Selena and Doshi headed to their chambers in Selena’s quarters to get themselves cleaned up. When Doshi was finished getting cleaned up he walked over to Selena’s door and let himself in when he heard Selena’s silent “come in” from inside.
When he walked fully into the chamber Selena was sitting by her dresser brushing out her hair and sat down on the couch that was sitting next to the wall.
“Love, are you alright?” Doshi asked as he watched her closely.
“I’m fine now I guess,” she said with a sigh and continued. “I wonder though. What do you think my father thinks about me now after that match?”
“Selena my koi, you did your best out there considering what happened, and I don’t think that your father would have wanted you to deal with it any other way,” Doshi replied as his eyes softened when he saw the sadness in her eyes when she looked at him through her mirror.
“But Doshi, you saw what happened. I don’t think my father would want me in his presence after that for what happened.” Selena was about to continue but her mother stopped her.
“Selena, that’s enough!” She said walking into Selena’s chamber. “You have done all that you could against the power of the sword and controlling your beast at the same time, and in the end, your father was very proud of you when you overcame the dark power of the sword,'x?,.” Kasumi said coming to stand behind her pup.
Selena sighed and then turned around in her chair to face the both of them as she said, “Thank you both so much. I don’t know where I would be without the two of you here for me.”
“You’re welcome my sweet. Now why don’t you get cleaned up and ready for your next match, and your mother and I shall go wait for you in the stands.” Doshi said as he and Selena stood from where they were sitting.
“Alright.” She agreed with a nod.
“Will you be alright?” Kasumi asked putting an arm around her shoulder.
“Yes, I will be fine now.” Selena said giving her mother a one armed hug around her waist.
“Alright, we’ll see you in your final battle.” Kasumi said squeezing her back.
“Ok.” Selena said as Kasumi and Doshi both turned and headed to the arena where they took their places in the stands. Selena finished getting ready and headed to the arena to wait for her name to be called for the final battle. The trumpets sounded and then the lord stood to the address the crowd, “Ladies and Gentleman we are now ready for our last and final battle, would Lady Selena and Lady Sierra please enter the arena!”
Selena and Sierra took their cue as they entered the arena, and met in the middle of the arena to await the queen’s headman. They were there but a minute before the queen’s headman walked towards them to eventually stand before both girls and said, “My ladies this is the final match., if you defeat your opponent you will be declared the winner. Are you two ready to begin??”
“Yes.” Said both of the girls together.
“Ok then… Ready…” He began as he raised his arm. “Set… Begin…” He finished as he brings his arm down when a gong sounded.
Wasting no time Selena pulled her sword from its sheath and attacked. She crashed into her sister’s barrier, which threw her back to where she was standing just a few moments ago. She landed about ten feet away from her as she stood up and assessed the situation.
“Hn, very good.” Selena smirked.
Sierra then pulled out her new blade that Selena gave to her, and when her barrier pushed Selena back she attacked with her new blade. Sierra was fast or slightly faster than Selena as their swords met in a test of strength. They were both pushing each other to the max as they both pulled away and retreated about five feet away from each other. They started to circle each other looking for any sign of a weakness.
“That was a good move Sierra, did someone teach you that?” Selena asked with a smirk.
“No Selena,” She began “I learned it myself.” Sierra replied sarcastically
“Alright fine then let’s see whatcha got.” Selena said twirling her sword in front of herself getting into her stance.
“It will be my pleasure.” Sierra said as she sent a powerful blast towards Selena.
Selena leaped into the air to avoid the attack. She countered with her own attack and sent a wave of her power towards her. Her attack hit, as she watched from above to see if she was weakened in any way.
Sierra saw her attack coming, but she didn’t have enough time to dodge it. It hit her head on as she cried out in pain. She landed on one knee but she was not out for the count, yet. She gathered her energy as she sent another blast towards Selena. She would not see it coming since there was still a lot of debris flying around the area.
Selena was watching to see what happened. She then moved quickly out of the way as a blast came from Sierra’s position. She just barely had enough time to avoid the first attack, when she saw another object shoot up towards her at a fast pace. She didn’t have time to react to the second threat as she was hit and she went down hard.
“How?” Selena asked getting up off the ground and dusting herself off.
