InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Wolf and The Dog ❯ Chapter 17: Ojiisan and the Ceremony ( Chapter 17 )

Chapter 17: Ojiisan and the Ceremony

 

Meanwhile, Kouga found himself before Yuuka's chamber. He groaned. Had it not been for Yuuka's persuasion he never would have come here. He hated encounters with the old wolf. They always ended up fighting, tearing each other's heads off and today he was not in the mood for such things. He took a deep breath and knocked on the door with his leg.

 

“Enter.” A gruff voice came from inside.

 

Kouga slowly pushed the door open and entered the room. Unlike Kouga's chamber this chamber was not as large as the meeting room and was completely different. It was mainly used as Yamato and Yuuka's study. Contrary to the common belief, Yamato like Yuuka was great scholar and loved to spend time with his books when he was not blasting off someone's ass. The room was surrounded by numerous bookshelves each overflowing with books and scrolls of several kinds. In one corner a large teak wood table stood with books and scrolls strewn over it. Two decorated large wooden chairs were present on either side of the table. Yamato sat in one chair pouring over a few books and scrolls when the scent of Kouga and someone else new hit his nose making him look up. He pushed his chair back and stood up as Kouga entered the room with his pups.

 

“So… you finally decided to show up.” Yamato said, his voice full of sarcasm, fixing the young wolf with his usual glare. “I was wondering if I would ever have the privilege of seeing my grandchildren.”

 

“Hmmph.”

 

“By the way, where's Inuyasha? I thought he would be bringing the pups to me. I was anxious to see him in his transformed state.” Kouga who was avoiding the old wolf's stare turned sharply meeting his gaze questioningly “Don't be so surprised your highness.” Yamato mocked. “Yuuka had the liberty to convey the information this morning.”

 

Kouga grunted. “Inuyasha's busy. Yuuka and the others are getting `her' prepared for the ceremony, so Yuuka asked me to…” but Yamato cut him off instantly.

 

“So that's why you came, because Yuuka asked you to, not because you wanted. Keh! I should have known it. You'll always be as insolent as your father. He never knew the proper way to give respect to people who deserved it and I can see you follow his footsteps.”

 

Kouga growled. This was what he hated. Yamato always managed to get to him by bringing up his father. `Damn you, if I wasn't holding my pups I would have kicked you right on the head for saying such thing against Otousan. Maybe I should leave; it was a mistake to come here.' Kouga was thinking about leaving when Ryu woke up from his sleep and started fussing.

 

“Ah..ah..mm…mmm..ah.” He cried out moving his head and trying to find his mother. Kouga was helpless. He had Hikari in one arm and could do nothing to calm the small pup. However at that moment Yamato moved at once towards Kouga and picked up the squiggling pup holding him in his arms and started rocking him gently.

 

“You don't know one thing about being a father, god only knows what would become of them?” Yamato said rolling his eyes. Yamato tickled Ryu on his stomach making him giggle and reach out trying to grab his long white and black hair. Yamato smiled and wiggled his fingers at Ryu who took them in his tiny hand instantly putting one in his mouth. “Mm… mmm…”

 

Yamato laughed and removed the finger from Ryu's mouth before bending down to place a kiss on his forehead. “At least he likes me. You will not be as your father will you? Will you?” He cooed at the pup making Kouga roll his eyes. Ryu stared at him wide eyed at the old wolf as if trying to understand what his ojisan was talking about. “Mm…?”

 

Yamato kissed Ryu's cheeks before handing over him back to Kouga and turned to take the still sleeping Hikari in his arms. He went back to the large wooden chair and took a sit holding Hikari in his arms. Kouga moved to sit on the other chair placing the squirming Ryu on lap. Hikari slept on, peacefully sucking on a thumb as Yamato slowly removed her covers kissed her forehead just like her brother. Her ears twitched making Yamato to move his hands and run them over her soft silky ears, and smile when the pup purred in her sleep.

 

`She's just like Inuyasha.' Kouga thought with a small smile tugging at his lips. `Thinking of Inuyasha, I wonder how she's putting up with Yuuka's whims, poor puppy.'

 

“Kouga?”

 

Yamato's voice broke him out his train of thought. “Hmm?”

