InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Sesshomaru Story ❯ Chapter 15 ( Chapter 15 )

Chapter 15

 

As the intensity of Sesshomaru and Alexandra's kiss waned the only sound was their breathing. In fact Sesshomaru realized it was a little too quiet. At the same time Alexandra remembered that they weren't alone. The two of them broke apart and took in their surroundings.

 

Inu Yasha was standing there, stunned. He was gaping at them with eyes like saucers. The Tessaiga had returned to its original form and was hanging slack in his hand. “Sesshomaru?” his voice squeaked with disbelief.

 

Sesshomaru had never seen Inu Yasha look so bewildered before. He wondered if it was possible to make it worse. He smiled at him. He was pleased to see that it did have an effect. Now Inu Yasha's lips moved but no sound came out.

 

Kagome stood next to him, her eyes were shining and her hands clasped together, “Does this mean there's going to be a wedding?”

 

Sesshomaru looked at Alexandra. He remembered his father had gone through some sort of human ceremony with Inu Yasha's mother. He'd been invited to the event at the time but hadn't attended. What folly! What a spoiled child he'd been! Now he finally understood.

 

“Yes” he answered taking her hand in his own. If participating in some human ceremony brought her closer to him he would certainly endure it.

 

“Yes,” Alexandra echoed, beaming back at him.

 

The news seemed to have erased any of the effects Naraku's miasma had on Kagome. She immediately began a long monologue of wedding plans and things they would need. Miroku, Sango and Shippo were still recovering from the attack as she began listing instructions for them.

 

Alexandra and Sesshomaru were to be married into Kaede's village and she would have to fit the wedding into her exam schedule. Miroku would perform the service. Sango and Shippo could help with food and Inu Yasha had jobs to numerous to mention. Someone would have to get flowers and decorate.

 

“I will look after the flowers and decorations,” Sesshomaru volunteered surprising everyone present. Kagome agreed a bit doubtfully and then resumed planning.

 

“You really don't mind all of this?” Alexandra asked him lacing her fingers through his hair. It was as though she couldn't stop touching him.

 

“No,” Sesshomaru answered tolerantly. He felt very close to his father with this human woman in his arms. “I know very little of human customs,” he admitted. “We'll do what you want.”

 

Alexandra laughed lightly. “Actually I know very little of the traditions around here too. I suppose it won't hurt to let Kagome plan things as long as she doesn't get carried away,” she said looking over at the excited girl. Inu Yasha was standing arms crossed rolling his eyes at her. He had obviously recovered from his shock and an argument was no doubt brewing.

 

She looked back into Sesshomaru's captivating eyes. “As for what I want - I already have everything,” She leaned up and kissed him gently.

 

He responded but Kagome came running over. “No! No! None of that until AFTER the wedding,” she said breaking them a part. “You,” she said pointing at Alexandra. “Are coming with us to Kaede's village right now. We have things to do. And you,” she said turning her finger on Sesshomaru. “Cannot see her until after the wedding. Its bad luck.”

 

Normally Sesshomaru might have been insulted by her insolent behavior but he doubted even Inu Yasha could upset him right now. Alexandra reacted for both of them. “Hey! We're trying to have a private conversation here,” she said angrily.

 

“It's alright,” Sesshomaru said. “I should be going. Until tomorrow then.” He gave Alexandra's hand a final squeeze, gave the rest of them a quick nod and leapt into the air.

 

 

 

 

Jaken approached the bustling village nervously with Rin in tow. He recognized it as the one Inu Yasha had lived in. He couldn't think for the life of him why Sesshomaru had wanted them to come here. Had he finally decided to lay waste to the place? Jaken hoped that if the humans did attack them when they arrived that he would be able to keep Rin out of harm's way while fighting until Sesshomaru arrived. Peasants wouldn't be too much of a problem but if Inu Yasha and his friends joined in they might be in trouble.

 

“Why do you think Lord Sesshomaru wanted us to come to this village?” Rin asked, voicing her own curiosity.

 

Before Jaken had a chance to berate her for questioning her lord's wishes, a deep voice answered for him, “For a wedding, Rin.”

 

The two of them stopped and turned to see Sesshomaru walking up behind them. Rin gave a little cry of surprise. He wasn't dressed in his usual battle attire. The armour, the swords, the white silks and the fluffy pelt all gone and in their place he wore an elegant black kimono. His gleaming hair slid smoothly over it and it contrasted his pale skin. His markings and golden eyes were all the more striking as a result.

 

In addition to this Sesshomaru carried some packages.

