A/N: I don't post as often as I was, because I'm mostly working on Forest Spirit as of late and watch YYH

A Brotherly Advice

Inuyasha was laying on his favorite branch, enjoying the peace and quiet. These days he knew to relax when he had a chance. The pup's teeth were out, but after the horror of a wailing baby and exhausted mate the hanyou needed a few days to realize no one was going to start bawling close to his ears.

He loved his family, his blessing from the heavens. Even when they were bawling. Right now both Kagome and their little one were sleeping, curled on a futon inside their hut by the forest. Inuyasha's tree was near the hut, so he could watch over them and the village and protect his domain from any youkai.

Speaking of youkai - one was approaching Inuyasha's village and the hanyou scowled when he recognized who was nearing his location. It was no one else than the famous daiyoukai, his stuck up brother. Inuyasha was surprised to see the white-clad lord walking through the forest in his direction, Sesshomaru had visited Rin the previous day.

"This one wishes to speak to you," came from under Inuyasha's tree a few minutes later. The hanyou glanced at the full youkai and sighed before jumping to stand beside him.

"What do you want?" his arms immediately crossed in front of his chest. Sesshomaru looked indifferent as always, but for some reason he also looked... almost troubled and lost.

"It became known to this one that a boy of the pack of your beta female is courting Rin."

It took Inuyasha a moment to realize what he was talking about. His human companions weren't aware of the fact they were his pack in youkai law, nor that according to this law their families were linked to him as well. In a way he was responsible for them.

"Kohaku? Yeah, he started to come visit more often lately and he always has something for Rin," he shrugged. "But I'm not sure he's actually courting her. Humans give presents to their friends outside their packs and stuff, you know."

"The aforementioned boy was with Rin on a walk yesterday," Inuyasha's older brother threw a new tidbit of information at him. "This one suspects it's more than just an alliance."

"It's called friendship and you know what it is."

"They held hands when this one saw them."

"Uh... Okay... So, what's the problem? He's strong and if she likes him let them be together," Inuyasha shrugged. "If it's something more than a crush they'll come to you for a blessing sooner or later. You can give the kid some tasks to perform to prove he's worthy."

"Hm," Sesshomaru sounded almost surprised. "That's all?"

"What do you mean: that's all?" Inuyasha tilted his head. "You can go and try to scare him away or kill him, but expect a stink pellet to be thrown your way, and by Rin, mark my words. Believe me, it's not worth trying to get between them."

"How do you know?" Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow. Inuyasha had spoken with authority and finality that weren't often appearing in his speech.

"I spent three days stuck to a damn statue when Shippou was courting Souten."

"Ah, I see," Sesshomaru gave a small nod. He had heard about the kitsune and thunder youkai mating a few months ago, it made sense that the pair had to get the blessing of the alpha of the kitsune's pack. "So, this one has to step aside and let the exterminator court his ward?"

"Yeah, as long as Rin wants him to," Inuyasha nodded. "See? Problem solved and you don't have to do anything. Isn't that great?"

"Hm," the daiyoukai allowed himself to shrug as a response to his brother's smirk. It was amazing how his temperamental brother was efficient at finding ways to laze around and take naps in the trees. "This one shall take you advice into consideration."

"You better," the hanyou fixed him with a glare. "And since this talk's over you better get lost or come for dinner." Sesshomaru looked at his brother, quite surprised at the invitation. Inuyasha smirked. If Kohaku was going to marry Rin the packs of the two brothers would have another connection "Be warned, my pup's going to pull your hair all the time. And probably try to chew on your mokomoko."

For some reason, despite the warning, the daiyoukai followed the hanyou towards the hut where he could hear the miko starting preparing the meal.