Strength

Thanks to wonderful reviewers I am Actively fighting writer's block – so made myself overcome lethargy and write. Am really sleepy so may be lotsa typos towards the end, point out specific large mistakes if you see any and I'll correct it. If you are not taken away by the scene that is.

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Chapter 21 : HOT ** too sleepy to think of a different title – tell me if it suits

Sesshoumaru deciding that the Hanyou had slept enough for the night, gently began kissing and nuzzling at Inuyasha's neck. The sensations tickled and heated Inuyasha at the same time, golden eyes snapping open as Sesshoumaru's long fingers curled around his hardening cock. His body heated and trembled, Inuyasha looked at Sesshoumaru with slight dazed but unafraid eyes.

Satisfied by the look and the heated response, Sesshoumaru began a slow decent intent of consuming the delicious lips. One moment he was making a slow decent to the rising heat of the Hanyou, and the next Sesshoumaru's face was planted unceremoniously into the pillow.

In a move faster then even Sesshoumaru could imagine Inuyasha was off the bed, tying a robe firmly around him slim waist, hiding his body, just in time for the door to slam open, and to catch the small figure flying into Inuyasha's arms. Yuusha's arms latched around his Papa's neck as he nuzzled and cuddled his Papa, as if he had not seen his Papa in ages. Inuyasha chuckling cuddled back.

Yuusha had been a little worried when he woke up and felt his Papa in the other Youkai's room, his concern riding high the pup immediately went to make sure all was fine. Cuddling his Papa, he could scent that his Papa was well, and he wrinkled his nose a little at the strong scent of the other Youkai on his Papa. The only scents he was used to on his Papa were his and his siblings, Yuusha was suddenly frightened, (not that he would admit it) but he did not quite hold back the tiny whimper as he cuddled even deeper into his Papa.

Inuyasha feeling his Pup's slight concern and growing insecurity at the changes, lowered his own scent to allow Yuusha to leave more of his own scent on him. The act immediately reassured his possessive oldest son, who began growling in contentment as his scent mixed strongly his Papa's. Inuyasha went and sat on the sofa to wait, Yuusha firmly on his lap, the two did not wait long. Two more little white figures ran into the room and leapt on the Hanyou and soon there was a tangle of laughter and limbs on the sofa.

Sesshoumaru watched the whole scene quietly, his presence was not even recognized in what was obviously an almost daily morning ritual. Inuyasha gave each child individual attention, and the other two pups did not seem to resent the fact that Yuusha got 'special' treatment. Instead they accept it as a natural occurrence, a right that Yuusha had earned -as after their papa, the two relied heavily on their big brother.

Very slowly, Sesshoumaru began approaching the sofa, he would not allow himself to be a spectator in his own family, any longer. Inuyasha saw his Alpha approach, there was a tiny pause, before he nodded firmly, as if inviting the DaiYoukai to join them. Yuusha turned with a cool glare, immediately stretched out his legs on the empty area of the Sofa beside him. He was not inviting the Youkai to sit by him!

Sesshoumaru deciding not to spoil the morning went to Inuyasha's right, and sat gracefully on the sofa. Mee-chan and Kishi accepting it as a natural progression, cuddled with their other father and their Papa happily. Yuusha was more then happy to have more of his Papa to himself, and some how a strange kind of peaceful contentment filled the room.

After 5 minutes with the two younger children chatting of inane things as they cuddled, the door tentatively opened again, as a rather timid Shippo poked his head into the room. Shiori had found the kit sitting miserably in the family hall, alone - waiting rather despondently for the other to come out. The little girl poked and prodded the Kitsune to overcome his fear of the DaiYoukai and at least see what was going on. So the two tentatively looked into the room, and were rewarded when Inuyasha, not waiting for Sesshoumaru's response waved them in. Shiori having little to do with Sesshoumaru in the past, shyly joined Mee-chan to sit between Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru. Yuusha applauding Shippo's sense in giving Sesshoumaru a suspicious look, made space for the Kitsune beside him.

That was how the little family was found when Hana (followed closely by Jaken) came to bring them to their morning meals. Mee-chan and Kishi telling of their adventures while the others listened in comfortable and amused silence, all seated comfortably on the sofa.

