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Chapter 5: Enter Sesshomaru

Inuyasha woke up after his fainting fit to Jukai and Masaki watching over him. He was surprised at the transformation but now, he's composed himself some.

"So, I'm a full demon now huh?" He asked. Jukai and Masaki nodded and both nodded. But there were a few questions that needed answering. "Where are my friends? And who had that scent?"

"Your friends are safe, they're in their rooms" Jukai said. "And what scent my Lord?"

"Lavender and Lilies, hint of a moonlit night…." Inuyasha whispered, body shuddering slightly from pleasure. The two older demons looked at their Lord and smirked. He was feeling lustful already.

"Well," Masaki said, "Your Beta is here as well. He came into your room last night."

"While I was sleeping and you didn't tell me?"

"He was worried about you my boy." Jukai said. "We're still trying to figure your father's reasoning."

"Who's my Beta, Totosai?"

"Sheesh give me some credit." He heard his father say. "I have better taste than that!"

Inuyasha chuckled at that one. He was still wondering who it was; Totosai smelled of the forge and soot, Myoga was of blood….Lavender and Lilies…..it drove him batty! Deciding to find out later, he dressed in the kimono that was left for him and straightened his hair. When he felt it was straightened, and with the approval of Masaki and Jukai, Inuyasha made his entrance. Miroku was the first to see him and stood up.

"Inuyasha…..oh, sorry, Lord Inuyasha." Miroku said, bowing low. Sango and Shippo also bowed. Kagome was awestruck.

"Inuyasha, you look great."

"Thank you Kagome." Inuyasha said as he took a seat. "Um, what are Kagura and Kanna doing here?"

"Um, they came with…." Shippo began but was cut off by Kagome stuffing a lollipop in his mouth. Everyone was quiet as Sesshomaru's mother came in.

"Ah, you're finally awake Lord Inuyasha." She said proudly as she looked him over. "You're an almost spot on match of your late father."

"Thank you," Inuyasha said politely as he helped her into her seat. "But why is everyone acting so strangely and not answering my question."

"Oh, and what question was that?"

"Why are Kagura and Kanna here?"

"They are here, because they came with your Beta."

"Who is my Beta? No one's telling me jack sh….."

"Oh, you're awake." A velvety yawn said from behind him. "I was hoping you'd survive." Inuyasha was assaulted by that scent! He turned and did a double take. Before him, in a light kimono, with his hair in an elegant braid, was Naraku!

"What the FUCK are you doing here?"

"What a vulgar way to greet your Beta." Naraku said with a slight huff. Inuyasha's mouth dropped and he sat down.

"Wait…." Inuyasha said. "Myoga did say my Beta's a male….but why you?"

"Why must you question everything?"

"I don't question everything, I'm just questioning why you as MY Beta?"

"I don't know." Naraku whimpered as a wave of PMS and hormones hit him full force. "I didn't ask for this you know! It just happened!" With that, to Inuyasha's shock, Naraku burst into tears and ran off to his chambers, leaving the Inu-youkai blinking in shock and surprise.

"Ok, now I feel like a jerk." Inuyasha said. "Where is he staying?"

"A few rooms down from you," Sesshomaru's mother said. "The white and indigo double doors with a silver crescent moon, you can't miss it." Nodding in thanks, Inuyasha went to track down his newly discovered Beta. He was shocked that the hanyou that caused so much trouble was actually destined to rule at his side, bear his pups, and share a life with him. He couldn't understand his father's reasoning but hey, it could've been worse. He wasn't going to lie, Naraku was a dark beauty but not only that, the ravenette was a tactical genius. He could also be very diplomatic…..just two of the things Inuyasha sorely lacked. Inuyasha had always been the hot-head, rushed into battle without thinking, even if it was a battle he wasn't sure he'd win. Also, his diplomacy was close to none….This is a balance thing isn't it?

"Yes it is." He heard his father say. "Naraku may have had a dark past, being the human Onigumo bent on revenge, may have taken the miko Kikyo from you, who wasn't for you, but that's another tale. Yes, he may have caused trouble for you and the others and taken many lives, but I didn't see anyone who would be more suited for you. Aside from the darkness, Naraku has some good points; he thinks before rushing into something, he is tactical and he can help balance that hot headedness of yours. Face it my pup, you got the temper from me."

