CHAPTER 11 - Revised 11/12/18
Hiroshi stood glaring at the lord. "You can't take her! She is MY mate!"
"Is that why her scent is masked? To hide that she is not really your mate?" Sesshomaru stood rising to his challenge. "If she is not marked, then she is not yours and neither is the north. I will take her and your land since obviously, you don't deserve it."
Hiroshi growled at the lord. He took a step towards Sesshomaru but stopped when Inuyasha and Shippo stood. Both stared at Hiroshi ready to attack. Hiroshi laughed incredulously. "I can't believe you would side with him over this! He is causing a war!"
Kagome stood and confidently walked past the lord toward Yuuna. "No. You are causing a war." She gently guided Yuuna to her feet and examined her neck by brushing her hair to the side. Revealing the healing bruise. It was almost gone now thanks to youkai healing. A low growl came from across the room. Kagome looked back into red eyes. Sesshomaru focused on the light dark spots on Yuuna's neck.
Yuuna saw visions of Hiroshi being slaughtered. Limbs and blood scattered all over the room. She looked over at Sesshomaru. His youkai was getting out of control. She was afraid to say anything in fear of pushing over the edge.
Hiroshi grabbed Kagome's hand pulling her away from Yuuna. "The North is mi-!" He gagged as Inuyasha grabbed the Tengu by the throat. Shippo appeared between his mother and the Tengu growling.
"I suggest you leave by yourself. Prepare for your war with what you have. You will find no allies here." Inuyasha growled. Kagome took that moment to pull Yuuna out of the room. Inuyasha looked over at his brother as his eyes followed the women out of the room. Once they were out of sight Sesshomaru looked at Hiroshi ready to kill. "Go." Inuyasha growled at his brother. "Not yet." Killing the bastard now would make things worse. They must make preparations to prove that he should be the Northwest Taiyoukai to bring peace back to their lands. Sesshomaru deep down already knew this. Yet he was ready to throw everything to the wind. Sesshomaru growled and strode out of the room.
Inuyasha pushed the Tengu toward the doorway. "Let me show you the way out."
"This is a huge mistake you are making." The Tengu rubbed his neck.
Shippo shoved Hiroshi toward the castle entrance. "You lied about mating the heir of the North, abused her, threatened a lord, and my mother...if anyone is causing a war, it is you."
"Don't push me kit!" Hiroshi growled down at the kit. Shippo held his ground growling at the Tengu.
Several guards came prepared to take down Hiroshi. Inuyasha held up a hand and motioned them to the Tengu. Escort the Tengu out. He will no longer be allowed on my lands after laying his hands on my mate."
The guards heard this and surrounded the Tengu who chuckled angrily. "I'll be back hanyou." The lord walked out before releasing his large black wings. He leapt and flew back to the Northern Territory.
Once out of sight, Inuyasha turned and head back inside. "Shippo, bring Nobaru and Kouga in 3 days time. We will need to show that our lands are united against Hiroshi."
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Yuuna had thoughtlessly followed the girl to a room. Sesshomaru had declared war on the North. Many will die. She shouldn't have come. She should have tried to explain more to Hiroshi why she should have stayed in the North. Her hand went to her neck and thought maybe it wouldn't of mattered. He almost strangled her for even thinking about staying behind. This was to be my last duty and then…
"Don't worry. Everyone will keep you safe." The woman in front of her smiled and guided her to sit on a silken futon. She just realized she was in a bedroom. It was a simple room. Most likely for guests.
The woman was was pretty. She never heard of Inuyasha having a mate. She moved aside her fur wrap and examined her neck. Yuuna went to listen to her thoughts to find out her intentions.
"It looks almost healed." She placed her hand on her neck and Yuuna could feel a coolness against her skin.
The woman's pure blue eyes eyed here neck again then smiled. "All better."
Yuuna felt her neck, the soreness was gone...The woman before her looked human. Humans don't have this kind of power. Not even a miko...unless. She is a god?
"My lady. Lord Sesshomaru." A guard called from outside the door.
"Come in." The woman smiled at the door and stood brushing out the wrinkles of her kimono.
Sesshomaru walked in. His eyes glanced at his brother's mate as she silently left the room. The door closed behind her. Yuuna met Sesshomaru's cold gaze and growled. "Baka. I can't believe you would-" He was suddenly kneeling in front of her examining her neck. His face was inches from hers. His scent teased her senses. It was a heavy fragrance, a musk that reminded her of the forest after a heavy rain. He spoke breaking her from her thoughts.
"The way I see it, he didn't have a rightful claim on you or the North in the first place. There is nothing wrong with taking it." He scowled after smelling the perfume on her skin. He picked her up and carried her to a small room connected the room she was in.
