Act II

Scene 1

Setting: Back within the clearing next to the Tree of Ages where Kagome and Inuyasha are still speaking to each other as Sesshōmarū enters from the West.

Sesshōmarū: This Sesshōmarū believes it is time for you and this one to take our leave? (Sesshōmarū states with a light and questioning tone while extending a lethal, claw-tipped hand towards Kagome's awaiting figure)

Kagome: Yes, I do believe it is time. (Kagome answers with a lustrous smile as she offered her hand to his much larger one)

Inūyasha: What? What a damn second! You are not taking her anywhere! (Inūyasha banters on already forgetting his promise to not stop them)

Kagome: Inūyasha… (Kagome replies in her well known sweet sing-song that promises trouble while never once taking her eyes off of Sesshōmarū as his eyes kept trained on her as well)

Inūyasha: Keh'- Fine… Sorry… It's just- you just better not hurt her! I may not like you and I never will, but if Kagome really wants to be with you, well then I won't stop her. But if you do anything, and I mean anything, that would make her upset or sad I will kill you! I promise I will destroy you Sesshōmarū! You hear me you bastard?! (Inuyasha yells with promise in his voice even though he knew he could never win in a fight against Sesshōmarū, let alone kill him; however he would still try if he hurt Kagome, the only person to ever care for him just the way he is)

Sesshōmarū: Little Brother, how foolish can one such as yourself be? To cause harm, physical or even emotional, to one's mate would be akin to causing harm to one's own self. (Sesshōmarū questions as he casually flicks a fallen lock of silver hair behind his shoulder)

Inūyasha: You plan to make her your mate?! (Inūyasha asks with complete shock as his eyes widen dramatically)

Sesshōmarū: Again, what foolish thinking. To not make her this one's mate would result in her mortal death millennia's too early this one. No, her life shall forever be tethered to this one's with her maturation matching my own. She shall also gain abilities akin to this one such as enhanced healing; thus she shall never succumb to death unless I myself perish. (Sesshōmarū replies as though it was the simplest, most logical reason, even though his chest constricted painfully at the mention of her premature death)

Kagome: I- I thought… I thought I would have some time with you before I got old and you would move on… I had come to terms with that… but… now you say that I will… will… (Kagome whimpers out until her words can no longer pass her lips as tears run down her face and sobs rack her form)

Sesshōmarū: Absurd. Did you truly believe that I would allow time to take that which is mine, what I have claimed, what I have desired? (Sesshōmarū questioned as extended his hand to whip away a lone tear trailing down her cheek with the back of a knuckle, careful to keep his deadly claws from piercing her delicate flesh)

Kagome: Ah yes, you would go against time itself… (Kagome agrees with a light laugh)

Inūyasha: You really do want her… That you actually care for her that you would tie your life so completely to hers? (Inūyasha breathes out, still shocked at this new information)

Sesshōmarū: Is that so hard to believe? That I would want a female, this female, who is far more perfect, more gracious, more beautiful, and more loving than any other being, be they demon or human? (Sesshōmarū proclaims while gazing back towards Kagome's face as she provides him with another glowing smile reserved only for him)

Inūyasha: No… I- I guess not. I just did not expect ya to ever want to settle down, to be mated, and have pups. Wait? Are you gonna have pups? (Inuyasha asks now wide eyed with his mouth agape)

Sesshōmarū: Hn. (Sesshōmarū responds with a fanged smirk)

Inūyasha: Kami, there's gonna be runt Sesshōmarū's running wild all over the damn place! (Inuyasha cries out half-jokingly half-serious)

Sesshōmarū: Ridiculous. With this Sesshōmarū as their Sire and Kagome as their Dam our pups shall be far from runts. They will be splendid! They shall be beings that have never before walked this earth; half yōkai and half mikō. They shall be overflowing with power; far stronger than any demon, barring their Sire, immune to all spiritual powers weaker than their Dam. (Sesshōmarū announces with conviction within his regal tone as elation and pure happiness blooms wildly within his chest)

Kagome: Would you please stop talking about our non-present wonder babies! It's embarrassing! It's like you're talking about breeding me to create some new super race! It's weird! (Kagome gushes as she attempts to cover her blush stained face with her hands at the talk of their future baby making)

Sesshōmarū: It is pups. We shall have pups, not children. (Sesshōmarū amends while completely washing over everything Kagome said)

Kagome: Fine, pups! Let's just not talk about this anymore please? (Kagome begs while acting rather nonplused and flustered)

Sesshōmarū: That is acceptable… for the moment. However this will be discussed further for I plan to have you pupped quickly and repeatedly. (Sesshōmarū declares in an extremely serious, broker no arguments tone at the horrendous thought of not having his pups sooner rather than later)

Kagome: Ugh! Whatever! Can we just go then, please? (Kagome asks now ruffled from the continuous talk of their future pups and the carnal thoughts of how they will create them)

Sesshōmarū: Ah, yes of course, we may depart now if you so choose. (Sesshōmarū answers regally with a flick of his wrist towards the West)

Kagome: Good, now let's go, and Inūyasha, this is not goodbye, I will see you soon. (Kagome reminds Inūyasha as she begins to walk away before turning around to face Inūyasha once again)

Inūyasha: Keh, whatever wench, just don't forget to come back and visit all of us and don't let the bastard stop ya. (Inūyasha remarks crudely as he folds his arms with his hands tucked in his sleeves)

Sesshōmarū: You believe that this one would keep his mate from those she cares for? This one shall do no such thing. (Sesshōmarū claims with a tilt of his chin)

Kagome: See Inūyasha? He won't stop me, even if he tried I wouldn't let him okay? Don't worry soo much. I'll be perfectly fine and I will come back, I promise. (Kagome states to quell his worries)

Inūyasha: Well, you better or I'll come and drag ya back here. (Inuyasha calls out, yet his voice lacked any serious tone, his obvious concern coming through his voice)

Kagome: I will miss you. (Kagome replies with a large smile and glistening eyes as she reaches up to rub one of Inūyasha's fuzzy doggy ears)

Inūyasha: Hey! Stop that wench! (Inuyasha says even though he made no move to stop her soft, gentle treatment)

Kagome: Inūyasha… (Kagome whispers with a tilt of her head)

Inūyasha: Fine wen- eh… Kagome… I'll… ah… I'll miss you too… (Inuyasha assents in a soft tone, adverting his eyes as a light blush dusted his cheeks, embarrassed that his older brother witnessed him say such a thing)

Kagome: I'll see you soon. (Kagome calls out with a bright, loving smile as she waves now walking off hand in hand with Sesshōmarū as they disappear into the woods heading towards the Western Lands)

Inūyasha: Sesshōmarū, I hate to admit this but she loves you so you better return her feelings. (Inūyasha whispers under his breath knowing that Sesshōmarū would clearly hear his words due to his enhanced hearing)

Sesshōmarū: I already have little brother. I already have. (Sesshōmarū replies just as quietly, thoroughly stunning Inūyasha with his words, all the while Kagome was oblivious to their brotherly conversation)

End of Act II Scene 1