1Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha and company. I do however own the other characters and the plot.

Inuyasha sat in Kaede's hut as Kagome explained what Christmas was. Everyone found this holiday to be very cool. Kagome had said she would go home and come back a little later that day. As Kagome walked out of the hut everyone started to think what they could get everyone. Inuyasha walked out and went after Kagome who was near the well when he caught up with her.

Kagome turned and said, "Hey I was going to ask you if you wanted to come with me and help me get some things for everyone?"

Inuyasha said, "Okay."

Inuyasha and Kagome were now walking through the mall getting gifts for everyone as well as each other. While Inuyasha was getting Kagome a gift he saw a perfect gift for someone else he cared about. He'd also gotten one for Shippou plus an extra one for another little kid he knew. Once they had gotten all the gifts for everyone and some decorations they headed back to her house to wrap the presents they had gotten.

Kagome said, "Who are those two for?"

Inuyasha said, "Do I have to tell you?"

Kagome said, "No, but it would be nice."

Inuyasha said, "Well I was only thinking that maybe I'd call a momentary truce with Sesshoumaru and do something completely out of character for me."

She said, "So they're for him?"

Inuyasha said, "Well this one is."

He indicated the bigger of the two gifts. He indicated the smaller one next.

He said, "This one is actually for Rin."

Kagome said, "That was very nice of you Inuyasha."

He said, "Actually its very nice of all of us. Cause Rin's gift is from everyone."

Kagome said, "Its still very nice of you to think of them."

After wrapping all the gifts they took the decorations and headed back with all the presents in her bag. Once she and Inuyasha were on his side of the well she and him went to find a tree they could use. They found a perfect Christmas tree to use in the hut. So they cut it down and Inuyasha carried it back to the hut where their friends were waiting.

Once they had the tree in the stand they proceeded to decorate the tree. Kagome was glad that everyone wasn't there because when they were done the tree looked beautiful. Kagome had even found some lights that ran off batteries so they had normal Christmas tree lights. Kagome then placed all the gifts under the tree.

When the others came back they added their gifts to Inuyasha's and Kagome's gifts under the tree. Which they all thought was beautiful. It was Christmas Eve and Kagome was going to spend Christmas with her friends then go home and spend a little while with her family then came back to hunt shards.

That night Inuyasha stayed awake and was watching the tree. Kagome saw he was awake and smiled.

Kagome said softly, "Inuyasha, what's wrong?"

Inuyasha smiled and said, "Nothing just thinking."

Kagome said, "About what?"

Inuyasha said, "About how lucky I am."

Kagome smiled and said, "How so?"

Inuyasha said, "Well if I hadn't met you then I would be out there alone and trying to find a place to spend winter and where I was going to find enough food and things. But now I have all of you and I'm not alone and I don't have to worry about anything."

It was morning and everyone started to open their gifts but they went by who was giving them. Shippou went first. He gave Kagome a comb for her hair. Sango got a new strap for her weapon. Kaede got a charm. Miroku got new prayer beads. While Inuyasha was given a protection amulet to keep him safe. Everyone really loved their presents. Sango went next. Kagome was given a kimono. Kaede - candles and Incense. Shippou - parchment paper to draw on. Miroku - got the best gift by far. Sango decided it was the one and only time she was ever going to do this. For Miroku, Sango gave him a quick kiss on the lips. Everyone was shocked by this display but Miroku seemed to love it. Inuyasha - was given a new Kimono but it was armor like the fire-rat robe. Next it was Miroku then Kaede then Kagome and Inuyasha.

After all but two gifts were given Inuyasha took his leave with the two presents that had been left unopened and went to find Sesshoumaru. It didn't take long to find them all. They were headed back to the castle. Sesshoumaru reached for Toukijin till Inuyasha put his hands up in a clear sign of submission.

Sesshoumaru said, "What do you want?"

Inuyasha said, "I have something for you and Rin."

Sesshoumaru raised and eyebrow and said, "Why?"

Inuyasha said, "Cause I wanted to."

They were talking along while Jaken and Rin waited with Ah-un. Sesshoumaru was confused he didn't understand why his younger brother was giving them anything.

Sesshoumaru said, "What's the real reason little brother?"

Inuyasha sighed and told him everything Kagome had told them about Christmas and then told him why he gave him the present and why he gave it to Rin.

Inuyasha said, "I gave them to you because its what you do. You give friends and family gifts."

Sesshoumaru said, "Why though? What's the reason?"

Inuyasha said, "Kagome said it was to show them that you love them."

This really confused Sesshoumaru. If his younger brother hated him then why give him something to prove he loved him.

Inuyasha said, "Rin's present is from all of us but yours is just from me."

