A/N: Hey Guys! I finally updated , but this may be my last
update for two weeks. On Monday, I'm going to Russia and then to
Finland...but, I'll try to get out another chapter in the next
two days. I have some really great ideas about where I want to
go with this story. Kondo will make a big appearance in a
chapter or two. We will also meet the demoness the other lords
had in mind for Sesshoumaru to "marry". Kya will also undergo the
tests the other lords have prepared for her. Last but not least
Sesshoumaru and Kya's relationship will develop a lot. So stay
tuned for the next chapter. If it isn't posted in two days then
it will be up in two weeks. After this story is done I will go
back to writing my other story 'Bring Me Back to You"(An Inu-
Yasha and Kagome pairing) check it out . The first three chapters
are already posted. I also have another idea for a Sesshoumaru
story. Those things wont happen until I'm done with this fic. So
I'll see you guys in two weeks.
Peace&Love,
Kara ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Chapter 10: A Normal Woman
Sesshoumaru lead the boy to the gardens. Looking around he found a spot under a tree where they could speak in private. He strode over to the tree. The garden was very peaceful in the evening especially before the warm evening colors faded in to the cold but comforting colors of night. Sesshoumaru moved to recline against the tree. The rough bark grated against his soft skin. The young man was still standing but bowing his head. Sesshoumaru could smell the fear radiating off him in waves. The smell didn't mix well with the sweet scent of the flowers.
"Boy what is your name?" Sesshoumaru asked
The boy still stared at his feet, not daring to look at his lord. "M-m-my name is K-K-K-Kato milord" stuttered the boy.
"Well Kato, do not be afraid. I will not harm you. I just wish to ask you questions pertaining to a certain subject." Sesshoumaru said softening his voice a little. He didn't want the boy to be deathly afraid of him. How could he get the information he wanted with the child stuttering like he saw a ghost. "Sit down, Kato" Sesshoumaru ordered.
Kato all but dropped down on the ground. He still didn't dare to look at him. ' What could Sesshoumaru-sama have to talk to me about?'
There was silence between them so Sesshoumaru decided he would start the conversation.
Never failing to be blunt Sesshoumaru started. "Kato I have brought you here to ask you about the human mating ritual. I believe you humans call it courting." That statement definitely caught his attention. Kato listened further.
"I have taken a human mate. But no matter what I do she still shuns me." He explained aware of the boy's shock " I figured she would de more responsive if I were to follow the human method of obtaining their mate. That is where you come in I want you to explain his human courting ritual."
Kato was dumbfounded . Sesshoumaru-sama , the most feared demon , was asking him a lowly servant about courting a human female. 'What is the world coming to?' he silently wondered.
Kya made her way back to her room. "I can't believe I'm going through with this." she said to herself. She walked down the dimly lit corridors of the castle. Before her lay something in the hallway. She stepped closer to examine it. The unconscious mass on the ground was none other than Jaken. "Ewww its that nasty toad." she said quietly. She stepped around it. She remembered that one time Sesshoumaru sent Jaken to wake her. She'd never been so scared in her life. (How would you guys like to wake up to Jaken?) She felt a little remorse after she inflicted those bruises on him though. She also felt a little bad for him when Sesshoumaru hit him all the time. She could tell Jaken looked up to his master and would do anything for him. Sesshoumaru's actions only supported her theory that he was just a cold-hearted beast. She took the towel she was holding and covered Jaken with it. 'At least he wont be cold when he wakes.' she thought. Kya continued down the hall.
Approaching her room Kya saw the door slightly ajar. As she came closer she heard voices. It sounded like at least five people ..... maybe six. She peaked inside. As she did ,. arms grabbed her and pulled her into the room shutting the door behind them.
Sesshoumaru had obtained all the information he wanted. He gave the boy five pieces of silver for his assistance. Making his way back to his room to finish dressing, he thought about how he would accomplish this task. He remember the boy words.
"When you go the escort the woman anywhere it is customary to give her flowers. And you should smile more..... women like it when you smile. Another thing is when you go to her , and she comes to open the door you must bow , then take her hand and kiss it lightly. When you walk her to dinner you should allow to hook her arm in yours. Oh ...and walk at a reasonably slow pace. Then when you get to the table pull out her chair for her and when she sits push it in. Oh and also you should use words like please, thank you, and you're welcome. Women like politeness...And when the night is over take her to the garden or somewhere with beautiful scenery and talk to her..Tell her personal things about yourself. Then if she shows interest you could move in to kiss her. And lastly you escort her back to her room."
