Now I know it's detailed but you need to read it to understand everything I promise it's all put there for a reason.
Although Cerberus are supposed to be three-headed demons, Chihiro's Cerberus (aka Mochie) was born with a birth defect that had led him to be born with only two heads. One of those heads were no good to Mochie's health so father had it removed. In the end, Mochie had been the only known Cerberus to have one head.
-Jimmy grabbing my hand not waiting for an answer pulled me to my feet so that I was standing.-
*WHISTLE!* Louder than the wind itself, Jimmy called for Mochie.
The big; midnight blue, eight foot tall, one-headed cat-like, Cerberus. Practically flying over the hill, Mochie runs towards the two with tackling Chihiro to the ground, Cerberus licks her from head to toe.
"Mochie! Quit it! I'm gonna drown!" -The big goof gave me one last lick before curling around me, engulfing my puny body.-
-Mochie is one the most friendliest demons I know, most of demons are friendly, well at least to me they are. I mean what choice do they have right? I'm the daughter of a demon lord. The soul heir to my mother's dying clan. My father may be the last pure blood of his clan but he still has us. My mother only has me and she can't have anymore children. She's in perfect health and age is hardly the problem. The reason my mother can't have anymore children is because she was cursed.-
It is said that a demon that interferes with humans are doomed for life and will never gain happiness in only tragedy.
-My mother, being the kind hearted woman she is, lives in harmony with Humans. Although this may seem rather harmless, to the higher power of demon society it's a pretty big deal.-
The demon society is basically the leaders or rulers of the feudal era. They make the rules and demons who can't follow them are punished with curses and stuff.
"Mochie lets go see Inuyasha, ok?" With an exciting lick, Mochie lifted me over his head onto his back and we were off.
"Mochie...I know you don't like the human village a whole lot so we'll only be there for a minute check on Inuyasha and leave ok?" The cat-like demon purred in agreement.
The human village wasn't very big. It was just a couple of normal sized houses about twelve on each side with the chief at the end, his house being the biggest, with merchants in between. The shrine stood on a big hill behind the village. The humans had a place made just for kids where they play all day. There's also a little river that the runs from the mountains. If you follow it down a bit you'll find a tiny house hidden in the woods. That's where Inuyasha lives, separated from the village because of his demon half.
"Inuyasha Where are you? Mochie's getting anxious!" Outside the house, there was a bunch of flowers and tall grass.
"As loud as always, Chihiro." Inuyasha came out from behind a tree. He had a basket on his back filled with herbs and bark.
"Sorry to keep you waiting, my mother had me look for some stuff to use for stew. You want to help? There's still something's I wasn't able to get." He put the basket down next to his door and walked towards me.
"I wish I could, but you know how Mochie gets when he's here too long. I just wanted to stop by and see how you were holding up. Is your mom feeling any better?" -Getting up I went to scratch Mochie, who by the way was getting worked up over every sound he hears.-
"Yeah actually she's made a really good recovery. Mr. Shikai thinks she'll get over her sickness soon. I'm so happy!" And he really was. His face glowed whenever he talked about his mother. And hearing good news about her health made it shine.
"I'm glad to hear that. Where is she now?" -Looking around I finally noticed she wasn't here.-
"She's with Mr. Shikai now. I was just with them until he told mom that she needed to restock on her medicine. So I went and got it for her." He pointed to the basket he was carrying on his back earlier.
"How nice of you, taking care of your mother like that. She must be proud of you. It's getting late Inuyasha, I should probably go back now. I have to meet Jim Bolivar to study. I'm actually late to be honest." -I laughed nervously. Inuyasha didn't like Jim. I can understand why. Jim was a little bit of a sarcastic jerk. But he's lots of fun, well with me at least. But not because he has to, he honestly wants to. You see Jim and I are betrothed, so he is always nice to me.-
"Yeah, well mom said your more than welcomed to spend the night anytime you want." He smiled nervously, he always has a tough time saying bye.
-I am his only friend. I hate that the humans can be so cruel to him. One of these days Inuyasha is going to be a dangerous predator, even as a half demon he'll have powers that the humans we'll fear. They should respect him not treat him so terribly. A demon with a grudge is nothing but a death wish for humans.-
"I know. Don't worry I'll ask my mother if I can after the ceremony tomorrow. She'd be pretty upset if I didn't show up for my own party." The ceremony was being held for my coming of age. For most demons of royalty gain they're demonic auras at the age of four. Chihiro's was tomorrow. What was even more exciting was that tomorrow was also the day of her grandfather's annual debut. Since he was such a powerful demon lord they have a celebration for his greatness every year, and this year it was on her birthday.
"Okay. I would go but... But, you know how your dad is about me." -My father never approved of my friendship with Inuyasha. He didn't care he was a half-breed, it was only because of his rivalry with his father. I don't really know why but they were great enemies during the war, and before that too.-
"Don't worry about, I'll come by and see you afterward, ok?" -I try to look apologetic, but truth is I'm really excited about tomorrow.-
"Of course, I'll be waiting here for you!" With that, we said our departures and went our separate ways.
