InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ For The Last Time ❯ Chapter 11 ( Chapter 11 )
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By: FluffyLady 
Playtime, and Jaken's the play toy!
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 06.27.2008 | Pages: 4 | Words: 6.6K | Visits: 193 | Status: Work In Progress
Playtime, and Jaken's the play toy!
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 06.27.2008 | Pages: 4 | Words: 6.6K | Visits: 193 | Status: Work In Progress
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For The Last Time
Chapter 11
Previously in For The Last Time...
Unbeknownst to the group, a shadow slipped away from the edge of the trees, slinking slowly back into the depths of their blackness. The being turned and left the sight of the village, making their way to a cave in the back of the woods. They stopped at the edge of the black hole, gently calling out to the person within.
"Master, I have news of Inuyasha and his miko."
A deep, dark chuckle issued from within. "Come then, my little pet. Come and tell me what you have seen."
OoOoOo
Obsydian stretched languidly, her tongue rolling out of her mouth and brushing her fanged canines. She arched her back, her chest jutting forward. Blushing prettily and hurriedly covering herself with her garments, the young bitch looked around, making sure that no one was watching.
"Obsydian." The inuyoukai jumped at the voice. She turned her rosy face to that of her cousin and his raised eyebrow, the sleeping miko in his arms. "It seems that you are not capable of staying awake through the night on watch."
The little bitch huffed indignantly. "Oh please, don't give me that. Jaken was the last one to set up watch. I actually awoke ten minutes early to take over for the slimy toad," she replied, standing and tightening her obi. "So don't mess with me. Plus, after the first night of him falling asleep on watch, Ah-Un, Kyr and I decided to draw straws to see who gets to stay up and watch the toad take watch." She laughed lightly at her cousin's raised eyebrow. "It was Ah and Un's turn. And, as you can plainly see, both are alert and awake while Jaken is out cold." Her point was proven when the dragon roared softly, loud enough to garner his Lord's attention but low enough to allow the sleeping child and demons their rest.
Sesshomaru nodded to the dragon, acknowledging his presence and service. "You may rest Ah-Un. I have returned," he said simply. He surveyed his small tachi quietly. Jaken lay on his back beneath a tree, one little leg in the air, twitching madly, as he muttered something in his sleep. The horse lay next to Ah-Un, her head resting on the dragon's side. Rin had been snuggled in close to Obsydian, a blanket not necessary because of the female dog's higher body temperature. Instead, the small bit of fabric had been folded and placed beneath her head as a make-shift pillow. The white dog nearly smiled at the little girl.
Our daughter, his inner beast said smugly as it watched the child through his master's eyes.
Said eyes widened marginally at the thought that floated through his head. Sure he cared for the girl, more than he cared to admit honestly, but to call her his daughter? Would she accept him, a youkai, as her father?
How much you want to bet that she would accept us?
Sesshomaru thought about this for a moment. The next time that pathetic wolf cub comes around to place his "claim" on Kagome, you may take over.
His beast howled and danced in delight at this prospect. You're on! The taiyoukai looked down as he felt the priestess's kit stirring.
Shippou opened his eyes sleepily from his cradle in his mother's arms. He had been pleasently surprised when she hadn't corrected him after he had accidently called her "okaa-san." She had smiled broadly and opened her arms to him. Joyfully, he leapt into them, snuggling close to her, listening as she called him her son. Now, he looked up with hazy green eyes at the Taiyoukai who held him and his mother.
"Sesshomaru-sama?" he asked groggily. "Where are we?"
Cold gold met and reflected soft green. "We have returned to my camp," he said softly.
"Oh, does that mean Rin-chan is here as well?" he asked hopefully.
"Hai, although she is still asleep. It is early yet," Sesshomaru replied, looking up at his cousin who had swiftly closed the distance between them as soon as she noticed Shippou.
"Oh how cute!" she whispered fiercely, her deep blue eyes sparkling. "Aren't you just the most adorable kit there ever was!"
Shippou blushed furiously at the bitch's effusive praise. He snuggled down deeper into his mother's hold, his bright green eyes warily surveying the newcomer.
"Obsydian, leave the kit alone. Let the priestess awake in her own time and she will introduce you to him," the taiyoukai replied. Shippou looked up at him with thankful eyes. His attention snapped back to the bitch, however, when she took another step forward, her eyes still shining. The little fox retreated against the armored chest of the Taiyoukai before scrambling up his shoulder to hide beneath his hair like he had with Kagome so many times before.
Sesshomaru bared his fangs in warning to the female. He was Alpha, as was Kagome, and his cousin would do well to learn that. "Obsydian, do as I said and return to your spot. The kit does not appreciate effusive praises in the same manner as Rin does. I do not appreciate you disobeying my word. Now go," he barked out harshly. His golden eyes revealed the steel hidden in their depths, warning the errant female of the danger she was placing herself in.
Obsydian gulped at the warning. She so didn't want to fight with her cousin right now. With demured eyes, she lifted her head, exposing her neck in submission. "Hai, Itoko," she whimpered softly, backing away from the trio.
The white dog watched as she backed away before settling himself, and his cargo, beneath a tree on the opposite side of the camp. He watched as Rin barely awoke before shooting up from her spot as his presence was noted.
"Sesshou-tou-sama!" she yelped, running to his side. She was about to tell him what all had happened in his absence when she realized what she had said. Blushing furiously, she looked to the ground, afraid to look into his eyes and see a rejection of her statement.
Told you! his inner beast growled in a smug tone.
So you did. Alright then, the next time Kouga comes after Kagome, you may have your way with him, Sesshomaru promised. Now...to deal with the matter at hand.
Rin was absolutely sure he was going to say some scathing remark in regards to her statement when she felt his clawed fingers wrap around her chin and gently tilt her head to meet his eyes. Those golden orbs, which were so often absolutely frigid, were now a warm honey. They were soft, kind and gentle. Loving, Rin decided, they were loving. She couldn't help the hope that shone back in her own eyes.
"Rin," he stated in his smooth baritone, "you may call me what you wish." Leaning forward, he placed a gentle kiss on her forehead before releasing her chin. He watched in amusement as she first stared in shock at him before wrapping her arms around as much of him as she could reach.
'Thank you, thank you, thank you!" she chirped happily, bouncing up and down with joy.
Kagome sat up in Sesshomaru's lap, a soft, sleepy smile on her face. "What's all the ruckus?" she asked good-naturedly. Yawning, she stretched her limbs and rubbed her eyes in an attempt to rid them of that gritty feeling. She chuckled lightly when Shippou, who was currently perched on Sesshomaru's free shoulder, hopped down into her lap and snuggled into her abdomen. Reclining against the lord's shoulder, she watched her intended and his young ward with curious eyes.
"Kagome-onee-san! Sesshou-tou-sama said I can call him 'Father'!" Rin piped up, still hugging her new father.
Kagome smiled brightly at the little girl and her lord. "Well, then, I guess that means you may call me 'okaa-san' if you wish," she said. Another huge smile broke out on her face at the child's jubiliant squeal.
"Ya!" she cheered. "Now Rin has an okaa-san and an otou-san!" The girl danced in place, clapping her hands and spinning in circles. Her hair and clothes twirled around her with the force of her moves.
Shippou, curious as to his new relationship with Rin, leapt onto Kagome's shoulder and whispered in her ear.
"It's fine with me," the priestess said with a slight shrug of her shoudlers. "You'll have to ask her though."
"Will you do it for me?" he asked shyly, twiddling his thumbs and refusing to meet her eyes.
