I Hate & Love You

Author's Note: I am experiencing a little writer's block with this Supernatural fanfic so a quick reprieve to InuYasha should help.

P.S.: There is a bit of incest between Inu and Sess. There will be some Sess and Mom as well. But that's kind of the point so don't freak out on me kay?

Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha.

"Lord Sesshoumaru, look at what Rin has brought. She found flowers for Lord Sesshoumaru to wear in his hair." The great Sesshoumaru opened his eyes at the random rant that had been thrown his way. Standing in front of him was a tired young girl with her hair matted to head with dirt. Blinking twice, Sesshoumaru eyed the bundle of red, orange, and yellow flowers balled in the little porcelain fist. Having nothing to say, Rin pressed again for an accepting answer from her lord. "Rin found the prettiest ones to show Lord Sesshoumaru. See? "she said again as she pushed her hand under his delicate nose. The stench of earth mingled with the scent of the flowers as Sesshoumaru inhaled. He could care less of the flowers that were forced into his sight. But for the sake of Rin, he would comment. Smacking his lips and swiping his tongue over his canines, Sesshoumaru spoke. "Show Jaken." The words were spoken apathetically as he lazily moved his gaze back to Rin.

The young girl stood before him a moment more. Looking at the bundle in her hands, she grabbed a single red one and proceeded to tuck it into the side of his hair abandoning all the others at his feet. Sesshoumaru was slightly amazed at the dexterity of her hands as she wrapped the silvery strands of hair around the stem of the flower and secured it into his hair. Clapping at her handiwork, Rin pointed to his head. "Now Rin's lord looks pretty." Turning on her heel, she took off again calling out to Jaken to come and gather more flowers with her. Watching the receding orange kimono of his ward, Sesshoumaru seemed to stare at nothing. When he was sure she was safely in Jaken's presence, he closed his eyes again. As much as he hated to think badly of a child, the girl had interrupted his rest. While he had no physical need of rest like ningen did, his spirit needed rest sometimes. He took advantage of the times that Rin required rest, food, and more. But even these relaxing times made him tense.

Leaning his head to the side, careful not to crush the flower, Sesshoumaru slumped over on his sword resting his chin on Tenseiga's hilt. His moko-moko enveloped him in what could be perceived as a big puff of white clouds mushed together. Breathing in deeply, Sesshoumaru tried to focus on meditating. But even as he tried to release his being, the deep feeling that someone else was watching or close bothered him. Hopefully it wasn't an opponent seeing as hardly anyone provided a challenge for him. There just wasn't the same feeling of brawn he got when defeating a challenger. Dismissing his concerns as trivial, Sesshoumaru closed his eyes yet again. He was close to reaching his enlightenment state when the staggering scent of InuYasha reached his nose.

Opening his eyes quickly, Sesshoumaru looked around the field. He listened tentatively to his environment attempting to catch a sight of the hanyou. From what his nose sensed, InuYasha was alone and clearly agitated. The spike in the tangy part of InuYasha's normal scent made that part clear. But for what reason did the hanyou have for encroaching on his territory? There was nothing to gain but death should the two cross paths. Feeling a tugging at his inner youkai, Sesshoumaru sighed. His little brother's youkai had sensed his in the vicinity. Mentally damning himself, Sesshoumaru allowed Tenseiga to fall against moko-moko as he stood. He needed no weapons when InuYasha was in this state. The pup would only have tunnel-vision. The only challenge would be the monster strength that Sesshoumaru could easily match if the need arose. Knowing that the hanyou needed to vent his anger about whatever, Sesshoumaru prepared for a fight.

He was beginning to doubt that the hanyou would even approach him when he spotted a figure clothed in red standing across the field from him. The sudden wave of killer intent radiating from InuYasha made him crack his knuckles. This just might be a good fight after all. A sudden yell of anger and the thud of bare feet on the ground made Sesshoumaru smile. Yes little brother. Attack me, he thought to himself. He was stationary as InuYasha got closer and bounded into the air. Swinging Tessaiga he prepared to deliver a powerful downward cut to his elder brother. Thinking that he had caught the taiyoukai by surprise, InuYasha was slightly shocked when his brother side stepped him and caught his arm. InuYasha's eyes widened as Sesshoumaru caught the force of his blow with one hand and twisted his arm harshly. Not wanting to release his sword, InuYasha curled his fingers and grunted at the pain. The tightly clenched muscles in his arm and hand hurt even more as his elder brother continued twisting.

