I awoke early. Before my two servants. I stood and silently started toward Chinmoku's room. At the thought of her. My heart filled with joy. She loved me. She had said so herself.
I silently opened her door and nodded to Jisatsu. He was by her side. She was snoring lightly. A look of peace on her face. Her ears twitched at every little noise. And her Youki was roaming free. Searching it's surroundings.
It swarmed around me in a friendly bubble. Her Youki was like a young child's. Not angered or wounded in anyway. It smelled of her sent strongly and I let it saturate me.
She was in heat today. But instead of the sent driving me insane. It relaxed me. I did not feel the need to do anything with her. Just to sit there. And revel in her sent.
She rolled toward me and made a reaching motion. Still fully asleep. She looked just like a young child. I laughed and let her grab my hand. He pulled me to her and hugged my fore arm.
I laughed. She's like Rin. I said to Jisatsu. He nodded and stood. Bowing deeply before he left us alone.
Jisatsu was a nocturnal Demon. Meaning he slept during the day and was awake during the night. It worked out well for whoever He was guarding.
I climbed into her bed. And held her to me. Her face snuggled in my neck. He moved to get closer to me. I really truly did love her. She is the most important thing to me.
Thinking back now. I had no idea how I had lived with out her. She made me happy. And mad and excited and scared. She made me feel. And I had not done that in a long time.
She was making little breathing noises that were so cute I snuggled her neck. I loved this woman. No matter how I thought of it now. I loved her. She was an amazing beautiful person. She made the world a better place to be.
I knew if I kept laying here. The Prince would no doubt find a way to ruin this. He was a little spoiled brat that sceamed to tear Chinmoku and I apart.
He had said He would make Chinmoku love him and leave me last night. I had grown irate and had wanted to kill the child. But I knew if I did There would be a need less war.
Chinmoku had prevented many wars. Just in the past day. She was amazing. Apple walked in.
"The Prince is calling on you My Lord. He said My Lady has greatly dishonored him. And His lead Concubine challenge her for her post." She said bowing deeply.
My eyes grew wide. A challenge? For her post? I became angry. Who did that whore think she was!
A challenge was a battle to the death. There were no rules in a challenge. Nor could one deny it If a Challenge has been issued. It shows that you are weak and someone else will kill you in the end.
I cussed out loud and rolled out of bed. I again was only wearing a pair of black Hakama. Get her up and put her in the armor I had made. Hurry up. Explain to her what is going on and take her to Yasi. Train her as much as possible. I commanded running out of the room.
I streaked down the hall and I threw the prince's door open. He and one of his women her in a tangled mess on the bad. Just starting to rip each others clothes off.
Just who the hell do you think you are! I thundered. They sat up in a jolt. The Prince glared.
"I am the Prince of The North. And You are a filthy dog. Now leave!" He yelled.
A little bear cub appeared at my side. A letter in hand. I took it from him and sent him on his way.
I opened it.
"Sesshomaru,
My Boy has atrocious manners. Please do an old demon a favor. Teach Him respect and honer. Any way possible. I swear on my name as Lord. I will not start a war with you."
Tsuyoi Bisuto."
I glared at the Prince. A grin on my face. With a snap of my fingers A guard appeared at my side.
Take the Prince to the Dungeon. Make sure he gets three square meals a day. And plenty to drink. Make sure he has no contact to others. I plan to break this child.
With that I turned and walked out. Just in time to see The concubine that had challenged Chinmoku sneak into her room. I could do nothing to help Chinmoku. I could only watch.
So I followed. I stepped inside silently. Trying to blend with the shadows. Not to hard. Chinmoku was standing in a spot of sun. Wearing the armor that I had made for her The first day she had gotten here.
It was just like mine. Her chest plate was for a woman though. It fit her perfectly. The concubine was approaching her from the behind. I almost
growled at the woman.
"It is dis-honorable to attack from behind." Her voice was soft but extremely irritated.