'So many rules and suggestions.' he thought. Sesshoumaru sighed. ' Why do humans even have these things. The rules are pointless. Who cares if you're mate likes you or not?'
' You do.' said the little voice in his head
He sighed he couldn't argue with that. It was true. He did want her to at least like him....maybe even fall in love with him. He didn't mind either as long as one happened. He questioned himself on why he even cared. He was lord of the West so why should a human female's personal preference matter to him. Maybe he had gone soft. Thinking back to his blood thirsty ways not so long ago ....about three years ago to be exact , he decided that wasn't it. He was still described by many as cold-hearted but after seeing all the death and distruction the battle with naraku caused he swore to himself to change his ways. Maybe being with Rin changed his heart somewhat....He thought on this and decided it was not the answer. 'I stilled killed mercilessly when I was with her.' He pulled on his white obi and slipped into a black and white over robe(im not sure of the name somebody tell me?) 'It could have been Inu-Yasha who changed me...Every time we fought he would risk his inherently long life for that of the human girl. He seemed to pull his stregnth out of his love for her......' His thoughts were imterupted as he heard a lot of comotion comming out of his mate's room.
"Milady please sit still we must finish your hair" an older servant commanded
"Lady Kyame, you look so beautiful.. Sesshoumaru -sama wont be able to take his eyes off you ." chirped Kima. "Sato please pass me that comb"
After being dragged into the room, the dressing maids took over and were working quickly on making Kya presentable to their lord. Two women were already working hard to finish the elaborate braid in her hair , decorating it with green and white ribbons and jewels. Another woman was finishing the final alterations on Kya's dress. The dress was long, to her ankles with bell sleeves . It was white with ivy leaves all over it and gold trim on the edges. Two slits went up both sides to mid thigh, showing off the garters she always wore that held her daggers in place.
"There! We're finally finished" declared Kima happily. The servants stepped back to behold their work. The girl before them looked like a princess. One might even mistake her for a goddess . She stood tall and with a kind of regal air about her. The women smiled. They knew Sesshoumaru-sama would be very pleased with their work.
Kya looked at herself in the mirror. 'This can't be me ' she thought ' The girl in the mirror is beautiful.' For the first time in her life , she felt like the princess she was. She smiled . Kya was distracted from her thoughts by a knock at the door and someone entering.
The servants held their breath as they watched their lord enter. "Is he alright to enter ?" he asked not daring to look. "Yes . " replied Kya from where she was standing. The servants smiled as their master look up at the woman. For the first time since they had been at the castle, (for many their whole lives) , they saw an emotion play on their lord's face. They scurried out of the room to leave the couple alone.
Sesshoumaru felt complete and utter shock This wasn't the girl he'd thrown into the spring just two hours before. This was a whole new woman. He stared for a whole minute, daring not to blink or even breath in fear that the goddess before him would disappear.
Kya was getting nervous under his gaze. 'Ugh! Kya you shouldn't be nervous . You hate him . You dont care what he thinks!' she scolded herself. But her mind wouldn't listen as it thought about how handsome the demon before her was. It was like she was truly seeing him for the first time. His black robes accented his white hair and his pale but flawless skin. His golden eyes stood out, devouring the sight of her.' Maybe tonight I could just for get my hate for him and just be a normal woman .... for once. She decided to break the silence.
" So...... I see you learned how to knock before entering." she said with a small smile.
A few seconds later the words made their way to Sesshoumaru's brain. He couldnt find a thing to say so he just stared more. Kya noticed he had something in his hand. He held a bouquet made entirely of lilies . "Um...are those for me?" She asked pointing to his hand. Sesshoumaru snapped himself out of his trance.
"Oh yes Lady Kyame. I brought these for you. I hope you Like them." he mumbled. Sesshoumaru wasn't used to doing these things to he felt a bit nervous and out of place. He extended his arm to hand the flowers to her. She reached out and accepted them. Sesshoumaru was relieved . If she hadn't taken them he would have been very embarrassed . He watched as she brought the flowers to her nose and smelt them.
"They smell very nice." she said quietly , not directly looking at him.
"So do you. " he said making her blush profusely
"Um...Thank you." she said looking down at her feet. 'Why am I so nervous?' she thought to herself
" You're Welcome " he replied, hoping he said the right words. Sesshoumaru stepped towards her. Taking a clawed hand he lifted her chin so that he could look strait into her eyes. " Kyame , you really look beautiful tonight." he said as he watched the soft candlelight play across her features.
