A/N: thank you so much guys for being so patient! Here is the next chappie!

Chapter 14

Inuyasha got up to see that Sesshomaru was still sleeping. He gave a contented smile as he gazed at the peaceful features of the demon lord who had his arm wrapped around him strongly. He lowered his head to the taiyoukai's bare chest that rose and fell softly before taking in his sweet scent.

"Up so soon?" came a silky voice, causing Inuyasha to raise his head to look at the breath takingly handsome lord, whose molten pools of gold softened upon meeting their twins.

"No, I'm not ready to get up yet", Inuyasha replied.

Sesshomaru took the liberty of capturing the hanyou's lips in a short kiss before pulling him closer to his body. He was going to kill anyone that dared to disturb this-

"Sesshomaru-sama, the council members are here to request your presence", came the annoyingly loud voice of a certain imp from the other side of the door as he gave two loud knocks.

Sesshomaru failed to suppress an irritated growl. Jaken asked for an early grave. Of all the times his council wanted to see him, they decide now?

Inuyasha sensed his brother's distress and he smirked. "Sounds important. You better go, before...", he said almost teasingly as his hand slid seductively over the taiyoukai's chest and then to his abdomen, stopping within mere inches of what had caused him to feel pure ecstasy the previous night, "you get distracted."

Sesshomaru caught Inuyasha's hand before it could make him lose all resolve and make him take the hanyou all over again. "Is that a challenge, brother?" the lord asked with a dangerous glint in his golden eyes.

"I wouldn't dare", Inuyasha breathed, his lips nearly brushing against the older inu's.

That did it. Sesshomaru crashed his lips against the hanyou's for the second time, eliciting a delicious moan from him as he brought their lower bodies together. His tongue was greeted by Inuyasha's the moment he entered the hot cavern and they engaged in a heated battle for dominance, which Sesshomaru wasn't going to allow that easily. Inuyasha moaned again as the taiyoukai's hips thrust against his, creating a blissful friction, making him lose the battle between their tongues momentarily.

"Sesshomaru-sama, the members are getting impatient. Should I tell them to wait a bit longer?"

Sesshomaru broke the kiss, his eyes casting a death glare towards the door. It must've penetrated the wood because he sensed Jaken's scent receding abruptly.

"I will be back soon", Sesshomaru said, giving the hanyou a last kiss, before reluctantly getting up, still in a semi aroused position. "The bathing chambers are attached to this bedroom, if you wish to cleanse yourself."

"Sure", Inuyasha gave him a smile and watched as the demon lord steadily dressed himself, running a single clawed hand through his long silver tresses to straighten out his hair before he turned to leave.

With a sigh, Inuyasha turned over on his back, a small smile creeping up on his face subconsciously. After a few more minutes of trying to chase off his laziness, the inu took Sesshomaru's offer and headed towards the bathing chamber, which wasn't that hard to find considering the small amount of steam that came from the crack beneath a golden door on the far corner of the bedroom. He slid the door open and found a much larger hot spring than the one he used to use. Seeing that he was still naked from last night, Inuyasha made his way to the water, the steam nearly clouding his vision. His muscles ached as he walked, but it was a pain he was willing to endure if it meant staying with the taiyoukai. He reached the far end of the hot spring and once he was chest deep in the pleasantly warm water, he closed his eyes, relaxing his muscles.

"What is it that requires my presence so urgently", Sesshomaru asked, the annoyance and irritation evident in his voice that made the seven council members shrink back a little.

They were all seated in the chamber that they usually held meetings in when there were matters pertaining to the western lands that needed to be resolved. But right now, Sesshomaru didn't see what it was that was so important.

"Sesshomaru-sama", one of the members gave a slight bow with his head before addressing the youkai. "We have heard about what happened to Kenji-sama's lands."

"And what of it?"

"These are very vulnerable times, my lord", the demon continued, his violet gaze even. "Though it would be impossible for anyone to even dare to challenge you and come out alive...there are..." he seemed to fumble for words that would not offend the taiyoukai and give him a one way ticket to heaven.

