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Classes started today, so I'll count this as a win. :)

This story is reaching the climax, I hope you all enjoy.

Reviewers Response:

Thewolf74: These two barely behaved as if they were in a relationship, how can they even be considered a good couple. They've fought the entire time.

Tsuki: Ohhh Colombian! (My story has officially reached international level) . Speaking about Naraku. . . he's appearance is coming up soon.

Inuhime1: "Going through hell" an interesting notion.

Review! Give me feedback and ideas I truly appreciate them ;)

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9. She's Getting Revenge

An entire day came and went and the two brothers had not gotten worse. Inuyasha spent the entire previous day at his brother's side. The younger dog was determined for them to stay together. There was no one in the world that he loved like his older brother and he will boldly fight hell itself if he had to.

Sesshomaru knew that they didn't fix anything yet, but he couldn't bring himself to point it out. His beast had woken him up yesterday to Inuyasha sitting outside his study. At first he was apprehensive; he had just woken from the abyss of darkness and didn't want to be awoken to reality of pain. Nevertheless he took down the barrier and opened the door for the younger dog. Inuyasha surprised him immediately securing him into a tight hug.

The last thing Inuyasha wanted was appear needy…but the truth of the matter— he was. He held on to his lover with the intent of never letting go. They had stood in the hallway for a couple of minutes before his brother invited him inside. They sat across from each other over Sesshomaru's desk. Inuyasha was nervous as he sat there twiddling his thumbs.

Sesshomaru could actually taste Inuyasha's nervous aura, and his beast was disgusted with it. What kind of mates feared each other's company? Honestly he was just afraid. "Would you care for breakfast?" Sesshomaru asks.

"No," Inuyasha meekly responded right before his stomach began to growl. The western lord raises an eyebrow in question. Inuyasha simply blush before cursing underneath his breath. Sesshomaru smile at his brother's boyish antics.

"We could have breakfast here in my study?" Sesshomaru offered.

Younger dog broke out in a smile, "I would like that."

The breakfast had started out formal, but quickly altered and Inuyasha found himself sitting in his lover's lap being feed raw beef.

It wasn't until lunch the couple made there entrance with their friends. Inuyasha sat so close to Sesshomaru he was practically in his lap. Sesshomaru didn't mind. Natsume at first thought he would be more jealousy. He admits at first their fighting gave him a small slip of hope to squeeze his way into Sesshomaru's arms. Seeing Inuyasha and Sesshomaru together and happy warmed his heart, in the end all he really wanted was for Sesshomaru to once again be happy. For all he knew there fight was over something stupid—maybe Inuyasha had stepped on Sesshomaru's tail—he laughed to himself causing the demons in the room to look at him. He tried to brush it off but notice the after snarl Inuyasha directed at him. He might have been wrong in how he had address Inuyasha before, but it seemed that his lord's mate was one to hold a grudge. He knew it was probably in his best interest to make amends soon.

After lunch Natsume took the kids outside, it was time Shippo begun his training and of course Princess Rin was there to support him. Shippo was beginning to warm up to the older fox. The young kit was excited today was the day Natsume would teach him how to handle a sword. The younger fox vision him holding his own demonic sword killing a thousand demons in one swipe. Shippo was highly disappointed when Natsume handed him a shinai. Of course the black fox teased him; he was surprised Shippo actually thought he was going to hand him a demonic blade for simple training. With a little cheering from Rin to do his best Shippo quickly got over it. Natsume was actually surprised at how quick Shippo manage to learn the basics, he was proud to be the kit's sensei even though he was positive the kit didn't like him.

During their training Sesshomaru and Inuyasha came to watch. They both soon disappeared into the hidden dojo, where Sesshomaru showed Inuyasha his mass collection of weaponry. There were so many different types of swords that it had the younger boy's head in a spin. Sesshomaru challenge Inuyasha into a mock fight. Of course Inuyasha wasn't going to back down. Natsume had walked in then and quickly hid his aura. The brothers made fighting look like a dance. Sesshomaru was graceful and took on a more feminine role as he seemed to follow his brother's lead only taking a shot at him when Inuyasha gave an opening. The pup of the two fighting style was very masculine. Inuyasha's fighting skills are more attack first and worry about wounds later. They were complete opposite, and because of that they seemed to complement each other very well. Natsume quickly rushed to place the bamboo swords away when he notice their little fight consisted of some lovers touch.

