InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Guardians ❯ chapter 33 ( Chapter 33 )

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Chapter 33

 

Inuyasha and Sesshomaru caught their mates before they hit the ground and held them closely. Everyone surrounded them to make sure their friends were all right causing the demons to growl. Sesshomaru held Jade tightly looking for any injuries and was relieved to find none. He stood holding his mate as Inuyasha did the same. “They have merely drained their energy and need to rest. We will return to the Western Palace until they wake.” Everyone agreed and followed the taiyoukai and when they entered the palace Sesshomaru started giving orders to have rooms and meals prepared. The servants escorted them to their rooms and the hotsprings.

 

Sesshomaru walked to his personal hot springs and gently laid Jade on some soft pillows while he disrobed. When he turned to remove her clothes as well he noticed how she looked more peaceful and relaxed than he had ever seen her before. He reached out and gently caressed her cheek while taking in her scent. `It's still to early to know if she is with pup yet. In a few more days I'll be able to tell,' he smiled. His hand quickly removed her clothing and laid her on a smooth stone in the center of the spring that barely covered her body enabling him to easily wash her hair and body. When finished he sat on a small ledge with her in his lap content in knowing that Naraku was now dead and she was safe.

 

Inuyasha was having the same thoughts as Sesshomaru as he lay in bed holding Kagome close to his body. He was enjoying her scent when he picked up a slight change and leaned in closer to get a better smell. The change was only slight, but when he realized what the change was he grinned with pride and excitement.

 

The others had been led to the dining room after they were rested and cleaned. They each looked around noticing that Sesshomaru and Inuyasha were not there. Miroku stopped one of the servants as she passed by, “excuse me miss, but will Lord Sesshomaru and Inuyasha be joining us for dinner?”

 

The young woman just smiled, “no, Lord Sesshomaru and Lord Inuyasha have decided to stay by their mates' side until they awaken.”

 

“Thank you, for telling us.” The woman just nodded and continued with her duties.

 

“I wonder how long they will sleep,” asked Sango.

 

“I don't know,” said Miroku, “it could be hours, days or even weeks with the amount of energy they used especially Jade when she opened that portal to hell.”

 

Koga shivered at the memory. “I'll never forget the site of those hands pulling him to hell.”

 

The others agreed and ate in silence lost in their own thoughts. Koga was watching the two humans with curiosity before he spoke. “So have you thought any about Kagome and Jade's offer?”

 

 

Miroku looked at the wolf demon. “No we haven't even talked about it. Now that everything is settled and Naraku gone we'll have to talk about it.”

 

“You better decide soon, an offer like that isn't offered to just anyone,” said Koga. The rest of dinner was spent in silence and soon after they returned to their rooms deep in thought.

 

Sango lay in her bed unable to sleep. `Maybe a walk would do me good,' she thought.

 

Miroku couldn't sleep either wondering what should be done about their offer from their friends. He entered the garden intent to meditate on the situation and found that Sango was already there sitting among various flowers looking at the moon. His breath caught at the vision she made with her hair free of her normal bindings and flowing around her shoulders. She looked like a fallen goddess to him and couldn't have been more beautiful. “I see that you are unable to sleep as well,” he spoke softly so he wouldn't startle her.

 

Sango looked at him with sadness. “It is not an easy decision. What they offer is immortality and the chance to have a family. It is not something I can ignore especially since it is something I have longed for. Kagome and Jade are already like my sisters and here they are wanting to adopt us and Kohaku into their family.”

 

Miroku smiled, “it seems your decision is already made Sango. You would be with those you love without the fear of ever loosing them to time and if you decided to become a guardian as well you would be able to do what you do best.” At her look of confusion he continued, “You protect those who don't have the strength to protect themselves. A trait that I have always admired about you.”

 

“And what of you, Miroku? What would you choose?”

 

He gently took her hands in his and smiled warmly. “No matter what you decide whether it be human or immortal my heart will forever be yours and where you go so do I.” His hand cupped her cheek tenderly, “I love you Sango. I will cherish our years together as husband and wife no matter how long that will be.”

