Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha...blah, blah, blah, you know the story.
A/N: To all of my lovely, sweet, forgiving, and understanding reviewers:
I am so sorry for taking so long, but I have finished all of my exams and have done well in all of them. It also took me a while because knew ideas have been popping in and out of my head like popcorn. So, I figure the best way to update quicker is to cut down my chapters some. Like focusing on one pairing, scene, etc. at a time.
This chapter will focus on Sess/Lana. The next will probably involve a Inu/Kag scene briefly and then go right back to the main couple, i.e. Sess/Lana.
Some facts: 1) there will be a lemon coming soon depending on how things turn out.
2) I don't hate Sesshomaru I'm just making him have a hard time with expressing his feelings
3) ...I think I'm on the verge of a writer's block. Too many
ideas in my head so please be patient with me.
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Chapter 8- How Can We Make This Work?
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"Welcome home Lord Sesshomaru." greeted one of the demon lord's servants as he bowed before him..
Sesshomaru nodded his greeting to his servant as he handed the luggage that he was carrying to him. "Take these to my chambers and have the most elegant kimonos that are available laid out across the bed." he told the servant. "Make sure that they are appealing to my mate's eye."
The servant was bit taken back for a moment. Did his lord just declare that he has taken a mate? Perhaps he had misheard. However, he believed in what he had heard after a snort was made behind his lord. He found that the source came from the same young woman who had just left the castle the previous day. "Oh you have brought the young lady back I see, and as your mate you say my lord."
"Yes. Therefore, I trust you will treat her with the same caliber of respect as you do me." Sesshomaru stated.
"Of course my lord. My lady shall find her new home quite welcoming as well as pleasant." the servant responded. He then gathered the rather heavy luggage and headed towards his lord's chambers as told.
Sesshomaru also heard the snort that Lana had made behind him. He had found it utterly repulsive. It was something that his half-breed brother would do. It was a habit that would most definitely not be tolerated in his soon to be mate. He turned to her only to see a scowl on her face. "Lana."
Lana tried to avoid his gaze. Her arms were crossed over her chest. Her eyes focusing on anything other than him. "What." she answered in a flat tone. She clearly did not care to listen to whatever it was he had to say.
"I want you to come with me for a moment. I wish to have a word with you." he replied.
She turned her attention to him finally. However, the scowl still remained and her eyes narrowed at him. "Fine. Lead the way My Lord" she said with sarcasm.
Sesshomaru chose to ignore her sarcastic reference of him and began to walk into his castle towards one of his guest quarters. Ones where he could have a private discussion with Lana. She followed him, but not without leaving a few steps in between them. They walked down several halls until he finally stopped in front of a door and motioned for Lana to go inside. She was reluctant at first, but none the less she complied and Sesshomaru followed after her, shutting the door behind him.
Lana stopped to examine the room. The room had a huge bed against the left wall. A set of chairs and a love seat were placed around a small, low table. There was only one small window for light. Torches had to be lit for additional light along the wall. She stopped her inspection of the room when felt a pair of firm, strong hands on her waist. She froze when she felt his hot breath against her neck as he spoke. "Sit on the bed"
Lana quickly jerked out of his hold and looked at him wide eyed. "Is that what you wanted to discuss with me you perv!" she screamed at him.
Her sudden outburst created a surge of anger to rise in him. "I assure you, if I wanted to fuck you I would have simply threw you onto the bed and have done so wench!" he growled in a menacing voice. "Now sit on the bed and be silent!"
She was shocked to say the least. She hadn't expected such choice of words from a person of such high stature. It was always a belief of hers that the snooty high class were too proper for vulgar language She couldn't even find the audacity to challenge him at the moment. Instead, she just did as he asked and took a seat on the bed.
Meanwhile, Sesshomaru himself was quite bewildered, although his face held no proof of such. The little smart mouthed bitch didn't have anything to say? Although he disapproved of such vulgarity and profane language, he was quite pleased with the results. He took in a breath to regain his composure. "Good." he said as he walked over to the bed and took a seat beside her.
"Now, onto the matters at hand." he suggested calmly. "I must explain to you a few rules that you are to follow by, now that you are...or will soon be my mate."
Lana looked at him strangely for a minute. "What do you mean rules?" she asked earnestly.
"You shall be the new Lady of the Western Lands." he replied. "There are certain habits and qualities that you must rid yourself of."
She getting annoyed now. Her fists began to tighten as she tried to control her anger. "Like what exactly?" she said through clenched teeth.
"For starters, your impertinent behavior as well as your abhorrence towards me are not appealing." he said with concise words.
"My...impertinence? Abhorrence!?" Lana got up and stood directly before the demon lord. "Well excuse me for not adoring you for attempted kidnap and then blackmailing me so that you could satisfy you wild obsession for me! You wanted me and now you have me! All of me! The attitude is part of the package buddy and if you don't like it I'll be more than happy to leav— "
She was cut off by his lips suddenly crushing her own. She struggled to get free of his hold, but he firmly held her waist and pulled her closer to him. He used a free hand to grab the back of her neck and push her deeper into the kiss. Lana reluctantly whimpered into his mouth and tried to yell for him to stop. Through her attempt to do so, Sesshomaru took the opportunity to thrust his tongue into her mouth. As he ravished her mouth he pulled her on top of him so that she straddled his lap.
