Chapter 4
"Just so you know, I am not here out of my own free will." I said, to the immaculate female dog demon before me.
I was dressed in an orange kimono with golden stripes all over it. Inukimi, Sesshomaru's mother, was sitting before me. Her golden eyes looking bored. It reminded me so much of her son, that I clenched my fists.
"Of course not. You, like your mate and my son, completely lack charm - quite unlike Inutaisho and myself, I should add." Inukimi replied, smug.
"And just so you know, he is not my mate!" I said in anger.
"Now this is childish. Little girl, I suggest you act the part of The Lady of the West." Inukimi replied.
"That's just it - I am not the Lady of the Western Lands. Surely you, his mother, would not approve of a human to take his side as Lady of the West?" I asked.
"Why not? After all, my late mate, Sesshomaru's father, did. I hold no qualms about that. To do so would be petty." shrugs Inukimi.
"But don't you care that your grandpups will be half breeds?" I asked, not believing her.
"I always did fancy those ears that Inuyasha has..." she replies dreamily.
"Snap out of it! I am not becoming your puppet or Sesshomaru's for that matter! I am not going to let demons toy over me, a human!" I said, resolved.
"Listen up, you whiny human. What is your problem anyway? If it was anybody else in your place, they would be grateful. Yes - grateful you hateful human, to have a daiyoukai who would go to hell and beyond to save you!" admonished Inukimi, fire in her eyes.
I become quiet, in reflection. I have been ungrateful to both Sesshomaru and Inukimi. It was not that I was ungrateful really, only that I was blinded by what I thought could not be...
"I just didn't think that Sesshomaru and I could really end up as mates." I reply, after my reflection.
"Well resign yourself to it, you will be much happier if you do. After all, you have a mate who is genuinely devoted to you." replied Inukimi wisely.
It was then that I realized what she meant. Of course! Her mate did not stay with her...
"I am sorry, Lady Inukimi -" I begin.
"Oh don't pity me child, I was always better off as one. But heed my words girl, my son has put a lot of thought and planning to his union with you. I am sure you wondered why he was always so busy? He was busy ensuring his advisors and his people would accept you as his mate. He was preparing for you." Inukimi states, as her eyes softened.
My eyes widen in disbelief.
"Oh." I squeaked.
"You will need formal training on how to be The Lady and since I was the former Lady, it is custom that the former Lady train the current Lady. So expect to see more of your dear sweet mother-in-law. Toodles." She said cheerfully and disappears in the blink of an eye.
This is all far too much to take in...