Chapter Three: Beautiful Phoenix
In a kingdom faraway, a beautiful woman with long, black hair with red, yellow, and orange ombre colors at the ends of her hair and beautiful medium- caramel skin with brown eyes wearing her red kimono embroidered with the phoenix on it, golden sandal heels and a golden tiara on her forehead with the phoenix emblem on it.
"Has there been any sign of Kyoran?" she asked in a stern voice as she walked.
"No, my lady there has not" said Shen, the Empress' head guard said.
Damnit! If Kyoran is out there, my kingdom will never be safe, especially my daughter Syuri. I must get rid of the world of such evil and liberate his people even if he is the father of my daughter Syuri. Then again, he never cared about her or me, she angrily thought. Serafina was once human, but her mate had murdered her and buried her until she was resurrected by the phoenix bird. The memory played in her head again.
Flashback
Serafina had come back from visiting her sister Shizuka and heard moans and voices from her bedroom. "Once I get rid of her, my sweet Raina, her kingdom will be ours and put my brat of a daughter in an orphanage" said Kyoran, her mate to be. Kyoran was an ice fox demon with icy blue hair and eyes, two tails and his wolf form was a giant two-tailed icy blue fox. He was cocky, cruel, and a bit brash but she loved him and thus Syuri, her daughter was born. He was furious that it was a girl instead of boy and treated his daughter poorly since. "I can give you a son, just kill that bitch and give me the life I deserve. I am sick of being her Lady in waiting," said Raina. Unfortunately, Kyoran sensed her steps and grabbed Serafina before she could run. While Raina held her, Kyoran stabbed her in the chest with the dagger and left her there. The guards were too late to save her and Kyoran escaped but Raina took the fall. They buried her while her daughter and the people of Nadinia mourned. "Rise from your grave, child" said a voice and Serafina's hand came from the grave and was wearing her red kimono that was stained with blood. "You are immortal along with eternal beauty and amazing new powers" said the phoenix bird. "But why?" Serafina asked. "Your child and people need you. Kyoran has caused too much suffering to you and his people so you must live. Do not worry, your daughter, mother, father, and sister have also been giving immortality and once your daughter is 18, she will stop aging, but also shall you get a mate, he too will share your immortality and as well as your daughter's mate and children, now, return to your kingdom and seek your revenge," said the phoenix.
End of Flashback
Serafina came back and burned Raina into a pile of ashes. The people rejoiced and she returned to her throne. She knew Kyoran was still out there and would eventually find out about her resurrection, but for now, her daughter and people needed her.
"Are you okay, my lady? You spaced out," said Shen.
"Forgive me, I am just remembering things. Where is my daughter?" she asked.
"Princess Syuri is in the garden" said Shen and escorted her to where her daughter was. "Mommy, I missed you!" yelled her daughter who ran into her mother's arms.
"Hopefully, one day I can get a new daddy and get more siblings to play with" rambled Syuri. Serafina was shocked. Her daughter was an only child, she played with the village children, but she still felt alone even Serafina longed for a mate to love. A man who is brave, strong, romantic and could love her daughter as his own, but he had to be worthy of her because too many lords wanted her for her power, wealth, and beauty. He also needed to accept her daughter as well but for now, she was content with being around her daughter.
"One day, my dear but let's go inside" she said, and they walked hand in hand.
Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, Kagome and along with Jaken, Rin and Shippo came across the beautiful kingdom of Nadinia but earlier before they leave, Kagome had a letter sent to Sango and Miroku letting her know that she, Inuyasha, and Shippo were safe; Sesshomaru had Ah-Un with them in case Rin and Kagome grew tired of walking. The beautiful flowers, a fountain of the phoenix in the middle of the village and the statue of a woman with a phoenix on her shoulder stood proud. "This must be their Queen," said Inuyasha.
"It seems so. It says: "Our kind, beautiful and powerful Empress Serafina," said Kagome. "Welcome to your kingdom and village. Enjoy your stay here," said a villager. Inuyasha saw the palace that looked like Sesshomaru's but bigger and statues of the Phoenix adorned the palace.
