... I see. So, Inuyasha wiped them out with a single swing? Hmmm... Rather than sending numerous demons to their deaths, it would seem better to send one that he cannot kill. Well, killing or not, it would serve me either way. I intend to use you again, in my service. What do you say?
Are you able to move your body, now?
Kohaku(blankly) Yes, Master Naraku.
Kohaku
Yes, Master Naraku
Can you kill Inuyasha, Miroku... and Sango?
Kohaku
[brief pause] Yes, Master Naraku.
[Sango, severely weakened by Naraku's toxic miasma and wounded by a possessed Kohaku's sickle, falls to her knees. Naraku psionically moves Hiraikotsu and drops it in front of Sango; she reaches out for it]
(inside her head) Yes, Sango- kill him! Kill your brother, with your own hands! Slaughter him! And then... burn with a desire to live. Pray to continue wandering the world, and vow to do whatever you can to survive! When you kill Kohaku, and when you are bathed in his blood, the sacred Jewel will grow brighter with the power of the dark! The more sullied it is... the more beautiful the sacred Jewel becomes.
[Kohaku raises his sickle. Sango stretches her hand towards Hiraikotsu, but stops just as she is about to grasp it]
(to Kohaku)...Kill you? What makes him think I'm able to kill you? [she staggers towards Kohaku, reaching out] I can't. Kohaku...
[As she approaches Kohaku, his expression suddenly clears. Weakened by her wounds, Sango collapses]
Kohaku
(quietly) My sister.
Dammit! I feel terrible. I don't get it... what the Hell happened to me, anyway?! (pause) Where am I?
Kohaku
Bankotsu, sir.
Kohaku. Kanna. Where are we? It- it feels awful in here.
Kohaku
I imagine that it would, sir. This isn't a very nice place for men of evil thoughts.
Doesn't seem to bother you much. Figures, you being a ninja.
Kohaku
(impatiently) You're mistaken; I'm not a ninja.
(thinking) Now I remember; the light from the Vajra enveloped me!
Huh... who is that? (Kanna sets the Vajra before the mummy) I see. Inuyasha kept saying something or other about a Saint. This must be Saint Hakushin's mummy. He's responsible for creating the barriers around Mount Hakurei and Hijiri Island!
Kohaku
[Thinking, as he watches the Zushi-Nezumi rats] Why let more loose? Kikyo has already come out of hiding!
[flashback] And don't close the doors.
Kohaku
[Thinking] Damn him, he's doing this for his own enjoyment! If I close these doors, the rats will stop. Even now, it may save some lives.
Kohaku
[thinking] I'm being watched. If I close the doors, Naraku will know that my memory has returned.
Kohaku
Huh?!
... Don't tell me you're behind this!
Kohaku
[thinking] Sister...
Kohaku... on my way here, I saw so many villages, devoured by rats. [clenching her jaw] How I wish... that you were not a part of this...
Kohaku
[clenching his jaw as well] I can't... disobey, my orders.
[tearful and angry] Kohaku!
Kohaku
Shikigami. Whose are they?
(A sacred arrow is fired near him, revealing Kikyo)
You are Naraku's subordinate?
Kohaku
(As Kagura pursues him) If you know where Naraku's heart is, then you've gotta tell me!
I'll need your Shikon Jewel Shard first, boy! (she fires off a Dance of Blades attack, which he barely avoids) You'll die, once I take your shard; if you cooperate, I promise to make it quick!
There's nowhere to run. Are you prepared to die?
Kohaku
I've been prepared to die for a long time, now... but I have no intention of dying here! (Kagura raises her fan) If you need a shard so badly, you can take me there and present me as an offering! Then, at least, I can plunge my blade into Naraku's heart, even if it costs me my life. (Kagura chuckles, Kohaku holds up the demonic crystal) Isn't this the reason you gave me this demonic crystal in the first place, Kagura? (pause) I may have been under Naraku's control at the time, but it was still me who killed my father and comrades. I killed my family and caused my only sister great injury and overwhelming grief. However, I kept myself alive the entire time-
All for the sake of revenge, huh?
Kohaku
Yes. It's my duty, and I must fulfill it before I die. (tearfully) It's the only way I can make up for what I did to my father and comrades.
It's useless, Kohaku. Can't you see? It doesn't matter how determined you are. Your blade will never be enough to overcome Naraku, the Infant or Hakudoshi! In the end, you're doomed to lose your shard and your life.
(smirks) Heh... exactly right.
Are you gonna be okay? That wound isn't gonna reopen again, is it?
I cannot be sure. That is why I must make haste. (picks up her bow and arrows)
Can't you just wait, until I defeat Naraku?
You cannot defeat Naraku with a sword.
Please listen to me: Destroying Naraku requires the obliteration of his entire being, including his soul. It doesn't make a difference how many times you destroy his body. Naraku was originally created when demons' were merged into the vile soul of the thief, Onigumo. From the beginning he's had no true body. So, the Shikon Jewel is the one and only power great enough to eradicate his soul.
The Shikon Jewel must be restored at once; there is no other way. There will only be one chance: When Naraku obtains the restored Shikon Jewel, the Jewel will be defiled within Naraku's hands as it fuses with him. At that instant, we must purify Naraku- along with the Jewel. And only I am capable of this.
Inuyasha, now is not the time for hesitation! And it is too late now to turn back!
