The next day, She awoke to see the sun coming through her window, Slowly she stood, her legs seeming stronger than before. She walked to the window and looked out to see an amazing view, everything was green and colorful, and a fountain was in the middle of the courtyard. It did seem peaceful. She turned to look at her surroundings in the room, quite nicely decorated, but a kind of musty smell was in the room, indicating that it had not been used for quite some time, but at least it was clean. Across the room was a desk, the kind that you can sit at to keep all your things for your hair and other trinkets. Hopefully, there were some new clothes too. She quietly walked over to the tall dresser, opening it to reveal many colorful kimonos and other pieces of clothing she had never seen before. She picked out a blue and green kimono, with a light floral pattern; changing quickly she brushed her hair and put it up in a neat bun with her long bangs free. Slipping on a pair or slippers she walked to the door, inhaled deeply, opened the door and stepped out into the hallway.

Rydia looked first to her right then her left, amazed at the sheer size of the place, the ceilings had to be nearly 40 ft high! She finally decided to go right, down the hall to the nearest staircase, figuring if she went down she was going to eventually find the lower floor or something at least. The sun was getting higher and it poured in through the windows creating a rather cheerful environment. After a little while of walking Rydia assumptions were correct and then found a doorway out into the court yard but still no sign of anyone.

"I mines well check out this place" Talking out loud but to herself as always.

The air was cool and clean, almost like fall time, but everything was bright and colorful like spring. The sound of the water was very soothing; of course her feet took her right to the 15-foot fountain in the middle of the courtyard. It was a spectacular design of demons and priestesses, fighting and dreaming, in deep white marble. Rydia sat on the edge, leaning over the side looking into the blue water, and a little smile appeared on her face and she realized there were tiny fish in the water! Her hand skimmed the water briskly creating a design in the shallow pool.

"Beautiful isn't it?"

She jumped startled and turned around, and of course there stood the demon Sesshomaru in all his wondrous form.

"I suppose so" Her voice was low and ladylike, for the first time since talking to him.

Sesshomaru looked down at the young girl, amazed at how elegant she seemed after the confusion had went away. He enjoyed the colors on the kimono and her hair was very well put up, and her eyes, even though she still seemed displeased with him, those beautiful mortal eyes sparkled.

"Why am I here, Sesshomaru" her voice was firm as she looked back to the pool of water.

"Because this is where I brought you"

"Why?"

"I don't need to answer such things"

"Of course, I hope you change after a while of me being here." She looked up at him, mischievousness in her eyes.

"Hm, doubtful, I have a job for you" He motioned for her to get up and she reluctantly followed.

She followed him into the hallway and down a long corridor to what seemed to be a dinning hall. Sesshomaru stopped at the door letting her enter first. There sitting at the rather large table was a girl with black hair, half up in a side pony tail, Bright eyes, in a small kimono, she couldn't be much more than 7 years old.

"That? You want me to take care of a child?"

"Yes."

"No."

"I'm not asking you nor am I arguing."

"Forget this" She walked out of the room, the young girl not noticing they had even entered. She hurried down the hallway trying to move quickly and refraining from making a scene. She was just about to clear the corner when something grabbed her wrist and pulled her around against the wall. She looked forward to see the deep golden eyes of Sesshomaru, inches from her face,

"I want you to cooperate with me, now."

He looked at her, and then slowly, he pressed his lips to hers, she let out a quiet noise of protest with eyes wide.

After a few seconds he pulled away, and he looked at her, still very near her face, Her cheeks were blushed and her eyes looked away.

"Now, I don't want to have to force you to take care of that child...I might enjoy it to much. Now go in there and make friends with her. Either that or I kill you."

"If you want to kill me then-!"

Silence struck her and she found that his lips were against hers again, more forcefully this time and his hand around her neck pulling her closer....

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Sorry bout how long its taking me to update! I will try to write more!