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Chapter 9

Finding Inuyasha and Sesshomaru both waiting for him, he walked straight out, neither of them seemed to like being closer than they have to, instead choosing as much distance as they feel like having. He shook his head until hearing Sesshomaru from about ten feet to his right speak first.

"What brought you back?" He questioned, straight to the point.

"Her soul called out to me, it begged and pleaded that I save her from the death she almost received." He answered.

His son's normally unreadable face showed his confusion. "Are you implying what I think?"

"Possibly, I haven't given it enough thought." He informed.

Inuyasha huffed in annoyance. "Just peachy, you two clearly know each other. Now who are you?"

Sesshomaru's amusement was then voiced as he chuckled at the half demon's lack of knowledge. "Inuyasha, it would seem as though I have been proven correct all along. Half demon means half brain. Can you truly say you do not recognize this demon or even notice our obvious similar features? I know the monk and many other have already come to the same conclusion as to who he is."

Inuyasha clenched his fists, stepping forward threateningly and ready to defend his being. Touga mumbled under his breath at the two half-brothers before straightening and turning his head left to stop Inuyasha. "Enough Inuyasha!" He ordered.

The half demon immediately shut his trap, a bit shocked at the way the other dog demon just barked out that order like a father would. Touga then narrowed his eyes at Sesshomaru. "I would think the current ruler of the West would behave better than that, or should I decide to take back my throne?" He threatened.

Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes at the male he has always wished to surpass in strength. "I was certain you had to have noticed by now that I have increased in power substantially since you passed away. I hope your brain didn't rot in that grave of yours. If that is a challenge Father, then I accept."

Before anymore words had been said, the stuttering of Inuyasha drifted to their ears as he sputtered out nonsense. "Inuyasha; talk clearly if you must speak," he barked out. "For now, Sesshomaru, no but should I ever find reason to then you should know I will be the first one."

"Father," Inuyasha tested it on his lips, gaining the attention of the two dog demons once more. His mind whirled around as he studied the male which brought him into this world. Remembering how he had wished that his Father had remained alive so he could have both parents, but instead they both had died at some point or another. This male is one of the few demons who did not look down at him due to his blood, the male that he has been lacking all of his life. Without another word he jumped back up to the wall to watch out beyond the barrier while his thoughts drifted elsewhere.

Minutes ticked by and the moon remained blacked out. The forest remained uneasy and odd life forms wandered the vacated village. No crickets chirped happily on the outside, just uneasiness of eyes watching you from all over.

Sesshomaru approached Touga, an idea having formed in his mind. "Father, this place does not have enough resources gathered to wait out here. I plan to bring them to the western fortress where I may resume my duties. I also plan to recruit the monk, you, the priestess possibly and maybe the demon slayer to research this new enemy. I'm taking Inuyasha with me to gather the means of transportation and extra demons. It would be best to remain strong in numbers and to travel by daylight." It wasn't so much that he wanted or needed approval, but more of strategy and to keep the rest informed

"It's a sound plan. Will you be taking your leave now?" Wondering how the two will ever get along long enough to actually focus and get what needs to be done, done.

Sesshomaru looked towards his younger half-brother. "Inuyasha, I need you to come with me to the western fortress. You know more about this village and the people than I do. We must make preparations to leave this place."

Inuyasha looked down at his brother questionably. Shock coursed through his system that he would say out-loud that him; Inuyasha, might know something better than the mighty Sesshomaru.