InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Two Sparrows in A Hurricane ❯ Chapter 10 ( Chapter 10 )

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

Inuyasha spent the days clearing brush to get to the arable land underneath. Kagome cleaned the house they decided to use as their home, airing out the bedding, dusting, sweeping and mopping with tools that she had found in another run down house. Inuyasha had found tools such as an axe, hoe, shovel, and a wet stone in a shed that had been protected from the elements. Inuyasha fixed up their home and Kagome added finishing touches, using the moth eaten fabrics as curtains and rugs. Inuyasha tore down most of the other buildings, putting some of the wood aside as kindling and some to use to repair his home. The nights they spent in each other's arms, making love and cuddling, enjoying the peaceful quiet of the night, that was sometimes broken by a long-distance coyote howl or thunder in a night-time rain storm.
Spring went into summer and the couple was ready to start planting. But that was where the simplicity ended. They had to return to Kaede's village to secure seeds. And Kagome had been bugging Inuyasha that they should return and let their friends know where they were.
"I know they're worried about us, Inuyasha.", she pleaded with him.
He agreed and after about 2 months alone, they returned to the village. Their friends greeted them joyously and berated them for making them worry about the couple's safety.
"HMPH! Kagome was with me, you should know better than to worry.", Inuyasha huffed, as he folded his arms across his chest and looked away.
"Yes, but, Inuyasha, you were demon the last time we saw you, and we were concerned.", Miroku admonished.
"We even held off our wedding, waiting for you to return.", Sango added.
"I'm so sorry, Sango. I didn't mean to make you worry. Why don't you plan your wedding? We'll stay around for it.", Kagome said.
"Stay ... around? What do you mean? You're leaving again?", Sango asked, surprised.
"Yes. Inuyasha and I found a place to make a home in. It's perfect. And we don't have to worry about acceptance."
"What are you talking about? The villagers aren't still talking, are they?", Sango asked, surprised.
"HMPH! You don't hear it!", Inuyasha huffed.
"No, I don't suppose we would.", Miroku said, quietly, "We don't have your ears."
"We'll show you where it is, so you can visit. And the home we have, even Shippou will have a bedroom.", Kagome said, happily ruffling the fox kit's hair.
"WHA?", Inuyasha looked at Kagome, "The runt's coming with us?"
"YIPPEE!", yelled Shippou, as he jumped up and landed on Kagome's lap.
"YES, Inuyasha, Shippou will be with us.", And her face stated firmly, END OF STORY.
"Fine.", Inuyasha grumbled.
"Oh, and guess what? I'm pregnant!", Kagome announced.
Their friends were surprised and then happy as they congratulated the couple. Sango suggested that Master Mushin marry Kagome and Inuyasha in a double ceremony. Inuyasha balked, saying that demons didn't need worthless ceremonies, then regretted his words when Kagome looked at him sadly.
"Actually, I wanted Kaede to marry us.", she said, looking at her shoes.
"Whatever!", was the only response her hanyou gave, his version of agreement, as Kagome wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him happily.
"Thank you.", she whispered.
A few days later, down by the river at dusk, with just Shippou, Miroku, Sango, Kirara, Kohaku and Myouga as witnesses, Kaede married the couple in a simple Shinto ceremony. A week later, Master Mushin arrived with Hachi and married Sango and Miroku, with the whole village in attendance. While the newly married monk and demon slayer enjoyed their time alone, Inuyasha and Kagome headed to her home to tell her family all that had happened.
When they arrived in the future, Kagome was surprised to see the house empty. Souta was a school and her mother and grandfather were obviously doing errands. They headed up to Kagome's bedroom and discovered her bedroom rearranged. To Kagome's surprise, her twin bed was replaced with a full size bed. They soon discovered her grandfather had been in the warehouse rearranging things. He came in and greeted them.
"You're back, child. Welcome home.", her grandfather said as he settled down with the daily paper. Her mother arrived back shortly, with groceries. She welcomed her daughter back, as Kagome started to assist her mother with putting away the food. Inuyasha was in the living room, torturing Buyo.
"He's gonna scratch you, my boy." Kagome heard her grandfather admonish Inuyasha as he responded with a "Feh!"
Kagome smiled as she heard Inuyasha's "YOW!" as the Buyo fulfilled the prophecy, "You were warned.", she said to no one in particular.
