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Kiniro Sakura

Chapter Sixteen: Rage

The next morning you could here the birds chirping and a soft wind whistling through the area. Until it was all broken by a loud screech. All of the residents of the castle poked their heads out of their rooms and several Lords and Ladies ran over to where the noise came from. Sesshoumaru was the first to arrive at Sakura's room. He opened the door and nearly yelled. Jaken was lying on the floor motionless and Sakura was holding a sheet up to herself and glaring at him. Hokiboshi was growling at Jaken and standing in front of Sakura. Several seconds later the others came into the room. Tsuki, Keshi, and Oshika laughed at what they saw. Oshika cleared his throat and walked over to Sakura.

"I guess we should have warned everyone. Lady Sakura is not a morning person and usually anyone that wakes her up will be unconscious for a few days." He looked at Sakura with a fake stern face. She glared at him.

"It's not my fault. If you wake up with an ugly toad in your face self-defense is the only answer. Besides, he's a little pervert!" She scowled. Hokiboshi nodded in a human-like way. Oshika just shook his head. Everyone stood there for a second before Sakura growled.

"What the hell are you still doing here!? Get out!" She snarled. Everyone quickly left the room, including Hokiboshi, scared to face the morning monster that was called Sakura. Sakura glared at the door for a minute before getting out of the bed. She stepped on something and realized that it was Jaken. She opened up the door and kicked him out. He hit the wall with a thud and slipped to the ground. Sakura slammed the door and went over to her wardrobe. She scowled as she pulled it open. Don't they realize that it is early in the morning and normal things sleep at this hour!? Wouldn't think that if an ugly toad is on the floor knocked out, that they might be next? Sheesh! Some of these guys are sure weird! Sakura thought as she pulled on a black kimono with golden rings on the arms, neck and bottom. It had a large golden fox on the back. She knew that the fox was her family's crest. She was still debating on weather they knew if this was the Lord of the Eastern Lands crest but she bet that they probably didn't so she wore it anyway. She twisted her hair and held it together with some chopsticks. She slipped on a pair of lace up sandals and strode out of the room with a huff. She was frowning the whole way down to the dining area. She threw open the doors and immediately found her mistake. Oh crap! Oh crap! OH CRAP! I totally forgot that some more important people were arriving today. Man, Sesshoumaru probably isn't too happy with me right now. Oh well, here it goes. Hope they didn't get a bad impression of me. Sakura nodded to herself and walked into the room with grace. Tsuki, Keshi, and Oshika almost fell out of their chairs when they saw what Sakura was wearing. Now they were in trouble. They knew that if she wore the royal clothes that they were to treat her as royalty, even if she didn't want it. That was one of the court's rules. Everyone thought it was stupid, even the Lord and Lady, but they still accepted it because it had been important in battle. As Sakura walked passed the three they quickly stood up and bowed as she passed. After she had sat down near Sesshoumaru, they took their seats again. This action did not go unnoticed by the others in the room. Suiren and Asagao had already planned on asking Sakura about that after they had finished eating. Sakura looked at the three new demons. One was a young dog-demon female that was desperately trying to get Sesshoumaru's attention. Somehow, this action sparked a feeling of jealously in Sakura. She mentally hit her self. Why the hell do I feel that? It's not like I like Sesshoumaru, is it? Sakura got very nervous at that last thought. Tsuki, Suiren, Tsubaki, and Umi smirked when they saw Sakura glare at the female dog-demon without knowing it. Unfortunately the female dog-demon(A/N:I say that a lot, huh?)noticed too and glared back. She mouthed the words 'He is mine' to Sakura. Sakura shook out of her thoughts at what the dog-demon had mouthed. She frowned and shrugged. It isn't any of my business to interfere with Sesshoumaru's life. He can have that dog-demon bitch if he wants too. Sakura took a glance at Sesshoumaru and almost laughed. He looked very annoyed at the female dog-demon that was flirting with him. What he would give to rip that bitch's throat out right now. Sakura thought amusedly. Suddenly a loud cough was heard and Sakura turned her attention to the male dog-demon that had just stood up. Sakura frowned again. These new guests are giving off a bad vibration. I wonder what it could be? Nah, it's probably just my imagination. She thought. The male cleared his throat again and smiled, a smile that made Sakura want to throw-up.

"You must be Sakura. I have not heard that much about you so you must not know about us, right?" He asked Sakura. Sakura smirked at him. Man, this guy is a bigger idiot than Keshi when he's drunk! She thought and nodded. He nodded back at her.

"My name is Minikui and this is my mate, Yowai, and our daughter, Kitanai." He said as he waved his hand at the two females behind him. The older one nodded and the youngest one glared at Sakura. Sakura and several others snorted or coughed to hide their laughter.

"Yowai is Lord Hinoki's cousin," Two very loud snorts were heard from where Hinoki and Tsubaki were sitting. Minikui pretended not to notice it.

