(Sesshomaru)

There are days that I truly hate who I have to be. As much as I don't mind killing, I despise the feeling that I get when I see kids begging for me for mercy for the parents that have committed treason. I wish for them that I could. I don't like making kids into orphans in one swing. But I can't, so the least that I can do is make it as painless as possible for the parents.

Strike first

Make it hurt

When everyone assumes the worst

I never have to say I'm sorry

At this point I wasn't even listening to Jaken's obnoxious rambling on and on about how 'great' I am. His voice truly gets on my nerves if I listen to it for too long. I wish I could cut him loose from following me, but at the same time it's hard to find good and loyal helpers… at least the ones that simply respect me and not follow because they fear me. I repressed the urge to roll my eyes at Jaken's ramblings, barely. I closed my eyes to repress the urge to yell at him.

Spiteful

Ruinous

I'm all things you feared I was

Another villain in your story

You think that I'm a spitfire?

You should

Afraid you're on my bad side?

That's good

If I wanted to end you

I could

I could

"Lord Sesshomaru?" Rin's voice cut through my anger and I opened my eyes.

Though I would not admit it outloud, for that would put her in danger, I saw the young human girl as my own child and would do what I could to make sure she was safe. My own life be damned.

"Hn?" I barely uttered, but she knew what it meant.

"Can I ask, Lord Sesshomaru, if you are always so quiet because Jaken talks too much?" Her voice was a soft giggle.

A barely there smile graced my lips at her attempt to brighten my day with her humor… until I registered Jaken's annoying squawking in anger.

"Jaken, silence." I ordered.

"Yes my lord. Of course. A thousand apologies." Jaken rambled and bowed lowly, "Forgive this lowly retainer."

I'm sinking down

If you only knew how hard it is

For me to climb out

I'm kicking and screaming

But no one can hear me

So what happens now?

The shadows are creeping in

I didn't ask for

I didn't ask for this

Cold rage

Hides the shame

Of images I can't escape

Scars that live under the surface

"Jaken, go with Rin to gather food." I ordered, cutting him off.

I'm going to end up with a migraine if I listen to him very much longer. That's the last thing I need with my current mood. Rin and Jaken both bowed and scurried off, leaving me in much needed silence. I let out a quiet sigh and tilted my head up towards the brilliant blue sky. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

Am I, Sesshomaru Taishou, weak for needing a few moments of peace? Am I, the demon lord who despises weakness, weak myself because I care for a young human girl? What was father thinking when he left my mother for Izayoi? What was he thinking when he died for that worthless half demon welp, InuYasha? Do I possess that same weakness that I am certain he had, simply because I am treating Rin as my daughter instead of killing her?

It's strange

What I became

When part of me was ripped away

And replaced with something worthless

You think that I'm a spitfire?

You should

Afraid you're on my bad side?

That's good

If I wanted to end you

I could

I could

I opened my eyes as a scent I knew all too well blew towards me floating on the wind.

I thought to myself 'Hm… It seems I am downwind of InuYasha and his small pack. Just another annoyance I will have to deal with. Will today ever go my way?'

I put my hand on Bakusaiga, just in case he tried to be sneaky and attack me. In a way I looked forward to this, at least with InuYasha it was a challenge for a moment. Similar to training with a worthy opponent… at least until his pride got hurt, as it always does, and he stopped thinking with his head and then he would just start swinging Tessaiga as if it were a toy. In a way I am training him to be a better warrior in a small last way to honor our father.

I'm sinking down

If you only knew how hard it is

For me to climb out

I'm kicking and screaming

But no one can hear me

So what happens now?

The shadows are creeping in

I didn't ask for

I didn't ask for this

Sure enough, Rin and Jaken came running back in the clearing being followed by the young Kitsune that wandered around typically attached to the oddly dressed miko that my half-brother kept around. What was his name? Oh well, not important. Though, it was surprising that he didn't scream in fear when he saw me. He just kept playing with Rin. I smirked, already prepared for what was gonna happen next. It was almost a routine at this point in time. They really should keep a better eye on the young Kitsune. Being that he is still a young one, Kitsune often wander around and explore if there is not a close eye on them. Part of their mischievous nature. 3…2…1…

"SHIPPOU?! WHERE ARE YOU?" A female voice cried out.

'The miko.' I reminded myself.

"We'll find him, Kagome. He couldn't have gotten far." another female said.

'Ah, the demon slayer.' I cracked my knuckles waiting.

"Keh, the runt is always running off and getting into trouble. One of these days he's gonna get himself killed." I heard InuYasha grumble.

'Not likely if they know he travels with the Shikon Miko, half-brother.' I mentally responded.

Take what's left

Of my fractured heart

Bloodstained 'cause

The pieces are so sharp

Take what's left

Of my fractured heart

Bloodstained 'cause

The pieces are so sharp

Once the group of 3 human adults, the fire cat demon and my half-brother came into my clearing; the miko rushed forward and pulled the kitsune into a hug.

"Shippou, what have I told you about wandering off like that? You almost gave me a heart attack!" She chided him before checking him for any injuries.

'Interesting. She acts as if she was his mother.' I thought to myself.

"Sesshomaru! What are you doing here, ya bastard?!" InuYasha yelled.

"I am not the bastard, 'little brother'." I goaded him. I know he hates the fact I share our father's blood with him just as much as I hate that he was born of our father as well.

"I'll kill ya, you bastard!" He yelled and rushed towards me while brandishing Tessaiga.

'Not likely.' I mused and dodged his childish swing.

I'm sinking down

If you only knew how hard it is

For me to climb out

I'm kicking and screaming

But no one can hear me

So what happens now?

The shadows are creeping in

I didn't ask for

I didn't ask for this

"Sloppy as always, surely you have had the chance to improve by now, InuYasha." I goaded and dodged the next swing with way too much ease.

"Oh go to Hell, Sesshomaru." He tried to take another swing at me.

"I live knowing you exist, I'm already there." I snapped and punched him, sending him flying into a tree.

Never forget

I didn't ask for this

My ears twitched slightly when I heard a soft sound under the loud crash of him hitting the tree. I looked around slightly confused and very much distracted for the first time in a long while. The human miko was looking between InuYasha and I… what was that expression on her face? It intrigued me. It looked almost tired and was that sorrow in her eyes? Why would she have sorrow in her eyes because InuYasha and I were fighting? It was a normal thing by now. Surely she knew this right? Oh well, not important. InuYasha had finally picked himself up and he was running towards me.

"Your attention should be on me, bastard." He swung his fist towards time I did roll my eyes. What was the point of him trying to goad me, it was no secret that nothing he said could really get under my skin enough for me to lose control of myself.