InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Test of Time ❯ The Ice Prince ( Chapter 3 )

`…Sessho-maru…'

 

“This is my son, Sessho-maru, and this is Fawks” Inutaisho began. Fawks blushed, bowing in respect, “Konnichiwa, Sessho-maru-sama”

 

Sessho-maru merely observed her with a bored expression.

 

`…He seems younger to me…he may not look it but…'

 

“How long is she to stay here?” Sessho-maru asked.

 

“Until…I can find my way back home…” Fawks replied. Sessho-maru gave her one last glare before continuing on his way. Fawks stood back up, taking in her first breath since he had entered the room.

 

“Please forgive my so he is a bit of a brat” Inutaisho sighed. Fawks smiled softly.

 

“I will send some one for you when dinner's ready, there should be some clothes in the closet over there” he instructed.

 

“Thank you, my lord” Fawks bowed.

 

Inutaisho smiled warmly as he left her to her dressing.

 

 

Everyone looked up as Fawks entered the dining hall, she was dressed in a beautiful forest green kimono with flowers on it.

 

“Fawks-chan you look radiant” Inutaisho beamed.

 

Fawks blushed softly, secretly hoping Sessho-maru would say something. He was to busy talking with the woman seated next to him. She was quite beautiful with long blond hair and lovely baby blue eyes, obviously a concubine. But Fawks couldn't help but feel a hint of jealousy.

 

“Sessho-maru, why not after dinner you show Fawks the Zen garden…” Inutaisho began. Sessho-maru glared at his father.

 

“It's alright, my lord he does not have to…” Fawks smiled sweetly.

 

“Nonsense, this would be the perfect opportunity to get to know each other”

Sessho-maru sighed irritably but nodded.

 

“Tell us Fawks-chan what were you doing in my forest anyway?” Inutaisho asked.

 

Fawks glanced down at her lap, “I was…looking for my friends…”

 

Sessho-maru glanced over at her.

 

“We were separated in battle…and…I'm sure they're looking for me to…” Fawks smiled.

 

Sessho-maru watched her in confusion. `What is with this girl? What makes her so sure her friends are still looking for her? What makes her so hopeful?'

 

 

Sessho-maru walked dutifully beside Fawks as they viewed the Zen garden at night.

 

“It's really…beautiful here…” Fawks began.

 

“Feh…”

 

She sighed, `It's discouraging…since I'm the woman he ends up with…'

 

“What is it?” Sessho-maru asked noticing her sighing.

 

“I know you don't want to walk with me but you could at least act happy about it…” Fawks groused.

 

“I'm not exactly doing this by choice…” He growled.

 

“Well forgive me for taking up your valuable time my lord!” Fawks growled giving her most sarcastic bow.

 

Sessho-maru growled, “Do you know not who you are talking to?!”

 

“…You'd probably have a better temperament if you smiled a little more…” Fawks noted. Sessho-maru looked taken aback by her statement.

 

Fawks giggled, “You know lord Sessho-maru…” she purred stepping closer. Their faces almost touched, their proximity made Sessho-maru nervous.

 

“…You're cute when you blush…” Fawks smiled seductively.

 

Sessho-maru stared at her in confusion, Fawks winked pulling back, she curtsied wishing goodnight before going back inside.

 

Sessho-maru stared after her then growled, `That wench…she was trying to catch me off guard!!!'