The Concealed Form of the Inu Daiyoukai

Chapter 13: Thoughts, Musings, Ponderings and Arrival…

A/N: Sorry about taking so long with the update. Oh, and I wanted to let you know that one of the lines I used later on in this chapter was said by the late great comedian Bernie Mac. Reviews or adored and appreciated!!! Enjoy!!!

The small pack consisting of a wolf youkai, Inu hanyou, Inu daiyoukai, Horse Dragon hybrid youkai and a preteen human girl made their way to their destination with little external distractions. Be that as it may, distractions rampaged within the group, particularly within their minds…

Sesshoumaru thoughts ranged from the up coming battle…to the safety of Rin and the rest of her pack… then to her developing relationship with the ‘wolf cub’. Which she was using her usually indomitable will power to deny. Emphasis on the word usually. Typically her will was indomitable, but not when it came to her carnal desires for the wolf. Therefore her attempt to deny the ever increasing spark between them was failing miserably.

‘Tch ridiculous. Why should this Sesshoumaru feel attracted to the little wolf cub? He was the one responsible for Rin’s first death…he even bears a resemblance to him…’ As the last thought slipped into her conscious her expression stayed blank. However, she growled so low in her throat that the only youkai traveling with them that was able to hear it was Ah-Un due to his close proximity.

All these centuries she had repressed the memories of her attacker features. The only thing she remembered him by was his awful smell of reptilian scales, soot and something she has yet to identify. Sesshoumaru memories of his face came flooding back on that stormy night when she gazed at Kouga. How could she find the wolf attractive when he looked like the monster that betrayed the great Inu no Taisho and his pack, gave her father a fatal blow and killed apart of her? The part of her brain that did not want to get involved with the wolf thought about these negative comparisons of the ‘wolf cub’ appearance and his face. However the other side, the side that wanted the drool worthy wolf badly argued its counterpoint:

‘He is the reason why this one went back for the pup; he saved her…why she is in my life now. Moreover, they are not one in the same…’ She reasoned as her mind continued to debate her attraction to the wolf:

‘These facts only strengthen my resolve not to pursue him… nor tolerate him courting this one…’ She thought again as she kept her expression blank.

Yes the wolf was an out right vile bastard for ordering Rin’s death, but he is one of the reasons why the child was in Sesshoumaru’s life. Although his assistance was not needed, he saved the pup from the youkai that attacked her when they were traveling north to Mount Hakurie. And he indeed was not the dragon that violated her so long ago. He may resemble him, but his blue eyes had warmth to them that he could have never hoped to have. The wolf was also smaller then the brute of a Ryuu that attacked her and despite his fangs, he has a smile that would lighten anyone’s mood. Just like her Rin did. His smile was full of evil intent, much like her own right before she committed some malicious act. That thought made her skin crawl, but only for a moment. As far as she was concerned, she was only a monster when she needed to be. A monster that hunted only other evil monsters. The Ryuu on the other hand was just a fiend through and through no matter the circumstances. He got his kicks out of hunting the weak, the innocent and even his powerful allies.

Nevertheless she refused to allow herself to be with Kouga. She was still getting used to living in her true female form and being in the same body that was molested. Her emotions were not under control as of late and she did not want to rip him apart for some misdeed that was not his own.

She wasn’t merely determined to protect her pack from her enemies, she was resolved to protect the wolf and her pack from herself. She did not want the violent incident that occurred outside the cave to repeat itself. However, no matter how she tried to deny it, she most certainly did want a repeat of what occurred inside the cave! Of course a few changes would have to be made before the event could ever be repeated. For instance, she did not want Rin or Inuyasha to be a witnesses and she did wish to go to ‘third base’ and beyond with him. Most youkai did not mind an audience, but she most certainly did not want to be the star of an intimate show for anyone in her pack…again. She certainly wanted to taste his skin mangled with his blood again and find out how his impressive length would feel inside her newly reformed core. She wanted to ride him hard and rough, like one would ride a wild bull. Except instead of releasing him after a few moments, she wanted to hang on to him and mount the wolf all night long. Every single night. She also desired to be the boss in the ‘bedroom’. Most female youkai would happily take the bottom position under an alpha male when they rutted, but not Sesshoumaru. The daiyoukai wanted to be in command in everything she did. Besides she experienced being on the bottom when the Ryuu took her, she did not desire a repeat of that position with anyone, especially the ‘wolf cub’.

The part of her mind that yearned for Kouga’s touch and to caress said wolf, took over the daiyoukai psyche for a few moments. Sesshoumaru’s body agreed with the perverted thoughts drifting in the naughty part of her brain by causing her core to become moist and letting the smell of her arousal be known. The imagines her mind was producing of her and the wolf together where delicious. ‘Kouga sprawled beneath her, naked, withering and whining with want, growling in pleasure, sucking on her pointed ear and sweating while Sesshoumaru was on top of him, with nothing but her undershirt on…tying his wrist together with the tip of her tail, pinning them above his head...while she nipped, licked and sucked his neck, tasting a hint of his blood…grinding her hips into his hard large shaft, sliding her body up and down his, rubbing their nipples together while her hands played and scratched his sides…Oh, how she loved being in the dominate position. Having the handsome wolf under her command would certainty be a delectable treat. A small barely noticeable smile crossed her features for a second accompanied by half lidded eyes and a purr sounding satisfied growl. However, her expression of contentment only lasted a few seconds before a frown accompanied with a low malevolent growl replace it. Stupid traitorous body! The part of her mind that wanted to stay as far away from the ‘wolf cub’ as possible shouted. Her flesh snitched on her again! She berated herself for feeling these ridiculous emotions for the wolf. Emotions that were broadcasted by her body pheromones which she knew all the youkai in the surrounding area had smelled. She almost managed to get her hot and bothered body under control, that was until a certain scent hit her nose causing her body to heat up again. Her scowl to deepen as she looked down at the wolf and her younger brother antics. Said brother and wolf made loud comments she did not want Rin to hear. And from the look on the pup’s face, she heard every bit of it with her human ears. However, before she could knock the two baka’s below her heads together, Ah-Un begins to sniff the air eagerly loving the scent of the female Inu youkai heat. She gave the two beast a reprimanding glare and a low growl that instantly reminded them who their master was. The two beast whine apologetically as they hung their heads a little in shame. After a short while the Horse Dragon hybrid relaxed and concentrated on seeing to their passenger safety once again. Rin however was too distracted to notice their pet’s odd behavior. The things they said gave the child something else to think about…

Sesshoumaru glared down at the group below her before staring ahead again as she thought:

‘This one will deal with those two later…’ Sesshoumaru thought as she seethed at their behavior.

