Chapter 9 : The Less Direct Approach
Sesshoumaru made it back to his room. Some thoughts plagued his mind as he found some clothes to change into. ' How was she able to do that? Making a spear out of water? She must be very powerful even though only a percent of her spiritual powers are restored." This some what bothered him. She had told him that if she had all her powers she would be able to kill him. He didn't doubt she could. 'Well I don't doubt that the other lords will have a problem with my choice. They still must test her.' He sighed, peeling off his now wet clothes ' I hope they survive'
He couldn't think more on this for other thoughts came to him. 'How do I get her to do as I say, or at least on some level like me and not try to kill me?' He place his had on the already healing wound on his cheek. He felt a small growl rising from his chest. He remembered how her laughter made his anger diminish . "What spell does this girl have over me" He sighed loudly. He wandered back to his first question. ' Well my direct approach isn't working so I'll need to take another route. How does a human get a mate? She is human after all. Maybe she'll be more responsive to human methods.' He huffed. ' Since when have I ever thought of using human methods to get what I want? he shook his head. A few drops of water fell down his well toned chest. I must find a way to put her at ease, to win her affection.... he turned his attention back to the getting dressed . Reaching for a towel a thought came to his mind. I may be able to attain the information I seek from one of my male human servants.
Sliding his pants on he stepped into the hall "Jaken" he called. There was no answer. Sesshoumaru let out a long sigh he's probably still unconscious. He walked down the semi-lit halls of his castle. He passed many corridors. Finally his feet were on the path to the servant's wing. He passed the corridor for the concubines , then the cooks , then he finally came to the corridor for the lower servants. He strode down the halls. Servants gasped and quickly bowed as they saw him walk down the hall. The women blushed and averted their eyes at seeing their lord's half dressed state. He came to a halt when he saw who he was looking for.
A young man of about seventeen was on the ground before him trembeling slightly as his master's shadow never moved past him. Sesshoumaru could hear the boy's heart rate increase and his breath quicken.
"Rise" was all Sesshoumaru said as he looked at the boy. The boy lifted his dirt smudged face and looked at his lord. Sesshoumaru looked tall and powerful standing there with his arms folded across his bare chest, mussels well defined. The boy was scared he had heard of how his lord kill human and demon alike mercilessly. The young man was immobilized by his fear.
A look of annoyance vaguely crossed Sesshoumaru's face. "I will not repeat myself boy" The young man had snapped out of his trance and scrambled to his feet." Follow me" were the only words he heard.
Kya relaxed in the hot spring. She had long since peeled off the damp green kimono. She now sat by the edge of the spring letting the hot steam relax her mussels one by one. She laughed when she thought of how Sesshoumaru looked after her was doused with water from her tidal spear, she had to laughed. He was drenched from head to toe and look the look of shock on this face was priceless He didn't think I was that strong well I showed him a thing or two. She sighed this time in annoyance. I've been here or six days. He should be dead by now. My direct approach isn't working . "Damn him!" she whispered harshly If he hadn't moved my spear would have killed him. She knew they were just about equals when fighting. Each time they fought there was always a nutral result- both were still alive.
She frowned in thought He brought me here to make me his mate, he hit on me , he didn't try to kill me after I tried to kill him. I could use this to my advantage....But how? She thought on it more. He must have some feeling for me in that demonic heart . If I use those feelings To my advantage I might be able to get him just where I want him. A smirk crossed her face as she formed a plan. I will act as if I return those feeling he harbors for me and make him fall in love with me. Then when he feels so secure i will pull the rug out from under him and end his unholy life. He'll be so broken he will beg for death ...and I will gladly deliver it.
She rose out of the spring. Little beads of water rolled of her smooth skin. She reached for a towel on the edge to dry herself. "I only have one hour left to prepare for dinner with my husband." she said to herself quietly.
Sesshoumaru made it back to his room. Some thoughts plagued his mind as he found some clothes to change into. ' How was she able to do that? Making a spear out of water? She must be very powerful even though only a percent of her spiritual powers are restored." This some what bothered him. She had told him that if she had all her powers she would be able to kill him. He didn't doubt she could. 'Well I don't doubt that the other lords will have a problem with my choice. They still must test her.' He sighed, peeling off his now wet clothes ' I hope they survive'
He couldn't think more on this for other thoughts came to him. 'How do I get her to do as I say, or at least on some level like me and not try to kill me?' He place his had on the already healing wound on his cheek. He felt a small growl rising from his chest. He remembered how her laughter made his anger diminish . "What spell does this girl have over me" He sighed loudly. He wandered back to his first question. ' Well my direct approach isn't working so I'll need to take another route. How does a human get a mate? She is human after all. Maybe she'll be more responsive to human methods.' He huffed. ' Since when have I ever thought of using human methods to get what I want? he shook his head. A few drops of water fell down his well toned chest. I must find a way to put her at ease, to win her affection.... he turned his attention back to the getting dressed . Reaching for a towel a thought came to his mind. I may be able to attain the information I seek from one of my male human servants.
Sliding his pants on he stepped into the hall "Jaken" he called. There was no answer. Sesshoumaru let out a long sigh he's probably still unconscious. He walked down the semi-lit halls of his castle. He passed many corridors. Finally his feet were on the path to the servant's wing. He passed the corridor for the concubines , then the cooks , then he finally came to the corridor for the lower servants. He strode down the halls. Servants gasped and quickly bowed as they saw him walk down the hall. The women blushed and averted their eyes at seeing their lord's half dressed state. He came to a halt when he saw who he was looking for.
A young man of about seventeen was on the ground before him trembeling slightly as his master's shadow never moved past him. Sesshoumaru could hear the boy's heart rate increase and his breath quicken.
"Rise" was all Sesshoumaru said as he looked at the boy. The boy lifted his dirt smudged face and looked at his lord. Sesshoumaru looked tall and powerful standing there with his arms folded across his bare chest, mussels well defined. The boy was scared he had heard of how his lord kill human and demon alike mercilessly. The young man was immobilized by his fear.
A look of annoyance vaguely crossed Sesshoumaru's face. "I will not repeat myself boy" The young man had snapped out of his trance and scrambled to his feet." Follow me" were the only words he heard.
Kya relaxed in the hot spring. She had long since peeled off the damp green kimono. She now sat by the edge of the spring letting the hot steam relax her mussels one by one. She laughed when she thought of how Sesshoumaru looked after her was doused with water from her tidal spear, she had to laughed. He was drenched from head to toe and look the look of shock on this face was priceless He didn't think I was that strong well I showed him a thing or two. She sighed this time in annoyance. I've been here or six days. He should be dead by now. My direct approach isn't working . "Damn him!" she whispered harshly If he hadn't moved my spear would have killed him. She knew they were just about equals when fighting. Each time they fought there was always a nutral result- both were still alive.
She frowned in thought He brought me here to make me his mate, he hit on me , he didn't try to kill me after I tried to kill him. I could use this to my advantage....But how? She thought on it more. He must have some feeling for me in that demonic heart . If I use those feelings To my advantage I might be able to get him just where I want him. A smirk crossed her face as she formed a plan. I will act as if I return those feeling he harbors for me and make him fall in love with me. Then when he feels so secure i will pull the rug out from under him and end his unholy life. He'll be so broken he will beg for death ...and I will gladly deliver it.
She rose out of the spring. Little beads of water rolled of her smooth skin. She reached for a towel on the edge to dry herself. "I only have one hour left to prepare for dinner with my husband." she said to herself quietly.