Inuyasha (thinking) Restoring the Sacred Jewel would mean taking Kohaku's shard... and to do that, you'd have to take his life.. Kikyo, you're not the kind of person who's capable of that...are you?
Kohaku
I understand, now; I know what I have to do. So, I'm going.
(thinking) I don't get it- why didn't I notice Kohaku's scent when he was so close?
Kohaku
Please explain to the others!
Kohaku
(turns and smiles) I'm not going there to die. I'm going there to defeat Naraku! Please, take care of my sister.
Kohaku
(kneels before her) I'm here because I want you to use my shard.
Is that so? I'm aware that you've been following me for quite some time. Do you understand what it will mean if I use your shard? Do you realize what will happen to you?
Kohaku
I understand. I'm willing to sacrifice my life.
Am I to believe, then, that you do not fear death?
Kohaku
I do not.
Kikyo (thinking): His eyes show no fear. Not even the slightest hesitation.
(thinking) Is life so painful for you that you welcome death? It saddens me greatly to think that if we had met under different circumstances, my only instinct would have been to heal this child's broken soul and encourage him to live his life. But my duty now forbids me from doing that for him. Forgive me, Kohaku.
Your name is Koga, is it not? Have you also come here in pursuit of Moryomaru?
Yeah, I have. You, too, right?
Listen to me: Cease your pursuit of Moryomaru. (she notches an arrow in her bow and aims it at Koga)
Lady, I heard you were reckless, not stupid.
I have no intention of taking your life. I need only for you to give me the Sacred Jewel fragments in your legs.
(scoffs) All right! Now I'm sure you're insane.
You must have noticed by now. Those shards in your legs are being controlled by the will of another. I'm sure you experienced the sensation many times now, where your legs stopped moving in the face of an enemy.
Kagome told me about it. She said it's happening because of an ancient priestess named Midoriko.
And now I have joined her spirit with mine for the sake of defeating Naraku. In order to destroy him, the Shikon Jewel must be completed and purified as a whole. Every time your legs stop moving, it is because Midoriko is trying to give Naraku your shards. However, if you lose your shards in the midst of battle, you may very well lose your life as well.
Oh, I see! So you were just hoping I'd hand over my shards and run away, right?
I made a vow to bury Naraku. You have my word.
Don't give me that!! You listen to me!! You're not the only who's got a score to settle with Naraku!! He murdered dozens- no hundreds- of my fellow wolf-demon tribe members!! And still you expect me to run away just to save myself!!?
(Kikyo fires her sacred arrow, but Koga successfully jumps out of the way)
Guess you were aiming for my legs! Big mistake. Well, it's been interesting. But if I waste anytime here, I'll never catch up with Moryomaru. See ya, Kikyo! (runs off)
Kohaku
Lady Kikyo!
I tried to prevent an unnecessary sacrifice... but I failed.
[As Kikyo is healing Miroku, the miasma begins to damage her hands]
If I can transfer the miasma that's in him to me, then I can use my body to cleanse it.
Kohaku
(thinking) Yes. Her body is already being consumed by Naraku's miasma... but she'll remain silent.
It's strange, that on the one hand, you'd risk your life to save him, and yet-
And yet, I'd lead your brother Kohaku to his death. Is that what you wanted to say? (Sango looks startled) If someone can be saved, I'll try to save them. That is all I can do.
Kohaku
(thinking) Lady Kikyo. The light I saw last night... it was yours, wasn't it?
I'm sorry, Kohaku. I'm sorry we couldn't take you to the priestess in time.
Kohaku
It's my fault. If only I was stronger...
Kohaku
Huh?
DDemoness
Sesshomaru. I thought that might be you.
( outraged) Who do you think you are?! Show a little respect- that's "Lord" Sesshomaru to you!
DDemoness
I can only assume you have questions about the Tenseiga your father left you. I can think of no other reason you'd come visit your mother.
(shocked) Mu-m-m- you're his mother?!
Please, Rin. You're safe now. Wake up.
SSSesshomaru's Mother
(watching via the Meido Stone) That's odd. The Guardian has been cut down, and yet she remains lifeless. Little demon?
(irritably) It's Jaken, as I've told you, but you've no intention of remembering my name!
SSSesshomaru's Mother
Tell me: is it possible the human girl has been revived by Tenseiga once before?
She has! Why do you ask, my Lady?
SSSesshomaru's mother
Then, she cannot be brought back to life.
(thinking) She cannot be saved? (he drops Tenseiga)
Kohaku
Is she okay, Lord Sesshomaru?
(thinking, angrily) I... cannot save her? Tenseiga. I let her die... for something like this! (pause) Nothing I could have gained was worth losing her. Nothing at all!
Kohaku
Tenseiga's glowing! Ahh! what's happening to them?! (he sees them reaching for Tenseiga) ...They want help. It's like they're pleading with Tenseiga!
(thinking) You all wish to be saved. Is that it?
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.
(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?
(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?
Kohaku
What is that?
SSSesshomaru's Mother
It's the little girl's life, which was left behind in the Underworld.
Kohaku
Rin!
(squeezing his hand) Lord Sesshomaru... you're here.
... You're okay now, Rin.
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?
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?
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.
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...!
Meido Zangetsuha. Not bad, but Lord Sesshomaru's is bigger.
Kohaku
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?
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!
Kohaku
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)
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