She decided to let their stupidity go for now as she flew through the sky towards their destination. Sesshoumaru would have beaten the hell out of them then and there if Rin was not present. She only fought or killed in front of the little one when it was absolutely necessary. Punching, kicking, stomping and throwing rocks at Jaken, Inuyasha or Kouga was the exception. Especially Jaken. However, right about now she felt like doing a lot more damage to those two then just hitting, kicking or stomping them once or twice; she wanted to beat them to a blood pulp! Funny that, since a few years ago she would have killed them without batting an eyelash for their blatant disrespect. At least that what she told herself. She killed many without remorse…would have killed Kouga without giving it a second thought, but she didn’t kill Inuyasha when she had the chance. Sesshoumaru knew she had plenty of opportunities to execute Inuyasha and neglected to take them. Inuyasha also could have eliminated her but chose not to. Why either one of them did not finish the job she did not know. Now however, she actually dislikes the idea of murdering those two dim-wits. Time certainly can change a male or in this case female youkai. Besides, she wanted them to be in top condition when they confronted their enemies. Her pack may be powerful, but the elders are not pushovers. All of them will need to be prepared when they met them on the battlefield. Breaking their arms and knocking all of their fangs out of their mouths would be…counterproductive. Whether or not she beats within an inch of their lives or merely gave them a few bruises depends on what mood she was in. Nevertheless the two younger youkai and hanyou will be punished for their behavior in front of the pup…

Sesshoumaru worked to suppress the blush that was trying to emerge on her pale striped cheeks. She spared the pup a glance and saw that the child had turned as red as Inuyasha’s fire rat robe. Rin innocent chocolate orbs met Sesshoumaru worldly golden eyes for a few seconds before Rin turned completely away as if the comments were made about her. The pup had a look of embarrassment in her eyes and bewilderment on her face as if she was pondering what she heard. Knowing how wise her Rin is to Sesshoumaru dismay in this particular situation; the daiyoukai presumed that Rin would probably figure out the heads and tails of their statement in due time. Sesshoumaru cheeks urge to blush won as she focused her gaze elsewhere. Looking straight ahead, she spoke to Rin for the first time in what seemed like hours as she said simply:

“Rin…” The pup turned and gave Sesshoumaru her undivided attention.

“Yes Ma-Lord Sesshoumaru?” Rin squeaked. Letting the slip of the pup’s tongue go this time, she said calmly:

“Pay them no heed.” The pup turned and gave Sesshoumaru her undivided attention.

“Yes Lord Sesshoumaru.” The pup peeped again still feeling awkward by what she heard the two canines below practically shout to the entire forest.

Lady Kagome, Lady Sango and Lady Keade had taught her about the birds and the bees after all. It wasn’t too hard for her to put the pieces together. Thinking about what was said for a few moments she was able to understand that her adopted mother may have been more interested in the wolf then she let on…

Suddenly a bright smile was plastered on the pup’s face. Said smile was directed towards Sesshoumaru.

Sesshoumaru suppressed the urge to smile genuinely again when she saw Rin’s smile. Instead she turned to look straight ahead again ignoring the pup’s beam. The pup’s luminance rivaled that of the bright sun rays that warmed their flesh and blood. Sesshoumaru was always content when Rin was happy, but she did not smile this time for a few reasons. Firstly, she did not like the fact that these genuine smiles were becoming more…common. A contented smile was such a rarity for her, two genuine smiles in a single day were unheard of and…just to much! Secondly, she knew Rin was smiling because she figured out the heads and tails of the statements the two morons below them made. The statements the child made earlier in the cave, the thoughts Sesshoumaru knew she had in the cave and the smile she had at the moment meant that she loved the idea of the wolf and the female Inu ‘playing house’. This was not good as far as the daiyoukai was concern.

Sesshoumaru again allowed her mind to wander from the giddy pup to other ponderings…


The daiyoukai never felt such a strong attraction towards another male before. All the males she perform sexual acts with were evil, monstrous creatures which whom Sesshoumaru took pleasure in mutilating during said acts. Her philosophy was to cause a monster tremendous suffering she had to become one herself. Sesshoumaru felt this way ever since the incident occurred with the Ryuu. It did not matter if she was in her male or female form; she made all the bastards in her path that remaindered her of the Ryuu pay for their crimes dearly. Be that as it may, just because Kouga did not seem like the type to do such a thing did not mean that would stop her from killing him. She already attempted to do so once because of the scenery and her change to her female form which brought back terrible memories. Memories of the fact that he looked like the 'wolf cub'; so much so that her overwhelmed mind got them confused. Those same memories where memories she was struggling to repress so she could focus on the mission at hand. Since meeting Rin, repressing her emotions had become challenging; however since her transformation it has become nearly impossible!

She idly wondered if darker aspect of her personality was receding and the other part of her personality, the one she had before she lost her father was emerging once again. The same part of her personality similar to her usual cold, calculating and calm persona yet so different. If this is the case, all of her past experiences good or bad would be added to the revived version of the gentler part of her personality. Well, ‘gentler’ compared to the darker aspect of her character, but not gentle overall. Sesshoumaru never was truly a ‘gentle’ creature.

It made sense to her in a way, her experiences change, life lessons influenced her, the people surrounding her currently had an impact on her and her body change back to its original form. So why wouldn’t at least some of her perceptions change for the better? Why wouldn’t her personality revert back to the one she once had with the exception of added life experiences molding it? She knew she would have some bitter and sinister parts of her that would remain because of memories that couldn’t be erased and acts towards her pack that she could not forgive, but she knew that at least some part of her has mellowed out somewhat.

Of course Sesshoumaru didn’t see the changes as ‘better’. Her emotions were no longer under her complete control, which was a bad thing in her eyes. She refused to acknowledge the fact that her emotions were never completely under her control in the first place. Even as a male before Sesshoumaru met Rin and after the lost of the Inu sibling’s father, hated and pride radiated of the daiyoukai in waves. Although they were negative emotions, they were emotions nonetheless. Sesshoumaru knew now that having feelings of compassion were beneficial to the ones she protects and herself. She had all of these emotions long ago, but lost them after she lost her beloved father and apart of herself. Reverting back to a personality so similar to the one she had forgotten once again proved her mother right. She had gotten soft. She did not want to get soft nor did she want to prove her mother right. The whole lot of it was just annoying.

Sesshoumaru’s mind had veered in another direction in an attempt to ignore her prevented thoughts and ignore the ‘smell’ she was detecting for the canine below. Her thoughts shifted again from the wolf and him… to Rin…to her changes…then back to Rin. Sesshoumaru doesn’t say much, but the wheels in her brain are always turning.

