InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Secrets and Hidden Truth of Kagome ❯ Shocked ( Chapter 23 )
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By: AngelMiko 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 08.27.2004 | Updated On: 09.05.2004 | Pages: 3 | Words: 4.1K | Visits: 465 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 08.27.2004 | Updated On: 09.05.2004 | Pages: 3 | Words: 4.1K | Visits: 465 | Status: Completed
A/N Hey all sorry that I haven't updated sooner but was having trouble getting this chapter exactly how I wanted it.....Glad that so many of u like the story. Thanx for all the wonderful reviews......
Disclaimer: Damn lawyers are trying to beat down my door cuz someone told them that I claim to own Inu & Co. Well For the record I do not. So maybe now they will leave me alone!!!!!
Shocked
----------Yuma & Rei's Dream--------
Yuma found herself in a dark place. She tried to call out and found that she couldn't speak. All of a sudden she felt another presence and then a hand on her shoulder. Yuma turned around her claws ready to strike when she saw Rei. She tried to talk again and this time found that she could.
"What are we doing here my friend?"
"I do believe Yuma that we have been summoned here by someone. I remember that this is where I met Midoriko when she last came to me in my sleep," answered Rei.
At that moment they saw a burst of bluish pink light and there stood the priestess.
"Yes my Lady, I have summoned you here. I am sorry that I had to do this but there is something that you both should know. If it was not of the utmost importance I would not have summoned you both here. The Lands are now united, but that is not the only thing. If Lady Kagome and Lord Sesshomaru do not complete the bond within the next six days then all is lost. They are the true rulers of all the lands and must complete the bond before the ball that Lord Yukka is putting together to announce the return of Lady Kagome and also the uniting of the Lands. You both did a wonderful job with your grand-children but now you must give advice to your children or all will be for nothing."
At that moment another young demoness came into the dream. This one was an auburn and white haired wolf demoness with a purple snowflake on her forehead.
"Aya? Is that really you?" asked Rei.
"M-m-mother?"
"Yes, my child it is I."
Ayame ran to Rei and threw her arms around her. The two stood there for a few moments before Ayame realized something.
"If you have returned Mother, does that mean that my sister has as well?"
"Yes, Aya. Kagome has returned. She is on her way to the castle as we speak, I believe."
"Lady Rei, did you inform Lady Kagome what happens when a human is changed into a demon?" asked Midoriko.
"Yes, why do you ask?" Then it dawned on her. "Sango!!! She has chosen and I bet that Kagome forgot that when a human is transformed to a demon it is in the middle of the demonesses heat!!!!! OMG! Aya, your mate is the closest to your sisters. Have him remind Kagome and help her protect them while you come here."
"Hai mother!"
-------------End Dream----------------
---------With The Girls-----------------
Sango had just finished her transformation when Kagome felt it. They were surrounded by at least a hundred demons. She knew that the other two girls felt it too. Kagome reached for her sword but it wasn't there. She remembered that she had left it in the hut in order to help protect the rest of her family. Then out of nowhere Kagome felt arms wrap around her waist. She looked down and recognized the armbands as Kouga's. She spun around to find Kouga smirking at her.
"Lady Kagome, did you forget that when a human is transformed into a demon that the transformation throws them into the middle of their heat??"
"Omg, how could I have forgotten the most important part! I am so sorry Sango. I forgot my sword also."
"Kagome, I have been sent by Midoriko to help you. She has asked me to remind you that all you need to do is call for your sword and it will appear in your hand. Then I am to do something and we are to meet your father at his castle. The rest of your family is already on their way."
Kagome nodded and called to her sword.
"Come to me Shikon Kanjii!!"
Her sword then appeared in her right hand. She looked at it and noticed something was different about it. At that moment Kouga put his hand over hers and both of them were surrounded in a bright pink light. When the light faded Kouga was gone. Kagome looked down at the sword and saw that to the lower left of her family crest was the crest of the East, and across from that was the crest of the west. The only one missing was the South, but she also noticed that in the center of the crests was the Shikon No Tama itself. She gasped, then she remembered that they were surrounded.
"Sango, Kikyo come take a hold of my shoulder. I will transport us to Father's castle at once."
