Casa explored the huge ballroom. It was nicely decorated for the wedding, banners hanging up all around. Casa caught some females at the corner trying to get her attention. She joined them and introduced herself. She met Serina and Kira. They were hanging out and wanted to meet Casa.
"Hi. How's the wedding so far?" Serina asked.
"Alright, I guess. Sesshomaru won't leave me alone," Casa explained.
"You came with Sesshomaru? The Lord Sesshomaru, Ice Lord of the Western Lands?" Kira asked.
"Yes. Why, something the matter?" Casa asked.
"That Sesshomaru, well he never takes women in," Serina answered.
A woman walked into their conversation with two girls behind her. "So, you're the famous woman who entered with Sesshomaru, huh?" The centre woman stated. She was tall and skinny, wearing all black. Casa's new friends retreated a step, but stayed with Casa.
"Yes, I'm Casa. You are..." Casa asked.
"I'm Melina," the centre woman said. Her two friends shrugged and walked off.
"Nice to meet..." Casa begun, but Melina interrupted.
"Sesshomaru is mine. No one else will have him. Stay away from us," Melina growled before walking away.
"What was that all about?" Casa asked Kira and Serina.
"She has a thing for Sesshomaru, but can't get his attention. Just look," Serina said, pointing to Melina and Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru was looking at Casa, completely ignoring Melina. Melina looked angry before stomping off. Sesshomaru glared slightly then turned to talk to some other leaders.
"That woman just can't seem to get that Sesshomaru doesn't like her," Kira said, shaking her head pitifully.
"So how did you get Sesshomaru's attention?" Serina asked, turning her attention back to Casa.
"We met a long time ago. It was just fate, I guess," Casa joked, smirking. Serina and Kira smiled back.
"I guess some of us get lucky," Kira joked.
"Umm, do you know who are the demons we are celebrating their marriage?" Serina asked.
"Yeah, me!" Kira said. "Mark and me are finally making it final."
Casa didn't catch the rest of the conversation. She zoned out on watching Sesshomaru. He continuously watched her. She watched for a few minutes until Kira dragged her back into reality.
"Casa, are you all right? Did you zone out?" Kira asked.
"Yeah, like you were dreaming," Serina added.
"I'm all right. I think I just need a drink," Casa answered, going over to the drink table.
She didn't get a drink, but took in the aroma. It eased her nerves and got her to relax slightly. Sighing, she turned to find Zuka heading her way. She sighed again as he approached. She put on a slight smile to welcome his arrival.
"I see Sesshomaru actually left his prize possession alone for once," Zuka told her. Casa smiled and nodded, looking over at Sesshomaru.
"He trusts me," she told him.
"Well, it's never nice to be alone. That's why I thought it would be nice to join you and get you to agree to my proposal earlier, unlike that stubborn lord over there," Zuka said, nodding to Sesshomaru. Casa turned to Zuka and smiled as realistic as possible. Zuka did not make her comfortable.
"I'm sorry, but don't like the proposal. Now, if you'll excuse me," Casa said, starting to leave. Zuka grabbed her arm before she could leave.
"You don't leave unless I say so," he yelled. No one seemed to pay attention except Sesshomaru.
"Zuka, please, let go," Casa asked politely, pulling her arm away. She couldn't dislodge it from his grasp.
"No, I won't. Until you go upon my offer," Zuka told her. She shook her head and tried pulling away again.
"Let me go," Casa ordered.
"I don't take orders from pathetic dirt like you!" Zuka yelled, releasing his grasp on her arm to slap her. The assault sent her to the floor. Sesshomaru ran to Casa's side to help her up.
"Leave, now," Sesshomaru ordered. He carefully got her to sit up on her own.
"You don't order me either!" Zuka yelled, getting on a roll.
"Get out!" An older man yelled, sending the crowd to part to show the owner of the voice.
"But father..." Zuka whined.
"OUT!" The man yelled.
