"Thank you, Guardian-sama, for caring for my son when I was unavailable to do so myself. Though that also goes to the rest of my family. You have taught us all to use the power we gain through our life experience to protect all we hold dear. In the end, I hope we have given you satisfaction in how we protect this land and its people." His low voice resounded in the room. The Guardian merely nodded and lied its head on its front paws. Touga's father smiled in gratitude and leaned down to plant a kiss upon his son's forehead.
"Sleep well, my son."
GOLDEN GUARDIAN
Thousands of years later...
"Supreme...conquest. Tell me, Sesshomaru, have you someone to protect?" The Great Dog General, InuTaisho, questioned his first born son, Sesshomaru. The two stood on a cliff edge overlooking the Western Lands. InuTaisho had many wounds from his battle with Ryukotsusei, whom he had sealed away. The battle was fierce and it left the daiyoukai with very low energy and injuries.
Sesshomaru merely stared at the back of his father before looking away to the horizon.
"No."
All was quiet before the two felt the wind shift behind them. They snapped their attention to the disturbance only relax when a familiar form appeared in a soft, bright light.
The Golden Guardian sat before them with a calm gaze. The Inu no Taisho smiled in sadness.
"Ah. Guardian-sama. I would say that it is nice to see you again after so many years of your absence, but it would seem that this will be the last you see of me. I have to go to my mate and newborn son." InuTaisho said with slight urgency. The Guardian nodded and gave him his goodbye. Sesshomaru stayed silent as he felt the Silver Inu's Golden Guardian gaze upon his back.
"You are not happy, are you, young pup." The Guardian stated. Sesshomaru stayed silent as he stared to the horizon. Of course he wasn't happy! His father was going to save some filthy human and his soon-to-be half hanyou brother. It was a disgrace to the powerful InuYoukai.
"You should not be upset with your father nor should you hate your brother. After all. They are family first and foremost. Your brother did not ask to be born half demon and half human. Your father is going this because he loves the human princess, and he loves his newborn."
"..."
"One day, young pup, you will understand the need to protect those you love. I just hope it comes not too late."
With those words, the Golden Guardian disappeared from sight. A soft breeze blew in and rustled through the silent daiyoukai's long strands of hair.
'…"Protect those you love"...'
Sesshomaru turned to wall back to the Western Palace.
'Blasphemy.'
