Taming Ayame

 

 

 

The next morning Ayame sent her wolves out with a message to the wolf pack to the east. Kilana was to tell them that Ayame was working at the palace for their protection and if anything was to come up. As in a attack on them or any messages came from her Grandfather, she demanded they send a messages as soon as possible to alert her. Ayame made sure the gate tower guards knew to let them back in when they returned. They understood completely, it might of help that she threatened to remove precious limps.

 

After breakfast with Satoru, she decided to try her hand at moping. She was positive Satoru almost died laughing after she asked how it worked. How was she suppose to know? She live outside her entire life! After Satoru had stopped dying. He filled up a bucket of water, squeezing a lemon and putting a few flakes of soap in. He took her out to the grand hall and explained how it was done. "Oh! That seems plenty easy!"

 

Satoru patted her on the back, "Good luck."

 

Ayame didn't need luck! She was a PRO at this mopping business! She hummed to herself as she mopped, the lemon smelled amazing! After she had mopped the whole grand hall, which was a workout, she admired her work. She patted herself on the back, "Good job, Ayame", she said to herself.

 

She walked proudly over her now clean floor, and slipped. She let out a short scream as she fell towards her freshly mopped floor. There was no Takumi to save her today. Ayame fell right on her butt. "Ouch!"

 

A door slammed up on the second floor, she looked up to see Sesshomaru staring down at her. 'Yes, see me in my pain, bastard.' Ayame slowly stood, rubbing her ass, she glanced back up. Sesshomaru was gone. She rolled her eyes, still rubbing her ass. She'd take battling demons over this any day. That HURT. "Ayame! Are you alright?"

 

She turned slowly to see Takumi walking carefully towards her. "Yea, I'm fine. Just slipped. You weren't here to catch me this time...", Ayame pouted.

 

Takumi grinned, "You're a very dangerous cleaner."

 

"I was thinking the exact same thing."

 

"Shall I escort you out of danger?"

 

He offered his arm to Ayame, who took it gratefully. She giggled, yes she was flirting with him. Yes, she was a mated woman, but that wasn't her choice. So, yes. She would continue flirting shamelessly with this amazingly handsome male.

 

After escorting her to the edge of the hazardous mopping zone, he asked, "Now that I have saved you from danger, what's my reward?"

 

Ayame twirled her pigtail between her fingers in thought. She grinned, standing on her tippy toes to give him a quick peck on the cheek. A red flush came to his cheeks, "Reward accepted, now off to save other damsels!"

 

She laughed as he rushed off heroically.

 

 

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Late that night Ayame's wolves returned after dinner. She sat with them under a tree out in the court yard. Kilana told her that the wolf pack was graceful for her sacrifice, but she thought they could be more gracious. Kuito said they still had the terrible rabbit stew and he was glad he gets steak now. And Kavati said that Jaikin still smelled funny. She hugged them to her, she had missed her wolves, even if they had been gone for barely a day.

 

"These are your wolves I suppose? I heard you had some and I wondered about them."

 

Takumi stepped out of the shadows and moved to sit down. Kilana growled at him, showing him her extremely sharp, white teeth. Ayame was about to tell her to back off when Takumi surprised her. He held out a hand for her to smell, "Easy girl, I'm nothing to worry about. Such beautiful teeth, you must take very good care of them."

 

Kilana actually did take exceptionally good care of teeth. Ayame often found her chewing leaves and bark that she said kept her teeth clean. Kilana nudged her nose into the palm of Takumi's hand. He smiled, petting her. "Good wolves I see", he added.

 

Takumi sat next to Ayame, casually throwing his arm across her shoulders. Ayame stared at him in wonder, she wished she had met him a long time ago. "So if you know about my wolves, what else do you know?"

 

Takumi shrugged, "Everyone was told about your wolves. But I DO know you're Sesshomaru's mate."

Ayame continued to look at him, expecting him to elaborate. He chuckled softly when he saw her look. "Satoru told me. He's a good friend. I honestly would have never figured it out."

 

"So... knowing I'm his mate, why are you sitting out her with me and your arm around me?"

 

Takumi stroked his chin stubble, "I saw the way you responded to him yesterday. No mate would act that way..."

 

He looked at her closely, "Unless it had been an accident."

 

Ayame smiled grimly, "That's pretty much it."

