A.N~ yes, yes, I know what you're going to say. "I thought you wouldn't update again "And whatnot, but I figured, I was just being immature about the whole thing. I'm really sorry for all the shit I caused and the unjustified drama, so I decided to update (about time.) To be honest, the only reason i'm updating now was because of this one review I got from an anonymous reviewer, who told me I was being immature, and I needed to grow up. I guess I just needed time away from everything. So here I am :3

I can't promise that I'll update all the time, but I want to finish this story, so please be patient with me. This is my last year of school, so I have a lot of homework I have to deal with. Anyways, I hope you enjoy the chapter. I'm not saying it's the best quality, but it's something right?

Any ways, everything still applies. No flames, no rude comments, I don't own Inuyasha and so on and so forth.

Btw, in case anyone was lost about what happened so far in the story (since I haven't updated in forever).

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Let's see… Sesshomaru is supposed to get married to Yuzuki and he makes Inuyasha leave on the new moon, but then Inuyasha is attacked my Matsu (who is being controlled by Naraku) and Sesshomaru had to save him. Koga is about to die because of the miasma and Inuyasha went to ask Sesshomaru for help…. There…. Crappy summary xD

Chapter 8: Decisions

Sesshomaru blinked in confusion at his brother. He heard his mother ask who it was behind him, but he ignored her. All he could do was look down at the tear stained face of his younger brother as he looked up at him pleadingly.

He didn't like this look on him. Inuyasha shouldn't be crying, he was too strong, too hard headed. At that moment, Sesshomaru wanted to comfort the hanyou. He couldn't explain what he felt, but every instinct in his body was begging him to wrap his arms around Inuyasha and stop his crying. But his pride would never allow him to sink so low as to comfort a hanyou.

Inuyasha wiped tears from his face with the sleeves of his kimono, and stared up at Sesshomaru with heart felt eyes. "Koga is hurt. We need your help or he'll die." He said plainly.

Sesshomaru couldn't help but snort at that. Who cared what happened to that wolf? He certainly didn't. He didn't like the way Koga was so close to Inuyasha, though he couldn't understand for the life of him why he cared what Inuyasha thought of the wolf, he convinced himself it was because Inuyasha was his brother. Though he was a disgrace, he still had royal blood in him, so who Inuyasha mated with affected him. Or so he convinced himself.

He didn't want to save the wolf so he could just mate Inuyasha after, so he laughed to himself. "What does your wolf's death have to do with me?" He said coldly.

Inuyasha flushed red. "H-He's not my wolf."

Sesshomaru glared at Inuyasha's blush, causing Inuyasha to flinch. Why was he so jealous of the stupid wolf. "Then why do you care?" Sesshomaru snapped, turning around head back into his room and to his mother who was far past confused by now.

"W-Wait." Inuyasha called, gripping the sleeves of Sesshomaru's kimono. Sesshomaru stopped, turning to face Inuyasha. The hurt and desperation on his face shocked him. It hurt to see Inuyasha in so much pain, he only wished he knew why. "Please Sesshomaru." He pleaded. "I've never asked you for anything in my life."

Sesshomaru sighed. It was true. Inuyasha was never one to beg, but here he was, begging for his friend's life. He didn't say anything, just brushed past Inuyasha and made his way down the long hall.

"Where are you going Sesshomaru!" He called, following after his brother.

Sesshomaru scoffed at his brother's stupidity. "I'm going to see Keiko about saving your wolf." He said coldly.

"Thank you Sesshomaru." Inuyasha beamed. "I know you don't like Koga so-"

Sesshomaru turned around suddenly, causing Inuyasha to bump into him. "I'm not doing this for the wolf". He said plainly before turning back around to make his way to the wolf's death bed.

He hated how much Inuyasha's tears affected him. He didn't like this feeling. But he could deal with that later. He decided making his way down the hall. Inuyasha needed his help. And for once in his life he wanted to be there to help.

Sango sighed, wrapping her arms around her Lady Keiko. She knew she was in distress, but her Lady wouldn't tell her why. All she could do was comfort her while they waited for Sesshomaru to come.

Koga was still in pain, still writhing on the bed in discomfort. Keiko had told her that with Koga's wounds, he may not survive the night.

She didn't know Koga well, but she knew enough of him to know that Koga didn't deserve this. He was a lot like Inuyasha. He liked to show off and be noticed. He didn't like to be out shined or ignored. But he was a good person. He didn't deserve to die like this.

Sango's thoughts were interrupted as the door swung opened to reveal a distressed Inuyasha with the tall inuyoukia beside him.

"You're finally here." Keiko sighed with relief in Sango's arms and pulled away to greet her two cousins. She turned to Inuyasha and nodded that it was okay for him to see Koga before he dashed off to kneel by Koga's bed.

