InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Sunset Love ❯ Loving Embrace ( Chapter 29 )

A/N - Yay… I'm finally back and able to write. Sorry guys for making you wait so long but I've been dealing with both family and personal health issues that made it difficult for me to find the inspiration or time to write. Hopefully this will make up for that long wait. Anyhow… I'm going to warn you…this chapter will probably be short as I'm not too good at writing a romantic/lovemaking scene. Anyhow Enjoy! And thank you for all the reviews you've given me in my absence and the support that I found within those reviews. It did me good to know that I wasn't forgotten after being gone so long. LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!

 

Disclaimer: Nope still not mine. Though I'm still tormenting them…:)

 

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Chapter 29 - Loving Embrace

 

In her dreams, Kagome snuggled closer to her beloved mate, his arms engulfing her within their warmth and protectiveness. Around them rang the laughter of their children while they played under a summer sun in a flower-strewn meadow. Rin, Shippo, and a silver-haired pup of three years played tag and the older ones were letting the pup win.

 

The scene filled Kagome's heart with wonder and a contented sigh escaped her parted lips. She could hear the sounds of her own laughter mingling with that of her children's as the pup fell into a heavily flowered mound and emerged with the fragrant blossoms decorating his silver hair. Shaking much like a small dog he managed to dislodge the flowers and then with a growl at his older brother, the pup pounced the surprised Kitsune.

 

Kagome knew she was dreaming, knew that it was all too good to be true especially since Rin and Shippo looked much the same as they had ten years ago. They raced across the field away from their small brother while they laughed and coaxed the pup on. It was as if her memories were somehow mixing with her dreams to create a beautiful picture of love and tranquility.

 

Even though she knew she was dreaming she still wished she could remain this way forever. Safe in Sesshomaru's arms, watching the children of her heart enjoy a life they had never known in her waking world. She remembered often playing with Rin and Shippo while they were traveling in search of the jewel shards but the added pup of her dreams only cemented the longing in her heart.

 

It was a scene that brought Kagome a peace she rarely experienced since she had fallen down the well the first time. Her world had been one of turmoil and death but here in this dream she knew it had all been worth it.

 

Slowly, Kagome was pulled from her dream as her body awoke. Lying there with her eyes closed but alert to the awakening world, she came to the realization that someone was really holding her. She smiled softly as the memory of where Jaken had placed her the night before slowly slipped into her groggy mind and she hoped that when she finally managed to open her eyes that she would find she was encased in Sesshomaru's arms. After all, who else would be holding her in his bed? If she opened her eyes to find out it was still nothing more then a lingering dream she was going to throw a royal fit, or at least that was what she decided upon as she drifted in that state of awareness between awake and sleep. Yep, that's what she would do, she would just throw a fit, then go and find that stubborn Taiyoukai that she had been mated to wherever he was hiding and drag him back to the bed and force him to snuggle with her.

 

The thought made her giggle and she imagined him having a shocked expression as she dragged him by the back of his kimono into the room. And just to make it all the more amusing her imagination supplied her with an image of him kicking and screaming the whole way demanding that she release him. Of course the sensible part of her brain reminded her that he would never lower himself to doing anything that she was imagining and perhaps she should fully wake up before she lost what little sanity she had left. Fortunately, Kagome agreed with her more sensible side and opened her eyes.

 

Just as she hoped and to her slight embarrassment, her eyes focused on a pale, muscular chest and when she looked up she found amused golden eyes watching her with a trace of curiousness in them. The look caused her to grin sheepishly as she remembered giggling in her semi state of sleep and lay her head back down on his shoulder. “Good morning,” she said softly though she felt her cheeks burning with a slight blush.

 

“Good morning,” Sesshomaru's voice came out softer then she was use too, a warmth in it that she had never really heard before and she gave a soft sigh of contentment as she snuggled closer to him. An action that had she been looking up at his face she would have found greatly surprised the Western Lord.

 

Sesshomaru could barely believe when the soft sounds of amusement emerged from the sleeping girl to awaken him, her body curled within his embrace. He did not remember drawing her into his arms as he slept but the warmth of her petite frame pressed against his was something he would take pleasure from.

