InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Keeping Secrets Is Futile ❯ Wedding Plans ( Chapter 10 )
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By: CresentMoon21 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 06.06.2005 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.8K | Visits: 404 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 06.06.2005 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.8K | Visits: 404 | Status: Completed
Oh my gosh! I’m so sorry for the late update! Summer is finally here and I’m done with school! I finished all my finals and passed with flying colors! I can’t believe it! I passed this year and I’m finally moving on! These past two months have been hectic and I’m so sorry I haven’t updated. I’ve decided to update this story first and then move onto PaperCut chapter five. I have written out and now all I have to do is type it.
Okay, enough of my babbling. On With the fic!
Keeping Secrets Is Futile
Chapter Ten) Wedding Plans
A sob escaped Kagome’s lips while everyone slept. It had been three days since she had told Inuyasha, and now everything that had occurred in the past three and a half months was catching up with her. She was 17! And she was going to be a mother?! How?! She could barely stay alive in this era! If it wasn’t for her friends, she would have died by the first youkai she came across. How could she take care of another living, breathing person? Of course, she knew Sango and Miroku would help her, and Shippo would act as a brother, but that didn’t help her any. She didn’t want to bug them with the problems that she created herself. If she had trusted her instincts and not gone to that party, everything would’ve been fine. But Kagome had proved to herself time and time again that she NEVER listened to herself. And this was the consequence. She was pregnant with a hanyou baby and was very soon going to get a fake marriage with the one person who looked at her and saw someone else.
The gods must hate her.
And so there she sat, up against the wall, Shippo sleeping in the spot she was supposed to be in, crying her eyes out. She tried her hardest to keep quiet so no one would wake. She didn’t feel like explaining anything to anyone. Especially Inuyasha. He would probably tell her it was her own fault and to get over it and deal with what was happening now. She didn’t want to see his golden arrogant eyes shining something other than annoyance. But she could never pick out exactly what it was in his eyes. It was something Inuyasha had in common with his older brother. The ability to hide behind a mask but let the feelings out through their golden eyes.
Another sob escaped her as she remembered that the baby could be Sesshomaru’s. What would happen to her if that was the truth? Sesshomaru would probably kill her and then the child. If she could even consider the child hers. How could she consider the child hers if she not even going to take care of it all the time. She was going to end up having Sango and Miroku take care of the baby more than she would at this rate.
“Hey… What’s wrong?”
Kagome’s blurred vision saw the red of the very familiar kimono in front of her. She looked up to see golden eyes. But he didn’t have his ‘mask’ up. Concern was everywhere in his gaze, but it only made her cry harder. She was only causing more problems for the people around her. It killed her to know Inuyasha was concerned. She quickly looked to her lap and stayed silent.
Inuyasha saw her look down and sighed. He had woken up from her sobbing. It confused him. Why was she so upset? It wasn’t like her to cry in the middle of the night. Well, not that he was aware of anyway. He watched her too often to know that she didn’t move much during the night. She was upset. And he was praying to anyone out there that he wasn’t the reason.
“Kagome,” he started again, going closer to her, “What’s wrong? Are you okay?”
Kagome ignored him as she stood, careful not to hit him, and ran out of the hut, tears running down her cheeks.
Inuyasha, now angry that she would ignore him, followed her.
Kagome walked through the village blindly wishing that nothing was going to change in the next few months. But she knew nothing would ever be the same again. She knew Sango and Miroku would act strange around her now that she was going to have a child. Miroku would never be the same, perverted monk around her. Not that she liked it, it was just… it was Miroku. That’s how he was. She didn’t want that to change. Sango had already said she didn’t wasn’t her to get married, even if it was fake. Sango was a year older. Her best friend. Her big sister. Would she still feel that way?
“Kagome!”
Kagome looked up just in time to stop her foot from taking her next step. She looked down to see the current of the fiver raging below her against the rock she was just about to step off of. When had she stopped looking to where she was going?
She felt two arms wrap around her waist and then she was quickly dragged back to the grass. She stayed silent as he yelled at her.