 

Sango had never heard such sincerity come from him. She was speechless as tears started to fall. “Miroku,” she whispered as he gently wiped the tears away with his thumbs. Her eyes met his and watched as he slowly lowered himself to her lips. Sango was nervous, but did not pull back. His lips were soft as the kiss went from innocent to passionate.

 

Miroku was in heaven as he held the woman he loved in his arms pouring the love he had for her into that kiss. He released her when they needed air and put his forehead to hers holding her tight. “No matter what happens we will be together, Sango.” He looked at her for another minute before continuing. “I would happily spend eternity with you.”

 

Sango looked into his eyes looking for any signs of deception and found only love and sincerity. “Then eternity it will be with each other and those we consider family.” This time she initiated the kiss and hoped that he too felt her for him as well.

 

Miroku pulled away from her and held her tightly. “I want us to be married soon. I don't know how much longer I will be able to wait to have you to myself.”

 

“As soon as Kagome and Jade recover we will make the arrangements. I want Kohaku there with us.”

 

Miroku nodded his agreement and composed himself. They sat together holding each other content to know that they would be together soon and have the family they dreamed of.

 

Kagome woke the next morning unsure of where she was or how she even got there. She looked around seeing a large window, small des and vanity. `Where am I?' she thought. She was startled as she felt someone nuzzling her neck and softly growling.

 

“It's about time you woke up, koi. I was wondering how long you would sleep.”

 

“I'm sorry to have worried you mate, but we did what needed to be done.”

 

“You shouldn't have put yourself in that kind of danger Kagome. What if you would have been hurt and lost the pup?” he growled.

 

“Pup?”

 

Inuyasha turned her around to look at him as he held her gently. “Yes. You're carrying my pup Kagome.” Kagome gave him the most brilliant smile he had ever seen before she kissed him passionately. When she released him grinning happily he grinned as well. “I guess that means you happy.”

 

“Happy. I can't wait to tell everyone. Come on lets go find them.” She started to get out of bed when he pulled her back.

 

“Kagome, Jade has not woken up yet.”

 

Kagome looked at him with a loving smile on her face. “Don't worry Inuyasha. She used an incredible amount of energy and will need more time to regain it than I did. With the attacks she used and opening the portal the way she did completely drained her. Don't worry give her two days and she'll be up.”

 

“I know she'll be alright. Sesshomaru won't leave her side until she wakes up.”

 

“I'm glad to know that he truly loves her as she does him. Even though neither has said the words they both show it in their action. I'll have to bring him some food so that he can keep his strength up.” Kagome got out of bed and headed to the hot springs to bathe and an hour later found herself in the dining room with a breakfast large enough to feed an army. She glared at Inuyasha once more. “I told you Inuyasha this is way to much foot and there is no way I can possibly eat it all.”

 

“I want you to eat all of it. You need the food for the pup so it'll be healthy,” Inuyasha said.

 

“Inuyasha, I appreciate what your doing, but I am feeding myself and one child not an army.”

 

“Ok, but I want to make sure that you and the pup are eating healthy,” he grumbled.

 

Kagome just smiled at her mate. “Don't worry koi we'll be fine.”

 

Sesshomaru had not left Jade's side in two days and she still didn't show signs of waking anytime soon. He looked up when he heard a knock at the door and knew it was Kagome. “Enter.”

 

Kagome walked into the room with a tray of foot. “Good morning Sesshomaru. I thought that you'd be hungry by now.” She set the tray down and walked to her sister's side to lightly hold her hand. “She will be waking soon. Tomorrow at the latest.”

 

Sesshomaru watched her with interest. “How do you know that?”

 

“She has never been out for longer than three days. Usually she is not bothered by using extreme amounts of power, but opening the portal takes a lot more than just power.” Sesshomaru just raised an eyebrow in question expecting her to explain herself and she paused to choose her words carefully and sighed. “Please don't misunderstand it takes an incredible amount of power to open the portal, but for Naraku to be dragged in without allowing the damned to escape also takes concentration. Normally if a soul is condemned to hell she just opens a smaller portal and sends it through quickly. However in Naraku's case she opened it further and allowed them to come and personally take him to the lowest level.”

 

“She purposely terrified him by letting them come for him.”

 

“Yes, she did. When the hands of the damned touch you images of what you will endure for eternity are shown. There are only a few cruel enough for Jade to do that because it will drain her completely, otherwise it doesn't affect her at all.”

