A/N: Holy crap wow, do you guys know how much I adore you all, your reviews are the best and man do they make me laugh. I got so many "Oh shit I smell a fight" in a row that I cracked up XD You guys rock and if ever I can incorporate a random moment that you guys would like in the story I'd be happy to take the challenge ^^ Since the reviews were so great I decided to update really fast, okay who am I kidding, I want some Inu/Sesshie too XD * fangurl power *

Chapter Ten

Inuyasha cowered in the now chilling water, he was all too aware that he was naked and in his human state and could do nothing against Sesshomaru who could, despite his dismay, pound him on an average day. He tried to glance over at Taiga but as soon as his eyes would even begin to shift from Sesshomaru's crimson eyes, the enraged male would growl and step closer.

The stream wasn't that deep so he was partially lying, partially sitting on the eroded bottom. His mind raced as he tried to figure out the best way for escape, he could just bolt but then Sesshomaru could easy just claw him in the back, taking him down like a new born fawn. He decided that his best chance to run would be if Sesshomaru was distracted, that being said, he raked his hands through the slightly salt filled water and bolted when Sesshomaru cried out wiping at his eyes.

He didn't have time to look back and see if Taiga was alright, as long as Taiga wasn't on Sesshomaru's hit list, everything should be fine...

– – – –

Taiga shook out the ringing in his head. He had been thrown against a large oak tree so hard he thought he would break his back bone. Anger raced through him as he realized someone had interrupted him from his oh so delicious snack. He rose to his feet growling, little red birds floating just above his hand, ready to be launched at his assailant. He startled slightly as he saw the tall, and quite beautiful youkai standing in front of him, his eyes pure red and his beautiful fangs bared...at him. He was mad. Mad was most likely an understatement...a huge understatement. Taiga realized on close inspection that this male was like a handsome, older version of his pet, long flowing white locks, but minus the cute furry ears...perhaps that was his mate?

He growled at the male, he didn't care if his pet was his son or brother, Inuyasha was his prize now and he was not giving him up.

"What the hell do you want!?" He spat out at the menacing male.

The beautiful youkai's eyes narrowed giving him the appearance of an enraged beast, "I shall have your heart for dare touching This Sesshomaru's belongings!"

Taiga's eyes widened, the inner maple color clear in the depths of his eyes, did the male just call himself Sesshomaru, as in the Daiyoukai of the West, the fearsome lord Sesshomaru that his mother had planned to give him to. His heart nearly burst as he tried to comprehend what to do but he didn't get far before a white blur was in his face and he was sent flying into the air and through multiple trees.

– – – –

Inuyasha stopped just for a moment as he saw dust rise into the air a bit from the area where Sesshomaru and Taiga were. He cursed silently as he realized that Sesshomaru was most likely going after Taiga after all, for what reason he had no clue but most likely it was Taiga who initiated it. He didn't really think that Taiga would have a chance; he looked up at the huge moon shining light on the near pitch black forest path. He knew if he didn't do something Taiga might die and he didn't really like that notion, it actually made him felt very uncomfortable.

Inuyasha hardly noticed how the light breeze seemed to stop and how the birds seem to stop chirping. It wasn't until he heard rustling and growling that he realized that he was all alone in his human state and something with a very nasty aura was coming towards him. He started to back back slowly towards the way he had first came, even in his human form he knew Sesshomaru's scent and this wasn't it. It kind of smelt like cinder, or smoke, the nose tickling smell that sort of smelt like Taiga.

He didn't like the smell and he certainly didn't like when a red haired fellow stepped out of the dark bushes. The male had short spiky hair the same color as Taiga but his facial feature were much more sculpted and his eyes were tri-colored, vermillion, map and at the moment flecking with red.

He swallowed as the male growled at him and drew his swords. He wanted to swear something fierce at the guy but he didn't get a chance to say much...

– – – –

Sesshomaru was just about to drive his poisonous claws into the little vermin chest but an explosion of some sorts distracted him. The male was no threat to him so he easily turned his attention to the blaze, not liking that that was the direction that his half witted brother had bolted. His eyes narrowed as a lithe figure came running out of the smoke, coughing and looking slightly charred. Inuyasha he thought with a possessive growl.

– – – –

Lucien had found him, the little rodent whose scent had mingled with his brother's. He was slightly disappointed, the scent had smelt like that of a demon but here was a human, pretty as he was, running from him like a little bug. He certainly hoped Taiga had had his fun because his little play toy was going to be ashes soon.

