InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The True Purpose ❯ Scene 37 ( Chapter 37 )

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Scene 37 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- A Couple Hours Later

* When Sesshomaru re-enters the closet Inuyasha is once again eating.

Inuyasha- Hey, Sessh... Why did you put us in the closet?

* Sesshomaru sits down beside the cushion and casts an amused grin at his mate.

Sesshomaru- You do not remember?
Inuyasha- Remember?

* Sesshomaru opens their connection and allows Inuyasha to read his memories. The hanyou soon lays the empty bowl aside and shakes his head.

Inuyasha- I must've drove you crazy, Sessh.
Sesshomaru- It is all past now, 'Yasha... We are a family.

* Inuyasha grows quiet as his thoughts turn to his missing friends again.

Sesshomaru- My dragon troops have located his castle. The wretched vermin isn't going to be going anywhere for a while... He doesn't even know that he is being observed.

* Inuyasha looks back up at Sesshomaru.

Sesshomaru- When Myoga made the report of the castle being located I acted quickly. I have sent my most powerful dragon to place a spell around the castle... Naraku and everyone inside that vile place are fast asleep... They shall remain so until we go take our leisure on them.

* When the information sinks into the hanyou's mind he genuinely chuckles for the first time in a long time.

Inuyasha- So his days are finally numbered.
Sesshomaru- Yes.. I always warned him that I was not the demon to mess with.
Inuyasha- What about the monk.. and Shippo?
Sesshomaru- We will find them when we go to the castle.

* Sesshomaru stands with some more empty dishes.

Sesshomaru- Rest some more, Pup... I have delayed the Presentation until you are fully rested.
Inuyasha- That should be a few days.

* Sesshomaru nods.

Sesshomaru- (Quietly) Hopefully.

* Inuyasha looks up, but remains quiet as Sesshomaru leaves. He then lays back down as his pups begin to nose at him.

Inuyasha- Hungry again, huh? You all get that from me, ya know.

* Out in the main room, Sesshomaru calls for a servant to come clear away the table. He is about to move to the alcove when the door opens and Rin hurries in past the servant girl.

Rin- Lord Sesshomaru!!

* Sesshomaru turns in time to have one of his legs embraced. The demon sighs, then lowers a hand to pat her on the head.

Sesshomaru- Hello, Rin.

* Rin then shows him the basket she'd brought in with her.

Rin- Lady Lohana asked me to bring this up for you. She says it's very important.

* Sesshomaru takes the large basket full of folded robes.

Sesshomaru- Thank you, Rin. This is the Ceremonial Presentation Basket...

* The cat demon servant clears the table quickly. Sesshomaru notices her glancing toward them, then toward the bedroom. Something niggles Sesshomaru's senses about this.

Sesshomaru- Is there something you wish to say, Girl?
Servant- No, M'Lord.
Sesshomaru- Finish your duties.

* The young cat demoness nods and soon leaves.

Rin- It is so good to see you again, Lord Sesshomaru! I have missed you!!

* Sesshomaru sets the basket on the table, then turns and gathers his young ward up into his arms.

Sesshomaru- You missed me, hmm?
Rin- Oh yes... Lord Sesshomaru, you are looking so much happier.
Sesshomaru- I am happy, Rin.
Rin- The whole castle is buzzing! Some say that your pups have been born... Is this why you're so happy?
Sesshomaru- Yes, Rin. Tell me, are others in the castle happy about my new family?

* Rin hesitates, then scowls briefly. Before she can answer Sesshomaru raises a hand to stop her.

Sesshomaru- (Quietly) Your expression is answer enough, Rin... I do not want Inuyasha getting wind of the unease. Do you understand?

* As Rin nods Sesshomaru mentally checks on his mate. Inuyasha is once more asleep so he relaxes.

Rin- I'm so excited for you, Lord Sesshomaru.. May I please see the puppies? Please, oh please??
Sesshomaru- I'll take you to the doorway so you can look in, but you can't handle them just yet... Inuyasha is asleep again getting more rest, so you must be absolutely quiet.
Rin- I promise. I won't utter a word! Just a quick peek at them will make me happy, M'Lord!

* Sesshomaru raises his index finger to his lips and Rin nods quickly. The white demon then carries her into the bedroom and over to the closet entrance. As soon as she leans to see inside and sees Inuyasha and the nursing puppies she opens her mouth to gasp quietly. One of Inuyasha's ears twitches and Rin raises her hands to clamp over her mouth. Inuyasha stays relaxed and asleep, though. Sesshomaru knows that he senses her and is pleased that Inuyasha shows no alarm. When Rin looks up at him with happy, teary eyes he smiles in return and takes her back out to the main room.

Rin- Oh, M'Lord, they're so cute!! They all look like you.. except that one...
Sesshomaru- Alright, you must go now, Rin. But you must make me one more promise.

* He sets her down.

Rin- Anything, Lord Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru- The black pup must remain a secret for now. Only very few know about him...
Rin- Is he special..?
Sesshomaru- You could say that... But nobody must know about him until the Presentation.
Rin- When will that be?
Sesshomaru- Not for a couple days.. or so yet.
Rin- Okay. I've already picked out a new kimono for the ceremony.. I'll be sure to be real clean and everything...

* Sesshomaru chuckles.

Sesshomaru- Alright. Off with you, now.. You may visit more with the puppies after the ceremony.. Keep up your schooling.
Rin- I am, Lord Sesshomaru. I can't wait to be able to play with them... Congratulations, Lord Inuyasha! Get lots of rest now. Bye!!

* Sesshomaru follows Rin as she leaves to lock the main door. He then turns to face Inuyasha, who is peering out from the curtain.

Inuyasha- That girl.. and seven pups... Inubia will never be the same.

* Sesshomaru nods and goes over closer to his mate.

Sesshomaru- It will adjust to the change as always... Rin won't hurt the babies..
Inuyasha- I know.

* Inuyasha studies Sesshomaru, still unable to shake the feeling that he's not telling him something. But then he notices the basket and goes over. Sesshomaru follows and smirks as the hanyou sniffs at it cautiously.

Sesshomaru- That is the same basket my Mother carried myself and my four siblings in for our Presentation Ceremony... The robes are theirs, too...

* Inuyasha lifts one of the white robes out of the basket.

Inuyasha- I've never been crazy about white... It clashes with my hair.

* Inuyasha casts a glancing smirk at his Alpha. Then he sighs deeply.

Inuyasha- But I'll be honored to wear it, koi.

* Inuyasha's well-tuned ears and senses hears the puppies' grow distressed at his absence. He lays the robe down and hurries back in to settle them down. Sesshomaru follows to lean in the closet entry and watch the hanyou nuzzle his litter. When Inuyasha is sure that they're okay he sits up to look back up at Sesshomaru.

Inuyasha- Ya know, I don't know nothing about important.. rituals.. and stuff.


* Sesshomaru goes over to sit beside Inuyasha.

Sesshomaru- The Presentation Ceremony is not really that complicated.

* He embraces his younger brother as he calmly explains that the Ceremony will just be a brief showing of the pups to his closest advisors and various invited dignitaries from throughout his kingdom. Inuyasha listens carefully, wanting to glean as much information as he can from his Alpha without seeming too pushy. When Sesshomaru is finished the hanyou is once again ready for a nap. He settles down, laying his head in Sesshomaru's lap. The Inu feels his mate's unvoiced worry and closes their connection with a sigh. He can't risk telling Inuyasha too soon and upset him. His thoughts turn to hopes that Myoga will find Kouga in time.