"She is the heir of the Northern Lands if Lord Hinoki and Lady Tsubaki do not find an heir." He finished. Yowai was glaring at Tsubaki who returned it with full force. Sakura had a confused smile on her face but a glint of mischievousness in the corner of her eyes.

"But Lord Hinoki and Lady Tsubaki are very young. Why would they need an heir so soon?" She asked innocently. Hinoki and Tsubaki silently laughed along with Sakura and a few others. Yowai and Kitanai glared at Sakura that would make any other Youkai run away with fear. But not Sakura. She just laughed at them with her eyes.

"Well, we suppose that those two won't be around for long because of the way they have been away from their lands for a while and someone with more responsibility will have to take over." Minikui said with arrogance. Sakura, Hinoki, Tsubaki, and a few others glared at Minikui. Tsubaki was growling and Hinoki looked ready to kill this arrogant demon in front of them.

"And you think that you and your bitches would make better Lords and Ladies?" Sakura sneered. Minikui, Yowai, and Kitanai growled at Sakura who only laughed. Minikui had Sakura's throat in his hands in the blink of an eye.

"You should give respect to those that are higher than you in ranks, or else you will be killed." He snarled. Many of the demons at the table were now standing and in attack stances. Oshika, Tsuki, and Keshi were slowly advancing upon Minikui. Sakura spit in his face and he dropped her to wipe it away. She quickly stood and glared at him.

"I give respect to those who deserve it. You and your bitches are not one of them." She said in a voice that could match Sesshoumaru's in coldness. Minikui looked slightly taken aback but recovered quickly and brushed off the robes he was wearing.

"That, foolish girl, will get you killed. And I think I will be the one who will do it!" He barked and lunged at Sakura. Sakura easily dodged and now most of the demons in the room were snarling at Minikui to stop it. Tsuki nodded at Oshika and Keshi and weaved to her right. She snaked her way over behind Yowai and Kitanai who were watching the fight with interest. Tsuki would not kill them. She would leave that up to Sakura once she was done with Minikui. Oshika and Keshi attacked Minikui when he ran past them. He was caught off guard and the result was that he was now on the ground with a broken arm and a twisted ankle. Sakura slowly walked towards him while Oshika and Keshi backed her up. She smirked down at Minikui who was glaring at her and making a pitiful attempt to get up. She kicked him and the head and he went flying into a wall.

"Never attack those that have more power than you. The result will be disastrous. I will not kill you now but I will show you something to remember not to mess with me again." She looked over at Tsuki who nodded. She pushed Yowai forward and Yowai landed in the little clearing at Sakura's feet. She stood and flexed her claws while glaring at Sakura the whole time. Sakura only laughed.

"You think that will scare me bitch? You can do better than that!" Sakura said as she laughed. Needless to say Yowai was outraged and charged at Sakura. Sakura continued laughing as she dodged every one of Yowai's blows. Yowai was now breathing hard and about to pass out. Sakura walked over to her and pulled her hair, forcing her to the ground. She glanced at Umi.

"Take Rin out of here. She will not see this." She commanded. Umi nodded and gulped while ushering Rin out of the room. She did not want to see what Sakura would do, even if she had just met her. Back in the dining area all was quiet except for the harsh breathing coming from Yowai. Minikui was being held back by Oshika and Keshi. Sakura smiled evilly and an almost crazy glint came into her eyes. She pulled Yowai's head back farther. Yowai cried out.

"Stop it! Please stop it!" She screamed as tears streamed down her face. Sakura's smile only got wider. *WARNING! GORE AND BLOOD AHEAD! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!*

"I give my victims no mercy. Why should I give you some?" She said while she chuckled. That voice and laugh sent chills down everyone's spines, even Sesshoumaru's. The one's who had seen this before weren't quite as affected but were still scared. Everyone held their breath as Sakura pulled her hand back, claws outstretched. She looked at Minikui and then at Kitanai, both were shaking. She smirked and brought her hand down. Every woman in the room gasped and turned their heads, except for Sakura and Kitanai. Blood splashed onto the walls and Yowai's screams filled the air. Sesshoumaru watched as blood seeped from the slit in Yowai's throat. Everyone except the one's that Sakura knew thought that that would have killed the dog-demon. Apparently it didn't. Sakura smiled and licked the blood off of her claws.

"Your blood tastes horrible. It is that of bitches and traitors blood. I am glad that you will die now, for you are a traitor to the Lords. I can feel it and smell it. I can even taste it. Goodbye" With that Sakura continued to slit Yowai's throat. She made it painfully slow and Kitanai watched in horror as her mother died. She screamed and tried to run away but Sakura was one step ahead of her.

