WARNING: This is a flashback to the part of the first of Sesshomaru's and Soun Yee's children in the original story. Removed for obvious reasons.

Deleted Scene

Tragedy

Under the twilight sky of a cool night in June the sounds of the crickets, night frogs, and other nocturnal animals rang in a silent chorus of moon light serenade in the creek which poured into a crystal clear pond, belonging to a glorious palace hidden far to the west. And in the garden surrounding this beautiful lake the lord of the castle waited, at the foot of the stone statue inu guardian overlooking the lake.

He had traveled nearly a thousand miles of human inhabitant country, after receiving word of a trouble within his house. Now he sat and wait for the crisis to be resolved, his white robes and armor abandoned, replaced with a deep dark kimono with simple humble patterns. His long white hair pulled back.

To a casual observer you would think nothing of significant value was going through his mind as he gazed at the moon's reflection from the pond. Underneath, however, a volcano of worries and thoughts erupted within his mind.

"Lord Sesshomaru." said a maid servant coming out of the castle mistress's chambers.

He eyes darted from the dark water straight to the maid.

"You may enter Lord Sesshomaru."

Without another word exchanged the lord of the castle hastened into the structure

He eased his speed as he approached one of the restricted rooms of the manor room. Taking cautious step he soon smelled four new scents from the door way. Two of which he had traveled with for a recently long time. And two…he never expected, but have been waited for for a long time. Soft cries were heard from within, but not of sadness.

"Oh wow my lady they're so adorable Lady Soun!" Rin squealed happily as she carried a bundle in her arms while sitting on a large overstuffed cushion near the bedside.

"Thank you. Rin." Soun Yee said tiredly as she held the other close.

Jaken the imp stood on a tall stool overseeing the chamber protectively. "Sniff sniff! I know this is a mistake. A huge dishonorable mistake….but... I can't help but love those two ugly buggers!"

"You should." Answered a deep commanding voice at the door. All three turned their head to Sesshomaru.

"And you should watch your tongue while you still have it."

Jaken: (gulps)
Rin quickly stood up and bowed. Careful not to drop the precious bundle or move it too sharply. "I promise I will do everything to take care of them Lord Sesshomaru."

Sesshomaru looked to her with a small smile creeping across his face. He then looked back to Soun laying in her bed. "Rin. Leave us alone for a while."

"Ok my lord!" she placed the bundle back on the bed and hurried out with a smile on her face giggling.

Realizing his que Jaken hurried out as well.

Sesshomaru approached Soun on the bed and took one of the bundles and held it close against his chest. Inside was a small hanyou baby that appeared humanlike, like his uncle; with tiny silver ears, fine white hair with black highlights. Soun held onto the other twin who carried more of his father's canine features. Silver and black fur, large furry ears, immature paws and a cute pinkish snout. In fact his while body was rather that of a canine pup then a typical hanyou.

Sesshomaru supported his son with a borrowed arm and gently touched the soft tiny face with his real hand, "They're so beautiful."

Soun Yee nodded and sighed heavily, "Yes, they are." She then leaned back into her pillow.

"Are you alright?" He asked her noticing her face was paler then her white robes.

She sunk down even further into the soft fur covers, "I'm fine, just… exhausted."

Sesshomaru leaned down and softly kissed her on the forehead, "Rest my love. You deserve it."

She smiled weakly and soon drifted off into deep and very much earned slumber.

The Lord of the Western Lands looked back to the two half demons in his arms. The canine pup they planned to name Hegiowu kicked timidly in his sleep. He watched in astonishment as the younger twin, Sano, after the boy who helped save his mother from her village, opened his eyes for the first time.

Tiny robin's egg size globes gazed straight up at him; full of innocence and unknowing of the outside world beyond his holder's protective arms. No inclinations of hate or sorrow of his era; only curiosity, and love.

The proud father placed the babes in their cradle near the bed and reached his hand to the little Hanyou once more. The babe eagerly grabbed onto the index finger and dozed off asleep.

