Sesshomaru sighed in irritation that the announcement that his brother was bringing a new woman home. After the man's last relationship he did not have high hopes for his half brother's taste in women. The very last thing he expected was the cheery demure shrine maiden his little half sibling had found.

She was stunningly gorgeous with her lustrous hair as dark as a raven's wing, and her crystal blue eyes. Inuyasha did not deserve such a lovely woman in his life with his short temper and crass attitude. The thought of his perpetually petulant half brother tainting a woman so pure bothered him greatly.

He arched a brow at her nervous bow, a shy smile making its way onto her lips and stealing the stoic silver haired demons breath, a feat in and of itself. He dipped his head in greeting to the little holy woman, smirking at his brother's glare of irritation.

Kagome relaxed at that, returning his smile with a brilliantly sincere one of her own, reassured he did not hate her on the spot as Inuyasha had assumed he would. The boys' father made his appearance then, greeting both Inuyasha and his new girlfriend cheerily with warm hugs.

They spent the evening pleasantly chatting, sharing a meal and both Touga and Sesshomaru taking their own sort of delight from sharing the half demon's more embarrassing moments in his life so far. Kagome felt nothing but welcome from the men and simply couldn't believe her luck.

.o.o.o.

Sesshomaru had grown an instant fondness for the strange woman his brother had brought home. She truly was as pure as he had first imagined, a bleeding heart who seemed incapable of hatred, something he believed impossible for a human. The woman could not lie to save her life, wearing her emotions so openly as she did. So why then was he surprised when Inuyasha selfishly took measures to horde away the fae like treasure of a woman. He proposed much to their father's delight, the man instantly going on about grandchildren.

She looked so happy he could not help but rise, excusing himself with a curt nod before he could do something foolish like tell her exactly why it was a poor choice to accept a man who still held such reverence for his late partner. Or perhaps steal her away and show her exactly what he could offer that his foolish half brother could not. It was a struggle to keep up his illusion of being human around her, wanting to show her how his dear little brother had been lying to her from the start.

He heard Inuyasha's comment as he left of," Insufferable ice prick. Thought you taught him manners dad."

Before he could turn around he heard the heavenly giggle of Kagome's happiness," he probably was just uncomfortable Yasha. You know he just does not seem to be the demonstrative sort." She valiantly attempted to defend him, making the dog demon's inner beast rumble with pride. Well, better he be granted the pleasure of seeing her in his life at all, happy as she was for whatever unfathomable reason, than to return to the dull bleakness that filled his thoughts typically.

O.o.o.

Sesshomaru sensed her before she reached the door, beating the help to the door to answer it himself. A masochistic streak a mile wide tempted him with her fresh, succulent sent.

What he had not expected were her gut wrenching tears. He kept his face impassive As he peered over her shoulder toward the long drive, frowning when he noticed no vehicle leaving. When she explained she had taken the train, all on her own ,he couldn't stop the snarl that escaped him . at the shocked expression in her gaze he quickly composed himself once more, inviting her in and leading her to the family den as opposed to the room used to serving guests.

It was in short order his father joined him and they managed to piece it together a bit at a time. Mostly he was just happy to see her smiling and laughing again. When she agreed to spend the night he felt his beast growling in delight and decided he would do what it took to make her forget his pathetic being of a half brother, if only for a night.

Sesshomaru wanted to drag his irritating half brother through town tied to the back of his car when the man dared show up in the morning offering nothing but a shopping spree to make up for how he had endangered and hurt the little priestess. However, Kagome's brilliant and far too forgiving heart shone through and she accepted the apology, not because she wanted his money, but she sought his approval and happiness, even at the risk of her own. Sesshomaru once more was regulated to only being able to look out for the charming young woman from a distance.

One day he had finally reached his limit. It seemed the little human often carried hints of residual sorrow and it drove him I sane to see the way Inuyasha neglected the caring woman he had been blessed with. As a rule, he did not care for humans, but it was because they were weak and short lived. Kagome's warmth shined like a beacon into the darkness of the ever deteriorating world he watched crumble further into decay every season.

Kagome had just left to catch a class, assuring all of the men she would be fine on her own and for them to have some bonding time. It was only when he heard the taxi leaving did he move, dropping his human guise that covered his demonic lineage. His hand was around his half brother's throat in a moment, lifting him from the ground.

"Free her from you before you forever taint her. She's too good for a pathetic whelp like you. Keep her and you will destroy anything noteworthy about her." He snarled, baring his fangs as he saw Inuyasha's eyes widen in shock before he snarled back just as fiercely.

"She's my woman, I'll do with her as I fucking please. It ain't your damn concern Ice prick." The younger brother answered.

Sesshomaru could feel his sire's probing aura rushing towards them and he scoffed," Break her little brother, muck things up with her, as I know you will, and I will take her for my own. " he vowed, throwing Inuyasha bodily across the room before leaving to deal with his own issues.

He needed space, to regain his control, something he couldn't do seeing his half brother with the woman his beast longed for, not that even his father knew of the affections he harbored for the soft human. Now seemed as good of a time as any to travel, he just would not go too far, just in case…

o.o.o.o.

To say he was surprised the day he got a call from his halfbreed brother seeking help with his temper was indeed a woefully inept understatement. However he was attempting to better himself which was more than Sesshomaru ever expected of the pup and he was a man of his word, even had the pain in his side not been pack, Sesshomaru was a creature of honor. He wanted to see Kagome again but work had picked up and he had been out of the country until his father contacted him, conveying his brother's urgent request. He arranged it as best as he could considering his efforts to aid others of their kind over seas on the unforgiving deserts of the Australian landscape. It took a few months to get the new hospitals in order but finally he was going back to Japan. He would see her again, allbeit with Inuyasha but the therapists reporting to him had claimed significant improvement.

And yet somehow, even knowing her heart belonged to another he felt himself growing excited when his father informed him they would be having a small celebration at Inuyasha's home and that Kagome insisted on cooking for them.

It was heaven and hell twisted so perfectly for him he could not begin to imagine it as suddenly the jet could not travel fast enough.

Alright so that catches everyone up on things from Sesshomaru's side. He was on his way there when he saw the fire which is mostly from his point of view. Hope y'all like it. Idk if I will go on to do beyond this point any time soon because right now I am stuck on this inukimixkagome pairing I have begun shipping…. Don't ask why I cant find any fanfics of it. So I started writing it. Hope y'all will hop over and take a peak at it sometime soon. Laters ;3