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Author's Note: Hello, lovelies! Badbutt94 is back with another one-shot! June 17th was my Fanfiction Account Anniversary! I've been writing fanfiction and started posting on in 2009! I know I feel old! Anyway, I decided to bring back and revise one of my old fanfictions in honor of my anniversary and because it's PRIDE MONTH! This fanfiction was originally posted in 2011 on , but I have been on a SessInu kick lately and thought it would be fun to redo this story and post it on my new forums. So, I hope you enjoy it, and look out for more to come! As always, love you guys! Don't forget to like/ give kudos, favorite, follow, and subscribe! You can also find my stories on AO3 under the same username.
Author's Note (2): Since I'm on a SessInu kick and missed this story a lot, I thought about possibly turning this one-shot into a story. I haven't decided yet, but if I do, then I will work on it soon. Tell me what you think in the comments, what I should do, and if you have any ideas for the story!
Author's Note (3): I am not going to pretend that I know ANYTHING about Japan or its culture, especially during Feudal Japan. I did the most amount of research I could, but I know that some details are not correct, so please bear with me. I will also not be using Japanese titles out of respect for the culture. Again, I am not confident enough in my abilities to accurately use them, nor do I want to confuse my audience or offend anyone, so I am playing it safe and avoiding them altogether. However, if anyone is willing to correct or teach me, I am more than willing to learn.
Warnings: Inu brother incest, yaoi, rough sex, idiots not in love, mentions of rape, bloody scenes, emotional, mental, and physical abuse, violence, Mpreg, and profanity.
IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THIS PAIRING OR WANT TO READ A SEX SCENE, PLEASE DO NOT READ THIS FANFIC! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! I WILL ALSO IGNORE ANY RESPONSES REGARDING THE SEX SCENE AND VIOLATIONS! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING RELATED TO InuYasha EXCEPT THIS STORY!
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Summary: During his travels back to Kaeda's village, Sesshomaru finds InuYasha in a… compromising position. Now, he must decide if he should help his little brother or let him suffer. No matter what he decides, one fact remains true… they'll always hate each other. One-shot. Yaoi. SessInu. Mpreg. Inu brother incest. Alpha Sesshomaru. Omega InuYasha. Rated M/E for MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! Additional warnings inside.
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The sun shined bright in the spring sky. The smell of fresh grass and blossoming cherry blossoms carried on the gentle breeze and through the long silver locs of the Lord of the Western Lands. Strong, pale hands worked diligently as they finished tying the last straps to secure a trunk to the side of his trusted two-headed dragon, A-Un. Once he finished his task, Sesshomaru stood up and gripped A-Un's reigns.
"We're leaving, Jaken."
"Where are we going, milord?" The small, green imp asked as he raced to catch up.
"To visit Rin. I have gifts for her."
"Oh, I see. Seeing that annoying human always brightens milord's mode. But won't we run into your worthless half-breed brother, InuYasha?"
"InuYasha is of no concern to me. I am only going to deliver Rin her gifts and stay for a short visit before we leave again. It would serve you well to not mention his name in my presence again."
"Yes, Lord Sesshomaru." Jaken sighed with his head down.
The topic of InuYasha was a sore one for the elder Inu yōkai. After both brothers and their groups defeated their common enemy, Naraku, the brothers agreed to a cease-fire. Sesshomaru no longer desired InuYasha's Tessaiga after he gained a new sword and his arm regenerated, and InuYasha desired nothing more than to live in the human village in peace. InuYasha also agreed to watch over Rin during her time in the village. Sesshomaru agreed but made it clear that they still were enemies.
Despite his opinion of humans being changed because of Rin, Sesshomaru's attitude toward InuYasha has not changed much. He still detests his half-brother and calls him the stain on their otherwise perfect bloodline. Everything about the younger Inu sibling brings shame and anger to Sesshomaru and their father's legacy. Even the hanyō 's foul stench makes the Lord of the West want to vomit. The only decent feature about his younger brother is his looks. Unlike most hanyō who are born disfigured and ugly, InuYasha is considered a beautiful creature, especially with his dog ears; a dominant trait among the inu yōkai breed. If it were not for his beautiful appearance, Sesshomaru would have slain him when the human whore first introduced them.
"InuYasha should count his blessings that this Sesshomaru spared his miserable life on more than one occasion."
Outside of the many attempts on his younger brother's life, Sesshomaru was the first to betray InuYasha. Since their first introduction, Sesshomaru had never seen his brother or the human whore again and even blamed them for his father's death. So, imagine his surprise when the young hanyō arrived at his castle gates with tears and fear in his eyes. Disgusted, Sesshomaru dismissed the hanyō and told him to never seek him out again, or else he would kill the hanyō. Seeing something that weak and knowing that he and his mother were the causes of his father's death, made Sesshomaru's blood boil even more. It was something that he never got over. To Sesshomaru, some things are unforgivable.
The small group continued their travel toward the human village in silence. Jaken was too afraid of angering his master while Sesshomaru remained lost in his thoughts. Suddenly, a strong whiff caught his attention. Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed as he saw a blur of red and white race toward them until the figure skidded to a stop in front of them and kicked up a cloud of dust. As the dust cleared, narrowed golden eyes saw that it was his younger brother. Immediately, Sesshomaru could tell that something was off about his little brother but did not care enough to ask.
"InuYasha."
"Outta my fucking way, ice prince. I ain't got time for your shit today." InuYasha glared.
"How dare a half-breed like you talk to my Lord Sesshomaru that way! Please, milord, allow me to put this vile creature in his place."
Sesshomaru ignored the imp in favor of observing his younger brother's condition. Under his gaze, Sesshomaru could see InuYasha's flushed skin, sweat dripping down his forehead, and his long, thick silver locs were ruffled. He also noticed that the hanyō squirmed and fidgeted under his gaze, piquing the demon lord's curiosity.
"Is there something wrong within the village?" Sesshomaru asked.
"No. Nothing's wrong. As I said, I'm in a hurry and don't have time for your shit right now. So, get outta my way, or I'll make you." InuYasha glared as he grabbed the hilt of his sword and got into a defensive stance.
Sesshomaru did not move as he continued to observe the hanyō. Despite his appearance and a sweeter scent coming from him, InuYasha seemed fine overall, not that it mattered to the dog demon. Seeing that nothing was of interest to him, the daiyōkai pulled A-Un's reigns and continued toward the village. Confusion showed on both InuYasha's and Jaken's faces but neither said anything as they went their separate directions.
"You're just going to let him go that easily, Lord Sesshomaru?"
"InuYasha's personal affairs matter nothing to me. I shall deal with him at a more convenient time. My only objective is meeting with Rin."
"Of course, milord."
After their encounter with InuYasha, Sesshomaru and Jaken made it to their destination within ten minutes. As they entered the village, they saw Lady Kaede coming out of her hut.
"Ah, Lord Sesshomaru. It is nice to see ye. Young Rin is collecting herbs in the field yonder. Please feel free to visit as long as ye like." She smiled with her hands behind her back.
Sesshomaru nodded to her before he left to find Rin. As he approached her, Rin hummed a happy tune.
"Rin."
