Devil's Beauty

I know i know... it's been a long time... -_-;;; well i've been relly busy will tests and stuff and if ur readin from aff i was going to post it last week but the thing would let me so ... and if ur reading from ff well... i wanted to update on the same day... so yeah...

in other news... my stories not over i was just joshing u... it'll be going for a while so don't worry... as for my other story... i'll up date as soon as possible... but with more tests on the way... we'll just have to see...

anyways... ON WITH THE STORY

;;Recap;;

"Yes... very relaxing, I'm really enjoying this," I heard him whisper expecting me not to hear him. I smirked inwardly and pulled him tighter to me as I felt him relax more I bent forward and gave a little lick to his white fuzz covered dog ear. It popped up out of the wet hair like I was planning it would and twitched as I breathed slightly on it causing my mate to shudder; wrapping my tongue around the tip of the appendage I brought it into my mouth and sucked on it slightly causing him to shudder more and gave a low moan. Blowing on the now wet appendage I leaned in closer so that my breath went into my mate's ear.

"Yes... I am very much enjoying this bath."


;;Ch. 5;;


~~~~Normal pov~~~~... ::gasp:: it's a shock!! ^_^


This was beginning to get on Inuyasha's nerves. He leaned against the bedroom door and sighed in frustration, running his fingers through finely brushed hair. He wasn't used to being able to run his fingers through his hair all the way and it felt strange... but refreshing all the same. Bringing a little lock of hair in front of his face he marveled at the silky feeling and the scent of jasmine and toasted vanilla, kind-of a girlly scent but he liked it... it reminded him of his mother.

She had a scent that was all her own... but of course everyone had a scent but her's was different. When he had still lived at the castle with his mother, father, and even Sesshomaru there had been many other lords and ladies that visited either his father or mother. He'd smelt all their scents, but for some reason most of the lords had their own scent mixed with sake or some strange thing that he had heard them call alcohol... a foreign drink he guessed; and the ladies... they all smelled the same, and he couldn't figure out why.

He knew the reason that they all smelled the same now... it had been the incense that was used to scent their robes since they were noble every thing they owned had to look, taste, and smell nice or expensive. But like he had learned long ago, nobles were a strange breed.

He tossed the lock of hair over his shoulder and pushed off the door lightly. Walking swiftly over to the large wardrobe his brother had told him earlier the day before was filled to the brim with clothes that he was to change into and wear a different one everyday. Opening both doors one at a time he looked at all the fine silk hakamas, yukatas, and haori of all different colors and designs but on every single one of them was a crescent moon that was threaded in black near the collar. But he looked away from them and turned his attention to the full length mirror that was placed upon one of the doors.

Shaking his head he sent his hair flying in a ring of soft, silky tresses all around him in an array of silvery white. He had to admit that the servant that had come into the room this morning to wake and dress him had scared him at first... no he was sure if she were to enter the room right now he would probably huddle in the corner in fear. She had not only forcefully washed him in the bathroom but she had also dressed him in white silk yukata, haori, and hakamas with a black dragon rapped around the body and over his back with it's head resting on his left shoulder and it's tail rapped around his right leg. She had also brushed his hair a million and one times trying to get all the tangles out, and in his opinion she had done a really good job. Then she had filed, sharpened, manicured his claws and they were so shiny he could swear he could almost see him self. But what she had put on him next was strange but she said he was to keep it on him, he didn't want to disobey her just in case she came in again and started yelling like she was this morning when he gave her his infamous attitude. She had put three top layers of a woman's kimono over his own garb, he had wanted to ask her why but hadn't gotten the chance to because she was gone before he could ask.

The top layer was just the simple conception of yin and yang; one half of the kimono being white with a black sleeve and the other black with a white sleeve. To him it was a simple concept, but that goes no deeper in the discussion or description of the push and pull of such to forces as yin and yang. Neither being able to survive without the other, yin was light and with all light there was created the shadow yang or dark, but dark could not be created without light. Both keep the world in perfect balance, like the moon and ocean with their own push and pull of one another.

The middle layer was all black except for the white sakura petals that were stitched into the sleeves and hem of the kimono. He had guessed this layer was only supposed to represent the yang side of the push and pull of the two. The darkness that could only survive because of the little light that was there but still the yang craved for full dominance of the two and if eventually in doing so would destroy its self.

The inner and final layer was just the same as the middle layer except it was the exact opposite; white with black sakura petals along the sleeves and the hem of the kimono. This layer was representing the yin side of the push and pull. Light creating the dark and if there was no dark there would be no use for light because there would be nothing causing the shadow that was dark in meaning the was nothing the light was giving life to. If there is no purpose for the light there is no existence.

But what he was confused about the most that the servant had put on him was the silver and red eye shadow. He knew with his brother that he was born with it but why must he wear such stuff; his eyes were lined with red and that was surrounded by the silver. It looked good but he didn't want to wear it, it made him feel too girly with all the times he'd seen Sango and Kagome put that stuff on... it drove him crazy.

