”

 

Miroku and Sango were sitting by the fire. The exterminator's face was red and puffy from crying. An orange ball flung itself into Inuyasha's arms.

 

“Inuyasha,” Shippou wailed. “Please help Kagome. She's so sick. She doesn't know any of us are here. She hurts so much!” The kit buried his nose in Inuyasha's haori.

 

“What happened?”

 

A glass jar was tossed in his direction. Two jewel shards glittered inside. Inuyasha raised his eyebrows at Miroku.

 

“They belonged to Kouga. He's dead; along with most of his tribe. When he found out you left, he tried to take Kagome. She refused.” Miroku had to raise his voice over the hanyou's growls. Sesshomaru placed his hand on his brother's shoulder.

 

“He…he attacked her. He shredded her. She managed to get her hands free and purified him. The first blast didn't kill him and he faked remorse to get Kagome close so he could jump her again. The next blast killed him. We were fending off the mortal wolves and the other demons. She needs you, Inuyasha. I don't know why, but she does.”

 

Sesshomaru spoke. “Do not blame my brother for leaving. The miko placed his well-being above her own and she did what she thought best without concern for herself. This Sesshomaru will make sure everything in my power is done to ensure the miko's recovery.”

 

Shippou raised his head and looked at Inuyasha. The hanyou knew Shippou could smell what went on between him and his brother.

 

“Does he mean it? You both will try and help Kagome?”

 

“Runt, I love her. I never stopped.” Gasps sounded from around the room. “I never wanted to leave her, but you know how Kagome gets. Let me go in and see her.”

 

The kit nodded and hopped over to Kaede. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru made their way to the reed mat hanging in the back of the main room. The addition had been put up only a few months prior when Kaede needed more room with the group invading her every so often for rest stops. Inuyasha could smell the infection as soon as he entered. Kagome was lying on a large futon in a corner of the room, shivering even though blankets were piled on her tiny form. Kneeling beside her, Inuyasha could see deep gouges running the length of her left cheek and the angry red flesh surrounding them. More slashes were visible through the open neck of the sleep yukata she wore. With a quick glance to his brother, Inuyasha pulled down the blankets and opened the yukata. More slashes ran over her breasts and between them, let open to the air by Kaede. When he ran a finger over a cut on her shoulder, Kagome stirred slightly.

 

“Inu…yasha,” she whispered. “So…weak. Promised.”

 

Inuyasha's ears flattened to his head. He was the reason Kagome was hanging on to life, the reason she was in so much pain. She was trying to keep the promise she made to him. He felt like an ass having been safe and provided for while Kagome and the others struggled everyday to find Naraku. It was just as much his responsibility as theirs. He made a promise to protect her and willingly left so he could be content in his brother's arms. And here he was, still miserable and Kagome was dying.

 

“Otouto, if you truly wish to take the miko as your mate there is a way to save her,” Sesshomaru said softly. He watched his brother nod while stoking the miko's hair. “You must have her drink some of your blood. After, you must clean her wounds as though she were inu. You will not be mates until you take her as yours and you take her blood as well. Is that what you want, otouto?”

 

“Yes, aniki, I want Kagome. Can you ask Babaa for some hot water and rags? I'll need to reopen and clean out her wounds before I seal them.”

 

The demon nodded and left the room. Inuyasha carefully slit his wrist and opened Kagome's mouth before pressing the bloody cut against it.

 

“Please, Kagome, drink. You'll be better and then I am never leaving you again.”

 

Gently the hanyou stroked her throat, coaxing the muscles to swallow. Finally, Kagome began to take in his blood on her own.

 

“That should be sufficient, otouto,” Sesshomaru said as he reentered with the rags and water.

 

Inuyasha looked at his brother. “Sess, are you sure you're okay with me doing this?”

 

“Would it make a difference if I said I was not?”

 

“No. No, it wouldn't. I know for certain I can't live without Kagome. I've lived my whole life without you, aniki. If you decided to turn your back on me now it would hurt but not as much as losing her. I'd rather have you both, but if you are going to force a choice, then I choose Kagome,” Inuyasha replied, looking Sesshomaru directly in the eyes.

 

Sesshomaru was the one to lower his head. “I knew if I made you choose I would lose you. Do not forget, I have come across you relieving your tensions to the miko's name, even recently.” Inuyasha blushed. “You were meant to be with her, otouto. That you will still allow me into your bed after you mate, is an honor to this Sesshomaru.”

