Domesticating Dog Demons

Kagome was on top of Sesshomaru, with three claw like marks down her blood. They were bleeding heavily. She had covered Sesshomaru so she made sure that she protected him and that he was safe from harm. Inuyasha rushed over and held her close. She was unconscious and not moving. He felt so guilty that he had hurt her. Sesshomaru was too shocked to scream. Inuyasha picked up Kagome and motioned to Sango to get Sesshomaru. As much as Inuyasha hated Sesshomaru, his pack instincts wouldn't let him leave him. Sesshomaru didn't put up a fuss when Sango picked him up. He knew that something had happened to his mother.

The journey to Kaede's seemed like forever. After Kaede checked Kagome over, she told Inuyasha he should take her to her own time, but Inuyasha believed that her mom, would not let her come back to the Feudal era. Sesshomaru sat next to his mother, day and night, barely moving and saying a word. Sometimes at night, when he got exhausted during the day and fell asleep, he would cry during his sleep. It made Inuyasha feel more guilty because he was the one that hurt Kagome. A week later, Kagome finally woke up. Her wounds were better, but she could barely move and she could not lie on her back. Sesshomaru was happy that she woke up, but neither he nor Inuyasha left her side. When she was finally able to move, she could only sit up and walk very very short distances.

One day Rin and Jaken showed up. Rin was sad that Sesshomaru was little, but she thought he was the cutest little thing she saw. She played with him often. She took him outside with Shippou, but only if Kagome came. (Inuyasha too of course)

Kagome sat by a tree, watching Sesshomaru, Shippou, and Inuyasha. Kagome cherished every moment and locked it in her long term memory. Rin and Shippou were making flower necklaces putting them all over the brothers. Kagome deeply wished that she had her camera. She would normally have Inuyasha take her home, but she knew Sesshomaru would get upset and not play anymore for fear of Kagome leaving him. The wind began to blow softly, whipping Kagome's hair back and forth across her face. She tucked it behind her ear and turned towards the wind. Inuyasha and the others stopped playing, so that they could look at the heavenly being, name Kagome. Light seemed to make her glitter, like a diamond. Her hair shone with such brilliance, you thought she was a star.

Inuyasha came over and gave her a chaste kiss on her cheek. He pulled away quickly, blushing furiously. Kagome smiled warmly at him. She touched the spot where Inuyasha had kissed her and realized she felt nothing for Inuyasha. She realized that she did not love Inuyasha anymore. After the many times he had cheated on her with Kikyo, Kagome had had enough. She saw him as a friedn, a brother if you want. The only feelings of him she had in her body, were the sisterly love ones. It made Kagome smile more, knowing that if Inuyasha didn't love her, that he would still be her brother. Sesshomaru came rushing over, falling into Kagome's lap, laughing hysterically. Rin and Shippou soon follower but landed by her sides inside. Laughing also. Kagome began to tickle all of them. They kicked , screamed, and laugh harder if that was possible. Inuyasha came over, and helped with the tickle-fest.

Shippou finally screamed out "Uncle". Kagome laughed.

"How about we all go for a walk. The kids immediately screamed "YES", but Inuyasha looked at her skeptically.

"What Inuyasha?"

"I don't think you're healed enough to go out for a walk."

"Don't worry, I feel fine. I also have you to protect me." Kagome saw his chest puff out a bit. "Alright Sesshomaru put the ego away." Kagome said to Inuyasha. Sesshomaru looked at Kagome upon calling his name. He cocked his head to the side. Kagome squealed in delight and hugged the adorable Sesshomaru.

"KAWAII!!" (cute, adorable) Sesshomaru began to giggle. Kagome let go of him and they began to walk towards a nearby stream. The kids played with water for a bit, while Inuyasha and Kagome talked.

"Kagome, I am sorry."

"For what Inuyasha?"

"I never meant to hurt you when I went with Kikyo. I thought that if you didn't know, it wouldn't hurt you."

"Inuyasha, a little lesson in life. Women find out everything." he gave a small toothy smile and said yeah I figured that out. Soon Sesshomaru came to sit with them. Though little he didn't like his brother sitting to close to his mother. If Kagome was Inuyasha's mother, than that would be a different story. Sesshomaru didn't like the thought of Inuyasha being a potential mate. Sesshomaru curled up into Kagome's lap. Inuyasha glared at him, knowing what he was doing.

"Stupid pup."

"What did you say Inuyasha?" Kagome asked.

"Nothing."

After Sesshomaru had a short nap in Kagome's lap. They headed back to the hut for dinnner, a bath and bed.

