InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The True Purpose ❯ Scene 15 ( Chapter 15 )

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Scene 15 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kaede's Village

* Just as Inuyasha reaches the village, he remembers that he is still only clad in the short, red yukata. He pauses on the branch of a tree to look over the village. He fastens the thin robe shut, then takes a deep breath, and hops down to the ground. The breeze against his exposed rear is a weird feeling that makes him blush. He then sneaks into the still-sleeping village, quietly making his way to Kaede's hut. He is a little surprised to find Shippo waiting for him on the porch.

Shippo- Inuyasha.

* The hanyou watches the kit's eyes examine him before looking back up to meet eyes with him again. Inuyasha sees understanding in the youthful green eyes.

Inuyasha- (Quietly) I.. was allowed to come.. check on all of you.
Shippo- Big changes coming, huh?

* Inuyasha drops his eyes.

Shippo- They're all awake and waiting inside. I felt your aura coming.

* Inuyasha catches the new stiffness in Shippo's manner toward him. When he looks up Shippo bows aside to clear the path for him. Inuyasha sighs quietly then goes into the hut, reaching down to grab the kit up as he passes. Sango, Miroku, and Kaede look up at the hanyou, but remain silent as their eyes take in his new 'style' of robe. Shippo hops down from Inuyasha's shoulder and moves to sit in his place near Miroku. The monk's jaw slowly drops, but Shippo pushes it shut again. Miroku's reaction both agitates Inuyasha and makes him blush again.

Kaede- Please sit, Inuyasha... Ye are still welcome here... These have explained the situation to me.
Sango- Well, of course you're still welcome here, Inuyasha.

* Inuyasha quickly accepts the offer, then self-consciously tries to keep the short robe closed. The old miko quickly tosses him one of her blankets.

Inuyasha- (Mumbled) Thanks, Old Lady.
Miroku- So, since you're still alive, I take it the mating was successful.

* Sango thumps the monk's arm as he attempts to sip his cup of tea.

Inuyasha- Look,...
Kaede- Are ye hungry?
Inuyasha- No. Sesshomaru's been shoving tons of meat into me the last couple days... I'm not going to be here long...

* Inuyasha closes his eyes and just decides to speak out what his instincts are whispering to him.

Inuyasha- It's like you said, Shippo... I was a Promised One... I was bred for the sole purpose of.. belonging to my Alpha...
Miroku- Sesshomaru.
Inuyasha- Yes... He has claimed me and we have gone through the first stages of our.. uh... mating.. rut.

* They all notice the mark on Inuyasha's neck when he raises his finger to point it out.

Inuyasha- I will be his for the rest of our lives.
Sango- So you have to leave us?
Miroku- What about Naraku?
Inuyasha- This is the next stage.. I have to decide whether I want... umm... What kind of a life I want with Sesshomaru.
Kaede- The two of ye have made your peace then? Or will he be a tyrant mate to ye?

* Inuyasha glances toward the old miko.

Inuyasha- Well, I guess we've settled a few.. misunderstandings... Sesshomaru would be.. Will be a strong mate.
Kaede- Aye... Ye two will compliment each other.
Sango- So what's to decide, Inuyasha?

* Inuyasha is quiet again, then takes a deep breath.

Inuyasha- Now that he has claimed me with his mark, I am bound to him for eternity...

Miroku- Eternity? That's a really, really long time.
Shippo- Demons mate for life.. But that don't mean they always have to stay in contact unless...

* They all look at Shippo when he doesn't finish his statement. Inuyasha drops his eyes.

Inuyasha- Unless I want to live my life alone and.. barren.

* Everyone looks back at Inuyasha. Shippo sniffs toward him.

Shippo- You're not.. barren, Inuyasha.

* It takes a couple moments for Shippo's words to register to the humans. Kaede sighs and the other two gasp.

Sango- Inuyasha, are you...?
Inuyasha- (Quietly) Yeah... Only a.. couple.. so far... We'll create more if I.. go back to complete the cycle.
Miroku- And if you don't go back?

* Inuyasha moves an arm to wrap around his middle as he closes his eyes.

Inuyasha- They'll need.. constant exposure to their sire's aura.. while they develop... or...

* When the hanyou falls silent he doesn't have to say the rest himself.

Kaede- The pups will die.

