Silver Moon: Chapter 15: I Could Get Use to This
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Claimer: Sheba and Sasha are mine!
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This Chapter has been reposted due to some grammar issues that I missed. I apologize to those who read it before, and for inconvenience
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Sheba was in awe of just how quickly seventy-two hours had flown by. She ticked off the big things she was to remember. Never start the conversations, and let Sesshomaru lead her through everything. Remember to look underwhelmed, and when in doubt Kaori was going to be nearby. The largest of all was for her not feed herself, and do not do anything that Sesshomaru does not do first. All of it really just reminded her of the joking way that her mother had put what would be expected of her when she would become a wife, "You should be a lady in your parlor, a chef in your kitchen, and most importantly a whore in the bedroom." The thought was one of the funniest things her mother ever said in public.
Sesshomaru was preparing to leave his chambers for his bride's. He looked at the small box one more time before closing it, deciding that the trinket would do for now. While she was busy with Kaori, Keiji had managed to convince him that he should find a few small gifts to start showering her with. "Just in case you do something without thinking", the old dragon would reassure him, "Find a few small ones to stow away. Nothing to large, or else they will come to expect it, but something small that they can come in contact with daily; jewelry was always an easy route." These little trinkets had saved his skin many be a time.
She was standing in the center of her dressing chamber when he found her. She was breath taking. Her hair was in her classic, lightly tousled, large curls that were so full and thick it begged for his claws. Set on one side of her head, just above her ear set a white comb with a dark red sakura atop of it that held one small section back exposing the mark just slightly. She wore a long gown made from crisp white silk. It was corseted with a drop waist that showed off how long and lean she was.
She had placed a belt made of a silver chain with large red gems to set low on her waist with the ends trailing to one side. The neckline was a sweat-heart shape with no sleeves which did an excellent job of showing off her bust without exposing her to the world. The dress had a decent train that would pull behind her, and a high slit that started at mid-thigh on one side, so that with every step she showed off her legs. The train was trimmed in the same deep red, and she was wearing an exceptionally high pair of stilettos of the same red. In these the top of her head would nearly reach his eye level. Her eyes were set off with liner, mascara, and that luscious shade of red kissed her full, mischievous lips.
She turned to him with excitement in her eyes, "What do you think? Will it be enough, or did I go too far?"
"Your beauty is staggering!" He could not stop looking at her figure. "Where did this come from? You did not have anything commissioned except your coat…"
"I must have thrown it into my bags after the fight because there in the bottom of that wardrobe we found it. The belt Koto borrowed from the jewels that she said that I have available to me…. You really like it?" Sheba was beaming with happiness.
"Koto and Mai have you packed?" he managed to tear his eyes away from her to look at the chest that was setting in the corner of the room, and it was likely filled to the brim.
"Kaori will be assisting you while we are at court, so neither of your maids will be traveling with you." Sesshomaru noticed one of the maids scurrying around in her bed chamber.
"They know; they are making sure that I have not forgotten anything…"
"Sheba-chan, your coat is finally ready!" Mai came flying into the room with the large item wrapped parchment paper. She bowed quickly, realizing that she had interrupted her lord and lady. She lifted the parcel to her lord as demurely as she could.
Sesshomaru took it from her, and mustered a smile for the maid so that he would not earn a lecture on the journey to court.
"Is everything else prepared?" he asked all the members of the room.
"Yes, I am armed for a fashion battle!" she smirked at him.
He untied the string that held the paper around the parcel. After all he had commissioned the coat in all honesty; Sheba had just agreed. In one swift movement he unfolded the coat, and held it out in front of him to inspect the work. It was long enough so that it would drag behind her ever so slightly just as the train of her gown that draped her figure currently. It was made from a cream silk that was heavy enough to keep the cold, and it was lined and trimmed in rich copper fur that was long on the trim, and only soft fluff on the inside. It had three large ties that would lie across her chest, collar, and waist all three were to her left. It was made to be fitted at her torso with extra fabric around her hips so that it had a slight gathering or pleating so that even with her long gate the coat would not fly open, and keep her warm.
"Sesshomaru it is beautiful!" Sheba was by his side admiring the creation.