Yuuna had quickly wrapped her arms around him when he suddenly lifted her from the bed. Before she could ask, he stood her in front of a large built in bath full of hot water. The maids must have prepared the bath for her.
"I'll come back in an hour." He said as he left her alone.
She took off her kimono and sat next to the bath as she washed. On the rim of the tub, was different soaps. She gently lifted one to her nose. It didn't really have a scent which was good. Inuyoukai, even ookami (wolf) and kitsune (fox) don't like to have perfumes or scented soaps. It irritates their sense of smell. The thought reminded her of Sesshomaru. Though she had gotten used to the smells, he was quite offended by the lavender perfume the tengu maids had applied to her porcelain skin.
After she rinsed, she slipped into the steamy bath. Yuuna leaned back letting her eyes close. Today had been exhausting. The heat of the water relaxed her muscles bringing a light pink to her skin. She was free from the Tengu but she would need to mate with Sesshomaru before the lords arrive. With that and the female kami, she could take back her land and live with Shou…
She day dreamed about her first love. Sesshomaru was maybe ten years old. She was a few years younger than him when they met at his father's castle. His mother did not want a mate for Sesshomaru yet. It would make him weak. She made him cold but when he was with her, he was so different.
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Flashback
Yuuna hurried down the hallway with a small red ball. Her father would be busy with Inutaisho-sama. Maybe she could get lord Sesshomaru-sama to play. She reached his door and gently opened it seeing him being dressed. His pants were on yet the ladies could not decide which shirt. She listened to his thoughts and could hear his irritation. 'It is just a shirt.' He thought. Yuuna giggled.
Sesshomaru looked toward the door and saw her peeking. "Yuuna!" He growled he grabbed the nearest shirt and put it on himself to the maid's dismay. He stomped toward the door. "What are you doing here? Go back to your room!"
He was almost nose to nose with her. She breathed in his forest like scent and it made her feel anxious.
'Smells good.' He thought. Yuuna smiled. He liked her scent as well. This was good. Father would be pleased that her intended mate liked her scent. She had been worried that the boy she was to mate would not love her like her true mate would but...something about him made her excited. "I'm going to play with my ball in the garden! Does Shou want to play?"
Sesshomaru scowled. 'Shou?' "Sesshomaru." He growled.
She smiled again. "Sesshomaru is so long! Shou is almost the same amount of letters as Yuuna! So…" She blushed holding up her ball. "Come play with me?"
"No." He closed the door in her face. Yuuna shrugged and went to the garden by herself.
Once there, she looked around the spacious yard. There was luscious grass, shady trees, and a huge koi pond. She ran over to the koi pond and looked at the fish. She put her finger in and gently poked the fish as they swam by. One came up and sucked on her finger making her scream with delight.
She felt eyes on her and saw Shou watching her from afar. Jaken-sama, lord Inutaisho's advisor, stood next to him rambling about war tactics and politics. Shou didn't look to be listening. "Shou!" His eyes were still on her so she waved before looking down at the fish. Her ball was next to her when a gentle wind sent the ball into the pond. "Ah!" Yuuna leaned forward and tried to reach for it. Her fingers stretched out. The tip of her index brushed it sending it farther toward the center of the ponder.
Sesshomaru had been watching the small girl. Her long black hair cascaded down her back as she kneeled in front of the pond. Something about her interested him. Maybe it was her scent. The way it brought a calm to his youkai. Maybe that was why. She was his destined mate. If so, maybe it was not so bad. She looked over at him and smiled that stupid smile she always did.
"Shou!" She waved. He frowned at the nickname. When she said it, it made his breath shorten and his heart palpitate. He couldn't stop watching her as if she had cursed him to be her servant forever. The thought was not displeasing.
Her ball suddenly left her side and landed into the pond. "Baka."
"What my lord?" Jaken asked. His father walked out of the meeting room followed by the North Taiyoukai. His father called for Jaken and the toad scurried to follow the lords down the hall.
Sesshomaru turned to go inside when he heard a shuffle of clothes. He turned to see Yuuna trying to undue her obi and panicked.
Yuuna huffed and stood to remove her clothes. She would have to swim for it if she wanted her ball.
"Yuuna. What are you doing?" She turned seeing Shou now standing behind her. He gripped her hand from removing her clothes.
"Shou! I have to get my ball!" She pointed to the pond. He looked between her and the ball. He let go of her hand assuming he was going to let her get it until he suddenly removed his kimono leaving his yukata and climbed into the pond. He was chest deep in as he waded towards the ball. Yuuna laughed as the fish ran to every corner avoiding him as he trudged through. "Look at the fish!"
