InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The True Purpose ❯ Scene 54 ( Chapter 54 )

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Scene 54 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Garden Suite

* When Sesshomaru enters he quickly steps aside as a green blur exits. His seven pups skid to a stop and sit to look up at him, their tongues lolling happily.

Sesshomaru- I need to get you kids a better chewtoy...

* Sesshomaru chuckles when the black pup leaps onto Sesshinu and latches onto an ear. Rin laughs and looks up at Sesshomaru.

Rin- They certainly are becoming more lively.
Sesshomaru- Play nicely, boys.
Rin- They should be ready for another nap soon.

* Sesshomaru moves to check Inuyasha.

Sesshomaru- Rin, you have schooling to continue.
Rin- Oh yes. I was going to leave as soon as you returned. I didn't want to leave Jaken alone with the puppies.

* Rin moves to the foot of the chais to look at Inuyasha.

Rin- If you can't wake him up for a thousand years... I'll never get to talk with him again.

* Sesshomaru looks down at the young human girl.


Rin- Even with your Tenseiga, I won't be able to live that long.. Will I?
Sesshomaru- Rin, I will find a way to wake my mate... I can't allow Inuyasha to remain like this... I'll torture every last member of Tategami's...

* Suddenly Sesshomaru nods and moves to the resonant stone. He pauses to look at Rin.

Sesshomaru- Go now, Rin.

* Rin bows to Inuyasha, glances toward Sesshomaru, then leaves. The Demon Lord touches the resonant stone.

Sesshomaru- Guards!! This Sesshomaru orders that Tategami's mate and children be placed in the jail! They are only to be detained. Do not feed or care for them in any way. Carry these orders out!

* As Sesshomaru finishes and releases the stone the door chime sounds.

Sesshomaru- Open.

* Sesshomaru turns to face Miroku. The pups stop playing to look up at this strange-smelling person.

Sesshomaru- Monk.
Miroku- Rather harsh...

* Then Miroku spots Inuyasha and goes over to look down at him.

Sesshomaru- Yes. Look at what that cat has done to your friend... Taken him from me.. from his own children...


* Miroku shakes himself from staring at the sleeping hanyou. He looks down when he hears a growl. Sesshinu is now tugging on the hem of his fresh, long robe. Sesshomaru comes over and bends to lift the pup away from trying to pull Miroku away.

Sesshomaru- That is no way to treat your mother's friend, Sesshinu.
Miroku- Sesshinu?

* Sesshomaru looks at the monk.

Sesshomaru- Shall I introduce all seven to you?
Miroku- Yes. Please do.
Sesshomaru- This is our oldest, Sesshinumaru.. The others are Kyoukomaru...

* Sesshomaru points to each one in turn as he introduces them.

Sesshomaru- Our first daughter, Mishumaru, named after my own mother.. The next female is.. Sangomaru...
Miroku- Named after the Slayer..?
Sesshomaru- Yes. I felt her strength was worthy to be honored.

* Miroku looks up at the white demon beside him, currently having his face cleaned by Sesshinu.

Miroku- Thank you. Tell me, have you seen any sign of Kirara?
Sesshomaru- Kirara?
Miroku- She was Sango's firecat...
Sesshomaru- No. I know nothing of any firecat. My apologies. She was not at Naraku's castle..
Miroku- No... When Sango.. fell.. Kirara roared her anguish and flew away...


* Miroku raises his healed hand.

Miroku- Please, forgive me... Continue.
Sesshomaru- Next is Rakkimaru, then Joufumaru.. She is named after my oldest sister who died in battle... Then there is our black pup, Kuromaru.

* Miroku nods.

Miroku- Considering that Inuyasha is dark-haired in his human form that makes sense.. But the little guy certainly does stick out, don't he...? Will they remain in this form?
Sesshomaru- No. When I wake my mate we will teach them together how to change their forms.

* Miroku turns to look down at Inuyasha again. The monk takes note of how clean and groomed he looks.

Miroku- He looks well... So peaceful.
Sesshomaru- He looks as if he is dead.. But he is not...

* Miroku looks at Sesshomaru as the demon places his son back down.

Miroku- So you are going to make this cat watch his family suffer...
Sesshomaru- This displeases you?

* Miroku sighs, then holds his hand up again.

Miroku- It's not my say of how demons run their affairs...
Sesshomaru- What would you.. as a human do? There is no other way to break the curse it seems.
Miroku- We humans have a tool we call.. negotiation...
Sesshomaru- I will not compromise my kingdom.. Inuyasha would not want me to..
Miroku- You are right there...

* Miroku chuckles as he looks back down at Inuyasha.

Miroku- Our friend here would have his own way of negotiating...
Sesshomaru- You lived with that curse on your hand nearly your whole life.. Correct?
Miroku- Yes. It's still hard to believe that it's actually.. gone.
Sesshomaru- But you remember your whole life.

* The monk looks up at Sesshomaru thoughtfully.

Sesshomaru- You have not lived a thousand years.
Miroku- Thankfully.. no.
Sesshomaru- If I cannot wake Inuyasha he will be like this.. for a thousand years... But when he wakes he will not have any memories of his children growing up..

* Miroku looks toward the pups who are now curled up together in the middle of the main room sleeping. Miroku sighs.

Miroku- Again, I see your point...

* Miroku rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Miroku- So why have the cats picked now to revolt?

* Miroku moves to sit on the couch. Sesshomaru follows to face him and explains the brief version of the history between the Inu and Neko clans. When he is done Miroku nods.


Miroku- So they were just waiting for you to die or get killed or...
Sesshomaru- Yes.
Miroku- Hmm... Perhaps he still has this hope...
Sesshomaru- Soon he will be the last of his clan...
Miroku- Their goal was to take out your heirs.
Sesshomaru- Yes, but they failed.
Miroku- Would you allow me to try to talk with this demon?

* Sesshomaru turns away to look at Inuyasha.

Sesshomaru- You would do this.. for him..?
Miroku- For him.. For them.. As well as for you... Even with the Tenseiga, how many times could you revive a starving person?

* Sesshomaru looks over his shoulder toward Miroku again. He honestly admits to himself that he never considered that aspect of this situation.

Sesshomaru- It would be pointless... Go... See if you can sway this demon, monk.

* Miroku stands as Sesshomaru moves to the resonant stone.

Miroku- You may call me Miroku.
Sesshomaru- Jaken, return to my suite.. The pups are asleep.

* Sesshomaru then looks at Miroku again.

Sesshomaru- I would like to call you Advisor.

* Miroku looks up stunned.

Miroku- What? Me? Advisor to.. you?
Sesshomaru- You are a wise human. I will need someone to help me deal with your species as it continues to encroach upon my lands... Please, consider my offer.

* After a moment, Miroku glances back toward Inuyasha, then slowly nods.


Miroku- I will consider it.

* Jaken arrives peering in cautiously.

Sesshomaru- Jaken. Take.. Miroku down to see Tategami. Accomodate him in whatever he would have need of.. He is going to try to negotiate with the cat.
Jaken- His mate and young cubs were found easily, M'Lord. They have just been placed in cells across the aisle from his according to your order.

* Sesshomaru nods. He waves them away then returns to sit on the chais beside Inuyasha.

Miroku- I will do what I can... It's the least I can do to repay you for helping Shippo.. and taking care of my friend Inuyasha.

* With that, Miroku bows toward the chais using a quiet blessing chant habitually, then he follows the grumbling toad out. Sesshomaru makes a mental note to chastise the retainer for his insolence soon.