The Sacred Trees

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Some Explainations : (The story is complex and with human memory I will summarize some of t he concepts and stuff for everyone)

Impersonators : They are Youkai that have tried to infiltrate the Canines by pretending to be Inuyasha. Rumors that the brother of the Shogun is not dead had been circulating for centuries, and the enemies figured it was a weak link in the Canines and exploited it, successfully. Canine villages were infiltrated and destroyed by the second impersonator, and Kilala died because of the 3rd. Resulting in Sesshy's anger when he though Inuyasha was an fake. 2 Impersonators were Youkai, 1 Hanyou.

Sesshoumaru's character : Sesshy IS ARROGANT! Always has been and always will be. Love for him is complex, but it is not fluffy and very gentle. He is SHOGUN! However Sesshy knows that Inuyasha is in danger, from the council as well as the enemy who put the plate in the Ancient One. One reason he rushed it is because he is afraid that he will not be able to protect Inuyasha the same way he could not stop the loss of magic. Sess does not take fear well. There are other reasons but this will do for now. Does that help with some of the anger directed at the Shogun (not that he doesnt deserve it?) this chapter may help some more.. but please see the a/n in the end as well.

This was fun to write

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Chapter 13 : “Something stinks!”

Inuyasha rose to consciousness, the memories of the previous night flooding him. He did not betray his wakeful state. His dumb ass brother may be stronger then him, but Inuyasha's real training had not been in strength. The throbbing in his neck was not exactly unpleasant, but it was most definitely unwelcome. He wanted to smash the smug Jackass's nose in, but that would only awaken him. Inuyasha forced memories of the night out of his head, he had more important concerns. The Hanyou as silent and as stealthy as a ghost, slipped out of his sleeping brother's grasp.

Inuyasha smirked, the stupid Youkai had underestimated him, Inuyasha was certain Sesshoumaru would be affronted to know that the Hanyou could leave his embrace without even causing the slightest stirring in the Youkai.

Inuyasha looked around, what he wore the day before was in tatters, but his brother's clothes were right there. A little shortening courtesy of sharp claws, and the expensive kimono, became a short easy to wear top for the Hanyou. He needed to get out of the mansion, but he needed to teach the arrogant prick a lesson. He had to get his back, while giving himself room to escape.

Inuyasha's eyes fell on the bowl of oil near the bed, and a glimmer of a plan made his lips twist in an evil smile. The scent of the oil already permeated the air, that served Inuyasha's purpose. With a swipe of claws he disabled the communication and alarm system to the room. He carefully took the oil and dribbled it on that blasted fluffy, soaking the fur, he let the oil flow in a small trail. With any luck that tormenting piece of fur would be reduced to ash before the jackass woke up. Using his claws he created a magical fire like he had been taught to, the fire burned HOT without smoke, at least until the fur was burning, then the sprinkler system would come on.. yes a most appropriate awakening for the arrogant ass. The flame burned purple, and Inuyasha was off.

The room had no balcony anymore, but the barrier on the door was laughable, Inuyasha tore it apart with ease. The mansion was huge, he sprinted out. Level 5 security, silent alarms rang in the control booths. Aidon paled when through the monitors he saw the Hanyou tear through barriers that he could not even approach with ease. He initiated the general alarm, wisely deciding that the General and the Shogun were best suited to deal with the matter.

A demon security Guard ran out a door, and met Inuyasha's fist. Inuyasha quickly frisked him, finding a high powered handgun and a wallet. Inuyasha swiped both, His nose leading him on to Tessaiga. He leapt down over the banister to the hall. Tessaiga was wrapped in cloth on the table. Standing between Inuyasha's and the sword was 4 younger Youkai whom Inuyasha recognized as Lieutenants. 2 wolf demons he was pretty sure were Kouga's cubs, a panther demon and a brown Inu demon that smelled nothing like Sesshoumaru, but Inuyasha could sense the connection this demoness had to his brother, she was definitely his daughter. But if not for Inuyasha's training to see connections he would never have known.

