InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The True Purpose ❯ Scene 60 ( Chapter 60 )

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Scene 60 ------------------------------------------------------------- That Evening

* Sesshomaru is standing at the glass doors, looking out at the sunking sun, when the bell chimes.

Sesshomaru- Open.

* Sesshomaru turns as Lohana, Miroku, Rin, and Purfelikage enter. Jaken peers in the door to search for the pups.

Sesshomaru- I have my children in the bedroom. Rin, would you go in and keep an eye on them?

* Jaken enters closing the door behind him. Rin moves to bow respectfully to Inuyasha then hurries into the bedroom. Miroku moves to the chais to check Inuyasha. The monk is a little surprised to find Inuyasha dressed in his Fire Rat outfit. Sesshomaru comes up to the other side of the chais.

Sesshomaru- I felt that it would help him be at ease when he awakes.
Miroku- Yes. Thank you for allowing me to be here.
* Sesshomaru nods and looks at Lohana.

Sesshomaru- Let's get this done, Lohana.
Lohana- We'll need some room, M'Lord.

* Sesshomaru moves around to stand beside Miroku who moves back. Lohana stands on the left side of the chais as Purfelikage moves up to stand on the right side. Miroku moves to the foot of the lounger to get a better view as Lohana and the cat work. First, Lohana chants quietly as she lays the two wards down. One draped across Inuyasha's chest, the other across his forehead. The healer then places the cat's claw in Purfelikage's hand. After some more chanting to activate the wards, the demoness nods to Purfelikage. Carefully the old cat bends and scratches two long strokes, one on each side of Inuyasha's neck. Then they both step back and wait. Then something whispers to Sesshomaru about the jewel. He quickly removes it from his pocket where it had been residing. He moves forward and places the pinkish orb on Inuyasha's chest.

Sesshomaru- The powerful catalyst that Lord Kouga said would boost the claw's power...

* As Sesshomaru speaks a light begins to glow around Inuyasha. Softly, at first, but soon its intensity becomes blinding. Everyone in the room has to shield their eyes for several moments until the light dissipates. They all lean toward the chais, watching Inuyasha anxiously. Finally the hanyou stirs, then stretches with a yawn and opens his eyes. Miroku moves forward excitedly.

Miroku- Inuyasha,...
Inuyasha- Miroku,..?
Miroku- Yes. You're finally awake...
Inuyasha- Man, I had the weirdest dream...

* Inuyasha blinks a couple times as if disoriented, then he begins to look around. When he sees Sesshomaru he bolts upright.

Inuyasha- Sesshomaru!!?

* Before the demon Lord can speak, Inuyasha leaps from the chais and grabs Miroku up.

Inuyasha- What'd you do?! Put some kind of d--- spell on me?!

* Sesshomaru just stares dumbfoundedly at his mate. Inuyasha looks around as he leaps away, still clutching Miroku over his shoulder.

Miroku- Inuyasha,...
Inuyasha- Relax, Miroku.. I'll get you out of here!!

* Inuyasha leaps away through the glass doors, shattering them. He continues leaping away through the garden.

Miroku- Inuyasha, stop...!
Inuyasha- No time right now... I have to get you to safety.. Where in the h--- are we?!
Miroku- Will you listen to...?!

* Inuyasha leaps up onto the great wall around the garden.

Inuyasha- I know. He has my Tetsusiega.. I'll come back for it as soon as I get you away from here...

* Inuyasha leaps off the wall into the forest and keeps on going, using his speed. Back inside the suite, Lohana and Purfelikage both look toward Sesshomaru. The Inu is just looking toward the shattered doors. Lohana decides to break the heavy silence.

Lohana- I'm sure he's just.. confused... Once his brain catches up with him he'll return.

* Finally Sesshomaru sighs deeply, then nods.

Sesshomaru- Well, he is awake... Jaken, clean up that mess and repair the doors.

* Sesshomaru turns to glance toward Purfelikage who is picking the Jewel of Four Souls up off of the floor where it had rolled to. Sesshomaru holds his hand out and the cat shrugs and gives it to him.

Sesshomaru- You and those in your village are free to leave. I want every cat out of my territory by this time tomorrow evening.
Purfelikage- Do you have an opinion on which of the two remaining territories will be easiest to.. settle in?

* Sesshomaru says nothing, but he turns to face south. When he looks slightly over his shoulder toward the old cat, Purfelikage gets the message and nods. He bows to Sesshomaru and leaves. Sesshomaru then moves to sit on the couch and looks out through the doorframe where Jaken is busily sweeping up glass.

Lohana- His reaction is perfectly understandable, M'Lord.
Sesshomaru- (Quietly) Yes, Lohana.
Lohana- I'm sure Elder Miroku will help him..

* Sesshomaru glances up at her.

Sesshomaru- Dismissed, Lohana. Thank you for your help.

* Lohana bows, then leaves. Sesshomaru looks toward Jaken when he hears the imp mumbling complaints about the 'ungrateful hanyou'. A flick of the Lord's green poison whip administers just enough sting to adjust Jaken's attitude.