Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Iliad ❯ Of Lords and Ladies ( Chapter 5 )

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14 pages of epic life changing events for the girls specifically for our until now, unamed narrator.

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Of Lords and Ladies

It has been two weeks since the arrival of our newest family members. As newborns often do they awake at night to voice any and all sorrows they might have and when one baby does the others usually follow and no one sleeps. It is simply a fact of life we learned with Achilles and will now become used to once again. I know not how the others deal with it but I do not sleep and instead chronicle the happenings of our lives in light of recent events.

Since the babies' birth all have been very happy and it is obvious how much each child is loved dearly. But Persephone has not been herself since then. It is my belief that she is anxious because of Frieza's reaction to her baby and she fears that he will kill her and the baby. This is more than just speculation every afternoon when she takes a nap to recover from sleep lost during the night she awakes screaming and is frantically looking for Daphne, as if her child would be taken from her any moment….

However a week ago Zarbon showed himself for the first time since Daphne's birth. To say Persephone was surprised would be a severe underestimation, when Zarbon appeared he asked her if he could speak with her and then went out of ear shot, but one could see them sitting on a bench just outside the conservatory Persephone holding Daphne protectively and listening to him speak. After a while Persephone's face turned from apprehensive to joyous and she leaned into kiss Zarbon and he kissed her back with a similarly happy expression. Then after a few chuckles were exchanged and another kiss given, Persephone put Daphne into her father's arms for the first time and never have I seen such a might warrior and oppressive looking lord become so gentle and fearful looking as he carefully held his baby girl…

Some part of me I thought I was losing flared back to life as I watched them….Persephone actually looked genuinely happy…

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Time has flown these last couple months. Lord Father has brought no new men to us and his visits are few and far between a happy coincidence for us. The Ginyu Force too has been away only Zarbon pays us any calls, albeit his presence is much more welcomed.

Our human sisters have begun to assimilate well into our lifestyle. Victoria is still playing tough at times, but she has forged a bond with Harmonia and I none the less. Diana too is most enjoyable to be around. She has a wit and humor about her that lifts any foul mood accepting sweet Daphne's…

Vanessa in particular is drawn to her, refreshing since little sister still has much to learn.

The babies continually fill our days with smiles and even the occasional burst of laughter. Even at such a young age their personalities shine through.

Heracles is a quiet child in comparison with his brother we all feel bad for the poor boy, even now Alcemene is trying to get Achilles to stop pulling on young Heracles new red tufts of hair.

Thalion is the apple of Selene's eye but he is not much for smiling, no manner of silly faces will make this baby smile. He only wishes to play with grass and nap in his mother's embrace.

Phoebe too is growing quickly. Her skin is like her mother's but her green hair leaves no doubt whom her father is. She is quite a happy and curious little thing. Persephone daily finds herself in a tizzy over where Phoebe is and what she is doing. Persephone has always been the maternal figure among us, but it seems the young babe has put even her saintly patience to the test. Luckily for her Phoebe is easy enough for us to find, she is a very friendly child and if you call her name she will find you.

Zarbon has come for a visit this afternoon and we are all having a picnic amongst the grassy area of our sanctuary, all are happy. I can hear Phoebe and Persephone laughing and I know without looking away from the page that Zarbon is tickling his daughter making both Persephone and the child endlessly happy with his small attentions.

While Selene eats Harmonia cradles baby Thalion who looks drowsy after his midday meal. Yet Diana and Vanessa still coo over him with wide smiles. Victoria, Daphne, and I sit to the side simply sitting, eating, and observing the world around us.

All is peaceful…for once…

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Zarbon came by this afternoon, all business, was his purpose.

He walked to Persephone who picked up Daphne from the settee and smiled at him. He put his hand on her back and began to usher her towards the stairs heading up to our hall of rooms. As he did he turned to the rest of us. “Lord Frieza has a guest…” It was all he need say. Immediately Selene, and Alcemene followed with their children while the rest of us moved quickly, but resignedly to our chambers to change and become presentable for our guest.

