InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Debt ❯ Power ( Chapter 4 )

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Author�s Note:
1) This was inspired by a challenge prompt called �Mind� in the Inu Yasha Themes Livejournal community.
2) Sequel to �Lessons�. Fourth instalment of the Debt series. Finale.

Summary: Kohaku reflects on the consequences of Sesshoumaru sparing Sango�s life.

Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Psychological / Romance / Angst | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 08.26.2009 | Updated On: 11.22.2009 | Pages: 1 | Words: 416 | Visits: 289 | Status: Completed

Power

Kohaku knew what it was like to live a life - to possess a mind - that was not his own, to lack even the desire to escape. He knew what it meant to be powerless.

For a year, he'd searched for the power to defeat his enemy, broken memories his only strength. The sins of his slavery had been paid in blood, and the cost of escape required even greater debt. It was the great lesson he had learned: freedom wasn't free.

It had taught him nothing of what power could defeat Naraku, but Naraku's defeat had taught him something about power; killing him had not ended his hold on their hearts. In death, his dark web had remained intact. In death, he had remained powerful.

Until tonight; the night Sango had regained her life.

The night Naraku's power had shattered.

Kikyou had stated that swords could not defeat Naraku; Sesshoumaru's mother had stated that an enemy should be defeated with a compassionate heart. Tonight, Kohaku finally understood. Tonight, he had learned the truth about power.

True power didn't come from knowing when to swing a sword.

It came from knowing when to leave one sheathed.

FIN.