InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Snow White and the Seven 'Dwarfs'...Sort of ❯ To Ashes ( Chapter 60 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

YOU BETTER READ THIS!!

I just want to thank Morrigan Fey for writing the lemon for me. Her’s is a lot better then what I would have done. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Adeaneri- Hehe, I know, I suck. Mwhahaha.

Disclaimer- I do not own Inuyasha, I do not own Snow White, and I am making no money off this fic.

Dwarfs

Rin bared her teeth up at the grinning guard, squirming against her bonds. She had listened to her mother being raped once, no way was it happening to her.

“Just calm down girlie. Just wait a few seconds...”The man gritted out between his smiling teeth. “Gotta make a show for those old fuckers and soldiers.”

Rin blinked up at him, totally confused. Make a show?

The man stepped back and went to take his shirt off, “Hold on.” he mumbled to her, going for his sword instead as there was a loud crack and Rin was suddenly falling.

Rin’s table hit the ground hard as a roar went up from the crowd. Her eyes closed from the bolt that went up her at the landing while someone loosen her bonds.

“Hiya Boss!” Jakotsu said cheerfully, helping her sit up as she stared at him in shock.

Rin threw herself against him. “Jakotsu!” she gasped. “Thank Kami you’re here. Where are the others?”

“Probably fighting with Kikyo’s soldiers as we speak. Oday Pie really came through for us, he rounded up all the soldiers that swore Kagome loyalty and are helping us fight.” Jakotsu added proudly. “And we planted a few surprises...”

An explosion suddenly rocked the ground, Bankotsu laughter sounding out above the terrified screams.

Jakotsu reached up and pulled down a few small daggers from under the floorboards for Rin.

“Come on Boss, let’s go put Lord Cutie out of his misery and rescue him.” he suggested mischievously.

She easily flipped the knives in between her fingers, her smile turning cold. “And after we take care of the remaining guards, we’ll go after Inuyasha.”

Kagome

My knees buckled, hitting the stone floor as Kikyo poured the power into me with the force of a monsoon. My soul screamed in agony, crushed from the pressure of the dark force crowding around it.

“Let’s play puppy.” Naraku suggested as his body morphed, tentacles springing out from nowhere to rush towards Inuyasha.

Inuyasha unsheathed the sword he had and blocked one of the slimy appendages, jumping out of the way of another one going for his head.

Pain exploded in my temple, my eyes catching sight of Kikyo’s toes as she kicked me back into the wall.

I glared up at her, pain racking my form as her hands glowed. She looked back down coolly at me, a slight smile playing on her lips. “I’m enjoying this far more then I thought I would.”

I forced myself to smirk, “I love green on you Kikyo.” I told her, not having the energy to come up with anything better.

The small smile disappeared and her fingers twitched, more power then I thought was possible began to stretch me out from the inside.

I forced myself to stand, using the wall for balance. I pressed one of the buttons, but didn’t care enough what it was to look.

Having no other weapon, I weakly backhanded Kikyo across the face, some wall groaning as it opened.

A red flush formed under Kikyo’s green cheek, but she grinned it away and slapped me back down harder.

“As fun as this stepdaughter dear, I need to be running along to your little friends execution. And then I need to put Inuyasha back under control.” She frowned disapprovingly at me.

A comforting hand touched my head, easing the terrible pressure for a blessed moment while Kikyo turned a lighter shade of green.

Something clanged next to me, and I turned my head slightly and my breath caught in my throat.

“It’s all up to you Princess Kagome. You no longer need me.” Kanna’s gentle voice said over my head, and I watched in awe and horror as her fragile form drifted over to the swirling mass of Kikyo’s power.

“Get the hell away from that bitch! Stay in your room!” Kikyo desperately ordered.

Kanna merely looked at Kikyo. “Kami would like his power back.” she said pleasantly, before she threw herself into the mass of black and purple.

“Damn you!” Kikyo roared, a bright golden light filling the room.

Suddenly the light disappeared, along with the pressure against my soul and Kikyo’s power.

And Kanna.

Kikyo screamed, pulling at her hair while grief and joy replaced the weight on my soul. Kanna was gone, but she was finally with her family.