9 months later

Sesshomaru hadn't grown much. He was able to talk very well and his motor skills improved greatly. He was only about up to Kagome's waist in height. Sesshomaru had had his first birthday a couple months ago. That day was one to remember. Not because Sesshomaru celebrated his first birthday again, but it was also the day he regained his memories.

-Flashback-

"Happy Birthday Sesshomaru." Sesshomaru smiled brightly. He had no clue what was going on but all the excitement in the air made him happy. Kagome hugged him tightly and kissed him on the cheek. He giggled and hugged her back.

"I love you Sesshomaru."

"I love you mommy." Kagome awed.

Sesshomaru had a nice breakfast before going on into the fields and having a hand-made flower crown from the Queen herself. Rin made him a crown and gave it to shippou to make it more extravagnt. After that was down Kagome gave Sesshomaru a present. She had gone to her time last night after she put the kids to bed. Sesshomaru took off the paper. He saw a book, that made noise. He pressed a button and it mooed. He jumped at the loud and sudden noise and began to cry. Kagome rushed over and cuddled him. She sat on the ground, and showed Sesshomaru that the book wouldn't hurt him. Sesshomaru carried the book around to lunchtime. It was his new best friend.

At lunchtime, they had ramen and Sesshomaru got another present. This time is was a little train. Sesshomaru wasn't scared this time when the machine made noise. He had a long nap after lunch.

After his nap they went into the village, where the Rin, Shippou and Sesshomaru played with the village children for quite a while. After the playing, the village people had a little celebration for Sesshomaru. Kagome had never seen him so happy. His eyes were in awe. A big smile was slapped on his face.

Many of the villagers had gone home, having to get up early the next morning. Kagome saw the kids yawn.

"Inuyasha come on, let's get them to bed." They brought the kids home. They fell asleep as soon as their heads hit the pillow.

Sesshomaru slept soundly until midnight. He started to scream. Kagome not knowing what was wrong with him began to cry. Inuyasha was frantic trying to calm down Kagome and Sesshomaru. This occurred all night until dawn the next morning. Sesshomaru woke up, all his memories restored. He didn't tell Kagome though because he liked how she was treating him. She was like his mother, soft, sweet, kind, and playful. He wanted to keep calling her mommy, he wanted to keep being happy for as long as possible. He woke up and went on his day like he normally would.

-End of Flashback-

Kagome had known that Sesshomaru had regained his memory but she said nothing about it. Kaede had told her after Sesshomaru had spent that night screaming. He rarely cried. The only time Kagome remembered him crying was when Inuyasha had dropped him, accidentally he said. Kagome didn't believe him, but she let it go, after a few dozen sits and no ramen for dinner that night. Well for Inuyasha. Kagome got over it. Sesshomaru was a little mad at him too, but got over it.

Sesshomaru absolutely loved going to take a bath. He loved having Kagome wash him. It was like heaven. He loved her body. He was a little mad that he couldn't breast-feed anymore. Sure he had bedded many demonesses when he was the other Sesshomaru. But they only wanted his wealth and title. Kagome to him was like perfection. She was like his guardian angel. He loved her dearly. As a mother and as a potential mate. She filled in that aching, that appeared after his mother died. He filled in that aching hole that grew when his future mate was killed. Yes, Sesshiomaru had been previously arranged to marriage.

Her name? Hatako Suzahara. She was gorgeous. Mid-back length, pink hair. Startling wide violet eyes. A soft heart-shaped face. Her body lean but shapely and slightly muscular. She was a tiny thing though. Only standing about 5'4 Sesshomaru towered over her like a tree, but she didn't mind. When they kissed Sesshomaru had to pick her up or the both risked a neck pain. Sesshomaru loved her. She was everything he wanted in a mate. Beauty, smarts, kindness, motherly instincts. She was his life until…

-Flashback-

Hatoko burst into Sesshomaru' study. A huge smile, set on her face, made her look like she was little and just got a really cool present. Her happiness seeped across the room. Sesshomaru unable to ignore the vibe, found himself smiling.

"What is it Hatoko dear?" She walked towards Sesshomaru and shoved her stomach into his face.

"Smell." She ordered. Sesshomaru took a deep whiff. At first he didn't notice anything, it smelt like Hatoko. The he noticed it. A faint smell of cinnamon, that wasn't Hatoko.

"A pup?" He questiioned. Hatoko nodded her head enthusiastically. Sesshomaru broke it a giant smile, He leaped out of his chair, grabbed her by the waist and spun her around. She giggled, while he placed kisses all over her neck and head.

It had been the happiest day of his life.

All went well until Hatoko reached her fourth month. She was as big as a basketball. She would be due any day now since youkai births happened more quickly. She was sleeping soundly in their bed. Her aches and pains allowed her limited mobility. Sesshomaru, unwillingly was dragged out of the castle to help fight some petty uprising in the South. He hated being away from Hatoko. He knew something bad was going to happen soon, but he had to obey his father.

