Sesshoumaru Meets His Match?

* I don't own any Inuyasha characters except for the ones I have made up,( such as Liz, Susan, blah, blah, blah, you get the idea ) and taken from my own twisted and disturbed mind and I do mean disturbed *


A/N; Well, I'm hitting my eleventh chapter folks. And I hope you are enjoying the ride so far. I know I am. I apologize for taking so long with Chpt. 10. It seemed there was one illness after another between my son and I. Then there was a trip to the ER a few days before Christmas...>.< Not been a good couple of months. Ok, no more depressing stuff onto the good stuff!! Anyway there is going to be a little more action in this chapter. * winks lasciviously * So expect heavy lime, close to lemon flavoring, a little OCC-ness perhaps and a dash of treachery just to spice things up a little. And getting back on track with the plot. Yes, I haven't forgotten that m'dears! So go and enjoy! ^_~



Japanese Vocab List-
hahaoya - mother
kyoka - firebrand
Shikon no Tama - Jewel of Four Souls
onigiri - hand rolled sushi
puffer fish - fugu

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Hungarian Vocab List-


Chapter 11 - Sesshoumaru's Decision!


He was going to seduce her.

However, it wasn't going to be a seduction in the normal sense. There was going to be a catch to it. Lately reports of Inuyasha being back in the area had been flooding his ears. He had missed his first opportunity because the damn wench became ill after her fight with Togaru. And there was another baser reason. He wanted her. Plain and simple. However, he wasn't going to take her as mate like his father with Inuyasha's hahaoya. No, he would not be so stupid as that.

He turned on his heel sharply and left the room to let her sleep for now. Tonight was going to be a busy night and he wanted her to have all the energy her rest was going to give her.

~*~*~*~*~*~ 3 Hours Later ~*~*~*~*~*~

Liz woke to the sun shining in her face, and sweat dripping off of her forehead. She was under some medium weight blankets. With the sun shining on her, it made them feel like heavy down comforters in the middle of summer.

"It is good you are awake, Kyoka," said a subservient voice from behind Liz.

The girl turned around in shock at the voice. She wasn't expecting anyone to be in the room with her. "Oh! You startled me, Sayuri!" Liz gave a large friendly smile. It was a smile that wasn’t returned by the other woman. She dropped it instantly and got up and limped over to the serving woman. When she got closer, she could see the closed look she was giving Liz.

"Is everything okay, Sayuri," asked Liz as she awkwardly sat back down.

Sayuri pointedly scooted away from the redhead.

Liz frowned at the motion. *Why would she-*, thought Liz. But the reason was loud and clear. Her shoulders drooped and bowed her head in shame. "I'm sorry."

Sayuri continued to act aloof.

"Sayuri? I'm sorry I got you, Sara, and Aisu in trouble," said Liz in a small voice. "I just wanted to go home so badly that I didn't think that you all would get in any trouble. I didn't realize what a fucking bastard that man is."

Sayuri still sat stone faced for a minute more before getting up abruptly. "Your clothes will be here shortly as well as some water to wash up with. A meal will follow when you are done with both. Someone will also be here to tend to your ankle. You are to remain in this room. Lord Sesshoumaru has ordered it so." With that Sayuri took her leave. Liz continued to sit where she was and cried for the only friendships she had here were crumbling before her eyes.

The day passed slowly into evening. The clothes and everything Sayuri said would come, came. However she had no other visitors. The servants were forbidden to talk with her and Liz didn't even try. Not even little Rin came. She heard her race down the hallway. Someone stopped her and she heard her subsequent tears as she was denied access to her "Big Sister". It was a miserable day. Just fucking miserable.

~*~*~*~*~*~ Elsewhere ~*~*~*~*~*~

"Milord! You can't be serious in going through with this! There *must* be an easier way to gain what you wish," screeched Jakken in outrage at his lord's plan. *He has lost his mind since this woman has come! Surely he's gone senile,* thought the toad.

As if Sesshoumaru could read his mind, he chucked a rock at the toad’s head, knocking him out temporarily.

