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The Mother Goose Escapades
No. 11
A wise old owl lived in an oak,
The more he saw the less he spoke;
The less he spoke the more he heard;
Why can't we all be like that wise old bird?
Bokuseno waited, enjoying the serene peace around him. The silence was warm and welcoming. How he enjoyed it, when a breeze ruffled his branches softly, and a bird chirped happily. Things couldn't get better than this.
No, but they could get worse. The tree youkai sensed Sesshoumaru approaching, at his normal, even pace. No doubt he had a question about something his father had done, or a curiosity about his half brother.
It wasn't that Bokuseno minded answering the young taiyoukai's questions. On the whole, they were quite valid. The problem was, Sesshoumaru didn't take the time to fully appreciate what his father had done. He made up his mind about it and then that was it.
The tree youkai had learned long ago that he found out much more when he didn't say anything at most. Most beings were uncomfortable with the silence, and talked to fill it up. Thus, he learned more than if he simply answered questions right away. And so did the being, usually.
But Sesshoumaru was different. He demanded answers. He was not satisfied with silence, yet never talked enough to reveal anything. Bokuseno knew he did not know much about the taiyoukai. He spoke only when necessary, and never about himself. Inu no Taisho had been more open. The great taiyoukai had always been one to concern himself with the future. But Sesshoumaru was caught up in the little things. He failed to see the big picture.
As for the younger half demon, Bokuseno knew even less. Inu no Taisho had told him about the hanyou to be born, and his plans to protect the pup. He also told him of his plans for his older son, Sesshoumaru. Silently, Bokuseno acknowledged his future job. Inu no Taisho had made a wise decision entrusting the tree youkai to guard his secrets.
And now Sesshoumaru was almost here. The tree youkai sighed. Perhaps the younger taiyoukai would appreciate the silence this time, and learn more from it. Miracles did happen.
Author's Notes: Sorry about this one being so short and all. I'm suffering from what I think is a migraine, and I just couldn't add any more. This was pretty fun to write though. Sometimes minor characters help provide so much more insight to the major characters, don't you think? Ok, longer ones coming in the future. I'm gonna take some asprin and lay down now. See you on Wednesday!