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Chapter 2: Sesshomaru's Annoyance

Sesshomaru was just ever so slightly put out at the moment. And that was an accomplishment since he usually did not steep himself low enough to care about anything. Just two weeks ago he received a missive from that damn Fox Demon that ruled the Northern Lands, stating that it was his turn to host the Demon Ball. Every major, important (though not by his standards), demon clan leader was invited, including the demon lords that ruled over the North, East, and Southern lands. The whole lot of them were a waste of his time, but Tojiri warned him what would happen if he refused to host the ball. Although Sesshomaru feared no demon or man, he had grown accustomed to the peace that Naraku's death brought. Life was still challenging though. Humans still warred with each other, and there was always some stupid tribe of lesser demons trying to prove themselves by trying to come onto his lands. On these occasions, he would have his fun by tricking them mercilessly into befalling doom onto themselves.

The great demon lord of the West leaned back on his chair and closed his eyes. At this moment every room in his ridiculously enormous castle was being swept and polished for the guests coming for the upcoming week. It was more troublesome than it was worth. When he announced the ball to Jaken and Rin, Jaken did what he knew he would do, grovel and claim that any ball that his lord threw would be talked about for many moons to come. Rin's face lit up with excitement, her smile causing him slight discomfort as she proclaimed how wonderful a ball would be. Sesshomaru sent them to warn the humans that lived on his lands, not just for the warning, but because he knew that Rin was close to the day when she prove her that she was indeed a lady, and he could not stand to be near her at that time.

At that thought he turned to his desk, trying to distract himself. There was a pile of letters on his desk, most of the same category. Many demon ladies were sending missives of their personal … requests. Those letters he would read when he had nothing better to do, though he would take note of the lady mentally. It was expected of course. He was an unmarried demon lord, his lands were fertile and prosperous and he was immensely wealthy. He put the letters for himself to the side. The other pile of letters would not be so simply dismissed. A deep frown crept onto his face. His annoyance of the day was a girl of eighteen that seemed to only cause his distress lately. Though she did not know it, he could read the girl like a book, a book that he had been trying to tame since she hit puberty. Her irrational feeling and the endless missives for her hand in marriage was the cause of his annoyance today. Though she was well-trained and fully capable of watching out for herself, half of the demons that asked for her were not adequate enough for her. None of these men could watch over her like he could, nor could they understand her feelings like he could. There was a couple, he admitted to himself, that were probable, but the other demons were idiots for even asking for her. And he didn't even want to think about any of the ridiculous humans that asked for her. He threw those away without even a second glance. No, he was waiting for someone that without a doubt would take care of his Rin. Make no mistake, he had no feeling for the girl, which would be foolish on his part, no, what was his he took care of, he protected what was his. In his head he was practically praying that a suitable suitor would appear at this damn ball.

Sesshomaru opened his eyes. He didn't want to think about her, but he couldn't help himself. The past couple of weeks had been very annoying. Though over the past years her tried and tried to squash her infatuation with him all she seemed to do was try to hide her feelings, which was useless. It was enough trouble that he had to trouble himself five days out of every month to either leave or to send her away so he did not have to be around her when her scent was utterly intoxicating. Yes, it was about time she got over her feelings about him, it was time for her to get a husband.

A knock at the door cut through his thoughts. "Enter," Sesshomaru ordered laying his only arm on the desk. One of his servants peeked her head through the door. It was Sora, a pleasant looking lesser demon that was in charge of his letters and packages. "What do you want Sora?"

"I'm sorry to bother you milord, but your packages have arrived for you."

"Bring them in and set them on my desk, then you may continue your duties." She quickly did as she was told, her eyes lowered.

As soon as she closed the door behind her he opened the biggest package. His left eyebrow rose. It was one of his new outfits for the ball. Lavender with a deep purple belt with his family crest upon it, here were the two other packages, one for Jaken and the other for Rin. The silk was simple, but was the finest made. He grimaced at the thought of how much groveling the toad was going to do, but then smiled at the thought of the look of horror that Rin would give. The girl liked simpler things, like cotton kimonos, and unlike most women loved to wear pants and shirt. As he looked at Rin's kimono, he wondered if he should order amethysts made for Rin. A slow smile crept up on his face as he thought about the amusing argument that was going to occur when she got back from the human village. He would ask Sora to fetch the jewels, and ask her if she would mind being a beautician for Rin…..