It was a joyous time in all their lives, one that would mark the beginning of a new life for the newfound parents, their adoptive child, and their offspring. However unknown to them all a dark cloud loomed over the house, blocking the hopeful light of the moon on the crystal lake.

The lord was forced to retire to his quarters later that night, leaving his new family to rest in the nursery.

Soun Yee soon awake to the sound of the rushing wind blowing heavily against her door. The frames rattled and creaked signaling an approaching storm. She tried to get up to reach the crib where the children started crying.

CRACK!

A gust of wind bashed through the room shattering the surrounding windows and tore the door off its frame. The wind blew her off her bed away from the crib. The babies' cries were overpowered by the attack of air.

"Well well what do we have here?"

Soun looked up at the opening where the door was to see a young woman with black hair in brightly colored robes carrying a large fan in her hand.

"Who are you?" Soun shouted over the storm, "And what are you doing here!"

"That is none of your business." The mysterious women replied as she entered the room.

Soun Yee's fears heightened when the intruder approached her children's bed and tool each one into greedy grasp.

"Hope you don't mind if I take these off your hands."

At that moment Sesshomaru barged in from the opposite door, "Kagura!"

Kagura: "Well Sesshomaru! Never expected to see you here. What a surprise."

The demon lord gritted his teeth seeing his sons in her arms, "What do you want?"

"It's not about what I want." She answered digested by what she was going to say next, "Naraku has had his eye on these for some time." She then turned her gaze down to the infants who were struggling to free themselves, "And now I know why."

"Unhand them at once!" he shouted. His eyes glowing red with hate.

Kagura stepped beck with surprise, "Well Sesshomaru! I never thought of you as a family man. Somehow it's makes you even handsomer."

Sesshomaru growled under his breath. He couldn't dare risk attacking her orelse they would fall, or be slain by his own hand.

"Sorry to cut this visit short but I had a good time anyway." With that the wind sorceress threw her feather up in the air and disappeared along with it.

Immediately Sesshomaru raced after them

Soun Ye stumbled to her feet, "I'm coming with you."

"No. I don't want you in any danger."

"But-"

"Stay here!"

He quickly vanished before she could utter another word.

Her babes, and her love, had disappeared from her in a matter of moments. In a brief moment of despair she called to her maids to bring to her her armor, sword, and battle potions.

"No my lady you can't!" one maid said as Soun Yee strained to put on the armor and travel robes.

"I must. I can not leave them out there alone."

"You're still too weak from the delivery."

"I don't care! I will not let this Naraku creature touch a single hair on them. No one steals my babes and gets away with it." she stormed pasted the maids and proceeded to the stables.

Rin was already outside with Ah Un's reins at hand. "Lady Soun!" she called.

Soun Yee hurried toward the girl eager to leave.

"Ah Un's ready for you."

"Thank you Rin."

Suddenly a dark black and violet beam of light erupted from the far hills.

"That must be where they were going." Soun Yee jumped onto the dragon's back steering them to the gate. "Come on!"

Ah Un jumped into the sky with Soun holding firm. They arrived at a dismal battle field littered with dead and broken trees and charred earth surrounding a castle ruins. Her husband stood near the center on this field, sword digging into the ground near a destroyed alter.

"Sesshomaru!" Soun Yee ran to him and wrapped her arms around him, but the embrace was not returned. He could only stand there with his head hung low over her head.

She met his eyes and felt a cold veil had been inflicted upon his soul. Quietly and carefully she asked, "Where are they…?"

But he gave no answer

"Where are our….."

It was then she knew what the light meant…all their dreams were shattered by a terror she had not yet seen, but now hated with all her soul. She hung onto his again, burying her face between his chest and fur, and wept.

This time Sesshomaru knelt down to his knees with his arm and tail wrapped around her in comfort. He bit at his lower lip to hold in his own tears. He knew he must stay strong if not for himself, but for her. "I promise you Soun…I'll avenge them. Even if I have to side with Inuyasha to do it."

Sorry folks. I couldn't make myself write down the actual losss of thei kids, but you can get the idea what happened. Read and Review