Someone to protect

Chapter 9

I did not wait to be announced. I stepped right into the large hall where my mother sat on a golden throne with fur sticking from every corner of it making it look rather comfortable. There were dog demons all around her, both male and female, that tried to get into her favor with compliments and gifts, however this Sesshomaru knew better. The door made a huge slam from the force I opened it stopping the chatter that was running through the hall. All eyes turned to me and the small group of people that caught up to me and curiously looked around the room. My mother didn't even blink an eye as she saw me.

"Sesshomaru," she addressed me in greeting and I returned the favor.

"Mother."

"What an interesting company you have there. A monk, a demon slayer and a priestess. Seems like you like the company of humans that can kill you Sesshomaru."

I just narrowed my eyes as I listened to my mother choosing to ignore her statement.

"I came here for a different matter to discuss."

She stood up and walked towards me, yet choosing to walk right past me to Kagome. She leaned in slightly taking a strand of her raven hair into her long-clawed fingers and my body tensed. I watched every flinch of my mother's body making sure she would do nothing to harm her. She sniffed gently and tilted her head to the side.

"Why do you have the scent of my son all around you, priestess?" She asked after she let the strand of hair slip through her fingers and fall back against Kagomes cheek.

"It's because I can't fly and Sesshomaru carried me here," she answered, not hesitating for a moment. My mother narrowed her eyes once again, possibly noticing the lack of the title as she said my name, and turned towards the group of dog demons that were surrounding her previously.

"So, you're telling me your friends can fly? I don't pick up his scent from them whatsoever."

"I have Kilala and monk usually rides her with me," answered Sango as the little cat meows taking the attention from the humans and Shippo and Rin were still seated on the back of Ah-Un.

She watched me with the corner of the eye as she slowly returned to her throne and sat down once again.

"What is it that you want then, my son?" She asked and I just stared at her. Does she honestly think I was going to talk about that here? In front of everyone? She quickly caught on and nodded her head.

"Very well then. We will speak of the matter at a later date. Luka!" She called out and a tall dog demon with sparkling gold eyes and long silver hair pulled up into a high ponytail emerged from the back of the hall. He kneeled before my mother, his closed fist held against his heart as he listened to whatever my mother desired.

"Show our guests to their chambers. Make sure the priestess gets the attention she deserves."

I immediately stiffened. What was that supposed to mean? Luka stood up and walked towards my pack telling them to follow him. As he passed me a small smirk emerged on his lips and I let out a low warning growl. He did understand. He was not to lay a finger on Kagome or he would die.

I knew my mother watched this exchange with interest, however I did not care one bit. Kagome and others turned around after a small bow towards my mother and followed Luka. I kept my gaze on Kagomes back until her figure was out of sight, just to be sure. My mother's clap of her hands brought my attention back to her and the small group of demons started to leave the hall. She crossed her legs after we were finally alone and leaved her head onto her hand.

"You smell of a dog in heat."

I furrowed my brow at her staying quiet.

"Did you come here because you finally think it's your time to find a mate or because of that priestess?"