We're off to see the wizard,
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
We hear he is a whiz of a wiz, if ever a wiz there was
If ever if ever a wiz there was,
The Wizard of Oz is one because
Because, because, because, because, becauseeeeeeee…
Because of the wonderful things he does.
We're off to see the wizard,
The Wonderful Wizard of Ozzzz.
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Oh I love that song. I love the movie too.
And it's a great way to pass time.
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Now, there it is! The stable.
Or at least, I was told it was a stable.
It looked a little big to be a stable but in all honesty, I've never been to a stable before. I probably wouldn't know one even if I walked right past it.
So, I followed the directions I've been given and found the stable master's home and delivered his dinner. He was alright as demons go; didn't snap at me or curse me for being human.
He actually asked how my day was going, making me some tea as we sat and chat. He didn't get much company so even a human was something.
He was quite a nice guy to talk to. But then I noticed the time and left.
But he did ask me if I'd like to see the horses, said I could exit through the other side of the stables.
So I agreed.
I always liked horses, even if I only got to see them on holiday.
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Oh.
My.
GOD!
I laughed nervously.
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The stable, many of the stalls filled with… with…
Well, yes they were horses.
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WINGED HORSES!
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They are Pegasus!
Or is it Pegasi? Pegasusus?
There were about ten of them!
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It was amazing, all of them different colours to each other.
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I went over slowly to one of them, a chestnut with the most amazing wings.
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It looked at me with these deep brown eyes…
It felt like it was looking right into my soul.
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I could have stared at it forever.
It came closer and I held out my hand, palm flat. It nuzzled it a little and I laughed. It was so soft. My hand moved up the forehead, brushing the mane to the side. It nodded then stepped forward, pushing itself closer to me.
It was amazing. I… I honestly… I felt tears of happiness roll down my cheeks.
This was a Pegasus.
A mythical creature.
And I'm petting it.
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Maybe I still had a chance here.
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"Human."
What!
The master!
The chestnut Pegasus reared back suddenly, the wings flapping in the stall.
Instinctively I held up my hand to it. "Easy boy, easy. Calm down."
It calmed and returned to allow me to pet it, stroking my hand down the side of its face.
I felt calm near this amazing, magical creature. I'd only ever read about them, seen pictures. They were meant to be stories! But here it was.
A beautiful, brown Pegasus.
Its coat was so beautiful, soft and silky.
The creature backed away, wings wide as it leant back.
I jumped as well, a force on my shoulder.
Oh crap, I'd forgotten the master was there!
I looked straight into the gold of those eyes as he stood right next to me. He was so tall! My neck almost strained to look at him.
He stood right next to me.
He was staring at me.
Wow, he was… beautiful.
Amazing.
I've never seen anything like him.
The Pegasus.
He pushed into me, drawing my attention.
I smiled, stroking him again. "Hey, it's alright."
"You must have a very pure heart human."
I swallowed, keeping my eyes on the horse. "I wouldn't know."
"The Pegasus only allow pure hearts to be near them, let alone touch them."
I could see his hand, reaching out to the horse. It backed away suddenly and lifted its wings.
For a moment I was just still.
I swear the master sighed.
He was still.
I was still.
I could feel his arm brushing on my shoulder with each steady breath he took.
I wasn't sure if I was breathing at all. Why was he so close? Why just stand there? Was he looking at me? My eyes were on the Pegasus. I have a feeling he was looking at me. Staring at me even.
I swallowed again, feeling him near me.
Then a weight pressed on my shoulder, over the cape.
I kept still.
I kept very still.
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I was staring at him.
He'd used the grip to turn me around and I was staring at him again, right into his eyes. He was staring back. He was just… staring at me.
Then his eyes moved down to my neck. He was looking at the tassels that kept the cape together. His finger hooked under them, pulling it tight.
"This has been loosened."
I held my breath, looking down at his hand. Did that mean… he knew? Did he know I'd tried to undo it? To kill myself?
He said nothing.
I said nothing.
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My breath caught in my throat as he moved and his other hand reached to my neck. I gasped when he pulled it. "Please!"
"Keep still."
I froze, my body out of my control again.
I could only watch as the demon pulled the strings apart. I felt pain fill my body, my eyes going out of focus.
He tossed the cape once, squaring it on my shoulders. Then tying it again, tighter, double knotting it.
And the pain faded.
I felt safe again.
My eyes lifted to him as he smoothed the fabric over my shoulders.
His eyes were on his hands.
I needed to say something.
Anything.
"Thank you." I dropped my eyes. "My lord."
He didn't say anything back.
Not that I would expect him to. I'm human.
Then my chin was grabbed, lifted my eyes to him. He kept hold of me, his thumbnail… no, his claw digging into my skin, holding my eyes to his. What… what was he doing? Staring at me… his face was blank. Nothing showed… it was just… blank.
But he was handsome.
"Would you allow this Sesshomaru to kiss you?"
He spoke so suddenly, I almost missed the words.
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Wait…
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Kiss?
He… he asked… if I would allow him… to kiss me.
Kiss me?
Him?
Kiss me?
Would I allow this…
Sesshomaru?
Is that his name?
Sesshomaru?
That is an amazing name.
"I'm waiting human."
"Yes."
What the…
I said… I…
I agreed.
He almost bent over to reach me, his hand lifting my head up as far as it would go, turning my head to the side and…
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His lips crashed on mine.
It wasn't a quick short peck either.
They really did crash, forcing his mouth on me!
I… I could feel his whole mouth… pushing on me… he is… even his tongue. What the… how could… why is he…
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Sesshomaru.
He finally leant back.
No, he just parted. He still held my cheek, still remained close, still looked me in the eye, still only a breath away from me.
Oh the look in his eyes. Silky, calm and gentle.
What's he done to me?
I… I don't fear him.
I don't fear. I don't fear him.
His arms are around me, holding me to his chest, his back straight. I can feel his heart. He's perfectly still. It's like having my arms around a stone. But it's nice.
It wasn't like being with Mass who was always moving and wiggling, messing with my hair or rubbing my back. That was warm and proved he cared and worried about me.
This… this was steadying, comfortable.
I almost didn't want him to but he broke away from me. He was looking at the floor, his eyes dark and distant.
Oh.
Of course.
Of course he's ashamed.
I'm human. Whatever game he's playing, whatever reason he had for this….
I stepped away from him, eyes lowered to look at my own feet. I let out a deep breath and opened my mouth, about to apologize, take the blame myself. That would be best for everyone, if I just took the blame.
"You will speak to no one about this."
I looked up as the order sank into my body. I only just saw the flick of his hair as he walked out of the stable.
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Was it wrong I wanted to kiss him again?
Well, double update on a story I said would be slow...
Enjoy while it lasts! :D