Tuesday, May 17, 2005

I want to thank Chocobo Knight and LordSesshomaru for helping me with this episode
The Price You Pay: Cost of Blood
*episode 4*

Sesshomaru walks slowly toward Kohaku and Kagura. He draws the Tenseiga. He says, “I have chosen my price, and it will not harm your sister. However, you must be prepared to agree to it without knowledge of what it is. Do you agree?” The boy nods. “Pull the object from the wound.” the lord says. Kohaku gently pulls the shard loose. “Open her robe.” Sesshomaru says. The boy looks up at him. “You do not like me touching her, so do it yourself.” Kohaku gently parts her kimono; taking care to preserve her dignity. Sesshomaru thrusts the sword deep into the wound. As the boy watches in awe, the flesh knits itself back together. The damage has healed, but she is still dead. Sesshomaru pulls his sword free. Kohaku looks up at the demon with pain and fear on his face. Sesshomaru says, “It didn’t work. She must not have a soul. I suppose Naraku had no reason to give her one. I can do nothing for her.” Kohaku begins to cry. Then he looks up and says, “I have a soul.” Sesshomaru looks at him curiously. He says, “Do you realize what you are suggesting? I have no idea if it would be possible; and even if it would be, it would kill you. You cannot live without your soul, if I put it into Kagura, you would die.” The boy asks, “Can’t you give her part of my soul?” Sesshomaru says, “I don’t know. I might even take your soul and not be able to fuse it to her body. You could both die. I can try; but are you sure you are willing to take the risk?” Without hesitation, Kohaku says, “Do it.” Sesshomaru raises the Tenseiga, and pauses. Kohaku asks, “What are you waiting for?” The lord says, “Your soul; it’s pulsing in time with the Tenseiga. You are creating an energy field. Maybe…” Sesshomaru steps back. He looks at the boarder between the sword’s aura and the abnormal power of the boy’s soul. He slices through the barrier. A blast of pure white light leaves the Tenseiga and envelopes Kohaku and Kagura. Suddenly, red bursts from the white. A great bird rises from the light. Its feathers are reddish orange, but it has plumage in yellow, green, and blue. It spreads its wings and gives a great call. It flies straight upward, leaving a trail of red light, falling from heaven. As the bird vanishes, so does the light enveloping the two. Sesshomaru turns his attention back to them. As he watches, Kagura draws a deep breath while Kohaku kneels over her. The lord sheaths his sword. Kohaku takes Kagura’s hand. She opens her eyes and smiles at him. She sits up and touches his face. Sesshomaru clears his throat: The two look at him. He says, “Kagura, I have saved your life on a condition Kohaku agreed to blindly. His agreement binds you as well. If you deny this, then I will take back what I have given. Do you accept?” Kagura nods and says, “I am yours.” Sesshomaru place two fingers beneath Kagura’s chin and lifts her to her feet. She looks up into his deep amber-brown eyes, with resignation. There is no surprise when he bends his face to hers. His nose hovers, a centimeter from her skin as he moves past her face to her neck. He inhales deeply and then pulls his head back. “…no.” he says. Before a look of shock can form on Kagura’s face, the lord shoves her roughly off of him; she falls to the ground, at once confused and unsurprised. “You rejected my offer to be my mate, for this…human.” he says. “I told you, I did not seek to take him as a mate.” she says. “May whatever you do with him be worth the trade.” Sesshomaru says. “Human, what is the name of my brother’s vixen? The one who holds his leash.” Kohaku says, “Kagome.” “What do you want with her?!?” Kagura asks. “That is none of your concern.” He turns to Kohaku and says, “You will bring her to me; here, tonight. You will then arrange for her to not be missed for at least one hour. Kagura will stay with me until you return.” “You’re going to kill her!” Kagura says. “You’re going to kill her to hurt your brother! Kohaku, you can’t, she’s Sango’s closest friend!” Kohaku looks down. Then he stands up straight; he bows. “Yes, master Sesshomaru.” The words are like knives to Kagura. She grabs him by the shoulders. “No!” she says in a hushed shout. He knocks her hands away and turns his back. “You had better not hurt Kagura.” Kohaku says. “I’ll be back by sunset.” As he walks to Kirara, Kagura moves to follow him. Sesshomaru grabs her arm. “I will not hurt you.” he says. “But I will not let you hinder my plans.” He pushes her against the tree. With tender care, he slips the Tenseiga between her ribs, embedding it deep into the tree. The sword causes no damage, or even pain; but only the upper body strength of a physically powerful demon can dislodge it. Kohaku whispers in Kirara’s ear again and they leave.
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