InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The True Purpose ❯ Scene 17 ( Chapter 17 )

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Scene 17 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Kaede's Village

* When they reach the village, Sesshomaru steps aside to lean against a tree and crosses his arms. Inuyasha looks up at him.

Inuyasha- Sessh,...
Sesshomaru- I won't enter this village.. I would scare the humans or they would attack me and I would be forced to defend myself.
Shippo- Inuyasha!!

* The hanyou turns as Shippo comes dashing over. The young fox skids to a stop when he sees Sesshomaru. The white demon glances at Inuyasha, then begins to inspect the claws on his renewed arm.

Sesshomaru- This demon is too young to be a threat.
Shippo- Nobody here is a threat to...
Kagome- Inuyasha!

* Shippo swallows and hurries back to intercept Kagome as she approaches.

Shippo- Kagome, please don't sit him!

* Just now remembering about the subjugation necklace that his mate wears, and what it does, Sesshomaru acts quicker than any of them can react. He slashes the necklace apart easily. The gathering friends all grow silent as the black beads scatter all over the ground, then disappear in tiny poofs of smoke. Inuyasha looks back up at Sesshomaru as he feels true freedom for the first time in a couple years.

Sesshomaru- You are mine.. I will not have you controlled by this strange miko no longer.

* Inuyasha looks back at Kagome and sees the shock on her face. Kaede touches Kagome's arm gently. Shippo hops up onto Miroku's shoulder and whispers in his ear.

Shippo- (Whisper) Inuyasha is pregnant.. Very pregnant.
Inuyasha- Yeah, so what if I am?!

* Kagome looks up puzzled.

Kagome- Y-you're.. mated... To him?

* She now motions angrily to Sesshomaru.

Sesshomaru- Tell them what you're going to. I want to be home by dark.

* Inuyasha twitches an ear toward Sesshomaru, then he calmly obeys. The white demon keeps his eyes riveted on Kagome.

Inuyasha- Yes, Kagome. It's a long story, but Sesshomaru and I were actually meant for each other...
Kagome- These guys all told me what you told them.. I just can't believe that you... Is this some kind of a sick joke? Have you both been manipulated by...?!
Sesshomaru- Say that miserable name and you will die.

* Inuyasha holds a hand up to Sesshomaru, then sighs and meets Kagome's eyes.

Inuyasha- This is no joke, Kagome. And that b------ has nothing to do with this!

* Sango moves up to touch Kagome's other arm.

Sango- We can't change this, Kagome.. Inuyasha is marked...
Shippo- And pregnant...
Kagome- But what about Na-...?

* Kagome half glances toward Sesshomaru.

Kagome- The jewel shards?
Sesshomaru- When our pups ae born, that vermin will be dealt with... I care little about those petty jewel fragments.
Inuyasha- Kagome, I can't put anything else in front of the safety of my pups.
Sesshomaru- They will be born in three months. I will have you all sent for so that you may attend the presentation ceremony... But only if you promise to conduct yourselves with civil decorum.

* Sesshomaru pauses to await any objections. None are rendered to his authoritative tone.

Sesshomaru- Until then, my mate will remain hidden in my castle. He will be under my constant protection.
Kagome- If you mean thrown in your dungeon like a...!

* Sango clamps a hand over Kagome's mouth and Miroku moves quickly to place himself between the Inus and Kagome.

Miroku- We accept your terms, Lord Sesshomaru.

* Inuyasha watches Miroku turn to help Sango restrain Kagome.

Kaede- Ye be safe and go, Inuyasha.
Sango- Yes.. prosperity to... you both...

* Sesshomaru watches the hanyou's ears droop as the three wrestle Kagome back toward the old lady's hut. Shippo shakes his head and looks back up at Inuyasha.

Shippo- You have to forgive her, Inuyasha.. She is just a human... She doesn't understand all of our ways. And we haven't really had too much time to explain it to her.. She just came back last night... She'll understand by the time we're sent for, I'm sure.

* Shippo then looks back toward Sesshomaru bravely.

Shippo- But know this, Sesshomaru! I'll do everything in my power to hurt you if you hurt our friend.. And Lady Kaede will purify you...

* Inuyasha reaches down to clamp his hand on Shippo's shaggy red head.

Inuyasha- Enough, ya brat... We'll be fine... Now get out of here!

* Sesshomaru moves up behind Inuyasha as the kitsune dashes back toward the village.

Sesshomaru- Brave little kit... We must go now.

* Inuyasha nods.

Inuyasha- (Quietly) As you wish, Alpha.

* Sesshomaru summons his energy around them as he pulls Inuyasha back against him closer. On Kaede's porch, she and Shippo watch the ball of energy flash away toward the West. The old priestess sighs and looks back down at Shippo.

Kaede- Big litter?
Shippo- Felt like it.

* Kaede nods.

Kaede- Such is the cycle of life, even for demons.
.Shippo- Yeah, but still.. Who would've ever thought... Inuyasha, a mother?

* Even before they enter her hut, they hear Kagome still screaming and something crash and break inside. The healer and the fox glance up at each other, then shake their heads, and continue on into the hut to lend their friends a hand.