Chapter 16

Takara stood frozen by his question, she was expecting him to tease her for wanting such things instead of power but instead he asked her a question, one she wasn't sure how to answer.

"He is just messing with me... I'm sure of it... But what if he's not"

"You can be honest about your past with me, after all I already know of it and I have never wanted to change you, plus I have always lo.. Appreciated you for who you are"

"He is the one I want but it can't be that he wants me, I mean I'm nothing like he described"

"I can hear your heart racing" he said moving closer towards her

"What am I meant to do now!"

*flashback*

"Just tell him"

"I can't do that!"

"Why not? If he turns you down he will be gone in what like a week?"

"But what about the time between now and then"

"Well that's easy, you're not aloud to leave your room right? And if he turns you down he wouldn't be in any hurry to come here, so its perfect!"

*End Flashback*

"Hana was right, what have I got to loose?... other then my dignity"

"Your right" she mumbled with her head down

"What was that" Sesshomaru asked slightly shocked

"Sesshomaru I… I…" Takara blushed stepping towards him "I lo…"

Sesshomaru quickly closed the small gap between them, tilted Takara's head slightly forcing her to look at him blushing even more then kissed her before quickly pulling away leaving Takara red and speechless.

"You were saying?" Sesshomaru asked amused by her current state

"What I… was… what?"

A thousand thoughts were racing around her head and she found it hard to concentrate on anything.

"You have to go, right now!" Takara demanded pushing Sesshomaru towards her door

"Very well but I will be back tomorrow" he whispered in her ear

Takara blushed more then she ever thought possible and pushed Sesshomaru out the door slamming it behind him, she then leant against the closed door sliding to the floor with her hand over her lips.

"He kissed me, he really kissed me!"

Sesshomaru turned around to face the closed door and placed his hand on it.

"Goodnight" he whispered to the door

"Goodnight" Takara whispered back

Sesshomaru went into his room and walked over towards his chair when he remembered that Takara still had it.

"Ill get them tomorrow" he thought sitting on his bed smiling slightly at the thought of seeing Takara once more

Just then there was a knock at his door, forcing himself to move Sesshomaru stood up and walked over to the door.

"Now who could that be" he wondered opening the door

Before him stood Lady Wicta with a very stern look on her face, one that Sesshomaru didn't think she was capable of doing.

"Lady Wicta, what brings you here so late?"

"I saw what you did"

"What I did?"

"With Taka… I mean the servant girl" she said trying to act tough "I saw you kiss her"

"But how"

"The door was closed and we were the only ones in the room"

"How am I meant to explain this without sounding like I was following him!" Lady Wicta panicked

"I.. I was outside and as I was coming back, I looked up at Takara's room and saw you kissing her"

"Oh yeah THAT didn't sound like I was following him at all!" she thought annoyed with herself

"It is none of your business what I do"

"It may not be any of mine but it is Lady Rikana's, after all Takara is her servant"

"And I am her son"
"Yes I do know this, but you are also meant to be choosing a bride, that's why we are all here after all. Think of the shame it would bring your mother when she finds out you were doing such a disrespectful thing in her own home"

"Damn it she is right, who knew this little fox demon could be so forceful"

"And I suppose you will keep your mouth shut if I choose to marry you?" Sesshomaru smirked putting all the pieces together

"No, that is not what I want"

"But you do want something"

"What else could she possibly want.."

"I want you to tell me something"

"That is it?"

"Yes, but do not think it will be something you can answer quickly"

"What does she mean by that!"

"I wish to know what you plan on doing now"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean are you going to give up your title to be with her or are you going to just lead her on then choose one of us demons for your bride?"

Sesshomaru was taken back by this question, for these short few minutes he had actually spoken to the fox demon he had come to find that behind her shy and quiet façade she is actually smart and observant, a dangerous combination.

"I will be back tomorrow morning for your answer" she said walking out of the door

"2 choices... loose my land, title and the respect and fear that go with it to that half breed or loose Takara for the 2nd time"

The Next Morning

"You wanted to talk?"

"Yes.."

"What's wrong? Is everything ok?"

"I'm sorry but I don't think it is wise for us to see each other anymore"

"What"

"You are getting to attached to me and I don't want to make it any harder when I leave with my new bride"

"I'm getting too attached! He is the one that kissed me!"

"Oh I.. I see" Takara struggled to say holding back her tears

"What did I expect that he would give up his land and title just for me... I should have known better"

"Well then if that is all… I bid you farewell and wish you a long and happy life… Lord Sesshomaru" Takara said with a bow

Sesshomaru walked out of the room closing the door behind him leaving a broken hearted Takara to fall to the floor reaching out to the empty space before her.

"Don't leave me.."

"There you have your answer" Sesshomaru said to lady Wicta "Now it's your turn to keep your end of our deal"

"Yes…. I won't tell anyone… is your land really that important to you? Don't you care about anything else, can you not hear her crying in there! How could yo…"

"Do not speak to me like that again! You do and I will not hesitate to kill you" Sesshomaru growled walking away