Hiya! Here's a really random and big-wordy story that I'm thinking of from the top of my head due to writer's block. 'Sides, no one seems to care I updated my other stories, or they're giving me the silent treatment. At any rate, here's my story and thoughts on Sesshy's personality.
Ani-talk:
::Sesshoumaru::
-Ah-
'Un'
Random Writer's Block Story: Curiosity Killed the Dog
Prologue:
It isn't easy to teach someone a lesson, especially when they are stubborn. Sesshoumaru, Lord of the Western Lands was as stubborn as they come, so his lesson was a hard learned one. But it is guaranteed that he won't make the same mistake that he did the day he made this one.
Feel the pain & embarrassment of the Lord of the Western Lands
Story: Start
Sesshoumaru was a refined demon, not like the filthy lower class. He was an excellent fighter, a gentleman in many ways, and a just ruler, despite his prejudice to humans. However, the taiyoukai was not a god, so he had his flaws. One in particular that could sometimes lead to his downfall was his insatiable curiosity. Whenever he was faced with a puzzle, he usually intended to solve it. This resulted in his taking in of the young human girl, Rin. It also resulted partially in the forging of the Toukijin. With this curiosity, he was able to delve into many mysteries, solve them, and therefore broaden his horizons, but apparently, he'd never heard the expression, "curiosity killed the cat." As usual, this led to a fault in thought that was nearly fatal...
"Lord Sesshoumaru, what do you think of this?" Rin asked, proudly holding up a squirming fish from the pond.
"A fine day's catch for you, Rin. You always do well to provide for yourself, something I admire."
Sesshoumaru himself was contemplating returning home for nourishment. Although he didn't eat "human food," there were certain victuals in which he could indulge as Rin did. Fish wasn't on the list. As a growing youkai prince, he needed a large amount of high energy replacement human foods to satiate his appetite, or else he could also go hunting for substitution fresh, raw meat. Yes, that's what he would do tonight. Rin and Jaken would not object if he took Ah-Un with him to search for food. He was sure.
"Jaken, Rin, I am taking Ah-Un with me to search for food. I should return by the end of the day, or perhaps I may return tomorrow morning. Either way, you two are on your own for a while. Do your best not to annoy each other."
"Yes, M'lord. Rin will behave."
"We will await your return, Master Sesshoumaru," Jaken said obediently.
Sesshoumaru boarded Ah-Un's back, then the little imp and Rin watched as he disappeared into the horizon.
"Master Jaken, where has Sesshoumaru-sama gone, if it isn't too bold to ask?"
Jaken sighed.
"Most likely, he has gone on a hunt. Even demon lords such as he need sustenance."
"Sustenance?"
"Food, energy."
"Oh."
So, Sesshoumaru said in an animal dialect that only certain entities could understand Where do you think is the best place for a hunt?
-Milord there isn't much good meat in this forest, I must say,- Ah replied. –And perhaps we should take extra care that you are well fed.-
::Hn. This must not have anything to do with the torpor state I lapse into when my metabolic rate slows to accommodate the shortage of food, must it?::
'Perhaps it does, but we were also thinking for you as our master,' Un replied.
Suddenly, the taiyoukai took a whiff of the air and sensed someone familiar...
"Inuyasha!"
::You were trying to steer me away, weren't you?:: he said accusingly.
-Yes, M'lord, for we fear this is not the best of times for a fight. You must gather your strength.-
'We apologize.'
::Hn. You doubt my ability?::
-Of course not. We know you are a powerful demon. However, there are times at which the strong must gather themselves.-
::That is true. Very well, let us move further upwind...::
Suddenly, Sesshoumaru scented a sweet smell; one he'd never experienced.
::Do you smell it?::
'Smell what, Sesshoumaru-sama?'
::It smells sweet. It's obviously aberrant to these lands...::
-Here we go,- Ah growled in half bemusement and half exasperation.
::Follow it.::
"Inuyasha, your ramen's getting cold."
Inuyasha ignored Kagome, concentrating on the person he smelled. He knew it was his half-brother, but he didn't want to alarm anyone.
Keep your distance, you bastard. I don't want to fight now. Let me be in peace...
No such luck. Not with a person like Sesshoumaru. As the scent neared, he thumbed the Tetsusaiga.
"Guys, Sesshoumaru is headed this way," he said softly. A growl rose in his throat.
Suddenly, the said demon burst from the forest astride Ah-Un.
"Ah, so the source of the scent is coming from your comrades, brother," Sesshoumaru said.
"What the hell are you talking about, jackass?"
Quicker than the eye could see, Sesshoumaru snatched up Kagome's backpack and stood by Ah-Un as he began to root through it. As he was doing this, his stomach chose to let out an extra-loud groan of hunger.
"Oh, so that's why you're screwin' with Kagome's stuff. You're hungry," Inuyasha said with a sneer.
Don't presume to think I would eat just any filthy ningen food. I merely scented something new. Something sweet.
"Here it is. You may have this trash back."
Sesshoumaru threw the backpack to the ground, pocketing a large Ziploc bag of foodstuffs before remounting his steed.
"I bid you farewell."
And just like that, he was gone.
"Your brother never ceases to mystify me, Inuyasha," Miroku said.
"Ah, the bastard just has this curiosity complex. Kagome, what did he steal?"
"...He stole Shippo's chocolate..." she said softly.
"WHAT?!?!"
The young kitsune pitched a fit at her words.
"That mutt! Those were mine!!"
"That's not what's scaring me," Kagome said gravely. "Demon-dogs react the same way to things as normal dogs, right Inuyasha?"
"Yeah, so?"
"Chocolate makes dogs seriously sick."
"So?"
"So Sesshoumaru is going to get ill off of it."
"So?"
"So he can't rule his lands."
"So?"
"So the lands will be in disarray and he could lose possession over the Western province."
"So?"
"So we have to make sure he doesn't eat it, or at least help him if he does."
"So?"
"Inuyasha, it doesn't even make sense to say 'so'. I can't put it any clearer."
"Read my lips, wench: I'm not helping that son of a bitch!"
"Read my lips," Kagome said annoyedly. "SIT!"
THUMP!!
"Oww..."
Well, that's all my time b4 bed allows. Hope I get reviewed.
