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[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

*holds hands in pray form* pretty please *lawyers at other end with brief cases and papers shaking their heads “no”* Fine, may the curse of darkness be placed upon you! *storms off*


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Me: I’m so sorry that it took so long to get this chapter, it’s been over a year, I’ve had a really bad writer’s block, way too much school work to deal with, another story for my creative writing class I had to write and a few more problems. Then of course graduation, starting college and getting a job. *sighs* well here it is, I don’t know the names of the other Lords, only Sesshoumaru and his father the former lord of the western lands. So I made up names for the other three lords and their mates.

Heather: Maria doesn’t own any Inuyasha or Harry Potter characters or Yu Yu Hakusho, etc.

Sheamaru: or Yu Yu Hakishou characters

Me: *sigh* I wish I did, I’d be rich then

Heather: I think we all wish that

Sheamaru: then we’d be making a fortune

Me: *evil grin*

Heather: uh oh, she has another plan

Sheamaru: this better not be like the last one, breaking into the headquarters and steeling the contract papers

Me: *frowns* oh, we’ve already tried that

Heather: *sighs* here we go again

Sheamaru: Maria, just start writing the story

Me: *pouts* you ruin all my fun

Sheamaru and Heather + all the other character: JUST WRITE!!!!

Me: *jumps into chair in a blur and starts typing* here’s the 2nd chapter, hope you like it.

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The Shadow Kingdom Chronicles
Chapter 2- The Lords Arrive
By: Kaibfan1

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The loud blaring of a horn woke me. I sprang from my bed and ran to my window looking out. I could see the flags of the Northern and Eastern lands waving in the distance. Lord Akira and Lord Kerr had arrived. I knew it wouldn’t be long till the Southern and Western lords arrived. I sprang around my room, quickly putting on a black dress with a silver rose design going down the side and grabbed a black and silver cape. I put on my black knee-high boots and black wrist gloves.

After a quick look in the mirrior I ran out of my room and down the stairs, the main gates were being open at that exact moment. Lord Akira and Lady Jasmine rode through the gates first, followed by Lord Kerr and Lady Tara and their guards.

“Welcome Milords and Ladies,” Quin said, bowing his head.

“Good day, Sir Quin,” Lord Akira said, inclining his head, his mane-like getting messed up by the wind.

“Dear, fix your mane,” Lady Jasmine said.

“No point, I fix it and it goes right back to the way it was,” Lord Akira said shrugging.

“Sound like someone’s attitude we know,” Lord Kerr chuckled.

“Ah yes, Lord Sesshoumaru,” Lord Akira chuckled, “the pup knows much, but he still has a lot to learn.”

“And he’s such a handsome young pup too,” Lady Jasmine said, “he’s sure to find a mate.”

“Lord Sesshoumaru’s been against having a mate for so long,” Lord Kerr chuckled.

“Yes, but I’m sure there’s one girl that can get him off that little kick,” Lady Tara said, smiling at her husband.

My ears twitched as I smiled nervously, Lady Jasmine and Lady Tara had stepped down from their horses.

“Princess Maria is that you?” Lady Jasmine asked. “My, you’ve grown up so much, I hardly recognized you.”

“Good morning Lady Jasmine, Lady Tara,” I said smiling.

“My you look so much like your mother,” Lady Tara said, as her and Lady Jasmine walked over to me.

“Thank you, Lady Tara,” I said, inclining my head.

“Ah, Princess Maria, we are sorry about your loss,” Lord Akira said, as he and Lord Kerr dismounted from their horses. “Lord Saran was a great Lord, he will be missed by all.”

“Thank you for you kind words, Lord Akira,” I said inclining my head, “my godfather would have been very happy to hear those words.”

“He was a great demon, and a good friend,” Lord Akira said.

“All the lords of the lands will gladly give their respect to Lord Saran,” Lord Kerr said.

“Such a shame, he died so soon,” Lady Jasmine said sadly, “leaving you poor dear to have to take care of the kingdom.”

“Somehow I think my godfather planned me being giving the kingdom soon,” I said, ears twitching. “He stated in his will that I must have a mate by the day of the coronation.”

“Ah haha,” Lord Kerr laughed, “sounds like something he would do.”

“I wonder who the lucky demon will be,” Lord Akira said smiling, nodding a head to Lord Kerr who was smirking.

“Lord Sesshoumaru has been chosen,” Master Quin said.

“Master Quin!!” I yelled, my cheeks turning red. Lord Akira and Lord Kerr chuckled, I growled crossing my arms as Master Quin chuckled at me.

“Quite a spitfire, isn’t she,” Lord Kerr chuckled, “perfect for Sesshoumaru.”

My ears twitched as I muttered, “rotten lords.”

“Cut it out you two,” Lady Tara said smiling.

Suddenly a horn was blown again, my ears perked up as I climbed to the top of the gate, I spotted the flags of the western land. Suddenly feeling really nervous, I took off in a blur into the castle.

“Now where does she think she’s going,” Master Quin said.

The gates opened as Lord Inutashio the former lord of the western lands, Inuyasha and Lord Sesshoumaru rode through.

“Ah, that’s why,” Lord Kerr chuckled.