“Awe what’s wrong Selena, can’t you defeat me?” Sierra said with a small giggle
“Hn… I can and I will.” Selena said growling as she took off towards her sister.
Sierra saw Selena coming towards her as she raised her sword, and she rushed in as their swords met in midair. The power of both swords crackled in the sky as they both fought for dominance. It seemed that they were both evenly matched, as they pushed away from each other. They landed on the ground, each staring at their opponent, as they circled around each other once more.
“I will be the victor of this match sister.” Sierra said from her spot.
“Ha no you won’t.” Selena said smirking.
“You’ll be sorry Selena.” Sierra replied growling.
“Just try it. I dare you.” Selena said motioning her with her hands.
Sierra growled as she drew up her sword and began to charge after Selena. Selena growled in response as she drew up her own sword and managed to block her attack a mere moment before it would have connected. Throwing her strength into the trust, Selena forced Sierra’s sword away only to take another swing.
Jumping back, she missed the attack as well and Selena wasted no time in moving forward again. Each swing becoming more powerful than the last. Their swords became intertwined and with a swing on both of their parts, each trying to disarm the other, their weapons go flying. Ignoring this, Selena quickly landed a kick to Sierra’s abdomen and sent her flying away from her.
Acting silly to distract Selena she knelt down on the ground and said, “I knew it I can't do this Selena.”
“It’s a trick. I know it is.” Selena said to herself as she walked slowly and carefully besides Sierra and said, “You can do it. Now stand up and let me see what you've got.”
“All right.” Sierra said and very quickly with her powers she made her own sword and raced towards Selena when she jumped back quickly.
“What?” Selena said as her eyes widened at Sierra creating her own weapon, and then she jumped back to avoid the attacks coming at her very fast.
Already knowing that it would burn her hand if she did so Sierra caught up to Selena and with her other hand reached out grabbing Selena's other sword from the sheathe on her side, and strikes her with it sending Selena sliding on her back across the arena.
"Ahhh." Sierra said breathing hard and looked down at her burnt hand.
“Ugh…” Selena began as she gets up. “Is that all you've got?” Selena finished as she spit blood from her mouth and grabbed her side to stop the bleeding coming from the wound.
“Nope. Behold the power of my new sword. Yukotuken!” Sierra shouted as her attack flew towards her sister.
“If that's the way you want to finish this then so be it.” She said as she uses her telekinesis to retrieve the sword Sierra had dropped and shouted, “Ryudokuken!”
The blast from Selena's sword was too much for the power of Sierra's sword, and it over powered hers and knocks her across the arena.
Getting back up quickly she eyed Selena and said, “That was good, but not good enough.” She said as she quickly took off towards her sister to attack her.
When Sierra came closer to her Selena jumped back to avoid her blows and said, “That was a good attack, and I’ve taught you well, but I'm afraid you'll have to die.” Selena stated as she jumped back once more and charges at Sierra.
Just when she was in range Selena slid to a stop and that caused Sierra to as well.
“What? Why have you stopped?” Sierra asked a little more than frightened at her sister’s sudden stop.
“Don’t be afraid Sierra. Attack me!” Selena said as she watched Sierra take off quickly towards herself as she pulled her sword from its sheath, and rushed in as their swords meet in midair.
The power of both swords crackled in the sky as they both fought for dominance. It seemed that they were both evenly matched, as they pushed away from each other. They landed on the ground, each staring at their opponent.
Sierra was not about to let her sister win the match, as she started to cast her spells to defeat her sister.
Selena then felt when her feet were grabbed and she was unable to move to fight against her sister. Her chioki flared around her body trying to break the spell that held her.
She saw Sierra coming towards her as she lashed out with her fire whip. She got Sierra in the chest as she sent her backwards in pain. Selena then put her sword into the ground as she channeled her power into the sword to release her feet.
Selena succeeded in getting free just in time to avoid another attack from Sierra.
“Good try in getting free, but it won’t help you win this match.” Sierra said as she watched her sister land on the ground.
“I will win make no mistake about that.” Selena replied growling.
“Fine if that's the way you want it no more games.” Sierra said as she starts to power up and transform.
“Good it’s about time that I’ve brought out your true power.” Selena said as she too starts powering up and transform, and in her hand her sword also changes.
