Inuyasha's mouth fell open. "Really? Tell me! I believe I deserve to know what I'd done wrong..."

"It's a long story... but yes, I suppose you do have a right to know."

Inuyasha sat down beside his brother, listening intently.

"A long time ago, before you were born, our father had a general in his army. This was no ordinary general, though. Her name was 'Tsukiko', or, at least, that's what she told us to call her. I met her one day when she wasn't in her armor, and we both took an interest in each other. She taught me to fight. Of course, she was better than me, even though she was a lot clumsier. I only saw her fight to kill once, and I knew I didn't want to face her, yet somehow, that made me want her more."

"Is this going somewhere?"

"Yes, Inuyasha. Be patient. As you know, father took a young human princess as a mate, enraging mother and earning a collective gasp from the demonic community. It wasn't illegal as it is today, just frowned upon due to how fragile they are. What made mother angry, however, is when Izayoi, the human in question, got pregnant. She was furious. She ordered that all half-demons be executed on sight, and my Tsukiko disappeared..." Realization dawned on him as he spoke those last words. 'She wasn't lying... I've got to apologize... but first...' "That day, I swore I would kill the person responsible, and I was convinced that it was you. I had a violet crescent moon tattooed to my forehead so that I would never forget my vow, and I didn't."

"But isn't it illegal to tattoo a demon? Or for the demon to have a tattoo?"

"It is, but so is killing your brother. Even if his mother's pregnancy caused your future mate to disappear. Figured that if I was breaking the law, I might as well do it right."

Kagome had been staring at the crescent moon on his forehead for some time now. "So is that why it doesn't match your markings?"

"Yes, actually." Sesshomaru froze as he felt two strong, slender arms hug him tightly. He could feel the person's tears soaking his back.

"You did that... for me... It was wrong, but still... it's the thought that counts..." Luna's voice sounded withered, as if all the fury it had held earlier had never existed. Everyone noticed that she was trembling as Sesshomaru turned around to look at her.

"Luna... I'm sorry I didn't believe you... I didn't fully understand what had happened..."

"I shouldn't have snapped at you..."

"But still, you had a right-"

"No, I didn't... Of many things i'm good at, patience was never one of them... I can try, but I always fail..."

"Not in my eyes..."

"Ok, this is too sappy." Inuyasha growled at both of them.

"Grr, Inuyasha. That's all I have to say right now. Grr."

"Feh." Inuyasha glared playfully, causing Luna to tackle him, which, of course, led to a small wrestling match.

"Wow..." Kagome facepalmed. "They're about as mature as kids aren't they?"

"I think you're right." Sesshomaru couldn't help but smile as Luna held his brother in a headlock. "But they're ours... Get him, Luna! You can do it!"

"Won't they get hurt?"

"No, that's how demons play. And since she's getting along with him so well, maybe I can, too..." Sesshomaru smiled at the thought, then paused. "Hey, aren't your friends worried about us? We've been here a few days now..."

"I forgot all about them!"

Authoress: Hurry! While mom's in the driveway!

Zakura: The keyboard can't take it, captain! *breaks keyboard* Damn!

Authoress: She'll hear you! *sees her mom come into the house* She did hear you! RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!

Zakura: *runs in circle, trips over dog, hits the "submit" button*

Authoress: *sees her mom go into the kitchen* False alarm. Sayonara, everyone! *closes webpage*