Chapter 29

Author's note: I don't own Inuyasha etc. I'm so sorry for the delay in this chapter. I am swamped with school work and have not had the energy to write much. That and I think Cassie is slacking on the inspiration for this story. She has gone back to trying to convince me to write original work. Well lets see how this goes. Please enjoy hopefully I will have more time to write in the future.

*Future*

Inuyasha was looking into the mirror at the upscale boutique that Sesshomaru had taken him to in order to be fitted for his new wardrobe. He was standing as still as possible as the seamstress took his measurements and began pinning his new suit. Sesshomaru laughed at his brother's discomfort. "Relax Inuyasha. If you don't Marie might have trouble making sure you're comfortable after she has finished."

"Shut-up Sesshomaru." Inuyasha grumbled through gritted teeth. "If you haven't noticed where her hands are they are dangerously close to my crotch!" Marie snickered and Sesshomaru openly laughed.

"Don't worry Inuyasha. I'm very good at my job. No one has been castrated yet." Marie reassured him. "Plus I'm finished anyway. Your suit will be finished at the end of the week." Marie stood up smiling. "Carefully remove the suit and I will tailor your other clothes to these measurements." Marie turned to leave the fitting room in order to give the brothers some privacy.

"Thank you." Inuyasha said as she closed the door. He didn't specify if he was talking to Marie or Sesshomaru. He probably didn't know himself. Inuyasha was still in a state of shock after everything that happened. Sesshomaru understood. He got up and embraced his brother who started to cry. All of the emotions he had bottled up since his childhood came pouring out and he clung to his brother for support.

"It's all going to be ok now Inuyasha." Sesshomaru comforted him as tears soaked his shirt. "You don't have to worry about anything anymore. We're a family now and nothing is going to change that." Sesshomaru knew this was a half truth and that someday Inuyasha would choose to return to the past for the good of the family but he didn't need to worry about that for many years. A few moments passed and Inuyasha was able to pull himself together.

"We speak of this to no one." Inuyasha said sounding as masculine as he could. Sesshomaru agreed and they laughed.

"Defend yourself!" Yelled Kai the second Inuyasha stepped into the house. The young inu jumped from the banister straight for his uncle as his older brother Toshiro Knelt behind Inuyasha. The force of the unexpected impact caused the three of them to fall in a heap on the floor. Laughter filled the halls as more children joined in the "dog pile". Sesshomaru smiled happy that for once he was not the one on the bottom of that mess of tangled limbs.

One of the smaller children who was too smart to join in the chaos made her way over to Sesshomaru. He scooped her up second naturedly and went off in search of his mate leaving Inuyasha to fend for himself.

"Alright you brats get off of me." Inuyasha said playfully.

"Never surrender men!" Kai shouted. "We have him right where we want him!" Somehow unknown to everyone Kai had wiggled his way out of the pile of bodies that had "uncle Inuyasha" pinned to the floor. A mischievous smile swept across his face as he held up his mother's make=up bag. "Hold him down troops. Today we take no prisoners." Kai uncapped a lipstick and went straight for Inuyasha's face. His screams could be heard throughout the castle as the torture continued for several minutes. Eventually Kagome put a stop to the fuss after taking several pictures. Kai was scolded but they all knew that he would think up bigger and better schemes in the future. Inuyasha looked forward to it.

Author's note

Sess: Ha I would Kill to see Inuyasha attacked by a bunch of kids. Hey Alyse where did you hire those kids from a few chapters back?

Me: Sesshomaru you are not exploiting children in an attempt to humiliate your brother!

Sess: I wouldn't be exploiting them, I would compensate them well for the entertainment. Plus they enjoyed jumping on me so much I think they'd get a kick out of it.

Me: Sure you're just Sooooooo thoughtful. O.o

Sess: I am aren't I. :3

Me: Do I need to invest in a sarcasm sign?

Sess: Nope just keep complimenting me like you usually do and I'll be happy.

Me: Someone needs to stick a pin in that inflated ego of yours.