Chapter 2

"Nothing."

Sesshomaru tried to hide his frown as he watched the hanyou, looking for any sort of possibility he could be lying. He didn't believe much in the hanyou's claim, wanting to find a break in his facade.

Demons were mostly immune to such deceptive acts, their youkai too powerful to be easily persuaded.

However…

The hanyou wasn't lying.

Sesshomaru turned from the hanyou, his hair falling over and tickling his cheek. It could have been very likely Inuyasha's human side had been easily persuaded by some form of dark magic, it was rather weak. And though the demon didn't want the hanyou near him, he was rather intrigued. The hanyou had forgotten everything, though it appeared that their progress was still logged.

Before the miko, Inuyasha prepared to fight at just the sight of him, though when they encountered in the forest he didn't raise his sword till he drew his own. The hanyou's unconscious mind was more than likely aware of his past memories, though they were probably hidden so deep only a powerful trigger could bring it back.

Or maybe he would never remember.

Agreeing to Kaede was hard, though as Sesshomaru's thoughts sped through his mind the more he felt he made the right decision. The hanyou didn't remember anybody but him, and he only appeared to remember their interactions to a certain extent.

What could the demon do with that?

"Listen can I leave already? I don't like this stupid place."

Throw the hanyou out the nearest window and hope his reflexes lacked.

This castle was the most finest on these lands!

Sesshomaru turned back to the hanyou, his youkai growling obscenities into his ear. His musk would come with the next full moon, and Sesshomaru knew no female could sate his needs. He didn't want pups either, too young for such a trivial thing. He needed something to relieve himself into, and though the hanyou was irritating he would do nicely.

It wasn't like the conservative rules of humans applied to them.

"Inuyasha, what do you remember about us?"

The hanyou's face twisted into a look of confusion, his golden eyes questioning the demon. Sesshomaru waited for the outburst, though the hanyou replied with a mere shake of his head.

Sesshomaru held back his grin.

Good.

"We were secret lovers, Inuyasha." The hanyou's face contorted from confusion, to disgust, to rage so quickly Sesshomaru was expecting him to explode. A red blush crossed over soft cheeks, the golden eyes widening before quickly narrowing. Sesshomaru expected the outburst and parried the sudden attack with his sword, the hanyou growling in warning at the demon.

"I would never sleep with you!" The hanyou yelled, Sesshomaru raising an eyebrow to convey his skepticism.

"You did, we shared a bed rather often when your miko was absent." Sesshomaru tilted his sword to parry the next blow, feeling enough force for his wrist to hurt lightly under the pressure.

"Never you filthy demon! I'd sooner die!" Sesshomaru almost rolled his eyes at the hanyou's claim, dropping his sword and letting the force of Inuyasha's weight propel him forward. He knocked the sword away before grabbing the hanyou's waist, smashing their lips together. The hanyou froze as if he had been hurt, though Sesshomaru didn't pull away.

Sesshomaru's mind told him he should be disgusted by this, but his body became quickly excited. He pressed himself against the hanyou and licked his bottom lip, begging for entry. The hanyou was surprised enough by the touch to gasp, giving Sesshomaru a chance to slip his tongue inside.

He tasted…

Sweet.

Sesshomaru was surprised by that and licked the dormant tongue, holding back a groan as he made it dance with his own. He tightened his arm around the hanyou's waist, a low growl escaping his throat.

The sound seemed to snap the hanyou out of his shock, the kiss ended abruptly with an embarrassed yelp. Sesshomaru watched the hanyou fall back onto the ground, his member twitching at the sight of the hanyou so disheveled. His cheeks were impossiblly red, his ears laid flat against his head.

He looked very much like a submissive bitch, and Sesshomaru so badly needed release. Before his fogged mind could tell him to take the hanyou, Sesshomaru caught himself. It wouldn't do him any good to rape the hanyou, no that would make him bitter. The demon very much liked the sweetness of innocence, and he would harvest the right way.

Oh it would be hard.

"Still thinking I'm lying?" Sesshomaru questioned, the hanyou touching a shaking hand to his lips. He looked to the demon like he had grown two heads, slowly standing up from the floor and taking a step back.

"Whatever happened back then won't happen again," Inuyasha told him, his unsure voice sending another volt to Sesshomaru's member. Sesshomaru tried not to double over from it's intensity, trying to control himself as he stared down the hanyou.

"You would deny me our intimacy?" Sesshomaru questioned, Inuyasha's blush becoming increasingly deeper. Suddenly the hanyou's eyes became unfocused, his head tilting slightly.

Sesshomaru frowned, his member abiding itself for now.

Suddenly his eyes cleared, the hanyou blinking a couple times.

"I've kissed someone before, haven't I?"

The hanyou touched his lips again, his eyes narrowing slightly in confusion. Sesshomaru hid his frown, deciding it would be best to act quicker versus slowly.

"Let me prove my claim. Let me court you."

"No!"

"So you will deny me?"

"Yes!"

"Why?"

"What do you mean why? I don't remember ever being with you!"

"You don't remember anything."

"We're half brothers!"

"I'm sure even a hanyou understands demon mating."

"You're not gonna drop it, are you?"

The hanyou actually sounded exasperated now, the demon hiding a small smirk as he raised an eyebrow.