Diana and Victoria shook as they came out of their chambers I know well why, that fear that grips every one of us whenever Lord Father brings a guest to our haven. All know that anyone of us could easily lose and gain something all at once whenever a stranger comes into our midst, it is a fact of life we all know to well, change is constant, and things always have to change…somehow…

All seven of us were lined up as the heavy doors were opened by the guards and a chill flew through the room as Frieza entered talking to a man to his left with that same creepy smile that haunts me even with my eyes closed. Our guest was not terribly imposing…he had a muscular build beneath noble robes of a lesser civilization. He had no hair and his most surprising feature was that he possessed a third eye in his forehead. His aura is calm I can tell, a success in Lord Father's presence for anyone.

When Lord Father had finished explaining to him why he was here among a half a dozen beautiful ladies his eyes widened slightly and he seemed to become slightly astounded. Frieza held out a hand beckoning him to make a choice and tentatively he stepped forward to look us over, I perceived the slightest quiver in his gaze…fear…anxiousness…

Both the outsiders Lord Frieza has brought to us have either been indifferent or distressed by our arrangement, but these emotions are far preferred to what could be…leering brutes with questionable ideas…

After several minutes he stopped,, his eyes falling square on….Harmonia…

He nodded and looked back at Frieza awkwardly. “This one.” He said in a weak whisper. Harmonia nodded politely and stepped forward to follow the newcomer her eyes to the ground as she walked out of those doors for the first time….

Once the doors had closed Diana collapsed to her knees shaking with pent up dread. Victoria leaned down next to her and whispered something in her ear that calmed her shaking but brought tears to her eyes. Soon we were all huddled together in an awkward hug to comfort each other…as if we had lost someone or something precious to us….

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Harmonia returned this morning, she sat down on a chaise lounge and she looked weary, never had I seen strong Harmonia look so forlorn.

Persephone always maternal even before Daphne, sits beside her and leans her head on her shoulder in a sisterly show of affection. “How can I help, sister?” She asked calmly.

Harmonia sighed and every one of us listened close to hear her next words.

“He…would not…take me..” She whispered her knees pulled up to her chest.

“What?!” Vanessa shouted in shock.

“I had to beg him…tell him that Lord Father would be displeased if he did not and that I would suffer for it!” She spoke quickly fear in her voice not on her face.

“Are you crazy?!” Victoria shouted standing up and walking closer to Harmonia and Persephone. “That man offered to leave you untainted and instead you forced him to harm you!? You are a fool brainwashed by…THIS PLACE!” Her arms flailed frantically as she spoke.

Persephone quickly stood to her defense. “You are the fool! Do you think for a second that Frieza would not have punished her?!”

“He would not have known!”

“He would have! Even sooner if she does not bear a child! You have seen our Frieza treats Zarbon and I because I bore a girl. Imagine how he would treat one who bears him NOTHING!”

It was silent for a few long moments as the two stared each other down.

“Do you plan to fight all those who choose you? That will only make it worse for you. If that is what you believe then that is the surest way to DEATH! And unless you have lost all pride in your humanity and given up on your friend then I suggest you rethink your plans.” Persephone had spoken her piece, and all argument ended.

However it made me realize that I too had not really believed I would give myself up to a man just because Frieza told me too. I was still not sure if I would fight or if I would acquiesce when my time came…

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Harmonia is with child…

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It hasn't even been a month since Harmonia's visitor and yet Zarbon warns us another even MORE important guest will be arriving this evening…

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How does one even begin to describe the event that has changed them forever? Although I am no mere mortal change is still a part of my existence, however seldom it comes in a life of thousands of years. My life forever changed the afternoon that HE floated through the doors of our bird cage.

