A.N. I just wanted to say that sorry if I make a little bit (or most) of the history and stuff up. There are a lot of different views and this one just adds to the story. Also, for the spelling… I only have plain English on my com, any Japanese words might (and probably are) wrong. Just endure. K? Thanks for Reading so far! Enjoy…
Both brothers were in Sesshomarus office. Breakfast had been good… but now InuYasha was nervous. He didn't get that feeling often, but considering the situation. Right then, Sesshomaru was helping InuYasha into his new armor for the ceremony. He was already in his own usual.
"Lord Sesshomaru! May I ask a question, My Lord?" Jaken was all nerves, even more than usual.
"What is it Jaken?" "
"Well, don't take this in offence, My Lord, but why are you taking him as your heir? He's a –"
"Say another word Jaken, it would cost you your life." Sesshomaru was none too happy and although he wouldn't show it, ever, his nerves were grating on him. Sesshomaru finished helping InuYasha. Both men looked great!
There was a knock at the door. "Who is it?"
"Oh, Lord Sesshomaru, It's Kagome and Rin. Can we come in?" Kagome called.
"Yes." He went around to the other side of the desk to begin drawing up some papers as the two girls walked inside. A strangled 'Oh!' came from Kagome when she saw them and Rins eyes lit up in happiness.
"Lord Sesshomaru, Lord InuYasha! You look great!" Rin looked so happy and was really praising them.
"Yeah, you guys look fabulous!" Kagome really had to hold her tongue on that one. She almost said hot! The young lady felt her cheeks grow warm and looked away.
In her hands Rin held two white lilies, probably from a vase somewhere: one for each brother. First she went to Sesshomaru, but saw he was busy and just set the flower next to him. Then, InuYasha, who took it, thankfully, and set it in a nearby vase with some others. The little girl smiled at both of them.
"We just wanted to come and congratulate you both before we go with the others to the court." Kagome said nervously. "I hope that it was alright."
"It was fine, ladies. Now hurry on." Sesshomaru said. He had moved next to InuYasha. The two girls left and hurried onto the court.
"We have come a long way InuYasha. I am proud of the fact that we are brothers. I never thought it possible." Sesshomaru spoke.
"Me too, Brother. Me too." They walked down the hall in companionable silence.
Sesshomaru proudly and gracefully stepped into the platform in fount of his followers. Today was special, they all knew it, but InuYashas friends had yet to grasp such severity. "Good People of this court." His voice carried to everyone in the large space, even in the usual calm tone. "We have all come here today for a very special reason. Today I, Sesshomaru, will accept my brother as my own after all of our years apart." Everyone clapped and cheered. "It is with great honor that I can say, he will be helping us a great deal in the future. We have not seen much of him in the past, but he will be in your lives from this day forward. "You will all treat him as the prince that he is. Even if you do not approve of his lineage." There were a few confused murmurs. "He is my half brother. " That set more confused gazes at the Lord. Most of this generation had never heard of the things that the brother's father had done.
"However, he is still strong. He has defeated foes that have proved more than difficult to harm, and all for his companions' safety. I would trust my life to him." People were starting to get excited over who this new person was. "People, welcome your next Lord. My brother, InuYasha." The name was enough, but when they all saw him. There was no denying it. Long silver hair, golden amber eyes, and the way he stood made them look more like brothers than ever before. The crowd erupted in an applause, even though nearly everyone could tell that he was a hanyoi.
Sesshomaru continued when the cheers died down. "InuYasha, do you accept me as your Lord and Master?" InuYasha knelt down and unsheathed his sword.
"I accept you as my Lord and Master, Sesshomaru. You may do with me as you please, with me as your vassal."
Sesshomaru put his hand over one of InuYashas. "I accept you as my servant, InuYasha. I will do with you as I please with you not only as my vassal, but as my heir, and second as well. Stand, Brother." Sesshomaru released him and InuYasha stood facing the people together. InuYashas friends just then grasped the severity of the situation. InuYasha, their friend, InuYasha, was a Lord of the land they were on! Who would have ever thought…
Sesshomaru broke the respectful silence. "I now give you, Lord InuYasha, prince of the Western Lands." The crowd erupted once again. The brothers came off the stage. Only to be met with a very happy and surprised crowd of their own. Kagome, Shippo, Rin, and Jaken were all so surprised that their eyes were popped out and their mouths were open. Sango had a look of bewilderment on her face and Miroku just looked impressed. Welcomes, congratulations, and stares were all given. There was even some smiling after that. The boys were going to try to get along!
The whole group was invited to an honorary banquet for the evening. There was food, music, dancing, and drinks all night. Every higher status member of the army or offices under Sesshomarus control were invited as well. Everything was grand. However, it became late and most people began to retire for the night. After everyone had left, the brothers snuck off to Sesshomarus office. There, they just spent another hour doing the paperwork that Sesshomaru had started and talked and drank some more. Finally, though, they did give it up and retired for the night.