My fingers brushed something cool and I glanced down to feel my heart stop.

My family’s scared dagger.

I reverently picked it up, ignoring Kikyo’s wails and Inuyasha’s cursing as he fought Naraku. The cold hilt immediately warmed at my touch and the soothing voice of generations of my family’s women wrapped around me, murmuring encouragement and lending me their strength.

Hundreds of women on my mother side had left a portion of their selves and their power inside this blade, making it the most precious relic my family had. I thought it had been lost, but it looked like Kanna had just been keeping it safe for me.

I stood up, my grip tight on the dagger. I knew even without my family whispering to me that it was time. Time to finally end this.

Kikyo had stopped whining and was now studying me, both of us ignoring the men fighting in the background. There was almost fear when she looked at me.

I called on my family’s power and layers and layers of purple and gold wrapped around me as I smiled calmly, “Are you ready Kikyo?”

Kikyo’s answer was the knife she suddenly threw at me from nowhere which I easily blocked and grabbed in my left hand.

Kikyo sprinted for the wall that boasted numberless weapons and snatched up a wicked looking sword.

Naraku sent a tentacle flying towards my face, trying to give Kikyo time. I ducked and sliced my dagger through it, the power sliding through the flesh like a hot knife through butter.

Naraku cursed while Inuyasha laughed and I dived towards Kikyo. My dagger shot towards her neck, Kikyo quickly blocking it but shuddering from the effort. I followed up with a fast jab to her side and scored a small cut on her arm before Kikyo backed away.

My ancestors whispers grew louder in excitement, guiding me on. Her blood wasn’t red anymore, it looked like mud as it blotted against her arm, sealing the minor wound

She darted back towards me, spinning wildly in an elaborate move. I used my daggers to block the sword and hold it in place as I savagely kicked Kikyo’s stomach. She gagged, and jerked the blade so it dug into my arm, opening the tender flesh wide.

Inuyasha roared while I moved back, my blood soaking Kikyo. I clamped my power down on the wound, not sure I could heal it and still have the energy to kill Kikyo.

Kikyo smirked at me, teasingly flicking my blood off her sword. “Come back stepdaughter. We’re not done yet.”

My back collided with Inuyasha’s, and I felt how wet his clothes had become from sweat and blood. He couldn’t go on much longer.

He cursed again and grabbed me as he flipped us out of the way of Naraku’s approaching tentacles. “Damn it! I hate this fucking bastard.”

I clung to his neck for a precious second before letting go. “I have an idea.” I murmured quietly. “Drop when I give the signal.”

Inuyasha gave me a strange look, before nodding and jumping back into battle, his curses ringing through the room. Even with my family’s dagger, it wasn’t large enough to cause any damage Kikyo couldn’t cover. I would probably think of a thousand easier solutions later, but while in the heat of battle, this was what was popping into my head.

I faced Kikyo again and didn’t hesitate as I attacked her, waiting for my chance as she easily blocked my thrusts and covered whatever I cut. I subtly kept checking over her shoulder, manipulating her into the position I needed.

I fought to keep the grin off my face as Naraku was directly behind her, gleefully thrusting his tentacles at Inuyasha.

Inuyasha jumped back, inches away from a ignorant Kikyo.

“Inuyasha!” I called out, and he glanced back fast while I threw my family’s dagger at him, just barely missing Kikyo’s neck.

He caught it on relax, golden eye’s widening when he began to hear my family whispering to him.

His head barely twitched, the only sign I had he understood.

“Feh. That all you got Naraku?” he sneered.

Naraku scowled as three of his tentacles swirled together, creating a larger, sharper, triple edition of his one single appendage. I kept my attention on Naraku while somehow blocking Kikyo’s attacks, waiting.

With a growl, Naraku’s tentacle shot straight towards Inuyasha, while Inuyasha braced himself with his sword up.

Now.

“Sit!” I yelled and Inuyasha hit the ground, and kicking his feet out while he slid towards Naraku, just missing the tentacle as instead, it impaled itself into Kikyo’s back.

