InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Choosen one ❯ Daifu and Daibo ( Chapter 8 )

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Chapter 8- Daifu and Daibo

Nikki was surprised, never had Sam come to her in tears. She wrapped her arms around her and pulled her into the bed room. She walked her over to the bed and sat her down. "What's wrong, honey? Tell me, that's what I'm here for.", Nikki asked.

Sam wiped her eyes and said, "I don't know if you could understand completely, but I need your advice. More like support." She took a deep breath, released it, and said, "You understand about youkai mating practices. That when a female mates she must submit to her male? It's an almost instinctual reaction, her need to submit appears when her youkai chooses a mate."

Nikki interrupted, "What's this got to do with anything? You're human."

Sam laughed, "That's what you don't get. I'm not just a human, I have youkai blood in my veins. My little bit of youkai choose a mate, almost thirteen years ago."

Nikki gasped, "Not, Sesshomaru?" Her face growing pale. Sam nodded and fresh tears appeared in her eyes. "What happened? Kohana told me you were sparring with him earlier. He didn't?"

"Nothing I didn't want him to do.", she interrupted. Nikki giggled. "The problem is that he doesn't want me, not really. He's attracted to me, but not enough to mate me.", Sam paused ,"I'm to have dinner with him tonight, and I'm pretty sure what dessert is. I can't tell him no. What am I going to do?", she wailed.

For once Nikki felt like a big sister, she hugged Sam. Looking into her eyes, she said, "Sounds like you are going to be with the man you love. Does he know you've never been with a man before?"

Sam shrugged, "Probably, his sense of smell can pick those things up." Nikki suddenly grinned at Sam.

"Well, let's hit him with something he can't smell", she said. She walked to the dresser, reached in the drawer, and pulled out a midnight blue bit of lace. Tossing it to her, she said, "Here wear this, it'll drive him wild. Then relax and let nature take it's course. You know you won't refuse him, so show him you love him. If it still doesn't work out, then you'll have some memories."

She held up what Nikki had thrown at her. It was a lace teddy, a satin ribbon held it closed, it was designed to barely cover her. Sam blushed bright red and said, "I can't wear this. It's not decent."

Nikki gave Sam a huge smile. "That's the idea, sweetie. If he wants you like you say, this will push him over the edge. He may even decide you are worth keeping around." Her face grew serious, "If you love him, fight for him. Open your heart and soul to him, let him see who the real Sam is." Sam nodded. "Good, now go get a shower. I'll help you dress after."

As Sam headed to the bathroom, Kohana and Chumani knocked at the door. Nikki opened it, "Is Sam in here? I felt her distress, but can't find her.", he said.

"Yes, she's here Kohana, but this time she needs her sisters, not her brother.", she responded. She could see his sudden flare of rage.

"What did he do to her? If he hurt her...........", he trailed off, looking at Nikki's face.

"He hasn't hurt her, you know he wouldn't, not physically at least.", she said. "You WILL stay out of this. If you must know, she's to have dinner with him tonight.", she said.

His opened his mouth to offer a retort, but a knock at the door stopped him. "Like Grand Central tonight.", Nikki said, going to the door. Opening it she found Kagome, dressed in Kimono, holding a package.

She smiled, "Is Sam here, by chance? I can't seem to find her, and I have something for her." As if on cue, Sam opened the bathroom door, wrapped in her sister's robe.

"Did the party start without me?", she asked looking around at the little group gathered. They all laughed.

Kagome handed the package to Sam. "Lord Sesshomaru, requests you wear this to dinner.", she said. Sam opened the package to reveal a kimono of blue and gold, Sesshomaru's colors.

Face pale, she turned to Kagome, "I can't wear this. I have no right, I'm not his mate. Please take it back and tell him so."

Kagome grinned, knowing what she was about to say would stop all argument. "He told me you would say that. He requests that you wear this for him, that he wishes it.", she stated. Sam dropped her head and sighed.

"Well, then will you help me put this on? All I ever wear is jeans and t-shirts.", she asked. Turning to Kohana, "You get out. I don't want you hanging around here. I'm nervous enough without you adding to it." He gave her a strange look, but complied with her request.