Deciding that having his arm was more valuable than the sword, InuYasha released it. As soon as the dull thud of Tessaiga was heard, Sesshoumaru single-handedly flipped InuYasha into the tree he was once leaning against. The hanyou hit the wood hard as the bark splintered against his back. Not even allowing his prey the chance to hit the ground, Sesshoumaru was among InuYasha again. He grabbed the hanyou by his neck and slammed him into the tree whose bark groaned in protest to his strength. Holding his little brother firmly, Sesshoumaru spoke. "What are you doing in my territory half-breed?" InuYasha took in a strained breath before saying, "What does it matter to you Sesshoumaru?" Insulted at the lack of honorific that should have been placed in front of his name; Sesshoumaru gave InuYasha a rough slam. "This Sesshoumaru is not to be addressed like a friend by commoners." InuYasha just grunted as he hung limply in Sesshoumaru's grip. "Now answer my question half-breed. This Sesshoumaru does not deal with incompetence." InuYasha, sensing that it was no use to fight, took another strained breath. Holding his neck up to allow more air for him to breathe, InuYasha coughed. "I am here because I can be here. You may own the land but not the feet that tread it." His voice was hoarse and slightly broken from his effort to hold in the pained screams. Sesshoumaru looked at InuYasha in softened anger. Apparently the hanyou was distressed and this fight was just a result of it. For some reason he was half-heartedly attacking Sesshoumaru and the fight wasn't really that serious.

Now's the time to kill him. You can easily murder him and nobody would be the wiser, his inner youkai pressed. While Sesshoumaru liked the idea of an easy kill, it would be dishonorable to do so when InuYasha was in such a state. Besides, the scent of blood would attract to much unwanted attention. Allowing the hanyou to drop to the ground, Sesshoumaru stood over his limp body. The pup had curled into his moko-moko and laid there looking pitiful. Just now, Sesshoumaru got a good look of what his little brother looked like. InuYasha's haori was stained, his hair was a dirty white and plastered to his face with sweat, and his eyes didn't seem to have the same fierce glow in them. In fact, his eyes were a dull golden color, kind of like tarnished jewelry. He looked pitiful and dejected for some reason. In a moment of love, Sesshoumaru knelt down and got eye level with his brother. Reaching out a tentative hand, he gently moved some of the hair from the hanyou's face. Sesshoumaru felt bad when InuYasha flinched at his touch. Not wanting to upset him anymore, Sesshoumaru stood.

He could also sense that Jaken and Rin were returning. InuYasha must have sensed them too because in an instant he was up on his feet and grabbing Tessaiga. Sesshoumaru was aware of the breeze that followed InuYasha's abrupt disappearance. His eyes followed his little brother until his back disappeared. The light thuds of Rin's feet were heard as the girl flew across the field leaving Jaken to swallow the dirt that her little feet kicked up. Her long hair flew in the wind and if it not were for her human features, one could assume she was a youkai child jovially playing. Sesshoumaru simply blinked before turning and gathering his moko-moko. He had just finished arranging the fluffy cloud around him and was attaching Tenseiga to him when small arms surrounded his lithe leg.

Looking down, Sesshoumaru saw Rin holding him tightly with a laugh on her face. She was now dirtier than ever and looked as if she had been playing rough all day. Not liking the fact that Rin would stain his white hakama, Sesshoumaru growled in his throat. Since Rin had been with him she had learned to understand his way of speech. Because he was an Inu youkai with limited need of verbal transactions, he primarily used growls to express how he felt. Rin, who was a quick learner, showed she was able of relating his growls to different actions. If he growled hard and loud, she should hide somewhere. If he growled softly, she would wake up. This particular growl was one of unpleasantness. It could be considered an argumentative one as well. Looking at her lord, Rin released his leg and settled for resting her head on his thigh.

A couple of seconds later, Jaken appeared in front of the duo heaving for breath. "Lord Sesshoumaru! Lord Sesshoumaru! We heard crashing and we came as fast as we could. Are you okay?" Jaken asked. Sesshoumaru, finding the question silly, simply rolled his eyes. "Rin are you ready to go?" he asked. The girl was silent for a while before she nodded happily. Needing no further conversation, Sesshoumaru proceeded to walk away. Jaken jumped in disbelief. "Lord Sesshoumaru where are you going?" he called. "Collect Ah-Un and go to the nearest village. Keep to the main roads and don't stop frequently. Stay until I return." Jaken looked at his lord's back as the instructions were streamed in his ears. Sighing, he turned to look at the girl. "Guess it's you and me Rin."

As Sesshoumaru continued to walk, he debated with himself on whether or not he should visit his mother. It had been thirty years since their last meeting and it would be trifling to show up so short of notice. Deciding that as her son he was entitled to returning to her occasionally, Sesshoumaru decided to visit her. Besides, perhaps she could explain why he felt a moment of love for InuYasha.

CHAPTER UN FINITO

A.N.: What do you guys think? It's my second one.