The other two did as Kagome told them and within moments they were standing in the garden of the Northern castle. Sango and Kikyo looked around in total awe. Then their gazes landed on three demon children. Two boys and a girl. They found it strange that one of the boys looked like Sesshomaru other than the eyes, which strangely looked like Kagome's with gold felcks in them. The other boy looked identical to Sango, and the little girl looked exactly like Kagome with the exception of gold eyes with blue flecks in them. Kagome sensed the children and turned to look at them and her mouth dropped to the ground.
"Shippou, Kohaku, Rin?????"
"Yes momma its us," answered Shippou and Rin.
"But how? When? Why?"
"One question at a time Aunt Kagome," said Kohaku, while the other two nodded their heads.
"Well its was like this mom, our grandmothers decided to give you and Dad a gift for defeating Naraku and as they said an early wedding present. As for Kohaku, Aunt Sango, you are the only family that he has left other than the rest of us and since you had chosen she gave him a choice. We were also given a choice and we chose to become you and Lord Sesshomaru's real children not just adopted. He has already approved of our new looks and our choice. That is the why part mom. What do you think Aunt Kikyo, Aunt Sango, and Mom?" asked Shippou.
"I think you all look wonderful and I am glad that Kags gave me a second chance to be a part of this family," said Kikyo with tears in her eyes.
"I agree with Kikyo. You children look wonderful. Kohaku, I am honored that you chose this because of me. I love you and have really always been a mother figure since our real mom passed on at your birth. I am honored to call you son instead of brother," said Sango, who also had tears in her eyes.
"Shippou, Rin I want you both to know that I am very proud of the both of you. You both made wonderful decisions. I love you both and always will. I am proud to have you both by my side as well as your father."
"As for when mom, it was just earlier this evening. Grandma said that you were making Aunt Sango and Aunt Kikyo your sisters due to a blood bond. So that was when our grandmas decided it was time to ask us. That covers the when," said Rin with a nod towards Kohaku.
"Now as to the how part of your question Aunt Kagome. Grandma Rei is a miko as well so with her and Lady Yuma's powers combined as well as a little help from Lady Midoriko they gave us this gift," finished Kohaku.
--------------Elsewhere in the castle----------
The men were gathered in the throne room waiting for the women to arrive with the children when Lady Rei and Lady Yuma entered. The two elder women walked in and sat down not noticing that there was another presence in the room. Lord Inutashio had hidden himself quite well if his mate did not know he was here yet. All was going according to plan.
'Midoriko, everything is moving along wonderfully,' said Inutashio in his mind.
'Yes my Lord it certianly is,' Midoriko answered. 'Now just watch and listen. You will know when the time is right for you to reveal yourself. Now I must go.'
Yuma looked back and forth between Inuyasha and her son. She smiled when she noticed that they were actually getting along for the first time since they were children.
"Inuyasha, I have a question for you."
Inuyasha's ears perked up at hearing Lady Yuma's voice directed at him.
"Yes, my Lady, what is it that you wish to ask me?"
"Do you wish to still become full demon and second Lord of the Western Lands as was your birthright?"
'Mother where are you going with this?' Sesshomaru asked her in his mind.
'Listen and find out, my son,' was all she said.
"I have thought long and hard about that Lady Yuma. Now that the Shikon is gone there is no way for me to do so, but I am content as I am. I have a mate that I love and loves me for who I am not for what I am, I have friends that will stand by me throughout the rest of my life and I finally have some of the relationship with my brother that has been lost for so many years. I am content."
"Being content and being happy are two very different things Inuyasha. Did Kagome not tell you that there is still a way for you to achieve that goal even though the jewel is gone?"
Inuyasha nodded remembering Kagome's words after she had made her wish.
"She was very much correct. Inuyasha, you have had the power with you all along. It just needed to be activated. Now will you choose to remain a hanyou or do you choose to become full demon?"
Inuyasha sat there and thought about when Kagome had asked him the same question. Once again he heard her advice and once again listened to it. He listened to his heart. He knew his friends would stand by his side no matter what, Sango had told him so and he had the bump to prove it.
---------Flashback---------
"Now if your done being such an ass, we can get down to talking seriously. Inuyahsa there are some things I need to know. One: Do you love me? Two: If you had a second chance with Kikyo would you take it? Three: After this is over will you still stay by my side and protect me with your life? Four: Do you still wish to become full demon?"