Lana wanted so badly to bite down on his tongue and show him how impertinent she could be. But for some reason she didn't. She was finding herself lost in the kiss just as before at the well. His kisses were beginning to have an affect on her. How was it possible to be aroused by someone that has trapped you in an unwanted bond? A bond just as sacred as marriage?
Her thoughts were interrupted when she felt something hard press up against the junction between her legs. She knew exactly what was happening, to the both of them. Her own blood began to boil with lust and she soon found herself kissing him back quite responsively. She gasped suddenly when Sesshomaru pulled her even further towards him and his hardness. He pulled away from her mouth and moved to her neck and began to suck hungrily.
"Sesshomaru..." Lana said desperately through quickened breathes. She couldn't let it continue. She couldn't simply give herself to him yet. "Please stop. I'm not ready to do this with you yet." she pleaded. To her surprise he stopped.
He left a few light kisses along her collarbone before placing his head on her shoulder and began to stroke her hair in a comforting manner. What he was about to say would shock the hell out of her. "Forgive me Lana." He felt her flinch at his words and he continued. "I know that I have forced you into a relationship with me, however, I truly want it to work. I want to get to know you, to know what love is. All I ask of you is to give me a chance." Sesshomaru stopped to lift his head up so that he could look into her eyes, showing her how sincere he was. "I will not mate with you right away. Instead, I will wait until you are more comfortable around me...more trusting of me. Lana,... will you allow me to court you until you are ready to be my life mate?"
Lana was lost in his eyes. The same eyes as Inuyasha only different. They held an emptiness, longing to be filled. He had asked her to help him fill that empty space. But she was afraid. Afraid that she might fall into the trouble of love. What if she did fall in love with him? What if he hurt her? She looked away from him for a moment, focusing on the sunset through the large door windows leading to the balcony. "How can we make this work?" she asked sadly, still looking off onto the horizon. "You want me to open my heart to you but, are you willing to open yours to me?"
He didn't respond immediately. He knew that would be the second hardest part for him. To express his feelings. The fact was, it was a weakness. He had many enemies that coveted his possessions and land. Now that he had taken a mate they would come after her to get to him. The good thing about her was that she was mostly demon. She could definitely fend for herself. He knew first hand of that. She had given her life to him, vowed to stay with him forever so that his brothers mate would be brought back to life. The least he could do was try. And that was his response. "I will try Lana. For you I will try." 'Your humbleness towards others deserves that at least.' he thought his last words to himself.
Her feelings towards him softened a little just then. She decided to see how it would play out if she'd actually gave him a chance. She still held some resentment towards him but she became sympathetic towards him at the same time. But of course, she couldn't tell him that. It would hurt his pride too much and then they would be back to the drawing board. She gave it some thought and felt that if he could try then so could she. She mine as well. "Then I will try also...Sesshomaru. But you may not like what you see about the real me."
"I will be the one to decide that." he said as he place a kiss on her forehead. He lifted her off of him and stood up on the floor.
"Uh...do we still share the same bed though?" she asked bashfully.
"Yes we shall. I want you to become more comfortable laying beside me. Is that a problem?" he replied.
Lana's face turned beet red. "Oh no, I just wanted to know is all. Hehe." she laughed nervously. She watched him as he got up off the bed. 'Your damn right it's a problem. How am I going to keep my hands off of your sexy ass with you sleeping next to me?' she thought to herself. 'Oh my gosh! Did I just admit that he was sexy!? Bad Lana, bad.' she cursed herself.
"Come. We must get into more appropriate attire. We will discuss other matters at dinner." he stated as he turned to examine her current wear.
He led her out of the room and as she followed him she realized they were headed to his room. When they entered the room, there were several female servants laying out several elegant kimonos across Sesshomaru's extra king sized bed. Lana was glad that there would be enough room to distance herself from him in the bed. Even though it was kind of too close for her liking.
"Wow. They're beautiful." Lana said as she marveled at the sight of all of the garments. "They're even more beautiful than the other one I wore."
Sesshomaru watched as she looked at the kimonos. He was glad that she was satisfied. "Yes, they are lovely. And they are all yours." he said to her.
One of the female servants approached them and bowed in their presence. Lana noticed that it was the same young girl that had helped her with her dressing the day prior. "My lord, all of the garments that you have asked for are all set out for our lady's choosing."
"Excellent Kimiko. You are to assist Lana in choosing a kimono for dinner." he ordered.
Kimiko bowed once again."Yes my lord." she replied.
"The remainder of you are to return to your normal duties and prepare dinner." he ordered the rest of the servants. They all bowed to their lord and exited the room.
Sesshomaru turned to Lana. "You do remember this girl?" he asked her. Lana nodded. "Then I will leave you two here and see you at dinner." He then turned around and left the room. Lana watched him leave and then faced the young girl. "So...you're name is Kimiko? That's a very nice name. I'm sorry that I didn't ask for it before. I was more focused on getting out of this place yesterday." she laughed.
"Thank you for your kind compliment my lady. Yes my name is Kimiko. And there is no need to apologize my lady. My lord only recently noticed who I was when I assisted you the day before now. He wants me to be your own personal servant." said the girl, bowing before Lana.
Lana walked up to her and brought her face up to hers. "Kimiko, there is no need for you to bow to me. We're basically the same age and besides, I need someone my age to talk to in a normal manner around here." she smiled at her.
Kimiko looked at her fearfully. "But my lord may become angered that I have not showed you the proper respect befitting you my lady."
