Scene 6: Kouga; Serenity's Mystery Man

Skylar: What did I say wrong, Serenity? I always called you half-pint since you were a child. Why should it be any different now?

Serenity: Skylar, all I asked was you not call me that. bows head

Inuyasha: What happened to you, Serenity? What's got you so worked up?

a familiar voice is heard from afar

Serenity: Shit, he's here. runs to hide

Inuyasha: Did I miss something?

Everyone: O.O follows after Serenity

Kouga: Gees, what a day. It's so damn hot. I wish I had – oh, what's this? It looks and smells very, very familiar.

Serenity: Shit, Shippou did you leave my necklace down there?

Shippou: Oops, I'm sorry Serenity.

Kouga: Hold on! This is Serenity's necklace. She never took it off. She must be close. SERENITY! SERENITY! ANSWER ME!

Serenity: Shippou, promise me you won't talk to him. Please, pinkie-swear you won't.

Shippou: Okay but I don't see why. Kouga never did anything to me.

Serenity: I know he didn't and I'm glad he didn't, for his own sake. I just can't stand being near him or knowing he's near. begins to cry I don't want to remember anything that we might have had, Shippou.

A/N: Inuyasha overheard Serenity's conversation with Shippou and at this precise moment decides to take action into his own hands.

Inuyasha: Who exactly are you and how do you know that this necklace is Serenity's?

Kouga: Whoa there, pup. First things first, who are you and how do you know Serenity? they maim each other

Inuyasha: I'm Serenity's twin brother, Inuyasha. Recently, she and I reunited along with our cousin, Skylar. Now back to my questions, WHO are you and how do YOU know Serenity?

Kouga: My name is Kouga and I met your sister about a year ago. She was alone with a fox child named Shippou. I was out in the woods and I spotted them. After observing, I decided to talk. Serenity was kind of overprotective but she loosened up a bit after. After journeying for a couple of months, I fell in love with her and she returned that love. A sorceress came, took me and knocked out both Serenity and Shippou leaving them a note saying I wanted nothing to do with them and that my love was a hoax. I've been looking all over for her to tell her this but I've had no luck.

Inuyasha: Whoa, that was intense. Do you still love my sister?

Kouga: With all my heart. Plus, I miss the fox child too. The little rat almost bit off my leg the first time I laid a hand on Serenity.

Serenity: laughs

Kouga: That laugh? It's Serenity's! Serenity, please come out and talk

Serenity and everyone else come out of the tree to meet this mystery man named Kouga

Kagome: Hi there! My name is Kagome.

Skylar: Hey, I'm Skylar.

Miroku: My name's Miroku.

Sango: And mine is Sango.

Kouga: Hello, I'm Kouga. Pleased to meet you all.

Serenity: Hey there, Kouga. Long time no talk.

Kouga: walks over and gives Serenity a hug I've missed you so much, Serenity. I never meant to hurt you or Shippou. You two mean the world to me.

Shippou: KOUGA! You came back to us!

Kouga: picks Shippou up Hey there, little man. What's shakin'?

Serenity: steps in front of Kouga and grabs his shirt Why did you leave us? Why did you leave me? Was that stupid sorceress story supposed to take a toll on me because if it was it ain't workin' buster.

Skylar: Hey, sugah. You need to calm down. Want me to put the spell on Kouga and make you happy by telling him to sit?

((Insert very LARGE boom here))

Inuyasha: from very deep in the crater ……….ow……….

Skylar: Oops! Sorry Inuyasha. I didn't mean for you to literally… you know.

Inuyasha: lifts head up from crater I'm sure you didn't, Skylar. falls again

Serenity: No, I want an explanation and I sure as hell hope that that stupid story you told my brother is supposed to convince me.

Kouga: Actually, it is supposed to convince you because that's the story and there is no point in me looking at your face and tell you anything differently. It's a waste of my time and yours.

Serenity: Kouga… grabs his shirt and kisses him; crying I've missed you so much. hugs him

Kouga: I've missed you too, my little half-pint.

Skylar: Uh huh, that's the reason she didn't want me calling her half-pint. Okay I get it now. That's so – gets thwacked over the head by Miroku Want a death wish, Miroku?

Miroku: No, not really. But I do want you to shut up for a couple of minutes and let those two settle things without having to hear you.

Skylar: Gees, when you want to be mean, you sure as hell are mean.

Serenity: I've missed you too. First I'm separated from my family and then I was separated from you. I guess that's why I was born; to live my life separated from the people I love.

Skylar & Inuyasha: That's so sad. runs to give Serenity a huge hug

Kagome: I've never seen anyone love someone that much. Either that or I've never had anyone feel that much love for me. sighs (aside) No one will ever be able to feel that much love for me.