He was pissed that someone was questioning his methods. Yes, he knew he was treading on thin ice with this scheme. However, he didn't give a damn. Stepping over his unconscious retainer’s body, he went for a walk around his private garden. He had no illusions about what he was going to do. There was a good chance this could all backfire on him. And that was something he wanted to avoid at all costs. He didn't want the onna to fall for him. But at the same time he needed her to.

Inuyasha was drawing near. It could only be a matter of a few days or weeks if they didn't get sidetracked by Shikon no Tama fragments. For once he hoped he would. That would buy him more time to properly "woo" his unwilling guest into complicity. The more he was able to enthrall her, the more willing she might be to agree to steal Inuyasha's sword, the Tetsusaiga. The damnable sword with an even more damnable barrier that prevented him from ever touching it. Even though he couldn't touch it, he still wanted it. Craved it. For him it was a trophy. He would one day master it and break its barrier. And it wouldn't be through his desire to protect humans. No. It would be his own strength that breached that barrier. And then it would be his!

~*~*~*~*~*~ Near dusk ~*~*~*~*~*~

Sayuri gently rapped on the lower corner and announced that she had dinner with her and asked if she may enter.

"Yeah, you can come in Sayuri-san," said Liz in a dejected voice. She deserved this treatment from Sayuri and the others. She waited in the center of the room by the hibachi. A servant had come in a while ago and lit it, leaving behind a tea kettle, tray, an over turned cup and green tea powder. All of which was left untouched.

The serving women brought in an elaborate spread. There were a few different fish prepared, a tub of white rice, some onigiri artfully arranged. Also on the table were some bright red crabs and something that looked like skewered chicken, with little dishes of soy sauce for dipping presumably, and dumplings. There were a few dishes that she didn't know, but contained items that she did, like noodles. Everything smelled so divine that her stomach growled. The ever present sake was also on the table as a liquid refreshment.

Liz was afraid to ask why such a large meal was being served. So she just sat still and let everyone arrange the various trays before they left and entered again with a long, low table. The dishes were set and two plates were left on the table across from each other. That is when Sayuri spoke again.

"Aisu will stay and serve you and my Lord Sesshoumaru. If you should need anything else send her and it will be fetched," with that flat toned voice Sayuri and the others bowed and left the room. Aisu stayed in a shadowy corner near the table. She also hadn't spoken a word to Liz.

Liz bowed her head in sorrow.

It was only a few minutes later when Sesshoumaru showed up. Upon entering, the two women got up. One apprehensively, and the other as a servant should. With ingrained respect for her betters.

"Leave, onna."

Both women looked startled and both started to leave. However Sesshoumaru motioned for Liz to stay behind.

"I did not say you."

"Sorrrr-ee," Liz muttered as she rolled her eyes and stood there fiddling with her kimono sleeve. She was now wearing a different one from this morning. It was a deep red with pink flower embroidery. The obi and sash were of contrasting colors. It was a beautiful robe.

Sesshoumaru bit his tongue hard to keep from making a scathing remark about her tone of voice and its lack of respect.

"Sit. Eat." So saying he sat himself down at the head of the table. But before he did that he moved Liz's plate closer to his. He saw the woman scrunch her eyebrows at that and watched as a wary look come over her face soon after.

"Why are you moving me closer," she asked in a voice heavily laced with suspicion.

He didn't say anything and continued to sit down. Liz walked over to her new place setting. As soon as she did Sesshoumaru placed rice in her bowl ( rather awkwardly and messily at that ) and then placed several choice pieces of fish, an especially tender looking skewered piece of chicken, a serving of noodles and a dumpling. He had no idea his idea of human proportion was grossly miscalculated.

Liz looked on with incredulity. The rice was piled so high it was coming out of the bowl, the pieces of fish was half a catfish, the skewered meat was enormous and the noodles were also coming off the plate and the dumpling was an especially large one. *Holy shit! Does he expect me to eat all this?! Who the hell piles their food on so damn high, * she thought as she watched him fill his plate.

