Chapter 28

Beautiful People and a Dance to Remember with One so Generous

You walked forward into a new world. Stairs led down to a beautiful amber floor, with people chatting on the side, drinking sweet wine, waiters serving drinks, gorgeous couples dancing, covered tables with red velvet cloths and two lit candles, a few violin players on the side, and a white grand piano with a demoness playing.

Sesshomaru walked you to the middle of the stairs. The music stopped. People stared at Sesshomaru, then at you. The music began lightly. Sesshomaru led you down the stairs very slowly with his stance filled with pride. You kept your composure and you confidence stable and perfect. Sesshomaru still held tightly onto your hand.

Only a few still stared when you reached the bottom of the stairs. Sesshomaru twirled you around to meet his face, while he still managed to hold onto you hand. You blushed as he gently places his hand on your hip. Sesshomaru gripped your hand tight. He closed his eyes and smirked.

In one swift moment, he led you to the middle of the dance floor. Your body swayed as his captivating gaze held your eyes. They seemed to take you into a trance. You didn't and couldn't notice anything else, but you and him. It was a perfect moment with his liquid gaze always on yours. You felt like melting in his perfect arms like liquid butterscotch and staying here, in his arms, forever. It did have its drawbacks, but you would be satisfied.

A crash of broken glass brought you back from your dreaming. You legs still moved with his, always in sync. You noticed his perfect composure and the swiftness of his legs. He was really good at leading as well. "When did you learn how to dance?" you asked, wearily. He smirked, "My father forced me to learn." "'Forced'?" you said, curiously. He replied, "I didn't want to learn... it was part of courting." You smiled, "Oh really?" "Indeed." he said and continued, whispering in your ear, "I was never 'interested' in someone before I met you." You blushed and he looked away, without ever missing a beat.

"My lord, it is a pleasure to finally see you here." a voice came from behind you. You had heard this voice before, dark and mysterious with much authority. Sesshomaru stopped and said void of any emotion, "Zarr. It is a pleasure."

You turned to see the vampire that saved you from his deranged servant. He wore the same black outfit with long black hair with no bangs, but his eyes were a calm shade of red, not the vibrant red you saw on that night, such a short time ago.

Zarr asked, "Lord Sesshomaru, did you see the servant that dropped a platter of wine glasses? It was hilarious. Satsuye said that a silver haired demon woman was the culprit. Anyway she saw you dancing with the young lady here, went into shock, and just dropped the platter. There was a silence and she ran back into the kitchens. I found it very entertaining." You thought for a moment, 'Could that woman be silk?' Sesshomaru replied, "No, I did not. I was a bit preoccupied at the moment." Lord Zarr said, "Yes, that was a very beautiful, captivating dance. I didn't realize you could dance." Sesshomaru said, nonchalantly, "It's not one of my noticeable characteristics." Lord Zarr chuckled, "But, you do know what they say... those who know how to dance are great fighters." Sesshomaru smirked, "Indeed." Zarr smiled, "Now, is this really the lady from the other night. I didn't realize she was this... gorgeous." I giggled, "It's the makeup." Zarr and Sesshomaru chuckled. Sesshomaru said, "She is being too modest. The 'makeup' does make her more attractive, but she is still unlimited gorgeous without it." You blushed, I mean, really blushed. Zarr chuckled, "My lord, you're embarrassing the lady. Naughty, naughty." Sesshomaru glanced at you and chuckled, "I suppose I am." Lord Zarr smirked, "Well, I need to talk to my mate." Sesshomaru nodded, "Indeed. We'll talk later, then." Zarr walked off to a very gorgeous woman, who was playing the piano. She had long, black silk hair, liquid blue eyes, and a curvy black dress. She was definitely gorgeous. Sesshomaru gripped your hand and said, "Shall we." You smirked, "Might as well..."

