A/N: Thanks for all the great reviews! Just to add for a comment made, I think by CrimsonMysterofaRose I got mixed info about the Fluffy thing, people say that it's his tail and some say that it's just a fur pelt he wears. If it is his tail I find it a bit funny that it's fluffy but if it's just a pelt he wears, well I'll just say his fashion statement is completely unique. But then again I guess no one knows for sure eh? Making it more fun to guess! Anyways thanks for your comments, I'm glad everyone is enjoying this story! D
I also want to say, that the fast updates, are really because with this story, I'm on a roll, everything is formulating perfectly in my mind and I don't want to say this but I think the conclusion will come soon.
FBG: That is like the longest A/N yet. Anyways What's up guys?
Sess: (eating Lays) Nothingmunchmunchmuch.
Kira: Since when do you like Lays?
Sess: Why do you care?
Kira: You're gonna get fat.
Sess: Shut up Wench!
Kira: How dare you call me wench you yarou!
FBG: Finally! Some action! Thank you Kami! Readers please note this might be a very climatic chapter, but do read on.
Chapter 13: Cupid's Labour Lost?
It was exactly one week since Sesshomaru made his decision, naming Kira is wife to be. The first two days were simply a period of relaxation, of them getting to know each other, but on the third things became hectic. Lady Ichigo arrived once again, after leaving Mayumi back at her castle, she returned, to oversea wedding preparations causing Kira to become enthralled in demanding jobs, which left her stressed.
It was late night when she walked into the library; Sesshomaru was seated on a cushion reading a scroll, his back against the shelf behind him. Kira collapsed beside him, groaning, "Kami, I'm tired."
"You were working hard today," replied Sesshomaru not looking up from his reading, "That is to be expected."
Kira yawned, "I know. I really don't know how you manage."
"I manage," he replied, "Hand me that scroll above your head please."
Kira stretched her arm upwards, her hand clasping around a dusty scroll, she pulled it out of the shelf and placed it in Sesshomaru's outstretched palm.
"Thank you," he said opening it, immediately he began comparing the two.
"Fluffy?"
"Hai," growled Sesshomaru irritably, although he had gotten used to Kira and her antics, he would never truly accept her pet name for him.
"Why?"
"You keep asking me that question over and over again," he replied exasperated, he starred at her for a moment and sighed, "I will answer you again…"
Kira smiled at him triumphantly, "You will and you'll give me a clear answer this time!"
"Fine," he said and then he gave her his answer, "This was the third time that Lady Ichigo has approached me about marriage, I refused the first two. I felt that I would be putting myself in a dangerous situation if I refused her again, so I went along with her. As you know, Mayumi turned out to be a nightmare."
"You think?" Kira smirked, remembering Mayumi's terrible temper tantrums.
Sesshomaru snorted and continued, "I knew that you understood the ways of my household and that Rin enjoyed your company so I agreed."
"But you didn't even like me…"
"Maybe not as much as I do now," he whispered, giving her a gentle kiss,which Kira returned whole heartedly.After releasing her from hisfiery grasp, she turned away blushing like mad. He smiled turning back to his reading, after a few silent minutes, he felt a heavy weight on his left shoulder. Turning he saw Kira's head leaning on his pelt, fast asleep.
"Well it's a given, I honestly, think that well, you know," the matchmaker pursed her lips, thinking, "Well Kira, I could see that color on you. How about we try it out? Now harm done!"
Kira groaned, tossing the maroon and gold fabric into the arms of a servant, god that was hideous! I don't know why she wants me to try on ever pattern she fancies!
Lady Ichigo was making Kira choose patterns for her bridal kimono, making Kira go insane with boredom.
"Ichigo-sama," she said, "I really think that the green and silver was the best choice, I mean it was simple."
"SILENCE!"
Kira whimpered afraid of what she might do, "I have organized hundreds of youkai weddings, I EVEN organized your father's and Lord Sesshomaru's father's wedding, So I would advise that you DON'T QUESTION ME!"