Thinking about one of the main individual’s responsible for her change for the ‘better’, the daiyoukai glance at her pup out of the corner of her right golden eye again, observing the look of happiness on the child features as she rode Ah-Un, soaring by Sesshoumaru’s side. Then Sesshoumaru thought:

‘Hmm, she has barely spoken in quite some time, unusual that…what could she have possibly been thinking about…before the two baka’s open there maws and gave her something else to ponder…Something that is not any of her concern…’ Sesshoumaru thought with another brief frown crossing her face. Normally Sesshoumaru could practically read the pup’s every mood, but this time she couldn’t figure out what Rin was thinking about so hard that she hardly said a word for a long while. Well not until those unwanted comments were made…

The daiyoukai concluded that she was too distracted by thoughts of a certain wolf below them earlier to read what the pup was thinking. Well before the two tag team imbeciles open their big mouths, now she knows exactly what Rin was thinking about, playing matchmaker. Making note of this, she decided to silently focus her attentions on Rin security. Sesshoumaru decided to brush off any attempts Rin may make to meddle in her affairs.

Once the pup is safe, she can concentrate on other matters. Namely the battle looming ahead, the safety of her pack and to a lesser extent, concentrating on forgetting all of her ‘feelings’ she tries to deny having for the ‘wolf cub’.

Sesshoumaru picked up one of her pack members, the two headed horse-dragon hybrid on their way to her mothers castle. She picked up the horse/dragon for added protection for little Rin. She knew Rin was under miko training and that herself, Inuyasha and the wolf would protect the pup, however after losing said pup to the cold hands of death…twice, she could never be too careful.

However, she did not pick up her faithful and obnoxious servant/retainer Jaken.
Before leaving her headquarters for Africa, she informed the toad of what was likely to take place during her absence. Sesshoumaru did not give him specific details, but she did tell him that there was a strong chance the elders would attack her castle and kill everyone within the vicinity. One of the main details she intentionally neglected to mention was the little ‘disguise’ she wore for centuries. ‘Well’ she figured ‘he will find out when this Sesshoumaru sees fit’. Sesshoumaru smirked when she thought about his potential reaction to the news. Oh, she knew the toad’s loyalty was unshakable; he would have no problems with her being a female. Although he may rant and go into ‘melodramic mode’ about ‘his Lord’s’ lack of trust in her most devoted retainer. Ah well, a decent glare followed by a good punch to the skull will shut him up. For some odd reason, besides their irritating behavior, Sesshoumaru loved to torment the toad and her brother in one way or the other. Granted her tortures aren’t as horrible as they used to be when it comes to those two, it is still quite vexing to them to say the least. Part of the reason for torturing those individuals she blamed on their antics, the other part she blamed on her sadistic sense of humor. Of course she would not admit to having one…a sense of humor that is. If she was not careful, she may bestow her ‘softer’ tortures on to the wolf. She did not desire to maim the wolf again or kill him, but as far as giving him bruises, scars and scares…all bets were off. She really wanted to give the wolf some battle bedroom jolts and scratches, but worked to repress/deny her urges because she did not want to go beyond bruising, blemishing and shocking the wolf.


The daiyoukai knew that there was a strong possibility of her being unable to obtain another chameleon stone, which in turn would have kept her true form concealed and the bastard elders none the wiser. So with the protection of everyone that ‘belonged’ to her in mind, she commanded Jaken to take himself and the rest of the servants into hiding until she returned. Since Rin was at her brother’s village she decided to take the pup to her mother palace since the girl’s scent was so similar to her own that it would lure her enemies to the child. The elder’s minions would have been able to sniff Rin out even though she was surrounded by other humans. If they found Rin they would do unspeakable things to the child. Not to mention all of the humans and youkai lives that would have been lost defending the pup. All of this trouble has made its way to Rin’s doorstep merely because of the scent she was marked with. And merely because the person that marked her is in a position of power and in the elders eyes, did not have the right ‘equipment’ to be in such a position. ‘Equipment’ being the operative word.

Rin’s point of view…


Rin sneaked glances at Sesshoumaru features once in a while as she tried to figure out what the daiyoukai was thinking. The child glanced at Sesshoumaru randomly in an attempt to decreasing any chance of Sesshoumaru actually spotting her staring with observant chocolate brown eyes. Little Rin was surprised to see that her game of ‘peek a boo/ I spy’ seemed to be working, for Sesshoumaru had not looked her way when she glanced at her adopted mother. However, try as she might to gage Sesshoumaru’s mood she couldn’t for the life of her figure out exactly what Sesshoumaru was thinking. The older female blank expression did not help matters either. Usually if Sesshoumaru was upset or defensive there was a slight tilt of her head upward when she wore her blank mask. A frown and rarely bared fangs on her face or a look of disdain contorted her countenance when she was livid. But this time there was nothing of the sort. There wasn’t even a small scowl that reminded her of Inuyasha’s frown, an expression he wore most of the time. Every time she looked at Sesshoumaru there was not tilt of the head nor a frown to be seen, just an indifferent expression. From her position at the daiyoukai side, the child could not get a good glimpse of Sesshoumaru golden orbs either. Typically Rin could look in her eyes and at her slight facial expressions and read her moods surprisingly accurately.

Then the child eyes widen for a second as she thought:

‘What if she can tell that I am trying to figure her out and she is trying to hide it from me by looking so…so…expressionless?!’ She asked herself as she tried to figure out what her Lord could be pondering about that has her so distracted.

Than she saw it, her facial expression changed at least five times in the span of a few minutes. She saw a small smile and dreamy looking eyes morph her features. It was not the ‘this Sesshoumaru is going to kill you and enjoy every second of your suffering’ smile, this was a genuine contented smile. However as fast as the smile came, it faded only to be replaced by a frown. Than a deeper scowl marred the daiyoukai features as she glared down at the wolf and her brother running below them and for good reason. Rin already large eyes widen comically as her mouth took on a ‘o’ shape and her cheeks turned bright red as she thought:

‘Did they just say what I think they said!? I know I wasn’t supposed to hear that. Rin hopes Lord Sesshoumaru doesn’t get too upset and hurt them…don’t those two know when to shut the hell up…’ She thought, using the fowl language she picked up from Inuyasha. She struggled to whip the flabbergasted expression off her countenance.

Ah-Un was busy sniffing Sesshoumaru as Rin contemplated what she had just heard as she blushed from embarrassment on Sesshoumaru behalf. After a few more moments she heard Sesshoumaru’s calm commanding voice tell her not to ‘pay them any heed.’ She agreed not to but she couldn’t help but disobey, which is something she never did. Her thoughts were out of her control!

From what she could deduce, Sesshoumaru was just as attracted to the wolf man as Kouga was to her Lord. The child also deduced that they were intimate. The exact details were not described much to Rin’s relief. The last thing a human child wants to hear is the details of her parent sex life. Yup, little Rin knew Sesshoumaru was attracted to him. She also knew that the daiyoukai did not want to be. Rin didn’t exactly know why Sesshoumaru did not wish to be involved with the wolf, but she figured it could be because his pack was responsible for her death. Then she thought:

‘If that was the case than she would not have agreed to help the wolf man in the first place. And Rin knows she would not let Lord Kouga anywhere near us if she thought he might hurt Lord Inuyasha or Rin. So it has to be another reason, it has to have something to do with whatever caused Milord to attack the wolf man in the first place…’ Than Rin suddenly beamed as she abruptly switched to a more pleasant thought:

“If my Lord is as attracted to the wolf man as much as I think she is, than there is a good chance they will become mates. She could have a family. More people to love and love her back. More people to teach and protect. She could have something else to look forward to besides fighting. She can have other children when I am gone. She will be able to put those bad things that happened to her behind her. Rin knows she will find happiness…” Rin smiled as she and Sesshoumaru looked at each other momentarily.