Inuyasha smiled at himself, yesterday was awesome but today would be unbelievable. The sun was barely up, he will happily add Sesshomaru had stayed the night, and guest were already leaking into the estate. Inuyasha smile broaden as he looked at himself in the full length mirror. There were six servants in the room with him as they all dressing him in an overelaborate clothing. Today was the day that his brother will announce him as his mate. The young dog was a ball of mix emotions as the servants began to place the last layer of clothing on him. All the servants step back as the one in charged asked if he like his attire. Inuyasha gave a quick spin in the mirror, he barely recognized himself. Inuyasha was dressed in a replica of Sesshomaru's usual wear except that that the overall color was light blue with gold stitching. The flower embroidery was purple and where Sesshomaru sash was yellow Inuyasha's was a light blue with a deep purple at the end. Inuyasha ran his claws through his hair; his hair never looked so healthy with its uncharacteristic shine. He held his head high as he ran the pad of his finger over the mating mark, "Do you think Sesshomaru will approve?"

Servants were unaccustomed to others asking for their opinions stood their silently, luckily a deep baritone voice answers for them from the door way, "Of course not." Inuyasha snaps his head around to come face to face with Natsume. A youthful smile splits across Natsume's face as he continues, "I believe that my lord likes you best when you have nothing on." Inuyasha growls at the man but couldn't argue.

Natsume laughs as he lets himself in. "What do you want?" Inuyasha asks as he crosses his arms over his chest.

A false look of hurt mars the fox demon face, "I came in here with two opposing ideas." Natsume answers as he walks over to Inuyasha. Inuyasha scuffs for him to continue. "I came to make some sort of peace with you. You make Sesshomaru happy and in the end that is all I want for my lord. Lord Sesshomaru has watch over his land and his people, especially me, are grateful and are willing to stand against anything that may hamper his peace. When I first saw you two together you were fighting and because of that I instantly took a dislike to you." Inuyasha nod in understanding, Natsume had just come at a real bad time. Glad that they were able to bury the hatchet of their first impressions of one another the fox continues, "I also came to threaten you."

He smiles as Inuyasha took a fighting stance, "What the hell is wrong with you." Inuyasha snarls out, he was uncomfortable with this man.

"Forgive me, but I must say this. If you go into this mating with a light heart and with no intent to forever remaining true to Lord Sesshomaru I will more than happily show you the strength and skills of the midnight fox clan." Natsume's eyes flash red in warning.

Inuyasha first reaction was to knock the hell out of Natsume for threatening him. It really wasn't this man business about his and Sesshomaru's relationship. Inuyasha knew he rather die than purposefully harm his brother. When he thought about it Inuyasha couldn't help but respect Natsume. The man had to obviously care about Sesshomaru to threaten him like he was. Especially because the fraction of relationship that Natsume had witness between them was downright disgusting. Inuyasha sticks his hand out. Natsume looks at him carefully before he grabs it. They shake hands and came to a silent agreement of mutual respect.

Natsume walks to the door, "By the way, young prince, you look absolutely delicious in that attire." He licked his lips as he exit.

Inuyasha eyes bugged out, Natsume didn't just flirt with him.

Sesshomaru smirk he was in his own chamber getting dress for what will be the greatest day in his life. He looked into the mirror. He once again place on his white outfit. Sesshomaru actually missed the pristine white. His long hair was now held in a high ponytail. He fixes the front of his shirt constantly wanting to make sure that he was perfect for his young lover. He ran his tongue over his fangs as he takes a closer inspection of himself. The female servants in the room giggle at his antics but he couldn't bring himself to care. Inuyasha deserved the best and he wouldn't be anything less than that. Sesshomaru started messing with his tail when Natsume burst into the room. "Great Lord Sesshomaru…" Natsume rubbed his chin, "…a mated man?" Sesshomaru growl at the fox antics, Natsume casually rubs it off. "Never thought I see the day," he turns to one of the servants, "Did you?" he asks has he tilts her head to look at him. The female only giggle and turn her head away.

"If you only came to distract my servants I suggest you do so when they are not so busy."

Once again Natsume gifts the lord with his laugh. "Don't be that way," he jokingly scolds as he made his way to Sesshomaru to fix a small crease in his shirt, "I'm only looking for love as well."

Sesshomaru growls when he smells Inuyasha's scent on Natsume, "Where have you been?" he asks in a dangerously calm matter.

"I went to see your mate."

Sesshomaru raised his eye brow. "You will keep to yourself."

