Tender Love

Chapter 10

Sya watched with disgust from behind the curtains as a muddy Inuyasha climbed onto the back of her mate and left the palace grounds. She slowly trudged her way downstairs and outside. Inhaling a deep breath she strolls to the farthest side of the gardens were a row of sakura trees provided excellent shade. She sat beneath one of the trees and began to daydream about the handsomely dashing Naraku. She sighs as she closes her eyes. "When will you come and take me away from this awful fate?" she cried out, running her fingers through her hair.

She had only received one letter from her love since she had been staying with Inuyasha and her mate, and that, she had gotten only a two days after the mating ceremony from a dirty looking man who had approached her as she was walking through the garden. At first sight of this man hobbling along toward her, she had thought to put as much distance between herself and him as she could, but as she turned to leave he had shouted her name and hobbled faster toward her. Still she had had thoughts of leaving, but her curiosity overcame her and she stood there waiting for him to explain how he knew her name.

"Ye be Miss Sya?" he questioned and spat a stream of tobacco juice at her feet.

Sya snarled in disgust. "It is Lady Fu to you human, and what is it to the likes of you?" she asked in an angry tone as the stench from the man's soiled clothing and the leer on his face was making her furious by the moment. "I am sure I have no business with you," she snapped wrinkling her nose in distaste at the human.

"Now now, missy, that ain't the way for you to be treating me, after I ben waiting for the longest to sees you by yourself," he sneered, his eyes going over her body in a lecherous way.

Sya looked anxiously at the old vagrant. He maybe a disgusting human but they possess spells that can leave a demon as weak as a new born pup. "And why have you been waiting to see me? I cannot think of any reason for a vagrant such as you wanting to see me."

"Ho, ho perhaps not, missy, but I carry a note right here in me pocket which you might be a-wanting," he said slyly watching her face for a reaction.

"You say a note? Who would send me a note by you?" she asked sneering at the dirty human.

"Now missy, I ain't that bad you know. Lots of times people trust old Hirofuma with important matters." He spat the foul-smelling tobacco juice again.

Sya stepped back and snarled at the stringy hair man. "Just shut your filthy human mouth and give me the damn note you claim to have. I do not have all day to wait around in this awful heat, passing the time with the likes of you," she shouted, her temper flaring to the dangerous side.

"Just hold on there if you're in such a rush, my lady," he mocked her, pulling a piece of paper from out of the folds of his tattered haori.

Sya grabbed the note out of his grizzly, filthy hand and looked down at the signature. "Naraku," the words escaped her lips.

"That's right, missy, from the great captain hisself." The old man grinned with a toothless smile.

Sya flinched in disgust at the man's black gums and rotten teeth. Turning back to the note, she read it with excitement. Sya had forgotten the human's presence and when she heard him speak she jerked her head up and glared. "What are you still doing here grinning for? You have done what you were sent to do; now be gone with you. Your vile presence irks me."

"What's your hurry, pretty? Perhaps you and me can get to know one another better."

Sya's eyes blazed with anger as she raised her claws and raked them across his face. The old man, which she now knows is called Hirofuma, shrieked in pain as he clutched his bleeding face. He turned angered black eyes upon her. "Bitch! You will pay for what you did. That is a promise you best believe will come to pass." Then he turned and hurried down the path of Sakura trees and seemed to disappear into the shadows.

Sya snorted as she watched him leave. 'Filthy human, how dare he threaten me. I will have to tell my beloved about his behavior.' She smiled viciously as she hoped she would be around when Naraku punished the dirty human. Then she turned back to the note in her hand. It was only a few short lines telling her that she should be patient a bit longer and that soon they would be together. He also wrote that he would soon send another messenger to her. And if things go as planned he might even meet her somewhere.

Sya's pulse beat to a soaring tempo. "He has not forgotten me," she said clutching the note to her heart. “He shall come for me soon and I shall be able to leave this place forever.”

