InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ 50 Years Of Hatred ❯ The ceremony ( Chapter 6 )

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Chapter 6 The ceremony

After Inuyasha had proposed while still holding Kagome in his arms, she gladly said yes and they headed back to the village where Miroku and the others where waiting.

The village

Inuyasha still held Kagome in his arms. She was unable to walk on her own due to the unfortunate encounter with Kikyo's evil poison. Anyway, once they approached the village, Miroku and Sango came to greet them with Shippo on Kilala's back. They started asking questions such as,

"What happened?"

"Are you alright?"

"What happened to Kagome?"

All Inuyasha said back was, "we're getting married" with a smile on his face. Miroku and Sango looked beyond shock. They didn't expect that answer. They thought he was going answer something like he had fought off a demon sent by Naraku, not he and Kagome were suddenly getting married. Miroku's jaw dropped and so did Sango's. Shippo was the only one who didn't seem surprised. He looked as if he had known his whole life.

"What?" Miroku was finally able to gasp out. It seemed he couldn't breathe, and his eyes were the size of tennis balls, bloated.

Inuyasha coughed clearing his throat like they do when they think they haven't said something clearly enough. "I said" Inuyasha started again, perfectly aware that Miroku really did hear him, "that me and Kagome are getting married."

Sango started to look normal again, "How did that happen?" She had thought they were battling some huge demon, fighting for their lives, not sitting with each other watching the sunset picking flowers and just accidentally let slip they wanted to get married.

Inuyasha let Kagome down slowly. The poison effect was wearing off. Kagome started, "well, first off I was kidnapped by Kikyo and…" she told them the whole story, starting with the curse, then the poison, then the arrival of Inuyasha, "that's when he saw me dying in Kikyo's body…and then." Inuyasha took over then and explained that he had killed Kikyo and then in the moment of happiness Inuyasha popped the question and Kagome said yes.

Miroku was also returning to his normal self now and said, "that's…interesting."

Shippo jumped from Kilala's back and landed on Kagome's shoulder, "wow Kagome! Congratulations!"

"Thanks Shippo" Kagome said cheerfully, smiling a million dollar smile.

Inuyasha stared at Kagome's happy face and pictured them together with kids. He didn't realize it before, but now that he thought about it…Kagome was really pretty. Inuyasha now thought back to that day when he first met her. She had broke the spell which held him to the sacred tree. He remembered that he tried to kill her because of the Shikon jewel that was embedded in her. Inuyasha shuddered.

"Inuyasha!" Kagome called him out of his reverie, "lets go to the village. I'm starved!" Shippo was nodding on her shoulder and called out, "come on! We're having ramen!"

That seemed to get Inuyasha's attention, "RAMEN! Awright!" He jumped with joy and ran to the village leaving Kagome and Shippo laughing in his wake.

Later that day

After they ate their ramen, (Which Inuyasha was so happy he kept choking on it and spitting it out on Miroku who then had to take a bath) they walked around the village talking to one another about the wedding that would be in 3 months. Sango and Kagome talked a lot about the outfit Kagome would be wearing, and Inuyasha and Miroku talked about the honeymoon. Actually, Miroku was talking about the honeymoon, where Inuyasha would just stare into space and daydream about Kagome. The day wore on and the sky filled with clouds and it started to rain. Kagome and Sango were still outside discussing colors of choice when they were suddenly blasted by a gust of wind and water. They hurried and made it back to the hut before any real damage was done. When they got there they saw that Inuyasha and Miroku had escaped the rain along with Shippo and Kilala. Kagome and Sango were drenched and their clothes were dropping water all over the floor.