"Protective much," Natsume jokes, Sesshomaru doesn't find it funny. "If it makes you feel any better, he's just as nervous as you are."

Sesshomaru huffs, "I have nothing to be nervous about."

"Sure, and the twitch in your tail is just for fun." Natsume laughed as Sesshomaru curse him under his breath. "Don't be that way; you know I only tease you because I lo—care." Natsume bites his lip; he almost said something that he knew he shouldn't. The opportunity to confess his love to Sesshomaru was years ago. He swallowed the lump in his throat, "I think I might be jealous of the pup," Sesshomaru quickly dismiss the servants from his room, He warned Natsume with a growl. Natsume as usually blows off the warning. Sesshomaru was positive that if Natsume wasn't the same boy that dried his tears when he was a child he would have killed him a thousand times over by now. "No need for a show of dominance Sesshomaru," Natsume openly tease the western lord, "I just came in here to make sure that you are ok with what you are doing." Sesshomaru eyed the man suspiciously. They locked eyes and Natsume's face became serious, "Do you love him?" The black fox wasn't sure that this was the best way to go, but he had to make sure that he knew that Sesshomaru loved his brother-mate and that there wasn't the slime chance for him and Sesshomaru to be together.

The Western lord didn't look away as he confidently said, "I love Inuyasha, with all my heart."

Natsume was positive that he could hear his heart chatter into a million pieces. He wouldn't allow Sesshomaru to see that. He bites his bottom lip and left the room as he wished Sesshomaru a happy and blessed mating.

All of the visiting guest where in the dining hall, which was decorated for the occasion. The room was live with excitement as the room buzzed with anticipation over what would be announced. Sango and Miroku stuck together not sure how they were supposed to manage the mass amount of demons. Trumpets played and the room became deadly silent as a guard announces Sesshomaru's entrance.

As the Western Lord Sesshomaru was use to such silence when he was speaking he didn't miss a beat. "Demons of the court and those who dwell in my lands, I have called you all here to introduce you all to my mate…"

XOXOXO

Inuyasha stood at the entrance double door. He knew all he had to do was walk down the center of the room to his mate's waiting arms. It was simple, so why was he feeling so anxious? He took a look to his left. There was an exit right there. He wasn't running away, he just wasn't sure what the mass of demons expected from him and the last thing he wanted was to embarrass his brother. Sesshomaru wouldn't be too mad if he found him hiding out in their bedroom. Inuyasha began pacing, the guards will open the door at the right time and all he had to do was walk. Inuyasha squared his shoulder and swallow the lump in his throat. Inuyasha knew if anything went wrong his brother would handle it.

"Inuyasha," a female voice called his name gently. Inuyasha turn his head to the exit. His eyes double in size as he begins to curse his luck. Kagome stood at the exit. This was the one thing Sesshomaru had feared. He didn't want to prove his brother right, he wasn't chasing after Kagome she was already right here.

She walks over to him, her hand laid gently on his chest. "So today is the day that you and your brother tell the world of your disgusting deeds. How could you be proud?" she sneered.

Inuyasha smacked her hands away, "I cannot allow you to disrespect my mate."

Kagome gave a sinister laugh. "You always been so stupid Inuyasha," she never stopped smiling.

"It is real stupid for you to come here. Sesshomaru will have you killed the minute he sees you."

"That is exactly why he won't see me."

Inuyasha looked at his lost friend as if she had lost her mind. In less than a minute Sesshomaru will be open the door and see Kagome standing here. He looked at the door, pleading for them to remain close until the girl leave.

With his mind slightly distracted Kagome reaches into her shirt sleeve and takes out a silver hornets' nest. It falls into the floor and opens. Ghost serpents (like the ones' that followed Kikyo) sprang forth and surrounded the two. A barrier was quickly erected. She had released the first horde of demons that Naraku had made her collect.

Inuyasha tried to move, but was held immobile, by the creatures. He screamed but no sound came out. He quickly began to panic. This wasn't right, not now. Tears burned the half demon's eyes.

"I'm done." Kagome whispers.

Naraku in his pristine white bamboo pelt emerge from the door. Inuyasha hiss in anger. Naraku made his way to the younger half-demon, "Let us make this interesting," Naraku purred.

"…I have called you all here to introduce you all to my mate…" Sesshomaru's voice rang out as the door opened.

Naraku walked through the door.

"It takes two flints to make a fire"
― Louisa May Alcott

XOXOXO

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