Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha.
AN: First Fanfiction
When we reach the clearing we see Sango and Miroku sparing, Inuyasha perched on a tree watching the pack and the extra members, Ah-Un grazing, Shippo, Rin, and Kirara playing my most hated game with Jaken. The children and the neko turn to us, Rin enthusiastically asks me to play "Kagome, Kagome" with them I inwardly groan. I hate saying no to them, but I'm glad to this time.
With a smile "Rin…" I start saying, but Shippo interjects.
"Nah, it's the only game Okaasama(Mom) doesn't like."
Rin frowns a little while curiously asking "Why?"
"That's a good question, Rin, how about I tell you and Shippo while Sango and us are bathing?"
Shippo and Rin get excited and predictably Sesshomaru being the strict father he is ruins it.
"When Rin is unclothed Shippo and any other male will not be near her person."
"Sesshomaru, that is ridiculous Shippo is a child, Rin is a child it is perfectly normal for them to bathe together even if they are the opposite sex." I argue
"If Rin is seen while indecent I will not be held accountable for any injuries that may occur."
My anger spiked he did NOT just threaten. Shippo has done NOTHING to him or Rin! He is just a kid! My mind was muddle with maternal rage.
"MIKO" he says like he has been trying to get my attention for a while now. He sees that my focus is on him and presses on with "I am no threat to you."
I look at him wildly confused then I notice I am glowing pink. I see that Rin has taken small steps back, that hurt to see that I scared her, I draw my aura back into my body. I angrily argue back "You JUST threatened my child!"
Shippo plays peace-keeper, at least something good has come from him hanging around Miroku, "It's alright, Mama, I don't have to bathe with Rin."
I smile warmly at Shippo, not wanting Rin to think anymore ill of me.
"Alright Shippo, I will have Kirara get you when Rin is done. If that is okay with her."
Kirara meows her consent.
"Lets go get Sango then" I say sprightly. Shippo jumps on my shoulder while Rin grabs my hand and I beam at her. As we pass Sesshomaru I send him a warning glare, he remains as stoic as ever.
Sango, Kirara, Rin, and I head to the hot springs. Kirara stands watch while we undress and bathe. I wash Rin's hair while she washes her body, Sango and I animately talk with Rin chiming in here and there. When Rin is dry and dressed I ask that she and Kirara go back to camp and send Shippo back with Kirara. When Shippo joins us, we start washing and I start talking about Sesshomaru's request.
"Sango, Shippo, what do you think about Sesshomaru and his group were to join us?"
They just stare at me like I have grown six heads or something equally as absurd.
"Kagome, you cannot be serious" Sango says in a conflicting tone
"Mama, why would we do that?" inquires Shippo
"Shippo, wouldn't you enjoy being around Rin more?"
"Well yeah, but Sesshomaru-sama is really scary and Jaken is rude and annoying." Shippo states
"But Shippo, Sesshomaru could benefit us with extra protection and just ignore Jaken." Shippo brightens at my statement
"Kagome, why are you asking?" Sango asks with calm curiosity
I relay Sesshomaru and my conversation when he placed his request to them word for word. Sango ponders while Shippo is literally jumping for joy with his new mentality.
"Sango,what is your opinion on the matter?" I ask not able to take her silence anymore.
"Well, I am just baffled at why he asked you."
"What do you mean?" I ask dumbfound
"With pack youkai, matters of negotiation are discussed between Alphas of the packs. Which means when he'll fight for Alpha, he will fight with the Alpha of the current pack." Sango adds worriedly "He will fight with you for Alpha, Kagome."
That made Shippo pause his playing and hug me with all the worry and love he felt. I glare at Sango for alarming him, and she returns bashful sorry-not-so-sorry look. I comfort Shippo while dismissing their worry.
"How could Sesshomaru view me as Alpha, I am weak."
Sango detests my statement "You're stronger than you think."
"Sango, Sesshomaru would not find me a worthy opponent for him. Would you be okay with Sesshomaru and his pack joining us?" I ask again
She sighs "It doesn't really sound like we have much of a choice. Well we could use the extra help, but I will be watching him very carefully." She said that last part with warrior seriousness and sisterly caution, but continues gravely "If we let Sesshomaru join, Inuyasha will be the problem."
I sigh tiredly thinking of Yasha's reaction to all of this. I let go of my feeling for him in the romantic sense a while ago when I realize that he will only love Kikyo, and sees me as her far too often, but that stopped when we come to terms with how we feel for each other is more sibling-like. However that does not mean that he stopped being possessive over me and just seems like he will never be able to let go.