“Move!” he growled at the pups. He didn't have time to play with them.

“Excuse me! You are not in a position to give us orders. Please return to the Shogun's rooms, we will not allow you to take this weapon, nor are you allowed to leave.” Ayoga ordered.

Inuyahsa barked with laughter, he feinted to the right the panther rushed at him, only to hit air as Inuyasha was suddenly behind the panther, his elbow connected solidly with the back of the panther's neck taking it down. In the same move, he caught the foot that had been aimed at his stomach and sent Kinta hurtling into the Inu demoness, breaking her bow as the two crashed into the floor. Inuyasha blocked the fist Ayoga threw at him. And anticipating it moved out of the way of the kick. The Lieutenants fought like the mangy wolf, only much slower versions. Inuyasha's kick was aimed at the opening caused by the Ayoga's move. Ayoga found himself flying at his comrades. 3 Youkai hit the wall hard. The room would require serious renovations from the hole in the wall caused by the force they hit it with.

Inuyasha turned to Tessaiga, only to see the original version of the wolf standing before it. Inuyasha's eyes narrowed with anger. He controlled it, he could not afford to be delayed for too long. “Move chicken shit!” Inuyasha ordered now he pulled put the handgun and pointed it at Kouga.

“Who are you kidding mutt, you are not the kind to use a gun. Shall we have a fight for old times sake?” Kouga said confidently.

“Licking my fucking brother's boots, so you're Jaken now?” Kouga winched that insult hurt. “I have no interest in fighting such an obedient lap-dog, and I am not falling for delaying tactics. Move Kouga, last warning.” Inuyasha released the safety.

“Inuyasha I know you can't... Arrrgggghhhh!” Kouga crumpled as a bullet tore though his stomach hitting his liver. He staggered and leaned on the wall.

“Liver wounds hurt like the dickens, disabling without killing. Don't underestimate me Wolf. You don't know me, none of you do.” Just as Inuyasha said that a roar that shook the mansion's foundations echoed through the hall. The Shogun was awake and pissed. Inuyasha was out of time. He grabbed Tessaiga, the force of his wind scar blew the whole wall into nothingness. Inuyasha was out in the garden in a flash.

Kouga and the Lieutenants hot on his heals. The mansion was situated on a small mountain, Two sheer and smooth cliffs blocked entry and exit from the north and west (The Shogun has a LOT of land. The Area the mansion is situated in, has 3 villages in it.) The east was the edge of the mountain, with a sheer 200 foot drop, the south was the only viable escape route, the main gates the only means to really leave the Shogun's strong hold. Inuyasha headed for the main gate, thanks to the wound Kouga was slowed enough that the Hanyou managed to stay ahead.

Half way there Shippo and two other Lieutenants, stood in the path Inuyasha was on. The Lieutenants moved to draw their weapons, only be be caught in a sticky net. Shippo looked calmly at them, then catching his father's eye he smiled and bowed. Inuyasha returned the grin but he did not hesitate as he raced pass.

Kouga growled in resignation. He had known Shippo would not stop Inuyasha, but it was bad for moral, if the Kitsune did not at least pretend to give chase. So as he ran past he grabbed the collar of the still bowing Kitsune and dragged him along. Shippo didn't bother struggling, he figured there were other more subtle things he could do to ensure Inuyasha's safety if he went along.

Inuyasha headed for the gate and stopped short, standing in the middle of his path, soaking wet, with a huge burn mark in his fur was Sesshoumaru. The shogun was boiling mad. They all froze. The trees whispered and the wind shifted, the smell of burnt hair and wet dog hit Inuyasha and the canines noses. Shippo was the first to break, Shogun or not, the Kitsune could not contain himself, he was rolling on the floor holding his tummy and laughing so hard tears streamed down his eyes. Every time the wind shifted or Sesshoumaru twitched the Kitsune laughed louder.

