Chapter 2

Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha but, I do own Kyra. My best friend, Sierra, owns the other Rulers in this story, too.


"Liars, every one of them," a fifteen year old Kyra muttered, swinging the sword in her hands. "I strongly disagree. Every time you see one of the damn things, you drop everything and chase after it," Sesshomaru said, countering her attack. At 16, the demon prince had grown into a handsome Lord. His amber eyes now held even more wisdom. Unfortunately, no emotion could be found on his face. However, if you were lucky, you might catch a slight smirk. Kyra had grown in both appearance and skill. Her silken, blue hair was almost longer than Sesshomaru's silver hair. Kyra always kept hers tied back with a black ribbon. As for her skills, she had greatly improved the fox magic taught to her by her father. She had also been training with the new lord for many years. Everyday, at the same time, they could be found in the training area.

"Okay, so I like butterflies a little too much. Your point is, I'm easily distracted. Am I correct?" Kyra asked, lowering her sword. "Indeed. What has your mind so preoccupied today?" Sesshomaru replied. "I've been thinking about things before I came here," she told him after a moment. "Such as?" he asked, mildly interested. In all the years he knew her, he had never heard of her past. "My father was a highly respected demon, even by our village priestess. After his death, a few months after I turned three, the priestess denied his last wishes and sent us from the village. She lied to us all," Kyra cried, sinking to he knees. "Forget the past," Sesshomaru told her icily. "You know nothing of what I have gone through," she spat at him. "I know of loss of loved ones. What is your reason for staying her, if I may ask? Your mother has died and you say you despise being under my rule," he replied, curiously. "If your wish is for me to leave, then so be it, Milord," Kyra retorted sarcastically, avoiding the given question, and ran off into the woods. Sesshomaru sighed and picked up her sword. "Misunderstood, yet again," he thought. He wasn't worried though. She would come back; she always did.

10 Years Later

"Kyra, will you attending with me?" Sesshomaru asked from the hallway. "Attending what?" she asked, opening her bedroom door and stepping into the hallway. "The Annual Recreational Meeting of the Lands," Sesshomaru replied. "I thought that was only for the rulers?" she asked, raising an eyebrow. After lining with him for so long, she had picked up a few things from him. "This Sesshomaru is hosting the meeting. Therefore, I can have anyone attend," he replied, a smile in his eyes. "I guess so," Kyra smiled after a moment of debating. "Be ready, at my side, to greet our guests when they arrive. That should be within the hour," he replied. "Okay. I'll meet you in the front hall," Kyra said and returned to her room, closing the door behind her. Sesshomaru then left to make sure all preperations were completed to his specifications.

Twenty minutes later, Kyra went downstairs. When she entered the hall, Sesshomaru smelt flowers. He turned, slightly confused, and was abruptly taken back. "Kyra, you're...different," Sesshomaru said, surprise evident on his face. "Well, you did say it was recreational and I decided to be, different, as you put it. Do you like it?" Kyra asked, smiling. She was dressed in a summery pink kimono with a yellow flower pattern and her hair was flowing loosley down her back. "You look, and smell, stunning," he replied.

"Now, that is an unusual comment to be coming out of your mouth," a male voice said from the doorway. Kyra and Sesshomaru turned to the open door. Standing there, was a black haired, green eyed, dog demon. "Ah, Lord Mamoru. How pleasant to see you again," Sesshomaru said, turning from Kyra and bowing to the other lord. "Always is. And who would this lovely lady be?" mamoru asked, returning the bow. "This is Kyra. She is a close friend of mine. Kyra, Lord Mamoru of the Eastern Lands," Sesshomaru replied. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Lord Mamoru-sama," Kyra said, bowing also. "Do tell me, Lord Sesshomaru, since when do you befriend half-breeds?" Mamoru asked lightly. "True. Kyra is a half-demon but, she is respectful, intelligent, and knows her place. I must admit, she can be quite childish sometimes. You might recall her father, Kazuo the Great Fox Demon? I would appreciate it if you treated her with the same respect she just treated you with," Sesshomaru said, just managing to supress a growl. Kyra blushed at the lords' comments. "I do remember. He was a very close friend of mine, always helpful. I apologize for my rash actions, milady. I had no idea you were in fact his daughter. Please, forgive me," Mamoru said, taking Kyra's hand and kissing the back of it in respect. "Of course. Any friend of my father's and Sesshomaru's is a friend of mine," Kyra replied.

"So, where is the rest of your family?" Sesshomaru asked, leading the way to the backyard."Makoto and Naoki should be arriving shortly. My sister has decided the younger one's will not be coming and she stayed at the castle to tend to them," Mamoru said. "Very well. I see you have not taken a mate as you had hoped to do," Sesshomaru said. "I'm waiting for the right one. Neither have you though. Possibly, your icy heart can't be melted, or can it?" Mamoru smiled, his eyes glancing to Kyra who hadn't left the Western Lord's side.

Before Sesshomaru could reply, a particurally large, bright butterfly flitted past. Sesshomaru noticed Kyra's eyes following it and her ears were twitching. He sighed. "Go ahead. You can meet everyone else whenever you get back," he told her. "Yay! Thank you Sessho," Kyra smiled, gave him a hug, and ran off after the butterfly. "Prehaps your heart can be melted. She is amazing, if I do say so myself," Mamoru laughed. "Just keep your hands off her," Sesshomaru growled and walked back out front to await the rest of the rulers.


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