The girl did not know exactly what happened in Sesshoumaru’s past but, she knew that it was like her past, it was something horrible. It was easy for the child to see that during that dreadful night at the cave merely three days ago. She continued to smile as she imagined what their children would look like…

Meanwhile down below…


Inuyasha and Kouga ran below the soaring females and pet youkai with a short distance of space between them. Both of them were quick on their feet. Even without the jewel shards in his legs, Kouga was still one of the swiftest youkai in Japan. Inuyasha agility through the trees was as always graceful, like a jungle cat. Although it is an accurate description of his movements, Inuyasha would not appreciate the comparison in the least.
The two males were engrossed with their own contemplations…

Kouga was scowling as he ran along the ground at full speed, almost desperate to get to his comrades and save them from the clutches of the judgmental elder bastards. Not to mention aid his ‘Sweetness’ in the endeavor of wiping the forest floor with said elder bastards. Kouga only got a glimpse of the silver blue haired beauty battle years ago when he saved the runt of a pup Rin from the large youkai that intended on having the child for a snack. The wolf would love to have a ring side seat when his ‘Sweetness’ gets her hands on the assholes. Of course he planned on exacting a little revenge of his own. He would make them pay for fucking with his pack and as far as he was concerned, that included the daiyoukai. She just didn’t know it yet…

Thoughts of the type of torture his friends and pack members may be experiencing and thoughts of the hell they wanted to put Sesshoumaru through because of her gender only served to piss him off. On the spare of the moment, the wolf decided that the best course of action would be to distract himself from such horrible ponderings for a little while. He knew he had to focus on the upcoming battle, but his mind needed a little relaxation before he could stop dreading the worst and just concentrate on saving his friends and eliminating the fools that kidnapped them. Dreading on the torment they may be suffering now, torment he could do nothing about would not help matters. Kouga refused to allow himself to think that his comrades were dead; he just could not deal with the thought of losing anymore of his pack members.

Therefore his thoughts took a turn towards certain female warrior flying above them. The flirtatious wolf could not help, but think of the stormy night at the cave were he almost met his end by her claws. That stormy night was ‘stormy’ in more ways than one because the same night he looked death in the eyes, he saw ultimate pleasure in those same wild, mysterious gold orbs. He felt ultimate gratification from her mere touches as she ‘healed’ him. Those same claws along with her fangs and tongue gave him more pleasure in that short amount of time than he has ever had with any of his lovers. This confused the wolf somewhat since his instincts usually tell him to avoid any danger he knows he can’t handle. However, for some reason his instincts did not warn him of the impending attack from the deadly daiyoukai nor did it alert him when she was ‘healing’ him. She could have torn him apart limb by limb while Kouga was distracted… and the wolf wouldn’t have noticed because his instincts lay dormant, enjoying her sensual caresses. Kouga didn’t understand exactly why his instincts did not go into high alert when it came to Sesshoumaru. He knew she could be a dangerous predator yet his instincts said nothing. His gut didn’t even speak up a few years ago when he first met Sesshoumaru. Perhaps his sixth sense knew that even though she would hurt him in the end he would be alright, he would survive. Or maybe just a small part of him loved the hint of danger when dealing with the daiyoukai. From what he gathered about the alluring creature, she could be unpredictable and lethal. Seducing someone like her may give him a rush of arousal. Now that he thinks about it, he did court Kagome even though she was a powerful miko. All the jewel shards she could have tracked for him would have been useless if she had figured out how to use her powers and decided to eradicate him and his pack. Luckily for him, Kagome had a kind soul and would do no such thing to him or his people. So courting the miko was perilous and courting the daiyoukai may have been suicidal, but he was willing to risk it.

While he continued to run, Kouga begun to day dream:

If she could make him feel that good just by tasting him, he could only imagine how good it would feel to have his manhood encased by the warm tight powerful muscles that makes up the daiyoukai core. Kouga would loved to hear her deep surly voice moan his name repeatedly…while he pounded into her as he hovered over her long lean naked body…sucking and nibbling on her slender neck, full breasts and pert nipples…grabbing and massaging said breasts and nipples while rubbing her round tight ass…his other hand plays randomly with her clit for a short time before stopping, tasting the fluids that leaks out and starting over again…his shaft and hips switches back and forth between pounding deep within her, hitting her g-spot and shadow thrusting hitting her pleasure spots on the outer wall of her hot wet core. He didn’t even bother to think about how he would talk her into being the bottom, but he was willing to try. Even if she did not agree to being the beta in the bedroom, he couldn’t really bring himself to care. All he knew was that he wanted her badly, their position didn’t really matter. Little did he know his ‘Sweetness’ was thinking about pouncing on him in a similar fashion…except their roles would be reversed. But he would find out soon enough when her aroma hit is sensitive nose…

Inuyasha was not worried about the battle looming ahead. He was confidant that the three of them could kick all of the elder asses with no problem. Besides he had plenty of other things to worry about. For instance how Shippo, Kohaku, Kirara were doing on their own? How his pack was doing at home, especially Kagome and his pup. Since he was a hanyou and she was a human, he had no idea when she may give birth to the pup. Inuyasha also had no idea how the pregnancy and the birth would affect Kagome’s health. Nor did he know whether or not the pup would survive the birth at all. Hell, he even found himself worrying about the ugly little toad/imp thing, Jaken.

Inuyasha hoped to be there to support Kagome and witness his first pup entrance into the world. Inuyasha figured that Sesshoumaru’s barrier would hold, but that did not stop him from worrying about their safety. Inuyasha was also concerned for Ginta and Hakkaku. Even though he considers them to be total baka's, the were still a part of his pack, just like Kouga.

‘Hang on Kagome, I’ll be home soon…’

Than his scowl increased as he thought:

‘…and those two dumbasses had better be alive, I don’t want that mangy wolf blubbering all over me if those two end up being food for the buzzards...’ Inuyasha thought tenderly about his mate and rudely about the kidnapped pack members. He had to think in an insensitive way in an attempt to hide at least some of his worry from himself.

Sick of his apprehension for the moment, he also turned his thought patterns into a different direction:

Inuyasha begun to ponder all of the new knowledge he acquired about his elder bro-um-sister. Ugh, how frustrating! It was just so difficult for him to remember that very important fact, the fact that his elder sibling was a warped bitch not a twisted bastard!

