InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The True Purpose ❯ Scene 59 ( Chapter 59 )

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Scene 59 -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Next Day

* Sesshomaru is working at the desk penning up the proper peace treaty between he and Kouga. He feels a tug on his pantleg. Without hesitation he reaches down and lifts Sesshinu up to sit him on the desk.

Sesshomaru- You're always the first one up, Sesshie.

* He watches the pup move to nudge at the contract with his nose.

Sesshomaru- It is a peace treaty between our territory and the Northern Territory... Oh, someday you will learn to read, son.

* Sesshinu sits back down on his haunches and looks up at his Father with his ears all lopsided.

Sesshinu- Peace.

* Hearing his pup's first audible word nearly chokes Sesshomaru up. Just then the door flies open and Lohana sweeps in. She pauses a couple beats when she sees the tears sparkling in her Lord's eyes. Quickly she looks toward the chais.

Sesshomaru- Inuyasha is fine, Lohana.. Sesshie, here, has just spoken his first word.

* Lohana looks back at Sesshomaru and crosses her arms. Now the Inu realizes that his healer is a bit angry.

Lohana- Oh? I hope it was b------.
Sesshomaru- I'll ask you to mind your tongue around my children, Woman!
Lohana- Lord Sesshomaru, I understand that you've been under a lot of stress lately..

* Sesshomaru places his pup down on the floor as he stands to face the angry demoness. His other pups are now awake and hiding under the desk, feeling the anger radiating off of her.

Lohana- But to turn to that Wolf to sate your...!
Sesshomaru- I see you've spoken with Rin.
Lohana- All four territories heard the two of you... The human child is naive.. She don't understand how much of a dog you really are...
Sesshomaru- That will be quite enough in front of my pups, Lohana.

* The healer seethes as Sesshomaru looks under the desk at his pups that are huddled together.

Sesshomaru- Go into the bedroom, children. I'll handle this big, bad woman.

* The litter all come out from under the desk. Five of them streak toward the bedroom. Sesshinu and Kyouko both hesitate to look up at Lohana growling.

Sesshomaru- No arguments, you two. She will not harm us... Go, now.

* Lohana moves to the foot of the chais to study Inuyasha. The pups lower their heads and move toward the bedroom, stiff-legged, tails tucked, and not taking their golden eyes off of the demoness. Lohana sees how the hanyou has been well-kept. Sesshomaru comes over to stand beside the chais, glaring at Lohana.

Sesshomaru- I thought I explained it well enough to Rin for her to grasp...
Lohana- She is a human child who can be blissfully unaware of all of our demon natures.
Sesshomaru- Nor does she assume the worst.

* Lohana looks at Sesshomaru a little more calmed down.

Lohana- Then explain to me what happened out there...
Sesshomaru- We came to a peace agreement. That is all. We chased, we talked, we postured... But nothing further than that... Kouga is now the Lord of the North. His Father has passed on.
Lohana- Just.. postured...?
Sesshomaru- The only way for the Black Pup curse to be done away with is for Dogs and Wolves to be at peace again... I was penning the formal treaty when you slammed in here... And Sesshinu's first spoken word was peace.

* Lohana looks back toward Inuyasha.

Sesshomaru- I have no intention of setting Inuyasha aside. I told Lord Kouga this in no uncertain terms... No talk of he and I mating even culminated, Lohana.

* The healer sighs.

Lohana- You have been taking very good care of him..
Sesshomaru- It is my duty to do so.. It is my pleasure to see to my mate's comfort... It is my desire to see my mate awake again.

* Sesshomaru looks down at Inuyasha, then bends to smooth back some silver hair that has strayed out of place.

Sesshomaru- He is missing too much... He has now missed our eldest pup's first word...
Lohana- The wards will be ready this evening, M'Lord.

* Sesshomaru hears that she has calmed down considerably and nods.

Lohana- I've also spoken with Purfelikage... You plan on making peace with the cats now, too?
Sesshomaru- Is it not punishment enough to be banished from your own land and have to forge your place in a new territory?

* Lohana nods slightly, then looks at Sesshomaru again.

Lohana- Do you know truly why all these things are happening toward a more peaceful time for all our lands, M'Lord?

* Sesshomaru looks at her blankly.

Lohana- Rin has also told me about the pretty jewel that changed colors when she held it.
Sesshomaru- Yes. The Shikon Jewel that is nearly complete once more...
Lohana- It had to be purified by someone pure of heart, body, and soul.
Sesshomaru- That certainly describes our Rin, doesn't it?
Lohana- Yes. It also shows that you are raising her well... Even if she is a human... Speaking of humans... You have asked that monk to be one of your Elders?
Sesshomaru- Yes. You have a problem with this, too?

* Lohana hesitates, then shakes her head.

Lohana- No.. He is actually rather.. interesting... If a bit lecherous.. But I have dealt with worse.

* Sesshomaru moves back to the desk.

Sesshomaru- Then he will be good to have around, if only to keep you busy.

* Lohana turns to hiss at Sesshomaru.

Lohana- I did not mean it in that...
Sesshomaru- We have to teach him about all of our demon ways.. I can think of nobody better to teach him.. those ways than yourself.

* Lohana huffs and heads toward the door. Sesshomaru glances up toward her.

Sesshomaru- When you return this evening make sure that he accompanies you and Pur.. I'm sure he will want to be here when Inuyasha awakes.
Lohana- As you wish.

* When she leaves closing the door hard behind her Sesshomaru chuckles and returns to his work.