 

It was odd, never before had he felt this type of contentment from sharing his bed with any female. Normally, it would irritate him to find they still lingered after a night of lust and would often send them from the room when he was finished satiating himself with their bodies. He had not done this with Kagome, had not even tried to touch her while she slept, yet he could almost hear his beast purring in contentment within the farthest reaches of his mind, his body far more relaxed then it had ever seemed and for once he dreaded the thought of climbing from his bed.

 

Her scent wrapped around him like a cocoon of tranquility and he found that in the days ahead he would strangely look forward to the time when he might hold her like this again. Yes, he could admit wanting more from the supple body that was pressed against his own but he knew that it might take far longer for her to be prepared to accept him in that way since it had been he who had forced himself upon her in the first place. He would have to force himself to wait until she was ready for it even though his body ached for her.

 

Never before had Sesshomaru been more thankful of the cloth that hid his painful arousal then he was at this moment. He did not wish to frighten her when she seemed so easy within his presence. Even as his arms gently tightened around her, he could feel the stirrings of desire curl through his blood and make it slightly more difficult for him to breath. It was just another strange reaction in a long string of strangeness that he felt around her that he must learn to deal with.

 

Kagome gave a soft groan as her stomach rolled and knotted, her eyes closing as she fought against the newest wave of nausea that reared its ugly head. She just wished these times of sickness would hurry up and get done with after all she had a purpose to fulfill and that did not include having to stop every few moments to rush off each time her stomach rebelled. Taking a few deep breaths she managed to push it down after all there was nothing in her stomach that could force its way up and for that she was thankful.

 

Instead she forced herself to concentrate on memorizing the exposed bits of Sesshomaru's body to get her mind off her illness. It was amazing to say the least, lean muscle that was well toned and rippled effortlessly with each rise and fall of his chest. The demon had a body that would make the gods jealous and for a brief moment she could barely believe that he had claimed her as his mate. After all compared to him she was pretty plain looking.

 

Absentmindedly she reached out to trace the magenta markings that decorated his body and had to hide the threatening smile when she heard Sesshomaru's sharp intake of breath. Slowly, she traced one of the coiling marks as it made it's way up his side till it reached his chest, there she pressed her palm flat against it, her fingers spreading out as she took in the softness of his skin while feeling the hard steel of muscles and the strong heartbeat beneath.

 

Her touch was sending lightening bolts of desire streaking through Sesshomaru's body, his blood boiled and churned and his body hardened further. Yet he ground his teeth together to keep from reaching out for her, allowing her this time to explore his body like only a lover should. He was finding it extremely difficult to force himself to lay still, the only thought keeping him from reacting was the hope that in this way she would come to not fear his touch.

 

When she gave a light push against his chest, Sesshomaru allowed her to push him on his back, his one arm sliding gently down her arm before coming to rest at his side. He knew that she wanted only to see him, her scent peppered with that of curiousness and wonder at what she was seeing. No trace of fear lingered in the scent he had come to cherish so much within the past few years. It was almost as if those dreams he had harbored of her were somehow coming true even in light of what had transpired between them and he could not bring himself to put an end to her innocent caresses.

 

Kagome knew that what she was doing might very well be her undoing but she found she could not stop herself. Touching him like this just seemed so right. His regal markings had always fascinated her when they traveling together and now that she had a chance to actually see them up close the fascination only deepened. She traced the ones on his stomach, chest, and arms with gentle caresses that held a loving quality to it. This was her mate, no matter what anyone said and she could only thank whichever god had granted her the chance to live long enough to enjoy this one single moment.

 

It had been a long harsh journey that had brought them to this particular moment in time and it was one that Kagome fully intended on enjoying. Everything that had come before only made this one all the more sweet for her.

 

Sesshomaru smelled her desire rising and he had to suppress the soft groan that threatened to erupt from his throat. It was pure and simple torture for him to just remain lying still under her exploring fingertips. He wanted to gather her to him and make love to her with a gentleness that he had never desired to show to any other female. Wanted her to know exactly how much he had grown to love her even though they had been separated by time for the past ten years. Her return had brought with it a new spark to his life that he had both dreaded and looked forward to but even now he still felt the guilt that his actions had brought her pain.