The way Sesshoumaru looked and behaved most of the time did not help him remember either. With her deep voice, large hands, tall lean muscular frame, wicked spiked armor, cold emotionless façade, piercing hard golden eyes, powerful aura, a mean right hook punch and ill temper she could easily be mistaken as a male. That’s if one only used their eyes to observe her. If one used their nose they could sense the small yet prominent change in her scent. A change that indicated that she was most certainly a female.

Inuyasha knew that his sister had a beautiful face with birth marks that resemble makeup, long silky silver blue streaked hair, long tapered delicate looking fingers despite their size, superb graceful movements even when she is fighting and now the curves of a woman, but in spite of all his knowledge, her more rough ‘masculine’ behavior and look was overpowering to the Inu hanyou mind. Hell, even during that brief yet disturbing time in the cave a few days ago, Sesshoumaru behaved more like an alpha male. The way she was on top of the wolf pinning him down, it was like Kouga was the beta bitch, not Sesshoumaru. Hence, why he was having such a hard time remembering that his brother was actually his sister.

‘Ack!!! Get out, get out get out!’ His mind screamed as Inuyasha smacked his head to clear that image out of there. Than he continued to ponder:

The only person that seemed to bring out the kinder side to his sibling ‘if there is such a thing’ was Rin. Inuyasha assumed that if Rin can bring out ‘better’ qualities in Sesshoumaru, than the little girl could bring out the best in anyone.

‘Maybe we should have used her against Naraku, let the asshole keep her for a while. If he hung around her long enough he might have turned into a decent being, instead of continuing to be an evil bastard until we blasted the sick fuck to hell!’ Then Inuyasha golden more innocent looking eyes widen as he imagined Naraku frolicking through a field of flowers with a daisy behind his ear and a goofy smile on his face as he sang songs about peace and love. Inuyasha almost lost his footing on one of the tree branches he was using as a spring board as he shuddered at the thought:

‘Evil Naraku was creepy enough, thinking of him as nice is downright scary.’ Shaking lose the disturbing thoughts of the long dead spider, he refocused his thoughts on his slightly less creeper sibling, Sesshoumaru.

Now that he learned some new facts about his sister he understood her a little better. Emphasis on a little. Every since he found out Sesshoumaru took in a human ward, he found himself wondering why? From what he knew about Sesshoumaru, the daiyoukai hated humans. That was one of the main reasons why he thought his ‘brother’ who turned out to be his ‘sister’ loathe every breath he took. To find out that Sesshoumaru took in a human ward, but rejected a sibling that was only half human really pissed him off. For a long while he was envious of Rin and irate with Sesshoumaru. But his anger and envy decreased over time as his pack ‘counseled’ him on the issue. Life lessons taught him that hatred destroys everything it touches. That included him and his pack. After witnessing two other youkai brothers kill each other a few years ago, he decided that he had to let go of his loathing for his sibling and move on. He hoped to move on with his sibling included in his life, hoping that Sesshoumaru would be able to let go of the revulsion she (he at the time) had for him. After all Sesshoumaru was the only blood relative he knew that was among the living. They should stick together even if they were not on the best of terms.

Until two days ago in the cave, Inuyasha was confused about his sibling past spiteful behavior towards him. Though he did not bother to ask before, he was glad that they had their little talk in the cave. Now he knows the truth. Sesshoumaru did not hate him because of his human side the daiyoukai hated herself (himself at the time) and took it out on Inuyasha and his mother. She despised herself for the death of their father. She reviled herself for being a victim when she was supposed to be a powerful sentinel, protecting her pack and their father’s lands. Sesshoumaru felt dishonored and unworthy of her father’s title. She only took on the responsibilities of the Western Lands because it was her father’s wishes and there was no one else capable of doing so. Being the first born, very powerful and a male in disguise automatically qualified her to be the first chosen for the throne. A thorn she would defend with her life so she would up hold her father’s will. Inuyasha figured that she showed her grief of the loss of their father through her rage. Rage that was directed towards the younger sibling.

Inuyasha wondered if Sesshoumaru was still angry with him for unintentionally taking away her chance for revenge when he killed the Ryuu. He certainly hoped not. He already felt guilty about taking that right away from her as it was. Inuyasha knew how hurt and pissed off he would have been if someone took away his chance to take his vengeance out of Naraku. Inuyasha hoped he could make it up to her some day…


Inuyasha also knew that if Sesshoumaru had to spend most of her life pretending to be something that she wasn’t, she couldn’t have been the spoil, rotten bastard… um… bitch he thought Sesshoumaru was. Sesshoumaru childhood couldn’t have been easy at all. Her earlier adulthood had to have been at least ten times worst after her terrible encounter with the Ryuu.

‘GAH!!! This is so fucking overwhelming…way too much for my brain to take in all at once! To find out ‘he’ is really a ‘she’ and that ‘she’ had a fucked up life for such a long time gives me a headache! Although she had a legitimate reason for being an asshole, I’m still pissed off at her for treating me like shit for most of my life. But I can’t hate her for it anymore…I stopped hating her years ago. Then again, did I ever really hate her or did I hate the fucked up things she did to my pack and me? After all I didn’t really know her personally well enough to hate her. Maybe I have forgiven Sesshoumaru like Kagome said I should do for both our sakes, even though the bitch never did once apologize verbally! Keh, knowing her she probably thinks her actions are enough of an apology. She has save my pack’s ass more then once. Hell, Sesshoumaru is even more…I don’t know… expressive they she was when she was a he…Is it because of Rin, her body changing back to its original form or a combination of things. Dammit!!! This is so confusing, I hate thinking so much about this sh…’

His thoughts were interrupted by two unwelcome smells that assaulted his senses. Said smells almost caused the Inu hanyou to lose his stride again as he travel through the lush green trees of the forest. First he sensed one aroma a minute before sensing the other smell. Inuyasha caught the scent Kouga hormones wafting through the air. Then a moment later after the scent of Sesshoumaru’s pheromones made itself known, Inuyasha blurted:

“Ah hell, what the fuck is wrong with you two horny freaks?! Didn’t ya get enough of each when ya two played ‘alpha bitch, beta bitch’ in the cave?! Do you two have to stink up the entire forest with your heat?!” He said as with a look of disgust plastered on his features as he traveled from one tree branch to the other.

Inuyasha had just gotten that disturbing image out of his head a few moments earlier, now it was back full force!

Kouga growled up at the Inu hanyou in the trees as they both continued to run and shouted:

“Shut the hell up talking shit about my ‘Sweetness’ you cat eared bastard!!! And who the fuck you calling a beta bitch you broke dick mutt!!!”