The demon lord narrowed his eyes, trying to make sense of what the council member was trying to say. He knew that whatever it was, he wasn't going to like it. Though these demons had supported him through many of his struggles to rule the vast land his father had left him, they were just like a pack of sly wolves, waiting for a chance to pounce upon any opportunity for power. It was only because Sesshomaru's name alone was a powerful entity itself, holding true to its meaning as the killing perfection, the council rarely ever tried to overstep their place.

"Seeing as you are without a mate, Sesshomaru-sama", another continued much to his comrade's relief. This youkai was older and his words, when spoken, were well revised. "If there were to be any misfortune to befall you, there is no one to take your place. Our...I mean, your lands may take the same fate as Kenji-sama's."

"You seek my replacement?" Sesshomaru said in a precariously low voice that had all the members sitting in the lord's presence rigid with sudden fear.

"That is not what I meant at all, my lord", the demon hastily replied. "We just want someone that can take your place if you-"

The elder youkai was silenced by a raise of Sesshomaru's hand, which clearly stated that he had enough of the nonsense. "I believe you are not entitled to suggest such things. If there is a need for a replacement, then I shall be the one to decide."

The final note in the taiyoukai's voice clearly said 'meeting adjourned' and the council members looked troubled, but said nothing further in fear of bringing their leader's wrath upon them. All seven demons stood up and bowed as Sesshomaru took his leave, their eyes glazed over with unhidden fury.

Sesshomaru made his way back to his chambers, eager to reunite with his hanyou on the bed but was greeted with an empty mattress. He traced the half breed's scent to the bathing chamber and a small smirk tugged at his face. He slowly slipped out of his clothes before making his way to join the younger inu. The steam masked his scent as he silently slipped into the water towards the form that had its eyes closed.

Inuyasha frowned with his eyes closed as he felt the water stir and barely had time to open his eyes before two strong arms encircled his slender waist, making him yelp in surprise. His eyes were wide with shock until they landed on an amused looking Sesshomaru who had his beautiful face inches from his.

"Don't scare me like that, bastard", Inuyasha said indignantly. Seriously, how the hell did he miss his presence? He knew his older brother was stealthy, but damn!

"Or what?" the taiyoukai breathed into his furry ear, making it swivel.

Inuyasha wasn't given the time to answer as a hot mouth latched onto his neck, sucking feverishly, making the hanyou make irresistible sounds of pleasure.

"You...came back...sooner than...nnnh..I thought", Inuyasha managed to say between his pants as Sesshomaru continued to ravage his neck.

"I wanted to finish what you have so boldly started", the taiyoukai replied, the lust evident in his words.

"Oh?" Inuyasha, without warning, swiftly turned their positions around so that he was now straddling the demon lord, pinning him. "But isn't the duty of finishing up to the one who started it as well?"

Sesshomaru, who was slightly surprised by the sudden show of dominance by the hanyou over him of all people made him a bit excited. This was the first time any demon had the great taiyoukai straddled beneath them and it truth it aroused him further, seeing that the demon was Inuyasha. He didn't know how he would have reacted to another demon doing the same thing; probably kill them at the least before showing them their place in a not too pleasurable way.

Inuyasha took the lord's mouth with his, giving into the temptation as his hands became entangled within the taiyoukai's silky hair. He gasped when Sesshomaru took a hold of his semi flaccid length, pumping it painfully slow to bring it to a painfully hard erection. Inuyasha broke the kiss to tackle the taiyoukai's earlobe instead, running his tongue over the skin just below his elongated ear, what seemed like a highly sensitive area. Inuyasha smirked when Sesshomaru gave a low moan. So this was his weakness. He sucked on the skin, his fangs adding to the sensation and felt a shiver of delight run through his body when Sesshomaru gave a needy growl, apparently not thrilled by being teased this way.

Well, if Inuyasha was going to behave this way, Sesshomaru thought with a devious glint in his eyes, he surely wasn't going to let him go without a taste of his own poison. Inuyasha gave a startled gasp when the taiyoukai thrust a finger into his tight opening, not failing to brush his prostate on the way.

"Ah!" Inuyasha threw his head back, his back arching as he moaned. His throbbing member met Sesshomaru's, who gave a soft moan.