Kikyo chocked as Naraku stared in horror, not noticing when Inuyasha buried his sword into his stomach from his position on the floor. Kikyo’s sword hit the ground with a clang as she slowly fell forward, mud trickling out of her mouth.

“Kikyo!” Naraku wailed in agony, falling forward himself as he quickly retracted the tentacle and crawled towards her shaking form, leaving a trail of his blood across the floor.

Inuyasha landed in front of me, one hand holding me to his back while the other held the soiled sword in front of us, ready to cut off Naraku’s head the minute he looked at me.

But Naraku didn’t even look at us as he tenderly took Kikyo into his arms and brushed a strand of hair off her forehead, listening to her wheezing breath as he gently rocked her.

“Kikyo. I’m sorry. So sorry.” Naraku told her, not seemingly caring at all his own blood was pooling with Kikyo’s muddy life force onto the floor. “Next life. Promise.” he whispered, leaving kisses over her face.

I thought for a moment, before deicing I really wasn’t that heartless and lightly forced Inuyasha’s arm down while I hugged him tightly, letting Naraku and Kikyo have their moment.

“Next...life.” Kikyo agreed, leaning her head against his chest. Naraku closed his eyes and held her tightly against him, as they quietly died in each others arms.

My hands flexed on Inuyasha’s back, wistfully wishing I had his long hair to grab onto. “It’s over?” I asked into the quietness of the room.

He studied the bodies before letting out a long sigh of relief. “It’s over.”

Meanwhile...

Rin knocked the last guard away from Sesshomaru, growling as if she a demon while she bashed the hilt of her dagger into the man’s temple.

At the beating of that man, the remaining few surrendered, pleading for the mercy of the dwarfs and Seven while the crowd gave out a loud cheer.

Rin grinned down at a groggy Sess, cupping the back of his head and kissing him hard. “That was fun.” she told him cheerfully, absently noting the other dwarf’s reunions with their own loves.

Sesshomaru weakly ran his hands up and down Rin’s body, checking for injuries. “I want to kill them again.” he told her darkly, glaring at the body of the man who had smacked the back of her head.

Rin patted his hand, “Don’t worry, Bankotsu took care of it.” Sesshomaru growled quietly. He wanted to be the one to take care of it.

“We’ll have a quick rest so the demons can get their strength back, and then we’ll hunt down Kag and Inuyasha.” Hiten announced from where he leaned against a cage, Kagura in the crook of his arms.

“Look!” someone from the crowd called out, and everyone turned to watch the palace doors opening.

The dwarf’s grabbed up their weapons, ready for whatever was about to come out.

Inuyasha and Kagome stumbled out, squinting their eyes in the sunlight while clasping each others hands.

Seven and the dwarfs shook in anger. “Inuyasha...” Rin gritted out.

Kagome’s eye’s widened and she jumped in front of Inuyasha protectively. “Wait! It wasn’t his fault! Kikyo had him under a spell!”

The dwarfs looked at each other and shrugged. The ones that could move dropped their weapons and rushed towards their friends.

They jumped them, ignoring the blood stains and Inuyasha’s whining while they held them tight and laughed. “Thank Kami your ok!”

Sango tugged playfully at Inuyasha’s short hair. “Look at this mop!”

Miroku slapped Inuyasha on the back, “Kagome didn’t like the girly hair?”

“It wasn’t girly you dumb monk!”

Kaede gently touched Kagome’s shoulder. “And Kikyo?”

Kagome turned her head slightly to where a few servants were carrying the bodies out. “Dead.” she said shortly.

Bankotsu whooped and waved a hammer around, “Let’s get this gallows down and use the wood for their pyre then!” he cheered, attacking the wooden structure happily with several other people.

Oda walked up, his arm looped with Jakotsu’s. He bowed low to her. “Congratulations on being alive princess.”

Kagome smiled wryly, “Thanks.”

“And I’m sorry for thinking you were a slime eating, dirt bag, dung ball, traitor.” he said to Inuyasha.

Inuyasha scowled, “Drop dead.”

Jakotsu gasped, “Bite your tongue!”

“I’m more then sure Princess Kagome would be happy to do so.” Oda murmured, eyes twinkling.