 

Inuyasha's flush extended down his neck as he took the bowl from his brother. Gently, he turned Kagome's face so the claw marks were accessible. Wringing the excess liquid from the rag, Inuyasha began to clean the wounds, pulling out the pus and dried blood. Kagome began to squirm so Sesshomaru moved to the other side of the futon and placed his arm across her shoulders, trying not to aggravate the other wounds.

 

“Shhh, Kagome, I need to do this before I can heal you. I know it hurts,” Inuyasha whispered soothingly.

 

Finished with the water, Inuyasha drew his index claw deeply through the center of each wound, reopening it and making it wider. Sesshomaru moved quickly to place another cloth under Kagome's head so the linens wouldn't be coated in blood. Bending over her, Inuyasha snaked out his tongue and began to push his demonic saliva into the slashes. With each pass, the wounds got smaller and Kagome's struggles lessened, her breathing even. He stopped when only a fine line remained for each wound. They would heal the rest of the way on their own.

 

Pulling back the covers and stripping off her yukata, Inuyasha continued with each injury, washing the wound, opening it, and then sealing it with his saliva. Sesshomaru helped where he could, holding her hand or washing out one wound with the rag while his brother worked on a different one. Finally, front and back were taken care of and Kagome was sleeping peacefully.

 

Inuyasha yawned as he gathered the bloody rags and water. He never realized how much energy it took to care for someone else's injuries. Kouga looked like he tried sharpening his claws on her.

 

“You should rest, otouto. The miko will benefit from you being near. I will make sure the only one to enter will be the old miko until I state otherwise.”

 

With that, Sesshomaru gathered the used supplies and breezed out, leaving Inuyasha with Kagome. He only thought about it for a moment before deciding to strip out of his robes and snuggle behind the equally nude Kagome. Her body still felt cool to the touch and she snuggled back more fully against Inuyasha's chest to draw off his body heat. Throwing one leg over hers and placing one arm under her head and the other around her waist, Inuyasha effectively cocooned Kagome against him. Burying his nose in the crook of her neck, he inhaled the smell he'd been missing for five long weeks. His inner youkai growled its approval.

 

Sesshomaru cleared his throat from beside the futon. Inuyasha had been so engrossed in Kagome's scent he missed his brother reentering the room.

 

“You can join us, aniki. There's room and it will make it warmer for Kagome. She's still cold.”

 

The rustle of cloth indicted that Sesshomaru, too, had decided to shed his clothing before climbing onto the bed. Inuyasha felt his brother spoon against his back, wrapping his only arm around both Inuyasha and Kagome before settling in. It was the most content Inuyasha felt in a long time.

 

“This is how it should be, aniki,” he whispered before drifting off to sleep.

 

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

 

For nearly five days both Inuyasha and Sesshomaru cared for Kagome, though the bulk of the work went to the hanyou. The demon lord mostly kept his brother from over taxing himself. It was he who forced Inuyasha to lay down with Kagome early one afternoon to nap after having been up most of the night worrying over a slight fever the miko developed. Inuyasha was pulled from his dreaming by the sensation of someone rubbing his ears; someone rubbing in a very familiar and particular way. Drowsy golden eyes opened to meet confused storm colored ones.

 

“Inuyasha?” she rasped.

 

“Kagome, let me get you some water.”

 

He brought over the water pail and eased Kagome into a sitting position on his lap. Holding the dipper to her cracked lips, he allowed the little miko to sip until she shook her head.

 

“How? When did you get here? How…”

 

Inuyasha silenced her with a soft kiss.

 

“Sesshomaru and I got here 5 days ago. By that time you had already been asleep for a week. I just couldn't let go of you. I wasn't happy, not as happy as I could've been. And then I couldn't shake the feeling that you'd been hurt.”

 

Kagome trembled in his arms. “Kouga. He was just so angry. I don't think I've ever seen him like that. He said that even if you had a claim on me, you gave it up by going with your brother. He said I got no choice in it.”

 

“That is where the wolfling was mistaken.” Sesshomaru entered the room with a steaming cup in his hand.

 

“For a wolf prince to take his mate by force shows weakness. The entire pack would have been in danger of attack by other wolf demons looking to overthrow a weak leader and gain more lands.”

 

He handed the tea to Inuyasha.

 

“Miko. The old woman made that for you. I informed her that you had awakened. Little brother, have you discussed the situation with her?”

