Hey guys! I am glad some of one are really liking the chapters I have been writing out especially letting Sesshomaru and Serafina learn more about each other as their relationship blooms slowly, however, it seems like Syuri has something in store for Sesshomaru and she is a bit leery of him so let see what happens! I have a habit of writing my chapters when I get bored but in the next chapter, Kyoran has something evil in store of our group and Serafina and Sesshomaru get a bit closer too. Here is Chapter Eight so enjoy it!

Chapter Eight

Syuri watched as her mother blushed as Sesshomaru held her in his arms from falling and walked to her study with a smile on her face. Syuri was still leery of Lord Sesshomaru. What if he is just doing this to get her mother's power and wealth? Rin told her that her adoptive dad was not as bad as he seemed. As Syuri was watching, Rin waved her hand in front of Syuri's face.

"Syuri? Is everything okay? You are glaring at my father. What is going on?" said Rin. She noticed Serafina's blush and she knew Lord Sesshomaru liked Serafina too, but they needed a push and Rin seemed to like Serafina. She was nice instead of like the mean stepmother Kagome told her in the story she read called "Cinderella". Rin also wanted to know what Serafina's intentions were with her father and if everything worked out, Syuri would become her sister and she would be a princess as well.

"How about we make them fall in love with each other? We can question their intentions with each other and finds way to get them confess then you and I can be sisters for real?" said Rin, excitedly as a plan formed in her mind as well.

"And I know exactly who can help us too! Yashie!" Syuri yelled, getting Inuyasha's attention. Everyone looked at Inuyasha.

"Yeah, the kid and I form a bond. She likes to call me Uncle Yashie, got a problem?!" Inuyasha said with a blush and went over to Syuri. She whispered her plan to Inuyasha so only he could hear and Inuyasha had a wicked grin on his face.

"Count me in, kid. Remember I like to call him fluffy because of that fluffy thing he has on his shoulder and really ask him every question" Inuyasha added and went back to Kagome. He whispered the plan and Kagome giggled. Sesshomaru's keen hearing heard a little of what they said.

Seems like Serafina's daughter and my Rin have something planned for me but what? I must find out and hopefully Inuyasha did not give the girl stupid adviceSesshomaru thought and went to his room. Rin skipped and followed her father. Sesshomaru looked at Rin who played with her fingers.

"Papa, Rin has a question. Do you like Ms. Serafina? She is a nice lady, and she does not seem like an evil stepmother to Rin" she said. Sesshomaru listened to his daughter's question and told her that he was going to see her things go between them with Rin giving him a slightly confused look.

"Rin, I do not know Serafina that well and I want to know more about her. If things go went, I will ask her to let me court her and then make her your mother. Does that make sense? I must feel compatible with her as well." said Sesshomaru, with Rin nodding. She understood that they must both have the same feelings for each other, or it wouldn't work.

"I hope so too, Papa because Rin wants a little sister and lots of siblings to play with!" she yelled, earning a blush from Sesshomaru. Rin told him goodnight and headed off to bed. Sesshomaru was left wondering what just happened and what were those girls up to.

Serafina was in her study, reading over scrolls and performing her duties as Empress until her daughter came into the room. Serafina sensed her daughter had something mischievous up her sleeve since she whispered something to Inuyasha. Her daughter was up to something but what?

"Mommy, do you like Mr. Fluffy? Because your face was red when he held you" Syuri said as her mother nearly choked on the cup of tea she was drinking. She blushed at the mention of him, and she was at a loss for words. Was she really falling for the icy demon lord? Time would tell.

"Syuri, his name is Sesshomaru and where did you get the name Fluffy from?" Serafina inquired. Her daughter told her that is what Yashie calls his brother because of the fluffy thing on his shoulder. Serafina giggled because she was curious as to what it was too. Serafina put her daughter on her lap and started talking to her.

