I thought of this story after hearing Kappei Yamaguchi (Inuyasha) sing 'Sound of silence'.

The graphics of the lemon scene are kinda hardcore so if that's not your thing, best to leave.

This is an Inucest fic, yaoi and for mature readers. I do not own Inuyasha, of course.

Chapter 1

Sesshoumaru came upon his little brother that night, never expecting to find out. How this was possible, was a mystery to him. Inuyasha was sitting in a tree at the edge of a cliff. A great view of a forest lay before him which was illuminated by the countless stars shining down.

Sesshoumaru had heard a melody, someone singing. He was quite intrigued by it and decided to find the one creating that harmonious sound. As he got closer he could hear the voice clearer and clearer. The person wasn't singing loud, just silently to itself. But Sesshoumaru's hearing was formidable so it wasn't strange that he heard it from a distance. As he grew nearer, the sound of the voice started to sound familiar. Sesshoumaru was so in trance that he did not think to use his nose. If he had, he would have realized who it was straight away. Though it would be hard to believe what his nose would tell him for the creature responsible for that sound was his very own younger half-brother.

Sesshoumaru stood from a little distance looking at his brother. The picture looked unreal. Inuyasha seemed to sit in a natural spotlight of the moon. Fireflies lighting up the base of the tree. The wind softly flowing through his silver mane. Inuyasha's face looked peaceful, calm and somewhat sad. The creature of the moon looked as if he was lost in his thoughts or maybe memories.

This was a side of Inuyasha the demon had never seen before. The hanyou wasn't throwing crude remarks or bearing his fangs as he always did around the lord. Sesshoumaru always thought Inuyasha let his emotions take over too much. Raising his voice and saying foul things. But the voice he heard now had ten times more emotion in it. Sesshoumaru felt a pain in his chest, it was beautiful.

Inuyasha had not noticed the Daiyoukai approaching. He was lost in the memories of his mother. Now that Naraku was gone and his friends led their own lives, Inuyasha found himself alone more often. He could not keep intruding on the married couple and staying at the old bats all the time wasn't really appealing either. Of course he stayed close and visited often but living in a village just wasn't really an option for him. No matter what he had done the past year, he remained a half demon. And demons do not stay in human villages. Kagome was gone, nothing kept him in check and the villagers were scared of that. Well, it was fun while it lasted he thought. Human life was fleeting, it would have to have ended at some point. He was just glad that everyone was happy and that Kagome was with her family.

But it was nights at this, when he felt so utterly alone, that he thought of his mother. Softly singing the lullaby she used to sing for him. It calmed him down. It was only when Sesshoumaru stood under the tree that Inuyasha noticed him. Cheeks flaming red Inuyasha yelled; "Sesshoumaru! What the fuck are you doing here?! Sneaking up on people, you creep!" Inuyasha was mortified. He had never shown that side of himself to anyone. Now Sesshoumaru had seen, had heard. The great dog-demon had found another thing to hold over his head.

Sesshoumaru was shaken back to reality as he heard Inuyasha speak in his usual way. It was strange how one person could have two such completely different voices. But which one was his real voice, Sesshoumaru wondered.

The lord remained stoic and gave no answer. He saw no need to. One of the things Inuyasha really didn't like about him. Besides, you know, the obvious.

"Whatever. Get the fuck away." He said. As he turned around on his branch.

Sesshoumaru didn't really have anything to say so without a word he turned around and walked away. He had found what he came for. His curiosity sated. He had not expected that Inuyasha had another side to himself hidden away. Maybe it was just a fluke. Maybe one of his pack had died and he was feeling emotional. Whatever it was, Sesshoumaru did not expect to ever see it again. His younger brother was a stupid, brass half-demon.

After a little while Inuyasha turned around to find his brother gone. He sighed to himself. He was on the far side of the woods, he thought he was alone. He would not make that mistake again. And damn, now his brother had seen that weak side of him. It was something no one knew about, something that was completely his, hidden away. If people knew that his normal behavior was just a mask, something people expected of him.. they would see him differently. Sure Inuyasha had been that violent, brass child everyone sees him as. But time had changed him. The people he had lost, the near death experiences and his non-existent family took a toll on him. Inuyasha had always hidden inside him the need for family and love. He thought it made him weak. But he wanted nothing more than to be accepted by humans and demons alike. Yes, he also wanted to be accepted by those demons. Why? Because he would not outlive them. His human friends are amazing and he loved them, but one day they will die. And Inuyasha will have to bear that loss again. At least demons had a much longer life and wouldn't leave him. That's why he wanted the sacred jewel. So he could change himself into something demons would accept. But as time went on, he couldn't bring himself to do it anymore. His human pack had changed him. Kagome had changed him. After a while he realized that he would lose them in the end as well. If not because of youkai, it'd be because of old age or sickness like his mother.

Inuyasha, for once, was glad Sesshoumaru hadn't said anything. Maybe he would just forget it and move on. But this opened Inuyasha's eyes. If Miroku or Sango found out about this side of him, they would pity him. They would do anything they could to help. Inuyasha did not want that. They had their own family now, with another child on its way. Maybe it was time to let them go. They would die soon anyway. Fifty years may seem long for a human but for demons it's like the blink of an eye. Inuyasha had made up his mind. He would leave the village. Live his life. He had never really seen much of the world. He spent the beginning of his life running, then stuck to a tree and finally on a hunt for Naraku. This was the first time he was free. With that in mind he returned to the village to say his goodbyes.

- o -

The concerned looks on Miroku and Sango's faces were something he expected. However he convinced them that this is something he really wanted. That he was half demon as well and so sitting back wasn't in his nature. He would go out to see the world and of course visit from time to time. With a lot of hugs and kisses and a generously filled food pack he left on his way. Kaede and Rin were the saddest of them all. Kaede knew him all her life, she had seen what he had been through in the past. She was scared for him. Life didn't seem to favor her favorite pup. As for Rin, she didn't like it when her friends left. You could see it in her eyes every time Shippou or Sesshoumaru left. But maybe this would teach her to trust that humans would be a constant in her life. Which is much better for a little girl than travelling with demons.

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