Rite of Passage by watermarkit

Chapter 1

A/N: Taken from a thought I had while writing 'The Life Complex'. Written in snippets.

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Rite of Passage

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Was his father deranged?

Sesshomaru could barely contain his anger. This whole ceremony was ludicrous.

The crowd around him buzzed in excitement. He was surrounded by fools that called themselves nobles. Unfortunately, they had gathered on his behalf, as requested by his father, the current Lord of the West. But this had crossed the line. He never asked for this.

"Does the prince accept my lord's gift?" His gaze darted narrowly at his mother. She was a part of this? She must have been. Her smug face said it all.

"Yes." he growled. He had no choice. Anything given from the Lord and Lady of the house must be taken graciously.

"Good. Send her to his quarters." Toga announced proudly.

The offered girl rose from the knelt position she held in the middle of the throne room. She was surprisingly calm for a human surrounded by youkai, Sesshomaru thought. Was she not aware of what was happening? He watched as she gave a formal bow, and quickly gave him a glance. Blue eyes, dark as the oceans themselves, nearly caused him to hold his breath. She blinked her lush lashes and turned away to be ushered out of the room. He barely caught the fear in her eyes.

"Bring in the entertainment! More sake!" His father raised his cup to his son. "Kanpai, Sesshomaru. Welcome to the life of a -Dai- youkai." he emphasized.

Sesshomaru raised his own cup and bowed to his father. Begrudgingly, he took a swig of the alcohol. He was hating every moment of his centennial birthday.