Inuyasha went to leave only to be stopped by Sesshoumaru. Inuyasha looked at him and waited to see what he wanted.

Sesshoumaru said, "You know where my castle is right?"

Inuyasha said, "Yes, why?"

Sesshoumaru said, "Well when you get time today or tomorrow come to the castle."

Inuyasha said, "Alright I'll come by later today. Kagome's mom wants me to come back to the shrine with Kagome for a while but when I come back then I will come to the castle promise."

Sesshoumaru said, "Alright but why does she want you to go back to the shrine?"

Inuyasha said, "Well Mrs. Higurashi considers me family now so I guess she got me something like the others did."

Sesshoumaru said, "Okay we'll see you when you come alright."

Inuyasha said, "Alright I'll see you later."

Inuyasha left Sesshoumaru's company and jumped into the well and went up to the house. Once inside he heard other people talking besides just Kagome's family so he tied his hair up with one of Kagome's hairpieces she kept in her coat pocket. Then walked into the main part of the house. The first one to see him was Souta.

Souta got up and went over to him saying, "Inuyasha."

Inuyasha picked him up and hugged him saying, "Hey Souta."

Mrs. Higurashi said, "Come and sit here Inuyasha."

She indicated the spot next to her and Kagome. He sat down and Souta sat at his feet. He didn't even recognize anyone there but Kagome's immediate family. Kagome grabbed his hand in her's and pulled her's onto her lap. Kagome saw her cousins' and Aunts' and Uncles' as well as her friends looking at them. As Kagome's mom, and grandfather went into the kitchen and her little brother went to his room to play games. Kagome decided to introduce Inuyasha to her other guests.

Kagome said, "Well Inuyasha this is the rest of my family and very best friends. Everyone this is Inuyasha."

Yuka said, "So this is your boyfriend?"

Kagome smiled and said, "Yes, Yuka he is."

Her Aunt Kagami said, "Well he is a cute one isn't he."

Inuyasha blushed and tried not to laugh or embarrass Kagome who was also blushing.

Just then Kashu said, "Inuyasha sweetheart could you come give me a hand?"

Inuyasha smiled and said, "Yeah coming mother."

Her uncle Jiro said, "Why did he just call my little sister Mother?"

Inuyasha had walked into the kitchen before Jiro asked his question. Inuyasha helped Kashu make tea and some snacks for the family. Mean while out with Kagome, she was answering questions concerning him.

Kagome said, "He only called her that because he's here so much mom said he was part of the family."

Ayumi said, "Why does he look like the half demon in our history books?"

This one Kagome had no choice but to be truthful about cause everyone had noticed the resemblance to his photo in the history book.

Kagome said, "Well that's cause they are one in the same. He is the one from the books just please don't ask him about anything from back then he's a little sensitive about it all."

Aunt Kantana said, "So he's how much older than you sweety?"

Kagome said, "Oh six hundred and eighty-five years give or take a little bit. But its cool."

Uncle Tsubasa said, "Your mom knows about all this right? Your not hiding it from her?"

Kagome said, "Yes my mom knows about it and she's fine with it."

Just then Kashu, Jin-chan, and Inuyasha came back into the room. They placed the trays down on the table and they sat down to talk for awhile then they went to eat.

Kashu said, "So Inuyasha how'd your brother like your present?"

Inuyasha smiled and said, "Don't know he didn't open it with me there but I'll find out later I'm supposed to go to his house when I leave here."

Kagome said, "Well see I guess your plan worked huh?"

Inuyasha said, "Yeah guess it did."

After they ate they went into the living room and opened their gifts. Inuyasha got some practical stuff. A new coat, which was his only one; hat; and pair of boots which Kashu knew he'd put to good use. After presents Inuyasha said he had to go it was a long way to his brother's. He placed a kiss on Kashu's cheek, on Jin-chan's head, and he ruffled Souta's hair. Kagome got up and walked to the door with him. He kissed her on the lips while her cousins, friends, and brother watched.

Kagome said, "Be careful at Sesshoumaru's alright you know how much of an ass he is."

Inuyasha said, "I will don't worry. I'm just wondering what he wants. I know I freaked him out when I told him I gave him the present because I love him."

Kagome said, "Did you mean it when you said you gave it to him out of love?"

Inuyasha said, "Yeah I mean it he's my older brother. He may hate me for what ever reason but I don't hate him for any reason."

Kagome said, "Then don't act like you normally would with him. Act like you do with Souta just treat him as the older brother. You know how Souta treats you? Well you do it with Sesshoumaru and I bet everything will work out."

Inuyasha left Kagome's and went back to his own era where he left for Sesshoumaru's castle. It took him till sunset to get there and when he did he went into the castle. Where he saw a servant.