InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Baby Love ❯ The Wedding ( Chapter 13 )

A/N: This is the wedding chapter, Kagome and Inuyasha have finally come to terms with their differences, and everything is back on track, unfortunately Kagome's family won't be able to see her marriage. The sadness is tragic.

 

Chapter 14

 

“Kagome everything will be fine, do not worry.” Sango tried to make her voice as reassuring as possible as she watched her friend pace to and fro in the hut.

“How can it be fine? I can't believe I planned a wedding without my mother. She'd kill me. Who's going to walk me down the aisle again?” Kagome's voice rose an octave with each nervous word that spilled from her lips.

“Miroku.” Sango reminded her gently

“Who?” Kagome looked at Sango as if she'd lost her mind.

Sango heaved a sigh. She'd been the exact same way on her wedding day, which had happened not soon after Kagome came back. She understood that as best friend, and maid of honor to the bride it was her duty to keep her calm and on task. The problem was Kagome didn't want to be on task. As Sango watched her terrified friend pace she realized just how much work they still had to do. For starters they had to arrange her hair, which was pulled back into a high ponytail, not exactly wedding style. Looking at the watch Kagome had given to her as an impromptu wedding gift, she gasped as she noticed how little time they had left. She had to be in line for the processional in 45 minutes tops. Kagome had yet to get into her wedding dress, let alone have her hair and makeup done. Snapping into her best commanding officer attitude, Sango managed to get her friend seated so she could begin on her hair.

“Sango, this is nothing like I thought my wedding would be.” The voice was high and tremulous as it spoke the words.

“What do you mean?”

“For starters my family was supposed to be here, and my Grandpa was supposed to walk me down the aisle, I was supposed to have five bridesmaids and it was all supposed to be gorgeous.”

“Oh, Kagome, nobody's wedding is always exactly as they wanted it to be when they were children. Sometimes life throws you tons of obstacles and you just have to learn to overcome. I know you are good at that. How else would you have managed to overcome, time and space to be here, with us? No matter what happens today, you and Inuyasha and any children you may have will be happy. I know this.” Sango was beginning to wonder if Kagome could go through with this wedding after all.

“But how do you know? I mean how, after all this do I know that he will not go back with Kikyo? How do I know that everything will work out between the two of us? I mean seriously look at all the time we spent hurting each other over stupid stuff.”

“Look Kagome, if things are meant to work out between you two, then they will. If it is The Fates desire to see you two remain together then it will be. But if it is not, you are a very strong resilient woman, and you will learn to survive. I promise you.”
”I just don't know. I know that I live him without a doubt in my heart, but I am scared of what our life will be like I guess. He always said it wasn't easy for him to survive, and I don't want that for my children or my husband.” Kagome said

“Maybe Kagome you should stop worrying and let destiny run its course.” Sango's words betrayed what 1 month of marriage instills in a woman, a special kind of wisdom.

Taking a deep breath Kagome nodded.

“I guess you're right.”

“Guess? I know I'm right.” Sango's mock offense had both of the young women giggling hilariously as they sought to finish getting dressed I the little time they had left.

 

The Village Temple

 

Inuyasha sat in the backroom of the temple doing something he hadn't done since his mother was alive, praying.

“Dear gods I pray to you today, on this my wedding ceremony that you will bless the union that you have seen fit to take place. Bless our home, that it will be happy and healthy, and never without laughter. Bless my soon to be wife for I know that our future will not be easy. Give her the strength to endure the taunting and teasing that will surely come our way from time to time. Bless our pups, that they may grow strong and fortunate and know none of the misfortune I did. All these things I ask of you in your name, Amen.”

So absorbed in his prayer was he that Inuyasha failed to notice the appearance of the Buddhist monk behind him until he heard another murmured amen.

Rising from his knees after snuffing out the two incense filled bowls, Inuyasha turned towards the mirror to straighten his marital hakama and shirt they were both made of the same flowing material, a glowing golden color that enhanced his eyes and highlighted his hair to perfection. Set amongst the sea of gold were small tastefully designed swirls of what appeared to be flowers at first glance, but upon closer inspection were actually leaves in a subdued greenish-bronze. His normally loose and flowing hair had been brushed straight back and pulled into a hair band of the same design. His claws had been filed down to show that this was a celebration of love, not war. Nodding in approval Miroku marveled at the change that had come over his friend, he looked more regal than even Sesshomaru at that moment.

