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Kagome stared into the mouth of the cave. An endless pit of darkness looked back at her. Then she heard it again, that hurtful cry. She winced. She hated to hear him in pain and she hated it even more that Inuyasha would not let her get near. Even though, technically, he had never let anyone get remotely close to him, he would always let the dark haired maiden somewhat closer. Not this time. Inuyasha had isolated himself in a dark cave and would lash out at anyone who tried to enter, including Kagome.

Kagome was snapped out of her thoughts as Sango spoke. "I wonder what has caused Inuyasha's sudden desire for solitude."

"Inuyasha has always been a mysterious demon. Whatever the reason may be, I am sure he will tell us what's troubling him when he deems himself ready." Miroku responded.

Kagome nodded in agreement. It was true that Inuyasha would keep whatever he was feeling to himself. He didn't believe in sharing his feeling or troubles with anyone. He felt that it made him appear weak, despite the fact that he was the strongest amongst the group. That's just how he chose to live.

"I can guarantee that this behavior of his is linked to the fact that he had such a hard time growing up on his own like that and being isolated." Kagome thought aloud.

"Even if he is a no good bully, not even Inuyasha deserves to be in this much pain." Shippo added.

"Aahhng!" A pain filled scream echoed from the caves entrance.

The three travelers looked at the cave, sympathy written on all of their faces.

"Kagome…I don't think that I can take much more of this." Shippo stated whipping tears from his eyes.

"Can't we do something?!?" Sango asked holding Kirara close to her chest.

Miroku looked thoughtful for a moment, "Perhaps lady Kaede would have some information that could help us with Inuyasha's current condition." He suggested.

"Good idea Miroku. The sooner we leave the sooner we can return and help Inuyasha." Kagome said as she began packing their things. Within no time the group was on their way to Kaede's village. Before heading off with the others, Shippo ran to the mouth of the cave,

"We're gonna go ask Kaede for help Inuyasha! We'll be back soon!" the little fox demon yelled in his loudest voice.

Inuyasha smiled, he knew that his friends were trying to help, but they could do nothing to ease his pain. They had no idea what he was going through…and he had a feeling that things were only going to get worse from here on in.

"Constant cries of pain you say?" asked the female elder.

"Yes lady Kaede. He has isolated himself in a dark cave and refuses to permit entrance to anyone." The monk explained.

"Aye? Even young Kagome?" Kaede inquired somewhat shocked.

Kagome stiffened. "Inuyasha has refused to be bothered with any of us," she began "including me."

"I see. This is indeed a strange situation. Has lord Inuyasha exhibited such outlandish behavior before?" the elder asked.

"No, not that we know of. And I don't think I have ever heard him in such pain." Sango sighed.

There was a pregnant pause and Kaede looked deep in thought. The others waited for her to voice her thoughts.

"What are you thinking Kaede?" The reincarnated priestess asked.

Kaede continued to shuffle about her little hut opening and shutting scrolls. Frustrated, she turned to her guests and gave them an uneasy look. "I am not completely sure, but Inuyasha's current behavior reminds me of a demons first heat."

"F-first what?!?!?!" Kagome nearly screeched blushing furiously.

"Come child, surely ye must know about animals and demons in heat."

"W-well yeah I do. It's just that…well; I guess I am just having a hard time thinking about Inuyasha in that way." Kagome's last statement causing her blush to spread.

"Kagome, you must remember that Inuyasha is a man. All men, human and demon alike have needs both emotional…and physical." Miroku explained. "Even I find that I must succumb to my desires on occasion."

"Thankfully not everyone is as weak willed as Miroku." Sango spat causing the monk to pout in a corner.

"Young Inuyasha may in fact be entering his first heat. I do admit that it is somewhat late considering his age. Yet we must keep in mind that he is a half demon. Therefore, the developmental stages may be different." The Priestess began, "Our young friend will most likely be going through a series of changes. It is important that we do not press the issue. He will come to us when he is ready. The best thing that we can do is offer our support when it is needed."

