Puppy Love Side 5 Note

It was a beautiful day in the Feudal Era. The birds were singing. The grass swayed as the light breeze moved over the blades. The earth was happily in sync.

In the Western Lands, though, much was going on. Though she had been trained by her father and her uncle Inuyasha, Claire, of Koga and Becca, was being trained by her Uncle Sesshomaru in the way of the sword.

Currently the hanyou was pitted against her cousin Chris, who was already tired from his father's training earlier this morning.

Her blade swished and landed at the juncture of Chris's neck. He bowed showing he was done.

Claire smiled at her next opponent, her Aunt Lori. The Lady of the lands was in a flowing dark red dress. The slit in her dress went up to her hip. It would allow her easy movements against the teenager. Her curls were tied back slightly though some had escaped.

On the sidelines, the Lord of the lands watched his wife prepare for battle. To his right sat his distinguish mother, who had dropped by for a visit but soon found herself engrossed in the scene before her. A human against a hanyou? Surely he hanyou would win.

Chris sat next to his grandmother's feet. Sadi watched from her outdoor playpen intently.

Jaken threw a flag down onto the ground signaling the fight.

Sesshomaru took a sip of his lemonade as he spoke to his mother "So what is the honor of your presence here mother?"

For once she ignored him, her amber eyes on his wife who had tesguia in her hands. The blonde had done a back-flip and landed in a split. Claire had her aunt down. Sesshomaru's mother thought the battle was over until Lori twisted her body so she was on her feet again. In an instant Claire was on the run from her.

The demoness turned to her son finally "I thought I'd say hello and see my grandchildren."

She ran a clawed hand through Chris's short blonde hair. She smiled as she picked up Sadi who cooed at her 'grama'.

Sesshomaru smiled and returned to his wife who looked magnificent in battle. Her body was tensed as she swung his sword at their niece who was working up a sweat. He heard her correct the hanyou.

"Claire! Swing low at the legs to push back your opponent!"

Claire did just that and Lori laughed "Only when they know you won't silly."

The human offered the hanyou a smile before almost delivering the final blow, ending the match.

Claire was on her back and was helped up onto her feet by her aunt "Dang auntie! When did you get so good?"

Lori laughed "All my married life my dear."

Claire raised an eyebrow at her then to her uncle then back to Lori "He trained you?"

Lori nodded happily "Until I was almost able to beat him but that kind of battle would take ages."

"Not if it's for practice my dear" Sesshomaru quipped.

The pair shared a glance before the demoness clapped her hands "Oh please Lori! I would love to see your strength against my son."

The human bowed her head slightly "Very well. For practice."

Sesshomaru stood and popped his neck, Claire taking up his unused seat.

"Whoa mom against dad? This will be a first" Chris said as he watched his parents bow to each other.

At the beginning of the battle Lori was unarmed but she quickly was able to steal her husband's tesugia away from him and use it.

Sesshomaru had her on the run though. He had changed into his demon form and was looking for her through the trees. What he didn't know was that Lori was on his tail, hanging on slightly. When he found her the giant dog started to run in circles trying to catch his own tail. Lori jumped away after leaving a small mark on his shoulder.

Sesshomaru returned to humanoid form and touched his slight wound. Tasting the blood he growled and his eyes turned red slightly.

Lori only smirked at the enraged demon and readied herself. He was on her in an instant. He smacked her and if sent her clear across the field landing a heap of dust. She didn't stay down long though and was up and charging him. He used his speed to go behind her but his wife was quick. On quick pivot and a knee swung to his side Lori landed another blow.

"Oh come on Sesshomaru. She's got 2 hits on you" Sesshomaru's mother taunted.

Lori was in trouble. Sesshomaru seized her throat and pulled her off the ground.

Chris became fearful as his mother fought for air.

She though whispered one phrase to the demon in rage "Sesshomaru enough."

His eyes went back to being amber and he set her down lightly. His hand though stayed on her neck.

Claire was confused "What's going on?"

"When mates fight the female must submit again to the male. Normally the wives will show their mark to their mate and all will be well but Sesshomaru has her by the neck so she can't show the mark" Sesshomaru's mother explained.

Lori leaned forward as much as she could and kissed her husband softly letting him do as he pleased. He kissed her hard and finally let her go.

They bowed to each other and smiled.

Chris spoke up "Mom you okay?"

Lori rubbed her throat and laughed "Of course. Your father wouldn't kill me hunny. He loves me to much."

Sesshomaru grabbed her waist and kissed her forehead "But I did lose control. Forgive me?"

She turned to her husband and nuzzled his chest "Of course Sesshomaru."

Claire got up and sighed "Well I wasn't able to get to Uncle today but next time I'll beat you auntie."

Lori laughed "I look forward to it."

Claire walked down the path swinging her sword over her shoulder and waving with the other as she walked into the portal 500 years forward.