“It is time to head into the chapel now my friend.” Miroku's voice held a note of cheerfulness that was not missed on Inuyasha.

He looked his friend over carefully, Miroku, like he himself had on a dress hakama and shirt, both in a flattering shade of green that fit well with the leaves embroidered on his own outfit. His topknot was decorated with a small bronzed strip of fabric and he was no longer carrying his Holy Staff. He had given up The Brotherhood of Monks upon his marriage to Sango.

Walking out into the temple and looking it over as well he marveled at the vast amount of decorating the place had undergone in twenty four hours. There were numerous vases lining the walls each filled with an assortment of white roses. The pews had all been connected by yards of fabric in gold, bronze and green, entwining endlessly in a swirl of colors. The walkway had been covered by a wide expanse of shimmering green cloth, almost resembling the dewy grass outside.

Looking behind himself towards the alter, he noticed the myriad amounts of candleholders, each filled with a candle, waiting to be lit. On a small bronze pillow, made especially by Kaede for the occasion, were two rings that Inuyasha had found long ago on a trip to Kagome's world on their trip to by Little Inu's things. Smiling he looked towards the peeked ceiling where tons of hanging lights brought the room a serene glow. Once more looking towards the man in charge of decorating he quirked his lips and said: “Not bad, not bad.”

“Thank You.” Was Miroku's reply, “Not bad yourself.”

 

Kaede's Hut

 

Sango had just finished decorating Kagome's hair with a few white rose buds that had been snipped down to size. Looking her over in the mirror and admiring the “French roll” Kagome had taught her to do when they'd first met, she reached down and adjusted the two spirally curls that she'd managed to get by applying liberal amounts of water to her hair. Kagome had just finished applying her lightly bronzed eye shadow and blush and was working on adding just the right amount of “Blush” colored lipstick, to give her lips a glossy finish.

“You look amazing, Kagome” Sango's voice had begun to waver already but she bravely held it in check.

“Thanks, now it's time for us to get dressed.” Kagome's once scared voice now held barely contained excitement.

“Right.”

Reaching onto the back of a chair-like stool, Sango picked up the dress Kagome had spent weeks re-creating. She said she had seen it in one of those magazine things she was always reading and thought it would go perfectly with Sango's curves. Slipping out of her robe Sango slid gracefully into the chic bronze A-line dress. It was a strapless concoction that hugged her in a startling way. The dress stopped right above her ankles and had a flirty way of swirling around her legs in time with her movements, looking towards Kagome who was grinning with happiness, Sango felt much more sure about this dress than she had before. Reaching once more for the stool, she pulled off the beautiful white creation that Kagome had worked on night and day. Looking it over one more time, Sango helped her friend get into the dress. The floor length gown was strapless, like hers, but was tied in the back corset like with thin strings forming a criss-cross pattern until it reached her waist. Decorating the sides of the corset were small but precise holes in the shape of leaves on each side. At the waist the dress gathered and then released into a flowing train that trailed behind her at each step, the train held the same pattern as the back on the ovalish tail end. Looking herself over in the mirror, Kagome felt a grin work it's way over her lips. The sudden sound of the door covering moving aside alerted them to the presence of Shippo. Looking at him, Kagome couldn't suppress the awe she felt at the sight of him all dressed up.

His little bundle of red hair was brushed down in much the same way as Inuyasha's his small body was covered in a white hakama and shirt set. The leaf design was in both colors of the wedding, bronze as well as green and his little tail was also brushed back neatly.

“Kagome you look beautiful!” he exclaimed his eyes wide in wonderment.

“Thank you, Shippo. You look so handsome!” she replied

“I was just coming to let you know that they are ready to send Kirara down the walkway.”

