InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The True Purpose ❯ Scene 48 ( Chapter 48 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

When I start things I usually try to finish them. So, barring any major catasrophies.. Such as death, 'puter failure, homelessness, no finances.. er, scratch that cause I live with that daily, lol... I will get this story in completely.

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Scene 48 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Two Days Later

* Lohana enters the garden suite quietly, but it still surprises her when Sesshomaru doesn't sense her presence. When she goes over closer Sesshomaru does finally look up at her, then resumes his attention to brushing out Inuyasha's hair.

Lohana- M'Lord, have you eaten lately?
Sesshomaru- I have no need of such concerns, woman.

* The healer sighs.

Lohana- Killing yourself will not change...
Sesshomaru- Do not preach to me.

* Sesshomaru hears a growl and looks over to Inuyasha's other side. One of the pups is attempting to crawl over his mother to get to him. Lohana smiles when Sesshomaru lifts Sesshinu over to embrace him lovingly.

Sesshomaru- This one is Sesshinumaru.. Our oldest...
Lohana- They're growing quickly.. They are still nursing from Inuyasha okay, then.

* The pup raises his head to lap at Sesshomaru's chin.

Sesshomaru- Yes, Lohana... They keep me going.. hoping...

* Sesshomaru hears the other pups begin to mew as they start nursing. Sesshinu tries to squirm away. Sesshomaru puts his son down. They both watch the firstborn quickly displace one of his sisters easily, but yet he still snaps at her. Lohana nods.

Lohana- Yes. That one is indeed proof that they are yours.

* Sesshomaru hesitates then looks up at the dragon demoness.

Sesshomaru- Because he knows his place?
Lohana- He knows it.. He also asserts it, violently whether necessary or not.

* Sesshomaru studies her a moment, then looks back toward his puppies.

Sesshomaru- Perhaps in my younger days... I admit that I was foolish, Lohana... I thought myself to be so wise.. and powerful... But I was nothing.. without... purpose.
Lohana- You were a young Lord with a lot to live up to and a lot to prove. Now you are an older Lord that has proven yourself...
Sesshomaru- But yet my mate lays here as though dead because of my overconfidence and stupidity! I failed to.. protect him...
Lohana- As much as we want to, we can't protect everyone that we love... Elder Purfelikage could not protect his...
Sesshomaru- If it weren't for the reports of his actions he would be joining my sister and his.. family...

* Sesshomaru looks away from her.

Sesshomaru- Why are you here?
Lohana- I am here because you're not the only one in your Kingdom concerned about your mate, M'Lord.
Sesshomaru- (Quietly) They all disapproved of our union...
Lohana- Not all.. The old flea Myoga is outside pacing on your patio table.. The toad, Jaken, is keeping watch outside the main door... Elders Sephirai, Radiyu,.. even Purfelikage have been hoping for some sight of you, with the report that your mate is normal...

* Sesshomaru sighs, then stands and moves to look out the glass doors. He watches the tiny speck move back and forth on the table.

Lohana- I hear from Rin that even Prince Kouga has returned to seek some miracle from his Father.. You have had one clan out of all the ones you rule to defy you.. But you still have others that will lay down their lives for you... Do you think Inuyasha is laying here just because of the pups?

* Lohana glances toward the nursing litter. Sesshomaru turns.

Lohana- Do you think Pur betrayed his own kind just for these innocent lives?
Sesshomaru- Inuyasha's instincts told him that they were in danger.. My instincts told me.. nothing...
Lohana- Because you are only their Father... You only sired these puppies... Inuyasha's body bore them during the pregnancy, he gave birth to them from his own body.. You know that it's only natural for a mother to be closer to the children.

* Sesshomaru sighs and moves to sit in the armchair that has been pulled closer to the chais.

Lohana- We will find a way to bring Lord Inuyasha up out of this.. Even if it takes the whole thousand years... A thousand years is nothing to a demon...

* Sesshomaru nods toward the pups.

Sesshomaru- A thousand years is a lifetime to them.

* The two strong-willed demons look at each other.

Lohana- What good will it do your mate if you don't continue...? If you don't keep living..? If you don't keep this territory safe so he'll wake up to find his pups.. and his Alpha in good shape?

* The pups begin to mill around on the chais when they are full. Sesshomaru considers the healer's words as he moves up to place each one of them down on the floor so they can play safely. When he places the last one down he turns to look at Lohana.

Sesshomaru- Will you watch them? I do need to have a meeting with my Elders. Then I need to go check on Inuyasha's friends.
Lohana- Of course I can.

* As Sesshomaru turns to move to the glass doors, the black pup grabs ahold of his pant leg playfully. Lohana raises a hand to hide her amused laugh as Sesshomaru looks down at his pup.

Sesshomaru- I have business...

* Sesshomaru hesitates, realizing that his pup understands nothing of that word at this time. He then bends to roll Kuromaru over onto his back playfully until the pup squirms loose and wobbles off to join his littermates. Sesshomaru points him out to Lohana.

Sesshomaru- You have to keep an eye on that one. He has inherited all of my mischievious ways.

* Sesshomaru then goes out to the patio table.

Sesshomaru- Come, Flea. I need to have a meeting with my Elders.

* Myoga quickly hops onto Sesshomaru's sleeve and makes his way up to Sesshomaru's shoulder as the Lord moves to the resonant stone.

Myoga- Is this about Inuyasha?
Sesshomaru- Not entirely.

* Sesshomaru touches the stone.

Sesshomaru- This Sesshomaru will conduct a meeting with all three of my remaining Elders in my personal Conference room as soon as I get there.

* Sesshomaru releases the stone and goes back inside. He pauses at the foot of the Chais to stare at Inuyasha a moment.

Sesshomaru- (Quietly) Myoga,.. I care for him deeper than I have ever cared for anything.. or anyone in my lifetime... But I do still have a kingdom to run. Do you understand this?

* After a moment Myoga nods.

Myoga- Hai.

* Sesshomaru half glances over his shoulder toward Lohana.

Sesshomaru- Whether it takes a thousand days.. or a thousand years... He will need to be kept safe.
Myoga- Yes, I see your point, M'Lord.

* Sesshomaru raises his hands before him, palms together, and bows in respect toward Inuyasha.

Sesshomaru- I vow to do whatever it takes to remedy this, Mate.

* Sesshomaru then turns, bows his head toward the healer, then leaves the suite. Jaken leaps up from where he was sitting beside the door.

Jaken- M'Lord,...
Sesshomaru- Come along, Jaken... I have business to take care of.

* The toad eagerly nods and follows his Lord down the hallway.