 

“Damn, Sess, she just fucking opened her eyes. The last thing she needs is a discussion on being a happy threesome. The talk can wait.”

 

Inuyasha moved to help Kagome take a sip of the tea when he noticed her wide eyes.

 

“Threesome?” she squeaked.

 

The hanyou sighed. “That came out wrong. I don't think my brother likes girls.” Sesshomaru growled from his corner. “There's a lot about demon customs I want to talk about with you and then…if you agree…take you with me.”

 

Kagome took the offered sip of tea and grimaced before pointing at the water dipper again. Inuyasha smiled slightly before giving the water to her, but not before making her swallow more of the herbal tea. Once she felt hydrated enough she tilted her head to look at the hanyou.

 

“Talk now, please, Inuyasha. I haven't seen you in over a month.”

 

“Okay, but promise you won't interrupt.” She nodded. “You can ask questions once I get this out. I know in your era male/male relationships are looked down on. You've told me it's not as bad as it was but still, they are not easily accepted. Here it's different, especially among human nobility. But with demons it's different still. Taking a male family member as a lover is considered a type of bonding. There are so many struggles over power within a pack; it is a way to maintain strong family bonds. Family members never take a related lover of the opposite sex, however. They don't want to produce a child.”

 

Inuyasha paused and looked carefully at the young miko. She was listening intently, her eyes showing no malice. Raising the tea cup to her lips again, Inuyasha made her swallow the last of Kaede's mixture before he continued.

 

“I've been meeting with Sesshomaru for months. He came into the camp one night when I was human and you had fallen asleep.”

 

Kagome's eyes widened and she opened her mouth but Inuyasha covered it with his fingertips.

 

“It's okay, he came to talk. I think you would have sensed if he meant harm. He was surprised to say the least. We talked until nearly dawn.”

 

“I remember that night. I fell asleep with my head in your lap. You told me I drifted off just before dawn. You lied.”

 

The hanyou's ears flattened. “I didn't want to lie, but I didn't know where any of this was going. I was close to getting the brother I never had. It was only about two weeks before you found us that we…”

 

“Became lovers,” Kagome finished for him. “Inuyasha, I told you I understand. I want you to be happy. I'm thankful you and Sesshomaru saved me but I don't want you to be with me out of a sense of obligation or guilt. You've had that haunting you for too long already. I will stay with you, in any way you need me, but only if it's something you really want and not something you feel you have to do.”

 

Turning Kagome so she was facing him and straddling his lap, Inuyasha drew her as close as he could and buried his nose in her hair.

 

“Fuck, Kagome, you don't get it do you? It's not fucking guilt that makes me want to be with you. I love you and I damn well announced it to everyone when I got here. It doesn't matter if I'm with Sesshomaru; it's not enough for me. I need you. I want you.”

 

Sesshomaru moved from his place by the wall to rest on the futon facing the two youths. He brushed aside Kagome's damp bangs causing her to look at the demon lord in surprise.

 

“My otouto has not slept the night in the moon cycle since he came home. He still calls to you in exhaustion and at other…times.” Inuyasha flushed but Sesshomaru continued. “I underestimated the strength of the bond you both share. He is more than enough of a companion for this Sesshomaru, but while his heart holds room for both of us, his soul belongs to you alone. I feared you similar to the undead miko, but you are more than worthy.”

 

Kagome cocked her head. “Worthy? Of what?”

 

Face still flushed, Inuyasha cleared his throat. “Of being my mate. Kagome, I shouldn't have left you and that only proves how worthless I am, but I ask if you would do me the honor of being my mate? Of being the one to bear my pups? Of growing old with me?”

 

Bringing her small hands up to cup his face, Kagome smiled.

 

“Inuyasha, you have no idea how worthy you are. You protected me, even now, after going with your brother, you came back. You didn't have to. I released you from any promise you made and you still want me. I would be honored to be your mate.”

 

She pulled his face down to hers and sighed. Feeling his tongue sweep over her dry lips, Kagome parted them and allowed Inuyasha to deepen the kiss. His tongue moved gracefully over her own, reminding her of how beautiful he was when gliding through the trees. A gentle tap brought her attention back to the appendage as he coaxed her to explore his mouth in turn. They were both breathing heavily when they parted.

 

Inuyasha laid his forehead against Kagome's and tried to slow his heart. While his blood gave her strength, she still hadn't eaten in nearly two weeks, only drank the teas and broths that Kaede made for her. He wanted to take her now, make her his, but he had to make sure he wouldn't hurt her.

