(A/N: Dear reviewer: WHAT-THE-HELL,
The reason why I wrote in my summary "Don't like, don't read" was because of my first flame. Someone had written a review that had contained some profanity that was directed to me because the course of the story wasn't turning out the way they liked; mainly because of my choice to write a SessKag pairing.
What I was referring in the summary was that if you don't like my main pairing, you aren't obligated to read it. It was really just my way of avoiding some hateful name callings. I personally don't mind flames as long as it wasn't meant to insult me but rather to help me improve my work.
I'm sorry if I offended you or any other readers. I'd like to thank you for pointing that out so I may apologize for my rudeness but I will not change my summary. Thanks again for your review and I hope you didn't take it too harshly.)
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. Actually there is very little I own... so don't sue!
Chapter 24: Shina
-----Sesshoumaru's Castle-----
Sesshoumaru stood up when a knock was heard at the door announcing the arrival of the lord and princess of the northern lands. The servant had already brought in the tea a while ago.
"Come in," his voice was low and cold, void of any emotions. Although Sesshoumaru always acted cold and emotionless, the princess of the northern lands still seemed infatuated with him. If it wasn't the fact that his father owed the northern lord a favour or that if the peace treaty was at stake, Sesshoumaru would have rudely said 'no' to her pursue.
In the eyes of many lords and ladies, Sesshoumaru and princess Shina would make a beautiful couple. Even though their races are different, at least they were still in the canine category. And it so happens, that she was one of the top candidates that the lords and ladies want him to mate.
The doors creaked open and two regal forms stepped through. Both were deadly beautiful but nothing that interested Sesshoumaru, considering one was a guy and the other a clingy girl that somehow freaked him out, a little, not that he would admit it. She was happy and all while out of battle, but once you give her a sword and armour, the girl was plain evil. She would have a sadistic smile on her face and malicious gleam in her eyes. Shina made a fierce opponent.
Lord Haru and lady Shina were both arctic foxes, a rare type of breed that seemed to enjoy colder climates, one reason why they ruled and the north and mostly stayed there in the mountainous landscape in summer.
Lord Haru's playful green eyes scanned the room and rested on Sesshoumaru. His silk midnight blue haori and hakamas made no sounds at his graceful steps. His snow white hair was flowing freely down to his waist. Haru had a slim face and his skin was slightly tanned. Both he and his daughter had pointed humanoid ears due to being a taiyoukai. Haru couldn't help but have a smile plastered on his face as his daughter's excitement in seeing Sesshoumaru again.
A streak of white ran across the room and latched itself to Sesshoumaru's arm. Sesshoumaru didn't even have to look to see who it was. But seeing the lord of the northern lands here, plus the fact that it was also one of the candidates the lords and ladies had chosen for him, he refrained from removing her and killing her. If it was any normal demon who tried this, they would be dead before they stepped through the door.
"Hello Shina," Sesshoumaru said coldly.
"Sesshy! It's been so long since I've last saw you!" she stared at her with her green eyes. Her white hair swayed to a stop and landed just above her waist. It was braided and twisted into a neat little bun and left two long strands to frame her pale slender face. Like most ladies, she wore the large elegant kimonos. The inner layers were a soft pink while the outer layer was white and had red sakura petals littered here and there. It strongly reminded him of the pattern on the haori he owned and wore.
The girl was utterly obsessed with him. This was one of the reasons why he was mate-less. Obsessed females kind was disturbing, especially if the topic of the obsession was him. It wasn't as if Shina was the only one who openly expressed herself to him. Some of the previous females grated his nerves so much he killed them, well the ones that weren't from a royal family, and the rest he dismissed by being cold and blunt when saying 'no'.
But Shina was another story. It was pretty much impossible to say 'no' to her without trying to cause a war by offending the northern lord. Only reason he wasn't mated to her was thanks to the contract. There were times when he want to thank the kami's that the princess of the southern lands disappeared.
But he can't avoid the inevitable. He will have a mate in just less than a year and most likely it will be Shina. Besides, she pretty much scared the rest of the candidates for even proposing.
When the lords and ladies added Shina into the list of possible mate-to-be's, over half of the unmated ladies had forfeited the chance. It also didn't help that Shina had publicly announced that she wouldn't think twice about killing the bitch who beat her in mating Sesshoumaru. It made Sesshoumaru somewhat relieved because that meant less giggly, annoying, 'seductive', girls, but it also disturbed him that she would go that far just to be his mate.
Thus his conclusion that she was obsessed with him.