"Oh Lord Sesshomaru, you've returned!" She smiled as she stood up and ran toward him with her basket. "Look at all the herbs I collected. Lady Kaeda said she's going to show me how to make a healing ointment with them."
Sesshomaru placed a hand on top of her head in acknowledgment before they walked back to the village. During his time with her, Sesshomaru delivered his gifts of new kimonos and other trinkets. The girl screamed in delight and modeled each one for him. Sesshomaru sat against a tree as she told him about her lessons from Kaeda and Sango, Sango's pregnancy with her twins, and her playtime with Shippo, Kohaku, and other village children. Later that day, she picked flowers for him and played in the field with Jaken and A-Un, reminding him of their travels together. By the time their visit ended, the sky was painted red, yellow, orange, and purple.
"Rin, we are leaving. Continue with your studies and be good," Sesshomaru said with his hand on top of her head.
"Aw, do you really have to go? It's not often that you visit me," whined Rin with her bottom lip poked out.
"You should know better than anyone how busy Lord Sesshomaru is. He finds time to visit when he is able. You'll just have to be patient until our next visit," Jaken said as he waved his staff around.
"Well, I hope that you come back soon!" She smiled. Sesshomaru nodded before he turned away and walked away. But before he got too far, Rin called out to him.
"Lord Sesshomaru?" He turned around to let her know that he was listening. "I know that you and Master InuYasha don't get along very well, but if you see him… could you please see if he's in trouble? I'm worried about him."
"Little girl, have you lost your mind?! You know that Lord Sesshomaru despises that half-breed and would sooner see him dead. Why on Earth would you think that the great Lord Sesshomaru would even concern himself with his annoying half-brother?"
"Please, Lord Sesshomaru. I know what Master Jaken said is true, but it would really mean a lot to me if you could make sure he's all right. He's been acting strange lately, and he won't let anyone help him. I think he might be some kind of trouble."
Jaken was about to scold her again before Sesshomaru interrupted him. "I will consider your request… if I see him."
Rin sighed as she placed a hand over her heart and smiled. "Thank you, Lord Sesshomaru. I'll see you soon."
And with that, Sesshomaru, Jaken, and A-Un left the village and continued their travels with Rin's words hanging in the air. After about an hour, the sun finally set below the horizon, and made room for a full moon to shine among the stars. Suddenly, the stench of multiple demons and a sweet smell filled their senses.
"What is going on? There seem to be a lot of demons in the area. Usually, they run away in fright at your demonic aura. I wonder what's keeping them here?" Jaken asked.
Sesshomaru did not answer as he scanned the forest. If memory served him correctly, this was the direction InuYasha headed after they encountered him previously. Thoughts of Rin's concerns returned to his mind as his feet carried him forward.
"Is there a connection between these demons, that scent, and InuYasha's behavior?"
As if the universe heard his question, the scent of a lizard demon approaching caught their attention. The group turned around to see the demon, dressed in black and silver armor, emerge from the bushes with a hungry look in his eyes.
"Halt demon and show your respect for the great Lord Sesshomaru!" Jaken shouted.
"I don't care. You're blocking me from my prey," hissed the demon.
"You insolent welch! I will burn you alive with my Staff of Two Heads!"
"So, you want to fight me for the prey too? Come on then, I welcome a challenge." The demon smirked.
Jaken stepped forward to accept the challenge before Sesshomaru stepped in between them.
"What is this prey that you seek?" asked Sesshomaru.
"Don't you smell it? It's an omega bitch in heat. From what I hear, he's a hanyō. I have only heard the rumors but never seen an omega hanyō. Their scent covers the forest and draws in any nearby demons. I also heard that the hanyō is strong and a worthy adversary. I like it when my prey fights back. It makes things more exciting," The demon said as he licked his scaly lips.
"And what do you plan to do with this omega when you find him?" asked Sesshomaru.
"Omegas are extremely rare, hanyō or not. So, I plan to claim him and make him bear my offspring until there is nothing left. Then, I plan to dispose of him. Rare or not, a hanyō is still a hanyō no matter their status."
This made Sesshomaru's blood boil. Before anyone could see him move, Sesshomaru summoned his poison whip and wrapped it around the demon's neck. The reptile choked on his screams as his flesh melted under the whip. With a flick of his wrist, Sesshomaru lopped off the demon's head and withdrew his weapon. Jaken shrieked as the head rolled toward them and the body fell to the ground.
"You killed that demon as if he were nothing."
"That's because he was nothing." Sesshomaru glared as he turned toward the direction the scent was coming from.
"The scent is getting strong, milord. Do you think that what the demon said is true? Could InuYasha be the omega? If so, then he has brought more same to your lineage. How dare he not only be a hanyō but an omega at that. Have he no shame."
"Jaken."
"Yes, milord?"
"Take A-Un and return to the village. You will watch over Rin until I return."
Jaken opened his mouth to object, but one glare from his master quieted the imp. Sesshomaru watched Jaken grab A-Un's reigns and walk in the opposite direction. Once they were gone, Sesshomaru made his way deeper into the forest with the reptile's words on his mind. If what the demon said was true, then InuYasha could be in serious trouble. Sesshomaru will not deny his brother's strength, but it will be impossible for InuYasha to fend off that many demons alone. More anger filled his soul as he thought about the situation. As a member of the royal Inu clan, whomever InuYasha submits to, willingly or not, will also have a claim to his throne and lands; something Sesshomaru detested. Also, because of his status, InuYasha will surely be killed once his uses are over. But, no matter how he felt about the lowly half-breed, InuYasha's life belonged to him. And if anyone was going to claim his brother's life, it was going to be the mighty Lord of the West.
The deeper into the forest he went, the more challengers Sesshomaru defeated and the stronger the scent became. Finally, he came across a clearing where several demons surrounded the hanyō. Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed as he watched a bird demon grab InuYasha by his thick mane and slam him against a nearby tree. As InuYasha tried to stand, the bird demon held the hanyō's wrists in his grasp.
"Finally caught ya, half-breed." The bird demon sneered as he leaned in closer to InuYasha and licked his neck. "You taste delicious. I can't wait to devour you."
"Fuck you! I'm going to kick your ass once I get free!" InuYasha shouted.
"He's a feisty one," said a beaver demon.
"Yeah, I hope he likes it rough," said a bear demon.
"Hey, he's mine," argued the beaver demon.
"Fight me for him then," said the bear demon.
"Why don't we share him? There's enough of him for all of us to have some fun, no?" Smirked the bird demon.
"You guys are cowards! Wait until I get my hands on all of you! I'm going to tear you limb from limb!" InuYasha shouted as he struggled against his hold.
Deciding he had seen enough, Sesshomaru slowly approached the group and let out some of his demonic energy as a warning. Everyone turned, glared, and growled at him in annoyance.
"Who the hell are you?" asked the bear demon.
"Release the hanyō," Sesshomaru commanded as he stood tall and proud.
"He's ours. You're going to have to wait your turn," said the bird demon.
"I order you to release him. I won't repeat myself." Sesshomaru glared.
"Oh, I see. It seems we have another dog demon in our mists. Could he be the hanyō's brother? Are you here to save your widdle brother from the big bad demons." Teased the beaver demon.
