Chapter 5

Suzuki was more on guard every time she went out. She didn't want to be attacked off guard by one of the Source's minions again. She would, occasionally, go outside of the village to collect the herbs. Instead of meeting Sesshoumaru at the clearing, she would always meet him at the meadow. One day, another demon attacked.

"Suzuki-sama, Suzuki-sama," shouted another villager.

"What is it," asked Suzuki.

"Another demon is attacking the village."

"Alright, I'll get there as soon as I can."

"Suzuki-sama, do you want me to come with you?"

"No Amarante. You stay here, in case anyone comes in with critical or minor injuries."

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When Suzuki arrived, the demon was attacking everything in sight. She took out her sword, and prepared to fight. When the demon saw her, he attacked her. She blocked his attack. The demon attacked her continuously, and she kept on blocking. She was finally worn out. The demon saw this, and prepared to attack. The girl felt the hit, and landed a few meters away from the demon. Suzuki tried to get up, but couldn't. The demon was approaching her, when someone attacked. The witch opened her eyes, and saw who it was. It was Sesshoumaru. When the demon fell, Sesshoumaru helped her to her feet, and threw the potion at the demon.

"Demon be gone from which you came. The Earth may live far away from your evil games," she recited. The demon burst into flames, and turned to ashes.

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"You've got to stop doing this," Sesshoumaru told her as he tended her wounds.

"I can't. This village expects me to do this. I'm their protector," she argued back.

"I wish that they could just get someone else."

"Well, wishes don't always come true."

"Can you get up?"

"Yes I can."

"Great. I need you to go to the meadow tomorrow. I have something to show you."

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Suzuki arrived at the meadow at the usual time. She saw Sesshoumaru standing in the meadow. She made her way towards him, and he turned to see her.

"So, what is it that you want to show me," she asked. Sesshoumaru took out something from his robes. It was a beautiful crescent moon necklace with stars carved on it.

"Oh my… It's beautiful."
"Thanks. It belonged to my mother, and I want you to have it."

"No, I can't. It belonged to you mom. There's no way in the world can I take it."

"I want you to have it."

"Thanks." He clasped the necklace on her.

"Can you promise me something?"

"Sure. What is it?"

"I want you to be my mate."

"I… don't know. I mean, if a witch and a demon have a child together, this child could throw off the balance of good and evil."

"I'm well aware of that. But, there's a way."

"How?"

"The power-stripping potion."

"Of course. Why didn't I think of that? Well, in that case, then yes. Yes, I'll be your mate!"

Sesshoumaru was so glad to hear that. He and Suzuki hugged each other. Unfortunately, someone saw the whole thing.