Zuka fled quickly, demons moving out of his way. The older man came to Casa and Sesshomaru. He kneeled down to help Casa stand up. Sesshomaru was watching Zuka leave and to make sure he wouldn't hide inside to stay around.
"Thanks," Casa said. The older man just nodded and asked to talk to Sesshomaru privately. Casa agreed and went over to Serina and Kira. Kagome and Kouga joined them later.
"Sesshomaru, watch out for Zuka. You know he likes making you mad and taking all your possessions. Casa's in real danger from him," the older man told Sesshomaru, looking over at Casa. Sesshomaru was also looking at her, but when he saw Kouga join her, he looked at the man.
"I know I had to take a lot of responsibility taking her in. I have more enemies then Zuka," Sesshomaru told the man.
"Be careful, Sesshomaru. Zuka will not give up, nor his mate, Melina," the man told Sesshomaru.
"Melina became his mate? When did this happen?" Sesshomaru asked.
"After the last wedding. He hasn't told anyone, nor has Melina. Being his father has its advantages" the man joked.
"Thank you, I'll watch out," Sesshomaru told him, bowing before joining Casa.
She was sitting in one of the chairs that were around. He pulled a chair and placed it next to Casa. He sat, but he didn't join the conversation they were having with Casa. He was going to keep a better watch on Casa, being with her non-stop. An announcement was heard.
Supper is now being served. Please enter through the left door.
"Let's go," Kouga told Kagome and Serina and Kira followed them to the door. Kira had to go through a separate door. So Serina had to walk alone. Casa was about to go join her, but Sesshomaru forced her to stay seated.
"Huh?" Casa asked and Sesshomaru stayed silent. Kira poked her head from the dining room doorway to see why they wouldn't be joining them.
"Why aren't you coming?" Kira asked.
"We will soon," Sesshomaru answered. "We need to settle something."
"All right, come in when you are ready," Kira told them and disappeared into the dining room.
"Why do you want to stay here?" Casa asked.
"I need to talk to you," Sesshomaru told her. He showed no emotion in his voice or expression.
"About what?" Casa asked.
"How much you're in danger," Sesshomaru told her.
"In danger? I'm in no danger," Casa boasted over-confident.
"Casa, I'm serious," Sesshomaru said and saw her expression revert to serious as well.
"Danger? Like what?" Casa asked.
"Well, we have Naraku, Zuka and Melina, as well as the cat tribe. My family has been at war with them for many years," Sesshomaru told them. "I also have random enemies that have disappeared in the last 100 years."
"Well, I have my own enemies as well, but I have done just fine. Remember I'm endangered?" Casa informed him again.
"Yes, but with them combined, it is not good. They will use you to get to me and me to get to you," Sesshomaru told her.
"That never came to mind," she admitted.
"I know. We need to be more attentive and alert in the wild," Sesshomaru advised her. She nodded and her stomach growled.
"Can we go eat? I'm starving," Casa asked. He nodded and they headed to the dining room.
They seated at the last available spots. They hadn't served the meal yet, so it was just decent conversations. Kagome sat next to Casa and started a nice conversation. Sesshomaru was on her other side, keeping Casa safe. Casa and Kagome were talking about how protective guys were while both Sesshomaru and Kouga growled at how ridiculous they were being. Kouga mouthed words Sesshomaru couldn't make out and then ignored him later on. Kagome got into a private argument with Kouga about talking behind her back and Kouga rolled his eyes, praying for the meal to be served soon. His prayers were answered because soon the meal was served. It had some berries and vegetables along with some meat. Sesshomaru didn't touch it, though Casa had the urge to feast upon it because she hadn't ate in the last 3 days. She waited until Kouga started eating before she did as well. She took piece by piece and saw other women doing the same. Kagome also ate little bits at a time. The males ate chunks at a time so they could start the conversation quickly. No one liked silence, not even the males. Sesshomaru didn't touch any of his and Mark, Kira's mate, asked if everything was alright. Sesshomaru looked coldly at him and Mark didn't say another word to him the rest of the night. Mark turned to look at his mate and started helping her with her hair that was loose. It kept falling out of place, so he helped to keep in place. Sesshomaru turned to Casa to find her hair in place and perfect along with everything else with her posture. She ate as perfect as possible. Females down the table, Melina particularly, growled at how much attention Casa was getting. Melina whispered to her friends a plan after she finished her meal. Melina would get Sesshomaru all to herself. This was sure.
