Chapter Six: Threats
"What could he possibly want from my mother?" I asked as I sat down on a bench in the hall.
"The Kingdom," Sesshomaru replied stoically.
"Yes, but that's far too simple. He could have had the Kingdom to the East just as easily," I pointed out.
"Did he not hate your father?"
"That I did," an ominous voice replied.
"How dare you seek out my mother in her time of grief, you who hates my father so!" I growled.
"Indeed, Princess, though your mother is nearly my pawn at this point," he said darkly, "As you will soon be."
"Do not insult this one with your consuming stupidity. We of royal blood could never be the pawns of scum such as your lowly self," Sesshomaru seethed in a tone that would melt flesh.
"Ah, there are ways, Prince," he said darkly. "Reveal me and your mother perishes. She is under my control. If you wish to have her back, you must bring me the pendent of the Shikon Queen." His voice disappeared into the darkness of the hall along with his body.
"How dare he," I whispered.
"A feeble threat indeed," he replied.
"What now?" I asked.
Word Count: 200
Prompt: Threat
Original Posting Date: 6/20/12