"Nope," Kagome replied, gently shoving him off her shoulder and towards Rin. "You have to do that yourself."
The two adults sat there for a moment, watching the kit debate with himself over asking Rin something. Sesshomaru, fed up with the boy's lack of response, decided to push things a little. "Rin, Shippou has something he wishes to ask you."
Immediately, Rin stopped her celebrating. Giving one final hop, she twirled around to face the little red fox, her soft brown eyes aglow with curiousity. "Yes, Shippou-kun? What is it you wish to ask?" After a moment of silence, she plopped down to sit informally, leaning against her father's side.
The Taiyoukai smiled slightly, lifting his arm to wrap it around her shoulders and hug her closer to his side. He finally had a daughter. Human she may be, but she was his human daughter. When Shippou still hadn't answered, the white dog poked him in the side, earning a glare from his mate-to-be which he gladly returned. Kagome's eyes turned mischevious after a moment, though, and she began to tickle Shippou until he gave in and asked his question.
Rin sat there, looking at the embarrassed fox, with wonder in her eyes. Her? He wanted her to be...? "Oh, Shippou-kun! Of course Rin will be your sister! Now Rin has an okaa-san, otou-san and an aniki!" she clapped joyously. The little girl leapt into her mother's lap and wrapped her arms around her new brother.
Kagome laughed and wrapped the two children in her embrace, leaning against Sesshomaru who, in turn, wrapped his arms around the woman and children. He had a family. Unorthadox it may be, but it was his family and he would protect them with his life. Growling softly in his chest, he watched as the three beings in his arms swiftly drifted back to sleep.
His eyes lifted at the noise of the approaching being.
Kyra settled down beside her best friend's cousin, her eyes soft as she looked on at the little family. "Congratulations, Sesshomaru-sama, you have a family again." She lifted her bottle green eyes to his cold gold ones. Giving a soft smile to him, she bowed her head before she spoke. "I wish to apologize for Obsydian. You know how easily excitable she can be. She would never mean the kit harm; she was simply too eager to meet him to listen to common sense." Sesshomaru nodded silently and Kyra moved on to a different topic. "A message came for you about two days ago. They wished for your presence at the palace. Apparently it is time for your court to come into session," she informed him. "I let the messenger know you would be informed before feeding him and sending him back."
"Very good. You are more responsible than my cousin it seems," he said emotionlessly.
Kyra blushed under his praise. "Ya well, one of us has to be level-headed," she muttered. She looked up at Sesshomaru's soft snort.
Sesshomaru looked the horse over carefully. Her clothes that had torn during her exercise with Obsydian had been mended by Rin's deft hands. Other than those, though, she only had one other set of clothes and neither set was appropriate for court. That would have to be remedied. Of course his cousin never left anywhere without three sets of normal clothes, four sets of sleeping clothes and five sets of court clothes. Plus, there were the clothes that she kept at the Western Shiro so she was fine in that matter.
"When we return, you will see the tailor. He will make sure you have clothes enough for court. You and Obsydian will be presented one week after we arrive. Be prepared," The Taiyoukai said smoothly. His eyebrow raised once more at the filly's furious blush.
"Honestly, My Lord, there is no need to give me clothing. I would have found something among Syd's like I always do." She looked down as his golden eyes bored into her, assessing her.
"Iie. My pack is not a pack of beggars. They each have their own belongings. Now, return to your spot and your sleep. Tomorrow we leave for the shiro."
"Hai, Sesshomaru-sama. Domo arigatou, Sesshomaru-sama," Kyra whispered softly, bowing her head once more before rising and returning to her spot and pouting friend.
The white dog looked down when he felt someone's eyes on him.
Kagome smiled broadly at him, leaning up to give him a quick kiss, this time on the lips. "You really are one big fluffy puppy," she teased gently, snuggling back into his arms.
"This Sesshomaru is no 'puppy'," he replied indignantly.
The priestess giggled. "Of course you're not," she said in a patronizing tone. "Of course not. Not to anyone else anyway. But, you are my puppy." That said, she really did drift back into the realms of sleep. A broad smile was spread across her face as images of herself dancing in Sesshomaru's arms floated across her dreams. "My love," she murmered soflty in her sleep.
Three sets of eyes, one golden, one blue and the other green, all snapped to the little miko. "'My love'?" Obsydian mouthed to Sesshomaru with a smirk. She yelped slightly when Kyra's elbow dug sharply into her side. She rubbed the offended area while glaring at her friend. "What was that for?" she hissed.
Kyra didn't even bother with the young bitch. Instead, she turned her attention to her pack leader. "Congratulations, Sesshomaru. It's about time."
Sesshomaru, feeling extremely pleased with himself but shocked nonetheless, didn't hear either female. Instead, all he heard was his female's words echoing in his head. My love...my love...my love...MY love...my LOVE. He couldn't get over it. She called him her love? She loved him? Well, that was certainly good. Even an arranged marraige needed affection to make it work. He certainly hadn't expected anything this early from her, though. Maybe liking him or calling him a good friend but loving him he would take happily with no questions asked.
"My love." The words were whispered, barely audible in the early morning. However, the youkai in the camp heard it clearly. Obsydian heaved a dramatic sigh and Kyra smiled softly. Ah and Un grunted and smiled in a dragonish way before falling asleep. If their master was happy, so were they. Jaken, who was still asleep, heard nothing and, therefore, did nothing.
"My love," Sesshomaru said again, gently nuzzling his intended's--no, chosen's--temple. With a small sigh he settled back into the tree, bringing the miko and children closer to him by tightening his arms around her. He felt his heart quicken momentarily when Kagome shifted in her sleep, voulantarily snuggling closer to her future mate. She curled her legs up some, balancing them across the lower portions of Sesshomaru's thighs, and tucked her bare feet in between his knees. The young woman, still asleep, rubbed her cheek against the base of Sesshomaru's neck before settling back down.
The white dog laid a soft kiss on the dark crown of Kagome's head before relaxing against the tree. He knew the emotions he was experiencing, if not from experience itself then most assuredly from his father's lessons in the matter. He remembered, albiet vaguely, how his father used to talk about his mother. He would heap praises on the beautiful female, speaking of what she did to him and how she made his pulse race by merely being in his presence. The old dog practically worshiped the ground she walked on. This was all before they began to argue.
Such terrible, and often violent, the arguements were. Looking back, the Lord of the Western Lands could see how utterly stupid and pointless they were. His father's affinity for humans was apparent even back then. At first, his mate didn't care or pretended not to notice his occasional forays into human domains. She merely shrugged off the times when he spoke of them with a kind of awe as a passing fancy that he would soon rid himself of. However, when his trips became more frequent and he began to speak more of the females of the species, and how they raised their young, was when the arguements started.
At first, they were nothing more than squabbles. Soon, however, they escalated into all out verbal warfare, quickly followed by its physical cousin. The bitch demanded that Toga stop his trips and, when he refused to do so, called him terrible names and threw things at him in her rage. Eventually, her fits of fury became so violent that she threw herself at him, desperately clawing with red, maddened eyes. Toga, of course, smoothly blocked her attacks, subduing her with just enough force to get the job done, no more than that. For the old dog still loved his female, despite her hatred towards humans. It broke his heart when he found Sesshomaru had witnessed at least one of the fights. It nearly killed him when she packed her things and left the shiro. However, he wouldn't let his broken heart get in the way of his judgement, as was proven when she tried to take a young Sesshomaru with her.