Kagome and Inuyasha blushed, though they didn’t let go of each other’s hands.

“Kagome?” a voice asked, and Kagome turned around to see Mayu step out, carefully holding a pillow with a cloth covering it. “I think it’s best if we do this as soon as possible. We just need a holy man.”

Miroku stepped forward, looking curious, “I am a monk. What can I help you with?”

“If it is acceptable with Kagome, would you do the honor of leading her coronation?” Mayu asked, another servant reaching out and slipping the covering away.

The North’s royal crown sat on the silk pillow, the dark green jade and silver setting shining brightly in the light.

Kagome gasped, staring at the crown longingly. “I would be more then happy for Miroku to lead my coronation.”

Miroku bowed, “Then let’s begin.”

Quickly the dwarfs moved back so only Kagome, Inuyasha, Mayu and Miroku stood at top of the palace steps, most of the audience’s focus on them. Bankotsu and a few other men finished breaking the gallows down and were now sorting the wood into piles, thinking a bonfire might be nice.

Miroku tucked his hands inside his sleeves as he face Kagome, not giving any sign he cared his robes were torn and dirty.

Kagome absently tugged at her kimono, wishing she didn’t have quite so much blood on it.

“Princess Kagome, are you ready to take your royal oath?”

Kagome swallowed, “I’m ready.”

“Will you promise to govern the people of North Japan with justice, law, and mercy?”

“I will.”

“Will you promise to love the land and its people, protect, and care for them?”

“I will.”

“Will you lay down your life for your country and your people?”

“I will.”

Bankotsu motioned for the bodies to be placed on top of their pyres, Renkotsu standing by with a torch as Miroku held the crown above Kagome’s head.

“Do you, the people take Princess Kagome as your queen? Will you give your loyalty, your homage, and your lives for this woman?” Miroku called out to the crowd.

“YES!” the crowd screamed back.

Bankotsu nodded and Renkotsu threw the torch into the pyre, the dry wood catching fire quickly.

“I present to you, Queen Kagome.” Miroku announced, setting the heavy crown down onto her head.

The crowd cheered, going wild as the flames from the pyre built up, raising towards the sky.

Queen. The word whispered across Kagome’s mind. Queen.

Finally.

The entire pyre was burning as it turned the two bodies into ash.

Later During Celebrations...

Sesshomaru dragged Rin to his side; glaring at all the drunken idiots who were moving too close for comfort.

Rin hooked her arm around his waist and grinned like the love sick fool she was. “Mayu’s had the servants prepare a room for us for the night. We can leave in the morning.”

Sesshomaru glanced down at Rin in surprise. “You want to leave your friends so quickly?”

Rin shrugged, “I’ve seen them enough. Now I need some distance to finally miss them.” she laughed. “Besides, I doubt Kag is going to want us around for very long.” she said, slyly looking over to where Inuyasha and Kagome stood, glaring at other people bothering them when they clearly wanted some alone time.

Sesshomaru tangled his claws into her long hair, “I do not know why Kagome did not just have a marriage ceremony along with the coronation.”

Rin looked at him, “...you want her to rush through one of the most important days of her life?”

Sesshomaru just barely resisted sighing. “Does that mean you want an elaborate ceremony also?”

Rin blinked innocently up at him.

He grimaced, already imaging the head ache this was going to bring him. But if it made her happy...

“But we can do it when we get back. I like the idea of living in sin with you.” she giggled.

She leaned her head against his shoulder, so incredibly happy. “I need to tell Seven what I’m doing. Do you think they’ll accept the spy positions from me?” she asked, suddenly anxious.

“I will kill them if they do not.”

Rin playfully punched his arm. “Not funny.”

She studied Suikotsu with Kaede and Jakotsu with Oda. “Do you really think they can leave their loves though for me?”

Sesshomaru’s shoulder twitched in a movement of a shrug. “We shall see.”

“Did I tell you today I love you?” Rin asked suddenly.

Sesshomaru squeezed her hand gently. “I love you also.”

Rin’s heart melted at hearing the mushy words coming from her ice prince. “Come on, let’s go find that room.” she grinned, pulling him along.

