Last Time………. she growled, "Whatever I'm going to the tower" She then fused out with the shadows when they got back to the castle They Walked up to Hope and Lloyd asked "Where is the tower that Serenity went to?" Hope mentioned for them to follow. She led everyone up a back staircase that led to the roof. When she got them all up there she pointed to the tower nearest Serenity's room "the entrance is here, but nobody's been able to get in, but Serenity" Kratos put his hand on the door and it passed through He walked in "I stand corrected"
Now
Kratos looked down the painting lined stairwell the figures all seemed slightly familiar
"Kratos how did you get in here this place has been warded so only myself, Yuan, Martel, or Mithos could come in"
"Your wards must be falling then. You're a very good artist"
"Thank you but don't change the subject"
"What is down here that you want to keep hidden"
"Memories. Just memories. Someday maybe I'll share. C'mon we're probably worrying Hope" Kratos just nodded and followed Serenity silently up the stairs. Serenity stepped out tripping over Zelos who had sat in front of the doorway he yelled as her foot connected with his head. She was expecting a painful fall but instead had been caught by a strong arm grasping her around the waist. Zelos scrambled out of the way as the arm lifted her up to get her toes off the ground
"You should be careful. Some bugs produce quite a stink when squashed," He stated with only the faintest of smirks Serenity laughed lightly
"Why Hope I think he found his sense of humor!" She craned her neck around to look up at him then smiled "If you would kindly put me down then we could continue this conversation over lunch perhaps?" He gently set her on her feet with a nod. They walked down the back stairs and the central staircase where a servant demon was waiting. A female bird demon Hope addressed her.
"Yes Serina?"
"Lord Sesshomaru is here I escorted him to the dining room. Rin and Jaken too." Hope's eyes lit as she walked towards the dining room. Serenity raised an eyebrow and smirked.
"You like him Hope. I can see it in your eyes" Hope reached over and hit her upside the head
"I. Do. Not." She growled, Serenity just shrugged chuckling at the light blush on Hope's cheeks. Hope snarled again and Serenity stopped knowing that Hope had drawn the line and if Serenity passed it there would be hell to pay. If she wouldn't have just gotten her ass handed to her by Naraku then maybe she would've continued to tease her sister but being around Naraku had instilled a survival instinct in her and she backed off. Still smirking as she fell into step with Kratos they entered the dining room and sat in their assigned spots that went in order of their bedrooms. Sandwiches were set before them and fresh wine and juices. Shippo and Rin were excused early along with Jaken to watch over them. And after a few minutes Serenity left heading in the same direction the children did and finding them playing near the throne room.
"Come children it's a nice day let's play outside." Rin looked hopeful
"You'll play with Rin and Shippo?" Shippo shook his head
"Kagome said you have to be careful. You're hurt remember" Serenity shrugged
"It's not bad but I do have to take it easy or Hope will tie me to the bed." Rin looked at the bandages on Serenity's arm and winced
"Does it hurt?" Serenity shook her head
"It's not that bad I barely feel it." Rin smiled and Serenity took Rin's small hand small hand in her own uninjured one and Shippo jumped on her shoulder as she led them towards the garden. She led them into the garden where Rin gasped
"Wow Rin thinks this is beautiful!" Shippo nodded and jumped down. They both led her to a bench amidst a path surrounded my flowers of all colors, heights, and sizes "Can Rin Pick the flowers?"
"Only if you answer a couple questions for me"
"Okay" Rin sat next to her
"How old are you?"
"Rin is eight" She replied after a few seconds
"Why do you talk the way you do? You've heard the way Shippo talks. He uses 'I' and 'me' the way everyone else does"
"Rin talks the way she does because Sesshomaru-sama still sees Rin as little and this is how Rin talked when she was little."
"Do you want him to think you're older?"
"Oh Yes very much and I can talk the way you do if I want to" Serenity smiled
"yes I think that would surprise him."
"Then I'll do that. Serenity-sama?"
"Just Serenity, Rin. That makes me feel old. But what is it?"
"Promise you won't tell?"
"I Promise Rin"
"Yeah me too" Shippo said jumping up next to her
"Sesshomaru-sama likes Hope-sama a lot. But he won't say anything. But I know. I went into his room once to get my teddy bear. He was talking to himself while he was asleep. about her."
"Thanks for the info Rin pick as many flowers as you'd like" she pulled Shippo off the bench and started loading him up with flowers. Zelos flopped down beside her
"Ah young love." She raised an eyebrow
"Why are you here?"