The Lieutenants were not so daring, after their initial gape, they looked away, biting lips, digging claws into their hands anything to stop the laughter. Sesshoumaru's daughter was the only exception, she joined the Kitsune on the floor. Her laughter was more lady like but it too rang out. Kouga had both palms over his mouth, he was trying desperately to control himself. Sesshoumaru's scowl, twitch and ever so slight reddening at the laughter, finally broke the Wolf. In spite of th pain of his healing liver, his howl of amusement rang out.

In spite of himself, Sesshoumaru feeling beleaguered took his eyes off the smirking Inuyasha for a second to glare at his General, that provided the distraction Inuyasha needed.

With a speed that surpassed Kouga's while he had the Shikon Shards. Inuyasha moved. The Lieutenants could hardly believe it. Inuyasha had covered the space between him and the Shogun in a flash and actually managed to GET PASS the Shogun. Sesshoumaru's whip only just managed to trip the feeling Hanyou. Inuyasha caught the fall with one hand, and flipped back, while in the air he drew Tessaiga, and turned. The sound of Tessaiga and Bakusaiga meeting rang out. The power released by the blades and their wielders, set all the onlookers to the floor, knocking them off their feet.

Even Kouga and Shippo were stunned. They would have bet money that Inuyasha would not not have a snow-ball's chance in hell against Sesshoumaru in a one on one battle. They were wrong. Unlike unarmed combat, Inuyasha had trained specifically in Swordsmanship, further he was able to read the movement of the energy from the blades better then he did Sesshoumaru without it. That gave him the edge he needed, and steel met steel as neither gave ground. They locked swords each trying to push the other back, neither gave an inch. Force glowed around the two, the energy they released and occupants of the mansion running to the battle site. Beings of power in Tokyo and a 100 mile radius, equal to DaiYoukai, felt the wave of burning energy, as it rippled through the air. Some ignored it, others shivered in fear, some began moving towards it with amazing speed, and one licked its lips, hoping against hope that the two warriors would destroy each other and solves its problems for it.

The brother's swords locked pushed against each other. If it had been based on pure physical strength there was no doubt Sesshoumaru would have won, but this was more then that. Strength, Energy, stamina, magic and will entwined and battled against each other.

The Inuyasha of the Feudal era would have been on the floor with the others, without a chance.

The Shogun was power personified, his will strengthened by tragedy and leadership. His personal energies and stamina tempered by experience in countless battles almost unmeasurable, his magic as always impressive. The Shogun had stood against immense odds, and spearheaded the effort to cleave a place for Youkai in a world and time that seemed to have rejected them. The Inuyasha of old had no chance.

But this Inuyasha was not the same.

As flexible as a blade of grass, as sturdy as an Oak, Inuyasha had been one with the trees, his spirit deep in the earth, one with the woods. He met his brother's strength with the unyielding stamina and perseverance of nature. More, Inuyasha's will was like none other on the planet; Pain, loneliness, fear, unimaginable odds, personal weakness, NOTHING stopped the Hanyou, that will was all his own. And the magic, Inuyasha did not know it, but magic as much a part of him as it was the trees. With the sword to channel the Hanyou's exorbitance and energy, with the sword focusing his magic, in single combat Inuyasha was a match for Sesshoumaru.

Energy whirled, their audience grew keeping a safe distance. Neither gave an inch. Muscle, magic and will pushed at each other, and came to stand still, two opposing forces meeting and matching. They didn't give,.. the earth beneath them finally did.

The ground hammered by the forces, gave way, and crumbled. Both combatants were thrown back, swords went flying. The battle was a draw.

Cursing Inuyasha raised the gun, it glowed, enhanced by the magic flowing in the Hanyou, the gun throbbed with energy. “Get out of the way Sesshoumaru, I am leaving!” Inuyasha said flatly.

Sesshoumaru relaxed his fighting stance, he straightened and started at his brother. “You are aiming between my eyes, a kill shot. Good. Shoot little brother! And shoot to kill!”