If one thought it was a picture of a contented family one would have been wrong, there was a subtle tension that hummed in the Hanyou, a feeling of suppressed emotions, that were being controlled though an act of sheer unflinching will. Then there was the small aura of challenge between Sesshoumaru and his oldest son. Still it was an idyllic scene that shattered when Kishi's and Shippo's tummies began rumbling in harmony at the wonderful scents coming from the dining rooms.

With 5 children breakfast was a loud and rather rambunctious affair. After the meal it was time to study, Shippo and Shiori left without a fuss, but both Kishi and Mee-chan knowing Inuyasha would make them go, tried to con Sesshoumaru into letting them play longer. The two cuddled up to the DaiYoukai until the heard the door open and Yuusha simply raising an eyebrow at them; walked off. Immediately the two scrambled off Sesshoumaru's lap and ran after their big brother.

Sesshoumaru frowned in irritation, he had been rather enjoying the company of the pups. The arrogance of his oldest son, made him irritated and proud at the same time. Where ever had the boy picked up such behavior...

Inuyasha watched the scene, in both amusement and concern, he hoped sincerely that Sesshoumaru never made the mistake of believing that if he challenged Yuusha the other two pups would remain neutral or side with him. Inuyasha had trained the pup's well, no matter how much the other two grew to respect and love Sesshoumaru; if it came down to it, Inuyasha had no doubt of his Pup's actions. Kishi would almost blindly follow any instructions given by Yuusha, and Mee-chan would hold back only until one of her brother's got hurt, then she would jump in and not stop until she was sure that they were safe. The loyalty between the triplets was unshakable, the bond between them unbreakable. And from even before their birth Yuusha was their undisputed leader.

Inuyasha shrugged, Sesshoumaru was not stupid, Inuyasha could not imagine a scenario where the DaiYoukai would actually have to challenge or be challenged by his son outright. So it was a good thing that the scenario never came to pass.

Inuyasha did not fight, when he felt Sesshoumaru's arms close around him. After last night he no longer believed that Sesshoumaru would intentionally hurt him, more then was absolutely necessary that is.

Sesshoumaru sniffed at Inuyasha's hair and neck, he growled a little when he scented Yuusha's scent on his Inuyasha almost as strong as his scent on the Hanyou was. Inuyasha recognizing the growl, growled in response, seriously the two were so damn alike it would have been funny if it was not getting irritating. “Can it, Sesshou! I am not lowering my scent any further, and don't you dare try to overpower Yuusha's scent, the Pups have always needed his scent on me to feel secure, so just accept it.” Inuyasha snapped, feeling rather like the unfortunate rope in a tug-of-war.

“You indulge Yuusha a great deal, where did the pup learn such arrogance!” Sesshoumaru fumed, his physical frustration manifesting itself, before he thought the words through.

Inuyasha felt his jaw drop open, he pushed his bangs back to stare at his big brother incredulously.

“WHY are you looking at me like that Inuyasha? I just met him, YOU raised them!” Sesshoumaru tried to say with dignity.

The Hanyou's ringing laughter was the only response. Two minutes later as a slightly miffed Sesshoumaru staked out of his room to deal with the daily hassles of being a DaiYoukai, as sensual activities were postponed until after the Hanyou managed to pick himself off the carpet he was now rolling in, and the damnable laughter stopped.

The DaiYoukai was not amused to be informed by Jaken that even during lunch suspicious bursts of laughter were reported from the Hanyou's vicinity. To make up for it, the DaiYoukai imagined various methods to shut his little brother up, later that night. Such thoughts improved Sesshoumaru's mood considerably.

That evening when Inuyasha returned to the Wing after kata practice with the pups. The rooms were silent since the pups were still outdoors playing. Somehow when he opened the door of the room he had been sleeping in; he was unsurprised to find that all his items had been removed, somehow he knew that Sesshoumaru had ordered for them to be placed in his chambers.