"Your sister was talking about the ball that's coming up as I left"
"I'm not going with you so save your breath" He held up his hands defensively
"Not with me. Kratos stared after you for like five minutes after you left."
"I just met the guy yesterday the day before maybe. He couldn't like me already. I mean he seems rather…what's the word I'm looking for? Reserved that's it. He seems rather reserved"
"Yeah he is but who couldn't fall in love with you? You've got intelligence, bravery, and a wonderful body."
"As flattering as this all is you failed to mention that I have a horrible temper, I lived with the epitome of evil for the last fifteen years, I am the only half elemental kitsune half angel demon that has remained dateless for years and I've got freckles that I hate." She slumped at the last part frowning.
"You look fine and I've yet to see the temper. The dateless part perplexes me."
"I'm Surprised you even know a word that big."
"That hurts just for that I'm leaving."
"Oh whatever shall I do without you?" She asked dryly rolling her eyes Rin jumped back up on the bench and placed a ring of flowers on her head then started to get one on her wrist. She looked down at Rin and smiled
"Having fun Rin?"
"Oh yes thank you for letting me pick the flowers. Jaken never sits still for me to do this"
"really? What about Fluffy?"
"You call Sesshomaru-Sama Fluffy too?"
"Ever since I was your age. He's been around since before Hope was born. It went Sesshomaru, Hope, Inuyasha, and then me." Shippo gathered around too
"Were you born before Inuyasha was pinned to a tree?"
"I'm not that old Shippo." Serenity said laughing Kratos came out and placed a plate of food on her lap. She looked at him quizzically
"You barely ate anything Your sister wanted me to bring this for you."
"Thank you very much but I'm not that hungry. Sit it's a beautiful day." Rin pulled Shippo off to gather more flowers
"This time we're making them for Kagome-sama and Hope-sama" Rin Exclaimed happily missing Shippo's expression, which would be something along the lines of shoot me now. Serenity shook her head smiling
"Are they yours?"
"What No! I don't have children. I can barely get a date. Though that's my own fault I Don't trust people enough to let them get anywhere. But down to business. My Sister couldn't have noticed how little I ate she was talking with Sesshomaru the whole time." He scowled. "You brought this because you noticed how little I ate. Didn't you?"
"I just merely didn't want you getting sick. With your injuries and the lack of medical technology they could get infected." He looked away She smiled and took a bite of the sandwich.
"Thank you for caring. Your concern is flattering Kratos but you don't really need to worry about me, really" He was blushing slightly. " Has Hope told you about the ball yet? Mother would try and fix me up every time. Dad would come to my rescue. 'Selena she'll find herself a mate when she's ready' then he'd take me and show me how to properly polish armor, or help me with strategy, or my favorite, combat. Mother got her way about some things though. I had to be able to perform like a proper young lady when there were visiting dignitaries. With the exception of Sesshomaru and Lord Inutashio. He actually enjoyed having a war intelligent girl at the meetings. He said to me that he wished he had a daughter like me in the family. Knowing him he'd try to fix up Hope and Sesshomaru." She laughed then grew more somber "Sometimes I can't really believe they're gone. What about your family?"
"They died when I was very little. I then found Mithos and Martel. Later we ran into our other friend Yuan. We traveled together for a while and helped stop a war. After a while we went into separate fields for a time. Mithos and Martel found time travel interesting and I" He looked away "Hired myself out as a mercenary. Years passed before Mithos and Yuan sought me out to help him. Martel died shortly after. That is when Mithos snapped. But even before he talked about you ceaselessly. He spoke of your beauty and after seeing you I cannot blame him." Serenity blushed slightly. He looked at her then away. Miroku and Zelos walked through the door to the garden silently Serenity's ear twitched and she smirked
"We've got company" She whispered "Don't look I want to scare them." She instead turned his gaze to the to children weaving flowers and took the circlet off her head and placed it on the bench beside her. She listened as Zelos and Miroku crept closer. When the door banged open to reveal Sango and Sheena. Both upset.
"Zelos!" Sheena growled
"Miroku!" Sango's voice followed then they both continued at the same time
"Get back here I thought I told you to leave them alone!" Serenity started laughing and had to look at their faces, which only caused her to laugh harder. Zelos was slightly aggravated and was scowling and Miroku looked rather crestfallen.
"Damn." Zelos muttered starting to turn to go in.
That's Chap 3 Sorry it took so long to update but once again no internet. Thank God for school. I must be running a fever to have said that. As for the rest of my stories most will be taken down because of bad reviews but mostly my earlier ones. And I am planning on re doing them now that I can write slightly better. But the key word is planning. Till next time