"Mochie boy, we have to hurry we can't leave Jim alone, we don't want that horrible beast to get him do we?" Mochie sped up towards our Manor. Poor Jim, that monster was probably all over him by now.
"Margaret you really shouldn't be here. What would your father say if he saw you here with me, alone at that matter?" Jim was pinned against the wall of the library, with Margaret's leg in between his, her chest pinned on him.
"Jim there really isn't any problem with this. We're both adults, both single, I don't see what is so wrong about this." Margaret tried to sound as seductive as she can. Persuading Jim was hard. And he wasn't letting up.
"That isn't what I meant and you know it! Now come on Margaret don't do this to yourself. Your so innocent, you shouldn't mess around with someone as tainted as I am." Jim was trying to scare her. With his luck it might just work. He had a bad reputation, there's no telling what he'd do to her. She didn't care she loved him. Everything about him.
His sloppy brown hair that somehow always looked good. The curve of that sly smile. Those deep blue eyes. His small but strong face. The fact that he towered her with his height. His sarcastic cocky attitude. She loved it all. It was a fact yes, she probably shouldn't love him, but she did and she didn't care if anyone thought otherwise.
"Margaret you wouldn't want anything to happen to the treaty would you? I mean if you really don't care about your sisters safety at all, the by all means go for it. I won't stop you, but I won't be any part of it. Unlike you I care for your sister." -Jim being betrothed to that little brat was only for the sake of my father's treaty with Jim's family. His family are some of the most powerful nobles around. Not as powerful as my father but they're still just as respectable. Jim's family are responsible for the making of all weapons demons, royalty and or not. As well as my family's blood sphere. It's exactly what it sounds like it's a sphere forged with the blood of our family. It holds demonic power and possesses abilities far behind our knowledge. We only create it to study it. None of us are allowed to have or use it. Otherwise it's considered taboo. We'd be cursed forever if one was to ever be in our possession.-
"Jim why can't you see my feelings for that brat aren't nurturing. She's a spoiled, arrogant, self-centered excuse for a demon. She's no better than those filthy humans. I can't believe Father would ever think highly of such an incompetent little creature like-URGH!" Margaret cried out in pain, Jim had pushed her off him and into the tables behind.
"W- why? For her? You'd defend her? How disappointing."
"Yeah. You really are. Trying to force yourself on Jim like that. On top of all that you insult me countless times! What could you possibly gain by making such a scene." -I had showed up just in time to hear some of what Margaret was saying. I couldn't believe my ears. For her to that about me, my own sister. It hurt. Bad.-
"Pipe down will ya? Your giving me a headache. You honestly think I care what you think of me? I meant what I said. Every word." -Margaret may have been my sister but she wasn't kind to me. She's always been like this but never has she been so cruel. I wanted to cry but I knew I couldn't, not with her still here. With those pale green eyes watching over me, waiting for me to break. To show any sign of weakness, I just couldn't.-
"Now if you don't mind I'll be leaving. Oh and Jim...I will have you. That's a promise. Whether you like it or not, your mine. And you always will be." With that being said Margaret left. Her short orange curls bouncing behind her. Chihiro burst into tears no longer able to control herself.
"No, no, don't cry Chihiro. Don't worry about her. She's only being hurtful because she jealous of you." Jim cradled Chihiro into an embrace. Trying to hug the pain away. It helped a little as she cried softer. No longer in spasms.
"Nothing she said was true. None of it. Not even the part about me being hers. Ok? Please don't cry anymore I hate it when you cry. It's too painful to watch. Look at me my heart's broken because of your tears." -Jim held my face in his palms forcing me to look at him. He looked so sad. I wanted to cry more.-
"Please stop crying. Your absolutely perfect just the way you are." Jim said in complete sincerity while placing Chihiro's head on his chest still holding her close.
"And what way is that?" -I knew it was a silly question but still, I wanted to know he thinks like she did.-
"Your the most grateful, modest, caring person I've ever met. You make priests, priestesses and all monks look like cowards. Your divine beauty is as powerful on the inside as it is on the out." -He spoke as if he was telling some great legend. It made me feel better though, even if it was a little exaggerated.-
"You are so dramatic."
"And you're too modest, a point I just proved." He gave out a hearty laugh. He wasn't too slim but not that built either so it sounded weird to Chihiro.
"Aw man! Look at the time! We won't be able to do any studies now." Pushing himself off the floor he still held onto Chihiro. She didn't mind it, though.