“I will be felled by nothing less. Kill me and you may leave, no repercussions will be taken against you. However, while this Sesshoumaru lives, you will never be allowed to leave me. You can leave, only over my dead body!” Sesshoumaru began to stalk forward.

Inuyasha's aimed right between his brother's eyes, the safety was off. Golden eyes met and held. Inuyasha's fingers were on the trigger, the gun glowed with his power. Inuyasha's hand trembled, he couldn't do it, no matter the cost to him, he could not coldly take the life of another.

Sesshoumaru's hand closed over his. Sesshoumaru rested the mouth of the gun on the crescent on his forehead, his hand steadied his brother's. His thumb rested on the finger at the gun's trigger.

“I will not regret dying by my mate's hand. Inuyasha, shall I assist you in pressing the trigger?” Sesshoumaru lightly increased the pressure on Inuyasha's fingers, the hammer of the gun began to ease back.

“Are you fucking mad!! stop that!!” Inuyasha yelled, his eyes wide and watery, his pupils dilating in horror. Sesshoumaru increased the pressure on his fingers the hammer moved further back.

“No, this is the only way to free yourself from me. If you, find this Sesshoumaru to be such a threat, then as your mate, it is my duty to assist you in eliminating the threat. That is your only choice, brother, accept me or kill me.”

The hammer was steadily moving back, Inuyasha struggled to pull his hands back, but Sesshoumaru kept them in place, forcing the Hanyou to follow though. Inuyasha jerked back hard, the gun went off.

The blast echoed through the mountains. Sesshoumaru had not moved, blood tricked from the graze above Sesshoumaru's left eye, where Inuyasha had managed to jerk the gun's muzzle to.

Nerveless fingers dropped the gun, it clamored to the ground between the two brother's. Inuyasha feelings were raw and confused, for the first time, tears swam in golden eyes, but did not fall. He wanted to be free, yes, bit not at that price.. not at that.

Sesshoumaru under the fall of heavy silky hair, cupped Inuyasha's chin and cheek, his right hand slipping around the slender waist. Slowly deliberately, Sesshoumaru pulled his brother's hips against him, leaning down so they were centimeters apart. Sesshoumaru's breathe whispered against Inuyasha's lips . “Now, you belong to me little brother, you're mine!” He touched his lips to Inuyasha's softly once, then he pulled him closer. “Mine!” he growled, and his lips closed on Inuyasha's, in a driving claiming kiss. Sesshoumaru pulled Inuyasha close with his right hand, keeping pressure on Inuyasha 's lower back. Under the pressure of the kiss, he forced the Hanyou to tilt his head back, exposing his neck, the mating mark. Sesshoumaru deepened the kiss, his claws traced the mark, making Inuyasha wholly conscious of it.

Finally Inuyasha sagged against his brother, Sesshoumaru released Inuyasha from the kiss and enveloped him in his embrace. He pulled his collar aside and pressed Inuyasha's head to Inuyasha's own mark on him. Inuyasha shuddered, Sesshoumaru absorbed it, time lost meaning as the two stood in an intense embrace.

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“Get away from him!!” A harsh voice unfamiliar to Sesshoumaru rang out. Small explosions rocked the air and the Canines were thrown again to the ground as a barrier was raised between them and the 2 inu-Youkai. Sesshoumaru tore himself from the intoxicating embrace pushed Inuyasha behind him to face the new threat.

6 demons emerged from the smoke, 5 male and a female. They radiated power.

“The ancient ones sent us to you child.” the female said with a smile, the Canine attacking the barrier she put up had no effect on it what so ever.

“Gods of my father, its good to see you boy,” the lead male said though his eyes never wavered from Sesshoumaru.

Inuyahsa pushed Sesshoumaru aside. “Matiana!! Dionne!!” He gasped in recognition.

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a/n : lol yes Sesshy IS not just arrogant HE IS MANIPULATIVE!!! He was in the manga and he is in my fic. The only thing really fluffy about him – is well his fluff... now slightly charred!

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