Kya was stunned. The coldhearted demon lord of the West was complimenting her? "Thank you." she said " So do you."
Sesshoumaru chuckled. He'd never been called beautiful before. She was blushing even more than before. He held out his arm to her. "Shall we go now?" he asked. Kay hooked her arm in his and nodded her head. " Yes, Sesshoumaru. I think it's time we did."
Peace&Love,
Kara ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Chapter 10: A Normal Woman
Sesshoumaru lead the boy to the gardens. Looking around he found a spot under a tree where they could speak in private. He strode over to the tree. The garden was very peaceful in the evening especially before the warm evening colors faded in to the cold but comforting colors of night. Sesshoumaru moved to recline against the tree. The rough bark grated against his soft skin. The young man was still standing but bowing his head. Sesshoumaru could smell the fear radiating off him in waves. The smell didn't mix well with the sweet scent of the flowers.
"Boy what is your name?" Sesshoumaru asked
The boy still stared at his feet, not daring to look at his lord. "M-m-my name is K-K-K-Kato milord" stuttered the boy.
"Well Kato, do not be afraid. I will not harm you. I just wish to ask you questions pertaining to a certain subject." Sesshoumaru said softening his voice a little. He didn't want the boy to be deathly afraid of him. How could he get the information he wanted with the child stuttering like he saw a ghost. "Sit down, Kato" Sesshoumaru ordered.
Kato all but dropped down on the ground. He still didn't dare to look at him. ' What could Sesshoumaru-sama have to talk to me about?'
There was silence between them so Sesshoumaru decided he would start the conversation.
Never failing to be blunt Sesshoumaru started. "Kato I have brought you here to ask you about the human mating ritual. I believe you humans call it courting." That statement definitely caught his attention. Kato listened further.
"I have taken a human mate. But no matter what I do she still shuns me." He explained aware of the boy's shock " I figured she would de more responsive if I were to follow the human method of obtaining their mate. That is where you come in I want you to explain his human courting ritual."
Kato was dumbfounded . Sesshoumaru-sama , the most feared demon , was asking him a lowly servant about courting a human female. 'What is the world coming to?' he silently wondered.
Kya made her way back to her room. "I can't believe I'm going through with this." she said to herself. She walked down the dimly lit corridors of the castle. Before her lay something in the hallway. She stepped closer to examine it. The unconscious mass on the ground was none other than Jaken. "Ewww its that nasty toad." she said quietly. She stepped around it. She remembered that one time Sesshoumaru sent Jaken to wake her. She'd never been so scared in her life. (How would you guys like to wake up to Jaken?) She felt a little remorse after she inflicted those bruises on him though. She also felt a little bad for him when Sesshoumaru hit him all the time. She could tell Jaken looked up to his master and would do anything for him. Sesshoumaru's actions only supported her theory that he was just a cold-hearted beast. She took the towel she was holding and covered Jaken with it. 'At least he wont be cold when he wakes.' she thought. Kya continued down the hall.
Approaching her room Kya saw the door slightly ajar. As she came closer she heard voices. It sounded like at least five people ..... maybe six. She peaked inside. As she did ,. arms grabbed her and pulled her into the room shutting the door behind them.
Sesshoumaru had obtained all the information he wanted. He gave the boy five pieces of silver for his assistance. Making his way back to his room to finish dressing, he thought about how he would accomplish this task. He remember the boy words.
"When you go the escort the woman anywhere it is customary to give her flowers. And you should smile more..... women like it when you smile. Another thing is when you go to her , and she comes to open the door you must bow , then take her hand and kiss it lightly. When you walk her to dinner you should allow to hook her arm in yours. Oh ...and walk at a reasonably slow pace. Then when you get to the table pull out her chair for her and when she sits push it in. Oh and also you should use words like please, thank you, and you're welcome. Women like politeness...And when the night is over take her to the garden or somewhere with beautiful scenery and talk to her..Tell her personal things about yourself. Then if she shows interest you could move in to kiss her. And lastly you escort her back to her room."
'So many rules and suggestions.' he thought. Sesshoumaru sighed. ' Why do humans even have these things. The rules are pointless. Who cares if you're mate likes you or not?'
