InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Siren Sisters ❯ WHY?!?! ( Chapter 10 )

CHAPTER 10: WHY?!?!?!

 

“They WHAT?!?!” Inuyasha hollered, using his demon speed to keep up with Miroku on his horse. The horse shied away from him, and Miroku tightened the reins for control. He scowled at Inuyasha, but shook his head.

 

“Hey! Don't yell at me, I just found out today!” he yelled back and sort of spooked his horse, the beast picking up on the tension.

 

Inuyasha looked ahead, glaring at any known object within his vision. How could they do this? He said he'd take care of it! And now they go and do this behind his back! Oh, his mother had nerve, that she did. And his father, oh don't even get him started. And to think, he thought he had earned their respect! Nice way to shove it back in his face.

 

They came upon the palace gates, and the guards posted there spotted them, and shouted for the gates to be opened. Miroku quickly jumped off his horse and handed it to a stable boy, trying to keep up with Inuyasha. Inuyasha was fuming and knocked away who were in his way. And to think, he was going to have a good day!

 

“Inuyasha! Wait!” Miroku finally caught, taking deep drags of breath, and caught him by the arm. Inuyasha wanted to rip it from his grasp but Miroku tightened it. He looked him dead in the eye. “Just calm down, there's something you should know.”

 

“What?” the prince snapped, eyes flicking to the sitting room in front of him where he heard the voices of his parents.

 

“It was all your father's idea.” Miroku replied and Inuyasha looked to him in disbelief.

 

“You're kidding right?”

 

“I'm afraid not friend. He's been acting weird since yesterday, and called for her yesterday too. I don't know what's going on with you're father, but I don't think its good.”

 

“Damn straight it isn't!” Inuyasha barked and lowered his voice when some passing servants looked their way, “so what if my father did this, I'm going to give him a piece my mind anyways!”

 

With that, Inuyasha tore away and slammed back the doors that lead into the sitting room. His mother was caught in a laugh, but the merriment died from her eyes when she looked to her son. His father raised an inquisitive brow at him, but he ignored it. He stared questioningly at the form in front of them. She was clad in black kimono, gold dragons twining over her waist and shoulder. Her onyx hair was straight and reached the floor in her sitting position, and she turned to him, as the door was slammed open. His breath caught. That was so weird…she almost looked like Kagome. Her eyes were darker and more slanted, and held an empty quality to them, and her skin was as pale as a corpses. But she smiled shyly at him, avoiding his gaze. He looked away, feeling almost guilty for even comparing her to Kagome.

 

“Inuyasha,” his mother called softly and she rose to walk over and push him closer into the room. “I would like you meet Lady Kikyou, one of your father's vessel's daughter. Its been arranged she stay a few days, become a possible suitor to you.”

 

He flicked his eyes to Nailah, and she forced herself not to cringe at the accusing glare he gave her. She merely cocked a brow at him and led him over to the middle, dismissing Miroku with a turn of her head. He left gladly. He did not want to be in the same room as a rampaging Inuyasha.

 

Inuyasha sat regretfully next to Kikyou, and he ignored the flirtatious glances she sent him beneath her lashes. Right now, he was in hell. How could they do this? They knew he hated being pressured into things, and now that the vessel's daughter was called on, he was expected to marry her or something. But that wasn't happening anytime soon. If he was going to mate someone, it was damn well going to be Kagome.

 

“So, Inuyasha,” his mother ripped him from his thoughts, “where have you been? You've been gone for a full day.”

 

He resisted the urge to look at his father. If he lied, he'd be caught. “I was…out last night. Got tired, camped out.” It wasn't an entire lie, but still had truth to it.

 

But he was surprised when his father actually bought it, “oh really? We were afraid you were…hurt…or something else.” He looked fully to his father and almost jumped. Man, Miroku wasn't kidding, he really was being spooky. His normally humored eyes were dulled and darkened, and held something he couldn't make out. Something was definitely wrong.

 

“Nope, you know me, cant get hurt even if I wanted to,” his shoulder throbbed and he ignored it. The room relapsed to silence, tense and strained. Her son pointedly ignored everyone, nothing new there. Nailah sighed and stood. This was getting her nowhere. “Inuyasha, please show Lady Kikyou to her room would you?”

 

“No need, I'll do it,” his lordship rose, surprising his family. He bowed and backed a bit, guiding the silent maiden down a hall.

 

Inuyasha ran a hand through his silver locks. Now this was definitely weird. Since when did his father go as low as escorting guests? He looked at his mother and puzzled over her worried expression. But she covered it with a smile and prepared the worst from her son. She had it coming.

 

“What the hell was that!?” he barked at her and started pacing. She scowled displeased.

 

“Don't use that language with me, I can still reddened your bottom if need. And that was a suitor chosen for you.” She replied curtly, and Inuyasha growled and felt like ripping his hair out.

 

“But I told you! I can find a mate on my own!” he yelled and whirled on her, but she only raised a brow.

 

“And when will that be Inuyasha? When I finally start showing my age? I told you before, your father and I are getting impatient.”

 

“Screw that! I'm not about to be forced into something just because you chose her!”

 

She softened her scowl and lowered her head some, taking on a thoughtful expression. He paused in his tantrum and crossed his brows. “I did not choose her Inuyasha, your father did. I respect your every wish, and even protested against this. But your father insisted it was time you grew up.”

 

He hung his head and sighed, not catching the glance she sent to the doorway that her lord left with the maiden. “But mother…”

 

“No but's, she stays her time, and whether you choose her or not is up to you. But at least be kind to her.” And with that, Lady Nailah turned on her heel and stalked form the room, leaving her son to glare at her back.

 

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“I see the arrow did not work.”

 

“I'm afraid it didn't,” the second said, frustration thick in its voice. “But we seem to forget the little healer he was going to meet.”

 

“She must have got to him. Damn.”

 

“Yes she did. She saved him from near death. And that's what we needed.”

 

“Are you sure this will work?”

 

“That stupid half breed doesn't even know his potential, but if we awaken it, I can control it, and with you by my side.”

 

The other snorted in disgust, “must I really be friendly to that disgusting abomination?”

 

“If you want this to work, don't suspect yourself. Your skill is known be many, certainly by the palace. If you show no ill will, then they cannot suspect you.”

 

“Hm…and what of his little bitch?”

 

“Not a problem, I can use her to my advantage. Don't fret my queen, you will have what you desire and more in due time. Now, I must be going, and play the part.”

 

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