Happily Ever...not yet: Bad Moon on the Rise

"Call off the engagement?!"

Sessho-maru could already feel a headache coming on. He knew from the beginning it was going to be a hassle but he also didn't like repeating himself.

"Was I unclear?" he glared at the advisor who had dare question him.

The youkai cleared his throat, adverting his gaze. "N…no, my lord but…we beg you to reconsider…"

"Your lord father arranged this marriage as part of a treaty with the neighboring Inu clan. If you were to call it off, it could mean war" another spoke up.

"Do you honestly think I care?" Sessho-maru raised an eyebrow silencing them. "Sachiko agreed to absolve the marriage, it is what we both desire and if it comes to war then so be it"

The youkai exchanged anxious looks.

"Leave me and I have already sent a messenger to Sachiko's home to inform them of what I have decided"

The three bowed, passing Fawks on their way out of the meeting room.

"This is so unlike his lordship…"

"Indeed, he's never been so impulsive"

"…I'd surely like to meet the female who changed his mind. She must be a beauty to behold…"

Fawks shut the door behind her, "Are you sure this is a good idea?"

"You seemed adamant about me choosing between you and Sachiko. Are you having second thoughts, beloved?"

She blushed, "If…it causes a war, then…"

He beckoned to her, "Come here"

Fawks came towards him and he pulled her down into his lap.

"Sessh-maru…! Someone might see us!" she began.

"You know I don't care. Besides, those old dogs were curious about the female I've chosen…" Sessho-maru growled, nipping her chin. "Never forget that is what you are; the female I chose. To me, your happiness is paramount"

Fawks blushed as he leaned to kiss her, she moaned as his tongue slid past her lips, seeking refuge in her own sweet mouth. The knock at the door pulled them apart.

"What do you want?" Sessho-maru growled testily as Fawks slid from his lap.

Itnasha peeked his head in, glancing from one to the other, "Am I interrupting something?"

"Not anymore, what is it you've come to report?" Sessho-maru asked, irritated.

Itnasha glanced at Fawks again, "I'm…not sure if I should say this in front of her ladyship…"

"Whatever you have to say to me you can say to the both of us. She is going to be the new Lady of the West, she needs to understand how things work here sooner or later" Sessho-maru replied.

Fawks shrugged at him and Itnasha heaved a sigh, "Alright, the messenger had returned. Sachiko-sama took her own life a few days ago"

Fawks went rigid in shock, Sessho-maru remained unaffected.

"Her family is howling for blood; Fawks-sama's blood" Itnasha crossed his arms.

"And they honestly think I'll oblige them?" Sessho-maru raised an eyebrow.

"They're threatening to go to war over it, that and they don't understand the depth of your feelings for Fawks-sama," he winked at her.

"I believe you know my response for them"

"Indeed I do, cousin of mine. War it is then" Itnasha said with a bloodthirsty smirk.

"Is there no other way?" Fawks began weakly.

"I'm afraid not, my lady. Sachiko's clan is intent on revenge"

Fawks sighed, glaring at her hands in her lap.

"Leave us" Sessho-maru advised. Itnasha nodded, discreetly closing the door behind him.

"Do you regret this?" Sessho-maru addressed Fawks.

"Now that Sachiko has killed herself and displayed the depths of her feelings for me?" Fawks bit her lip, "I should, shouldn't I? I should feel bad for stealing you away from her, for destroying her happiness…"

"You don't?" Sessho-maru raised an eyebrow.

"All my life…I've sacrificed the things I wanted for what other people want. One thing that becoming a demon has showed me…is I'm damn sick of it" She looked him in the eye, her own gaze unwavering, "I love you, Sessho-maru. I would fight to the death if it meant I could have you. I won't let anyone else get in my way anymore"

Sessho-maru smiled at her, reaching out to run his claws through her hair, "The feeling is mutual, koi. You are truly worthy of being my mate"