"Mama", she asked her mother, as she sat at the table and her mother began dinner, "Why is there a double bed in my room? Where is my bed?"
"Well, sweetie, you and Inuyasha looked so cramped in that small bed the last time you were here. I just thought you two needed a bigger bed and a full was all that would fit in your room."
"WHA?", Kagome looked at her mother, shocked. 'She knew Inuyasha and I were ...'
Her mother smiled sweetly, "I came in a couple nights to put wash away for you. You two looked so adorable, curled up together."
Kagome blushed, "Mom!", then quietly, Kagome said, "Mom, I need to tell you something. Something very important."
Her mother pulled out a chair and sat next to her daughter, gently brushing tendrils of hair out of Kagome's eyes, "What is it sweetie?"
Kagome gulped, unsure of her mother's reaction, and said, "Mama, I'm pregnant with Inuyasha's child."
Her fears were unfounded as her mother clapped her hands together, "I'm going to be a grandmother? How wonderful! When? How far along are you?"
"About two months.", Kagome said smiling, as her mother hugged her.
"Oh, I hope he has those cute ears like his father.", her mother beamed.
"What's this about being a grandmother?", Kagome's grandfather came in asking.
"Kagome's pregnant, father. Isn't that wonderful? You'll be a great-grandfather!"
"Pregnant? Child, you're not even married yet. Get in here, young man!", her grandfather called to Inuyasha as Kagome cringed.
"Grandpa, Inuyasha and I were married in the feudal era by a Shinto Priestess.", Kagome said, trying to soothe over the situation.
"What's his problem?", Inuyasha asked Kagome, as he sat beside her.
"My problem is, that you two haven't been properly wed and you have my granddaughter pregnant!"
"What the hell was that ceremony that Kaede performed then? We ain't married?", Inuyasha asked, confused.
"Not in a proper Shinto ceremony, my boy. By a Shinto priest."
"Uhmm, Grandpa, one, why would we have a ceremony in this era? Who would we invite?", Kagome asked, her voice raising in anger.
"Everyone, girl."
"Uhmmm, Grandpa. One word.", Kagome said, pointing to the sides of her head, "EARS?"
"Huh?", her grandfather queried.
"His EARS! How would we explain his ears?", Kagome asked, gently pulling on Inuyasha's left ear as Inuyasha gave her a fed up look.
"We could cover them.", Her mother interjected, as Kagome gave her mom a 'Thanks Mom' look.
"I always imagined seeing you in your grandmother's Uchikake gown and kimono.", her grandfather said, misty-eyed.
Giving in to her grandfather, Kagome sighed, "You win gramps."
Her grandfather wasted no time in starting preparations for the ceremony. Kagome's mom took her shopping for all sorts of things needed to start a home and prepare for a baby on the way. Inuyasha, not understanding all the commotion, just tried to stay out of the way. He couldn't comprehend all the junk Kagome was bringing home, "For the baby."
"Why do we need all this stuff?", he'd ask innocently.
"We just do, ok?", she'd say.
Soon the shrine was decorated in red and white as the ceremony day arrived. Inuyasha hated the traditional kimono and shoes Kagome's grandfather dressed him in for the wedding. He had practiced all he was supposed to do but was still nervous. And unhappy. He couldn't understand why all this fuss was needed. Kagome's mom covered his ears in a beautiful silk cap she had made, using the excuse to guests that it was a tradition in Inuyasha's family. As Kagome entered the area filled with close family and friends, including her friends from school (who were amazed that Kagome was actually marrying the violent guy instead of Hojo), the watchers gasped. Kagome was dressed in the traditional formal Uchikake gown with the Tsuno Kakushi hood to symbolize obedience. At least, all gasped except Inuyasha. His beautiful Kagome, he felt, had been transformed into some kind of doll to be placed on display. He hated it. And he especially hated her face. His Kagome's beautiful face was now heavily made up with white face powder and rouge. But, for Kagome's sake and her family's, he accepted the situation.
The ceremony progressed, the couple was blessed, they did the three-times-three exchange, drank the sake (much to Inuyasha's chagrin as he hated sake) and even exchanged rings. Then Kagome changed into another kimono, this time her face was cleansed and she looked more like his Kagome. As they celebrated the reception, their friends congratulated them. Finally, the couple was able to escape to the seclusion of Kagome's room. They showered together, enjoying each other's company. They were alone at last. And they were "officially" married. The couple consummated their union with a night of sexual bliss.