"Wait. I thought you didn't eat 'human' food," she said suspiciously.

"This isn't human food. I do require nutrients from time to time," he said simply. He didn't put much of whatever it was on his plate. It looked particularly gross, and of undetermined origin. It didn't matter. She had a feeling she didn't want to know what it was. He did however pour some warmed sake for them both.

"Thanks," she muttered under breath before tucking into the meal. She would just eat what she could and move around her plate what she couldn't.

"Are you finished with that," he asked solicitously.

"Uh, yeah," she gave him another weird look. Sesshoumaru was genuinely curious this time to ask what the look was for.

"Um, duh? You’re being nice? Before you were ready to chop off my head, and now you are *serving me* dinner," she exclaimed softly. She kept it under a screech this time. Something was afoot and she wanted to know what. She continued to eye him warily.

*Damn,* thought Sesshoumaru. *She knows what I have planned. Or does she?* Aloud he said, "I realized I have been remiss in my duties as Lord." A loud crash came from outside as well as some choking noises. He glared at the closed door and as if the occupants could see it, they immediately stopped.

"Uh-huh. No kidding," she said skeptically as she took a bite out of an onigiri that was laid on her plate. She looked at it in surprise. It was tasty. She made a mental note to ask about it.

Sesshoumaru surreptitiously pushed the wasabi toward her. He needed her a bit tipsy. And the spicy mustard would make her thirsty. He also made sure her little jar of sake was filled.

"Thanks, that green stuff is hot," she said as she took a sip. The sake wound its way down her throat to pool warmly in her stomach. It also brought a delicate flush to her face. She discreetly fanned herself.

"What else is on the table," she asked while looking around the table. She spotted some things that weren't very familiar and decided against them. She wasn't an expert on demon or Japanese cuisine. So she asked for some more of the sweet dumplings and after consuming four more of them declined anything else.

Her sake was refilled twice while she ate her last four dumplings. By now she was quite tipsy and a rosy blush had taken up residence on her cheeks. Her eyes had also taken on the sparkle of someone drunk and up to some mischief. She giggled.

Sesshoumaru looked over at the girl and saw her face and the look in her eyes. There was a sparkle in them that looked like trouble was on the way. He looked at the jars at her elbow. *Hmm...Now might be the time to put the rest of my plan into action,* thought Sesshoumaru.

Flicking his finger, he beckoned a servant over and with a careless gesture motioned that the food and table should be cleared. With a bow, the servant in turn waved more servants in to remove the leftover food and to leave a new supply of sake behind.

"Why did you do that," she asked abruptly before taking a large swallow of sake. She gently swayed.

"Do what," he asked blandly. He had a feeling what she meant but wanted her to say it.

"Serve meh dinner like I waz your gur'frien or summt'ing," she slurred. She took another sip. She blushed harder.

"A truce." He smirked a little as she took yet another sip and found that her jar was empty. His smirk turned into a smile as he watched her inspect it like it had a hole at the bottom. She upturned it and shook it as if that would make more magically appear. He had her where he wanted her. Drunk but not too much so. He stood up and held his hand out to her.

She looked at the hand being held out to her and hesitantly put hers in his. Again she was amazed at the contrast. The size, the shape and the strength were so dramatically different. Her hand was small and delicate, while his were big and warm and strong. Even his fingernails looked a bit different. While hers were long, but blunt, his were long and sharp looking. Without thinking, she reached out with her other hand and touched one. She pulled back sharply as it cut her finger tip. It bled profusely due to the many blood vessels there, but before she could tend to it herself, he took her hand in his.

He watched as the girl touched his nail. He could have killed her so easily right then. All it would have taken was for him to will his poison to flow and it would be over in a matter of seconds with this infuriating woman. However, he didn't. He was curious about her. He watched as she started pull back her hand and on impulse grabbed it himself. She turned inquiring eyes up at him. They were so wide and innocent. She had no idea she had been a hairsbreadth away from death. He looked down at her hand and held it tighter as she tried to wiggle it free. And before either of them could think, he brought the bleeding digit to his mouth and sucked on it.

