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Trust
"Miko, it would be in Katsurou's best interest to take this opportunity." Sesshoumaru tried to explain.
Kagome glared at him."I don't care. This isn't right, and I don't trust your intentions at all."
Katsurou grabbed his mother's hand. She looked down at her son, her heart full of turmoil.
"Mama, it's alright. Oji-sama will never replace Papa, but Rin-san said we should trust Oji-sama no matter what. I think we should. I...don't know how to describe how I feel, but this feels right."
Sesshoumaru eyed the young boy. He too, could feel the familial blood calling to him. If only he and Inuyasha had felt this way. What could they have accomplished if they had worked together? It was a shame that so much hatred had existed between them. He refused to regret his past actions, however.
Kagome looked unsure. "Katsurou..."
Rin put a hand on Kagome's shoulder. "I think you should let him, Kagome-sama. This is...very important to Sesshoumaru and Katsurou."
Kagome put her hand under Katsurou's chin, and turned his head to look her in the eyes.
"Katsurou, are you certain this is is what you want?"
"Yes, Mama."
"Listen to me. Never forget your father. Never forget your heritage. Be proud of who you are, Katsurou. Others might refer to Sesshoumaru-sama as your father, but always remember who your real father was, the one who sacrificed so much for us. Your true father was Inuyasha, and he was a great man."
Katsurou nodded. "I will never forget Papa. I will make him proud of me!"
Kagome squeezed his hand tightly.