Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon just debuted yesterday (Oct. 3)! I proudly welcome Sesshomaru's TWIN daughters (uwu) and of course Inuyasha & Kagome's daughter :))

Chapter 49:

"Uh…Sesshomaru-sama?" Jaken gingerly asked the dog demon who was sitting under a tree, waiting impatiently for someone.

However, he looked at the little creature sharply, and it caused him to shudder.

"N-nothing, milord! I was about to suggest that it may be better for you to look for Arisa, because she's taking too long…"

"Hmph. How daring of you to give me orders."

"I humbly apologize, milord!"

But in that instant, Sesshomaru went off, ignoring his apology. And after he was out of his sight, Jaken sighed in relief.

You surely can't compete with the pride of a great dog demon...

Later that day, Sesshomaru tried to track Arisa down with her scent; but all he could smell was Inuyasha, and it annoyed him.

What exactly did he do to her?

He followed his scent and soon, the woman he was looking for was in view. He noticed how she was busy chatting with Inuyasha's friends, so he stepped in and showed himself with the purpose of dismissing her. But then, he heard Arisa say 'What do you mean by my man, Shippo? I don't have someone like that…'

He knew she didn't say it wrong. That, and Inuyasha's scent overcoming hers, somehow felt like a prick in his heart.

Sesshomaru slowly approached them, and Arisa started to feel nervous as she studied his expression. It was his usual deadpan face, but there was something different. It was like an extremely angry man but still trying his best to retain composure.

Oh no…I am so screwed.

"W-well…I think I better go. I forgot I just ran away and I might've inconvenienced Sesshomaru after all…" Arisa nervously said as she promptly got up and tried her best to stop the shaking of her hands and legs.

"You certainly did." Sesshomaru replied a bit coldly, and it made her shoulders jolt.

"Eep…!"

"Still…thank you for coming, Arisa." Kagome said with a troubled smile, as she was overwhelmed by Sesshomaru's presence as well.

"See you around, Arisa-chan." Sango added, and she also had a troubled smile on her face while Miroku and Shippo only waved. Inuyasha wasn't around, since he went somewhere with Myoga.

But, as soon as Arisa and Sesshomaru were about to head out, the missing man had just come in time.

"So your beloved is finally here to fetch you, huh." Inuyasha snarkily commented, and it made her face go red.

"What the heck are you saying?" she abruptly interjected, and gave Sesshomaru a quick glance. However, his expression was calm. Only, he was raising an eyebrow towards his younger brother.

"Inuyasha…sit!" Kagome shouted without notice, and Inuyasha's face kissed the ground.

"It was an honor to meet you, Miss Arisa. But before you go, can I have a taste of your blood? It may help for the concoction I am about to make—" Myoga said as he went flying off to Arisa's neck, but before he could reach her...Sesshomaru had already stepped in front of her and caught him in his fingers.

Except Inuyasha, all of the people around gulped as they watched Sesshomaru hold Myoga's life in his fingers. But much to their shock, he pinched him the way Inuyasha does; only, it was a lot more brutish so it caused Myoga to fall off to the ground, totally knocked out.

"Let's go."

With those words, he went on ahead, while Arisa was trying to grasp what just happened.

Did he just…bother pinching a flea?

"Arisa."

The young lady snapped back and quickly started to follow after him.

"I'll be right there!"

She then waved goodbye to the gang, to which they waved back.

Arisa was fidgeting as she walked behind Sesshomaru. The man was awfully quiet ever since, but here she was, expecting some words of scolding from him.

"Umm…Sesshomaru?"

He didn't reply, which made her more nervous.

"I-I'm sorry I acted out of my way. And…we could've chased Kohaku by now, but I really can't stand it if someone I care about is in danger…"

Arisa continued to explain, and after a few moments, Sesshomaru suddenly stopped walking.

Bluntly, he asked. "Why do you have that half-demon's scent on you?"

"Huh…?"

I thought he was mad about my actions…but he's more concerned about Inuyasha's scent?

She then recalled his words about how she should explain properly.

"Oh…! About that…he, umm, suggested he should carry me so we could reach the place faster. I agreed, since it was practical and it will save time. But, I thought the scent should've been gone by now."

He then whirled around, and with a seemingly upset expression, he grabbed her by the wrist – pulling her towards him. He wrapped his arm around her, and then he went on by covering her with a portion of his fluff. Arisa's eyes went round, surprised by his action.

"Sesshomaru…what…are you doing…" she inquired, but the dog demon kept quiet.

She squirmed a little, only to find him tightening his hold over her.

"Stay still."

He said in a small yet deep voice, which was very unusual. Though she found it strange, she also tried her best to calm down; but her heart wouldn't listen. It continued to stammer, and her cheeks were starting to become beet red too.

What is this!? What's he trying to do? Should I be happy about this? I mean...the man I love is literally all over me!

Giddy thoughts continued to fill up Arisa's mind, that she didn't notice Sesshomaru already telling her something. But, he was speaking in a barely audible manner.

"…should be all over yours."

"What…? What did you just say…?"

"…because Inuyasha's scent concealed yours, locating you became a burden."

"Really now…I thought you said my scent is so familiar to you already?"

Sesshomaru went wordless for a while at her answer.

"…not when it is mixed with someone close to kin."

"I see…"

Why do I feel like he's lying…? He always has a strong sense of smell, so he could recognize any scent. Also…what I heard first was different. It definitely ended with 'all over yours'.

But, deciding to savor the moment, Arisa took this rare chance of intimacy and responded by hugging him, and went ahead on burying her face on his chest. To her surprise, he didn't counteract or say anything at all. In short, he allowed her to do so.

Whatever this is about, I am really happy.

'If anything…it should be my scent that should be all over yours.'

Sesshomaru's expression twisted in confusion.

Did I just say that out loud? What is happening to me?

He thought as he looked down at the young woman currently in his arms; who was now hugging him. He couldn't deny that his feelings of distraught vanished because of how she responded to him.

This kind of emotion…no matter how I cast it out, it just keeps on coming back.

And when he continued to look at her, he eventually began eating his words; closing his eyes in defeat.

Screw this. What matters is that I got rid of that half-demon's scent from her.

"We're going."

Sesshomaru said flatly, and let go of Arisa at the same time.

"…alright."

Arisa sulked as Sesshomaru's warmth faded away. She wanted to stay like that for a bit longer, but knowing him, it was even a miracle that they were that close even for a short time. For now, she had to be more than contented. She felt that the smile she had truly plastered on her face just now as they walked together would never go away for quite some time.

So then...how are my feelings for you supposed to go away, huh?

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