Though he had not been fully claimed last night, Inuyasha had no illusions to Sesshoumaru's possessiveness. For all intents and purposes he had offered his body to the DaiYoukai and the offer had been accepted, he now belonged to his Alpha and there was no turning back. The Alpha was staking his claim, and the small freedoms he had enjoyed were disappearing. It had been his choice, he reminded himself, HE had chosen this.

For a second weakness assaulted his limbs, and his breathing went erratic in panic. Inuyasha's claws sank into the door frame of the empty room, as he tried to keep his balance and regain control. Pain tore at his insides, emotional – physical or mental – he could not tell. It came in a wave drowning everything, filling him with agony, it cut at his heart, burned his stomach and pounded his head. He fought it down, pushed it away and leaned weakly against the frame panting as the wave slowly receded. The pain had been all consuming, but Inuyasha had not made a sound. Time... he had so little time.

Sweat rolled down his brow as he silently he dealt with the now familiar pain; his panting breathes the only sound that echoed off the walls in the starkly empty room.

When the main doors burst open a little later, and the children clambered in, a smiling -cool Hanyou greeted them.

After all the celebrations, dinner was a simple affair, and Sesshoumaru returned as Inuyasha and Hana put the pups and kit to bed. Hana left while Inuyasha was telling the pups bed-time stories, and Sesshoumaru after brief bedtime greetings choose not to interfere with with the Pup's bedtime routines lest it prolong the battle to stay awake.

The hall way was silent as Inuyasha finally stepped out after tucking the last pup to bed. The hall was dark with a few candles, not that demon eyes required much light.

Golden eyes widened a little, as he turned towards the main room, and saw Sesshoumaru standing patiently beside his open room door. Inuyasha gulped a little nervously, his earlier amusement totally evaporated in the presence of the suddenly intent Alpha. His eyes pinning the Hanyou in place, Sesshoumaru began stalking towards his prey. Each of the DaiYoukai's movements were focused and purposive, dressed in white and red, Moko moko flaring around him, fire light from the open room door reflecting in his hair the DaiYoukai was exuding beauty, dominance and power.

Inuyasha did not back down or cower, he stood straight and tall, but his throat and mouth were dry, his eyes large and impossibly young as he faced his Alpha.

Sesshoumaru came forward and stopped just a few inches away from Inuyasha. A tiny smile on his lips, without a word, Sesshoumaru slipped a confident hand around Inuyasha's slim waist. Without fanfare, simply claiming what he knew to be his, Sesshoumaru led the unresisting young warrior into his chambers. The doors closed firmly behind them, this was his time with Inuyasha, and none were going to interfere.

All the lanterns in the large room were unlit, the fire in the fire place created a surreal atmosphere in the room, casting a golden glow on all that the light touched. Sesshoumaru did not draw Inuyasha to the bed, instead he led the Hanyou to the area in front of the fireplace, futons had been laid out and Moko-moko san slipped off Sesshoumaru's shoulders to blanket the futons and create a cozy nest.

Sesshoumaru cupped Inuyasha's face, and gently brought their lips together in a slow and sensual kiss. “You are beautiful my Inu, so delicious, will you be mine tonight?” Sesshoumaru asked softly as he released Inuyasha from the deep kiss and gently pressed his lips to Inuyasha's forehead.

Sesshoumaru's thumbs strokes Inuyasha's cheeks and made their way slowly down to the strong neck. The DaiYoukai's eyes were strangely soft in the firelight as he pressed his nose to Inuyasha's, so that all that the Hanyou could see was his compelling golden gaze. “Please be mine Inuyasha, let me claim you this night.” Sesshoumaru repeated softly, other then the stroking fingers on Inuyasha's neck and the tips of their noses, Sesshoumaru was not touching Inuyasha's in any other way. He waited, patiently for a response.

Inuyasha's eyes widened, as he felt some of the apprehension leave him, that his Alpha was asking him, not once but twice, made Inuyasha tremble with unnamed emotions. Slowly, Inuyasha's arms came up to hold on to Sesshoumaru's arms, breathing hard, Inuyasha gulped and nodded. Still Sesshoumaru waited, he wanted – no – he needed the words. Finally after what seemed like an eon to Sesshoumaru Inuyasha said in a dry and stress roughened voice, “Yes, I'll be yours, yes...” Inuyasha's voice trailed off as he leaned forward a little and he was suddenly gathered in a fierce embrace.