Kirara was serving as the announcer. The announcer was typically a small child who walked among the village and by ringing a small bell brought them out of their huts, after they emerged the announcer led the people towards the temple, gathering more people on the way. Once the temple was reached the people would file into the temple and waited for the traditional music to begin, signaling that the bride was on her way. Kagome had chosen to use Kirara because she'd wanted each of her friends to serve a part in the program.

“That's great Shippo, tell them five more minutes and then go ahead, alright?”

“Alright.” Shippo's reply was barely heard as he was already bounding back to the villagers.

A sudden knock, caused both Kagome and Sango to jump in surprise. No one else was allowed to see the bride yet.

“Who is it?” Sango asked.

“It is I, Lord Sesshomaru.” He sounded mildly annoyed that they did not automatically know that it was him at the door.

“Why is he here?” Sango asked suspiciously

“I asked Rin to be the flower girl, and Sesshomaru is serving as a groomsman.” Kagome answered absently

“He's WHAT!!!!!”

“I'll explain later. Come on in Sesshomaru.”

“I have dropped Rin off at the shrine steps and would like to you alone.” He said regally

Sango bowed out gracefully, headed to the shrine steps as well.

“I have come to present you with your wedding gift. It is a small token of my appreciation for everything you have down to reunite my brother and I. I have talked to the fates and they have agreed to stretch the lifelines of yourself and that of your little family so that you will not worry about losing your loves so quickly.”

Kagome stood still in shock for a good five minutes. Then reaching up and hugging the surprised Sesshomaru gratefully she whispered “Thank You” and then let go.

The surprised taiyoukai inclined his head in a manner of respect before exiting as quietly as he'd arrived.

Looking in the mirror one more time she smiled and then taking a deep breath moved the ribbed door curtain aside stepped outside.

Rin was awaiting her at the steps. With a nod in her direction and a quick hug from Sango, she watched Rin head up the steps followed about 4 steps behind by Sango. The trills of the traditional wedding march sent small shivers down her spine, as Kagome walked up the numerous shrine steps. Meeting Miroku at the top and waiting behind the closed temple doors, she felt him press her bouquet of calla lilies and leafy vines, forming a waterfall all the way to her knee into her hands. “Thank You, so much Miroku.” She whispered. He squeezed her arm softly and said quietly.

“You look lovely, Inuyasha is a lucky man. But if he ever does you wrong, let me know and I will personally put on my monk robes and purify him till there's nothing left.” His voice was alight with mirth, but his eyes held steely truth.

“I believe you Miroku, but it won't be necessary, if he ever thinks about hurting me, I'll purify him myself.”

The sound of the heavy wooden doors creaking open had them both turning towards the door.

 

Inside the Temple

 

Inuyasha's breath caught in his throat at his first sight of Kagome, she was radiant their was no other word. Sango, although gorgeous, could in no way surpass the heavenly splendor he saw before him now. He watched as she followed with tiny step after Rin and Sango the dress following her with every step. Finally Rin and Sango stepped to the side revealing her in all her glory. The dress hugged all the curves he knew were there and waiting for him to explore, the baby only making them more pronounced. Reaching for her hand, he guided her up the last few steps to stand next to him. The priest reached for their joined hands, and started the ceremony that would change their lives forever. The most startling part of the ceremony had Inuyasha gasping for air, Kagome had turned to hand Sango her bouquet, revealing an expanse of creamy white skin that had his hands itching for a touch. The ending of the ceremony was marked with loud applause and many whispered but not muted, “Finallys”

 

The Home front

Inuyasha picked his bride up carefully, enjoying the feel of her in his arms finally, after an enforced week of not seeing her. Sang and Miroku had agreed to watch little Inu for a couple of days. Listening to her giggles he felt his heart grow lighter, knowing that at last she was his completely. Holding her close and feeling her near, thoughts of the happiness to come filled his mind and when the door closed behind them, nobody in the village minded much when they herd a loud howl break through the night. And when the morning sun peeked through the windows the smiles on both of the newlywed faces showed the world how content they were.

 

Thank you all for reading this, I will be back in the states in 2 days and am looking forward to the cold weather. I don't know why but I just love cold weather.

 

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