"...Sesshomaru..." You whispered in your sleep as you began to wake up. You slowly opened your eyes to see a beautiful white halter dress and a pair of white heeled shoes.

"Do you like it?" You sat up and looked towards the door to see your mother standing there, holding a tray of food. She walked over and set the tray down on your lap, then moved to the dress.

"The Prince bought it for you, along with the shoes." She took the dress and shoes and walked back over to you who was eating. She laid the dress on the end of the bed and placed the shoes on the floor. You stare at the food that sat in your lap, not wanting to eat anymore.

"Please Alena. Don't make this harder than it has to be." You looked up at your mother and glared. Your mother sighed and walked towards the door.

"Eat. I'll have the maids come up in an hour to help with your dress." She walked out, leaving you sitting there. You place the tray next to you on the bed and then pull back the covers. You walk over to the balcony and look out the glass doors. You feel tears come to your eyes as you begin to think of Sesshomaru. You slowly turn around and walk over to your food on your bed.

Sesshomaru

Sesshomaru ran through the forest getting hit by branches along the way. Rin pulled herself closer to him trying to shield herself. They had been running for what seemed like hours. It was mid morning now and Sesshomaru hadn't taken a break since her heard Alena's voice on the wind. He was tired, though he'd never admit it, and knew that Rin was as well. He glanced down at the small child quickly before looking in front of him again.

"Where are you Alena?" Sesshomaru slightly growled in frustration and worry. Rin looked up at him and smiled.

Alena

You stood there, in front of the three long mirrors, staring at yourself in the white halter dress that 2 maids were now helping you with.

"My Lady, why do you look so sad? This is your wedding day! You should be overjoyed!" The young maid exclaimed as she smiled brightly at you. You smiled back sadly and turned back to your reflection in the mirror. The maids finished tying the back of your dress and pulled you over to your dresser. You sat down and they began to put your hair in a bun. After they finished that, they moved on to attaching the veil to the bun.

After they were finished the maids left, leaving you alone again. You sat at the end of the bed and looked down at your hands in your lap. A knock was heard at your door as you told the person to come in. Canace slowly opened the door.

"Come here sweetie." You stood up and she closed the door and raced to you. You picked her up and held her tightly as you gently bobbed her up and down. You couldn't help the tears that had returned and they slowly fell from your eyes.

"Mommy?" You sniffed and pulled back to look at Canace.

"What is it honey?"

"This man, is he going to be my new Daddy?" Canace asked with an expression of wonderment. More tears found their way to your eyes.

"Yes, Canace. The Prince is going to be your new Daddy."

"No! I don't want him to be Mommy!" Canace yelled and you looked at her confused.

"Why not?"

"He's mean and I don't like him! I don't want him to be my Daddy!" Canace hide herself in your shoulder and cried slightly. You rubbed her back soothingly as you started to cry as well.

"Don't marry him Mommy...please...please don't let him be my Daddy." Canace sobbed into your shoulder. It broke your heart to hear her this sad. There was nothing you could think to say to her. All you could do was hold her and comfort her, while you tried to ready yourself for your wedding.