A short time later, the three women stepped back from Sam. They all wore big smiles, and Sam couldn't believe the person in the mirror was her. "Kami", Kagome said, "You will stop his heart, and every other male's in this house."

She was almost unrecognizable, the kimono color complimented her perfectly. The fit accentuated her curves, drawing the eye to them. Her hair had been braided and piled onto her head, in an intricate design. Her makeup had been kept to a minimum, lip gloss and eyeshadow only.

She was so nervous that she couldn't breath, it felt like she couldn't get enough air. Kagome picked up on it, hugged her, and said, "Welcome to the family. After he sees you in this. I'm sure he will claim you as his. If not, well then he's a fool. Just throw a subtle reminder that Kouga wants you, it'll work. Come, dinner will be served shortly."

Sam stopped long enough to hug Nikki and Chumani. Both women offered her words of encouragement, then she followed Kagome to the dining room.

Sam stopped dead in front of the door, reached out and grasped Kagome's arm. "I can't do this.", she whispered.

Kagome smiled at her, "I thought that the infamous Maruco feared nothing. I've heard she that she can handle anything. Don't make me tell Kohana that YOU punked out." Those words did the trick, she took a deep breath, straightened her shoulders and nodded at Kagome that she was ready.

She got a big surprise when she entered the dining room. Sesshomaru stood with two elderly tiger youkai, Inuyasha bowing before them. Kagome gently cleared her throat, causing all eyes to fall on Sam.

Sesshomaru felt as if he had been kicked, drew in a sharp breath before he could stop himself, and just stared. Inuyasha stood mouth gaped open, his eyes not believing the beautiful woman in Sesshomaru's colors.

His Daibo broke the spell. "Well, Sesshomaru-dono, who is this pretty girl?", she demanded, elbowing the other tiger demon, who was rudely staring. "Where are your manners?, Introduce us." She walked over and stopped in front of the young women. "Kagome-chan, It is good to see you again.", she said.

Kagome bowed and said, "The pleasure is mine, Akira-sama. It has been a long time."

"Since my god son seems to have mislaid his manners.", she sent him a teasing look. "Please, introduce me.", Akira said.

"Most esteemed Akira-sama, may I introduce, Muraco of Lord Beeson's special forces.", Kagome said. "Muraco, this is the Lady Akira of the Northern Tiger tribe and daibo to Sesshomaru-sama.", she continued, "And this is Lord Hiroshi, mate of Akira and daifu to Sesshomaru-sama, also of the Northern Tiger tribe."

Sam bowed low to both demons, and said, "My honor and pleasure to meet you, Lord Hiroshi and Lady Akira." She was confused, why was she dressed as she was, and being introduced to his godparents? She refused to hope for anything, knowing she would just set herself up.

Hiroshi bowed before her and said, "My pleasure, my dear, your beauty has made an old man happy again." Sam blushed and dropped her head. Akira hit Hiroshi with her fan.

"You've embarrassed the poor thing. She probably has enough problems fending off young males, not dealing with an old fart like yourself.", she chastised him, but there was a twinkle in her eye.

"My dear, he responded, I was just stating the obvious. It makes an old man happy to live to see such beauty again. You know you are the only one for me", he said. Then he leaned toward his mate, and whispered, rather loudly, "I was just trying to charm her, so she wouldn't kill me."

Sam couldn't help herself, she broke into a smile. She liked this old couple, and she felt herself relax under the warm glow from Lady Akira's eyes. It gave her the confidence to turn and bow to Sesshomaru and Inuyasha. "Good evening, my Lord; Inuyasha-sama. I hope you are well?"

Both males continued to stare at her, Inuyasha's gaze held something close to awe. Sesshomaru's gaze was more predatory, like he wanted to eat her.

Sam looked into Sesshomaru's eyes and promptly got lost, the rest of the world receded and there was only the two of them. She suppressed a shiver, when his youkai suddenly touched her. The spell was broken by a whining howl, and a scratching at the door. Sesshomaru blinked, and snapped, "Let that damn wolf in."