"Okay," replied Kira looking at her fearfully, "I will be going out for a few moments. Don't wait up."
She practically ran from the room, bumping into a servant, who was heading in her direction, "Gomen nasai!"
"Gomen ne," replied the servant bowing, he had dark brown hair and red eyes, Kira looked at him, "Do I know you from somewhere?"
"Iie milady," he replied steadily, "I don't believe so. I just started work here recently."
"Oh okay," replied Kira, "Well continue your duties."
"Hai," he bowed again and continued his way right down the hall.
"Strange," muttered Kira scratching her hair, "I didn't know we were taking on new servants."
"What's strange?"
She jumped, Seiichi was standing behind her smiling, "Gomen, I didn't mean to scare you."
"It's okay," replied Kira walking, Seiichi followed beside her, "I was just wondering, who issued that we take on new servants?"
"What are you talking about?" he asked looking at her concerned.
"I just bumped into a servant, he claimed to be new, I swear it was really odd, I know I've never seen him before but he seemed so familiar," she replied frowning, strands of her dark hair falling into her eyes.
"Ah, you must be just overworking," he said smiling, "I mean it's not like Matchmaker-sama is giving you an easy time."
"Yeah," sighed Kira, "Maybe you're right. Have you seen Sesshomaru anywhere?"
"Yeah I think he's in his study," he replied, "Well I better go find Meiko, she's been wanting some help with something."
"Hai," said Kira smiling, she turned and headed towards the Taiyoukai's study.
She smiled, remembering her reaction two days ago when she fell asleep in the library, Sesshomaru had carried her to bed, since she was so tired.
"YOU WHAT!"
"Well it was easier for me to bring you here," he replied, they were in his room, "I didn't think it would be a problem."
"WE'RE NOT EVEN WELL MARRIED YET!"
"Either way it's not like you won't be in here after that," he replied smugly but his eyes were dancing mischievously.
"Well...I guess you're right."
"You agree with me?" he looked surprised.
"Yeah,"
She laughed remembering his reaction, and then noticed that she had turned the wrong way and was back at her quarters, "MY GOD! I swear whoever built this place HAD NO SENSE OF DIRECTION!"
"Milady!"
"Nani?"
"Just to let you know, it was styled this way to confuse intruders," said the servant timidly.
"Well it's confusing me!" snapped Kira, "Excuse me, I have to go see Lord Sesshoamru."
The servant bowed and she immediately went down the hall, this time avoiding to day-dream so she wouldn't get lost. She was about to head for his study when she heard laughter coming from his bedroom. She stopped wondering, who could be in there. She gently slid open the door a crack, there in the bed she recognized one to be a servant, Ayami, and the other she couldn't see. Opening the door a bit wider, Kira gasped and slammed it shut. Her eyes becoming large, she backed away, from the door, her mouth open to scream but nothing came out.
She ran to her room, where she immediately flung open her wardrobe, digging in the back till she found her old bag, she ripped it open throwing in all manner of hatoris and clothes, tears streaming down her face.
"Kira?"
She spun around angrily, Meiko stood at the door, she was carrying a hot plate with buns, dropping it on the floor with a loud clatter she ran to embrace Kira who pushed her away, "DON'T YOU DARE!"
"Kira what's wrong?"
"THIS WHOLE FREAKING CASTLE THAT'S WHAT! THIS LIFE! THESE LIES! THIS IS A LIE! HOW, HOW COULD, HOW COULD THAT BASTARD DO IT! HOW COULD HE! HE PLAYED ME FOR A FOOL! HE USED ME! I THOUGHT I COULD TRUST HIM! I THOUGHT MAYBE I WOULD BE HAPPY WITH HIM! BUT NO, IT TURNS OUT HE'S JUST LIKE ALL THOSE OTHER BASTARDS OUT THERE!"
"Kira, clam down! Tell me what happened!" cried Meiko trying to calm her friend but Kira shoved her away savagely, her demonic aura growing strong with anger.