 

But the emotion of guilt was soon swept away as he felt gentle lips pressed softly against one of the magenta markings that adorned his upper chest. Looking down at her, his eyes darkened with his own desires he could only manage to raise one slender eyebrow in question at the shining sapphire gems that raised to meet his own.

 

“Teach me,” Kagome whispered softly, her eyes conveying her meaning to him without anything else needing to be said.

 

It was all he had been waiting to hear, her words the sweetest request he had heard in his long lifetime. One he did not believe he would ever hear.

 

With a tenderness that no one would have believed of the Western Lord, Sesshomaru drew the trembling woman into his embrace, his head lowering to kiss her sweet lips.

 

The kiss, innocent in the beginning slowly developed into something more as desire stirred between them. His tongue gently slid across her lips, coaxing her to open to his explorations. As Kagome's lips parted and her tongue shyly twined with his, Sesshomaru experienced a heady sensation as though he were tasting an exceptional wine for the very first time. It was intoxicating.

 

Gently he pressed her back onto the mattress, drawing himself to rest on his elbow as he leaned over her to continue the kiss. With his other hand he cupped her cheek in his palm, his clawed thumb gently caressing her soft skin.

 

As the kiss broke, Kagome's eyes opened to look up into the very eyes she had dreamed of so many times before. Gone was the icy gaze to be replaced by molten gold aflame with desire and love. Sesshomaru had allowed all his barriers so that she might be able to look straight into the heart of the demon she had fallen so completely in love with and it only made her love him all the more. She knew that once they left the bedchamber, he would revert back to his normal stoic appearance, but for this instant he was allowing her to see him for what he was inside and not what his station dictated him to be.

 

Raising her hand to grip the back of his neck, she gave him a soft smile before pulling him back into another kiss. They were quickly becoming like an addiction to her, one that she would probably never tire of. The heat they stirred deep within her slowly becoming an all-consuming flame under his experienced guidance. A soft moan escaped her as her eyes closed giving herself fully over to the one that owned her heart.

 

Sesshomaru was as close to heaven as he believed a demon could get, her lips swollen with his kisses were flaming his desire to new heights and he had to taste more of her. Tearing his mouth away from hers, he trailed gentle yet fiery kisses down over her cheek, her neck and shoulder. Carefully, he nipped and sucked at the delicate skin at the junction of her shoulder, her soft mewls of pleasure spurring him on.

 

His hand slowly slid down her arm and to lie on the flat of her stomach. His movements were precise, almost hesitant giving her the option of pulling away if it became too much for her. When her only reaction was to moan softly, he caressed her through the silken material of the sleeping kimono she wore, slowly moving his hand upward until it rested just below the swell of her breast.

 

Kagome never dreamed that lovemaking could feel so deliciously delirious; she arched into his hand as it explored her much the same way that she had done to him earlier. Her head tilted more into his as he continued to lick and nip at her neck causing delightful little ripples of pleasure to spread throughout her body. She could feel her breasts swell and her nipples harden, pressing against the silk that bound them even though Sesshomaru's touch had yet to reach them.

 

Her whole body felt tense, a fire burning within the depths of her belly as her left hand raised enough to caress the pale expanse of his chest as Sesshomaru leaned over her. Her innocent touches were feather light and uncertain as to what she was supposed to do. Even though he had taken her innocence she still was in unknown territory and for once she did not fear the unknown like she had on so many other occasions. She had placed her love and trust in him fully and knew without a shadow of a doubt that this time it would be different, this time he would not hurt her as he had unintentionally done before.

 

Sesshomaru longed to see more of the beautiful angel beneath him, his hand slowly making it's way to where the material overlapped so that he could ease it open. He raised his head only long enough to look upon her flawless, sun kissed skin. “You are so very beautiful,” his soft words flowed over her and she blushed lightly under his loving gaze.

 

His restraint was strained, he only wanted to shred the delicate material that shielded her from him but he was almost afraid that the action would frighten her. So instead he held onto his resolve, carefully helping her to remove the kimono so that he could continue to torment her with his kisses and caresses. Once the silk was removed, Sesshomaru dipped his head low, his mouth gently teasing the swell of one breast while his hand gently kneaded the other. His tongue traced teasing circles around her hardened nipple bringing it to an almost painful hardness before taking it into his mouth and suckling gently.