“God damnit, Kagome! What the hell were you doing?! You could’ve killed yourself! Were you not paying attention to where you were going?! Fuck, Kagome, if I hadn’t been here…if I hadn’t followed you, I…fuck Kagome, don’t do that again…”
Kagome felt him lean his head into the crook of her neck and press the nose against her as the arms that were around her waist tightened. “Sorry…” she mumbled and her response was a light whimper that she had to strain her ears to hear.
Kagome felt her knees go weak when he kissed her neck lightly. She tried her best to convince herself it was only a friendship kiss, nothing more. But could a kiss on the neck be considered friendly? She wanted to say yes, but her heart said no. Maybe that was because he was now licking her neck. A shiver went down her spine at the action as her mind worked twice as hard to stay coherent. Her mind was losing as her knees crumbled when he nipped her.
Inuyasha’s hold on her tightened and he held her closer. He was grateful that she hadn’t died and wanted to show her that. In his nature, it was usual for friends to show appreciation for each other by licking and biting. It was all pure instinct. Whether she liked it or not, he needed her around. She could not die. Every part of him was screaming at him for how close they had come to losing her. He would never lose her. Them getting married only gave him another reason to keep her around.
Suddenly though, Inuyasha froze. He sniffed lightly and then growled. A dominant male scent was around her neck. ‘But that doesn’t make sense…’ She had been with him, so why did she smell different?
“Kagome, who’s scent is on you…?” he whispered quietly in her ear.
“W-What do you me?”
Inuyasha sniffed her again, “Someone else’s scent is on you…whose?”
“I…I don’t know…I’ve only been around you, Shippo, and Miroku.” Kagome pulled away gently, but Inuyasha pulled her back.
“The scent is… a male… full youkai.” he said more to himself as he inhaled deeper along her neck.
“I haven’t been around any…”
“Inu youkai…he…has my father’s blood…”at that, Inuyasha reared back and stared at the girl. A growl came from the back of his throat and he gripped Kagome’s shoulders tightly. His lip rose in a snarl.
Kagome looked to the ground. How was she going to explain this? “Inuyasha, I-”
“Is it Sesshomaru?! Did you just go out and decide to fuck my older brother?! Accidentally got pregnant and lied about it?! To me?! Answer me, Kagome!” the anger got the better of him as his eyes tinted red. His human side screamed to let the girl go. That he knew better and he would regret it later if he accidentally hurt her. But his youkai side was too angry for reason. All he could feel was the pain of betrayal. The same pain he felt with Kikyo’s betrayal. The pain that scorched and burned him. It ate at him from the inside out and he couldn’t stop it. He didn’t want to feel it. Didn’t want to know the truth. That his brother got something he wanted. And SHE gave it to him! That she lied to him about everything!
“No, Inuyasha! I swear that’s not what happened!” fear of losing him replaced the pain of him not trusting her. His grip tightened with every word she spoke, and she yelped in pain. She could feel his claws on her bare arms, but it didn’t pierce her skin. But it came close to it.
“Why should I believe you?!” he growled dangerously loud as he bared his fangs in anger.
“Because I’m telling you the truth, Inuyasha! I wouldn’t do that to you! I…I love you! I would never betray you!” she shouted, trying to get him to listen to her.
Inuyasha’s human side nodded his head while his youkai side took in what she just said. His grip loosened up as he stared at the girl. A blush settled on her cheeks as she looked to the ground.
“What did Sesshomaru say to you that day?” he asked her quietly.
“He…he thinks…that the baby is related to the both of you. I don’t know who it is, though.”
Inuyasha sighed. This was not good.
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“So, Kagome, how do you want your wedding? Huge with a bunch of flowers and the whole village will be there?” Sango asked excitedly. Now that a few days had passed, Sango was really looking foreword to the wedding. She wanted to plan out the whole thing before tomorrow so she could get married next week. It was her eighteenth birthday and it marked the three year anniversary of when she met Inuyasha. Sango had insisted she take care of the whole thing so Kagome could rest. She was four months pregnant and the baby was only getting bigger. They didn’t think the stress would help the situation so they had her only laying around and cooking. Inuyasha had informed her that the baby would come in the next couple months. WAY earlier than a human baby. Kagome was worried though. What if her purification powers hurt the baby? What if she wasn’t strong enough to give birth? What if she died? There were so many risks.
