Apparently, this Sesshoumaru guy was InuYasha's hated half-brother whom definitely did not get along with his younger half-demon sibling. Apart from Kagome's light explanation it was not hard to finally understand what it was she had meant – at all. Reason?

Upon visual, the first thing InuYasha had done after announcing his brother's presence was to unsheathe his beloved sword, which I could not remember the name of – and by the way – tripled in both size and length, ready to attack the white demon.

Who would be ready to kill their own sibling like that? And with a sword that was unnaturally large and, I knew that, even in my drunken state. Regardless of the half-demon's strength that thing had to be ridiculously heavy. I caught myself gaping.

The fight in itself had not been a very long one. InuYasha had been waving his sword around as he was swaying from one side to the other, most likely due to the alcohol, before his half-brother had lashed out an attack of his own, hitting the sword away with his right hand, and grabbed the doggy-eared half-demon by his throat, lifting him up into the air. The demon had thrown his younger sibling into a nearby hut.

Both of my eyebrows lifted. The demon looked bored! And suddenly I wondered about his strength.

The demon's actions had caused several nervous-looking villagers to step outside their own huts to see what all the noise was about.

I quickly glanced at the group of Kagome's friends in question and Miroku shook his head. Was this normal for them?

As if she had read my mind, Kagome opened her mouth to speak. "This is pretty normal for them. It happens every time Sesshoumaru comes within InuYasha's nose-range. He pulls out Tetsusaiga, storms towards his half-brother and ends up injured." She sighed. "He never learns."

I blinked and nodded. So that was the sword's name. I had completely forgotten.

As InuYasha tried to get up from his position inside the hut, clearly failing, I took the time to scan the handsome demon that was walking closer to our current location in the middle of the small village.

Man, he was sexy.

He was tall and lean. The way he carried himself screamed royalty, or perhaps one stuck up demon. Regardless, he looked regal – and dare I say intimidating?

I cocked my head to the side. It was really too bad that his body was covered in so much clothing. Not to mention his armor. It hid everything from view. I licked my lips. I would definitely bang him. I smiled to myself.

It would be too bad if his fine, white kimono got wet. The sudden temptation to make it rain presented itself and I licked my lips as I imagined a hard, sculptured body covered in see-through, white silk – showing me his lean muscles. I licked my lips once more and swallowed. Was I actually drooling?

The half-demon's sudden loud groan brought me out of my dirty, drunken thoughts and I sprinted over to him – Kagome at my side. Damn, I really needed to get laid. It had been so long since I had a proper release.

When Kagome and I reached InuYasha, I had to hold back my laughter by cupping my mouth. The poor guy was having trouble pulling his dirty, mud-covered body up.

He was on his back, legs apart and up in the air, arms spread out on each side as his right hand still clutched his huge sword. Splinters of wood lay upon his red-clothed body as dust danced around his form.

"What's wrong, dog?" I grinned. "Can't get up?"

"Shut up!"

Kagome gave me a look, no doubt in a failed attempt to silence me, but I chose to ignore her. I had not had this much fun in over a month and I needed it.

"Whatever happened to, and I quote; 'My body can take much more alcohol than you humans.' And also; 'I'll win for sure!' You know, dog, you failed at both. I have to admit that I'm rather disappointed."

I was surprised when the half-demon let out a growl. "I said, shut up, woman!"

"Have you tried 'rolling over' so you can push yourself up?"

"Shut the hell up!"

"Ask me nicely."

"What?"

"Ask me nicely and I'll help you up."

"Get lost, you!"

"Don't be so rude, dog," I scolded. "I'm throwing you a bone, here." I laughed again and his growling increased.

"Hannah, I think that's enough for now," Kagome said. She, too, smiled. Obviously she had just as much fun as I had.

He hiccupped before he sneezed and I burst out laughing. "You know, InuYasha, you're such a dog." I had so much fun taunting this guy. But I knew when enough was enough and so I turned to Miroku for help. I bet InuYasha was really heavy and I did not possess as much upper body strength as I would have liked. And neither did Kagome.

However, instead of looking at Sango and Miroku I came nose to chest with the very same demon I had drooled over only moments ago. I craned my neck to glance up and I almost gasped – only, I do not gasp. I am not that dramatic. I did, however, hear Kagome's startled gasp from behind me.

Wow, he was even more handsome up close.

I swallowed and his beautiful, golden eyes followed the movement. He reminded me of a predator checking out its prey, and the tiny hairs on the back of my neck stood on end.

I shivered. Perhaps it was due to the mud cooling down my body, or the demon's high body temperature heating it up. Regardless, I did not like the way this Sesshoumaru made my body react.

He opened his mouth, revealing sharp fangs and I held my breath – biting my lower lip. His eyes flashed before he raised his hand. I took notice of his long, sharp claws and my eyes widened. Was he going to kill me? Had he noticed that I had checked him out? Was he offended?

"I'm sorry," I whispered.

When I felt his warm hand sweep across my neck I stiffened and closed my eyes shut. I felt my muddy hair being pushed back and away from my shoulders and my breath hitched.

"Why?"

Oh, my. It was the first time he had spoken a word ever since his arrival and I inhaled sharply. Or perhaps I was mistaken. I had not paid much attention to him other than his body.

His deep baritone voice was like sweet, sweet, sweet music to my ears. I suddenly realized that I would love to hear him growl my name, on top of me, covered in sweat as he – No!

This was certainly not the time to be having such thoughts.

After making a mental note to call up my old 'casual-sex-friend', Susumu Terada, I opened my eyes.

And the demon was gone.