AtraSpei: I know I have other story I should update, but... I hate Kagome. And I have no ideas what to write about anymore. Earlier, I wanted to put there something about Sesshoumaru, for a very special scene came into my mind. But it had nothing to do with Kagome, so I decided to not put this idea in "The Unknown". Instead, I'm going to write a story about young Sesshoumaru without Kagome interfering with my plot.

Some of you might not like Sesshoumaru's character in my this story, but you must understand, that he's still very young (10 years old), innocent and new to the world around him. So one day he'll learn how to be a perfect killing machine.

Even more of you might not like Inu no Taishou (aka Touga). For he no longer will be an all-knowing Mary Sue. Yes, he's supa-cool warrior and all, but he's still a newbie to "fathering".

And for Sesshoumaru's mother (Tsukiko) – she has a very special place in my heart. Since Inu-Papa was mentioned in the show, he has been a real mystery. For me it's Sess' Mom, that's a mystery.

Also, I'm not a fan of Izayoi. She won't appear soon, but someday she will. I'm not an Izayoi-basher, but... You'll see.

Disclaimer: Don't own lyrics, don't own Inuyasha, don't own my soul.

Sound of Solitude

Prologue

I heard somebody whisper: Please, adore me
And when I looked, the Moon had turned to gold

The day he returned home, he would see him sit on veranda at nights and gaze at the sky above. For the day he returned home, she left. And he would wait for her return patiently, the way he never did when he was gone.

But, of course, he understood. He was, unlike her, almost always gone. So it was only natural for son to miss his mother. And not him.

But did his son really miss her? He just sat there, with unwritten scroll sitting in his lap, paintbrush in hand and bottle of black ink beside him. And he just gazed at the Moon, as if waiting for something to happen.

Then, he would fall asleep. After that he would disappear in the morning and only show up when the Moon took her place in the sky.

And he didn't question it. As long as Sesshoumaru kept up with his studies, he did not mind this odd behavior. He had enough problems, so he did not feel like dealing with his son. If something's wrong, leave it to Tsukiko. Of course, that's when she comes back.

Could you imagine his surprise when he went outside in the morning and saw Sesshoumaru still sitting there and writing something on the scroll?

Sesshoumaru looked up at him, then bowed his head and went back to his work. Touga stared at him for a moment. After a while his eyes went to his son's writings. Suddenly, paintbrush stopped dancing on the scroll and Sesshoumaru put it down. He turned his golden eyes to his father and just sat there.

Sensing it's one of those rare situations, when he could talk to his son, Touga decided to start a conversation, even if he did not know what to say.

"What's this?" He asked, gazing down at his son.

"Homework." Answered boy. Touga waited a few seconds for more, but it seemed Sesshoumaru did not want to say more than neccesery.

"Weren't you supposed to do this yesterday?" He asked coldly, though he didn't even realize that. Sesshoumaru lowered his eyes to the ground.

"I was." Came quiet reply. "But I fell asleep." He tried to defend himself, though it wasn't the best defense.

Touga sighed. He did not know why even the simplest question had to make him look frightening in his child's eyes. He just wanted to know more about him.

Truth, he had no idea how to handle children. He's Lord of Western Lands, and a warrior. He knew how to talk to armies, how to handle the deadliest enemies, and yet he couldn't get to his own son. Who would have thought it's so difficult?

Actually, he knew nothing about his son. War after war, with many meetings in between, politics – he simply had no time for him. Come on, Sesshoumaru had everything a child could want. Home, toys, servants, best teachers. And still he wasn't happy. What else could he want?

"You miss her, don't you?" Asked Touga, as he turned away from Sesshoumaru and looked ap at the sky.

"Miss her?" Sesshoumaru repeated quietly. "She's been gone for a few days. And she'll be back in a few days. There's no time to miss her."

The answer confused Inu no Taishou. "But it would be better if she came back, am I right?"

"Yes." Replied Sesshoumaru. They were quiet for a while, for Touga couldn't come up with next question. "Ano... Am I allowed to ask something?" Asked young Inu, as he looked up at his father, who turned his head towards him.

"Go on." Said Touga, curious of what Sesshoumaru had to say.

"Where is Haha-ue?" Touga closed his eyes.

"In her castle." He answered. But Sesshoumaru wasn't satisfied with it.

"But where?" He pressed harder. Touga narrowed his eyes. He knew his wife had her own kingdom somewhere in North, or it's what she says, but where is her kingdom – he did not know. But he couldn't tell that Sesshoumaru. He wasn't supposed to not know.

"It does not metter. She'll be back soon"

"But-"

"This conversation is over." He added angrily. Sesshoumaru averted his eyes from his father, then collected his stuff and stood up.

"I'll leave now." He bowed and without looking at his father, disappeared inside castle.

Touga did not see him again this day.

Sesshoumaru didn't even bother to go outside when Moon came into view.

What a shame, she wasn't greeted by the boy. Touga decided, that tonight he'll take a watch instead of the boy.

AtraSpei: Confusing? Good. It had every right to be, for it's a prologue. Next chapters will be a little clearer ;) Of course, it's if you want me to write more. Review.

And sorry for grammar and spelling mistakes. I still learn ;P