As Selena finished her transformation Sierra charged at Selena very fast and released an attack towards her, but failed as it hit a barrier that Selena raised to protect herself from her sisters attack just as she was coming out of her transformation.
As soon as that attack hit Sierra released an even more powerful attack that broke through and dissolved the barrier protecting her sister.
Selena quickly raised her sword and even quicker casts her awareness spell. Sierra made her move, swinging her blade with deadly precision. Selena dodged the blade and moved in to strike her sister. She stopped midway and spun around, her spell alerting her to sisters’ presence at her back. Sierra had reversed direction so quickly that she hadn’t seen her move out of her path. She parried quickly, barely avoiding the attack.
The power of the blow against her sword vibrated through her. Selena’s shoulder ached from absorbing the impact. She tried desperately to call to mind a useful way to use her powers that would not require all of her attention. The arm holding her sword began to tremble as her sister pushed down on her sword. Slowly, it was moving closer and closer to her body. Knowing her arm would falter, Selena dropped and rolled to the side. She had her sword raised as soon as she stopped to parry another attack from her sister. She swung her legs out and tripped Sierra before jumping back to her feet.
Sierra struck out at Selena, but she lunged past the strike and Selena tackled her sister from behind just as Sierra turned around to find her sister. As Sierra’s back hit the ground, she sent her aura through her body. Selena howled and was thrown back at the powerful shock. Sierra stood and once again assumed her ready stance as she saw Selena getting back up.
“Alright Sierra, now it’s time for me to end this.” Selena said as she lunged at her sister, but stopped short and raised her hand she uses her power to lift her up off the ground and slams her to the ground.
“Selena calm down please.” Sierra said pushing herself off the ground and spitting out the blood that was in her mouth.
“I won't Sierra. Now die.” She said and took off towards her sister.
Not one to be out done Sierra took off towards her sister. When Sierra was in range of her own power Selena suddenly stops and raises her hand and with her power stops Sierra in her tracks. She lifts her up, brings Sierra close and slaps her face then she flings her across the arena, she runs to her before she hits the ground and stabs her with the sword and she dies.
Selena stood out of breath as she puts her sword away, and the crowd cheered.
“Very, very good Selena, you have now proven yourself to be the universe and Ainashiko’s next queen.” Queen Azume said as the crowd cheered louder.
Selena bows and turns to go revive Sierra. She transforms her sword into her healing dagger and quickly brings it down across her body to heal her.
“Selena..?” Sierra said quietly as she began to awaken.
Selena walked over to her and lifted her up and turned towards her mother and the lord when he shushed the crowd and said, “Selena judging by all that you‘ve accomplished here today I must say that you will make a powerful queen one day.” Eien said with a smile.
“Thank you. Ahhh!” She said as she got a sharp pain in her side, and knelt down on the ground bringing Sierra along with her.
“Selena, are you ok? What's wrong?” Sierra asked worriedly.
“My side it hurts.” Selena responded and shows Sierra the blood that was coming from her side.
“Oh, Selena, I'm sorry.” Sierra said covering her mouth and standing quickly from her sisters side.
“Don’t worry Sierra. I'll be fine.” Selena said stumbling to her feet.
Just then Doshi came to her side, and said, “Selena, you shouldn't move. You'll open your wounds more.”
With a grunt Selena fell to the ground.
“Selena!” Sierra shouted as she made to help her rise.
“Sierra stop screaming I'm fine.” Selena said as she tries to stand, but fails and falls to the ground.
Acting quickly Doshi picked up Selena, brought her to her chambers, and laid her softly on her bed.
“Here Selena lie here and I will go get someone to help you.” He said as he turns to Sierra sitting on her bed. “Sierra would you keep an eye on her for me?”
“Sure Doshi she’ll be safe with me.” She replied with a nod and turned her focus back on her sister. “Hn… I wonder what that strange glow is.” She said thinking to herself.
Doshi looked at his mate once more and went out of her chamber to look for someone to help her. Suddenly he sees his adoptive father coming towards him, probably to see Selena.
He came to stand in front of his adoptive father and said, “Father, Selena’s hurt really bad, is there something that we can do to help her?”
