Chapter 10: Restoration II

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha nor any other characters in this chapter.

A/N: This chapter is dedicated to Black Angel 50. Thanks for the review. :)

Thoughts are in Italics

-The next day-

Inuyasha's POV

When Sesshoumaru finally opened his eyes, inwardly, I heaved a sigh of relief. I took a wet cloth and wiped his face. I was surprised when he switched to his bestial form. I knew he wasn't at his actual size, due to the lack of energy. I pulled down the sleeves of my haori, making sure he didn't see the claw marks. I reached over to help him sit up.

He was exhausted, I could see, his breaths coming in short, fast pants. He looked at me and whined. I understood, for he was speaking in the Inu-Youkai's base language, and held out a bowl of water for him to drink form. He drank thirstily, and soon I could see some of his strength return. He stood up shakily, swaying slightly from side to side before collapsing down on all fours again. I winced as he accidentally knocked my arm and reopened the wounds.

Damn...

Sessoumaru's POV

The stench of blood assaulted my nose, and I soon realised it was the scent of Inuyasha's blood. My eyes widened, and I turned to face him. I pushed back the sleeves of his haori, with my muzzle carefully, and I heard his breath hitch. I cringed at the sight before me. His flesh was torn and littered with many deep gashes. Immediately I knew those wounds were from me, and for some reason, I felt guilty. I licked his wounds gently and whined apologetically. He patted my head and rubbed my ears with one hand, and replied that it was not my fault and that I couldn't help it.

I felt really bad, and started licking and cleaning all his wounds, knowing that the Inu-Youkai's saliva had healing properties. Inuyasha sat down cross legged and put me on his lap, giving me full access to his many lacerations. Once I was done, I sank down further into Inu's lap and sighed. He rubbed my muzzle soothingly, and started scratching gently behind my ears. I felt content to just lie there somehow, and let him continue, purring at the pleasurable sensations.

Inuyasha's POV

I wanted to laugh really badly. It was all so surreal. Sesshoumaru was in his bestial form, about the size of a golden retriever, and he was snuggled on my lap purring away while I rubbed his ear.

However, I was also envious of him. He could change into his bestial form, whereas I couldn't even change into my full demon form without losing control.

Wait a minute…I am a full demon…maybe, just maybe, Sess will teach me how to transform? I'll have to ask him when he awakes…

I bodily lifted Sesshoumaru, and his tail twitched. I carried him into the bedroom and laid him on the futon, before laying down myself beside him to curl around and keep him warm.

A/N: I know this is very short. I'll try to get the next chapter up as soon as possible. Review please.