Sesshomaru led you through the crowd. He stopped at a demon that you have encountered multiple times, Satsuye. He looked happy and when you finally got to him, you could tell why. Satsuye was gripping Deleana's hand and kept her at his side. It was cute, in a very creepy way. Deleana had her usual blond curly hair in a neat bun and she was wearing a quite revealing red dress. Satsuye, on the other hand, was wearing his regular dark purple robe with gold trimming. His silk black hair was perfectly straight, as usual, but only then did you notice the paleness of his skin and his magnificent violet eyes. His eyes were even comparable to Sesshomaru's liquid golden orbs. To you, there was no comparison, but others could compare.

Satsuye bowed, "Lord Sesshomaru. It is, as always, a pleasure to be in your presence." Sesshomaru smirked, "Stand, Satsuye." Satsuye smirked and stood, "I was merely being polite, no need to have a fit." Deleana chuckled, "No need, indeed. ... Lord Sesshomaru, who is this woman, she looks familiar, yet I have never seen her, only that trite mortal." You glared at her. Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes, "She is familiar Deleana because you have seen her before. She is the same one you tried to kill." Deleana's face went into shock, as did Satsuye's. Satsuye recovered quickly, "Well who wouldn't want to take out the competition, my lord." Sesshomaru said, "Indeed. I must leave there are many things we must attend to." Satsuye chuckled, "Of course, as do we." Deleana slightly bowed. Sesshomaru held your hand tighter than before and led you away.

Sesshomaru took you to a table, in the middle of the back room. He pulled the chair from out of the table and motioned for you to sit. You complied and he took his own seat.

A waiter came over with a clipboard and asked, "My lord, what would you and the miss like?" Sesshomaru motioned you to order first, "I'll have juice." Sesshomaru chuckled, "I'll have the same. We will both have a steak. Make hers well done and mine rare." The waiter asked, "Anything else, my lord?" Sesshomaru said, "That will be all, for now." The waiter bowed and left. You smiled, "Have you ever had juice?" He smirked, "No, but you seem to like it over wine and I want to try." You laugh, "I will not drink anything with alcohol in it until I turn twenty-one." He gave you a confused expression, "Why?" You giggled, "I am a goody goody." He narrowed his eyes, "I don't understand." You smirked, "Where I live, the legal alcohol drinking age is twenty-one." He chuckled, "It's unnecessary to be worried about mortal laws here. The legal age here is set by the parents and since your parents are not here, you make the decision." Your face took a saddened look and Sesshomaru realized that he made a mistake. Thoughts of your little sister and your father flowed through your mind. You missed them, terribly. Sesshomaru reached across the table and took your hands into his. You looked at him and he concentrated on your hands. He caressed them, "Forgive me. I didn't want you sad." You smiled, with a bit of sadness, "It's okay. I just miss my little sister and my father." Sesshomaru chuckled, "That's all... What about the other two and your mother and her boyfriend." You smirked, "They're actually the reason why I am not that sad." Sesshomaru smiled. You looked up to the gorgeous chandelier, above you, "I would like to visit them, though." Sesshomaru chuckled, "I think that would appropriate." You smiled, "Thanks." You slowly caressed his hands and Sesshomaru sighed and pulled away. You looked at him confused. The waiter was back with your food and wine glasses filled with juice. You tucked your hands on your lap and he sat the platters of food on the table and set the silverware and glasses in their right places. He bowed, "Anything else, my lord?" Sesshomaru said, "Dessert, but not until we're done." The waiter bowed again, "Of course, my lord." He left. Sesshomaru took a sip of the juice and his eye went wide in shock. You smiled, "How is it?" Sesshomaru was at a loss for words, "Fantastic." You giggled. He smirked, "You have, good taste." You smiled and said, "Thank you." Sesshomaru stood and tapped his glass once with a spoon.

You noticed all the demons and demonesses were sitting at the many tables that surrounded you. They immediately became quiet at the sound.

