Hiya gang and Merry Christmas to ya! I thought I'd take a break from my Age of Dragons fic for the holidays and write you a nice InuYasha Christmas fic. This holiday season, Kagome is gearing up for a Christmas in the feudal era and has bought everybody a gift. However, things may not go as she planned this time around. Remember to R&R as you see fit and enjoy this tale of yuletide cheer!
Chapter 1: 'Tis the Season.
Winter had finally come to Tokyo and all throughout the city, people were enjoying the spirit of the holidays, which was enhanced by the falling snow. In the shopping district, Kagome was frantically going over her shopping list, checking to see who she may have missed. With Christmas only two days away, she was determined not to miss anyone this year when it came to presents.
"I've already taken care of presents for mom, grandpa, Sota, Buyo, and the girls," she said to herself. "Now I just need to get presents for everyone in the feudal era."
It had been awhile since she'd sensed a fragment of the Jewel Shard, so she'd taken the time to catch up on her schoolwork and work on her archery skills. But now that Winter Break had arrived she was determined to spend a good portion of the holiday with her friends in the feudal era. As she strolled down the snow-covered sidewalk, she pondered on what to give everyone for Christmas. Shippo and Kirara would be no problem, but Miroku, Sango, and especially Inuyasha would be kinda difficult to shop for.
'I guess it's best to go with who I know to shop for and then worry about the others after that,' she thought reflectively.
With her plan laid out in her mind, Kagome stuffed the list in to her coat-pocket and headed for the nearest to store. The one she found had a huge, robotic teddy bear sitting over the door, playing a drum with Christmas lights wrapped around its ears. Inside was every kind of toy, stuffed animal, and video-game a kid could ever dream of. Smiling at the merry scene before her, Kagome went about locating the practical jokes section to find something for little Shippo.
"These are perfect for him," she said aloud as she picked out a small joy-buzzer and a flower that acts as a water gun. "He-he-he, maybe now Inuyasha will think twice before hitting him again."
After she paid for the toys and left, she then headed over to a pet store that was nearby. There she picked out a Christmas-themed collar with a bell for Kirara, as well as a cat ball that she was sure the nekomata would have hours of fun playing with. 'Ok, now I just need to figure out what to get everybody else,' she thought as she left the store. As the snow continued to fall steadily around her, Kagome wondered what she would get Sango. 'I guess I should get her something that both she and Miroku could enjoy, them being married now and all.'
At that moment, she passed by a department store and spied a rack of perfume in the window display that gave her an idea. She rushed inside and came out about five minutes later with two bottles of cinnamon and cherry scented perfume, as well as a pair of fluffy red slippers that would keep Sango's feet warm during the feudal era's hash winter. With Sango now off her list, she set about finding a gift for the demon slayer's husband. Seeing that a local Otaku shop was having a Christmas sale, she instantly thought of the perfect gift for Miroku. She went in and picked out a set of Love Hina manga novels. 'He may be married now, but Miroku's still Miroku,' she though with a grin as the cashier rang up the novels and she left the shop.
"Now for Inuyasha," she said as she headed to find her dog-eared friend a gift. But try as she might, Kagome just couldn't think of a present of Inuyasha. For some time now, she and Inuyasha had been dating, but she just didn't know how to give her new boyfriend the perfect Christmas.
'I guess I'll just figure it out later,' she thought as he walked through the Shinto gate that stood over the Higurashi family's front walk. She opened the door and removed her shoes before rapping her fingers against the doorframe. "Mom, Sota, grandpa... I'm home."
"Kagome, you're back," replied her mother's voice. "We're in the living room watching Its a Wonderful Life. Come on in honey, there are some people here who really want to see you."
'Who could she be talking about?' thought Kagome as she stepped into the living room. When he looked over at the couch, she jumped back slightly in surprise. There on the couch, sitting next to her family and watching Its a Wonderful Life, was none other than her friends from the feudal era! Inuyasha sat on the couch with Sota sitting in his lap; Shippo sat on the arm with an amazed look on his face (AN: he's fascinated by the T.V.); Miroku sat next to Kagome's grandpa, discussing the finer points of Shinto; and Sango sat next to her husband, stroking Kirara who had fallen asleep on her lap. Seeing that Kagome had come in, they all smiled at her and shouted, "Surprise! Merry Christmas Kagome!"
"Guys!" she yelled as she ran and embraced them all in a big group hug. "How did you all get here?"