“Calm yourself Doshi; I have summoned someone to come help her. He'll be here soon and her mother will also be along soon.” He said as he continued to walk towards his pups’ chambers.
Without a knock the two males entered Selena’s chambers and looked upon Selena. Atomus looked at Sierra as she looked up at himself and said, “Thank you for staying with Selena, you may go and rest Sierra.”
“Ok.” Sierra said as she got up from Selena’s side and walked out of her chamber and eventually to her own where she quickly got to relaxing.
“Ugh….” Selena sounded with pain in her voice as she grips her blanket tighter.
“Selena... It will be ok. I'm here for you.” Atomus said as he sat down on the bed next to her while Doshi stood on the other side to watch what was going to happen.
“Father?” Said Selena sleepily.
“Yes my pup I’m here, and I must say that was a very good fight today Selena, you have made me very proud.” He responds as he takes a cloth and wipes the sweat from her face.
“Thank you father.” She said taking in a big gasp of breath.
“Selena may I ask a question?” He asked sighing.
“Of course you can.” Selena responded and looked up at him awaiting his question.
“When you were fighting with the Chandrahas in your hands, did you hear it speaking to you?” He asked with a serious face.
“Yes I heard him about once during each of my battles.” Selena said breathing in deeply.
“What did it tell you?” Atomus said calmly.
“Well all the way up until the battle with me and Doshi it only told me to use a crystal to power up my sword, but when I was fighting with Doshi it got to Chloe and told her to use my body as well as a crystal to kill him.” She said with a sigh and asked, “Why?”
“I’m asking because I wanted to confirm my suspicions as to what happened to you in your battle with Doshi. Also because I know the reason your chioki isn’t helping you to heal that injury you sustained in the battle with Sierra.”
“You do? What’s wrong?” Selena asked wide-eyed.
Atomus then lifted his hand and placed it over Selena’s chest and closed his eyes and began his spell. It was a spell to draw out the object that was inside his pup.
Suddenly Selena began screaming as an object was beginning to show itself in the light between Atomus’s hand and Selena’s chest. There was a quick gleam of light and a black round crystal appeared in Atomus’s clawed hand.
“This my pup is what was causing you pain, as well as making your beast act on its own accord.” He said revealing the crystal in his palm.
“What is it?” She asked struggling to breathe.
“This is what some call the black luster crystal. It’s an evil crystal that Chandrahas uses to take over the body and drain it of its power.
“That was in her this whole time?” Doshi asked as he looked at the crystal and then his mate.
“Yes, and if it were in her any longer she could have died.” Atomus said with a small shake of his head.
“I should have sensed it earlier, but I thank you that you found out about it in time.” Doshi said looking back down at his mate.
“It’s not your fault. That’s what the crystal does when it enters a body. It will go undetected until just before the being is about to die. As I was watching your battle with her I noticed not only her beast had taken over without her transforming, but she was glowing a dark eerie color. That’s when I knew what Chandrahas had done, but I couldn’t confirm it until Selena said what happened.” Atomus said sighing again and then continued; “Well now my dear daughter, I must leave now. Your mother still doesn’t realize I’m here so I must leave before I’m discovered. I have summoned someone to help you with your wounds, and your mother will be along soon.” He finished rising from his spot.
“Will I ever see you again?” She asked catching his wrist as he stood from her side.
“Selena you may come and see me anytime you wish.” Atomus said with a smile.
“Thank you father… For everything.” Selena said smiling back as he leans over, kisses her forehead, and stood up to his full height once more. “Good bye father.”
“Good bye my little pup I will see you soon.” Atomus said as he headed for her door, and looked at Doshi as he passes.
“Thank you father for all that you’ve done for her.” Doshi said with a smile.
Atomus gave Doshi a quick nod of his head and headed out the door and disappeared down the hall.
~oOo~
Still in the chamber Doshi watches his adoptive father leave the chamber. With a small shake of his head he turns and walks over to the other side of Selena’s bed and sat next to her. She was sweating slightly so he took a cloth and wiped her forehead and wiped a stray hair from her face.
He was startled when she reached up and grasped his hand and held it to her cheek and nuzzled her face into the back of his hand.
“Doshi, thank you for helping me today.” Selena said as she sighed and rubbed her face into his hand once more taking in his wonderful scent.
