Weeks had now gone by, and it had been relatively peaceful in the Inu No Taisho household. Neither brother interacted more than what was required of them. Inuyasha didn't even leave the house more than just going to school. Strange to say the least. Though Sesshomaru began wondering when he actually started paying attention to his younger brother. Regardless, it was strange for the hanyou to be so… reclusive.

Going to his father's office, Sesshomaru knocked on the door hoping the older youkai would be available for a short talk. A gruff 'Enter' was heard as the door was opened by one of the many servants'. Standing tall, the young lord walked in with all the confidence of a true royal. Regal, well bred, perfect heir. Things he was taught as a young child to always be.

His father glanced up curiously, holding a piece of parchment, while also working on his computer. It was rare for the young lord to bother the man without an appointment. This was definitely out of character for him. Even he knew this, but he needed answers.

Standing at the lord's desk, Sesshomaru regarded him with utmost respect. waiting to be spoken to, before he spoke his concerns. Setting the paper down the older youkai looked up to his eldest, a gentle smile gracing his face.

"My son, what brings you to my office? Usually you set up appointments." His words were not harsh. They were actually filled with concern. The last time his son came to his office for no reason minus work was when he was still a pup. The youkai in question sighed looking to the seat before his father nodded.

Sitting down, Sesshomaru still kept up the appearance of composure, though he felt anything but composed. Looking to his father, his usually cool façade nearly faltered when he remembered why he had come in the first place.

"My apologies for bothering you father, however I wish to talk to you about Inuyasha." He nearly cringed at the statement. Was he really going to talk about the hanyou? He had no choice now, he had already opened his mouth.

Looking his son over, the youkai lord hummed softly nodding.

"What about the young pup? Did something happen that I am not privy to?" The elder asked curiously. Sesshomaru knew he was going to hate this conversation. He just didn't know how much he would hate it.

As he began speaking, he kept his voice neutral. Not wanting to startle his father, or lose his composure. He explained how he felt that his brother was possibly hiding something. His behaviour was rather odd since he usually did whatever he wanted. But recently he seemed subdued and less willing to leave the house.

Their father pondered his words and nodded slightly having noticed the behaviour but thought little of it. He didn't know the young hanyou well enough to know if this was considered abnormal or not. So just like every loving, doting father, Touga smiled brightly looking to his eldest.

"I believe since you two are closer in age you should be the one who talks to him. I am sure he wouldn't want to talk to an old man about his teenage drama and angst. Who knows, maybe this will help you two grow together." The lord continued smiling, either ignoring, or just not noticing his son seething in front of him.

That was nearly two hours ago, and now the young youkai lord stood in front of his brother's room. Irritation radiating off of him. How had he let his father talk him into checking on the half breed? Oh right, HE had to be worried about the damn hanyou. Why couldn't he let sleeping dogs lie?

Giving three short knocks to the large wooden door, the young lord waited patiently for his brother's reply.

Six minutes. It has been six minutes since he first knocked, and now Sesshomaru's patience was waning. He knew his brother was still awake. If the lights under the door were any indication. Reaching up he knocked again, this time a little more aggressively.

"Hanyou I swear if you do not open your door I will break it down." Sesshomaru growled lowly. This threat must have worked since the sound of a chair scraping against the wooden floor could be heard as well as stomping. What was he, five?

Swinging the door open, Inuyasha growled looking up to his older brother. This did nothing to deter the older however, as he just stood his ground looking down to the other. Had his hair always been that soft looking?

"What do you want, bastard?" The hanyou growled out, even with being a head shorter, he still tried to come off as intimidating. It was cute thinking this puppy could ever hurt the elder. Even so he noticed the hostility was worse than normal. He hadn't said more than just a basic hello to the half breed. What was causing this, he wondered?

"To speak with you. This Sesshomaru has noticed a change in your demeanor recently, and wish to inquire as to why. You should consider yourself lucky Hanyou that I am being so considerate." his voice almost dripped with venom as he watched the other continue to snarl at him. Why was this puppy being so difficult?

"It's none of your concern, bastard. Now if you don't mind, I have homework I would like to finish before going to bed." he snipped back, getting ready to shut the door. He wouldn't be deterred by the elder. This, however, earned a deeper growl from the older who forced himself into the others room.

Shutting the door behind them, Sesshomaru was in Inuyasha's face, his eyes flickering from gold to red. The air around them dropped several degrees, as the elder growled more. Inuyasha flinched back but held his ground nonetheless. He didn't need to give the other more of a reason to think him as weak.

Reaching up, Sesshomaru gripped onto Inuyashas' collar roughly and held him in place. He would only reiterate once, and he was going to make sure that this damn half breed did as he was told.

"I will not ask again Hanyou, what is with your recent mood shift. I am not the only one who has noticed, and I am far from caring. Our father requested me to check on you, so either tell me willingly, or I will force it out of you." His usually low, bass tone voice dropped down to a deep baritone. If he wasn't such a dominating ass hole this would almost be sexy. The younger thought as he continued to growl at his brother. Though he knew better than to test what he meant by force.

"Fucking christ, I get it, let me fucking go, I'll tell you." Gripping his brother's hand he tried prying him off. With little to no success, mind. How fucking strong was this man? Sesshomaru, however, refused to let go. He would only let him go once he got his answer. Inuyasha grumbled, finally letting up on his struggling, as much as it pained him to do so.

"Fine, we'll play by your goddamned rules," he muttered out before looking his brother in the eye, "I've been 'acting' strange because it's almost the new moon. And I don't know if you know this or not, Ass Hole, but that will be the day I turn human. I'm not looking forward to it while being in a new place. Happy now? Fucking let me go." He snarled, this time actually managing to pull his brother's hand off. The elder removed his hand from his brother's shirt, and his hand.

This was news to him. He did not know that the new moon would play such a roly in the other's life. He knew other half breeds' had times of vulnerability, but for his brothers to only be once a month. It intrigued him more. Backing away from Inuyasha, the young lord turned from him going to the door.

"I recommend you speak to father about your situation. Lest he worry about you needlessly." With that he left the younger alone in his room. His job was done. He had no reason to stay around.

Phew! Sorry this has taken so damn long to come out, and thank you to everyone who has left reviews (though they all were mostly just saying the couldn't wait for the next chapter ^^;;) I have rewritten this stupid chapter like six times by now and am finally happy with it. I am hoping to start the actual pinning and bs later, i don't really want this to be THAT long of a story... but knowing me... it might be. Oh well~ Anyways, thank you lovelies who keep showing support and reading this story. it means bunches. please don't forget to leave a review, or just a comment of some form~