Well here is the next chapter. It is shorter this time but I will try to make the next one longer.
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Chapter 8: The Depths of Emotions
The next day started with a down pour. Much to Sesshomaru's displeasure they had to stay on the island for another day. Moving quickly to a nearby cave the group started up a fire to dry off and wait out the rain. Rin was as restless as ever and insisted that Jaken play with her. It left Suriki with the perfect opportunity to talk with Sesshomaru. She went up to where he was sitting at the entrance of the cave.
"Sesshomaru, we need to talk," said Suriki as she sat down next to him. A flash of lightning illuminated the cave as he turned to look at her.
"What do you wish to talk about?" he said.
"Well, you I guess," she said somewhat nervously.
"And what about me do you wish to talk about?" he asked slowly.
"You-you're different then when we were last together, you're colder more distant, why?" she asked. After waiting a minuet for an answer and not getting one she grabbed his hand and turned him toward her.
"Answer me! You have no emotions in your eyes anymore. What could have happened to make you shut yourself away like this?" Suriki asked.
When again she received no answer but a stare she sighed and let him go.
"I know that your father died to protect a human but that is no reason to give up emotions. They are what keep us going. I will avenge my village out of love for them and ease my brother's suffering. The sadness that I feel over their deaths will be hard for me to bear with but my love for them will help me through. Don't you see? Emotions are all we have in the end. They make us strong!" Suriki looked at Sesshomaru expectantly but all he did was stare out into the rain. With a sigh Suriki went to stand and leave but his sudden words stopped her.
"You are wrong. Emotions are what make us weak. They are flaws. My father died to protect a human out of love. Without love he would not have died. If your village had not feared your brother he would not be what he is now." he said in a quiet voice.
"But what about anger and fear? They can take us through tough situations and temper out judgment." Suriki replied.
"Anger will only cause you to be rash and will get you killed. Fear will only paralyze you to the truth and cause those around you to be hurt. Emotions can be used against you no matter what. It is best to have none. And that is what I have accomplished," he said.
"No, you are wrong Sesshomaru. Emotions are what carry us through. And you still have some. If you did not, Rin and I would not be here. You know this, deep down you have emotions. Do you remember when you saved me? It was on a day much like today," Suriki said as she looked out into the rain. The thunder rumbled around them.
"Yes I remember. My father had left for the day and I had left to hunt. When I came back due to the rain the servants were dead," he said.
"My brother had come in and killed them searching for me. I was afraid of him but I still loved him because he is my little brother. It is my duty as the older, even if it is by a few minuets, to protect the younger. I still love him and fight to give him peace. I was prepared to give him my soul to help him but then I saw you. You saved me from him," she said.
"You would have given him your soul?" Sesshomaru asked.
"Yes I would have. But when I saw you I felt the need to live to stay by your side. When my father took me away I was so sad. I did not leave my room for 100 years. When I finally did it was only to have my father try to find me a mate. When I heard your father died I wanted to go to you and help but my father forbade it. When I learned that you had a younger brother I was happy because I thought that you would have someone to care for and help. But you never did, did you?" Suriki asked.
"He is a half breed, a blemish on my family name. I will kill him to restore our honor," Sesshomaru said.
"But don't you see? You should have helped him grow up protected him made him strong. He would not be a disgrace then. What would your father think to know that his sons where never true siblings?" she pleaded.
"It does not matter now. Nothing can change the past. Now I suggest that you go to sleep. You are still tired and we will be leaving as soon as the storm ends," Sesshomaru said dismissing the topic.
Sighing Suriki got up and went further into the cave to where Rin and Jaken were playing. Picking up Rin she went further into the cave and played with her.
Sesshomaru stayed at the entrance and stared out into the rain. 'Am I really the different?'
The thunder rolled on and the rain got harder as the day moved on. Soon Rin and Jaken were asleep leaving the others to their thoughts. Each thinking of the pain that had come and gone in their lives. Never having anyone to trust.
Well hope you liked it. Please review with any ideas for the story I would love to hear them and need the help. Please read and review the story Nii-Chan by Rutoh-Chan as well. It is a great story! Thank you to all that have reviewed.