I knew who he was the minute he entered, his power alone gave him away. Any demon would know exactly who possessed so strong an aura. It was Sesshomaru, InuYoukai Lord of the Western Lands of Demon World. He is known as one of the strongest, if not THE strongest demon in our world. To have survived and kept his lordship through these times of Frieza he must also be very cunning. I have never seen him myself, but I have heard all the stories and I have to say that he is even more cold and regal looking in person than I ever imagined him to be.

I heard Kore gasp and her eyes shot to me and I nodded ever so slightly and continued to stare until he began to descend the stairs before Frieza.

It seemed as though Sesshomaru was not even listening to Lord Father as he spoke. “…So for your successful…negotiations with the King of Epsilon Galaxy I offer you one of my lovely daughters for a night.”

Sesshomaru stared through us for a few moments before speaking in a tone so cold, I could almost feel the frost forming on my eye lashes. “Is that all my deeds are worth? One night?”

His speech was measured as if every word was weighed carefully, like gold…even though his words burned me through they carried admirable strength and defiance...

“I'm afraid that's all you…or I can spare.”

Sesshomaru glanced at Frieza and gave a soft harrumph before he turned his eyes back to us, we were all supposed to look at the ground, but I still looked with my peripheral vision as he eyed us all, he eyed us like we were unworthy filth not fit for stock in his stable.

I was both irritated and intrigued by his actions towards the whole situation until his eyes actually fell upon me…

He looked me up and down and I could feel my heart beat in time with the pace of his piercing gaze. I was suddenly more nervous then ever had I been in my previous life. I wasn't sure if Frieza was blocking his senses or not but I refused to let him smell fear on me.

He grabbed my chin and lifted my face up to look at him. He inspected me closely before turning to Lord Father and saying, “This one…”

I could feel my heartbeat skip at his words but I steeled myself, I promised myself I would face this, like a true demon, like a warrior to battle, it would not phase me…

I followed Sesshomaru and Frieza down the outer hall till we reached what I assumed to be Sesshomaru's rooms. We stopped and Frieza smirked knowingly at me and said, “Have a good night...” Then he walked away continuing down the long cold hall, which I had not seen since my arrival in the Cold Palace. Once he was out of sight Sesshomaru turned his gaze on me and opened his door and surprisingly gestured for me to enter first…whether out of politeness or out of defensive instinct I couldn't be sure but I went silently all the while my own guard up.

The click of the door closing was acutely audible to me as the prey in the situation. My instincts forced me to spin around to face the demon lord. I had learned from my training that having your back turned to an opponent was not advisable. Looking into his face I saw a barely perceptible change in his eyes and he stepped forward, little more than an arms length away and spoke in a voice that was still full or regality but was more personal…

“As a demon you must hate this.”

His statement froze me to the heart. He knew…

My frozen posture must have given me away because he stepped closer and leaned down to speak in my ear. “You underestimate this Sesshomaru. Frieza cannot hide such things from this Sesshomaru not with any modern or magical means.”

He walked past me and I could hear the clink of glasses as he made himself a drink. A long moment of silence passed between us…I did not speak for fear of confirming out loud to an outsider who I truly was would put not only myself but my sisters in danger.

“I see…Frieza even has you too afraid to speak it aloud…Worry not. Your secret is safe with this one.”

Somehow I knew…it would be…

As I turned to face him again he was now seated without his ceremonial outer garb and armor, I had not heard him remove those articles, although still guarded. I did not blame him…

He spoke again. “One does what they must to survive in these times….” He trailed off his eyes going far away. I waited till he started to come back to himself before taking a few steps toward him and bowing in the most humble way as I had been taught by my mother, kneeling while bending low at the waist eyes slightly down and one fist over my heart the other hand on the floor. “I do not underestimate you Lord Sesshomaru, Daiyoukai of the Western Lands. You are nothing less than what I always imagined you to be.”

“So you have heard of me...” He said one brow rose ever so slightly, that I could see from the corner of my eye, as if curious.

