Welcome to my new story. I've had this idea for awhile, but never got to it.
So yes. Let's see how it turns out.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the InuYasha characters, only the characters I made up and the story line!
Enjoy~
Snowy B

It was a dark night. Carriages filed in front of a gorgeous castle. Music blared through the gardens. Women in beautiful gowns twirled about. Sesshoumaru skimmed for one woman in particular, Kimi. He couldn't believe it was happening. Tonight, he was going to announce her as his soon to be mate.

He strolled into the castle where more guests' laughter was heard. He silently searched for her. He elegantly strolled up a grand staircase and down a hallway toward her room. He smirked to himself, how did he get into this? Not long before, was Kimi but a mere servant to him?

He stopped in front of her door. Before he could touch the handle, the door swung open and a smiling young demoness stood before him. Her golden hair cascaded down her back, her bangs in her emerald green eyes. Sesshoumaru inwardly smiled, she was wearing the beautiful white dress he had had made for her. It was a strapless dress with a corset back. The dress floated on the floor as if she were on a cloud. Around her neck was a neatly wrapped ribbon. She was stunning.

"Sesshoumaru! I caught your scent from a mile away!" Kimi wrapped her arms around his neck. She looked up at him smiling. She thought he looked handsome in his formal wear. He wrapped his arms around her waist, kissed her forehead gently and began leading her away from her room. He chuckled softly.

"We have to get going or the presentation will start without us." Kimi laid her head onto his chest, blushing.

"Remember how we met Sesshoumaru?" Sesshomaru smirked.

"How could I not?" He started to think back:

Sesshoumaru left Jaken, the annoying leech, alone to clear his thoughts. He just had so much going on at the palace, he had to leave. He then noticed a young woman fighting a demon. She was very injured and would not make it if she kept on fighting. The demon slashed at her side as she fell to the ground; she was unconscious. What seemed to be a frog demon hopped onto her side and started to claw at her.

Sesshoumaru put his index and middle finger together causing a whip of light to escape and hit the frog demon, killing it instantly. Sesshoumaru sauntered over to the young woman. Her golden hair was a mess, her clothes bloody and torn. Sesshoumaru, to this day, still did not know what came over him that made him take her with him. She was a feisty, stubborn woman; he had no idea how he fell for her or her him.

Upon waking, Kimi did not want anything to do with Sesshoumaru. She tried escaping the castle, multiple times. Sesshoumaru brought her back every time; she had a debt to pay. She worked as his personal servant, a job every demoness wanted. They always argued every time they spoke to one another. She would not tell him where she came from or what she was doing on his lands.

They soon started to get to know each other; the relationship blossomed into a romance. He had never met a woman so gentle and loving but headstrong. He loved that about her, she was able to defend herself against him.

The pair slowly glided down the staircase as their names were called to inform the guests they had arrived. They were greeted with cheers and shouts from the guests. The Lord of the West was finally settling down.

Sesshoumaru was soon whisked away leaving Kimi to mingle. This was not her crowd. She did not like the castle life. She ran away from her own for this very reason. She would rather be with the non-rich folk, but did this for Sesshoumaru. She was very surprised her father did not come looking for her. Had he heard?

"Ah! Kimi, congratulations. My, you look lovely." Kimi left her thoughts and turned. A slim, pale woman stood before her. She had blood red hair that curled at the ends in an updo. Her eyes were a deep red, bangs covering one at all times. It was Akiho. She was the Lady of a small village north-west of Sesshoumaru's land. She had tried to become Sesshoumaru's mate for a long while. Kimi was not planning on bumping into her at all. She had hoped to avoid her.

"Thank you, Akiho. You look stunning yourself." She put on a fake smile. She really did not want to deal with Akiho, not tonight. Tonight was special.

"Oh thank you! I wore this very kimono when I first laid eyes on mySesshoumaru." She twirled in a circle to show off her silk black kimono with a fox design. It was a size too tight causing her, already big, chest to be emphasized. Her legs were also exposed because of a long slit down the right side. "I think I'll go find Sesshoumaru and see if he remembers all he had said to me that day." Akiho giggled. She left without another word. Kimi sighed. She would not let what Akiho said bother her. She was to mate with Sesshoumaru, not her. She decided she needed fresh air.

Kimi left the castle and headed into the castle gardens; it was her favourite place to think. She sat on the ledge of a small fountain. It was very dark; the moon was not out to shine its mysterious light and the stars were covered by clouds. A silent wind passed her by sending shivers down her spine. A quiet, raspy voice was soon heard.

"Kimi..." Kimi looked around. She was not sure if she heard her name. The voice was very quiet and no one could be seen.

"Kimi..."Everything went pitch black. Kimi froze; her senses heightened. An elderly woman dressed in a black cape appeared. She spoke again.

"You must not mate with Lord Sesshoumaru. Terror shall come to all. The book will open. Your powers will be taken. Sesshoumaru will die. Do not mate with Lord Sesshoumaru." Before Kimi could ask any questions, the darkness disappeared.

She was at a loss for words. Should she listen to this stranger or follow her heart? She turned on her heel and ran up a nearby hill, frightened. She did not want anything to happen to her beloved. She turned her head slowly toward the castle; her golden hair blowing in the wind. She stared at the place she grew to love once more; a single tear rolling down her soft cheek. "I'm sorry Sesshoumaru... I love you... Never forget me…" she whispered. By the time he heard her whisper... she was gone.

Hope you enjoyed.
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R&R~
Snowy B