"Wait a minute. I think I recognize him. Aren't you Lord Sesshomaru?" asked the bird demon.
"Yes, and you are trespassing on my land, a punishable offense by death." Sesshomaru glared as he took a step forward.
"Ah! Now I'm excited! I've always wanted to take down the arrogant lord. Maybe I'll take your place and make your bother my bitch!" The bear smirked as he stepped forward.
"I welcome you to try," Sesshomaru growled as he stood his ground.
The bear yelled as he charged Sesshomaru. The silver-haired demon summoned his whip again, and just like with the lizard demon, decapitated the bear with little effort. Everyone gasped as they watched the deceased demon fall to the floor with his head at Sesshomaru's feet.
"Who's next?" Sesshomaru challenged as he cracked his whip.
The beaver rose to the challenge. He pulled out a sword from his hip and raced toward the daiyōkai. Sesshomaru side-stepped every time the beaver swung before he used his whip to slice the demon into several pieces. Now, only the bird demon who held InuYasha against the tree was left.
"Release the hanyō or suffer the same fate as the others." Sesshomaru glared.
The bird's hold wavered before he released InuYasha, causing the hanyō to slide down the tree trunk, and jumped into the air. Sesshomaru jumped into the air after the demon and met him with a menacing glare. Sesshomaru gracefully avoided each thrust of the talons before he grabbed it with his mokomoko and swung the demon into the ground. As the bird demon struggled to get up, Sesshomaru returned to the ground, grabbed him by the neck, and held him in the air. Fear and sweat oozed from the bird's pores as he stared into the ears of his enemy. Before he could plead for his life, Sesshomaru shoved his hand through the bird's chest, causing him to choke on his blood, as the life drained from his body and his eyes rolled into the back of his head.
"Lowly bird." Sesshomaru hissed as he flung the body off to the side and shook the blood from his hand.
Next, he turned his attention to InuYasha. As he approached the younger half-demon, Sesshomaru smelt fear, anxiety, and pheromones ooze from his brother's body and fill their surrounding air.
"W-what the hell are you doing here, bastard?" InuYasha asked as he stood on trembling legs.
"I should be asking you the same question. Your smell attracted all these demons, and you dared to continue running through the forest without caring about your condition. Are you as idiotic as you are worthless?" Sesshomaru glared.
"Condition? What are you talking about? There's nothing wrong with me!"
"Foolish, little brother. Did your whore of a mother teach you nothing? No, that was ridiculous for me to say. Of course, she did not teach you anything. She was nothing more than our father's plaything before her ultimate demise."
"Shut the hell up bad-mouthing my mother! Do you want to die today?!" InuYasha growled. Sesshomaru took a step closer as InuYasha pressed his back against the tree. "Stay back! Don't come any closer or I'll fucking gut you like a fish!"
Sesshomaru ignored his little brother's warning, knowing that it was an empty threat until they were a few inches apart. He heard the hanyō threaten him again but chose to ignore it. Mixed emotions filled the stoic lord as he stared down at his younger brother before he shoved his nose into the tanned neck. InuYasha visibly flinched and froze as the demon sniffed his neck before getting close to his face. Beads of sweat rolled down the hanyō's forehead, his pulse quickened, and his ears laid flat against his skull; tall tell signs of a bitch in heat. Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed to show his disgust and confusion.
Being as old as he is, Sesshomaru had experienced his heat before and sought out another demon to satisfy him, as his father taught him. However, none of his previous partners were ever good enough for him nor has he ever had an omega because of their rarity. So, now that he is faced with the delicious scent of his half-brother, foreign feelings spread throughout his body. There was no way that the most powerful inu daiyōkai in all of Feudal Japan would ever desire a hanyō no matter the species. For now, he would ignore the desires and blame InuYasha as the reason for his symptoms.
"You just gonna keep staring at me or what because you're creeping me out."
InuYasha's words snapped Sesshomaru out of his thoughts. As graceful as he was, Sesshomaru straightened himself to his full height and turned to leave.
"Hey! Where ya going ya bastard?! I ain't done with ya yet!"
"My business has concluded here. You are safe for now. Go and find somewhere to hide for the next few days, and above all else, do not die, InuYasha."
"What are you talking about?! If you know something about me, then fucking say it!"
Sesshomaru ignored the raging half-demon until said hanyō sped to catch up with him. Before InuYasha could place his hand on Sesshomaru's shoulder, the daiyōkai grabbed his wrist and forced InuYasha to freeze in his tracks.
"Do not touch me, half-breed." Sesshomaru sneered.
InuYasha's ears folded down as he willingly submitted to his brother's order, shocking both males. The tension between them was thick and heavy as they stared at each other. Only the sound of InuYasha swallowing the lump in his throat and shallow breathing could be heard.
"Sesshomaru… I've never asked your stubborn ass for anything. But for once, I'm askin' ya. If you know something about what's going on with me, tell me… please…"
Even though it is not the type of begging that Sesshomaru is used to, it still affected him. Suddenly, the lord took his free hand, formed a fist, and punched InuYasha in his gut. The hanyō gasped as he doubled over, vomited, and passed out in Sesshomaru's arms. Now that his little brother was unconscious, Sesshomaru had to figure out what to do with InuYasha for the next few days.
After an hour of searching and carrying InuYasha in his arms, Sesshomaru found a small, isolated cave near a set of mountains to rest. The cave was dark, damp, and smelt of moss and spring rain. Settling on there for now, Sesshomaru made the climb until he reached the cave's entrance. Once inside, the Western Lord placed his half-brother on the ground before he gathered wood and started a fire. Finally, he pulled out his sword, Bakusaiga, and used it to put up a powerful barrier to seal them inside. Knowing that they were secured within the barrier, Sesshomaru allowed his shoulders to relax as he leaned against a wall and sighed. His eyes peered around the fire to stare at InuYasha's unconscious form. The way the shadows danced on his skin and hair enhanced his features. His thick white locs spread out around him like a snowy, bright halo. His chest slowly rose and fell with even breaths as he slept. For the first time since he saw the young hanyō all those years ago, his handsome face was relaxed.
Again, Sesshomaru could not deny InuYasha's beauty but gave credit to their genetics. And now that his status has been made known, it only further put him in danger. Other demons would stop at nothing until they had their claws on the hanyō. As the demons he faced before said, they would gladly make InuYasha their breeding bitch until nothing was left. The mere thought angered Sesshomaru as he imagined his half-brother being taken over and over again by another demon. And knowing InuYasha, it would be by force. As far as the Lord of the Western Lands was concerned, no one was allowed to lay a finger on his younger brother; InuYasha has been and always will be his prey.
A full day passed as Sesshomaru kept a watchful eye over InuYasha's unconscious body. Every so often, the hanyō's ears and nose would twitch, he would groan and moan, and sometimes his breathing labored but he never fully awakened until later. Dark clouds came with the blackness of the night. Heavy rain poured above them, relaxing Sesshomaru along with InuYasha's soft breathing. Since he does not require sleep, Sesshomaru remained relaxed against the cave's wall with his eyes closed. Suddenly, a groan echoed in his ears as InuYasha finally stirred.
Sesshomaru's curious eyes watched as his younger brother's ears and nose twitched before his eyes slowly opened. For a moment, he watched as InuYasha studied the ceiling, mumbled to himself, and struggled to roll over.