Sango and Miroku

“I got a message from one of my father.” Sango told Miroku as she walked back from the door, holding a letter. “Kohaku has been freed of whatever spell Naraku had him under. He’s a little dazed, but he should be fine.”

Miroku pulled her down on his lap, handing her a cup of sake. “Good. I’ve also sent a message off to my parents to expect us in a few days.” he smiled sheepishly, “I thought it would be a good idea to tell them in person of my decision so I can’t guarantee they’ll let us stay very long.”

Sango snuggled into closer to Miroku, taking a small sip of her sake. “I’d much prefer the amusement of watching you rough it out in the woods with me.”

“I didn’t say it would come to that either...”

Sango looked up at Miroku, “Are you sure about giving up your title and your land for me?” she asked, “I don’t want you to make a decision you might regret.”

Miroku leaned down and pressed his lips firmly on Sango’s. “I’m doing this so I have no regrets. I need only you Sango. And if this is the way, I’m prepared to take it.”

“I want you to know I would have given up my way of life for yours.”

“Trust me, yours is much more fun.”

She grinned and leaned her head back down against him, “I’ve already found a village for us to check out. Apparently they’re notorious for abusing orphans.”

“We’ll head out tomorrow then.” Miroku glanced at Inuyasha and smiled lecherously, “I’m more then sure Inuyasha will be happy to see us all go.”

Ayame and Kouga

“Finally! We get Ayame alllllllll to ourselves.”

Kouga frowned slightly, leaning against the wall as he waited Ayame to come back from congratulating Kagome again. “I get her first.” Kouga muttered under his breath, getting a strange look from people nearby.

His demon gasped in outrage, “No way! It’s my turn!”

“Is not.”

“Is fucking to you bastard!”

Ayame worked her way through the crowd, smiling brightly at Kouga, “I think Kag and Inuyasha want us gone soon.” she laughed, working her way into his arms.

Kouga easily held her close against his chest, glaring at a man who looked to long at his gorgeous redhead. “I can’t wait to go home with you.” he sighed.

Ayame paused before blinking sweetly up at him, “I couldn’t wait to go to my home with you.”

Kouga sighed again, “...we’re talking about this now aren’t we?” he asked glumly.

Ayame smiled widely, “Yep!”

“Winters and falls in the east, and summers and springs in the northern mountains?” Kouga suggested.

Ayame shook her head, rubbing her hand around his chest in soothing circles. “To much time spent away from our kingdoms.” she said. “What if we switched every month?”

Kouga frowned, “Wouldn’t it take a nearly a month to travel back and forth anyway?”

“For humans maybe.” Ayame leaned up and gently kissed his neck, “For a strong demon like you? Two days.”

“Hey, I could make it there in one-“

“I know, but I think we’ll find reasons to be slow.” She nibbled on his pulse, sending his eyes flaring red for a moment.

“That might...” he gasped when her hand slid down and cupped his ass. “You’re trying to seduce me into going your way!” he accused.

“Let her, let her, let her!”

“Mmhmm.” Ayame purred, squeezing. “Is it working?”

“Hell yes.” he panted, grabbing her and running out the door.

Hiten and Kagura

“Do you really think your parents will like me?” Hiten asked again in between watching Shippo and Soten happily jump around, high on sugar.

Kagura continued playing with Hiten’s braid, sitting sideways on his lap. “If they don’t whatever.

They’ll love the grand kids.”

Hiten’s eyes went wide and he cupped her stomach, sniffing the air. He went pale. “Oh my Kami. You went into battle PREGNANT?!” he roared.

Kagura rolled her eyes, “I didn’t know it at the time.” she countered. “I realized when we were in the dungeon.”

Hiten dragged her close, holding so tight she almost couldn’t breathe. “I can’t believe it, I almost lost you both.”

“You’re not angry about the baby then?” Kagura asked hesitantly, placing her hand over the one he still held over her stomach.

“I’m ecstatic about the baby. I’ve always wanted children.” his smile turned into a scowl, “You going into battle pregnant? Not so much.”