Koga awoke immediately, pulling Inuyasha into his arms, causing Sesshomaru to growl in distaste, a reaction the demon slayer thought she would never see on the great Diayoukia. She raised a brow in confusion at the look on Sesshomaru's face. He looked angry, and confused, and hurt.

Sesshomaru's reaction of course didn't go unnoticed by Keiko who simply hugged her cousin in sympathy. "We should get started on the ritual." She said with her usual bright smile.

Sesshomaru nodded solemnly. "What do you want me to do?" Sango noted that he turned away from Inuyasha who still clung to Koga's shoulders.

Keiko laid a hand on Sesshomaru's arm to lead him to the center of the room. "All you have to do, is hold him down, and help me keep the miasma in the room." Sesshomaru nodded, but didn't move from his spot until Keiko pulled him towards the center of the room.

Keiko made her way to Koga's side and motioned Inuyasha to help her lift Koga and place him in the center of the room where Sesshomaru was standing.

Sango then went on to her assigned task of removing Koga's bandages and cleaning the wounds again, before a strong grip on her hand stopped her from sitting down. She looked down on her Lady with a confused look.

"Take Inuyasha and wait outside." She said , a serious expression on her face. Sango nodded slowly, but was caught off guard by haw her lady was acting. It was rare for her to be so serious and cold about anything, and Sango was worried. Her thoughts were once again interrupted by the immediate protest from Inuyasha.

"I don't want to leave him Keiko!" He screamed. "I'll be fine."

Keiko sighed, obviously not in the mood to deal with Inuyasha's temper tantrum and laid a hand on her cousin's shoulder. "Please musuko." She begged. "It's too dangerous. You won't be able to handle the miasma. That's why I need Sesshomaru here."

Inuyasha looked between Koga and Keiko and leaned down to whisper words of encouragement to Koga before standing up and storming out of the room.

Sango sighed, weaving her fingers through Keiko's to show her support before standing up to leave. "Please be careful Keiko." Sango pleaded, showing a warm smile to Sesshomaru before leaving the room.

She had a horrible feeling about this. She just hoped Keiko wasn't planning anything dangerous.

Sesshomaru glared down at the wolf demon in front of him. What was so special about that wolf anyways? He wasn't strong or beautiful like Sesshomaru was. He didn't have the power that Sesshomaru did. So why was Inuyasha so fond of him? Why the hell did he care so much?

Keiko finally looked up at Sesshomaru, signalling him to hold down the wolf demon and the beginning of the ritual. "Don't let him move Sesshomaru." She warned, before lighting the candles around them.

Sesshomaru nodded, pinning Koga to the ground – a little more roughly than was actually needed – and Keiko began the ritual. She waved the first candle slowly in the air, allowing the smoke to engulf the entire room before placing it in its original position.

Sesshomaru watched in awe as she then began chanting simple verses, every word caused Koga to jerk up violently, making Sesshomaru's job extremely difficult. Koga began moaning in pain, gripping the sleeves of Sesshomaru's kimono is if to receive reassurance from the Diayoukia.

Keiko smiled up at Sesshomaru. "It won't be long now." She reassured him, leaning in towards Koga and chanting slightly louder. Koga began to writhe as miasma began to ooze from his wounds, causing him to scream out in pain. Sesshomaru however, kept him in place like he was told, ignoring the strong scent of miasma in the room. He couldn't help but wonder how Keiko was still conscience with the strength of the miasma in the room.

It seemed as if the miasma was disappearing from the air. Sesshomaru assumed the smoke from the candles was disposing of it.

Koga slowly began to calm down as the remaining miasma in his body was forced out, before he fell limp in Sesshomaru's arms. Keiko on the other hand, simply swayed forward, as if she wanted to pass out like Koga had.

Sesshomaru immediately pulled away from Koga and rushed to Keiko's side, collecting her in his arms and setting her on the bed. He didn't know whether the ritual worked, or if Koga was dead, but he could care less either way. "Do you need anything Keiko?" Though he was worried, his face showed none of his fear for his cousin's safety.

Keiko smiled up to him and nodded. "We have to let Koga rest for the night. Tell Inuyasha he can see him in the morning."

Sesshomaru nodded, helping Keiko place Koga comfortably on the bed. "Sesshomaru?"

The Diayoukia in question looked down at his cousin at the call of his name.

"Protect Inuyasha." She said plainly, leaning on her cousin to stop herself from falling over.

Sesshomaru looked down at her for a second before turning away. "No one but me will have the honor of killing the hanyou."

Keiko smiled up at him, realizing that that was the most she would get out of the youkia.

Inuyasha was getting impatient. He had been pacing back and forth outside of the room, waiting for reassurance that Koga was okay. "Why are they taking so long?" He snapped at Sango, only to receive a hit on the head as a response.