“What demon or hanyou has not my lord? Forgive me for not paying proper respects earlier…”

“Apology is unnecessary. You bestow the greatest honor upon this one by coming to me untouched even if it is not your choice.”

I smirked slightly as his words and I could not tell if I did blush at his words, but I said, “You could smell that too…”

He stood up and with a firm yet a surprisingly gentle grip grasped my shoulder and lifted me to stand. I was forced to look up into his intense golden orbs. “Frieza has yet to find a way to mask a scent from this one.”

Then to my surprise his hands slowly moved down my arms to grasp mine. He stared down at them and then let his fingers rub over the gold bracelets that relegate me to my position in Frieza's court…a powerless…hanyou…

“It would seem you are not so…lucky…” He spoke slowly as he continued to rub over the bracelets. His eyes still looking down.

“Lord…Father believes it is better to focus on more feminine pursuits…”

“Like….” I felt those golden eyes move from my hands to my face and I was drawn to look up at them.

“The written and spoken word.”

“Feminine talents?” He questioned his sleek eyebrows rising ever so slightly in curiosity.

“In Frieza's court they are.”

“So it seems….May I hear your work?” He asked his hands still held mine and his eyes still held me enraptured.

“If my lord wishes it…”

“I do.”

I gave a slight gulp for never before had I spoken my work in such a setting and before a lord no less.

“Lords and Ladies. All dandies. Painted and draped in refinery great. Flattery is their mead. Such was born my art...the art of poet and minstrel et all. An obsession of the written word. An art form in and of itself. The very execution of form applauded in its beauty. This is the dream…It is the highest form of flattery and the worst type of scorn.

Truly coveted in any form. Pleasing to the eye, the ear, and the touch. Yet vigilancealonecan see straight to the heart of the matter, and then even shows of knavery and pun cannot hide the true light of the soul.”

I waited for his response my heart beating heavily as he continued to stare at me. Then without prequel he pulled me with him towards the bed. He sat down upon it still holding my hands and I knelt next to him. Finally, he looked away in deep thought.

“Hmmm. Emotive and yet honest. I am intrigued by your art of observation my lady…” I had to fight a blush at his words when to my surprise one of his hands slowly moved up my arm and into my hair. He caressed my dark curly locks for a few moments. I would be lying if I said it was not a pleasant feeling to have his claws playing in my hair.

“My lady….this one would feel the lowest of the low if he were to pleasure such a maiden without knowing her name…” His other hand moved ever so slowly to my cheek and lifted our eyes to meet again.

“It is…Clio…”

“Clio…” He whispered back. “It suits you…” Then he slowly pulled my face towards him and kissed me slowly and gently. I was surprised by the warmth that radiated from his lips throughout my whole being and in response raised my arms to grasp his shoulders pulling him closer in the process.

As the kiss continued I realized I had lied….I did underestimate him….never did I believe this cold lord could be so thoughtful as to kiss a woman he would never again see after this day…but I was glad to be in the wrong…

His claws deftly undid my hair trappings and we both enjoyed it as his claws gripped my head while running through my curls and intensified the kiss.

I leaned into him, wrapped my arms around his neck and fisted my own hands in his long moonlit mane. He growled into the kiss. Our bodies swayed back and forth as the kiss went on. Finally we had to break for air and his hands moved to my shoulders to push me a back a little. I could see red rims around his irises as he gasped sensually before me. I am sure I was the same.

“Forgive this one's vigor it has been long since this one last laid with a woman.”

His words washed over me and the picture he made and the way my body burned for the sight before me erased any fears or doubts I had ever had about this moment.

All I knew was that I needed to feel more of the warmth, the excitement, the pleasure…he had to offer me. It was the most alive I had felt since my arrival at the palace years before.

In a show of boldness I never thought I would make I rolled my shoulders and in a sensual display allowed my hair to caress my shoulders as the straps of my dress slid off my shoulders and down, all the way off taking the dress with it.