Kagura sighed, “You’re going to turn into one of those overprotective, wrap-the-little-woman-in-wool mates, aren’t you?”

“Hell yes. Suck it up.” he said promptly.

Kagura grinned, a little shocked she didn’t mind one bit. “I love you.”

He leaned down and tenderly kissed her, “I love you too.”

Oda and Jakotsu

Oda and Jakotsu danced under the moonlight to a tune only they could hear, wrapped closely in each others arms.

“I handed my resignation in today.” Oda suddenly announced. He grinned, “I like Princess Kagome. She took it and immediately told me to go get you.”

Jakotsu stared at Oda in shock. “But Oda, you worked so hard to get that high...”

“And let my prince of thieves wander around without me to keep an eye on him? Screw the job. I’d rather be with you. I told you Jakotsu, there’s no way you’re getting away from me again.”

“So you’ll follow me to the west with Rin?”

Oda shrugged, elegantly dipping Jakotsu down, “She’s not so bad after all. I wouldn’t mind working for her as long as that’s what you want to do.”

“I want to be with you.”

“Then you’ve got me forever.”

Suikotsu and Kaede

“How did you know?” Kaede asked him as they took a quiet walk together, far away from the loud celebrations for Kagome’s crowning.

“I didn’t know for certain but I sensed the youngness of your sprit under the old body. I would have loved you regardless though. However, I will admit this form is more pleasant to look at.”

Suikotsu remarked, running a hand down her long hair in the longest sentence she ever heard him speak.

Kaede tangled her fingers will his. “Will you stay here with me then?”

Suikotsu looked at her, “You have no desire to go back to your own land and rule? You are a princess after all.”

Kaede shook her head, “My land has long since been passed onto a cousin. As long as he rules it fairly, I have no objections to him continuing.”

“You don’t miss your family?”

“My mother and father are dead. Kikyo’s doing probably.” she said bluntly. “So you see, there’s really nothing for me to go back to. Besides, Kagome needs me more then my land does.”

“Are you sure you want me? You’re so beautiful, you could have your pick of men.”

Kaede stopped walking and turned to face him, “You were the only one who saw me when I was an old woman in your own, quiet way. I want you.”

“Very well then. I’ll stay here, with you.”

Kagome and Inuyasha

Inuyasha growled and grabbed my hand, “That’s fucking it. We’ve talked to enough people.” he decided and stalked off with me in tow.

I rushed to keep up with him, hand on my crown to make sure my fast pace wouldn’t make it fall off. “What are you doing?”

“Trying to find our room. Didn’t Mayu say it was already set up?” he asked, dragging me into the hallway where he started randomly opening doors.

I blushed, “Our room?”

“Well it’s gonna be our room as soon as possible.”

“...that isn’t your proposal is it?”

Inuyasha’s ears twitched, “Isn’t it obvious I want to mate you?”

“No.” I chirped, wanting to make him say it.

Inuyasha scowled before he shoved me up against a wall and kissed me. I sighed, and Inuyasha’s tongue quickly swept into my mouth, kissing the hell out of me.

“We’re mating.” Inuyasha informed me after he pulled away to give my fragile human body air.

I panted slightly, “Says who? I don’t recall ever being asked.”

His gaze darkened as he swept me into his arms and opened a door, not looking as if we cared if it was ours or not. “You think I would give you the chance to get away?” Inuyasha asked, shocked. “Trust me babe, we’re mating. Tonight.”

I blushed, “Look, Inuya-ohhh” I moaned when he stopped dead in the middle of the room and started to kiss and suck on my neck, making me forget what I was about to say.

“Let me.” he murmured softly, walking forward towards the bed and laying me gently down. “But you already know I won’t do anything you don’t want.”

He forced himself not to touch me as he stared, waiting for my answer.

I grabbed his shirt and yanked him down, the kiss I gave him all the answer he needed.

My hands found their way to his neck and I couldn’t help but whimper at his now shorter hair. Forget about trying to kill me, Kikyo deserved to die for cutting his hair! But all was well when I heard Inuyasha purr as I rubbed his ears. Take that Jakotsu and Hojo! They’re allllll mine now.