He moved to assist her in putting it on. After all this year the freeze had come early, and the land had changed temperature so quickly that there was no snow, but only ice. Sheba slid her arms through, and Sesshomaru reached behind her between the fur and her skin. He was adjusting the coat, but made sure that she felt his claws pass over her exposed shoulders. He began fastening her into it. Starting at the one that held the piece that went up to chin, and then the one she held the piece over her chest. Finally, his claws looped the last tie at her waist. He leaned into her, and gave her a kiss on the cheek, and whispered in a fatal tone, "You will pay for the fashions underneath these furs, you understand?"
"I look forward to it, but for now we need to leave", she adjusted the heavy coat on her shoulders.
"Wait!" Mai rushed to put the boots that matched the coat into the chest before a guard came to haul it to the palace entrance.
"You are sure you won't need an extra outfit?", "Did we remember to pack the jewels for your outfit on day two?" Mai and Koto were prattling to each other like nervous hens.
Sheba walked over to them, "It will be fine! You have taken care of everything. I will be back in five and a half days, and while I'm gone I am relying one you to look after Rin, and keep her distracted."
"Yes", they chimed together, and embraced her.
Sheba waved them off, and followed Sesshomaru to the entrance of their home. Waiting for them at the steps she could see Ah-Un who had a chariot attached to his normal saddle. Rin crashed into her, and Sheba knelt down to embrace the child warmly.
"We will be home in a few days, so if you work hard on you studies we will celebrate when we get home, ok?" Sheba ruffled her hair, and checked to make sure the girls coat was tight enough.
Rin nodded and walked over to Minda, and began to wave in her exaggerated manner.
Sesshomaru helped her into the carriage, and then got in on his own. Ah-Un took to the skies, and they were on their way.
"This will be a long few days", Sesshomaru sighed.
Sheba grasped his hand, and leaned against him. "How long will it take to get there?"
Sesshomaru wrapped an arm around her, "It will take most of the day. We will arrive in time for dinner."
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And so they did. As the red palace came into view Sheba frowned. She had packed a gift for Sesshomaru; after all, it was technically his birthday even if the snow was really ice for now she had to be ready for when the heavy white flakes would fall. The palace had torches lit all around it, and the size rivaled that of the West. Sheba felt the butterflies stretch their wings in her stomach. This was going to be interesting. They were landing in front of what appeared to be the main entrance and on the doorstep of the dinner. She would be thrown into the fire.
Sesshomaru noticed her grip had intensified, and it was nearly a vice by the time Ah-Un touched down. Music could be heard, and he could smell at least a few things he would eat. He could also sense many of the higher ranking Taiyoukai's moving toward the entrance. They likely wanted a look at his bride, and to confront him early on about the political issues. For Sheba's sake he would turn the conversations to politics. When Ah-Un reached the ground he stood and exited the carriage and reached past the silk covering to Sheba.
A crowd watched from the windows of the main hall the dinner would be served in arrived. Many of the single demonesses waited to see just who had stolen the Taiyoukai they had fought over. Their fathers were curious to see who they would attempt to consult to get around the impassive Taiyoukai of the Great West. When a clawless hand was spotted several whispered of the rumors of what Silver Sorceresses looked like, and what powers they held. Some even hissed of how she must have vexed him. However, when the breath taking young creature elegantly stepped out of the carriage many of the young lords were the ones taking interest. Her scent was fresh like rain, and it had a sweet floral finish which was very uncommon.
The couple made their way through the doors, and into the dinner hall. The room seemed to stop. Sheba did her best to look unimpressed despite the size and grandeur of the hall and palace, and just how many youkai were sneering at her like a piece of meat. It angered her slightly that she would clearly not be given a fair chance, and she made a point to look several of the whispering females in the eye and smile brightly in hopes of unnerving them. She would not know just how well it worked for a very long time. The lord of the East came forward and bowed, and Sheba followed suit when Sesshomaru gave the slightest of bows.
"It is a pleasure to see you again Lord Sesshomaru", the neko youkai leered at her, "And this must be you new bride?"
"Lord Kuri this is my bride Bathsheba, Lady of the West", Sesshomaru brought her before him. Sheba for her part smiled, but held back from any physical contact with the hosts. It took a great deal for her not to react to her new title. She knew that she would become the Lady of the West when she mated Sesshomaru, but because of the current situation Sesshomaru was using her title early. Kaori had explained that he may do this, and it would be so that no other males would not attempt to move in on her; this was apparently common when a female was not mated, and her "powers" would entice a young lord to make an attempt even if it meant testing the great Sesshomaru. Even with all of this knowledge it was still the first time she was introduced with the powerful title, and it struck a chord in her that made the butterflies in her middle settle. If Sesshomaru believed in her, then she was ready.
