SSSesshomaru's Mother
What's wrong, Sesshomaru? You look so sad. Tenseiga has matured considerably, and your Meido has expanded, just as you'd hoped. Isn't that cause for celebration?
(angrily) Did you know this would happen to Rin? Did you, Mother?!
SSSesshomaru's Mother
If I'm not mistaken, you have already used Tenseiga to revive her once, have you not? Son, Tenseiga can only call a person back from the dead once.
SSSesshomaru's Mother
It only makes sense. Life is not supposed to be limitless, after all. It's not something that can be renewed over and over again for your own convenience. Sesshomaru, had you come to believe that you were a god, perhaps? That you did not need to fear death, as long as Tenseiga was in your hands? You needed to learn two things: the desire to save the life of a loved one taken by death... and the sorrow and fear which accompanies that loss.
(thinking) Sorrow and fear...
SS'Sesshomaru's Mother
Your father wanted me to tell you this: Tenseiga is a sword for healing. Only a person who values life and possesses a compassionate heart may wield such a weapon, and use its' power to bury their enemies. That is the requirement of any who wish to be worthy of Tenseiga, a sword that can save lives and condemn others.
Jaken(thinking, sadly) So Rin had to die in order for Lord Sesshomaru to learn about compassion?
SSSesshomaru's Mother
Little demon, why are you crying?
Jaken
(weeping) The name's Jaken, my Lady. It's just that Lord Sesshomaru, by his very nature, will never shed tears, so I must cry in his stead!
SSSesshomaru's Mother
Oh? Is that how you feel, Sesshomaru? (Sesshomaru glares at her) This is her last chance. You understand?
SSSesshomaru's Mother
It's the little girl's life, which was left behind in the Underworld.
Jaken
You're back!
(squeezing his hand) Lord Sesshomaru... you're here.
... You're okay now, Rin.
Jaken
Excuse me, my good Lady. (bows to Sesshomaru's mother) Please allow me to thank you, on Lord Sesshomaru's behalf!
SSSesshomaru's Mother
Is Sesshomaru happy that I've brought her back?
Jaken
Very happy, I presume.
SSSesshomaru's Mother
All this fuss, over a little human girl. He's inherited one of his father's more unusual traits.
I see you aimed at my footing. Are you so desperate to learn the secret of Tenseiga that you would knowingly walk into a trap, Sesshomaru?
Jaken
Just who do you think you are?!
I do not care who you are. Now tell me: why do you know about Tenseiga?
Because once, long ago, I faced it in battle. (Sesshomaru is startled) Although, it looked nothing like it does now. Nothing at all. When I fought against your father, the sword was in a different form.
Jaken
How dare you make yourself look so young!!
(thinking) "The sword had a different form?"
Your tactics amuse me: you fight without your sword, in order to learn its' secret? You underestimate me- a deadly mistake!
(surprised, thinking) The Meido...!
Jaken
Meido Zangetsuha. Not bad, but Lord Sesshomaru's is bigger.
True- but that Meido was a complete circle!
Hmph! I'll have you know, Meido Zangetsuha was originally my technique. That's right, it was mine, until your father stole it from me. He took it... along with my face!
Huh! From what I've heard thus far, you summon me here not to reveal the secret, but to whine about your technique being stolen, and your face being destroyed.
Only one practitioner is needed for each technique. Especially, considering Tenseiga is an incomplete blade!
What did you say, Myoga? You know the guy Sesshomaru's fighting?
(terrified) I do! He's known as Shishinki, the Ogre of Death! He's a demon who was defeated by your father many, many years ago! He was a fierce opponent, as I recall! (thinking) It's impossible- how is he still alive?! Oh dear, this isn't good at all! If Lord Sesshomaru learns the secret behind Tenseiga, there's no telling what he'll do!
Is that the old flea, Myoga? I wasn't sure 'till now, but if you're here there can be no mistake!
That is Meido Zangetsuha!
That's it! You're gonna regret doing that! (draws and swings Tetsusaiga) Wind Scar!
(emerging through the dust) I heard that he had two sons, and now, here you are. The old man gave Tetsusaiga to his youngest, did he?
Hey, Sesshomaru, what the Hell's going on here? Why are you fighting with this guy?
Sesshomaru, don't you find it strange? Shouldn't the elder brother have received Tetsusaiga? Now, why do you suppose your father left it to him, instead?
Jaken
Such cruelty! Bringing up the one thing that has tortured Lord Sesshomaru! He has tried to take the Tetsusaiga many times, without success; he even sacrificed his arm! He'd finally given up, and begun focusing on training with Tenseiga- and now, this!
Master Jaken, your explanation makes perfect sense-
But, if Lord Sesshomaru heard it, he would make you suffer just for saying it out loud!(Jaken gulps)
Sesshomaru, you should draw Tenseiga! Try it- something might happen!
(thinking) What do you want? Are you telling me to fight alongside Tetsusaiga? Worse yet- are you telling me to help Tetsusaiga? To help Inuyasha?!
There's nowhere for you to run, now. Prepare to be banished to the Underworld!
(thinking) Tenseiga was only cast off of Tetsusaiga to be rid of Meido Zangetsuha. Now, after inheriting this unwanted sword from my father, I'm supposed to use it to aid Inuyasha?!
Are you ready for it? Now, you and your father's swords shall spend the rest of eternity in the Underworld!
Jaken
(hides his eyes) They'll never make it!
(thinking) I still do not know what Father was thinking, when he gave me Tenseiga. (he draws Tenseiga) Perhaps I never will- but I no longer care about that! (aloud) Never, Shishinki! I would never allow my life to be taken by scum like you!
