A Simple Kind Of Life

Disclaimer: Inuyasha is owned, written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi.
Produced by Sunrise.


Sesshomaru was sitting on the edge of a grassy cliff staring at the sunset over the Western Lands. Not his western lands, but the ones that his half brother had decided to call home. Inuyasha had invited all of them to the palace to meet his ‘adopted family’ as Inuyasha said. Strange how the words stung him as much as when Inuyasha used his father’s fang to remove his arm.

He had told Kagome and Maru to go on while he looked for anything that would aid them in their quest. Truth in the matter was that he had just wanted to be alone. He had no want or desire to see a man that would resemble his sire. Not to mention there was another Sesshomaru in the castle and it was bad enough that Maru looked so much like him. Three of them in one castle would be maddening.

The sound of footsteps behind him drew his attention away from the setting sun. He raised a brow at the man before him. It had been a long time since he had seen his father in the flesh. Of course this wasn’t his sire, but still the resemblance was unnerving. Both stood staring at each for a few moments before Sesshomaru turned his back to him.

“I take it that you are the brother that we have heard so much about.” The man said walking to Sesshomaru’s side.

“Half-brother.” Sesshomaru said correcting him and receiving a smirk.

“Are you going to try and talk to your brother before you leave?” He asked

“There is no point.” Sesshomaru said still not looking at him. His father had always tried to guilt trip him into everything and he had a feeling that this man was no better.

“I can tell you about the priest and how the miko can get to him.” He said getting Sesshomaru’s full attention now.

“Tell me.” Sesshomaru growled getting ready to reach for his sword.

“Truly, do you think that you can beat me.” The King chuckled and turned his back on Sesshomaru walking back to the palace knowing that Sesshomaru would follow.

When Toga returned with Sesshomaru to the palace he led them out into the garden. Kagome had been shocked to see him standing there and Inuyasha was looking more than annoyed about it. Apparently everyone understood that they had much to work out and wanted Inuyasha to talk to his brother. Each made their excuse and headed off.

“He informed me that he would like for us to speak.” Sesshomaru sighed taking a seat.

“Yeah, we have had long conversations about you.” Inuyasha said trying not to be bristled.

“You will stay here then?” Sesshomaru asked not really looking at him.

“Well yeah I mean this is the girls home. By the way thanks.” Inuyasha said quietly.

“Why are you thanking me?” Sesshomaru asked quirking a brow.

“The different times that you saved us. Not that we needed it or anything.” Inuyasha replied coolly as if really did not matter to him.

“Hn.” He replied. Holding back the words that he was sure would piss off his brother. Sesshomaru cleared his throat. “When your pups are born perhaps we will return.”

“Maybe you could bring your own.” Inuyasha said

Sesshomaru tilted his head and thought of the destructive babies running amuck in the new land and almost cringed. “Perhaps, they can be…trying.” He replied not wanting to make them sound like monsters in anyway.

“How hard can it be.” Inuyasha snorted as a wicked grin appeared in his brother’s face.
‘Yes. I do believe that we will return after his pups are born.’

The two had not realized that they were actually holding a conversation without die or half-breed riddled into it. Maru and Toga were standing in the library next to the garden looking for a… book. Not at all eaves dropping on the brothers, because that would be below the two lords. Well, that was what they said when they bumped into each other.

Kagome had stumbled upon the prince of the castle playing a prank on a lesser lord and had become too taken with the playful prince. She had already given him the nickname of Sess so as not to confuse him with the others. He was kind of like a Sesshomaru looking Shippo and so she had given him a sucker remembering how much Shippo had loved them. She had thought it was strange that he was hesitant to take it, but she promised that nothing would harm him.

So he smiled and took it.

They were still talking when Maru walked in a sat down beside Kagome. He was almost afraid to ask when he looked at the smiling prince and then his mate.

“Kagome, I hate to even ask and I am sure that I already know, but did you give him the sucker.” Maru asked almost feeling the need to roll his eyes.

“Yeah, he reminded me so much of Shippo and I thought that he would like it.” She replied

“You did not say anything else once you gave it to him?” Maru asked

“She promised to protect me.” Sess said popping the sucker back into his mouth.

Maru rubbed the bridge of his nose. “It will not make him sick Shippo eats them.” She said

“I must go speak to Sesshomaru. Do not say or do anything else.” Maru said rising to his feet and heading out to find Sesshomaru.

“See what I mean they are way to serious.” Kagome said shaking her head.

“I promise I will be more fun.” Sess said getting a confused look from her.

“So what does the sucker mean?” She asked almost afraid to know.

“The sucker? Nothing by itself, but you promised to protect me when you offered it to me.”

“I did?” She had to stop and think about it. “Nothing will harm you.” She muttered back.