His head was tilted up and again Sesshoumaru's lips sought the pulse on the vulnerable throat. He pressed deep open mouthed kisses to the area, preparing it for the claiming. His lips never leaving Inuyasha's neck, Sesshoumaru began removing Inuyasha's clothes, the DaiYoukai already promising to burn everything gray in the Hanyou's closet, never again did he want to see his brother hide his fire in such drab colors.

Drugged by the kisses, Inuyasha still attempted to angle his body away from the fire, so that the scars would be hidden by the shadows. But Sesshoumaru felt the action, and quickly countered it, he drew the apprehensive Hanyou into the light, and Inuyasha went red as Sesshoumaru stood him fully naked in front of the dancing fires. The golden glow casting a strange hue to his skin, dancing off and in some ways highlighting the scars.

Sesshoumaru kissed the tip of Inuyasha's nose, and then in an action that froze Inuyasha, Sesshoumaru dropped to his knees before the Hanyou. “Sesshoumaru!” Inuyasha managed to gasp out, his Alpha could not kneel before him.

“Hush, Inuyasha, this Sesshoumaru wishes to examine your beautiful body.” Sesshoumaru said with a knowing smile as nuzzled Inuyasha's belly, and for the second time in so many days began kissing and licking at each of the precious scars that to Sesshoumaru were proof of his brother's courage and strength. Inuyasha's claws sank into Sesshoumaru's hair as sensations rioted through him. Sesshoumaru poked his tongue into Inuyasha's belly button, and the Hanyou gasped helplessly, his organ hardening and rubbing needfully against Sesshoumaru's neck and chest. Sesshoumaru traveled a little lower just two inches below Inuyasha's belly button, and suddenly to both their surprise, Inuyasha's body went rigid, he keened and arched back as impossibly powerful sensations washed through him, his cock leaked freely as his eyes rolled back in pleasure.

Sesshoumaru paused at the extreme reaction, his arms went around the Hanyou holding his upright. “What do we have here?” Sesshoumaru whispered, “An Inuyasha hot button, how absolutely wonderful.” The DaiYoukai chuckled in pleasure it seemed to him, that the Hanyou was made to be claimed by him, so damn strong in so many ways and yet crafted exquisitely to be responsive and vulnerable in his arms. His eyes glowed with merciless pleasure, “We do need to test this button, don't we.” Sesshoumaru said, ignoring the hands that suddenly was trying to push him away, Sesshoumaru's lips found the spot again, and almost immediately the pushing hands, grasped painfully at Sesshoumaru's shoulders. Sesshoumaru's lips on that spot sent molten lava through the Hanyou, heat invaded everything, pleasure boarded on pain as Inuyasha arched into Sesshoumaru's mouth, more, he need more! Words refused to leave his lips, as Inuyasha gasped in pleasure.

He was so far gone, that he never even felt it, felt the fingers that found his hidden entrance and sank into his body, it was only when the second finger was in the Hanyou and Sesshoumaru found the sensitive bundle of nerves did Inuyasha realize what had happened. And by then it was too late for any fear and apprehension to arise, skilled fingers caressed, Sesshoumaru's mouth tormented the hot spot and without the DaiYoukai actually stimulating Inuyasha's penis, Inuyasha exploded, waves of pleasure engulfed him, and even while he spurted cum, Sesshoumaru's hot mouth closed around him, and the DaiYouaki drank deeply, greedily absorbing the precious essence.

The only reason Inuyasha was still standing was because Sesshoumaru was supporting his trembling frame. Still kneeling Sesshoumaru kissed the relaxed penis in a strangely fond manner then he carefully lowered Inuyasha so that he was sitting before him. Swiftly, Sesshoumaru stripped off his robes, and meeting and holding the wide eyes staring at him, he reached for the bottle of oil he had placed by the fire.