 

“They are truly adorable, and I can tell they will be strong, much stronger than any of us are.” Yamato said smiling as he caressed Hikari's soft cheeks with the back of his fingers.

 

“Hmmm…I know…and I agree Ojisan.” Kouga said smiling as he tried to keep the over-zealous pup from falling off his lap who tried to reach forward to get a better look at what the old wolf was doing to his sister and if he could get more attention from Yamato. “Mm!”

 

“Hmmm…” Was all Yamato said as he smiled at his grandson's antics.

 

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~*~Almost an Hour later~*~

 

Kouga stood outside his bedroom, impatiently waiting for his mate, dressed in a white kimono with same floral patterns as Inuyasha's. He sighed. When Yamato had finally released him he had almost ran towards his room with the pups in his arms. He had tried to enter his bedroom but was chased away by a hyper Yuuka saying that Inuyasha would take a few minutes more. From the whimpers and “Ow!”s he heard from inside he was sure the poor puppy was going through hell. But No matter how brave he was he knew better than to interfere with the ladies. So he sat on one of the tree stumps with pups sighing continuously.

 

Finally after what seemed like hours, the door opened and a beaming Yuuka and Kagome came out smiling proudly. “Tada!” Kagome said motioning her hands towards the room. Kouga's breath hitched as Sango pushed the inu-hanyou from behind making her stand in front of wolf prince. Kagome and Sango moved to take the pups from Kouga's hand, as he stood mesmerized by his puppy.

 

Kouga could not help but gawk stupidly at the female that should in front of him. `Is this my Inuyasha?' the breathtaking beauty made Kouga's heart skip a bit. Inuyasha looked absolutely stunning in the scarlet kimono with the silk fabric clinging to her body like a second skin, accentuating every little curve of her delicious body. Her hair was pulled in to a loose braid with golden rose pin tucked in it. Her skin seemed to be radiating a soft golden glow of pale honey. Long lashes which seemed to darker than usual fluttered as she looked at the wolf's expression and shyly lowered her eyes, a rosy blush covering her cheeks giving her a look, innocent sensuality that other females in his pack would kill to have. Her soft and strangely…red lips glistened in the candlelight as they quivered in anticipation, inviting to be caressed and bitten and tasted.

 

Kouga was at a loss for words. Who could have thought that this arrogant and insolent `dog turd' could be the same person as this sultry and exquisite beauty who stood in front of him. He moved forward and a lifted the puppy's face gazing into her golden orbs and leaning down and placing a soft kiss on her lips before nuzzling her neck taking in her sweet lavender scent.

 

Kouga then moved back, once more drinking in the beauty of his mate and gave her a warm smile, which was returned instantly.

 

“Ohhhhhhhhh!! They look so cute together!” Kagome's excited voice brought them out of their trance as they turned to face the other occupants of the room. “I have to take a photo.” She handed Ryu to Yuuka and went inside for moment before returning with a strange device in her hand.

 

“What is this Kagome-san?” Yuuka asked, curiously gazing at the camera in Kagome's hand.

 

“It's a instant camera, we take photo's with.” Seeing Yuuka clueless expression she sweat dropped “Well…. Never mind let me take a photo and then I'll show you, now you people stand here and give me a smile.”

 

Kouga too was clueless at what was happening, but an assuring look from his mate and a slight whisper of “Do as she says or we'll never get out of it.” Prompted him to follow her orders. Kagome clicked away the pictures and soon the whole family were standing and posing for Kagome. Kouga stared in amazement as lights flashed on his face and strange things came out of this `ka-kamera' thing. (a/n: I purposefully misspelt it. I know what a camera is and you do too but our wolf boy doesn't.)

 

Finally when Kagome exhausted herself she gave them a big satisfied smile “Here you go guys, the pictures.” She said as she handed the photo to Kouga who looked in amazement at the pictures. “Kagome how can we be in there, is it some kind of magic? How did you do it?”

 

“Oh no. It's no magic its techno…ummm something we have in our time.”

 

“Oh. These things from your time are incredible Kagome.” Kouga said, handing her back the pictures.