A smirk formed on Lana's face. "True. But because I don't feel comfortable with you treating me all like royalty, you will only address me as lady when Sesshomaru is around."
Kimiko smiled at Lana. "Yes my lady...I mean Lana. I am looking forward to our friendship."
Then a knock was heard at the door. "Lana! Lana! It's Rin! Can Rin see Lana!" Lana walked over to the door and opened it, revealing a very eager Rin. "Hey there Rin. I –" She was taken by surprise when Rin embraced her legs in a tight hug.
"Lana I missed you. You left without telling me goodbye. Rin was scared that you would never come back." the little girl cried hysterically. She looked up at her with tear filled eyes.
"Oh Rin." Lana said as she leaned down to return Rin's embrace. "I'm sorry I didn't say goodbye. I was in a hurry. But I'm here now and I won't be going anywhere. I promise." She didn't lie to her. She was going to stay. It was part of the deal. She vowed to stay by Sesshomaru's side forever. "Please don't cry anymore Rin."
Rin wiped her tears away. "Okay. I'm so happy you came back! And you're going to stay!" she exclaimed as she jumped up and down in excitement.
Both Kimiko and Lana watched the cheerful little girl. "It seems you have made her quite happy with your stay here. I haven't seen her this happy since Lord Sesshomaru brought her home with him." said Kimiko.
"Ahem!"
Rin stopped jumping and the three of them turned towards the door only to see that annoying toad demon standing before them. "Dinner will be ready shortly." Jaken announced rather rudely. He took a glance at Lana and then at the clothes on the bed. "I suggest you get dress quickly before you have our lord waiting for too long." he said the same way as before. He gulped when Lana gave him a death glare. "We'll be there in a second! Why don't you back off and go tell him that before I make a knew hole in your face!" He took the hint and scurried out the room immediately.
"I can't stand that disgusting thing!" Lana spat. She walked over to the bed and held up a kimono. It was sapphire blue embroidered with white flowers along the collar and white petals along the sleeves. "I think I'll wear this one."
"I think that is a wise decision Lana." commented Kimiko. "My lord's breath will be taken away."
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Sesshomaru waited patiently in the dining room at first. However, his patience was tried when Jaken came back with the message that Lana had gave him. He spent about five minutes anxiously tapping his claws on the marble table. For him, those five minutes seemed liked five hours. He let out a small growl which made Jaken, who was standing behind him, jump up in fear.
"Uh...would you like me to go back up there my—" Jaken stopped when Sesshomaru suddenly stood up and began to walk towards the doors. "No. I shall go up there my self."
As soon as he made it to the doors they opened slowly. Lana walked in holding Rin's hand and Kimiko close behind her. She saw that he was about to walk through. Probably to go drag her down the stairs. "Sorry we took so long. Thank you for your attempt to control your patience." she joked with sarcasm. She noticed that he didn't react to her little comment. He simply stared at her. His eyes tracing her from head to toe. "What?" she asked, confused by his actions.
Sesshomaru snapped out of his gaze and walked over to Lana, offering his arm so that he could escort her to her seat. "Nothing. You look stunning." he replied. He walked her to her seat. He then graciously pulled out her chair for her and waited until she was comfortably situated before taking his own seat beside her.
Lana looked at the empty spot in front of her on the table. She hadn't eaten all day and was starving. "So when do we eat?" She asked eagerly.
"In a moment." he replied. "In the meantime, you and I will talk."
"About what?" He moved his hand over to hers and began to trace circles along the back of her hands with his fingers. "Well, I want know more about you." he said cooly.
"Well, ask away" she said before moving her hand away from his touch.
He frowned at her action and then looked at her with keen eyes. "Have you ever been touched?" he asked her in a firm tone.
Lana looked at him in disbelief. "Have I ever been touched?" She had to ponder on what he meant. After hanging around Inuyasha she learned that the use of terms were different in this era. "Do you mean has another man ever touched me? Are you asking if I'm a virgin?" she incredulously.
"That is precisely what I am asking you." he answered. He was curious to hear what her answer would be. "And don't think to lie to me. I am not easily deceived." he warned her.
Lana's heart rate increased suddenly. What could she tell him? If she lied he would be angry. If she told the truth then he'd still be angry. Oh well, he wanted to know so she would tell him. "Yes." she said simply.
"Yes what? Yes you are a virgin?" he asked her hopefully.
Lana took in a deep breathe. "No. I'm not a virgin. Yes I have been with a man before." she replied concisely.
Sesshomaru was angry at this of course. What man had the pleasure of taking his mate before him? What man could possibly be worthy enough to have such a beauty and then let her go? "Who?" he asked in a menacing tone, not even trying to hide his anger.
Lana rooled her eyes. "Does it really matter now? I'm yours aren't I?" she responded smartly. She saw that his face softened somewhat. A wave of relief came over her.
"Your right. It means nothing now. You belong to me." relief also calming him down. "So what about children? Do you enjoy them?"
She knew where he was getting at. "Yes. I love children. Nice ones anyway. Especially Rin."
Sesshomaru was very pleased at her reply. "Well, how do you feel about having your own?" He paused for a moment to read her reaction. "I do need an heir now that I have a mate you know." he informed.
She turned her face away from him to mask her nervousness."I don't think that I'm ready for children just yet. I–I'm barely an adult myself." She had hoped what she had said would cause him to take his time even slower with her. Lana did smirk to herself, however, because she had a secret stash of birth control pills just in case he was hasty about taking her.
