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Title:
The Nexus of Satisfaction
Author:
Gladiel
Series:
Inuyasha
Genre:
General
Rating:
PG
Word-count:
352
Summary: But, yes, they had something in common.
THE NEXUS OF SATISFACTION
chapter 5
outsides.
Physically, she was weak. Sesshoumaru knew that she was very much aware of that fact. Perhaps, that was the reason why she'd force herself to gulp down words of complaint that would only further emphasize her lack of supernatural strength.
Was she hiding behind a strong exterior? Sesshoumaru have always believed that humans were pathetic and powerless, easily defeated with one swipe of a claw or hand, and crushed as wingless butterflies could be. And half-demons were no more than the playful kitten that teases the half-dead butterflies but are weak against the strength and malevolence of dogs.
"Where are you going?"
"To Naraku."
Ah, the essence of all their problems.
"Why do you try?" he asked coolly. Logically, it may be concluded that three humans and a half-demon could not defeat another half-demon overflowing with the strongest of evil energies powered merely by hatred and a desire for destruction. Justice was never obtained easily, no matter how noble the cause. Hoewever, because it was not his business hence he did not bother with their affairs, but he did question their motivation to fight. He knew Inuyasha chased after an old lover, the monk fought to free himself from a curse, and the demon exterminator (who, he believed, did a poor job of her occupation) sought Naraku for revenge. But what was hers?
"You don't believe we'll succeed, do you?" There was a slight hint of irritation in her voice but it did not hide the fact that she understood, and perhaps shared, his doubts.
He remained silent. What was obvious need not be pointed out and given further emphasis. She understood his point therefore a verbal confession was now unnecessary.
"It's my duty," she continued. "And I personally want to end everything." Her voice lacked diffidence and in her naivety, he felt she was full of hope.
"Even though you cannot do it?" The devil's advocate that he was, he asked the most obvious question.
"Even though there is a possibility for failure," she corrected him.
"Your mask, a feigned confidence and strength, will one day reach its limit and someday that time will come and it will break away."
"I would rather say the same thing about you, Sesshoumaru," she said with a half-smile.
His
eyes met hers and both of them realized they possessed something that was for them internally lacking but externally abundant.
chapter five end.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: I want to thank all those who have reviewed the past four chapters: Dana Daidouji, Yabou, sheenachi, tomatojuice, asn water, Trihn, sabrinaw, AnimeGirl622, and all the others not mentioned.
Sesshomaru's mate – I tried putting details as much as I can. Drabbles just tend to make fanfiction seemed too hurried up with a few blank details in the middle but I'd rather leave those to the imagination of the readers. Sesshoumaru may have seemed out-of-character and that may be because I was writing something that somehow portrayed a Sesshoumaru that was an end-product of other fanfics. In short, Sesshoumaru became a changed character. I'm sorry that displeased you.
Kayla – that is the point exactly. To understand the fanfic in general by connecting the essence of one drabble to another.
(Last edited: August 27, 2006)