 

“Yeah and you can keep these.” She said handing them a picture of him and Inuyasha and one with their pups “And this is for you.” She handed Yuuka another picture with her and the rest of the family in it.

 

Yuuka smiled squealing. “Wow, this great! I have to know more about your world Kagome-chan. We'll talk when the ceremony is over, oh Lord I completely forgot about it! Come, let's go! Hurry hurry.” She handed Hikari to Inuyasha as Kouga took Ryu from Sango's arms finally moving towards the council room.

 

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“Keh!” Inuyasha growled, slowly they made their way to the council room with the ladies almost hopping in front of them, engaged in an excited discussion among themselves.

 

Inuyasha and Kouga followed them at a distance carrying Ryu and Hikari.

 

“What is it puppy?” Kouga asked as he tried to adjust the wiggling pup in his arms.

 

“Nothing!” Inuyasha pouted “It's the damn hair pins, fucking itches. `You'll look so pretty.'” Inuyasha said in a mocking voice of Kagome “And all this stupid makeup, that damned wench just couldn't do without it. Darn it! If it was not for Yuuka-chan… Keh!” A low growl vibrated through her body making Hikari giggle. “I hate this, why did I have to turn in a damn woman, Keh!”

 

“Don't worry, it will be over soon and to tell the truth, you look pretty alluring in this form and may I say smell good too.”

 

“Phuf! Whatever, if anybody gawks at me I swear I'll scratch their eyes out.” Kouga laughed seeing his mate grumble under her breath.

 

`That's my puppy all right!'…..

 

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They entered the council room slowly when a loud cheer and howls of joy greeted them. Kouga smiled pulling his mate close to his body and they made their way to the front with the pups in their hands. Suddenly the wolves noticed the strange but beautiful female beside Kouga instead of the dog demon. A hush soon fell over the crowd followed by a low murmuring as to who the beauty was and where was their Inuyasha. A few wolves growled angrily among themselves never understanding what had happened. Shippo who, with Miroku to attend was practically passing out at the sight. He had heard what happened to Inuyasha but had not expected this. The couple finally made it to the dais where Yamato, Yuuka and the others where waiting for them.

 

“Kouga who's this beautiful lady?” Chikato asked. “Is she Inuyasha's acquaintance?”

 

“Yes and why is she with you instead of Inuyasha?” Akimitsu asked a little annoyed at the female for standing so close to their leader

 

“Why is she holding on to your pups?” Keiko seemed to be fuming a bit.

 

The elders looked at her questioningly as Kouga and Yuuka and even Yamato burst laughing. Inuyasha closely resembled a ripe tomato as Sango and Kagome started snickering behind her, Miroku well… the monk was drooling like a starving animal his hands twitching violently to grope Inuyasha. However the fact that Kouga, not to mention hundred of wolves present there and Sango's Hiraikotsu was the reason he didn't dare to touch Inuyasha. Who would want untimely death… not Miroku… he had to produce a son before he died didn't he?

 

“This `is' Inuyasha.” Kouga managed between his bouts of laugher. “He changed to accommodate the childbirth and for their sustenance. It's not permanent though, but he'll remain in this form till the pups are old enough to sustain themselves.”

 

Everyone's eyes went wide as the information was fully absorbed. A few of the males even cheered at the beauty while some demonesses pouted.

 

Yamato and Yuuka smiled proudly moving to address the crowd. “We have come here today to welcome the newest members of the royal family to our pack. The children of our most beloved leader Kouga and his mate Inuyasha. The heirs to the wolf clan, the chosen ones who were destined to bring peace to our lands and free us of the evil forever. May the gods bless them and make them strong so that they may bring pride to us all.” Yamato completed his speech and moved aside giving way to Kouga to continue.

 

“I give you my son Ryu.” Kouga stepped forwards holding up the child to face the crowd.

 

“And my daughter Hikari.” Inuyasha did the same as she stepped beside his mate holding up Hikari with a proud smile on her face.

 

Both the pups squealed, giggling happily as the crowd broke into cheers and howls before they bowed in front of them welcoming the prince and the princess into their hearts and the pack…..

