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Chapter 8

Asano POV

Things had slowed down immensely at the castle since my training session last month. I've gotten quiet bored to be honest. Sesshomaru is always busy with work and Rin is away visiting a friend in a village. Sango and Miroku had left to meet up with their friends and training has gotten too easy. We've trained so much that they can predict any move I make and vice-versa. I even know every single move the army makes because we've trained so much. The only person I'd yet to train with is Sesshomaru who refuses. He claims that if he hurt me, even accidentally, he'd never be able to forgive himself. We'd yet to mate either. I was hesitant about it at first but now, I just want to know what I've done to change his mind. He barley spends time with me anymore and to be honest I'm hurt. I call Ryuu with my signature bird sounds and he appears next to my balcony in seconds. Asano?

Hey Ryuu are you busy? I pat his head thoughtfully as he perches on the edge of the balcony, just enough so he won't accidentally damage a wing by hitting the side of the castle.

His head shakes under my hand, Kosi hovering not far off. I was flying with Kosi. What is wrong?

I shake my head with a small smile. I just wanted to go for a fly. Get out for a bit.

Climb on.

I sigh in relief as I get comfortable on his back. Once seated, Ryuu looks over his shoulder before facing forwards and taking off with a screech. As he fly's by Kosi, she looks at me in question. I nod and she screeches, flying alongside Ryuu and we climb higher and higher to the clouds. I take a deep breath and look around at the vast sky. Oh how I miss being up here every day all day.

What is wrong Asano? I'm your best friend, I know when something troubles you. Ryuu's worried voice enters my head as the sun starts to set. We'd been flying all day and Ryuu shows no sign of stopping until I talk. I sigh. Kosi had left about an hour ago, Sesshomaru calling for her.

Sesshomaru has yet to mate with me. I'm afraid maybe he's changed his mind about me Ryuu. I've fallen in love with him and it's too late. I waited too long to listen to my heart and realize how much I love that cold icicle Lord. Tears stream down my face as I tell my dragon, my best friend about my hidden fears.

Asano listen to the words I say. The Lord loves you with everything he can and is. I've seen him with you. I've seen how he softens only for you. Yes he is nice to Rin, Kosi, and myself but with you…it's like you are a flower one wrong touch and you will be damaged. Maybe he is scared of hurting you. Dragons, as well as demons, are very primal during mating. He may simply be afraid of harming you and doesn't know how to tell you. Be patient my friend. All will fall as it should.

With that Ryuu turns back and heads in the direction of the castle. I sit quietly, letting his words sink in. Could Ryuu be right? Is Sesshomaru just afraid?

Sesshomaru POV

I groan as I pace the length of the practice field made for training with the dragons. I had called for Kosi to come back once night started to fall and she had arrived only moments ago. "What do you mean some thing's wrong?"

Just as I said, Asano is upset and according to what I've heard from Ryuu, it's because of you. She's sad, lost weight again. Have you not felt it through your courting mark?

When I stop and stare at her she snorts in understanding. You have not marked her. She may feel neglected or unwanted. What is keeping you back master?

"I have been busy with paper work." Just as I say this, Ryuu lands not too far off. He nods at me and Kosi before going into their cave. He says Asano is waiting for you in her chambers, Goodnight master and remember, things will be as they are meant to be, one way or another.

With that, she too goes into the cave, leaving me too my thoughts.