Sesshomaru was in his study when his father walked in with his human whore. He hated her, he hated his father for falling in love with her, and he especially hated her sweet motherly manner towards him.

"Ah Sesshomaru here is where you were hiding. I have some wonderful news to share with you." His inu father smirked as he saw his son stop his work and give him his full attention. He smiled at his wife and nuzzled her head. "You shall be taking a mate."

Sesshomaru rubbed his temple in irritation as he did not want some stupid submissive bitch whining and crying for his attention. Oh he would kill himself with Tenseiga and bring himself back to life with Tensegia and do it all over again.

"Father I do not need a mate. What will I need a mate for?" He asked as he already knew the answer.

"To love and protect and to finally break that emotional barrier you put up. Now I will give you three weeks to choose a mate before I get involved and choose one for you." He stated as he walked out of the study with Izayoi in tow. He growled lowly in his chest once the door was closed. He got out of his seat and out of the palace as soon as possible. He could not stand to stay there any longer.

He began to walk aimlessly through Japan. As he came across a human village, he lifted his nose in disgust for his demoness mother showed how humans and half breeds alike are weak useless fools. He quickly heard a high pitched scream coming from outside the village. He grew curious and began to follow.

There, he saw the most beautiful creature in his life. A fair maiden with midnight hair, skin that rivaled the white moon, and gorgeous violet eyes. She was so beautiful and he could not help but drool as she looked at him with those eyes. He quickly snapped out of her trance and focused on something. A lion demon lustfully gazing upon her curved body. He growled in anger as he saw the blonde idiot make his way towards his mate.

….Wait where did that come from? He could not love this human already, could he? This beautiful ningen that stared at the rouge demon with pure fear in her eyes. He quickly acted on instinct stepped out of the shadows that somehow kept his silvery appearance hidden. He unsheathed Bakusaiga; a sword forged from his father's fang, and with one stroke, had the low-leveled mongrel away from the maiden and dead near a tree. He turned to see the fallen girl with an impassive mask only to have her crawl away in fear.

"No harm will come to you, ningen." He muttered ever so softly; staring at her with so much appreciation.

"You do not wish to kill me then?" In that voice he realized this fair maiden wasn't a maiden at all, but a beautiful boy with feminine features. No matter, this boy could still be his mate.

"No, but this Sesshomaru wishes to know the name of the life he just saved."

"I'm InuYasha the princess of the northern village," He announced as he stepped forward.

"What a unique name for a pure ningen." He muttered, more to himself then anything.

"I know

With that the princess began his walk home, and out of the woods. Sesshomaru silently followed. He saw that the male was having trouble getting through the thick leaves that grew in and out of the forest.

With one swipe of Sesshomaru's claws the branches fell to the floor, causing InuYasha to turn and look at the young demon lord.

"Why are you following me?" He asked as he watched this strange demon break more limbs, from the trees.

"This Sesshomaru shall escort you back to your castle princess-why was princess the title given to you?" He asked as he looked at this petite human. Now he himself had a feminine face but his physique and voice were enough to cover up that trait he inherited from his mother.

"Because I'm-" He quickly stopped as he covered his mouth with a dainty hand. He wasn't allowed to voice the reason why, his father told him not to. 'I can't tell you. It's a family secret."

With a curt nod, Sesshomaru let it slide for now, once he mated him he would get out all the answers that he needed. Now how to persuade InuYasha's father….

Once the pair reached the clearing of the forest did InuYasha begin to point out where he lived. All this information was locked into the demon lord's brain as he remembered every detail to get to InuYasha's palace.

"Princess," Sesshomaru began. "Is it alright with you if I come to visit you tomorrow evening?" He had no idea why he bothered to ask, as he would end up going either way. The princess stared in thought, and a sweet smile played on his lips as he nodded.

"Yes, I would like that very much. I must thank the man that saved my life… Oh no." His princess trailed off as they neared a gate. "My father, he does not like demons much. What type of demon are you?"

"Shiro Inu Daiyokai."

"Oh dear, Father holds grudge against your kind. M-Maybe with the thought of his princess being saved he will somehow change his mind of me seeing you." He responded as he turned to look at Sesshomaru straight in the eye.

"Very well my princess. Let this be known, I shall return tomorrow evening whether with or without your father's permission is that understood?" He let out a tiny smile as he saw his future mate nod. He cupped InuYasha's cheek and leaned down for a quick chaste kiss. He pulled away to find thick lashes fluttering to reveal violet eyes and a cute blush on the raven's face. "Until tomorrow my princess."

He saw InuYasha enter the castle with a wave and the demon lord left.