 

The festivities continued long after, with food and ale flowing freely, the wolves congratulating the couple and showering them with gifts. Inuyasha sighed happily. Yuuka was right the wolves didn't flinch away from her current form in disgust. On the contrary some of them seemed to be rather interested in her gorgeous form, making their mates green with jealousy. One of them even dragged his mate away by his ear as he tried to hover near Inuyasha trying to get better look at her. Kouga however was growling dangerously through the entire ceremony and refused to leave Inuyasha's side for a moment if not for Yuuka who promised to look after her.

 

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Inuyasha sat on the dais with Hikari in her lap while Miroku played with Ryu beside him. Inuyasha was pretty amazed at how good the houshi was with the kids, watching him as he bounced and cooed at the pup tickling him occasionally and making funny faces as Ryu giggled and wiggling his tiny tail. Sango sat beside Miroku smiling at the houshi's antics. Kirara at the moment was nuzzling Inuyasha's cheek mewling happily as she scratched behind her ears.

 

Kagome approached them. “Inuyasha, there's a someone who wants to see you.” She smiled as

Inuyasha looked up to see to Shippo peeking shyly from behind Kagome. Kagome picked him up and settled him in front of Inuyasha. “Congratulations Inuyasha.” He said shyly blushing slightly at the beautiful female before giving her a small flower.

 

Inuyasha accepted the flower smiling. “Come here twerp, don't you want to meet the pups?” She pulled the small pup on her lap and took his hand to move over Hikari's head who cooed and looked up with large eyes at Shippo. Shippo smiled. “She's pretty.” Before adding softly with a blush. “And you are too.”

 

Inuyasha burst out laughing turning the group's attention to her.

 

“What's the matter?” Sango asked seeing the inu guffawing in front them.

 

“The…. The twerp thinks I am pretty, he he he.” Shippo turned red instantly. “So the runt has a little crush on me… don't you Shippo-baby?” She teased still trying to control her laughter before knocking the kitsune on his head.

 

“You're mean.” Shippo pouted rubbing his head. “Stupid dog.” This made Inuyasha laugh harder.

 

Soon others joined them. Ayame and her mate had made it to the ceremony with their daughter Akiyo who took an instant liking to their pups and… a certain kitsune pup. Soon Kagome was seen chatting away happily with Ayame while Akiyo sat beside Shippo watching him constantly from the corner of her eye and giving her smiles which made him blush even harder.

 

By the time the ceremony was over, Kouga and Inuyasha had enough gifts to fill in the whole cave. But from all the other gifts Inuyasha's favorite was the cherry wood crib Kagome brought form her world. It had beautiful carvings of different baby animals on its sides and rockers at the bottom and came complete with a pastel color coverlet, two soft small pillows and two small pastel colored blankets one blue and one pink.

 

But that was just one of the many gifts Kagome had brought, the other baby supplies ranged from a large boxes of diapers, bathing product, two large baby tubs, a changing table, plush toys, bottles, separate cute outfits for Ryu and Hikari, baby wipes, powder, etc, etc, etc. Kouga and Inuyasha didn't know what to do with most of the stuff and looked totally lost, however Kagome assured that she'd show them how to use those things.

 

“Gods what are we going to do with all this stuff?” Kouga sighed as looked around at the various gifts strewn all over the bedroom floor, ranging from wooden toys to clothes to even weapons that the wolves had presented them. Inuyasha smiled as she tucked the pups in the crib pulling the blanket over them.

 

“Don't worry we'll find some way to deal with them (yawn) right now lets get some sleep I am so tired (yawn).” Inuyasha settled down on the futon pulling the wolf beside her and snuggled into the warmth of his warm body. “mmm…”

 

“Hey puppy, today was great, I am so proud of you. You managed quite well I must say.” Kouga said a satisfied smile plastered on his face as he encircled his arms around the soft body of his mate. “Now how about….” But before he could finish his sentence soft snores reached his ears. He looked down to see Inuyasha had fallen asleep in his arms. `Damn! She must be very tired. Oh well… so much for the festivities. I guess I'll have to wait.' He sighed before placing a kiss on her forehead and cuddled against her body letting sleep take him to the world of dreams.

 

Glossary

 

Ojiisan- grandfather

Ojisan- uncle

Otuosan- father