AN: the 2nd chapter to my first story. This chapter is a little longer than the first so sorry Enjoy

Chapter 2: Excitement and Endearment

"HAHAHAHAHA,"

"Wow I didn't know I told a joke, what did I say that was so funny to you?" Kagome tapped her foot furiously as she crossed her arms. She loved Inuyasha; there wasn't a doubt in her mind. But, at this moment, all she could think about was having those cute little dog ears of his mounted on a plaque, and placed on a wall above a fireplace where she could admire them while sipping tea.

"You've gotta be shittin me…..there is no way, and I mean no fucking way that fuck head is coming with us." Inuyasha said matter-of-factly.

"And why not…?," she said putting her petite hands on her hips.

"We defeated Naraku, why would we need him now? There is no reason at all for him to stick around."

"Ughhh…Inuyasha you can be such a jerk! Did it occur to you that there could be other reasons for him joining our group?" She screamed atop her lungs

"Oh really wench and what might that b-" He suddenly stopped in mid sentence. He snarled and grabbed the hilt of Tetsusaiga.

"Speak of the fuck head himself…" He growled lowly.

"Do not speak of milord that way you filthy half-breed." Jaken screeched.

"Who the fuck was talkin to you?...You slimy little piece of shit!" Inuyasha said.

"Jaken, where is Sesshomaru?" Kagome questioned.

"It is Sesshomaru-sama you lowly nin-" He didn't get to finish his sentence as his face became all to familiar with the dirt in front of him, along with a boot in the back of his head.

"Jaken, you address this woman in that manner again, I will use your tongue as bait for Rin to fish with. Am I clear?"

Murmurs were heard and he knew that his retainer had understood his decree. He looked towards the clearing, glaring at Inuyasha for a moment and then to his miko.

"Kagome," He said making his way towards her "I have brought someone who wanted to see you." As those words slipped through his mouth, a lightning fast ball of orange had knocked her to the ground.

"Hehehehe…hello Rin," she giggled as the girl hugged her furiously.

"Oh Kagome-chan Rin has missed you so much!" she said in excitement, "Rin has been extra good since you last saw her."

"Is that right," she said chuckling at the way the girl played with her hair, "Well I will definitely have to bring back an extra treat for someone won't I?"

"YAAAY RIN IS HERE!" Shippo danced towards her

"Hi Shippo! Come on let's go and play tag again" she took his hand, making him blush a bright red, and dragged him off into a meadow nearby.

"Be careful," Kagome screamed

"Could we focus here?" Inuyasha screamed in frustration.

"There is no need to scream brother," Sesshomaru said, still looking at Kagome.

"If you don't mind me asking Sesshomaru-sama but why are you here?" Miroku asked, trying not to upset the taiyoukai of the west.

"Well Kagome-niisan was about to explain until this airhead started running his mouth," Sango bit out, giving Inuyasha a death glare that gave him the shivers. All eyes were on her now, waiting for her to continue with the topic of Sesshomaru and his placement. She could feel the butterflies churning in her stomach and her mouth went dry as she started to speak.

"Sesshomaru is…j...joining…our….gr…group….be...be...because," she stammered. How could she tell them that he was here for the wish and then after she would be staying here….with him?

He saw her nervousness and put his hand at the small of her back. She instantly relaxed at his touch and this didn't exactly go unnoticed by the couple sitting down across from them. She took a deep breath and continued on.

"He is here for when I make the wish. I won't be making it until we return to Edo. Which brings up another point." She said, looking at Sango and Miroku. Inuyasha was so tense that he couldn't bare standing. He sat down in a huff, leaning on a tree, trying to look as indifferent as ever, when he was just as curious.

"I will be staying in this time." She breathed out.

"Niisan that's wonderful news! I am so happy that we'll be able to stay close."

"I am happy as well Lady Kagome," Miroku added, giving his trademark smile.

"Keh, that's it," Inuyasha said, even though he was ecstatic to hear that his best friend would be staying, "That still doesn't explain why he has to come."

"Well, before I make the wish I want to travel down the well again to see my family one last time and to tell them goodbye," she said, shifting around, "But afterwards I won't be staying in Edo. That's why Sesshomaru will be there….." She said murmured, looking up at him and giving him a smile that even he couldn't help but smirk back at. He was still the Taiyoukai of the west; he couldn't go smiling in public just yet.

This of course did not go unnoticed by the people in the clearing. Two out of three were smirking sheepishly while the other….not so much. (Guess who…?)

"OH NO…..please tell me you're not gonna say what I think you're gonna say," he said standing up

"Yes she is half-breed," Sesshomaru said. He was growing tired of his antics and they needed to be controlled.

"What the fuck Kagome? You're gonna go and mate with HIM? Of all fucking people?" Inuyasha was enraged. How could she do this? After she had promised him that she would never leave his side. Of all the people to be happy with, she had to choose the one person he truly hated. Sango Tensed up, readying herself but Miroku held her back, knowing full well that the demon lord would be there for Kagome.

"Look Inuyasha, I'm happy with Sesshomaru ok. He makes me happy and he loves me ok? I am going to be with Sesshomaru and that's how it's going to be," she said calmly but firmly. She walked up to him and cradled his face in her hands, "Inuyasha you are always going to be my best friend, never forget that. I want you to be happy for me, please?"

He didn't want to look into her eyes, to see those blue eyes that make him feel like he was everything he could ever want to be. He didn't want to, but it didn't stop him from doing so. He loved how you could always see her emotions through her eyes. She wanted him to accept her love for Sesshomaru. He felt a little better for the fact that she still sought out his approval in some way. He couldn't fight it; he wanted Kagome to be happy no matter what it took, even if it meant she would want to mate with Sesshomaru.

