War of Ages
Chapter 3
As much as I wanted to, I resisted the urge to go kill the mutt who destroyed my family. Yes, InuYasha Taisho, brother to Lord Sesshoumaru, was responsible for the death of all six of my siblings, my uncle, and my mate. Every single one died at his hands. How I hated him. But killing him would not bring peace, it would bring my death, and the death of my people. Which was something I could not afford to loose.
"Well. What have we here?" InuYasha asked me, very arrogantly might I add.
"A girl who is looking for peace instead of war. Happiness instead of sorrow. Harmony instead of bloodshed. Gain instead of loss. And most of all, Life instead of death." I said calmly, only years of practice had made me able to keep my voice calm and even.
"And how do we know this isn't ambush?" I was asked for the second time.
Because if it were, these pitiful excuses for guards would not be here. "Because if I came here with the intent to kill...You, InuYasha, would not be standing here right now." I said, soon regretting my words.
"You shall not address Lord InuYasha that way unless you are told to do so." One of the guards said, and slapped me, hard.
It took me all of my self control to keep from retaliating. But I would half to bare the pain. The result would be well worth a couple of scrapes and bruises, I hope.
"Bring her to Lord Sesshoumaru, let him deal with her." InuYasha said as the guards pulled me off the floor, not gently, either.
They led through a maze of hallways that I would never remember, until they stopped at a pair of large double doors.
"Enter." Came a cold voice from inside, no doubt belonging to Sesshoumaru himself.
"Milord," What apparently was the head guard said with a salute. "Serena Otaku of the Northern Lands has requested an audience with you. She claims she wants to discuss a peace treaty." He said with obvious skeptism. Oh, how I was itching to strangle him.
Sesshoumaru looked at him in disbelief- completely belying the legends that he had no emotions whatsoever- until his gaze landed on me. I forced myself to meet his cold, golden eyes without fear or hesitation, when, in reality, I was scared out of my wits. He looked me up and down, causing a light blush to settle across my face. "Untie her."
"But, milord, she's-" The guard started to protest.
"I said, untie her, Colten. Dismissed, all of you." He said as soon as the guards finished cutting the bonds on my wrists. They would surely leave bruises I would have to explain somehow to my parents.
"Now, what would you like?" Sesshoumaru asked, gesturing me to sit in a chair.
"I want peace. I want this war to end." I said bluntly, getting straight to my point.
"As do I. But unless we can convince our people to stop. Our dreams of peace will remain as that, only dreams." He said, which was completely the opposite of what I thought he was going to say.
"So what are we to do?" I asked, hoping he had an idea, for I did not.
"I'm not entirely sure. But maybe if we tie the two royal families into one, we can convince our people to do the same." I couldn't believe what he was saying.
"Are you suggesting that we... get m-married?" I stuttered. So much for years of practice.
"That's exactly what I'm suggesting. We tie the Otaku's and the Taisho's. It will work, but only under complete secrecy. We can stop this war, Serena, you and me. Stop eras of violence by one simple word. So, Serena Otaku, Heir to the Kingdom of the Northern Lands..."He said, getting down on one knee and taking my hand. Oh no. "Will you marry me?" He asked. The breath halted in my lungs. He couldn't really want an answer now, could he? We had just met no more than 10 minutes ago. But of course he wanted an answer now, or else he wouldn't have asked. God, I'm such a twit.
"Y-Yes." I answered, though my mind was loudly protesting. "But we must discuss this another night. My parents will have started to worry where I am by now." I said truthfully, hoping he would understand.
"Then, come here." He said, drawing me to him and biting my neck. "When the guards see this, you'll be much better off."
"And what shall I tell my parents?" I inquired.
"Aren't you kind able to create illusions to hide such things?" He countered. Oh, yeah. Oops.
"Oh, yeah. Well, I really must go. I will come back as soon as I possibly can." I said walking to the door. But before I could leave, he grabbed my hand and pulled me into a chaste kiss before letting me go. "Let me lead you out, one can get lost roaming around these hallways for days on end before ever being found." He said, leading me out the door. What have I gotten myself into?
wow, that was long...er than normal. I know I made Sesshoumaru so OOC, but I guess it just wouldn't work with him in character. Please don't hate me for changing our Sesshy-poo! I find it cool, no-awesome, that none of my reveiwers are the same people! thats so cool! i might not be updating for a while, though. For I shall be gone from the 3rd to the 10th. Don't kill me! I won't have access to a computer. I'm goin to orchestra camp w/ my friend:-)
Reviewer Responses-
Taiyoukai Lady: -blushes- I've only read up to Danica's dream of Zane, you know, when he's in her room. But that's where I got the inspiration. :-)
EyeoftheTigerKissoftheDragon: Wow, thats a long name to type! and yeah, i could make a description. In fact, I based Serena on one of my drawing so it should be pretty easy! Ok- she has ocean blue eyes, blackish-blue waist length hair, and pointy ears. She has green around her eyes, blue lips, and down the middle of each eyelid and cheek is a blue line. She has a star on her forehead. She also has two blue stripes on each of her upper arms. She is normally wearing a black one-shouldered shirt, a blue skirt, black boots, and blue arms sleeves(they don't connect to the shirt, kinda like Miroku's thing that covers his wind tunnel) unless stated otherwise. She has claws, and her wings are blue-green and are kinda like fairy wings. She carries a sword in a green sheath, the sword might not always be there, but the sheath will. Wow, long review for a long name:-D