So Here's the next chapter. I had to rush through this a bit. I live in South Florida and Hurricane Irma is almost here. So wanted to at least get this out before the storm hits and the electricity goes out. And thanks for all the reviews for the previous chapter. So here's the fight we have been waiting for (hopefully I did it justice)

Words like this is Isamu speaking

Words like this is Sesshomaru

Disclaimer: I own nothing

Chapter 44: Sesshomaru vs Isamu

Kagome watched as the giant inu took to the skies. She reached the two youkai before calmly asking what was going on.

"Lady Kagome," The western soldier bowed with respect as the miko came closer.

"What has happened?"

"I am afraid our land is under attack." He responded honestly. "My lord wish for me to stay here with you. And has warned against anyone following him."

"Who is attacking us?" She asked casting a weary eye at the other youkai, suspecting from his scent who it could be.

"It is my lord Isamu who aims to lay waste to your land," the guard from the east answered.

"And how do we know it isn't some trap?" Kagome questioned trying to keep a level head.

"He is in league with Naraku," The east guard said bitterly. She could see the shame and disgust in his eyes knowing his own ruler sided with something like Naraku.

In the distance she heard her name being called before the rest of the inutaichi showed up. Once they arrived she told them what happened.

"There's no way I'm just gonna stay put." Inuyasha stated almost angrily.

"No offense, but this is none of your concern." The western warrior said firmly. "And I doubt milord wants you to interfere."

"Yeah, well I'm the type that doesn't listen and doesn't give a damn." Inuyasha replied with a smirk. "You guys can stay but I'm gonna go."

"Inuyasha-"Kagome was gonna protest but he cut her off.

"Uh-uh. You stay. You gotta stay safe with the pup. And you guys-" He pointed to the rest, including the western soldier. "Need to keep her safe." He didn't give them room to argue before heading off in the direction Sesshomaru took. Well, he attempted to but the youkai got in his way. "You're making a mistake."

"No. I am following orders." he glared at the hanyou. "No one is to follow milord. We are to wait here until the eastern forces are driven out."

"Inuyasha, just stay." Kagome's soft voice pleaded. She looked the most worried, therefore, with a huff Inuyasha complied.

Sesshomaru rushed through the skies toward his home. He could smell them. The intruders. Isamu's scent sticking out like a beacon. The inu growled when he had them in his sights. Isamu changed and lunged at him. The dragon's claws caught on his right shoulder as Sesshomaru sunk his fangs into the other youkai's throat. The dragon thrashed in his jaw struggling to get loose before digging his other claw into the inu's left side.

Sesshomaru growled at the pain and threw the dragon to the side breaking the death grip they had on each other. Isamu landed on his back and coughed as his lungs took in the much needed air. The inu lord didn't give him too much time however as he landed next to the fallen beast and grabbed hold of his tail. Isamu hissed and kicked his hind legs, satisfied when he made contact with the dog's face. The inu jumped away and shook his head. Blood seeped from the gashes above his left eye and dripped down his muzzle.

Isamu chuckled. Well well, Lord Sesshomaru. How was your trip? He began walking around the inu. His scales reflecting the sunlight with every movement. Blood stained his neck where the inu took hold of him.

Sesshomaru remained silent, watching the dragon lord carefully and holding his ground. He was bleeding from his side and once more nearly cursed at the lost of his arm. He felt unbalanced at the moment, pain both running through his right shoulder and left side.

Come now. Speak. You must have something on your mind.

You attempt to attack my home. No words need to be spoken. The inu charged at the dragon once more, tackling him to the ground. Isamu twisted as he landed and snapped his jaw around the inu's scruff. Sesshomaru rolled unto his back taking Isamu with him. The dragon's jaw loosen from the shock and pressure of being crushed under the other daiyoukai. Quickly, the white inu bite into the dragons side and tightened his hold until he heard the satisfying crunch of ribs being broken.

