Chapter 3

Author's note: I get idea's crazy fast, so sometimes i'll post twice a day, once a day, or sometimes I won't post for a week. It all depends.

Inuyasha woke up suddenly. He yawned, stretching his hands up into the air. He rolled onto his stomach, regretting it when it made his need to pee more prominent. He got up with a growl, walking out of his room. The fire was still going, the soup boiling softly over it.

Inuyasha wondered why it hadn't burned yet. Was it magic or something? He shook his head, dispelling the thought.

Pee. He had to pee. He went outside feeling a tad nervous. He shook away the feeling, going to a tree. He undid the cloth that held up his hakama and undid his fundoshi. He closed his eyes in bliss, but his ears were twitching constantly. He was listening for anything, feeling like he should be more alert than anything else. He remembered what Sesshomaru said earlier today. He was going to sit this heat out. Once it was over he was going to leave, he had no obligation to stay.

Inuyasha did back his fundoshi when he finished urinating, sighing as he saw his fundoshi was once again stained with blood. He did back his hakama and went to the river he could hear not that far away. He needed cold water to wash it out, not hot. He walked for a good five minutes till he came to the river, sighing softly as he stared at the water.

The stars reflected off it's surface, Inuyasha undressing slowly. He could feel the bloody discharge slip down his thigh when he took off his fundoshi, his lips pulling down into a frown. He stepped into the water, shivering as his body was near frozen to the bone. He waded farther into the lake, getting used to it's temperature. He warmed slowly, Inuyasha sighing as he began to wash himself. His ears twitched constantly, listening still.

He went to the bank and got his fundoshi, washing it to the best of his ability. The water was colder so it managed to get the blood out better than the small river in the cave, Inuyasha wringing it out. It still had some blood stains, though they weren't as noticeable.

"I have more if you need one." Inuyasha jumped, turning around. He instinctively reached for his sword but realized he had left it on the bank. Sesshomaru stood at the bank, his eyes stoic as he looked down to him. Inuyasha lowered himself more into the water.

"What the fuck do you want?" he snapped, Sesshomaru holding up a fundoshi. Inuyasha narrowed his eyes but did not go towards him. Sesshomaru's usual armor was removed, his tall body dressed in a white kimono and a blue hakama. Inuyasha went closer to the other side.

"I will not touch you," Sesshomaru told him, Inuyasha unbelieving. He waded slowly towards the bank though, Sesshomaru handing him the fundoshi. He turned around, Inuyasha getting out of the water. He shook to dry himself off, putting on the fundoshi. He put on his clothes, Sesshomaru turning back around once he strapped his sword to his side. Inuyasha lifted his hair from his kimono, letting it fall over his shoulders and back.

Kagome used to brush it out, but it was all knotted up now. He knew if he tried to brush it now it would cause him terrible pain. She had to use a lot of conditioner to get his hair to become unknotted. Inuyasha shook his head, sighing as he sat down by the bank. He stared at the water and the sky's reflection, looking to the side when Sesshomaru sat down next to him.

He remained silent. As long as he didn't touch him, he guessed it was okay for him to sit there. It got awkward though. Inuyasha was starting to feel nervous but he didn't know why, stretching with a yawn. His ears twitched when he heard the leaves rustle behind him, turning his head to see who it was.

It was only a rabbit.

"Inuyasha." He turned his head to Sesshomaru, his eyes slightly curious as to what he had to say. He was partially distracted by the rabbit.

"You say you don't care about the bloodline. You make it seem like you don't want to be a dog demon," Sesshomaru told him, Inuyasha raising an eyebrow.

"If I wasn't one, I wouldn't have went through all the shit I went though." Sesshomaru smirked, looking up to the sky.

"Then you wouldn't have met Kagome either." Inuyasha looked up to the sky too, a certain star catching his eye. He smiled, a sudden warmth running through his body. That was Kagome.

"True. But then I also wouldn't have lost a son and a mate." Sesshomaru looked to him. He could see the sadness in his eyes, the sweet scent wafting into his nose. He wanted to mate him, but he knew now how he usually went through it wouldn't suffice with him.

"Those who are gone are with us as we go on. They are watching you now from the skies." Sesshomaru had never spoke to anyone like this. It was foreign to him and he didn't like it. But it seemed to calm Inuyasha, his posture becoming less tense as he looked up to the stars. Sesshomaru was going to have to rely on Rin for some information from now on. He couldn't risk losing a pup if he managed to mate Inuyasha. He was not fertile yet, but it would be coming soon.

"Why are you suddenly being nice?" Inuyasha asked, catching Sesshomaru off guard. His eyes were slitted towards him, questioning him. Sesshomaru's lips tilted up in a barely there smirk.

Nothing could get past him.

"If you think being nice is going to get me to mate with you, you are fucking mistaken." Inuyasha did not move though, his eyes turning back to the stars. Sesshomaru took a minute to look over him. He looked strangely childish, his eyes lidded in a sort of daze as he stared up at the stars. He could only see the side of his face, but it was still beautiful. He was truly their father's son.

Sesshomaru saw Inuyasha's ear twitch, noticing besides his relaxed position he was alert. It twitched again, Sesshomaru deciding he might as well try something. He reached over, grabbing one of his small ears gently. Inuyasha grabbed his wrist and growled, Sesshomaru rubbing the soft membrane between his fingers.

It was… Cute.

Inuyasha pulled his hand away with another growl, but it was softer.