“I think that a small wedding with a whole bunch of flowers will work The reception can have everyone invited.” Kagome said while stirring the stew they were going to have for lunch.
“Okay. And we already have the kimono…”
“You do?! Oh my gosh, I gotta see it! When did you get it?! Why didn’t you tell me?!” Kagome yelled happily. Her favorite part of weddings was the kimono. They were absolutely stunning. Her favorite was with purple flowers and sparkles and lots of layers. And they got her an old traditional kimono to wear! She couldn’t wait!
‘You know, Kagome, for a fake marriage, you seem really excited…’ her mind whispered.
‘It’s only because I love weddings and the kimonos.’
‘Sure. Are you positive it isn’t because of WHO it is you’re getting married to?’
‘um, well, I mean,….I have no idea…’
‘That’s what I thought.’
“We aren’t going to show you the kimono until the night before.” Sango’s teasing knocked her out of her thoughts.
“But-”
“No ‘buts’ Kagome. It’s gonna be a surprise. Kaede and I have hidden in a place we only know about. And we have Shippo and Miroku guarding it all day until the wedding. I can’t believe it Kagome! You’re actually getting married! And that your mom was okay with it!”
Kagome smiled, “She was okay with it after I said it was fake. She would’ve said no otherwise. She thinks I’m too young. And in my opinion, she’s right.”
Sango frowned, “But you’re eighteen, Kagome. Aren’t you able to move out from your parent’s house?”
“The legal age is eighteen, yes, but I won’t be able to move out unless I decide to stay in that time. I mean, it’s expensive to live by yourself. I’d have to have a job, and I can’t have a job if I’m constantly gone. And now that I have a baby… that’ll take up a lot of my time. Since I graduated last year, I could have a job, but I care for you guys more.” Kagome sighed, but smiled and returned to the stew.
****
Sesshomaru growled quietly as he watched Kagome sit with Sango later that night. So Inuyasha was getting married to her? Why would she ever agree to marry that bastard? Even if she was with pup and had no one to be her mate, she shouldn’t have to marry some hanyou. He was angry, and he wanted to tear something apart. The hanyou seemed like a good choice. But he stopped himself so his presence wouldn’t be found out by either of them.
He watched the two females giggle about nothing important when Kagome jumped and let out a yelp of surprise.
“What’s wrong, Kagome?” Sango questioned worriedly.
Kagome put a hand over her mouth and giggled, “Sango…Sango…the baby…”
“What’s wrong?! Did something happen? Do you feel pain?”
Kagome waved her off, “No…the baby just…kicked!” she squealed happily and grabbed Sango’s shoulders in a huge hug.
“Oh wow, Kagome!”
Sesshomaru lifted an eyebrow at the happiness the two women showed. He watched them jump up and down together happily as the kit strolled outside, but stopped as he saw the girls so happy.
“What’s wrong with you guys?” Shippo asked as he hopped closer to examine the situation.
Kagome looked to the kit and smiled, “The baby kicked, Shippo! Come feel!” Kagome held out an arm to the kit and smiled as he clung onto her. She let him put his tiny clawed hand on her abdomen as he waited for the baby to move. Sango did the same, laughing when the baby kicked at her hand in general.
Sesshomaru watched with mild interest, but sniffed the air gently when the wind changed. The scent of Kagome filled his nostrils. She smelled of jasmine and…a hanyou. The baby’s scent laced her own and Sesshomaru could tell the pup would be strong. The pup’s youki was surrounding Kagome like a second skin. It was…warning off anyone who dare try to hurt her. He had heard of this before. A pup protecting its mother even when still in the womb. It was rare, and it usually meant that the pup would be a very protective male.