I fumbled with the ties of Inuyasha’s fire rat, needing to feel his skin against mine and know this wasn’t just another dream. Once they were off his claws made quick work of the ribbons on the back of my dress. I was going to have to yell at him about that, when conscious thought was actually possible.

“Inu … Inuyasha!” I whimpered as he finally tugged down my dress. My body took on a mind of its own arching into him as his hands and mouth made a torturously slow trail to my breasts.

Our remaining clothing was thrown about the room as our hands became acquainted with each other. Every place his claws traced caused my body to tremble with pleasure in their wake.

I blushed when I felt something against my thigh. Though not as experienced as some of my friends, I had gleaned the basics over my time with the dwarves (some of the walls were very thin). But still I couldn’t imagine anything better than what I was feeling with Inuyasha at this very moment.

I was soon proven wrong as Inuyasha entered me and started to thrust back and forth. Every movement brought more pleasure than the first, twisting the coil inside my belly tighter.

“Inuyasha!” I screamed as a white hot fire filled my every vein. A second later the room reverberated with a growl that sounded roughly like my name.

As the bliss faded into a subtle glow I realized that I didn’t need him to say the words. I had Inuyasha, no longer just in my heart but here with me now, and hopefully for a long time after.

Everything after that took on a fevered pace. Clothes were thrown to the side, the air filled with kisses, moans and pants. As I felt the bliss of it all wash over me, there was something I needed to clarify.

“No apples in the bedroom, ever.” I whispered to him, snuggling closer as his arms rapped around me.

“Wait, where’s Shippo?” I asked. The last thing we needed was the poor fox demon trying to bust in and save me from cooties, again.

“Taken care of. Miroku promised to keep the brat occupied.” Inuyasha murmured into my neck causing shivers throughout my whole body.

Next Morning

I woke up from where I was sprawled across Inuyasha’s bare chest, our legs tangled and the sheet lay twisted somewhere under our bodies. I rubbed my cheek gently against his chest and tried to sit up, only to be stopped by the hand Inuyasha had buried in my hair and the iron leg across my calves.

“Where’re you going?” he asked drowsily, tucking me closer to him.

My heart swelled, and I just barely resisted the urge to pin him to the bed, “I need to go back to the cottage.”

He grunted and glanced out the window, “It’s barely daybreak. Can’t it wait?”

I shook my head and tried to crawl out of his grasp, stopping when he growled gently, “Alright. I’ll take you down.” He let go of me and slowly looked me up and down, smirking slowly. “I wanna try out the dining room table since you wouldn’t let us last night.” He purred, his smile growing wider with my blush.

He got up and draped his coat over me before sliding on his pants. “Come here.” He ordered and scooped me up into his arms before dropping out the window.

I pressed my face against his neck, his body heat and jacket keeping me warm from the cold of morning as he ran, slipping past the guards easily.

I didn’t bother to watch the forest pasting by since I knew it would be a blur and just waited patiently in the circle of Inuyasha’s arms for him to stop at our destination.

Inuyasha suddenly skidded to a stop and I lifted my head up.

“...what the hell happened to the cottage?”

Inuyasha scowled, setting me down; “I didn’t know what was going on!” he defended, shifting guiltily.

I frowned up at him, stepping carefully over the broken threshold and unto the dirty floor. Damn it, getting the floor clean had taken me forever!

I picked my way through the damage, making a mental note to send a few people down to clean this up. Now that I was queen there was no way I was ever picking up a broom again.

“What are we here for anyway?” Inuyasha asked, picking me up again so I didn’t have to walk across glass with my bare feet.

“I need to see my mother.” I told him quietly.

“...the dead one?”

I punched his shoulder, “Yes you insensitive jerk! Just bring me over to the staircase.”

Inuyasha grumbled a bit but he clomped up the staircase, still refusing to set me down.

I sighed in relief, the second floor much better then downstairs. Kikyo’s soldiers must not have had time to go through here. “My bedroom please.” I ordered, starting to enjoy bossing Inuyasha around.

In response he tossed me over his shoulder, settling his hot hand on my bare ass.

“Hey!” I snapped.