But all this had passed a week or so ago and now as she sat under the sakura trees in the garden and cursing Inuyasha under her breath, she felt the strong urge to scream out her hurt and frustration. Inuyasha. Damn her. Sya was having so much fun watching the half breed wallow in her own misery as her mate turned away from her. But all her fun came to an end once the demon lord returned home. Dammit, she was hoping he would start beating her but Sya guessed you can't always get what you wish for. Putting the half breed out of her mind for the time being, she went back to thinking about Naraku.

She racked her brain, trying to understand why her love did not just come now, claim her for his own and take her away from this house and the people within these walls. Of course there must be a good reason for him not coming but if he felt half of the love she felt for him, she was sure there could be no reason important enough to keep him from her. If only she knew what the reason for his delay could be. Perhaps, she reasoned, any day now another messenger would come or even Naraku himself. The thought made her feel somewhat better. Well, there was not much she could do about her future at this moment, but soon, she would not have such worries as those that were plaguing her now. The next time she received a message from Naraku, she would insist on being taken to him or at least on getting word to him.

Sya sat under the trees and fell asleep. It was late afternoon when she awakened and glanced around at her surroundings. The garden was quite peaceful especially when it wasn’t being infested by that noisy little brat Inuyasha keeps in the palace. Sighing, she stands up stretching her arms over her head when the loud buzzing of an insect caught her attention. A large wasp with bulging eyes hovered near the tree. Sya became irritated and was about to leave when she noticed it had a small scroll in its front legs. She reached out hesitantly toward it and the insect released the scroll letting it drop into her hand. Unfurling the note, she read it and her heart thumped in excitement against her chest. It was a note from her beloved, Naraku.


My dearest Sya,
I hope this note finds you in good health as well as spirit. I am sorry it took so long for me to get word back to you but I have been very busy preparing things for when I come to take you away with me. Alas, the nights have been lonely as I lay in bed dreaming of you lying next to me. Tomorrow I shall send one of my men to escort you to a place where I shall be waiting for you. I shall send Hiten to meet you at the western side of the garden at noon. Make sure no one sees you. Or else our plans will be ruined.

All my love,
Naraku.

Sya shrilled in delight at the prospect of seeing her handsome mate to be. She turned to the insect smiling and spoke. "Tell your master, I will be there and I shall make sure no one sees me. I promise." Then the wasp flew away.

"Finally, I will get to see you again, my handsome Naraku," she said clutching the note close to her chest. Feeling happier than she had since she arrived in Japan, she made her way back to the palace. Just as she turned the corner, she saw Inuyasha and Sesshomaru returning from their picnic. Even seeing the vile half breed couldn't dull her happiness. She just smiled and said gayly, "Inuyasha, Lord Sesshomaru, I hope you had a good time."

To say both dog demons were stunned was an understatement. Inuyasha stared at the girl as though she had grown two heads. But it was Sesshomaru that had come out of his shock first to answer. "Yes we did. Thank you for asking."

"Well, if you excuse me." She walked into the palace humming to herself and smiling.

"Who was that person and why is she wearing Sya's face?" Inuyasha asked shocked beyond belief.

"Maybe she's starting to get use to being here," said Sesshomaru.

"Yeah, and maybe I’ll grow horns and a tail," snorted Inuyasha.

"Well, let's just wait and see how things turn out before you shoot down my theory." He leaned forward placing a kiss on her cheek. “Who knows, maybe she has found a man.”

xxxxx

The next day luck was with Sya as both Sesshomaru and Inuyasha had left and would not be back until night. Sya had immediately taken a long bath in lavender scented water. She brushed her hair until it was like silk. She painted her lips a coral color and used the slightest hint of blush on her cheeks. Then she dressed herself in a scarlet red kimono. Slipping her feet into her sandals, she stood before the long mirror staring at her reflection. ‘Perfect,’ she thought. ‘One look at me and Naraku will not be able to resist me.’

Sya made her way out of the palace without being seen. She arrived at the rendevous spot a half hour early. She did not want to be a minute late in her meeting with her beloved Naraku.