“Selena you don’t have to thank me. You are to become my mate, and I will do everything in my power to help and protect you.” Doshi responded as he caressed her cheek lovingly.
“And I really love and appreciate that Doshi. I really do.” Selena said and then they heard a knock on the door. “Enter.” Selena said shifting a little more to sit higher in the bed, and they both waited for the being to enter the chamber.
From outside Selena’s wing Kenichi was just entering when Selena’s father was leaving and in passing the king told him which chamber was Selena’s. He was excited to see her once more after so many years of being gone to study healing. So with a smile he headed to the right chamber and knocked on the door and waited to be let in.
There was a soft “Enter” coming from the chamber, he cleared his throat and let himself in. When he got there he saw Selena in bed, and Doshi was sitting there with her, and wondered what was going on.
When the being from outside entered the chamber Selena’s eyes grew wide when she saw who it was, it was Kenichi, he’s a silver Inu like her with beautiful platinum hair, with beautiful sea green eyes, and golden markings marrying his face. He was wearing a white hakama and haori with blood red designs on it with a blood red sash around his waist. A sword strapped to his waist and black boots on his feet.
He walked up to the side of her bed and nodded to her and then looked at Doshi with questions in his eyes.
“Kenji, it’s good to see you after so long. How were your travels?” Selena asked him.
“It’s good to see you as well Selena. My travels have been good so far. I’ve been away studying a lot of different healing techniques. Hence why I’m here now. Your father summoned me to help you with a wound you sustained in your battle with Sierra.”
“That’s good to hear.” She said as she looked at Doshi. “Kenichi you remember Doshi?”
“Yes, how are you my friend?” Kenichi asked with a smile.
“I’ve been well thank you.” Doshi replied as he sat back down next to his mate and took her hand in his.
“Oh ho what’s this?” Kenichi asked with amusement in his voice.
“Kenji, Doshi and I are going to be mates soon.” Selena responded and then giggled at the look on his face.
“But how?” He asked wide-eyed.
“A little while back Selena and I discovered that our father was alive and we went to see him. While we were there he told us both that he and our mother adopted myself when I was a baby, and that we were no longer kin.” Doshi said as he continued. “But I was still able to fight in the competitions like I was one of his pups.” Doshi finished as he looked back down at Selena.
“Ah, I get it. So since you two found out that you were no longer siblings, you could be free to mate each other if you so choose am I correct.” Kenji said with a nod of his head.
“That’s exactly right. So now all that’s left is the introductions and the domination competitions, and then we will be free to mate.” Selena said with a smile.
“Alrighty then let’s get you healed then so you can get to it.” Kenji said smirking at Doshi.
“Ok so what would you like me to do?” Selena asked.
“All I need you to do is to just lie there and save your energy.” He said to her and then turned to Doshi. “But you though my friend I need you to step outside for a moment.”
“Why?” Doshi asked getting up.
“I need you to step outside because I need to use my energy to help your mate to be, and it might make your beast rise up and want to attack. So for your own safety and Selena’s I need you to wait outside. I promise I won’t try and hurt her too much.” Kenji replied in a calming voice.
“Alright I’ll leave, but let me know when you’re done.” Doshi said as he walked towards Selena’s door.
“Thank you my friend, you won’t be disappointed.” Kenichi said smiling as he watched Doshi leaving the chamber. Then he turned back to Selena and said, “Ok Selena, can you lie on your side for me?”
“Sure.” Selena turned on her right side with her back facing Koichi and waited.
“This may hurt a bit, are you ready?” Kenichi asked raising his hands up over Selena’s wound.
“I’m ready whenever you’re ready.” Selena said as she braced herself for the pain she knew would come.
Kenji took his hands and used his power to shock the wound on Selena‘s side. Selena screamed at the pain she was feeling entering her body to heal the wound on her side, and after about 20 minutes into the session she fell unconscious from the pain she was feeling.
Suddenly Kenji stopped his work and looked down. The wound was now gone from her side but a small scar remained in its place. He reached down and smoothed his hand over where the wound used to be and found no further damage.
He smiled and nudged Selena gently to awaken her.
“Wake up Selena, I'm finished.” Kenji said as he watched her opening her eyes and turned over to face himself.
