Hey guys! I am really excited about how this story is turning out especially how Sesshomaru apologized to Serafina and Kagome is expecting her first child! Serafina showed her softer side to Sesshomaru in the last chapter; let's hope Sesshomaru stays on her good side! Chapter seven is going to be an interesting chapter I will tell you that much. Keep the comments and review going.
Chapter Seven
Inuyasha did not really sleep much that night and woke up feeling slightly tired. He was still worried about Kyoran being out there. The bastard held his mate hostage and hurt her and Inuyasha couldn't wait to get his hands on the son of a bitch that harmed his mate.
"I promise Kagome, that bastard will pay for hurting you. Kyoran, your head is mine" said Inuyasha. Kagome overheard him and knew her husband worried about her especially now she was carrying his child. Her new demonic hearing was sweet, and she sensed his frustration. Inuyasha cared about her, and she hoped too that Kyoran would be defeated because if he was still around, her family would never be safe. She dressed and headed for breakfast. Inuyasha followed suit, being alerted to make sure his mate was safe. Everyone else was already having breakfast and Serafina greeted them; She didn't sleep much as she too was worried about Kyoran still being out there.
"Kagome, how are you feeling? I am glad you are okay, and I had a servant make you some miso soup and tea to help with your nausea. I put my guards on alert to make sure that if Kyoran dares set foot on my premises, he will be dealt with" said Serafina with determination in her voice. Sesshomaru was glad Kagome was okay and she was doing fine. The woman was carrying his niece or nephew. Shippo was excited about becoming a big brother and rambled about how he was going to protect his new family and get stronger. Inuyasha was a proud father and smiled at his adopted son.
"My lady, Lord Sanosuke requested your audience immediately. He said that he has written you many scrolls asking for your hand in marriage and you have not responded to him, and he needs food for his soldiers" said Hoang, Serafina's chief advisor. Serafina growled. Sanosuke was an arrogant prick who always saw women as objects and lived beyond his means. His soldiers were known to be bullies and would even bring young, attractive women to his palace to be concubines or what sick pleasures he had in store for them. She hated men who used their power to oppress their people and he was taxing his villagers to the max to the point they left for other places. She sighed and got up from her seat.
"I have a matter to attend to now. Please enjoy your breakfast" said Serafina, her heels clicking as she walked. Sesshomaru was done eating and excused himself as he was curious as to how she would handle an unwanted suitor. He stealthily followed her and Inuyasha noticed it.
"Seems like our fiery Empress has Fluffy captivated and I wouldn't be surprised if Sesshomaru decided to pursue her. She's doesn't seem like a gold digging, selfish bitch like most of the demoness Sesshomaru has come across" said Inuyasha, earning a "SIT BOY" from Kagome for cursing in front of the children. The children giggled at how Inuyasha's face met the floor. Sesshomaru hid his scent and watched her with keen eyes. Serafina saw Sanosuke and she was not impressed. Yes, he was handsome, but he was cruel, vain, selfish, and thought he was above others. Sanosuke wore a gold and navy kimono and black sandals; his long black hair in a top knot and his brown eyes stared intently at her.
"Serafina, I must say your beauty is exquisite! You will make a fine wife indeed and with your powers, I will become invincible. Why have you not responded to me?" Sanosuke said. He knew he had to be careful with his words because if he can mate this beautiful woman, he will be unstoppable and could have anything he wanted.
"I am sorry Lord Sanosuke, I have no desire to be your mate! I heard about you and how your village is suffering while you live in luxury. Bringing women to your palace and using your soldiers to bully the weak and use women how they please. Men like you make me sick" Serafina said, her voice laced his ice.
This man was not getting the hint. She wanted a worthy man as her mate, not someone who wanted to use her for benefits. Her temper began to rise and raised her voice at him. Sanosuke was livid! How dare she reject him?! He was a lord, and no woman would dare deny him. He was going to put the bitch in her place but before he could lay a hand on her, a golden whip brought him to his knees. He saw Serafina staring at him with cold, brown eyes. He instantly became afraid.
"You really thought you could put me in my place in my own palace?! Sorry to disappoint you but I can telepathically hear your thoughts and if I were you, I would leave before your blood is spilled. I will kill you without hesitation" said Serafina, putting her foot on his neck. Sesshomaru was stunned.
So, she heard my thoughts when I said she was breathtakingly beautiful? I wonder what else did she hear from my thoughts? Even when she is angry, she is beautiful Sesshomaru thought.Serafina did not take kindly to Lord Sanosuke trying to tame her. After letting him go, he growled and took out a dagger to try and harm her but with one swipe of her claws, off went his head. His soldiers were terrified and begged her to spare them. She killed all except one of them who looked no younger than 18. She held him by his throat and began to speak.
"You seem like a good man and know when you are beat so I will spare you if you serve me or be like your friends: dead. Your choice, my boy. Pledge loyalty to me or die" she said, and the young man decided to pledge his loyalty. Serafina instructed Shen and Hoang to head to Sanosuke village and notify them of their lord's demise until a new lord was put in place.
"Sesshomaru, I know you are there so you can come out now" said Serafina and Sesshomaru showed himself.