His eyes flashed red and he let out a low growl as he took in my form. I saw him shiver and he took a deep breath to rein in his instincts before pulling me back and flipping us around so I was pressed intimately beneath him, with my arms around his neck caressing his hair and his well toned body.

What followed was a blur of soft caresses and hot touches after that…

His fingers, lips, and tongue mapped my entire body…inside and out…

Responding to his ministration was all instinct, I somehow knew exactly where to grab and caress where to place my lips, tongue, and teeth to please… my demon…

So caught up in the unending pleasure I almost did not here him speak, though I felt his position shift above me… “You've shared your mind, now allow this one to share your body.”

I focused on his red rimmed golden eyes and nodded before he thrust forward…

It was a sharp painful friction, but I had throughout my training in my youth always been taught to fight through the pain so…I gritted my teeth and wrapped my legs tighter around his hips forcing him all the way in.

His lips were right next to my ear and he let out a growl of bliss before pulling out and thrusting back in all the way to the hilt, the sharp pain had been replaced with a pleasurable pressure. It increased with every movement our bodies made until the crescendo, I felt as if I possessed my wind powers again. I was flying faster and higher then I'd ever flown, my body tightening like a bow string until all the tension was released…

Now I understand why Persephone enjoys her time with Zarbon so much, if it is anything like this…

Soon after he too reached his pinnacle and I felt a deep warmth as he crumbled on top of me and rolled over his arms draped over me as we remained intimately connected. I was more than ready to drift into slumber when I felt his tongue on the back of my neck.

“This one is not through with you just yet my lady. The night is young and the day too.”

I blush to recall all the ways to reach bliss I learned that night. So exhausted I was from the never ending haze of excitement and satisfaction I do not recall when but eventually I must have fallen unconscious…

I woke up sometime in the day and rolled over to find myself alone in the large bed that I lost innocence in. I had not to worry however when I heard the shuffle of fabric and looked up to see the demon lord dressed in naught but his lounging pants his elegant fangs sunk into a peach, the juice seeped out over his lips sensually.

I shivered from the erotic scene before me and that slight movement caused me to become aware of every muscle in my body and all were sore from the night before…

In a movement so quick and smooth I missed it Lord Sesshomaru was on the bed by my side easing me back into the pillows. “You won't be moving for a while, this one put you through quite an ordeal last night.” As an after thought he turned back to me and glanced down at the peach still in his hand. “You must be famished…” He bit into the fruit again and leaned down to my lips pressing a sticky sweet kiss to my lips, my mouth automatically opened to him and I was surprised when the piece of fruit he had just bit off flowed over his tongue and into my mouth. I moaned. It was the most intimate way I had ever eaten any sustenance and it was the most delicious fruit I had ever tasted.

He repeated the action for the rest of the fruit and I never believed the ice lord himself would ever be so passionate and I could tell by his constant glancing at the door that this passion, whether it be for female companionship or that which I know naught, is his best kept secret and that he would share it with me makes me feel honored and yet guilty…

When we had finished our meal he lay beside me and I without even thinking of who he was wrapped by arms around his waist and snuggled into his chest. He brought one arm down to hold my shoulder lightly and continued to stare off in deep thought. If I had been thinking more like myself at that moment, looking back, I would have allowed him his peace, but some foreign part of me decided to continue my use as a comfort.

“How..?” I tried to speak but found my throat very raw.

Lord Sesshomaru smirked and put to fingers to my mouth to keep from speaking again. “Your voice must be strained from last night. You are quite a vocal lover. This one worried for his sensitive hearing, but to hear my name spoken so on those lips was worth it.”

I did not remember that part of our evening and still I do not recall it but at this I must have blushed at least a little before he handed me a cup of cider. After drinking it down his eyes watched me with laughter in them and he spoke, “What is it you wished to ask this Sesshomaru?”

“I only wished to inquire into your negotiations with the King.”