"Where… am I…?"
"In a cave, safe and away where others cannot find you."
Sesshomaru sighed as his brother jumped at the sound of his deep voice. Their eyes met with different emotions behind them, InuYasha's eyes held fear while Sesshomaru's eyes remained curious. Sesshomaru remained quiet as he watched his brother struggle to sit up and lean against the opposite wall.
"Why did you bring me here? To finally finish me off?"
"I do not need to drag you up a mountain and hide you away in a cave to accomplish that. Do not insult me. I only brought you here so that you would not get yourself killed."
"Bullshit."
"Do you smell my lies? Trust your nose, not your head, half-breed."
"I guess you ain't lying after all," InuYasha said as he sniffed the air. "But that's beside the point! I would have killed those demons without you getting in my way!"
"You reek of lies, little brother. Had I not intervened, those demons would have done nothing more than make you their bitch and discarded you when they were finished. You should be so lucky that I saved you," Sesshomaru said as he used his claws to comb through his hair.
"Lucky?! You've got to be fucking kidding me. Having you here is worse than… whatever I'm going through. I'd sooner die than rely on you for any help."
"Shall I end you now, then?" Sesshomaru said as he cracked his knuckles.
The daiyōkai was ready for his half-brother's response, but a painful whine came instead. Sesshomaru raised an elegant eyebrow as he watched InuYasha grip his stomach and twist and turn. His silver bangs were plastered to his forehead and his chest glistened in the flames of the fire from sweat. His pink tongue hung out of his mouth and his chest expanded and retracted with each pant. InuYasha threw his head back and groaned as another wave of pain ran rampant through his body. The sight sent shivers down Sesshomaru's spine as he watched with a heated gaze.
"What's… happening to me? My skin feels like it's on fire…"
"You're in heat," the daiyōkai answered.
"Heat…? What… do you mean…?"
"When a demon or half-demon matures to a certain age, they obtain their status by entering their first heat."
"Status? Heat? I still don't understand."
Sesshomaru sighed as he pinched the bridge of his nose. To strengthen his patience, Sesshomaru imagined himself talking to Rin.
"When a demon or half-demon matures and goes through their first heat, they are given a status to determine their place in the world. Either you are an alpha, beta, or omega. Alphas are strong and wise creatures that hold most of the power while betas can hold some power but will never outrank an alpha. And lastly are the omegas. Omegas are creatures that submit to either alpha or beta and can give birth to offspring. Omegas can only be males, proving their bodies with the ability to give birth, hence the reason they are so rare. Each demon is determined by the scent they carry during their heat and also determines their lot in life. Your status and strength also determine how much you suffer during your heats."
"So basically, it's like when a woman gets her period?" asked InuYasha.
"I do not understand. What is a period?"
"After a certain age, human women bleed for four to seven days straight without dying. I guess it makes them a woman and allows them to have pups of their own." Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow at the explanation. Suddenly his mind thought of Rin and wondered if she would suffer from it if she had not already. "Nevermind, forget it. Kagome explained it to me once. It sounds terrible. Anyway, so you're telling me that I'm currently in heat?"
"Yes. You demonstrate all of the symptoms and reek of an omega, another disappointing thing about you."
"Wait a minute! So, you're telling me that I can have babies now?!" InuYasha screamed with large, shocked eyes. Sesshomaru nodded, causing InuYasha to groan and pull at his hair. "Just fucking great. But it's not like everything else has gone right in my life. Why should this be one of them? So, what the hell are you? Let me guess, alpha."
"Correct. Our father was one as well. Most males in our clan were alphas. Only the women were betas."
"Were there… any omegas like me…?"
"There were a few, but they are gone, as far as I know. It has been a few centuries since any more omegas were born."
"Of course." InuYasha sighed as he released his hair and pulled his knees into his chest. "So, what happens now? How long does it last?"
"A few days. During this phase, you will leak your omega scent as your body and mind actively seek another demon to rut with."
"It can't be with a human?" Sesshomaru immediately showed his disgust as he scoffed at his half-brother. "Right. Sorry, I should've figured. So, I have to either find a demon to rut with or suffer for a few days. The second option doesn't seem so hard. My heat can't be that bad, right?"
"From what I understand, an omega's heat is the worst out of the three because of your body's nature. It is in your nature to submit to the more dominant partner."
"Ha! Fuck that. I ain't submitting to no one; not even you, big brother. I'd rather suffer." InuYasha sneered.
"Have it your way. I do not care either way. I am merely here to make that you do not kill yourself in the process," Sesshomaru said as he turned his head away and closed his eyes.
"Fucking bastard. I don't need you here," InuYasha growled.
Sesshomaru ignored the hanyō and distracted himself with meditation. The awkward silence stretched between them for several moments. Outside of the rain, InuYasha's moans, groans, and occasional hisses of pain echoed throughout the cave. Despite his advanced meditation training, Sesshomaru struggled to ignore InuYasha and his enticing scent as it filled the air and invaded the lord's nose. Sudden images of flush, tanned cheeks, and a toned body beneath him, begging for his cock entered his mind as he tried to focus. It was enough to drive even the mighty Lord Sesshomaru to rut with the likes of his half-brother. However, no matter how much he tried to ignore the foul creature, his yōkai called out to the omega out of desire and need. But Sesshomaru was stronger than it and stronger than his urges. He just wished that everything would stop, and he could get a grip on his sanity.
Trying to regain some control, Sesshomaru stood up and walked over to InuYasha. The lord stood over his brother and curiously watched as InuYasha's body reacted to his heat's effects. More lewd images of InuYasha in different positions, moaning his name, and the feel of their scents mixing distracted the lord. Luckily, he shook himself free from InuYasha's spell, but as he squatted and grabbed his brother's wrist, their eyes met. Two golden sets of eyes locked onto each other, bringing Sesshomaru back under InuYasha's spell. With half-lid eyes, the hanyō rolled his head to the side and brushed some of his hair away, effectively exposing his neck and submitting to his alpha. Before he knew what he was doing, Sesshomaru reached out and gently wrapped his clawed hands around InuYasha's neck, causing the younger half-demon to moan. That shocked the demon lord as his brother's cheeks dusted pink and he looked off to the side. Even though he heard InuYasha moan before, this time was different. The lovely sound echoed in the cave and Sesshomaru's ears. He wanted to hear it again.
"InuYasha," Sesshomaru whispered as he forced his half-brother to look at him.
As their eyes met again, Sesshomaru's words were lost in his throat. Seeing InuYasha in this light, hidden behind his shadow with traces of light surrounding him, made him look irresistible. InuYasha's omega scent with his lust-filled dilated pupils quickened his heartbeat. Sesshomaru's fingers flexed and tightened around his brother's wrist, causing the younger male to moan louder. InuYasha's heat made him like this. He was not completely of sound and mind, and Sesshomaru had to remember that. The scent of InuYasha's arousal and fear was stronger with them being so close and it tasted sweet on Sesshomaru's tongue. InuYasha was not normally this docile or receptive, but tonight things between them were different. Tonight… InuYasha was his to devour.