With a yell the Concubine threw herself at Chinmoku. My Mate whirled and grabbed the woman by the throat. She threw the Woman at the wall that lead to her Bathing chamber. The woman Broke all the way through the five foot thick marble wall.
I was impressed. But this didn't phase the woman long. She jumped back through the opening and tackled my Mate. They flew back six or seven feet. Almost next to me now.
"You have no right to be by his side! I could make him happier than you!" The woman screeched as she tried to claw Chinmoku's neck.
Chinmoku had her hands in an UN-breakable grip. "I know I may not make him happy! But A Whore like you would make him even more angry!" Chinmoku yelled as her threw her weight into the woman.
They fell backwards and Chinmoku was throwing Rabbit punches that would wound even the largest of demons. The woman spit up blood. I started to leak out of her nose and I think I saw some coming out of her ears.
She cried out in pain and collapsed under Chinmoku. She was unconscious. But not dead.
Chinmoku sat breathing heavily atop the woman. She was terrified. The strong thick sent filling the air. But she didn't let her terror get in the way of what needed to be done. She gently gripped the woman's chin and the top of her head.
A neck break would kill the woman with the least amount of pain. Even now she wanted to hurt no one. "I'm sorry for everything" She whispered.
With a deep breath she whipped the Woman's head to the right. A sickly crack rang through the now silent room. The woman no longer drew breath. She was gone.
Chinmoku gently layed the woman back down. She slowly stood. There was absolutely nothing wrong with her. She was perfectly fine. I was proud of her. She showed Honer and didn't let the Woman suffer A slow death.
She shook herself lightly. She snapped her fingers and Apple appeared. "You did very well My Lady. I'll take you to Sesshomaru's chamber and get you a bath. How does that sound?" Apple asked as she wrapped her arm around Chinmoku's waist.
Chinmoku nodded and let herself be lead out of the room. Her sent reeked of regret and sadness. My heart ached for My Mate. She was not meant for this. She wasn't made to fight. Her soul was not strong enough to kill and not care.
She was made to love. And nurture. To make people laugh. She made others day's brighter. And made them smile even when Irate. She was meant to make the world happier.
I slowly left the room. Not really caring about the dead woman. My Mate need comfort. That's really all that mattered at the moment. I walked into my room. I could hear Apple having a one sided conversation in My Bathing chamber.
I knocked on the door. It got silent inside. Apple slid the door open and stood in front of me closing the door behind her.
"Something is wrong My Lord. She will not talk and she is very warm. I believe she has a fever. But she wont let me touch her. I don't know what to do." Apple said almost in tears.
It's alright. Just go and start to clean up her room. I will talk to her. I said gently grabbing the elemental's arm. She nodded and scurried out.
I watched her go. Then slowly turned and opened the door. Chinmoku was in my bath. Her little head leaning on the wall. She looked to be asleep. Her eyes were closed. And her breathing slow and rhythmic.
I silently walked in. "I don't want to do this any more." She whispered. She sounded close to tears.
I sat next to her head. An inch or two away. I know you don't sweet heart. But that was a challenge. You could not decline. I said gently. She was scared and sad.
"I know." She said turning to look at me. Tears welled up in her eyes. Her lip was quivering.
It was then that I realized that This incident had pushed her over an edge. She had seen and taken so mush abuse. But had never dealt it. And this one incident. Had broken her.
I held my arms open for her and she was in them in a second. Crying like I had never seen anyone cry. She shook harshly with each sob. I smoothed her wet hair and told her that It was OK for her to do this.
I didn't notice how she was naked. I just noticed that she needed love. And she wanted it from me. I gladly gave it.
She was now rambling incoherently. I could only make out a few words. My name being one of them. Tears slid down her face and wouldn't stop. She cried. And cried. And cried.
She was warm to the touch. She had a fever. And she was trembling between each sob. I felt that all I could do was sit and let her cry. She needed this. She needed to let it all out. Her whole life had been Hell. And I had only seen her cry once. Twice if you counted the day that I took her.
