The Wolf Princess
"So, it's arranged." The king said, shaking the hand of another king. "Our daughter will marry your son."
"Joining our kingdoms at long last."
"No more of this bitter feud."
"No more bloodshed."
The two kings smiled and broke away, looking at the map between them while at the side of the room, a queen sat with a bundle in her arms, another woman walking over to her. "So… this is my daughter-in-law to be?"
The pretty woman looked up from the baby and turned it to show the other. "Her name's Rin." She looked up at the woman. "Would you like to hold her?"
The other woman nodded, moving the white fur she had over her arms slightly and held out her hands, taking the baby in her arms. The child turned slightly but remained asleep. The silver haired queen smiled at her. "Ah, she's so small. I remember when my Sesshomaru was this tiny." She gave a dramatic sigh, rocking the baby slightly. "They don't stay this way, my dear. My Sesshomaru is such a handful now."
The black haired queen smiled and gave a light chuckle as she took the baby back. "I'm sure the lord Sesshomaru isn't that bad."
"Oh he is." The queen said, almost collapsing into a chair next to the queen. "He's always running off now… never wants to spend time with me. His head is in either the clouds or his books." She gave the new mother a sly look. "Your daughter will have a hard time training him."
The queen gave another light laugh, a sound like a bird song. "Oh, I'm sure the two of them will get along perfectly." She looked down at the baby and was silent for a moment. "But… perhaps… it would be a good idea if they get to know each other."
"What do you have in mind my dear?"
"Well… I just think… it would be a little hard on them, just to be told… that they are to marry. I mean, my husband and I knew each other from years… we practically grew up together, that's why we love each other so much. You and your husband… are the same?" she questioned, noting the strange look in the queen's eyes as she looked at the men.
The silver haired woman sighed. "It was a political marriage. I know he loves another."
"Oh… I'm so sorry."
"Don't be." She said, looking at her, smiling. "I have our son and a kingdom… that is enough for me. But I am glad you love him." She looked back at the two men as they looked at a map. "I agree with you… Sesshomaru and Rin should know each other before they get married." She looked up at the ceiling and thought for a while. "If I remember correctly… your country… has quite rough winters."
The queen sighed and looked down at the baby. "Yes, we do. Very rough. Many people die each year in the sudden storms."
"Then why doesn't Rin come to stay here for the winter? She can be our guest and get to know Sesshomaru."
"That sounds like an excellent idea, your majesty. But… do you think they for it?" she said, nodding to the men who were now laughing.
The woman gave a sly smile. "Leave them to me." She said, standing up and walked over to the two men.