AN: Sorry everyone, this chapter took too long to finish. Just… *points at the state of the world* crazy times we are living. Couldn't focus on anything… depression sucks btw

Hope everyone is well and safe in your homes.

Anyway, so I came back with the news of an upcoming sequel of the anime of Inuyasha featuring the children of both Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru *phew* I certainly wasn't expecting that one.

Letting out a soft hum in contentment and rubbing his face against the soft material that cushioned his head from the hard ground, Haru languidly opened his eyes, not feeling ready to fully wake up -and not wanting to- as he somehow felt a dull ache on his whole body and he certainly wasn't feeling ready to charge the day and put up with a crabby Jaken or a sullen Lord.

Sighing tiredly as he thought of those two, he pressed the palms of his hands against his eyes and groaned before he blinked in confusion noticing how everything seemed brighter than normal.

It was certainly early in the morning, probably just a few hours after dawn, but everything seemed strange. Well, stranger for someone who hadn't been able to see his surroundings for most of his life.

Only a few days ago he had ceased to use the bandages to cover his eyes but this… he was almost certain that this wasn't normal.

The colors were too bright. The grass blades such a vivid green tone, that he was certain he would get a headache soon enough for only staring at it.

Sensing a strange smell, he noticed that he was holding Rin against his chest and paused, pressing his nose against the top of her head. It was an earthy scent, similar to grass and soil along with something else he couldn't figure out. Some kind of plant, probably. She always wandered towards flower beds so it shouldn't be this surprising but, how come he had just noticed this? She always had this smell?

He wondered for a second before he just decided to ignore it for the moment and carefully laid her on the ground before he sat properly.

Deep in thought, he lightly rubbed the back of his head messing his locks as he yawned and startled when his sight was blocked by dark hair. Hair that was much longer than it was the night before…

In his panic he grabbed handfuls of his now long hair from the back of his head and paled when something flickered against his hand. Gulping, he pressed both of his trembling hands against his head trying to figure out what it was and yelped in shock as two small things quivered at his touch. It couldn't be what he was thinking, right?

Standing up with a jolt, quickly regaining his footing before he fell in his haste, he shivered at the feeling of something touching his bum and looked behind him seeing a pair of black tails which were completely ruffled at his stressing and began circling himself as if he were trying to dislodge them from himself. Grabbing them in apprehension, he felt a shiver running down his spine and he blanched. Those things were his now, there was no doubt.

Looking everywhere in alarm his eyes immediately locked at the sleeping form of Jaken and quickly went after him, grabbing his body and lifting him from the ground.

"What am I?!" He exclaimed. "How did this happen?! You said it was a new moon, how?" He yelled as he shook the confused imp anxiously.

Sweating profusely as he was held above the ground by the newly turned yokai, Jaken stuttered, his eyes impossibly wide, "T-the facts were confusing b-but we believe that it could be the new moon along with the length of the suppressing of your true nature."

"True nature? Does this means that-" Haru blinked for a second before he began to vigorously shake him again as he screamed, "What did they do?!"

"This Sesshoumaru would appreciate if you would unhand my servant."

Astonished at the sudden voice, his grip slacked causing Jaken to flop on the ground with a shocked yelp, which he ignored in turn of looking behind him, seeing the Lord standing a few feet away.

Taking in the state of the Lord, he paused for a moment; he could swear the he even looked somewhat different from yesterday. He still held himself in his regal posture but there was also a slight semblance of cautiousness as if he was ready for any kind of threat.

"You…" Haru began as he stared at the Lord and instinctively gave a wary sniff at the air and his nose twitched, "smell." He blurted out without any finesse making one of Sesshomaru's eyebrows twitch. "Is this how it always is for all of you?" Haru groaned as he covered his face, completely ignoring him, "Everything smells awful. I smell awful." He bemoaned and jumped when suddenly a package was held in front of his face and he muttered in confusion. "What-"

"You can't keep using these dirty clothes." The Lord simply stated as his face remained blank, "Change."

Haru twitched as his face heated up. He probably didn't meant anything with it but the look in his eyes made him shiver, "I-I need to take a bath first-"

The Demon Lord just stared at him before easily lifting him and tossing him over his shoulder making the young man yelp in surprise, and walked away, carrying him like a sack of potatoes, unheeding of the fervent protests.

"H-hold on! Where are you taking me!" Haru exclaimed in alarm as he wiggled trying to free himself, "I can walk by myself!" Haru screamed as he was carried away.

