InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The True Purpose ❯ Scene 38 ( Chapter 38 )

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Scene 38 -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Next Day

* Sesshomaru is meditating in his alcove when he feels a prick on his neck. One of his temples twitches as he raises a hand to swat the irritant. He then opens his eyes to look down at his hand. When he is sure that it's Myoga he quickly clamps his hand shut as Inuyasha comes over curiously.

Inuyasha- Was that Myoga?
Sesshomaru- No doubt another report concerning Naraku.

* Sesshomaru stands and heads for the garden. Inuyasha follows.

Inuyasha- You don't have to keep me in the dark, Sessh... I'm not pregnant anymore, ya know...
Sesshomaru- I have been keeping you up to date...

* Just then one of Inuyasha's ears twitches toward their bedroom. With a growl he looks back up at his brother.

Inuyasha- Open the connection!
Sesshomaru- Of course. As soon as I'm settled outside... Go see to the pups, Love.

* Sesshomaru goes out onto the patio. He closes the door and quickly raises his hand to look at the disoriented old flea.


Sesshomaru- Did you find the wolf? Tell me quickly.
Myoga- Hai... He is being seen to by Jaken...
Sesshomaru- He is in the castle?
Myoga- Yes.
Sesshomaru- Okay. I have to open the link to Inuyasha now, so give me some report on the siege.
Myoga- But noth-...

* Sesshomaru squeezes the flea between a couple of his fingers and opens the mental link with Inuyasha. The hanyou's immediate thoughts are a short string of curses, then he falls silent.

Sesshomaru- Now, Myoga. You may give your report.
Myoga- But I... Nothing has changed at the siege, Sire... Naraku and the occupants all remain under that dragon's spell.

* Sesshomaru nods, 'Did you get all that, Pup?' As Inuyasha answers him with a positive he once more severs the connection and looks back down at Myoga.

Sesshomaru- Just be sure that the wolf is at the Presentation Ceremony in the morning.
Myoga- You should warn my Master...
Sesshomaru- There is hopefully no need for him to be further upset than necessary.
Myoga- I think I understand why you have sent for that particular wolf, M'Lord...
Sesshomaru- I spared his life once. Let's just hope he recalls that. Dismissed, Myoga.

* As Myoga hops away Inuyasha comes over to join Sesshomaru at the table. The hanyou sits down and stares intently at his brother. Sesshomaru cocks an eyebrow at him.

Sesshomaru- Something troubling you?
Inuyasha- Yeah. Something's going on. I don't like surprises, Sessh.

* Sesshomaru returns Inuyasha's steady gaze unflinchingly.

Sesshomaru- The Presentation Ceremony will take place in the morning.
Inuyasha- Sessh,..
Sesshomaru- Do you trust me, Inuyasha?

* The hanyou nods firmly.

Inuyasha- If you don't know that by now...
Sesshomaru- Then prove it to me.

* After a couple moments Inuyasha stands to leave, then hesitates beside Sesshomaru.


Inuyasha- (Quietly) I love you.. and I do trust you, Sessh... But if something is going to happen to my pups tomorrow...

* Sesshomaru just remains stoic, gazing out across his garden.

Inuyasha- Sessh, please...
Sesshomaru- I will defend our pups with as much ferocity as you would, Inuyasha... All seven of them.

* When Inuyasha finally returns back into the suite Sesshomaru moves to the resonant stone near the patio doors.

Sesshomaru- Jaken!

* Sesshomaru waits a couple minutes before the toad replies.

Jaken- Yes, M'Lord.
Sesshomaru- You have the wolf settled in comfortably?
Jaken- Hai. Stupid wolf eats like...
Sesshomaru- Prepare the castle for the Presentation Ceremony in the morning. I want to get it over with so my mate and I can take care of other business.

* Sesshomaru feels a familiar presence enter the garden stealthily as he releases the stone. The white demon turns calmly, but remains on full guard.

Sesshomaru- Purfelikage. I know you are here. Show yourself.

* The elderly panther demon materializes as he dissipates the cloak he came in. When the cat demon remains in the shadow of the corner he's in Sesshomaru cautiously moves closer glancing around for any danger.

Sesshomaru- (Quietly) This is not a social visit.
Purfelikage- (Whisper) Nay, M'Lord. I cannot be here long.
Sesshomaru- (Quietly) Should I expect trouble at the Presentation in the morning?
Purfelikage- (Quietly) Know that many of my clan aren't pleased that you now have.. heirs...

* Sesshomaru turns to glare at the cat. The elderly demon lowers his eyes to show his manner to be unchallenging.

Purfelikage- Know also.. That I am not among those.
Sesshomaru- But you are in danger for being here...
Purfelikage- Most of.. them.. are at the siege... It does not include all of us.. But I fear that your wrath.. will... I must go now.


* The panther demon bows and disappears back behind his cloak. Sesshomaru feels the presence leave, glances around to sense for any others, finds none, then returns to his seat at the table.

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Hmmm... Looks like it's going to be an interesting Ceremony, you think? lol.