Inuyasha got up and wrapped his arms around a cold and wet Kagome, "do you want to change?" he asked. Kagome nodded and they both left through a door on the left. Miroku also stood up and was about to wrap his arms around Sango like Inuyasha had done to Kagome earlier, when Sango spoke, "don't even think about it monk." Miroku drew back with a sad expression on his face. He said, "would you like to change?" Sango turned to Miroku with fire in her eyes, "I'm fine." She snapped and she sat down by the blazing fire. Miroku sat too. Shippo and Kilala were fast asleep, little Shippo snoring and his tail twitching. Miroku thought, here's my chance. He looked over at Sango who was putting a blanket over her cold and soaked body. Miroku didn't know how to start. He thought back to the conversation that he and Inuyasha had earlier.

Flashback

Miroku and Inuyasha walked side by side, Inuyasha with his arms crossed. Miroku walked slowly beside him, something was bothering him ever since Inuyasha told him he and Kagome were getting married. He had to ask.

"Inuyasha?" he said tentatively.

Inuyasha turned to him, "what?"

Miroku started to stutter, "what..d…do you think of Sango?"

Inuyasha thought a moment, "why?" he asked when he couldn't think of any thing.

"Because I'm considering something" Miroku replied.

Inuyasha was about to ask `consider what' when he thought better of it. If Miroku wanted Inuyasha to know he would tell him when the time was right and now was definitely not the right time. Inuyasha thought about Sango. Did he like her? Of course, but why did Miroku need to know that.

"Well, Miroku" Inuyasha started slowly finding his words, "I think Sango is pretty cool. She's got a great personality and she can really kick ass."

Miroku nodded. He was wondering if he should tell Inuyasha what he was considering. "Inuyasha? Can I tell you something man to man?"

Inuyasha nodded and stopped walking. He looked at the monk straight in the eye and…

"Owl!" Miroku said stroking his head where Inuyasha just hit him, "what was that for?"

"When was a time I ever let you down Miroku? Of course you can tell me something," Inuyasha responded.

"Oh…" Miroku said still stroking his head, "you could have just said instead of beating me senseless."

When did you ever have sense Inuyasha dyed to say, but instead said, "sorry. What is it?"

Miroku thought. He had to pick his words right. Finally he said, "I want to marry Sango."

Inuyasha stepped back stunned. He was utterly shocked. He didn't expect that in a million years. This was one of those things when pigs could fly sort of thing. "What?" Inuyasha gasped out, doing the same thing Miroku had done earlier.

"I said" Miroku started, perfectly aware that Inuyasha had heard him, "that I want to.."

Inuyasha hit Miroku again and said with his fist in the air, "I know what you said, I just was shocked is all. And wait…why did you want my advice anyway?"

"Well, you seemed to have good luck with Kagome," Miroku said, "and can you stop hitting me?"

Inuyasha nodded.

Miroku started again, "I want to know the right words to ask Sango. Any suggestions?"

Inuyasha thought again. Then he had the perfect answer, "talk to her."

Miroku's eyes widened and was about to hit Inuyasha but resisted the temptation, "I meant how should I tell her, like what to say."

Inuyasha smirked, "duh, I knew that, I was just being a smart ass. Just be nice to Sango and be, oh I don't know, not so perverted. Be romantic too, that helps."

Miroku nodded and looked to the sky, clouds were gathering, "we should go back to the hut, it looks like it's going to rain."

Inuyasha and Miroku turned around and heading back to village, the words Inuyasha had said were ringing in Miroku's ears, `be not so perverted.'

End flashback

Miroku shook his head. He looked across the room at Sango, she was lying down on the floor near the fire, the blanket tight around her. Miroku thought it was now or never.

"Sango?" he said quietly in case Sango had fallen asleep.

Sango sat up, "what?"

Miroku thought and said, "what do you think of me?"

"Huh?" Sango asked confused, "why do you want to know that?"

"because Sango I want you to marr….." Miroku stopped abruptly. He had heard Kagome and Inuyasha returning from down the hall. Damn it, Miroku thought. He can hear Kagome talking to Inuyasha who were now at the door.

"I feel much better" Miroku heard Kagome say as she opened the door into the room, but she fell silent as she felt the tension in the room.

Inuyasha looked at Miroku and knew he was about to ask and didn't want to interfere.