Damn, this woman is a lot smarter than I thought. What other abilities does she have. Is it possible this woman is trying to seduce me? Sesshomaru thought.
"No Lord Sesshomaru unless you want me to, but I would prefer to get to know you and see where things go. Once Kyoran is defeated, what happens from there? I know you and your friends will return home and I will go back to my lonely palace with my daughter" she said, sounding slightly sad. Sesshomaru understood how she felt because Rin asked when she would get a mother which Sesshomaru told her in due time. Rin did not understand that he wanted a woman who would love her and her father, not mistreat her like the evil stepmother in fairy tales Kagome once told her about. Sesshomaru looked into Serafina's brown eyes and could not help but get lost in them.
"I did not know you could read thoughts. I wonder what other abilities you have?" said Sesshomaru, curiously. Serafina explained how her mother's family were born with seeing powers, visions, and could control elements although her mother was human but born with strange powers. Her mother Alina said the powers were a gift from Kami. Serafina blushed as Sesshomaru looked at her, but she needed to know more about him if she were to consider him a suitor. She wanted to be compatible with her future mate to be, whomever he may be. After the mess in the throne room was cleaned and the bodies disposed of with her fire breath leaving nothing but a pile of ashes, she and Sesshomaru headed back to the dining room. Everyone was gone. Tara, her servant said that Lady Kagome and Lord Inuyasha left to explore the village of Nadinia, and the children decided to play tag in the garden with the accompany of a guard.
"Sesshomaru, I am sorry for how harsh I was to you. I should not had pried into your personal business for I was simply curious as to why you did not have a mate." Serafina said.
She felt guilty for losing her temper and that Sesshomaru was not as heartless as he seemed. She hoped to learn more about him and see where things went. If he were to become her mate, he would share her lifespan and could combing their lands and they would be unstoppable. Serafina also knew even if she were to leave if she ever became Sesshomaru's mate, her sister Shizuka would make a wonderful ruler, but she had time to think about it. Her and Sesshomaru were talking and could only hope things went well. They talked for hours about their childhood, parents, politics, and things. Sesshomaru learned Serafina had a beautiful laugh and she learned that behind the stoic lord, he had a sense of humor.
"I have a feeling Kyoran is up to something, and I hope that he would try to harm our families to get his goal. Kyoran only became ruler because he killed Kinjiro," said Serafina. Sesshomaru was shocked because he only heard Kinjiro passed on but not how he died. How could a son heartlessly murder his father for the throne?
"Kinjiro was my father-in-law and yes, the man was cruel, but he loved Syuri and after his mate Suara died from an illness, he became colder. His servant gave me a sword and a letter that he left me once he passed. Syuri and I went to pay our respect and his bastard of a son didn't even shed a tear. He just smiled" Serafina said as angry tears ran down her face. Sesshomaru comforted her and said that Kinjiro would be avenged. Kyoran was a monster and there needed to be a strategy to defeat him. Sesshomaru held her and wiped her tears. Serafina thanked him and they talked until the others came back.
Inuyasha was holding a lot of items that Kagome brought back from their village exploring. She bought both kimonos, hair combs, and clothes for Shippo. Inuyasha was happy that his mate had fun and enjoyed the food. Her stomach would soon be round with his child. He looked at Sesshomaru and Serafina who were talking and laughing. Everyone seemed surprised that Sesshomaru was smiling.
"Well, Sesshomaru, looks like you did have a crush on the woman. Maybe you two should be together" said Inuyasha. Serafina used her pyrokinesis to set Inuyasha's butt on fire. Kagome got some water and put out the fire.
"You were saying, hanyou? Sesshomaru and I were merely making conversation. If Sesshomaru and I were meant to be together, so be it. We are just simply getting to know each other" said Serafina and she told Sesshomaru she needed to go to her study to send food and supplies to Lord Sanosuke's village and send a message to Shen to rid of any soldiers still loyal to Sanosuke. Sesshomaru smiled as she walked away. She almost fell as she walked until Sesshomaru with his speed, caught her in his arms. She stared into his golden orbs, and he stared into her brown eyes.
She is sweet, a good mother, intelligent, fierce, and powerful. She must, however, get to Rin's heart and prove to Rin she is not an evil stepmother. I will keep learning more about her and her daughter Sesshomaru thought, and she hurriedly walked with a blush on her face.
"Sesshomaru's in love" teased Inuyasha resulting in Sesshomaru glaring deadly at his brother.
"Say another word, little brother and I cut off your precious manhood" said Sesshomaru, flexing his claws. Inuyasha gulped. He knew better not to mess with Sesshomaru.
"I am still not sure about my feelings, but I do know her personality is amazing, but it is also Rin who she will need to impress and hopefully she can show Rin she has good intentions. Little did Sesshomaru know, two pairs of brown eyes stared at him from afar.
"What are really your intentions with my mommy, fluffy man? We will see. You won't sway me that easily" said Syuri, gripping her stuffed panda.
Looks like Syuri is looking out for her mother. I wonder what she has in store for our dear Sesshomaru? Sesshomaru and Serafina are being friendly so their relationship will start small. They are getting to know each other but Syuri has plan and Serafina must convince Rin she is not going to hurt her or her adoptive father Sesshomaru. Like and review, guys.
