Chapter 5
Sesshomaru leaned back in his chair, frustrated with the paperwork on his desk. There was a division in the building that handled the finances for demons and mikos. While this may have been a difficult task at one time, now it was handled by a staff of twenty demons. Any problems too large or complicated were sent to Sesshomaru.
"This is a mess" he sighed as he tried to sort through all of the expenses Jaken had built up before his demise. A knock at the door took him from his work.
"Enter" he motioned his hand to the side, signaling Ryu to sit down as he entered.
"Lord Sesshomaru, I was wondering if…" the snake demon paused, trying to build the courage to ask Sesshomaru about his decision "if perhaps you would tell me why you plan to kill Inuyasha"
Sesshomaru stroked his fingertips over his eyebrows in frustration, exactly what I need, he thought as he met the snake demons persistent gaze.
"Ryu, I know that, over your dealings with Inuyasha, you two have become friends of a sort. However, the miko Kagome is nearing the age that she falls through the Bone-Eater's Well" Sesshomaru stated, frustration growing as the blank look on Ryu's face probed he knew nothing of Inuyasha and Kagome.
Standing up, Sesshomaru went to a cabinet behind of his desk. His long fingers slipped through the files, pulling out multiples, finding the ones he needed he sat back down. The first folder in the stack had 'Snake Demon, Ryu' labeled on the front.
"Hmm" Sesshomaru flipped through the file, "the tales of Inuyasha and Kagome must not be spread like they used to, whether they were glorified or they were spurned, they were well known for quite some time. I suppose it's not surprising that someone your age wouldn't know, after all, all legends die someday right" putting down the file, he reached for the next one labeled 'Miko, Higurashi, Kagome'.
"Kagome traveled to and from the Feudal Era" Sesshomaru laid her open file down, "and I believe she started this year, while this doesn't seem important, the fact that Inuyasha was able to extend his life causes problems that never were" Sesshomaru paused, grabbing a water bottle from a mini fridge.
"Having the time to think about a paradox can show how truly boring this new age is. You see, often, Inuyasha would come to the Modern Era to fetch Kagome and bring her back to the Feudal Era. I've thought long about what will happen when Inuyasha, from the Feudal Era, runs through the streets. What confusion will it cause to the demons hosted inside Inuyasha? Having two sources will cause them to divide and the Feudal Era Inuyasha could be killed. Possessing his human soul would put him in danger, and if he dies what happens" taking a long drink, Sesshomaru turned the folder to face Ryu.
"Look at this girl, she and Inuyasha were mated. They had two pups. Do you think Inuyasha could deny his beast his mate? If Inuyasha converted to his demon-self it could prove disastrous. I will not allow any weakness when it comes to our survival. Sesshomaru loomed threateningly behind the snake demon, allowing his youkai to express the extent he would go through to protect not only himself, but every demon and miko under his protection.
"There are other snake demons Ryu, if Inuyasha knows I'm coming, you might as well wait with him" Ryu gulped hard, rubbing his throat as he pictured Sesshomaru's beast tearing out his throat.
"Of course, my lord. I understand" Ryu rushed to the door, ready to make a quick escape.
"Oh and Ryu" the snake demon turned to face the demon lord, "no more meetings like this, my motives shall not be questioned" Sesshomaru was back in his chair, his hands clasped together, his eyes completely bleed through. Ryu nodded tremblingly.
"Yes, my lord"