A/N: Ok, this chapter is short, sorry.
An Inuyasha Story
Chapter 5
I leaned agents the railing of the balcony as I surveyed my land, Tama. The land rolled softly away over the horizon. The sky was clear and the birds chirped in the distance. A gentle breeze ran its long fingers through my dark hair. The land and the day were beautiful. I sighed and turned my attention to the castle around me. It too was a thing of beauty, both inside and out.
The out side was made of smooth limestone with a red stone roof. Several towers reached to the sky each topped with a blue triangle flag. Artistic gargoyles crouched along the outer wall and flanked every balcony. Inside the floors were made of polished marble and the walls hung with rich tapestries and paintings. All the sheets and curtains were made of the finest silk, the stable filled with peerless steeds. Yes, everything about my humble home screamed rich. But its halls are empty. I am empty. Only the footsteps of servants echoed in this place. I needed a wife and my kingdom needed a queen.
I turned my attention back to the land. My eyes fell on a forest just off to the west. It was The Inuyasha Forest, named for a demon that is said to live there, and near it lay the village of Shikon. These two pieces of land were not really of importance; they produced no great amount of food, wealth, or goods. They, however, held close to them a treasure far greater then money could buy.
"Kagome…" I sighed. Even her name made this castle feel more like a home. The place still felt of its former owner. Yes, I am the new ruler of the land of Tama. I acquired my power through Demon Law; and yes I am a Demon.
"Miroku!" I called to my monk. I heard the door behind me open, but did not bother to turn and look at him.
"Yes My Lord?" he asked with a bow.
"You and Sango make ready my coach. I go to see Lady Kagome this afternoon."
"Yes My Lord."
"You are excused." I heard the door close.
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I closed the door carefully behind me and sighed before making my way down the hall. Why did he pine for that girl so? Yes, she does poses great beauty, but she has already turned him down many times. She had not been impressed by his lavish gifts nor found comfort in his arms when she lost her parents.
'Lost her Parents'. It didn't sound right. Then again it really wasn't. Her parents were ripped from her is more correct, thanks to a careful planning on My Lord's part. He betted on her running to his side for comfort. She did not. In fact she become even more distance because of it, claiming, with good reason, that she needed to care for her brother. Had he saved them, perhaps things would have turned more in his favor. Before me a dark haired beauty came into view.
"Oi, Sango." I called to her. She looked up at me with narrowed eyes.
"What do you want Miroku?" she asked with a cold edge. I held up my hands in defense.
"There are many things I want my lady," her eyes narrowed to nothing but slits, "But I come to tell you the lord wishes his coach prepared. He plans to visit Lady Kagome this afternoon." Her expression softened.
"Again? Hasn't he done enough to that girl?" I shook my head sadly.
"We must do as we are told."