Chikage was all but unforgiving, however in this situation he just couldn’t believe the first few words his love had uttered. Could his ears be failing him? He wanted to retort to her decision. He was more than ready to kill her. She was nothing but a wench and a thorn in his side for turning her back against someone of utmost importance. The crime for treason was death. But as future Queen, she had nearly just as much power as he had. She too had an opinion. And he had to remind himself that this wasn’t about him—but it was about her.<br/><br/>The side of his mouth twitched with frustration.  He knew he had no choice but to give in to her desires. He was reminded of how much Natsu had been there for him. If she meant in passion, then sure but then again so were the other girls before her. That didn’t stop him from killing them. His jaw clenched as he tried his hardest simmer his thoughts. “Fine,” the Lord replied reluctantly. He didn’t want to do it, but at the same time the thought of watching Natsu be tortured was a thrill all on its own.<br/><br/>He had hoped she would confess just for his own pleasure.<br/><br/>Turning away from Mishiko, he slid the onsen door open and then shut it behind himself. When he had, Natsu perked up in the bath. She looked startled as he came as sat on the edge of the bath. Her both was stiff and he could feel the temperature of her blood rise. She was definitely nervous and completely oblivious to the fact that Mishiko had returned. Chikage had his back to her as he began to speak, “Enjoying your bath?”<br/><br/>“Y-yes, m’lord. Do you require my service?” She mumbled as she looked down into the steamy bath.<br/><br/>“No, not at all,” He responded as he shifted a bit to find a comfortable place. “I am here because I have a question that I need answering. No one can quite tell me and I assumed that since while we’re away you’re in charge, you would know what’s going on around here. Three years ago, while I was away, Mishiko was here. You do remember Mishi don’t you?” Chikage raised a brow and tilted his head off to the side, just enough to see her in his peripheral.<br/><br/>Natsu was silent for a bit. It felt like too long. He was getting a little impatient with her. “Yes,” She finally replied and then took a breath. “I remember Lady Mishiko.” Her voice was small. It was something that he wasn’t used to. But he knew that she felt something was awry. He stood and then walked around the bath until he was behind her.<br/><br/>“Did she ever come here? And what I mean by that is, did she come by here while I was away. You see, I’ve been searching for her a long time. When I came back, she was gone. And I’ve always asked myself what happened to her? Why would she leave a place she called home? But then, when I think about it, I do remember smelling the faint scent of her blood. I know we had a fairly large battle, but at the entrance of our mansion? No. I don’t recall that. So could you explain that for me? Did she here? Have you seen her?” As he spoke, his voice became darker and darker. Visibly, the harlot began to tremble under his gaze. She opened her mouth to speak, but Chikage quickly interrupted by grabbing her wrists and holding her up and out of the bath in the air so that she could face him. She needed to understand the position she as in.<br/><br/>She was merely a human. She was a small insignificant human in his large and powerful world. “Need I stress how serious the offense is if you lie to me and if I find out you did something against me?” His hold tightened and she began to squirm. She was bare, her face was flushed from the heat and fear he assumed since seeing her was nothing new to him. Natsu turned her head away from his, but as his crimson orbs bore into the side of her face she knew better than to not face him. “Well?” He inquired, showing little to no remorse.<br/><br/>“Yes, m’lord. I did….I did see her. And she….” She began, tears pooling in her eyes.<br/><br/>“And what else? I don’t have time for your games Natsu. Hurry up and answer me…” Chikage continued to leer.<br/><br/>“And she was injured. I…didn’t…I didn’t allow her to enter the mansion because I was being selfish.” She sniffed a bit, her green eyes darkened from the tears that began to appear. Her dirty blond hair had been unraveled when he removed her from the waters. It was matted against her face and water dripped from its ends. Chikage tossed her like a piece of trash against the floor and she scrambled to grab her pink kimono to cover her body.  He glared at her, his eyes bright with hungry vengeance.<br/><br/>“And so what should stop me from killing you, hm? What should stop me from injuring you? If it not for her, you wouldn’t be alive. Lucky for me you told the truth, but if I had it my way you’d be an example for the rest to see. Don’t ever cross me. You’ll learn soon enough not to bite the hand that feeds you again.” He snarled at her, his fangs bearing. Her verdant hues widened with fear. It wasn’t before long that she broke down into a full on sob.<br/><br/>“I’m sorry Lord Chikage. Please…please forgive me.” She kneeled before him her head low. He kneeled down in front of her and lifted her head by her hair. The demon tilted her head back and smirked.<br/><br/>“You want me to forgive you? Is that right? I don’t really want to forgive you. You’re not worthy, but again,” He began to repeat himself, “It’s not up to me.” Not for a moment had he calmed down. His blood was boiling. To think, she had done such a thing and actually admitted to it. If she had died that day—Oh, if she had truly died that day he would do more than just kill her. It wouldn’t be quick either. With his sword he would’ve pried her insides out one by one and all the while, he would make sure she remained conscious to witness every moment of it.<br/><br/>If anyone had ever messed with his love, he would be sure they would feel his wrath. She was his Queen to be and she deserved respect. For Natsu to cross that fine line with him was too much. She’d gotten away with a lot and that was his fault. But now, he felt like she had gone all too far. He had to calm himself though. He promised Mishiko that he wouldn’t kill her. He would forgive her as best as he could. He slowly exhaled and released the woman’s hair.<br/><br/>“It’s your lucky day Natsu.” Chikage muttered bitterly as he turned away from her. This is exactly why he didn’t like humans. They were the scum of the earth and extremely dishonorable. When things had not gone their way, they tend to take matters into their own hands rather than admitting defeat. He thought he had hand-picked the best creatures. But he was being too hopeful. At least he felt he could trust the other women. This Natsu, she had been overbearing from the beginning. Why had he not paid attention? Oh he knew why. It was because he found it amusing.<br/><br/>Oh how he was so very wrong.