The group nodded their heads in agreement as they listened intently. All except Kagome. The time traveler was not sure if Inuyasha would need her at all. The fact that he pushed her way at such a desperate time had hurt the girl more so than she outwardly led on.

Inuyasha realized that he must have passed out from the last shock of pain he suffered due to the fact that he was spread out on the floor. As he struggled to pick himself off of the ground he was assaulted by an all too familiar scent accompanied with something he did not recognize. With great effort, he made his way to the entrance of the cave leaning on the side for support and waited for his unwelcome guest.

In no time he was there, but something was different. His scent was the same and yet…somehow alluring. He closed his eyes and fought back a pain filled cry. He felt Sesshomaru's eyes on him and knew that the elder yukai had sensed his immense pain.

"Look," the hanyou began "I don't know why you are here, but I'm really not in any condition to fight you." He looked at the misleadingly docile demon for a response. He received nothing. "Sesshomaru, I really cannot do this today."

He heard a laugh.

"Inuyasha, this Sesshomaru is not here to fight. I am here for a different motive."

"And what reason is that?" the half demon asked.

"Idiot brother," Sesshomaru chuckled. "Can you not sense the changes taking place? Or are you immune to that intoxicating scent?"

Inuyasha inhaled deeply and was instantly overwhelmed. His knees stated to give out, but something had stopped his harsh impact with the ground. Hel looked up only to meet golden orbs filled with…concern? Inuyasha had to force himself to focus as the owner of said orbs spoke.

"You shouldn't be standing in such a weak state. Where is your resting place?"

Under normal circumstances, Inuyasha would not have lead Sesshomaru to his 'safe haven' but if he was honest with himself, he knew that if he so desired Sesshomaru could have done away with him already.

"Inuyasha, I won't hurt you." Sesshomaru reassured.

The fire rat nodded and motioned inside the cave. He attempted to walk but nearly fell over once again. The elder noticed his half brothers struggle and didn't hesitate to cradle him in his arms.

Why is he being so pleasant towards me? Inuyasha pondered.

The elder of the two noticed a group of leaves piled together as a makeshift bed and placed his brother on them gently before starting a small fire.

"Mmmnyah!" Inuyasha howled.

Sesshomaru was at his side in an instant. "Where does it hurt Inu?"

Inu?

Inuyasha tried to speak, but all that came out was a strangled cry. The young lord's eyes were full of compassion as he swept the hair from his face.

"Inu…I can't attempt to ease your pain unless you tell me where you're hurting." His voice was softer than ever. Never had Sesshomaru spoken in such a tone.

Inuyasha's face reddened as he spread his legs. He turned his head in embarrassment at his brothers raised eyebrows.

Why does the pain have to be there? He thought.

Sesshomaru chuckled, "I thought as such." He moved between Inuasha's legs and started to remove the cloth of the fire rat.

"W-what the hell do you think you're doing!" Inuyasha yelled, his red cheeks darkening.

"This Sesshomaru must assess the situation if there is any hope of alleviation to the pain." His brother stated matter-of-factly.

Too weak to put up a fight, Inuyasha let his brother do as he pleased. At this point he was willing to do anything just to ease the pain even if only for a moment.

"Just as I thought." Sesshomaru said more to himself than anyone.

"What is it?" Inuyasha asked nervously propping himself up on his elbows.

"Your lotus flower has begun to develop. That is what has been causing all the pain. Unfortunately there is nothing that this Sesshomaru can do to help. However, if it is any consolation the pain should be ending within the next few hours."

Inuyasha raised his eyebrows in confusion. "My lotus flower being?..."

"Your female sex organs."

"…"

"…"

"MY WHAT?!?!?!?!" Inuyasha yelped clamping his thighs together and backing away from his brother.

"Your female sex organs have started to form." Sesshomaru repeated as he soothed his ears from Inuyasha's sudden outburst.

The younger demons eyes widened, if possible, even more "My f-f-female sex organs…wait…Are you trying to tell me that I'm turning into a chick?!?! That can't be possible"

"On the contrary Inu, it is in fact possible. Though you are not 'turning into a chick' as you put it." The elder yukai chuckled. "Your statement would require you to lose your male sex organs which you are not."

