Independence Day: A New Beginning
Episode 3
It is the calm after the storm. The lord of the western lands walks in a new, clean world of the dawn. His ward and his vassal are sheltered in a cave nearby. As they sleep he wanders out into the fresh moist air. Suddenly, a wind picks up. A scent on the breeze excites his senses. He turns to face the wind�and raises an eyebrow in surprise. Where he had expected to see one, he sees three. They land and one comes toward him. He says, �Kagura, you travel in strange company.� She responds, �The demon slayer and I have a common goal. It is what we have come to discuss.� �I know of nothing we have to discuss which would be any business of hers.� he tells her. �I want to free her brother from Naraku.� Kagura says. �I want your help.� �Why would I possibly want to free a dead human?� he asks. Kagura asks, �How about for whatever reason you helped me?� �I freed you because I want to mate with you.� he says. �Is that your price?� she asks. �Kagura?� Sango says. The demoness turns to her, �Stay out of this Sango.� She looks back at the lord, �Well Sesshomaru, is that what you desire?� Sesshomaru turns to leave. �So it is acceptable for Naraku to sell you my flesh but not for me?� she asks. He turns back, �I want you only as a willing companion! I do not want you if you do not want me.� �I�ll admit that I would not mind paying this price.� she says. �But I am not looking for a mate.� �Then why are you doing this?� he asks. �If you do not seek to have him sire half-breed bastards, why do you want him? You have your freedom, is that not enough?� �I�don�t know why I want him, but it is important to me.� He turns away in thought. Slowly a smile spreads across his face. He turns back to Kagura, �Nothing you can do could make me want to help you. However, your friend just might be able to.� Sango asks, �What ever happened to half-breed bastards?� �Do not flatter yourself child.� he says. �If I sought to follow in my father�s footsteps, I could certainly find a far greater beauty then you. No, what I have in mind will be far more pleasurable for me.� His smile has turned into a grin. He says, �Human, listen well, if you want my help this is what you must do