"Uh, Kagome? Let's go to the hot spring out side, we can soak our feet, I think the rain as stopped."

Kagome looked at Inuyasha with a questioning look, but Inuyasha just shook his head and steered Kagome back through the door. Before Inuyasha left, he saw that Miroku gave him a silent thank you. Once Kagome and Inuyasha were out of sight, Miroku started again as if nothing had happened.

"Sango…" he started again nervously

Sango looked concerned and got up and sat down by the monk. This was the perfect time to grope her, but suddenly heard a voice inside his head, `don't be so perveted.' Miroku shook his head and wondered when that would ever happen, but thought now would be the best time and he resisted.

"Something you want to tell me Miroku?" she asked concerned, starting to rub his shoulders.

Miroku sighed a little and said quickly, "will you marry me Sango?"

Sango stopped rubbing Miroku and gasped. She didn't know what to say. She would have never thought this would happen. Even though she did dream about it every night…

Miroku stared at Sango with expectant eyes, waiting for her response. Sango thought and thought, this was what she always wanted, wasn't it? Now that it was reality she didn't know what to say. Finally she made a decision.

Sango took a deep breath and said loudly and clearly, "YES! I would gladly marry you." And she embraced Miroku who blushed and hugged back. Miroku had one thing on his mind, YES!

The hot springs

Kagome and Inuyasha sat side by side by the hot spring. Kagome was now wearing Inuyasha's haori and was dipping her feet into the water. Inuyasha watched from behind her thinking about what Miroku was saying to Sango right now. Kagome turned back to Inuyasha and asked, "why did we have to leave Sango and Miroku alone?"

Inuyasha considered. He didn't want to betray Miroku's trust. He looked Kagome in the eye and said, "I can't tell you. It's a man to man thing."

"Oh!" Kagome said. She had finally figured out what was going on, "I think I know what's going on…Is Miroku going to ask Sango to…um…marry him?"

Inuyasha jumped from his spot and ran to Kagome and put his hand over her mouth saying, "ssshhh."

After a second he let go, and Kagome said, "what was that for?"

Inuyasha sat down next to her and said, "Miroku told me not to tell anyone."

Kagome looked at Inuyasha and replied, "you didn't tell me. I found out for myself."

Inuyasha thought. Kagome was right, he didn't tell her. Inuyasha decided not to say another word about it though. Kagome kicked her feet in the water and made a big splash, which hit Inuyasha directly in the eye.

"Hey! Watch it Kagome!" He yelled standing up and shaking his head, trying to get the water off him.

Kagome winced, "sorry…at least the water is warm." Kagome stood up and pondered whether she should go in the hot spring or not. At last Kagome decided and thought we're going to get married anyway. And she turned away from Inuyasha and started to strip. Inuyasha stopped shaking his head, and turned to Kagome about to say something, when he spotted Kagome getting into the water. He just watched and drool started to come from his mouth. A second later and he realized that and shook his head. Kagome looked over at Inuyasha from the water and said, "what's wrong? Never seen someone take a bath before?" she started to laugh. Inuyasha finally got his grip, "no. It's just…you never let me see you like this before that's all." Inuyasha was starting to blush and turn away from Kagome.

Kagome thought that over and said, "so what! You've seen me before remember? And now since we're getting married in a 3 months we might as well get used to seeing each other…" Kagome blushed even more than Inuyasha. Inuyasha turned back around to face her again and said, "I think your right. I mean if we have kids…." Inuyasha looked scared. He wasn't supposed to say that out loud. Kagome blushed even more along with Inuyasha. She had never thought about having kids before…

"Sorry…" Inuyasha said turning away again. He was shaking with anxiety.

Kagome stood up in the water and Inuyasha jumped. He wasn't used to this kind of thing. Kagome started to get out and put her `clothes' back on. Inuyasha stayed turned away, although he was dying to see her…

Kagome walked over to Inuyasha once she was done and put her hand on his shoulder. She said to him very gently and soft, "I would love to bear your children Inuyasha."