Inuyasha growled back at the ‘broke did mutt’ and ‘cat ears’ comments. If it was possible the glare he gave Kouga with those golden eyes could have made the wolf spontaneously combust. Glaring at Kouga was a feat within itself since he managed not to fall out of any of the tress or crash into one of them. Than Inuyasha yelled:

“Get it right Jackass, their Inu ears!!! Its obvious Sesshoumaru has more manliness in her pinky claw then you have in your entire body so you figure out whose the beta bitch!!!”

Then Inuyasha continued to shout:

“My mate proves that my dick works just fine seeing how she’s carrying my pup and all what about your mate you mangy wolf? Oh, that’s right you don’t have one?” Inuyasha said and gave himself an imaginary pat on the back for his comment.

Kouga looked pissed enough to asphalt concrete as he glowered at the Inu hanyou in the trees while still running and growled:

“Grrrrrrrrrrrrr, who’s says I ain’t got a mate; my woman is flying right above…” Kouga started to retort when he felt a chill run down his spine. Apparently Inuyasha felt that same chill because he looked up the same time he did at the irate daiyoukai. They both witnessed the glare from the ‘cold’ depths of hell and decided it would be wise to ‘shut what they call the fuck up!’ It seemed as if they both forgot the daiyoukai was present while they were bickering. Well now they know and now they know that both their asses have an appointment with Sesshoumaru’s foot sooner or later. Well better that then her Bakusaiga or toxic flower claws. The green mist smells sweet and felt but was a deadly acidic substance. The blade was long, slim, gorgeous, cold and lethally sharp. Both weapons were fitting since they were the personification of Sesshoumaru. The daiyoukai was beautiful and looked delicate in the face but was truly a deadly predator when provoked.

After an hour of silence, they finally arrived in a large green grass filled clearing. Sesshoumaru and Rin landed beside the two idiots. Ignoring the two males the daiyoukai walked ahead a few feet away from them then she stopped. Standing still and tall she stared at the clouds as if she was looking for something. While Inuyasha was smart enough to distance himself even farther from Sesshoumaru by backing away a few feet, a tail wagging Kouga tried to inch closer. He had his left hand extended to grab her right tail clad shoulder and ask her what was wrong; only to be growled at by ‘his woman’ while she still looked to the skies. Say growl translated in Japanese meant ‘If you wish to keep that appendage attached to your person, then this one suggest you keep it to yourself.’ Both males winced at her threat while Kouga retreated like a wolf cub being reprimanded by an adult, his tail hang lamely with less enthusiasm. Rin seemed oblivious to the threat of dismemberment as her giggles broke the silence for a few moments.

Kouga was grating on Sesshoumaru’s nerves much like Inuyasha did Kagome. Also Sesshoumaru seemed to reprimand the wolf with threats like Kagome threaten Inuyasha with the subjugation beads when the younger Inu was being annoying. The only difference was there was not a shouting match between Sesshoumaru and Kouga. Rin wasn’t worried about the wolf safety to much though. Although Kouga may suffer a beating along with Inuyasha later on, she did not think Kouga or Inuyasha life was in any real danger, inspire the attacks they may have suffered at the daiyoukai hands. Rin had so much faith Sesshoumaru that she believed that if the daiyoukai wanted them dead, they would have been ‘pushing up daisies’ by now. Nope, Rin wasn’t worry not one bit for their safety, if anything those two definitely reminded her of the mated couple Inuyasha and Kagome. The females were indeed the bosses of the relationships. In Rin mind that’s what the Inu and the wolf were…a couple.

Sesshoumaru only gave the pup a sideways glance before turning her golden eyes back to the sky. This was her way of rolling her eyes at the bubbly pup without anyone really noticing she did so. After all she made everyone believe that such acts were beneath her, she refused showing them otherwise.

Even if Rin did not understanding the Canine language, she should know that the daiyoukai was threatening the wolf with the tone of the growl. Than as an afterthought:

‘Perhaps she knows more then she lets on…this Sesshoumaru would not be surprised if she did…’ Sesshoumaru thought as she continued to gaze at the sky. Maybe Rin knew that while one part of the daiyoukai was in the mood to carry out her threat, another part of her prevented her from doing so. That more merciful side to the daiyoukai was the same part that wanted the wolf…badly

Rin was such a wise yet innocent pup. A true living paradox to have seen and experience so much yet remain so pure. This paradox is one of the child attributes Sesshoumaru finds most pleasing.

After a few moments a scent that was similar to Sesshoumaru’s sweet smell was detected by all the youkai and hanyou in the group. A large shadow passed over the pack causing the rest of the gang to look up. They saw a large yet delicate looking Inu youkai above them. She was beautiful with pure white fur dainty looking claws and cute floppy ears.

Everyone except for Rin Ah-Un and Sesshoumaru had a look of awe on their faces. Rin smiled and shouted as she waved:

‘Hello Lady Yuki, we came to pay you a visit!’

‘Mother.’ Sesshoumaru said in a calmer tone in greeting as she looked at the majestic beauty that was so similar yet so different from herself.

Yuki seemed to have an all knowing smirk if that is possible for an Inu in true form to do. The oldest of the three Inu glanced from the two canine males back to her daughter. Yup, with her help and her deceased mate lessons, her Sesshoumaru changed some of her more darker ways. Not only was she associating with Rin, but with her formally estranged brother and a new male companion. A handsome one at that. Yuki like Inuyasha gave herself a mental pat on the back as she thought:

‘Oh…what have we here? It seems my darling daughter has made up with her little brother and found herself a potential mate.’ The older female mused.

Her sense of smell was almost as good as her daughter’s and from what she could tell Sesshoumaru and the dark haired stranger were arousal recently. This was good news to her nose. Finally her daughter will mate and give her some more grandpups once she rids the world of those pesky elder’s. Pups with pure youkai blood running through their veins and not pups that are considered food to most youkai in one way or the other. This is what she thought Rin and the Kohaku were when she first met the pups, snacks for Sesshoumaru. The scowl her pup gave her told her otherwise. Yuki accepted Rin but she was human and Yuki always believed that humans were beneath youkai. However since the young girl died a second death in order to teach her son ‘at the time’ an important lesson, the older female accepts the girl as one of her grandpups. Nonetheless she wants grandpups that will live long and carry on their pack name.

Knowing her mother well, Sesshoumaru tilted her nose up a bit and gave her mother a bored look that said ‘this Sesshoumaru cares not to hear your opinion on the matter… do not think to meddle in my affairs’.

The daiyoukai knew her mother sensed something was going on and the last thing she needed was her mothers meddling. Knowing that her daughter was in her female form to stay, Yuki acts as if she wasn’t too concerned with the elder’s threat. In Sesshoumaru eyes she seemed more concerned about playing matchmaker with the wolf and learning more about her stepson. Sesshoumaru did not bother to bathe nor instructed the wolf to do so after their perverted thoughts took a hold of them earlier. This was because they were so close to her mother’s castle. Rin safety was the daiyoukai top priority so veering miles of course for a quick bath was out of the question. Besides they can all bathe in the nearby hot spring when Rin was settled in the palace. Sesshoumaru knew her mother being a powerful daiyoukai in her own right would easily detect the scent of arousal, but she didn’t seem to care. Sesshoumaru refused to believe that this was her sly way of announcing her future mate to her mother. This was unusual since Sesshoumaru like her brother is usually a very blunt individual. She usually says what she thinks without sugar coating her words. However, since the part that wanted the wolf conflicted with the part that did not, the part that yearned for the wolf announced it to her mother. Traitor!