“Welcome Lord Intashio, prince Inuyasha, and Lord Sesshoumaru,” Master Quin said.

“Good evening Quin,” Intashio said. “Where’s our young princess?”

“You just missed her,” Lord Kerr laughed.

“She just took off into the castle,” Master Quin said.

“Haha, guess she saw your face bro and took off running,” Inuyasha laughed.

“Shut your mouth half-breed,” Sesshoumaru said, knocking Inuyasha beside the head.

“Damn it!” Inuyasha yelled rubbing his head.

“That’s enough boys,” Lord Intashio said.

“You may head in Lord Sesshoumaru,” Master Quin said, as Sesshoumaru dismounted from his horse. “Lady Swan should know where Princess Maria has gone off to. Now, since Lord Shin and Lady Kana won’t be here until dusk, we should head in. Feel free to look around.”

Master Quin led them into the great hall, where it had been set up to sit a great gathering. They all took their sits when Lady Swan entered.

“Ah, Lady Swan, hello,” Lord Akira said. “You’re looking lovely as ever.”

“Don’t try to fool an old woman you old kit,” Lady Swan said, good heartily.

“Still as stern as ever,” Lady Tara said smiling.

“Well I have to, what with the princess such a spitfire and old lords acting like kits,” Lady Swan smiled. Lord Akira, Lord Kerr and Lord Intashio chuckled, as Lady Jasmine and Lady Tara smiled.

“So where is the spitfire?” Lord Intashio asked.

“As jittery as a jitterbug hiding in her room, pacing back and fourth,” Lady Swan said.

“Ha! She did bolt because of you bro,” Inuyasha said in a mocking tone.

“Half-breed if you value your life…” Sesshoumaru warned.

“Inuyasha stop provoking your brother,” Lord Intashio said.

“Yes sir,” Inuyasha said, glaring at Sesshoumaru.

Lady Swan turned towards the stairs, “Princess Maria! Your guest are waiting!”

My ears twitched as I poked my head out of my bedroom, “I’m busy!”

“Get down here!” Lady Swan yelled back at me. I sighed, it was wise to listen to her when she got like that. I took another look in the mirror, fixing my hair and dusting off my clothes.

“Uhh,” I sighed as I took a deep breath and headed down the stairs.

“Ah, here she is,” Lord Akira said.

“Good day, Princess Maria,” Lord Intashio said.

“Good day, Lord Intashio,” I said politely. I sat down at the head of the table in a chair that had wings coming from it. “I trust that your journey here went well.”

“It was a normal trip,” Lord Intashio said, eyeing Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru.

“Ah, brotherly qurals,” Lord Akira chuckled.

“Half-brothers,” both Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha growled.

“Same thing,” I said rolling my eyes. “You two have been at it for years.”

“Well, maybe if Mr. High and Mighty wasn’t so proud, I’d stop beating his ass,” Inuyasha said.

I raised an eyebrow, “as I recall, you’re the one who starts it Inuyasha, at least most of the time.” I looked over at Sesshoumaru.

Sesshoumaru remained sitting with his head held high, “stupid half-breed.”

“Why you!” Inuyasha yelled about to jump at him.

“Dark Cyclone,” Inuyasha was knocked back into his seat.

“What the hell?!” Inuyasha growled.

I smiled, “manners Inuyasha, your in the presence of a high princess.”

“Oh dear,” Lady Swan said, “I believe we should start the meeting.”

“Good idea,” Lord Akira said.

“So what was in Sesshoumaru’s letter,” Inuyasha grinned.

“That is none of your business half-breed,” Sesshoumaru said.

“Now, now Sesshoumaru,” Lord Kerr chuckled, “Don’t be modest. It is obvious to everyone what the letter was about. Since it has been known throughout the land that should Lord Arago pass on, that princess would need to find a mate before she can becom queen.”

“Throughout the land?” I asked, not liking the sound of it.

“Yes, did you not know that any warrior youkai may come to the palace and announce a challenge to court you?” Lord Kerr asked.

“…No, I didn’t,” I said, eyeing Master Quin. “Why was I not told?”

“Oh, hush child,” Lady Swan said, “There is nothing to worry about. You have already made a choice.”

“I wish it was that simple,” Master Quin said sighing, “but Lord Kerr speaks the truth. Another youkai may challenge Sesshoumaru for the right to court you. By law they have the right to pledge their courtship to you. Only by Sesshoumaru challenging them to a battle and winning, will they lose their right to court you.”

“Why didn’t you tell me before?” I asked angrily.

“You should have been taught this earlier,” Master Quin stated, “but Lord Arago was against it.”

“…Excuse me…” I said standing up, and inclining my head to everyone. I turned and headed out of the great hall and up the stairs.

“Why did you go and tell her that?!” Lady Swan snapped at Master Quin, once I was out of hearing range.

“She needed to know!” Master Quin said, his voice raising. “She should have been taught this, but Lord Arago refused cause he believed she would be mated before he died.”

“I see what Arago was doing…” Lord Akira said, “he had long since noticed the closness between Lord Sesshoumaru and the princess. He must have believed that it would work out before he died.”