Toga quickly followed, taking his son back with hopes of saving him from his mother's prejudice. It was too late, though; with all the pup had witnessed, he knew humans were the reason his parents had broken up. Thus, he began to hate them. Only his father's will and strength had saved him from all out loathing. He had come home from slaughtering a village one day, blood on his claws. Immediately, the old dog lit into him with a lecture and a sound, and much deserved, beating. After that, Sesshomaru never wantonly attacked a village again. Although that was no assurance to any human who angered him. In his mind, they were still fair game.
Sesshomaru shuddered on how close he had come to simply leaving Rin dead in the forest. Only Tenseiga, and his own curiousity about the sword--and, admittedly, the child that was unafraid of him--, had brought her back to life that day. At first, he had fought the ever-growing paternal instincts that had awakened in him. He gave up that fight, though, the first time Naraku had the little girl kidnapped by Kagura and Kohaku. The Taiyoukai was livid about being tricked by Naraku, again! Then and there, he vowed to himself that no harm would come to her, his ward, his musume.
Above all, though, Sesshomaru did not regret his choice in not fighting his betrothal with Kagome. Even then, he knew this girl was something special and that he would never be the same. Although, at that point, he didn't know if he'd be better or worse after she was through with him. Now, he knew; his life would never be the same and he would be better off for it.
In an uncharacteristic move, spawned by the emotions that were currently running through his veins, the mighty Youkai Lord of the Western Lands of Japan and Eastern Lands of China dipped his head and gently nuzzled his fiance's temple. He took a deep pull of her scent, completely enamored with it, and wondered vaguely how he had grown so attached to this little female in so little a time. The dog just coudn't understand it; his heart had been closed off for centuries and yet the two little females in his lap had weaseled their way into it with relative ease. He shook his head slightly; he didn't understand it and probably never would so he simply gave up on trying to.
The morning hours wore on and the Daiyoukai kept watch as his pack slept. Around mid-morning, he felt Kagome stir.
Smiling, the young woman awoke with sleep-filled eyes. She wearily awoke the two children in her lap, with some grumbling from the fox-boy, and watched as they stood up and stretched. Kagome followed suit, only, she didn't stand. Instead, she remained seated in Sesshomaru's lap as she stretched her taut back and rubbed her sleep-filled eyes, doing her best to rid them of the gritty feeling. After the stretching, she relaxed against her Taiyoukai's chest, smiling all the while. She giggled lightly when she heard the white dog's pleased growl rumble in his chest and, subsequently, her body.
Sesshomaru stood, his female still in his arms, and gently set Kagome on her feet, holding her to himself a little longer than was needed. He smirked as she blushed and looked away. He smirked all the more when the faint scent of arousal wafted off her. The white dog was shocked, although he told himself he shouldn't have been, when he felt her nuzzle against his neck. So, her inu nature is beginning to show through.
It's about time, his beast grumbled hazily, supremely enjoying the feeling of his female in his arms.
The Taiyoukai returned the favor, leaning down and nuzzling the dark crown of the young woman's head. He growled softly, encouraging her to do the same by giving a gentle nudge against her temple. He smiled, although very slightly, when he heard her soft, unsure, responding growl. It would take time, he knew, but he would be the one to bring out her baser side.
"Ahem," came a "coughing" voice. The two love-birds, or dogs as the case may be, looked up to find Kyra had quickly covered Rin's eyes and Obsydian had done the same with Shippou. Ah and Un, who had woken up sometime after the little scene began, had moved their tail to cover Jaken's still asleep eyes, just in case he should have woken up. After all, no one really wanted to ruin the sweet scene.
Kagome blushed profusely, burying her head in Sesshomaru's chest. He smirked when he heard her mumbled complaint. The Taiyoukai pulled back slightly, deciding it was time he initiated some physical contact. Sesshomaru wrapped his clawed fingers around the young woman's chin and gently lifted it until their eyes met. He tilted his own head ever so slightly and lowered his face to hers, not stopping until their lips brushed. The white dog breathed her breath and stared into her amazing eyes as he waited for her to give a signal that it would be alright to continue.
She did. Slowly, so agonizingly slowly, she closed her eyes, titled her head and raised herself onto her tip-toes slightly. She placed her hands on his shoulders and slid them around to clasp behind his neck. Kagome was asking silently, nearly begging, for him to continue what he had started. If he didn't...she didn't know what she would do. Sesshomaru willingly obliged the miko. He lowered his face further until their lips locked together. He slid his tongue over her sweet pillows, asking for entrance.
The young woman gasped at the new sensation she felt when he slid his wet muscle over her lips. The Taiyoukai took this opportunity to delve into the warm cavern, slipping his tongue over hers, coaxing it into a gentle battle. A moment later they broke apart, leaving only enough room between the two of them to draw their uneven breaths in futile attempts to calm their racing hearts. Kagome leaned her head against Sesshomaru's chest and smiled dreamily as she thought of a popular song that perfectly describe her feelings right now.
'It's Your Love' by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. How true. How very true. Softly, the miko began to sing the song under her breath. "It's your love. It just does something to me; it sends a shock right through me..." she trailed off when she felt her Taiyoukai's arms wrap around her, drawing her closer, as he laid his head atop her dark crown. They stood like that for a few moments, simply enjoying each other's proximity.
The other two females smiled at the tender moment, uncovering the youngster's eyes. Ah and Un, however, also made the mistake of uncovering Jaken's eyes. When the bright sunlight hit the closed lids of the kappa youkai, it instantly brought him around. Slowly, he sat up and blinked, looking about the clearing. He was ignored, as usual, by the other members of the group. He gazed with lazy eyes at the couple on the other side. At first, he brushed it off as a dream, but, as it became more and more clear that it wasn't a dream, his face fell into a shocked and angry expression.
"Aaaiiieee!!" he squealed at the top of his green lungs. Jumping to his feet and grabbing his staff, he began to wave it frantically in the air as he dashed madly at the shocked Kagome and enraged Taiyoukai. "Filthy wench! Remove your grubby hands from the esteemed and handsome Lord Sesshomaru's person this instant! He is only to be touched in such a manner by me, his most loyal and devoted servant!"
The horse, bitch, kit, girl-child and dragon heads gagged when they heard this. "Oh please!" those who were able to speak echoed each other. Rin, however was the first to do something. The normally good-natured child didn't want her new parents to be interrupted in their sweet moment!
Stepping forward, she yanked the staff of two heads, that she knew really belonged to Sesshomaru, out of the kappa's hands. This caused the miniscule demon to stumble and fall end over end, ending up on his face in the dirt, muffled curses still ringing from his mouth.
Kyra stepped up to the plate next. With a malicious grin spread across her normally docile face, the filly loomed over the youkai. "So, you think Kagome-nee-chan isn't good enough for Sesshomaru? Well, if that is the case then you most certainly aren't worthy of any or our presences! So off you go!" With that, she gave an awesome kick to Jaken's gut, sending him flying over the treetops. "Heads up Ah-Un!" she called, a silly grin plastered over the malicious one. "No pun intended!"
The two-head ryu youkai rose with a grunt and a snort before taking off into the air. They flew to just behind the point where the kappa would reach the peak of his flight before he began a rapid descent. The dragon lined themself up with the little youkai's body, pulling their tail back and aiming carefully. At just the right moment, they swung their tail, very hard, at the kappa's flying form. It connected with a dull thud, sending the youkai flying across the sky in the direction he had come. They roared and grunted in pleasure, bobbing their heads and grinning foolishly in their dragonish way.