"They haven't been in there that long Inuyasha. Be patient." Sango rolled her eyes, becoming sick of the hanyou's constant questioning. "He's going to be okay Inuyasha."

Inuyasha turned to face her, still holding his head in pain and annoyance. "What the hell do you know?" He snapped at her again, earning himself another hit to the head.

"I swear," She sighed. "You're just as bad as Keiko when it comes to worrying."

Inuyasha growled. It was the stupid new moon's fault. He was always over emotional before and after the new moon. He hated it.

Suddenly, the door swung open, revealing Sesshomaru carrying an exhausted Keiko. Sango immediately rushed to her lady's side, allowing Keiko to lean on her for support. "Are you alright Keiko?" She asked worriedly only to receive a weak nod in response.

Once Inuyasha was sure Keiko wouldn't fall over, he rushed to Koga's bed side, only to be stopped by long arms blocking his path.

"What the hell Sesshomaru?" He snapped, obviously not amused. "Get the fuck out of my way."

Sesshomaru rolled his eyes at his brother vulgarity but didn't budge. "Your wolf is fine." He said stoically, closing the door behind him.

Inuyasha narrowed his eyes on his brother and turned to Keiko for support.

"Inuyasha he has to rest." She said smiling to Inuyasha's displeasure. "I have to rest too." She said matter-of-factly, allowing Sango to help her back to her room. Inuyasha on the other hand was still upset about the whole situation.

He looked up at Sesshomaru and sighed. "What are you still doing here? I thought you would run back to your room after this was done."

Sesshomaru simply looked down at his clothes. "I'm covered in blood." Sesshomaru wrinkled his nose. "And you smell of that wolf." He said with distaste.

Inuyasha rolled his eyes. "So what?"

Sesshomaru stared down at Inuyasha with an expression he couldn't quiet read.

Sesshomaru reached his hand out, shocking Inuyasha as he ran a hand through his thick locks of silver. Inuyasha didn't pull back though. He didn't know how to react. Sesshomaru had never shown any kind of affection to him before.

Inuyasha closed his eyes, allowing the hand to fall on his cheek. Inuyasha leaned into the hand instinctively. He could feel his breathing becoming ragged as a strange feeling coursed through him.

"I don't want you to smell like that wolf." He finally said, causing shivers to run up Inuyasha's spine. He could feel his body moving on his own as he leaned in closer to his brother, allowing his hands to grip the ends of Sesshomaru's sleeves tightly.

He felt his face flush red as he moved in closer, almost begging for the contact. "Sesshomaru…" He begged, needing to be closer to the Diayoukia.

Suddenly, the hand was yanked back, causing Inuyasha to stumble forward. He frowned at the loss, blinking his eyes curiously to see what had happened. "Sesshomaru?" He frowned, as the youkia turned away from him as if he was trying to leave. Inuyasha grabbed his brother's kimono, only for his hand to be swatted away.

"Don't touch me." Sesshomaru snapped coldly, before he stormed away from Inuyasha and towards his room – at least that was what he assumed.

Inuyasha felt his heart wrench in his chest. "I almost kissed Sesshomaru" he said out loud, talking to no one in particular. "And Sesshomaru had almost let me". He added in his mind. He felt tears burn in his eyes. What had he done? Any hope of Sesshomaru seeing him as more than a hanyou was lost. Sesshomaru would hate him forever.

"I'm sorry" He whispered to the air, hoping it would somehow reach his brother.

Sesshomaru walked fast back to his room. What was he thinking? He had almost let Inuyasha kiss him, and he knew if he hadn't come back to his senses he would have let him.

He gritted his teeth. He couldn't help himself. Every bone in his body was begging him to get rid of that god awful scent of wolf on the hanyou's skin and replace it with his own.

As he reached his room he opened the door roughly and slammed it shut.

"What took you so long?" His mother said nonchalantly, brushing her hair in Sesshomaru's mirror.

"Yuzuki, I want her here by the end of the week."

He watched his mother's eyes light up. "I'm happy you want to meet her so fast musuko, but you are supposed to be the one to get her."

Sesshomaru shook his head. "It'll take too long. I want to mate with her as soon as possible."

His mother beamed. "Of course musuko, I'll have her sent to the castle as soon as I can."

She left the room, with a wide victorious grin on her face, but Sesshomaru could care less. He had to get that hanyou out of his mind. And if sheer will wouldn't stop him from thinking about the hanyou, then he would have to force him out.

He would mate Yuzuki if it meant he could escape from the hold the hanyou had on him.

A.N~ yep, so that's it. xD it's really not good, or long and I feel like everything is kind of just all over the place, but I'll clear things up next chapter.

Until next time, bye guys~!