“Right, a courting gift and I accepted.” Sess said as her mouth dropped to ground. The sound of yelling from the hallway let her know that Sesshomaru had just heard the news.

Kagome looked over to Sess to warn him about the horrible temper of one of her mates when horns started to sound through the air. She looked at the young prince who had gone from playful to attack dog in less than two seconds. He quickly grabbed her hand and readied to flee when a demon appeared before them.

"You dare come here dragon." Sess snarled trying to keep Kagome hidden behind him. The sounds of screams and metal clashing filled the air from everywhere in the palace. A think smoke was drifting in and making it hard for the inu and Kagome to focus.

"Oh, I dare." An icy voice came through the air. Kagome couldn’t see and when Sess let go of her hand to fight the dragon she had no idea as to what was happening. A yelp to her left made her panic and she called out for the prince, but received no reply. Kagome felt a pin prick in her neck and her lips go numb before she fell to ground.

Kagome woke in a cold stone dungeon. A keen whining noise made her turn around to see the prince lying on the ground with what looked to be a horrible fever. He was alive and for that she was thankful since she had promised to protect him and failed. She knelt down beside him and pulled him into her lap.

"I’m sorry Sess. I didn’t protect you." She cried rocking with him in her arms.

"He will be fine once the potion runs its course." A voice said from one of the cells.

"Oh, okay. Where are we and who are you?" She asked the voice form the cell.

"You are the guest of Ryukotsusei and I am Yasuo Higurashi." He replied proudly

"Daddy!, Daddy its me Kagome!" She yelled almost dropping the inu prince’s head.

"Kagome, what are you doing here?" He half whispered from shock.

"Well, looking for you. Don’t worry my mates will come for me and then we will be saved" She said with determination.

"Mates?" He asked his voice was louder, but the surprise was still there.

"Uh yeah, well I sort of mated both your friends sons and we have four children that hold the powers of the elements."

"You found the sun realms prince and mated both him the moon prince?" Her father asked.

"Yeah and apparently I asked the time prince to court me." She laughed.

"Well it does seem that I have missed much in my time." He sighed.

Kagome told him about everything that had happened to her and her family both demonic and human. She wished that she could see him, but the dungeon was far too dark. The sound of shuffling feet let them know that someone had entered the dungeon. Kagome held her sick puppy prince tight in her arms trying to gather her purification.

After the battle at the palace

When the battle had been won at the palace it was quickly learned that the prince and Kagome had been taken. The Inu no Taishou, Sesshomaru and Maru had been attacked on their way to see Kagome over the courting issue. All three had been hurt as they tried to rush towards the yelping sound of Sess. When they did arrive no one was there only a strange gas like smell and lingering smoke. They did know where to find them however.

"I say we charge in and get them back." Inuyasha said pounding his fists down on the table and startling his already frightened mates.

"I understand how you feel, but that is what he will be expecting." Sesshomaru said rubbing his temples. First he finds out that Kagome has offered the prince a courting gift and he can’t kill him because she has given him protection. Then they both get themselves kidnapped and taken to gods know where. He could already tell the boy was going to be trouble.

"Yeah, I am sure that you would be all heart broken if he was killed." Inuyasha sneered

"Inuyasha, Kagome has given him protection and there for I am forced to offer mine." Sesshomaru said in his normal bored get out of my face tone.

"This is getting us no where." Maru said getting to his feet and heading out of the door.

"Hey where is going?" Inuyasha asked looking over to see his brother who also getting up.

"He is going to charge in and get them back." Sesshomaru sighed.

"Well where the hell are you going?" Inuyasha asked as his brother reached the door.

"I am going to help him of course." Sesshomaru said simply.

"You said that he would be expecting that." Inuyasha seethed balling his fists.

"So I did, but it did not mean it was a bad idea." Sesshomaru said exiting the room.

"I hate him." Inuyasha mumbled darting out the room to follow after them.

They gathered what was left of the army and heading in the direction of the dragon’s land. Sesshomaru had been correct in the fact that they were in deed waiting for them. Another battle as the three used their attack to obliterate their enemies. Maru had left the dragon for the Inu no Taishou, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru while he headed down to the dungeon to see if he could find them.

He could hear the whining and the sound of Kagome chatting as if on some type of vacation. He made quick work of the lock and headed down the stairs. It was silent, too silent and that meant that Kagome was getting ready to attack. He took off a boot and tossed it down the cells and watched as a wave of purification powers shot out of one the cells. He sucked in a breath trying to breathe after watching the display of power.

"Kagome!" Maru yelled out so that she would cease her attacks.

"Maru! Sess is sick and my dad needs out. Oh hell, just get us out please." She said


A/N: Okay so was it worth the wait. I have to go back and this thing it is crazy.