 

Comprehension began to dawn on Jaken at Sesshomaru's words. So they were here for Inu Yasha's wedding to that wench. Perhaps this was a beginning of a truce between the two brothers. He had to say he'd seen it coming. He hoped Inu Yasha appreciated the honour the great lord Sesshomaru conveyed by attending.

 

Rin clapped her hands in delight. “Inu Yasha is going to marry Kagome!” she exclaimed coming to the same conclusion as Jaken.

 

Sesshomaru looked down at the two of them solemnly. “No,” he corrected. “We are here for my wedding to the Lady Alexandra.”

 

For the moment the two of them were speechless. Sesshomaru rather enjoyed the look on their faces. He never imagined that telling people he was getting married would be so delightful.

 

“But I, Lord Sesshomaru” he continued. “Require the assistance of both of you in this matter.”

 

Jaken's eyes shone filling with emotion. “Of course, my lord. Anything.”

 

“Yes! Please tell us how we can help,” Rin said excited that she should be allowed to participate in some way.

 

“I understand” Sesshomaru explained. “That what a human wedding requires is flowers.”

 

Rin clapped her hands delighted and laughed. “Ooooooooh!” she said.

 

“Of course” Jaken nodded determinedly to his master and for once he thought the waif would be an asset to him. He turned back the way they'd come and called, “Come along Rin! Don't dawdle.”

 

“Yes!” she agreed. She hurried to catch up to Jaken by then quickly ran over and hugged Sesshomaru impulsively on her way by. Sesshomaru allowed it gazing down at her tolerantly. She smiled up at him then released him and resumed her way down the road.

 

“Oh and Jaken” Sesshomaru said glancing over his right shoulder at the green imp as he walked away. “I trust I won't be disappointed.”

 

“You can count on me,” Jaken answered with confidence.

 

Sesshomaru made his way to the village.

 

 

 

 

Alexandra looked over her choices of kimonos to wear spread around her. She couldn't help but feel butterflies in her stomach. It seemed to her that Kagome had the entire village turned into a hive of activity for this wedding. It made her nervous.

 

While she wanted to marry Sesshomaru more than anything and spend the rest of her life with him, Alexandra had just envisioned the wedding as a simple affair. She had thought they would just be saying theirs vows and be done with it. She hadn't even met any of these people before and suddenly it seemed as if she were in the middle of some sort of spectacle.

 

She fingered the material of one of the kimonos and sighed. Sesshomaru was nobility and none of these selections seemed the least bit suitable. She knew Kagome was working hard to borrow all of these items even though she barely knew her. She'd offered to go to the 21st century to get her a western style bridal gown but Alexandra thought that too would be out of place.

 

She picked up the kimono that was the least objectionable. It was green with flowers and butterflies. She pulled it on but it was evident immediately that it wouldn't work. The sleeves were too short.

 

The next choice was faded and obviously worn in spots. Alexandra closed her eyes and comforted herself with the thought that no matter what she was wearing at the end of this she would still be married to Sesshomaru. But on the other hand she couldn't imagine him being anything but impeccably dressed and she didn't want him to think she didn't take becoming his wife seriously. She wanted him to focus on her and their future together not be distracted by flaws.

 

She knelt down on the floor with her head in her hands. What was she doing? She was so totally unprepared for this. She wondered if it was too late to just sneak out, find Sesshomaru and run off with him.

 

Just then Kagome knocked on the door frame and came in with a bundle, her face flushed. “Here this is for you,” she said. “Sesshomaru brought it.”

 

Intensely curious Alexandra got up and came over. She took the package and carefully unwrapped it. Inside was the most beautiful kimono she'd ever seen! Kagome gasped standing behind her. “He said it had belonged to Inu Yasha's mother,” she explained as she reached out a hand tentatively to touch the intricate embroidery. “And that you should wear it for the ceremony.”

 

“Of course! It's so beautiful!” she agreed, her stomach doing a cartwheel. Sesshomaru had rescued her yet again. “Where is he? I should thank him!”

 

“Absolutely not!” Kagome answered shocked. “It's bad luck for him to see you before the wedding.”

 

“And besides,” she added. “He supposed to be composing his wedding vows.”

 

“Wedding vows?” Alexandra asked her mouth going dry and her palms starting to sweat. “Can't I just use the traditional ones?”

 

“Well, yes. But I don't think there are standard wedding vows for a Shinto-Christian-Buddhist-Demon wedding. Not that Sesshomaru or Miroku would know anyway,” laughed Kagome. “So let's get you dressed then shall we? It's almost time.”