Little Lord Sesshoumaru

Little Sesshoumaru is dedicated to and to chapter 12 of her amazing story “Tales From the House of the Moon” [link] If you haven’t read this story, I highly recommend it. I’ve read a lot of fan fics and tons of amateur novels and this is hands down one of the best. I was not really a fan of Sesshoumaru until I read this story. Resmiranda brought him to life in a way that the manga really falls short of.

There is a scene in chapter 12, a flashback to Sesshoumaru’s childhood, which I found just wonderful. And since I make dolls, it seemed a good place for inspiration for a doll. I don’t know how old Sesshoumaru is in this scene, but obviously little enough to fit on his mother’s lap. I’ll quote Resmiranda here:


"I learned my numbers," he informed her.

Her eyes twinkled a little as she smoothed her kimono and settled in front of the window. Patting her lap, she held out a hand. In the dim light of the stars, the tips of her claws gleamed softly. "And...?"

He sighed. She always treated him like such a child, but he went over to her anyway. Always impatient, she grabbed him and drew him into her lap.

"And why don't you say them for me?"

So warm and soft. He supposed he could relax a little bit. Gingerly, he leaned back into the curve of her body, and her arms slid around his chest and pulled him close.

"I learned how to write them, too," he said.

"Oh really?" she laughed. "Here." In front of him, her right hand unfolded and bloomed, white skin, like a flower in the moonlight. "Draw them on my palm."

Frowning in concentration, Sesshoumaru extended a finger and, carefully so as not to scratch her hand, began to draw.

"Ichi," he whispered, tracing a long, flat line. "Ni – " a short line over a long one," – san – " two short lines over a long one, " – shi, go, roku – " his favorite shape…

~ “Tales From the House of the Moon” by Resmiranda

Isn’t that sweet?! Anyway, Little Sesshy is dedicated to that scene. Perhaps this is how he might have looked while sitting on his mother’s lap. (Though I think he might actually have been in his pajamas since she had pulled him out of bed.)

Inspiration came from as well and this pic: [link] That is so cute I nearly died!!!

Little Sesshy’s clothing was inspired by and this heartbreakingly adorable pic: [link]

Special thanks to all three of you. Your art/writing has given me hours of pleasure. I hope you like what I’ve done with it.

Oh, and for the technical details: Little Sesshy is 32 inches tall and made entirely of fabric. If he wore store bought clothing, he would wear about a size 12 months to 2 toddler. The clothes that he is wearing in this picture were all designed and made by me (accompanied by much swearing and ripping out of stitches when it didn’t go well). If you’d like to see my “in progress” pictures go to my “Scraps” section. I’ve also got some photos of Sesshy wearing an adorable little Chinese suit that is so cute I had to have it. I know – it’s the wrong nationality. But this little boys’ suit is adorable!!!