Sesshomaru spoke, "As you all are aware this ball is no ordinary ball, but as to what kind, you are oblivious. I organized this ball for a very special person to me. Today is her 'coming of age'. Which means, I can finally announce our engagement. Lady's and Lord's, I would like to present to you, my fiancée." You stand, gracefully, next to Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru takes your hand as he looks at you, lovingly, "The announcement of the exact date will come later." You and Sesshomaru sit down and you can see all of the males eying you and all of the females glaring at you. You giggled, "Tough crowd." Sesshomaru smirked, "They'll get used to the idea, eventually." You asked, "That will be...?" Sesshomaru smirked, lustfully, "When we have children." You almost passed out. The idea of children seemed way too far away to be taken seriously. You giggled, "Eventually." Sesshomaru smirked, "Sooner than later." You smiled, "After we're married." Sesshomaru looked away, "That was a given." You laughed, "Indeed."
You ate and then Sesshomaru ordered a very tasty ice cream thing. When you finally finished that he took your hand and led you outside.

It was night and so beautiful. There was no moon, but the huge dog demon fountains water gave off a mystifying glow and it illuminated the entire front lawn. Sesshomaru took you to a bench and motioned you for sit. He smiled and looked like a perfect angel, "Stay, I have a surprise for you." You nodded and Sesshomaru disappeared within a second.

For some reason Sesshomaru was taking awhile and you were getting restless. You heard a light giggle, "Did Lord Sesshomaru abandoned you?" You growled, "No." Silk appeared in front of you, "Aww, you sure... because if he did, I wouldn't have to kill you." You gave her a death glare. Her hand turned blue and sped towards you. You caught her hand, "Stay away from me." A dark and very familiar voice said, "Sorry silver lady, she's not yours." Zarr stepped out from the shadows, "She is a very special person to my colleague, I can not allow you to kill her." A spark of black light came next to you and formed in to Zarr's gorgeous fiancée. You dropped Silks' hand and she vanishes. Zarr's fiancée purrs, "Zarr, is this female the lord's?" Zarr nods, "She is." She continues, "Lord Sesshomaru is very lucky." Zarr gets on his knees and takes her hands, "Not as luck as I am, love." She giggles, "I suppose." Sesshomaru's familiar voice says, "Zarr. What happened?" Zarr's voice went into a hiss. Sesshomaru said, "Oh." Zarr smirked, "My lord, lady... this is Shade." You smiled, "Pleased to meet you." Sesshomaru said, void of emotion, "Pleasure." Shade grimaced and Zarr laughed. You smiled, "Sesshomaru?" He said, "Oh." You then noticed him holding a small white bundle. He handed you it. You took it and opened the blanket and there it was... a beautiful sleeping baby unicorn. Sesshomaru cooed, "She's yours, happy birthday." She flickered her lovely silver eyes and flapped her silk wing and nuzzled your nose. You giggled and she snuggled up into your arms. Shade smirked, "I think she likes you." You smiled, "I think so too." Zarr yawned, "It's getting early." Shade giggled, "It is." Zarr bowed, "Lord Sesshomaru, we must take our leave." You smirked, "Are you going to burn up or something?" Zarr chuckled, "Not exactly." Shadow laughed, "No, but cranky vampires are not exactly the friendliest." Sesshomaru chucked, "Indeed." Shade and Zarr bowed, "Goodbye." They disappeared and the sun started to rise. The young unicorn yawned. Sesshomaru smirked, "It seems that we need to get to sleep ourselves." You giggled, "Where does she sleep?" Sesshomaru chuckled, "A bed is made for her in our room." You smirked, "Okay." He took you into his arms and carried you off into your room. You laid the absolutely adorable unicorn in a small lace baby carriage. She was so cute, sleeping silently. Sesshomaru smirked, "She has to be fed by bottle. She's not weaned yet." You giggled, "Okay." Sesshomaru took you into his arm and asked, "Do you need to change." You smirked, "I will deal with it later." He chuckled, "Have it your way." He moved swiftly under the covers and held you close in the dawn of your life.