She had calmed slightly. Hiccuping every breath she took. Her head was resting Just under my collar bones. Her hands gripping my pants tearing the fabric. She was so small. So fragile. One wrong move and I could break her.
But just today. She had proved that she could kill any who crossed her path. She moved slightly. Trying to get out of my lap. I tightened my arms around her.
Do you feel better?I whispered. I felt if I talked to loudly she would cry once more. She nodded in my arms. Sniffing lightly.
"I-I'm s-sorry." She stuttered out. Her voice sounded broken and hurt.
Don't be sorry. You have no reason to be sorry. I'm here for this purpose and this purpose alone. I don't want to see you sad. Or scared any longer. You are mine. And I will protect you. I whispered to her as I pulled her closer to me.
And we stayed this way for a long time. She started to cry once more. But she needed to. She needed to let all of her anger, hatred and Sadness out.
She slowly relaxed against me. Her breathing evened out and she was asleep. I slowly picked her up. She was way to light. I didn't want any one to see her like this. So I just walked into my chambers and put her in my bed. I pulled the blankets over her and left.
It was Wednesday. So everyone would be rising late and going to bed early. Wednesday's were the worst. Nothing good ever happened on them.
I went to the kitchens and grabbed a tray. I was rooting through one of the chilled rooms when Small hands closed over mine. "My Lord. I come bearing news." A rabbit demon child said quietly.
He was little and looked sickly. His blond hair thin and gone in some places. What is it? I asked gently.
"Their is a man here. He is ill but claims that he was sent from the east. As Chinmokus royal guard. What should I tell him?" she child asked.
Send him away. Do not let him see Chinmoku. Do you understand? I asked grabbing four apples a block of yellow cheese and a jug of honey sweetened tea.
"Yes My Lord." The boy said with a nod. He scurried away quickly. He was very ill.
That was the third time Chinmoku's parents had sent that guard here. I knew they wanted her dead. They wanted the younger twin to be my Mate. In their house. Twins are considered bad luck. And the first borne of twins is sent out into the human world to live.
I had just learned this last night. But since I was betrothed to the Eastern house's first born daughter. My blood called to Chinmoku's. Their was no possibly way for me to mate with another and not cause myself pain.
I carried the tray back to my room. Happy to see that Chinmoku was still asleep. She was wrapped around in all of my blankets. And she had mounded all of the pillows around her. She looked like a baby in a cradle. Only her face showing from the blankets.
I chuckled as I sat the tray on the mattress. She was such a child. I stood on my knees and crawled over her wall of pillows. Settling myself a foot or so away from her I sat with my legs crossed. I grabbed the tray and pulled it on my lap. I pored two cups of tea.
Chinmoku? Wake up. I said gently. She roused quickly sitting up on her elbows she looked around confused. But once her eyes settled on me She broke into a smile.
"Good Morning My Lord! Why am I in your room?" She laughed sitting up. The blankets wrapped snugly around her chest.
I offered her the tea. She took it gladly and sipped at it. "Your here because your room is undergoing repairs as we speak. I smiled an sipped my tea.
She nodded thoughtfully. "May I have an apple?" She asked quietly. I smiled and handed her one.
We sat in silence. Eating all of the apples and most of the cheese. I pored her another cup of tea.
"When is Mokoto and Akuma going to be home?" She asked taking the cup.
A few more days. What would you like to do today? We could go for a walk in town. Or we could go in the gardens. Arekkusu has made sure all of the leaves on the trees are out of color. It's very pretty. I smiled.
"I want what ever you want." She said laying back and rolling up in my blankets again.
I set the tray to the side and playfully pounced on her. Rolling her so she was face down. She let out a squeal and laughed.
"Get off My Lord! Your squishing me!" She yelped into the bed. She struggled to get up.
Why should I? Your mine. And I should get to play with what is mine. I teased her.
There was suddenly a knock on my door. I rolled away from my Mate and answered it. Apple stood there. A scolding look on her face.