Inuyasha jumped again, and turned to look at Kagome's face. Her hair was drenched with water like it was earlier and she had a great smile upon her face. Inuyasha nodded and blushed. He didn't want Kagome to know his deep desire… Inuyasha gasped. Kagome had her face very close to his and she kissed him. Inuyasha was full of shock, but also full of pleasure at the same time. He closed his eyes and wrapped his arms around her and held her tight. Her wet face dripping water down Inuyasha's neck, but he didn't care. All he wanted was Kagome's sweet kiss…

Kagome drew back and whispered to Inuyasha breathless, "we should go back…Miroku should have told Sango by now…"

Inuyasha nodded. He was also breathless. Inuyasha still held Kagome to him, and he didn't want to let go, but once Kagome gave him a look, he unwillingly let go. Kagome started to head back to the village, with Inuyasha coming up the rear.

The village

When Inuyasha and Kagome made it back to the hut they saw Miroku and Sango were deep asleep. The thing that was odd about it though was that Sango had her arms wrapped around Miroku's waist while they slept. Seeing that gave Kagome and Inuyasha with one belief, Miroku had proposed and Sango said yes. I guess acting like a non-hentai monk really does work… Inuyasha thought with a smirk, thinking back on their conversation. Thinking about that made him chuckle and he stared at the monk. Good going he silently praised him. Kagome looked at Sango. She noticed that she had a very happy look on her face. Kagome thought back to her conversation with Sango earlier.

Flashback

Kagome and Sango sat side by side by the river. They had just finished picking out the perfect color of kimono for Kagome. A light baby blue color. Sango was dipping her feet in the water and she sighed. Her feet hurt from walking around the village all day. Kagome sat next to her doing the same thing. Kagome kept thinking about Inuyasha and the future that lay ahead of them. Who cared about Naraku? Inuyasha would always protect her married or not. Sango seemed to be thinking about the same sort of thing. Only her mind was on Miroku.

"Kagome?" Sango asked splashing the water a little bit.

"Yeah Sango?" Kagome said taking her feet out of the water and looked at Sango who was starring into the water.

Sango didn't know how to start. She finally decided, "do you like Miroku?" she asked.

Kagome reputed. That was an obvious question. "What do you mean Sango?"

Sango looked Kagome in the eye and said, "we're like sisters, right?"

Kagome nodded, "of course"

"Well…. I think I can tell you this." Sango started, "I think I may be in love with Miroku."

Kagome coughed. "What?"

Sango looked at Kagome and said, "why so shocked?"

Kagome shook her head and stopped coughing, "I'm not…it's just. You never show it. You always…I don't know seem to hate him. You always have attitude. Try and be nicer."

Sango nodded. Kagome was right. She always was mean to the monk. "Thanks Kagome." Sango said.

"No problem Sango." Kagome replied with a smile.

End flashback

Kagome felt glad that Sango finally got what she had wanted. How ironic that Miroku was asking Inuyasha advice when Kagome was doing the same for Sango. All in all, every thing turned out all right. Inuyasah shhed Kagome, so they wouldn't wake up Miroku and Sango, it didn't matter, Miroku woke with a start which then woke Sango. They stared at Inuyasha and Kagome, who were staring at them. Finally Miroku said something, "We're getting married too." Sango beamed at Kagome and stood up. She went to her and gave her a hug. Miroku and Inuyasha stared at each other. Then they shook hands. Inuyasha said to Miroku, "good job monk. I guess this means no more flirting with women…" Miroku nodded and said, "umm….time to think about the honeymoon…." Inuyasha just shook his head while Miroku got into his fantasyland. Sango and Kagome broke apart, and Sango said, "Miroku will always be a hentai on the inside…" Kagome and Inuyasha nodded.

Kagome just had an idea, "Sango! I know what we can do! We can have a double wedding!"

Sango liked the idea, "Yeah! You're right Kagome! In three months still?"

Kagome nodded, "this is gonna be fun!"

Inuyasha's eyes were wide, and Miroku was drooling.