Shippou was ready. He was on his flying rocking horse with the staff in his hands, swinging it over his shoulder like a pro-baseball player would do when showing off as he waited for the perfect pitch. When Jaken came within striking distance, the little fox let loose a swing Matt Holiday would be proud of. Off the green demon soared, yelling and screaming for his pathetic life. "Your turn, Obsydian!" he called, smirking to where the tips of his fangs were showing from beneath his lips.
The young bitch howled in joy as she transformed. She gave a mighty shake to loosen her tense body before taking off after the flying toad. With ground-eating strides she ran until the green smudge was just above and infront of her muzzle. An enormous leap with wide open maws brought the smudge within striking distance. The female snapped her jaws shut, the little toad dangling by the back of his haori from her enormous jaws.
She grinned smugly, growling in her chest in a laughing tone. Obsydian shook her head vigorously, shaking the tiny youkai trapped in her jaws in turn. The female turned to look at her back as she felt something plop into her fur. A little patch of red hair appeared from the puff of smoke and she snorted merrily, knowing Shippou had settled in for the show. Her attention was once more sidetracked when the large form of her best friend appeared.
The filly snorted, pawing the ground to show she was anxious to join in on the game. She tossed her head and whinnied, her voice like laughter as she watched her best friend with glittering green eyes. Her flaxen mane bounced along with her head, adding to the playful air about the young mare. Her liver chestnut coat glistened in the late morning sun.
Rin, on Ah-Un, appeared beside the filly, eager to play as well. She bounced up and down on the docile dragon, clapping her hands and squealing merrily.
Kagome looked up to her Taiyoukai, a smile spread across her face as she watched the humor glittering in his citrine eyes. "So, shall we join them?" she asked in a playful voice.
Sesshomaru looked down to the little female in his arms, surprise registering in only a way she could see. "You would wish to join in torturing the kappa?" he asked incredulously. He never thought Kagome would be so...sadistic! He liked it.
"Well," she drawled, a smile still sprawled on her face, "he did ruin our moment, call me a filthy wench, say my hands were grubby and proclaimed that I am not fit to touch my future mate. So, yes, I would join in on his torturing." A smirk replaced the smile as she watched her Taiyoukai think over what she had said.
"Hn, you have a point. This Sesshomaru is...disturbed that the toad believes he is allowed to..." he trailed off, a light shudder passing through his body. He frowned at Kagome's gentle laguhter. "Since you have put it in such a convincing manner, I believe we shall join him. But, one thing must be done first."
"Oh? What is tha--" Kagome's question was cut off as her fiance's lips came crashing down on hers. The kiss was harsh yet gentle, coaxing and demanding at the same time. The little priestess moaned into her love's mouth as fire quickly spread through her body. Her knees started to buckle and she was extremely grateful when she felt Sesshomaru's strong arms wrap around her back, drawing her closer once more.
He deepened the kiss as he pulled her forward, his tongue dancing with hers as the passion ignited in their bodies. The whole world seemed to fade away as the two love birds held onto each other.
Sesshomaru pulled back, resting his forehead against hers. His pride was kicked up a notch when he heard how heavy his bride-to-be's breathing was and saw how desperately she clung to him. "Are you ready, little miko?" he asked, a smirk spread across his face.
"H-h-hai," Kagome stuttered out, still feeling rather weak and breathless.
"Good." With that, he took a step back from her and released his true form. After giving a mighty shake, the large dog leaned down and gently nuzzled the priestess at his feet. He whined in pleasure, his eyelids going to half-mast and his back leg started to twitch, when the little female scratched his nose and the area around his eyes. He lay down to give her better access to his face, and ears, when he heard her giggle. Opening one eye lazily, the white dog watched as she covered her lips, that were puffy and red from kissing, and giggled lightly at him.
"What," he asked, "is it that you find so amusing about This Sesshomaru?"
Kagome bit her already red lips, making them even redder and making Sesshomaru want to revert and capture them all over again. However, he held his urge in check as the little priestess began to speak. "Well, other than the fact you're a giant dog talking to me, and I can clearly understand you, it's the fact when I gently began to scratch your muzzle and around your eyes, your back leg twitched and you whined, in pleasure, before laying down to give me better access to your ears. What's so funny about that is that the great and mighty Taiyoukai of the West is allowing a simple girl to scratch his ears!" she giggled.
Sesshomaru growled low in his chest, half in pleasure half in warning. "You are no 'simple girl'," he said evenly but with a hint of a growl in his voice. "You are This Sesshomaru's chosen female and will remain his until the day he dies. Do you understand that you are no longer a part of the half-breed's pack and no longer under his influence, meaning that you never have been and never will be a 'simple girl'? Do you understand?"
The young woman looked up to the massive canine, love and adoration filling her eyes. "Thank you, Sesshomaru," she whispered. She smiled and wrapped her arms around the massive muzzle that gently nuzzled her. After a moment, she stepped back, looking her future mate in the face.
"Come," he growled softly, "you want to participate, do you not?" At her vigorous nod, he gently pushed her to his shoulder where she began to climb to his back.
Once she was comfortably seated, Kagome called out. "I'm ready, Sesshomaru! Let's do this!"
The Taiyoukai gave a laughing growl and stood to his feet, turning on a dime and taking off a fast sprint to the area where Jaken was currently being used as a play toy. Right now, the green kappa was flying through the air. Apparently, Obsydian had placed him on Kyra's rump and the filly had given one good buck to send the toad flying all over again.
The rest of the morning continued in that manner. The members of the group took turns playing with Jaken. Each one invented a new way of torturing the diminuitve demon.
Around noon the group stopped their torture and relaxed for a little rest. The Taiyoukai remained in their true forms, each resting in their own way. Obsydian lay on her side, dozing lightly while Sesshomaru rested on his stomach, Kagome curled into his chest. Kyra was grazing on a few trees, munching happily on their leafy parts. Rin and Shippou were napping against Ah and Un's side while Jaken, who was currently hanging from a tree, was tied up and muffled so he couldn't disrupt the peace that had fallen.
However, it would not be him that disrupted the peace. Another had plans in mind for the young miko.
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A/N: As for my devoted fans out there, clears throat thank you for reading my work and I'm sorry for it taking so long. Now, here is your beloved muse:
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FL: lightly napping in the warm sunshine "It's your love, it just does something to me. It sends a shock right through me. I can't get enough..."
Jaken: .comes running onto the scene, severely pissed at FL
Sess: appears in his orb right after Jaken
Jak/Sess: together FL!!
FL: opens eyes slowly, yelps at who she sees, pins ears back Uh...hi guys! Can I help you?
Sess: You know good and well why we're here! What was that all about?
FL: Well...you see...I just couldn't resist! I don't like frogs, especially talking/walking ones and I saw someone else do it, so...
Sess: Since when do you give into peer pressure?
FL: indignantly Hey! I wasn't giving in to peer pressure! No one told me to do it and I found it funny so I did it! I'm sure the readers appreciated it to so there!
Jak/Sess: glare at FL, don't believe a word she's saying.
Jaken: Is that so? Well, why don't your beloved 'readers' tell us what they thought of my humiliation! tears begin to well up in his eyes The thought of my doing that to my dear, handsome, esteemed Lord Sesshomaru is...unforgivable!
Sess: gives Jaken a sidelong look, takes two large steps away from him and towards FL Uh...right... turns puppy dog eyes to the readers A little help here please?!
Inu: still pinned beneath FL's paw Mmffphhmm!
FL: in a perky/cheery voice Later, folks! Don't forget to review!