Coming fully awake Selena looked down at where the wound used to be and only saw a tiny scar. Her eyes went wide as she looked up at Kenichi and said, “What… The wound… It’s gone.”
“Yep it sure is. I used a special type of shock to not only heal the wound, but it also triggered your own healing powers to kick in and finish the healing.” Kenichi said as he smiled at her.
“Thank you so much for helping me.” Selena said as she raised herself up on her arms. “Is there anything I can do for you? Just name it and it shall be done.
“It was no problem at all. I was happy to help.” Kenichi said as he thought about what she could do for him, and then an idea hit him as he sat down next to her on the bed and said, “Now that I think about it. There is something that you can do for me.”
“Of course what can I do for you Kenichi?” Asked Selena.
“I was wondering if you would be willing to fully adopt my daughter?” He asked and then bowed his head.
“Your daughter? I don’t understand?” She asked sitting a little higher.
“Well her mother died when she was very young, and since I’m a doctor that is still studying the art of healing I have to travel a lot, and sometimes I can’t take her with me as I would like to. So I need someone to look after her for me, and when you offered to do something for me it just clicked. So will you help me by adopting my daughter?” He asked with hope in his eyes.
“Kenichi with all that you’ve done for me it would be an honor to adopt your daughter, but what about you?” Asked Selena as she saw him sighing.
He took a moment to gather his thoughts about the situation and when he didn’t say anything Selena put a hand on his shoulder and asked, “What’s wrong?”
“Nothing’s wrong Selena.” He began as he lifted his own hand and put it over Selena’s. “I am very happy that you’ve decided to adopt my daughter, but from this point on she will be your daughter alone. She will come to you with no memories of myself or what has happened so far in her life. The only memories she will have is of you being her mother and the people you have in your own life.
“I promise you Kenji. I will take very good care of her, and will protect and love her the rest of her life.” She said with a small sigh and then continued, “What’s the pups name, and when will she arrive here?”
“Her name is Keiko, and she will be arriving sometime tomorrow.” He responded, stood up, and turned towards the door looking back at Selena. “Oh and Selena, get some rest. You’re gonna need it for your competition coming up.” He said smirking at her.
“I will, and thank you for everything.” Selena said lying back down and covering herself.
Kenji nodded once more and headed out of her chamber to tell Doshi she was healed and feeling better. He walked up to a pacing Doshi and tapped him on his shoulder.
“Doshi, you may go in and see Selena now.” Kenichi said as he brought his hand down to his side.
“Thanks for helping her.” Doshi said with a smile.
“It was no problem at all my friend, oh and don’t forget her birthday is coming up.” He said with a laugh as he walked away from Doshi to tell her mother about the arrangement.
Doshi smiled as he watched Kenichi leaving Selena’s wing, turned, and headed in to see his mate. When he entered the chamber he found Selena fast asleep. He smiles warmly at her as he goes by her side to wait until she awakens, and he himself ends up falling asleep next to her.
About thirty minutes later Selena slowly wakes up to the scent of something very pleasing, and something heavy on her hip. She opens her eyes slowly but keeps her breathing and heart beat low and sees Doshi laying with his head on her hip. She smiles at him as she called out quietly, “Doshi.” Pushing back his hair from around his face.
It was times like this that she thought her mate was truly beautiful as he lay there sleeping. His mask had dropped revealing a warm sensitive male before her.
“Doshi.” She said again as she cups his cheek lightly, and sees him slowly waking up.
“Selena you’re awake thank goodness. Are you ok?” He asked as he looked her over.
“Yes I’m fine now mate, no need to worry.” Selena responded as she smiled up at him.
“That’s so good to hear.” He said as he leans over to kiss her on her forehead. “Oh and there was something that was brought to my attention.” He said smirking.
“Oh really, and what was that?” She asked.
“That your birthday is tomorrow.” He said smirking wider.
“That’s right it is.” She said as she thought about it. She had forgotten her own birthday. “Hn… well in that case I have something to tell you as well mate.”
“And what’s that my Koi?” He asked while playing with a string of her hair.
“I have a new pup, a daughter.” Selena said with a sparkle in her eyes.
“Really?” Doshi asked as both of his eye brows receded behind his bangs.
