The Servant of the Demon Lord

~Chapter 4~

"I'll take good care of her, Chikara." Eri, a female demon who strongly resembled a Japanese Spitz breed, spoke with a smile.

"Very well, he wants her to be done by tonight."

"Yes Chiki, I know." Chikara's face warmed, but only for a split second.

"Don't call me that." He mumbled trying to act annoyed, Eri only laughed.

"Whatever." Chikara then turned and started to walk out.

"Oh, Chikara." Eri quickly spoke up making him look over his shoulder.

"Are you going with them as well?" She asked, tilting her head.

"If he wishes me to, yes." He answered before walking off.

"That inu, he's so hard-headed sometimes." She spoke before giving Mayu a bright smile.

"Let's get you ready!~" She chirped before taking Mayu's hand and dragging her to a large tub.

"Go on, strip." Mayu's face warmed, but she complied. Once her clothing was off, she got in the tub, and to her surprise, it was rather warm making her relax instantly.

"This was originally for Sesshomaru-sama, but he never uses it and said to just make it for whoever needed it. He's so traditional, walking all the way to the hot springs." Eri mentioned before taking a small bucket, filling it up, then dumping it on Mayu's head being careful to not get her eyes. Eri washed off Mayu, she was nowhere near used to this, but Eri insisted.

"You know, I'm rather surprised that Sesshomaru-sama brought you back. Rin, she's a child, it's in our people's nature to protect kin. But a grown-up girl? I wonder why. He's changed so much since he was young, he hated humans before but now he's ok with speaking to them and even letting them live in the palace alongside him." Eri spoke as she rensed Mayu off once more before guiding her to get out so she could dry off.

"Not sure if I'm being honest. I was honestly scared that he would kill me in minutes. I'm guessing it's because Rin likes me, otherwise I'm sure he would have be-ridded me by now." Mayu said with a soft sigh as Eri used a large, soft cloth to dry Mayu off.

"I dunno. Your name falls from his lips a lot for not liking you. I suppose when you find a young girl who doesn't swoon over you every five seconds you tend not to mind them." Mayu giggled softly.

"Can you blame them? I have to admit, he's rather dashing." Eri laughed.

"Oh yes, he really is. He gets it from his father." Mayu tilted her head as Eri guided her to the large selection of clothing.

"You met his father? Rin mentioned that he died ages ago." Eri laughed once more.

"Do I really look that young? I worked with the lord for a long time before becoming Sesshomaru-sama's caretaker." Mayu blinked a couple of times.

"You did? You don't look any older than Sesshomaru."

"Sama. Be careful with that, he's very strict about that." Mayu paled a little and nodded.

"And thank you, dear, I'm glad I still look young. Oh, and fun fact, Chikara actually grew up with Sesshomaru-sama's father since childhood."

"Really? I thought he and Sesshomaru-sama grew up together." Eri shook her head.

"Oh no, Chikara watched Sesshomaru-sama grow up similar to I."

"So, you're like, in your late thirties?" Eri sat there for a moment.

"N-No? Sesshomaru-sama is much older than that." Eri then thought for a moment.

"You have no idea how old he is, do you?" Mayu shook her head no.

"He's well in his nine-hundreds dear." Mayu's breath caught in her throat.

"I-I'm sorry?" Eri laughed.

"I nearly forgot you humans don't live as long as us! Sorry, should have explained that huh?"

"Wait, if he's in his nine-hundreds." Mayu trailed off.

"Chikara and I are well over a thousand years old, yes." Mayu blinked a couple of times.

"How do you two look so young? I'd love to know." Eri laughed.

"Ah, we just age slower. Now, let's pick out a perfect outfit." Eri then walked over to the many selections.

"If I remember right, Rin said Hanami was the celebration of spring?" Mayu nodded.

"Hmm, got it!" Eri reached out to the many hung up outfits pulling out a pale pink kimono that faded to a slightly darker pink at the bottom adorned in darker pink sakura flower patterns, the waistband being a cherry red and black to complete the outfit.

"Whoa." Mayu whispered.

"Fun fact about this beauty, well, it's actually mine." Mayu tilted her head.

"Then why do you wish for me to wear it?" Eri smiled.

"I forgot to mention that I and Chikara are mates, huh?"

"Is that why you teased him?" Eri nodded.

"The first time we met, I was wearing this kimono. I was walking down the east hall with Sesshomaru-sama in my arms when I nearly bumped into him. He actually complimented this outfit after apologizing and walking off again. I also wore this when we became official mates. So, I want you to wear it. You never know you might get lucky." Eri explained before winking. Mayu blushed before scoffed.

"With who?" She asked crossing her arms over her bare chest.

"Oh come on, Sesshomaru-sama likes you, you might get lucky with him!" Mayu gave a confused look.

"Him?" Eri sighed.

"His father truely loved humans, I believe he's finding out he does as well. I've noticed he seems to not talk down about his father as much anymore along with you and Rin." Mayu hummed for a moment.

"He did mention to his mother that he saw Rin as his equal." Eri nodded.

"I've noticed that as well. Now, let's finish up so you're ready in time." She said smiling. Eri helped Mayu get dressed in the kimono before pulling her to look in a mirror. The kimono framed her body perfectly, showing every good part of her like art.

"Now, let's do your hair!" Eri then pulled her to sit on a wooden stool. She played with Mayu's for a while, trying different styles. After a few tries, she finally was done.

"Alright, time to see it.~" She then guided Mayu to the mirror. Mayu's eyes widened slightly, her hair was up in a shimada hairstyle with a sakura hairpin.

"Funny enough, Sesshomaru-sama made that hairpin." Mayu turned giving Eri a confused look.

"He made it for his mother, but she never noticed." Eri's face turned sorrowful.

"I never told you this. Though his mother, I know she cares for him, for not being there much with him at a young age she is awfully pushy with him. That's why Sesshomaru-sama shows her his dominance often, he has every right, and she knows it. I remember how upset he was, though he tried to hide it. He left it with me telling me to just get rid of it, but I never did." She then smiled.

"If he even remembers making it, I know he'll be very happy to see it." She then took Mayu's hands.

"Now, come, he's expecting you." With that, they were off.