 

Sesshomaru looked at his mate. “I'll have to remember that for the future.”

 

Kagome smiled at that comment. “Jade is not cruel unless forced to be and when she is you better stay out of her way.” She watched as he gently removed a hair from her face. “Don't worry Sesshomaru she will wake soon so please eat something.” She was about to leave when his voice stopped her.

 

“You are with pup, Kagome.”

 

“Yes, I am Inuyasha told me as soon as I woke. He is very excited as I'm sure you are as well about your.”

 

He stared at her with curiosity. “You can tell she is with pup as well.”

 

“Yes, there is a small change in her aura. Your lucky Sesshomaru I have seen many seek her for their mate and she refused them all. I am glad that you found her and have made her happy.” He gave no words only nodded his head in agreement and turned back to his mate.

 

`So your sister only confirmed what I had hoped for. I should be able to smell it in your scent soon.' His hand was placed gently on her belly that would soon swell with his pup and smiled.

 

Kagome went to the gardens to relax. There she found her friends as well as her mate and sat down to enjoy the late afternoon.

 

“Kagome, how is Jade?” asked Sango.

 

“She's fine Sango and should wake sometime tomorrow. Then we will return to the palace to collect the children.”

 

Koga had caught the scent of everyone and left Kagura behind to speak with them. It was time to return to his pack. He approached everyone only to catch the change in Kagome's scent. When he realized what the scent was his eyes widened and rushed to her. Koga kneeled in front of Kagome and held her hands ignoring the growls of her mate. “Kagome you with pup.”

 

Kagome grinned at her friends' shocked faces. “Yes, I am Koga and I couldn't be happier.”

 

“Well Kagome if you're happy with dog turd over there than I'm happy for you. You know that if he ever screws up then you're welcome with my pack any day. I wish I could stay to see Jade, but I need to get back and check on my pack.”

 

“It's alright Koga and than you. If you ever need anything just call us and we'll do what we can.” He only nodded before he left in his usual cloud of dust.

 

 

“I hate that mangy wolf,” grumbled Inuyasha.

 

Sango and Miroku were still wathing their friend when Koga's announcement finally him them. “Your pregnant,” yelled Sango.

 

“Yes.” Kagome was nearly tackled by the happy slayer.

 

“I'm so happy for you, but when did you find out?”

 

“Inuyasha told me this morning.”

 

“Well I guess a congratulations is in order my friend.” Miroku said as he slapped Inuyasha's back in a friendly gesture. “I knew you had it in you, but I didn't think you'd be that quick to have her with child.” The next thing Miroku saw was blackness as a furious hanyou and slayer knocked him unconscious once more.

 

Kagome just shook her head. `He'll never learn.' The rest of the day was spent talking and enjoying themselves in the gardens.

 

Jade found herself in a familiar garden beside a koi pond and looked to see two figures coming towards her. She knew that she was in a dream because she had been here many times in the spirit realm. The guardian waited patiently for these spirits to speak when they both stopped before her.

 

The male showed nothing but confidence and nobility, as did the female. They both had long silver hair and a crescent moon showing their lineage and golden eyes. The male had twin tails, while his hair was pulled into a high ponytail and wore the armor of a warrior. The female had gentle eyes and wore a pure white kimono. Lady Jade,” I came to speak with you about rejoining my sons.

 

“As you wish Lord Inutaisho and Lady Sakura,” Jade bowed slightly in respect as they did also.

 

Lady Sakura turned to Jade and smiled gently before speaking. “I wish to thank you Lady Jade you have melted my son's cold heart and he is once more showing emotion. I am proud that my son has found a mate such as you.”

 

Jade was shocked, she didn't expect such a compliment for a demoness. “Thank you Lady Sakura. I am proud to be the mate of Sesshomaru. Even if he doesn't show it he does have a good heart.”

 

“I'm sure you are aware Lady Jade that both you and Lady Kagome are now with pup.”

 

“I did not know Lord Inutaisho, but thank you for telling me.”

 

“I told you that I wanted to be reunited with my sons and have come to my decision.”

 

 

Sorry, but I have to leave something for the last chapter. Anyway hoped you enjoyed the update.If you did let me know.