“Yep, she was given to me to take care of. Kenji said her mother died when she was very young, and since he’s a doctor that’s still studying the art of healing he has to travel a lot, and sometimes he can’t take her with him. So he needed someone to adopt her and take care of her.” Selena said as she watched her mate.
“That will be no problem my koi. I love you and will love her just the same. Does your mother know?”
“He went to tell her.” Said Selena.
“So where’s the pup, I’d like to get to know her?” He asked getting excited.
Selena saw that he was getting excited and she giggled at her mates playful and excepting nature. She knew he was going to be a great mate, as well as a wonderful father to this new pup.
“Keiko will be arriving sometime tomorrow.” Selena said with a smile.
Just then there was a knock on Selena’s door, and Kasumi walked in followed by Sierra, Shiko, Mica, Ai, and Shay Lyn.
“Are you ok now Selena? Your father told me what happened.” Kasumi said as she took a seat next to her pup.
“Yes I’m fine now. How are all of you doing?” She said looking to the others in the chamber.
“We are all doing fine Selena, but it is you that we came to see.” Shay Lyn said stepping forward.
“Awe thanks everyone.” Selena said with a small smile.
“So when will you be able to get back on your feet?” Kasumi asked looking between her pup and Doshi.
“Kenji said that I will be fine by tomorrow.” Selena said as she settled back down on her bed and covered herself.
“That’s great sis, I hope you feel better soon.” Sierra replied as she moved to the foot of Selena’s bed.
“Thank you everyone.” Selena said smiling at each of them.
“So pup, are you ready for your birthday?” Kasumi asked with a smile.
“Yeah I guess so.” She said.
“Wait, when is your birthday Selena?” Shay Lyn asked from her spot.
“Selena’s birthday is tomorrow.” Kasumi answered as she looked at Shay Lyn.
“Oh my gosh we totally forgot about your birthday.” Sierra said as she looked around nervous.
“Its ok guys really. I almost forgot it too, until Doshi reminded me.” Selena said with a sad smile as she looked at Doshi.
“Hey maybe we can give her a party.” Sierra said as she turned to the others in the chamber.
“Hey Sierra not so loud.” Mika said covering Sierra's mouth. “Don't spoil the surprise. Remember what your mother said.” Shiko finished.
“Oh sorry, I almost forgot.” Sierra said with a light blush on her cheeks.
“It’s ok now hush.” Mika said as they all turned back towards Selena.
“I’m sorry but we have to be going now Selena. I hope you feel better.” Shay Lyn said as she motioned for Ai to follow her out the chamber.
“Alright you guys see you.” Selena said with a sigh.
“See you.” They all said as each of them left the chamber leaving Doshi and Kasumi still in the chamber.
“You get some rest my pup, and I’ll be in the next chamber if you need me alright.” Kasumi said standing
“Alright mother, thanks.” Selena said while yawning.
“You’re welcome pup, sleep well.” Kasumi said as she walks into her chamber, but then she decides to go and have a talk with Azume instead.
As the group was leaving the chamber Eris walked up to them, and said, “Hey what's going on? Do you think Selena knows about her party?”
“No I don't think she does.” Sierra answered.
“Good, now we need to keep Selena busy tomorrow.” Eris said as Doshi peaked his head out of Selena’s chamber.
“Hey I’ll keep her busy tomorrow. I know just what to do.” Said Doshi as he smiled to Selena’s sisters.
“Ok… See ya…” Sierra said as she and Eris headed out of Selena’s wing and into theirs for a good long rest.
Doshi went back into the chamber and stayed with her throughout the rest of the day, and the others went off in different directions to plan for Selena’s party.
“Selena. You need to be sleeping love. Remember what Kenichi said.” Doshi said sitting beside her on the bed.
“I know my koi, but I’m having a hard time sleeping. I’m not at all tired.” Selena replied folding her arms.
“You should at least try my love.” He said pushing a stray hair out of her face and behind her ear.
“I’m trying, but I’m just not tired.” Selena said with a huff as she blew her bangs away from her face.
“Want me to help?” He asked rubbing his hand on her cheek lovingly.
“Sure anything to help me recover my strength.” Selena said rubbing her face into his hand.