The meal went by fast for Casa because before she knew it, Sesshomaru was taking her hand to the ballroom. Casa accepted and they started dancing after Kira and Mark got the first dance. Mark and Kira got a slow and soothing tune for the dance, and when Casa and Sesshomaru danced, they got the same type of tune. Casa was reluctant at first and Sesshomaru was as well. Kagome eventually get them up to dance. Sesshomaru didn't look as confident and Casa was nervous. They kept missing steps and messing up. Sesshomaru finally gave up and led. Casa was relieved and followed. They finished the song and Sesshomaru and Casa left the dance floor. Both breathed a sigh of relief as they sat down in some chairs nearby. Kagome and Kouga sat at near them and they watched everyone else dance. Meanwhile, Melina was putting her plan into effect. A handsome fox demon (who was paid by Melina) walked up to Casa and asked for a dance. Casa was blushing a dark red; she obviously thought he was cute. Sesshomaru denied for her and growled at him as he departed. Casa scowled at Sesshomaru before going after him. She accepted the dance and started dancing to a peaceful song, but not like her earlier tune she danced with Sesshomaru. He started a conversation with Casa, mumbling something about how she looked tonight. She thanked him and continued to dance in silence. The song ended and she headed to Sesshomaru, unaware the demon was following her. She got to Sesshomaru and saw him glaring at her. She stuck her nose in the air and took her chair closer to Kagome. The fox demon sped off in a different direction when he saw Kouga and went straight to Melina. The plan was working out great.
"That guy looked nice. Was he polite?" Kagome asked.
"Yeah, he was fine. He didn't talk much which pleased me. I didn't know what to... ugh!" Casa bent over in pain. Her forehead was throbbing with pain and it wouldn't stop. Kouga called Sesshomaru over. Sesshomaru just ignored Kouga. He believed she deserved it. She went off without his orders, or acceptance. She deceived him, so let her suffer somewhat.
The pain wasn't subsiding and tears were welling up in her eyes. She never cried out of physical pain, but this was too much. It felt like someone shot an arrow into her forehead. She excused herself to get some fresh air. Sesshomaru didn't follow, but sent Kouga to follow her. He refused; she wasn't his responsibility, but she was Sesshomaru's. Sesshomaru sighed and followed her to the garden. She was sitting on a bench, still bent over in pain. Before he could reach her, Zuka came from no where and picked her up in his arms. He cooed her, trying to stop her from crying. While Sesshomaru was glaring at Zuka, he saw him place something on Casa's forehead, claiming it would help ease the pain. She accepted it because she wanted it to stop hurting. It was unbearable and she would faint from pain soon if it wouldn't stop. She her vision cleared and the pain eased somewhat. She saw Zuka was there and quietly thanked him. He didn't accept it and she realized he was looking at something behind her. She turned to find Sesshomaru at a fair distance from her. He stopped glaring to open his eyes slightly wide. She turned to a clinging sound and Zuka binding her hands in chains. He smiled evilly down at her and turned his attention back to Sesshomaru.
"She's now mine," He laughed before taking the chain and dragging it away. She resisted and he pulled harder. She tried to break it, but she wasn't in a situation to concentrate on the incantation to break them. Sesshomaru just stood there, watching. Her eyes got slightly blurry as tears formed at the edge of her eyes. She looked back at Sesshomaru who looked calm and stood planted to the ground. He wasn't moving at all. Eventually, Zuka got Casa going his way. Around the building stood a man in the shadows. Casa senses went on alert as she sensed the same presence the day Naraku showed up at the palace. She was ready to scream when someone knocked her out. Naraku stepped from the shadows, crackling quietly. She was now going to do his biding.