For the next several hours the same was repeated. Sesshomaru would introduce her to various lords and ladies of importance, and at some point they all sat down to a massive table to eat. Sesshomaru took great care to feed her the items that were less frightening looking. Some of the youkai dishes were simply visually disgusting, and she was pretty sure she saw some kind of orderve that was actually an eye. She was so pleased when Sesshomaru stood, and announced that they were retiring for the night. He led her out of the hall without a word, and it was only when he opened the door to the room that he spoke.
He leaned down, his lips brushing the exposed ear above her mark, "You may relax now."
Sheba spun on her heel to face him with a great exhale, "How did I do? Was everything ok?"
He smirked devilishly at her and took her chin, drawing her closer, "You were magnificent."
She squealed and jumped up to capture his lips, and squeaked when he wrapped his arms around her, and lifted her up.
"Now, about this dress, and your punishment for it…" he said using one arm to hold up underneath her bum, and the other began to explore.
Sheba was unprepared for the how openly sexual he was being. She could fell his claws grazing the skin of her thigh that was now fully exposed from a mixture of the high slit and her current position. Though she did not mind being held up to his chest, and essentially straddling his waist. She remembered that he had downed a few drinks with their dinner.
"Do you not like the dress?" She made a point to arch her back and look up at his coyly.
"You are ravishing in it; however, you chose to wear it during a time where I could not properly enjoy it", his smirk darkened, "And that is very cruel to you mate to be."
"Might I make a suggestion that could perhaps earn my lord's forgiveness for this horrible blunder?" She made her voice a little breathless for effect. She could get use to him being a little more relaxed, and felt that she should reward him for his amorous behavior.
"What is your offer?" he lifted a brow.
"Well, I was thinking that this may be the perfect place to begin our bonding through grooming? I mean without Rin, Sasha, Mai, or Koto to interrupt or distract us…" Sheba was cut off by his passionate kiss.
He looked at her with mischievous golden orbs, "Damn your talent with negotiation."
He let her down, but kept his hands on her waist. It occurred to her that he was waiting on her. She remembered reading that the more intimate bonding rituals must be initiated by the female. A blush flushed across her cheeks, and she stepped away. To get an idea of what she had to work with. The apartments consisted of the main room with a table and lit stove, a bed room to the back, and what she guessed was a bath room. That was it. So, she took a deep breath, and wrapped her fingers around the silk fabric that tied his armor in place, and used it to guide him to the middle of the room. She reminded herself she had slept next to his shirtless form many times, and that this was no different.
Sesshomaru watched her decided her location, and her hands carefully untied the knot that held his armor in place. He used one hand to remove it by the spiked shoulder piece. He set it down just inside their temporary bed room, and returned to her quickly. He could hear her hate hamming in her chest. Her distress troubled him, so he tilted her head up using two fingers underneath her chin.
"You do not have to force yourself", he leaned down to her pressing his forehead to hers.
"No, I know that it is just grooming", she smiled bashfully at him with her flushed cheeks, "There is just something about stripping you that makes me a little nervous…"
"You only have to take off what you wish", he kissed her cheek. Her innocence made her all the more attractive.
She nodded, and moved on to undoing the ties of his haori. Her fingertips ran up his chest, and brushed his neck as she eased it off of his shoulders. She folded it carefully and placed it next to their bed. She turned back to him, and repeated the same with the top half of his hakamas. This part tortured him instead. Her fingertips whispered over his skin, and left his beast raging. He kicked off his own shoes, and looked down at her.
"I think that is all I can do for now", her cheeks were beyond red as for the first time she really paid attention to his shirtless form. She was going to be living her life with an Adonis in her bed. His broad shoulders gave him a much more imposing figure, and when coupled with his deep muscles and height he was more than enough to make a girl swoon. Even his back was muscular! It was ridiculous, and now he was going to undress her… the gods were simply laughing at her.
"You did very well", he drew her to him, and was pleased with how perfectly she melted to him. Her heart seemed to calm.
