Chapter 25

Authors note: I don't own Inuyasha. I loosely based the estate off of the Chubu Sangaku National Park outside of Tokyo Japan. Really the only difference is that the Taisho estate is off limits to most humans where the national park is a big attraction in Japan. Have fun and please review :)

The estate included the entire 673 miles of National Park. Inuyasha looked around, the scenery was all woods so far but his sharp eves could see light just ahead. After 15 minutes of driving down the smooth road they reached the estate village. The houses were dwarfed by the huge castle in the background. Sometime in the last 100 years modern amenities such as plumbing, electric lights, air conditioning, and heating units were added to every building on the grounds. Kagome drove past the suburban looking houses towards the castle.

The gates were open and Kagome drove straight through and parked right in front of the castle steps. She got out of the car and gestured for Inuyasha to do the same. "For tonight you can stay in the castle. It's too late for me to show you your house and I need to get the kids to bed." Kagome whispered as she carefully removed a sleeping Milo from the car. Inuyasha nodded as a wolf demon passed him and got into Kagome's car. He drove off leaving Kagome to escort Inuyasha into the house.

Inuyasha had never been to the family home before and was amazed at how grand it all was. A guard opened the door for them and they stepped into the large entryway. The high ceilings and spacious rooms were designed to house Inutaisho in his beast form comfortably. Kagome smiled as she took in Inuyasha's reactions to their new surroundings. She walked forward and led the way up the front stairs to the living area which was much smaller than the front entrance. They had just reached the landing when different sight stopped Inuyasha in his tracks.

At least 20 demon and hanyo children were running around playing. Sesshomaru was sitting off to the side with a small child in his lap observing the controlled chaos.

"Sesshomaru!" Kagome said forcefully without waking Milo. Everyone in the room froze and looked at the angry miko."Why in God's name are these children out of bed?"

All eyes shifted to Sesshomaru. "Well dear," Sesshomaru said nervously moving the small child from his lap and standing to face his mate. He ran a hand through his hair playing the situation off as if it was no big deal. "The kids talked me into letting them stay up until you got home."

Kagome looked at her watch. "It's 2 hours past their bed time Sesshomaru." Kagome growled. She had a perfect schedule for the children but he always found ways to interrupt them. It wasn't hard to see that he adored his kids both biological and adopted.

"I'm sorry Kagome it won't happen again." Sesshomaru said. No matter his good intentions Kagome knew this would definitely happen again but for the moment he would be forgiven.

The tension was broken as a young fox kit who looked deceptively like Shippo ran up to Kagome and leapt into her empty arm. Luckily after several centuries she was used to this type of action from these children. "Momma I missed you!" The kit said snuggling into her arm while still being careful of the sleeping Milo. The other kids followed suit and crowded around Kagome hugging her legs.

Inuyasha looked down as one of the more outgoing children tugged on his pants. "Who are you?" The little boy asked. This child was definitely one of Sesshomaru's biological children. He had long white hair and pointy ears. It was like looking at a mini Sesshomaru.

"Kai!" Kagome scolded. "That was very rude. You need to introduce yourself before asking another person that question."

"I'm sorry mama." Kai said before turning back to Inuyasha. "Hello I am Kai Taisho Master of the Universe. Who dares trespass on my domain?" Kai puffed out his chest dramatically. Inuyasha laughed before playing along.

"Oh great Kai." Inuyasha began. "I am Inuyasha Brother of the Great Lord Sesshomaru. I have traveled many centuries to reach your domain in search of my brother. I wish to apologize for past wrongs and fix family ties. I also wish to spend time getting to know my nieces and nephews and help the lady Kagome in any way I can." Inuyasha bowed as he concluded his overly dramatic introduction.

"Request granted!" Kai smiled, "Uncle Inuyasha." Kai raised his arms and Inuyasha picked him up receiving a large hug that caused a tear to fall from his eye. He finally had a family.

Kagome and Sesshomaru were laughing at the dramatic introduction. "Alright kids time for bed." Kagome said ushering the disappointed children towards their rooms.

"Can Inuyasha come?" Kai asked clinging to his uncle. Shouts of affirmation came from the rest of the kids. Inuyasha was definitely a hit.

"Of course he can if he wants to." Sesshomaru replied helping Kagome round up the more mischievous children that were trying to escape. Inuyasha smiled and the group headed towards the children's rooms for bedtime stories. Inuyasha had never been happier as Sesshomaru wrapped an arm around his shoulders pulling him into a brotherly hug. "Inuyasha please forgive me for not being a better brother so many years ago." Inuyasha returned the hug silently answering Sesshomaru's request. He was home.

Authors note:

Me: Sesshomaru what are you doing?

Sess: I need to take a bath Now! *Begins removing clothes rapidly.

Me:*Widens eyes and looks away quickly. What you can't wait until you get in the bathroom to strip?

Sess: My skin is literally crawling just imagining touching the half breed.

Me: *Laughs. Really that's why you're freaking out.

Sess: Alright imagine that you had to hug your sister-in-law, the one you hate with an unearthly passion... What are you doing?

Me: *Strips. I'm getting to the bathroom before you!