"Oh Kagome," He sighed, "There is nothing I want more than for you to be happy. I just never thought that you would end up with ice dick over hear. Hell I would've accepted Kouga," Him saying that brought on her melodious giggle that always made him feel better, "Just know that I'll always be there for you whenever you need me."

The tension in the clearing dissipated as she smiled and embraced him, wiping her face of the little teardrops she had in her eyes.

"Well, that was entertaining," Miroku said aloud, brushing himself off as he stood. "Welcome to the group Lord Sesshomaru."

Sesshomaru definitely thought that the monk was more honorable than he acted and for that he was thankful. He nodded his head at the monk and did so to the demon slayer as she also made her way to stand and bow her head in respect. 'Maybe this will be more enjoyable then I had anticipated," he thought.

"Look we should probably camp here for the night and set out to Edo in the morning. That sound good?" Inuyasha inquired the group. Everyone was caught off guard a little at how he was acting and just sort of stared at him.

"What? You got something to say?" He stated, blushing a little, "Keh, whatever."

Kagome looked up at him as he made his way up the tree he was under to stew.

"Well I should start making supper, Miroku can you call back the kids so they can wash up and get ready to eat?"

"Aye Lady Kagome."

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"Mmmmm, Lady Kagome your cooking gets better and better," Miroku said, patting his stomach as he laid his head lazily on Sango's lap.

"Yea mama that was delicious!" Shippo added sitting next to Rin who had fallen asleep against Ah-Un.

"Hehe…well Rin has got the idea," Kagome giggled, as she walked over to the girl. "I think it's time for everyone to go to bed, don't you think Shippo?" She aid eyeing the little fox demon.

"Ok…." He sighed as he snuggled next to Rin.

Sesshomaru watched at how Kagome acted towards the kit and his ward. He couldn't wait until she was doing all the coddling and cooing to their pups. Just imagining her carrying his pup made him happier than he would have ever hoped.

"Inuyasha," He said into the open air, "Is there something about me that seems to be catching your eye?"

"HAHA very funny ass-wipe," He bit out as he jumped out of his perch. "Look I need to talk to you."

"Hn," He replied as he led the way out of the clearing, Inuyasha not too far behind.

"Are you just going to let them go?" Sango whispered to Kagome.

"Yeah," she said snuggling into her blanket against the tree Sesshomaru was recently leaning against, "there big boys, they can handle it….I think." She shrugged her shoulders and fell into a peaceful sleep, wondering what Inuyasha might have wanted to talk about with her future mate.

/

"So what is it you wanted to speak to me about brother?" Sesshomaru quizzed, not at all interested with what Inuyasha wanted to say. Although he had a pretty good idea on what it would be about.

"Why Kagome?" Inuyasha questioned.

'Why am I not surprised' he shook his head. "That is my information and mine alone to know half-breed."

"Just give me an answer will ya?" He said, obviously fed up.

"I want Kagome as my mate because I genuinely want her. She is strong, intelligent, kind, loyal, and beautiful. She is what I deserve and what she deserves and that is all that matters." He said sternly.

He didn't know what else to say. What else did he want from him?

"Look I just wanna make sure that Kagome isn't gonna get hurt ok? She's been through enough and I'll be damned if I see her unhappy." He said, clenching his fists tight.

"Just promise me one thing,"

The silence in the area told him to press on. 'Figures, of course he wouldn't say anything back,' he thought.

"Promise me that you'll always protect her. That she'll always be happy for as long as she lives."

Inuyasha looked down. He didn't want to see his brother look at him. He was sure that Sesshomaru was looking at him in disgust. He had to let him know that in some way, if he screwed up, he'd be there to whoop his ass.

What happened next, he would've thought he had a better chance of the devil coming up dressed like a woman and dancing around would happen before this.

Sesshomaru had reached out and put his hand on his brothers shoulder, gripping it firmly but not enough to hurt him.

"You have my word," He said quietly, "Inuyasha." He patted his shoulder and started to walk out of the clearing.

"We should head back. We are leaving at dawn."

In awe and dumbfounded, Inuyasha followed suit. 'Hmmm…maybe if Kagome mates with him…he won't be such a dick…..hmmmm' He thought. He started to wonder if he would ever be accepted back at the palace that he once called home long ago.

As Sesshomaru entered the clearing where the group was sleeping he eyed everyone and made sure they were all ok. It was his duty as alpha to make certain that his pack was well. Since everything was as it should be, Inuyasha being back at in his tree perch, he made his way over to his mate-to-be. He lifted her up in one fell swoop and placed her securely into his lap, making sure not to set her down to hard as to startle her.

"Mmmm…Sessho…," She uttered in a daze. 'So much for not waking her,' He chuckled inwardly.

"Hush koi, everything is fine. Continue sleeping." He assured her.

"What did you and Inu talk about?"

"Just simple pack issues. We will talk more in the morning koi, now sleep." He kissed her forehead and nuzzled his nose into her sweet smelling hair. Oh how he could get used to her being so close to her.

"ok then," She yawned, "Goodnight my love…"

"Goodnight, Kagome."

As she fell asleep, he too fell into a sweet dream filled slumber, with none other than his Kagome to accompany him in his own little world.

Review pls! Thank you for reading. I'll try and update everyother moving so it might be a little hard. BTW: I know Sesshomaru is acting a little weird but hey…..I've read a lot weirder lol