* A heavy silence falls until finally Sango looks up at Inuyasha again.

Sango- (Quietly) Could you live with that, Inuyasha? Losing them?

* Inuyasha shrugs.

Inuyasha- On one hand.. I can't help but wonder what the h--- kind of a.. mother I would be... On the other...


* The hanyou's golden eyes meet theirs in the most serious of expressions.

Inuyasha- These are.. my pups... Innocent lives that will depend.. on this decision.

* Inuyasha watches the three humans nod. Another long silence is finally broken by Miroku.

Miroku- So you'll be gone for how long?

* Inuyasha looks at the monk surprised. Miroku smiles warmly.

Miroku- Of course you're going back to him. You've come a long way from not caring about innocent lives, Inuyasha.
Sango- Yes... Even I can feel a difference in your aura.
Inuyasha- Sesshomaru says I have reached maturity... He decided this heat would be the right one...
Kaede- The only question now then, is Miroku's... how long will ye be gone from us?
Shippo- Will Sesshomaru allow you to continue helping us?

* Inuyasha relaxes and sighs deeply.

Inuyasha- I guess I have decided to go back to him... I've lived alone and shunned before.. I don't care to experience that for eternity... The bonding and rutting period will go on for about another week... I guess I won't know till after then about anything else... I do know that I'll have to stay close to Sesshomaru for the duration of my.. pregnancy... I just can't figure out how I know this stuff except.. that it must be my demon nature.
Sango- How long will the pregnancy last?
Kaede- Will ye need any assistance delivering them?
Inuyasha- Inu pregnancies last around three to four months.. I think... Like I said, I know nothing of any of this stuff except what I... feel...
Shippo- I'm sure Sesshomaru will teach you more. If he's a good mate he'll help you and protect you.
Sango- And hopefully love you.

* Inuyasha looks up toward the window where the sun is now fully shining its light in on them.

Inuyasha- I have to get back.

* The hanyou stands.

Miroku- can you tell us where the two of you will be?Inuyasha- In the meadow to the West.
Sango- Where that large cave is?
Inuyasha- Yes. Sesshomaru has it marked off as our territory for now.... But I have a feeling he'll want us to return to his castle so I'll be safe until I deliver these brats.
Kaede- Go in peace, Inuyasha.. We won't be disturbing ye.


* Suddenly, Sesshomaru's voice breaks into Inuyasha's mind gently.

(+) Sesshomaru- If an emergency arises the young kitsune may come to alert us.
Inuyasha- Uh... er.. Okay...

* The hanyou wiggles an ear as he looks back down at the puzzled humans.

Inuyasha- Yeah, the b------ can send thoughts.. He says if something important comes up to send Shippo for us.
Sango- Shippo?
Inuyasha- He's too young to pose a threat to my Alpha.

* Inuyasha scowls at the next mental message.

(+) Sesshomaru- And he's not a human.
Miroku- What?
Inuyasha- Nothing. I have to go.
Kaede- Be safe.. We will explain everything to Kagome when she returns.
Inuyasha- She'll want to come...
Sango- We'll be sure to keep her here.
Inuyasha- She don't want to mess with this... I would be powerless to stop Sesshomaru now...
Kaede- Go, Child... Worry not for us.

* Inuyasha nods and moves to the door. He pauses to look back at them once more, then leaves. Some of the villagers pause their morning tasks as a red blur leaves Kaede's porch and heads out of the village. They then shrug and continue about their duties. When Inuyasha reaches the edge of the meadow, he sees that Sesshomaru is still sitting near the mouth of the cave. The white demon remains still, as if he's asleep or meditating, as Inuyasha slowly makes his way over to him. When the hanyou comes to a stop in front of him, the inu Lord looks up at him.

Inuyasha- (Quietly) I.. I'm here.

* Sesshomaru calmly stands to tower over Inuyasha a moment. He then leans, when Inuyasha bows his head, to snuffle one of his folded ears.

Sesshomaru- (Whispered) Mine.

* Inuyasha rolls his eyes calmly.

Inuyasha- Yeah, yeah... I'm yours already.

* Inuyasha pauses, then glances up at his Alpha.

Inuyasha- (Quietly) Always.

* The half demon reaches over to take hold of Sesshomaru's hand and demurely leads his Alpha through the barrier into the cave.