Isamu roared in pain and twisted in the inu's grasp. Despite his position he managed to once again get his jaws around the giant dog's neck. I will kill you and destroy this place. He whipped his head back and forth in an attempt to dislodge the inu from his side.

You will die trying.

On the ground Hayate and his army was fairing better at driving the eastern army back. His blade was as swift as he was, cutting through three soldiers as they tried to surround him. His gaze flickered now and again to the two giants fighting further away. His mind ached at seeing the blood from his lord's wounds but he pushed on. Sesshomaru would be victorious. He had faith in his ruler just as his ruler had faith in him. He was trusted to keep the western land safe and lead the inu's army, and that's what he was going to do.

Hayate yelled as he sliced through another two enemy warriors. He commanded his own fighters to get their injured to the palace. The ground shook as the scuffle between the youkai lords carried on. "Keep them at bay! Do not let the enemy near our home!" He drove his blade through the shoulder of another soldier. He kicked the now wounded soldier to the side before his gaze fell to the daiyoukai fight.

Sesshomaru could feel the blood pouring from his neck as Isamu thrashed his head to the side again. He only tightened his jaw around the dragons side, the shattered ribs protruding from the scaly hide. It was only when the pain of his skin being torn became unbearable that he released the dragon.

Isamu put as much distance as he could from the inu, gasping heavily at the pain. Blood leaked from his jaw as he resisted the urge to cough out more. Damn You! Couldn't you be a good boy and stay put where you were? He mocked furiously. Comfort your grieving little bitch.

Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes and growled. You knew of the well. How!

The same way I knew you wouldn't be here. A mutual interest told me.

The inu lord knew exactly who he was speaking about. You worthless scum.

This from the demon who desires that human woman. Just like your father. PATHETIC! YOU DESERVE TO BE ERADICATED! He charged at the inu, slamming into him hard enough to throw him off balance. Once he had the inu pinned, he embedded his claw into the still bleeding injury on his left side. The western lord release a pained roar as the claws were dragged down. The dragon enjoyed the painful sounds coming from the dog and bit into his left shoulder, avoiding the inu's snapping jaws. Die. Die. DIE. Then your little miko is next. I'll rip her flesh from her body. Tear her apart piece by piece. Then your precious pup. The last inu from your sub-clan. Hidden away like rodents by your father. But you never knew that did you? More secrets the great dog general kept from his own son.

Sesshomaru couldn't keep his strength up as the youkai above him tugged away at his shoulder. His vision was becoming blurred and he barely caught onto what the eastern lord was gloating about. He growled at the thought that his father had once more screwed him over. A sub-clan inu tribe? Is that where Mizuki came from? Where her birth parents were from?

Kagome's mark showed clearly in his mind. The red moon. She bore the mark of the forgotten clan. She was his to protect. They both were. Isamu's threat to kill them burned his soul. He growled furiously as his claws made contact with the dragon's head.

Wha-

You will never touch them. Mizuki's sleeping form, safe in his pelt crossed his mind as he yanked the youkai from his shoulder. He caught the shocked lord's jaw in his own. They are mine! He twisted his head, ripping flesh of the dragon's cheek and flinging him across the field. Mine to protect!

Kagome's gentle smile and kind azure eyes, her voice just as gentle, was stuck in his head. She was so unusual, so different. He didn't know why he felt so drawn to her all the time but for now- For now her safety, her soft smile, her laugh was what he cared about.

You will not touch what is mine.

Holy moly. I'm sorry for the cliff hanger but yeah. Like I said. In a rush. So I like how I ended this a bit. Sesshomaru doesn't know he is in love btw, just that he cares for her. a lot. Plus raging demon runs on instinct. So if ya felt he was ooc.. yeah I did so on purpose. It's gonna happen alot through this fic but I hope that doesn't turn you away from it. More to come soon. After the storm I'll try to make the chapter a little bit longer.