Her response didn't go with Sesshomaru's plans. However, he had a feeling that she was just saying that so that he would be hesitant about making her his fully. "Non-sense. There are girls younger than you who already have families of three or more. You are way past your period of adult productivity."
Lana quirked an eyebrow at him. "Oh really now? And what about you? I know you're way past your prime mister."
"I am quite aware of this." He leaned over to whisper in her ear. "Why do you think I so hastily decided to have a mate, my dear Lana." His voice held a seductive tone that made Lana's blood temperature rise. He slowly moved from her ear down to her mouth, lightly brushing his lips along hers. Before he could kiss her fully, she turned her face away, whispering into his ear. "Did you forget that there are others at this table. Rin for example." Sesshomaru turned and looked at Kimiko covering Rin's eyes with her hand. He closed his eyes and smiled to himself. "It seems that I have forgotten." he admitted as he moved back in his chair.
A few moments later, their dinner had been set out for them and they ate. After they were all done Sesshomaru had told Kimiko to put Rin to bed and ordered Jaken to leave. Sesshomaru and Lana headed towards his (or their) bedroom. Lana walked over to the right side of the bed and plopped down onto the pillows. She quickly jerked up
"Oh wait, I wanted to give something Rin." Lana was about to get up when she was quickly brought back down. She glared at Sesshomaru wide eyed. "What is it now?" she complained.
"Transform." he ordered.
She tilted her head in confusion. "Huh? What for?"
"For the next couple of months I will be receiving visits from several other lord demons. I have rooms prepared for them, however, when they visit exactly is unpredictable. I want you to transform for your own safety." Sesshomaru began to explain his circumstances dealing with the other demon lords of other lands. " If they see that I have a human for a mate..."
"If they see that you have a human for a mate they might laugh at you. Is that it. Is it shameful to have a human for a mate?" Lana asked angrily.
"That is not the case with you." he stated. "The fact of the matter is that they are all not my allies. There are those that wish seek possession of my belongings, my lands, and..." He took his hand and held her chin to him. "There are those who might even try to take you from me, perhaps even seek to harm you." "Hah!" Lana laughed at his remark. "I think I can handle my own well enough Sesshomaru."
He was amazed by her witticism. "Perhaps that is true, but...in your present state you are vulnerable. They are known for their ingenuity and deceptive maneuvers. And with your physical appearance alone, human or not, they will surely try to abduct you for their own means." He pulled her towards him in a tight embrace. "I went through measures to obtain you for myself that I am not proud of Lana. However, I will not risk anyone else having the audacity to even attempt to take you from me. Or cause you harm. They will see hell first." Sesshomaru's voice was both dangerous and deadly. "You will promise me to remain in your demon form until it is safer for you to be human." It was an order, not a request.
Lana was a little scared by his sudden action. Was it really that serious? For him to be so concern for her safety. Could these other demon lords truly be such a threat? Part of her didn't believe it. They would have to be real strong to worry Sesshomaru even the slightest bit. But still, she knew not to underestimate these demons. She even knew that she was no real match for Sesshomaru herself. He was not one to be taken off guard. Especially twice, as Inuyasha had explained to her once before, to warn her of any other encounters with his brother.
Her hands found their way to his back and returned his gesture. She didn't expect him to be so gentle with her so quickly. Considering what he did to get her to be with him. Blackmail wasn't attractive at all nor gentle. Lana transformed and pushed her body back so that Sesshomaru could see. She smiled up at him and reached up to place a kiss on his cheek.
"Okay. I'll stay this way until you're done with your business." she said getting up to go change into one of the night gowns that Kimiko said she was suppose to wear. At first she was hesitant because it meant getting undress in front of Sesshomaru. Then she decided to have a little fun and tease him. Since he had already seen her.
Sesshomaru watched her as she let her kimono slowly slide down her lightly tanned, ivory skin. She unhooked her bra, letting it fall to the floor at her feet. He wished that she wished that she would just turn around so that he could have a glance at the two orbs of flesh that he desired to have in his mouth.
Lana looked at him from the corner of her eye. He saw him lick his lips in anticipation. A sly grin formed on her face as she decided to give him what he wanted, sort of. She turned around and looked him dead in his face. She barely held in her laughter at his expression.
Oh she turned around alright. The thing was that her breasts were perfectly covered by two wavy locks of her hair. Sesshomaru just wanted to fall over and die as he watched her put on her night gown without exposing herself. But of course he simply acted as is he didn't even realize she was getting dress. 'Damn her. Once I take her I'll show what it's like to be teased so badly it hurts' he vowed to himself. As took his shirt off and got into the bed, mumbling curses before drifting off to sleep..
Lana climbed into the bed and pulled the covers over her body. She wondered where they would go from here. She had a knew understanding how he went about doing things. It was a start. However, she wouldn't make it easy for him. Not by a long shot.
If only she had any idea what he was truly capable of doing to her in the bedroom though, she surely would not have done what she had did.
A/N: whooee! It took a long time getting that up. But the next chap will be up sooner...I think...don't kill me though! Sesshy and Lana are getting closer kinda fast. I think he got game. But we'll see why he is the way he is about the other lords soon enough. And how long will it be before Lana can avoid his wrath, in the bedroom! Dun, dun, dun!
I love all of my reviewers! And please tell me if I should do this chapter over or something. Or even some ideas or suggestions. Thanx, ta, ta for now!