Inuyasha stood there in shock for the second time that day. Had his best friend really just asked him if he would take a second chance with Kikyo? Kagome stood there staring at Inuyasha. She could sense her mom and Lady Yuma just out of sight and knew they were anxious to hear what was said just as much as she was. She also knew that Sango, Miroku and Shippou were listening in from her bedroom window. She glanced at the window and sure enough there were the three of them waiting to hear what was said. Finally Inuyasha got over his shock, after about five minutes, and sat on the fround in front of the God tree. He sat there thinking. Kagome finally got tired of waiting and decided to give him the same advice her mom had given her.
"Inuyasha, I am gonna give you a piece of advice that was given to me. Someone told me once not to listen to your mind, listen to your heart. It worked too."
Inuyasha nodded and closed his eyes. He blocked out every sound and listened to his heart. He was shocked with what he realized. He does love Kagome, yes, but it is more like the love that one would have for a sister. Kikyo was his first true love. Kagome accpets him for who he is, but will she still stand by him if he choses to become full demon? He decided to ask her and tell her the truth.
"Kagome, yes I do love you, but not like I love Kikyo. I love you more like a sister than anything else. You have been by my side through everything. You have accepted me for who I am, not who you want me to be. You are my best friend, you were the first person to be there for me, to not run away from me just because I was always being an asshole,as you put it. I will always be by your side, I have promised to protect you with my life if need be, and I will keep that promise until you no longer want me by your side. Feh, even then you will have to kill me in order to make me leave my best friend. The only thing that I have to know is will you be by my side if I choose to become full demon?"
Kagome was just about to answer him when Sango ran by her and stopped right in front of Inuyasha. She looked pissed. She then did something that she usually save for Miroku only. Sango smacked him upside the head!
"Ow, Sango what was that for?"
"INUYASHA, YOU BAKA!!!!!" Sango yelled. Then she took a few deep breaths to calm down before going on.
"Are you really that stupid???? We have all been there for you when you transformed, remember??? We were there for you before,during, and after!!!! We all decided a long time ago that no matter what we would never leave your side. Thats what friends are for Inuyasha. They stay by each other's sides no matter what, no matter who or what they are. You guys have been there for me, even though I betrayed you, you still didn't turn your back on me. Inuyasha, you are like a brother to me and I for one will be there for you weather it be as human, hanyou, or demon. You are Inuyasha no matter what form you are in. I know that I speak for Kagome, Miroku and Shippou also when I say that we will be here for you. We have all become so close. As Kagome told me earlier, we are a family, and weather you like it or not, you are stuck with us!"
After Sango said that she stomped off to the house.
"You know she is right Inuyasha. I trust all of you guys with my life, and I have good reason to do that. You guys have all stuck by me and protected me from everything. I love all of you very much. I have realized a lot of things also. One: I love you but I am not in love with you. Two: You are my best friend and I want you by my side for the rest of my life. Three: I only want you to be happy, Inuyasha. Everything Sango said is true. There are things that I need for you to know, but right now I can't tell you all of it. There are some things you need to find out for yourself. I am proud of you though Inuyasha, you have grown up a lot in the last year. You have made friends that are willing to put their lives on the line for everyday,and love you for who you are. Now I have a favor to ask of you. When we get back I don't want you and Kouga fighting. I want you two to try and get along for my sake. Let me handle Kouga. K?"
-----End Flashback-------------
He realized that the answer would never change for them. What about Kikyo? He knew she loved him as much as he loved her, but did she love him enough to stay by his side even when he was full demon?
'Yes, she does Inuyasha. Do not let your doubts make your decision. This will be the last chance that you will get,' said a voice in his head that sounded very familiar.
'Kags?' he thought.
'No, I am not Lady Kagome. I am Midoriko. Inuyasha do you not remember meeting me when you were a small child. I told you about your destiny.'
'Ah, yes. Now I remember. It is good to hear you again Midoriko. I am glad that you have chosen Kags. She is a truly kind hearted person.'
'That she is. Now you must tell everyone your decision, but Inuyasha DO NOT reveal that your father is alive yet. He wants to suprise Lady Yuma. Also know this, after you have been transformed you must remember to ask about the Tetsusaiga'
Inuyasha then realized that everyone was looking at him. He straightened his back, opened up his eyes and looked at Yuma.