Half an hour later a young man with long black hair in a tight braid lowered himself to hover before Sya. Staring at the wheels which enabled him to fly, Sya looked at the demon. "I remember you," she said smiling. "You are one of my beloved's men."

"I am Hiten and my master has sent me to bring you to him," replied the young demon. he had to forcibly make himself not to shudder in revulsion. Even all made up as she was, even with the fine silk kimono she wore, Sya was still plain and not the least bit attractive. "Shall we be on our way?" he scooped Sya into his arms and flew away.

She shrieked in surprise and wrapped her arms tightly around his neck. Hiten bit back a growl to yell at the fool to loosen her grip on his neck. Instead, he replied in a strained calm voice, "Loosen your hold or I might accidently drop you,” he said through clenched teeth.

"How dare you speak to me in such a way," she snapped indignantly. "Do you wish for me to inform your master of your rude behavior?"

Hiten held back an irritated growl that was threatening to burst from his throat.

xxxxx

Some time later they arrive at a wide river that flowed calmly through a forest. Hiten places Sya down and flies away. She looked around worried as the howls of wolves splits the still air causing her to shiver in fright. She stares at the dark, eerie looking forest clutching her hands to her chest. She glanced wildly from one end of the forest to the other end. Suddenly there was a splashing noise behind her. With every muscle in her body tensed in apprehension, she turned to see fishes splashing about in the water. Sighing in relief, she jumps with a start when a silky voice speaks to her.

"I am glad you decided to come, my sweet."

Sya turned to see Naraku standing behind her. Smiling from ear to ear, she ran to him and threw herself into his opened arms. She held him tight and placed loving kisses over his face.

Naraku pulled her away and cradled her cheeks in his hands. "I have missed you."

"I have missed you as well, my beloved." She pressed her lips against his in a passionate kiss. To her delight, he returned the kiss with just as much passion. Finally, the need for air made the two separate. "Are you going to take me away from this place? I hate it here. I have to stay with that annoying, disgusting half breed."

Naraku's eyes flashed in anger but he held back his rage as he forced his face into a neutral expression. "So, how is the newly mated couple. I bet little Inuyasha is cursing the day she was betrothed to that cold hearted demon lord."

"No, actually she is quite disgustingly happy," said Sya walking over to a large boulder and leaning against it with her hands behind her back. She stared in loving pride at her beloved.

"What do you mean?" asked Naraku frowning He came to stand before her. "Well, up until a few days ago, she was miserable. Lord Sesshomaru had left her the same night they were mated and then they had another terrible argument which ended with the lord leaving the palace for a week. Afterwards when he returned, they started to get along, and Inuyasha seems to be quite contented with her life now."

Naraku cursed mentally to himself as he was hoping the beautiful Inuyasha would now be willing to leave with him to get away from the overbearing lord of the west, Sesshomaru. Oh well, this little set back wasn't going to discourage him. He would just have to move to plan B, using the homely looking Sya to get what he wants. He had no intentions of letting the spirited, beautiful Inuyasha escape his clutches.

He was brought out of his mental planning with a frown as the abrasive voice of Sya broke into his thoughts. "Yes," he said focusing on her form. He restrained the urge to slap her hand away as she rested one hand on his cheek.

"Is something wrong, my love?"

"No, nothing," he said as his mind conjured up the face of Inuyasha as his body became hard with need and lust. His red eyes glowed with undisguised desire for the beautiful Inuyasha, but Sya mistaken the desire was for her alone.

Nervously, she began to untie the obi around her kimono and let the material hung open letting her love feast upon her body.

Naraku wanted to vomit. The sight of her undesirable nakedness was making him nauseous with her too thin body, small breasts and plain looks. He knew what she wanted and he also knew that if he wanted to have the lovely Inuyasha in his bed, he would have to touch this disgusting creature. But picturing Inuyasha's voluptuous body writhing beneath his, the price was well worth what he would gain in the end. He raised a hand and caressed the small breast making Sya moan in delight.

