InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Silly Human Mating Rituals ❯ The Wedding ( Chapter 6 )

The Wedding

 

“Are you ready Inuyasha?” asked Miroku who was helping him put on the silly gray and black wedding attire that Kagome had insisted upon. He didn't like the feel of the clothes. They weren't nearly as comfortable as his fire rat robes. And even worse, she had instructed him to wear socks and straw sandals! He had never even worn footwear before! But he would only have to wear them for an hour or two. He felt silly wearing grey pleated hakama pants, a black kimono and a short black haori overcoat.

 

“Now remember what I told you about a woman's first time…,” added Miroku with seriousness and concern.

 

Inuyasha reddened visibly. “You don't have to repeat that to me again Miroku,” growled Inuyasha.

 

“Ah my friend, I only wanted to make sure that you were prepared for everything that will happen today,” Miroku spoke seriously. Then he laughed and hit Inuyasha in the shoulder. “You lucky dog!”

 

“Feh!” said Inuyasha with a slight hint of pride.

 

“Oh and remember what I said about the ceremony. You can't see Kagome until the wedding starts…,” added Miroku.

 

“That is so stupid…,” said Inuyasha.

 

Miroku continued. “I am not here to debate the nuances of the wedding ceremony with you. I just want this to go smoothly. Remember to sit still and be polite. This will be a serious affair. It is after all a Buddhist wedding ceremony. First you will say you vows to each other. Then you will be drinking sacramental sake. It is important that not a drop is spilled as you and Kagome drink from the same cup. And when it is done you must be gracious to your guests and share a dinner with them.”

 

“Why the dinner Miroku?” asked Inuyasha. “Shouldn't I just take Kagome with me when the ceremony is over and mate with her…?”

 

It was Miroku's turn to blush. “Well, er you have to wait until all of the guests have left to uh…mate…,” said Miroku.

 

Inuyasha started to growl.

 

“Hey, I'm not the one who came up with the rules,” protested Miroku as he raised his hands. “You just need to stay calm and collected until everyone leaves. Then you can..ahem…mate with Kagome…,” said Miroku as his eyebrows arched a little in merriment.

 

“Woah…,” Inuyasha suddenly felt a little faint. He had been waiting for Kagome for so long. Now tonight he would finally be able to do all of the things with her that he had been dreaming of for the past year. It was a little overwhelming.

 

“Thank you, Miroku,” added Inuyasha hastily.

 

“What are friends for?” added Miroku with a warm smile. “Come on, you have a gorgeous woman to marry,” said Miroku as he led Inuyasha outside.

 

Inuyasha chaffed at the outfit and was trying to adjust the collar when he looked at the field outside where all of the guests had gathered. They had decided on an outdoor ceremony since there wasn't a home in the village that had a large enough ceiling for Jinenji, the huge half-demon. Besides he liked it better that way, in the open air…rather than in a crowded room. It seemed much more natural that way.

 

“So many people,” Inuyasha thought. He looked at the motley crew who had gathered. There were demons, half-demons and humans gathered. All of them were sitting together and there was no fighting. That was truly amazing! He was also a little shocked to see that the entire village had showed up for the ceremony. Why would so many people show up to a half-demon's wedding? Then he inwardly groaned, they all had to leave before he mated with Kagome?! He wondered if he could have the patience he needed tonight.

 

He looked at the layout. There was a small platform in front of the group that had gathered. In the middle of the platform was the sacramental sake and a cup to drink from. Then straw tatami mats were laid out over the grass so that the guests could sit and watch the ceremony. Inuyasha noticed, Kaede, Shippo, Kohaku, Sesshomaru, Rin and Jaken in the first row. Behind them were Hachi, Totosai, Mushin, Shirori and her mother, Jinenji and his mother, Koga, Ginta, Hakkaku and a blushing Ayame. Behind them was the entire village. It looked like over a hundred people had gathered for this wedding. He actually felt flattered. He would have never imagined a year ago that anyone would care if he lived or died, let alone if he was to be mated, er…married. Everyone here, they cared about him and Kagome. He smiled inwardly.

 

Out of all of the guests he paid special attention to Koga. He wanted to ascertain before the ceremony started if Koga would be a threat to the proceedings. Kagome had told him that she would handle it and everything would be fine, but he wasn't too sure. He looked at Koga to see that he was actually blushing. Cuddling next to him was Ayame. Kagome and Sango had grabbed Ayame yesterday and had proceeded to spend an entire day grooming the wolf demoness and then finally fitting her with a beautiful green and gold kimono. Koga was obviously taken aback by the way she looked. Perhaps Koga would consider taking Ayame for his mate?

 

Miroku motioned Inuyasha to Kaede's home where Kagome had been dressing.

 

As Inuyasha waited outside he tapped his feet in impatience. “I only have to put up with this a little while longer…the torture will not last long…,” thought Inuyasha.

 

Then Sango opened the straw door covering and Kagome stepped forward.

 

Inuyasha could only gasp as his vision seemed to focus on the gorgeous apparition in front of him.

 

Kagome was wearing a lovely white silk kimono , her lips were painted a crimson red and her obsidian hair was arranged like a dolls with combs and ornaments. Her deer brown eyes flashed as she gave him a gentle smile that made her look like an angel. She really didn't look like an earthly beauty--she was too radiant.

 

Inuyasha still couldn't move, so Kagome walked toward him in tiny baby steps since her kimono was tightly wrapped around her. “Inuyasha-kun, will you walk with me…?” Kagome asked timidly with a warm smile on her lips.

 

He could only nod yes as he stared at her and tried to walk side by side with her. He was walking with a princess. “My princess, my Kagome…,” he thought wistfully. “Maybe this wedding ceremony torture won't be that bad…”