"DON'T TRY TO COMFORT ME! NOT THIS TIME! I CAN'T LET MYSELF BE COMFORTED, NOT THIS TIME! THIS TIME I WILL RELISH IN MY ANGER AS PUNISHMENT FOR MY STUPIDITY!"
"What's going on?"
"YOU! DON'T YOU DARE COME NEAR ME YOU FLITHY LIAR! YOU LIED! I TRUSTED YOU! I PLEDGED MYSELF TO YOU!"
"Kira, daijbou?"
"DON'T YOU DARE ASK ME WHAT'S WRONG YOU YAROU! I SAW YOU IN BED WITH THAT FILTHY WENCH! BRING HER HERE, BRING AYAMI HERE! SHE CANNOT DENY WHAT I HAVE SEEN!"
The servants on hand immediately brought the girl in question, she stood whimpering, no one has ever seen Kira this angry, her eyes were red and her demonic side was completely incontrollable, even Sesshomaru felt scared.
"WELL WHAT WERE YOU DOING THIS AFTERNOON WENCH!"
"I-I was…"
"SPEAK QUICKLY! I HAVE NO PATIENCE!"
"I was with Sesshomaru …we were…he asked me…"
"NANI! YOU DARE USE MY NAME IN SUCH A MANNER WENCH! I SHOULD HAVE YOUR HEAD!"
"URSAI! YOU FILTHY BASTARD DON'T TRY TO COVER UP FOR YOUR LIES! I SAW THE WHOLE THING! SO PRETENDING IT NEVER HAPPENED WON'T DO YOU JUSTICE! I WAS A FOOL TO EVER FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU SESSHOMARU! A FOOL!"
"Kira, I was never with her!"
"WHERE WERE YOU THEN! CAN YOU TELL ME THAT! WHERE WERE YOU IF YOU WEREN'T IN BED WITH SLUTS!"
"At the willow tree!"
"AND WHO CAN VOUCH FOR THAT!"
There was no answer, the silent audience stood stunned, nearly everyone was present, witnessing the drama unfold.
"I though so…" replied Kira sadly, her anger hammered in her brain but she refused to give in, "I don't want to remain here any longer. It's clear to me now how I stand in the eyes of someone who I thought I could love and would love me in return. Excuse me."
She pushed aside everyone grabbing her bag and her sword, she exited the room, not even looking at Sesshomaru or the others, just as she entered the hallway she felt two little arms hug her legs.
"OKAA-CHAN! YOU CAN'T GO! WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WITHOUT YOU!" Rin cried, her tears wetting the bottom of Kira's kimono.
Kira hugged Rin tightly, "I won't be gone for long. For the mean time, you be a big girl and take care of Meiko-chan and everyone okay?"
"Hai," the little girl said sniffling, but she smiled bravely for Kira. Kira smiled sadly and using her demon speed, ran out of the castle into the courtyard. She stopped for a moment, hoping for a moment that she would be stopped, but no one came, so she ran, letting her legs carry her to whatever end the road leads too.
"Well my little Kira, I guess things didn't work out for you two well and now that the all powerful Lord Sesshomaru has been broken. I don't think my master would be all that mad if I made a quick detour on the way back to give him his report. A detour, I can assure you my sweet, will be our last little chat together."
FBG: OH NO! CUPID'S ARROW HAS FAILED!
Seiichi: But will there be any hope for their love to return, or is the love lost in a turmoil of lies and deceit!
FBG: Hey I like that!
Seiichi: Thanks.
FBG: Lies and deciet (finishes writing it down) If you want to find out more, tune in to another Episode of...
Together: The Demon Who Protests Love!
Seiichi: (whispers to FBG) You know about the title...doesn't it seem a bit...I don't know, well he doesn't really protest!
FBG: SHUT UP! You're ruining the dramatic climax! AND who are you to question me!
Seiichi: (runs away screaming) GOMEN! GOMEN!