=Stop thinking about them... they brought you nothing but trouble= Inuyasha heard the voice that he had started hearing ever since that night with Naraku... He shook violently at the thought of Naraku. He never wanted to see him ever again but as long as Naraku was alive the longer he would have to fight him from... doing whatever he's trying to do. Sighing he looked back at the door and his previous predicament... there were guards at his door that were keeping him from getting out and stretching his legs.

They had claimed that Sesshomaru had told them not to let him out until the ceremony. He really had no idea what ceremony what they were talking about so he tried to ask but he got no answer, just a bunch of grumbles that he couldn't make out. The doors being guarded was only one problem; yes the windows were unlocked and unguarded, and it's not like he thought about it or nothing and being on the third floor didn't bother him at all. It was the fact that right under his window was the garden and the garden had dirt walk-ways, meaning if he jumped he'd get dirt on the kimonos and that scary servant would come back in screaming her head off.

Turning his gaze to the windows that were cracked open to let some fresh air in since the bath oils and incense in the robe were over-driving his nose. Opening the window all the way pushing it until he could stick his head out the window. He looked down into the garden and was surprised when he spied a flat boulder right under the window. Taking a look through out the garden to make sure that no one was there so that he wouldn't get caught then he leaped onto the ledge of the window.

He stayed crouched on the window seal looking out over the garden and past the castle walls where the training fields could be seen from such an altitude, kind of weary of moving into action just incase he upset his brother. It's not like he cared about what his brother thought of him, even though he did, he just didn't want to upset him and then be kicked out of the castle; because as much as he didn't want to admit it he wanted to be close to his brother, even if it wasn't in the way he wanted it to be.

Sighing he took one last look at the chamber doors before he scowled at them and leaped out the window. His kimonos fluttering behind him in what seemed like fabricated wings of black and white silk; the silk flapping against his skin as he landed on the flat boulder easily without slipping or falling out, being half-youkai had its perks. Quickly looking around himself, his senses on high alert, he made sure no one had saw him as he stepped off the rock and stretched his arms over his head and gave a little whimper as the stress left his tense shoulders and tightened muscles.

Taking another look around the garden but not to look for servants or anything, this time it was just to enjoy the view of the garden that his mother loved so much. The Sakura trees were in full bloom... which confused him considering that it had just snowed the day before, but they were blooming like there was no tomorrow. It hadn't snowed very much but most of the snow had melted away since it was so late in the day and the sun would soon set in about three hours; some snow patched refused to go and there were still a few white patches upon the dirt and green grass.

Sighing and enjoying the peace and quiet out side the bed chamber he began to walk around the small enclosed garden, remembering all the times he'd spent with his mother or father, remember the little challenges he'd pick with his brother. He even remembered all the times he'd gotten picked on by visitors or the village children that came with their parents because they had business with his parents. He could even hear himself cry when he was only a pup of a few years, crying for his father to come help him... his wails for someone to help him...

His ears twitched... this wasn't a memory... he was actually hearing someone crying for help. Turning his attention came to the castle wall, the yelling was coming from the forest he just knew it... but should he answer it? Ignoring his own question he bolted forward and bound over the wall and began to race through the fields before any real thought passed through his mind. But it was too late to stop because he was already at the forest edge... he stopped.

What if it was a trap? Should he even be passed the castle walls? What about that scary servant and what she would do if he raced into the forest with clean kimonos and get them dirty?... He shuttered at the thought and shook his head clean of any thought of that woman. His ears perked up as he heard the call more clearly and it was a lot closer to the forest's edge than it was just a second ago.

"Inuyasha!"

"Shippo?..." he was sure of it. That was Shippo that was calling out his name, but why? Did some thing happen to the others? =What did I tell you?... Stop thinking of them and leave the brat! Go back to your mate!= -But Shippo wasn't even at the fight when it happened... they probably told him that I was dead... Besides... a father's gotta take care of his pup!-

"Shippo! I'm here! Over here!" Inuyasha shouted into the forest unsure if he should go in or not, he hadn't heard the voice for a few seconds. Inuyasha began to panic... well the way he normally panicked... stiffened and looked around frantically. Was Shippo actually being chased by something? "Shippo!"

He heard the bushes rustle in front of him and he took a step back and raised his claws ready for an attack. But when he saw a ball of tan fluff fly out of the bush and roll across the ground a stop a foot from his feet, he lowered them. He squatted down, minding his kimono robes, and poked the ball once... twice... third times the charm. The ball unraveled to revel a very tired looking kitsune youkai... his fur vest torn from twigs and rocks, little hakamas received the same treatment, along with his yukata. His face was clean... along with his clothes, which was strange... must of fell in the river or something... and the young kitsune youkai looked up at him with teary leafy green eyes, like how the leaves looked in the mornings when they were covered in dew.