Jaken
Lord Sesshomaru's Meido Zangetsuha has achieved a complete circle!
It's swallowing Shishinki's Meido!
(stunned) It can't be! Tenseiga is supposed to be incomplete!
(smiles coldly) ...Now, I see. I pity you, Shesshomaru. What your father did was cruel! It was cruel, do you hear?!
(as she purifies Kohaku's Shard) Ok- how's that feel?
Good. It feels a lot better.
I might not be able to purify it as well as Kikyo could.
It happened when Naraku tried to take my Jewel Shard. I'm not sure why, but the minute his tentacles made contact, this pure light started flowing into it!
It almost felt...as though Lady Kikyo was purifying me!
(thinking) Does that mean Kikyo's power somehow entered Naraku- and remains there, even now?
(flashback) The light... will destroy Naraku.
The image Kanna showed me before she died- it was the Shikon Jewel! It was defiled, but in the center of it, there was a light! That must've been Kikyo's light!
(sits by her brother) And so...
Kohaku, are you suggesting you'll be able to use your shard to defeat Naraku?
Naraku said he was going to take Kohaku's head! He said once he did that, he could slowly defile the shard!
(defensively) Well, you almost died, Kohaku!
(to Sango) Don't listen to her! Look, Sister, it's clear that my Shard can cause Naraku pain! (Sango looks away) I know Lady Kikyo's power is protecting me! That's why-
Enough! (thumps him over the head) Stop your babbling!
Gimme a break; why do we have to keep tiptoeing around him? Sango, just tell it to him straight: it's a pain in the butt when he wanders off by himself, isn't it?!
Ugh! Sit, boy! (Inuyasha faceplants)
It wasn't Kohaku's fault this time- Sesshomaru left them there alone, so it was just Kohaku and the little ones around when he was attacked!
Jaken
(angrily) "The little ones?!" Who are you calling "little?!"
Well, your height, your heart, your personality... so many things about you are little! (Jaken bursts into tears)
No, it's just as Inuyasha says. This isn't the first time it's happened. (Kohaku looks away) Kohaku, you know you are weak of heart and strength; that is why Naraku can take advantage of you! If you fight alone, you don't stand a chance against him! At least tell me you understand that much.
... It's true. You're right.
I believe that Kikyo left her power in your shard, but I don't think she'd have wanted you to sacrifice it. I think she'd want you to treasure it and protect it, like the beautiful gift that it is.
Yes. You're right. (thinking) Lady Kikyo...
..Sesshomaru, are you able to accept what has happened?
Jaken
(sobbing) Lord Sesshomaru, I am literally sick with grief! For Tenseiga to be absorbed into Tetsusaiga like that, it's unbearable-
I do... not care. We're leaving, Jaken.
Jaken
Huh? Okay.
One moment, Sesshomaru. Although you may find little consolation in it now, I suggest you take it. (gestures at Tenseiga) It fell from the path to the Underworld.
Hmm? (thinking) That's... that's Tenseiga!
Wasn't that sword... broken, already?
I see. That light I was following must have come from Tenseiga.
(offering Tenseiga to Sesshomaru) You may not be satisfied with this sword that cannot cut, but Tenseiga is powerful, for it heals.
(scoffs) So, what? I'm supposed to take it and go around healing people, now? Don't be ridiculous.
Jaken
Please wait, Lord Sesshomaru!
Um... (she takes Tenseiga and runs after Sesshomaru with Kohaku) I'll give it to him when he's in a better mood! I promise!
Lord Sesshomaru, I thought you were going to die!
Jaken
[weeping] I never once stopped believing in your victory, Lord Sesshomaru!
[mockingly] "Our tears would only dishonor his magnificent end?" [Jaken jumps and spins around]
Jaken
Staff of Two Heads! [He uses the Nintojo to set Shippo's tail on fire]
[runs off] Agh! That's hot! OW! HOT!
Please show me your Bakusaiga, Sesshomaru. [Sesshomaru holds up his new sword, Totosai nods approvingly] Hmm. This sword has always been a part of you, Sesshomaru; it was waiting for you. But, before you could wield it, you needed to show you were worthy of it, by standing on your own as a great demon.
Jaken
What's this?! Why, I'll have you know that Lord Sesshomaru has always stood on his own-
[scornfully] Will you shut up?
Jaken
Eek! Shutting up, sir.
[thinking] It makes perfect sense! Overcoming his attachment to Tetsusaiga... that was the test for Sesshomaru. He had to let go of the past.
You once lost your left arm in an attempt to take Tetsusaiga. It was a most unfortunate event. But now, you have gained a new arm, along with Bakusaiga, a sword that is truly yours and yours alone. Proving, that you have finally surpassed your father and that you have been released from your obsession with Tetsusaiga.
Kagome! (he turns into his balloon form and flies under Inuyasha and Kagome, allowing them to land on him)
(irritably) A thanks would be nice- I came to help you guys!
Wind Tunnel! (he begins sucking in the miasma projectiles Naraku is hurling at them)
(shocked and worried) Miroku!
It's okay, I'm fine now! The curse of the Wind Tunnel is already fading!
(thinking) I'm so glad that Sister is safe.
Jaken
(triumphantly) Bakusaiga's destruction is spreading! I knew Lord Sesshomaru would be the one to defeat Naraku!
(staring down at all of them, contemptuously) ...So, you're all here. (sneers) You and your worthless group of so-called "friends."
(firmly) Yeah... all of us. Everyone survived.
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