"My lady Yuma. I would indeed like to become full demon, though I do not see how it is possible."
Yuma smiled and motioned for him to come to her. Inuyasha got up and walked around the table to kneel in front of Yuma.
"You are both so much like your father," she sighed. "I miss him so much."
"As do I my Lady," replied Inuyasha. "Someday we will be with him again."
"Very true Inuyasha. You know there is something that I must tell you. All of these years your destiny has been lain out before you. All of the trials that you went through before you met up with Kagome and the others were part of it. Your destiny has been very complex since they day you were born. That very day I marked you as the second heir to the Western Lands, in front of witness of your mother and father. In a sense Inuyasha you are also my son. Your father loved both of us, your mother and I, very much and therefore I made his choice for him. I left. I had seen my destiny ahead of me and if I would not have left then you would have never met up with Kagome or your other friends. Kami-sama sent me a dream showing me what needed to be done in order to protect the Lady Kagome. I came to you the night you were born Inuyasha and traced our family crest upon your forehead. Doing so thus marked you as the second heir to the throne. It is now that I activate that crest so that you may continue on with your destiny and continue protecting the Lady of the West."
Yuma then leaned over and kissed the exact spot where she placed the crest 1000 years ago. Inuyasha was instantly engulfed in a pink light. When the light faded he stood completely transformed. It was that sight that the younger women and children walked in upon. They all froze in place almost expecting him to go into a rage, but he didn't.
"Lady Yuma, what about the Tetsusaiga? Will I still be able to weild it?"
"Yes, my son. I will see to that. Please hand me the sword."
Inuyasha did as he was asked, suprised that it didn't burn him when he touched it. Yuma felt the fang pulse when she touched it. It was as if the sword already knew of its master's changes and had already accepted it. It also seemed to recognize her as the mate of its creator. Yuma closed her eyes and said:
"Mighty sword Tetsusaiga, I, Lady Yuma, mate of Lord Inutashio have changed the appearance and blood of your master Lord Inuyasha. He is now a full blooded demon, yet you are still needed to aid your master in the protection of Lady Kagome, her mate and her children. Even though his blood may have changed his heart remains pure. Let his heart be your guide, allow him to wield you and fufill his destiny! Mighty Tetsusaiga, fang of my love and mate Inutashio, will you allow Lord Inuyasha, second son of your creator, to wield you?"
The sword pulsed and flew back to Inuyasha's side. Suddenly there was a blinding pink light. Everyone looked around to see where it had come from and all eyes fell on Kikyo. Where once stood a human Kikyo now stood a demoness that looked identical to Kagome and Sango, other than her hair had silver streaks in it and her eyes were now a blue and gold mixture with emerald and brown flecks in them. What shocked Yuma the most was that behind her stood Inutashio with his hand on her shoulder.
"I-i-inutashio??" Yuma finally managed to get out.
When he stepped around Kikyo and nodded his head Yuma ran into his open arms and started crying.
"You have done well my love. You have managed to keep yourself well and both of our sons protected. I especially love what you and Rei have done with our grandchildren. Rei, thank you for keeping my mate safe. I owe you a debt of gratitude. I expected nothing less of you though because she is your blood sister. Now I do believe that there is one more suprise in store for Lady Kagome."
Everyone looked at Kagome and she just shrugged. Then she heard a couple of very familiar voices.
"Why in Kami's name didn't you fucking tell me that she was back my mate???" a young woman's voice screamed.
"She asked me not to tell you. She wanted to be the one love," was a young man's response.
Everyone stopped looking at Kagome and looked towards the entrance to the throne room waiting for the arguing couple to come in. They didn't have to wait long. In walked Kouga with a very beautiful auburn and white haired wolf demoness. They both stopped and looked around the room.
"Lord Kouga, Lady Ayame I am glad that you could finally make it," said Lady Rei.
Ayame didn't seem to hear her though for she was looking straight at Kagome.
"K-k-kags??"
"Aya!!!!" shouted Kagome as she ran to the girl and hugged her.
The girls stood there for a few minutes when Kagome reached over and hit Kouga upside the head with her fist.
