InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The True Purpose ❯ Scene 18 ( Chapter 18 )

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Scene 18 --------------------------------------------------------------- The West

* It takes only a few moments, it seems, until they approach the grand castle. As soon as Inuyasha spots it he suddenly gets very nervous. Sesshomaru glances at him when he turns to hide his face against his chest.

Inuyasha- Please.. go down.
Sesshomaru- What?
Inuyasha- Land.. Please.

* Sesshomaru halts his ball of light.

Sesshomaru- Why are you nervous?
Inuyasha- Th-that place.. is huge.
Sesshomaru- It is your home now.
Inuyasha- P-please just... give me a d--- minute to.. gather myself.

* Sesshomaru honors the request and settles down to the ground just outside the main gate.

Sesshomaru- Tell me why you are nervous.

* Inuyasha looks toward the large, regal castle that is rarely seen by human eyes.

Inuyasha- That.. was where Father lived.
Sesshomaru- Yes. It now belongs to me... To us.. and our pups.

* Inuyasha slowly shakes his head.

Inuyasha- No... Just to you.

* Inuyasha folds his ears back and sighs.

Inuyasha- I'm a filthy half-breed.. Remember? I have no home...
Sesshomaru- We covered this, Inuyasha. You are my mate.. You were always meant to be by my side.
Inuyasha- Yes, I know that... It-it's just that.. I'm not used to such... grand things.
Sesshomaru- I think your pregnancy is already affecting you, Pup.

* Inuyasha lowers his eyes.

Sesshomaru- Fine.. if you don't want to stay in the castle proper, then at least we will stay within the surrounding walls.

* Inuyasha looks back up at Sesshomaru puzzled.

Inuyasha- We?
Sesshomaru- Yes. I told you, I will protect you. Where you stay, I will stay.

* For a long moment, Inuyasha just stares up at him. When the demon Lord can take feeling Inuyasha's insecurities no longer he moves closer to pull his young mate into a gentle embrace.

Sesshomaru- Inuyasha, it will be much more comfortable for you inside our home. I am not going to throw you into my dungeon.
Inuyasha- (Quietly) I know.. (Louder) Feh! I'd like to see you try it! (Quietly) B-but will.. they.. accept me?
Sesshomaru- They?
Inuyasha- Your... servants.
Sesshomaru- They should know better than to question my decision... Many of them have served me since Father lived here... Many of them know of you, they will honor you... The rest.. simply fear me.

* Inuyasha rolls his eyes, then slowly looks toward the main gate.

Sesshomaru- Come.. Trust me, Pup.

* Inuyasha nods and steps aside. He then follows Sesshomaru over to the gate. Immediately, a mist swirls away to reveal two guards: A lizard demon and a cat demon. They quickly recognize their Lord and fall to one knee respectfully.

Sesshomaru- Send ahead and tell Jaken that my mate and I have arrived.
Lizard Guard- Yess, M'Lord.
Cat Guard- Welcome home, Lord Sesshomaru.. Lord Inuyasha.

Sesshomaru- This is my brother, Inuyasha. He is now my mate and will be given the same respect as you give myself.
* The two guards step aside. Inuyasha glances at them as he follows his stoic Alpha. The lizard guard quickly spreads his wings and takes off toward the castle. The cat demon's eyes narrow as he watches the two leave. Sesshomaru watches Inuyasha look all around at the beauty of the well-kept grounds. Just before they enter through the ornate main doors, the hanyou pauses and turns to take another sweeping look at the vast property that stretches out on either side of the castle.

Sesshomaru- Inuyasha?
Inuyasha- (Quietly) I'm.. home?

* As soon as he utters the word, Inuyasha half glances up at his brother.

Sesshomaru- Yes, Brother.
Inuyasha- Does the place have a name?
Sesshomaru- Yes. Inubia.

* Inuyasha turns to look up at Sesshomaru smirking.

Inuyasha- Inubia?
Sesshomaru- Father named it, not I... He also named you... Shall we go in now?

* When Inuyasha nods, Sesshomaru turns and leads him through the doors that open of their own accord. Inuyasha finds this fascinating and sniffs toward them curiously. Sesshomaru speaks as he continues on into the main foyer.

Sesshomaru- The doors have an ancient spell on them. The more important rooms' doors will only open on their own for those of royal blood.

* Inuyasha looks over his shoulder after a few feet to watch the great doors close behind them. He turns his attention forward again when he hears a familiar, irritating voice.

Jaken- Lord Sesshomaru! Welcome home, M'Lord!!

* Inuyasha watches the toap imp bow before his brother.

Sesshomaru- I have decided that we will use the Garden Suite.
Jaken- It is prepared, M'Lord. I have had them all thoroughly cleaned and...
Sesshomaru- How is Rin?
Jaken- She's well. She's with her tutor or she would be here.
Sesshomaru- Very well. She's to understand that my new mate and I are not to be disturbed for the rest of our seperation period.

* Jaken leans to look past Sesshomaru's legs at Inuyasha. They both hear his quiet moan of disappointment. But then the toad quickly nods and bows to the floor again. Inuyasha growls quietly, but Sesshomaru holds up a hand to quiet him.

Sesshomaru- My mate and I will be eating in the suite during this period, as well.
Jaken- Of course, M'Lord. Do you wish some food to be sent up immediately?
Sesshomaru- Yes... Come, Inuyasha.

* Sesshomaru leaves, making sure to use the toad's back as he goes. Inuyasha follows suit with a smirk. The trampled imp groans as they continue down a grand hall to their right.