Jaken stared after them trying to get over his shock. He could still heard Haru's screams in the distance, when Rin approached him, just awake and drowsily rubbing her eyes, "Mr Jaken, where is Haru?"

"He's- He will be back in a moment."

oOo

"Let me go!" Haru growled from his position on Sesshoumaru's shoulder, "Is it because of the 'you smell' comment?" He asked and the Lord twitched in response, "Because I'm sorry, ok?! I didn't mean anything with it!" he sighed in exasperation while Sesshoumaru just kept walking in silence no paying heed to the younger's indignation.

The silence dragged on for too long until Haru got fed up and grumbled, "Where are you taking me anyway?" When the Dog Demon didn't answer he huffed, "Alright, alright. I apologize for my behavior. I shouldn't have been so disrespectful…" he mumbled, letting himself be carried to god knows where, "I was too shocked about myself to actually care about what I was saying and I'm sorry about that."

"Why did you stop?" Haru inquired in surprise before he yelped as he was dropped on the ground and grimaced at the pain on his bum. "What was that about?" He whined.

"Strip."

Haru goggled, "E-excuse me?"

"Take off our clothes or I'll do it."

"Wh-what the-? Y-you can't just ask me to do that!" He yelled as his face reddened, both because of the anger and because of the command. "You may be a Lord, an Emperor, or whatever but you can't make me do whatever you want!"

When the Lord approached him in long strides, he stood as quickly as he could and backed a few steps as he squeaked, "O-okay! Okay! I will do it! B-but you have to stay back!"

Remaining on his place, the Lord just stared over his shoulder and he hesitatingly turned his head, "Eh? A lake?" he blinked as he stared at the older man before he approached the edge of the water and took of his footwear before dipping a foot in, feeling relieved that he had been wrong and feeling bad that he had thought so badly of the other.

"You could have said, 'Hey, I took you to a lake so you can wash yourself', y'know?" He said just for the sake of saying something in search of trying to avoid his own thoughts. "You aren't very talkative…" he mumbled and grimaced at his own words, knowing that it wouldn't be nice to annoy the other when he hadn't done anything wrong… of course, his way of doing wasn't ideal… Haru breathed out trying to calm his nerves, "but I appreciate it. Thank you."

The following silence seemed heavy somehow making him fidget in his place.

"Um, could you-" Haru started and cleared his throat nervously, "Could you turn around? It's embarrassing if you are staring." He murmured as he avoided looking towards him.

He waited with a bated breath as he heard the Lord moving a few meters away from the lake but remained close by.

Gulping nervously, he quietly removed his clothing. Twitching his nose in disgust as the smell of sweat and dirt seemed to cling to the fabric. His kosode was big for his frame making it unbelievable uncomfortable to try to adjust and it was also old, he could even see some holes on the sleeves and he snorted as Jaken's words resounded on his head, "ratty boy", indeed.

Thinking that he had been wearing these rags, as they could hardly be called clothing anymore, was utterly embarrassing.

Finally undressed, he dipped his legs in before thinking and shivered at the coldness of the water against his sensitive skin. It wasn't overly cold but the difference of the temperature was there.

He could feel the fur on his tails ruffle up at his discomfort and his embarrassment increased. Grumbling in annoyance at the stupid appendages, he went deeper in the water as he tried to ignore the fact that he was now a demon.

Washing his arms, he winced as he felt something sharp graze his skin and gasped, noticing how his nails seemed longer and sharper. Startled, he took deep breaths to avoid the panic that was undoubtedly increasing in him and tried to will them to recede, feeling utterly relieved when it worked.

Staring at his hands in curiosity, he played around making his nails grow and recede continuously. "Sir?" He called without lifting his gaze. His voice was not loud but it wasn't too quiet either, as he thought that if his hearing was similar to the Dog Demon's then he would be able to hear him. "Would you still teach me on how to fight?" He inquired.

"I-" He swallowed as he didn't really wanted to say the next, "I understand if you want me to go as I know that right now I am more trouble than warranted… but I don't want to leave Rin-" The mere thought of leaving her teared his heart apart. He had grown overly attached to that sweet girl so much quickly than he thought it was possible. But right now, at the state he was in, he was a danger. What if his claws scratched at her hands when she would take his own? What if he lost control?

Just thinking of it made him sick.

"B-but if it is what you want, then I will!" He pressed the words out even as it hurt him.

AN: and I oop-