"Ow, Kags! What was that for?"
"Kouga, when you told me yesterday that you had found a mate you didn't tell me that it was MY SISTER!!!!"
"Oh yea, I did forget that didn't I? Well you didn't ask!" he said then ran with Kagome and Ayame chasing after him.
Disclaimer: Damn lawyers are trying to beat down my door cuz someone told them that I claim to own Inu & Co. Well For the record I do not. So maybe now they will leave me alone!!!!!
Shocked
----------Yuma & Rei's Dream--------
Yuma found herself in a dark place. She tried to call out and found that she couldn't speak. All of a sudden she felt another presence and then a hand on her shoulder. Yuma turned around her claws ready to strike when she saw Rei. She tried to talk again and this time found that she could.
"What are we doing here my friend?"
"I do believe Yuma that we have been summoned here by someone. I remember that this is where I met Midoriko when she last came to me in my sleep," answered Rei.
At that moment they saw a burst of bluish pink light and there stood the priestess.
"Yes my Lady, I have summoned you here. I am sorry that I had to do this but there is something that you both should know. If it was not of the utmost importance I would not have summoned you both here. The Lands are now united, but that is not the only thing. If Lady Kagome and Lord Sesshomaru do not complete the bond within the next six days then all is lost. They are the true rulers of all the lands and must complete the bond before the ball that Lord Yukka is putting together to announce the return of Lady Kagome and also the uniting of the Lands. You both did a wonderful job with your grand-children but now you must give advice to your children or all will be for nothing."
At that moment another young demoness came into the dream. This one was an auburn and white haired wolf demoness with a purple snowflake on her forehead.
"Aya? Is that really you?" asked Rei.
"M-m-mother?"
"Yes, my child it is I."
Ayame ran to Rei and threw her arms around her. The two stood there for a few moments before Ayame realized something.
"If you have returned Mother, does that mean that my sister has as well?"
"Yes, Aya. Kagome has returned. She is on her way to the castle as we speak, I believe."
"Lady Rei, did you inform Lady Kagome what happens when a human is changed into a demon?" asked Midoriko.
"Yes, why do you ask?" Then it dawned on her. "Sango!!! She has chosen and I bet that Kagome forgot that when a human is transformed to a demon it is in the middle of the demonesses heat!!!!! OMG! Aya, your mate is the closest to your sisters. Have him remind Kagome and help her protect them while you come here."
"Hai mother!"
-------------End Dream----------------
---------With The Girls-----------------
Sango had just finished her transformation when Kagome felt it. They were surrounded by at least a hundred demons. She knew that the other two girls felt it too. Kagome reached for her sword but it wasn't there. She remembered that she had left it in the hut in order to help protect the rest of her family. Then out of nowhere Kagome felt arms wrap around her waist. She looked down and recognized the armbands as Kouga's. She spun around to find Kouga smirking at her.
"Lady Kagome, did you forget that when a human is transformed into a demon that the transformation throws them into the middle of their heat??"
"Omg, how could I have forgotten the most important part! I am so sorry Sango. I forgot my sword also."
"Kagome, I have been sent by Midoriko to help you. She has asked me to remind you that all you need to do is call for your sword and it will appear in your hand. Then I am to do something and we are to meet your father at his castle. The rest of your family is already on their way."
Kagome nodded and called to her sword.
"Come to me Shikon Kanjii!!"
Her sword then appeared in her right hand. She looked at it and noticed something was different about it. At that moment Kouga put his hand over hers and both of them were surrounded in a bright pink light. When the light faded Kouga was gone. Kagome looked down at the sword and saw that to the lower left of her family crest was the crest of the East, and across from that was the crest of the west. The only one missing was the South, but she also noticed that in the center of the crests was the Shikon No Tama itself. She gasped, then she remembered that they were surrounded.
"Sango, Kikyo come take a hold of my shoulder. I will transport us to Father's castle at once."
The other two did as Kagome told them and within moments they were standing in the garden of the Northern castle. Sango and Kikyo looked around in total awe. Then their gazes landed on three demon children. Two boys and a girl. They found it strange that one of the boys looked like Sesshomaru other than the eyes, which strangely looked like Kagome's with gold felcks in them. The other boy looked identical to Sango, and the little girl looked exactly like Kagome with the exception of gold eyes with blue flecks in them. Kagome sensed the children and turned to look at them and her mouth dropped to the ground.