 

"Why are you here, putting up with him?"

 

Sighing, she said, "He threatened the wolf pack I'm defending. If I leave, he'll kill them."

 

"He doesn't play nice at all."

 

"Mmmhhhmmm.... wait a second...", Ayame stared at him.

 

Takumi raised his eyebrow, "Yes?"

 

"Kouga was turned off by my smell! Why are you alright with it?"

 

He laughed, squeezing her shoulder, "I'm that lucky guy who has a thing for already taken women. Don't ask me why."

 

Ayame giggled, smiling up at him. He smelled amazing, and she was so horny for some reason. How amazing would it to be just to fuck him right there, under that tree, right in the open. Takumi looked down at her, he almost looked like he was about to kiss her. 'Yes, yes! Kiss me. PLEASE!' she begged in her mind.

 

Kavati's ears perked up, she raised her head, alerting Ayame that someone was coming. 'Crap' she thought. If that was Sesshomaru, he would have Takumi's head. Takumi stood quickly, letting go of her. Ayame had forgotten he was also a wolf demon and understood her wolves. "Ayame?", someone called.

Satoru came around the corner, "Ah! There you are. Lord Sesshomaru needs to see you."

 

Takumi stepped out from behind the tree and waved to Satoru with a silly grin on his face. Satoru raised an eyebrow, "Takumi, I see you've made friends with Ayame."

 

He rubbed the back of his neck, "Uh yea... I should probably get back to that job... that I do."

 

He glanced around clearing his throat, then quickly walked away. Ayame watched him walk away with an odd look on her face. 'He doesn't do very well under pressure..' Ayame turned back to Satoru, who was already gone. She shrugged, making her way to 'His majesty's' office.

 

All Ayame wanted to do was ravage this sexy Wolf-Demon, but Sesshomaru kept getting in her way. She sighed, knocking on the door. "Yes." 

 

Sesshomaru was lounging in front of his desk when she walked in. 'Cock block', she thought as she stood in front of his desk. "You wanted to see me?"

 

"You sent your wolves out today, why?"

 

Figures he would stick his nose in her business. "I was alerting the Wolf Pack east of here of my situation. I didn't want them to worry."

 

"Hm." He responded.

 

"I have... something for you", he said, pushing a long box towards her.

 

"Oh."

 

Ayame took the lid off the box and looked inside. A sword, about the size of her last one, lay in the box. The blade was a gleaming silver, it almost glowed with an unknown power. 

Ayame picked up the sword, her hand fit perfectly around the hilt, which was decorated with silver leaves. The balance was perfect, and the edge dangerously sharp. Her mouth open in awe, she looked back in the box. There still lay a black leather sheath. Upon closer examination, she saw that her name, along with her flower, the Iris, were pressed into the leather. She smoothly sheathed the sword, it was perfect, and it was made just for her.

 

Ayame looked up at Sesshomaru, who sat with a smug expression. As arrogant as he was, she had to hand it to him, he had taste. "Thank you Ses- uh, Lord Sesshomaru."

 

Ayame began to tie the sheath to her fur belt. "But what am I supposed to do with it? Dust?"

 

"The blade is merely meant for your protection, there is no intentions of sending you back into your demon hunting life style."

 

Ayame tried to think about something witty to say back, but nothing came to mind. 'He wants to protect me.' Sesshomaru watched her, as he always did, with those golden eyes. "You may leave Ayame."

 

"Huh? Oh, right. Alright. Umm.. thanks again", she walked awkwardly out.

 

Closing the door gently behind her she admired the sword on her hip. Her old broken sword was crap. This was a huge upgrade! With a silly grin pasted on her face, she went off to find her wolves to show them her new toy.

 

 

 

 

Authors Note: A special thanks to Jessi and Vyperbites for following along with the story. You're reviews keep me going! Thank you also to FemaleTengu for the constructive criticism. As I don't have anyone I really want to read over my stuff and correct it, you're welcome to do so and send me an email. (thelaurenbeast@gmail.com) I know I'm bad at grammar and spelling but I do try and make sure there are no mistakes. I read each chapter over at least 3 times. And you're so right! I haven't watched the Final Act at all. I just know the basics of the ending. I'm waiting for the English dubbed version, (would you happen to know if thats out yet? Last time I checked it wasn't) since I watched all the other seasons in English. Thanks again :)