"I do like Lord Sesshomaru, but we must be compatible with each other for us to love each other. I know you worry about mommy getting her heart broken but I promise you that I will be careful. He is not as heartless as he seems, my dear. If everything goes well, you and Rin could become sisters," said Serafina. Syuri smiled and said goodnight to her mother as she headed off to bed.

"I have a feeling my daughter and Rin are up to something but what?" said Serafina as she headed off to bed with thoughts of a certain demon lord plaguing her. Hopefully, her daughter did not have something devious planned out. Syuri was known to be a bit of a prankster especially how she put a frog in the kitchen and the poor chef and cooks nearly had a heart attack although she had to admit that was funny. Serafina went to bed, praying Syuri would not be too harsh on Lord Sesshomaru.

Morning came and the children were up. Syuri and Rin had their plan set in motion while heading off to breakfast. Shippo was glad he was not the only kid in the group who liked pranks. Jaken wondered what those kids were up to but heeded them no mind as he kept an eye on them. Serafina got up to bathe and changed into a beautiful sapphire blue kimono with a peacock on it and her beautiful golden heels with a golden hair comb in her hair with her tiara on her forehead with the phoenix emblem on it. Syuri used a little of her ice powers to make a small ice puddle for her mother to slip on and Serafina managed to also land into Sesshomaru's arms as he was walked to the dining room.

"Are you okay, Serafina? You need to be more careful" said Sesshomaru.

"I am fine. I guess Syuri was not concentrating with her powers" said Serafina, glaring at her daughter who innocently stared at her panda. Inuyasha was stifling a giggle earning him a glare from Serafina. He quickly quiets down. As everyone sat down, Syuri looked at Sesshomaru.

"Lord Sesshomaru, What are your intentions with my mother? You're not trying to take advantage of her, are you? Because I am watching you" said Syuri, intently staring at him. Inuyasha laughed out loud while Kagome stifled a laugh and Shippo almost dropped his chopsticks.

"Syuri, as I told Rin, we are just talking and seeing where things go. Your mother is a good woman and I just want to know her more" he said. Syuri was not satisfied with his answer and asked another question.

"So, you and mommy are just talking? Why does she blush every time she sees you. It cannot be that hard to tell someone how you feel about them" said Syuri and saw the blush on her mother's face and leaving the stoic lord shocked and regained his composure.

"Syuri, I think that's enough" said Serafina, trying to change the subject. She was blushing so hard that she couldn't possibly get any more of a shade of red. Sesshomaru was surprised at how Syuri questioned him. He had no intention of using Serafina and he was truly starting to like her, but he wanted to make sure that the feelings he was feeling for her were not just butterflies. Serafina too wanted to make sure that Sesshomaru wasn't another Kyoran, but he did not seem like the power-hungry, vain men she had encountered; yes, he was a bit arrogant and sometimes a bit conceited, but he was just wanted a mate who was not going to take advantage of him either.

"I think our daughters are up to something" said Sesshomaru, eyeing Rin and Syuri.

"What was your first clue, Sherlock? They want you both to tell each other your feelings but you guys are moving slower than molasses" said Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha, things take time. Serafina has been through a lot with her former mate and Sesshomaru is not probably familiar with falling in love. Most people marry out of money, politics, and other selfish reasons but rarely because of love" said Kagome. Sesshomaru remembered how his mother and father married not because of love, but for power. His father loved Izayoi, but he rarely seen his parents love each other. He did not want that to happen to him. He wanted someone to love.

"Kagome, think about it. He needs to tell this woman how he feels because sooner or later, Kyoran might get his hands on her and will use her as he sees fit which will not be good. Tell her how you feel or court her like I did you" said Inuyasha. Sesshomaru did not think about that especially since Serafina mentioned that with her powers and the fact she has immortality, Kyoran will use her to become unstoppable. He was developing feelings but he too was scared of getting his heart broken and Rin being disappointed so that is why he was being very careful not to get his hopes up.

Sesshomaru noticed Serafina had left the table, feeling embarrassed after the whole breakfast incident. He got up and followed Serafina's scent of cherry blossoms in one of the gardens she was sitting in. He heard soft crying as she started talking to the wind.