He nodded his head in recognition to the female attached to his arm.
"Lord Sesshoumaru, how are you this fine evening?" Lord Haru grinned at the pure happiness on his daughter's face.
"I'm fine, lord Haru. What has brought you here to my castle unexpectedly?" Sesshoumaru waved to the seats that were across from him. As they took their seats, the servants came around and offered the tea that was brought up earlier.
"Same reason as always lord Sesshoumaru, Shina here just wanted to see you again. She complained that it has been way too long," lord Haru sent a glance at Shina who had a blush staining her once ivory cheeks, "She also threatened me that if I didn't take her here, she would go on a wild killing spree."
"It WAS a long time…" she muttered.
"She was also wondering if it would be alright if she stays here until the annual ball, though I don't understand why she couldn't ask you herself…" Haru smirked at the predicament he had created for his daughter. The blush that was on her cheeks had become even darker so that it matched the red petals that scattered her kimono.
"That's fine," Sesshoumaru said curtly. Shina seemed to brighten up and forget about the embarrassing manners and smiled cheerfully.
"I won't be staying though. I still have to tend my lands for these two months." Haru abruptly stood up from his seat. "I'll be leaving now. Thanks for taking in Shina lord Sesshoumaru. Now Shina behave yourself here, I don't want to hear that you purposely caused trouble here." He nodded to both of them.
"Have a safe journey father!" Shina waved to her father. At Sesshoumaru's nod, Haru excused himself from the room and headed back to his estate.
"Jaken, set up a room for lady Shina."
-----Where Kagome's at-----
Kagome ran through the forest at a steady pace. She had only stopped twice in the three hours that she had been travelling just to gather some water by a stream or lake. The sun was nearly setting and Kagome didn't look forward to sleeping in the forest again. Who knew what creepy crawlies lived there. Just thinking about it, gave her the jitters.
The trees were starting to disperse indicating she was either nearing a large clearing or field, maybe a large lake, some rocky mountains or maybe a village. She was hoping for the latter. Kagome skidded to a halt just inches before tumbling down the cliff.
"Oops… I forgot that it could be a possibility that it could be a cliff." Kagome walked back a few steps for safety measures. It might not be to bright to stand so close to the edge, especially if it can give way anytime and she was not hoping to land down there. It might not kill her, but why would anyone want to take a chance on that? Besides, with all that rock jutting out, if it didn't kill her, it would still be painful.
Kagome peered over the cliff hoping to find out how close she is to civilization. To her surprise this area looked awfully familiar. There was a village below to the left. The cliff was facing a very large lake. Off to the right there was large very large and dark cave. Then it hit her, she and the others travelled here just over a year ago.
"Let's see if they still live there," Kagome mumbled to herself while a large smile plastered her face. She hadn't seen her two friends in such a long time. She turned around to look for another route down and towards the village. Kagome faltered in her tracks, her narrowed eyes lost the happy gleam and her smile turned into a frown. There was someone in the forest heading straight towards her.
(A/N: Yays! I updated! AndI gots some awesomereviews last chapter! I think this chapter is kind of short… but I'll make it up on the next chapter! Ironically, I got the next chappie started before this one hehe :P but then I found out that it wouldn't flow properly so I had this chapter made… so its kind of short. Well here are the names you people suggested to meh :D and I really like what you people suggested. Thanks, everyone! If you people can't think of anything, you can help me out by picking which one you would like from what I have. I really appreciate the help!
Wind blade name(s):
Reioseiga (by: LadyAkina)
Kazeyaiba (by: XxBaByKaGoMexX)
Lightning blade name(s):
Inazuma (by both: ladylillyofazra & kyasarinyume07)
Kuroseiga (by: firetiger)
Rakurai (by: LadyAkina)
Kyuuden (by: LadyAkina)
Inazunaha (by: angelfromjapan666)
Denkouyaiba (by: XxBaByKaGoMexX)
Kimotota (by: star2bcaught)
Inabikari (by: kyasarinyume07)
Binshona (by: Dark Inu Fan)
Iontari (by: Pernes Empress)
Raiseiga (by: Kuro-Himitsu)
Bow name(s):
Ryusaki (by: Pernes Empress)
Oh thanks, Kogasgirl142, for pointing out that I spelled Izayoi wrong. I'll go fix it soon (I hope...). I'll update the next chap uh… definitely within the 2 weeks! It can be sooner if I finish it and if I feel like its ready to be up. Oh the next chapter will be longer than most of mine, but don't get your hopes too high… maybe I should double check it just in case…)