InuYasha swallowed a lump in his throat before he whispered, "S-Sesshomaru, what's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?" No answer. "Stop it. You're freaking me out." Still no answer.
Not understanding what is happening, InuYasha tried to pull his wrist free, but Sesshomaru tightened his grip again.
"L-let go, ya bastard." No answer, so he tried again. "I'm serious. If you don't let go, I'm gonna fucking hit you. I mean it." When Sesshomaru did not say anything, InuYasha raised his other hand and extended his claws. "Fine, you asked for it," he said before he struck.
Four long cuts etched into Sesshomaru's cheek as his head swung to the side. InuYasha froze when he realized that his perfect older brother did not dodge the attack. The hanyō could not believe that the "Killing Perfection" that is Sesshomaru allowed himself to be distracted enough to wound. Suddenly, as he turned to glare at InuYasha, the daiyōkai grabbed his younger brother's other hand and held it between them. The claws were covered in rich, red blood, exciting the two brothers. The strong scent of both their arousals spread throughout the air as they turned their gazes toward each other. It was at that moment that both brothers wanted to see the other covered in blood, and without warning, Sesshomaru released one of InuYasha's wrists before striking his cheek in the same fashion.
"Ouch! What the fuck was that for?!" InuYasha hissed.
"Retaliation."
"I'll show you retaliation."
Using his claws again, InuYasha grabbed Sesshomaru's neck and dug his claws in. The lord hissed at the pain before he raked his claws down InuYasha's chest, shredding the Fire-Rat Robe. Together, the boys went blow for blow. For every attack, there was retaliation. Blood covered their bodies, claws, and torn clothes. By the end of their assaults, InuYasha was on his back and panting with his claws digging into a strong back while Sesshomaru was glaring above him and his claws in InuYasha's side. On the one hand, they wanted to tear each other apart. On the other, they wanted to fuck each other's brains out, and there was no hiding either emotion.
"Had enough?" InuYasha smirked. Sesshomaru's glare intensified as he dug his claws deeper into his brother's side. "That fucking hurts, you bastard! I think you hit an organ!"
"You're pain tolerance is pathetically low. You will heal before morning."
"Says you. Look, you're healing already! I think I should hurt ya some more."
Sesshomaru hissed as he felt InuYasha's claws dig more into his back before tearing open his kimono top. The fabric fell down Sesshomaru's shoulders and hung off his armor. The daiyōkai growled as he stood up and removed the remainder of his clothing, boots, and armor with his back to his brother. Long, silky silver locs flowed down Sesshomaru's back like a glistening waterfall and over broad shoulders. As he turned around, InuYasha's eyes raked down a muscled and perfect body from the strength in his arms to the v-cut of his pelvis, and finally his powerful legs. But what made InuYasha swallow another lump in his throat was the proud member standing tall and large.
"Remove them," Sesshomaru ordered as he took a step forward.
InuYasha's fear spiked when he realized what his brother meant. As panic set in, InuYasha immediately sat up in a defensive pose. "Ain't no way you're fucking me. I'd rather you run your sword through me."
"That can be arranged, later. Now remove them. I will not repeat myself."
"And if I don't?" InuYasha challenged.
As static as ever, Sesshomaru squatted down, grabbed one of InuYasha's legs, and yanked him close with his claw raised and dripping with poison, helping InuYasha understand the message. Not wanting to have his brother's poisonous claws enter his body, the hanyō growled as he shook his leg free and kicked off his hakama pants before removing the tattered remains of his Fire-Rat Robe. Afterward, Sesshomaru crawled over his brother and pushed him onto the ground. With this being InuYasha's first heat, Sesshomaru knew that he was going to have to do most of the work, much to his annoyance. But at least things would progress smoother with him taking the lead. With the remainder of his sanity, the inu daiyōkai dulled three of his claws to blunt nails while using the other hand to spread toned, tanned legs apart. Hungry golden eyes watched InuYasha's every movement before he brought his fingers to the slick entrance.
Before he could protest weakly, InuYasha threw his head back and moaned as he felt two fingers enter him. Thanks to his heat, InuYasha's body naturally produced a lubricant that made the action more than bearable. The delicious moans that he let out rang in Sesshomaru's ears and made him hungrier. The sane part of his conscious knew that he would easily tear InuYasha if he did things wrong, however, the hungry part of him did not care. His desirable and wanton whore of a brother was spread out for him, ready to receive whatever Sesshomaru gave.
InuYasha's moans increased as he felt the third and final finger inside of him. Sesshomaru worked his skillful fingers through InuYasha's tight ring of muscles until he was loose enough to take him. Feeling impatient, Sesshomaru removed his slick-covered fingers before raising one of InuYasha's legs and throwing it over his shoulder and positioning himself at the pulsing entrance. InuYasha instinctively wrapped his other leg around Sesshomaru's waist and steadied himself on strong arms.
"InuYasha…" Sesshomaru said, causing his brother to look at him with half-lid eyes. As their eyes met, the other could see the lust, enhancing the moment. "I detest you." That was all that was said before Sesshomaru entered his brother.
InuYasha threw his head back with a silent gasp and wide eyes as he felt the powerful member enter him inch by inch. It did not take long before Sesshomaru bottomed out and InuYasha was left with the adjustment period. Even though he was still under the effects of his brother's heat, Sesshomaru did his best to focus on the moment. InuYasha's tight walls surrounded his cock and raised his body temperature several degrees. If he did not move, then he was going to lose his mind. Without waiting for InuYasha to finish adjusting, Sesshomaru pulled out until only the tip was in before slamming his hips forward, causing the hanyō to cry out. With each thrust, Sesshomaru bit his bottom lip until it bled.
Never once did he care about the feelings of his partner. He hated his heat and found it boring. None of his previous partners could satisfy him. It was enough to make him cum but never enough to enjoy it, until now. For once, Sesshomaru had a partner that brought him to the edge before pushing him over. InuYasha never knew when to quit until both of them were bloodied and injured. It seemed as if their sex was no different. Maybe InuYasha was finally good at something, but Sesshomaru would never admit that.
As he continued to thrust into the younger male's body, Sesshomaru hissed when he felt InuYasha's claws dig into his arms. Blood leaked from the wounds and onto tanned fingers. Soon those fingers retracted from strong, pale, perfect arms before they dug themselves into Sesshomaru's muscled back and brought them closer. InuYasha's throaty moans escaped his lips as Sesshomaru buried his nose into the junction of the hanyō's neck. Sesshomaru's senses were weakened, and his head spun as he inhaled the delectable scent of earth.
Despite an omega's rarity, there has been research on them. From what Sesshomaru read, they were the most prized and sought-after species among demons due to their birth-giving abilities and strength. They were also considered the most powerful among the demon statues. At first, Sesshomaru did not believe the scrolls. He thought that they were nothing more than the ramblings of those who were hypnotized by the overrated creatures. However, now that he had his share of an omega, Sesshomaru understood the meanings of the scrolls. He was a fool to think otherwise, but he would never admit that to InuYasha.
Suddenly, as Sesshomaru gave a powerful thrust, InuYasha screamed and threw his head against the ground. Sesshomaru stopped for a moment to check on InuYasha. He did not care about his well-being, but he was curious to know if he finally broke the hanyō. The irony would be as delicious as InuYasha was right now.