"Not until you give me a chance to court you." Inuyasha's eyebrow twitched as he seemed to actually mull over Sesshomaru's request, Sesshomaru's youkai seeming to howl at the possibility of mating with the fierce hanyou.

Why would he want to court a shy bitch anyway?

"Fine, but if i'm not interested by the next full moon, this stupid thing is over. Whether we were lovers or not!"

Sesshomaru nodded, trying not to let his enthusiasm show.

Inuyasha crossed his arms with a grumble, the demon willing away his youkai's desires.

"Sesshomaru?"

The demon was caught off by Inuyasha's voice. Though the hanyou tried to make himself sound strong and impenetrable, there was a shy uncertainty underneath. Sesshomaru had come to guess that Inuyasha's hate towards him was far less than he acted it to be, and though the demon despised him as their father's offspring…

The hanyou was strong. The battle of Naraku proved his ability.

"Yes?"

"How do demons court?" Sesshomaru was rather surprised to get that reply, his head tilting slightly as he met the hanyou's embarrassed gaze. Sesshomaru let a small smirk fall through, Inuyasha's cheeks becoming red as he snarled in anger.

"Nevermind! I don't like you anyway!" Sesshomaru caught the hanyou before he could storm away, pulling him close once again. The kiss was less abrupt and unsure this time, Sesshomaru prodding into the sweet taste of Inuyasha's mouth. His youkai growled, the sound reverberating throughout Sesshomaru's chest.

The hanyou gasped and tried to pull away but Sesshomaru grabbed the back of his head, keeping his mouth within reach. Sesshomaru wrapped his other arm around the hanyou's waist, pulling him closer and melting at the feel of friction Inuyasha's stomach provided to his straining member.

The hanyou jumped at the feeling of Sesshomaru's arousal, the kiss ended abruptly. Inuyasha practically jumped away, leaving the older demon practically mindless in his want.

"How did we ever become secret lovers!" Inuyasha snapped as he grabbed his sword, placing it in front of him to stop any further affections.

Sesshomaru tried to control himself, reigning in his youkai. His musk had already started to manifest itself, and with the next full moon being a week and a half away, it would only become stronger.

Sesshomaru took in a calming breathe, letting his stoic mask fall back into place.

"The first time was just to relieve ourselves. Though as time went on, the more it escalated." The hanyou frowned at the brief reply, his eyes unconvinced. Sesshomaru licked the inside of his cheek, needing more of the hanyou's taste.

"Do you believe I would kiss you otherwise?" The hanyou's eyes became uncertain, the tip of his sword lowering slightly. Sesshomaru wanted to take the opprutinity to fuck the life out of the hanyou but contained himself, taking a small step forward.

"Do you belive my arousal is a lie?"

At that Inuyasha's cheeks turned red, his eyes slitting to the side. Sesshomaru took another step forward, the hanyou raising his sword once again, alert.

"Fine! What the fuck is courting anyway!" The hanyou spat, Sesshomaru controlling his features as he assessed the hanyou.

"It is usually done before marriage, a time where we get to know each other by going on walks through town. However, I feel that would not be enough for you. Would you join me in hunting tomorrow night?"

Sesshomaru was expecting an instant no, though the hanyou was mulling over his request. Sesshomaru let him think as he remained quiet, trying hard not to let his youkai do the perverted things it echoed into his mind. It wanted the hanyou tied down and vulnerable, his legs pressed against his chest. It wanted to thrust into Inuyasha till the hanyou screamed, and feel that delicious body clamp around it's aching member.

"Yes."

Sesshomaru snapped out of his thoughts, meeting the hanyou's embarrassed glare. The demon would have rejoiced if he could, though kept his small feat to himself. As much as he just wanted to forcibly take the younger demon, he needed him receptive to future advances. He wanted the hanyou to only want him, even if by some miracle the miko returned. He needed Inuyasha to be his, and only his.

"I'll hunt with you."

Sesshomaru nodded, moving over to the shoji and opening it. He had brought the hanyou to his office with the knowledge of his temper. His office was large and spacious, though more times than not it was hidden under piles of paperwork. With winter finally here it would soon be hidden again, though for now it was open. He had expected Inuyasha to destroy something, though was rather pleased his office remained intact.

He didn't voice his thoughts as he led the hanyou to his room, letting the hanyou open the shoji to take it in for himself. By Inuyasha's reaction he guessed that the hanyou was unfamiliar to such grand things. It was Sesshomaru's guest bedroom, the room right next to his own. It was meant to be used for concubines, though Sesshomaru had no use for them.

Though…

"You will rest here. Your breakfast will be brought to you, along with your lunch. However, your dinners will be in the dining hall, including myself and Rin. A bath is seperated for our own use, and its location I shall show you."

"Are your servants even okay with a half demon being here?" Inuyasha's voice was soft though Sesshomaru heard the malice. He had ordered his servants to tend the the gardens and monitor the outskirts of his estate.

He knew they wouldn't welcome the hanyou's presence, though he would make the hanyou his mate soon enough. Besides, no matter how it came to be, the hanyou was a son of their powerful father.

Or maybe he'll just have to kill all those who get in their way.

"They will have to be. I will expect nothing else."