 

“Kagome, you need to eat and bathe. I - I can wait until you're well to complete the bonding. You've already drank my blood, I only need to take yours when I make you mine. I don't want to hurt you.”

 

The young miko shook her head.

 

“You won't hurt me, I trust you. And I do need a bath but you can just come to the hot spring with me, can't you?”

 

“Are you sure?”

 

“Inuyasha, I lost you for over a month. I don't want to lose you ever again.”

 

He brushed his lips over hers before picking Kagome up and making sure the blankets were securely wrapped around her. Pausing to grab the yellow backpack, Inuyasha turned to the door and his brother.

 

“This Sesshomaru will accompany you to the hot spring to make sure you are not disturbed.”

 

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

 

Kagome sighed as she leaned back against Inuyasha in the hot spring. He had grabbed a chunk of rabbit that was cooking before they left, so her stomach was no longer rumbling. Sesshomaru sat across from them looking relaxed. The hanyou's claws carefully circled her breasts as she relaxed against his bare chest. Laying her head on Inuyasha's shoulder, Kagome tugged his mouth down to hers. When they separated he looked at her with darkened eyes.

 

“Kagome, are you sure you want to do this now?”

 

Her response was to turn and straddle him, resting her knees on the rock beneath them.

 

“Please. No one is around to interrupt and I don't want to be without you again.”

 

Inuyasha attacked her mouth as he lifted both of them out of the hot spring. As he laid her on his discarded haori, he allowed her to win the battle of tongues, letting her explore his fangs and mouth. As soon as he released her mouth to nip and suck on her neck, Kagome attacked his puppy ears, drawing the thin, velvet tip into her mouth and rubbing her lips together over it before running her tongue along the pink inside. Inuyasha had to draw back so he could gasp. No one had ever paid such attention to his ears. Sesshomaru would occasionally rub them in comfort but nothing more. Kagome always seemed fascinated by them and from the spike in her scent; it seemed she got as much out of playing with them as Inuyasha did.

 

Kagome could feel Inuyasha's length grow harder against her thigh as she continued the assault on his ears. She saw him when they got into the spring and knew he was large, but didn't care. She had a chance to be with him and she was going to take whatever went with it; including sharing him with his brother. Sesshomaru remained in the spring simply watching the two.

 

Pulling away from Kagome's neck, Inuyasha moved downward. Nipping and licking his way towards her breasts. When his ears left the range of her lips she simply moved on to hands, scratching and kneading the soft fur in time with her hanyou's mouth. Avoiding the nipple that was standing at attention, he swiped is long youkai tongue along the underside of one breast, lifting it away from her ribs, while the other was stroked and tickled by his free hand. When Kagome began to pant he took as much of her breast in his mouth as he could before piercing the delicate skin with his fangs, circling her flesh with his tongue. Easing back, Inuyasha grabbed the dark tip with his teeth and tugged, grinning when Kagome gasped his name. He moved on to the other breast before looking at his miko.

 

Her face was flushed and her eyes were half open. Her hands had moved to gently running up and down Inuyasha's back while his claws made small circles on her hips.

 

“Are you sure?”

 

“Please, Inuyasha. Don't make me wait any longer. I want to be yours.”

 

Inuyasha kissed her lips before dragging his tongue down her stomach and circling her bellybutton. He dipped in his tongue and nipped at the flesh around it, mimicking the motions he was just performing on Kagome's mouth. Dragging his claws up her inner thigh, he his first and second fingers into her center, feeling the moisture and heat radiating from her. Kagome arched her back and pulled her knees up when Inuyasha's claws flicked over her clit. He replaced his fingers with his mouth, flattening his tongue to lick from bottom to top before catching the swollen nub in his teeth and sucking furiously. His middle finger found and entered her dripping channel, bending his finger and rubbing the warm walls as he moved in and out.

 

“Please, Inu…yasha. So close…”

 

He could feel her walls tightening around his finger and he moved to bring her upright in his lap, knees on either side of his hips. Plunging his tongue between her lips, he flicked her clit one last time before lowering her onto his erection, triggering her orgasm and causing Kagome's eyes to roll back and her neck to arch.

 

“INUYASHA! OH, KAMI!”

 

She felt her hymen tear when Inuyasha entered her but the sensations overshadowed the pain. Her toes curled and her fingers dug into her hanyou's shoulders as she tried to focus.

