InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The True Purpose ❯ Scene 57 ( Chapter 57 )

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

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Scene 57 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- - A Forested Area

* In the feudal era, when territorial Lords meet a great battle would take place that would change entire landscapes. But something felt different to Sesshomaru about this meeting from the start. For the greater part of an hour the Inu Lord of the West chased the large black Wolf all over the two territories. The wolf dodging the mighty white dog's gauging claws as they rake across mountains, diminishing them to hills. Pouncing and rolling in deserted areas forming great new valleys. But finally the chase comes to a stop when Kouga notices that the sun is about to set. Sesshomaru moves around the sitting Wolf, his front legs stiffened. Kouga's nature whispers to him of the Inu demon's dominate stance. But Kouga only lowers his head and wags his tail. Sesshomaru's nature whispers the meaning to him, as well. Kouga looks away toward the setting sun as Sesshomaru's great white form approaches closer to tower over him. To test the honesty of the new Wolf Leader's posture the great white dog places his head across Kouga's mighty shoulders. Kouga feels that his first response to this would be a snapping retaliation, but to do that would never bring peace. Instead Kouga drops a shoulder and rolls down to lay on his side, felling several trees to create a great wide meadow in this unpopulated forest. Sesshomaru feels the move put him at ease so he now sits, but keeps his great red eyes on the Wolf. Finally, Sesshomaru breaks the twilight silence.

Sesshomaru- I have no time for games, Wolf.

* Kouga stays put and raises a paw to place it against the white dog's wide chest.

Kouga- I think my form explains my delay,.. Dog.

* Sesshomaru bobs his head briefly.

Sesshomaru- Only Demons that reach our level of power can attain such size...
Kouga- Yes.

* Kouga slowly sits up and deliberately places his head under Sesshomaru's jaw. The Inu pricks his ears, but raises his head stiffly at the contact.

Kouga- My Father took ill.. He passed just after I returned there... I was his eldest son..

* Now Sesshomaru tilts his head to the side and nods.

Sesshomaru- I am sorry for your loss.
Kouga- I came as soon as I got everything in order in the Northern Mountains.

* Sesshomaru's red eyes turn to study the Wolf again.

Sesshomaru- So why do you come here in this manner...? Surely you knew what this form would provoke in me..


* The Wolf nods.

Kouga- I learned the answer to end the Black Inu Pup Curse.
Sesshomaru- That being?
Kouga- I won't bore you with the exact wording of that archaic chant... Basically, for the curse to end.. The war between brothers must end.

* Kouga watches Sesshomaru look toward the sunset in thought. The land slowly fades to varying shades of indigo as they continue their discussion.

Sesshomaru- Inuyasha and I have settled our differences.

* Kouga raises up to nudge Sesshomaru's muzzle gently.

Kouga- We too.. are brothers.. in a sense, Sesshomaru.

* Sesshomaru feels his demon nature preening at the Wolf's attentions. But still he remains aloof. Then after careful consideration of his words the Inu Lord looks at Kouga again.

Sesshomaru- Yes. We are both directly descended from the original litter...
Kouga- Yeah.. I've returned to offer you my allegiance, Lord Sesshomaru... Can we do this? Can you and I live in peace.. We have already united against a common enemy and defeated him.
Sesshomaru- And we were successful.. on that front.

* Kouga moves his muzzle up to gently nudge at one of Sesshomaru's ears. In response the great dog opens his jaws wide to gently grasp Kouga's muzzle. The Wolf shows his submission by not resisting the dominant grip. Sesshomaru finds it harder to resist his instincts in this form. As the sun disappears completely, bathing the land in darkness, Sesshomaru's white coat gleams in the silvery light of a full moon as he moves to lay his head across the black Wolf's back. He moves it up to nuzzle against one of his pricked ears.

Sesshomaru- It is no secret that Dogs don't necessarily mate for life.. Nor are they monogamous in some cases... But I have no desire to toss my mate aside.. We are on the verge of being able to wake Inuyasha...
Kouga- The cat has agreed to reverse it?
Sesshomaru- He has given us his claw.


* Kouga nods.

Kouga- When Father passed, all of his knowledge flowed into my being...
Sesshomaru- Yes. It must have been quite an experience for you.
Kouga- Like no other in my life... As the curse was made with the scratch of a cat's claw, so a new scratch must be made with the same... As long as the b------ spoke his agreeance to release the curse over the claw.
Sesshomaru- I believe so... My dragon healer is purifying it and creating wards to keep further damage from being done.

* Kouga looks up at Sesshomaru.

Kouga- You will still need a cat that's willing to use the claw.

* Sesshomaru growls, but not at Kouga.

Sesshomaru- We weren't told that...
Kouga- Perhaps that one elder, M'Lord?

* Sesshomaru tilts his head thoughtfully.

Sesshomaru- Perhaps.


* The Wolf catches Sesshomaru's full attention again when he leans to rub a shoulder against his chest. Sesshomaru's instincts react automatically and he finds himself in a half mount over top of Kouga.

Sesshomaru- I told you...
Kouga- I have no intentions of coming between you and Inuyasha... In fact, I wish you two only the best. I'm merely showing you my decision.. My willingness to unite our two territories once more... Let the mock battle we enacted today.. be our last, Lord Sesshomaru.

* Sesshomaru lifts one of his forelegs to grasp Kouga's body beneath his. He lowers his head to grasp Kouga's thick neck in his mighty jaws. When the Wolf lowers his head and willingly displays the posture of his submission Sesshomaru holds him there for a couple moments before moving to the side.

Sesshomaru- This Sesshomaru accepts your offer of peace.

* Cautiously Kouga stands and moves up beside Sesshomaru. The white dog's form is slightly larger than his own.

Kouga- It is done then. Let us howl together to show our agreement to all the territories.

* Kouga lifts his head to howl. It isn't long until Sesshomaru raises his mighty head to join his voice to the chorus. Their haunting song echoes in every direction, reflecting back off of mountains, singing through valleys. Soon the howls of other demon wolves return to them from the Northern Mountains. Kouga's Elders and fellow wolves sounding their acceptance of the new alliance. When all is silent once more Kouga looks up at Sesshomaru.

Kouga- I have to return to the North.. Still got some stuff to do...
Sesshomaru- Yes. I must return to my mate and pups as well.


* Kouga starts away, brushing his bushy, black tail along Sesshomaru's body.

Kouga- Howl if you ever need me.
Sesshomaru- You will do the same.
Kouga- You have a deal, Lord High-N-Mighty.

* Kouga glances back with a wolfish grin, then lopes off toward the North. Sesshomaru nods and makes his way back toward Inubia. Returning to his normal form as he lands on top of the garden wall. He easily floats down into the garden and is immediately greeted by his adoring pups and one human when he re-enters the suite.