Thank you to anyone who reviewed! So, a question was asked and here is the answer. Yes, Sesshomaru has two arms and his own sword Bakusaiga. Everything from Episode 17 of Inuyasha the Final Act and before has happened.
After their brief conversation, the two taiyokai had not spoken. Nevertheless they both seemed to understand that from now on, they would be traveling together. Rin and Matsu had begun to make a fire; and Ah-Un returned carrying a large stag in his jaws.
Sesshomaru reclined against a tree while Amaya rested against her dragon Kaida. The only sounds heard were the crackling of the fire and the quiet chatter of the two human children. Jaken was sent by Sesshomaru to procure a new kimono for Rin. Suddenly, Lady Amaya stood up and walked deliberately towards the western lord. She sat down next to him and tilted her gaze toward the sky. Speaking quietly she began
"I have heard stories about the fearsome lord of the West, about your power, beauty and cruelty. I was surprised you so quickly agreed to consider my proposal."
His eyes closed he simply responded.
"I do as I please."
She gave a nod, shutting her eyes, Amaya spoke again
"A few days ago I visited my dear friend, your mother."
At this, Sesshomaru's eyes snapped open and turned to look at the demoness beside him
"You know my mother, say she is a dear friend, yet I have never heard her speak about you."
Not opening her eyes, she countered
"She does not speak about you either, all I knew was that her son's name was Sesshomaru and that he is as stubborn as his father."
Sesshomaru's only response was a quiet "Hnn."
She opened violet eyes to look at him, meeting his golden gaze.
"Your mother wishes for you to visit her in the next few days, I made a promise I would bring her to you."
He merely stared back, so she continued
"She told me about your quest in the underworld, how you almost got yourself killed and how the girl died, I wonder why you would bring a human child into the underworld…it is common sense that humans cannot survive there. Perhaps you are not as sharp as I-"
She was cut off when a clawed hand wrapped around her throat and she found herself face to face with the demon lord.
"You would be wise to hold your tongue, you come asking for assistance and treat me as if I were a foolish child. Perhaps it is you who is not intelligent."
Amaya met his icy glare, slowly smirking, no fear showing on her face
"I see I have touched a nerve Lord Sesshomaru, but you will not kill me because you are at least smart enough to know a possible ally when you see one, and…" She moved quickly and brought her hand to wrap around his throat "… you do not want to incur your mother's wrath; she can be quite a hassle when provoked."
The two taiyokai glared at one another, slowly Sesshomaru's hand left her throat and Amaya's hand followed.
Settling down once again, the demons sat in silence, it was broken when Sesshomaru quietly spoke.
"We shall depart for the Western Castle at sunrise."
The corners of Amaya's mouth turned upwards
'It seems that he is not so stubborn after all"
Once again Amaya gazed at the white steps leading up to the Western Castle, next to her stood Sesshomaru, his face void of emotion. The children were still in the clearing, left under the guardianship of the two dragons and Jaken. Amaya took the first step, leading the way to what would be a very interesting conversation.
Guards bowed as they passed, the two demons oozed elegance and power, yet they were also complete opposites of one another. One clothed in rich darkness and the other in pristine white.
Sesshomaru had observed when the sun rose that Lady Amaya's hair was not completely black as he had previously thought, but rather it was black with dark purple highlights, only visible in the sun. Her golden star seemed to glow in the daylight, a symbol of her rank and power.
When they reached the top of the steps, Inu Kimi was waiting for them at the front enterance, a small smile gracing her regal features. When she spoke her arms spread open.
"My reclusive son and dear friend have come to pay me another visit; the gods must surely look down upon me this morning."
Sesshomaru replied in his usual monotone
"Enough of this foolishness mother, why have you requested my presence."
She ignored him and instead addressed Amaya
"My dear, I do not know how you brought my stubborn son here, but I thank you."
With a small bow Amaya replied
"It was no trouble, he cooperated nicely"
Sesshomaru glared at her thinking to himself 'How dare that woman talk about me in such a manner, if I did not wish to come here then I would not be here. This Sesshomaru does what he pleases, when he pleases'
Turning to face the doors, the western lady began walking into her palace, speaking as she walked
"Enough of this, let us talk in the study, we do not want our conversations to be overheard by filth."
The three inuyokai's walked to the study in silence, each absorbed in their own thoughts.
Before they entered, Inu Kimi spoke to Amaya
"I wish to speak with my son in private first."
Nodding her head, she replied
"Perhaps I will take a stroll around the palace…" with a smirk she added "and maybe speak to the handsome warrior I saw earlier."
The western lady averted her eyes and with a wave her hand responded "Do as you wish."
Finally, mother and son were alone in the study, Sesshomaru broke the silence.
"Mother, will you please inform me as to why I was summoned here."
Lady Inu Kimi feigned a hurt expression
"Now I need a reason to see my beloved son, Sesshomaru darling, you wound me."
With roll of his eyes he warned "Mother….."
"Alright, I brought you here to ask about your view on Lady Amaya's proposal"
A silver eyebrow lifted
"I have agreed to consider the proposal, her knowledge on barriers is something of use to me, especially now."
Sesshomaru's mother nodded, tilting her head she asked
"Do you know the story of the eastern inuyokai?"
Sesshomaru merely stared, confirming her suspicion.
"I see, well I will tell you so you can make your decision."
And so she began "I will start at the very beginning, hundreds of years ago, even before your father was born, something strange happened. A pureblooded inuyokai was born with black hair, purple eyes and a golden star on his forehead instead of a blue crescent. The child was completely normal, but fear drove the people to shun the child and his family. Soon after, other children were born with the same defects; the only difference was that some were born with purple hair and others with black. All of the children and their families were exiled, so they fled to the eastern lands. Everywhere they went, they were regarded as outcasts. Eventually, the original child, Yoruhoshi, pleaded with the spirit of the eastern mountains. He begged the spirit to offer them sanctuary and in return, they would protect the mountain from creatures who wished to destroy the land. The spirit agreed and all the outcasts moved onto the mountain. Yet they were still not safe, demons began killing off the inuyokai's and desperately they looked for a solution, finally a sorceress created the first barrier to protect them. The eastern inuyokai, our cousins, are the creators of the barrier. There is no other creature who understands them better. The barrier around their mountain is supposedly impossible to break. They are also the keepers of scrolls filled with powerful ancient magic, magic that could destroy the lands if given to the wrong person. But a traitor leaked their secrets to the enemy. I ask you, Sesshomaru, my son, to aid Lady Amaya. Do not let this knowledge fall to the filth that attacks them. If you want power, then she can give you knowledge and knowledge is power. So please help her."
Silence ruled the room for a long time, then Sesshomaru spoke
"I will aid her mother, but only after Naraku is defeated, her barrier will have to hold until then."
She knew that was the most she would ever get, but there was another problem that needed addressing.
"Sesshomaru, have you found a mate?"
Golden eyes widened in shock, that was an unexpected question.
"No, I have not, the noble demoness' I have spoken to are not worthy to be by my side. Why do you ask."
With a small sigh, Inu Kimi replied
"You have no heir, not only that, but the Court of Nobles has demanded you take a mate, you must quit your foolishness and find one or you will be taken out of power."
Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed, this is an unprecedented problem…he had no time for courtships and demon politics, not when he is after that filthy hanyou Naraku.
His mother continued to speak, and her words would change everything.
"Sesshomaru, I want you to take Amaya as a mate, if you don't I will choose a demoness from the court for you and you will be forced to mate her."
Sesshomaru could only stare in shock
'What am I to do now?'
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