 

Kagome felt something within her clench when he began sucking on the delicate flesh, her back arching up into him and her eyes closed tightly. Her hands moved frantically along his back as she fought the urge to dig her fingernails into his skin. The world seemed to fall away as she lost her self totally to the sensations that Sesshomaru was causing within her.

 

Patiently, Sesshomaru waited until he believed she was ready for more and with a deliberate slowness, he gently drew his hand down her trembling body. Her silken skin was smooth and flawless; a truly ethereal being come to earth and each caress of his fingers was designed to worship her beauty.

 

Raising his head to kiss her, Sesshomaru carefully moved his hand in between her thighs, seeking her heated womanhood. Already her panties were soaked as desire gripped her and he pressed the kiss further as he felt her sharp intake of breath. Fingernails dug into his back as his experienced fingers slid beneath the waistband to caress the soft curls that shielded her dripping opening. Her soft moan was enough of a reward as clawed fingertips traced her womanhood fueling the fire that burned within her to new heights.

 

Kagome couldn't help herself as she raised her hips upward to press against his hand. She was lost in a whirlwind of emotions as she felt the knot growing tighter with each stroke of his fingers and when she felt one long digit carefully pressing inside her she almost wanted to scream with pleasure. Her own hands moved of their own accord, trailing down to where his arousal was as plain as her own. Her fingers brushed against the bulge with a mixture of curious wonder and hesitant shyness. She was rewarded by a soft growl of pleasure and she became bolder in her explorations.

 

Carefully, her fingers wrapped around the hardened member through the fabric of his hakama to give it a gentle squeeze. His hips thrust against her hand and she took that to mean he liked it. Letting go she allowed her fingers to trail upward till she was gripping the tie that held the hakama on. It took her a moment to undo the knot that had been placed in but finally succeeding she began to push down them down so that she might have better access to his hardened arousal.

 

Sesshomaru's eyes closed as he felt her fingers wrap around him, his soft growl coming again as her fingers pushed aside the material so that she could touch him freely without the flimsy barrier. The moment her fingers were wrapped around his naked manhood he felt as though he would surely lose his mind. Her timid strokes were breaking through his self-restraint. In swift stroke of his claws her panties were cut from her and his lips came crashing down against hers.

 

Instead of becoming afraid like he feared she might, Kagome met his kiss with one of her own, her passion built to a fevered pitch that only he could quench. Kicking off the hakama, Sesshomaru carefully shifted his weight until his body was between her legs. Her body pressed up into his, her passionate moans and groans spurring him on almost begging him to take her.

 

Kagome gave a small gasp as Sesshomaru slowly entered her, her muscles tensing tightly around him and her head tilting back. Her dull fingernails biting deeper into his skin as he so carefully worked his way into her dripping core. To him it was both heaven and hell, the need to just seat himself fully into that heated cavern warring with his strong desire to make certain he brought her no undue pain. His teeth ground together with the effort as his hips slowly rocked.

 

Her eyes were clenched shut as unknown pleasure assaulted all her senses, yet his slow movements were like a sweet torture that built the tension inside her into a hard knot that she knew only he could untie. Of their own accord her hips bucked upward, the instinct to feel him fully overriding her common sense. Even though he was big, her unexpected thrust had them both panting as his body was finally seated snuggly within her clenched muscles.

 

“Oh, Sesshomaru,” She managed to moan when she'd caught a small breath her body tingling from his invasion. His movements were still to slow for her liking and she bucked her hips upward to meet his downward thrust each time in an effort to spur him to quicken his pace. Sesshomaru was only too glad to oblige as his restraint had reached an end and soon he found himself almost slamming into the welcoming body of his mate.

 

Kagome's moans and groans of pleasure reached newer heights as his own growls and moans echoed throughout the large room. Their skin, slick with sweat flowed against one another heightening their arousal as both strived to reach the release that burned within them.

 

For Kagome, release came in the form of the world shattering around her to fall way into tiny shreds of reality. Her body bucking and twisting as her inner muscles clenched and released to milk his own release from him. His howl of conquest mingled with his screamed name as it flew from her rosy kiss swollen lips.