"Shippou, Kohaku, Rin?????"
"Yes momma its us," answered Shippou and Rin.
"But how? When? Why?"
"One question at a time Aunt Kagome," said Kohaku, while the other two nodded their heads.
"Well its was like this mom, our grandmothers decided to give you and Dad a gift for defeating Naraku and as they said an early wedding present. As for Kohaku, Aunt Sango, you are the only family that he has left other than the rest of us and since you had chosen she gave him a choice. We were also given a choice and we chose to become you and Lord Sesshomaru's real children not just adopted. He has already approved of our new looks and our choice. That is the why part mom. What do you think Aunt Kikyo, Aunt Sango, and Mom?" asked Shippou.
"I think you all look wonderful and I am glad that Kags gave me a second chance to be a part of this family," said Kikyo with tears in her eyes.
"I agree with Kikyo. You children look wonderful. Kohaku, I am honored that you chose this because of me. I love you and have really always been a mother figure since our real mom passed on at your birth. I am honored to call you son instead of brother," said Sango, who also had tears in her eyes.
"Shippou, Rin I want you both to know that I am very proud of the both of you. You both made wonderful decisions. I love you both and always will. I am proud to have you both by my side as well as your father."
"As for when mom, it was just earlier this evening. Grandma said that you were making Aunt Sango and Aunt Kikyo your sisters due to a blood bond. So that was when our grandmas decided it was time to ask us. That covers the when," said Rin with a nod towards Kohaku.
"Now as to the how part of your question Aunt Kagome. Grandma Rei is a miko as well so with her and Lady Yuma's powers combined as well as a little help from Lady Midoriko they gave us this gift," finished Kohaku.
--------------Elsewhere in the castle----------
The men were gathered in the throne room waiting for the women to arrive with the children when Lady Rei and Lady Yuma entered. The two elder women walked in and sat down not noticing that there was another presence in the room. Lord Inutashio had hidden himself quite well if his mate did not know he was here yet. All was going according to plan.
'Midoriko, everything is moving along wonderfully,' said Inutashio in his mind.
'Yes my Lord it certianly is,' Midoriko answered. 'Now just watch and listen. You will know when the time is right for you to reveal yourself. Now I must go.'
Yuma looked back and forth between Inuyasha and her son. She smiled when she noticed that they were actually getting along for the first time since they were children.
"Inuyasha, I have a question for you."
Inuyasha's ears perked up at hearing Lady Yuma's voice directed at him.
"Yes, my Lady, what is it that you wish to ask me?"
"Do you wish to still become full demon and second Lord of the Western Lands as was your birthright?"
'Mother where are you going with this?' Sesshomaru asked her in his mind.
'Listen and find out, my son,' was all she said.
"I have thought long and hard about that Lady Yuma. Now that the Shikon is gone there is no way for me to do so, but I am content as I am. I have a mate that I love and loves me for who I am not for what I am, I have friends that will stand by me throughout the rest of my life and I finally have some of the relationship with my brother that has been lost for so many years. I am content."
"Being content and being happy are two very different things Inuyasha. Did Kagome not tell you that there is still a way for you to achieve that goal even though the jewel is gone?"
Inuyasha nodded remembering Kagome's words after she had made her wish.
"She was very much correct. Inuyasha, you have had the power with you all along. It just needed to be activated. Now will you choose to remain a hanyou or do you choose to become full demon?"
Inuyasha sat there and thought about when Kagome had asked him the same question. Once again he heard her advice and once again listened to it. He listened to his heart. He knew his friends would stand by his side no matter what, Sango had told him so and he had the bump to prove it.
---------Flashback---------
"Now if your done being such an ass, we can get down to talking seriously. Inuyahsa there are some things I need to know. One: Do you love me? Two: If you had a second chance with Kikyo would you take it? Three: After this is over will you still stay by my side and protect me with your life? Four: Do you still wish to become full demon?"