As Hatoko slept soundly, she didn’t sense the assassin sneaking up to the bed with a knife in hand. The kill was swift and clean. He sliced her head off and then cut open her stomach and pulled the baby out. He cut the ambulical cord and took the baby. He slipped out, the same way he come in. No one noticed the death, until Hatoko's personal servant came to wake up Hatoko for lunch, She screamed so loudly she had the whole caslte coming to the room. Maids cried for their Lady. They cried to for the baby. Husbands held on to their wives offering soothing words.

When Sesshomaru came home, it was not a pretty sight. Everyone was immediately evacuated from the castle, He went on a rampage as he mourned for his lost mate and child. He didn’t calm down for days. When he did, he went into a state of depression. He sat on the bed where they had killed his beloved and cried. His heart was broken and he swore never to love again. Sesshomaru never did find the culprit.

His heart became cold, a wall of ice as some people like to call him. No one knew his pain, except for people who lost their mates but even then they did not know the intensity of Sesshomaru and Hatoko's bond. It was almost a soul mate bond, almost.

-End Flashback-

Then there was his mother...

-Begin Flashback-

A little Sesshomaru only about the age of six was walking to his room. He heard a crash and rushed to his parent's door. The door was opened a crack. His eyes widened to an impossible width. There in the room stood his mother and father. His mother had blood on her claws, his father's blood. Tears streamed down her face.

"How could you? HOW COULD YOU INU TAISHO! HOW COULD YOU BETRAY ME! HOW COULD YOU!!" His mother screamed at the top of her lungs. She slashed him across the chest where he was already bleeding. Sesshomaru guessed that's where the blood on his mother's claws came from. Inu Taisho stood there, saying nothing, doing nothing. Sesshomaru saw a brief flash of pain cross his eyes but it faded quickly.

"How could you cheat on my Inu Taisho, with that fucking filthy human wench?!" Sesshomaru's eyes widened once again. He had never heard his mother curse. He was extremely shocked that his father had cheated on his mother. Though he was small, Sesshomaru was far from naïve.

"Tell me one thing Inu Taisho. Was she a good lay, was she a fucking good lay? Are you going to fuck her up till she gets pregnant? Are you going to have a fucking half-breed? Answer me Inu Taisho."

"Yes." Was his one word response.

"Then remove this fucking disgusting mark from my shoulder. You are no longer worthy to be my mate, you fucking asshole." Inu Taisho removed the mark. His mother began to head towards the door but not before extending her claws and slashing his father across the face. Sesshomaru's mother stormed towards the door and yanked it open. Her hard gaze soften as she saw her child. She smiled sadly at him and kept walking on bye. As she was almost to her room, she stopped and whispered, "I am sorry baby, be good for Daddy, I love you. Goodbye." Sesshomaru didn't understand what she meant." He turned back towards his father. Inu Taisho just stood there as if wondering what had happened. He turned and walked quickly out of the room. He didn't even acknowledge Sesshomaru.

That night as Sesshomaru was going to bed. His mother came into the room and scooped him up. He giggled and hugged her around her neck, pressing his cheek to hers. He put a quick peck on her lips. His mother smiled at him and hugged him. She kissed him on the forehead and tucked him into bed. She sat down on the floor next to him. She sung him a lullaby until he fell asleep. Stroking his hair softly, she kissed his forehead again before standing up. She headed towards the door, almost reaching it his mother turned around.

"Goodbye my darling boy. Mommy loves you." Sesshomaru's ears wiggled a bit as he picked up the sound. She turned and went into her room.

The next morning when Sesshomaru woke up he raced towards his mother's room. He opened the door. Blood…blood was the first thing that he saw in his eyes. Blood was everywhere.

His mother had killed herself. He backed up and screamed. Screamed as loudly as he could. He fell to the floor, tears of anguish caressing his porcelain cheeks.

His mother…his only mother was dead. The next thing he knew, he was seeing black. When he woke up, the only thing he felt was anger and sadness. He vowed to get revenge on his father.

For the next years he barely spoke to his father. His father tried to get him to forgive him, but Sesshomaru refused. When Inu Taisho brought Izayoi to live at the palace, Sesshomaru left. He could not stand to see the wench that had lead his mother to her death.

Sesshomaru practically had a cow when he heard that he had a new baby brother. He one day would kill that half-breed. He one day would bathe in his blood.

-End flashback-

Sesshomaru giggled and splashed water at Kagome. She picked him up, laughing and cuddled him to her chest. He hugged back, letting out a content sigh.