I shifted, the dance was simply but the audience was staring so intently, he made me nervous. His golden eyes followed my every movement even as he talked among the men. I was only entertainment.
My father had only asked for me to dance for him to just distract the others. Yet his stare continued to bore into my soul. I couldn't even move without his eyes following. When I finished I bowed then left.

My emotions were out of my control. As I closed the door behind me I could hear a slight sigh. I dared not turn around. The door tapped shut and my hand maid grasped my waist. "Come along Aryia your father wants you dressed properly for dinner."

I leaned against her, my body weak from his gaze. "Why, what's the matter you seem feverish!" I glanced towards her; worry had already set in on her face. "Can you please take me to Saphira, please nana?"

She shook her head and continued to walk towards my room. "Can't Moon child I have to dress you for the dinner with the lord of the west." I sighed as she open the door to my room. The moonlight poured in like a waterfall.

She set me on a chair and left to look for a kimono. I could still feel his eyes and I shivered. I jumped as nana walked in, in her arms a white kimono with blue moon details. "Now this kimono will make you even out shine the moon!"

She waddled over, before placing the kimono on the dresser. "Now let get you changed!" She pulled me up by my arm. "I always hated seeing you dress in this state. Yet this is what the dancing girls must wear!" She chuckled before striping me to my under garments. The wind sudden flew over my skin giving me goose bumps. "Nana who was that? That man I mean." "Hmm? I wouldn't know dearie, there were lots of men there." I nodded and she continued to dress me.

I looked in the mirror has nana arranged my hair. Her hands were quick as she placed ornament in the right places. "There now you look like a hime!" She gleamed as she looked as me at me with approval." Now let have you introduced to the party!" She grinned widely has escorted me to the dining hall. I could already hear the laughter as we drew close. I drew my eyes downwards as the doors opened.

"I would like you to meet my daughter! Aryia-Hime!" I bowed and was escorted to my seat. I kept my eyes down as I waited for my father to announce for us to enjoy. I glanced up to check my surrounding and was surprise to see I was set in front of the man who watched me so intently.

I adverted my eyes downwards and continue to listen to the conversation. "Lord Inutaisio, what do you think of my daughter? She would make a nice bride for your son no?" "For Sesshoumaru? Yes she would make a lovely bride, but that's for him to choose not me." "Yes, Yes quite right you are. So Sesshoumaru what do you think of my daughter?"

I could feel the air tense. I hated when my father didn't ask for my opinion on who I wished to marry. "I think she would be a wonderful bride but I'm not sure on my decision to make her mine." The roomed filled with laughter and the food was brought out. I didn't speak at all for the mere embarrassment my father had caused me. I left when my father excused everyone and quickly made my way to my room.

Anger sweep through me as I entered my room. Hot tears fell down my face as I lay upon my futon. I cried for no reason but of the pure frustration of the night. Soon I felt my eyes grew heavy and I felt myself fall asleep.