Chapter Dedication: To all those who review my story. Thank you.
I am going to try to update as often as possible on this story for the next few days. I want to get this complete so I can start on my next story which is previewed in my new "collection" Random Scenes. Hate the muse not me!
Explanation: single quotes (‘’) are Beast talk, double quotes (“”) are normal speech.
Disclaimer: I don't own this show. But I do own this story line, what I am going to do to Hojo, and the new characters I have introduced.
For The Last Time
Chapter 11
Previously in For The Last Time...
Unbeknownst to the group, a shadow slipped away from the edge of the trees, slinking slowly back into the depths of their blackness. The being turned and left the sight of the village, making their way to a cave in the back of the woods. They stopped at the edge of the black hole, gently calling out to the person within.
"Master, I have news of Inuyasha and his miko."
A deep, dark chuckle issued from within. "Come then, my little pet. Come and tell me what you have seen."
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Obsydian stretched languidly, her tongue rolling out of her mouth and brushing her fanged canines. She arched her back, her chest jutting forward. Blushing prettily and hurriedly covering herself with her garments, the young bitch looked around, making sure that no one was watching.
"Obsydian." The inuyoukai jumped at the voice. She turned her rosy face to that of her cousin and his raised eyebrow, the sleeping miko in his arms. "It seems that you are not capable of staying awake through the night on watch."
The little bitch huffed indignantly. "Oh please, don't give me that. Jaken was the last one to set up watch. I actually awoke ten minutes early to take over for the slimy toad," she replied, standing and tightening her obi. "So don't mess with me. Plus, after the first night of him falling asleep on watch, Ah-Un, Kyr and I decided to draw straws to see who gets to stay up and watch the toad take watch." She laughed lightly at her cousin's raised eyebrow. "It was Ah and Un's turn. And, as you can plainly see, both are alert and awake while Jaken is out cold." Her point was proven when the dragon roared softly, loud enough to garner his Lord's attention but low enough to allow the sleeping child and demons their rest.
Sesshomaru nodded to the dragon, acknowledging his presence and service. "You may rest Ah-Un. I have returned," he said simply. He surveyed his small tachi quietly. Jaken lay on his back beneath a tree, one little leg in the air, twitching madly, as he muttered something in his sleep. The horse lay next to Ah-Un, her head resting on the dragon's side. Rin had been snuggled in close to Obsydian, a blanket not necessary because of the female dog's higher body temperature. Instead, the small bit of fabric had been folded and placed beneath her head as a make-shift pillow. The white dog nearly smiled at the little girl.
Our daughter, his inner beast said smugly as it watched the child through his master's eyes.
Said eyes widened marginally at the thought that floated through his head. Sure he cared for the girl, more than he cared to admit honestly, but to call her his daughter? Would she accept him, a youkai, as her father?
How much you want to bet that she would accept us?
Sesshomaru thought about this for a moment. The next time that pathetic wolf cub comes around to place his "claim" on Kagome, you may take over.
His beast howled and danced in delight at this prospect. You're on! The taiyoukai looked down as he felt the priestess's kit stirring.
Shippou opened his eyes sleepily from his cradle in his mother's arms. He had been pleasently surprised when she hadn't corrected him after he had accidently called her "okaa-san." She had smiled broadly and opened her arms to him. Joyfully, he leapt into them, snuggling close to her, listening as she called him her son. Now, he looked up with hazy green eyes at the Taiyoukai who held him and his mother.
"Sesshomaru-sama?" he asked groggily. "Where are we?"
Cold gold met and reflected soft green. "We have returned to my camp," he said softly.
"Oh, does that mean Rin-chan is here as well?" he asked hopefully.
"Hai, although she is still asleep. It is early yet," Sesshomaru replied, looking up at his cousin who had swiftly closed the distance between them as soon as she noticed Shippou.
"Oh how cute!" she whispered fiercely, her deep blue eyes sparkling. "Aren't you just the most adorable kit there ever was!"
Shippou blushed furiously at the bitch's effusive praise. He snuggled down deeper into his mother's hold, his bright green eyes warily surveying the newcomer.
"Obsydian, leave the kit alone. Let the priestess awake in her own time and she will introduce you to him," the taiyoukai replied. Shippou looked up at him with thankful eyes. His attention snapped back to the bitch, however, when she took another step forward, her eyes still shining. The little fox retreated against the armored chest of the Taiyoukai before scrambling up his shoulder to hide beneath his hair like he had with Kagome so many times before.
Sesshomaru bared his fangs in warning to the female. He was Alpha, as was Kagome, and his cousin would do well to learn that. "Obsydian, do as I said and return to your spot. The kit does not appreciate effusive praises in the same manner as Rin does. I do not appreciate you disobeying my word. Now go," he barked out harshly. His golden eyes revealed the steel hidden in their depths, warning the errant female of the danger she was placing herself in.
Obsydian gulped at the warning. She so didn't want to fight with her cousin right now. With demured eyes, she lifted her head, exposing her neck in submission. "Hai, Itoko," she whimpered softly, backing away from the trio.
The white dog watched as she backed away before settling himself, and his cargo, beneath a tree on the opposite side of the camp. He watched as Rin barely awoke before shooting up from her spot as his presence was noted.
"Sesshou-tou-sama!" she yelped, running to his side. She was about to tell him what all had happened in his absence when she realized what she had said. Blushing furiously, she looked to the ground, afraid to look into his eyes and see a rejection of her statement.
Told you! his inner beast growled in a smug tone.
So you did. Alright then, the next time Kouga comes after Kagome, you may have your way with him, Sesshomaru promised. Now...to deal with the matter at hand.
Rin was absolutely sure he was going to say some scathing remark in regards to her statement when she felt his clawed fingers wrap around her chin and gently tilt her head to meet his eyes. Those golden orbs, which were so often absolutely frigid, were now a warm honey. They were soft, kind and gentle. Loving, Rin decided, they were loving. She couldn't help the hope that shone back in her own eyes.
"Rin," he stated in his smooth baritone, "you may call me what you wish." Leaning forward, he placed a gentle kiss on her forehead before releasing her chin. He watched in amusement as she first stared in shock at him before wrapping her arms around as much of him as she could reach.
'Thank you, thank you, thank you!" she chirped happily, bouncing up and down with joy.
Kagome sat up in Sesshomaru's lap, a soft, sleepy smile on her face. "What's all the ruckus?" she asked good-naturedly. Yawning, she stretched her limbs and rubbed her eyes in an attempt to rid them of that gritty feeling. She chuckled lightly when Shippou, who was currently perched on Sesshomaru's free shoulder, hopped down into her lap and snuggled into her abdomen. Reclining against the lord's shoulder, she watched her intended and his young ward with curious eyes.
"Kagome-onee-san! Sesshou-tou-sama said I can call him 'Father'!" Rin piped up, still hugging her new father.
Kagome smiled brightly at the little girl and her lord. "Well, then, I guess that means you may call me 'okaa-san' if you wish," she said. Another huge smile broke out on her face at the child's jubiliant squeal.
"Ya!" she cheered. "Now Rin has an okaa-san and an otou-san!" The girl danced in place, clapping her hands and spinning in circles. Her hair and clothes twirled around her with the force of her moves.
Shippou, curious as to his new relationship with Rin, leapt onto Kagome's shoulder and whispered in her ear.
"It's fine with me," the priestess said with a slight shrug of her shoudlers. "You'll have to ask her though."
"Will you do it for me?" he asked shyly, twiddling his thumbs and refusing to meet her eyes.