A/N: To all of my lovely, sweet, forgiving, and understanding reviewers:
I am so sorry for taking so long, but I have finished all of my exams and have done well in all of them. It also took me a while because knew ideas have been popping in and out of my head like popcorn. So, I figure the best way to update quicker is to cut down my chapters some. Like focusing on one pairing, scene, etc. at a time.
This chapter will focus on Sess/Lana. The next will probably involve a Inu/Kag scene briefly and then go right back to the main couple, i.e. Sess/Lana.
Some facts: 1) there will be a lemon coming soon depending on how things turn out.
2) I don't hate Sesshomaru I'm just making him have a hard time with expressing his feelings
3) ...I think I'm on the verge of a writer's block. Too many
ideas in my head so please be patient with me.
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Chapter 8- How Can We Make This Work?
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"Welcome home Lord Sesshomaru." greeted one of the demon lord's servants as he bowed before him..
Sesshomaru nodded his greeting to his servant as he handed the luggage that he was carrying to him. "Take these to my chambers and have the most elegant kimonos that are available laid out across the bed." he told the servant. "Make sure that they are appealing to my mate's eye."
The servant was bit taken back for a moment. Did his lord just declare that he has taken a mate? Perhaps he had misheard. However, he believed in what he had heard after a snort was made behind his lord. He found that the source came from the same young woman who had just left the castle the previous day. "Oh you have brought the young lady back I see, and as your mate you say my lord."
"Yes. Therefore, I trust you will treat her with the same caliber of respect as you do me." Sesshomaru stated.
"Of course my lord. My lady shall find her new home quite welcoming as well as pleasant." the servant responded. He then gathered the rather heavy luggage and headed towards his lord's chambers as told.
Sesshomaru also heard the snort that Lana had made behind him. He had found it utterly repulsive. It was something that his half-breed brother would do. It was a habit that would most definitely not be tolerated in his soon to be mate. He turned to her only to see a scowl on her face. "Lana."
Lana tried to avoid his gaze. Her arms were crossed over her chest. Her eyes focusing on anything other than him. "What." she answered in a flat tone. She clearly did not care to listen to whatever it was he had to say.
"I want you to come with me for a moment. I wish to have a word with you." he replied.
She turned her attention to him finally. However, the scowl still remained and her eyes narrowed at him. "Fine. Lead the way My Lord" she said with sarcasm.
Sesshomaru chose to ignore her sarcastic reference of him and began to walk into his castle towards one of his guest quarters. Ones where he could have a private discussion with Lana. She followed him, but not without leaving a few steps in between them. They walked down several halls until he finally stopped in front of a door and motioned for Lana to go inside. She was reluctant at first, but none the less she complied and Sesshomaru followed after her, shutting the door behind him.
Lana stopped to examine the room. The room had a huge bed against the left wall. A set of chairs and a love seat were placed around a small, low table. There was only one small window for light. Torches had to be lit for additional light along the wall. She stopped her inspection of the room when felt a pair of firm, strong hands on her waist. She froze when she felt his hot breath against her neck as he spoke. "Sit on the bed"
Lana quickly jerked out of his hold and looked at him wide eyed. "Is that what you wanted to discuss with me you perv!" she screamed at him.
Her sudden outburst created a surge of anger to rise in him. "I assure you, if I wanted to fuck you I would have simply threw you onto the bed and have done so wench!" he growled in a menacing voice. "Now sit on the bed and be silent!"
She was shocked to say the least. She hadn't expected such choice of words from a person of such high stature. It was always a belief of hers that the snooty high class were too proper for vulgar language She couldn't even find the audacity to challenge him at the moment. Instead, she just did as he asked and took a seat on the bed.
Meanwhile, Sesshomaru himself was quite bewildered, although his face held no proof of such. The little smart mouthed bitch didn't have anything to say? Although he disapproved of such vulgarity and profane language, he was quite pleased with the results. He took in a breath to regain his composure. "Good." he said as he walked over to the bed and took a seat beside her.
"Now, onto the matters at hand." he suggested calmly. "I must explain to you a few rules that you are to follow by, now that you are...or will soon be my mate."
Lana looked at him strangely for a minute. "What do you mean rules?" she asked earnestly.
"You shall be the new Lady of the Western Lands." he replied. "There are certain habits and qualities that you must rid yourself of."
She getting annoyed now. Her fists began to tighten as she tried to control her anger. "Like what exactly?" she said through clenched teeth.
"For starters, your impertinent behavior as well as your abhorrence towards me are not appealing." he said with concise words.
"My...impertinence? Abhorrence!?" Lana got up and stood directly before the demon lord. "Well excuse me for not adoring you for attempted kidnap and then blackmailing me so that you could satisfy you wild obsession for me! You wanted me and now you have me! All of me! The attitude is part of the package buddy and if you don't like it I'll be more than happy to leav— "
She was cut off by his lips suddenly crushing her own. She struggled to get free of his hold, but he firmly held her waist and pulled her closer to him. He used a free hand to grab the back of her neck and push her deeper into the kiss. Lana reluctantly whimpered into his mouth and tried to yell for him to stop. Through her attempt to do so, Sesshomaru took the opportunity to thrust his tongue into her mouth. As he ravished her mouth he pulled her on top of him so that she straddled his lap.
