Chapter Eight: The Deal
"I will strike a deal with you. This deal will benefit both of our Kingdoms," he said as he held my hand.
"And what deal might that be?" I asked nervously.
"I will help you in exchange for your hand in marriage," he stated shortly.
"What? Your people hate us!" I said in return. "How could that possibly work?"
"The engagement will be a ruse. I will personally help you take down that man, but to be here I need political reasoning. It will give you the chance to win over my people."
"And if all goes well?" I asked incredulously.
"I will marry you," he said hesitantly. "But the pendant's fate will be mine to decide."
"You want its power as well, don't you?" I accused him skeptically.
"Do not be foolish. This Sesshomaru has no need for such trinkets," he replied haughtily. "It will be used for political advantage in which, as my Queen, you will be entitled to as well. Do we have a deal?"
His golden eyes bore into mine as I made my decision. Surely I would be a fool to refuse his assistance, but it meant that I would have to make him fall in love with me or risk giving him the power of the Shikon pendant. "We do," I said finally.
Word Count: 219
Prompt: Alliance
Original Posting Date: 6/20/12
A/N: Now it's getting interesting! Hm… What shall happen next? Review to find out! ;)