"Don't touch my ears," Inuyasha growled, scooting away some. Sesshomaru frowned, but looked back up to the sky. He didn't know what to do with him. Kagome was rather abusive from what he could see, but Sesshomaru could see that they fell in love either way. Sesshomaru didn't need to be abusive to win a bitch's heart. They usually came to him. He looked back to Inuyasha.

What was so different about him? He was just another bitch in heat wasn't he?

After long thought, Sesshomaru came to a conclusion. Inuyasha was not just another bitch. He was a proud half breed. He had not been born a woman, so he should not be treated like one. Sesshomaru stood up, taking out his sword. Inuyasha hopped to his feet, taking out his own on instinct.

"What are you doing?" Inuyasha growled, Sesshomaru leveling his sword with his chest. Inuyasha narrowed his eyes.

"Fight me." Inuyasha's eyes widened for a second, his scent spiking slightly. Sesshomaru remained stoic but smirked inside. Inuyasha raised his sword, growling low in his throat.

"Gladly!" He ran forward, swinging his sword down like an axe. Sesshomaru raised his sword, blocking his attack. He kicked out, Inuyasha jumping into the air, twisting before bringing his sword down sideways, aiming for his neck. Sesshomaru blocked it, kicking him away. Inuyasha landed in a crouched position, growling low in his throat.

He charged forward, jumping into the air and swinging his sword down, Sesshomaru blocking it, but then Inuyasha used the force of his blow to propel himself up in the air, spinning before swinging down with a growl. Sesshomaru's wrist actually hurt a little bit under the pressure.

"Get serious," Inuyasha growled, back flipping away. He lifted his blade, Sesshomaru surprised as his blade began to glow.

"Windscar!" Light erupted from his sword, Sesshomaru smirking as he swiped his blade sideways. Blue light erupted from his sword, the two energies clashing. Inuyasha jumped over it, Sesshomaru hopping back, his sword swiping where he had been. Their powers exploded behind them, the land demolished. Water from the river seeped into it, Inuyasha hopping away.

He swung over and over at Sesshomaru, making him grab his sword with both hands. Sesshomaru felt like he was having fun, having not fought like this since his father had been alive. Inuyasha was quick and strong, Sesshomaru feeling a thrill when he felt his sword barely slice his cheek. He decided to change it, going into offense. If someone watched them, they would have barely seen their bodies.

Inuyasha roared as he brung down his sword, the two stuck in a draw. Their swords sparked, Inuyasha's eyes narrowed while Sesshomaru stayed stoic. A small tilt of his lips was his only emotion. Inuyasha pushed away, hopping back. He raised his sword again, his teeth clenched as he growled.

"Windscar!" Sesshomaru slashed his sword, green instead of blue light erupting from his sword. The lights clashed, erupting on contact. Inuyasha was panting, his sword held tightly in his grip. Sesshomaru could see his arms were barely shaking. He was used to a quick victory. Sesshomaru darted forward, slicing his sword across Inuyasha's stomach. His sword intercepted his. Inuyasha kicked him away, jumping up into the air. Sesshomaru swiped his blade, light erupting from his sword.

Inuyasha was blinded by it, the light impossible to escape. He growled, raising his sword. He looked for the demonic center, growling with a grin once he saw it.

"Backlash wave!"

Sesshomaru's eyes widened slightly as his attack was sent back at him, a genuine smile touching his lips. That was father's power. It exploded with a roar.

Inuyasha panted as he waited, seeing if the attack had hit him or not. The smoke and dust cleared slowly, Inuyasha frowning when he saw Sesshomaru wasn't there. He yelped when he was tripped, falling onto his back.

"Not bad." He glared up at Sesshomaru, panting as he got up into a sitting position. He felt calmer now, wiping away the sweat on his face and neck.

"Why did you suddenly want to start fighting?" Inuyasha asked, Sesshomaru sheathing his sword. He walked over to a tree, leaning against it. Inuyasha went to the lake, splashing water on his face.

"It's a good stress reliever. Also I was wondering if you were worth keeping alive." Inuyasha rolled his eyes, wiping his face with his kimono. The dude had some serious issues.

"I will return here every night to spar," Sesshomaru told him, his eyes darting to the side when the bushes rustled.

"Come out Rin." Inuyasha was surprised when Rin walked out, smiling sheepishly.

"I'm sorry, I saw the lights and wanted to see what was happening," Rin told them, running to Inuyasha. Inuyasha shook his head with a smile, patting her head as he stood up.

"You're sixteen aren't you? Aren't you supposed to be looking for a man or something?" Inuyasha asked, Rin thinking. She shrugged with a giggle.

"I like being at Lord Sesshomaru's side!" she exclaimed, Inuyasha finding it hopeless. Her mind was just not ready for it he guessed.

"Why are you up so early?" Rin asked, Inuyasha looking back to the sky. He frowned, seeming sad. Rin thought quickly, running to the edge of the bank, picking up a frog.

"Look Inuyasha! It's Jaken!" she laughed, Inuyasha chuckling as he walked over. Sesshomaru watched with slight interest. Inuyasha seemed like a good mother and friend for Rin, playing her games and laughing with her. That was something he could not do as the Lord of the Western Lands.

Rin ran up to him, showing him the frog. It was a slimy green frog no bigger than her palm, it's yellow eyes looking to him. He had to admit, it shared a resemblance.

Author's note: Is Sesshomaru getting anywhere?