"Nope," Kagome replied, gently shoving him off her shoulder and towards Rin. "You have to do that yourself."
The two adults sat there for a moment, watching the kit debate with himself over asking Rin something. Sesshomaru, fed up with the boy's lack of response, decided to push things a little. "Rin, Shippou has something he wishes to ask you."
Immediately, Rin stopped her celebrating. Giving one final hop, she twirled around to face the little red fox, her soft brown eyes aglow with curiousity. "Yes, Shippou-kun? What is it you wish to ask?" After a moment of silence, she plopped down to sit informally, leaning against her father's side.
The Taiyoukai smiled slightly, lifting his arm to wrap it around her shoulders and hug her closer to his side. He finally had a daughter. Human she may be, but she was his human daughter. When Shippou still hadn't answered, the white dog poked him in the side, earning a glare from his mate-to-be which he gladly returned. Kagome's eyes turned mischevious after a moment, though, and she began to tickle Shippou until he gave in and asked his question.
Rin sat there, looking at the embarrassed fox, with wonder in her eyes. Her? He wanted her to be...? "Oh, Shippou-kun! Of course Rin will be your sister! Now Rin has an okaa-san, otou-san and an aniki!" she clapped joyously. The little girl leapt into her mother's lap and wrapped her arms around her new brother.
Kagome laughed and wrapped the two children in her embrace, leaning against Sesshomaru who, in turn, wrapped his arms around the woman and children. He had a family. Unorthadox it may be, but it was his family and he would protect them with his life. Growling softly in his chest, he watched as the three beings in his arms swiftly drifted back to sleep.
His eyes lifted at the noise of the approaching being.
Kyra settled down beside her best friend's cousin, her eyes soft as she looked on at the little family. "Congratulations, Sesshomaru-sama, you have a family again." She lifted her bottle green eyes to his cold gold ones. Giving a soft smile to him, she bowed her head before she spoke. "I wish to apologize for Obsydian. You know how easily excitable she can be. She would never mean the kit harm; she was simply too eager to meet him to listen to common sense." Sesshomaru nodded silently and Kyra moved on to a different topic. "A message came for you about two days ago. They wished for your presence at the palace. Apparently it is time for your court to come into session," she informed him. "I let the messenger know you would be informed before feeding him and sending him back."
"Very good. You are more responsible than my cousin it seems," he said emotionlessly.
Kyra blushed under his praise. "Ya well, one of us has to be level-headed," she muttered. She looked up at Sesshomaru's soft snort.
Sesshomaru looked the horse over carefully. Her clothes that had torn during her exercise with Obsydian had been mended by Rin's deft hands. Other than those, though, she only had one other set of clothes and neither set was appropriate for court. That would have to be remedied. Of course his cousin never left anywhere without three sets of normal clothes, four sets of sleeping clothes and five sets of court clothes. Plus, there were the clothes that she kept at the Western Shiro so she was fine in that matter.
"When we return, you will see the tailor. He will make sure you have clothes enough for court. You and Obsydian will be presented one week after we arrive. Be prepared," The Taiyoukai said smoothly. His eyebrow raised once more at the filly's furious blush.
"Honestly, My Lord, there is no need to give me clothing. I would have found something among Syd's like I always do." She looked down as his golden eyes bored into her, assessing her.
"Iie. My pack is not a pack of beggars. They each have their own belongings. Now, return to your spot and your sleep. Tomorrow we leave for the shiro."
"Hai, Sesshomaru-sama. Domo arigatou, Sesshomaru-sama," Kyra whispered softly, bowing her head once more before rising and returning to her spot and pouting friend.
The white dog looked down when he felt someone's eyes on him.
Kagome smiled broadly at him, leaning up to give him a quick kiss, this time on the lips. "You really are one big fluffy puppy," she teased gently, snuggling back into his arms.
"This Sesshomaru is no 'puppy'," he replied indignantly.
The priestess giggled. "Of course you're not," she said in a patronizing tone. "Of course not. Not to anyone else anyway. But, you are my puppy." That said, she really did drift back into the realms of sleep. A broad smile was spread across her face as images of herself dancing in Sesshomaru's arms floated across her dreams. "My love," she murmered soflty in her sleep.
Three sets of eyes, one golden, one blue and the other green, all snapped to the little miko. "'My love'?" Obsydian mouthed to Sesshomaru with a smirk. She yelped slightly when Kyra's elbow dug sharply into her side. She rubbed the offended area while glaring at her friend. "What was that for?" she hissed.
Kyra didn't even bother with the young bitch. Instead, she turned her attention to her pack leader. "Congratulations, Sesshomaru. It's about time."
Sesshomaru, feeling extremely pleased with himself but shocked nonetheless, didn't hear either female. Instead, all he heard was his female's words echoing in his head. My love...my love...my love...MY love...my LOVE. He couldn't get over it. She called him her love? She loved him? Well, that was certainly good. Even an arranged marraige needed affection to make it work. He certainly hadn't expected anything this early from her, though. Maybe liking him or calling him a good friend but loving him he would take happily with no questions asked.
"My love." The words were whispered, barely audible in the early morning. However, the youkai in the camp heard it clearly. Obsydian heaved a dramatic sigh and Kyra smiled softly. Ah and Un grunted and smiled in a dragonish way before falling asleep. If their master was happy, so were they. Jaken, who was still asleep, heard nothing and, therefore, did nothing.
"My love," Sesshomaru said again, gently nuzzling his intended's--no, chosen's--temple. With a small sigh he settled back into the tree, bringing the miko and children closer to him by tightening his arms around her. He felt his heart quicken momentarily when Kagome shifted in her sleep, voulantarily snuggling closer to her future mate. She curled her legs up some, balancing them across the lower portions of Sesshomaru's thighs, and tucked her bare feet in between his knees. The young woman, still asleep, rubbed her cheek against the base of Sesshomaru's neck before settling back down.
The white dog laid a soft kiss on the dark crown of Kagome's head before relaxing against the tree. He knew the emotions he was experiencing, if not from experience itself then most assuredly from his father's lessons in the matter. He remembered, albiet vaguely, how his father used to talk about his mother. He would heap praises on the beautiful female, speaking of what she did to him and how she made his pulse race by merely being in his presence. The old dog practically worshiped the ground she walked on. This was all before they began to argue.
Such terrible, and often violent, the arguements were. Looking back, the Lord of the Western Lands could see how utterly stupid and pointless they were. His father's affinity for humans was apparent even back then. At first, his mate didn't care or pretended not to notice his occasional forays into human domains. She merely shrugged off the times when he spoke of them with a kind of awe as a passing fancy that he would soon rid himself of. However, when his trips became more frequent and he began to speak more of the females of the species, and how they raised their young, was when the arguements started.
At first, they were nothing more than squabbles. Soon, however, they escalated into all out verbal warfare, quickly followed by its physical cousin. The bitch demanded that Toga stop his trips and, when he refused to do so, called him terrible names and threw things at him in her rage. Eventually, her fits of fury became so violent that she threw herself at him, desperately clawing with red, maddened eyes. Toga, of course, smoothly blocked her attacks, subduing her with just enough force to get the job done, no more than that. For the old dog still loved his female, despite her hatred towards humans. It broke his heart when he found Sesshomaru had witnessed at least one of the fights. It nearly killed him when she packed her things and left the shiro. However, he wouldn't let his broken heart get in the way of his judgement, as was proven when she tried to take a young Sesshomaru with her.