Elizabeth couldn't believe what he was doing to her finger. Her face flushed even further as his tongue swirled around her finger getting every last drop. She panted lightly.

Sesshoumaru was a bit surprised at what he did, but once he started he couldn't stop. Not even after feeling her pulse quicken and feeling that light pant. He turned hard as stone in an instant. The thoughts that now raced through his head were not of getting her to do what he wished, but those of pure, undeniable lust. He finally admitted it. He wanted her and wanted her now! He sucked on her finger just a bit longer before taking it out of his mouth and looking at her again.

Elizabeth was barely standing when he took her finger out of his warm, wet mouth. And she nearly did fall when he let of her and turned around. Whatever was wrong with the man, being inexperienced at seduction was not part of it. She wanted him. Yes, she hated his guts but right now that wasn't what was going through her mind. No, it was pure undeniable lust. She shifted a bit where she stood. She could feel herself and she was wet and ready for him. The thought of that tongue meandering around other parts of her body made her mind reel and spin. *What are you thinking?!* her mind screeched at her.*You can't stand the man but would jump him in a New York second? Have you no pride??* She ignored her conscience. Right now her mind was so muddled from the sake that she didn't care. She wanted him and badly. She felt herself get even more wet and whimpered a little.

Sesshoumaru smirked. His mind had become unclouded a bit when he turned away, but his nose let him know he had her. And if that whimper was any indication, she was ripe for the seducing. He turned back and held his hand out again. No words, no flowery flattery fell from his lips. She could take it or leave it. She shakily put her hand in his. Growling lightly in satisfaction he claimed her hand and brought her to him. She nodded shakily. He claimed her lips in a dominating kiss, letting her know who was master. She sighed into his kiss, letting HIM know she accepted.

They stood there for a bit kissing each other like they hadn't in several years instead of just under 24 hours ago. They broke apart and gave little love kisses, catching their breaths at the same time. He cupped her chin and raised it so their eyes met. All they could see of in other’s eyes was a thin ribbon of color around the iris, and each other's reflection. He gently pulled her back towards him, but she resisted. He frowned.

With a small smile, Liz backed away a little. She watched as Sesshoumaru raised a questioning eyebrow as if saying "Why pull away now?"

Stepping back further she walked around him, he tried turning with her, but she made him face forward again. He was getting curious until she brushed his hair away from his back. He understood now, and turned around until he faced her. He smiled as she pouted. Drawing her in for a quick hot kiss, he released her again. Before she could ask anything he lifted his armor over his head. She smiled in realization. Holding his hand out again, he drew her near. This time when they kissed, he managed to seat them near the hibachi without falling over or breaking their searing kiss.

It was now a battle of tongues and wills. Both were headstrong and willful in their own right. He wanted to dominate because of his superior being and strength over her, and she wanted to dominate because she didn't let anyone, let alone this man force his will on her.

They rolled a little until they were on their sides. Hands now roamed up and down each others bodies, exploring, touching, groping. Feeling frustrated because massive amounts of fabric were between them, they searched for ends of cords and sashes. When skin touched skin finally, they both sighed in gratification, but soon that wasn't enough. Breaking the kiss briefly they sat up and looked at each other through passion dilated eyes. They both had to blink rapidly to bring their eyes back into focus.

Liz couldn't believe what she was doing. She was basically screwing around with a man she hated with a violent passion. Yet here she was rolling around with him with her kimono falling off her shoulders. Breathing heavily, she pulled her kimono back up.

Sesshoumaru looked at her with knowing eyes. He expected it. After all they were enemies, for the most part. He was nonetheless pleased that his plan was progressing quite nicely. He never expected it to get so far tonight, but he underestimated his appeal to the fairer sex, even if it was a human doing the admiring. To test her, he held out his hand.