3 months later/the wedding

Kagome and Sango hurriedly put on their wedding kimonos. Kagome's was baby blue with bubble decorations and Sango's was the original white with flower décor. Miroku and Inuyasha were forced to wait in the `chapel' in the village. Miroku and Inuyasha wore what they normally wore, and they were talking to Shippo.

"Wow!" Shippo was saying, "This is so exciting!"

Inuyasha looked nervous and didn't respond. Miroku didn't even look like he was listening. Shippo waited for them to respond, but he got nothing, so he said, "can't wait to meet the children."

That got them back to reality. Inuyasha hit Shippo on the head with his fist and said, "What children, who said we're gonna have children. And besides, we can't go making out while Naraku is still alive, and we still have to complete the Jewel of Four Souls, remember?"

Shippo nodded, but Miroku on the other hand said, "I wonder how many kids we'll have…" Miroku was back in fantasyland. Just then Kaede came up from behind. Once she heard that Kagome and Inuyasha were engaged she said she would come and wed them herself.

"Are ye ready?" Kaede asked Miroku and Inuyasha.

They both shook their heads anxiously. A second later and Sango and Kagome came out of the room. Inuyasha's jaw dropped to the ground. He had never seen Kagome look this beautiful before, only in his dreams… Miroku was staring avidly at Sango. She looked great. Neither Inuyasha or Miroku could say anything, the girls beauty staggered them. Kaede broke the silence by saying, "the ceremony is about to begin." And she left. Kagome walked to Inuyasha and they held each other's arms. Inuyasha held on tightly because of nerves. Sango walked up to Miroku and they too held on to one another. Kagome and Inuyasha walked down the aisle first, with Miroku and Sango behind them. Once Kagome and Inuyasha got to the alter, they broke apart and walked to the sides so they could be looking forward at each other. Sango and Miroku did the same thing. Miroku stood by Inuyasha on one side, while Kagome and Sango stood next to each other on the other side. Kaede coughed quickly to clear her throat, then she began….

After 10 minutes, they were finally at the `I do's' Kaede started, "Inuyasha do you take Kagome to be your wife, to have and to hold, through sickness and in health and for richer or poorer?"

Inuyasha looked deeply in Kagome's eyes and said with deep affection, "I do"

Kaede looked at Kagome and said, " Kagome, do you take Inuyasha to be your husband, to have and to hold, through sickness and in health, and for richer or poorer?"

Kagome looked back at Inuyasha and looked deep into his eyes, "I do, and always will." She said.

Kaede turned to Miroku and Sango. Miroku looked like he'd pee his pants. "Miroku? Will you take Sango as your wife to have and to…"

Miroku interrupted, "I do"

Kaede chuckled, "I'm not done yet"

Miroku looked at her and said, "but I already know what your going to say…"

Sango nodded and just went ahead and said, "I do"

Kaede just shrugged and said, "I now pronounce you husbands and wives, you may now kiss the wives."

Inuyasha and Kagome gently kissed each other for about a second and Miroku and Sango kissed for about 5 minutes, finally Kaede drew them apart. Shippo ran up the aisle and jumped to Kagome's shoulder saying, "you did it!" Kagome hugged Shippo and Sango hugged them both. Inuyasha and Miroku just looked at one another and shrugged. Inuyasha thought of the new dangers that he and Kagome would be in soon. Naraku will soon learn about the wedding, and try and use Kagome as bait to Inuyasha. I can't wait Inuyasha thought looking at Kagome laugh and tickle Shippo, but I promise one thing. I will never let any one hurt my Kagome…

"Inuyasha." A voice called, getting him out of his daydreaming. Inuyasha turned and saw that Shippo was talking to him, "Now are you going to have kids?"

Inuyasha thought about that possibility. He had always dreamed about it…he decided…he will have kids, as long as Kagome doesn't mind. Kids? He thought, might be nice…

To be continued…

This is my last chapter in this story, but I'm going to make a sequel called Passion. Please review!!