The Love of Brothers

Kinda short I know, sorry. It will be a few days before I can update again so please don't kill me! Rawben don't worry I have no plans for any rape scenes, and the pup question will be answered soon, I promise (covers head and begs for mercy) I didn't mean to leave a cliffy, even a partial one! And don't get mad cuz Sessh is a little kinky...what do you expect when you spend too much time alone? LoL

Chapter Eighteen

Kagome was once again with Rin, who was chattering excitedly. Sesshoumaru after much prodding had been persuaded to host a festival of sorts for the demon nobles. The old dragon lord was already at the palace with his ancient wife. All the demons would be dressed in their finest, a few would even be in true form. It was quite an occasion, never before hosted in the western palace.

Rin and Kagome were going to dress up, as their favorite animals. Rin wanted to be a dog just like her lord and the maids had been busily sewing her costume. She was babbling happily as they fitted a small headband with dog ears to her head.

Kagome had decided on going as a cat, simply because she didn't think it would take much work for the seamstress. She would wear black robes shot with silver and small black cat ears on her head. She was anxious to see just what a demon party like this would be like. Inuyasha was already grumbling, "I hate people!" Kagome smiled at him sweetly, "Now Inuyasha… you don't hate them."

He crossed his arms over his chest in a belligerent stance, "Well I don't want them here that's for sure!" he barked, "It's only because ours in the largest palace." He stalked off and headed for the woods. Kagome sighed, she knew that he still felt uncomfortable around the other demon nobles and she didn’t blame him. It had been almost a week since the announcement had gone out.

"Mother!" Rin shouted gaining her attention and she turned to the child. Rin had floppy ears on her head and was on all fours. "Look I am Sesshoumaru-sama!" she called gleefully and began barking loudly. Kagome laughed at her antics, then reached over and slipped the ears from her head. "Ok Rin, it's time for your bath. You need to get to bed early, we have a big tomorrow."

Sesshoumaru was feeling quite magnanimous of late. Kagome's scent was changing and he could almost smell a child on her. Still, it wasn't her, but it wasn't quite right either. If she wasn't pregnant now, then her body would be soon. It was not unheard of for females to smell like pups when they became fertile and their bodies wanted a child. He supposed he'd know for certain soon.

He glanced at the many paper lanterns reflecting warm colored spots on the snow of his courtyard. He suspected that Inuyasha would make himself scarce during the festivities. It was perhaps just as well, he lacked the patience to deal with crotchety old demons. Sesshoumaru was quite willing to let him avoid the noise and commotion and he himself wished he might do the same. He could hear Rin fussing about her bath and sighed…thank Kami for servants.

The palace was aglow with firelight as the sun sank lower over the hills. Sesshoumaru was already in the great hall mingling with his guests. Inuyasha would escort Kagome down in a few minutes. Rin was standing near him and was looking…dare he say cute? She informed him quite proudly that she wanted to look like him. She even had a smaller version of his fluff tossed over her shoulder for crying out loud!

Jaken's voice rang through the hall then, capturing his attention. "His lordship of the west Inuyasha and her ladyship Kagome!" Silence descended as the two stood at the entrance. Inuyasha in forest green robes and Kagome swathed in filmy layers of black and silver. His eyes narrowed as he focused on the two small triangles on her head.

Inuyasha walked beside her to his brother's side. He noticed that Sessh seemed almost fixated on her ears. "What's the matter?" he asked, "She look too much like me?" Sessh snorted, "Hardly. I will not force you to remain here Inuyasha if you'd rather be elsewhere." Inuyasha nodded and walked from the room, he'd rather be patrolling anyway.

Kagome looked up at Sessh, his expression unreadable as he stared at her ears. "Is something the matter? Is this okay? Have I upset you?" she questioned. He shook his head, "No. You look wonderful." He said simply and then ignored her for the remainder of the evening. Kagome didn't mind, she knew he hated the pretense of court occasions. She spent the evening with the old dragon couple and Koga. Every now and then she would look back to her mate and smile. It was, he supposed, her way of letting him know that he couldn’t kill the wolf…yet.


Rin had been taken to bed several hours ago and Kagome was pleased to see that many demons had chosen to retire for the night, not wanting to press the patience of their gracious host. Everyone would be leaving tomorrow or the day after. Her peaceful life, if she dared call it that would resume.

She wandered outside as the last guests bid her good night and savored the cool air and moonlit snow. She felt him before she saw him, the huge aura of power that surrounded Sesshoumaru. "It was busy tonight." She said in greeting and he came to stand beside her leaning against the railing.

He tilted his perfect face up to the stars and she gazed at him. Something was on his mind, he projected an almost aggressive stance to her. "Sesshoumaru?" she asked, but he already had her and was flying over his palace walls into the forest, senses scanning ahead for danger. Finding none, he allowed himself to enjoy the thought of things to come.