-I'm still a child so I know his intentions are pure. He'd never do something as barbaric as to take a child.-
"Tomorrow we're going to have to work overtime. Geez what a bother. Well let's get you to your room. You can't show up to dinner looking like that." -I hadn't noticed but I was a complete wreck. My lavender colored shirt looked like I've been rolling down hills. My grey pants were nearly black. My hair an absolute mess. I don't understand how doing nothing all day can be so messy.-
"Oh my! How on earth did I get like this? Father would have a heart attack if I showed up like this." -I hurriedly got out of Jim's arms and headed towards my room. I had just prepared a bath and set of clothes when I heard a knock at my door.-
"Come in!" Oh, it was my mother.
"Chihiro your father said not to hurry. He's in a meeting right now so dinner will b a little late tonight ok sweetheart? Chihiro are you ok? Your eyes are a bit red. Have you been crying?"
-I didn't want to worry my mother but even if I didn't tell her, she'd find out about it somehow. So I decided it be smart to be the one to break the news. I sighed. This was going to be hard for her soft heart.-
"Margaret was with Jim and she-" -Without giving any more time to finish my mother ended it.-
"Your sister will be the end of our peace. She is to wild with no responsibilities, no-no principle, no respect for anyone including herself! She has gone on with this behavior long enough! This stops today! I will speak with your father and sort this mess. I will not have that girl cause harm not only to you but everyone else who lives here!" After calming herself down a bit she took in a few deep breaths before she continued.
"Is there anything else she's done? Anymore havoc or mayhem she's responsible for?!" Her mother was furious. Pacing back and forth across the room, I thought she'd start running soon. Then she stopped, so sudden it caused her to flinch.
"Has she harmed you in anyway? Physically or emotionally, the pain hurts. Has she caused you any?" In a more concerned and gentle voice she spoke to Chihiro. Kneeling in front of her, hand on her cheek. She asked Chihiro once more and she couldn't hold it in anymore. Chihiro burst into tears for the second time in one day.
After telling Her mother absolutely everything that happened, she was finally able to relax and have a bath. It was so warm and bubbly that she had fell asleep. Rushing to dry my hair and put my clothes on, Chihiro realized her mother said dinner was going to be late because of her father's meeting. She started to scurry a little, even if her father was still in his meeting, her mother would worry about me. Chihiro left right away. Walking slowly down the hall Chihiro wanted to turn left and go down to the dining hall but her curiosity got the best of her. She turned right towards her father's office.
-The door was partially opened. Peering in I could see my father standing next to the patio window staring out at something, probably grandfather's shrine it was just below. My father's adviser walked up next to him.-
"I don't know if I could go through with this my lord. Your daughter is so young. Isn't there anyone else. Your oldest, she's capable of performing the ritual isn't she?" The adviser looked worried. But why? The ritual isn't that big of a deal.
"My daughter Margaret doesn't possess the power to perform the ritual. Chihiro will be the one to do it and that is that! No more questions." -I don't understand. This doesn't seem like a normal ritual to me. Especially if Margaret can't do it. She's a powerful Tsi Sgili, she's more than capable of performing a little ritual.-
"But my lord, I highly doubt the little one will want to die!" -Die! W-why do I have to die?-
"The sacrifice is only part of it, when the ceremony is complete they will both be resurrected together. My daughter is the only one to do this its the only way to complete the prophecy. Chihiro is more than capable of pulling this off she is strong. All her sparring and training have been for this specifically. She is a great fighter and her will is unbreakable. She can do this. Without fail." -Father has so much faith in me. He shouldn't. This is too scary, too too scary. I can't do this.-
"Yes my lord the princess is beyond exceptional but if she should fail, there is no way of telling if any of them could come back. Your daughter could be lost forever!" -No I can't do this! I won't! I'll just run away. Yeah, I'll leave. I can go to Inuyasha's house and stay there until the ceremony over. That I could-
"Chihiro what are you doing?" -Oh no, I've been spotted.-
"Mother, I had come to see if father was done his meeting, but I hadn't enough courage to interrupt if it wasn't over." She just looked at Chihiro, studying what she said, looking to see if it was true or not. She smiled. She believed her.
"Well let's check together. Your father as a rather soft spot for me." She extended her hand still smiling at her daughter.
After her mother talked with her father he decided to come down with them, seeing as it was getting late. They all went down to dinner. Silently eating Chihiro realized the advisor had joined. It made her uncomfortable. Reminding her what he spoke of caused her stomach feel nauseous.
"May I be excused. I don't feel well enough to continue eating." -Staring at my lap I wondered if they would ask me about it or just let me leave.-
"Very well. If you insist. Would you like some company?" -Hearing my father speak so kind to me made my stomach hurt even more. How could you be willing to sacrifice me one second only to want to comfort me the next?-
"No, thank father. I'm just going to lie down and try to rest."
"Yes of course. Get plenty of rest, tomorrow is big for you. We need you in perfect condition."
"Yes father." -I gave a nod of my head as a way of saying goodbye to everyone and excused myself to my room. I had to think of a way out of this. If I don't I'm going to die.-
Now I know it's long but I figured my chapters are kind of short but if you prefer short chapters let me know. If it's boring please understand that this is only the beginning and I promise it will get better.