His face tensed visibly and I began to regret my words as I gazed into his eyes, they had turned to frozen pools of gold glazed over in remembrance. I too remembered. I remembered what kind of man my Lord Father was and what he made great men and warriors do was the basest and most hated of their beliefs. I realized I had but to ask the right questions….

“Was he an honorable man?” I questioned laying my head against his chest letting my hair caress his muscles.

“…Yes.” He answered distantly and yet I felt his claws in my hair again.

“I see…that does make it more difficult…” I whispered.

I felt more than saw him cock his head toward me questioning what I meant. His claws tightened a little bit in my hair…

“It is always more difficult to harm those who prove themselves men of merit.” I answered his unasked questions running my fingers down his abdomen. His grip in my curls loosened and he lifted my chin to look into his face and I saw understanding transformed in his golden orbs.

“This Sesshomaru believes you must be a sorceress to know what I am thinking…” He said softly almost uncertainly. I smiled at that and I could almost see surprise dart through his eyes at my expression.

I stifled a chuckle and reached up to touch Lord Sesshomaru's cheek. “My lord I believe that you are the one who has overestimated me.” Then I can't believe it myself now thinking back on it, but I initiated a kiss…and…he kissed back.

It was different then the others and yet….

Unfortunately it was not to last…for at that moment one of Lord Father's men called over the room's intercom for Sesshomaru to appear within the hour and that a guard was waiting outside to escort me…

He growled into my mouth in annoyance and pulled back.

“It would seem the dream is over princess.” He slipped off the bed and began to don his clothing and armor.

I followed suit picking up my dressing garment discarded the night before. I slipped it on and turned around to see the Lord fully clothed with pristine armor back in place. He turned back to look at me and once again that strange look passed through his eyes. He came forward and touched my hair. “You would leave it as such?”

“To thank you my lord.” He had been so good to me, he enjoyed my hair as much as I did his and I left it down on my walk back to my cage as a way to honor him for this kindness.

Then his eyes betrayed a sorrow I have often felt and he turned his back on me becoming cold and stiff in his persona once more. “There is no need…”

I nodded to myself and reluctantly followed him out of the room back into the cold world of…my father…

As the doors to our separated world were closed once again behind me I never realized what kind of uproar my state of dress would cause. Sisters had come in tired before but never so disheveled. My hair was in a state of disarray and I had little marks all over my arms and exposed neck from where Lord Sesshomaru had been a little over zealous with his teeth and tongue. I intended to retreat to my room, but should have known…whenever the door opens we can all hear it and we always look to see if it is our most loathed father.

Kore's eyes fell upon me and she gasped racing up the stairs. “By the gods, what happened to you?” She looked over my arms and motioned to my hair. Soon I was swarmed by Vanessa, Victoria, and Harmonia. “Did he hurt you?” Vanessa asked…fear does not suit her disposition.

I was disoriented by going from the calm atmosphere with Lord Sesshomaru to the throng of activity that now surrounded me and I stuttered out a reply. “N…n…no…of course not..”

“Then what are these?” Victoria said motioning to the light bruising on my arms.

“They are called love bites…” Persephone chimed in as she climbed up the steps cradling Phoebe. “They happen when your partner is enthusiastic in his admiration….” Persephone smiled lightly and I was glad of her help although her knowledge spoken aloud still made me blush…

I was brought back to the harsh reality I had lived in before…

When Kore spoke again. “You were gone for a whole day…I was worried…”

Kore was always so fragile…emotionally. Even before we lived in Frieza's palace…

Her mind exists in the happiest, most gentle of places an idealist through and through…she told me once that my strength and presence are alone what kept her from losing her mind or becoming depressed like Daphne…even when the day before when I was chosen I was glad…because I could protect her my soft hearted best friend…

“I am alright. I was with the inuyoukai lord himself…he would not harm me…It is not in his interests… I am sorry to have worried you.” I took her hands to reassure her that all is well. And she smiled , but I could see in her eyes that she doesn't totally believe me. She maybe of a gentle nature, but she is not stupid by any means….