 

Inuyasha held very still, waiting for Kagome to let him know she was okay.

 

“Kagome, I didn't hurt you did I?”

 

“No,” she panted. “It's okay, just move slowly.”

 

Hands on her narrow hips, Inuyasha began to raise and lower Kagome over him. Unable to resist her breasts, which were presented so neatly in his line of vision, Inuyasha caught a nipple between his lips and suckled, nuzzling his nose against the silky swell. At new sensations caused Kagome to arch back farther and grind her hips against Inuyasha's.

 

Gripping her hanyou's shoulders, Kagome planted her knees more firmly against the ground and began to help raise and lower herself faster over Inuyasha's erection. His hips rose to meet hers. Neither noticed that Sesshomaru had left the spring and was leaning against the rock only a few feet away, stroking himself in time with their movements.

 

“Faster, please.”

 

Not wanting to disappoint, Inuyasha adjusted Kagome a bit so he could withdraw almost the whole way before slamming back into her welcoming heat. He could smell his brother's arousal but his thoughts were focused on the miko before him. Feeling her walls start to clench around him, he prepared to make her his for as long as he lived.

 

“KAMI, INUYASHA!”

 

When Kagome cried out and her inner muscles started to pull him farther inside her, Inuyasha bit down on the swell of her left breast, over her heart, to take in her blood. The heady taste of her blood as well as the wave of power that washed over them caused Inuyasha to plunge into her violently until he too reached his release, calling her name.

 

The warmth flooding into her caused Kagome to orgasm for the third time and she slumped forward, resting her head on Inuyasha's shoulder. She hadn't even felt the bite he place on her chest. Carefully laying her back on the haori, not wanting to lose contact with her, Inuyasha began licking the oozing bite mark before languidly kissing Kagome and smiling at her.

 

“Good?” He asked with a smirk.

 

Still trying to form a coherent thought, Kagome nodded.

 

“Very good. I love you, Inuyasha.

 

“I love you, too, my mate.”

 

Sesshomaru approached the pair slowly. The look of rapture on his otouto's face was something he'd never experienced. It appeared the little miko truly represented home to the hanyou and he was wrong to want to separate them .Sesshomaru didn't want to take Inuyasha from his new mate in order to fulfill his own desires, but perhaps he didn't have to. The miko knew he was watching the entire time and hadn't minded…

 

Kneeing beside the pair, it was Inuyasha's hair the taiyoukai brushed back. He was careful not to touch Kagome yet, not knowing how Inuyasha's demon would react. When the hanyou didn't growl at his brother, Sesshomaru bent down and brushed a chaste kiss over Kagome's forehead.

 

“This Sesshomaru welcomes you to the family.”

 

Placing his hand behind Inuyasha's head, Sesshomaru brought his otouto's lips to his. He could taste the little miko in Inuyasha's mouth but didn't mind.

 

Inuyasha placed one hand under Kagome's waist to draw her into a more upright position while his other arm went around his aniki's waist. Kagome watched the two kiss, fangs nipping at each other's lips before their tongues glided over each other, and couldn't help but feel herself growing aroused again. Not really having much of a chance to explore her mate before, Kagome took the opportunity to run her nails lightly down Inuyasha's chest before twirling in the line of silver hair that began just below his bellybutton and disappeared where their bodies joined.

 

Watching Inuyasha trail his hand down to wrap around Sesshomaru's massive length, Kagome leaned forward and flicked the hanyou's nipple with her tongue. She drew back when she heard both brothers hiss. She saw both had their eyes closed and heads tilted back. Inuyasha's grip appeared to have tightened around Sesshomaru.

 

“Kagome, don't stop what you're doing,” Inuyasha gasped out.

 

“Yes, miko. Whatever you have discovered is very stimulating.”

 

Hearing Sesshomaru's voice sound so on edge gave Kagome the courage to continue. As the boys leaned into another kiss, she caught one of Inuyasha's hard nipples in her teeth and pulled lightly, swirling her tongue to soothe the abused peak. Moving on to the other nipple, she dragged the hand that had been playing with the hanyou's course silver curls lower, allowing her finger tips to graze over the portion of him not imbedded inside her. The action caused Inuyasha to pull away from his brother with a growl and thrust back into Kagome.

 

Pinning her to the ground, Inuyasha placed both hands beside her head to steady him before he spoke.

 

“Kagome, you want to be with both of us? Like this?”

 

She smiled at her baffled mate.

