InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Tsukiyo ❯ Mama! Gramps! ( Chapter 9 )

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Chapter 9:

Mama, Gramps!

 

After a few hours of waiting impatiently Kagome's mother and grandfather, Kenji, his children, Sesshomaru and Inuyasha left for the airport. Once there, they waited at the baggage claim area.

Not long after, Souta said,” Look! There they are!” Kagome and Souta quickly ran to their mother and grandfather, hugging them.

“Mama, Gramps! Thank goodness, you're ok!” exclaimed Kagome.

“Hello, Megumi,” greeted Kenji,” Father.” Gramps was actually Kenji's father. He just didn't approve of how his foolish son treated his wife, obsessing over computers when he should have been obsessing over his wife.

“Kenji,” said Megumi. Kagome and Souta noticed how their mother's eyes sparkled as she greeted their father. Perhaps, their love didn't die out, perhaps, it only strained. Kagome looked down at Souta, smirking. Souta returned the smirk.

“Mama, so much has happened these few days, and I think it would be safer if you stayed at Dad's place,” said Kagome, secretly plotting.

“Oh, dear, what has happened?” Megumi asked Kenji. He lifted her duffel bag and walked ahead with her, relaying what happened the night before. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha lifted Gramps and Megumi's suitcases as Kagome and Souta jumped and yelled,” Success!”

“Those two better get back together soon,” huffed Gramps.

~

The group arrived at the Taisho Mansion soon after. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha dropped off Megumi's suitcases in the room across from Kenji (Izayoi plotted with Kagome and Souta) and Gramps' things in a room close by. Kenji introduced Megumi and Gramps to Izayoi and Touga before they all sat down, drinking tea, to talk more about the murder that occurred at the Higurashi mansion.

“And what did the police say,” asked Megumi.

“They said that there was no evidence at all. Whoever did this got rid of any evidence, if there were any at all,” replied Kenji, solemnly.

“You think that this Onigumo did it?” Megumi inquired.

“Mama, I saw his aura. But…I'm not exactly without doubt..,” said Kagome.

“Kagome, did he show any signs of coming after you?” Megumi asked, nervously.

“His son did hold onto my hand for a bit too long and his eyes were…evil…Why, Mama…You don't think…” Kagome paled,” How would he know!”

“You don't seriously think that do you, Mama?!” Souta exclaimed.

“What's going on?” asked Touga, in an authoritative voice. Kagome shivered. Megumi and Kagome looked at Kenji and he nodded.

“I-I'm the Shikon miko,” said Kagome, warily. Touga and Izayoi were not surprised. Sesshomaru's eyes widened a bit. Inuyasha took a loud inhale before running out of the room.

“That's it?” asked Izayoi,” Honey, I knew you where the miko all along.”

Stunned, Kagome asked,” You did?”

“It is not…unexpected. You are very powerful,” said Sesshomaru, in his smooth, velvet voice that made Kagome blush deeply. This exchange, especially, did not escape the watchful eyes of the other occupants in the room.

“It's late, and it has been a long day, perhaps, we should retire to our rooms,” Izayoi suggested. The other occupants filed out of the room, except for two.

“I'll stay a little longer,” Kagome said, distracted.

“Alright, I'll call a maid to bring you hot chocolate.” Kagome and Sesshomaru sat in front of the crackling fireplace; the lights were turned off. They were quietly sipping the hot chocolate that a maid brought in earlier.

“What made you decide to stay back with me?” Kagome asked, quietly.

“Would you prefer it if I left?” Sesshomaru asked, moving to leave.

“Ah, no. I didn't mean to be rude,” Kagome said, clutching Sesshomaru's sleeve. They sat in silence again until Kagome inquired,” What did you mean earlier when you said that my being the Shikon miko wasn't unexpected?”

“Your aura. It is pure and clearly powerful. Perhaps, even more powerful than Father or I,” Sesshomaru replied, looking at her.

“No. I'm not that powerful. Besides, I don't even practice my spells or read the miko scrolls at all.”

“Yes, you are. Trust me,” Sesshomaru said, looking away.

 

-Inuyasha-

*knock, knock*

“Inuyasha,” his mother said, quietly entering the room.

“Mother, you knew!” Inuyasha growled.

“Yes, I did. But, if she is your friend, don't you think you should give her a chance? Besides, you don't need the jewel anymore, do you?” inquired Izayoi, calmly.

“Think about it, Inuyasha. That girl, you were with, Kinkyho or another, she was the one who influenced you to find the Jewel. She's gone now, Inuyasha. Allow your brother this happiness. Kagome's the one for him. Don't do anything rash,” Izayoi stated, firmly, before exiting the room. Inuyasha was stunned; she had never taken that tone of voice to him.

“Half-brother...”

-Back to Kagome and Sesshomaru-

“Rin is such a sweet girl,” Kagome said, changing the subject,” Tell me. How did you meet her?”

“It hasn't been that long. Perhaps, six months since I've met her. When I came upon her, she'd been attacked by wolves, and was already dead. But I used the Tenseiga to revive her,” Kagome gasped, as tears gathered in the corners of her eyes.

“It's amazing. She's been through so much, yet she gives off the aura of innocence and happiness all the time,” Kagome said, sleepily. Sesshomaru felt a heavy weight on his shoulder. He looked over to see that Kagome had fallen asleep on his shoulder. Her eyes were closed, her sultry eyelashes softly brushing against her cheeks. Her cherry lips were slightly parted as she inhaled and exhaled. Sesshomaru, mesmerized by her beauty, brushed his fingertips across her cheeks and lips. He was starting to disagree less and less with his inner beast. Instead of carrying Kagome back to her room, Sesshomaru simply wrapped an arm around Kagome, drew a blanket off of the couch and covered them. He rested his chin atop her head and allowed himself to relax. Soon, Sesshomaru was asleep as well.

And that was how Izayoi found them in the morning, only, in a more or less compromising position. During the night, Kagome had somehow ended on top of Sesshomaru. Her cheek and hands were splayed across his chest. Sesshomaru's hands found themselves a new home around Kagome's waist. The forgotten blanket tangled through their legs. Izayoi resisted a snicker as she closed the doors and gave Souta and Rin two thumbs up. They giggled and ran off to tell their new fox friend.

Soon, Kagome woke up. She yawned and waited until the blur from sleep wore off. The first thing she saw was Sesshomaru's peaceful, sleeping face.

Kagome's face flushed red as she let a squeal before scrambling away. The blanket had twisted around their ankles during the restful sleep and Kagome tripped slightly, running out of the room.

Kagome ran down the halls and out of the mansion to the vast garden. Quickly scanning the garden filled with both exotic and native flowers. Under a cherry blossom tree sat Shippo, his tiny fists gripping a cherry blossom stem; occasionally, he plucked a petal and let it drift onto the small stream nearby. Shippo looked up at the blue sky as a tear rolled down his cheeks.