"Don't stop…" InuYasha moaned as he gazed into his elder brother's eyes.
This was all the encouragement Sesshomaru needed before he slammed home over and over again. Both sets of claws dug into different parts of their bodies and caused more blood to spill. The smell of iron and sex surrounded them and made their visions blur, and their instincts took over. Soon, Sesshomaru's speed increased and so did InuYasha's moans. In and out, the powerful member thrust inside the hole that swallowed him completely. Both sets of golden eyes merged into blood red with teal irises. InuYasha's magenta strips appeared on his tanned cheeks as his demon was released and merged with Sesshomaru's temporarily. Once they connected, a fire ignited between them and caused InuYasha to squirt his seed onto their stomachs. The hanyō panted as he followed his instincts and angled his head to present his neck. Despite his brother's willingness to submit, Sesshomaru did not mark him. InuYasha was his to devour, his to control, and his to kill, but not his to mark, not yet anyway. That will have to come another time, especially since this was only day one of InuYasha's heat. However, it was the final push for the demon lord.
With one last thrust, Sesshomaru slammed into the tired hanyō and grunted as his hot seed spilled into InuYasha. He could feel his drained cock and cum being swallowed by the pulsing hole until there was nothing left. They remained like this for a few moments as Sesshomaru finished knotting his brother. Afterward, he slowly pulled out and rolled over to lay beside his tired brother. The hanyō was already sound asleep while Sesshomaru stared at the ceiling. His eyes faded to their normal golden hues and still held the desire in them. The sound of rain drowned out InuYasha's light snores while the demon lord was lost in thought.
Once InuYasha wakes up, he will either need to eat or be ready for another round. Sesshomaru thought back to how omegas were described as insatiable during their heat. Luckily, or unluckily for the partner, they would have to rut in between their eating and sleeping periods. Sesshomaru sighed as he looked over to his sleeping brother and sat up. Once the rain stops, he will search for food. Despite his arousal still present and the fact that he does not require much sleep, Sesshomaru knew he needed to conserve his energy for the long days ahead.
Four days and four nights passed as the two brothers spent their time rutting, sleeping, conserving their energies, and eating. Afterward, InuYasha had never been so tired while Sesshomaru suffered from mostly drainage. Luckily, one night in his room at his palace would fix that. The only question was what he was going to do with InuYasha.
Their clothes were shredded, minus their pants, and they needed to recover. Since he had to return to his palace anyway, Sesshomaru brought InuYasha with him. It would only be until their clothes were repaired before he returned his half-brother to his human village. After InuYasha woke up, Sesshomaru tried explaining his next move, but it ended in an argument with Sesshomaru being the victor. The reluctant hanyō held on for dear life as they flew to the palace in an awkward silence.
Once they arrived, InuYasha was impressed at the massive palace that stood before them. Two large, gold lion-dog statues stood proud at the front gates and offered protection. Large cherry blossom trees bloomed in the courtyard, and there was an image of a dragon constructed out of stone on the ground in front of the palace. The palace stood so tall that InuYasha had to bend his neck back to barely see the top. The palace itself was covered in red and white with a brown roof and golden tips. InuYasha whistled under his breath at the magnificent building.
"This is where you live?"
"Yes. I inherited it after father's passing. His father was the one who commissioned the palace's construction." Sesshomaru said as he stepped through the gates.
Different species of yōkai dressed from head to toe in battle armor saluted Sesshomaru as they walked up the stairs and toward the large front doors. As if on command, the doors opened as two yōkai guards opened them.
"Lord Sesshomaru has returned! All hail Lord Sesshomaru!" a female mouse yōkai announced.
Suddenly, several rows of various female yōkai appeared before them and bowed at the waist with their hands joined in front of their legs. "Welcome back, Lord Sesshomaru. How may we serve you?" They said in unison.
"Rise," Sesshomaru commanded. Despite the women standing, they did not look Sesshomaru in the eye and waited for his next command. Golden eyes looked through the rows of women before his eyes landed on a panda yōkai. "You will show the hanyō to a guest room, run his bath, bring him food, and send his clothes to be repaired as quickly as possible. The rest of you shall return to your duties. At the present moment, the hanyō is a guest within the palace and is to be treated fairly. If I discover mistreatment of him, the accused shall pay with their lives. You," he said as he spoke to a mouse yōkai. "Meet me in my bed chambers. No one is to disturb me unless a life-threatening emergency occurs. Dismissed."
"Yes, Lord Sesshomaru," The woman said as they bowed one more time before leaving.
Out of the crowd, the female panda approached them and bowed. "It will be my great honor to serve a guest of the mighty Lord Sesshomaru. What shall I call you, young master?"
"Um… InuYasha…" The hanyō said nervously.
"It is a pleasure to serve you, Master InuYasha. Please follow me to your room."
"Wait a minute, you're just going to leave me in this big ass palace? Why can't you just take me back to the village?"
"We both require time to recover from our… activities… I shall return you to your human village afterward. Do not disturb me. I shall come to you when it is time to leave." And with that, Sesshomaru left a fuming InuYasha in his wake without a second glance.
"Master InuYasha, if you are ready, please follow me," the panda yōkai said.
InuYasha huffed angrily as he carried his torn clothes and followed the servant.
As instructed, the mouse yōkai met Sesshomaru at his bed chambers and opened the door. When they entered the room, she rushed to light the candles. The room radiated with his powerful scent and aura. The walls were cream-colored and decorated with various Japanese artworks his father and he collected over the centuries. The fireplace in the corner of the room was left unlit but clean. Next to it was a decent size oak desk and a large chair, covered in multicolored fur. A large vanity sat in the corner next to his vanity. A sliding door led to the wooden balcony outside, and a large window brought in the setting sun's rays, making the room glow in warm colors of reds, oranges, and yellows. To his right, Sesshomaru heard the servant open the adjacent bathroom. Inside, the flooring was stone, scented oils, and a contraption that allowed water to flow into the large, in-ground tub. As he removed his clothing, Sesshomaru saw the servant fill the bathtub with steamy water before she laid out the scented oils and a wash bucket. Once the tub was full, she sealed the water and laid out his white yukata and towel.
"Will there be anything else, milord?" She asked as she collected his tattered clothing and stood at the door.
"I want you to be in communication with the servant assigned to the hanyō. If anything should go wrong or become an issue, make me aware immediately."
"Yes, Lord Sesshomaru."
"Dismissed."
She bowed a final time before she quietly exited the room. Once he was alone, Sesshomaru made his way to his bathroom. He washed his body and hair with the scented oils, filling the room with sandalwood and pine before he tied his hair up and stepped into the warm bath water. The water relaxed his sore and stiff muscles as he leaned against the wall of the tub and rested his arms over the edge. As he relaxed in the water, Sesshomaru closed his eyes and thought about the past few days.
It rained for two days straight out of those four. The sounds of the rain, InuYasha's moans, and his grunts echoed off the cave's walls and through his ears. Visions of tanned, smooth, flushed, and scarred skin etched into his mind behind his eyelids. Sesshomaru grunted as he felt his claws dig into said flesh while his brother's raked down his back and sides. The smell of blood, sex, sweat, sandalwood, pine, and earth filled his scenes, causing his nostrils to flare. Anger boiled his blood as he clenched his fists and ground his teeth.
