Authors Note:Excuse me for not going by the traditional japanese wedding. I wanted to go a bit more creative and do it my way. If I offended anybody my apologies. It is my story and I will write it as such. It is said that there are few japanese catholics. BOOM, Kagome and Sesshomaru will be that rare few :)

Chapter Two: Momentary Happiness

To say the wedding was beautiful would have been quiet the understatement. Even with a budget on time, it was a sight to behold. Kagome stared in awe as she walked down the aisle. Escorted by her father in law, veil hiding her beautiful porcelain face from the many guests that stared after her in both wonder and envy.

Staring ahead, she kept her eyes focused on one thing, better yet person. Her breathing hitched slightly as she stared at the man 10 feet away from her.

He was beautiful, even if he was void of all emotion. One look in his eyes stated every single thing he couldn't say. Every emotion, every promise, everything.

"You look beautiful, my daughter." She turned towards the sky as she heard the whispered compliment sent by the wind her way.

Tears formed in her eyes as she averted her gaze back towards her soon to be husband. Lips parted in to a smile she was handed from father in law, to husband.

"You look beautiful, my little diamond." Sesshomaru whispered as he took her by her hand and guided her towards the alter. Tears welled up in her eyes as she brought in to mind the fact that her sister and her would not be sharing a condo any more, it made her even more depressed, at the thought of being away from her family. As small as it was, she still held them dear. But as quickly as her depression came it left, replaced with the thoughts of being married to the man who she loved with all she had.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today, to join this woman and this man, in holy matrimonious union..."

There they stood, facing their future together, in front of God and all the people they held dear. Fingers intwined together as they shared their vows of ever lasting love.

"I, Kagome, take you, Sesshomaru, to be my lawfully wedded husband, my constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward. In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, and in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your goals, to honor and respect you, to laugh with you and cry with you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live, and until death do us part."

As soon as the words escaped her lips, her blue orbs welled up with tears.

"I, Sesshomaru, take you, Kagome, to be my lawfully wedded wife, my constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward. In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, and in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your goals, to honor and respect you, to laugh with you and cry with you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live, and until death do us part." His silky voice said each word with such meaning that Kagome couldn't help but let a tear free as it slid down her carefully powdered face.

"My one true love." he managed to add before the minister could continue.

Sango sat in the audience, tissue in one hand and flowers in the other, her make up was running now as she watched her sister, married off. She couldn't help but feel so many emotions as she watched the little girl she held so dearly, grow up in to such a beautiful young woman. Feeling a hand on her shoulder, she looked to her side and managed a small smile to her cousin.

Kikyo smiled back, knowing how her cousin felt. With a gentle squeeze of support Kikyo let go and focused back on to the happy couple before her.

From the corner of her eye, she noticed Sesshomaru's younger sister. She didn't seem too pleased at all. Kikyo brushed it off for the moment and focused on the much more positive energy surrounding everybody else. She let a small smile place it's self on her beautiful face as she watched their much younger cousin Shippo bounding down the alter, pillow in hand with two perfectly fitted rings on each side.

"What token of your love do you offer? Would you place the rings in my hand?" The minister stated and questioned. Shippo lifted the pillow above his arms and listened as the minister continued.

"May these rings be blessed as the symbol of this affectionate unity. These two lives are now joined in one unbroken circle. Wherever they go – may they always return to one another. May these two find in each other the love for which all men and women yearn. May they grow in understanding and in compassion. May the home which they establish together be such a place that many will find there a friend. May these rings on their fingers symbolize the touch of the spirit of love in their hearts." The minister announced as he took the rings and blessed them.

"Sesshomaru, in placing this ring on Kagome's finger, repeat after me: Kagome, you are now consecrated to me as my wife from this day forward and I give you this ring as the pledge of my love and as the symbol of our unity and with this ring, I thee wed."

Taking the smaller of the two Sesshomaru gently slid the beautiful 14k yellow gold 2 carat 3 stone Leo diamond on to her slender finger repeating every word the minister guided him to say, watching as her eyes lit up by the beautiful sign of their love for each other. The price of the rings, she would NEVER find out, as long as he hid the receipt.

"Kagome, in placing this ring on Sesshomaru's finger, repeat after me: Sesshomaru, you are now consecrate to me as my husband from this day forward and I give you this ring as the pledge of my love and as the symbol of our unity and with this ring, I thee wed."

Kagome, not being able to hold back anymore, let her tears fall as she repreated the words the minister had advised her to say. Slipping the 14k yellow gold 1 carat Leo diamond ring on his finger, she stood in awe at the beauty of the two rings together as they shined in unity.

"May you always share with each other the gifts of love – be one in heart and in mind – may you always create a home together that puts in your hearts – love – generosity and kindness.

In as much as Sesshomaru and Kagome have consented together in marriage before this company of friends and family and have pledged their faith – and declared their unity by giving and receiving a ring – are now joined.