"I believe you said something about you being the one to finish this, hanyou", Sesshomaru breathed to the said half breed who looked to be lost in ecstasy.

Inuyasha's lust filled eyes met Sesshomaru's in a heated gaze, his fingers clenched around the taiyoukai's silver mane as the lord began to thrust against his prostate. The hanyou thrust his hips against his brother's, bringing their already touching erections closer and he heard the demon lord's breath hitch in his throat. He began to move lower body in such a way that made Sesshomaru start to lose it, something the taiyoukai never thought would happen to him of all people. He removed his finger to place his hand around the younger inu's waist instead, wanting to bring him closer to increase the overwhelming pressure, but Inuyasha wouldn't allow it.

"Don't get so cocky", the dog eared inu said, the need in Sesshomaru not going unnoticed. But Inuyasha could no longer keep his own needs at bay either. Instead he grabbed the elder's cock, before guiding it to his entrance, his eye relaying to Sesshomaru what he wanted. The demon lord delayed no more in carrying out the hanyou's wishes. He held Inuyasha's hips while he slowly eased the tip of his cock into the hanyou's unbearable hot sheathe. Inuyasha's breath became laboured as he took his brother's dick but didn't complain. Once Sesshomaru was completely in, he began to thrust slowly. Inuyasha looped one arm around Sesshomaru's neck, his other hand still in his hair.

In no time, both inu brothers were moaning, Inuyasha rising to meet Sesshomaru's every thrust, his own cock being pumped erratically by the demon lord. Inuyasha gave his own moan as their bodies collided again, but it wasn't enough for the younger inu. He placed his two hands on Sesshomaru's shoulders before moving his hips faster, taking things into his own hands.

"Inuyasha", the taiyoukai breathed, his chest rising rapidly with pleasure.

The said hanyou's ears swivelled upon hearing his name being said in such a sexy tone. The demon lord's voice sounded so strained yet so controlled and he wondered how he managed to do it. Both brothers felt the heat begin to rise intolerably and their cries of pleasure melted to one. Sesshomaru leaned into Inuyasha's neck, his hot and rapid breath caressing his wet skin. He heard the hanyou's pants get faster until his entire body shook with a mind spinning orgasm, his cry beautiful against the taiyoukai's ears who finished within mere seconds after him. Sesshomaru rode out the last few moments of ecstasy before Inuyasha dropped onto his lap, both breathing heavily.

"Inuyasha", Sesshomaru spoke once they had regained their breath.

"Hm?" said Inuyasha softly, who lay his head on Sesshomaru's shoulder.

"Do you wish to be my mate?"

The question made the hanyou raise his head, ears alert, expression showing nothing less of surprise. Did he hear that correctly? As if the taiyoukai read the hanyou's mind, he took a hold of Inuyasha's chin.

"You heard me correctly."

"I..." Inuyasha bit his lip. What the hell are you thinking about?! Say yes! Inuyasha wanted to say yes with all his heart, but there was a fear hidden deep within him. A fear of getting hurt. It was a ridiculous thought, seeing how much the taiyoukai had done for him, but still.

"You don't have to rush your decision", Sesshomaru replied. Had any other demon heard him saying that they would've thought the demon lord had gone insane for actually asking a beta to be his mate. A beta was to submit whether he liked it or not, whether the alpha took him by force or other means was up to him.

Inuyasha gave the taiyoukai a tender kiss before saying, "thanks. Now let's get out before the steam gets to our heads again."

Sesshomaru smirked and pulled out of the hanyou before both of them rose. The taiyoukai went on first to grab them a pair of towels and barely put on his hakama when he heard a sharp gasp from behind him. He immediately turned around to see Inuyasha collapse to the floor, an arm around his stomach and face contorted in pain. The lord was at his side in a fraction of a second, an arm encircling the shuddering form.

"Inuyasha, are you okay?" he asked with concern lacing his voice.