Bottle in hand, Sesshoumaru reached out and took on of Inuyasha's hands in his, he turned the strong palms over and poured a generous amount of oil on them. Never breaking eye contact, Sesshoumaru brought Inuyasha's hands to his hard and throbbing penis. “If you truly wish me to claim you this night, Inuyasha, prepare me,” he whispered erotically. Trembling slightly Inuyasha's fingers closed around the hard throbbing member. It was hard muscle encased in velvet silk. It was warm and alive in Inuyasha's hands and as he slicked his hands over his Alpha's heat, the strange feeling of powerful vulnerability washed though Inuyasha again.

Any fear that may have rose in the Hanyou was drowned, not by the touch but by the rather exotic whisperings of the DaiYukai in his too sensitive ears, “That's right my beautiful Inu, coat me well, feel the slickness of the oil between your fingers. This will lubricate me as I finally claim you, prepare me so that I can slide into your warmth, your body is hot and warm. It yearns for its Alpha, as I yearn desperately for your heat little one, to be surrounded in you, buried in your warmth. Just like my fingers slid into you, prepare me, so that I slide in, so unopposed I claim what is mine.”

Inuyasha his body hot and needy, did not comprehend all the words, and yet the words or was it the husky, needy tone of the DaiYukai's voice, it wrapped around him, and the need rose like a living thing inside him. Inuyasha suddenly pressed both his hands to Sesshoumaru's thighs as he leaned forward, words would not leave his mouth, he could not, would not – say what he was feeling, it was too much.

Inuyasha gasped soundless as Sesshoumaru's oil slicked fingers slipped into him, lifted him up and positioned him over Sesshoumaru's still kneeling form. Slowly, gently, giving the Hanyou the freedom to fight back and stand if he needed to, Sesshoumaru lowered Inuyasha's body, the head of his throbbing oiled penis finally rested at the closed bud of Inuyasha's orifice. The Hanyou trembled, Sesshoumaru paused and met Inuyasha's wide gaze with soft eyes, even now he gave his brother the ability to stop.

Inuyasha recognized the offer, and this was nothing like the last time, suddenly Inuyasha was impatient with himself, his muscles relaxed and he sagged into Sesshoumaru, holding Inuyasha's legs open, and splayed on either side of him, Sesshoumaru lowered the Hanyou, there was a slight resistance and with an audible pop, the DaiYoukai sank into the body that he would now and forever claim as his own.

Inuyasha felt his brother enter him, the pressure was strange, but this time nothing tore or broke, and the pain was bearable. Sesshoumaru kept his movements slow and steady until Inuyasha was seated fully on him and he was deep inside his Hanyou. The he stopped, he stroked and soothed Inuyasha, whispering again of how wonderful Inuyasha felt, how perfect he was, how beautiful, slowly the pain receded, and pleasure and need began to rise.

Sesshoumaru began to move, he was so primed he knew he would not last very long, the feeling of Inuyasha around him was more then he could ever have imagined, the heat was intoxicating. He brought a free hand to Inuyasha's cock and pumped in time to his movements. He found the sensitive nerves in the Hanyou and with each movement stimulated the nerves. His free hand went around Inuyasha's shoulders to hold the Hanyou safe.

Inuyasha's muscles suddenly spasmed and the two Inu's came in unison, their cries mingled as Sesshoumaru's cum flooded the Hanyou, and Inuyasha's came on both of them.

Sesshoumaru collapsed backwards, so that Inuyasha lay on top of him, once they were both spent. He was still deep inside Inuyasha's warmth and Sesshoumaru had no plans to leave so soon. He arranged Inuyasha's seemingly boneless limbs around him, tucked Inuyasha's head under his chin, and lay on his back stroking the soft hair. He could feel his cum inside Inuyasha, could feel his member still leaking residual fluid into the Hanyou. The idea that a part of him was inside Inuyasha, made his cock throb. He moved subtly to place himself more firmly in almost unconscious Hanyou, smiling he kissed between the twitching ears.

Inuyasha would soon bear his mark, and if he had his way, there would never be another day that Inuyasha would fall asleep without a part of the DaiYoukai deep inside him.

-- tbc--

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Oh and please tell me the reactions to the kids interactions with Sesshy and Inu as well as the later on part... does the title suit. hehehehe