Sesshomaru did not let her go as he reached for the zipper that lead down the side of the dress. It went slack between them.
Sheba stepped back, and was pleased to find that he was still keeping eye contact. That made it easier to let it drop to the floor, and step out of the white garment. This left her dressed in nothing but a pair of white lace boy shorts and a matching white lace strapless bra. She had always been comfortable in a swim-suit and lingerie for her fashion career, and she channeled that while standing in the red stilettos.
Sesshomaru was fighting to keep his breathing calm. Her long willowing figure was blessed with a modest bust and those defiantly round hips perched on legs that he was certain would keep his eyes forever. The supple yet lean frame made a part of him ach to touch and test. He breathed in deeply through his nose, and out through his mouth. He had never seen anything so attractive. He could tell from her scent that she was nervous, and it would not benefit him to attempt to remove anymore clothing despite the protests from his beast.
She squeaked when he pulled her back to his chest. He was so warm in the cool air of the room.
"You are beautiful my bride", he nuzzled her mark, shooting heat through them both, and removed the comb from her hair.
He scooped her up, and carried her over to the chest in their room, and opened it for her to choose her nightly wardrobe. She selected a soft yukata of emerald silk. He pulled the silk over her shoulders, and waited. She reached behind her, and through the silk unclasped the bra, letting it fall to the floor, and he continued on his task of tying her into the garment. She put the dress and bra away, and was digging through the chest when she gasped.
"What is it?" he frowned. Nothing would interrupt this all important moment, nothing!
"It's snowing!" She squealed running to the glass along the outer facing wall of their rooms. She turned to him with a bright smile, "You know what that means."
He could have been knocked over by a feather, and was thankful it was nothing that would disturb them. "It is technically this Sesshomaru's birthday."
"Yes, I am soooo happy I brought your gift with me!" she was now rummaging through the chest with new vigor.
He had to admit that the idea of a gift made him curious, though he wished it was that she would remove the green robe for the remained of the night, but he knew better. She turned to him with a small lacquer box. He took it from her and examined it.
"Well, open it!" She insisted.
He opened the lid to find a red stone cut into the shape of a crescent. It was set on a silver chain, and it bared her scent strongly. He looked up at her for an explanation.
"I have been meditating with it, and according to Minda it should allow you to have a stronger connection to me. Perhaps even protect you", she smiled nervously waiting.
He held it out for her to place it around his neck. She complied, and stood back to admire him.
"My bride is very thoughtful", he smirked looking at the stone around his neck. If anything having her scent so close would be pleasant.
"So, you like it?" she stepped closer.
He wrapped his arms around her, "This Sesshomaru is greatly pleased."
"I'm so happy! You are ridiculously hard to shop for", she smiled brightly up at him and nuzzled his chest.
He was indeed very pleased, his bride was pushing through into the most intimate form of bonding, and she was already reaching for a brush. She motioned for him to sit in front of her on the bed.
He obeyed, and was rewarded with the long strokes of the brush. She was careful to miss his ears, and giggled at his low growl. She was moving the hair off his shoulders when she tensed.
He turned to her when her hands spayed across his shoulders as if trying to feel for something.
"You are so tense! Why don't you lie down?" she prompted with concern.
He laid on his stomach, and felt her straddle his lower back. Then, he was in heaven. He small hands began to push through the tension in his muscles. First in long deep motions, then deep circles in the stiffer spots, and finally she was simply rubbing her thumbs in circles at the base of his neck.
"When was the last time you relaxed?" she said from above.
She was rewarded with a growl, but she persisted determined to ease him, running her hands across his ribs, and moving with the right amount of pressure. She was never so happy about taking a massage therapy class in her life, and to think she took it originally to boost her GPA. She couldn't hold back her giggles at his low growls of approval.
"I could get use to you having a drink with dinner if it makes you this calm", she teased him.
He rolled underneath her, so that she was now straddling his waist, "Is that so?" he lifted a brow at her.
She nodded blushing deeply. He pulled her to his chest, and tucked them both beneath the furs. She nested against him, but did not roll off, and he was not about to make her.
'I could get use to this', the Taiyoukai thought in the darkness rolling his shoulders experimenting with the new lightness they had. His bride was already sound asleep atop him.
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Hello! I know this chapter was a little long, but I am trying to build up to something, if you can't tell… so, I hope everyone likes it.
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