 

Spent and tired, they collapsed onto the bed both panting from their lovemaking as Sesshomaru pulled his beloved mate into his arms. A small smile played along his lips at the thought that this wonderful creature was all his. In the back of his mind his beast growled contentedly and settled down to rest.

 

Resting her head against his chest, Kagome gave a small sigh of contentment as his heartbeat coaxed her back into slumber. Just before succumbing completely to the natural lullaby, she managed to breath out, “I love you.”

 

“And I you,” Sesshomaru replied softly, his clawed fingers combing soothingly through her long hair. He was certain though that she had not heard him as her soft breathing told of her deep sleep. Well no matter, he thought as he smiled down at the woman in his arms. He would make certain that she knew it every waking moment of her life. She would be prized above all else and her happiness would be the task he endeavored to willingly undertake throughout their lives together. For a long while he just lay there watching her sleep before allowing himself to slip back into sleep as well.

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The stillness of morning had been shattered by the combined voices of the Taiyoukai and his mate making many a youkai and human alike grin. It was about time, more then a few of them thought to themselves as they went their earlier morning routine.

 

In one room not too far away from the mated pairs rooms a young doe eyed girl giggled happily into her hands as her sparkling eyes met the emerald green ones of her youkai brother.

 

“It's about time Mama and Sesshomaru got to know each other,” Shippo huffed in amusement. “Those two fight more then she and Inuyasha ever seemed to.”

 

“Do you think we'll have a little brother or sister soon, Shippo?” Rin couldn't resist the urge to ask and laughed all the harder when he gave her a horrified look.

 

“I little Sesshomaru running around with Mama's penchant for trouble?” he shivered at the thought then broke into peals of laughter when his sister's giggling once again echoed in the stately room. “It would serve him right!”

 

“Don't be like that Shippo, Father just has too many duties on his hands to allow himself the freedom to relax around many people. There are far too many enemies that would like nothing better then his weakness to be know so they can exploit them to their own means.” Rin scolded softly.

 

“Feh!” Shippo answered, his long years of being around Inuyasha evident in the way he crossed his arms over his chest. “I'd feel sorry for anyone stupid enough to try and use Mama against him. Hell, Sesshomaru himself seems to get nervous whenever her temper flairs and he's the most powerful youkai in all the lands!”

 

“True,” Rin became thoughtful as she looked toward the door. Shippo had just come into to check on her when the howl had rung throughout the castle. He had taken to making certain she was all right ever since their mother had left the castle several days ago in light of his promise to keep her safe. He was ever bit as much like Kagome as he was the slayer, monk, and Inuyasha. It didn't bother her in the least and she hoped that one day he might even be able to look at Sesshomaru like a father as she did. But until Sesshomaru gave his permission, Rin also knew that her Kitsune brother was just not willing to take the risk to call him by that endearment. She hoped, as she always had, that soon her family would be a single unit without any of the rifts that their different births seemed to herald. Though she also knew that if Kagome had anything to do with then that wouldn't be an issue for too much longer.

 

Even now she knew that Kagome's wish on the jewel had in some way changed her though she could not be certain how. Perhaps it was just that her heart had always desired the love of a complete family and now that the prospect of her wish was within her grasp she was worried that something might mess it up. Especially with this whole master business still being up in the air.

 

“Hey don't worry Rin,” Shippo had sobered quickly when he saw the dark thoughts pass the girl's normally unclouded eyes. He hated it whenever she began to think too deeply on things that were well beyond anyone's control at the moment.

 

“Hm?” Rin blinked as she looked at him and in an instant her eyes cleared as she gave him her best smile. “Oh sorry, I was just hoping that nothing happened to hinder their newfound closeness.”

 

“Yeah me too.” Shippo sighed softly then he grinned. “Hey I'm hungry. Lets go see what the cook came up with for breakfast! Maybe one day Mamma will even be able to make those strange things she called pancakes like she use to when we were kids.”

 

Brightening at the prospect, the young girl whole-heartedly agreed and together the siblings scrambled quickly from the pillows and raced out the door.

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Well there it is for all its shortness. Hope you enjoyed it and hopefully I'll be able to get the next chapter out to you a lot sooner then this one took.