Belle et la Bête

by ButterflyMiko

Inuyasha was a lonely hanyo lord. A girl named Christelle came to one of his parties, and as he ruined her book, called him out for the beast in his heart. At this, Kikyo took literally after an offense by him, and transformed him into his demonic self, driving everyone from the castle, despite Christelle's childish promise to save him. For who could ever love a beast?

4. Proposal

What are you talking about Father?" Christelle said. "This is madness!"

"The demons will destroy us. We are losing this war." Uther said. "You can save us. Marry Lord Sesshomaru. He will keep us safe from demons."

"What are you talking about? I am a fine warrior! I will take the demons down myself!" Christelle said.

"No!" Uther panicked. "Please. I cannot lose you."

"You will not." Christelle said. "At least let me speak to this Lord Sesshomaru. Perhaps I can find something to barter with; apart from my hand in marriage."

"He is a demon!" Uther said. "He wants you and nothing else!"

"You are being cowardly father." Christelle said. "You and Mother always taught me to be brave. And I shall be brave. I shall face this Lord Sesshomaru, and save our kingdom, even if I must fight him to win his protection!"

And with that she strode from the hall with her hand on her sword.