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Chapter thirteen- The Castle

Izayoi woke up to the sun in her eyes from the castle's window. When the two had arrived to the castle, it was late; probably close to midnight.

It truly looked like a demon's castle. It was made of stone and was very large. The inside she could remember faintly was also stone with torches lighting the long hallway. There were many doors and she was curious of what lied behind them, but the events earlier that day with her aunt and the travel here had tired her and she could not keep herself awake. Inunotaishou had set up a bedroom just for her for if she ever wished to be alone but other than that she would stay in his room.

Izayoi curled herself more into the warm blankets and felt a weight shift behind her. Sleepily, she turned and saw Inunotaishou peacefully asleep beside her. She smiled at the wonderful feeling of finally being able to wake up next to him without worrying about anyone finding them or him needing to leave to keep their love a secret.

She watched him sleep for a little while longer and then she noticed something in the room. It looked like a little dot bouncing towards them. Izayoi rubbed her eyes thinking she was still half-asleep and heard a noise. She opened her eyes again and saw the thing sucking on Inunotaishou's neck.

Without thinking, Izayoi slapped her hand on the dot causing Inunotaishou to jerk awake when her hand made contact with his neck.

"What was that for Izayoi?" he asked rubbing his neck.

"There was something on your neck," Izayoi said opening her hand to see the dot jump off her palm.

"Wha-," Izayoi started before she felt a prick in her neck. She quickly smacked at it and saw the thing float down until it was in Inunotaishou's hand.

"Myoga! What is wrong with you?" he scolded at the small dot. Izayoi became confused; what was that thing?

"I'm sorry master, but I have not seen you in some time and I did miss the taste of your blood, however I must say your lady friend's blood is very sweet as well. May I ask who this lovely beauty is," Izayoi blushed as Inunotaishou just rolled his eyes at the flea looking thing's words.

"Myoga this is Izayoi, Izayoi this is my vessel, Myoga the flea," Inunotaishou said as Izayoi leaned in close to look at the tiny demon.

"Hello my dear," Myoga said giving a small bow.

"Hello," she said cautiously, feeling a little silly talking to a flea, demon or not.

"In all my years with my master, he has not had a lady in his presence except for Kimi-," Izayoi jumped as Inunotaishou's other hand slammed down over Myoga.

"Do not even mention that woman's name," he growled. Izayoi felt bad for him, knowing that he did not like his ex-wife. When Inuotaishou removed his hand, Myoga was flat for a moment before popping back into his usual round shape.

"Forgive me master I did not mean to mention her," Myoga said as he jumped to Izayoi's wrist, away from where he could be squashed.

"How long have you been Inunotaishou's vessel?" Izayoi asked, deciding to change the subject.

"Oh, I have been with the master's family for many many many centuries. I've served this family line since long before of master's birth," Myoga said.

"However a few months ago I was separated from master and his men when a terrible army from an enemy clan attacked us, I lost them in the midst of battle," he continued. Izayoi's eyes widened at the flea demon's courage until she heard Inunotaishou scoff.

"He ran away the minute the demons charged at us. The only reason he was separated from us was cause he had left for who knows where while we fought," he said bluntly. Izayoi tried to cover a laugh at the thought, now knowing Myoga was not the bravest demon.

"I can explain all of that-," Myoga started before getting cut off.

"Uh-huh, you say that every time: 'I was watching out for you from a distance master, I am not much good if I am injured or dead,'" Inunotaishou mocked the flea as he stood up from the bed and went to change into a new kimono. After changing he went over and gave Izayoi a quick kiss.

"I'm going to go find some breakfast, you must be hungry. If you wish to change, I put your bag in your room, it's just next door," he said giving her one more kiss before leaving.

"I can tell master cares for you a great deal," Myoga said as Izayoi stood and walked towards her room. She opened the door and walked inside as Myoga sat on her shoulder. The room looked almost identical to Inunotaishou's except for a few more accessories such as a vanity for example.

Myoga sat on the vanity as Izayoi moved behind the dressing screen to change into a lime green kimono with golden leaves and flowers embroidered onto it.

"I'm surprised that your family approves of such a relationship, most human families are not as lenient when it comes to a human and demon relationship," Myoga said as Izayoi tired the forest green sash around her waist.

"My family does not know of mine and Inunotaishou's union," Izayoi said sitting on her bed.

"Oh my well isn't that a predicament. What if your father chooses you a husband?" Myoga asked as she cringed slightly at the thought.

"I am already engaged to a man named Takemaru of Setsuna. I am to marry him on my seventeenth birthday," she said as Myoga's eyes widened.

"Then it will be quite tricky seeing as how master plans to take you for his mate," Myoga said causing Izayoi to blush again. It was silent between the two for a while longer before Izayoi broke the silence.

"You said you've been serving Inunotaishou's family since before he was born?" She asked.

"Ah yes, I believe I began my duty back when master's great great grandfather was a child which was a very long time ago as I mentioned earlier. Master is much different than his family, which is mostly why he never sees them nor does he talk of them," Myoga said.

"Different how?" she asked.

"Well for one the fact that master likes humans and sees them as equals not prey or untouchables. I'm not surprised if there will be an uproar from his family when they realize that he has taken a human for a mate," Myoga said causing Izayoi's eyes to widen with worry.

"Oh! Do not worry my dear! Master does not fear his family nor does he care what they think, he can handle them easily. Though Kimi is another story, she can drive him insane," Myoga said.

"I thought they were separated?" Izayoi asked.

"They are but that does not mean she doesn't meddle in his personal affairs," Myoga said. Then the castle doors slammed shut and footsteps sounded towards the bedroom door. The door opened and Inunotaishou came in with a plate of food and handed it to Izayoi.

"Here is your breakfast love, if you need me, I am going to be in the study, Myoga can guide you there. I need to do a little bit of work sadly," he said smiling at her and gave her a kiss on her forehead and left the room.

Izayoi ate her food and lay in bed staring out the large window. She grew tired as she felt the softness of her pillow and warmth of the blankets and fell into a light sleep.

/oo/

Inunotaishou sat in his study looking through papers the other rulers had sent him. He wanted to spend time with Izayoi while she was here but he couldn't ignore these papers unless he wanted the rulers to jump down his throat their next meeting.

His heighten senses made it easy for him to pick up on Izayoi's breathing and could tell she was asleep. He smiled glad she was relaxed in the castle instead of being uncomfortable in an unfamiliar place.

He continued his work until a familiar scent caught his nose. A scent he did not want right now.

"Oh please let her stay asleep in her room," he whispered to himself as Sesshomaru entered the study.

Review! Sorry this is short and that it's at a cliffhanger . I haven't been feeling well, my stomach has been hurting but I wanted to update before anything. Until next time read and review!