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Okay. That’s my update. A little shorter, but I happen to think it went nicely. The title might be a little…off, but I couldn’t think of anything in this short amount of time. I think Miroku may be in the next chapter more than this one since he didn’t even speak this time around. Once again, I’m so very sorry for the late update, and PaperCut chapter five should be up in a couple days.
-Steph
Okay, enough of my babbling. On With the fic!
Keeping Secrets Is Futile
Chapter Ten) Wedding Plans
A sob escaped Kagome’s lips while everyone slept. It had been three days since she had told Inuyasha, and now everything that had occurred in the past three and a half months was catching up with her. She was 17! And she was going to be a mother?! How?! She could barely stay alive in this era! If it wasn’t for her friends, she would have died by the first youkai she came across. How could she take care of another living, breathing person? Of course, she knew Sango and Miroku would help her, and Shippo would act as a brother, but that didn’t help her any. She didn’t want to bug them with the problems that she created herself. If she had trusted her instincts and not gone to that party, everything would’ve been fine. But Kagome had proved to herself time and time again that she NEVER listened to herself. And this was the consequence. She was pregnant with a hanyou baby and was very soon going to get a fake marriage with the one person who looked at her and saw someone else.
The gods must hate her.
And so there she sat, up against the wall, Shippo sleeping in the spot she was supposed to be in, crying her eyes out. She tried her hardest to keep quiet so no one would wake. She didn’t feel like explaining anything to anyone. Especially Inuyasha. He would probably tell her it was her own fault and to get over it and deal with what was happening now. She didn’t want to see his golden arrogant eyes shining something other than annoyance. But she could never pick out exactly what it was in his eyes. It was something Inuyasha had in common with his older brother. The ability to hide behind a mask but let the feelings out through their golden eyes.
Another sob escaped her as she remembered that the baby could be Sesshomaru’s. What would happen to her if that was the truth? Sesshomaru would probably kill her and then the child. If she could even consider the child hers. How could she consider the child hers if she not even going to take care of it all the time. She was going to end up having Sango and Miroku take care of the baby more than she would at this rate.
“Hey… What’s wrong?”
Kagome’s blurred vision saw the red of the very familiar kimono in front of her. She looked up to see golden eyes. But he didn’t have his ‘mask’ up. Concern was everywhere in his gaze, but it only made her cry harder. She was only causing more problems for the people around her. It killed her to know Inuyasha was concerned. She quickly looked to her lap and stayed silent.
Inuyasha saw her look down and sighed. He had woken up from her sobbing. It confused him. Why was she so upset? It wasn’t like her to cry in the middle of the night. Well, not that he was aware of anyway. He watched her too often to know that she didn’t move much during the night. She was upset. And he was praying to anyone out there that he wasn’t the reason.
“Kagome,” he started again, going closer to her, “What’s wrong? Are you okay?”
Kagome ignored him as she stood, careful not to hit him, and ran out of the hut, tears running down her cheeks.
Inuyasha, now angry that she would ignore him, followed her.
Kagome walked through the village blindly wishing that nothing was going to change in the next few months. But she knew nothing would ever be the same again. She knew Sango and Miroku would act strange around her now that she was going to have a child. Miroku would never be the same, perverted monk around her. Not that she liked it, it was just… it was Miroku. That’s how he was. She didn’t want that to change. Sango had already said she didn’t wasn’t her to get married, even if it was fake. Sango was a year older. Her best friend. Her big sister. Would she still feel that way?
“Kagome!”
Kagome looked up just in time to stop her foot from taking her next step. She looked down to see the current of the fiver raging below her against the rock she was just about to step off of. When had she stopped looking to where she was going?
She felt two arms wrap around her waist and then she was quickly dragged back to the grass. She stayed silent as he yelled at her.
“God damnit, Kagome! What the hell were you doing?! You could’ve killed yourself! Were you not paying attention to where you were going?! Fuck, Kagome, if I hadn’t been here…if I hadn’t followed you, I…fuck Kagome, don’t do that again…”
Kagome felt him lean his head into the crook of her neck and press the nose against her as the arms that were around her waist tightened. “Sorry…” she mumbled and her response was a light whimper that she had to strain her ears to hear.
