The day started like it always did, the sun's morning rays were shining waking up the sky around the small village. It was the start of a new day and a very special one for a young couple in this little village. It was now a full year since Kagome had returned to this little place she now calls home. At first it was undecided when her and InuYasha would actually marry, but one night InuYasha finally found the courage to ask. "Say..um Kagome, how about we...you know. Do that marriage thing you were talking about? It will be a year soon, and we could do the wedding then?" The poor guy was so scared of her answer, that he was actually thinking of running away. Sure he knew he loved her, he even finally admitted it to Miroku during her absence. Still it didn't help knowing that Kagome would more then likely want a good sized wedding. And that meant more people judging Kagome on her choice of a man. Not to mention he didn't want anyone really around, he wasn't one to show his feeling in front of other people.
A deep blush came to Kagome and in a flash, InuYasha found himself tackled by a very happy Kagome. "Oh InuYasha, that's a great idea!" She was overwhelmed with pure joy, but then she remembered something. Moving back a little she looked into his golden eyes. In those eyes was a mixture of emotions first was love, happiness and a fear she knew all to well. Being a hanyou or half demon, InuYasha was never excepted by anyone. Kagome understood InuYasha so well that he didn't have to say a single word. Taking his clawed hand in hers, Kagome tried her best to reassure InuYasha that everything would work out fine. "Don't worry InuYasha, I know how you feel. And I would never make you feel uncomfortable, so no need to fear about having all the villagers being at the wedding."
As much as he liked knowing Kagome could understand him so well, he also hated it. He knew her too, and felt it wasn't fair that she would miss out on having a wedding with all her friends and family. That hit him the hardest, Kagome had given up so much to come back to him. 'Dammit, and now here I am being selfish while Kagome loses out on something that should be a huge celebration.' Before he could get the words out from his thoughts, she had already made up her mind.
"I know what you're thinking InuYasha, this isn't fair to me...but I don't care, I made my choice to come here and leave my family and old friends behind. It's part of how life works things change InuYasha, sometimes for the good and other times not so good. My future is here with you, the one I love and want to be with." She looked down at the his clawed hand that she was holding and gave it a squeeze. "I decided while we were building our hut that when we did marry it would be just us at the wedding. Of course I think you'd agree that we should invite our friends here. After all Miroku would be doing the ceremony since he is the closest thing to a priest. And I wouldn't think of asking someone else."
There was a moment of silence between them before InuYasha pulled her in for a tight hug, and gave a grin. "Keh, damn wench. Somehow you still amazing me, I just don't know how you ever came to love me like this. To give up such an easy life you could've had in your time." No matter how much InuYasha thought about it he still couldn't figure out why Kagome would give up so much just for him? There was one thing he knew for sure though, for her to leave it all behind just for him. It was more then a simple love, it was a special kind of love. One that will never fail and always be true, a bond that can never be broken not even by time it's self. Her returning was proof of that, along with each day she would tell him just how much she loved him in her own special ways.
"So enough of this mushy stuff InuYasha, let's get ready for our big day." Kagome was about to leave when his clawed hand took her arm and stopped her. Looking down at his hand on her arm, then up to his face she wondered what was wrong now. "Inu-Yasha, is there something wrong?" She asked, a bit concerned. I drop of sweat rolled down his face and he seemed a little pale, she never saw him look like this and wondered if he was getting sick. She was about to ask again when he started to try and speak.
"I..um..that is...what do I wear for this wedding?" He was really nervous about having to wear some weird outfit. Something so fancy and uncomforable that it would make him go crazy till he could take it off, or worse what if he could hardly move. InuYasha felt even sicker to his stomach now. More sweat rolled down his face and he felt weak in the knees.
"InuYasha, are you okay?" Kagome asked, while feeling his forehead. "I've never seen you look so pale, to be honest I've never seen you look like you were getting sick before." She was getting really worried now, InuYasha never showed signs of sickness, at least not that she ever saw. "Why don't you lay down and rest for a bit, I'll make you some tea." Kagome was starting to really worry now, what could possible be making her InuYasha sick?
He back away and growled. "I'm not sick dammit, I just hate not knowing how this wedding thing is going to be." He turned his back trying to hide his frustration. "I know how it was when Miroku and Sango got married and all that fancy stuff they said and did, I just don't see what the whole point is!"
She lowered her head and sighed. "I see, well InuYasha it's not going to be a big deal. Like I told you, I know you don't want something big or fancy. You don't have to dress up in anything just wear your fire rat robe. So relax okay, you don't need to get yourself all upset over this." Kagome got closer and placed her hands on his shoulders, while her head rested on his back between his shoulder blades. She loved InuYasha with all her heart and soul even if he was acting childish about his bad nerves.
The feel of Kagome's body against his, helped ease his grumpy mood. And now he felt extra stupid for acting so stupid. "I'm sorry Kagome, I shouldn't have jump right away." With a heavy sigh, he turned and embraced her in a tight hug. He should've known better then to overreact, Kagome wasn't one to make him feel uncomfortable and she knew all of this was new to him. "I'm just so out of place with all this stuff, you know all my life it was about surviving. Now it's about living my life with you. It's funny really I can walk into battle and not feel scared at all, but this wedding matter has me so nervous I just want to run."