Fifteen minutes later, after everyone had settled down, Kagome had hidden her presents, and Mrs. Higurashi had fixed everyone a mug of hot-coco with marshmallows, they began to tell Kagome about why and how they'd come there. Apparently, her stories about the Christmas season had really struck a soft spot in all of them, inspiring them to come and experience it with her; also they really missed having her around. Understanding their nostalgia for their friend, Kaede had agreed to twist the sutra that controlled who could enter Bone-Eater's Well, enabling only the six them to pass between the modern and feudal eras.
"After that, Inuyasha introduced us to your family, who agreed to let us stay with you for Christmas," explained Miroku, wrapping an arm around Sango's waist. She punched him hard in the ribs, anticipating his attempt to caress her ass. "Not now Miroku dear, wait 'till later," she whispered in his ear with a grin. The monk smiled at his wife, but didn't remove his arm from her waist and Sango didn't say another word.
"I figured we shouldn't leave ya alone on Christmas, especially since you made such a big deal about it," said Inuyasha as he sipped his coco and leaned back on the couch. "Besides, Shippo and Kirara really wanted to see you."
Kagome looked over at Shippo and Kirara, who looked up at her and smiled. "We really missed you Kagome," said Shippo, with Kirara mewing in agreement as she nuzzled under her arm. "You were gone for such a long time that I though you'd forgot about us."
"Aww, I could never forget about you guys," she said ruffling the kitsune's hair. "You all mean so much to me that I was willing to spend Christmas in the feudal era if it meant seeing you all again." Shippo smiled at Kagome's offer and went back to watching the movie.
"But now you don't have to," said Sota, who was sitting next to Inuyasha. "Plus, Inu Onii-san gets to spend Christmas with us! How cool is that?!"
"And, its a good thing they all came too," said Mrs. Higurashi. Everyone turned to see that she'd brought in a few boxes containing Christmas lights, ornaments, tinsel, and a myriad of other decorations. "We still have yet to put up the lights, and the nursery that sells Christmas trees this time of year is all sold out. I think that it would help a lot if we had some extra hands around the house, if you all don't mind."
"Not at all Mrs. Hiragashi," said Miroku courteously. "It's the least we can do for imposing on staying here like this. I'm sure we'd all be delighted to help you get ready for Christmas, 'tis the season after all."
"Why should I have ta help put up lights?" asked Inuyasha in an irritated tone. "We're supposed ta be relaxing aren't we?"
"Sit boy,"said Kagome, a vein throbbing on her forehead. The necklace around Inuyasha's throat glowed, then forced him head-first onto the floor. "Ok, ok, I'm sorry!" replied Inuyasha in pain. "I'll help put up lights and stuff." Feeling satisfied with his response, Kagome simply smiled at him and turned back to the movie.
'Man, why am I in love with her again?' Inuyasha thought to himself as he climbed back onto the couch. Even though he and Kagome had their arguments and she did tend to annoy him every once and awhile, Inuyasha still couldn't help but be in love with her. 'Ah-well, maybe this Christmas thing will prove to be interesting after all. Plus it'll be good for Miroku and Sango ta have some alone time, considering they never got an actual honeymoon.'
Later that night, after the movie was over and everyone had settled into their beds, Kagome was still up thinking of what she should get Inuyasha for Christmas. So far, she'd come up blank on every idea she'd conceived. It seemed as though it would be impossible to find the right gift for him. As she rolled over under her comforter, she wondered how everyone was adjusting to their new beds. Down the hall, she heard Inuyasha and Shippo snoring and smiled.
'It's nice to have everyone here for Christmas, but how am I gonna decide what to get Inuyasha? He's so hard to figure sometimes that I wouldn't know what to get him. What would Inuyasha want for Christmas more than anything else?'
As she mulled over this puzzle in her head, she thought about how he had never really cared for the Tetsusaiga or its sheath. The poor sword was in great disrepair, its once glistening blade dulled and marred by the ware of time, only to be renewed by Inuyasha drawing it from its sheath. The sheath itself was also a mess, its beautiful silken pattern stained by the blood of his adversaries and singed by their flames. Just then, Kagome was struck with a brilliant idea! She would have to be discreet about it, but it would absolutely work!
'I finally know what to get Inuyasha for Christmas!'
Now what could Kagome possibly have planned for Inuyasha on his first Christmas in the modern era? I guess you'll just have to read on to find out, now won't you? And I know that by the time Miroku and Sango are married that Inuyasha and Kagome were dating, its just that when I wrote this I had no clue.