Now I sit before this story contemplating what was the lie I inadvertently told Kore?…

The true answer is one I do not wish to acknowledge…am I alright? With…what? …

Mayhaps…

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I am not feeling very well today. Kore insists that we should call for a physician, but I tell her that it is unnecessary. I do not like being treated as if I were weak ever, let alone because of a simple dietary matter….

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My writing is often interrupted by orders from above…

Visitors come frequently this year it seems, a good year for Lord Father I am sure…

However this visitor was no stranger…

To see the Ginyu Force again I can say with all certainty was not a welcome experience. Back once again from their devils' errands, this time Lord Father finds Jeice the stallion fit for breeding. And we are stock ripe for picking.

As I stood in the line up not only did my stomach feel horrid, but a vile taste formed in my mouth and in my thoughts of lying with a member of the Ginyu Force after so recently being bedded by such a noble lord as Sesshomaru…

I knew instinctively that his honor would suffer if he knew…as it were my demonic pride was already afflicted…

The Ginyu Force entered with much ruckus, Jeice first, looking a little bit sheepish as the rest of the Force followed him egging him about his `choice'.

If that is camaraderie I can do without. Being bullied into such a position is pathetic…

Thankfully Frieza is good for something as he tells the Ginyu Force to leave so that Jeice may choose. Having them leer is uncomfortable for all of us...whether for Jeice's comfort or ours I know not, but the red alien looked at us almost uninterestedly, but since I had made it my hobby to analyze the emotions of our guests I could see that he was interested, but not in choosing for his eyes belied his intent, he had already chosen…

Would it had been a different soul, in a different time, in another galaxy! He took a step forward and held a hand out bowing at the waist to…Daphne…

“My Lady.”

Daphne is always tense when our guests choose their fare, but now she froze…it took all my discipline not to speak out against this travesty…one of her own captures who took everything from her to start would now take from her all she had left.

Then as if with those two words Jeice had destroyed her fragile stability Daphne let out a piercing scream so loud that I shrank away in pain and watched the windows sure they too would split from the sound.

As those of us with sensitive ears fought not to shrink away from the situation Frieza lost his cold smile and approached Daphne menacingly as her screams turned to sobs.

We were helpless, I was helpless to stop him as he gripped her jaw…not with his great strength for it would have surely killed her but with enough that she ceased to move or make any sound.

Jeice stood confused and dumbfounded, maybe even as scared as the rest of us as Frieza stared down at the terrified sprite. “You will be quiet.” He stated firmly. “To be chosen by a member of the Ginyu Force is an honor. Be glad I do not kill you for this grievance, had it been anyone else take heart in knowing that you would be dead now...”

She sucked in a shaky breath and in a stuttered voice full of forced remorse she spoke….

“My a…apologies Lord… Jeice. I don't know what came over me.”

With those words Frieza was convinced enough to take a step back and let Daphne go. Jeice had tenseness in his shoulders that every man had when around an ill tempered Lord Father. Even the Ginyu Force was not immune to this fear. He however had the fortitude to salvage the situation not only for himself, but for Daphne as well. He held out his hand once again and this time she reached out and took it. He looked right into her eyes, if she looked back I could not tell her face was so scattered with emotion. “It is quite alright, my lady. Shall we?...”

She nodded and I saw her swallow, I knew all to well what she swallowed…

We watched frozen in shock as Jeice led her up the stairs and out the heavy doors…

Frieza stayed, his face still held a displeased look and his aura was in a word oppressive…

He turned to look at us and spoke cold and solemnly, “I trust you all are stronger than that. Now, you know the price of…”

I struggle with whether or not I should be proud of the situation that followed…I must have been the first person to interrupt a threat of Lord Father's and live to tell about it because at that moment I vomited all over the floor at my feet….

Offense is not taken by Lord Father because after an immediate visit to the physicians it has been concluded that….

…I am pregnant with Sesshomaru's heir…