A servant rushed to do his bidding, as soon as the door opened, the wolf bounded into the room to stand between Sam and Sesshomaru. Akira gasped, "Do you see that, Hiroshi? It's that wolf, do you remember?"

Hiroshi nodded his head, but said, "My dear, that was close to 700 years ago. Do you really think that old thing would still be alive?"

Akira nodded her head, "I guess you are right, dear. It looks so much like him."

Sam spoke up, "Like who, Akira-sama?" Her curiosity getting the better of her.

"Why, darling girl, the wolf that used to follow Sesshomaru and Inuyashsa's father around. He was a constant companion, until he mated Sesshomaru's mother.", she stated. Sam jumped, that was not the answer she expected.

Sesshomaru had heard enough, "Come our meal will grow cold." He took Sam's arm and led her to the table. After everyone had been seated, the maids started bringing the food and serving. As they ate, Akira told amusing stories of her and her mate's younger days. Every once in a while the wolf would wander over to sit beside Akira, look to Sam, and whine.

Akira had been watching the interaction between her god son and this young girl. Maruco was head over heals in love with him, and he was very attracted to her. She didn't know what kind of game he was playing, but she wasn't going to let this pretty little thing get hurt. She formulated a plan in her mind. "Hiroshi, is going to be livid, but Sesshomaru will not do this. She deserves better than this treatment."

Sesshomaru was becoming very impatient. He wanted this dinner over. He looked at Sam, she was rudely picking at her meal. She kept giving him nervous little glances. He smiled to himself, so the great Maruco was actually a scared, little virgin. He couldn't wait to teach her, and she would beg him for more, when he was through.

The meal finally ended, and Sesshomaru was counting the minutes until he had Sam alone. He practically chased Inuyasha and Kagome from the room. When Akira spoke up, "Maruco, my dear, do you think you could help an old woman to her bed?" Hiroshi shot her a look, which she ignored.

Sam looked at Akira. "Of course, Akira-sama, but you must call me Sam. Maruco doesn't exist anymore.", Sam responded, rising to help Akira up. She tucked her arm under Akira's and they made their way from the dining room.

Hiroshi sat there shaking his head. He looked at Sesshomaru and said, "I hope you know that I just lost my bed because of you." Sesshomaru looked at him and Hiroshi laughed, "And you just lost your bedwarmer."

Sesshomaru was incredulous. "WHAT?", he roared.

Hiroshi continued laughing, "It seems Akira has taken a liking to the girl you would bed. She won't have her disgraced. By now they are ensconced in our room with a barrier up, one you can't get through. Akira means for you to mate this one." He started laughing harder.

Sesshomaru was livid, and with a roar, he destroyed the dining room to vent his frustration.

Back at Akira's room, Sam heard Sesshomaru's roars and moved to go to him. Akira stopped her, "No, child. You must stay with me. Tell me did you not grow up around youkai females?"
At her negative response. Akira continued, "Was your father a demon?" Again a negative response. "Then explain how you smell of grizzly youkai?"

Sam explained the blood bond between Kohana and her as best as she could. Akira smiled, "Then you have some youkai blood?" Sam nodded her head. "You have chosen Sesshomaru, haven't you? I think a while ago, by the looks of things.", she said.

Sam was confused, "What do you mean? How do you know that?", she asked.

"My darling, you are a very strong woman. You have been fending off the need to go to him for a long time now. If this was a new choice you could easily fight his attraction, and not dishonor yourself. That is where I come in. I will act as your adoptive mother and prevent this from happening. I will not let you go to him, nor will he come to you. He will ask for your hand formally, through me. I promise, child. We youkai owe you much more than your disgrace." , she gave her a warm smile.

Sam looked at Akira speechless. Suddenly, she threw herself into Akira's arms, crying her eyes out. "Finally, someone who understands me, and can help me get through this. Maybe, I'll make it out almost whole.", she thought.

The wolf looked at Akira, and made a strange barking/yipping sound. Akira started at the sound and said, "I knew it was you. Hiroshi would've recognized you, if you were clean. Go get in the tub, it's time for Sesshomaru and Sam to see the real you." The wolf turned and went to the bathroom. Sam gave Akira a strange look, and she beckoned Sam to follow.