Toga quickly followed, taking his son back with hopes of saving him from his mother's prejudice. It was too late, though; with all the pup had witnessed, he knew humans were the reason his parents had broken up. Thus, he began to hate them. Only his father's will and strength had saved him from all out loathing. He had come home from slaughtering a village one day, blood on his claws. Immediately, the old dog lit into him with a lecture and a sound, and much deserved, beating. After that, Sesshomaru never wantonly attacked a village again. Although that was no assurance to any human who angered him. In his mind, they were still fair game.
Sesshomaru shuddered on how close he had come to simply leaving Rin dead in the forest. Only Tenseiga, and his own curiousity about the sword--and, admittedly, the child that was unafraid of him--, had brought her back to life that day. At first, he had fought the ever-growing paternal instincts that had awakened in him. He gave up that fight, though, the first time Naraku had the little girl kidnapped by Kagura and Kohaku. The Taiyoukai was livid about being tricked by Naraku, again! Then and there, he vowed to himself that no harm would come to her, his ward, his musume.
Above all, though, Sesshomaru did not regret his choice in not fighting his betrothal with Kagome. Even then, he knew this girl was something special and that he would never be the same. Although, at that point, he didn't know if he'd be better or worse after she was through with him. Now, he knew; his life would never be the same and he would be better off for it.
In an uncharacteristic move, spawned by the emotions that were currently running through his veins, the mighty Youkai Lord of the Western Lands of Japan and Eastern Lands of China dipped his head and gently nuzzled his fiance's temple. He took a deep pull of her scent, completely enamored with it, and wondered vaguely how he had grown so attached to this little female in so little a time. The dog just coudn't understand it; his heart had been closed off for centuries and yet the two little females in his lap had weaseled their way into it with relative ease. He shook his head slightly; he didn't understand it and probably never would so he simply gave up on trying to.
The morning hours wore on and the Daiyoukai kept watch as his pack slept. Around mid-morning, he felt Kagome stir.
Smiling, the young woman awoke with sleep-filled eyes. She wearily awoke the two children in her lap, with some grumbling from the fox-boy, and watched as they stood up and stretched. Kagome followed suit, only, she didn't stand. Instead, she remained seated in Sesshomaru's lap as she stretched her taut back and rubbed her sleep-filled eyes, doing her best to rid them of the gritty feeling. After the stretching, she relaxed against her Taiyoukai's chest, smiling all the while. She giggled lightly when she heard the white dog's pleased growl rumble in his chest and, subsequently, her body.
Sesshomaru stood, his female still in his arms, and gently set Kagome on her feet, holding her to himself a little longer than was needed. He smirked as she blushed and looked away. He smirked all the more when the faint scent of arousal wafted off her. The white dog was shocked, although he told himself he shouldn't have been, when he felt her nuzzle against his neck. So, her inu nature is beginning to show through.
It's about time, his beast grumbled hazily, supremely enjoying the feeling of his female in his arms.
The Taiyoukai returned the favor, leaning down and nuzzling the dark crown of the young woman's head. He growled softly, encouraging her to do the same by giving a gentle nudge against her temple. He smiled, although very slightly, when he heard her soft, unsure, responding growl. It would take time, he knew, but he would be the one to bring out her baser side.
"Ahem," came a "coughing" voice. The two love-birds, or dogs as the case may be, looked up to find Kyra had quickly covered Rin's eyes and Obsydian had done the same with Shippou. Ah and Un, who had woken up sometime after the little scene began, had moved their tail to cover Jaken's still asleep eyes, just in case he should have woken up. After all, no one really wanted to ruin the sweet scene.
Kagome blushed profusely, burying her head in Sesshomaru's chest. He smirked when he heard her mumbled complaint. The Taiyoukai pulled back slightly, deciding it was time he initiated some physical contact. Sesshomaru wrapped his clawed fingers around the young woman's chin and gently lifted it until their eyes met. He tilted his own head ever so slightly and lowered his face to hers, not stopping until their lips brushed. The white dog breathed her breath and stared into her amazing eyes as he waited for her to give a signal that it would be alright to continue.
She did. Slowly, so agonizingly slowly, she closed her eyes, titled her head and raised herself onto her tip-toes slightly. She placed her hands on his shoulders and slid them around to clasp behind his neck. Kagome was asking silently, nearly begging, for him to continue what he had started. If he didn't...she didn't know what she would do. Sesshomaru willingly obliged the miko. He lowered his face further until their lips locked together. He slid his tongue over her sweet pillows, asking for entrance.
The young woman gasped at the new sensation she felt when he slid his wet muscle over her lips. The Taiyoukai took this opportunity to delve into the warm cavern, slipping his tongue over hers, coaxing it into a gentle battle. A moment later they broke apart, leaving only enough room between the two of them to draw their uneven breaths in futile attempts to calm their racing hearts. Kagome leaned her head against Sesshomaru's chest and smiled dreamily as she thought of a popular song that perfectly describe her feelings right now.
'It's Your Love' by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. How true. How very true. Softly, the miko began to sing the song under her breath. "It's your love. It just does something to me; it sends a shock right through me..." she trailed off when she felt her Taiyoukai's arms wrap around her, drawing her closer, as he laid his head atop her dark crown. They stood like that for a few moments, simply enjoying each other's proximity.
The other two females smiled at the tender moment, uncovering the youngster's eyes. Ah and Un, however, also made the mistake of uncovering Jaken's eyes. When the bright sunlight hit the closed lids of the kappa youkai, it instantly brought him around. Slowly, he sat up and blinked, looking about the clearing. He was ignored, as usual, by the other members of the group. He gazed with lazy eyes at the couple on the other side. At first, he brushed it off as a dream, but, as it became more and more clear that it wasn't a dream, his face fell into a shocked and angry expression.
"Aaaiiieee!!" he squealed at the top of his green lungs. Jumping to his feet and grabbing his staff, he began to wave it frantically in the air as he dashed madly at the shocked Kagome and enraged Taiyoukai. "Filthy wench! Remove your grubby hands from the esteemed and handsome Lord Sesshomaru's person this instant! He is only to be touched in such a manner by me, his most loyal and devoted servant!"
The horse, bitch, kit, girl-child and dragon heads gagged when they heard this. "Oh please!" those who were able to speak echoed each other. Rin, however was the first to do something. The normally good-natured child didn't want her new parents to be interrupted in their sweet moment!
Stepping forward, she yanked the staff of two heads, that she knew really belonged to Sesshomaru, out of the kappa's hands. This caused the miniscule demon to stumble and fall end over end, ending up on his face in the dirt, muffled curses still ringing from his mouth.
Kyra stepped up to the plate next. With a malicious grin spread across her normally docile face, the filly loomed over the youkai. "So, you think Kagome-nee-chan isn't good enough for Sesshomaru? Well, if that is the case then you most certainly aren't worthy of any or our presences! So off you go!" With that, she gave an awesome kick to Jaken's gut, sending him flying over the treetops. "Heads up Ah-Un!" she called, a silly grin plastered over the malicious one. "No pun intended!"
The two-head ryu youkai rose with a grunt and a snort before taking off into the air. They flew to just behind the point where the kappa would reach the peak of his flight before he began a rapid descent. The dragon lined themself up with the little youkai's body, pulling their tail back and aiming carefully. At just the right moment, they swung their tail, very hard, at the kappa's flying form. It connected with a dull thud, sending the youkai flying across the sky in the direction he had come. They roared and grunted in pleasure, bobbing their heads and grinning foolishly in their dragonish way.