Inuyasha stood there in shock for the second time that day. Had his best friend really just asked him if he would take a second chance with Kikyo? Kagome stood there staring at Inuyasha. She could sense her mom and Lady Yuma just out of sight and knew they were anxious to hear what was said just as much as she was. She also knew that Sango, Miroku and Shippou were listening in from her bedroom window. She glanced at the window and sure enough there were the three of them waiting to hear what was said. Finally Inuyasha got over his shock, after about five minutes, and sat on the fround in front of the God tree. He sat there thinking. Kagome finally got tired of waiting and decided to give him the same advice her mom had given her.
"Inuyasha, I am gonna give you a piece of advice that was given to me. Someone told me once not to listen to your mind, listen to your heart. It worked too."
Inuyasha nodded and closed his eyes. He blocked out every sound and listened to his heart. He was shocked with what he realized. He does love Kagome, yes, but it is more like the love that one would have for a sister. Kikyo was his first true love. Kagome accpets him for who he is, but will she still stand by him if he choses to become full demon? He decided to ask her and tell her the truth.
"Kagome, yes I do love you, but not like I love Kikyo. I love you more like a sister than anything else. You have been by my side through everything. You have accepted me for who I am, not who you want me to be. You are my best friend, you were the first person to be there for me, to not run away from me just because I was always being an asshole,as you put it. I will always be by your side, I have promised to protect you with my life if need be, and I will keep that promise until you no longer want me by your side. Feh, even then you will have to kill me in order to make me leave my best friend. The only thing that I have to know is will you be by my side if I choose to become full demon?"
Kagome was just about to answer him when Sango ran by her and stopped right in front of Inuyasha. She looked pissed. She then did something that she usually save for Miroku only. Sango smacked him upside the head!
"Ow, Sango what was that for?"
"INUYASHA, YOU BAKA!!!!!" Sango yelled. Then she took a few deep breaths to calm down before going on.
"Are you really that stupid???? We have all been there for you when you transformed, remember??? We were there for you before,during, and after!!!! We all decided a long time ago that no matter what we would never leave your side. Thats what friends are for Inuyasha. They stay by each other's sides no matter what, no matter who or what they are. You guys have been there for me, even though I betrayed you, you still didn't turn your back on me. Inuyasha, you are like a brother to me and I for one will be there for you weather it be as human, hanyou, or demon. You are Inuyasha no matter what form you are in. I know that I speak for Kagome, Miroku and Shippou also when I say that we will be here for you. We have all become so close. As Kagome told me earlier, we are a family, and weather you like it or not, you are stuck with us!"
After Sango said that she stomped off to the house.
"You know she is right Inuyasha. I trust all of you guys with my life, and I have good reason to do that. You guys have all stuck by me and protected me from everything. I love all of you very much. I have realized a lot of things also. One: I love you but I am not in love with you. Two: You are my best friend and I want you by my side for the rest of my life. Three: I only want you to be happy, Inuyasha. Everything Sango said is true. There are things that I need for you to know, but right now I can't tell you all of it. There are some things you need to find out for yourself. I am proud of you though Inuyasha, you have grown up a lot in the last year. You have made friends that are willing to put their lives on the line for everyday,and love you for who you are. Now I have a favor to ask of you. When we get back I don't want you and Kouga fighting. I want you two to try and get along for my sake. Let me handle Kouga. K?"
-----End Flashback-------------
He realized that the answer would never change for them. What about Kikyo? He knew she loved him as much as he loved her, but did she love him enough to stay by his side even when he was full demon?
'Yes, she does Inuyasha. Do not let your doubts make your decision. This will be the last chance that you will get,' said a voice in his head that sounded very familiar.
'Kags?' he thought.
'No, I am not Lady Kagome. I am Midoriko. Inuyasha do you not remember meeting me when you were a small child. I told you about your destiny.'
'Ah, yes. Now I remember. It is good to hear you again Midoriko. I am glad that you have chosen Kags. She is a truly kind hearted person.'
'That she is. Now you must tell everyone your decision, but Inuyasha DO NOT reveal that your father is alive yet. He wants to suprise Lady Yuma. Also know this, after you have been transformed you must remember to ask about the Tetsusaiga'
Inuyasha then realized that everyone was looking at him. He straightened his back, opened up his eyes and looked at Yuma.
"My lady Yuma. I would indeed like to become full demon, though I do not see how it is possible."
