Sesshomaru woke early; he could hear people running and things being done in haste. He looked down at the girl sleeping next to him, she was still in a ball on her own side, and even in her sleep, she looked hurt. Sesshomaru growled and got up. After dressing, he opened the door.
People were running around, the halls now being decorated with the color and the royal seal. Sesshomaru looked at one of the guards,
"What is going on here."
"We are preparing for the other Lords and Lady, my Lord,"
Sesshomaru growled, "And who ordered such?"
"It was your father, my Lord,"
Sesshomaru growled and stepped out of his room. A lady in waiting came and was about to open the door when Sesshomaru grabbed her hand. "Leave her; the woman shall rest."
"But my Lord, I must dress her; the other Lords are about to arrive!"
"I dont care; I said leave her!" The woman had spoken out of line, but he had other pressing matters on his mind.
Father!
Sesshoamru made his way to his father's room; not knocking, he let himself in. His father had his royal event clothing on, rich in color, and his armor.
"Father,"
"There you are, Sesshomaru. I suggest dressing in royal colors today."
"What is the meaning of all this."
"Today, you shall take her as your own."
"I will not mate with that woman." Who did his father think he was,
"You will take her." His father's light tone turned a bit dark.
"And if I refuse?"
"Do you forget your honor, son?"
"There is no honor in this."
"Yes, you're right; you took that girl, and hurt her, even though she fell into your arms and wanted you, knocked her up,"
"You will not speak in such a manner father," His father knew that Sesshomaru's honor would play a role; he knew it would get to him.
His father was glaring.
"Remember who you ask speaking to son," He stated,
"I will not mate her."
"I didn't say you had to love her," Yet. His father thought it funny that his son was fighting it, knowing full well sesshomaru knew he was right about this.
"Love, such a weak human emotion that caused your ultimate demise,"
"We are not talking about my choices Sesshomaru. Now dress; this will happen,"
"Like hell he will!" There in the door was Inuyasha, sword ready.
"My youngest son, you have arrived! " Inuyasha eyes widen in disbelief.
"Fa...father?"
"Yes, it is I," He said, looking at his young son.
"We must go before the court," and with that Inu Taisho Walked past Sesshomaru and grabbed Inuyasha by the arm.
"Dress Sesshomaru," he called, and Inu Tashio dragged Inuyasha out.
"Im sorry, Inuyasha. I would love to talk to you and answer your questions, but we have to prepare; the others are waiting."
Inuyasha understood and let his father gather some attire for him.
Kagome woke to find ladies in waiting, well, waiting on her.
"Oh, my Lady! Thank Kami, you are awake. You must get ready!"
"Ready for what? I want Sora."
"I'm here," she called,
"What's going on?" Kagome asked as the other women began to change her and comb her hair.
"You will become the Lady of the West today."
"What! No, no, no, you got the wrong girl!
"My Lady, we do not have time to fight there are demon Lords waiting for your arrival."
Kagome was now sick. One of the ladies handed her something to eat, hoping it would be enough till mid-morning. Kagome ate what the woman gave her and watched as they made her up. When they finished, she went to see. She was so pretty; she wore a long dark blue dress, which reminded her of something princesses wore in the 18th century. It was long and soft and trailed behind her. The sleeves fell over her small hands, and on the back was a silver moon. She hated to admit it, but she loved it.
"Do you like it? They worked all night making it for you," Sora asked
"Yes, very much,"
"Well, come, we must go!"
The Lords and Ladies were waiting, along with guards, maids, Rin, Jaken, and just about everyone they knew. Inuyasha's friends stayed behind, and Kaede tried to stop Inuyasha from going.
Sesshomaru stood with Inuyasha, both in matching royal colors, Blue and black, with swords on their sides; they looked like brothers.
Everyone looked to the door as Kagome was pushed in and Inu Taisho made his way to her and took her by the hand.
"Do not be afraid child; I will protect you."
Kagome felt a little better. "Please, I do not wish to, mate."
"Do you doubt your Lord?" He looked hurt when he asked,
"No, it's just-
"Good,"
He stood Kagome in between Sesshoamru and Inuyasha. Kagome was so happy when she saw Inuyasha she wanted to cry out and hug him. But since he stood still giving her a look, she knew now was not the best time, so she gave him a soft smile. However, she wondered why he was so calm.
"My Lord and ladies, my son sealed his fate; if my son does not honor the bond he made with this girl that bares his child, I ask of you to strip him of his lands and strip his title as a father to his son and relinquish them back to me."
Shocked whispers began moving through the room,
"Also, in moving with tradition so that our bloodline stays true, Inuyasha will take his brother's place as father and mate,"
Inuyasha's jaw dropped.
Kagome, at this point, didn't know what to think and was too frozen to speak. Sesshomaru always held his honor; he was a man who lived by his honor; all seven hells would freeze over before he would let the half-breed take what was his, land, child, and woman. Sesshomaru stepped forward.
"Does this court have the power?" He asked
One of the Lords stood up. "You should know this, Lord Sesshoamru in it in the bylaws, if someone challenges your honor and you do not agree, then the title must move to either your father or brother,"
Kagome looked back and forth between everyone.
Without looking at her, asking her, Sesshomaru bowed his head. "I will honor her,"
Inuyasha was outraged, he didn't care about their tradition, but there was nothing he could do against his father and brother short of fighting them both, and he knew it was a fight he would not win.
"I'm sorry, Kagome," He whispered.
She looked at him, her tears starting to form in her eyes; she knew deep down she would never be mated to Inuyasha, she loved but more like a best friend, but this, she didnt want this either.
"It's ok, Inuyasha," She looked down, ready to voice her objections; surely she had a say in all this?
But before she knew it, Sesshoamru grabbed her wrist and pulled her to him, her baby bump rubbing his lower stomach.
"Sesshomaru, wait,"
"Be silent, woman."
Sesshomaru put his nose to her neck, nuzzling it, trying to get her to lean her head. She closed her eyes as a tingle went down her spine. Curse her body; it wanted his touch, and her body was betraying her head again. She turned her neck, trying to get away, but it was just what he wanted her to do. His fang grew, and he glared at his father.
"Do it, Sesshomaru; you have sealed your fate." His father said,
Sesshomaru closed his eyes and bit down into her neck, drawing his arms around her body to pull her closer so that his fang would go deep; if he was going to mark her, it would be strong. Kagome cried out and found her hands grabbing his arms, nails digging into them; the pain was pleasureful, the feel of his fang deep in her neck, his mouth hot on her. He took in her blood, and then pulled out his fang and took in her scent, and then closed his mouth over the mark, tasting the blood that was left, cleaning it. He still held her as he pulled back and their eyes met before he looked at his father,
"It is done."
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