When Yuki received that bored defensive look she whined like a puppy being denied her treat then growled lightly before smirking again and taking off towards the sky. The whine meant ‘your just trying to ruin my fun…’ and the growl meant ‘…because you know your mother always knows best.’

Inuyasha looked at Sesshoumaru’s mother and wondered what the hell they were talking about…well having what looked like a one way cryptic conversation. Knows what ‘best’, ‘Best’ what!? Best way to torture him to death!? After all she was his father’s first mate and Sesshoumaru’s mom. He’ll bet both his fangs that she hated his guts! He also idly wondered since Sesshoumaru is a female now will she look dainty like her mother did in true form or will she look larger and more muscular like she did when she was a he? Inuyasha did not show it during battle, but he was also in awe whenever he saw Sesshoumaru transformation. He wished he had power like hers and their father. Those two was one of the man reasons why he chased the shikon jewel for so long to become a full blooded daiyoukai. Be that as it may, with the help of his friends and his horrible transformations, he learned to accept himself for who he was and not throw away half of his heritage. His human heritage. However, Inuyasha was more concerned for his former wonders. What did Sesshoumaru old hag of a mother have planned for him?!

Rin on the other hand was her usual up beat self as she slide off of Ah-Un and begun to pick flowers for everyone including Sesshoumaru’s mother. Ah-Un both grazed on grass while the child indulged herself. She made sure she stayed nearby because Sesshoumaru did not like it when she wondered off by herself. So she continued to happily hum her made-up songs while she picked magnolias from the large field as if she had not a care in the world.

Kouga found himself wondering what the hell they were talking about how ‘his woman’ looked in true Inu daiyoukai form. Thoughts somewhat similar to Inuyasha’s but with out the apprehension. He knew if she was anything like her mother that she would be larger than him. This did not surprise him since they both were daiyoukai. Daiyoukai tend to be very large after all. He sniffed the air and smelled the scent of worry. He looked back at Inuyasha and wondered for a moment what the hell he was thinking about before turning and observing ‘his woman’ and his future mother in law.

Sesshoumaru looked up after her mother when the older female took off for a moment before gazing over her right shoulder with hard eyes at Inuyasha and Kouga as she instructed:

“You two will ride Ah-Un.”

Knowing that Sesshoumaru was still pissed about the earlier incident, Kouga said:

“No problem Sesshoumaru.” He smirked to himself as he thought:
‘And soon one of us will be riding the other, it don’t matter who…’

Inuyasha still had a look of concern on his face as she gave them her commands. Sensing her brother apprehension she ignored him for a moment. Turing towards Rin her gaze softens as she uttered:

“Rin, you will come with me.”

Rin stopped mid pick and ran towards Ah-Un with a bundle of flowers, dropping a few as she went and squeaked:

“Yay, Rin gets to see Lord Sesshoumaru transform into fluffy!!!” Than she quickly but carefully stuff the side of one of the saddle bags on Ah-Un with her treasured flowers. She couldn’t wait to lay on top of her warm snuggly fur and take a long nap like she did when she was on Ah-Un. Ah-Un had finished grazing and waited patiently for their Master’s commands.

Sesshoumaru looked at Rin and repressed the urge to genuinely smile again! But that was unacceptable for the hardcore youkai. Those two baka’s would have a field day with Rin’s would be nick name if she was to let it slide. She would not tolerate such insolence from them, especially after the comments they made earlier that day. Instead she gave the girl a reproachful look as she said in a low tone:

“Rin.” As if seeing the child name would covey all of her thoughts.

Rin knew that tone anywhere, she should not have called her Inu form fluffy in front of Inuyasha and Kouga. In her excitement it… just sort of… slipped out. That nickname was something that was only for the two female’s ears!

“Sorry Lord Sesshoumaru?” She mumbled as she bowed. Than she held her head down as her posture stooped while her hands were behind her back and her right foot made a circular motion, indicating she was remorseful.

Sesshoumaru gaze soften as she gave Rin a sideway look. She addressed the girl in a softer tone:

“Do not slouch Rin, it is unbecoming of you.”

In an instant the pup mood change as she straighten her posture, stop fidgeting and beamed as she said ‘Yes Ma-Lord Sesshoumaru!’ Sesshoumaru didn’t exactly say it, but Rin understood that the daiyoukai was not upset with her. She stood back away from Sesshoumaru knowing that the transformation may cause her miko powers to flare up.

Both males thought that if they did laugh, that would be the final ‘nail in their coffin.’

Kouga bit his lip and turned red to keep himself from laughing at the cute nickname the pup gave Sesshoumaru. His body shook with the effort. Despite the fact that Sesshoumaru’s was still irate with them for their earlier big mouths, Inuyasha would have laughed wholeheartedly if he wasn’t so concerned about his visit to Sesshoumaru’s mothers place. Funny how seeing the older female made his mind click. He did not even think about his visit to his stepmother’s house until a few moments ago, after seeing said Inu. Inuyasha figured it was because he had so many worry’s to deal with that this one slipped his mind.

After a several moments Sesshoumaru was still waiting with her back turned to her former enemies to see what Inuyasha was going to do. She could sense the dread growing inside the older of the two pups which was insulting! Why would the older pup fear anything while he was in her company? He acted as if her protection was not good enough, baka pup! Inuyasha should know by now that if she did not take his life, she would not allow anyone else to do so. Was he actually foolish enough to doubt her competence as a warrior?! She had a feeling that meeting her mother would become an issue for her younger sibling. It turns out she was right since his apprehension did not increase so greatly until Inuyasha saw her mother. Inuyasha never was a coward and would act in spite of his fear, which was an emotion that was rare for the hanyou. She did not believe that he feared her mother’s claws and fangs, but rather the personal attacks he expected to come from the older Inu. Though Inuyasha probably figured that physical attacks were going to occur as well, he was more concerned with the mental ones. Her daughter attacked him so what’s to stop the mother from doing the same?

Finally when she was about to turn around and confront the younger Inu she heard the wolf speak:

“What’s up with you mutt, you been freaked out sense we got here!” Kouga said noting the defensive look accompanied by the look of concern in Inuyasha face.

“It ain’t nothing ya scrawny wolf, a hanyou like me just ain’t welcomed in the high and mighty youkai castle is all.” He said in a bitter voice.