Yuma smiled and motioned for him to come to her. Inuyasha got up and walked around the table to kneel in front of Yuma.
"You are both so much like your father," she sighed. "I miss him so much."
"As do I my Lady," replied Inuyasha. "Someday we will be with him again."
"Very true Inuyasha. You know there is something that I must tell you. All of these years your destiny has been lain out before you. All of the trials that you went through before you met up with Kagome and the others were part of it. Your destiny has been very complex since they day you were born. That very day I marked you as the second heir to the Western Lands, in front of witness of your mother and father. In a sense Inuyasha you are also my son. Your father loved both of us, your mother and I, very much and therefore I made his choice for him. I left. I had seen my destiny ahead of me and if I would not have left then you would have never met up with Kagome or your other friends. Kami-sama sent me a dream showing me what needed to be done in order to protect the Lady Kagome. I came to you the night you were born Inuyasha and traced our family crest upon your forehead. Doing so thus marked you as the second heir to the throne. It is now that I activate that crest so that you may continue on with your destiny and continue protecting the Lady of the West."
Yuma then leaned over and kissed the exact spot where she placed the crest 1000 years ago. Inuyasha was instantly engulfed in a pink light. When the light faded he stood completely transformed. It was that sight that the younger women and children walked in upon. They all froze in place almost expecting him to go into a rage, but he didn't.
"Lady Yuma, what about the Tetsusaiga? Will I still be able to weild it?"
"Yes, my son. I will see to that. Please hand me the sword."
Inuyasha did as he was asked, suprised that it didn't burn him when he touched it. Yuma felt the fang pulse when she touched it. It was as if the sword already knew of its master's changes and had already accepted it. It also seemed to recognize her as the mate of its creator. Yuma closed her eyes and said:
"Mighty sword Tetsusaiga, I, Lady Yuma, mate of Lord Inutashio have changed the appearance and blood of your master Lord Inuyasha. He is now a full blooded demon, yet you are still needed to aid your master in the protection of Lady Kagome, her mate and her children. Even though his blood may have changed his heart remains pure. Let his heart be your guide, allow him to wield you and fufill his destiny! Mighty Tetsusaiga, fang of my love and mate Inutashio, will you allow Lord Inuyasha, second son of your creator, to wield you?"
The sword pulsed and flew back to Inuyasha's side. Suddenly there was a blinding pink light. Everyone looked around to see where it had come from and all eyes fell on Kikyo. Where once stood a human Kikyo now stood a demoness that looked identical to Kagome and Sango, other than her hair had silver streaks in it and her eyes were now a blue and gold mixture with emerald and brown flecks in them. What shocked Yuma the most was that behind her stood Inutashio with his hand on her shoulder.
"I-i-inutashio??" Yuma finally managed to get out.
When he stepped around Kikyo and nodded his head Yuma ran into his open arms and started crying.
"You have done well my love. You have managed to keep yourself well and both of our sons protected. I especially love what you and Rei have done with our grandchildren. Rei, thank you for keeping my mate safe. I owe you a debt of gratitude. I expected nothing less of you though because she is your blood sister. Now I do believe that there is one more suprise in store for Lady Kagome."
Everyone looked at Kagome and she just shrugged. Then she heard a couple of very familiar voices.
"Why in Kami's name didn't you fucking tell me that she was back my mate???" a young woman's voice screamed.
"She asked me not to tell you. She wanted to be the one love," was a young man's response.
Everyone stopped looking at Kagome and looked towards the entrance to the throne room waiting for the arguing couple to come in. They didn't have to wait long. In walked Kouga with a very beautiful auburn and white haired wolf demoness. They both stopped and looked around the room.
"Lord Kouga, Lady Ayame I am glad that you could finally make it," said Lady Rei.
Ayame didn't seem to hear her though for she was looking straight at Kagome.
"K-k-kags??"
"Aya!!!!" shouted Kagome as she ran to the girl and hugged her.
The girls stood there for a few minutes when Kagome reached over and hit Kouga upside the head with her fist.
"Ow, Kags! What was that for?"
"Kouga, when you told me yesterday that you had found a mate you didn't tell me that it was MY SISTER!!!!"
"Oh yea, I did forget that didn't I? Well you didn't ask!" he said then ran with Kagome and Ayame chasing after him.