They landed lightly and he stepped back away from her. His eyes tinging red. "Sesshoumaru?" she asked again, her voice held a slight taint of fear and he growled softly. He pressed her forcefully against a tree, his lips crashing onto hers in a furious kiss that threatened to devour her very soul. It left her breathless and reaching for him when he abruptly pulled back.

Sesshoumaru smirked wickedly in the starlight, his eyes held full blown lust and desire and Kagome felt herself tremble at it. Leaning down he whispered one word to her, "Run Kagome." She seemed to sense that he wanted this and she bolted, running along forest paths and away from him. She heard snarling behind her and sharp barks, before the earth shook beneath her feet.

Glancing back, she saw a huge flash of white above her. He was in true form! If she kept running she'd hit a clearing and he'd catch her there. If she stayed in the forest he'd be forced to shift back or tear the trees up. She hurried across a small frozen stream, her breath puffing in white clouds before her. She tore small strips from her under kimono and hid them along the path. She ducked under a large bush and waited.

He'd smell her of course, but perhaps her idea would throw him off a little. She was intently watching the trees where she was sure he'd come from. He landed behind her, her scent was strong here. She was hiding but under which bush? He closed his eyes a moment and focused on her heartbeat, it beat like a warning bell and led him to her bush.

"Here kitty kitty." He almost purred to her, "Come out." Kagome inched backwards. Sesshoumaru almost laughed as her backside peeked out of the bush giving her away. In a swift leap he was on her, pulling her from the bush to face him. Her eyes were wide and he nuzzled against the fake ears atop her head. "Dogs love chasing cats Kagome. Do you have any idea what you've done to me?" he asked, his voice rough.
He had a thing for cats?! Kagome wanted to laugh but he was stalking her now in slow circles. "Do you know that happens when most dogs catch cats?" he asked in a light tone. Kagome shook her head, not bothering to turn and follow his movements. He pushed her backwards into the deep snow, shoving her robes above her knees. "They eat them." He said.

Kagome cried out when he buried his face against her. He held her down with his hands at her hips as he teased her to a fevered frenzy with his tongue. She clutched at his hair, "Sessh, Sesshoumaru!" she cried out, writhing against him. He growled against her as she tried to squirm away. "Stay still!" he snapped, "You will submit to me bitch." Kagome cried out harshly as he lifted her hips from the ground to give himself better access.

Kagome was slipping, she felt the heat raging in her as he brought her to a swift and violent orgasm. Her body arching like a bow under his mouth and her shout ringing in the cold air. Her body shook, her flesh too highly sensitized. Sesshoumaru flipped her over and pulled her to her knees, "Must have you little kitty." He groaned. He shoved his clothing out of his way and grasped his length in his hand, positioning himself against her.

She felt the hot tip of his thick sex press against her. "I want you to meow for me when I enter you." He told her. Kagome was on fire with need and if she thought his request was odd, she didn’t comment. She just wanted to feel him and so she nodded. He set himself inside of her and she yowled like a scalded cat at the sensation.

Her mewls and moans drove him wild and he slammed himself against her again and again. He grunted and growled and panted above her. "Kami! Kagome!" he cried out throwing his head back, the cords in his neck tightening as he felt his own release begin to wash over him. His claws dug into her hips lightly, the slight sting adding to her pleasure.

Quickly, he reached around her and thumbed her pearl, making her arch. A sound much like a purr escaped her and he pressed a kiss between her shoulder blades. "Yes kitten, purr for me! Come for me Kagome, give me your pleasure." Kagome stiffened beneath him, her head falling back her back arching and she screamed his name as she hit her peak.

Sesshoumaru slowly came back to himself, the blood red receding from his golden eyes. He was hunched over his mate in the snow. Kagome was on her stomach panting and sweating. She began to shiver from the cold, her robes wet with melted snow. Sesshoumaru quickly lifted her up. His beast had almost gotten the better of him. Kagome nestled her face into his neck.

"Forgive me Kagome. We will return to the palace at once and you will be warm." He said. She pressed her face under his chin, "It's just a little damp Sessh. It's nothing to worry about. I never knew you had a fetish for cats." He looked down his nose at her, "It is not a fetish, it's an instinct… to chase after cats." She nodded, "Yeah I know, but fetish I think applies to the other stuff."

He stiffened at her teasing, "I shall have to beat you again." He mused, but she smiled. "If I had known you would react that way I would have worn ears sooner." She remarked. He hmpfed as he set her down on the floor of their room and stripped her wet garments away. She noticed that he carefully removed said ears and set them aside in his cabinet. Oh yeah, she'd be seeing those again.

She snuggled against him in bed and smiled. She wondered if she'd dream about her children or her mother again. It had been happening a lot lately. Stifling a yawn, she hugged him closer. "When will Inuyasha be back?" she asked aloud. Sesshoumaru pressed a soft kiss to her crown, "Soon. Sleep now."