"How dare that worthless hanyō tempt me with his omega stench."
Images of his younger brother underneath him, begging for his cock, on his knees with InuYasha's face smashed into the ground as he clawed the earth, and on his side with one leg thrown over Sesshomaru's broad, pale shoulders danced in his head. Despite the lord's wishes, Sesshomaru could feel blood rush to his cock, making him unbelievably hard. A growl escaped his lips as Sesshomaru slammed his fist into the water. He would not be tempted by his brother. Sesshomaru refused to believe that the worthless hanyō was the reason that his body was affected this way. If he had not been there, then InuYasha would have been at the mercy of those demons. And, as the Lord of the West, it would not have been ideal if his younger brother was raped and murdered during his first heat.
Hanyō or not and much to his irritation, Sesshomaru recognized that InuYasha was of royal blood and the son of the late Lord Toga. It was his duty to make sure that his brother at least had the bare necessities until he finally decided to take InuYasha's life. And now that they rutted, the hanyō's body and soul belong to him until the end of time. He would decide how long the brat lived and when it was time for him to die. During their time spent together, InuYasha was his to devour, and for the remainder of that pathetic half-breed's life, InuYasha's was his to control. Sesshomaru sighed when he felt the excitement of his thoughts before he stood up and exited the bath. He gracefully dried himself off and slid the yukata on before he reentered his bedroom.
The vivid images were still on his mind and kept his cock hard as he lay on his royal bed and covered himself with furs. Sesshomaru knew that he needed to calm himself unless he planned to rut with his brother again. From what he remembered, the scrolls notated that both parties would suffer aftereffects of an omega's heat but should subside a day or two after. Sesshomaru felt irritated as he tried to get comfortable and ignore his yōkai's desire to rut with his brother again. He was one of the most powerful daiyōkai in Feudal Japan, and he would not give in to his primal instincts a second time. InuYasha was on the other side of the palace and away from him. Soon the side effects would wear off and they could go back to their bloody routine of trying to kill the other. Sesshomaru was stronger than his instincts, and with simple meditation and the power of his mind, he will dismiss the desires from his mind before he returns his half-brother to his village. For now, all the daiyōkai could focus on was sleeping and recovering his strength. With a deep breath, Sesshomaru forced himself to relax and cleared his mind before darkness overcame him.
Thanks to his strong-willed mind and the power of his yōkai, Sesshomaru slept for a full day before his eyes finally opened. A sense of calm and relaxation overcame him as he sat up in his bed. The large window in the room let in the moon's rays and lit up his room. His body no longer felt hot, and his mind was free from the erotic images of his brother. Believing that he had finally rid himself of his ridiculous desires, Sesshomaru let out a sigh of relief. He rang a bell for the mouse servant to appear. After a few moments, she knocked on the door.
"Enter," he said.
The door slid open before she entered the room and bowed. "You summoned me, milord?"
"How does the hanyō fair? When will his clothes be ready?"
"He was bathed, fed, and given a lounging kimono to wear while his clothing is repaired. From my understanding, it will take a week before repairs are completed."
"Why will his clothing take so long before it is repaired?" Sesshomaru glared.
She shrieked but held her ground. "Please forgive me, milord, but they needed to send out for more Fire-Rat material. It seems that the offender tore the fabric beyond its normal repairing abilities."
Annoyed, Sesshomaru sighed as he pinched his nose. "Make sure that the repairs are done as quickly as possible. I do not want the hanyō within my palace walls longer than necessary. Tell the panda servant to continue serving him until we depart."
"Yes, Lord Sesshomaru. Are you ready to be dressed, milord?" He nodded before getting out of bed.
He watched as she gathered a few lighthouse yukatas that had the inu traditional patterns in either red and white, blue and white, or purple and white. Sesshomaru looked through each one carefully before he selected the white yukata with the purple inu design on the sleeves and the bottom. The servant looked away as he quickly stripped out of his sleeping yukata and into his new one.
"I will be in my study. Be sure to serve my tea and sake there. Dismissed," he said as he adjusted his clothing until it was just right.
"Yes, Lord Sesshomaru." she bowed and waited for him to exit the room.
After he exited the room and was left alone in the hallway, Sesshomaru turned his head in the direction of the guest wing. For some reason, his yōkai called out for InuYasha, making him growl in frustration. Not sure what his yōkai wanted nor did he care to listen, the stubborn lord made his way to his study to work on his piled-up documents.
Sesshomaru sighed as he finally put the brush down before he rolled up the final scroll and placed it in the completed pile. Most of the documents were nothing of significant importance that consisted of mating courtships, approvals for construction and additions onto homes or towns, and invitations to parties by other lords, which he never attended. His golden eyes looked around his office until they landed on a large portrait of his father, mother, and younger version of himself.
It was an oil painting that depicted them in the throne room where his father stood tall and proud with a small smile in full battle armor. His mother sat on her red and gold throne with a static expression as she oozed power and elegance. And finally, his eyes landed on the younger version of himself. In the picture, his hair grew to his waist, his mokomoko barely wrapped around his shoulder, and he was dressed in a smaller version of his normal white battle outfit except with pink cherry blossoms for designs instead of his traditional red inu symbols. What drew him in were his golden eyes. Because of his lack of battle experience at the time, the younger version of himself did not hold the icy stare he normally wore. If anything, his expression could be mistaken for boredom. He was not the "Killing Perfection" he was today and was even considered naïve. The longer he stared, the more his thoughts wandered to his half-brother. But, before his thoughts wandered too far, the demon lord rang for the mouse servant as he sipped his cup of sake.
"You summoned me, milord?"
"Has the hanyō's clothing been repaired?"
"Yes, milord. Master InuYasha has also announced his desire to return to his home… repeatedly…"
Sesshomaru nodded as he stood from his oak desk and glided across the room.
"Make sure those scrolls are delivered to the appropriate people in my absence."
"Yes, milord." She bowed as he exited the room.
It did not take him long to return to his room and dress in his normal traveling clothing and armor before he arrived at InuYasha's room. Without warning, the demon lord opened the door and scared his younger brother.
"Fuck, Sesshomaru! Why did ya have to scare me like that!"
"Come, InuYasha. It is time you returned to your village," Sesshomaru said as he walked away from the door.
"Fucking finally. I can't wait to leave this place. It reeks of yōkai," the hanyō said as he got up, stretched his muscles, and followed his brother.
Before they left, Sesshomaru gave his final orders to his servants. The village was a two-week journey from the palace, so his staff gave InuYasha provisions before they left through the gate. During their journey, neither brother spoke more than a few words to the other, let alone what occurred between them. Sesshomaru was more than happy to keep things the way they were and hoped that InuYasha shared his sentiment. However, as they got closer to the village, InuYasha became ill.
Sesshomaru noticed that after InuYasha woke up and when he thought the demon lord was not watching, he would sneak off to vomit. He also noticed that the hanyō's appetite increased to the point he went through all the previsions his servants provided. Throughout the trip and much to his annoyance, they had to stop often for InuYasha to hunt and catch fish before he prepped them and ate. They also had to set up camp as often as he did when Rin traveled with them due to his sudden spells of fatigue, again to his annoyance.