Kagome felt her knees go weak when he kissed her neck lightly. She tried her best to convince herself it was only a friendship kiss, nothing more. But could a kiss on the neck be considered friendly? She wanted to say yes, but her heart said no. Maybe that was because he was now licking her neck. A shiver went down her spine at the action as her mind worked twice as hard to stay coherent. Her mind was losing as her knees crumbled when he nipped her.
Inuyasha’s hold on her tightened and he held her closer. He was grateful that she hadn’t died and wanted to show her that. In his nature, it was usual for friends to show appreciation for each other by licking and biting. It was all pure instinct. Whether she liked it or not, he needed her around. She could not die. Every part of him was screaming at him for how close they had come to losing her. He would never lose her. Them getting married only gave him another reason to keep her around.
Suddenly though, Inuyasha froze. He sniffed lightly and then growled. A dominant male scent was around her neck. ‘But that doesn’t make sense…’ She had been with him, so why did she smell different?
“Kagome, who’s scent is on you…?” he whispered quietly in her ear.
“W-What do you me?”
Inuyasha sniffed her again, “Someone else’s scent is on you…whose?”
“I…I don’t know…I’ve only been around you, Shippo, and Miroku.” Kagome pulled away gently, but Inuyasha pulled her back.
“The scent is… a male… full youkai.” he said more to himself as he inhaled deeper along her neck.
“I haven’t been around any…”
“Inu youkai…he…has my father’s blood…”at that, Inuyasha reared back and stared at the girl. A growl came from the back of his throat and he gripped Kagome’s shoulders tightly. His lip rose in a snarl.
Kagome looked to the ground. How was she going to explain this? “Inuyasha, I-”
“Is it Sesshomaru?! Did you just go out and decide to fuck my older brother?! Accidentally got pregnant and lied about it?! To me?! Answer me, Kagome!” the anger got the better of him as his eyes tinted red. His human side screamed to let the girl go. That he knew better and he would regret it later if he accidentally hurt her. But his youkai side was too angry for reason. All he could feel was the pain of betrayal. The same pain he felt with Kikyo’s betrayal. The pain that scorched and burned him. It ate at him from the inside out and he couldn’t stop it. He didn’t want to feel it. Didn’t want to know the truth. That his brother got something he wanted. And SHE gave it to him! That she lied to him about everything!
“No, Inuyasha! I swear that’s not what happened!” fear of losing him replaced the pain of him not trusting her. His grip tightened with every word she spoke, and she yelped in pain. She could feel his claws on her bare arms, but it didn’t pierce her skin. But it came close to it.
“Why should I believe you?!” he growled dangerously loud as he bared his fangs in anger.
“Because I’m telling you the truth, Inuyasha! I wouldn’t do that to you! I…I love you! I would never betray you!” she shouted, trying to get him to listen to her.
Inuyasha’s human side nodded his head while his youkai side took in what she just said. His grip loosened up as he stared at the girl. A blush settled on her cheeks as she looked to the ground.
“What did Sesshomaru say to you that day?” he asked her quietly.
“He…he thinks…that the baby is related to the both of you. I don’t know who it is, though.”
Inuyasha sighed. This was not good.
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“So, Kagome, how do you want your wedding? Huge with a bunch of flowers and the whole village will be there?” Sango asked excitedly. Now that a few days had passed, Sango was really looking foreword to the wedding. She wanted to plan out the whole thing before tomorrow so she could get married next week. It was her eighteenth birthday and it marked the three year anniversary of when she met Inuyasha. Sango had insisted she take care of the whole thing so Kagome could rest. She was four months pregnant and the baby was only getting bigger. They didn’t think the stress would help the situation so they had her only laying around and cooking. Inuyasha had informed her that the baby would come in the next couple months. WAY earlier than a human baby. Kagome was worried though. What if her purification powers hurt the baby? What if she wasn’t strong enough to give birth? What if she died? There were so many risks.
