The True Purpose

I don't curse in real life, but I am aware that these characters have a tendency to do so. So to compensate for this, I will type in the first letter and allow your imagination to fill in the blanks if you are so inclined. :o)

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Scene 2 ------------------------------------------- The Next Morning


* Rin finally comes out of the cave, rubbing her eyes. Sesshomaru looks toward her from where he's leaning against a tree.


Jaken- It's about time you wake up!


* Sesshomaru goes over to them.


Rin- All you had to do was wake me...
Sesshomaru- Jaken.


* The white demon's voice cuts off any further bickering between the two.


Jaken- Yes, M'Lord?
Sesshomaru- Take Ah-Uhn and Rin back to my castle.


* Rin looks up at Sesshomaru.


Sesshomaru- And stay there... We will come as soon as our... business is done.
Jaken- Sir?
Rin- We?


* Sesshomaru looks down at the toad.


Sesshomaru- It is time, Jaken... Father's orders will be carried out now that he is ready.


* Understanding the meaning of his master's words, Jaken bows and goes over to get the reins of the two-headed dragon shaking his head sadly.


Rin- Time?


* Rin gets a sudden chill as a thought presses its way into her groggy brain. She looks up wide-eyed at the tall white demon.


Rin- Oh no! -- Please, Lord Sesshomaru, don't kill him...! He's helped us before, remember?
Sesshomaru- Rin,...


* He reaches down and gathers her up into his arm.


Rin- I don't want you to be truly alone...
Sesshomaru- I have you and Jaken.
Rin- Yes, I will always be with you... But we.. we can't give you what you really need.


* Sesshomaru takes Rin over to sit her on Ah-Uhn. One of the dragon's heads turns to make sure she's on well. The other head grunts its usual greeting to its Master.


Sesshomaru- I know what I need, Rin... And you mustn't worry... I don't have time to explain everything right now...
Rin- You plan to kill him.


* The Western Lord looks Rin in the eyes. After a moment he lays his hand on her shoulder.


Sesshomaru- Do not worry yourself so. You will find out soon enough.


* Sesshomaru reaches down to snatch Jaken up. He plops him down rather roughly on Ah-Uhn in front of Rin.


Sesshomaru- Go now. We will be back at the castle in a couple weeks. You will have it prepared for us, Jaken.
Jaken- Hai, M'Lord! Let's go, Ah-Uhn...


* Rin waves sadly as the dragon takes off.


Rin- Be safe! I'll miss you, Lord Sesshomaru!!


* The dog demon watches Ah-Uhn disappear before turning in the direction of the village.


Sesshomaru- Silly human child.


* A scent blurs past Sesshomaru's nose. The demon scowls and takes off to follow it. He pauses when the tornado he was chasing dissolves just outside of the village. Sesshomaru recognizes Kouga, who is now scenting the breeze.


Sesshomaru- Wolf.


* Kouga turns to look at him. It takes him a moment to gather himself and remember who this tall, powerful white demon is.


Kouga- Ahh, Lord Sesshomaru, right?


* Sesshomaru watches the wolf prince sniff toward him a bit hopefully, then he scowls and shakes his head.


Kouga- Well, it's definately not you.


* Kouga lifts a hand to rub at his chin thoughtfully as he looks back toward the village, murmuring to himself.


Kouga- (Murmuring) Then it's either coming from this village.. or from beyond...
Sesshomaru- It?
Kouga- Don't tell me that you don't...


* Kouga pauses, then looks back toward the more powerful demon.


Sesshomaru- What you smell.. Is none of your concern.. Go back to your pack or die by my claws.
Kouga- Hmmm.. Oh d---, don't tell me that it's Inu-..
Sesshomaru- I will not repeat myself, Wolf.
Kouga- Does the mutt know that he's...?
Sesshomaru- This does not concern you.
Kouga- Indeed... Not since it's him... But why are you here?


* Kouga turns and moves up to Sesshomaru bravely. Sesshomaru's hackles raise and he lifts his clawed hand in a subtle warning.


Kouga- It does concern me if your actions will bring harm to the girl Kagome.
Sesshomaru- I will have nothing to do with her.. As long as she and the others stay out of my way.. This does include you.


* Kouga raises one of his hands to wave off the obvious threat.


Kouga- Just the same, I'm going to go protect my woman. You can do whatever the h--- you want with that Mutt brother of yours.


* Kouga turns and hurries into the village. The wolf Prince's scent clearly tells Sesshomaru that Kouga has no desire of lust toward Inuyasha. He turns away to begin a patrol of the perimeter around the village.