InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Forges of Love ❯ Promises Made, Promises Broken ( Chapter 3 )

Sessho-maru lay on the ground, panting heavily, sweat pouring from his brow.

“I told you, you couldn't beat me Sessh-kun” Tensei sighed, flipping her copper hair over her shoulder. She hadn't even broken a sweat.

"Looks like someone needs a little more training..." she smirked. Sessho-maru growled, obviously annoyed, she giggled softly, sitting beside his exhausted form. Sighing, he lay his head in her lap, stretching out. Tensei smiled softly, stroking his hair.

"You're such a puppy..."

"I told you not to call me that" he ground out. Tensei sighed staring up at the sky, clouds lazily drifting by.

"Sessh-kun...you remember when we were kids and you promised me we would be together forever?"

"...what of it?" he asked lazily.

"...Is it...still true? You won't forget about me when you become lord?" she asked quietly. Sessho-maru opened his eyes to look up at her. Her eyes were filled with concern, he sat up leaning his forehead against hers and closing his eyes.

"Of course it's true, I could never forget you, not ever. I promised we would always be together, so we will...When I become lord, I will take you away from this place, to come live in the castle..."

"...Promise..." Tensei whispered.

Sessho-maru smiled, "I promise..."

He leaned forward, kissing her softly.

Tensei soaked in the hot springs not far from Naraku's new hideout. She had scrubbed her skin raw trying to expunge Naraku's touch and scent from her body. She felt disgusting and dirty, she hated being use like this but she had no other choice. Hot tears rolled down her face, splashing into the water of ther spring. She wished that the water would disolve her like it did the remnants of Naraku's lust.

"My lady...are you desent" Kohaku's tentative voice met her ears. She quickly rose from the water, donning a robe.

"Yes, what is it, Kohaku?"

"I brought the items you asked for..."

Tensei came over to him, the youg boy blushed, adverting his gaze, she smiled to herself. He was always so sweet and modest to her, making sure was as comfortable as one could possibly be in Naraku's presence. She lovingly ruffled his hair as she took the herbs and spring water from him. Kohaku watched as she crushed them in a bowl.

"My lady..." he began. She smiled back at him, making him blush.

"How many times must I tell you, you can call me by my name..."

"...I am...familar with those herbs you're using, I had a neko-manta as a friend and my father used to give this to her when she was in heat and wanted to run off...Prepared the right way, it's a demon counterceptive..." Kohaku instructed. Tensei froze, she turned towards him slightly.

"...Are...you gonna tell on me?...I'd rather die than bare his spawn..." she whispered contemptuously. Kohaku came closer, kneeling beside her.

"You're gonna wanna add less water, it makes the taste bolder but it also makes the effects stronger..."

Tensei smiled at him, leaning over to kiss his cheek, he turned a bright red.

"Thank you, Kohaku-kun..."