Shippou was ready. He was on his flying rocking horse with the staff in his hands, swinging it over his shoulder like a pro-baseball player would do when showing off as he waited for the perfect pitch. When Jaken came within striking distance, the little fox let loose a swing Matt Holiday would be proud of. Off the green demon soared, yelling and screaming for his pathetic life. "Your turn, Obsydian!" he called, smirking to where the tips of his fangs were showing from beneath his lips.
The young bitch howled in joy as she transformed. She gave a mighty shake to loosen her tense body before taking off after the flying toad. With ground-eating strides she ran until the green smudge was just above and infront of her muzzle. An enormous leap with wide open maws brought the smudge within striking distance. The female snapped her jaws shut, the little toad dangling by the back of his haori from her enormous jaws.
She grinned smugly, growling in her chest in a laughing tone. Obsydian shook her head vigorously, shaking the tiny youkai trapped in her jaws in turn. The female turned to look at her back as she felt something plop into her fur. A little patch of red hair appeared from the puff of smoke and she snorted merrily, knowing Shippou had settled in for the show. Her attention was once more sidetracked when the large form of her best friend appeared.
The filly snorted, pawing the ground to show she was anxious to join in on the game. She tossed her head and whinnied, her voice like laughter as she watched her best friend with glittering green eyes. Her flaxen mane bounced along with her head, adding to the playful air about the young mare. Her liver chestnut coat glistened in the late morning sun.
Rin, on Ah-Un, appeared beside the filly, eager to play as well. She bounced up and down on the docile dragon, clapping her hands and squealing merrily.
Kagome looked up to her Taiyoukai, a smile spread across her face as she watched the humor glittering in his citrine eyes. "So, shall we join them?" she asked in a playful voice.
Sesshomaru looked down to the little female in his arms, surprise registering in only a way she could see. "You would wish to join in torturing the kappa?" he asked incredulously. He never thought Kagome would be so...sadistic! He liked it.
"Well," she drawled, a smile still sprawled on her face, "he did ruin our moment, call me a filthy wench, say my hands were grubby and proclaimed that I am not fit to touch my future mate. So, yes, I would join in on his torturing." A smirk replaced the smile as she watched her Taiyoukai think over what she had said.
"Hn, you have a point. This Sesshomaru is...disturbed that the toad believes he is allowed to..." he trailed off, a light shudder passing through his body. He frowned at Kagome's gentle laguhter. "Since you have put it in such a convincing manner, I believe we shall join him. But, one thing must be done first."
"Oh? What is tha--" Kagome's question was cut off as her fiance's lips came crashing down on hers. The kiss was harsh yet gentle, coaxing and demanding at the same time. The little priestess moaned into her love's mouth as fire quickly spread through her body. Her knees started to buckle and she was extremely grateful when she felt Sesshomaru's strong arms wrap around her back, drawing her closer once more.
He deepened the kiss as he pulled her forward, his tongue dancing with hers as the passion ignited in their bodies. The whole world seemed to fade away as the two love birds held onto each other.
Sesshomaru pulled back, resting his forehead against hers. His pride was kicked up a notch when he heard how heavy his bride-to-be's breathing was and saw how desperately she clung to him. "Are you ready, little miko?" he asked, a smirk spread across his face.
"H-h-hai," Kagome stuttered out, still feeling rather weak and breathless.
"Good." With that, he took a step back from her and released his true form. After giving a mighty shake, the large dog leaned down and gently nuzzled the priestess at his feet. He whined in pleasure, his eyelids going to half-mast and his back leg started to twitch, when the little female scratched his nose and the area around his eyes. He lay down to give her better access to his face, and ears, when he heard her giggle. Opening one eye lazily, the white dog watched as she covered her lips, that were puffy and red from kissing, and giggled lightly at him.
"What," he asked, "is it that you find so amusing about This Sesshomaru?"
Kagome bit her already red lips, making them even redder and making Sesshomaru want to revert and capture them all over again. However, he held his urge in check as the little priestess began to speak. "Well, other than the fact you're a giant dog talking to me, and I can clearly understand you, it's the fact when I gently began to scratch your muzzle and around your eyes, your back leg twitched and you whined, in pleasure, before laying down to give me better access to your ears. What's so funny about that is that the great and mighty Taiyoukai of the West is allowing a simple girl to scratch his ears!" she giggled.
Sesshomaru growled low in his chest, half in pleasure half in warning. "You are no 'simple girl'," he said evenly but with a hint of a growl in his voice. "You are This Sesshomaru's chosen female and will remain his until the day he dies. Do you understand that you are no longer a part of the half-breed's pack and no longer under his influence, meaning that you never have been and never will be a 'simple girl'? Do you understand?"
The young woman looked up to the massive canine, love and adoration filling her eyes. "Thank you, Sesshomaru," she whispered. She smiled and wrapped her arms around the massive muzzle that gently nuzzled her. After a moment, she stepped back, looking her future mate in the face.
"Come," he growled softly, "you want to participate, do you not?" At her vigorous nod, he gently pushed her to his shoulder where she began to climb to his back.
Once she was comfortably seated, Kagome called out. "I'm ready, Sesshomaru! Let's do this!"
The Taiyoukai gave a laughing growl and stood to his feet, turning on a dime and taking off a fast sprint to the area where Jaken was currently being used as a play toy. Right now, the green kappa was flying through the air. Apparently, Obsydian had placed him on Kyra's rump and the filly had given one good buck to send the toad flying all over again.
The rest of the morning continued in that manner. The members of the group took turns playing with Jaken. Each one invented a new way of torturing the diminuitve demon.
Around noon the group stopped their torture and relaxed for a little rest. The Taiyoukai remained in their true forms, each resting in their own way. Obsydian lay on her side, dozing lightly while Sesshomaru rested on his stomach, Kagome curled into his chest. Kyra was grazing on a few trees, munching happily on their leafy parts. Rin and Shippou were napping against Ah and Un's side while Jaken, who was currently hanging from a tree, was tied up and muffled so he couldn't disrupt the peace that had fallen.
However, it would not be him that disrupted the peace. Another had plans in mind for the young miko.
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A/N: As for my devoted fans out there, clears throat thank you for reading my work and I'm sorry for it taking so long. Now, here is your beloved muse:
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FL: lightly napping in the warm sunshine "It's your love, it just does something to me. It sends a shock right through me. I can't get enough..."
Jaken: .comes running onto the scene, severely pissed at FL
Sess: appears in his orb right after Jaken
Jak/Sess: together FL!!
FL: opens eyes slowly, yelps at who she sees, pins ears back Uh...hi guys! Can I help you?
Sess: You know good and well why we're here! What was that all about?
FL: Well...you see...I just couldn't resist! I don't like frogs, especially talking/walking ones and I saw someone else do it, so...
Sess: Since when do you give into peer pressure?
FL: indignantly Hey! I wasn't giving in to peer pressure! No one told me to do it and I found it funny so I did it! I'm sure the readers appreciated it to so there!
Jak/Sess: glare at FL, don't believe a word she's saying.
Jaken: Is that so? Well, why don't your beloved 'readers' tell us what they thought of my humiliation! tears begin to well up in his eyes The thought of my doing that to my dear, handsome, esteemed Lord Sesshomaru is...unforgivable!
Sess: gives Jaken a sidelong look, takes two large steps away from him and towards FL Uh...right... turns puppy dog eyes to the readers A little help here please?!
Inu: still pinned beneath FL's paw Mmffphhmm!
FL: in a perky/cheery voice Later, folks! Don't forget to review!