{Chapter Eleven}
~Elessandria's Point of View~
I blushed deeply recalling last night as I walked to meet up with the others for breakfast. I was courting the Lord of the West, it felt like a dream. The smoldering look he gave me as I walked through the door confirmed that it wasn't a dream, I was really being courted by Sesshomaru. I swallowed before turning my attention to Kagome as she bolted towards me hugging me tightly and crying.
"I am okay" I whispered to her hugging her tightly allowing my aura to sooth her, it was so much easier to use it now that I didn't fear it
"I was so worried" Kagome said wiping her own tears "Thank you for saving Inuyasha but next time please don't put yourself at risk"
"I can't promise that" I said honestly knowing that I would always protect someone if I was able
"I was so worried about you" Rin said wrapping her arms around me "My father wouldn't leave your side"
I blushed again catching his eye as he continued to watch me with soft eyes. I continued to assure them that I was okay and hugging them one by one until they calmed until Inuyasha who was staring at the ground was left. I walked towards him standing before him demanding his attention and hugged him tightly when he looked at me.
"I am glad you are okay" I said softly to him pulling back to look at him "It was my choice Inuyasha, you are not to blame"
"Thank you" He choked out with emotion "Just let's not let this happen again"
"Gladly" I joked before turning to Sesshomaru with a bright smile "Good morning"
He nodded his head with his eyes sparkling with happiness pulling me to his side "I believe I owe you a gift" He whispered before pulling away to pick up a package that was wrapped beautifully "This is your courting gift, accept it as a token of my affection and trust in your abilities"
I nodded accepting the package unwrapping it relieving the most beautiful sword I had ever seen. The blade shined under the light and the handle was etched in detailed designs of both symbols on our foreheads in gold, silver, and green. I was shocked when the bladed pulsed as if it was alive and I realized that it was a demon sword. I looked up at him in surprise.
"Every warrior needs a weapon worthy of them, this has been made by my fang" He said softly causing me to blink in shock "Do you accept the courting gift?"
"Of course, I do" I said in awe holding the blade close to me as the others shouted in happiness
"Finally, it took you both long enough" Inuyasha said with a smirk looking at us in amusement
"Like you are one to talk" I said raising my eyebrow causing him to blush and the others to laugh
"I believe that there is something else that you are in need of" Sesshomaru said guided me to seat in front of a box and I looked at him in confusion "I had the old one destroyed and the armor broke, a new one has been made with my father's bones to be stronger"
I nodded in understanding knowing I wouldn't want to wear the thing I had died in again anyways. I gasped in shock as I pulled out the golden armor shocked at the beauty of it. The design was like the entire night sky had been etched in it shining brightly as if the stars were pulled from the sky and put there. I pulled out the clothing surprised at the green and golden design that was far more detailed then before with the western symbol on the sleeve.
"Sesshomaru" I said in awe words escaping me
"Only the best for the future Lady of the west" He whispered in my ear causing me to smile "I take it that you like it"
"Yes" I confirmed looking at him brightly "I love it"
The maids brought out the food and my stomach growled loudly that even those that were human could hear it causing everyone to laugh. I waited for Sesshomaru to take a bite before eating much quicker then I normally did as it had been so long since I ate anything. I look at the amused faces as I finished, and the maid placed another plate before me quickly, this time I ate much slower. I smiled as Juntao entered the room stopping upon see me looking me over as if for injury.
"Lady Elessandria, it is joyous to see that you are back on your feet" He said softly looking at me sadly "Do refrain from doing that again"
"I don't plan on doing that again" I said honestly before looking at him "I doubt that anyone will be able to kill me again anyways"
"What do you mean Lady Elessandria?" Miroku questioned looking at me with wise eyes
"I am no longer human" I said confirming his thoughts as the other eyes widened in shock "Juntao please sit and I will explain this to everyone"
Juntao nodded looking to his lord for permission before sitting at the table. I quickly placed a barrier around the room, only the people within this room would know this information. I sighed looking on where to begin and looked at Kagome who knew part of it before the others sadly.
"There was a reason that it was me that was pulled back to correct the mistake made long ago" I said seriously "When I came here I was made aware that I housed part of the original soul of someone that made a terrible mistake and changed fate, creating a darkness unlike anything before"
"Midoriko" Sango said with wide eyes looking at me and I nodded in confirmation "It makes sense, you look a little bit like her"
"I refused to use all of my powers, refused to allow myself to follow her path" I said honestly as Juntao looked at me in understanding "It was hard learning the truth, no one does. Midoriko's full soul was not in the jewel and she did not mean to create it, it was a mistake. She knew she was going to die, and she was terrified in that moment of death, one moment and the jewel was created. One single thought and the world's fate changed, a new type of darkness was born and only grew stronger when the jewel was destroyed"
"This darkness" Juntao stated to confirm my thoughts and I nodded again in confirmation
"You only have part of a soul then?" Shippo questioned and I shook my head
"No, her soul was combined with something new ensuring that the fate of this soul would be to fix what Midoriko had caused" I whispered looking at Kagome knowing I had left this part out "I am told that each god, the creators if you will, decided to add a piece of each of their own aspects into the soul"
"It doesn't explain what happened" Kagome said in confusion looking at me
"No one born in this world can wield that provided by the gods" I said softly looking at Inuyasha "I had to die for that part of my soul to come forth and reveal my true self, only by entering the realm of the gods could they complete what they started when they created my soul"
"That explains the change in your aura and your gold instead of pink symbol on your forehead" Miroku said wisely "Are you a god?"