"M-more," she moaned as she close her eyes. She grabs his other hand and placed it between her thighs. Sya writhed against his touch as his long fingers stroke her clitoris making the demoness rub her mound against his fingers and his softening length. He looked anywhere but at Sya as he began to wish it was Inuyasha’s luscious breasts he was caressing and her body he was now thrusting his fingers into. He closed his eyes as he began to imagine Inuyasha writhing and moaning for him to continue. It was Inuyasha’s hand he felt stroking his limp cock making it harden with her touch. It was Inuyasha’s whose lips pressed against his in hungry passion.

Naraku growled in lust as he forces Sya to her knees. Quickly, he undid his hakama and let them fall down his legs to pool at his feet. His cock stood out proudly wanting attention. Sya swallowed a lump in her throat and began to lick the pulsing length causing Naraku to moan. Enjoying the sounds of love that she was making her beloved make, she took the length into her mouth sucking and swirling her tongue around the head. Her tongue traveled from the head down the length and back up again to dip her tongue into the slit in the head.

Naraku looked down to see Sya swallow his aching cock and immediately, the figure changes from Sya to Inuyasha. He groaned as the silver haired vixen licked and sucked his cock until he felt heat pooling in the pit of his stomach. He swore viciously as he grabbed Sya by the hair pulling her to her feet. Then he yanked off her kimono pushing her against the boulder and spreaded her thighs. With one quick thrust, he forced his throbbing cock into her tight vagina.

Sya screamed as he made no attempt to be gentle. Pain flowed through her body as Naraku began to thrust into her fiercely. The scent of blood hung in the air but it did not matter to Sya. She would bear any pain as long as she had her only love with her. Soon the pain was replaced with pleasure as Sya moan and pant in bliss. She was filled with so much love and joy. Her beloved had joined with her. He had made her his, finally. She shrieked when he struck a spot inside her that made every nerve in her come alive.

Naraku’s thrusts became frantic, deep and swift as he neared completion. All the while, he was imagining it was Inuyasha he was thrusting in to. It was Inuyasha that was moaning and writhing beneath him and it was Inuyasha that was looking up at him with adoration and love in her beautiful golden eyes. And with one final thrust he emptied himself into Sya just as her orgasm struck.

Naraku panted as he slipped out of Sya's body. Pulling up his hakama, he pulled a jar out of his robe. "Take this." He held the jar out to her. "Go into the river and bathe with this potion."

"What is it for?" asked Sya. Pain raked up her spine as she slowly turned to face him. Taking the clay jar in her hand, she stared at him with a frown on her face. She pulled off the cork and looked at the yellow liquid. Her breathing had calmed some as she took it in her hand but she was sore as blood trickled down her left leg.

"It will neutralize my scent from you," said the demon pirate. "We wouldn't want Sesshomaru recognizing my smell all over you."

"Of course." She stiffly walked over to the river and cautiously stepped in. The water was cold as she shivered. Removing the cork, she poured the warm liquid over her body and bathed thoroughly with the potion.

Once she was finished, she stepped out and put her kimono back on. Once she was properly dressed the youngest of the thunder brothers, Maten, arrived sitting on a cloud.

"You summoned me, master," said the toad face demon.

"Yes, return Sya back to the castle and make sure no one sees you, Maten," said Naraku.

"Of course, master."

"Can't I stay with you?" Sya said flinging herself into his arms.

"Not yet, I still have things to do but soon, my pet, I shall return and take you away." Naraku placed a kiss on her forehead. "You have my word of honor."

"I love you." Sya kissed him long and passionately. Finally stepping back, she sat on the cloud and Maten carried her away.

Shortly, Hiten walked out of the forest to stand beside his master. "Please do not take offence, but master, why are you wasting your time with that rake?"

"Because in order to catch the big fish, you will need bait." Was all Naraku said before he turned and disappeared into the forest followed by a puzzled Hiten.