No, the hanyou looked far from okay. He doubled over when he felt another wave of pain overtake his body as if everything was ripping inside of him. It felt like the last time when Sesshomaru was fighting that demon where he got injured badly. What was going on with him? Inuyasha didn't even notice when the demon lord picked him up and carried him to the bedroom to lay him down on the bed. He curled up, his grip on his stomach tightening as he gave a distressed groan in pain.

Sesshomaru left the hanyou's side for a moment before ordering one of his servants to fetch Ryomaru. He then promptly resumed his side by Inuyasha, gently stroking his hair, baffled by why the inu was in such pain. Was it because he was too rough? If that was the reason, there was no way in hell he could forgive himself. His eyes narrowed as Inuyasha gave another yelp of pain, his eyes shut tightly.

"God dammit", the inu cursed in agony as he curled again.

Sesshomaru was helpless to do anything till Ryomaru came and continued to gently stroke his hair. But very slowly, he saw the inu's features relax finally before he looked as if he had lost consciousness. Just then he heard a knock on the door.

"Come in", Sesshomaru said in a low voice, so as to not wake the hanyou.

Ryomaru entered, looking confused as he saw a naked Inuyasha on the demon lord's bed and a half naked Sesshomaru and then his face took on the expression of shock.

"Sesshomaru...you...don't tell me..." Ryomaru sputtered but was beaten to it by the lord.

"No, I have not raped him. However..." Sesshomaru trailed off, wondering whether he should let Ryomaru in on the recent development between Inuyasha and him. Deciding it wasn't something he was going to hide for long anyway he said, "He collapsed from pain a while ago. I do not know if it was because of our recent act of intercourse or some other reason."

"I-I-Intercourse? You...with...Inuyasha?" Ryomaru stated his disbelief. "And he was okay with it?"

"Do you think I would take him against his will?" Sesshomaru had a reprimanding look and Ryomaru knew better than to accuse the taiyoukai of something like that anyway.

"It's still hard to believe though", he muttered before making his way towards Inuyasha.

He took a hold of the hanyou's wrist, checking his pulse for a moment before his eyebrows knitting together in a frown.

"What is it?" Sesshomaru asked once he saw the perturbeded look on the crow demon's face.

But Ryomaru didn't bother to give him an answer as he placed his hand on Inuyasha's stomach, pressing at different angles and sides and kept his hand for a particularly long while near the hanyou's belly button before he gasped with shock. Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes. Okay, what was going on?

"Sesshomaru, how long have you both...um...engaged in intercourse?" Ryomaru asked.

"It has only been a day", the taiyoukai answered.

"But that would mean", the raven looked troubled.

"What is it?" Sesshomaru sounded impatient and both heads turned when Inuyasha stirred.

"Let's discuss this outside", Ryomaru said and without question, Sesshomaru followed, carrying a curious look.

Once the door to the lord's chamber was closed, Ryomaru took a deep breath and said, "Inuyasha is with a pup."

It took a minute for the words to register in Sesshomaru's head and even then he still couldn't believe it.

"Is it-"

"It can't be yours", Ryomaru replied. "His womb has been carrying the pup for a little over a month. That means..." the raven knew he didn't need to complete the sentence as sorrow filled his heart. Not only was Inuyasha scarred horribly by the vile demon that held him captive, he know had to bear his reminder.

Sesshomaru growled audibly, the anger visible in his golden eyes that were now tainted with red.

"He's going to be broken when we tell him", Ryomaru said grimly.

"No", Sesshomaru interjected. "You are not to tell him of this matter."

"But..."

"He will know that he is pregnant, but he is to be told that the pup is mine", Sesshomaru stated.

"You can't hide it from him forever, Sesshomaru", Ryomaru said with a stern look.

"It would only deteriorate his health if he knows the truth", the taiyoukai replied. "There is no telling what he will do once he knows."

"But he will find out why his brother does not care for his pup like he should and when he does, he will be devastated."

"The pup will be treated as my own. He is, after all, being carried by Inuyasha", Sesshomaru said, but even so, he held doubt that he could truly treat the pup as he promised he would and he clenched his fists. That vile bastard was going to pay for what he has done!

A/N: Yeah, short and nothing much happened, but if I didn't stop, this would be a very, very long ass chapter. Review please!