“I think that a small wedding with a whole bunch of flowers will work The reception can have everyone invited.” Kagome said while stirring the stew they were going to have for lunch.
“Okay. And we already have the kimono…”
“You do?! Oh my gosh, I gotta see it! When did you get it?! Why didn’t you tell me?!” Kagome yelled happily. Her favorite part of weddings was the kimono. They were absolutely stunning. Her favorite was with purple flowers and sparkles and lots of layers. And they got her an old traditional kimono to wear! She couldn’t wait!
‘You know, Kagome, for a fake marriage, you seem really excited…’ her mind whispered.
‘It’s only because I love weddings and the kimonos.’
‘Sure. Are you positive it isn’t because of WHO it is you’re getting married to?’
‘um, well, I mean,….I have no idea…’
‘That’s what I thought.’
“We aren’t going to show you the kimono until the night before.” Sango’s teasing knocked her out of her thoughts.
“But-”
“No ‘buts’ Kagome. It’s gonna be a surprise. Kaede and I have hidden in a place we only know about. And we have Shippo and Miroku guarding it all day until the wedding. I can’t believe it Kagome! You’re actually getting married! And that your mom was okay with it!”
Kagome smiled, “She was okay with it after I said it was fake. She would’ve said no otherwise. She thinks I’m too young. And in my opinion, she’s right.”
Sango frowned, “But you’re eighteen, Kagome. Aren’t you able to move out from your parent’s house?”
“The legal age is eighteen, yes, but I won’t be able to move out unless I decide to stay in that time. I mean, it’s expensive to live by yourself. I’d have to have a job, and I can’t have a job if I’m constantly gone. And now that I have a baby… that’ll take up a lot of my time. Since I graduated last year, I could have a job, but I care for you guys more.” Kagome sighed, but smiled and returned to the stew.
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Sesshomaru growled quietly as he watched Kagome sit with Sango later that night. So Inuyasha was getting married to her? Why would she ever agree to marry that bastard? Even if she was with pup and had no one to be her mate, she shouldn’t have to marry some hanyou. He was angry, and he wanted to tear something apart. The hanyou seemed like a good choice. But he stopped himself so his presence wouldn’t be found out by either of them.
He watched the two females giggle about nothing important when Kagome jumped and let out a yelp of surprise.
“What’s wrong, Kagome?” Sango questioned worriedly.
Kagome put a hand over her mouth and giggled, “Sango…Sango…the baby…”
“What’s wrong?! Did something happen? Do you feel pain?”
Kagome waved her off, “No…the baby just…kicked!” she squealed happily and grabbed Sango’s shoulders in a huge hug.
“Oh wow, Kagome!”
Sesshomaru lifted an eyebrow at the happiness the two women showed. He watched them jump up and down together happily as the kit strolled outside, but stopped as he saw the girls so happy.
“What’s wrong with you guys?” Shippo asked as he hopped closer to examine the situation.
Kagome looked to the kit and smiled, “The baby kicked, Shippo! Come feel!” Kagome held out an arm to the kit and smiled as he clung onto her. She let him put his tiny clawed hand on her abdomen as he waited for the baby to move. Sango did the same, laughing when the baby kicked at her hand in general.
Sesshomaru watched with mild interest, but sniffed the air gently when the wind changed. The scent of Kagome filled his nostrils. She smelled of jasmine and…a hanyou. The baby’s scent laced her own and Sesshomaru could tell the pup would be strong. The pup’s youki was surrounding Kagome like a second skin. It was…warning off anyone who dare try to hurt her. He had heard of this before. A pup protecting its mother even when still in the womb. It was rare, and it usually meant that the pup would be a very protective male.
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Okay. That’s my update. A little shorter, but I happen to think it went nicely. The title might be a little…off, but I couldn’t think of anything in this short amount of time. I think Miroku may be in the next chapter more than this one since he didn’t even speak this time around. Once again, I’m so very sorry for the late update, and PaperCut chapter five should be up in a couple days.
-Steph