Lana wanted so badly to bite down on his tongue and show him how impertinent she could be. But for some reason she didn't. She was finding herself lost in the kiss just as before at the well. His kisses were beginning to have an affect on her. How was it possible to be aroused by someone that has trapped you in an unwanted bond? A bond just as sacred as marriage?
Her thoughts were interrupted when she felt something hard press up against the junction between her legs. She knew exactly what was happening, to the both of them. Her own blood began to boil with lust and she soon found herself kissing him back quite responsively. She gasped suddenly when Sesshomaru pulled her even further towards him and his hardness. He pulled away from her mouth and moved to her neck and began to suck hungrily.
"Sesshomaru..." Lana said desperately through quickened breathes. She couldn't let it continue. She couldn't simply give herself to him yet. "Please stop. I'm not ready to do this with you yet." she pleaded. To her surprise he stopped.
He left a few light kisses along her collarbone before placing his head on her shoulder and began to stroke her hair in a comforting manner. What he was about to say would shock the hell out of her. "Forgive me Lana." He felt her flinch at his words and he continued. "I know that I have forced you into a relationship with me, however, I truly want it to work. I want to get to know you, to know what love is. All I ask of you is to give me a chance." Sesshomaru stopped to lift his head up so that he could look into her eyes, showing her how sincere he was. "I will not mate with you right away. Instead, I will wait until you are more comfortable around me...more trusting of me. Lana,... will you allow me to court you until you are ready to be my life mate?"
Lana was lost in his eyes. The same eyes as Inuyasha only different. They held an emptiness, longing to be filled. He had asked her to help him fill that empty space. But she was afraid. Afraid that she might fall into the trouble of love. What if she did fall in love with him? What if he hurt her? She looked away from him for a moment, focusing on the sunset through the large door windows leading to the balcony. "How can we make this work?" she asked sadly, still looking off onto the horizon. "You want me to open my heart to you but, are you willing to open yours to me?"
He didn't respond immediately. He knew that would be the second hardest part for him. To express his feelings. The fact was, it was a weakness. He had many enemies that coveted his possessions and land. Now that he had taken a mate they would come after her to get to him. The good thing about her was that she was mostly demon. She could definitely fend for herself. He knew first hand of that. She had given her life to him, vowed to stay with him forever so that his brothers mate would be brought back to life. The least he could do was try. And that was his response. "I will try Lana. For you I will try." 'Your humbleness towards others deserves that at least.' he thought his last words to himself.
Her feelings towards him softened a little just then. She decided to see how it would play out if she'd actually gave him a chance. She still held some resentment towards him but she became sympathetic towards him at the same time. But of course, she couldn't tell him that. It would hurt his pride too much and then they would be back to the drawing board. She gave it some thought and felt that if he could try then so could she. She mine as well. "Then I will try also...Sesshomaru. But you may not like what you see about the real me."
"I will be the one to decide that." he said as he place a kiss on her forehead. He lifted her off of him and stood up on the floor.
"Uh...do we still share the same bed though?" she asked bashfully.
"Yes we shall. I want you to become more comfortable laying beside me. Is that a problem?" he replied.
Lana's face turned beet red. "Oh no, I just wanted to know is all. Hehe." she laughed nervously. She watched him as he got up off the bed. 'Your damn right it's a problem. How am I going to keep my hands off of your sexy ass with you sleeping next to me?' she thought to herself. 'Oh my gosh! Did I just admit that he was sexy!? Bad Lana, bad.' she cursed herself.
"Come. We must get into more appropriate attire. We will discuss other matters at dinner." he stated as he turned to examine her current wear.
He led her out of the room and as she followed him she realized they were headed to his room. When they entered the room, there were several female servants laying out several elegant kimonos across Sesshomaru's extra king sized bed. Lana was glad that there would be enough room to distance herself from him in the bed. Even though it was kind of too close for her liking.
"Wow. They're beautiful." Lana said as she marveled at the sight of all of the garments. "They're even more beautiful than the other one I wore."
Sesshomaru watched as she looked at the kimonos. He was glad that she was satisfied. "Yes, they are lovely. And they are all yours." he said to her.
One of the female servants approached them and bowed in their presence. Lana noticed that it was the same young girl that had helped her with her dressing the day prior. "My lord, all of the garments that you have asked for are all set out for our lady's choosing."
"Excellent Kimiko. You are to assist Lana in choosing a kimono for dinner." he ordered.
Kimiko bowed once again."Yes my lord." she replied.
"The remainder of you are to return to your normal duties and prepare dinner." he ordered the rest of the servants. They all bowed to their lord and exited the room.
Sesshomaru turned to Lana. "You do remember this girl?" he asked her. Lana nodded. "Then I will leave you two here and see you at dinner." He then turned around and left the room. Lana watched him leave and then faced the young girl. "So...you're name is Kimiko? That's a very nice name. I'm sorry that I didn't ask for it before. I was more focused on getting out of this place yesterday." she laughed.
"Thank you for your kind compliment my lady. Yes my name is Kimiko. And there is no need to apologize my lady. My lord only recently noticed who I was when I assisted you the day before now. He wants me to be your own personal servant." said the girl, bowing before Lana.
Lana walked up to her and brought her face up to hers. "Kimiko, there is no need for you to bow to me. We're basically the same age and besides, I need someone my age to talk to in a normal manner around here." she smiled at her.
Kimiko looked at her fearfully. "But my lord may become angered that I have not showed you the proper respect befitting you my lady."