' You do.' said the little voice in his head
He sighed he couldn't argue with that. It was true. He did want her to at least like him....maybe even fall in love with him. He didn't mind either as long as one happened. He questioned himself on why he even cared. He was lord of the West so why should a human female's personal preference matter to him. Maybe he had gone soft. Thinking back to his blood thirsty ways not so long ago ....about three years ago to be exact , he decided that wasn't it. He was still described by many as cold-hearted but after seeing all the death and distruction the battle with naraku caused he swore to himself to change his ways. Maybe being with Rin changed his heart somewhat....He thought on this and decided it was not the answer. 'I stilled killed mercilessly when I was with her.' He pulled on his white obi and slipped into a black and white over robe(im not sure of the name somebody tell me?) 'It could have been Inu-Yasha who changed me...Every time we fought he would risk his inherently long life for that of the human girl. He seemed to pull his stregnth out of his love for her......' His thoughts were imterupted as he heard a lot of comotion comming out of his mate's room.
"Milady please sit still we must finish your hair" an older servant commanded
"Lady Kyame, you look so beautiful.. Sesshoumaru -sama wont be able to take his eyes off you ." chirped Kima. "Sato please pass me that comb"
After being dragged into the room, the dressing maids took over and were working quickly on making Kya presentable to their lord. Two women were already working hard to finish the elaborate braid in her hair , decorating it with green and white ribbons and jewels. Another woman was finishing the final alterations on Kya's dress. The dress was long, to her ankles with bell sleeves . It was white with ivy leaves all over it and gold trim on the edges. Two slits went up both sides to mid thigh, showing off the garters she always wore that held her daggers in place.
"There! We're finally finished" declared Kima happily. The servants stepped back to behold their work. The girl before them looked like a princess. One might even mistake her for a goddess . She stood tall and with a kind of regal air about her. The women smiled. They knew Sesshoumaru-sama would be very pleased with their work.
Kya looked at herself in the mirror. 'This can't be me ' she thought ' The girl in the mirror is beautiful.' For the first time in her life , she felt like the princess she was. She smiled . Kya was distracted from her thoughts by a knock at the door and someone entering.
The servants held their breath as they watched their lord enter. "Is he alright to enter ?" he asked not daring to look. "Yes . " replied Kya from where she was standing. The servants smiled as their master look up at the woman. For the first time since they had been at the castle, (for many their whole lives) , they saw an emotion play on their lord's face. They scurried out of the room to leave the couple alone.
Sesshoumaru felt complete and utter shock This wasn't the girl he'd thrown into the spring just two hours before. This was a whole new woman. He stared for a whole minute, daring not to blink or even breath in fear that the goddess before him would disappear.
Kya was getting nervous under his gaze. 'Ugh! Kya you shouldn't be nervous . You hate him . You dont care what he thinks!' she scolded herself. But her mind wouldn't listen as it thought about how handsome the demon before her was. It was like she was truly seeing him for the first time. His black robes accented his white hair and his pale but flawless skin. His golden eyes stood out, devouring the sight of her.' Maybe tonight I could just for get my hate for him and just be a normal woman .... for once. She decided to break the silence.
" So...... I see you learned how to knock before entering." she said with a small smile.
A few seconds later the words made their way to Sesshoumaru's brain. He couldnt find a thing to say so he just stared more. Kya noticed he had something in his hand. He held a bouquet made entirely of lilies . "Um...are those for me?" She asked pointing to his hand. Sesshoumaru snapped himself out of his trance.
"Oh yes Lady Kyame. I brought these for you. I hope you Like them." he mumbled. Sesshoumaru wasn't used to doing these things to he felt a bit nervous and out of place. He extended his arm to hand the flowers to her. She reached out and accepted them. Sesshoumaru was relieved . If she hadn't taken them he would have been very embarrassed . He watched as she brought the flowers to her nose and smelt them.
"They smell very nice." she said quietly , not directly looking at him.
"So do you. " he said making her blush profusely
"Um...Thank you." she said looking down at her feet. 'Why am I so nervous?' she thought to herself
" You're Welcome " he replied, hoping he said the right words. Sesshoumaru stepped towards her. Taking a clawed hand he lifted her chin so that he could look strait into her eyes. " Kyame , you really look beautiful tonight." he said as he watched the soft candlelight play across her features.
Kya was stunned. The coldhearted demon lord of the West was complimenting her? "Thank you." she said " So do you."
Sesshoumaru chuckled. He'd never been called beautiful before. She was blushing even more than before. He held out his arm to her. "Shall we go now?" he asked. Kay hooked her arm in his and nodded her head. " Yes, Sesshoumaru. I think it's time we did."