The True Purpose

You've given me a few loose ends that I missed, Demitria Miriam. I'll try to work explanations in for them throughout the rest of this. I don't mind constructive criticism, as long as it's not abusive. As far as Jaken being the culprit of who let the cats in (As opposed to 'who let the dogs out', hmm? lol) - No. I won't give him that much credit in the brains department, but that would have been an interesting way to axe the pest, hehe (Hammers horns back down behind my halo). It's not really explained in my original work here, cause I figured it to be a moot point considering all the cats are now detained in their village. Should I add something in to resolve or make that another tiny subplotlet? I'm always able to edit my own work, lol.

Man, I wish I could get donations on this story for all these wonderful reviews from you people, I'd be rich!! (Drat, there goes those blasted horns again!)

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Scene 55 ------------------------------------------- The Dungeon


* Jaken brings Miroku over to Tatigami's cell. The demon is still wrapped in the restraining cocoon and sitting against the backwall of the plain cell. Miroku glances up and down the aisle on the opposite side where Tatigami's immediate family are all imprisoned. Jaken looks up at the lizard-like guard standing in front of the cat's cell.


Jaken- Lord Sesshomaru has authorized this human to speak with this dispicable demon.


* Tatigami looks up and growls.


Tatigami- You again, Toad!! I told you to bring me the dog.. not some..
Miroku- You should really learn to address your Lord properly.


* Tatigami looks at Miroku and hisses. The monk can see the growing madness in this demon's eyes.


Tatigami- I eat humans...
Miroku- Yes. I'm sure you find us quite tasty.. These are your mate and cubs?
Jaken- Yes.. Cats are very pro-.. pro-.. Well, they multiply a lot.


* Miroku turns away from Jaken rolling his eyes. He moves across the wide aisle to examine the ten young demons closer.


Tatigami- Stay away from them!! They had nothing to do with..!!
Miroku- Which one of you kids is the oldest?


* Miroku chuckles when one of the cubs raises his hand eagerly. Miroku then realizes that the boy can't be much older than Shippo. The older female stands in her cell and moves to the bars snarling.


Diamenji- What does it matter?!
Miroku- You are Tatigami's mate?
Diamenji- Hai, human.
Miroku- My name is Miroku, actually.. You are quite an attractive..
Diamenji- Touch my boy and you will die horribly!!


* Miroku steps back as Diamenji spits and swipes a paw toward him through the bars. Miroku looks back in at Tatigami.


Miroku- So if something were to happen to you, that one would be your heir.. Correct?
Tatigami- Of course, you idiot.
Miroku- He would get everything that belongs to you?


* The cat looks up at the guard.


Tatigami- Get this human out of here and bring me the dog!!
Miroku- Do you realize that the same applies to Lord Sesshomaru's pups?
Tatigami- Of course! Why do you think we tried to..


* Miroku takes some strips of paper out of a pocket. Sutras that he went to Lohana to get.


Miroku- Do you know what these do, Sir?


* Tatigami doesn't answer.


Miroku- Lady Lohana was kind enough to grant me a few of these.. Let's see, I have..


* The monk slowly counts out six sutras.


Miroku- Six.. These are Sutras.. I can use them to purify demons.. I believe it would only take one per cub, seeings as how they're so..
Tatigami- No!! You leave my cubs alone, human!!


* Jaken steps back a few paces. The guard even moves a couple feet to the side away from Miroku, knowing what Lohana's magic can do.


Diamenji- Tati, enough is enough!! Look, you.. Human..
Miroku- Miroku, ma'dam.
Diamenji- Whatever.. My cubs and I had nothing to do with that maniac's actions..! They're innocent!!
Miroku- So are Lord Sesshomaru's pups. Right now, they are hurting because their mother is bound to that curse.
Tatigami- The dog has ordered all of us to be slaughtered anyway!
Miroku- I see, so it doesn't matter to you if your cubs die quickly or slowly. You've already accepted their deaths.


* Tatigami looks back up at Miroku.


Miroku- Perhaps I didn't explain the full powers of these sutras.. I asked Lady Lohana to make these ones special.. They will purify your first six cubs slowly.. I think each one will take at least a year.. Certainly more merciful than the thousand years that you've cursed Inuyasha with.


* Tatigami growls again and tries to struggle.


Tatigami- I told them to bring me.. Lord Sesshomaru so we could talk!
Miroku- Ahh, you've learned his name. We're making some progress.. But do you really think that Lord Sesshomaru is stupid?


* Miroku turns to face the other cells and raises his hands in front of him, one holding the sutras, the other begins to make signs that will activate the sutras.


Miroku- I ask you again, Cat.. What is better.. Quick painless death.. or slow suffering?
Diamenji- Tati!!
Tatigami- Alright!!


* Tatigami looks at Jaken.


Tatigami- I'll give you what you'll need to remove the curse on that mutt!!


* Jaken cautiously moves to look in at Tatigami.


Tatigami- Release one of my hands.
Miroku- Don't fall for that, Imp.


* Tatigami hisses.


Tatigami- You will need a claw from one of my hands!


* Miroku comes back to look in on Tatigami.


Miroku- Guard, remove one of this demon's claws.


* The guard looks at Jaken.


Jaken- Do what the human asked you to!!


* The guard removes his dagger as he enters Tatigami's cell.


Tatigami- The index claw of my right hand.


* The cat exposes the claw of his restrained right paw. The guard quickly chops it off.


Tatigami- Now hold it up so I can see it.


* When the guard obeys Tatigami closes his eyes.


Tatigami- (Whispered) The curse I spoke, this claw will revoke.


* Tatigami then looks back up at Miroku.


Tatigami- Use this claw to release the curse.


* The guard takes the claw to Miroku.


Miroku- How do..?


* The cat curls his lips in a wicked, but brief smile.


Tatigami- Use it to slit his throat.. for all I care.. I gave you what you need! If the dog is too stupid to figure out how to use it.. It's not my problem!


* Miroku scowls. When he turns to look at the cubs Diamenji screams.


Diamenji- No! What he told you is the truth!


* Miroku looks at her.


Diamenji- A scratch placed the curse, it'll take another scratch to release it.


* Tatigami lowers his eyes with a low growl.


Tatigami- (Quietly) B----.


* Miroku turns to look back in at the demon.


Miroku- You're insane.
Tatigami- You're human.
Miroku- If this doesn't work I'll personally return to purify your a--.


* With that Miroku leaves followed quickly by Jaken. Once they are outside of the heavy dungeon door Miroku looks down at Jaken.


Miroku- Do you think this will work?
Jaken- Do I look like a cat?!
Miroku- Show me back to Lady Lohana's.
Jaken- Fine. But I will warn you not to aggravate her with your lechery no further, monk!


* Miroku smiles as he follows Jaken back up the stairs.