Liz looked at the hand that he held out. *He still wants to continue,* she thought.*Is he nuts? We hate each other* "I'm sorry, but I have to decline. That damn sake clouded my better judgment tonight, not to mention yours," she laughed nervously as she ran her hand through her hair and clutched her kimono to her chest to cover herself up. She stood up shaky legs. "And as such, I really think it's a good idea that I sleep somewhere else. I know you don't need me trying to molest you in the night, and I sure as hell don't want you to do that either." Her face was set in stone as she said this. It was a ploy to get him as pissed off as she was feeling, or rather vulnerable. She hadn't lusted after any man as badly as this one. Even now all she wanted to do was to drop her outer robe and jump his bones.

Sesshoumaru was pissed. Pissed that she implied that he couldn't control himself. That he was some youth caught up in the throes of lust and therefore was unable to keep his hands to himself. He stood, loosing his haori in the process. He watched as she backed up a step or two and then when she realized what she was doing, kept her stance. *Stupid wench, you should have backed up.* He grabbed her arms and brought her flush against him. He was still hard and he knew she could feel it. If the blush of color that raced to her cheeks wasn't a clue, then the intensity of her scent growing stronger was a dead give away.

"You try my patience onna. Right now I wouldn't touch you if you were the last female in my territory," he hissed as he shoved her back. She stumbled a bit but maintained her balance.

"Yeah wouldn't touch you or your dick with a ten foot pole asshole," she said through clenched teeth. She was very happy that she backed off now.

He glared at her through slitted eyes. He was dangerously close to killing her where she stood. He turned and left the room without grabbing his haori, he just stormed out of the room without a word.

Liz collapsed where she stood, falling to her knees. She was scared of what she was about to do and got nasty. And in return, she got him mad enough to leave for the night. She didn't know if she would have the strength to do that again. She ran a shaky hand through her hair. As she was sitting there, Saiyuri came into the room looking a little concerned despite the fact that she was angry at her.

"What happened, Kyoka," she asked in a concerned voice as she helped the dazed red head stand so she could help get her into a yukata for the night.

"Let’s just say, I don't want to drink sake again for a while," she said in a lowered voice as her cheeks turned bright red. She seemed to be doing that a lot tonight.

Saiyuri had a nose and could smell what went on here just a little while ago.*So that is why Lord Sesshoumaru stormed out of here and ordered me to come and take care of her,* though Saiyuri.

"Saiyuri, I have a question. Are you still angry at me, and why are you calling me 'Kyoka'," she asked as she yawned. She was sleepy now after all the excitement of the last hour.

"Yes, I am still angry. Though not so much anymore I guess," said Saiyuri as she braided Liz's hair in a thick braid. "As for the other, that is Lord Sesshoumaru's doing. He commanded us in calling you that."

"What does it mean," another yawn escaped.

"'Firebrand'."

"What for," she asked through yet another yawn. Liz was getting more sleepy by the minute.

"Probably because you have such a fiery nature," said Saiyuri. She had other suspicions, but she kept those to herself. It wasn't her place to say such things aloud.

A sleepy "Oh." followed that as well as the sounds of even breathing. Liz had finally fallen asleep.

Saiyuri stood up and looked down at the sleeping woman. She envied her. She had been trying to catch her Lord's attention for quite some time. But it seemed she wasn't destined for that. She wasn't angry or overly jealous at the foreign girl. However, she was glad that someone had come along to make him happy, even if they were getting off on the wrong foot. She felt things would work themselves out.

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A/N: Sorry this took so long. I painted myself into a corner last chapter, one I wasn't quite ready for those two to get into yet and had to think of a way out of it. And yes! We have returned to the plot. Don't worry; the main plot will be worked in more often now. ^_^ Anyway, I hoped you enjoyed the limeness, that was written entirely by me with no help from anyone else. And I have to say I'm quite proud of myself. ^_^

Chapter 12 was in the works. However there were many delays in getting it beta'd so Chp 12. is literally coming next. :-) Enjoy and please, read and review! I'd love to hear your reactions!


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