Anika

Chapter 26

Just like on the trip to the village Anika fell asleep on Saber who didn't mind at all.

"They really trust each other huh?" Izayoi commented to her mate as she watched how Anika showed no fear sleeping fifty feet up on the back of a saber tooth tiger.

"These two are very close so they do things that normal pet owners wouldn't do. I do have to warn you that Saber is off limits to anyone other than Anika so don't think about trying to go pet her or play with her because she is not that type of pet. And also Anika doesn't really like when others touch her wings so they are off limits as well unless she is comfortable with you and gives you permission." Touga explained some of the restrictions regarding one of his pups.

"Wow this is intense information." Izayoi tried to digest everything as her mate told them to her.

"I think Sesshomaru will warm up to you given some time and space." Touga added as an afterthought.

"I hope that he will because I can't have you defending me all the time not to mention that we will have to share the same castle so I am eventually going to bump into him." Izayoi smiled up at her mate.

Once they had reached the castle Saber immediately dropped Anika off at her bed and tucked her in to bed before she rejoined Touga at the front gates in case Sesshomaru needed to be held back.

"Here he comes; don't say anything let me do all the talking." Touga murmured to his mate.

"Father how was your month away? Is this a new maid should I show her to the servants wing?" Sesshomaru asked politely.

"No pup this is Izayoi and she is my new mate." Touga was prepared for Sesshomaru to start to snarl at him but Sesshomaru just stared blankly at him.

"Very funny father but this is no laughing matter so I shall lead her to the servants wing." Sesshomaru looked a little puzzled.

"Sesshomaru I am being very serious, Izayoi is my new mate and is carrying my pup." Touga was waiting for the fireworks to go off.

"Father this woman is a human, scum! You can't possibly think that the pup will turn out okay it will turn out to be a half-breed to be hated and hunted for the rest of its miserable life!" Sesshomaru snarled at his father.

"I understand but I will be here to protect it and with proper care the pup will turn out to be a fine half-breed." Touga stood somewhat in front of Izayoi in case his pup decided to attack her.

"I can never accept that thing into my life and I will never forgive you for this!" Sesshomaru harshly hissed at his father before he stormed off to sulk in his room.

"So that is Sesshomaru. Now I understand what you meant when you said that he needs his space and time." Izayoi clutched to her mate's arm in fear.

"Maybe it would be best if I stayed at my village until the pup is born." Izayoi offered.

"No Sesshomaru has to learn that life does not always go his way and that it is not his choice in who I take to mate but mine." Touga looked down lovingly at his mate.

Anika felt her brother's angry distraught youkai and quietly crept into his room. Watching her brother angrily pace his room Anika didn't know how to help him so instead she pounced on him causing him to startle and stumble back a couple of steps.

"Let's go for a stroll brother. There is much we need to discuss." Anika leaped out of her brother's window and transformed into her demon form. Sesshomaru soon followed and was chasing after his sister as a big white dog.

"Saber can you please stay with papa and let him know that we just need some time to ourselves." Anika purred at Saber who was about to leap out of the window to follow them. With a final glance at Anika's direction Saber retreated back into the castle.

"Do you know what is going on Anika?" Sesshomaru wanted to see how much his sister knew.

"Papa has taken a new mate and she is expecting." Anika replied as she calmly flapped her wings.

"Do you think it is a good idea for father to take a human as a mate?" Sesshomaru asked his sister.

"I think that papa knows what is best for him and is able to pick his mate as he sees fit." Anika gently responded as she knew it was a sore spot for her brother.

"But she is human and the pup will be an abomination!" Sesshomaru snarled his frustrations into the night sky.

"I know what it feels to be at the receiving end of that word and I would prefer if you didn't refer to the pup as such for it is not its fault. If you want someone to hate be mad at papa but understand that it is his choice who he takes as a mate. Papa is a very powerful demon with much power and many likeable characteristics so what female wouldn't want him? Would you like it if it were you who was to be born and you were automatically hated for that when you did nothing wrong?" Anika posed many good points in her argument.

"I guess you are right it is not the pups fault but that will not mean that the pup will be liked by the world because the world will not want anything to do with it." Sesshomaru finally gave in.

"I have spoken to Izayoi and she seems like a very likeable person. I truly think that they are in love and that this is the best thing for them. I know you cannot see that over night but I want you to not hate her blindly for she is a princess from her village." Anika had spoke her peace and waited for her brother to respond.

"How come you are so smart?" Sesshomaru barked out a chuckle as Anika playfully batted him with her wing. Playing chase in the midnight sky was very fun for both pups and soon they were panting for breath as they landed on a grassy hill.

"Are you feeling better brother?" Anika licked Sesshomaru's shoulder.

"Yes thank you very much Anika" Sesshomaru nuzzled Anika back in appreciation. The two siblings sat on the hill looking up at the starry sky for a little while longer before both of them rose and headed back to the castle.