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?

7. Deal with a Demon

When Yann requests the assistance of the Great Dog Demon in a war he is losing against the ogres in his town of Avonlea, Inuyasha offers protection in exchange for Christelle's servitude. Defying her father, she agrees to the terms of the deal.

"Please, Great Dog Demon." Yann said to Inuyasha in the meeting hall. "I need your help in the war against the ogres."

Christelle sat in the corner, reading a book.

Inuyasha's golden-red eyes found her. "That woman. She is your daughter?"

Christelle looked up, met the golden-red eyes.

"Yes she is." Yann said. "The girl just lost her mother."

"Tell me Christelle," Inuyasha said. "Do you still intend to keep your promise? To show me what love is?"

Christelle shut her book and fixed him with a defiant gaze. "I will teach you a lesson Inuyasha."

"You want to save your land, don't you?" Inuyasha said. "Come live at my castle and be my servant. Do that, and keep your promise, and perhaps I will save this country."

"No! She refuses!" Yann said.

"I am a grown woman and I make my own decisions. This is my country and my people." Christelle said. "I am no coward. I shall be brave like mother. I'm coming with you Inuyasha. You will see. Even you deserve love."