Blood brothers

Disclaimer: I own no character of Inuyasha. Only the story is mine.

Chapter one

Inuyasha's offer

The silver haired man sitting in the tree looked as if he had the weight of the world on his shoulders. The breeze began to tease his white-silver hair. He looked down at the tree he was sitting in. The tree held many memories. Specifically, those of his beloved, Kagome. Kagome had come to the feudal era through a sacred well near the tree. She was the reincarnation of a former priestess that had resided in this area. Kagome had gotten past Inuyasha's defenses. She held a special place in his heart. He had asked her to stay with him in the feudal era instead of going back to her world in the twentieth century. She had been thrilled. Now she was gone, because he had failed as her protector.

Inuyasha's dog like ears pricked up at the sound of footsteps coming from the forest. As the figure emerged, Inuyasha's nose picked up on his scent. It was the only conformation he needed. The figure was his half brother, Sesshomaru. "Inuyasha," Sesshomaru said in a voice that made mere mortals tremble in fear, "Jaken said you were looking for me. Why have you summoned me here?" "I have an offer to make you concerning the Tetsusaiga. I know how much you covet the sword." "What is your offer, Inuyasha?" "Your Tenseiga can resurrect a hundred souls in one stroke. My offer is simple. "The Tetsusaiga for the life of Kagome." "The little priestess? Why her?" "She means more to me than life itself. I'm begging you to restore her life. She means more to me than the fang." Inuyasha held up the Tetsusaiga, the sword that was forged from the fang of Sesshomaru and Inuyasha's father. "There is one problem, Little brother. Only you can wield Father's sword." "I don't care. Life doesn't matter without Kagome." Sesshomaru was taken by surprise. What had happened to this cocky, smart ass half demon to make him so….humble? "Why this mortal girl? Did you inherit Father's taste in mortals? What makes her so special that you would willingly give away the most powerful sword ever forged?" Inuyasha sat down on the exposed tree roots. Sesshomaru followed suite. "Okay, Inuyasha, I'll bite. Tell me your story. Start from the beginning." Inuyasha looked his half brother on the eyes. "Have you ever had someone to die in your place, Sesshomaru? I have." Inuyasha began to tell his half brother his story.

_**I know this chapter is a bit short, but it's meant to act as a prelude to the second chapter. It will pick up again in future chapters.****