“Alright then. Have a good night love and I’ll see you in the morning.” Doshi said softly as he leaned over and gave her a kiss. When he broke the kiss he moved next to her ear and said a little incantation and soon her breathing evened out signaling she had fallen asleep.
He stayed with her for a while to make sure she would stay asleep, and after a while he kissed her again and left to chamber so he too could get some rest for the day ahead.
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In another part of the palace, Kasumi was walking along silently until she came upon the queen’s study, knocked on the door, and waited to enter.
Inside the chamber Azume was still up making final preparations for Selena’s party as well as the introductions and domination competitions to follow. When she sensed someone walking closer to her study doors to eventually stop in front of them and then knocked softly. She looked up from the paper she was reading and said, “Yes who is it?”
“It’s Kasumi my lady, Selena’s trainer.” She said rolling her eyes and then continued, “May I come in?”
“Yes you may come in Kasumi.” The queen said from inside the study.
Kasumi took this as her cue, opened the door, and walked inside shutting the door behind herself. As the queen watched as she walked in closing the door behind her.
“Please… Have a seat.” She said motioning to the seat in front of the desk.
“Thank you.” Kasumi said as she sat down.
“Now what can I do for you?” She asked signing her name on a document and putting it down in front of her.
“Well I have come to you to tell you a little about myself and where I stand with your pup.” Kasumi said watching the queen carefully.
“Alright, proceed.”
“I’m sure you’re probably aware that I’m an Inu correct?” Kasumi began.
“Yes, that was the first thing that I noticed about you. You’re a blue/gold Inu correct?” Azume asked.
“Yes that’s correct, but I’m not just a blue/gold Inu, I am a blue/gold DaiInu.” Kasumi said with pride in her voice.
“Wow, you’re a DaiInu. I’ve never met one before.” She responded now interested in what this female was talking about, wanting to know more.
With a smile Kasumi replied, “Actually my lady, you have.”
“Have I really?” Azume asked as she cocked her head to the side in confusion.
Kasumi chuckled and said, “Yes you have, remember when Selena first transformed?”
“Yes I noticed that she transformed differently than me, her father, and her siblings. Other than Doshi that is. He transformed the same as she did. Are you telling me she’s a DaiInu?” She asked wide-eyed.
“Yes she’s a DaiInu, but what you don’t know is why she’s a DaiInu. Especially when Selena and Doshi are both the pups of two plain Inus.” Kasumi responded with a light nod of her head.
“Yes that does seem interesting now that you’ve mentioned it. So why is it that Selena and Doshi are DaiInu’s?” She asked as she leaned back in her chair.
Kasumi took a deep breath and continued, “They are both DaiInu because I mated with your previous mate.” She finished smirking.
“Wait, you mean to tell me that Selena and Doshi are DaiInu’s because you mated with Atomus, but how’s that possible?” Azume said sitting up straight.
“I am not sure myself, but from what I can gather only Selena carries my own powers. With Doshi being adopted he only has Atomus’s power infused with his own. I’m guessing when he helped Selena transform he took on some of her powers and became a DaiInu himself. When Selena and Doshi left here to go see their father, Selena was introduced to myself, and it was there that we bonded. After we hugged and connected she became not only a silver DaiInu, but a blue/gold and silver DaiInu. I’m sure you noticed the gold strip infused with hers on her face, and the gold in her hair.”
“Well I’m not happy that all of this has happened, but yes I did notice Selena’s new look after she came back here with you. So what will happen now that you are her mother too?
“Well, I wanted to be her mother in your stead, she has come to me and asked me of this, and I knew I had to come and talk to you about it before she can truly be my pup.”
“Kasumi, to tell you the truth I have no problem with you being her other mother if that is what you wish, but I will still remain her mother, and you may act in my stead at the introductions.” Azume said with a sigh.
“I must thank you Azume, you don’t know how happy this makes me for I am unable to bare any pups as of yet, and with Selena I have that chance to have one of my own.”
“You’re welcome Kasumi; I know how hard that can be at first. I was unable to bare any pups as well, but given time you will my friend. As will Selena very soon. You may come and go as you please. Now I must bid you a good day I have Selena’s party as well as the introductions to set up.”
“Thank you my friend, and good luck.” Kasumi said as she rises from her seat and heads out the door heading to her chamber to get some sleep. She was going to need it.