A smirk formed on Lana's face. "True. But because I don't feel comfortable with you treating me all like royalty, you will only address me as lady when Sesshomaru is around."
Kimiko smiled at Lana. "Yes my lady...I mean Lana. I am looking forward to our friendship."
Then a knock was heard at the door. "Lana! Lana! It's Rin! Can Rin see Lana!" Lana walked over to the door and opened it, revealing a very eager Rin. "Hey there Rin. I –" She was taken by surprise when Rin embraced her legs in a tight hug.
"Lana I missed you. You left without telling me goodbye. Rin was scared that you would never come back." the little girl cried hysterically. She looked up at her with tear filled eyes.
"Oh Rin." Lana said as she leaned down to return Rin's embrace. "I'm sorry I didn't say goodbye. I was in a hurry. But I'm here now and I won't be going anywhere. I promise." She didn't lie to her. She was going to stay. It was part of the deal. She vowed to stay by Sesshomaru's side forever. "Please don't cry anymore Rin."
Rin wiped her tears away. "Okay. I'm so happy you came back! And you're going to stay!" she exclaimed as she jumped up and down in excitement.
Both Kimiko and Lana watched the cheerful little girl. "It seems you have made her quite happy with your stay here. I haven't seen her this happy since Lord Sesshomaru brought her home with him." said Kimiko.
"Ahem!"
Rin stopped jumping and the three of them turned towards the door only to see that annoying toad demon standing before them. "Dinner will be ready shortly." Jaken announced rather rudely. He took a glance at Lana and then at the clothes on the bed. "I suggest you get dress quickly before you have our lord waiting for too long." he said the same way as before. He gulped when Lana gave him a death glare. "We'll be there in a second! Why don't you back off and go tell him that before I make a knew hole in your face!" He took the hint and scurried out the room immediately.
"I can't stand that disgusting thing!" Lana spat. She walked over to the bed and held up a kimono. It was sapphire blue embroidered with white flowers along the collar and white petals along the sleeves. "I think I'll wear this one."
"I think that is a wise decision Lana." commented Kimiko. "My lord's breath will be taken away."
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Sesshomaru waited patiently in the dining room at first. However, his patience was tried when Jaken came back with the message that Lana had gave him. He spent about five minutes anxiously tapping his claws on the marble table. For him, those five minutes seemed liked five hours. He let out a small growl which made Jaken, who was standing behind him, jump up in fear.
"Uh...would you like me to go back up there my—" Jaken stopped when Sesshomaru suddenly stood up and began to walk towards the doors. "No. I shall go up there my self."
As soon as he made it to the doors they opened slowly. Lana walked in holding Rin's hand and Kimiko close behind her. She saw that he was about to walk through. Probably to go drag her down the stairs. "Sorry we took so long. Thank you for your attempt to control your patience." she joked with sarcasm. She noticed that he didn't react to her little comment. He simply stared at her. His eyes tracing her from head to toe. "What?" she asked, confused by his actions.
Sesshomaru snapped out of his gaze and walked over to Lana, offering his arm so that he could escort her to her seat. "Nothing. You look stunning." he replied. He walked her to her seat. He then graciously pulled out her chair for her and waited until she was comfortably situated before taking his own seat beside her.
Lana looked at the empty spot in front of her on the table. She hadn't eaten all day and was starving. "So when do we eat?" She asked eagerly.
"In a moment." he replied. "In the meantime, you and I will talk."
"About what?" He moved his hand over to hers and began to trace circles along the back of her hands with his fingers. "Well, I want know more about you." he said cooly.
"Well, ask away" she said before moving her hand away from his touch.
He frowned at her action and then looked at her with keen eyes. "Have you ever been touched?" he asked her in a firm tone.
Lana looked at him in disbelief. "Have I ever been touched?" She had to ponder on what he meant. After hanging around Inuyasha she learned that the use of terms were different in this era. "Do you mean has another man ever touched me? Are you asking if I'm a virgin?" she incredulously.
"That is precisely what I am asking you." he answered. He was curious to hear what her answer would be. "And don't think to lie to me. I am not easily deceived." he warned her.
Lana's heart rate increased suddenly. What could she tell him? If she lied he would be angry. If she told the truth then he'd still be angry. Oh well, he wanted to know so she would tell him. "Yes." she said simply.
"Yes what? Yes you are a virgin?" he asked her hopefully.
Lana took in a deep breathe. "No. I'm not a virgin. Yes I have been with a man before." she replied concisely.
Sesshomaru was angry at this of course. What man had the pleasure of taking his mate before him? What man could possibly be worthy enough to have such a beauty and then let her go? "Who?" he asked in a menacing tone, not even trying to hide his anger.
Lana rooled her eyes. "Does it really matter now? I'm yours aren't I?" she responded smartly. She saw that his face softened somewhat. A wave of relief came over her.
"Your right. It means nothing now. You belong to me." relief also calming him down. "So what about children? Do you enjoy them?"
She knew where he was getting at. "Yes. I love children. Nice ones anyway. Especially Rin."
Sesshomaru was very pleased at her reply. "Well, how do you feel about having your own?" He paused for a moment to read her reaction. "I do need an heir now that I have a mate you know." he informed.
She turned her face away from him to mask her nervousness."I don't think that I'm ready for children just yet. I–I'm barely an adult myself." She had hoped what she had said would cause him to take his time even slower with her. Lana did smirk to herself, however, because she had a secret stash of birth control pills just in case he was hasty about taking her.