“Yeah wench?” he drawled before dropping me in my bedroom, his hands lingering on my waist.

I decided to let him go, knowing I was probably acting a little arrogant and went for my bed, sliding my hands under the mattress until I found the book.

Inuyasha growled a little at seeing it, “That damn thing again?”

“That damn thing is the last link I have to my parents.” I snapped back, flipping the cover open to the last piece of paper I hadn’t used yet.

Inuyasha scowled and leaned against the wall, crossing his arms across his bare chest as he watched me. Carefully, I slid it out of the book and placed it on my lap, setting the book down near my feet. My finger hovered over the dot, hesitating. Gently, I brushed my finger on the surface and the familiar bright light came bursting out, blinding me. I felt a frantic Inuyasha grab me with his left arm, the right probably ready to attack something.

A woman laughed, “That’s not necessary Inuyasha. I would never harm my own daughter.”

I nearly chocked at hearing my mother’s voice, tears clogging my throat as the blindness was cleared and I saw my mother smiling lovingly at me.

Even as a ghostly image, she was beautiful. Her long jet black hair hung down to her waist, her clear white skin shone like the inside of a seashell and she wore her purple marking as regally as if it were a crown. She was not dressed in her usual battle clothing but was instead clothed in a long flowery kimono.

“Kagome.” she breathed, her eyes closing briefly in emotion, “Oh my precious baby girl. I’ve waited so long to see you again.”

I felt tears start to pour down my face, wishing I could touch her. “I’m sorry you had to wait so long.

Mother shook her head firmly, “No. It wasn’t your fault. You were so young when I died.” her face broke out into another smile, “I’m just so happy we could meet again.”

I tugged Inuyasha forward, “Mom, this is Inuyasha. Inuyasha, mom. He’s the man I’m going to marry.”

Her eyes ran over his ears, “Ohhh, I love his ears.” she gushed. “Make sure I get a few grandchildren with ears like his.”

Inuyasha bowed slightly, trying to hide his blush. “Yo.”

I elbowed him. “Inuyasha!” I hissed.

Mother laughed again, “It’s fine Kagome. I know he means well. My barrier would have killed him otherwise.” she said calmly, obviously enjoying the looks of confusion on our faces.

“Did Inuyasha explain how he snapped out of Kikyo’s spell?” Mom asked.

I looked at Inuyasha curiously. “We haven’t had the time yet.” I admitted.

“Do you remember at all the place I died Kagome?”

Realization dawned on me. “You mean, that was the dwarf’s cave?”

Mom nodded. “When you were five years old I sealed you up in that cave to protect you. Since I died in that battle, my barrier was never brought down. It allowed you to leave, but it blocked out those who wished to harm you.”

“I wondered why that barrier seemed to enjoy pitching me halfway across the clearing.” Inuyasha grumbled.

“It woke you up didn’t it?” Mom asked smartly. Mom lost the teasing attitude and looked at me, suddenly somber. “I love you so much Kagome. I already know you’ll make such a wonderful queen and mother. Much better then I ever was anyway.” she tried to touch my cheek, but her fingers past through the skin. “Be happy.” she begged. “And don’t grieve for me. We’ll see each other again. Until then, your father and I will be watching over you.”

She started to fade away, and I wanted to curse at how little time I had had with her. “Then I’ll see you soon.”

Mom smiled, “But not to soon.” she told me as faded into the sunlight.

Inuyasha’s arms closed around me while he nuzzled my cheek, offering comfort the best way he could. “Um, there, there?” he tried.

I giggled, just Inuyasha’s attempts at comfort made me feel better. “I love you Inuyasha.”

“Yeah, yeah, me to.”

I laughed out loud, finally realizing how much my life had changed. Just months ago I had been Kikyo’s smart ass slave, and now I was a powerful Queen with the hottest mate on the planet.

“We’re going to live happily ever after.” I decided for him, tugging on his short hair to kiss him.

Inuyasha grunted, “Sounds boring being happy all the time. Let’s just live, alright?”

I laughed and let him push me back on my bed. “As long as you live with me, you can call it whatever you like.”

AN: ONE MORE CHAPTER!!