 

“Inuyasha, I am yours and you are his. I'm not going to take Sesshomaru away from you. If he doesn't mind me…ummm distracting you, then I don't mind sharing. In fact, I sorta like watching you both.” She blushed, which she wasn't sure should be possible at his point.

 

Sesshomaru had moved behind his younger brother and was nipping at Inuyasha's shoulder and neck then swiping over the marks with his tongue.

 

“While I have no desire to take you myself miko, I admit that it is…enjoyable to watch you with my otouto.”

 

Grabbing Inuyasha's ears and rubbing, Kagome gave the boys a smirk of her own.

 

“Well, then what are you waiting for, Inuyasha?”

 

Growling, he drove into Kagome again and dropped his head to capture her lips. She parted them without hesitation and curled her tongue around Inuyasha's. He was trying desperately not to hurt the human pinned below him as he felt Sesshomaru lick his way down his back and pry his cheeks apart. Inuyasha had to pause in his strokes when he felt his aniki wiggle his tongue into his opening. Kagome decided to help when she saw what Sesshomaru was doing made her mate's eye's roll back in pleasure. She raked her nails down Inuyasha's back until she cupped his firm backside and squeezed, separating the cheeks for Sesshomaru.

 

Wasting no time, the youkai inserted his fingers gently into Inuyasha's tight entrance. He felt his brother shudder and begin to move inside the little miko in time with the thrusts of his fingers. When he felt he could take the two's moans and whimpers no longer he positioned himself over the hanyou.

 

“Wait…a minute…aniki,” Inuyasha panted out. Not losing momentum, he brought Kagome's legs up so they hooked over the bends of his elbows; allow the hanyou to take most of Sesshomaru's pressure on his hands.

 

Feeling his brother settle, Sesshomaru began to sink inside his companion, hissing at the tightness that met him. It took a few awkward moments before each found the others rhythm, but soon Inuyasha was plunging into Kagome to the hilt only to be met with the sensation of Sesshomaru thrusting into him.

 

Inuyasha's head hung down and Kagome could see the beads of sweat pool before they dropped onto her chest. The feelings were overwhelming. She could feel Inuyasha hitting her cervix and then Sesshomaru would finish his stroke and Inuyasha would pulse inside her and move forward again. There was nothing she could do but hold on as the two rocked her towards another crest.

 

Her vision began to gray at the edges and Kagome could do little more than pant. Digging her nails into Inuyasha's shoulders, she fell off into the abyss once again calling her lover's name.

 

Inuyasha couldn't take much more. Between Kagome's tight heat and Sesshomaru hitting that spot deep inside him, he knew he wouldn't last much longer. When Kagome climaxed again that was all the added stimulation the hanyou could take. Throwing his head back, he howled his release into the evening sky. Spent, he tried to remain up on his hands so he and Sesshomaru wouldn't crush Kagome. He helped the miko to lay her legs flat again and kissed her as his brother sought his own release.

 

Sesshomaru didn't know what to expect being inside Inuyasha when he released into his mate. The hanyou's entire body tensed, making him almost ripple around Sesshomaru before relaxing completely giving the youkai more freedom to thrust with his demon speed. He was already overly sensitive from watching the two's mating and it was only a moment before he followed the two in ecstasy.

 

Pulling out of his otouto, Sesshomaru dropped to his side next to the couple. Inuyasha wasn't planning on leaving Kagome's body anytime soon, so he pulled her close and lay on his side, back facing his brother. Once again, Sesshomaru draped his arm over the two before kissing Inuyasha on the temple.

 

“Is the miko alright? She is very quiet.”

 

Inuyasha chuckled and brushed her bangs back.

 

“She's asleep. I think we wore her out. Can we wait a bit before we clean up and head back to Babaa's? The others will want to see Kagome.”

 

Inuyasha felt his brother's nod.

 

“There are no youkai in the area. We are safe. Does this mean you are ready to return home with this Sesshomaru?”

 

“I want to take Shippou with us. He'll want to go with Kagome. And I'm going with them to defeat Naraku. They are my pack and I should protect them.”

 

“That is acceptable to this Sesshomaru. Your pack is welcome at our home until the little miko is ready to travel again. Naraku should not be allowed to live. Rest, otouto, I will keep watch over you both.”

 

Sighing, Inuyasha allowed his eyes to drift shut as he tucked Kagome's head under his chin. Home, he thought, now I'm finally home.

 

 

The End.