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Sesshoumaru: Stop with your infernal gawking!

Xedilian: Why should I?

Sesshoumaru: *Flashes claws*

Xedilian: *Flashes her own* Bring it!

Naraku: *Cheers on Sesshoumaru in a cheerleader outfit* (I hate you for this Xed!)

Sesshoumaru: (This is just disturbing!)

Chapter 8: Could This Be...

Sesshoumaru was the first to react however. He grabbed his own mother by the throat as his eyes turned red, "Never threaten my mate or I rip you apart!" he growled.

Did he just... defend me? Setsuna asked in her mind.

Y-yeah he sure did, her beast said astonished.

Shit... wow! Setsuna mentally cheered as she felt herself heat up.

Kagura stood in front of Setsuna suddenly in a protective stance. She wasn't going to stand by and let her friend... her only friend be threatened. If Sesshoumaru's mother wanted to hurt Setsuna she'll have to go through Kagura.

Setsuna stood still shocked as he watched his mother submit to her son. She was aroused by the fact Sesshoumaru had protected her like that. She hid her scent. No one had the right to know she was hots for Sesshoumaru right now, plus she'd die of embarrassment! Get a hold of yourself girl!

Sesshoumaru released his mother and head toward his intended when... "Sesshoumaru look out!" Setsuna cried out as she threw herself in front of him as his mother's poisonous clawed hand went throw her shoulder causing her blood to splatter all over a wide eyed and furious Sesshoumaru. Setsuna screamed as she hit the floor as she blood came pouring from her wound and the poison scorched her tender flesh.

Sesshoumaru's eyes where red as he threw she mother across the room then ordered his men to take his dear mother into the dungeons to await judgment. He wanted to kill his mother slowly but first he hand to help his intended. Sesshoumaru quickly picked up Setsuna bridal style before her rushed for the infirmary. If Setsuna hadn't moved in front of the blow his mother would of dealt a killing blow to Sesshoumaru. She had risked her life to save his. Why did she do something like that? Why? Could Setsuna fell in love with Sesshoumaru?

Sesshoumaru gently placed her on the infirmary table. He called for the physician and refused to leave her side as the demoness used her powers to heal his intended and purify the poison from her body causing a scream to escape form her trembling lips. Why did she do that? Why would she risk her life to save me? Foolish- no brave girl, but why? Sesshoumaru was angry with her for being so reckless, but he was proud to know she care enough to give her life for him. Could this be...

Days passed and Setsuna did not wake. The physician said it was normal for she lost a lot of blood and his mother had use quite a bit of poison from her claws. This information infuriated Sesshoumaru how dare his mother try and harm his mate and he knew it had nothing to do with is honor! He could careless about her trying to kill him right now, but to hurt Setsuna... it was driving him crazy.

Setsuna's head pounded like a drum... "Ow," she whimpered gripping her head with her clawed hands. "What happened?" asked drawing a blank, but then she felt a dull pain on her shoulder that brought back the memories of what happened. Sesshoumaru? Where is Sesshoumaru?! She thought frantic.

Setsuna stood in a flash and sniffed the air. Her mind only had one thought, Sesshoumaru?! Where is Sesshoumaru?!

A servant entered her room and gasped as she saw the future Lady of the West wake. Setsuna grabbed the servant by the throat suddenly, "Where is Sesshoumaru? Is he alright?!" she growled at her.

The small demoness servant understood what she was really asking. Any demon would act that way for their mate. "He is fine my lady. He doesn't even have a scratch thanks to you."

Setsuna dropped the girl not caring if she hurt the girl or not. She had to see Sesshoumaru... NOW! She quickly bolted out the room following his scent and ignoring the concerned glances and stares of the people she passed.

Sesshoumaru hear a commotion outside his door and stood to see what it was about.

"You can't enter!" Shouted a guard.

She said nothing as she grabbed the trembling man by the throat and threw him down the hall into a wall and upper cut the second. She gripped the door handles as she all but ripped the door off it's hinges. The guards tried to stop her but she growled before she roar, "Stay out or DIE!" with that said she slammed the study door close and locked it.