"Tsuki! Grab her and make sure she watches this!" She yelled. Tsuki nodded and grabbed Kitanai's wrists. She screamed in pain when Tsuki twisted her wrists and broke them. Tsuki smiled with satisfaction. Sakura smiled also and continued to maim Yowai's body. By now Yowai's ears were bleeding along with her eyes. Sesshoumaru turned his head to look at Sakura. What he saw scared him yet it oddly excited him. Sakura's eyes were a deep blood color and a purple symbol was starting to appear on her forehead. He was trying to figure out what the symbol said but it disappeared when Sakura had finished the killing. She smiled once more before collapsing. Keshi and Tsuki quickly ran over to her and Tsuki held her friends head in her lap. She was crying and Keshi was doing his best to try and comfort his mate. Oshika looked at what was once Yowai. Her neck was practically torn off and her arms were twisted to odd angles. Her eyes were blank and open. Her once white outfit was stained a dark red. He shook his head and dropped Minikui who flopped to the floor near his mate's lifeless body. Kitanai was passed out on the floor and everyone else was too shocked to move. Sesshoumaru was the first to recover and strode over to Tsuki who was crying harder.

"Why are you crying? She was not injured." He asked in a 'I-really-care-anyways' voice. Tsuki just shook her head and cried harder. Keshi looked at his mate sadly and then at Sakura who was still unconscious.

"It's true that she was not injured but she will probably die anyway." Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow. By that time all of the others including Umi who had returned from putting Rin to sleep.

"You can explain this in the meeting room." Hinoki said. Keshi looked at him and nearly laughed. His fellow Lord looked serious on the outside but joy and happiness was shining in his eyes. Tsuki nodded and stood up. Keshi nodded at Oshika. Oshika walked over and picked up Sakura. He was about to leave when Sesshoumaru stopped him. Oshika gave his master a confused look. Sesshoumaru wordlessly took Sakura from his advisor's arms and started to walk to the meeting room. The males of the room followed him with confused looks but the females shared knowing glances. Sesshoumaru was falling for Sakura.

*In the Meeting Room*

Sesshoumaru and the other Lords and Ladies were seated in a room that held only a large table with several chairs around it. Various demons were seated in the chairs and Sesshoumaru held Sakura in his tail. He turned his head and looked at Tsuki, Keshi, and Oshika. Oshika was the first to speak.

"I will not tell you about Sakura but I can tell you why we are worried that she will die." He said in a harsh tone. Sesshoumaru nodded for him to continue.

"When Sakura's friends and family are insulted or attacked, she goes into rage. She attacks the culprit, weather it be demon or human, she doesn't care. She is very barbaric in fights, as you have noticed. Anyways, when she goes into rage her eyes will turn a blood red color and a purple symbol will begin to appear on her forehead. From there she will attack mercilessly. She has destroyed multiple villages and has killed millions of demons and humans alike. It has been rumored that she has even killed a Lord and his family. After she has completed her killing, she passes out. She has only been enraged a few times but they were very severe. She will sometimes wake up quickly but most times she is out for weeks or months at a time. We fear that she will die in her sleep from the energy loss. She will probably not die from this attack, as there have been far worse but she still could." He finished. Everyone was quiet for a moment before Hinoki spoke up.

"I have gained respect for this young kitsune and she is my friend. This fight just boosted her respect from me. I, for one, am very happy that she killed my obnoxious cousin." He said and smiled a little bit. Tsubaki nodded her head.

"I am too! That woman was getting on my nerves." She growled. Several others that knew Yowai agreed with them. Tsuki and Keshi nodded. They were very happy that everyone was not mad or scared. Sesshoumaru looked down at Sakura who was awakening. She opened her eyes and immediately jumped up. She was blushing furiously and was glancing around nervously.

"Um, hi guys!" She said and laughed nervously. Tsuki laughed and hugged her friend.

"We thought that you had died!" She cried. Sakura smiled.

"It takes a lot more than that to get rid of me!" She said. A few people laughed. Sakura looked at Sesshoumaru.

"I am sorry for ruining your dining room. It will not happen again." She said and bowed. Sesshoumaru just stared at her.

"Don't worry. I thought that was very entertaining." He said. A few occupants of the room stared at Sesshoumaru with wide eyes, including Oshika and Sakura. Was that a hint of laughter in his voice? I must be hearing things! Sakura thought and laughed in her head. She bowed again and opened the door to the room. Hokiboshi was at her heals and glanced back at Sesshoumaru before leaving the room.

"Well, Ja! I am going to find something to eat, I'm hungry!" She said and ran out of the room. A few people shook there heads or sweatdropped.

"Does anything ruin her appetite?" Suiren wondered. Asagao smiled.

"Guess not." He said.

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This was the longest chapter I have ever written in my life!O_o It was six pages long! Sakura will be walking to the kitchens next chapter when Asagao and Suiren stop her. Please review! Animechick8