"Inuyasha... Kagome had said you were dead... ::sniff:: and she said that she wanted nothing to do with demons so she kicked me out of the village... Kaede has taken sick and-and she left Kagome in charge..." the kit whimpered out between his sniffing and crying.

"Shippo... It's alright, come on lets go inside," Inuyasha whispered as he brought the curled up kit to his chest and slightly rocked him back and forth before he stood and turned quickly to go back to the castle. But just as he turned around he bumped into...

Sesshomaru?!

"Sess-shomaru?!... W-what-t ar-re y-yo-ou do-oing h-here?" Inuyasha stumbled with his words as he took a surprised step back so that he could put some room between him and Sesshomaru.

Sesshomaru glared at Inuyasha then down at the kit in his arms before turning his cold gaze back to his soon to be mate. "I came to get you from our room but you weren't there, so guess."

-Did he just say our room?- =Yes he did!= Inuyasha stared at Sesshomaru unsure of what he should do but when he saw Sesshomaru take a glance at Shippo again he brought the kit closer to his chest. Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow at this but dismissed it quickly and turned around and began to walk back to the castle. Inuyasha looked down at Shippo who looked up at him through teary and scared filled eyes. Inuyasha smirked down at the kit and followed after Sesshomaru hurrying a little so that he could make the kit feel as safe as possible and fast, too.

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~~~~Inu's POV~~~~ i couldn't stay away... :P

I sat down on the red lounge chair that was seated in front of my lover's desk. He walked passed me and took a seat at his chair on the other side of the desk and I watched as he took his seat and smoothed out his silk hakama which looked exactly like mine along with his haori but it was black with a white dragon and then he wore his normal armor but the tie was black and red instead of blue and yellow. I look down at the hem of my kimono sleeve and twiddled with it lightly.

Sesshomaru had told me to hand Shippo over to the first servant that we had come across and I watched as the servant comforted the kit as she walked away to the healer. I had been a little reluctant but I knew no harm would come to Shippo.

"Inuyasha," I slightly flinched at the coldness in my brother's voice but I braced myself for whatever punishment was to come my way. "Come, stand before me."

Gulping I moved from my seat and to the other side of the desk and stood before my brother but I didn't lower my head submissively I held it high and looked straight ahead of my but I couldn't meet his eyes. I could feel his eyes move over my physique and I felt a little self-conscious about my brother looking at me because he nodded but he just kept looking, I started to wonder if he found something wrong with me. Feeling like running away I took a step back and cleared my throat.

"I've... gotta check up on Shippo. He's probably scared," just as I was about to turn away and leave my brother said something I had a feeling that he knew I wanted to know about.

"You want to know what the ceremony's about, don't you?" he said evenly. I turn back to meet his eyes for the first time since I bumped into him outside and like I wasn't even thinking I nodded. Sesshomaru made a light noise that sounded like an approval of my agreement and he stood and walked to the window. "The ceremony that'll be held today and tomorrow is a mating."

I turned to my brother surprised and stared at him as he looked out of the window. I saw something floating passed the window and quickly turn my attention to that and was shocked to find that it was snowing. White flurries dancing from the clouds and to the ground in a beautiful sight and I couldn't help but bring my-self closer to the window. I didn't even noticed that my brother had turned his attention to me as I looked out and watched the snow fall gently over the garden and training fields.

"So..." I wanted to sound casual but I didn't really know if I was succeeding but that didn't stop me from trying to make conversation with my brother, "Who's getting mated? Some alley of the West? Or is it one of your advisers?" Suddenly I got this idea of making a joke that I couldn't pass up and maybe it would grace me a smirk or something. "Is Jaken finally getting a mate?"

I turn to look at Sesshomaru and just I had hoped there was a slight twitch to the corner of his mouth but it was gone just as fast as it had started. I smiled -At least know I know that I can get a response out of him- I turn to look back out the window and watch slowly as the trees and grass are being covered by the dancing white flurries. -I should enjoy this time with him... it might not happen very often-

I stiffed as a pair of very strong arms rapped themselves around my waist and I shivered when I felt the breath on my ear. Was my brother playing some-kind of game? Was my brother messing with me? Did he find it amusing to mess with my feelings this way? Did he even know what he was stirring inside of me?

-Try stay calm- =Like that'll happen... you haven't stayed calm since it happened. You are hopelessly in love with him and you're not willing to except that their is no way to get around that= For once, I couldn't help but let myself agree with the voice that seemed to arouse it's self when it came to issues about my mate... I mean Sesshomaru.

"Sesshomaru... you didn't answer my question... Who's getting mated?" I was pulled back against Sesshomaru's body and couldn't help but relish in his body heat but I kept myself as still as possible trying not to rouse my brother just incase he's doing this self-continuously and if I move he'll push me away in disgust.

My back against his chest, his arms around my waist, my hands on the window ceil, his breath against my ear, my breath on the window, and me practically against the window and the window ceil. After what seemed like hour he finally spoke... but once he did, I wish he hadn't.

"You're getting mated."


tbc...

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