Bird freak thought Inuyasha. They enjoyed the sight until one of the men in the kingdom tried to flirt with Kagome and Inuyasha was not having it. Palace guards came and seized them. "Inuyasha, you put us in a dilemma due to you not controlling your temper" gritted Sesshomaru as they were escorted to the palace.
"No one touches Kagome except me!" said Inuyasha and Kagome blushed a deep shade of red.
Entering the palace, Kagome was in awe of the portraits, art, and the beautiful, golden throne. She saw a little girl in a yellow kimono and was no older than five years old.
"What are you looking at, brat?!" said Inuyasha.
"Doggy man! I want to touch your ears!" she squealed making Sesshomaru and other demons winced at her high-pitched squeal. He growled as the girl rubbed his ears and eventually lightly shoved the girl and made her cry.
"Inuyasha, sit boy!" said Kagome and he crashed. A ball of fire came at Inuyasha and knocked him on his ass.
"Who dares make my child cry?! I will burn you to ashes" boomed a female voice as she entered the room. Sesshomaru and the others were an awe at the woman's beauty.
She must be the Empress, he thought.
"Hanyou, unless you want to be a pile of ashes and put into an urn, I would suggest you mind your manners in my palace" she said.
"You look there, bitch! "I'm" before Inuyasha could finish, a golden whip came from her hand and snapped at his feet.
"Good boy. Dance for Mama" she said with a smirk.
"Little brother, be careful. This woman does not seem like the one to be reckoned with. Empress, may I introduce myself?" said Sesshomaru as he kneeled on one knee. Everyone looked stunned even Jaken because Lord Sesshomaru would never kneel to anyone much less a woman. "I am Lord Sesshomaru of the Western Lands, this is my servant Jaken, my ward Rin along with my little brother Inuyasha and his mate Kagome and Shippo.
"Nice to meet you all and you hanyou" she said as she used her whip to bring Inuyasha to his knees. "If you dare to misbehave in my kingdom, you will meet your end" she said and Inuyasha nodded.
"My lady, Kyoran must be biding his time. It seems he will stop at nothing to either have you or your kingdom," said Shen.
"Thank you, Shen. Send out someone to scout. I want to know his every move" she said, and Shen left.
"What is your business with Kyoran? It is not like you know the bastard" said Inuyasha rudely. Serafina's eyes changed and breathed out fire from her mouth and seeing the children frightened, her eyes turned normal.
"You are testing my patience, half-breed and I know Kyoran very well since he was my former mate and he murdered me, but I was resurrected by the phoenix bird" she fumed. Sesshomaru was surprised about this new information. He knew Kyoran once had a human mate, but he did not realized that he murdered her and here she was resurrected as an immortal phoenix demoness and with a kingdom. She might have more information about Kyoran and his whereabouts.
Sesshomaru slowly approach her. "Do not mind my idiot of a brother. He lacks manner." said Sesshomaru. Serafina's rage cooled because she did not like seeing the children frightened.
"Fine Lord Sesshomaru, I will spare your brother and you can stay here and rest and renew maybe I can also join forces with you to defeat Kyoran for I too have a child as well" she said and lightly touched his arm.
"Hanyou, I am warning if you make my child cry, your life is MINE!" she said as she put a fireball in her hand. Inuyasha gulped. "Now, Tara, escort our guests to their rooms and Syuri, you can play with the other children" she said sweetly.
"Yay" she said and showed her new playmates her room.
"As for you, Lord Sesshomaru, rest assured you and your family are in good hands, and we will defeat Kyoran. I will tell you everything you need to know about him." Serafina said.
Well… now you know a bit more about Serafina and her background. She is going to be an interesting character plus it looks like Inuyasha has met his match with the Phoenix Empress, so Inuyasha might want to check his temper in check around her. Sesshomaru is curious to how Serafina was once Kyoran's mate. I decided to let Miroku and Sango focus on building their family instead of making them travel. I hope to you like I re-do I did of Chapter Three.