“Yes…but now that he has died sooner then he thought,” Master Quin started, “there will be others coming to try to claim her.”

“Then I’ll just have to fight,” Sesshoumaru said sternly, with the normal emotionless look on his face. “Excuse me.” Sesshoumaru stood and headed to the stairs.

“…He’s angry…” Inuyasha said.

“Yes, because others will show to try to claim what’s his,” Lord Kerr said, he had known Sesshoumaru since they were both pups.

I stood on the balcony overlooking the gardens. Sighing I walked down the stairs leading to the gardens. My ears twitched at the sounds that surrounded me. The chirping of the Shadow Kingdom’s rare silver song birds, a small pound and miniature waterfall.

“…I can’t believe I was never told sooner…” I sighed, sitting down at the edge of the pond. I gently ran my claw through the water, watching the ripples. One of the silver songbirds landed on the fountain, I smiled softly as more came out of hiding.

“Hello, my friends,” I gently ran my claw the wing of one that was close to me. I stopped as I felt like someone was watching me, turning I looked towards the balcony. No one was there, I slowly stood up as I looked around.

“Whoever’s there, I order you to come out,” I picked up the sound of leaves rustling. “Who’s there?” I began heading for the stairs, a figure stepped in my path. I stepped back, bearing my fangs.

“Who are you,” I growled, “these are private gardens. I order you to leave.”

“Unfortunately for you, princess,” the youkai growled smiling, “I don’t follow orders.”

I growled backing up, “what do you want?”

“To claim you,” the youkai smirked.

“Claim this!” I yelled, aiming my hand at hit and shot a shadow blast at him. The youkai disappeared.

“Is that all the mighty princess knows,” came the youkai’s voice from behind me. I spun around slashing at him with my claws.

“Pathetic,” he grabbed my wrist and threw me back. My back slammed into the side of the fountain, I growled as I dug my claws into the ground.

“You will come with me,” the youkai growled, “conscious or unconscious.” Before the youkai cold take another step, a claw was slammed through him. Poison dripped from the claw.

“No one takes what is mine,” Sesshoumaru growled, the demon moved away in fear.

“L..Lord S..Ses…shou..maru,” the youkai tuned to run but Sesshoumaru used his poison whip to tear the demon to pieces.

I stood up dusting the dust from my clothes, I looked up as Sesshoumaru stood in front of me.

“Weren’t you trained better than that,” he said sarcastically.

“Well excuse me, I got caught off guard,” I grumbled. “I had a lot on my mind…but thank you..Sessy.” His eyebrow twitched in annoyance, I was the only one along with his sister, who could get away with calling him that. “Seriously, thank you.”

“You’re welcome, Maria,” Sesshoumaru said, he took my hand as he pulled out a silver ring with a blue stone. “This ring holds powerful magic, it will protect you whenever I am not around. It also shows other youkai that I am courting you. They will not be able to touch you while you are wearing this.”

“Sesshoumaru…if I where this you’ll be constantly challenged,” I said, tail swaying.

“If I must fight them, so be it, but I will not let anyone take what is mine,” Sesshoumaru growled. My ears twitched, I shook my head smiling, he could get so protective.

“Sesshoumaru, you really were serious about asking me to be your mate, weren’t you,” I said, looking up at him.

Sesshoumaru knew what I meant, “I was, not because you the Shadow Kingdom princess. But because you are the only girl besides Rin and my sister who has made me feel such emotions. You taught me emotions that I believed were useless.”

I smiled softy, I laid my head on his chest as he held me. I closed my eyes sighing, this wasn’t the way I wanted to be courted. But we had no choice, it was the law of the Shadow Kingdom. I was all allowed to choose, but that didn’t stop others from trying to court me.

“What’s wrong?” Sesshoumaru asked, I blinked out of my thoughts as I looked up at him. He was looking at me sternly.

“…So many are going to show, you’re going to have to fight so much,” I said looking at the ground. “There’s some that are going to try to use force.”

Sesshoumaru realized what I was trying to say, he placed a claw under my chin. “I will protect you with my life, no one is going to take you away from this Sesshoumaru.”

“I.,,Love you Sesshoumaru,” I said slowly, “I always have.”

A smile appeared as he looked down at me, “and I you.” His head lowered as his lips captured mine. I wrapped my arms around his neck, sighing softly. I prayed that the next day would prove to be a better day.

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Me: *sighs in relief* Finally I’ve got the second chapter completed. I hate having writer’s block for a whole year. My entire life was in chaos from, graduation, beginning college, getting a job. Having to deal with some family problems. I can’t believe I managed to even get this chapter done. Now I have to get the other chapters for the rest of my stories, I have like 25 started and only about 10 on the site. I’m hoping to get them all up by the end of March, though, that may not happen. Anyways, I hope you all like the second chapter or The Shadow Kingdom Chronicles, in the next chapter, some old friends and some old villains will make themselves known as well as Princess Heather and her mate, none other than Maria’s uncle and school teacher, and she hasn’t done her hog warts homework, none of it.

Heather: oohhh someone’s in trouble, want to know what happens then make sure you check out the next chapter, though it’ll probably be another month