"Your not taking advantage of My Lady in her time of need. Are you My Lord?" She asked tapping a foot.
I laughed. No Apple. I am not. She was really the second out of two Demons in my House aloud to talk to me in such a way. The first was Akuma.
The only reason I let them speak to me like this was because if I did decide to discipline them. Chinmoku would grow extremely mad.
I moved to the side and let her past. She walked in and stopped next to Chinmoku. "Apple! Is their any news from Mokoto? Will he be coming home soon? I miss him!" Chinmoku stated.
"Yes. I just received a letter from the two of them. They were summoned to the school because Yourochie said that he wished to have Mokoto and you back. They are staying their to let Mokoto continue training for the rest of the week and then they will be back. Do not worry. They will be home soon." Apple smiled.
She turned to me and motioned for me to follow her. I did. She lead me out of the room and down the hall a little ways. "My Lord. I know it is not my place. But do you Love My Lady?" She asked quietly.
I nodded sharply. I did love her. She was my world. Apple nodded a smile on her face.
"Good. You have finally come to your scenes. This is what Akuma was talking about. As well as another thing. But I will let you figure that one out. Have a good day My Lord." She turned sharply and walked away.
I stood confused. What else did Akuma want me to give Chinmoku? I had given her My Love. Which was not an easy thing to do. I Thought for a second.
Could he have wanted me to... No. He couldn't have. That was way to much for her. If Akuma wanted me to have pups with her... Not this week. Not even this month.
She was going through way to much right now. She was In to much danger at the moment. And not to mention she was so young. And she had just said that she did not want pups.
I slowly made my way back to My chambers. Chinmoku was still in bed and asleep. She was so tired lately. She must be ill. I would have one of the healers come and check on her.
I sat on the edge of the bed. Completely confused. Not really sure about what was going on. I felt somewhat lost. If I could not make Chinmoku happy. Or give her what she wanted. What kind of Mate did that make me?
A useless one. My Youki flared as I came to this conclusion. It as well as I would not settle for this! I was a Lord! And Chinmoku was my Mate! She should always be happy. No matter what.
Their would no long be any sadness in her eyes. I would give her what ever she desired. Whether that be Pups or jewels. She would have it. My Youki reared it's head once again. Saying that it would settle for no less.
I had to go check on the Prince and I needed to go check on his Concubines. Concubines had a way of being terrified if their Lord was not around.
I let my dressers dress me. I wore a deep purple with a crimson moon on the back. I made sure Arekkusu, Who was wandering the hall looking like he had nothing to do. Stayed with Chinmoku. He would not do anything to my Mate. I trusted him.
Once that was done I started toward the dungeons. Turning down halls that rarely anyone ever walked twice. I smiled to myself. The Prince was more than likely frantic to get out of that horrid pit.
I turned sharply into a narrow much smaller hall. My shoulders brushed the walls on either side of me. The sent of death and other unpleasant bodily fluids filled the air. The lights were much dimer down here.
The floor started to sloped and the corridor tuning sharply in a spiral. I was in the Filthy Dungeon in seconds. Moans and groans greeted me. Many demons scrambled twords me. Stopped by thick metal bars.
Begging reached my ears. To be let go. To be killed. I payed them no mind. I walked to the very end of the long large room to the smallest cell. The Prince threw himself at the bars.
He was covered in filth. His once clean Wolf furs covered in dirt and what appeared to be vomit.
"Release me at once you disgusting Dog!" He snarled through clenched teeth.
I laughed out loud. The noise echoing in the now silent room. Your just a child. What makes you think You can tell me what to do? You have probably just moved out of the Pups chamber. I laughed.
A look of shock crossed his face. "I demand you release me!" He yelled. He started to pout like the child he was.
Once you learn respect and honer. I will release you. I turned and started back to Chinmoku.
He started screaming and cursing. I just walked away. I needed to make a few quick errands before returning to my mate.