Chapter 1
The Discovery
Rei sat up in her garden and pushed a piece of raven black hair out of her violet eyes. She peered into the forest of which her house bordered. She returned to her rose bush, which only needed topsoil, as she thought 'I couldn't have chosen a better spot to start over," as a little girl with black hair ran out of the forest and tripped, causing Rei to look up and up to her, abandoning her bush. "Little girl, are you alright?" she asked, already on her knees next to her.
The girl smiled up at her as a man in a white and red kimono with white hair and golden eyes came out of the shadows of the forest. "Rin, what has this Sesshomaru told you about consorti-…" he started before seeing the human's dazzling eyes that blinked at him. She was breathtaking!
"Are you the Lord Sesshomaru?" she asked as she helped Rin to her feet.
"Sorry Sesshomaru-sama. This Rin saw her garden and wanted to say hello." Rin said, lowering her head and walking over to Sesshomaru.
"This Sesshomaru is not mad at you, Rin. Just be more careful." He said, making her smile.
"Oh! I'm sorry, I never introduced myself. I'm Rei Hino." Rei said, brushing the dirt off her light blue and red rose patterned kimono that was falling apart at the seems, despite the various attempts to fix it.
"How would you like to be Rin's official sitter, Miss Hino?" he asked, knowing she did not have a job by the condition that her kimono was in.
"I would like that sir, thank you."
He nodded. "I will send a servant tomorrow at dawn." He said taking Rin's hand and leading into her into the forest. Rin waved at Rei as she slipped into the shadows of the trees. She saw the sun setting, walked into the house, and got ready for bed not knowing she was being watched.
The next day, Rei sat on her porch, staring into the sunrise when a twin-headed dragon and a green toad demon landed in front of her silently. "You Rei Hino?" the toad grunted unhappily, making her jump and look at him.
"Yes, I'm Rei Hino. Are you the servant Lord Sesshomaru mentioned?" she asked as she stood and grabbed her bag that held her bikini, a change of kimono, hair supplies, the necessary.
"He called me a servant! Get on." He said, moving forward so that she would have room to sit. She sat sidesaddle and gasped when the dragon took off. When they were over the treetops, she saw the palace in the direct heart of the forest. She smiled, "It's beautiful," she whispered, as they drew closer to it. The dragon landed in front of the entrance where Sesshomaru and Rin were waiting. Rin ran to Rei while Sesshomaru took his sweet time, still breath taken at the pure elegance the human had.
Rei smiled and picked up Rin. "Lord Sesshomaru, this is a gorgeous palace." She spoke with a clearity that was uncommon for a peasant.
"Thank you. We will set you up in a guest room until your belongings can be moved." He saw her open her mouth to object when he silenced her with a look. "All that you request will be provided on request." Rei nodded knowing she could not object.
"Sir, I thank you deeply, but, it is not necessary…" she said, forgetting her disguise for a second. Remembering it, she instantly closed her mouth. She nodded and was led into the palace by Sesshomaru and lowered her head.
Three weeks later, she lay on her back in the lake; Rin was taking a nap on a floatation device that was next to her. Everything had been moved into her room and she had her own garden. She saw Sesshomaru come out and moved her eyes from him. She felt an odd emotion towards him that scared her. He sat next to the lake, making her nervous.
"Rei, this Sesshomaru requests your presence at tonight's ball." He said as she moved silently to where her whole body was underwater and her arm was on the devise as she looked at him.
"I have nothing to wear, milord."
"It will be provided, and call me Sesshomaru-sama." He responded, making her nod. He had thought about his emotions and had decided to announce her as his mate to be that night.
Rei had to get out of his view and dove under the water soundlessly, and swam down far out of his sight and swam up towards him. She came up to get her face grabbed by him and to be kissed, slow and passionate. She was shocked but responded with the same feelings. He pulled her out; their lips still connected, and held her close as he deepened it. She pulled away, breath taken.
"Sesshomaru-sama, please, I have to watch Rin. At least let me take her up to her room and lay her down." She said, smiling at him.
He smiled back. "Aright." He said, letting her go.
Rei picked up Rin and carried her into the palace.
That night, Rei stared at the dress she was to wear. It was a sparkling light blue, cut off at the shoulders, sleeves resting on her arms, with a full-length skirt. She delicately put it on as the maids did her hair and make-up, at Sesshomaru's order. She slipped on matching gloves that stopped past her elbow. She felt royal again.
She stood at the top of the stairs, trying to control her breath as Sesshomaru met her. She smiled, gently, her skin shimmering.
"You look wonderful, Rei." He said, placing his arm on her waist and leading her downstairs. She saw the Lords and their mates stare at them.
By the end of the ball, she was truly happy until Sesshomaru stopped the music and turned to her. "Rei Hino, I have thought greatly bout this question. And my getting to know you has helped it along greatly. Will you be my mate?" he asked.
She gasped. "Sesshomaru?" she started, awestruck. She smiled. "Yes, if you want it, I will consent." She said, making him smile. He kissed her gently as everyone clapped.
Hey everyone! This is my second Fanfic. My first was The Hard Truth Of Love. If you read that and liked it, and read this chapter and like it, please tell me.