They were another day or two, if InuYasha required more breaks, from Kaeda's village, and Sesshomaru was happy to be rid of the irritating vermin. The smell of cooked fish filled the air as Sesshomaru leaned against a tree branch and watched the sunset under the horizon. Soon, the only lights that surrounded them were the river of twinkling stars above and the warm fire that separated them. The daiyōkai glared at his brother as the hanyō finished his dinner and cleaned his area.
But just before InuYasha jumped into the tree to rest, his elder brother spoke, "Your delay of our travels has caused great strain to this Sesshomaru."
"No one asked you to come with me, asshole. I would have done just fine coming back on my own," InuYasha said as he threw a glare over his shoulder.
"You completed your first heat. You are still vulnerable to other demons."
"But I ain't need your help." Sesshomaru did not say anything but held his stare. "Look, Sesshomaru, we may be brothers, but you ain't never been the brotherly type. You never gave a shit about me, and honestly, I'm still surprised that you even helped me this time. But, if I have a choice between rutting with you again, I'd sooner have you run me through with your sword Bakusaiga than do this again."
"You ungrateful hanyō. Had it not been for me, you would have been raped, mutilated, left for dead, or become someone's breeding bitch. Is that the life you desire?"
"Of course not! It's already bad enough that I'm a fucking omega."
"Another stain on our father's legacy," Sesshomaru said as he ran his fingers through his hair.
"Fuck you, asshole. I didn't ask for any of this shit. I didn't even ask to be here. But I am here, and I'm going to stay here until I take my last breath, and there's nothing that you can do about it. We may have defeated Naraku together, but that doesn't change the fact that you're a prick of an ice king who thinks me no better than the dirt you walk on. So, thanks for the help this time, but don't bother ever caring about me again. I didn't need your help then; I don't need it now."
And with that, InuYasha jumped into the tree branch to rest for the night. Neither brother said anything to the other as the night faded, and morning came.
As expected, it took them two days to arrive at the village because of the frequent breaks InuYasha required. When the two brothers approached the village, Jaken, Rin, Shippo, a pregnant Sango, Miroku, and Kaeda greeted them.
"Lord Sesshomaru! Master InuYasha! You've returned!" Rin cheered.
"Oh, Lord Sesshomaru, how could you leave me with these insufferable humans for so long! I thought you had forgotten about me!" Jaken cried as he clung to his lord's pants.
"Get off of me, Jaken." Sesshomaru glared as he kicked the imp away from him.
"Yeah, InuYasha, where have you been? One minute you acted like you were in some kind of trouble and the next you were gone for like three weeks." Shippo said as he hopped on the hanyō's shoulder.
"Nowhere. Don't worry about it," InuYasha said as he crossed his arms in his sleeves and walked away.
"InuYasha, that is not an acceptable answer, you idiot! We've been worried sick about you, especially with the way you've been acting lately," Sango scolded.
"I have to agree with my wife. We're your friends, InuYasha. Have some faith in us and let us help you sometimes. You don't have to do everything on your own, you know," Miroku said with a comforting hand on his friend's shoulder.
"I know. I know. Just… it's a demon thing. You guys wouldn't understand," InuYasha sighed.
"InuYasha, something seems… different about ye," Kaeda said as she approached him.
"What do you mean? Get away from me, ya old bat!"
"Stop your whining, boy, and come with me. Ye need to be examined," she scolded.
InuYasha grumbled as he followed the priestess into her hut.
"Lord Sesshomaru, will you stay for a visit or return to the palace?" Rin asked.
Sesshomaru looked down at her before turning his gaze to InuYasha's retreating back. His curiosity peaked as he thought about the times his brother was violently ill and fatigued during their travels. Even though he did not care what disease his brother carried, the lord was suspicious, nonetheless. To his knowledge, demons and half-demons do not get sick or require medical treatment outside of physical wounds or near-death experiences. The lord dismissed it as more side effects from his heat and nothing more. However, something in his yōkai seemed excited and curious without reason. For once, he chose to listen to his instincts and decided he would stay at least until he learned of InuYasha's condition.
"Lord Sesshomaru?" Rin said, snapping him out of his thoughts.
"I shall stay… for a short while."
"We're staying here longer? Oh Lord Sesshomaru, please say it isn't so. Oh, please put me out of my misery." Jaken cried as he held his head.
"Be careful what you wish for, Jaken, or else I shall grant it," Sesshomaru said as he threw a glare over his shoulder.
As they waited for InuYasha's diagnosis, Sesshomaru sat in a nearby field and watched as Rin played with Jaken and A-Un. However, after a short time, a shocked hanyō emerged from Kaeda's hut and walked away from the village. At first, Sesshomaru ignored his brother until his yōkai commanded that he go to him. The lord fought with his inner demon before it ultimately won and forced the lord to silently follow after the hanyō without his group noticing.
He followed InuYasha to the Bone-Eater's Well. When he arrived, InuYasha sat with his back to the lord as he leaned over the edge of the well.
"Some days I can tolerate you. Other days… I really fucking hate you, Sesshomaru," InuYasha sighed.
The Western Lord stopped a few steps away from his brother with a raised eyebrow before he spoke, "I assume the diagnosis you received involves me."
"It has everything to do with you, fucking asshole!" InuYasha shouted as he turned around with angry tears in his eyes. "You just won't stop until you ruin my life, huh? Why Sesshomaru? What have I done to you to make you hate me so much?"
"You were born and caused father's death," the lord answered with a hint of annoyance in his voice.
The hanyō lowered his eyes but did not turn away. Instead, he sighed as he sat on the edge of the well and dug his claws into the old wood.
"Then leave me alone. I want nothing more to do with you anyway. Just let us live our lives in peace. You don't need me leaving a bigger stain on your legacy, Lord Sesshomaru," InuYasha hissed.
Hearing his half-brother refer to him as lord was something he did not expect. As long as he knew that InuYasha could speak, Sesshomaru heard every insult and curse word under their sun. However, the way the hanyō spoke and addressed him did something unexplainable to his yōkai. That is when it hit him. When InuYasha spoke about living in peace, he used the pronoun 'us', causing the lord's curiosity to spike again.
"What did you mean by 'let us live our lives'?" Sesshomaru asked.
InuYasha did not answer right away as he turned his head to stare at something insignificant while his hand came to rest on his stomach. Sesshomaru stared down at his brother in confusion before he cautiously approached. The hanyō flinched and protected his abdomen as the Western Lord kneeled between his legs. To help his brother calm down, the daiyōkai released some of his aurae to let him know that he was not in danger. Gently, Sesshomaru removed the trembling hand before he buried his nose into the hardened abdomen. However, when something reached back, the lord's eyes shot open.
"That's impossible…" Sesshomaru thought as he sniffed the abdomen again.
That is when he smelt it. A faint smell, so small that even his sensitive nose almost missed it. But it was there, and it called him. Wide eyes stared into InuYasha's terrified ones. The realization hit him hard as he came to understand their predicament. Several thoughts ran rapidly through his head as the scent embedded itself within his memory: the scent of their pup.