The male had had to stop to cough and catch his breath, the smoke from his attack deep in his lungs. He didn't even bother to run after the male. He stepped out of the dust cloud, his sword in hand, his target collapsed on the ground struggling to breath.

He grasped the smooth, black hilt tighter as he realized that he was not alone. He glanced over and saw a figure looming over another figure. To his dismay, on closer inspection it was a very pissed looking demon male looming over an injured Taiga. He growled fierce and loud as he ignored the little human and went at the other demon full speed.

– – – –

Sesshomaru was slightly surprised at the speed of the other demon and hardly registered the burning sensation on his arm. He swiftly kicked the new demon off of him, admiring the burn running down his forearm, he had actually been injured, what fun this would be!

He smiled a sinister notion that illuminated his lovely features, "This Sesshomaru does not know who you are but This Sesshomaru is impressed. This Sesshomaru shall have fun ripping every bone from your body."

The other male, who looked eerily like his former prey stood as tall as he and looked to be a formidable opponent spoke, "You are Lord Sesshomaru am I correct? My mother sent my future mate to you but I am sorry to say I need him back, I am not sorry to say that the West will be missing a Lord when I am done however."

Sesshomaru nearly had the urge to laugh as the long, /greenish-yellow/ whip strung from his finger. "This Sesshomaru does not know who your future mate is but if it is the little cur who dared to sample my property, then you can die along side of him."

The time for words was done as Sesshomaru lashed out with the stinging whip, just barely missing his target. He smiled again and sighed in exasperation as he moved to run alongside his foe.

– – – –

Inuyasha was finally able to breathe properly, he could feel a couple of stings here and there but he wasn't hurt too badly. He looked around looking for the crazy demon and saw, in confusion, that he was fighting Sesshomaru and keeping up! He didn't have time to be impressed however as he noticed that Taiga didn't look too well hunched over on the ground.

He ran as fast as he could and finally reached Taiga, the male groaning from who knows what kind of injuries.

"Are you okay?" Inuyasha asked concerned.

Taiga smiled rakishly, "When you said that Lord Sesshomaru was your brother you weren't lying were you?"

Inuyasha rolled his dark eyes, "Of course not, that guy is insane, and why did he attack you?"

"Apparently he was mad because I tried to fuck you."

Inuyasha blushed despite himself, "Wha...what, why, what is it to him! That bastard!"

Taiga sat, his hand cradling his ribs, "Apparently you are his property and he didn't appreciate me sampling the goods before he did apparently."

Inuyasha's eyes widened in horror, "What, what do you mean before he did."

Taiga looked up, a serious frown on his face for the first time since he had come across Inuyasha, "I mean I think your brother wants to keep the mating inside of the family."

Inuyasha could hardly recoil in disgust before he was unceremoniously tossed into the stream.

– – – –

Taiga's eyes widened as his brother loomed over him, shock was evident in his features, "Lu...Lucien! What the hell are you doing here!?"

Lucien frowned down at him, red flecks nearly taking over his eyes, "I will deal with you later," was all he offered before he scooped up Taiga under one arm before leaping into a tree, just in time to dodge an attack from Sesshomaru.

Taiga was embarrassed and indignant all at once, how dare his brother waltz into this situation and treat him like a child. He felt something wet hit his forehead and he glanced up and noticed that Lucien had various slashes dripping blood.

He looked down at the ground where Lord Sesshomaru stood looking up at them. "Why are you fight in him?" He demanded.

Lucien seemed to ignore him as he sheath his blade, "I will leave for now Lord Sesshomaru until I get my ward out of danger, know this though, if ever we cross again I shall end you for daring to injure my brother!"

With that Lucien disappeared in a blur, Taiga's protest fading into the air.

Sesshomaru made to follow but the movement from the stream caught his attention far more than his current foe. Inuyasha sat a confused expression on his pretty face, his naked body barely covered by water. The gleaming moon shone on him and the light caught the water soaking his black locks that trailed down his wet body. Sesshomaru could smell his little brother and this human state was perfect for what he was about to do.

He understood fully now what his father meant when he said he must claim Inuyasha when he was at his weakest yet ripest...

TBC

A/N: =] Well, well? Did you guys like, was it expected, big brothers coming in tossing people around? I guess after the next chapter their won't be much of Taiga and Ohmigosh I get to get Inu baby pregos *squeals * XD This was one kinda long chapter but since I was gonna update it either way I decided to split it into two