"I'm not going to lose my dick?"

"No."

"But you sai-"

"This Sesshomaru said that your lotus flower was developing."

"And that means I'm getting lady parts."

"Correct, howeve-"

"So I am turning into a chick!" Inuyasha cried out covering his face.

"..however," Sesshomaru began fixing his brother with a stern glare that said 'let me finish or you will get hurt' "you will not lose your male organs. You will just acquire your female sex organs as well."

"You mean to tell me that I'll have both like some kind of freak!?!?!"

"…"

"…"

"There is nothing wrong with being a Ukiyo demon. It is a blessing to be one of the few demons that possess such a trait. Besides, there are not many of our kind left." The western lord spoke rather softly with a bit of color dusting the bridge of his nose.

Ok, now Inuyasha was confused. So he was this Ukiyo demon…type…thing which meant that he had both male and female parts. Well technically he was in the process of acquiring his female genitals, but he could have sworn Kagome had talked about something like this from her biology class. No, those were 'hemodites'…or 'afrodites' or something. And on top of all this, Sesshomaru was acting civil towards him and…wait…

"Our kind?..."

"Yes Inuyasha, our kind."

"So…does that mean…"

"Yes, this Sesshomaru is also a Ukiyo demon. And I would appreciate it if you did not refer to our kind as 'freaks'"

Well if this isn't awkward I don't know what is

"Aaahhhoooow!" the hanyou screeched. His eyes widened as he felt something warm and wet trickling down his thigh.

Scratch that it just got more awkward.

"Inu!" Sesshomaru rushed to Inuyasha's side once he saw the blood.

"What the h-hell is h-happening to meee? Shesshomamaruuu Owwww! I-it h-h-hurts s-sooo b-bad!" tears were streaming down Inuyasha's face. And all he could do was cling onto his brother for support.

Great! Now he probably thinks worse of me. Just because I can't stand a bit of pain.

Sesshomaru held Inuyasha throughout the entire time. He ran his fingers through his long silver tresses as an attempt to soothe him. Inuyasha was grateful for his comfort and as the time went on his pain subsided. He lay in his brothers arms for a few hours until they agreed it was time to…err...'assess' the situation again.

"Well, the good news is that it looks as if your lotus is in full bloom. You shouldn't be feeling much if any pain throughout the rest of your transitions." Sesshomaru stated leaving his place between the half demons legs.

The hanyou covered himself once his elder was done, "Eh..Sesshomaru?"

"Yes Inu?"

"T-thank you. You could have easily taken advantage of the situation and done away with me. Though I must admit I'm not sure why you chose not to, I am grateful to you."

"I wouldn't do away with you inu. That is not what this Sesshomaru is after." The young lord explained with a smirk before getting up to leave.

"So I suppose that us fighting so violently throughout the years has been nothing but a front?" Inuyasha scoffed following his brother to the mouth of the cave.

"Call it what you must. But this Sesshomaru assures you, all of my actions have meanings behind them. Your comrades are nearing."

Inuyasha's face contorted from confusion to acknowledgement; however, before he could make any sort of inquiry to his brother, Sesshomaru was gone. He sighed as he look down to his blood stained clothes and tried to think how he was going to explain all this to his friends. He would have to think Quick, He could smell their scents drawing nearer. As he turned to head back into the cave a gust of wind blew from the opposite direction his friends were coming.

That smells really good…was that…Sesshomaru?

Inuyasha blushed and upon realizing this he brought a hand to his cheek.

Sesshomaru…Sessho

The half demon smiled inwardly and turned his back once his friends came into view. Before either of them could say anything he moved inside the cave to rest.

"Inuyasha!" Kagome started

The only acknowledgement Kagome received was a falter in his steps before he continued on away from her.

"Give him time Kagome, remember what Kaede said…he will come when he is ready." Sango tried to comfort her friend.

"Yeah…your right. We just have to wait." Kagome tried to smile, however all of her friends noticed the way she gazed at the opening of the cave with longing.

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