Forsaken Fairytale

by Lala Insane

She was a human and he was a demon, yet they were drawn to each other. Pride was the only thing keeping their curiosity concealed and their clothes on. Enter a world were politics turns into a very deadly game and it all comes down to the right wish. A story told in snippets about star crossed lovers, political expectations, and a very manipulative spider. S/K -Rewritten-

12. You What?

Chapter Twelve: You What?

"Queen Himiko, in the absence of the Honored King, I have come to you to ask for your permission to court Princess Kagome," Sesshomaru spoke clear and confidently.

I watched my mother's face as she glanced back and forth between Sesshomaru and with a shocked look. "You what?"

"Mama, this is what I want." I spoke carefully when she gave me a skeptical look.

"You have my permission, but we will discuss this later in private," she said with a guarded look.

I squeezed Sesshomaru's hand that I had grabbed hold of when we approached my mother. What I didn't expect was for him to squeeze my hand back. I glanced up at him and tried to pretend that he didn't have to do it because we wanted to take out Naraku.

"You seem troubled." He looked down at me with his piercing golden gaze with a single silver brow raised.

"It's nothing," I replied and looked away.

"Do not lie to me," he said.

"Tis not lying, I am simply evading the truth," I said and smiled up at him.

"I hope you know I intend to court you honestly," he stated simply.

"You what?" I asked in surprise.

Word Count: 200

Prompt: Permission

Original Posting Date: 6/26/12