Looking up into his golden eyes, she smiled. "Well after we're married how about we both run." Kagome giggled when he gave her a naughty grin. Somehow they both couldn't wait for the exciting events that would follow their joining, though it did bother him some. Was he worthy enough to actually have Kagome in that way? A knock on their hut door frame caused them jump a little, it was mostly InuYasha that was surprised. After all it wasn't very often his nose didn't pick up on things like this, but then again his nose was focused on Kagome's scent.
"Kagome, it's time to go. You said to get you before noon, InuYasha you better get to Keade's on time too." Sango said, before moving back to let Kagome out. "And don't worry InuYasha, Kagome will be fine. You just make sure you don't pass out." Sango laughed at what she said, as well as Kagome. They both knew InuYasha was so nervous anything was possible.
Even though Sango said it as a joke, InuYasha found her words very true. So as he watched his soon to be wife walk down the path with Sango, he realized just how much this all meant. 'Who knew I would be actually settling down with Kagome, or anyone for that matter. I'm just a half demon, not human or demon. How is it that I found my place in this world?' After his thoughts, he smiled and quietly said. "Kagome!" She was so much more then any woman could be. And when the time was right he would tell her this once and for all. No more bottled up emotions, no more hiding his words form her. "I heard Miroku say some special words to Sango when they were married, so that's what I'll do today." So with his mind set, InuYasha smiled and went to find something extra for his bride.
After a fast pace walk to Keade's, Sango and Kagome finally arrived at the old hut. There were a few paper lanterns hanging and flowers were placed at the entrance. Kagome couldn't help but get a little teary eyed. "Oh Sango, the hut looks so pretty. I'm so happy I could just cry." Which Kagome did end up doing. So after wiping a few tears away with her sleeve, Sango then lead her inside. Moving the door flap to the side, Kagome gave a surprised gasp at what she saw inside.
A walkway of flower petals went from the door to where a small table was set up. A jug of saké and a small dish was on the table, this was for the special drink the husband and wife would share. A small fire was lite in the fire pit and there folded neatly was a special wedding kimono. "From the look on your face Kagome, I'd say you like this set up, it's basically the same as when me and Miroku were married." Sango moved closer and picked up the kimono. "I want you to have this Kagome, it was the kimono I had it made for my wedding."
Kagome stood there just staring at Sango and the beautiful silk dress. It was pure white almost the color of a pearl, and the lace head covering was weaved in a style she never saw before. She knew this was a very expensive kimono and felt she didn't deserve something this special. "Sango, I...I can't possibly wear this. It's so expensive. And what if something happens to it after the wedding? I could never forgive myself if InuYasha ripped it or something."
With a smile Sango reassured her best friend, there was no need to be worried about the matter. After all Sango wasn't going to marry again and her daughter's weren't getting married anytime soon. "I insist Kagome, this is my wedding gift to you." After her words both Sango and Kagome hugged each other tight. "Now then let's get you ready, we have an hour to get you all dressed up." Kagome nodded yes and with her nerves still in knots, they started get ready.
Shortly after Kagome and Sango left, InuYasha decided to head out too. Now standing by the small stream not far from Keade's, his mind was remembering his past life from his last days with his mom. To the first day he had woken from his seal by Kagome. For fifty years the world continued, while he was frozen in time. 'It's still hard to believe I'm alive, and now going to start a new life with her. Kagome, even now you continue to save me.' The scent of someone, ended his thoughts.
The light jiggling sound of his staff and the monks scent was a blessing and a curse to InuYasha. "So InuYasha, are you ready? It's soon time and Sango will surely kill me if I don't make sure you're on time." There was a moment of silence between the two, a light breeze blew. Causing the rings on his staff to move once again and stirred InuYasha's silver hair. "Something on your mind, InuYasha?" Miroku asked, after all he knew that look in his friend's face.
He lowered his head a little then asked Miroku. "What's it like to be married, is it different or the same as now? I often wonder if this is right or if I'm putting her in danger. Will we be forced apart by some greater being, or will we live in peace and happiness like so many say?" His fist tightened, showing that he was struggling with this matter as well as the pressures of what could lay ahead.
Miroku knew he'd never be able to know how InuYasha was truly feeling, but he wanted to reassure his friend that it was the right choice. He place a hand on the hanyou's shoulder and told him as best as he could not to worry. "To answer you questions truthfully InuYasha, I do not know. What our futures hold is something no one knows until the time arrives. We do our best to survive each day, and protect our loved ones." He squeezes InuYasha's shoulder and continued with his final words. "However I do know this InuYasha, you and Kagome are meant to be. Not even time it's self could seperate you from her, so I don't see any living being coming close to it. As for what it's like, well my friend there is only one difference. Once you are married you both are no longer just two seperate souls, you will forever be joined as one."