She turned to Sesshoumaru and pounced on him knocking him to the ground with her on top of him. She sniffed his neck and once satisfied that he was alright she nuzzled his neck lovingly, but soon she found there passions reversed. Sesshoumaru sniffed her like she had done and once satisfied he tried pulling away but she pulled him close. Sesshoumaru smelled the salt of her tears, "Don't do that to me again," she whimpered. "Don't be so careless! I thought I was going to loss you!"

Sesshoumaru's eyes widen. She cared. He knew she did, but not to this extent. He pulled back just to look at her. Her tears ran down her face. His forehead rested against her's, "You won't loss me." he said softly with warmth in his voice for once.

Why am I reacting like this? Have I... Could this be...

Suddenly she was pulled away from her thought when warm lips brushed her's. Her eyes widen as she saw Sesshoumaru had kissed her! Her eyes closed as she accepted it went she kissed him back. Her first kiss. Her heart pounded in her chest as the kiss became more demanding with her tears finally gone. Then she realized the passion she was in and that his rock hard chest was pressed against her's. She felt her core heat up in a way she never experienced before. Setsuna didn't bother to hide it this time.

The smell of her arousal almost set him over the edge as he felt his own arousal appear. He picked her up, never breaking the kiss as he placed her on the cushion covered couch. Setsuna tangled her fingers into his hair and his arm around her waist and pulled her tightly against him. She gasped as she felt him harden.

"Setsuna..." Sesshoumaru said is voice husky and deeper than usual. "if I don't stop now. I won't be able to-"

"I don't care," she said. "I want you as much as you want me and I..." she paused not sure if she should tell him, but then she realized it didn't matter he was her intended, "I love you."

Sesshoumaru swore his heart stopped at her words. She more than cared she loved him. She didn't love his crown like most women did, but for him. He kissed her more passionately as his tongue explored her mouth. Setsuna stroked his tongue with her own and he gave a aroused growled.

Setsuna moaned as his hands glided her frame and then his hand reached her breast when...

"Lord Sesshoumaru! Are you alright?!" Said his general as he burst through the door.

Setsuna blushed and hid her face against his chest as Sesshoumaru growled. He was not happy about being interrupted when he was with his mate. If the general had came any later it was likely Sesshoumaru would of killed him for seeing his mate naked.

"Get out," Sesshoumaru growled.

"My lord I heard a crazed Inuyoukai was in the castle throwing the guard left and right demanding to know where you were. Several men and servants were injured." The general continued.

Setsuna blushed even deeper as she remembered her behavior. She was so frantic. All she could think was of Sesshoumaru and hoping he was alright.

"Sorry," Setsuna whispered, "I was... frantic about..."

"This Sesshoumaru." he finished. "How many guards were injured?"

"Forty-three and ten servants." he informed.

Sesshoumaru was strangely proud about this. His mate went through so many just to get to him. She was the one. Sesshoumaru was sure of it more than ever before. "Leave," Sesshoumaru ordered.

"What about the crazed demon?" the General asked.

"She is my mate," he growled.

The General's jaw dropped to the floor. Sesshoumaru mated? Now way!? But he understood her actions now. She was worried about her mate nothing more. Any mate would react that way and his mate must be extremely powerful. The general bowed before he left.

"Talk about ruining the mood," Setsuna muttered. She was a shame of her actions toward Sesshoumaru's guards and his servants, but she couldn't think straight until she saw Sesshoumaru.

Sesshoumaru looked at her puzzled, but then he knew, "What you did is normal, Setsuna. It's the way mates act when concerned for there mates."

"Oh," she said not looking up. "I still feel bad about it. I still don't know much about being a demon."

"You will learn," Sesshoumaru stated.

"Will you teach me?" she asked finally looking up.

"Yes," he said, "you are my mate and anything you want you will have."

"That's as close to as a I love you I'll ever get." she muttered to herself with a slight smile.

Could this be love? Yes... yes this was love.