Her response didn't go with Sesshomaru's plans. However, he had a feeling that she was just saying that so that he would be hesitant about making her his fully. "Non-sense. There are girls younger than you who already have families of three or more. You are way past your period of adult productivity."
Lana quirked an eyebrow at him. "Oh really now? And what about you? I know you're way past your prime mister."
"I am quite aware of this." He leaned over to whisper in her ear. "Why do you think I so hastily decided to have a mate, my dear Lana." His voice held a seductive tone that made Lana's blood temperature rise. He slowly moved from her ear down to her mouth, lightly brushing his lips along hers. Before he could kiss her fully, she turned her face away, whispering into his ear. "Did you forget that there are others at this table. Rin for example." Sesshomaru turned and looked at Kimiko covering Rin's eyes with her hand. He closed his eyes and smiled to himself. "It seems that I have forgotten." he admitted as he moved back in his chair.
A few moments later, their dinner had been set out for them and they ate. After they were all done Sesshomaru had told Kimiko to put Rin to bed and ordered Jaken to leave. Sesshomaru and Lana headed towards his (or their) bedroom. Lana walked over to the right side of the bed and plopped down onto the pillows. She quickly jerked up
"Oh wait, I wanted to give something Rin." Lana was about to get up when she was quickly brought back down. She glared at Sesshomaru wide eyed. "What is it now?" she complained.
"Transform." he ordered.
She tilted her head in confusion. "Huh? What for?"
"For the next couple of months I will be receiving visits from several other lord demons. I have rooms prepared for them, however, when they visit exactly is unpredictable. I want you to transform for your own safety." Sesshomaru began to explain his circumstances dealing with the other demon lords of other lands. " If they see that I have a human for a mate..."
"If they see that you have a human for a mate they might laugh at you. Is that it. Is it shameful to have a human for a mate?" Lana asked angrily.
"That is not the case with you." he stated. "The fact of the matter is that they are all not my allies. There are those that wish seek possession of my belongings, my lands, and..." He took his hand and held her chin to him. "There are those who might even try to take you from me, perhaps even seek to harm you." "Hah!" Lana laughed at his remark. "I think I can handle my own well enough Sesshomaru."
He was amazed by her witticism. "Perhaps that is true, but...in your present state you are vulnerable. They are known for their ingenuity and deceptive maneuvers. And with your physical appearance alone, human or not, they will surely try to abduct you for their own means." He pulled her towards him in a tight embrace. "I went through measures to obtain you for myself that I am not proud of Lana. However, I will not risk anyone else having the audacity to even attempt to take you from me. Or cause you harm. They will see hell first." Sesshomaru's voice was both dangerous and deadly. "You will promise me to remain in your demon form until it is safer for you to be human." It was an order, not a request.
Lana was a little scared by his sudden action. Was it really that serious? For him to be so concern for her safety. Could these other demon lords truly be such a threat? Part of her didn't believe it. They would have to be real strong to worry Sesshomaru even the slightest bit. But still, she knew not to underestimate these demons. She even knew that she was no real match for Sesshomaru herself. He was not one to be taken off guard. Especially twice, as Inuyasha had explained to her once before, to warn her of any other encounters with his brother.
Her hands found their way to his back and returned his gesture. She didn't expect him to be so gentle with her so quickly. Considering what he did to get her to be with him. Blackmail wasn't attractive at all nor gentle. Lana transformed and pushed her body back so that Sesshomaru could see. She smiled up at him and reached up to place a kiss on his cheek.
"Okay. I'll stay this way until you're done with your business." she said getting up to go change into one of the night gowns that Kimiko said she was suppose to wear. At first she was hesitant because it meant getting undress in front of Sesshomaru. Then she decided to have a little fun and tease him. Since he had already seen her.
Sesshomaru watched her as she let her kimono slowly slide down her lightly tanned, ivory skin. She unhooked her bra, letting it fall to the floor at her feet. He wished that she wished that she would just turn around so that he could have a glance at the two orbs of flesh that he desired to have in his mouth.
Lana looked at him from the corner of her eye. He saw him lick his lips in anticipation. A sly grin formed on her face as she decided to give him what he wanted, sort of. She turned around and looked him dead in his face. She barely held in her laughter at his expression.
Oh she turned around alright. The thing was that her breasts were perfectly covered by two wavy locks of her hair. Sesshomaru just wanted to fall over and die as he watched her put on her night gown without exposing herself. But of course he simply acted as is he didn't even realize she was getting dress. 'Damn her. Once I take her I'll show what it's like to be teased so badly it hurts' he vowed to himself. As took his shirt off and got into the bed, mumbling curses before drifting off to sleep..
Lana climbed into the bed and pulled the covers over her body. She wondered where they would go from here. She had a knew understanding how he went about doing things. It was a start. However, she wouldn't make it easy for him. Not by a long shot.
If only she had any idea what he was truly capable of doing to her in the bedroom though, she surely would not have done what she had did.
A/N: whooee! It took a long time getting that up. But the next chap will be up sooner...I think...don't kill me though! Sesshy and Lana are getting closer kinda fast. I think he got game. But we'll see why he is the way he is about the other lords soon enough. And how long will it be before Lana can avoid his wrath, in the bedroom! Dun, dun, dun!
I love all of my reviewers! And please tell me if I should do this chapter over or something. Or even some ideas or suggestions. Thanx, ta, ta for now!