Sesshomaru scowled grabbing the ball and making his way back to shore. He threw the ball onto the grass a distance away and climbed out of the water. Yuuna jumped up and down cheering as he sat soaking wet. Though he was drenched and dirty, he was proud of his accomplishment.
Yuuna suddenly leapt into his chest and hugged him. "Thank you Shou!"
He felt embarrassed not knowing what to say to her. Yuuna was so happy. She was so small against his chest. Her face buried in his neck made his breathing uneven until her scent reached him and his body relaxed. Her soft hair brushed against his skin. He liked this.
The next morning Sesshomaru was in his room reading as Jaken went over his lessons.
Yuuna peered inside. "Shou?" Her gentle voice called to him.
"Not now Lady Yuuna, Sesshomaru-sama must have his lessons." Jaken said before continuing his rant.
"Oh." Yuuna bowed. "Sorry." She closed the door.
Sesshomaru put down the book and stood. "Jaken. That will be enough for today. I should accompany lady Yuuna. She is our honored guest."
Jaken bowed. "Yes my lord."
Sesshomaru followed her scent to the garden. She was making a crown of flowers when she noticed his presence. "Shou!" She giggled.
He hid his smiled and headed to the grass and sat beside her.
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Yuuna felt groggy as she woke from her sleep. A vision of Sesshomaru sleeping in her lap as they spent the joys of spring in his father's castle drifted away.
"Yuuna." Someone called. She tried to sit up but felt heavy. "Yuuna!" Shou? Was he calling her. Her eyes were still blurry. The bath water was cold.
"Yuuna." Sesshomaru knelt beside the bath gently lifting her chin.
She looked up into his amber eyes. "Shou. I fell asleep."
He lifted her from the bath and wrapped her bathrobe around her as he carried her to her bed. He sat her down and helped her put on the robe before drying her hair. Yuuna felt tired and started to lay down.
"Not yet." He growled. "Your still wet."
"Shou. I'm so tired." She whined.
"Keh. Of course you are. You were in the bath too long." She gazed at his smile. She missed seeing it. Her hand moved and she pressed her finger tips against his bottom lip. The texture was so soft. She thought of touching them with hers when he pressed his lips in a kiss against her finger tips.
The simple gesture brought an ache between her legs. She wanted him. She never had been with anyone before. The idea of being with Shou was so exciting yet nerve racking at the same time. Has he been with other women? How will she compare? "Have you slept with a woman before?" The question escaped her as she suddenly became afraid of the answer.
"Yes." The honest answer cut her. He could see it on her face. "Does that change anything?" He growled as if daring her to leave him.
She thought for a moment. She couldn't be without him again. The thought was agonizing. She looked into his eyes as they patiently waited for her to answer. "No." She said as she moved closer to him. The robe slipped from her shoulders. Yuuna gazed at his lips feeling his hot breath against her face. Her body yearned for his touch but he was frozen, mesmerized by her. His reaction gave her the confidence to slip between his legs, kneeling as she pressed her naked body against him.
She could see his thoughts scramble as he tried to regain his composure. "Have you?" He growled. He imagained her with other men. Sleeping with them. She smiled brushed her lips against his. The touch was feather like but sent shiver down his spine.
"No." She moaned. She wrapped her arms around his neck. He suddenly gripped her thigh. As she looked up to meet his gaze, his eyes were red and filled with lust. He lifted her and laid her on the bed and maneuvered himself above her as he claimed her lips.
His kiss was like a fire igniting her body. She returned his kiss as she tugged at his clothes. He quickly removed them revealing his hard body. She looked lower and noticed the hard shaft directed toward her. She writhed beneath him as her body ached for it to be inside her. His demon nuzzled her neck as he slowly entered the himself inside.
"Ah!" She cried. Her legs gripped his hips pulling him toward her. With a swift thrust he was embedded inside her. The force pained her. She clawed his shoulders and breathed ragged breaths.
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Sesshomaru stared at his woman below him as she adjusted to his size. Yuuna was softer then he imagined. Much more wet.
Her scent was so alluring. He couldn't help but lean down and lick her skin.
"Ah." She moaned.
She even tasted good. He could feel his control slipping as he sucked on her neck. The reddened skin called to him to mark her as his.
She wrapped her legs around him telling him she was ready. He lapped at her neck once more then pierced her flesh with his teeth claiming his mate. She cried in pain but soon changed to moans as he gripped her hips and repeatedly buried himself inside her.
"Yuuna." He moaned.
His thrusts had increased in speed sending her to the brink. Suddenly he came and the feel of his cum inside her sent her over the edge.
He laid beside her and pulled her against him as he licked her neck. The wound began to heal and the pain subsided. Shou's scent surrounded her as she slowly fell asleep.