Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha.
The group stayed at the Northern Palace for about a week; overtime everyone became attached to Sayuri, especially Rin. To the young woman, she was like the mother she never had. While eating dinner Sayuri asked, "I guess you will be leaving soon."
"Yes, we really miss our children." Sango replied sadly.
"I know, I bet they miss you too." giving her a reassuring smile.
"This Sesshomaru thanks you for your hospitality, but I feel like your holding something back Lady Sayuri." Sesshomaru said, pausing to eat his rice cake.
"You found me out, smart pup."
"I am no pup."
"To me you are, I am quite old."
"You're still very beautiful after all these years, Sayuri." Rin said, praising her.
"Thank you Rin, you will be too, all of you."
"What do you mean?" all in unison (except Sesshomaru), looking at the nekoyoukai confused.
"Sixty years after my husband passed I came across a formula, while making soap. It binds two life spans together. See that bird outside?" her voice was serious, pointing to the strange colored bird on the window seal. "He's over two hundred years old." Everyone was surprised that the bird was so old.
"My gift to you, young humans is immortality." staring at the group, waiting for a reaction.
"Why are you being so generous?" Miroku asked, in shock.
"I have loved and lost, and you all remind me of my youth, happy and full of hope. Mine was happy, but short lived. I have the ability to save you from that pain, so I will." Everyone was surprised and anxious, especially Sesshomaru, but he kept the same stoic look.
"What about my children? I don't want to see my children grow old and die." Sango said, on the verge of tears. No parent would want to outlive their children.
"You don't have to take it but, if you do, the children you have after will be half immortal, each generation decreasing the power of the spell. As for the ones you already have, wait until they become older and let them choose on their own." reassuring the demon slayer and the monk. "Rei, fetch me the jar." turning to her most trusted servant.
"Hai." giving a short bow then leaving.
The servant came back with a jar, then Sayuri sniffed it, making Rei become nervous. In a knee-jerk reflex, she extended her claws and slashed the pretty red haired youkai's throat. Now her body turned into one of the dark figures that captured the women, crushing its head with a wooden slipper, splattering green blood on the floor. Magically, a human servant appeared and cleaned the mess, leaving as quietly as he came.
"This is poison." tossing the jar out the window, killing the plants it touched. "I'll go get it myself." leaving the dining area into the garden. Walking toward the waterfall, then inside of it, which had a cave behind. As she began to walk inside the murky cave, not a drop of water touched her. Inside the cave were the finest jewels, a mountain of gold, shiny silver and sets of armor that belonged to Xu. In the corner was a jar, quickly picking it up she sniffed it and left. After, she returned to the dining room, with everyone patiently awaiting her return. Grabbing four sake glasses she poured the concoction inside.
"It smells like grape juice." Kagome chirped sniffing the bottle.
"It sure packs a punch." Sayuri said, snickering to herself.
"Now Lord Sesshomaru," handing him the glass. "Give it to Rin. Rin, you drink it." both did what they were told.
"Eeekk, it tastes horrible!" Rin screamed, making all of the youkai's ears flinch.
"I know... Inuyasha, Kagome, do the same thing." They did as they were told. Without a word Sayuri handed Sango and Miroku the glasses, gesturing for them to drink from each other's cup. All of the humans were coughing because of the strong taste, so it took a moment for them to stop.
"I don't feel any different." said Sango, examining her fingers for ant type of changes.
"You do not trust me?" the Northern Lady asked lifting one of her fine eyebrows.
"I didn't mean it like that, Sayuri." worried that she offended her, but when she saw her smile it was obvious that everything was fine.
"Child, you have my word. Now one thing before I leave-"
"What do you mean?" Inuyasha asked interrupting her in mid sentence.
"My time is up, child." looking at him sympathetically with big lavender eyes.
"What about your daughter?" Kagome asked.
"She will see me before I die."
"Why are you doing this!" the hanyou yelled at Sayuri, it was obvious that he became very attached to her along with everyone else.
"A demon knows when it is their time, young pup."
"Why end your life now?" Sesshomaru asked, standing over her, along with his half brother. Not saying a word, she pulled them into a hug. Before she let go she whispered "be good, be happy." letting the brothers go, giving a hug to the others. By the time she got to Rin, the young woman bust into tears.
"Lady Sayuri, don't do this! I don't want you to go!" running into her arms. The youkai gently stroked her hair to calm her down.
"Walk me to my room." letting her go, walking toward her room, Rin following not far behind. It was beautiful; very large, vases filled with flowers and plants in every corner.
She took off her dingy kimono, not caring that Rin was there. On her back was a large green dragon tattooed on her pale skin, which only could be seen if her long hair was draped over her shoulder.
"You really loved him, didn't you." it was more of a statement than a question.
"He loved dragons, that was his symbol, on his arm was a dragon wrapped around a tiger's waist. He always used to say that was us." at the end of the short conversation Sayuri was already changed into a red silk kimono, embellished with gold dragons and tigers. Kagome and Sango entered the room with sad, confused looks on their faces.
"So you've finally arrived..."
Yay another chap, if you haven't guessed the story is near the end. Five or so chaps left but I might post up a sequel. Anyway, review. I want at least four, then I'll update. I want reviews, tell me what you think!