"Not that I am aware of" I said honestly looking at Sesshomaru who was attempting to absorb this information and I hoped that this didn't change anything
"What else did you learn?" Sesshomaru questioned seriously
"I asked what I was, and I was told Balance, I am unaware of what the means yet and she would not give me more information. I was told that I had to learn it on my own" I said honestly fearing that he wouldn't want me anymore
"It changes nothing Koi" He whispered lowly sensing my worries causing me to relax
"Do you still hold your spiritual powers?" Kagome questioned softly, and I nodded in confirmation
"I haven't lost anything just gained is what I was told. I am not sure on what I had gained yet, I know that I have new powers that I will have to train. My spiritual powers are a lot stronger now that I fully accepted them as part of me" I explained with a shrug of the shoulders "I was told they aren't even aware of what I would gain when my seal was broken. I feel stronger and the only other change I noticed that my stars on my forehead are now gold"
"So, you managed to confuse the gods?" Kagome said with amusement causing me to laugh
"I guess I did" I said honestly relaxing at how well this information was accepted by the others
I yawned looking at Sesshomaru "Can we go to the study? I am sure we have plenty of papers to sort through" I questioned wanting to be alone with him
He nodded standing from the table assisting me to my feet and placed a hand on my back as we walked to his study. I wanted nothing more then to lean into him and go back to bed but that would have to wait. He put his duties on hold long enough while I was recovering, and I would assist him with catching up. I enjoyed helping him with the paperwork and keeping him company was just a bonus to doing it. I sat on the couch quickly going through the paperwork taking care of the not as important ones as he trusted me to do so.
"You are an amazing Lord" I said honestly after he finished signing new orders to assist with a farming town was recently almost destroyed by the enemy
"you are going to be the perfect Lady of the West" He said looking at me with a smile before coming close to me "It is something I never knew thought I wanted, to have someone assist me with running the West as you have"
"Most don't do that" I stated in confusion and he shook his head "What do they do then?"
"My mother was pampered and would throw parties. Most lords choose a mate to just produce an heir" He explained, and I nodded in understanding, that was not unheard of
"You will continue to let me help you though if we get mated" I said softly, and he nodded in confirmation causing me to relax "I am glad, because I couldn't handle that. I need to help and do something, sitting around doing nothing is not really something I can do without going insane"
"I am aware and if you were such I would not hold the affection for you that I do, I am rather attracted to the knowledge you hold and feel disgust for the demonesses of the court or nobles" He said honestly causing me to smile in amusement
"I guess it is a good thing that I am here then" I whispered leaning towards him
"Indeed" He replied with a smirk before leaning in to kiss me soundly leaving me slightly breathless, god he knew how to kiss
"Back to work" I said pushing his chest when he pulled back causing him to smirk "We need to finish this and got over plans for the ceremony"
"Very well" He said with a sigh pulling away to return to work
I watched him for a moment with a smile before returning to my own. I went about finishing sorting the papers before beginning to read the information that Sesshomaru gave me on the ceremony again. I knew that Kagome wanted to have a few things changed so I began making a list to see what we could do. I knew the digest thing was ensuring that she was able to wear a wedding dress and I was able to ensure she got her first dance.
"Sesshomaru" I said looking at him "Do you think if I drew up a design for your seamstress she would be able to make a wedding dress?"
"She is aware of how to make them already" He said in confusion and I smiled in amusement
"Our time has a different style, Kagome wanted the style of formal dresses from our time for her woman party. So, Rin, Sango, and myself will be wearing dressing as well" I explained, and he nodded still confused "I am much more comfortable in it"
"Oh" He said in amusement looking me in the eyes "I rather enjoy when you are in a formal kimono"
"I can assure you then that you will adore my dress" I whispered surprised at the seductive sound coming forth
Sesshomaru caught on quickly and nodded "Very well, just have someone lead you there when you have the drawings and she will make them for you" Sesshomaru said with a glint of anticipation
I nodded relieved making a note next to it on the list looking at the next tasks "Anyway you can have rings made?" I questioned causing him to become confused again "It is a sign of marriage; the ring will be placed on their left hand as a sign of commitment. Humans of our time normally get engagement rings"
"This common for all humans of your time?" He questioned with interesting and I chuckled
"Maybe, not really sure" I said honestly glancing at him "Most do where them, it shows that they are taken but many people have affairs. I guess for my I am not so traditional. You know you could just ask my preferences"
Sesshomaru nodded "Very well" He mumbled before looking at me "You do not appear to care a ceremony of your own"
"It isn't important to me" I said honestly causing him to frown "The ceremony is for others is what I have always believed, a celebration to enjoy. I don't put much thought into it because I care about the forever aspect. I am sure should it come down to our mating ceremony, I will enjoy it since it will be real"
He smiled in relief and I stood walking over to him sitting on the edge of his desk. I smiled touching his cheek as he leaned into my touch. I leaned into him and kissed him gently attempting to convey what I felt. He was the one my heart and soul had chosen, that he was my forever already. I pulled back after a few moments taken back by the softness in his eyes, shining with happiness just for me. He didn't need to show emotion on his face, his eyes always told me everything I needed to know.
"That is real, this is real" I whispered softly looking into those golden eyes "I don't need to fantasize about it, you are better then anything my mind can imagine"
"Elessandria" He whispered with his eyes swimming with emotions not able to be put into words and I nodded in understanding
"I believe that you owe me a walk in the gardens" I said standing and holding out my hand smiling when he took it leading me towards the door
"Of course, milady" He said leading me to the garden, I enjoyed the simple action as I realized that I was quickly falling in love with the Western Lord.