Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any other characters (except
Katsurou).
Counselor
Firelight illuminated the surrounding area, revealing tall imposing trees leaning
over the small group. Four snake youkai lay dead on the ground. Kagome, Rin,
and Katsurou sat around the campfire, while Sesshoumaru examined the bodies.
One body was decapitated and another one was purified. The other two bodies
were impaled through with roots and branches. A strange sense of pride filled
him, knowing that Rin and Kagome were capable of defending themselves, even
when blind. Although, it was very apparent they had help.
A wizened old face appeared in the large magnolia tree behind Kagome.
"It appears they are from the southern snake tribe, Sesshoumaru."
At hearing a voice behind her, Kagome slowly turned around to see the face in
the tree.
She shrieked and scrambled away.
Kagome held a hand to her chest, her heart thundering. "What the hell!?"
Rin smiled broadly. "Hello, Bokuseno-sama!"
"He's the one we're here to see?" Kagome asked incredulous.
"Miko.." Sesshoumaru growled full of warning.
"Kagome-sama, Bokuseno-sama is a very wise tree youkai. He was a good
friend of the great Inu no Taisho, and a trusted counselor of Sesshoumaru-sama's."
Rin explained by way of introduction.
"It is nice to meet you Bokuseno-sama." Kagome said and bowed
politely.
Bokuseno's eyes traveled around the group, and his gaze fell on Katsurou. His
branches rustled, and a branch that resembled a hand appeared.
"What interesting company you keep: your child, the Shikon Miko,
and...hmmm." Bokuseno trailed off, his branch scratching his chin in
thought.
Katsurou jumped up and bowed slightly. "Hello! My name is Katsurou!"
Bokuseno narrowed his eyes. "Sesshoumaru is your guardian, but...Inuyasha
was your father. How very interesting…"