"Why didn't you pair me with Kouga or Sesshomaru?"

"The Wolf Prince was destined for another and was TOO similar to you, between the two of you, the palace would have suffered. Sessho, well, if he hadn't abandoned you, he would have been my choice for you. But by abandoning and renouncing you, he gave up his hold and his place. In a sick way, at least Naraku kept an eye on you and your friends. All he has to do is use it for good."

"Are you telling me that you've given him penance?"

"A second chance so to speak." Inutaisho explained. "My pup, aside from what you already know; how much do you know of your intended Beta?" Inuyasha thought about it and kept drawing a blank. He didn't know squat.

"Came up empty eh?" His father asked smugly. "I thought so. Did you know that the man favors a good book and peace and quiet? Did you know he was interested in learning medicine and has a soft spot for children? Or that he has an exceptional singing voice?" Again Inuyasha was surprised. Although that would explain Kanna and the Infant….He sighed. He or Naraku didn't ask for their destinies to be bound together. It just happened. He found the double doors that his stepmother indicated and stood in front of them. He wasn't sure what to say or do next. He heard sobs on the other side and Inuyasha felt his heart drop. I caused those tears….He was about to knock when one of the doors opened and Naraku looked at him.

"What are you doing here?" He sniffled. He hated when he was caught crying. Inuyaasha looked down at him and sighed.

"I'm sorry, for making you cry and saying what I said." He said. "It just…came as a shock…."

"It was a shock for me too." The ravenette said as he beheld the new Lord of the West. "I didn't think…that we'd end up…" He choked up and he hid his face in his hands. Inuyasha felt his heart break as his Beta cried. He pulled the raven haired hanyou into his arms and held him, offering all the comfort he could give. He felt the ravenette hug him back. They just stayed that way for a moment until they both heard Masaki clear his throat. He looked unnerved.

"Excuse me my Lords." He said. "But Lord Inuyasha, Lord Sesshomaru is here." Naraku felt and heard his intended Alpha's growls and knew that he was about to blow. "Excuse us a moment General, if you please?" Masaki nodded and excused himself, to inform the lady of the house that her son had arrived and that he was pissed off.

"Inuyasha," Naraku said as he attempted to calm his Alpha. "You should know that you have to face him sooner or later."

"Yes I know," The Inu-youkai said. "I just hope I'd have more time. What's he doing here anyway?"

"I'm certain it's to challenge you." The raventte said. "The news of you being named Lord of the West probably didn't agree with him."

"Well Tough Shit!"

"Inuyasha…" Sesshomaru's mother warned. Naraku chuckled a bit. He didn't mind the phrase. The brashness of his Alpha is part of what made him unique and Naraku wasn't going to change that. Inuyasha looked at his stepmother and waited. "It's time."

"Crap…."

"Stop being brash..." She said. "Lord Inuyasha, your brother, is here. He challenges your Lordship. What say you?"

"I say bring it on!" Inuyashsa said, anger coloring his checks and eyes bleeding red. "He'll pay for busting my balls." He stormed off, with Naraku and his stepmother following him.

Sesshomaru, along with Rin and Jaken were waiting at the front of his mother's domain. He heard about Inuyasha's true inheritance and flipped. How dare our father choose a lowly hanyou over me? He seethed. Since his father's death, it had been Sesshomaru who ruled the Western lands as Lord. Now, despite the years of service, the title of Lord was stripped from him and given to his hanyou brother! He wasn't having it!

"INUYASHA! YOU LOWLY HANYOU! SHOW YOURSELF!" He roared. Masaki and Jukai came out first, followed by Sesshomaru's stepmother.

"Sesshomaru, keep your tone." His stepmother ordered. Sesshomaru looked at his mother, eyes red and fangs bared.

"SILENCE MOTHER!" Sesshomaru barked. "WHERE IS HE? I DON'T SMELL HIM BUT I KNOW HE'S HERE!"

"I'm right here," Sesshomaru heard a voice from behind him. For the first time, he felt the one thing he hadn't felt since he was a pup: fear. He slowly turned around and faced his brother and gasped. He was no longer the lowly hanyou he remembered but a fully mature Inu-youkai!

"I'm right here and I accept your challenge."

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