Sesshoumaru frowned as she did a complete 180 and walked gracefully up to Inuyasha intending on getting her point across quickly.

Inuyasha forced himself to stand his ground as a feeling of uneasiness overcame him. Inuyasha was many things but as mentioned earlier, he was not a coward. He refused to act as such, especially in front of Kouga.

Normally Kouga would have loved to see the mutt get the shit kicked out of him, but now was not the time for this. Although Kouga would not admit it he figured they needed Inuyasha’s blade in battle. Also, he felt a twinge of pity for the puppy for feeling like an outcast. He was a full breed youkai, but he knew that being a hanyou is a difficult life to lead. Plus the fact that the same ‘mutt’ helped saved his ass more than once; including from ‘his woman’ three days ago. Rin didn’t give him the details, but he knew Inuyasha and Rin had something to do with him still having the wonderful ability to breath. So trying to play peace maker, forgetting about what him and Inuyasha said earlier and hoping Sesshoumaru doesn’t try to rip his throat out again, he stepped in front of Inuyasha and held his hands up in a peaceful matter as he stated:

“Look I’m sure the mutt meant no disrespect to who I am assuming is your mom. He just ain’t comfortable being around her. So there’s no need to fuck him up or anything right.” Kouga said in the most calm matter her knew how.

Sesshoumaru frowned deepen for a second at the implication. Okay, so she did make Inuyasha’s life a living hell in the past and she did attempt to murder the wolf recently, but it didn’t mean she was some mindless beast who killed everything in sight! Three nights ago was a fluke that she intended on preventing from ever happing again. She may be cold hearted calculating and ruthless but she only killed those who threaten her or her pack in one way or the other. Nevertheless she did like the fact that he was protective over her little brother. Yet another quaintly about him that she respects. Indeed he would make a good mate. Damn! Another strike against the part of her that was trying not to like him.

Inuyasha on the other hand did not appreciate the gesture.

Pushing the wolf to the side roughly the younger Inu grabbed the wolf’s left arm and turned Kouga to face him as he growled:

“I don’t need your protection or sympathy asshole; I can take care of myself!”

The younger Inu and the wolf faced off as Kouga shot back:

“You ungrateful puppy I ought to-“

“Step aside wolf.” Sesshoumaru command from Inuyasha’s left and Kouga’s right side, cutting off Kouga rant.

Kouga turned towards her to reassure her that he had everything under control. Must have forgotten who he was talking to.

“I can handle the mutt Sess-Hey!!! “ The wolf started to protest only to be pushed back away from Inuyasha’s front while her right hand firmly grabbed Inuyasha’s chin forcing him to turn towards her and look in her eyes.

Ah-Un snorted, blowing warm air through their nostrils on her face causing her hair to shift. She looked on at the rest of the group with concern for Inuyasha. She felt bad that he did not feel welcomed in Lady Yuki home.

‘Lots of people give him a hard time for being different; I bet Lady Yuki wouldn’t though. Now only if Inuyasha believed that…’ She thought as the three canines continued their conversation.

Inuyasha struggled with his elder siblings steel grip as he shouted ‘get the hell off me!’

Meanwhile Kouga stumbled backwards from the force of the push, nearly falling on his rump. Kouga managed to steady himself as he prepared to pull Sesshoumaru off of Inuyasha when she begun to speak in a low tone:

“If this Sesshoumaru did not think you would be safe she would not have brought you to this place.” She said in a matter-of-fact tone as she scowled at him and pulled his face inches away from her own.

Inuyasha frowned back while both of his hands were working to pry her right hand off his face. He would have kicked her in the stomach, snapped at her face and clawed at her wrist if he thought he was in any really danger from her. But since he did not feel that way he just tried to remove her large delicate looking hand from his chin. As he frowned back at her he said:

“You may think she doesn’t want my head on a platter, but how the hell do you know for sure?”

“Do you think this one incapable of protecting what belongs to her?” She said narrowing her eyes daring him to give her the wrong answer.

“No-Hey wait a minute I don’t belong to anyone and whose to say you will fight your own mother! I told the wolf and I’m telling ya, I don’t need your protection!” Inuyasha said as he bristled at her words. Belonged to her…the arrogance!!!

“Whose to say this Sesshoumaru will not…as alpha female you are under my guard, get over it.” She said bluntly. Inu youkai parents and pups fighting is not unheard of. Especially with their father’s in the pups attempt to surpass them and make them proud. She had no qualms with fighting with her mother to protect Inuyasha. She would simply restrain her so her brother may escape the palace. She did not wish for the death of her mother nor her sibling. But since she felt her mother did not despise the boy, fighting to protect him as such from her mother was not necessary.

She released Inuyasha chin, allowing her hand to fall to her side. The younger Inu had a look of shock at her declaration to watch his back as well as the gull to tell him to ‘get over it’ and that she was his boss, tyrant!

Inuyasha could have sworn he say her gaze softens for a second before she uttered:

“She does not wish to bring you harm.”


“But I don’t think I should-“Inuyasha started to protest, appreciative of her gesture but still doubtful. However, his words were interrupted when Sesshoumaru said with harder eyes and a lower tone:

“You’re going. This Sesshoumaru has spoken…”

“Wait one damn minute, don’t I get a say in this!?” Inuyasha shouted as his temper flared due to her controlling attitude:

“No. Do not debt or question me on the matter again, now prepare to leave.”

Inuyasha bristled again as his fist balled up at his sides and he yelled:

“You-You…egotistical Bossy Bitch, who the fuck do ya think you are!!!”

“Sesshoumaru of course.” She said as she turned away from him and walked away, not bothering to remind him of his fowl tongue. Getting him riled up was enough of a punishment for now.

Inuyasha stomped of towards Ah-Un grumbling about ‘know it all self-righteous big sisters and their bigger egos’.

Rin was chatting with Inuyasha as he mounted Ah-Un. The young pup was glad that Sesshoumaru talked to him about the issue. Even though Inuyasha was fuming, he felt a lot better about visiting his step mom. Of course he will not admit it.

Kouga stood there looking at ‘his’ woman walk away as he thought:

“Yeah that’s my woman keep that ‘mutt’ in line.” Than he looked up at Sesshoumaru who looked over her right shoulder as she scowled at him and said slowly and in a low tone:

“Wolf. Ah-Un. Now.”

Instead of getting pissed with Sesshoumaru commands like Inuyasha, he smiled and bowed playfully as he said:

“As you wish your highness” She just looked at him with a face of indifference as he went to join Inuyasha, not caring about being bossed around in the least. That’s just the way she is and he accepts it.

Sesshoumaru distance herself and prepared to transform into her true form finding her self wanting the annoying wolf more and more as time passes. Soon as she speaks to her mother and sees to Rin’s safety she could proceed with their travel. Little did she know that things would not proceed as planned…

TBC

A/N: I hope the chapter was not too long of a read. I hope you enjoyed it!!! Until next time.