You have pronounced yourselves husband and wife but remember to always be each other's best friend.

What – therefore – God has joined together – let no man put asunder.

And so, by the power vested in me by the State of Tokyo and Almighty God, I now pronounce you man and wife – and may your days be good and long upon the earth." The minister finished finally as he gave them his blessings.

With one quick movement Sesshomaru pulled Kagome in to his arms, moving one hand, he lifted up her veil as he enveloped her into a passionate, heated kiss, filled with all the love he had for her, and even more. Cheers roared through the church as family and friends congratulated them.

Kagome and Sesshomaru rushed down the aisle, hand in hand walking towards the two large cherrywood doors, rose petals were thrown their way. Outside they were greeted by grains of rice. The door to their black stretch limo opened by their hired chaffeur.

Before entering the vehicle, Kagome turned back around and threw her bouquet of assorted roses into the air. To her delight Sango had caught it and was now staring at her with a VERY red stained face and goofy smile. Kagome couldn't help but laugh at her older sister as she climbed in and rode off into the sunset, her newly wedded husband by her side.

-TWO WEEKS AFTER-

Kagome stood looking out the window of their two story home. Watching the sun peek it's golden light out on to the blue and emerald colors of the water below, intertwined together as if in a graceful dance.

The colors skidded off to the shore as the beautiful waters kissed the coastline gently before pulling it's self back in to the ocean of which it came. Kagome let out a content sigh as she turned her gaze on to the sleeping form of her husband. She smirked as she repeated the word into her mind. HER husband. Looking down at the ring that wrapped it's self so perfectly around her finger, she couldn't help the small smirk that expanded into a full blown smile. She truly was blessed.

Pulling away from her thoughts she made her way to the door of their luxurious bedroom. Not bothering to put on her robe knowing fully well what would happen in just a few short moments after her husband had awoken. A perverted thought raced across her head as she remembered their 'activities' every night ever since their wedding. He had taken all of her being that night. Her innocence and purity, she offered him the one thing she had been saving up until that moment, for 21 long years she kept the treasure that she called her own and gladly handed it to him.

As she made her descent down the stairs, so consumed in her happy thoughts she failed to warn her self of the last step. Her brain warning her all too late as she prepared for the impact of the marble floor below. She waited a few moments realizing that she was still on her feet, she opened one eye, lifting her head up she let out a sheepish grin as her husband stared back at her with a hard look on his beautiful porcelain face.

"Good morning." Kagome chippered happily as she gave him a kiss on the cheek, ignoring the fact that her husband was giving her a disapproving look, still on her tippy toes she wrapped her slender form against him.

Sesshomaru just rolled his eyes at his wife's antics and picked her up by the waist. He growled a sign of approval as she wrapped her long legs around his waist.

"So early in the morning I see." Sesshomaru teased. Kagome nibbled his bottom lip in reply. Raising one elegant eyebrow, she in return gave him a mischievous look.

"Very well my love, I shall give you what you desire." Sesshomaru growled into her ear before he set her down on to the coffee table..

Sesshomaru kissed her softly before trailing his kisses down towards the crook of her neck. Sucking gently he was pleased when he felt her shiver from his teasing. He continued his torture more down south before he stopped at the perk peak of her two soft mounds. Pulling her nightgown off he began to study the two beautiful items before him.

Kagome glared at him as she noticed a stop in his movements. Sesshomaru lifted his head and smirked at her. Kagome 'hmphed' and grabbed the back of his head. Before she could push it down he had one mouth on a ripened nipple and started sucking like a newborn babe. Kagome gasped out in surprise as her body arched. Sesshomaru loved the way her body responded to his touches. And only his touches.

Good things don't last long though as their little game was put to a stop by the ringing of the telephone. Kagome looked across the living room and glared at the thing hoping it would stop. To her satisfaction it haulted in it's assault to their ears and Sesshomaru proceeded with his taunting and teasing. Not long after they begain again the answering machine sounded off and the message was heard loud and clear through out the whole house.

"Kagome, this is Kaede, I'm sorry for interrupting you my dear, but it is urgent. Please come by the hospital quickly. Seems like Rin is going in to another one of her stupors and will not head to anybody at the moment. Thank you dear, Goodbye."

With that said Kagome pouted but quickly pushed Sesshomaru off of her gently. Growling in dislike for the timing he let her get away. For now.

"I'm sorry Sessho. I'll make it up to you. I pinky promise!" Kagome said as she bounded up the stairs. Sesshomaru simply nodded before following her.

"Dear, you still need to take a shower, I presume?" He purred into her ear as they entered their bedroom once again. Kagome's perverted smile came back as she nodded her head and batter her eye lashes.

"True.........." She lingered as she backed away into the bathroom. Sesshomaru caught on quickly as he moved before her and ran in front of the bathroom just as she was about to step through.

"Than you shall make it up to this Sesshomaru, NOW." He stated as he picked her up bridal style and made his way towards the wall shower.