"Damn you, Kyoran. Because of what you did to me, I am scared to trust another man and now you only want me because of my powers. I will end you and hopefully, the gods willing, Sesshomaru will at least offer to be my intended. Kami, if you are listening, give me courage to love this man and his daughter. I just want to be happy just like any other woman," said Serafina.

I will talk with her and see if she will let me court her. I understand why Syuri was leery of me at first, but I need to reassure Serafina I am not like Kyoran and that I will do everything in my power to earn her trust. Oh, I forgot he can hear people's thoughts. I wish I knew what she was thinking thought Sesshomaru as Serafina turned to him and smiled.

"Yes, Lord Sesshomaru, I would love for you to court me and learn more about each other. I am sorry for comparing you to my former mate. You two are totally different from each other" she said and invited him to sit. Rin and the others watched from afar and only those with demon hearing could hear what was being said.

"Serafina, I know Kyoran did a number on you, and he shall pay for what he did to you and Syuri. Love is something that is unfamiliar to me as I am still learning it but be patient with me and I promise you that I will prove my worth to you" said Sesshomaru, holding her hand. Sesshomaru could hear her heart racing and she kissed his cheek.

"Thank you, Sesshomaru and I promise to prove to you my worth to you. Syuri will take time, but I love Rin too. She is a sweet and well-behaved girl too. I love her as if she was my own" said Serafina as she laid her head on his shoulder. Rin and Syuri high fived and cheered, alerting Serafina and Sesshomaru of their presence.

"Looks like we got an audience" said Serafina giggling while Sesshomaru scowled at his brother for watching his tender moment with Serafina. Inuyasha and everyone scrambled. Hoping not to get a taste of Sesshomaru's wrath. Sesshomaru decided he would court Serafina and once Kyoran was defeated and everything was over, he could truly make Serafina his mate and merging their lands together or she would follow him to the western Lands. The two talked and enjoyed each other's company.

"Kyoran is still a threat. He might try to use Serafina and Syuri against him. If we can find his weakness, then we may have a chance. He knows that Serafina is more powerful than him. That's why he wants her" said Inuyasha as he talked to Kagome.

"And by having Serafina by his side and her immortality, he will become even more a tyrant. We better stay on guard," said Kagome.

"Which is why it is too dangerous for you to go with us especially in your condition, Kagome. I cannot afford to lose you or our child" said Inuyasha.

"Speaking of pregnancy, Inuyasha. It's twins. Serafina told me that we are expecting twins: a boy and girl" said Kagome, excited. Inuyasha felt that he heard more than one heartbeat coming from Kagome's stomach. He was going to have two pups instead of one. Now he had three when you count Shippo. Shippo was excited now that he had two siblings and his adoptive mother to protect. Inuyasha forgot that his brother Sesshomaru mentioned that Serafina had seeing powers. He couldn't help but be happy for his older brother because deep inside he knew that his brother was lonely and wanted someone to love him and Rin, but he was glad the old dog found someone.

"Okay Inuyasha, I will listen this time because I don't want to endanger our children's lives and Serafina's guards will protect us as well" Kagome said as she rubbed her stomach. She knew her husband was just worried about her and the children, so he wanted to keep her safe. They headed off to bed but not before Kagome kissed her adoptive son's forehead saying goodnight. Sesshomaru and Serafina headed inside, both exhausted from today. Tomorrow, they would talk about a way to ambush Kyoran and finally put an end to the man who was nothing more than a thorn in their side. He held her hand and kissed it. Serafina blushed.

"Goodnight, Sesshomaru and I will see you in the morning" said Serafina as she headed to her room.

"Goodnight, Serafina" said Sesshomaru as he headed off to bed.

Well, you guys, I made a small romantic moment between Serafina and Sesshomaru. Kyoran is making a visit to Serafina, and I promise I will continue to let their relationship slowly bloom so thank you for being patient with me. Review and comment guys.